GDT: Sharks @ Hawks 7:30 10/17/24 Chsn

MHO · 2024-10-17T12:58:59-0400

clydesdale line said:
Not a Reichel fan but playing him on the 4th line AND as a center? Ok Luke just not give him a chance at all then.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846937954012557641

I'm with you on this. I don't see any great situation for Reichel but the 4th line center between Maroon and Smith and it seems like he's doomed to fail. Trying him on the wing with Bedard and Teravainen wouldn't be good for the team but interesting to see.

BHawk21 · 2024-10-17T12:59:52-0400

GIADF said:
Disagree. His performance from last year and this preseason says he should be Rockford bound.

I don't wish injury on the guy but it could be the opening that Allan needs to draw back into the lineup and claim a roster spot moving forward.

Martinez is our 3rd best d man. I dont care if Allan draws back in enough to lose Martinez.

GIADF · 2024-10-17T13:02:15-0400

BHawk21 said:
Martinez is our 3rd best d man. I dont care if Allan draws back in enough to lose Martinez.

I didn't mean as in take his place when Martinez is healthy, but to push Brodie out of the lineup ideally (unlikely with that contract) or Kaiser if Kaiser regresses.

Martinez is a lock for the lineup when healthy. I've always liked him.

belfour30 · 2024-10-17T13:14:37-0400

I think KD needs to start looking for a change of scenery swap for Reichel.

EbonyRaptor · 2024-10-17T13:18:00-0400

Giovi said:
Bertuzzi hasn't been playing with 98 & 86 for a few games now.

Yep - it's been a revolving door on Bedard's LW.

BobbyJet · 2024-10-17T13:18:19-0400

GIADF said:
I didn't mean as in take his place when Martinez is healthy, but to push Brodie out of the lineup ideally (unlikely with that contract) or Kaiser if Kaiser regresses.

Martinez is a lock for the lineup when healthy. I've always liked him.

My defensive take: Assuming both Allan and Kaiser play tonight, we'll see if the defense suffers any as a result. Brodie was better last game but he is so weak in his board play which won't go unnoticed by Luke. Kaiser had a few questionable moments as well but that is to be expected for a young dman who has played only a few games early in the season. Kaiser is probably the best skater back there.

BobbyJet · 2024-10-17T13:21:52-0400

EbonyRaptor said:
Yep - it's been a revolving door on Bedard's LW.

Foligno has played well but I'd like to see the trio of TT, Snipe and Hall to see if Hall's speed opens up more ice for the kid.

Kevin Musto · 2024-10-17T13:25:51-0400

Why is Donato sitting 2 games in a row?

Hawkaholic · 2024-10-17T13:25:56-0400

GIADF said:
Disagree. His performance from last year and this preseason says he should be Rockford bound.

So does half of the bottom 6.

GIADF · 2024-10-17T13:34:43-0400

Hawkaholic said:
So does half of the bottom 6.

Yeah, except most of those guys have a bottom 6 type of game. Reichel is softer than baby shit, not to mention not a C.

But hey maybe this experiment of trying him in the bottom 6 for the 50th time will magically work this time while he's also playing out of position.

Blackhawkswincup · 2024-10-17T13:39:12-0400

Richardson is a moron

There is no defending playing Reichel at C and between two washed up slugs

Its time for Davidson to start searching around league for another team's version of Reichel and do change of scenery swap since its clear Reichel doesn't fit what Davidson/Richardson want in player at htis point and it does nothing for Reichel confidence/efforts to find his game sitting in press box and then when actually playing being out of position and between crap on 4th line

Giovi · 2024-10-17T13:43:56-0400

Blackhawkswincup said:
Richardson is a moron

There is no defending playing Reichel at C and between two washed up slugs

Its time for Davidson to start searching around league for another team's version of Reichel and do change of scenery swap since its clear Reichel doesn't fit what Davidson/Richardson want in player at htis point and it does nothing for Reichel confidence/efforts to find his game sitting in press box and then when actually playing being out of position and between crap on 4th line

Agree, it's a brain dead coaching move. There is absolutely nothing to be gained for either the Hawks or Reichel by playing him at #4 C.

Hawkaholic · 2024-10-17T13:52:00-0400

GIADF said:
Yeah, except most of those guys have a bottom 6 type of game. Reichel is softer than baby shit, not to mention not a C.

But hey maybe this experiment of trying him in the bottom 6 for the 50th time will magically work this time while he's also playing out of position.

I'll take Reichel in the bottom 6 over Maroon in the bottom 6, regardless of what type of game they have.

Pez68 · 2024-10-17T13:57:12-0400

Looking forward to Reichel getting 8 minutes tonight between the two slowest forwards on the team. Richardson truly is an imbecile.

GIADF · 2024-10-17T13:58:53-0400

Hawkaholic said:
I'll take Reichel in the bottom 6 over Maroon in the bottom 6, regardless of what type of game they have.

I'd rather neither, to be honest, and would play Donato or call up Dach to play over both of them.

TLEH · 2024-10-17T14:07:40-0400

Playing him at C makes zero sense. Not playing Donato makes zero sense. Craig Smith has brought nothing but neutral zone turnovers recently. Donato has been our best fourth liner. Better sit him twice.

Mrfenn92 · 2024-10-17T14:15:05-0400

Not that I like it but my guess is Craig smith takes the draws tonight for 4th line.

Hawkaholic · 2024-10-17T14:27:01-0400

GIADF said:
I'd rather neither, to be honest, and would play Donato or call up Dach to play over both of them.

I'd rather Donato in over Smith, Reichel over Smith and Maroon.

Hawkaholic · 2024-10-17T14:30:54-0400

Mrfenn92 said:
Not that I like it but my guess is Craig smith takes the draws tonight for 4th line.

Yeah, might be why Donato is a scratch again.

scorehawks · 2024-10-17T14:36:30-0400

BobbyJet said:
Foligno has played well but I'd like to see the trio of TT, Snipe and Hall to see if Hall's speed opens up more ice for the kid.

Hall is done.

GIADF · 2024-10-17T14:49:21-0400

scorehawks said:
Hall is done.

Nah, his skating is actually much better than I was expecting coming off that major knee injury.

Hopefully the hands come around a bit as he continues to knock some rust off.

Hawkaholic · 2024-10-17T15:09:23-0400

scorehawks said:
Hall is done.

For him being "done" he's like our 4th best forward atm.

BobbyJet · 2024-10-17T15:49:00-0400

Kevin Musto said:
Why is Donato sitting 2 games in a row?

I don't get that at all. Donato has a great attitude and his play reflected that. He was better than I can remember in the past.

Pez68 · 2024-10-17T15:59:31-0400

Craig Smith is useless. There's absolutely no reason he should be playing over Donato. Richardson once again has his favorite useless plugs that he is obsessed with playing.

TLEH · 2024-10-17T16:21:13-0400

Every coach makes weird roster decisions. I try not to get too far into the weeds on it. Its annoying but whatever.

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