Thoughts on Hayes and Olsen

[Blackhawkswincup]

Figured I would check in and see how you guys feel about these ex-hawks at this point

Steeger has been good for Hawks and fit right back into lockerroom

Looks at least from outside like a win/win though it appears that Hayes still isn't scoring in NHL ,, But Olsen seems solid for you guys so far

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[flapanthersfan]

Olsen's played pretty well - his offensive numbers are an aberration, don't see that kind of ability in him to sustain them. But he can play a sound two-way game, is cheap and young.

Hayes I don't see amounting to anything. He has good hands, when he gets opportunities, he can score. But I don't think he's going to be able to keep up with the speed of the NHL game. He has good north-south speed once he gets going, but his lateral mobility is awful.

 

[Ekblad]

I like what theybring to the table. Olsen has been a homerun, and im not judging on his point production. He plays such a responsible game which is a joy to see. Hayes has been good, but not more than what most of us expected.. 4th line most of the time, and Id like to see him being more physical on the ice.
Definately a win-win trade imo. Im happy versteeg is working out for you guys, because he sure didnt try hard enough here towards the end.

 

[Mogo]

Win Win for Panthers. The floater off Panthers we would been fine with a pick. Olsen is a nice piece that has been very solid. Hayes is meh..

 

[adam graves]

Love every trade with the Hawks to date.

 

[Drugs Delaney]

I like them both. Neither player hurts this team while on the ice. Versteeg was hurting this team at the time of his departure. He doesn't seem like a bad guy so I'm happy he's found his game with the Hawks again.

 

[Drugs Delaney]

Love every trade with the Hawks to date.

Soupy has been great! I would like to see him finish his career with the Panthers.

 

[adam graves]

Soupy has been great! I would like to see him finish his career with the Panthers.

Has been worth the price of admission.

 

[Drugs Delaney]

Has been worth the price of admission.

This team is lucky to have a player of his caliber during this rebuild.

 

[Laus723]

Love them both, they've brought more than expected and have been hard workers. Love Olsen, can't wait till he's back.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Love every trade with the Hawks to date.

Forget about Frolik for Skille? That was a joke.

 

[FrolikFan67]

hayes has been great, a definite on our 4th moving forward. olsen has been great, much better than i was expecting and he has a legit shot at keeping a spot on that 3rd pairing next season (hopefully with petrovic). i hope he gets back in the lineup soon and keeps it up.

 

[walle]

anyone remember a play where you were cursing Olsen? I dont...

 

[Lundell4Prez]

hayes has been great, a definite on our 4th moving forward. olsen has been great, much better than i was expecting and he has a legit shot at keeping a spot on that 3rd pairing next season (hopefully with petrovic). i hope he gets back in the lineup soon and keeps it up.

I wouldn't say Hayes has been great.. He's shown hands around the net, but hasn't really been phenomenal.. I'd say he's been serviceable.

Olson has shown signs of being very solid. I think he deserves some PP time. He shows a willingness to shoot which I love.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I wouldn't say Hayes has been great.. He's shown hands around the net, but hasn't really been phenomenal.. I'd say he's been serviceable.

Olson has shown signs of being very solid. I think he deserves some PP time. He shows a willingness to shoot which I love.

Willingness but also he consistently takes the "right" shot. Glibet will shoot and shoot often but barely ever creates a chance from his shot, Olsen nearly always leads to a scoring chance.

 

[flapanthersfan]

anyone remember a play where you were cursing Olsen? I dont...

i do

 

[ShootIt]

Turned out to be "Fair" for both teams. Chicago got an upgrade at forward, and the Cats got a middle/bottom pairing D-man and a 4th line winger.

If Olsen and Guds can keep up their chemistry, this will be worth having Steeg's salary on the books.

Hayes seems like a decent 4th liner, but I'll be surprised if he is here past next year. Don't see him putting all the pieces together to become anything more than a journeyman

 

[Erick*]

Hayes won't stick with one team in the NHL for long.

Olsen has looked like a top-4 D-man. Not only has he played well, but he and Gudbranson seemed to have great chemistry.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Is Hayes injured?

Last 2 times I have tried to watch him I haven't seen him

Game vs Leafs and recent game with Canes

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Coming off a bruised bone. I think it's more conditioning after not skating for so long.

 

[johano90]

Love every trade with the Hawks to date.

Really? Frolik for Skille? Would love to still have Frolik on this team...

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I see Hayes is playing well for you lately and Pirri seems to be a fit

I have enjoyed Steegers return outside of well his usual flaw (The I think I am Patrick Kane stuff)

Has provided solid secondary play for Hawks ,, At 2.2M well worth it

 

[LUUUUUIS]

I see Hayes is playing well for you lately and Pirri seems to be a fit

I have enjoyed Steegers return outside of well his usual flaw (The I think I am Patrick Kane stuff)

Has provided solid secondary play for Hawks ,, At 2.2M well worth it

He's definitely found his niche on the power play. Being big infront of the net and deflecting shots. Makes sense, he's not a great skater but has really decent hands.

 

[MintyFresh88]

Won't be surprised if Olsen isn't in our top 7 next season.

Hayes is playing his way onto the team next season. Could see him as a permanent fixture on the 3rd/4th line.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

I really liked Olsen when he was first brought here, but now I realize his impressive play was due to playing alongside Gudbranson. It seems without being paired with him, he's going to end up the odd man out.

As for Hayes, over the last few weeks, I've loved him getting in front of the net to screen the goaltender. That is something we've lacked for a long time and he knows how to do it well to get a goal. If that can keep up, I have no problem putting him in the Bottom 6 next season.