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I think the two injuries we have missed the most are Richy and Grabs. Our PK was scoring more than they let in.
I agree, great post.I think it's way, way too early to judge either of the big trades, especially to do so when Strome is on a hot streak and when Schmaltz is injured. Gotta let these things play out. Look at Subban/Weber. Everyone said Nashville won that trade but look at the play of those two players this year.
As far as Domi, we also can't forget that he simply didn't want to play in Arizona anymore. He and Tie wanted the spotlight of a big market. Not much we can do about that. Frankly I'm happy to move away from Max's "all about me" shtick. Galchenyuk is a much better fit.
To those who didn't want to trade Strome, my question is when would have been an acceptable time for Chayka to cut bait? For instance, if Strome stayed here and finished the year with 25 points and was then moved in the offseason, would that have been more acceptable? Give him a longer look even if it means bringing back a lesser return?
Chayka might have zero control over the coaching hire or to fire Tocc. Barroway was enamored with Tocc. Any GM shouldn't micro manage his coach anyway, thats a bad idea.If I were Chayka i would have forced the hand of the coaching staff to properly develop our young center or I would have found a new coach. But Chayka trusts Tocchet too much in my opinion, so this may cause issues.
3 points not 7 still very good, all with Debrinct, at least none were with Kane.Hawks win 5-2 yesterday and Strome had 7 points! Man that kid is good.
Aggreed, PK went from great to below average.I think the two injuries we have missed the most are Richy and Grabs. Our PK was scoring more than they let in.
I'll add that whatever mistakes Chayka has made -- the McGinn signing and the Murphy extension come to mind -- he was also quick to fix.
Yes, 6 years at 3.8 mill for a third pairing was too much. He might be second pairing now, but he was a disaster in Chicago until recently. Hammer is way better.Is this in reference to Connor Murphy?
He's been largely excellent in Chicago.
Well, if they, meaning RT and Chayka had any brains, or concerns about Strome, they should have put him in a place to succeed the first of training and early in the season to confirm their thoughts, good or bad. Maybe, if they did this and Strome was on pace for a 55 pt. season and they still did not like him as a player, they could have traded him for more than a winger. Works both ways. RT didn't have any intention to put Strome in a position to succeed, and Chayka took the bait.To those who didn't want to trade Strome, my question is when would have been an acceptable time for Chayka to cut bait? For instance, if Strome stayed here and finished the year with 25 points and was then moved in the offseason, would that have been more acceptable? Give him a longer look even if it means bringing back a lesser return?
Murphy arguably the best D man in Chicago over the last 1.5 seasons.
He's a third pairing. The only reason you think otherwise is because you have two grandpa's taking up ice time on the back end.Hammer is obviously a wonderful defender.
Calling Murphy a "disaster" is really not based in reality though. He's at worst a second pairing guy and is arguably the best D man in Chicago over the last 1.5 seasons.
Absolutely a fair point, but regardless of the quality of other defensemen on Chicago, Murphy to me is a legit 2nd pairing guy who could also hold up really well as a 1st pairing guy. He's not going to rack up points but that's not his role. To me, he is the type of guy who can be a top 4 guy on a contender, which is all he is being paid to be.I don't mean to sound like a pr!ck but that hasn't exactly been a high bar right? I don't know what's gotten into Keith in the last little bit and the rest of the blueline certainly leaves a lot to be desired. In terms of pay vs. performance, Seabrook might be the worst D in the league.
He's a third pairing. The only reason you think otherwise is because you have two grandpa's taking up ice time on the back end.
Well, if they, meaning RT and Chayka had any brains, or concerns about Strome, they should have put him in a place to succeed the first of training and early in the season to confirm their thoughts, good or bad. Maybe, if they did this and Strome was on pace for a 55 pt. season and they still did not like him as a player, they could have traded him for more than a winger. Works both ways. RT didn't have any intention to put Strome in a position to succeed, and Chayka took the bait.
He's not your best, keith is still better, Murphy is maybe a 4D, but really third pairing. If you are relying on Murphy as your best D, don't expect your second worst GAA of 3.61 to get any betterHammer is obviously a wonderful defender.
Calling Murphy a "disaster" is really not based in reality though. He's at worst a second pairing guy and is arguably the best D man in Chicago over the last 1.5 seasons.
Eh my point is I've watched quite a few championship teams over the last decade, so I am pretty sure I can pick out the types of guys who can play significant minutes on a playoff team.He's not your best, keith is still better, Murphy is maybe a 4D, but really third pairing. If you are relying on Murphy as your best D, don't expect your second worst GAA of 3.61 to get any better
Bu x said:By that logic, we should have taken Josh Archibald and put him on the top line for 3 games as "putting him in a place to succeed." Then follow suit with Crouse for 3 games, then Hinostroza, etc., etc.
To those who didn't want to trade Strome, my question is when would have been an acceptable time for Chayka to cut bait? For instance, if Strome stayed here and finished the year with 25 points and was then moved in the offseason, would that have been more acceptable? Give him a longer look even if it means bringing back a lesser return?