DeBrincat, Boqvist Placed On COVID List
After a couple solid wins against the Detroit Red Wings this weekend, we’re right back in WTF territory.
The Blackhawks announced on Monday evening that defenseman Adam Boqvist and forward Alex DeBrincat have been added to the NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol List. Neither player will be available for practices, travel or games until he is removed from the protocol.
This is tough news, obviously. Chicago’s power play has been rolling and both of these young players have an important role. DeBrincat leaving the lineup takes a good scorer out of an already thin offensive unit as well.
The good news is this should open the door for more ice time – maybe even on special teams? – for Ian Mitchell.
Doen’t mean they have covid alot things cause them to be placed on list. Hopefully they are ok and be back soon.
Perhaps Kurashev will get some PP1 time along with Mitchell. I’d like to see how the youngsters look with Strome, Shaw, and Kane.
@ Ian..agree, they could have flu like symptoms and that’s more than enough to be put into protocol for 10 days or so.
Lastly, I remember Carlsson getting some practice time on the right side. Maybe he gets called from the taxi squad to pair up with Keith. Or Zadorov moves to the right and Beaudin or Carlsson could slot in on the left side for a few games.
The one benefit of a year where the Hawks want to evaluate everyone is you have a chance to evaluate everyone. Give more of the kids a look.
Agreed that hopefully their absence is short
I would like to see Carlsson and I imagine that’s who draws in on D
I’m also expecting Highmore to draw in but maybe Chalupa gets a look
… or Entwistle
All you can do is pray they are OK and other kids get playing time. Gives Kid Coach more experience at juggling lines.
Hopefully both are covid free.
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Hopefully they ok and proves only to be a false/positive situation…
Next man up…..
Subban time?
Billy Reay – who you got Subban playing for? DeBrincat or Boqvist? LOL
Dcat and Boq live together so that explains why they’re both in protocol
Hopefully it’s precautionary because one or both was in close contact with someone who later tested positive
Wrap hope that’s all it is and not serious. Wouldn’t mind seeing Hagel in Cats spot for a game and Highmore back in on 4th line, others moves in 2nd half of back to back maybe. Carlsson was working Keith in camp, so make sense, he could play with him 5 on 5. Wrap Chalupa had a terrible camp from what i read about him.
Bummer. But, gives a couple other players an opportunity to play, Hopefully either Carlsson or Beaudin (although both are LDs replacing an RD) and Highmore.
Chalupa is in Rockford for their camp.
Wallmark, Highmore, Entwistle, Johnson or Pirri are the options to draw in for cat in the time being.
Beaudin, Carlsson or Kalynuk for Boqvist.
Hagel will probably get a good opportunity to play more minutes and show what he can do. Carlson will probably see some ice time for a few games also
Happy we didn’t sign Murray at more the 6 millions per year with his new contract .
Have to think Wallmark and Carlsson draw in.
Question is:
Wallmark slot in on 24/88 line? Or Hagel? or Kurashev? another option would be Janmark
personally- I would like one of young Bucks- Hagel or Kurashev w/24/88
Hagel for puck pursuit/go to net
Kurashev- better play maker- for 24/88
Next question-
Will Mitchell be given PP time? I would love to see it. But they probably don’t want to offend Keith
Put Hagel with Kane and Suter.Carllson with Keith.Highmore back with Kamph and Carpenter.
Exposure to Covid could have been a very innocent thing. However, the bubble that existed during the playoffs doesn’t exist now. Here’s hoping all of the players are very diligent about who and how they interact with people. Keeping everybody healthy is going to be paramount.
I’d like to see Kubalik moved up with Kane
Maybe Hagel could then move up beside Strome and Highmore or Wallmark onto the 4th line
I’m not up to speed with Covid protocol stuff. If DCat and Boqvist don’t actually have Covid and it is a “came in contact” thing – how many days are they required to be out? I suspect it is around 10 days or 2 weeks – can someone let me know.
EB they could be waiting for test resuts now, unlikely they get cleared in time for either game in Nashville but not sure on that, as i think they need 2 negative tests. Could be back on Friday against CBJ if no positives.
Wrap thought of that too, but not sure how many changes be wanting to make coming off 2 wins. Maybe that be more of in game move to try give team a spark.
What Indian said. DET had lots? of players out with corona so maybe came from someone there who wasnt out and passed it along.
If it was Q he would just put 57/Reims with 2 and see how it goes keeping every pair line the same basically.