https://x.com/CRoumelioti...R0hdhjUoiz9g_XmDzSXg&s=01

Looks like he's off to a good start.

https://x.com/BenPopeCST/...ED3C7AQ34kvUQxm7UZ2g&s=01

Keeping my fingers crossed he takes the next step and doesn't look back.

One of the Blackhawk Athletic guys pointed out that Davidson would love to luck out and finish with a lot of lotto balls and have a superstar partner for Bedsy in his buddy Mac Celebrini, implying they hawks, expecting to be further way from landing one of the high-end 2025 prospects Michael Misa & James Hagens and big Porter Martone, but, but after Mac and the wing with the big gun, Cole Eiserman, I am not sure there are high end forwards save for another centre Berkly Catton, and import Igor Chernyshov, and lightweight wing Trevor Connelly.

Let's say they finish in slot 4, I do not see them reaching, so I am not so sure Kyle is guaranteed a forward when he walks up to the mike.

Allan plays mean like Luke Richardson? What the (frank) are you talking about? Allan isn’t a shrinking violet but to suggest he plays mean mean is ridiculous. And comparing that he is close to being as physical as Richardson was, is absurd. Ethan Del Mastro is more physical than Allan and he is nowhere close to how mean his coach played.
- paulr

Paulie, is a Richardson favorite because he pays physical.

absurd. Ethan Del Mastro is more physical than Allan and he is nowhere close to how mean his coach played.
- paulr

If Ethan Del Mastro had the moves and feet that Allen, has we would be considering them equals.

Hockey News first peek of the 2024 draft class.

https://thehockeynews.com...ings-the-first-watch-list
- boilermaker100

Yeah I put my first attempt at six rounds up and it is early but Charlie Elick is in my option anything but a later second rounder (to the hawks):

https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts/2024

Take THAT, hockey news!

and if goaler Caleb Heil will be lucky to be off the board in the early second.

https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts/2025

And I do not believe that KK dominated in Juniors last year as some are suggesting. Perhaps he may this year if given the chance and that would be best for him.
- 67hawks

What many here forget is his foot speed while carrying the puck...

If you had comprehended what I criticized you’d have understood that Wiz hadn’t criticized the team. But I guess reading comprehension begins in Grade 8.
- paulr

I am married to a retired English teacher who cringes at most I type.

I have no need of blue pill, and stubby still arises, but not sure about the truculent wording in my case.

I wrote that while peaking on half a RX gummy, a light dosed RX Indica pill and a Zanax.
And I thought it was poetic hockey word play I wrote.

I didn't mean much, but that the favorites of The NINE will get more patience and chances from the staff.

Am I the only one that thinks Korchinski should play his 8 games as a Hawk and then go back to Jrs? I think he still needs to develop more defensive awareness and the Thunderbirds are going to worse this year giving him an opportunity to spend less time with the puck. And he would be the top defensemen for the Canadian team for the World Juniors. Thats the valuable experience he can still get to learn. In addition I want to see Isaak Phillips and perhaps Roos as well get some time as a Hawk to build some trade value because in all likelihood he will not be a part of this teams future but could bring a decent return if they show up decently this year.
- akuroski

It was in my post at the end of that last blog where the debate was...

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...read.php?thread_id=185007

If Ethan Del Mastro had the moves and feet that Allen, has we would be considering them equals.
- wiz1901

I thought you were discussing mean and physical?

I am married to a retired English teacher who cringes at most I type.

I have no need of blue pill, and stubby still arises, but not sure about the truculent wording in my case.

I wrote that while peaking on half a RX gummy, a light dosed RX Indica pill and a Zanax.
And I thought it was poetic hockey word play I wrote.

I didn't mean much, but that the favorites of The NINE will get more patience and chances from the staff.
- wiz1901

Your point was Allan played mean and physical like Richardson. Do you really believe that?

