Speculation: What happens with Strome?

[RememberTheRoar]

How did DeBrincat disappear in the playoffs? He was tied for 4th on the team in playoff scoring, with Dach. He was second on the team in shots, averaging 3 per game. He finished 2 points behind Kubalik, who after scoring 5 points in the opening game went on to score 3 points over the next 8 games.

Plus DeBrincat was getting to proper spots and getting chances. If a few more converted, this narrative wouldn’t exist.

He showed a hell of a lot more than Strome did in the playoffs, imo.

 

[ploppsdman]

Dunzo. Traded for a goalie.

 

[Malaka]

Dunzo. Traded for a goalie.

No chance in hell

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Plus DeBrincat was getting to proper spots and getting chances. If a few more converted, this narrative wouldn’t exist.

He showed a hell of a lot more than Strome did in the playoffs, imo.

Strome showed up too. Both he and Cat showed up.

I hope Cat was just super unlucky this past season but we'll see.

 

[ColbyChaos]

Dunzo. Traded for a goalie.

That would be dumber than this post

 

[Hinterland]

Strome showed up too. Both he and Cat showed up.

I hope Cat was just super unlucky this past season but we'll see.

Not unlucky, DeBrincat's confidence was down. Considering the quality ice time he got, he wasn't particularly good.

Wasn't Strome mostly with Caggiula, who's obviously a plug, and Nylander who really ruined the line with his giveaways, slow decisions and by floating around instead of back- or forechecking.

I don't blame Strome for that 3rd line. That's on Colliton because he didn't want to change his other lines and waited until last moment to finally sit Nylander just to replace him with a career AHLer instead of somebody with actual upside like Hagel or Kurashev.

Strome and DeBrincat together combined for a few nice plays but wasn't much better due to a lack of chemistry. Not Strome's fault either. I honestly think Strome was pretty fair overall.

 

[Crow]

I remember Strome with cat a lot, setting him up nicely for cat to miss shots, uncharacteristically.

 

[ColbyChaos]

it’s not a coincidence Strome and DeBrincat both had downseasons being apart from eachother for that long. The tandem should have never been broken up and its ridiculous it took until game 4 or 5 against Vegas to put them back together after watching them struggle an entire season

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

it’s not a coincidence Strome and DeBrincat both had downseasons being apart from eachother for that long. The tandem should have never been broken up and its ridiculous it took until game 4 or 5 against Vegas to put them back together after watching them struggle an entire season

They were broken up because when they're on the same line they're a massive defensive liability.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

They were broken up because when they're on the same line they're a massive defensive liability.

Cant the same be said almost regardless of Strome’s linemates? May as well put him in a position to produce offense than burying and trying to hide him

Let the DeBrincat-Strome-Kane line be a sheltered third line with Toews and Dach lines being two-way lines above.

Double shift DeBrincat and Kane late in games to ensure they get their ice time.

 

[Hinterland]

They were broken up because when they're on the same line they're a massive defensive liability.

I agree but main reason is that they're too different. Completely different playing styles.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

I agree but main reason is that they're too different. Completely different playing styles.

Why do you keep implying Strome is possession player? Is it just because he’s slow and you’re assuming he should play that style?

Not criticizing here, actually curious what leads you to that conclusion.

 

[Hinterland]

Why do you keep implying Strome is possession player? Is it just because he’s slow and you’re assuming he should play that style?

Not criticizing here, actually curious what leads you to that conclusion.

https://thehockeywriters.com/dylan-... has an outstanding wrist,in front of the net.


Has always been his game. Heavy, possession based style. He's strong on the cycle, can get himself into position to finish, too. He's not just a good passer but also a playmaker. He's not gonna beat defenders with speed though and that's pretty much the way the Blackhawks are playing now. Their system isn't based on possession. Certain players still like to slow things down and hold onto the puck for longer like Kane for example. DeBrincat isn't one of them.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

https://thehockeywriters.com/dylan-strome-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/#:~:text=Strome has an outstanding wrist,in front of the net.


Has always been his game. Heavy, possession based style. He's strong on the cycle, can get himself into position to finish, too. He's not just a good passer but also a playmaker. He's not gonna beat defenders with speed though and that's pretty much the way the Blackhawks are playing now. Their system isn't based on possession. Certain players still like to slow things down and hold onto the puck for longer like Kane for example. DeBrincat isn't one of them.

If he’s a heavy possession style, shouldn’t he also logically fit on a Toews line — if he could play wing?

 

[BK]

https://thehockeywriters.com/dylan-strome-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/#:~:text=Strome has an outstanding wrist,in front of the net.


