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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

I think taking away some of the PP1 responsibility off Rinzel's plate is a good adjustment.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Shout outs tonight.
Colton Dach was effective on the forecheck and created several turnovers.

Matt Grzelcyk has been a pleasant surprise all season. Just rock solid basically every game, tonight included. Murphy had one of his best games tonight too.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Hawks put a ton of weight onto the shoulders of Vlasic and Rinzel to form a top pair, before either are ready for the assignment. The cracks have been showing for a while and tonight was another struggle. Little choice but to stick with it, but gotta make sure Rinzel in particular doesn't spiral out

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Well, Hawks played 2 good periods, and their goalie bailed them out during an abysmal 2nd period.
That's kind been how the Hawks have played in a lot of games this year.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Bedard now with 5 G and 6 A during his 6 game point streak.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Bedard with an empty netter.
Knight with an assist.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Now 4-2 with 2:00 left as the Canucks score an extra attacker on the ice. Nazar had a shot to make it 5-1 into the empty net but it was blocked earlier in the shift.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Levshunov has been good in the 3rd. Aggressive in a good way.
But he just got caught on an over aggressive pinch and the Canucks break up the Spencer Knight shutout bid with 3:11 remaining.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Levshunov has been good in the 3rd. Aggressive in a good way.
But he just got caught on an over aggressive pinch and the Canucks break up the Spencer Knight shutout bid with 3:11 remaining.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Bedard and Levshunov with a pair of 2-on-1s in the 3rd period. In both cases they chose not to pass the puck and tried for a shot instead. Both guys were denied.
Try a little give and go next time boys.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Hat Trick for Tyler Bertuzzi!

This one on an actual shot and not just a tap in/redirect.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Hawks 3-0

Mikheyev against his former team.
Donato and Moore on the assists.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

Bertuzzi again, on the PP, from his office at the corner of the net.
Setup by Levshunov and Bedard (extends his point streak).
Levshunov had an absolutely awful turnover earlier in the PP. But I'm glad he's getting PP1 opportunity. Rinzel has been struggling.
Hawks still lacking offense from backend

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 7h

After Spencer Knight kept the Hawks even throughout a lopsided 2nd Bertuzzi scores early in the 3rd to give the Hawks a surprising 1-0 lead.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 8h

Overturned.
Right call.
Still 0-0.
Hawks still getting dominated though.
Hopefully this turns the momentum.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 8h

Hawks had a very good 1st period.
Completely different story in the 2nd.
Been dominated, and now down 1-0 despite Spencer Knight's best efforts.

Chicago is challenging the goal for interference.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 8h

Hawks had a very good 1st period.
Completely different story in the 2nd.
Been dominated, and now down 1-0 despite Spencer Knight's best efforts.

Chicago is challenging the goal for interference.

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Sean Holland @sth85.bsky.social · 16h

The Blackhawks struggle in the first half of their road trip. @mjernst.bsky.social and I discuss that as well as the debut of Oliver Moore and the power play's issues in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies. soundcloud.com/user-1822502...

The Emergency Goalies. A Blackhawks Podcast Season 8: Episode 6

The Blackhawks struggle in the first half of their road trip. Michael and Sean discuss that as well as the debut of Oliver Moore and the power play's issues in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

soundcloud.com

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 18h

Kantserov (KHL) 1st in G (14), 4th P (24)
Vanacker (OHL) 1st in G (15)
Behm (WHL) 2nd in G (12), 2nd P (27)
Lardis (AHL) 3rd in P (13), T-7th A (8)
Gajan (NCAA) 5th in GAA (1.85)
Moore (AHL) T-6th in G (6)
Korchinski (AHL) T-7th in A (8)
Frondell (SHL) T-7th in G (8)
Nestrasil (NCAA) T-7th in G (7)

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 17d

Blackhawks Prospects:
Lardis 1st in AHL in P (8)
Kantserov T-1st in KHL in G (10)
Vanacker T-1st in OHL in G (10)
Moore T-2nd in AHL in G (4)
Nestrasil T-2nd in NCAA GPG (1.00)
Frondell T-4th in SHL in G (7)
Gajan 5th in NCAA in GAA (1.51)

Great start.
Korchinski, Boisvert, Allan have missed time.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 19h

Obviously there is a reasonable stopping point (I'm not sure about including Horton for one year of Skubal) but just about whatever it takes and I'd be down for it.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 19h

The last U23 player to post a point per game season in the KHL was Kaprizov.
Obviously a long way to go in the season and Kantserov is on the smaller side and may not keep up this pace, but getting a little excited at this point is okay.

Greg Boysen @gregboysen.bsky.social · 19h

Two more assists today for Roman Kantserov. He has 14 goals and 24 points in 23 KHL games.

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Steven Ruiz @stevenruiz.bsky.social · 20h

good look at the ben johnson effect so far

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 19h

And it's only a 1 year commitment, with the option to extend or just take the draft pick like it was with Tucker last winter, which is right in Jed's comfort zone.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 19h

If Tarik Skubal hits the trade market this offseason and the Cubs aren't among the most aggressive pursuers I will be very upset.

Steele, Wiggins, Shaw, whatever. Anything is on the table.
Tigers FO knows the Cubs roster and farm system well.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 1d

Not a surprise Cubs don't pick up the option on Kittredge. He was solid as a 4th/5th option for the BP down the stretch, but he's not a stopper, and Cubs can probably direct that money towards someone with more potential impact.
Only surprise is Orioles as destination. Didn't think that was allowed.

Jordan Bastian @bastianmlb.bsky.social · 1d

Cubs announce that they have traded veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles for cash considerations. There is a $9M team option for '26 in Kittredge's contract.

Chicago acquired Kittredge from Baltimore for prospect Wilfri De La Cruz at the Deadline this past season.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 1d

Sad that it came at the expense of my favorite team, but not upset that my 2nd team is now in 1st place.

Davy Jones’ Locker Room @davyjoneslr.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning

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American Hockey League @theahl.com · 1d

The kid is MORE than alright!

Nick Lardis of the Rockford IceHogs is our Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for October🏆

🔗: bit.ly/4hJ2Fe2

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