Line Combos: Free Lukas Reichel (Now With More Points Than Mercer)

[Chelios]

Mercer scored 30 goals last year and was a playoff contributor. Reichel could never.

They've got Mercer playing a limited role with bums on the 3rd line this season.

As opposed to Reichel who is playing with….

 

[Callidusblackhawk]

Mercer scored 30 goals last year and was a playoff contributor. Reichel could never.

They've got Mercer playing a limited role with bums on the 3rd line this season.

Ah, so when Mercer plays with bums and struggles its because he's playing with bums but when Reichel plays with bums and struggles its because he's a bum too. I thought Mercer was supposed to be a "play driver" who is able to make his own offense? Weird.

 

[Kevin Musto]

As opposed to Reichel who is playing with….

That doesn't fit my narrative

 

[clydesdale line]

Those "bums" on New Jersey would likely be 2nd liners on this team (could argue 1st line).

 

[bwanajamba]

Haula would be the best forward on the Blackhawks not named Connor Bedard

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

That doesn't fit my narrative

Felt over the top lately and I wasn't sure why. That stat made it make sense.

 

[SimpleJack]

Man ya know what I was thinking…

Somewhere out there there’s an alternate universe where Toews and Kane A. Were signed to reasonable contacts and B. Never declined…and where Keith never declined either and rather continued to remain elite and extend his career Ironman style despite his age….and where the front office made a ton of other smart decisions and signed guys for discounts and kept all the right pieces, etc….

Reichel-Bedard-Panarin
DeBrincat-Toews-Kane
Hartman-Danault-Teravainen
Guttman-Kampf-Hagel
Motte


Keith-Forsling
Korchinski-Jokiharju
Vlasic-Murphy
Kaiser

Goalie
Other goalie
Emergency 3rd goalie person


Somewhere out there this happened/happens…and the Hawks win the “2024” SCF in 7 games over that universes version of the Canadians. Bedard wins the Calder, Hart, and Smythe.

 

[BobbyJet]

Man ya know what I was thinking…

Somewhere out there there’s an alternate universe where Toews and Kane A. Were signed to reasonable contacts and B. Never declined…and where Keith never declined either and rather continued to remain elite and extend his career Ironman style despite his age….and where the front office made a ton of other smart decisions and signed guys for discounts and kept all the right pieces, etc….

Reichel-Bedard-Panarin
DeBrincat-Toews-Kane
Hartman-Danault-Teravainen
Guttman-Kampf-Motte


Keith-Forsling
Korchinski-Jokiharju
Vlasic-Murphy
Kaiser

Goalie
Other goalie
Emergency 3rd goalie person


Somewhere out there this happened/happens…and the Hawks win the “2024” SCF in 7 games over that universes version of the Canadians. Bedard wins the Calder, Hart, and Smythe.

Mission impossible with Stan making the decisions.

The lottery win to get Bedard was probably as important for the org as Hawks getting Kane/Toews as youngsters. It was badly needed 15+ years ago as it was in last summer's draft. Blackhawks are suddenly back on the map with the acquisition of one player.

 

[Chicago1948]

Man ya know what I was thinking…

Somewhere out there there’s an alternate universe where Toews and Kane A. Were signed to reasonable contacts and B. Never declined…and where Keith never declined either and rather continued to remain elite and extend his career Ironman style despite his age….and where the front office made a ton of other smart decisions and signed guys for discounts and kept all the right pieces, etc….

Reichel-Bedard-Panarin
DeBrincat-Toews-Kane
Hartman-Danault-Teravainen
Guttman-Kampf-Motte


Keith-Forsling
Korchinski-Jokiharju
Vlasic-Murphy
Kaiser

Goalie
Other goalie
Emergency 3rd goalie person


Somewhere out there this happened/happens…and the Hawks win the “2024” SCF in 7 games over that universes version of the Canadians. Bedard wins the Calder, Hart, and Smythe.

Do you not remember the 2018-19 team? They finished 6th in the central. Is your last name Bowman?

 

[ClydeLee]

You sure the Hawks win the 2015 cup in that alternative world scenario though?

If keith never declined... so even more superhuman than he was to be elite at 40?

