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You’re just a wuss who doesn’t like fighting, bro
Offseason Roster Discussion part 3
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You’re just a wuss who doesn’t like fighting, bro
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Kruger was such an underrated part of our Cups and yet I don’t think I’ve seen more controversy over a Hawks player at basically every stage of his career here. I think this guy is 2nd to only Hjalmarsson for how much physical punishment they took in order to win.
Imagine dreaming you’re going to be a top 6 C in the NHL and racking up points only to realize your only role is to instead be a 4th liner, get pushed around and battle for pucks on the boards, and have to shut down some of the league's best teams and players.
Kruger did what he had to in order to stay in the league and he was great at it. Q’s whole line-deployment strategy doesn’t work if our 4C can’t be counted on to possess the puck and stop teams from scoring. Selfless player, we don’t win Cups without him.
bwana63
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QFT. Very well put. If I could like this a million times, I would.
Piece on Gaudette's dietary progress this off-season. Could be a breakout season for him
Stronger, faster and (mostly) vegan, Blackhawks’ Adam Gaudette has ‘changed who I am as a player’
Stronger, faster and (mostly) vegan, Blackhawks’ Adam Gaudette has ‘changed who I am as a player’
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When Strome can skate like Kane I'll overlook his little girl legs.
Awesome read. Thanks. Might see some great things from him. Not being underweight should make a huge difference.
clydesdale line
Connor BeJesus
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Great read. Gaudette has always had the talent and I was very happy to not lose him in the offseason. I would not be shocked if he has a good season with the Hawks with the added weight.
featherhawk
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hope he can keep the weight on and it turns out good for both he and the hawks. Always thought his skillset was great as I live in Vancouver and watch a lot of their games.
wonder if he and Toews have had discussions on diets...
pvr
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Definitely my sleeper for this year out of all the young guys. His game is only missing the strength, the rest of his game I think is perfect for an impact mid sixer.
I think he'd be great on the opposite wing of Kane. Could be big.
CallMeShaft
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Agree with Muffin, Gaudette is a real solid sleeper pick for us this coming season.
Him adding 20 pounds is huge. And his added strength is even allowing him to use sticks with stronger flexes. He's got the talent to become a solid top 6 option, hopefully his newfound strength gets him there.
Him adding 20 pounds is huge. And his added strength is even allowing him to use sticks with stronger flexes. He's got the talent to become a solid top 6 option, hopefully his newfound strength gets him there.
BobbyJet
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Anyone familiar with Gaudette's health issue, him gaining 20 lbs is huge for him.... not sure if he can skate well enough but he's determined.
Canucks' Gaudette feeling better after solving chronic stomach problem | Offside
He gained 20lbs of muscle and zero fat in what time frame?
If it's just the off-season, that's quite impressive, especially completely clean gains. I know these are professional athletes, but 20lbs of pure muscle in 12 months is a feat in itself, let alone an off-season.
It's not impossible, but damn.
If it's just the off-season, that's quite impressive, especially completely clean gains. I know these are professional athletes, but 20lbs of pure muscle in 12 months is a feat in itself, let alone an off-season.
It's not impossible, but damn.
This is a guy who was significantly underweight. And if he's finally able to get the calories he needs, it's entirely believable. He went from around 170 to 190. As a guy who is 6'1.
Can’t pass up John Quennville bro
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I’m still trying to figure out what direction Seattle is trying to go in. A much different expansion draft than what we saw with Vegas for sure.
featherhawk
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EbonyRaptor
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I'm such a sap - I fall for all this positivity every time, like in the Gaudette article, I'm ready to plug him into 3C or maybe even 2C between Kane and DCat. Course, reality would inform that even though he gained some weight and isn't a 98lbs weakling anymore - that doesn't mean he is going to be good enough to play with Kane and DCat. But, it's nice to think about.
Styles
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Should be Toews, Dach, Johnson, Carpenter down the middle no matter what. Every time I plug in Strome or Nylander into the lineup I see a weak link. Can’t have those bums/sissy’s on a team hopeful for the playoffs. Whatever line they are on they will need to be babysat.
Kub-Toews-Kane
Cat-Dach-Gaudette
Hagel-Johnson-Kurashev
Whatever-Carpenter-Khaira
*hopefully whoever is a kid who makes it out of camp that’s actually worth a dam.
Kub-Toews-Kane
Cat-Dach-Gaudette
Hagel-Johnson-Kurashev
Whatever-Carpenter-Khaira
*hopefully whoever is a kid who makes it out of camp that’s actually worth a dam.
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ClydeLee
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I still don't get why people seemed to ignore, not see, or recall the success Nylander had when on the 4th line.
Nylander is a very useful player. I dont get why people hate him so much.
