Confirmed with Link: 2019-20 Opening Night Roster

[clydesdale line]

Not what I said. I said IF Stan can't find a trade partner, Perlini will get waived. Stan is still looking.

I mean.. you can't honestly say Wedin didn't outplay him. I knew he would be the 13th forward by default since you also said Wedin would be the 13th forward.

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[Kevin Musto]

I mean.. you can't honestly say Wedin didn't outplay him. I knew he would be the 13th forward by default since you also said Wedin would be the 13th forward.

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Nope. I said Wedin would probably be the 13th forward, not that he would be. Learn to read. Other predictions in which I took a hard stance on all happened.

 

[clydesdale line]

Nope. I said Wedin would probably be the 13th forward, not that he would be. Learn to read. Other predictions in which I took a hard stance on all happened.

Take the L son. You were wrong on both accounts. But hey, maybe Wedin "probably" didn't make it to Rockford yet. I'll let you know when I catch a game down there this season and see.

 

[AmericanDream]

arguments over our 13th forward, we must be back in our glory days when that was the worst of our problems!!!

 

[Toews2Bickell]

arguments over our 13th forward, we must be back in our glory days when that was the worst of our problems!!!

minny vs winnipeg, perlini vs wedin, foley being an idiot vs foley not being an idiot...can we simulate to game one already

 

[Hawsse]

Does the injury designation they used delay the 9 game clock on Dach?

as far as i know, the 9 game thing is a matter of how many games he dresses for, not how many games the hawks play with him on the roster. theoretically they could sit him for 73 games this year and the contract would still slide.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Which is a bigger problem than some may realize. Hawks have a very easy schedule compared to the rest of the season. If they dig a hole early it will take a monumental effort to recover to make the big show.

Yeah, that's not going to work. Hawks have like 8 of the 1st 10 at home. Have to start strong.

 

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

as far as i know, the 9 game thing is a matter of how many games he dresses for, not how many games the hawks play with him on the roster. theoretically they could sit him for 73 games this year and the contract would still slide.

Interesting if true

 

[clydesdale line]

as far as i know, the 9 game thing is a matter of how many games he dresses for, not how many games the hawks play with him on the roster. theoretically they could sit him for 73 games this year and the contract would still slide.

Which would be monumentally stupid.

 

[Bubba88]

what do we expect from Nylander and will he really start the Season with Toews and Kane? That'd be a huge role for him to be successful. Not sure if this would be over his head and Level to start the Season. On the other Hand, we started Kahun with Kane.

 

[Muffinalt]

I'm pretty disappointed Perlini got the last spot to be honest. I don't think it was based on merit at all, but we lose him for sure if he's waived unlike Wedin so contracts played a good part.

I somewhat understand the logic that if Perlini ever gets it together, develops a game away from the puck and manages to be more consistent, he is a good asset to have because he has offensive instincts already. But how many freaking chances is this guy going to get? When is enough enough?

It still could be btw that they give him a month or two to show some effort, and if not they trade him and bring up someone else up.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I thought de Haan was injured?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Wedin > Perlini, every day.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I fear that Perlini isn't the 13th forward but rather he plays.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I'm pretty disappointed Perlini got the last spot to be honest. I don't think it was based on merit at all, but we lose him for sure if he's waived unlike Wedin so contracts played a good part.

I somewhat understand the logic that if Perlini ever gets it together, develops a game away from the puck and manages to be more consistent, he is a good asset to have because he has offensive instincts already. But how many freaking chances is this guy going to get? When is enough enough?

It still could be btw that they give him a month or two to show some effort, and if not they trade him and bring up someone else up.

Perlini* (23) is in his 6th chance (ARI+CHI)
Nylander** (21) is in his 4th chance (BUF+CHI)

* turns 24 in 6 months and 25 days
** turns 22 in exact 5 months

 

[SotasicA]

Who cares about Perlini as 13th forward when the Hawks don't have a top line. The #1 LW spot is either going to a 4th line grinder (Caggiula) or an AHL talent (Al Nylander).

How are they going to match up against the Taylor Halls, Blake Wheelers and Mikko Rantanens of the league, playing head-to-head. Now that's what I'd worry about.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

JC and company trying to motivate Saad...

 

[Toews2Bickell]

rip perlini

 

[Kurtosis]

Who cares about Perlini as 13th forward when the Hawks don't have a top line. The #1 LW spot is either going to a 4th line grinder (Caggiula) or an AHL talent (Al Nylander).

How are they going to match up against the Taylor Halls, Blake Wheelers and Mikko Rantanens of the league, playing head-to-head. Now that's what I'd worry about.

They’re clearly doomed.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Who cares about Perlini as 13th forward when the Hawks don't have a top line. The #1 LW spot is either going to a 4th line grinder (Caggiula) or an AHL talent (Al Nylander).

How are they going to match up against the Taylor Halls, Blake Wheelers and Mikko Rantanens of the league, playing head-to-head. Now that's what I'd worry about.

Personally, I hope Saad ends up there because I believe he's better than that role Colliton seems to have him slated for. I also think there are other ways to achieve depth that doesn't include dropping arguably your third best winger to the bottom-six.

Unless Colliton actually fully spreads out the offense out along three lines, I'd personally prefer Saad with Toews and Kane or at least with DeBrincat and Strome.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

They’re clearly doomed.

Three time cup winners/point per game players Toews and Kane will go against MacKinnon and Rantanen this year...confirmed doomed

 

[Styles]

Personally, I hope Saad ends up there because I believe he's better than that role Colliton seems to have him slated for. I also think there are other ways to achieve depth that doesn't include dropping arguably your third best winger to the bottom-six.

I think you need to stop looking at Saad being on the 3rd line as a demotion. He can create offense by himself on that line (he did last year) and it’s pretty evident from pre-season JC trusts that line to go up against anyone.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

I think you need to stop looking at Saad being on the 3rd line as a demotion. He can create offense by himself on that line (he did last year) and it’s pretty evident from pre-season JC trusts that line to go up against anyone.

Exactly. Its the same situation if say Dach plays with Kane on a second line and Cat and Strome form a 3rd line. Saad and Toews haven't worked since 2015 and its probably because Hossa was the straw that stirred the drink. Willing to give it another go but not expecting Saad's production to suddenly see a big jump

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Don't like seeing Murphy out.

Looks like along with the long wait before the game we'll have a long wait after the game to hyper-analyze every shift. Like others I agree that my biggest worry with the squad is their ability to battle & tilt the ice shift to shift around the boards & between our dots.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Guessing Gilbert will be in