Recalled/Assigned: Alexandre Fortin

[clydesdale line]

I still think he lacks finish, hopefully that part improves.

Agreed. I don't think his hands are that great. To me, he's similar to Hinostroza that his hands right now can't keep up with his feet but he doesn't have Hino's hands in general. Admittedly, it's still a very small sample size so we'll see.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

I am hopeful that Fortin can became Frolik 2.0 with those wheels.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I am hopeful that Fortin can became Frolik 2.0 with those wheels.

Has a lot of work to do in his own end to get to Frolik level. I think Frolik had better hands too.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

Has a lot of work to do in his own end to get to Frolik level. I think Frolik had better hands too.

Agree on the Dzone but Frolik really didn't have much offense when he got here.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Agree on the Dzone but Frolik really didn't have much offense when he got here.

Neither does Fortin right now. You can see potential, hopefully he can get there in both aspects.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Fortin has a long ways to go before he’s Frolik. The guy had four goals in the AHL last year.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

As a long time Fortin fanboy I'm stoked to see him play with Schmaltz and Kane. Hopefully he acquits himself well - wouldn't that be a very pleasant surprise. He doesn't have to score many goals to effectively complement that line - he needs to use his speed to forecheck and cause havoc in the o-zone so Schmaltz and Kane can play their two man cycle game more often. With Schmaltz' faceoff problems - they aren't going to get possession unless it's in transition out of d-zone or by getting the opponent to cough it up because of our forecheck - which is where Fortin comes in.

 

[bwana63]

As a long time Fortin fanboy I'm stoked to see him play with Schmaltz and Kane. Hopefully he acquits himself well - wouldn't that be a very pleasant surprise. He doesn't have to score many goals to effectively complement that line - he needs to use his speed to forecheck and cause havoc in the o-zone so Schmaltz and Kane can play their two man cycle game more often. With Schmaltz' faceoff problems - they aren't going to get possession unless it's in transition out of d-zone or by getting the opponent to cough it up because of our forecheck - which is where Fortin comes in.

Litmus test, for sure. Almost everyone expects the Hawks to send him back down soon, but what if he thrives in that role? A guy can hope, amirite?

 

[Fortyfives]

I give him 12 minutes into the first period until Q puts Saad back on Kanes line.

 

[AmericanDream]

Litmus test, for sure. Almost everyone expects the Hawks to send him back down soon, but what if he thrives in that role? A guy can hope, amirite?

Tom Wilson plays with Ovi, Patrick Maroon played with McDavid then Hall...yes those are bigger guys and play those lines for a reason, but this kid can obviously keep up, if he can just find a way to produce something he can make a career out of being a complimentary wheel like many others have...you don't get many chances like this, hope he takes it and runs with it because this is likely where Hino would be playing right now if still here.

 

[BobbyJet]

I give him 12 minutes into the first period until Q puts Saad back on Kanes line.

Unless the line scores.... then Q will wait until next game to split them up.

 

[hawksfan50]

OK Fort in did not finish but he did generate ...6-7 scoring chances grade A ...he was fine defensively...almost scored a goal that just hit the bottom outside of the right post ...play like last night and he will score.

 

[Enyaw]

Rather see Hayden get 14-15 minutes than Fortin

 

[BobbyJet]

OK Fort in did not finish but he did generate ...6-7 scoring chances grade A ...he was fine defensively...almost scored a goal that just hit the bottom outside of the right post ...play like last night and he will score.

Allen stoned him on another occasion, both looked like sure goals. After a few nervous shifts in first period I think Fortin did a commendable job.