Slater Koekkoek

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I know he's only played 3 games with the Hawks, but I've liked what I've seen so far.
He seems to be fine in his own end and has a decent shot. What say you? I want to give him more time on the left side after either Gus or Goose are traded. I want to see if Stan has found a hidden gem.
I wish there was a "player discussion" tag on our forum but I guess we don't have that on HF Hawks.

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[idontusethisanymore]

Koekkoek for KFCeabs

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Koekkoek for KFCeabs

I agree it should happen but it won't. Colliton seems afraid of benching KFCeabs.

 

[crazyhawk]

I like what I've seen of him too. Granted it hasn't been very many games but he looks to belong to me ... so far.

 

[giza]

I agree. This guy was highly regarded when he got drafted. I know he's had a number of injuries that stalled his development and the Bolts are deep on D----I think, in time, he'll be a fine 2nd pairing D man for the Hawks and hope he gets a quality chance from here on out.

 

[BobbyJet]

Personally, I'm not impressed but hoping he will be much better than what we've seen in this short sample size.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I'll use the Q expression he's been ok.
Only 3 games so far.

 

[bwana63]

Make or break time. He's got a ~20 game audition to give himself a path to next season (w/the Hawks). I'm sure he's well aware of it. So far, just a guy. Hoping he can change that.

 

[AmericanDream]

seems like a Jordan Oesterle to me...these guys look decent for the first 5-6 games then reality kicks in as you get to see them over time. maybe he turns into something but clearly need a longer amount of games to go one way or another on it.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Just a guy for me right now. Hardly notice him and unlike someone like Dahlstrom, 4K doesn't seem to get a ton of shutdown minutes that would make it harder to be noticed.

Still has A+ nickname material though.

 

[crazyhawk]

Come on now people .. he's not just " a guy " he's a Koo Koo Guy!
I do see him as more than just a guy though .. just to be clear.
Time's a gunna tell!

 

[swerdnase]

I think I have only seen two or three plays where I thought, "That was a good play" but I really can't recall anything he's done badly either so I guess that's good. I'll disagree about his shot however, it's looked weak to me.

 

[Crow]

seems like a Jordan Oesterle to me...these guys look decent for the first 5-6 games then reality kicks in as you get to see them over time. maybe he turns into something but clearly need a longer amount of games to go one way or another on it.

I’ve been watch some AZ games lately and oesterle has been playing pretty well. He stands out as a positive in every game I’ve seen. Even player on a shit team. Moves the puck well and gets some shots through still.

 

[giza]

If he's a defensive defenseman who occasionally contributes some offense, then not being noticeable is actually pretty good. The less you notice young defenseman the better, IMO.

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Kook has be very good.

Hate comparing but his game is very Muzzin- like.

Think he fits into the Hawks plans

 

[Esq]

More than anything, the Hawks need defenseman who can:

• win 1-on-1 battles in defensive zone
• keep up with speedy wingers
• execute quick passes to get the puck up ice to our forwards
• intelligently engage in offensive zone

(So long as Stan is our GM, our defense will never be built with lumbering stay-at-home types.)

It's only been 3 games, but he seems to be better than some of our other guys at these skills.

 

[idontusethisanymore]

I agree it should happen but it won't. Colliton seems afraid of benching KFCeabs.

I meant it as a play on the "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" slogan but I understand what you're saying

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I meant it as a play on the "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" slogan but I understand what you're saying

Holy crap that went way over my head.....lol.

 

[Naster Okan]

He seemed to be pretty noticeable out there tonight. Towards the end of the game I noticed he and Gus had played slightly more than Keith/Seabs.

Edit: I realize it was against a pretty deflated team. But any chance he can play that way consistently its a nice welcome.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I might be an idiot but I want to see more Koekkoek. He might be a good player to bring back as a 6/7 D next year.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

 

[AmericanDream]

perfect sell now candidate - got this guy as a throw in basically, if we can get something decent for him after another strong week, I say do it - kids are on the way, where does he even fit in next year if Mitchell and Boqvist make the jump??

 

[Rolo]

perfect sell now candidate - got this guy as a throw in basically, if we can get something decent for him after another strong week, I say do it - kids are on the way, where does he even fit in next year if Mitchell and Boqvist make the jump??

#7 D-man.

He likely signs for 700K x 1

I don't think Mitchell & Boqvist will be on team however, unless one of them beats out Jokiharju & Dahlstrom. I think the LOCKS for the D next year are -


Keith - Seabrook
Gus - _____
____ - Murphy

 

[piteus]

Yes ... finally the Slater Koekkoek appreciation thread.

 

[AmericanDream]

#7 D-man.

He likely signs for 700K x 1

I don't think Mitchell & Boqvist will be on team however, unless one of them beats out Jokiharju & Dahlstrom. I think the LOCKS for the D next year are -


Keith - Seabrook
Gus - _____
____ - Murphy

I am going to go out on a limb and say at least 1 of those 2 will be up with the Hawks next year (meaning playing a significant amount of games)- they simply have to, the defense is set for that to happen and we desperately need their skill. Joker will be in his second year by then and ready for a bigger role, I have liked Kookoo, but if he can be packaged in for something that is a serious upgrade I am all for it.