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Originally Posted by OILFAN #81
That core of 8 though is extremely talented:
Toews, Kane, Hossa, Sharp, Keith, Seabrook, Bolland, Hjalmarsson.
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Many Chicago fans are happy with 7 of those 8 guys...but injuries have taken Bolland short of his potential, which was thought to be as a 2nd line NHL Center. He has slipped down to the 4th line, and likely is 3rd line quality, at best. For 3 years 'Hawk fans have been concerned at the gaping hole in the roster...a #2 Center that can win a draw. For now, Handzus can win a draw, but, is no solution at #2 C going forward. For Bolland, I can see him back at #3 C, next season, as it is unlikely that my guys can afford UFAs Bickell and Stalberg...Shaw back to RW on that line. Bolland struggles in the dot, big time, and that has held him back on a team that needs puck possession. Kruger has been a short term fix at #2 C, at times, and is young, but is also a sub-.500 FO guy.