Jack Skille, Hugh Jessiman, David Pacan traded for Michael Frolik and Alexander Salak from Panthers

[Pez68]

Apparently Salak has no interest in pursuing a career in the North American game. We'll see if that changes at any point, probably a big reason why he was a "throw in" for this deal.

Where did you get that info from? From what I understand, he went back to play in Europe because he was too far down the totem pole in the Panthers' organization, and wasn't going to get the playing time he needed to advance his game.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Apparently Salak has no interest in pursuing a career in the North American game. We'll see if that changes at any point, probably a big reason why he was a "throw in" for this deal.



Frolik is not a LW, he is a RW. It's up in the air on whether or not he will be successful at center or LW.



Even if he is just a RW, maybe he'll have some chemistry with Bickell/Bolland. That could be a pretty damn sweet line.



Much more realistic that he plays on the 3rd line than with Kane and Toews like most are suggesting. I also doubt he plays with Kopecky and Hossa unless he can handle playing center, which so far in his career he has not excelled in that area.

This potential scenario reminds me of a pretty good line we had a couple of years ago.



Ladd- Bickell



Havlat- Frolic



Bolland-Bolland



Bickell and Frolic are'nt close to Ladd/ Havlat but given that Bolland has really stepped up his game some similar type chemistry could develop.

 

[IceHogsFan]

Where did you get that info from? From what I understand, he went back to play in Europe because he was too far down the totem pole in the Panthers' organization, and wasn't going to get the playing time he needed to advance his game.

I agree with Pez, where are you hearing that Ton.

I hope you don't blurt out from the Panthers board. I am beginning to wonder about most of those posters.



As someone so elequently already stated, "they are just learning hockey."

 

[IceHogsFan]

Skille -1 in his first appearance with Panthers last night as #15

 

[winos5]

Per TSN Ice Chips Frolik will wear #67 in the Indianhead tonight. "Unofficial" depth chart at the O-board has Frolik centering Kopecky and Hossa.

 

[MassHavoc]

Skille -1 in his first appearance with Panthers last night as #15

You heard anything about when he might land with he hogs and get a start?

 

[fanof19]

Skille -1 in his first appearance with Panthers last night as #15

they were counting how many hits he had on the air last night.



"in todays practice kids, the new guy will show you all how to finish a check."~PDB (do I need to put that in a color?)

 

[IceHogsFan]

they were counting how many hits he had on the air last night.



"in todays practice kids, the new guy will show you all how to finish a check."~PDB (do I need to put that in a color?)

I am happy for Jack but I try to refrain from making comments to another teams fans about their new player especially on their site. I find it in bad taste unlike other supposed fans posting there. Who knows, maybe

the change of scenery and being under DT again will make a big difference in his career. Obviously he sees

something in Jack that wanted him there as part of his system he is establishing.

 

[PatrickShart]

Per TSN Ice Chips Frolik will wear #67 in the Indianhead tonight. "Unofficial" depth chart at the O-board has Frolik centering Kopecky and Hossa.

but....but....the boards have spoken...he cannot play center?

 

[Ton]

I agree with Pez, where are you hearing that Ton.

I hope you don't blurt out from the Panthers board. I am beginning to wonder about most of those posters.



As someone so elequently already stated, "they are just learning hockey."

You guys are right, doing a bit more research the past few days it looks like he enjoyed his time in North America. Those Panther fans were talking out of their ass, I guess I know not to take their word for anything else. WTF is wrong with me lately anyway? My posting has been so off, I should just quit it for a few days until I get back to normal.



Salak looks like a fine pick-up, he is very confident, energetic, and cocky -- could be a good thing. His fundamental skills are also impressive, his technique looks to be second to none. Combined with his talent, he's probably a better pick-up than Frolik.



Not sure why Dale would give him up if he wants to play in North America. I understand Markstrom is the future, but Dale had no problem keeping both Niemi and Crawford.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

I agree with Pez, where are you hearing that Ton.

I hope you don't blurt out from the Panthers board. I am beginning to wonder about most of those posters.



As someone so elequently already stated, "they are just learning hockey."

I would say that's true for a majority of Hawks fans post 2007.

 

[PatrickShart]

I would say that's true for a majority of Hawks fans post 2007.

...and TCD...

 

[Tater]

...and TCD...

 

[IceHogsFan]

I would say that's true for a majority of Hawks fans post 2007.

Pffffttt...



We all have our moments. Hell, just the other day I put something in a thread about

a 15 minute period... LOL

 

[R K]

Pffffttt...



We all have our moments. Hell, just the other day I put something in a thread about

a 15 minute period... LOL

Funny, I always thought they went 5-7 days....

 

[PatrickShart]

As Mr.Garrison says "I don't trust anything that bleeds for 5 whole days and doesn't die".

 

[IceHogsFan]

Funny, I always thought they went 5-7 days....

While married they can run up to 23.

 

[R K]

While married they can run up to 23.

Depends on the length of the marriage!

 

[IceHogsFan]

Depends on the length of the marriage!

Long and distinguished

 

[R K]

Long and distinguished

You know, thinking about it, I'd probably agree with her that you have a 23 day period.



Then again you know I love her.