I've been searching all over the internet, including all of my Blackhawks pages I have "liked" on FB, and not one of them has posted about the current status on Montador and Hammer. Has there been recent news that I just haven't come across? I'm getting sick of the steady dose of O'Donnell and Lepisto we've had the past week or so. We need both of those guys back soon.
What's the rush? We're winning and giving up less than 2 a game since they've been out. I could do without the stupid turnovers in our own end, but other than that, we're playing good D lately.
What's the rush? We're winning and giving up less than 2 a game since they've been out. I could do without the stupid turnovers in our own end, but other than that, we're playing good D lately.
I'm pretty sure Olsen is more than making up for the turnovers Hammer and Montador would have combined.
Olsen is doing well, and already playing top 4 minutes. Tomorrow will be a test for him because he has slow feet and the Wings will no doubt try to expose him on that. We'll see how he handles it. So far so good with D.O. Just don't rush him; that's all. He is still a project, and it's not like we have enough depth at the back to be able to risk his development.
And as for Monty, I sure don't miss him. Once Hjammer comes back, how about:
The risk of Olsen, IMO, is that he seems solid being paired with Keith, whose speed can overcome rookie mistakes he might make. If Hammer and Montador come back, and the plan is for Olsen to still be one of our 6 DMen, then he probably has to remain paired with Keith. I wouldn't want Olsen paired with Montador on the bottom pairing I don't think.
The risk of Olsen, IMO, is that he seems solid being paired with Keith, whose speed can overcome rookie mistakes he might make. If Hammer and Montador come back, and the plan is for Olsen to still be one of our 6 DMen, then he probably has to remain paired with Keith. I wouldn't want Olsen paired with Montador on the bottom pairing I don't think.
I can't think of anything that could ruin Olsen's confidence more quickly than having to play with Monty who can turn into a yard sale at any time. Monty was supposed to be a guy who can play 15 minutes, kill penalties, and fill in where needed. Instead, if he's going to play it's like we have to hide him. I don't think I can take 3 more years of him.
Also, Leddy has played right side all year with Hjammer and I believe Olsen may have come up playing the right side (although I think he was on the left with Rockford this year).
Last edited by moose vasko: 02-20-2012 at 01:04 PM.
I can't think of anything that could ruin Olsen's confidence more quickly than having to play with Monty who can turn into a yard sale at any time. Monty was supposed to be a guy who can play 15 minutes, kill penalties, and fill in where needed. Instead, if he's going to play it's like we have to hide him. I don't think I can take 3 more years of him.
Also, Leddy has played right side all year with Hjammer and I believe Olsen may have come up playing the right side (although I think he was on the left with Rockford this year).
Sooner or later we and more importantly Q and Stan, are going to have the face the facts when it comes to our inconsistent d corps. After Keith, Seabs and Hammer, any one of them can be a train wreck on any given night. If we don't grab a steady (& preferably 2), stay at home veteran back liners by the TD that will be our undoing.
Sooner or later we and more importantly Q and Stan, are going to have the face the facts when it comes to our inconsistent d corps. After Keith, Seabs and Hammer, any one of them can be a train wreck on any given night. If we don't grab a steady (& preferably 2), stay at home veteran back liners by the TD that will be our undoing.
Yeah, warts and all I might just take Sopel right now over 6/20/32 at the back and if we had to snatch the 5 off Monty's back to get him it wouldn't bother me.
It's word for word what I said about Twitter just a few days ago.
I use twitter for one thing: Sports news. Blackhawks, Bears, Cubs, Fantasty Football, etc. It's the easiest way to get up to date news on all those things.
