from Steve Rosenbloom of the Chicago Tribune,

As an agitator, Carcillo seems to agitate with his lack of discipline. As an enforcer, Carcillo is out of place and becoming extinct.

Quenneville believes the Hawks need that guy, the one who's willing to be the shield for the rest of the roster, dropping the gloves to absorb potential punishment.

Nope. Sorry. Disagree. I don't think the Hawks need that one guy. I think they need all 20 players dressed on any given night to be those guys. They need a lineup that can intimidate with speed and skill. They need a power play that exacts the greatest revenge for a rock head opponent who takes physical liberties.

Talent is the NHL's currency. Points in the Western Conference are at a premium. Stressing a penalty-killing unit because of undisciplined penalties, some borne of avenging a hit, might cost a team.

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