Well this is interesting...

by Killion on Jan 8, 2009 3:24 PM CST

Kaner is go for tonight - According to the Trib:

Kane participated in the Hawks' morning skate Thursday and afterward said he is recovered enough to play. With Kane's return, Troy Brouwer will drop to the fourth line and Ben Eager will be opposite Kane with Patrick Sharp as their centerman.

I'm actually pretty surprised they'd bring him back for this game. The Hawks have been rolling and it's not like they're desperate for a win - and it's not like the Avs have put up much of a fight so far this year. I'd much rather have him rest tonight and take his time.. at least until this weekend when we're facing a divisional opponent.

Kane has never missed much time at any level so I'm sure he's dying to get back out and play.. hopefully he's not rushing anything

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I don't know, it sounded like the injury was pretty well

healed. Considering the nature of it, I don’t see much risk in letting him go even if he’s not fully at 100%.

I really like the fact that Q is keeping Eager up on the 1st line. He’s really responded as Quenneville’s given him more opportunities to contribute offensively. If he can keep that up, might be helpful to have a stronger winger on the same line to prevent Kane from getting roughed up as much.

by chrome on Jan 8, 2009 6:48 PM CST reply actions

Not to steal Eager’s thunder but with the exception of Brower, who I’m disappointed hasn’t developed more, every player that Q has given an opportunity to this year has responded, which is great to see. One big one that comes to mind is Dave Bolland. Q put him in a shoot-out earlier this year and since then Dave has really turned it up.

by Hawks08 on Jan 8, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions