Line Combos: Delia

[piteus]

Forsberg put up elite numbers prior to last season. Q handled him poorly last season.

Let's bring him up and trade Ward.

What surprised me was that NO ONE picked up Forsberg off of waivers. Perhaps we were too high on him?

 

[BK]

Let's bring him up and trade Ward.

What surprised me was that NO ONE picked up Forsberg off of waivers. Perhaps we were too high on him?

It was early in the season.

 

[ClydeLee]

Forsberg put up elite numbers prior to last season. Q handled him poorly last season.

He also scouting report coming out was known for inconsistent play. When he was traded that was noted about him from CBJ and partly why Korposalo was liked more as a prospect.

He here, there, and in Rockford now will bounce from several good games to several bad games. He never just plays and stays hot and on. He always has those lapses or gives up bad goals here. And following Rockford, after several games he was like .900, then multiple games later hot he was near Delia .925% and up. Then down to the 915 range. He'll probably end up to his ending point with the team high but with inconsistent play all year. While q guy in Delia has shown consistent great play game to game since he clicked in the Ahl last February.

Coaching shouldnt be used to blame a guy for playing as his scouting reports said he was playing before. And that's what's happening with Forsberg.

 

[bwana63]

He also scouting report coming out was known for inconsistent play. When he was traded that was noted about him from CBJ and partly why Korposalo was liked more as a prospect.

He here, there, and in Rockford now will bounce from several good games to several bad games. He never just plays and stays hot and on. He always has those lapses or gives up bad goals here. And following Rockford, after several games he was like .900, then multiple games later hot he was near Delia .925% and up. Then down to the 915 range. He'll probably end up to his ending point with the team high but with inconsistent play all year. While q guy in Delia has shown consistent great play game to game since he clicked in the Ahl last February.

Coaching shouldnt be used to blame a guy for playing as his scouting reports said he was playing before. And that's what's happening with Forsberg.

Excellent insight, thanks.

 

[BK]

He also scouting report coming out was known for inconsistent play. When he was traded that was noted about him from CBJ and partly why Korposalo was liked more as a prospect.

He here, there, and in Rockford now will bounce from several good games to several bad games. He never just plays and stays hot and on. He always has those lapses or gives up bad goals here. And following Rockford, after several games he was like .900, then multiple games later hot he was near Delia .925% and up. Then down to the 915 range. He'll probably end up to his ending point with the team high but with inconsistent play all year. While q guy in Delia has shown consistent great play game to game since he clicked in the Ahl last February.

Coaching shouldnt be used to blame a guy for playing as his scouting reports said he was playing before. And that's what's happening with Forsberg.

Coach 100% should be used as a part of the blame when it was garbage in how he was handled. Never said it was all of the blame and never implied that. He was not that inconsistent in the AHL, only the NHL.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Coach 100% should be used as a part of the blame when it was garbage in how he was handled. Never said it was all of the blame and never implied that. He was not that inconsistent in the AHL, only the NHL.

Q wasn’t fair with Forsberg but even then there’s tons of talented goalies out there that just can’t hack it in the NHL.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

It's nice that Jeremy and Collin already have a relationship from their run last year.

And no, he can share his nickname with me. We're old buds and go way back...... or, we've chatted a few times in Rockford haha. He's a great guy. Always pays full attention to you when having a conversation. I hope he keeps up his consistent play and sticks around in Chicago after this year. He deserves it. As much as we miss him down here.

 

[BK]

Q wasn’t fair with Forsberg but even then there’s tons of talented goalies out there that just can’t hack it in the NHL.

I don’t disagree but Forsberg completely mishandled in Chicago.

 

[pvr]

mmm, Takkos!

Taco...his nickname after the Hawks draft him!

 

[pvr]

It's nice that Jeremy and Collin already have a relationship from their run last year.

And no, he can share his nickname with me. We're old buds and go way back...... or, we've chatted a few times in Rockford haha. He's a great guy. Always pays full attention to you when having a conversation. I hope he keeps up his consistent play and sticks around in Chicago after this year. He deserves it. As much as we miss him down here.

Might be the first time CD50 has graciously accepted the Hawks stealing a Rockford player, lol.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Might be the first time CD50 has graciously accepted the Hawks stealing a Rockford player, lol.

I'm just very happy for him. He's a great guy and has been a pillar of consistency for us.
Plus I really like Lankinen. So that softens the blow a bit. Last year you left me with Jeff Glass and Berube. That was just rude lol.

 

[Pez68]

I don’t disagree but Forsberg completely mishandled in Chicago.

True, but he's just not very good. Anticipation and focus aren't where they need to be to play in the NHL.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

True, but he's just not very good. Anticipation and focus aren't where they need to be to play in the NHL.

