[A] Building Confidence: CHI 3, STL 1

[thanson1990]

IMO they might as well waive Morrison.

I don't disagree, but that's a different story. Saying that they NEED to replace him with a rookie when he's the 13th forward on the team doesn't make much sense.

 

[Mach29]

Don't want to drag it out but what is Salak's NHL history? Does well in the AHL or offshore but he's a different style of stopper, what kind of fit would he be in the bigs? Emery isn't what he was originally hoped to be and the term "dragging the payline" refers to someone getting paid for NOT doing his job, no reference to cap space. Therefore some questions about goalies other than CC. It will be interesting to see, after Detroit, when Emery will get a start, even if CC is doing good.



Morrison should be packing his bags about now.

 

[Ton]

Don't want to drag it out but what is Salak's NHL history? Does well in the AHL or offshore but he's a different style of stopper, what kind of fit would he be in the bigs? Emery isn't what he was originally hoped to be and the term "dragging the payline" refers to someone getting paid for NOT doing his job, no reference to cap space. Therefore some questions about goalies other than CC. It will be interesting to see, after Detroit, when Emery gets a start, even if CC is doing good.



Morrison should be packing his bags about now.

The point being, no goaltender but Crawford should be getting starts for the final stretch of the season, if you call up Salak he won't get any starts either and he would be better suited to develop in the AHL getting experience and stopping pucks if injury were to occur he would be ready to step up. Is Salak better than Emery? Could be, but there's no point in finding out right now with Crawford hitting his stride.

 

[R K]

Emery is exactly what he was "hoped for". Look at his record. Salak's year in Rockford is alot like Niemi's was. It's hard for a European goalie to just walk into NA and do well at either level. The AHL or NHL.



Emery is doing EXACTLY what they signed him for. Not sure what you are watching.

 

[Mach29]

The Hawks or Ice Hogs? He was on the IR in Rockford from Dec 3rd until about two weeks ago. You call up Salak you must put Emery on Waivers. Do you really understand how this all works?

I would have thought Emery would have a contract similar to Salak.

 

[thanson1990]

Don't want to drag it out but what is Salak's NHL history? Does well in the AHL or offshore but he's a different style of stopper, what kind of fit would he be in the bigs? Emery isn't what he was originally hoped to be and the term "dragging the payline" refers to someone getting paid for NOT doing his job, no reference to cap space. Therefore some questions about goalies other than CC. It will be interesting to see, after Detroit, when Emery gets a start, even if CC is doing good.



Morrison should be packing his bags about now.

You could, you know, Google it or something. He's played in 2 NHL games his whole career. That plus the fact that he's played 3 times since Dec. 3 shows that its not a good idea at this point.

 

[R K]

I would have thought Emery would have a contract similar to Salak.

Emery has to clear waivers and will not make it through them. Salak, being a rookie does not need to clear waivers, although came at a higher price to get him over here.



Emery has done exactly what he was supposed to do here. Are his GA and SH% high and low, sure, but then again look at Crawfords. That has just as much to do with the team playing in front of them than it does the goalies themselves.



11-7-2 and up until the skid was 11-3-2.

 

[R K]

I'm not sure but I think after Monday, the TDL there is no Cap, but they must wait until the playoffs before they increase the Roster, IE Black Aces. You know you could look this stuff up. It's really not that hard.

 

[Mach29]

Emery is exactly what he was "hoped for". Look at his record. Salak's year in Rockford is alot like Niemi's was. It's hard for a European goalie to just walk into NA and do well at either level. The AHL or NHL.



Emery is doing EXACTLY what they signed him for. Not sure what you are watching.

I'm watching Crawford have games that he could have done better in and Emery take his place and do no better than Crawford. Emery did well early in the season but recently, no. Had he been 'stellar' what coach would pull him, especially with CC being a second year goalie? The 'starter' was never carved in stone. No, Emery couldn't prove he was a starter when we needed him so that leaves a space on the Hawks roster for a quality, preferably proven, goalie capable of starting against a Detriot of St. Louis. Not unlike a Cory Schnieder.



Without that type of support between the pipes you put all your eggs in one basket, with the options less than perfect if CC goes down . I personally wouldn't run my business on that percentage, Google, or not.

 

[R K]

Emery is the back up. He was signed as the back up and will always be the back up. He has done EXACTLY what he was supposed to do. The STARTER was Crawford and was most DEFINITELY carved in stone. No question. When your starter is pulled and the "back up" put in it's to WAKE the team up most of the time. Unfortunately during that skid the "TEAM" was still sleeping.



You are comparing him to Mcdonald and Shneider? Did you just start following the Hawks when they won the Cup.



Your reasoning and argument is so clueless I'm not even sure how to respond, so I'll be nice and just not.

 

[Ton]

Crawford has been fine against those teams... so we do have a goaltender capable of starting against those teams.



.912 save percentage against Detroit, St. Louis, and Vancouver this season.

 

[R K]

all I can do is face palm.



Athough I have a great idea. Now that Khabi is on the IR for two weeks the Hawks can trade Emery for Khabi, place Khabi on the IR here, and recall Salak so that he can sit on the bench behind Crawford and not play games or gain playing experience on the ice?



Cool? I like it. Stan make it so!



Maybe even further the Hawks can throw in Frolik, and then recall Shaw too so another rookie can be added to the line up. Never enough rookies on one team!

 

[Mach29]

all I can do is face palm.

Well eat your nose at the same time - You should Google your way into a job with a major league team, with your IQ and hockey acumen and personality. Go for it!

 

[Mach29]

Crawford has been fine against those teams... so we do have a goaltender capable of starting against those teams.



.912 save percentage against Detroit, St. Louis, and Vancouver this season.

I have no problem with Crawford, never did, just saying he needs better support and Emery is not the guy.

 

[R K]

Well eat your nose at the same time - You should Google your way into a job with a major league team, with your IQ and hockey acumen and personality. Go for it!

actually I turned the Job offer with the Hawks down several years ago. It didn't pay enough.

 

[Rex]

Well eat your nose at the same time - You should Google your way into a job with a major league team, with your IQ and hockey acumen and personality. Go for it!

who is this guy?

 

[Ton]

I have no problem with Crawford, never did, just saying he needs better support and Emery is not the guy.

I don't mind Emery. I think he's done a decent job, not great but good enough. I just don't really see any better options out there right now, especially with Habby getting injured I doubt the Blackhawks look at acquiring another goaltender.

 

[R K]

I don't mind Emery. I think he's done a decent job, not great but good enough. I just don't really see any better options out there right now, especially with Habby getting injured I doubt the Blackhawks look at acquiring another goaltender.

hey ******, I gave you a trade above! You didn't like it? WTF?

 

[Ton]

Lol, you say that now but wait until next year when Stan fills out most of the band-aids with rookies.

 

[R K]

Lol, you say that now but wait until next year when Stan fills out most of the band-aids with rookies.

Depens what those rookies are. Beach probably would have had a legit shot this year. Saad will get one next year. Olsen will probably stay. You'll have at least a few rookies here next year.



What is suggested above with goalies is just stupd. Sorry. My hockey acumen or not.



As bad as Burke wants Mcneil now if he's not dealt for schenn he may actually have a legit shot next year as well.