Not sure. One thing I know for certain is they are located in Europe. The other thing is they operate on a "donation" system.
- John Jaeckel

When I can't see a Bears game I usually can watch them live with good close to real time availability, but OTHER times I have problems with freezes.

It can be hit and miss, but I will tell you this whichever of you guys sent me the original link, thank you.

Once I paid for the internet of a flight and watched either the Bears or Hawks when they were on with no freezes or interruptions.

Yeah. Who is this amazing top 6? You have Toews, Kane and an aging Hossa. Who else? Bickell? Verstink? Saad? None of which has proven jack poop in a top 6 role. But hey. We have a bunch of grinders who can't score for poop. *sigh*
- Elbows15

Well, start with those three, add Ogi, Wiz and some guy who works at Jewel and you have a pretty good top 6.

An "aging" Hossa? Come on.

Sure, he's not what he was five years ago (quite). i'll take his 70 points and +25 and killing penalties and everything else, as would ANY of 30 NHL GMs.

The other three appear to be Saad, Sharp and Richards. Depending on how you combine these guys, yeah, again, most or all GMs in the league are drooling like Pavlov's dogs. Richards could be the weak link. Have to see how he gels with 20 and 88, but I will give the Hawks the benefit of the doubt on that as far as their scouting, which I'm sure Scotty himself blessed.

He's from Thunder Bay.

It is how it is.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Ahh yes, the Honeymoon Suite at the Golden Tulip.

Do you think all the off-ice issues started after the Olympics? Something has to explain to the huge drop off in play.

The way things were going I thought he was gonna hit 80 points easy. Still pretty (frank)ing close for being Casper the rest of the season.
- teh_HAWKZ

Very few of us unwashed know the details of his off-ice issues - some of the "elite" here know, but they ain't talking.

The rest of us are left to guess - did he screw a teammates girlfriend? Kane's sister? His wife's mother? Rocky's son. Did he screw anyone?

No real evidence - or confirmation - just a lot of "I know but I can't tell you - compromised sources and all".

Nothing on Deadspin that I saw, or the Trib or Sun Times, or any of the hockey sites.

Something apparently happened - but....

Wiz,

I'm gonna go a little out on a limb here and say that I think a guy who could make this team as a pure 4th line, energy guy but make a difference in that role is Cody Bass. What do you think about him?

Very few of us unwashed know the details of his off-ice issues - some of the "elite" here know, but they ain't talking.

The rest of us are left to guess - did he screw a teammates girlfriend? Kane's sister? His wife's mother? Rocky's son. Did he screw anyone?

No real evidence - or confirmation - just a lot of "I know but I can't tell you - compromised sources and all".

Nothing on Deadspin that I saw, or the Trib or Sun Times, or any of the hockey sites.

Something apparently happened - but....
- StLBravesFan

Dunno if I'm "elite." Well I uwas for a few years on Northwest Airlines. Got me a lot of free Pinot Noir.

Anyway . . . I have heard some stories. I don't know if they're true—he didn't pose for pictures like Kane used to. They're non-hockey. There are innocent people possibly affected. So IMO it's completely inappropriate to discuss here (by me).

Depends what you get back.
- John Jaeckel

Too bad that Ottawa deal never went down because Lazar would have been a great return. Other players I like, not 1-for-1 deals but players I would like included are Kerby Rychel on Columbus, Anders Lee with the Isle, and Detroit and Florida have a few. But I do think they hold onto Sharp this year. He won't get anything decent next summer

Wiz,

I'm gonna go a little out on a limb here and say that I think a guy who could make this team as a pure 4th line, energy guy but make a difference in that role is Cody Bass. What do you think about him?
- John Jaeckel

Bass is an interesting option--traditional, grinding, hitting 4th liner that can reportedly skate. Stan has given Q some options on the lower lines

When I can't see a Bears game I usually can watch them live with good close to real time availability, but OTHER times I have problems with freezes.

It can be hit and miss, but I will tell you this whichever of you guys sent me the original link, thank you.

