March 4, 200917 yr Faceoffs are a big thing to think about. If we are winning 45% of our draws in the playoffs, it is going to make it really tough to win a series against a team like DET or SJ.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 09:22 AM) Faceoffs are a big thing to think about. If we are winning 45% of our draws in the playoffs, it is going to make it really tough to win a series against a team like DET or SJ. True. They'll be hard enough to beat anyway, you can't give them that much puck possession. Isn't Toews the only center with a winning faceoff % on the team (with significant numbers of faceoffs, I mean - if someone is 7 of 11 I don't care)?
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (The Critic @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 10:07 AM) True. They'll be hard enough to beat anyway, you can't give them that much puck possession. Isn't Toews the only center with a winning faceoff % on the team (with significant numbers of faceoffs, I mean - if someone is 7 of 11 I don't care)? Yup. And no one else is particularly close http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fet...iewName=summary
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 10:16 AM) Yup. And no one else is particularly close http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fet...iewName=summary Looking at the league-wide faceoff % stats paints an even clearer picture of how much help the Hawks need.. Out of 87 qualifiers, Toews is ranked #24, which is decent http://www.nhl.com/ice/app?service=page&am...inPctg&pg=1 But the other 3 guys, Fraser, Sharp, & Bolland are all ranked betwwen #72 & 84, easily in the bottom 20%...not good http://www.nhl.com/ice/app?service=page&am...inPctg&pg=3
March 4, 200917 yr The Hawks are near the bottom in overall faceoff percentage wins and the penalty kill hasn't been very effective the last month and a half. The Hawks will need to create cap space to try and solve both these problem areas. I still think the Hawks have a shot at Dominic Moore of Toronto.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 11:55 AM) The Hawks are near the bottom in overall faceoff percentage wins and the penalty kill hasn't been very effective the last month and a half. The Hawks will need to create cap space to try and solve both these problem areas. I still think the Hawks have a shot at Dominic Moore of Toronto. Quick note -- Moore was held out of last nights game... definitely a signal of a pending trade somewhere. Also, espn says that hawks are interested in Mark Recchi -- hes a UFA at the end of the year but would be a nice Gary Roberts type pick up for a playoff run.
March 4, 200917 yr Calgary acquires Jordan Leopold and Olli Jokinen, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3951292
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 12:07 PM) Hawks have picked up Dominic Moore http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8468575 12G 29A 41Pts -1 69 PIM Most importantly 552 Faceoff wins, 455 losses.
March 4, 200917 yr Maple Leafs pick up Martin Gerber off waivers. Also, they placed Vesa Toskala on injured reserve today with a "groin issue". Edited March 4, 200917 yr by The Critic
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 12:07 PM) Hawks have picked up Dominic Moore Nice!!!!
March 4, 200917 yr Bruins pick up Mark Recchi. I still haven't seen anything about the Hawks getting Moore. Nothing yet on ESPN, TSN, THN, or the Hawks official site.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (The Critic @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 12:36 PM) Bruins pick up Mark Recchi. I still haven't seen anything about the Hawks getting Moore. Nothing yet on ESPN, TSN, THN, or the Hawks official site. NHL radio confirmed it
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 10:07 AM) Hawks have picked up Dominic Moore Hasn't been confirned as of yet.
March 4, 200917 yr From ESPN: LeBrun (1:58 p.m. ET): Just heard from the Toronto war room and the Leafs deny having dealt Dominic Moore to Chicago ... stay tuned.
March 4, 200917 yr I really like the move. I can't imagine we gave up too much -- Moore rejected an extension offered by TOR and was going to walk after the season. I'm actually glad he is going to be a UFA, because he's having a career year (contract year) and you'd hate to have a guy turn back into a pumpkin and clog up your cap. Nice move Dale.
March 4, 200917 yr LeBrun (2:15 p.m. ET): Just a quick note on Martin Havlat. He's close to signing a multiyear deal, but it won't be completed today. But they're close enough where the Hawks are not going to move him today.
March 4, 200917 yr Nothing on Rotoworld ATM saying the Hawks picked up anyone. The Rangers got Derek Morris and Nic Antropov, while the Flames got Olli Jokinen from the Coyotes for Lombardi plus a pick and a prospect.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 12:59 PM) From ESPN: LeBrun (1:58 p.m. ET): Just heard from the Toronto war room and the Leafs deny having dealt Dominic Moore to Chicago ... stay tuned. Moore went to Buffalo for a 2nd rounder.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 02:17 PM) Moore went to Buffalo for a 2nd rounder. Now that's annoying. At least the Hawks are inking Havlat.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 02:17 PM) Moore went to Buffalo for a 2nd rounder. Now that's annoying. At least the Hawks are inking Havlat.
March 4, 200917 yr from nhl.com... Also, Sportsnet.ca is saying Samuel Pahlsson has been moved to the Chicago Blackhawks, who were desperate for another center.
March 4, 200917 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 02:35 PM) from nhl.com... Also, Sportsnet.ca is saying Samuel Pahlsson has been moved to the Chicago Blackhawks, who were desperate for another center. According to the Score it's Wiz and a prospect headed the other way.
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