2024-25 Roster…too soon?

[MTU34]

Had to figure Dach was knocking. I’d assume Slaggert is next in line

 

[WarriorofTime]

Looking forward to seeing him in action.

 

[MHO]

All the forwards are healthy now. I mean nobody is playing that great but who do you sit? There's Bedard, Bertuzzi, Hall, Nazar, Foligno, Donato, Dickinson, Teravainen, Mikheyev, Reichel, Smith, Maroon, and now Dach.

Plus Kurashev

Who sits?

 

[GIADF]

All the forwards are healthy now. I mean nobody is playing that great but who do you sit? There's Bedard, Bertuzzi, Hall, Nazar, Foligno, Donato, Dickinson, Teravainen, Mikheyev, Reichel, Smith, Maroon, and now Dach.

Plus Kurashev

Who sits?

I could see Nazar being sent down. He's only playing 12 minutes the last few games and hasn't really produced anything.

Not saying I agree with the usage, but if this is how he is going to be deployed, he's better off playing top line minutes in Rockford.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

All the forwards are healthy now. I mean nobody is playing that great but who do you sit? There's Bedard, Bertuzzi, Hall, Nazar, Foligno, Donato, Dickinson, Teravainen, Mikheyev, Reichel, Smith, Maroon, and now Dach.

Plus Kurashev

Who sits?

Kurashev for sure. Sorensen has no time for him. And then Smith and Maroon can rotate in and out.

I just realized he might be making his debut against his brother tomorrow. That’s pretty cool

 

[Kevin Musto]

I could see Nazar being sent down. He's only playing 12 minutes the last few games and hasn't really produced anything.

Not saying I agree with the usage, but if this is how he is going to be deployed, he's better off playing top line minutes in Rockford.

They should do the exact opposite and give us a Nazar-Dach-Bedard line

The kids should build chemistry with each other

 

[Larmer83]

Dach vs Dach on Friday?

 

[GIADF]

They should do the exact opposite and give us a Nazar-Dach-Bedard line

Bedard spends enough time in his own zone as is. A line that young and inexperienced is going to get caved in against just about everyone.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Dach vs Dach on Friday?

Both injured after bumping into each other

 

[MHO]

They should do the exact opposite and give us a Nazar-Dach-Bedard line

The kids should build chemistry with each other

I know you're going to hate this. But I honestly wouldn't mind seeing Reichel - Bedard - Dach. Nazar can play with Hall and Bertuzzi.

 

[Larmer83]

Both injured after bumping into each other

Yes. During the pre-skate.

 

[GIADF]

Both injured after bumping into each other

They go in for a hug and Colton ends up with a concussion and Kirby separates his shoulder.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I know you're going to hate this. But I honestly wouldn't mind seeing Reichel - Bedard - Dach. Nazar can play with Hall and Bertuzzi.

Nazar should not be playing with bum Hall.

I actually like him with Teuvo and Mik, but they need to play more than 12 minutes.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

All the forwards are healthy now. I mean nobody is playing that great but who do you sit? There's Bedard, Bertuzzi, Hall, Nazar, Foligno, Donato, Dickinson, Teravainen, Mikheyev, Reichel, Smith, Maroon, and now Dach.

Plus Kurashev

Who sits?

Kurashev and Maroon could go on waivers right now and team would be improved immediately

 

[BobbyJet]

Can this please be it for Joey in Chicago.

On another note, I think Craig Smith is under utilized in the current situation. He has decent hands and he plays a 200-foot game.

Nothing else has worked when it comes to the 1st line combo in 5-on-5 hockey........

I wouldn't mind seeing the line of Bedard with Mikheyev and Smith (instead of Bertuzzi).

 

[Hawkaholic]

Can this please be it for Joey in Chicago.

On another note, I think Craig Smith is under utilized in the current situation. He has decent hands and he plays a 200-foot game.

Nothing else has worked when it comes to the 1st line combo in 5-on-5 hockey........

I wouldn't mind seeing the line of Bedard with Mikheyev and Smith (instead of Bertuzzi).

So put Bedard with 4th liners? Yeah, that will help him.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Can this please be it for Joey in Chicago.

On another note, I think Craig Smith is under utilized in the current situation. He has decent hands and he plays a 200-foot game.

Nothing else has worked when it comes to the 1st line combo in 5-on-5 hockey........

I wouldn't mind seeing the line of Bedard with Mikheyev and Smith (instead of Bertuzzi).

I am with you on this. He is an AHL player and nothing more.

 

[Kevin Musto]

The Nazar line is cooking

bum Reichel scratched

things are looking good, y'all

 

[BobbyJet]

So put Bedard with 4th liners? Yeah, that will help him.,

OK ... oh wise one. What should the line look like? Do we really want to see Bedard struggling at -22, or thereabouts, not half way through the season... too often getting 1 or no scoring chances in a game?
IMO, both of those players are better than the Taylor Hall we see most of the time and Bert simply can't keep up at even strength (though he is effective on the PP).

95 has the speed to open up some space and has a good defensive game. Smith is also solid a 200 foot guy - a bottom 6 guy yes, on other teams, but who also can score when he gets his chance. On paper the line should not be a disaster without the puck. What good is Bedard when he spends so much time chasing ops around in his own end?

EDIT: I see the 1st line in practice was Bertuzzi-Bedard-Mikheyev....... we're getting there if Bert could only hold up his end on both sides of the puck.

 

[Hawkaholic]

OK ... oh wise one. What should the line look like? Do we really want to see Bedard struggling at -22, or thereabouts, not half way through the season... too often getting 1 or no scoring chances in a game?
IMO, both of those players are better than the Taylor Hall we see most of the time and Bert simply can't keep up at even strength (though he is effective on the PP).

95 has the speed to open up some space and has a good defensive game. Smith is also solid a 200 foot guy - a bottom 6 guy yes, on other teams, but who also can score when he gets his chance. On paper the line should not be a disaster without the puck. What good is Bedard when he spends so much time chasing ops around in his own end?

EDIT: I see the 1st line in practice was Bertuzzi-Bedard-Mikheyev....... we're getting there.

Bertuzzi is fine with Bedard, probably his best line mate he has had this season. If you think him being on a line with Mik and Smith will stop him from playing in his own end just as much, then I have a bridge to sell you.

 

[BHawk21]

Bedard Levshunov Hagens going into the 2023 draft would have been a dream scenario. Keep pluggin away.

 

[superdeluxe]

Dach vs Dach on Friday?

Will be fantastic Family reunion, I think my brother and sister in law are flying out to watch him.

 

[Giovi]

Excellent news. Excited to see what Dach can do.

Hopefully he can see at least 3rd line minutes. It wouldn't make any sense to call him up and play 8 minutes a night on the 4th line with Smith and Maroon.

 

[GIADF]

Given they won't move Bedard to RW... I actually like all of those lines.

Only change I would make is Reichel in for Maroon. That would be a fun and fast north-south line to watch. I could see them giving whoever they're going against major fits.

 

[CanadianHawks]

Hawks need to start figuring out the plan with Reichel. C or W? What role do they want of him.