Waived: Martinsen

[idontusethisanymore]

I really don't have that much of a reaction to this. He didn't really do anything with us, but if it gets Hayden more playing time, then this is a good move.

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[Hawkaholic]

Hayden sucks, it's not helpful if this gives Hayden more playing time. It just means more sucking. /maybe im overreacting a bit/ ...but I don't get the Hayden love, at all.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I said it in another thread, but I actually like how he played this year, at least compared to what I thought he would be. Not going to lose any sleep over it though.

I think being completely out on Hayden is a little strong, but I haven't seen anything to suggest he's anything more than a plug at this point.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I said it in another thread, but I actually like how he played this year, at least compared to what I thought he would be. Not going to lose any sleep over it though.

I think being completely out on Hayden is a little strong, but I haven't seen anything to suggest he's anything more than a plug at this point.

Meh, Hayden hasn't ever really shown anything in this league, to me. I really don't get what anyone sees in him.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Meh, Hayden hasn't ever really shown anything in this league, to me. I really don't get what anyone sees in him.

I'd give him the rest of the year, but without some actual improvements I don't want him on the team next year.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I'd give him the rest of the year, but without some actual improvements I don't want him on the team next year.

Well yeah, we aren't going anywhere so may as well put him out there, but I don't see him improving much from here. He's not quick enough for the NHL imo.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Andreas Martinsen does what he does. He can skate well and be phyiscal. Other then that nothing much worth noting.
He's 30 and on a one year deal. He'll help the icehogs the rest of the year.

 

[Pez68]

Hayden's issue is that he can't skate for shit.

 

[hawksrule]

I really want to like Hayden, but he’s been super unimpressive.

 

[BK]

I really want to like Hayden, but he’s been super unimpressive.

I agree. I think JC thinks he can be fixed based on this move.

 

[AmericanDream]

start by moving Hayden away from Kruger and we might see some improvements...

the next trade/waive better be Kruger.

 

[bwana63]

start by moving Hayden away from Kruger and we might see some improvements...

the next trade/waive better be Kruger.

+1 on Kruger.

Hayden has a half season audition for next season. If he doesn't show significant improvement, I doubt he'll be in the Hawks' plan.

 

[Kevin Musto]

start by moving Hayden away from Kruger and we might see some improvements...

the next trade/waive better be Kruger.

Hayden played with Toews and Saad and didn't do anything. This really should've been a breakout year for him but it hasn't.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Yeah, I don't know if I buy the Kruger excuse for Hayden.

 

[AmericanDream]

Hayden played with Toews and Saad and didn't do anything. This really should've been a breakout year for him but it hasn't.

and Saad plays with Toews and hasn't done much either, should he be moved?

not using it as an excuse, but anyone playing with Kruger is not going to produce..I would like to see Hayden on a better line for a decent stretch, and give him some power play time as well..BUT he has to park his ass in front of the net and screen the goalie, get rebounds/tips..it is what we did with Jimmy Hayes for a time or two. I would like to see at least that, and if he does nothing then do what you want with him.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Martinsen worked his ass off. He’s just not any good.

 

[ClydeLee]

and Saad plays with Toews and hasn't done much either, should he be moved?

not using it as an excuse, but anyone playing with Kruger is not going to produce..I would like to see Hayden on a better line for a decent stretch, and give him some power play time as well..BUT he has to park his ass in front of the net and screen the goalie, get rebounds/tips..it is what we did with Jimmy Hayes for a time or two. I would like to see at least that, and if he does nothing then do what you want with him.

He had all these... I would like to see him get, moments during the season for awhile. He was given PP time see him parked in front on the top unit, did nothing and Strome being added makes him not gonna get that again. He played for awhile with better players in AA and kahun or Kampf for awhile too.

 

[Kevin Musto]

and Saad plays with Toews and hasn't done much either, should he be moved?

Moved as in traded or moved to a different line? I'm open to both.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

and Saad plays with Toews and hasn't done much either, should he be moved?

not using it as an excuse, but anyone playing with Kruger is not going to produce..I would like to see Hayden on a better line for a decent stretch, and give him some power play time as well..BUT he has to park his ass in front of the net and screen the goalie, get rebounds/tips..it is what we did with Jimmy Hayes for a time or two. I would like to see at least that, and if he does nothing then do what you want with him.

Saad has been fine after a slow start. Don't know how you compare him to Hayden.

 

[AmericanDream]

Saad has been fine after a slow start. Don't know how you compare him to Hayden.

Saad has struggled the last few weeks, he has not been "fine" since the beginning of December I would say he has had 4-5 really good games and the rest have been meh...the point is players go through stretches all the time, I would like to see Hayden get the amount of chances Saad has gotten to show something..if you give him a 5-6 game stretch working in the top 6/9 and he looks pedestrian then do what you need to do, but Saad has been so up and down this year himself, more is needed from him too.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Hayden doesn't really deserve better chances than he is getting. There is zero reason to move him up in the lineup.

 

[Blackhawks]

Waive and stack Rockford so they win the cup

 

[clydesdale line]

Hayden sucks, it's not helpful if this gives Hayden more playing time. It just means more sucking. /maybe im overreacting a bit/ ...but I don't get the Hayden love, at all.

Just a guy really.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Saad needs the fish bowl back

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Saad has struggled the last few weeks, he has not been "fine" since the beginning of December I would say he has had 4-5 really good games and the rest have been meh...the point is players go through stretches all the time, I would like to see Hayden get the amount of chances Saad has gotten to show something..if you give him a 5-6 game stretch working in the top 6/9 and he looks pedestrian then do what you need to do, but Saad has been so up and down this year himself, more is needed from him too.

Hayden has been a zero night in and night out. I've missed a game here or there but I can't even recall the last time Hayden had a scoring chance to be honest. Saad can be frustrating but has played close to or at the the level that is expected of him, since the brutal start. It's not the same ballpark at all. Saad has a track record to fall back on. As a coach, you know what he's capable of and what he usually is.

Again, I don't know how you can compare the two situations. You want Hayden to get more of a shot because you think he can be something, which is fine, but he needs to show something to be given a shot. You can be noticeable while not scoring and in a limited role. He hasn't done it.

Hayden's last 13 games he has 3 shots.