You are right, his shot is heavy as hell. He showed it in some games, and i also got to see him over Christmas break at some practices at the Edge in Bensenville, and was wowed by it. And he's a big, big boy.
I think both will be given every chance to make the team, and should.
I think Babchuck has a better chance to make it out of camp, but wouldn't be surprised if both make appearances this season and both are NHL regulars by 2005-2006 season.
I'll just say this: Hawks have much bigger problems than TBo in net
He's a fine goalie in my book, problem is he's abused as all hell with playing time