JJ was one of the biggest Saad bashers throughout. Talked about how throughout Saad's career he disappeared in big games and against better competition. So just let him have his "fact" that Saad stunk for the first 25 games and was allowed to learn on the job as that fits JJ's narrative better than the fact Saad was and is every bit a grade A prospect and has unmistakable top-6 talent. There was nothing better than the days when this board would collectively giggle like school girls while referring to Saad as Jesus who was solely a product of the Blackhawk marketing machine which was JJ's narrative. And, yes, the TT Watch has, in fact, taken on the exact same flavor.
- Baaaaaaannerman!

Enjoy your ban.

JJ was one of the biggest Saad bashers throughout. Talked about how throughout Saad's career he disappeared in big games and against better competition. So just let him have his "fact" that Saad stunk for the first 25 games and was allowed to learn on the job as that fits JJ's narrative better than the fact Saad was and is every bit a grade A prospect and has unmistakable top-6 talent. There was nothing better than the days when this board would collectively giggle like school girls while referring to Saad as Jesus who was solely a product of the Blackhawk marketing machine which was JJ's narrative. And, yes, the TT Watch has, in fact, taken on the exact same flavor.
- Baaaaaaannerman!

Ya, 6'1" and almost 200lbs, that's a decent size. He was 170 lbs when he was drafted. I hope you're right about Danault making the leap, we could use another centre like him.
- DarthKane

I really like this kid, DK. He has that something. I don't think he is going to be a star or anything. Just a rock solid player for years. The kind of guy every team needs to win.
And seeing McNeill live opened my eyes. The kid is smooth on his skates for a big man. takes a lot more than that to be a NHLer though.

I really like this kid, DK. He has that something. I don't think he is going to be a star or anything. Just a rock solid player for years. The kind of guy every team needs to win.
And seeing McNeill live opened my eyes. The kid is smooth on his skates for a big man. takes a lot more than that to be a NHLer though.
- Elbows15

I hope you're right about Danault, like I've said before McNeill is the prospect I am most anxious to see in the show. If both guys make it and become solid bottom 6 forward then it will be a huge win for us.

Ya, 6'1" and almost 200lbs, that's a decent size. He was 170 lbs when he was drafted. I hope you're right about Danault making the leap, we could use another centre like him.
- DarthKane

Is he really that tall i saw him at work when he was flying out he did not look that big,kid was real thin but it has been couple of years ago. I hope he has been eating his wheaties.

Is he really that tall i saw him at work when he was flying out he did not look that big,kid was real thin but it has been couple of years ago. I hope he has been eating his wheaties.
- BGKarras

On the Blackhawks official roster site it says 6'0" and 184 lbs, but on the list for the prospect camp he's listed as 6'1" and 197 lbs.

The Rookie Tournament roster was released today: http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=99885
- EKolb13

I don't know what I have to do to get noticed or an opportunity. I had another solid season and still no call....

Everyone wants grit and faceoffs and shot blocking...that is what I do....

The only team that calls me is the Devils, because I am only 44...the average age of their team.

The Rookie Tournament roster was released today: http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=99885
- EKolb13

I don't know what I have to do to get noticed or an opportunity. I had another solid season and still no call....

Everyone wants grit and faceoffs and shot blocking...that is what I do....

The only team that calls me is the Devils, because I am only 44...the average age of their team.

I don't know what I have to do to get noticed or an opportunity. I had another solid season and still no call....

Everyone wants grit and faceoffs and shot blocking...that is what I do....

The only team that calls me is the Devils, because I am only 44...the average age of their team.
- TrueGrit

You and Lou bonded over the fact that you still only own corded phones?

The Rookie Tournament roster was released today: http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=99885
- EKolb13

Paul Swindlehurst, a British invite. Plays for a nearby club in the EIHL, the Dundee Stars

I don't know what I have to do to get noticed or an opportunity. I had another solid season and still no call....

Everyone wants grit and faceoffs and shot blocking...that is what I do....

The only team that calls me is the Devils, because I am only 44...the average age of their team.
- TrueGrit

I don't know why you haven't received the call either...clearly you are in game shape and ready to go!

I don't know why you haven't received the call either...clearly you are in game shape and ready to go!


- DarthKane

Havent I told you not to use my picture without my express written consent?

Havent I told you not to use my picture without my express written consent?
- StLBravesFan

My apologies...I thought it was acceptable to use your image or likeness when making fun of TrueGrit.

My apologies...I thought it was acceptable to use your image or likeness when making fun of TrueGrit.
- DarthKane

Oh - well that - of course.

Fales should start over Cutler. In all seriousness though, Trestman does a job with QBs, huh?

I don't know what I have to do to get noticed or an opportunity. I had another solid season and still no call....

Everyone wants grit and faceoffs and shot blocking...that is what I do....

The only team that calls me is the Devils, because I am only 44...the average age of their team.
- TrueGrit

Its your association with Pirri. The guy is poison.

Summer is almost over.... starting to get Hawks angst....



How has everyone been ??

Wr still think its Leddy or Oduya that gets moved ??

Summer is almost over.... starting to get Hawks angst....



How has everyone been ??

Wr still think its Leddy or Oduya that gets moved ??
- mrpaulish

Hey Mr P.

Please let it be Leddy. And he can take Versteeg with him.

Hey Mr P.

Please let it be Leddy. And he can take Versteeg with him.
- Elbows15

Id be A OK with that Bows !

If you ever seen Leddy in person it looks like he's had 50 concussions. He's a space cadet . Id hate to lose Oduya .

Id be A OK with that Bows !

If you ever seen Leddy in person it looks like he's had 50 concussions. He's a space cadet . Id hate to lose Oduya .
- mrpaulish

I don't have to see him in person. I have watch him play 250 games in the NHL. You can actually see him thinking out there.

I don't have to see him in person. I have watch him play 250 games in the NHL. You can actually see him thinking out there.
- Elbows15

Ots rather amazing , I just think that his massive skill set is soon going to be erased by his shrinking IQ . We'll see if the Hawks can flip his hope into some quality draft picks or bottom 6 help.

Ots rather amazing , I just think that his massive skill set is soon going to be erased by his shrinking IQ . We'll see if the Hawks can flip his hope into some quality draft picks or bottom 6 help.
- mrpaulish

He doesn't have a massive skill set. He skates well. In a straight line. That is his skill set. And has a decent shot.

He doesn't have a massive skill set. He skates well. In a straight line. That is his skill set. And has a decent shot.
- Elbows15

Wait, I thought we were talking about Leddy...why you bringing Sharp into this?

You and Lou bonded over the fact that you still only own corded phones?


- prd797

He paged me so I had to call him back....

Well Played...

Wait, I thought we were talking about Leddy...why you bringing Sharp into this?
- Ogilthorpe2

*sigh*