I think I’ll just let KD and LR make the call on Korchinski, as they’ll be around him and will be able to assess his development much better than I ever will. Maybe being around pro coaching is best for his development, or maybe another year in juniors, we shall see.
- Angotti

I had a similar thought. They said they will do what is best for Korchinski long term and that could mean a lot of things. I think their choices have nothing to do with winning this season.

Your point was Allan played mean and physical like Richardson. Do you really believe that?
- paulr

It's a bit relative though, playing mean that is. The game has changed a lot in the 30+ years since Richardson entered the NHL. If Luke Richardson was joining the league today as a young man, his game and style would have to adjust to the times.

https://x.com/CRoumelioti...wyyDwHYn9IWavBRRa4-w&s=01

Seems to me someone hasbeen working his as s off the last 2 summers

Your point was Allan played mean and physical like Richardson. Do you really believe that?
- paulr

My point was Richardson liked the robust style that has shown in junior, when he is so defensive that he takes liberties and looks for hits.

Physical like Richardson would have include the fighting and Allen isn't that.


The over-all point was Richardson can like each up & comer for the strengths in their game and if they show improving coolness in the big league competition, it helps their ascensions.

One of the Blackhawk Athletic guys pointed out that Davidson would love to luck out and finish with a lot of lotto balls and have a superstar partner for Bedsy in his buddy Mac Celebrini, implying they hawks, expecting to be further way from landing one of the high-end 2025 prospects Michael Misa & James Hagens and big Porter Martone, but, but after Mac and the wing with the big gun, Cole Eiserman, I am not sure there are high end forwards save for another centre Berkly Catton, and import Igor Chernyshov, and lightweight wing Trevor Connelly.

Let's say they finish in slot 4, I do not see them reaching, so I am not so sure Kyle is guaranteed a forward when he walks up to the mike.
- wiz1901

Every Batman needs a Robin Wiz, it will be interesting to see who the Robin will be for Bedard.

Glad to see the lights back on....

I am married to a retired English teacher who cringes at most I type.

I have no need of blue pill, and stubby still arises, but not sure about the truculent wording in my case.

I wrote that while peaking on half a RX gummy, a light dosed RX Indica pill and a Zanax.
And I thought it was poetic hockey word play I wrote.

I didn't mean much, but that the favorites of The NINE will get more patience and chances from the staff.
- wiz1901

Now that's the most believable thing I've ever seen you type.

I am married to a retired English teacher who cringes at most I type.

I have no need of blue pill, and stubby still arises, but not sure about the truculent wording in my case.

I wrote that while peaking on half a RX gummy, a light dosed RX Indica pill and a Zanax.
And I thought it was poetic hockey word play I wrote.

I didn't mean much, but that the favorites of The NINE will get more patience and chances from the staff.
- wiz1901

This has to be one of the most ironic statements I have ever read

Glad to see the lights back on....
- mohel

Ek had to go to the pet store and buy a few replacement gerbils to run the generator.

Ek had to go to the pet store and buy a few replacement gerbils to run the generator.
- boilermaker100

Or Richard Gere dropped by.

Earlier today I was outside the Tower of London looking at the Tower Bridge and see a guy with a Toews t shirt. I go over to talk and the guy is a die hard Blackhawk fan from Australia! He’s really looking forward to seeing Bedard but he’s bummed the Hawk’s didn’t re-sign Kane and Toews.

Or Richard Gere dropped by.
- paulr

Hey now!

Or Richard Gere dropped by.
- paulr

So you're saying it was a sort of a version of a relaunch .... 0-:/

Earlier today I was outside the Tower of London looking at the Tower Bridge and see a guy with a Toews t shirt. I go over to talk and the guy is a die hard Blackhawk fan from Australia! He’s really looking forward to seeing Bedard but he’s bummed the Hawk’s didn’t re-sign Kane and Toews.
- paulr

Well it wasn't me - and I am shocked to find out that I am not the only one (in the village) .....