(or AHL. It's terrifying watching him play)

 

[clydesdale line]

 

[BK]

True, but he's just not very good. Anticipation and focus aren't where they need to be to play in the NHL.

I agree on the focus.

He reads the play just fine and his anticipation is fine.

Consistency is his issue and at 26 I have my doubts he ever pieces it together (he could be a fine backup considering his physical ability).

 

[Malagahawks]

I was hoping Delia would get the nod but oh well. Hope Cam plays well at least.

 

[SotasicA]

Let's bring him up and trade Ward.

What surprised me was that NO ONE picked up Forsberg off of waivers. Perhaps we were too high on him?

Everybody already had a backup. And so early in the season none of the other existing backups had yet had a chance to fail.

Remember you can't claim a player and send him down, and nobody wants to carry 3 goalies.

 

[LordKOTL]

Forsberg put up elite numbers prior to last season. Q handled him poorly last season.

Disagree. Forsberg was carrying a .879 at the NHL level into the 2018 season. That is not elite. Up until December 24th, 2017 Forsberg was carrying a .909 with the 'hawks. That's not elite. He was carrying a .907 after Christmas. (before/after Crawford went down) That's not elite.

I mean it happened to Forsberg last season....

The difference between Forsberg and Delia is that Delia has Ward. Forsberg had Glass, Berube, Delia, and Foster once Crawford was down (and let's be honest, Forsberg was not even remotely a threat to usurp the net from Crawford last year before Crawford went down). Wardo might not be much but he is a seasoned vet who's been in just about every situation that could be thrown at him

Forsberg wasn't that good by any stretch of the imagination, but I agree he was mishandled and was thrown to the wolves because the 'hawks had no valid options in net besides Crawford--nor did they try to get a viable #2a/#2b (much less a #1a/#1b). At least if Delia gets in over his head Wardo can come in as a viable option which gives the 'hawks a little leeway in developing him; Ward can always come in when he's in over his head or if the Team D is once again out to lunch.

 

[BK]

Disagree. Forsberg was carrying a .879 at the NHL level into the 2018 season. That is not elite. Up until December 24th, 2017 Forsberg was carrying a .909 with the 'hawks. That's not elite. He was carrying a .907 after Christmas. (before/after Crawford went down) That's not elite.

The difference between Forsberg and Delia is that Delia has Ward. Forsberg had Glass, Berube, Delia, and Foster once Crawford was down (and let's be honest, Forsberg was not even remotely a threat to usurp the net from Crawford last year before Crawford went down). Wardo might not be much but he is a seasoned vet who's been in just about every situation that could be thrown at him

Forsberg wasn't that good by any stretch of the imagination, but I agree he was mishandled and was thrown to the wolves because the 'hawks had no valid options in net besides Crawford--nor did they try to get a viable #2a/#2b (much less a #1a/#1b). At least if Delia gets in over his head Wardo can come in as a viable option which gives the 'hawks a little leeway in developing him; Ward can always come in when he's in over his head or if the Team D is once again out to lunch.

I was talking about the his AHL numbers.

 

[LordKOTL]

I was talking about the his AHL numbers.

AHL doesn't automatically translate into NHL though. He might have been elite enough at the AHL level and more than good enough to warrant his NHL call-up, but it doesn't necessarily mean he would have been that good in the NHL even if Q didn't mishandle him and the team D didn't hang him out to dry.

 

[BK]

AHL doesn't automatically translate into NHL though. He might have been elite enough at the AHL level and more than good enough to warrant his NHL call-up, but it doesn't necessarily mean he would have been that good in the NHL even if Q didn't mishandle him and the team D didn't hang him out to dry.

I never said they did but the high talent indicators were there.

 

[varano]

So how good is this guy? In this thread people seem to be really excited about him but I can't really find much information regarding his background. He wasn't drafted?

 

[ChiHawks10]

So how good is this guy? In this thread people seem to be really excited about him but I can't really find much information regarding his background. He wasn't drafted?

So far he has been great. Who knows if he'll keep that up the rest of the season. But he has shown a lot of talent and potential. From last year during his run with the Hogs and their playoffs, through his starts this year with the Hawks. He was undrafted. Signed by Hawks via development camp. Was hockey east NCAA goalie of the year in 16-17 and had great numbers at Merrimack College.

How Blackhawks goalie Collin Delia went from playing roller hockey in California to the NHL

 

[varano]

So far he has been great. Who knows if he'll keep that up the rest of the season. But he has shown a lot of talent and potential. From last year during his run with the Hogs and their playoffs, through his starts this year with the Hawks. He was undrafted. Signed by Hawks via development camp. Was hockey east NCAA goalie of the year in 16-17 and had great numbers at Merrimack College.

How Blackhawks goalie Collin Delia went from playing roller hockey in California to the NHL

Nice article .

 

[Kevin Musto]