Ray Emery fan club

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

That is the conventional thinking, however, it is also exactly why hockey writers were claiming that the Hawks were not going to be able to win in 2010 (the 2009-10 playoffs)- Niemi, he'd never been a #1 at any level, etc...

The Bruins tried to trade Tim Thomas!

 

[Captain Iago]

no, im actually looking at his career as well.

there is a reason why he has never been a full time starting goalie in the nhl for more than 1 season.....he just isnt very good. I like him as a back up, but you are foolish to believe that the hawks will breeeze right into the cup with him in net. not going ot happen.

With a few tweaks on defense, I think it could happen (although not likely to happen), but what most concerns me about Razor is his ability to handle a consistent work load. Right now, I don't think he can.

 

[tbo41fan]

no, im actually looking at his career as well.

there is a reason why he has never been a full time starting goalie in the nhl for more than 1 season.....he just isnt very good. I like him as a back up, but you are foolish to believe that the hawks will breeeze right into the cup with him in net. not going ot happen.

care to point out where anyone said that?
dope

 

[TheChicagoFan]

His trouble in the one shootout we've seen him in this year wasn't speed.

If I remember correctly, one of the shots was. And his slowness was shown a lot earlier in the season. The defense was also terrible during that part of the season, so it's hard to say whether he would've given those up with good defense in front of him.

I have nothing against Emery, because I was hoping he would be this good and be a good vet backup, but I don't think he should move to the number one guy. Just make Crawford realize that his job is in jeopardy. I really miss Turco for one reason, he was a fantastic mentor to Corey. I don't know if there's the same connection between Emery and Crawford this season.

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Fire up the Ray parade.

Montador is all in!

 

[TheChicagoFan]

He played pretty well against the Wild. Ride him until his has a bad game.

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Here are the Blackhawks forcing Ducks forward Niklas Hagman to cast an all star write-in vote for Ray Emery on Hagman's iPhone during a tv timeout

24/25 .960 sv%

 

[tbo41fan]

I have a feeling craw will get in sunday and hopefully emery keeps his hot hand next week against penguins

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Jaeckel is on board

HockeyBuzz.com - John Jaeckel - Real Tough Guys

A few selections from the article:

But Emery, the same guy many were ready to throw under the bus in favor of some guy named Salak a few months ago, now looks to have the Hawks #1 goalie job, possibly for the rest of this year and the playoffs.

For whatever reason, and I'll throw out a theory in a moment, the Hawks seem to simply play better in front of Emery. Emery has played well. But the Hawks seem to rally around him as well, playing more responsibly and confidently.

My theory is this: Ray Emery is a tough guy.

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But I also think that teammates are a little unconsciously afraid of letting a tough guy like Emery down.

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Hawk defenseman protect Emery's crease a lot better than they did Crawford's. Maybe it's due to coaching.

Maybe it's because, unconsciously, you don't want to face Razor's stare after the game.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Well, his playing better in front of Emery thing might be a little false.

I just think the D happened to get a lot better when Emery started playing more. If they put Crawford back in there, I think the defense will play exactly how they're playing now. The defense was struggling earlier and is just back to normal now.

Emery has been good though.

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

22/24 .916 SV%

5 straight wins. They don't count though.

(sharp looks like a dwarf in front of scott!)

 

[southern_cross_116]

22/24 .916 SV%

5 straight wins. They don't count though.

(sharp looks like a dwarf in front of scott!)

Frankly it is a little sad to see you resort to using statistics to prove a statistical point, Buff. How dare you?! :smh:






Edit: -Sharp is a dwarf when compared to Scott.

 

[tbo41fan]

scott is turning into a cult favorite now. lol

 

[LonghornBob]

I have to pop in here and give myself credit for LOVING this signing when it happened. I assumed he'd end up our #1 and I said so on this board.

Now I'm waiting for part 2 of my prediction: A mental meltdown and Crawford back in the pipes.

 

[tbo41fan]

I have to pop in here and give myself credit for LOVING this signing when it happened. I assumed he'd end up our #1 and I said so on this board.

Now I'm waiting for part 2 of my prediction: A mental meltdown and Crawford back in the pipes.

bite your tongue!

 

[CubbyBear2290]

I was telling my dad this guy would end up being starting goalie by years end. Because I don't think Crawford was ever that good. But hey, I'm late to the party, because I'm now just home to be able to watch Hawks games. Carbondale sucks and only has the Blues. Who were insanely hot

 

[TheChicagoFan]

I think this will make Crawford so much stronger. Just look at last year.

 

[derosabomb]

go crawford

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Even the Blackhawks website is on board!!

 

[tbo41fan]

Even the Blackhawks website is on board!!

thats a beauty