Once I paid for the internet of a flight and watched either the Bears or Hawks when they were on with no freezes or interruptions.
- wiz1901

Anyone have any good links to streams for Bears games? I pay for hockey at hockeystreams but the NFL is just too expensive for me

Bass is an interesting option--traditional, grinding, hitting 4th liner that can reportedly skate. Stan has given Q some options on the lower lines
- grinder10

Bass is this season's Brad Mills. He's a 27 year old forward with 49 NHL games under his belt. I think he's an option to recall in case if injury but I wouldn't expect him on the roster on opening day.

Wiz,

I'm gonna go a little out on a limb here and say that I think a guy who could make this team as a pure 4th line, energy guy but make a difference in that role is Cody Bass. What do you think about him?
- John Jaeckel

You only say that because he reminds you of fishing and want to tell more fishing stories and can't wait to call him Sea Bass..... just kidding, I do agree with your assessment though.

Well, start with those three, add Ogi, Wiz and some guy who works at Jewel and you have a pretty good top 6.

An "aging" Hossa? Come on.

Sure, he's not what he was five years ago (quite). i'll take his 70 points and +25 and killing penalties and everything else, as would ANY of 30 NHL GMs.

The other three appear to be Saad, Sharp and Richards. Depending on how you combine these guys, yeah, again, most or all GMs in the league are drooling like Pavlov's dogs. Richards could be the weak link. Have to see how he gels with 20 and 88, but I will give the Hawks the benefit of the doubt on that as far as their scouting, which I'm sure Scotty himself blessed.
- John Jaeckel

All well and good but in the scenario being discussed, Sharp was traded.
And unless Hossa has found a way to turn back the hands of time, he is aging. He will be 36 this coming season. While everyone wants to pile on Sharp for his playoff performance, Hossa really wasn't much of a factor after the Blues series. Hossa had a shooting pct of a whopping 1, something percentage. I am not an expert but that isn't good. He also lead the team in shots during the playoffs.

Bass is this season's Brad Mills. He's a 27 year old forward with 49 NHL games under his belt. I think he's an option to recall in case if injury but I wouldn't expect him on the roster on opening day.
- DarthKane

Sounds like a career AHL player to me. Guy can't play on bad teams. Pretty sure they can find someone in the organization who can play the same role and is younger.

Sounds like a career AHL player to me. Guy can't play on bad teams. Pretty sure they can find someone in the organization who can play the same role and is younger.
- Elbows15

I agree, I would have to think he's far down the depth chart. Guys like Regin, Nordstrom, McNeill and Danault should get a shot before a guy like Bass.

I agree, I would have to think he's far down the depth chart. Guys like Regin, Nordstrom, McNeill and Danault should get a shot before a guy like Bass.
- DarthKane

For that role you can add Ross and MishMash or whatever his name is.

Well, start with those three, add Ogi, Wiz and some guy who works at Jewel and you have a pretty good top 6.

An "aging" Hossa? Come on.

Sure, he's not what he was five years ago (quite). i'll take his 70 points and +25 and killing penalties and everything else, as would ANY of 30 NHL GMs.

The other three appear to be Saad, Sharp and Richards. Depending on how you combine these guys, yeah, again, most or all GMs in the league are drooling like Pavlov's dogs. Richards could be the weak link. Have to see how he gels with 20 and 88, but I will give the Hawks the benefit of the doubt on that as far as their scouting, which I'm sure Scotty himself blessed.
- John Jaeckel

Richards is trash and will be centering your 4th line by Thanksgiving.

Richards is trash and will be centering your 4th line by Thanksgiving.
- rangerdanger94

Time will tell.
I'm afraid you could be right.
But then again Hawk management must think he's got enough left to play center for us. And I'm hoping there right!

Richards is trash and will be centering your 4th line by Thanksgiving.
- rangerdanger94

Took a quick look at the playoff stats.
Richards was tied for 6th on the Rangers for points with 12 playoff points 5G 7A.
Why is he trash again? The $ was not his fault.
I think he will succeed with the players he gets to play with here.

