RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
I like Allan, hopefully he’s Vlassic Jr.
Prospect Info: (D) Nolan Allan - 2021 32nd Overall
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bwana63
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killer piece from Powers ($): Nolan Allan carving out role in Blackhawks’ defense
and, FWLIW, I wholeheartedly agree that Allan's lifted his play significantly since Sorenson took the reins. looks like more than just a guy, mebbe a whole lot more
and, FWLIW, I wholeheartedly agree that Allan's lifted his play significantly since Sorenson took the reins. looks like more than just a guy, mebbe a whole lot more
Chelios
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Good article. I think I have said it before, but when I watch Allan I see a weird combo of Hjalmasson and Forsling. Obviously, it is unlikely he reaches the heights of either of them, but he has a blend of the two as far as characteristics.
Chelios
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I think the numbers have more to do with the change in the system than a huge change in how well he has been playing. I don’t think he was playing nearly as poor as those numbers suggest, it’s just the passive nature of the system. I also think there is a lot to be said for having a consistent d partner in Murphy for the last while.
Larmer83
I'm taking the high road moving forward.
The coaching change also coincides with a dman partner change. The last 6 games 5x5:
Allan/Murphy
TOI: 75:57
Corsi: 51.13
Fenwick: 50.0
Goals for/against: 5 to 1
High danger for/against: 14 to 15
Korchinski/Brodie
TOI: 72:48
Corsi: 43.38
Fenwick: 38.95
Goals for/against: 3 to 5
High danger for/against: 9 to 16
Jones is back, Kaiser down. I get it. But Brodie should absolutely sit.
I agree. But I'm guessing he doesn't and Crevier does. I think when Martinez comes back, Brodie finally finds the press box.
If it were me, I'd be curious to see how the D looks if they straight up replaced Brodie with Jones. Keep Vlasic with Crevier, Allan with Murphy, and Korchinski with Jones. 3 lefties, 3 righties, and I'd take the mix of youth and talent over whatever experience Brodie brings.
Both Vlasic and Allan got a lot of crap when they were drafted.. .Rinzel looks like a stud and got crap when drafted as well. Levshunov still learning, but leads the AHL in shots by a defenseman...toss in EDM and like Lewis said in Trading Places...."Looking good, Billy Ray".
BobbyJet
The accountability era?
I think Allan's potential as a complete dman could pass both of them in overall value to his team.
He also makes the Seth Jones trade not look so bad. I know it's early but it would be funny if he ends up being a better player than Jiricek who the Jackets took with the pick the Hawks gave them.
Also Dominic James was the 6th rounder throw in they got and he might have a decent career too. So ironically, we might look at the Jones trade as a work of genius from Bowman even though Seth Jones and his contract have been an emblem of failure to end the 'dynasty'.
Right now, I think I'd still take David Jiricek, Cole Sillinger, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Adam Boqvist over Seth Jones, Nolan Allan, and Dominic James but the gap is getting closer.
Also Dominic James was the 6th rounder throw in they got and he might have a decent career too. So ironically, we might look at the Jones trade as a work of genius from Bowman even though Seth Jones and his contract have been an emblem of failure to end the 'dynasty'.
Right now, I think I'd still take David Jiricek, Cole Sillinger, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Adam Boqvist over Seth Jones, Nolan Allan, and Dominic James but the gap is getting closer.
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