Not only are the games watchable but every game has been a 1 goal game at minimum except for the kings but one was an empty netter. I think playoffs is unlikely because I am not sure Knight's performance this year is totally sustainable in a full season but I think by next year we will be a playoff team again.
For me, and i think everyone else, they expected Nazar and Bedard to step up, but i dont think many people or even these NHL teams expected alot of the other players to step up or develop. Knight, Rinzel, Bertuzzi, Kaiser, Grzelcyk, Crevier, Burakovsky, Dach, and Teravainen all have stepped up or developed.
I'm in California, my partner and I would like to fly out to Chicago and catch a home game. She's hella pregnant right now so it'll probably have to wait til next season, but flights aren't too expensive from what I've seen so it's in the cards for the future. Thanks for the content Lee.
Lee – I'd pump the brakes a bit. Love watching this team, but Spencer Knight is playing out of his mind with like a .935 SP% when .900 is NHL average. At some point – he's going to be to be a mere mortal and the Hawks are going to struggle because while the Hawks are making huge strides, they still get outplayed pretty often IMO.
As much as Id love to buy in and cant yet. October hockey is usually the wackiest of the season, good teams are slow to start, “bad” teams are full of enthusiasm and jump on that fact. The underlying numbers say the hawks are getting out played but Knight is saving them. Id say as the season goes the young guys will go through stretches of bad, Id say 75-82 points is reasonable. Im still over the moon with the start though, Kaiser stepping up makes everything better as far as the Dcore future, Rinzel and Lev will struggle but they’ll get better. Bedard, Nazar are for-sure guys, and Knight is an elite goalie. Everything is looking very nice compared to this time last year.
To add, it also feels awesome going into every game knowing we have a chance. Last couple of seasons, you could just chalk up a 4-1 loss on the road vs Winnipeg. This year, I feel like we really do have a chance
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Love how much more watchable the games are now
Not only are the games watchable but every game has been a 1 goal game at minimum except for the kings but one was an empty netter. I think playoffs is unlikely because I am not sure Knight's performance this year is totally sustainable in a full season but I think by next year we will be a playoff team again.
Bad call by refs cost the Hawks a point in that Canucks game too.
No it's not. Calm down. They'll be lucky if they're at 500 by the new year.
For me, and i think everyone else, they expected Nazar and Bedard to step up, but i dont think many people or even these NHL teams expected alot of the other players to step up or develop. Knight, Rinzel, Bertuzzi, Kaiser, Grzelcyk, Crevier, Burakovsky, Dach, and Teravainen all have stepped up or developed.
This team is really fun to watch. So far Jeff Blashill seems to be the right coach.
These videos are slowly making me a fan of the Blackhawks tbh lmao. The intensity is infectious
I have to admit I wasn't thrilled with the Blashill hire when it happened but he has the team ready to play.
imagine the uc for a playoff game, that place would be absolutely rocking. imagine this team with lardis moore and frondell. woof
Winnipeg W 3-1 with a late empty netter
Edmonton L 4-2
Seattle W 3-2
Vancouver W 5-1
Calgary W 3-0
Detroit L 3-1
I'm in California, my partner and I would like to fly out to Chicago and catch a home game. She's hella pregnant right now so it'll probably have to wait til next season, but flights aren't too expensive from what I've seen so it's in the cards for the future. Thanks for the content Lee.
Lee – I'd pump the brakes a bit. Love watching this team, but Spencer Knight is playing out of his mind with like a .935 SP% when .900 is NHL average. At some point – he's going to be to be a mere mortal and the Hawks are going to struggle because while the Hawks are making huge strides, they still get outplayed pretty often IMO.
As much as Id love to buy in and cant yet. October hockey is usually the wackiest of the season, good teams are slow to start, “bad” teams are full of enthusiasm and jump on that fact. The underlying numbers say the hawks are getting out played but Knight is saving them. Id say as the season goes the young guys will go through stretches of bad, Id say 75-82 points is reasonable. Im still over the moon with the start though, Kaiser stepping up makes everything better as far as the Dcore future, Rinzel and Lev will struggle but they’ll get better. Bedard, Nazar are for-sure guys, and Knight is an elite goalie. Everything is looking very nice compared to this time last year.
2/3 of the game you'll get ALL the effort from this young team, but that 2nd period…. could be some rough/lazy minutes there.
If we can get 5 points on this road trip, I think we will be in very good shape. No easy games, except for maybe Calgary
To add, it also feels awesome going into every game knowing we have a chance. Last couple of seasons, you could just chalk up a 4-1 loss on the road vs Winnipeg. This year, I feel like we really do have a chance
already itching to get back to the united center after that sens game. 🥺 but stoked to join your live streams in the meantime! 🤙
4-1-1 reg loss to detroit shootout loss to kraken