Rob Klinkhammer, as I projected was sent back to the AHL Rockford Ice Hogs.
My guess, is that he'll get a call up or two during the year. The Hawks were impressed with his
play at Rockford last year, and he did well in camp both last year and this year.
He'll be seeing some NHL Ice time.
This leaves the Hawks at 30.
Injured during the last Redwings game were Viktor Stalberg and Ben Smith. Ben Smith has recovered, however V.Stalberg will be out with a lower extremity injury for 3 weeks. That's almost 2 weeks of missed games for V-berg.
Brendan Shanahan, the new V.P. of Player Safety will be visiting the video tape of the Smith on Smith hit. Expect a BIG suspension for that head hunting incident that Brendan Smith laid on Hawk's Ben Smith. It was blatant and unnecessary.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
31 and counting. Brett McLean cut
(Good sources) Have Brett McLean a former Hawk, walking. He was officially given his walking papers. He was waived by the Hawks. This has been reported and not made official yet by the Hawks or NHL.
Options for 2011-12 as season starts
There are a few options as some NEW Hawks and PROSPECT Hawks have looked pretty good.
* Brandon Pirri
* Brandon Saad
* Ben Smith
* Marcus Kruger
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Then some have looked less than stellar.
Bryan Bickell, in particular. Brian Bickell is set to make $541,000 for the next 2 years. He's not that much of a liability to cut. There is only John Scott (also unimpressive) who makes less than he does.
They Hawks can:
A) Start the season with Bickell and use him as trade bate. Group it with Kyle Beach for he is in the last year of a contract also. Bickell has use in the league. Putting Rob Klinkhammer in that position is an option. He's still one of the remaining 32. Klinkhammer may start in Rockford, but I think he'll be up sometime in the year.
B) Cut Bickell. Hope that someone picks him up. For that money he makes I'm sure that wouldn't be too hard. Teams are getting more and more fickle with their money, so making 541k works in his favor of playing somewhere.
C) Keep Bryan Bickell. This is probably what they will do. When he DOES decide to use his big body, he is useful, but the problem with that is he uses it so sparingly,...or whenever he feels "up to it". The Hawks then can measure their mistake and figure out what to do with him as the season progresses.
JOHN SCOTT> WTF do the Hawks see in this guy OTHER THAN him being a brute. He can't skate, he can't play defense, he can't pass, he can't shoot straight. He's a complete mess on the ice. He's a hindrance to the team. Seriously....GET RID OF HIM. He's completely useless.
OD-- Sean O'Donnell. 39 years old. Slow, too many give aways in his own zone. But, experience, experience, experience. He'll make the squad.
Veterans shining: Viktor Stalberg (finally!), Michael Frolik, Toews, Kane, Keith, Montador, Leddy.
Rostislav Olesz: doing well in camp. Could this be a steal for the Hawks?
Sami Lepisto: Started off slow, but has really started to play well.
Daniel Carcillo: Showing restraint. But, his skill hasn't shown yet. Not yet...
* Brandon Pirri
* Brandon Saad
* Ben Smith
* Marcus Kruger
________________________
Then some have looked less than stellar.
Bryan Bickell, in particular. Brian Bickell is set to make $541,000 for the next 2 years. He's not that much of a liability to cut. There is only John Scott (also unimpressive) who makes less than he does.
They Hawks can:
A) Start the season with Bickell and use him as trade bate. Group it with Kyle Beach for he is in the last year of a contract also. Bickell has use in the league. Putting Rob Klinkhammer in that position is an option. He's still one of the remaining 32. Klinkhammer may start in Rockford, but I think he'll be up sometime in the year.
B) Cut Bickell. Hope that someone picks him up. For that money he makes I'm sure that wouldn't be too hard. Teams are getting more and more fickle with their money, so making 541k works in his favor of playing somewhere.
C) Keep Bryan Bickell. This is probably what they will do. When he DOES decide to use his big body, he is useful, but the problem with that is he uses it so sparingly,...or whenever he feels "up to it". The Hawks then can measure their mistake and figure out what to do with him as the season progresses.
JOHN SCOTT> WTF do the Hawks see in this guy OTHER THAN him being a brute. He can't skate, he can't play defense, he can't pass, he can't shoot straight. He's a complete mess on the ice. He's a hindrance to the team. Seriously....GET RID OF HIM. He's completely useless.
OD-- Sean O'Donnell. 39 years old. Slow, too many give aways in his own zone. But, experience, experience, experience. He'll make the squad.
Veterans shining: Viktor Stalberg (finally!), Michael Frolik, Toews, Kane, Keith, Montador, Leddy.
Rostislav Olesz: doing well in camp. Could this be a steal for the Hawks?
Sami Lepisto: Started off slow, but has really started to play well.
Daniel Carcillo: Showing restraint. But, his skill hasn't shown yet. Not yet...
Down To 32...The First Brandon Gets Sent Down
The first Brandon gets sent down....Brandon Segal was assigned to the AHL Rockford IceHogs.
That leaves the line up at 32. NINE more cuts to go.
The Hawks will probably cut 6/7 forwards 1/2 defensemen 1 goalie
Free Agent Invitees
| # | NAME | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | DATE OF BIRTH | AGE | BIRTH PLACE |
| 30 | RAY EMERY | 6' 2" | 196 | SEP 28, 1982 | 28 | HAMILTON, ON, CAN |
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