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thefoss1957 · 05-15-2015, 09:26 AM

The 'Hawks have 2 Cups in the trophy case recently, using the speed/skill over size/physicality formula. Also, there is the shot lane clogging defensive framework...

Without going out of their way to hit, the 'Hawks are relentless on the backcheck, and creative on offense...they dominate possession at times, and force penalties, while minimizing taking them. The mobility plan has helped the quick breakout, and the stretch pass takes advantage of carelessness or inattentiveness and hyper aggression.

I also laugh, a little, at the "experts" that have chosen the Duck Defense, over the 'Hawks...not that "expert" opinion matters, but there is only ONE NHL team that has a perfect record, this season and post-season, when leading after 2 periods. And the 'Hawks have managed that, so far, without overwhelming size.

05-15-2015, 09:26 AM	#19
thefoss1957 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Native relocated to the stinking desert of Utah Exp:	The 'Hawks have 2 Cups in the trophy case recently, using the speed/skill over size/physicality formula. Also, there is the shot lane clogging defensive framework... Without going out of their way to hit, the 'Hawks are relentless on the backcheck, and creative on offense...they dominate possession at times, and force penalties, while minimizing taking them. The mobility plan has helped the quick breakout, and the stretch pass takes advantage of carelessness or inattentiveness and hyper aggression. I also laugh, a little, at the "experts" that have chosen the Duck Defense, over the 'Hawks...not that "expert" opinion matters, but there is only ONE NHL team that has a perfect record, this season and post-season, when leading after 2 periods. And the 'Hawks have managed that, so far, without overwhelming size. __________________ "If the wine's not good enough for the cook, the wine's not good enough for the dish!" - Julia Child (goddess of the kitchen)