Has always been his game. Heavy, possession based style. He's strong on the cycle, can get himself into position to finish, too. He's not just a good passer but also a playmaker. He's not gonna beat defenders with speed though and that's pretty much the way the Blackhawks are playing now. Their system isn't based on possession. Certain players still like to slow things down and hold onto the puck for longer like Kane for example. DeBrincat isn't one of them.

Except Strome has never been that in Chicago. He is not a possession driver here. He must have a player on his line that drives possession. BTW your reference also says he has good top speed which anyone who has seen Strome in Chicago knows is not true.

Strome has playmaking and scoring ability but he doesn’t play a north-south game well. This is the main reason he didn’t play well with DC and Nylander (not the reason you gave which is just blind hate that EVERYONE here sees). He doesn’t keep up with that game.

 

[Hinterland]

Except Strome has never been that in Chicago. He is not a possession driver here. He must have a player on his line that drives possession. BTW your reference also says he has good top speed which anyone who has seen Strome in Chicago knows is not true.

Strome has playmaking and scoring ability but he doesn’t play a north-south game well. This is the main reason he didn’t play well with DC and Nylander (not the reason you gave which is just blind hate that EVERYONE here sees). He doesn’t keep up with that game.

Strome is a good two way Center. Caggiula is a plug and Nylander was by far the worst player in both bubbles last playoffs. Even MacKinnon would have found it hard to shine next to those two. Even Highmore and Carpenter would have been way more helpful for Strome than Nylander and Caggiula.

 

[Hinterland]

If he’s a heavy possession style, shouldn’t he also logically fit on a Toews line — if he could play wing?

He can't play on the wing because he's not mobile or explosive enough. That's never gonna work.

 

[BK]

Strome is a good two way Center. Caggiula is a plug and Nylander was by far the worst player in both bubbles last playoffs. Even MacKinnon would have found it hard to shine next to those two. Even Highmore and Carpenter would have been way more helpful for Strome than Nylander and Caggiula.

Did you actually just claim Strome is a good two way center?

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Strome is strong on the cycle? Lol what the f***?

 

[Brightwing]

Strome is a good two way Center. Caggiula is a plug and Nylander was by far the worst player in both bubbles last playoffs. Even MacKinnon would have found it hard to shine next to those two. Even Highmore and Carpenter would have been way more helpful for Strome than Nylander and Caggiula.

He is not at the NHL. He doesn't have the heaviness in his game to make up for a lack of speed. How often do you say oh, look at Strome winning that board battle, hounding the puck the way Toews does? It anything he gets outmuscled and trapped in his own zone.

He has great hockey sense but he needs to add either strength or speed to his game. 19-year-old Kirby Dach was stronger on the puck and a better two way player in the playoffs. And Dach is going to be even stronger at 22.

 

[Hinterland]

He is not at the NHL. He doesn't have the heaviness in his game to make up for a lack of speed. How often do you say oh, look at Strome winning that board battle, hounding the puck the way Toews does? It anything he gets outmuscled and trapped in his own zone.

He has great hockey sense but he needs to add either strength or speed to his game. 19-year-old Kirby Dach was stronger on the puck and a better two way player in the playoffs. And Dach is going to be even stronger at 22.

I don't know if Dach is stronger on the puck...they're both not bad in that regard. I agree with you that board battles aren't necessarily Strome's best quality but I never said that. All I'm trying to say is that the fast style with quick transition the Blackhawks are playing isn't really ideal for Strome. DeBrincat is the ideal player for such a system which is why you don't necessarily want to play those two together. Strome's isn't even that slow, he's just not very explosive or mobile compared to most other Blackhawks players.

 

[RayP]

Strome is a good two way Center. Caggiula is a plug and Nylander was by far the worst player in both bubbles last playoffs. Even MacKinnon would have found it hard to shine next to those two. Even Highmore and Carpenter would have been way more helpful for Strome than Nylander and Caggiula.

 

[Pez68]

Strome is a good two way Center. Caggiula is a plug and Nylander was by far the worst player in both bubbles last playoffs. Even MacKinnon would have found it hard to shine next to those two. Even Highmore and Carpenter would have been way more helpful for Strome than Nylander and Caggiula.

Hinterland not watching the Blackhawks...CONFIRMED.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Hinterland not watching the Blackhawks...CONFIRMED.

Holy shit......how the f*** could anyone watch Strome and think he's anything but a defensive black hole? Strome is pure offense and brings nothing to the table if not on the scoresheet. LMAO.
60 point centers don't grow on trees, and that's what I think Strome is if given top 6 and PP minutes....but those are about as empty of a 60 points as you can get in the NHL.

 

[Pez68]

He can't play on the wing because he's not mobile or explosive enough. That's never gonna work.

So you're claiming that playing wing requires more mobility and explosiveness than playing center? Do you even hockey?