I was hoping Rasmussen would at least play a game or two with Larkin.
As part of his evaluation. Players don't play in a vacuum, their output is greatly affected by their linemates.Why? He’s not really shown and offensive instincts this year in the NHL, and he’s not good defensively. It’d be like Charlie Brown vs the football for 18 minutes.
As part of his evaluation. Players don't play in a vacuum, their output is greatly affected by their linemates.
He may fall on his face, like he has done numerous times this year, or he may flourish. Going into the off season, it would give him a better idea of what he needs to work on to be able to play with Larkin.
I just don't buy this concept that players have to "earn" the right. This is all about the rebuild and what is good for the long term. It never hurts to play with the de facto leader of this team.
Chicago is trying to make the playoffs they aren't tankingAs long as the Hawks don't out-tank us this game. They've done enough tanking in recent years as it is.
Chicago is trying to make the playoffs they aren't tanking
That's exactly what they try to do, so don't fill lonelyGod, I hope they decide to take a decade off and attempt to rebuild on the fly. I want to laugh as an outsider at that for once.
They’ve been good at sustaining. But with their core getting older this is when I hope they really try to get “one last push” for 5 seasons.That's exactly what they try to do, so don't fill lonely
Why? He’s not really shown and offensive instincts this year in the NHL, and he’s not good defensively. It’d be like Charlie Brown vs the football for 18 minutes.