[A] Blackhawks (8-3-3) vs. Blues (6-7-0) - 11/08 - 7:00 PM

[dlrob315]

It appears that “change” will be the theme for the Blackhawks next game versus the Blues. Carcillo practiced with the second line and Sharp practiced on first line along with Frolik teaming up with Toews. The much wanted move by the fan base may finally see Brunette moved to the third line and it looks like “MIA” Olesz will also see the ice on the third line joining Bolland. There has also been a reunion sighting with Keith and Seabrook teamed up as the number one defensive pair which will pit Leddy and Hjalmarsson as the number two defensive pair. As things stand now Bickell is the odd man out against the Blues.



Stay tuned, you know how coach Q juggles lines, and will Q be schizophrenic in preparation too? Are the potential line changes a knee jerk reaction by coach Q because of the beating by the Canucks Sunday night or is this the right time to shake things up before it is too late?



Will there be new adjustments made on the power play and has the penalty kill been exposed as the same penalty kill from last season?



Will the Blackhawks bounce back against the St. Louis Blues after a dismal showing at home against their hated rival Canucks? Also going into Tuesday night’s game the Blackhawks will be encountering changes made by the St. Louis Blue too. The Blues removed coach Davis Payne from behind the bench and has replaced him with the veteran coach Ken Hitchcock.



Questions….questions….questions!​

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[the canadian dream]

New coach in St Louis = New energy

Pissed off Hawks team = Energy



This is going to be a great hockey game.





Unless the Hawks aren't pissed off after last night. If not then the Blues will walk all over them.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

hawks lose

 

[CLWolf81]

Interesting thing I noticed on the article....



Sharp - Toews - Frolik

Olesz - Bolland - Brunette



**** with your best line just to make the captain happy..... I don't know about this one, but I also don't like seeing a pissed off Toews, either.... As much as its ok to experiment early in the year, shouldn't this be what practice is for?



Too bad that either way, with Hitch there in the Loo and the guys wanting to play hard with a new guy on board, the Hawks have not a chance in hell UNLESS I see a 60 minute improvement over Sunday's "performance". Sorry boys, but unless there's improvement in all areas, focusing on the little things should be the lesson for the next few days, cause they certainly haven't done that as of late... but that's another discussion for later.



Blues win this one regardless... .

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Interesting thing I noticed on the article....



Sharp - Toews - Frolik

Olesz - Bolland - Brunette



**** with your best line just to make the captain happy..... I don't know about this one, but I also don't like seeing a pissed off Toews, either.... As much as its ok to experiment early in the year, shouldn't this be what practice is for?



Too bad that either way, with Hitch there in the Loo and the guys wanting to play hard with a new guy on board, the Hawks have not a chance in hell UNLESS I see a 60 minute improvement over Sunday's "performance". Sorry boys, but unless there's improvement in all areas, focusing on the little things should be the lesson for the next few days, cause they certainly haven't done that as of late... but that's another discussion for later.



Blues win this one regardless... .

May be another busy night for Mayers/Carcillo.



Man 8-3-3 really is a deceiving record when in reality it's 8-6. Still not bad seeing as how crappy the Hawks have been over the last few games... just imagine when this team really starts clicking!

 

[Tater]

Interesting thing I noticed on the article....



Sharp - Toews - Frolik

Olesz - Bolland - Brunette



**** with your best line just to make the captain happy..... I don't know about this one, but I also don't like seeing a pissed off Toews, either.... As much as its ok to experiment early in the year, shouldn't this be what practice is for?



Too bad that either way, with Hitch there in the Loo and the guys wanting to play hard with a new guy on board, the Hawks have not a chance in hell UNLESS I see a 60 minute improvement over Sunday's "performance". Sorry boys, but unless there's improvement in all areas, focusing on the little things should be the lesson for the next few days, cause they certainly haven't done that as of late... but that's another discussion for later.



Blues win this one regardless... .

Was he really that unhappy? I don't remember reading any quotes.