 

[SimpleJack]

You sure the Hawks win the 2015 cup in that alternative world scenario though?

If keith never declined... so even more superhuman than he was to be elite at 40?

Yeah basically Keith is still easily one of the top 5 all-around D in the NHL even at age 40 in the hypothetical universe I’ve created in my head.

Do you not remember the 2018-19 team? They finished 6th in the central. Is your last name Bowman?

No…it’s Speedman.

 

[Chicago1948]

Yeah basically Keith is still easily one of the top 5 all-around D in the NHL even at age 40 in the hypothetical universe I’ve created in my head.



No…it’s Speedman.

Well I for one applaud you for keeping your fantasies hockey related during no nut November. I am out.

 

[hawksrule]

Man ya know what I was thinking…

Somewhere out there there’s an alternate universe where Toews and Kane A. Were signed to reasonable contacts and B. Never declined…and where Keith never declined either and rather continued to remain elite and extend his career Ironman style despite his age….and where the front office made a ton of other smart decisions and signed guys for discounts and kept all the right pieces, etc….

Reichel-Bedard-Panarin
DeBrincat-Toews-Kane
Hartman-Danault-Teravainen
Guttman-Kampf-Motte


Keith-Forsling
Korchinski-Jokiharju
Vlasic-Murphy
Kaiser

Goalie
Other goalie
Emergency 3rd goalie person


Somewhere out there this happened/happens…and the Hawks win the “2024” SCF in 7 games over that universes version of the Canadians. Bedard wins the Calder, Hart, and Smythe.

Why does Hossa have to age out of this fantasy?

 

[Callidusblackhawk]

Why does Hossa have to age out of this fantasy?

Can't make it TOOOO unrealistic.

 

[SimpleJack]

Why does Hossa have to age out of this fantasy?

I considered it. As it turns out he was just a tad too old, even Keith was a stretch. But 40 is a bit more plausible than 44 which is what Hossa would be by now. (I also originally forgot to include Hagel, so I just updated the lineup now)

Can't make it TOOOO unrealistic.

Exactly

 

[lakai17]

Is Reichel at least up with Bedard on the PP1?

Two wizards playing together just makes sense at least on the power play.

 

[cassac]

Is Reichel at least up with Bedard on the PP1?

Two wizards playing together just makes sense at least on the power play.

Considering that PP1 spends like 1:50 on the PP, splitting Reichel and Bedard makes no sense to me. If it was at least a 60/40 split, I could be on board with having them split but since it is not, I do not get it.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Reichel is not a wizard.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Reichel is not a wizard.

I mean, he has the tools to be..

 

[ello]

What if Reichel doesn't produce at wing either? AHL? He still seems so light and weedy. If wasn't a first round pick he'd have warranted a healthy scratch by now

Remember when people were predicting 60, 70+ points this season for him and comparing him to Stutzle?

 

[BobbyJet]

Is Reichel at least up with Bedard on the PP1?

Two wizards playing together just makes sense at least on the power play.

TBH, I'm surprised that Luke doesn't see the possible benefit of Reichel/Bedard together on the PP. Chances are very good that PP1 would get a much needed shot in the arm and obviously Reichel needs a boost in his confidence.

 

[SimpleJack]

I mean, he has the tools to be..

Does he have a wand?

 

[lakai17]

What if Reichel doesn't produce at wing either? AHL? He still seems so light and weedy. If wasn't a first round pick he'd have warranted a healthy scratch by now

Remember when people were predicting 60, 70+ points this season for him and comparing him to Stutzle?

Pepperidge farm remembers.

 

[Crow]

What if Reichel doesn't produce at wing either? AHL? He still seems so light and weedy. If wasn't a first round pick he'd have warranted a healthy scratch by now

Remember when people were predicting 60, 70+ points this season for him and comparing him to Stutzle?

Yes, AHL.

No, I don’t remember that.

 

[BobbyJet]

Yes, AHL.

No, I don’t remember that.

It probably happened though..... Reichel wouldn't be the first prospect (with offensive prowess in lesser leagues) to be overhyped on this board.

That said, he is young, it seems to me that it is up to him to evaluate himself and his game and decide if he wants to play in this league.