this is how i feel everytime I read "was at the game and here is my professional analysis"
This was my last quick write up after a game. If you don't want an opinion like this in the forum...then yea.
" Was at the game last night and was definitely a good one. Some thoughts on the game...
Saad looks good but lacks consistency right now. A roller coaster game for him in a lot of ways but he shows that potential.
The third line just isn't doing it for me. I don't know if Shaw can make it as a center. Bickell/Shaw/Stalberg lack chemistry (and a lot of that has to do with them all being below average passers).
Faceoffs were better last night, but still an issue and one that needs to be addressed. The PP goal given up was from a lost faceoff. With the PK starting in the defensive zone (PP vice versa) after every penalty, faceoffs are more important than ever...and Toews can't take every faceoff. Shaw is at 44.8%, Kruger 43.8%, and Bolland at 42.8% (only 3 games in, but last year Bolland was at about 48% and Kruger 45%). Jamal Mayers is sitting on the bench and he was at 56.1% last year, that gives me enough reason to put him on the 4th line. I would roll out...
Stalberg/Kane/Hossa
Sharp/Bolland/Kane
Shaw/Kruger/Bickell
Frolik/Mayers/Bollig
I know the team is looking good right now but I think a few things...Saad needs to get more time in the AHL, Shaw needs to play wing, and the Blackhawks need to win more faceoffs before it hurts them.
A lot of positives from last night though. Stalberg is using his speed, Kane/Sharp are showing some great chemistry, and Hossa/Toews continue to dominate. Crawford looked good again last night...give up 2 goals a game and everyone will be thrilled.
Team is rolling but I think some small tweaks would be proactive and serve them well. "
Opinion doesn't have to be right or wrong...but it should be respected and atleast it is original and well thought out. Should be what forums are about.