I'm not calling you out at all, Ijust thought it was more of us bitching about the line combo, not Toews.

 

[chasman]

Well I hope they bring it tonight , Blues will be pumped for this game.



Have bad vibe on this game, hope I'm wrong.

 

[LordKOTL]

Honestly after the last partial-birth abortion of a game: I don't care if we win or lose (as much as I'd like to see a win); I just want to see the team play with some pride.



Prove to us that the last game was a fluke.

 

[supraman]

Well I hope they bring it tonight , Blues will be pumped for this game.



Have bad vibe on this game, hope I'm wrong.

I'm with you bad vibe with this one. Also WTF is it with the blows having their new coach start against us.

 

[chasman]

Didn't Payne start against us also?

 

[dlrob315]

Yes



6 to 3 Hawks.



Time to spoil another debut.

 

[MassHavoc]

Hawks Wins. No details, just feel it.

 

[supraman]

Didn't Payne start against us also?

Yep which is why I brought it up. Last two blues coaches will have started against us

 

[whiteevo]

**** the entire central division. burn it to the ground.



**** the blues, hawks win.

 

[winos5]

2 central division points up for grabs. Hawks coming off an embarrassing loss to the much hated Nucks. I smell blood in the water. IceChips says Halak in net tonight. Looking for a statement game from the Blackhawks.

 

[Tater]

Anyone know if Mayers has played IN St. Louis since he was traded?

I would assume he did with the Sharks but maybe not.



Could be an interesting game for him.

 

[PatrickSharpRules]

Anyone know if Mayers has played IN St. Louis since he was traded?

I would assume he did with the Sharks but maybe not.



Could be an interesting game for him.

Yes he has, he had a point with an assist and also had a fight. Was a +1 with the assist to, thats not saying much when he only played 7 minutes though.

 

[PuckPowWow]

To the comments about line changes. While I have not been that happy about the lines since day 1, the issues steming from the Vancouver beating and of other performances are not due to line-combos. Q was outcoached the other night, pure and simple. He lost control of his team, and has yet to put a system together for playing against aggressive teams.



I do however, like that Bickell will be sitting this one out. His performance has been weak at best. Fro has been playing great, but does this warrant a move to the Toews' line? Good to see Olesz getting a shot, and to see the Keith/Leddy experiment come to an end.



I assume this means that Stalberg is back to the 4th line? Even though I think he has been looking pretty darn good, scoring aside.

 

[Pez68]

Interesting thing I noticed on the article....



Sharp - Toews - Frolik

Olesz - Bolland - Brunette



**** with your best line just to make the captain happy..... I don't know about this one, but I also don't like seeing a pissed off Toews, either.... As much as its ok to experiment early in the year, shouldn't this be what practice is for?



Too bad that either way, with Hitch there in the Loo and the guys wanting to play hard with a new guy on board, the Hawks have not a chance in hell UNLESS I see a 60 minute improvement over Sunday's "performance". Sorry boys, but unless there's improvement in all areas, focusing on the little things should be the lesson for the next few days, cause they certainly haven't done that as of late... but that's another discussion for later.



Blues win this one regardless... .

Carcillo was FINE on the line with Kane and Hossa. There was no reason to drop him and put Sharp there to begin with. Toews is too fucking good to play with those two clowns all season. He was just being completely wasted. That Bolland line is going to be hot garbage though. Hopefully not, and they will surprise.

 

[the canadian dream]

I expect and predict that Brunette breaks his horrible slump tonight and has a great game. He will score an even strength goal!!!



Yah I said it. Even though I bash the guy I still think he will play well tonight and be a game factor and a difference maker.



I actually think the 3rd line might work. Not sure why but I got this feeling that Bolland and Brunette might have the chemistry up front. I don't expect Brunette to help much on the line when it is called on to shut down though...that's the concern there.



And I love the idea of Frolik being moved up. I have been waiting for it. I think Sharp/Toews/Frolik is a much better line than what we have been given. Makes much more sense to me. Speed and a guy who will get in the play and shoot off the RW...that's good stuff.