Don't forget Toews and Cro.
- riozzo

And Schmaltz. Schmaltz is weak, weak I tell ya. Goes into da corners like he's got raw eggs in his pockets.

As I suspected, Kane self-selected his linemates for the upcoming year. He does have quite a hockey brain, and the two games they had together pre-Schmaltz takedown were electric.

https://theathletic.com/1...uld-be-his-new-linemates/

Belfry seems like a great coach - figure out how to fine tune someone like Kane's individual skills each year + able to get best collectively out of multiple players on a line.
- pdx2ord

"Kaner" "Schmaltzy" "Hartzy"....

Can't they do any better / be more creative than that?

Even a broken squirrel can find his nuts twice a day.

Do you think it says Lancelot on his birth certificate? That would be cool.
- hocktock

This only applies to half the squirrel population.

"Kaner" "Schmaltzy" "Hartzy"....

Can't they do any better / be more creative than that?
- StLBravesFan

There is no sport more exciting than hockey! And none worse at creating nicknames for its players.

"Kaner" "Schmaltzy" "Hartzy"....

Can't they do any better / be more creative than that?
- StLBravesFan

There's a naming convention:

To one syllable names, you add an -er

"Tazer," "Kaner," "Saader," "Shawzer"

To 2 syllable names you cut down to the first syllable and an add an "s" AND/OR a "y"

"Hartsy"

There's a naming convention:

To one syllable names, you add an -er

"Tazer," "Kaner," "Saader," "Shawzer"

To 2 syllable names you cut down to the first syllable and an add an "s" AND/OR a "y"

"Hartsy"
- John Jaeckel

Schmaltz doens't fit the mold. 1 syllable, 'y' added at the end. Sometimes there's just outliers.

"Kaner" "Schmaltzy" "Hartzy"....

Can't they do any better / be more creative than that?
- StLBravesFan

In the room there's usually at least a few more colorful ones.

There's a naming convention:

To one syllable names, you add an -er

"Tazer," "Kaner," "Saader," "Shawzer"

To 2 syllable names you cut down to the first syllable and an add an "s" AND/OR a "y"

"Hartsy"
- John Jaeckel

JJ has broken the QSpeak code!!!

Schmaltz doens't fit the mold. 1 syllable, 'y' added at the end. Sometimes there's just outliers.
- JRoenick97

yeah, probably for the best, "Schmaltzer" - um, no.

I don't know that that unique skill is one Rutta possesses. I think if he did, he would have had maybe better numbers in the Czech league and we'd have seen him getting PP time (maybe a lot of it) in Chicago by now.
- John Jaeckel

Sorry John...misled here I guess - I was just referring to Rutta being good so far - wasn't thinking he was our answer to the QB on the PP. I think he's been solid and along with the rest of the 'kids' need to get more playing time/games in. Especially Murphy to see what you're going to get out of him.

Meanwhile interested to see how the Hawks do against the Blues tonight - while its been a fast start a bit of tough sledding against our own division so far.

Question, spit balling here. Would you trade Anisimov to Montreal for Shaw? Would Montreal do that deal? What would be the positives and negatives of that deal? I know Shaw has a longer deal at less money which would likely be something Bowman might find attractive. Again, just spit balling, so be nice.

Question, spit balling here. Would you trade Anisimov to Montreal for Shaw? Would Montreal do that deal? What would be the positives and negatives of that deal? I know Shaw has a longer deal at less money which would likely be something Bowman might find attractive. Again, just spit balling, so be nice.
- onehundredlevel

No. Two reasons:

Hawks are already painfully thin at center - especially those with some nasty down low

Shaw's recent public commentary about his challenges with concussions and the impact it has had on his game as he intends to play it going forward suggest he would not be the same fearless sparkplug he was during his tenure with the Hawks.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...ying-conceal-concussions/

Question, spit balling here. Would you trade Anisimov to Montreal for Shaw? Would Montreal do that deal? What would be the positives and negatives of that deal? I know Shaw has a longer deal at less money which would likely be something Bowman might find attractive. Again, just spit balling, so be nice.
- onehundredlevel

I like Shaw, he's a nice piece, but his AAV is too high, and we need C depth more than his energy.

Question, spit balling here. Would you trade Anisimov to Montreal for Shaw? Would Montreal do that deal? What would be the positives and negatives of that deal? I know Shaw has a longer deal at less money which would likely be something Bowman might find attractive. Again, just spit balling, so be nice.
- onehundredlevel

Shaw sucks.

He was talking to me, because he's a troll. I have to remember not to feed him.
- JRoenick97

He is just angry still that SEABS dated and dumped his sister....

The guy is a joke with what he spews!!!

Question, spit balling here. Would you trade Anisimov to Montreal for Shaw? Would Montreal do that deal? What would be the positives and negatives of that deal? I know Shaw has a longer deal at less money which would likely be something Bowman might find attractive. Again, just spit balling, so be nice.
- onehundredlevel

Ugh, absolutely not. AA as part of a package for Galchenyuk wouldn't be awful.

Question, spit balling here. Would you trade Anisimov to Montreal for Shaw? Would Montreal do that deal? What would be the positives and negatives of that deal? I know Shaw has a longer deal at less money which would likely be something Bowman might find attractive. Again, just spit balling, so be nice.
- onehundredlevel

Why are we trying to add wingers? Our center depth is already in question and we propose moving Anisimov? Id be willing to trade him, but not for a bottom 6 winger, of which the Hawks have plenty.

Ugh, absolutely not. AA as part of a package for Galchenyuk wouldn't be awful.
- fattybeef

Not sure Galchenyuk can provide the 2-way play. F/O's looked equal (<50%) on their stats.

Ugh, absolutely not. AA as part of a package for Galchenyuk wouldn't be awful.
- fattybeef

Isn't Galchenyuk playing 4th line rn?

Isn't Galchenyuk playing 4th line rn?
- L_B_R

Buy Low!!!!

Not sure Galchenyuk can provide the 2-way play. F/O's looked equal (<50%) on their stats.
- resqmed99

Who cares, 6'1, 210 lbs, skates real good, strong on his skates, clinical finisher.

The team that scores more goals wins.

Ugh, absolutely not. AA as part of a package for Galchenyuk wouldn't be awful.
- fattybeef

THIS, I would entertain.

Galchenyuk is being mishandled in MTL right now.

Who cares, 6'1, 210 lbs, skates real good, strong on his skates, clinical finisher.

The team that scores more goals wins.
- fattybeef

Murphy for Galchenyuk??

Murphy for Galchenyuk??
- EnzoD

With Murph sitting and Franson playing well who knows. You can never have enough quality forwards. I think Galchenyuk needs a change of scenery.

With Murph sitting and Franson playing well who knows. You can never have enough quality forwards. I think Galchenyuk needs a change of scenery.
- z1990z

Salary would work out and unless Murphy is going to play every night, he should be on the trading block IMO. Galchenyuk is HIGHLY skilled with the puck and Patty Kane would be ecstatic to add a talent like that to his line.