The Golf and Beach thread (blackhawks offseason)

[UMFan83]

He picked the Rangers

[NewUserName]

Well you don't break up that second line, right?

 

Hossa taking on a diminished role?

 

Vesey-Toews-Panik/Hossa

Panarin-Amnisimov-Kane

 

I'd have to look at the roster again to put together a 3rd line

Hockey for Dummies question here, bit how strict are the sides for a winger? Hossa and Panik are both listed at RW, but most line projections I've seen currently gave them both in the top line.

 

As far as the bottom two lines, I think Kruger safely fits into the third C role. After that, it seems like just throwing a bunch of guys out there and seeing what sticks.

Depends on the players and the system. It is more flexible than it used to be. Modern forwards usually "can" play all 3. But depending on the system may be more comfortable in one spot over another. Playing center is a much higher skill level. Traditionally RW was more of an offensive position, LW was more defensively responsible

[Brian707]

We're not worthy. Scott Darling's new mask

 

http://1.cdn.nhle.com/blackhawks/images/upload/2016/09/darlingmaskinstagram.jpg

[jersey cubs fan]

the early playoffs dismissal and extra golf and beach time leads to Keith having a knee injury that may keep him out for start of season

 

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[biittner77]

the early playoffs dismissal and extra golf and beach time leads to Keith having a knee injury that may keep him out for start of season

 

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The Hawks have a lot of young d men that they want to look at. Keith missing a few games at the start of the season isn't the end of the world. I'm not implying that any of them are anywhere near as good as Keith but at least one has a "can go back to Sweden if he doesn't make the team" clause.