He was having an excellent year - UNTIL he became a Canadian Olympian.

22 goals before January 1 (41 games) - 12 goals after, only 5 in 19 tournament games.

And some rough play - bad penalties, not getting back on defense....

Ogi's attitude is not totally paranoid - there are reasons apparent....
- StLBravesFan

Here is another big point against Sharp - Sharp didn't kill penalities and played on the number 1 pp where he was getting setup for the shot and played on the number 1 line. The guy should have been the top scorer on the team.

Another point, we still have to clear 8 mil next year and still sign Saad (maybe another 2 to 3mil), estimating 2mil increase in cap (the 2mil is a total guess which we are already over this year).

So - go for it this year? ofc, but who is going to go? Which youngster will Q play? Sharp can be replaced. Move him and get something in return. Best to have four lines rocking than 1 great line and two so-so lines and a checking line.

Richards is trash and will be centering your 4th line by Thanksgiving.
- rangerdanger94

For $2 million and 1 year it's not a big risk for the Blackhawks either way. Whether Richards centres our 2nd, 3rd or 4th lines he's still an upgrade over Handzus. If Richards centres the 4th line it wouldn't be the first time we had an over priced 4C (Bolland). The last time that happened it worked out well for us.

Here is another big point against Sharp - Sharp didn't kill penalities and played on the number 1 pp where he was getting setup for the shot and played on the number 1 line. The guy should have been the top scorer on the team.

Another point, we still have to clear 8 mil next year and still sign Saad (maybe another 2 to 3mil), estimating 2mil increase in cap (the 2mil is a total guess which we are already over this year).

So - go for it this year? ofc, but who is going to go? Which youngster will Q play? Sharp can be replaced. Move him and get something in return. Best to have four lines rocking than 1 great line and two so-so lines and a checking line.
- Topshelf2010

The question is what teams are the market for Sharp? IMO, its a team that has designs on being legitimate Cup contenders. Those teams aren't going to give you any top 6 players. So. you get a bottom 6 player, maybe, or pick/,prospects. How does that make the Hawks better?

For $2 million and 1 year it's not a big risk for the Blackhawks either way. Whether Richards centres our 2nd, 3rd or 4th lines he's still an upgrade over Handzus. If Richards centres the 4th line it wouldn't be the first time we had an over priced 4C (Bolland). The last time that happened it worked out well for us.
- DarthKane

He is a troll, DK. Don't bother.

Took a quick look at the playoff stats.
Richards was tied for 6th on the Rangers for points with 12 playoff points 5G 7A.
Why is he trash again? The $ was not his fault.
I think he will succeed with the players he gets to play with here.
- camfor

His speed and playmaking abilities are nonexistent now. He's a liability out there.

For $2 million and 1 year it's not a big risk for the Blackhawks either way. Whether Richards centres our 2nd, 3rd or 4th lines he's still an upgrade over Handzus. If Richards centres the 4th line it wouldn't be the first time we had an over priced 4C (Bolland). The last time that happened it worked out well for us.
- DarthKane

Never said it wasn't a good signing. Low risk, high reward potential. It's just that if he plays like he did in NYR the last 2 years, then he will be centering your 4th line or scratched sooner rather than later.

His speed and playmaking abilities are nonexistent now. He's a liability out there.
- rangerdanger94

I think he had a hard time dragging around the Flower Forward Rick Trash. One of the most overrated guys in the game.

I think BR does well with Kane, I'm betting my pool on it.

I think he had a hard time dragging around the Flower Forward Rick Trash. One of the most overrated guys in the game.

I think BR does well with Kane, I'm betting my pool on it.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Kane and Saad...... Richards is going to fit like a glove. Dude shoots all the time which thenHawks need badly and Kane is an all universe set up man that will help Richards score more . It's going to be amaze balls . Plus Richards won't have to worry about D too much .