Recalled/Assigned: Alexandre Fortin

[Rick C137]

Finally.

I expect that Fortin was not brought in to sit in the press box. There are a few options for Stan/Q to ponder. I'd like to see Fortin in ..... and one of Johnson, Kruger, Kunitz or Kampf sit out.

I think Highmore/Edjsell would have gotten the call first if it was to play. Maybe Sikura depending on how he looks.

 

[BK]

I would like to see Fortin play with AA and Kampf.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Send Martinsen to Rockford. Injury or not. He has no value to this team.

 

[Rick C137]

Send Martinsen to Rockford. Injury or not. He has no value to this team.

I’d rather Fortin be playing in Rockford and Martinsen be our guy riding press box duty... as long as Q doesn’t go full Q and insert him right back in the lineup when he’s healthy.

 

[piteus]

The Hawks can use some more speed with Anisimov. He needs some help.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I don’t get it. Unless it’s a nod to Fortin by giving him a pay bump for three days.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I don’t get it. Unless it’s a nod to Fortin by giving him a pay bump for three days.

Why call him up at all?

What if someone gets hurt in practice or warmups?

 

[Hawkaholic]

The Hawks can use some more speed with Anisimov. He needs some help.

His line has been doing fine analytically.

 

[BK]

His line has been doing fine analytically.

They have been solid from the eye test as well. Some people just don't like AA.

James Naveau (who might be the worst hockey person in Chicago, honestly he makes the worst hot takes on earth and is just plain clueless in regards to the game) spent a solid 2-3 minutes talking about how poorly AA has played this season. Not even remotely accurate.

 

[AmericanDream]

I thought AA has looked much quicker on the ice than last year. He isn't going to razzle dazzle out there, but I am not sure we could ever say we had a better #3 center with the talent and overall game he brings than AA...there were years he would have clearly been the best #2C we could have had..AA is the least of our concerns this season.

 

[pvr]

Sitting Fortin is just dumb. He’s chomping at the bit to play...put him in. Extra energy on the road is a great thing.

 

[piteus]

His line has been doing fine analytically.

I think Anisimov is fine. He could use more help. It feels like he's always attacking the net without much support from the flanks.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I thought AA has looked much quicker on the ice than last year. He isn't going to razzle dazzle out there, but I am not sure we could ever say we had a better #3 center with the talent and overall game he brings than AA...there were years he would have clearly been the best #2C we could have had..AA is the least of our concerns this season.

I'd take prime pre injuries Bolland, but I otherwise agree with your point.

 

[Hawkaholic]

 

[BK]

I would like to see Hayden with line 2, Saad with line 3 and Kunitz with line 4 but that is just personal preference.

 

[Hawkaholic]

 

[piteus]

I like Kampf and Kruger together.

Kunitz ... has he played all our games? At some point rigamortis has to set in, right?

 

[Rick C137]

Interesting. As long as it’s Johnson coming out I don’t mind Fortin drawing in for a game. Agree with BK on the lines. Kunitz is a Q guy though, don’t think he gets relegated to the fourth line that quickly.

Really hope Jokiharju is good to go. That’d be a big blow to lose him for a divisional game right now.

 

[BK]

I don't have an issue with Kunitz I just think he would be good with Kruger and Kampf together.

 

[piteus]

Interesting. As long as it’s Johnson coming out I don’t mind Fortin drawing in for a game. Agree with BK on the lines. Kunitz is a Q guy though, don’t think he gets relegated to the fourth line that quickly.

Really hope Jokiharju is good to go. That’d be a big blow to lose him for a divisional game right now.

What's a Q guy? Old and slow?

 

[BobbyJet]

If it is indeed Martinsen that’s hurt, I doubt he’s even up to play.

After toiling in the AHL for his (albeit short) pro career a young prospect gets promoted to the NHL for the first time and doesn't even see the ice? Not exactly a boost to the old ego, is it. I think it would be much smarter to play him in at least one game..... but who knows with this dysfunctional org.

 

[BK]

After toiling in the AHL for his (albeit short) pro career a young prospect gets promoted to the NHL for the first time and doesn't even see the ice? Not exactly a boost to the old ego, is it. I think it would be much smarter to play him in at least one game..... but who knows with this dysfunctional org.

Did you not see that Fortin is slated to play?

 

[BobbyJet]

Did you not see that Fortin is slated to play?

No. Missed that but glad to hear it. Can't leave computer for even a few minutes LOL

 

[AmericanDream]

I don't have an issue with Kunitz I just think he would be good with Kruger and Kampf together.

this is an honest question - are they avoiding putting these 3 together because of what some might call their line??

 

[BK]

this is an honest question - are they avoiding putting these 3 together because of what some might call their line??

If that is the case there are bigger issues.