I was going to come on here and give my usual smart arse reply but not this evening.

RIP Mr. Reif and many prayers & thoughts to you and your family. Such a horrible story.

So? that Kane guy? Still think Kessel is better?
- Elbows15

Kane is obviously not worth his upcoming contract and should be a 100 pt scorer each and every year.

I was going to come on here and give my usual smart arse reply but not this evening.

RIP Mr. Reif and many prayers & thoughts to you and your family. Such a horrible story.
- CaptainBlackhawk

any death is tragic but someone so young? RIP, indeed.

Sincere condolences to the Reif family and friends.

What did polak do?

Not only sad news for the Blackhawks organization, but the Wolves organization too, where he spent a season with the Wolves. Prayers to his family.

What did polak do?
- southernhawk

Hit Kane from behind.

Hey Sota...

...I saw that Vanek scored again, which is nice.
- ArlingtonRob

Safe to say that he is en fuego at the moment

Season's greetings, Sota, have a safe and happy holiday, despite the fact that we won't let you have one of our goalies!
- MartiniMan

Same to you, wienerhead

Could we get a goalie from you guys? That'd be great..
- SotaPopinski

send haula and neidereiter and its a deal

what an effort and result tonight given the sudden death of Mr Reif.....my condolences to his family and the black hawk organization

Kane is obviously not worth his upcoming contract and should be a 100 pt scorer each and every year.
- CaptainBlackhawk

Correct...to earn that contract he should.

send haula and neidereiter and its a deal
- bogiedoc

Niedereitter for Raanta and we got a trade to announce. Anti becomes the next Kiprusoff and El Nino the next 40+ goal man. Great for both teams!

So? that Kane guy? Still think Kessel is better?
- Elbows15

Kane was better than Kessel tonight but they both have their moments of brilliance. The both have 36 points but Kessel is a better goal scorer and Kane as good a playmaker as there is, maybe Giroux, Voracek, Getzlaf may have something to say about that.

I fail to see where Hawk fans are so critical of Raanta and want Darling to be the next great one but how can you knock a .945 save percentage, 5 straight wins and 2 shutouts and 6 wins in 8 appearance. I would say you are a little hard on this lad.

I fail to see where Hawk fans are so critical of Raanta and want Darling to be the next great one but how can you knock a .945 save percentage, 5 straight wins and 2 shutouts and 6 wins in 8 appearance. I would say you are a little hard on this lad.
- flyerdude17

I'm not...I think Raanta is fine. It's also nice that Darling appears legit. The Hawks appear truly deep with goal tenders for the first time in years.

It's a good "problem" to have.

Correct...to earn that contract he should.
- ArlingtonRob

What if he's merely a ppg player who contributes to another championship or two?

What if he's merely a ppg player who contributes to another championship or two?
- HawkintheD

Kane is worth his new contract as far as what he brings to the team, the game and revenue for his organization. You don't need to be an 100 point regular season player to be a Conn Smythe worthy playoff player the way he is every year.

You pay your studs that bring you cups.

Didn't get to see the game, had a Christmas party (too much red liquid), but heard Q on NHL network this morning, did Versteeg play Center last night?

Said something about a 1 game tryout, know I'm a little foggy but sounded odd. Did Richards play?

Oh, and I guess I'll have to let up on Rundblad for a little bit

Kane is worth his new contract as far as what he brings to the team, the game and revenue for his organization. You don't need to be an 100 point regular season player to be a Conn Smythe worthy playoff player the way he is every year.

You pay your studs that bring you cups.
- acmidd28

Totally agree. He's never been a 100 pt player I believe and that hasn't stopped him and El Capitan from winning two Cups. Couldn't care less if he ever cracks 100 pts if they are still competing for/winning Cups.

Didn't get to see the game, had a Christmas party (too much red liquid), but heard Q on NHL network this morning, did Versteeg play Center last night?

Said something about a 1 game tryout, know I'm a little foggy but sounded odd. Did Richards play?

Oh, and I guess I'll have to let up on Rundblad for a little bit
- vabeachbear

Steeg did play center and scored at the end of the first with .3 left on the clock. Richards was out with a UBI and Rundblad played well last night.

Steeg did play center and scored at the end of the first with .3 left on the clock. Richards was out with a UBI and Rundblad played well last night.
- HawkintheD

Who played on the Second line with Steeg and Kane, Sharp?

Who played on the Second line with Steeg and Kane, Sharp?
- vabeachbear

Yep, Sharp on LW had 3 assists.

Kane was better than Kessel tonight but they both have their moments of brilliance. The both have 36 points but Kessel is a better goal scorer and Kane as good a playmaker as there is, maybe Giroux, Voracek, Getzlaf may have something to say about that.
- flyerdude17

Kane is a better hockey player than Kessel. I never said Kessel was not a guy who can put up points. He does. Kane has grown into a player who plays both sides of the ice.

I fail to see where Hawk fans are so critical of Raanta and want Darling to be the next great one but how can you knock a .945 save percentage, 5 straight wins and 2 shutouts and 6 wins in 8 appearance. I would say you are a little hard on this lad.
- flyerdude17

Raanta reminds Hawk fans too much of Huet. His technique has improved a lot this season though. Still is bad on breakaways and shuutouts though.