[A] Olesz Waived; Smith Called Up

[Tater]

Actually, that does bring up an excellent point. They have been sitting him and sitting him, why waive him now? Don't they still have to pay him if no one claims him? He's taking up a roster spot for sure, but so is John Scott and they still ice him for some reason. Why waive him now, is there a deadline I don't know about? Or is it maybe a clear indication that there is an actual move in the works?



This to me is almost frightening because I gotta imagine that if there is a deal in the works that needs this much cap space, wouldn't something pretty valuable on the hawks side have to go back in return?

Maybe because he was hurt up until now. Just a guess though.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

Not sure I understand the point you are trying to make?





And yet here we are with Sharp signed 7 mil in cap space. You don't sign O'donnel and montador and you still have Campbell and 3.5 mil.

..that Campbell is a big reason for that team playing well.

Again, devil's advocate.



I could care less either way. Let's hope Olesz clears.

 

[R K]

He's playing with better players than he did in Florida. He's no different as a player here, than he was in Florida. He just fits in better here, has less pressure, and has been given a stable line to play with. Either way, it has nothing to do with Olesz. If the Hawks could have bought him out immediately after acquiring him, they would have. He was never going to be with this team long term. Most are surprised he played a single game in the indian head. Myself included.

Rex is correct you can't say any of this because really Pez, he wasn't given a shot. Last two games he was on the 4th line. Those are not better players.



But I don't give a shit.

 

[R K]

..that Campbell is a big reason for that team playing well.

Again, devil's advocate.



I could care less either way. Let's hope Olesz clears.

lets hope he DOESNT clear. They are off SCOTT FREE!

 

[MassHavoc]

..that Campbell is a big reason for that team playing well.

Again, devil's advocate.



I could care less either way. Let's hope Olesz clears.

Ahh, I thought you were saying that you were playing devils advocate to my comments, which I couldn't quite understand how you were disagreeing with me?

 

[Rex]

It was comedy for the day! At least give him that one!



Sam will probably be able to be had. Smaller line but we were talking about that the other night. Instant Chemistry.



I think the options at the TDL are endless. This team/organization is going to push for another Cup now.



This argument about Olezs not getting a shot and or being better than Stalberg is just plain dumb. WTF cares about either one. I'd rather keep the guy getting 800k with 7 points in his last 9 games or what ever it is.



But either I don't give a flying ****. Neither will be key in this teams run to the Cup. If there is one.



And further if this was to open a spot for Ben Smith than fucking awesome.... Ben Smith >>>>> OLEZS

Ben Smith is better than both of them. Nobody is arguing that.

 

[Pez68]

I'm assuming that this part of your post has to do with Frolik.



just a few things



Less Pressure in front of 22k of opposed to 6k?

and if you watched him in Florida, he was super soft, one way player. He has started hitting and playing defensively.

Less pressure because the Hawks already have stars to carry the team. He's a complimentary player here, not expected to be a heavy lifter or the main producer. Just go out and play.



He was never super soft, or a one way player in Florida. He was just expected to be an offensive producer. He's not exactly killing people out there, but is playing slightly more physical.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

lets hope he DOESNT clear. They are off SCOTT FREE!

John Scott free?

 

[Rex]

we will never be free of John "12 minutes a night, 0 fights this season" Scott.

 

[Pez68]

Rex is correct you can't say any of this because really Pez, he wasn't given a shot. Last two games he was on the 4th line. Those are not better players.



But I don't give a shit.

I was referring to Frolik.

 

[MassHavoc]

we will never be free of John "12 minutes a night, 0 fights this season" Scott.

12 minutes a night? What's he doing playing 4 games?

 

[PatrickSharpRules]

I see a multiple team trade coming.....muaaahahahahah

 

[Rex]

12 minutes a night? What's he doing playing 4 games?

ask Q.

 

[PatrickSharpRules]

ask Q.

I really would love to ask Q, but I fear the stache.....god damn I fucking fear that stache.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

we will never be free of John "12 minutes a night, 0 fights this season" Scott.

Good 12 minutes a game on D too... not bad for league minimum.



That whole no fights thing may very well change tonight.

 

[Rex]

Good 12 minutes a game on D too... not bad for league minimum.



That whole no fights thing may very well change tonight.

I've been hoping that for a while. With Mayers and Carcillo fighting, and them being able to skate, I'm curious why Scott is even on the fucking team.

 

[R K]

I was referring to Frolik.

Gotcha. Id rather have Morin and Smith for Frolik and Olesz

 

[PatrickSharpRules]

Gotcha. Id rather have Morin and Smith for Frolik and Olesz

Racist.

 

[Ton]

Morin isn't ready, I disagree.

 

[R K]

Morin isn't ready, I disagree.

Sure was ready when he made the team last year. Only reason he wasn't here was for injury.



Glad you disagree though. Been to Rockford to see him a lot this year have ya?