congrats to the sens...played a great series and very happy for anderson...

the king is denied again...
- bogiedoc

Great win for the Sens .I think they could upset Wash ,Pitt would be very tough for them .. Sens /Preds I can see it ..

Great win for the Sens .I think they could upset Wash ,Pitt would be very tough for them .. Sens /Preds I can see it ..
- oldduffman

I don't think anyone is stopping Washington.

When they're clicking, which they have been the past two games, they're simply unbeatable.

I don't think the Sens have the offense to keep up with the Caps, and think their boring defensive style won't be able to contain them.

yes they were...and rightly be so...they were young, fast and had to great players in stamkos and hedman and net minding looked solid...

stamkos gets resigned but then has serious knee injurys...he may never recover to the numbers he had, salary cap catches up to them with their young forwards and bingo...gone like the hawks
- bogiedoc

They may not get to the level they were at, with so much promise.....Johnson was better than anyone thought he could be for a jockey size player, Stamkos was a big scorer and Kucherov was looking like a stud ready to explode as a scorer. Their dmen was nothing special, although Hedman loomed like a next great dman

now you see how well they draft.
They have fallen as you say but good drafting helps them get back to playoffs. But they were so close to breaking out when we beat them for Cup. Still waiting for Hedman greatness. Very good but possibly perrennial best dman. Maybe not. Doughty is. Hedman gets to that level. Maybe no

I feel like Sheldon in Big Bang, is that sarcasm?
- riozzo

Nope. Frolik is awesome.

congrats to the sens...played a great series and very happy for anderson...

the king is denied again...
- bogiedoc

But I'm sure the East Coast media will tout it as the greatest .880 save performance of all time.

looking forward to the (frank)y duckies making it 5x they have lost games 6 and 7 (at home)...

oil to stay with in themselves as the ducks come out with there hyper nasty routine...

looking forward to the (frank)y duckies making it 5x they have lost games 6 and 7 (at home)...

oil to stay with in themselves as the ducks come out with there hyper nasty routine...
- bogiedoc

Red Bull is not what the Ducks need. I dislike teams advancing whom do not deserve to. Edmonton still has bad defensemen, overall, plus they cannot find a way to get production from Eberly. But they might beat Anaheim. The Ducks got wings and flew away. Disappearing act.

I don't think anyone is stopping Washington.

When they're clicking, which they have been the past two games, they're simply unbeatable.

I don't think the Sens have the offense to keep up with the Caps, and think their boring defensive style won't be able to contain them.
- TommyHawk

We shall see .Ott seems like a team of destiny ,and Karrlson is a beast .Never gave him much thought ,always thought he was all offensive .He growing the legend ,playing on a broken foot . Have watched a few games and they are not boring .

Finishing first in the West this year,gave Stan a sense he had made all the right moves.

The quick exit is phase 1 of his reality check.

Phase 2 will come Feb 1st when the Team sits 6th in the Central behind everyone except Colarado

Then the contracts like Seabrook he can't move will really sink in.

Finishing first in the West this year,gave Stan a sense he had made all the right moves.

The quick exit is phase 1 of his reality check.

Phase 2 will come Feb 1st when the Team sits 6th in the Central behind everyone except Colarado

Then the contracts like Seabrook he can't move will really sink in.
- Colbyboy

So lets pin the blame for most everything on Brent Seabrook's contract and Stanbo for his total stupidity because after all he should have sent #7 packing a long time ago and found himself some cheap pylon replacement D Men like Robert Bortuzzo or Deryk Engelland or Andrej Sustr or Alexei Marchenko or Martin Marincin.

The playoff loss and future team problems is Brent's fault and has nothing to do with the fact that the forwards paid to score contributed exactly 3 goals in 4 games and most of the others weren't quick or physical or tough enough.

You want Seabrook off the team, advise Stan that he should call Pete Chiarelli and arrange a trade for Jordan Eberle. But be careful what you wish for, there are far worse Blackhawk roster problems than Brent Seabrook. And I"ll name them for you if you want.

So lets pin the blame for most everything on Brent Seabrook's contract and Stanbo for his total stupidity because after all he should have sent #7 packing a long time ago and found himself some cheap pylon replacement D Men like Robert Bortuzzo or Deryk Engelland or Andrej Sustr or Alexei Marchenko or Martin Marincin.

The playoff loss and future team problems is Brent's fault and has nothing to do with the fact that the forwards paid to score contributed exactly 3 goals in 4 games and most of the others weren't quick or physical or tough enough.

You want Seabrook off the team, advise Stan that he should call Pete Chiarelli and arrange a trade for Jordan Eberle. But be careful what you wish for, there are far worse Blackhawk roster problems than Brent Seabrook. And I"ll name them for you if you want.
- RickJ

Actually, the forwards paid to scored contributed only 2 goals (I doubt that Rasmussen is being paid to score) - and only one of those was when a game (and the series) was on the line.

Seabrook seems to be the symbol of all of the long-term, high-cap-hit no move/trade contracts that have been executed. It's a bit scary to think about how much of this team's future may be determined by players' agents advising their clients whether to waive or not, or how to fill out the list of approved/rejected trade partners.

So lets pin the blame for most everything on Brent Seabrook's contract and Stanbo for his total stupidity because after all he should have sent #7 packing a long time ago and found himself some cheap pylon replacement D Men like Robert Bortuzzo or Deryk Engelland or Andrej Sustr or Alexei Marchenko or Martin Marincin.

The playoff loss and future team problems is Brent's fault and has nothing to do with the fact that the forwards paid to score contributed exactly 3 goals in 4 games and most of the others weren't quick or physical or tough enough.

You want Seabrook off the team, advise Stan that he should call Pete Chiarelli and arrange a trade for Jordan Eberle. But be careful what you wish for, there are far worse Blackhawk roster problems than Brent Seabrook. And I"ll name them for you if you want.
- RickJ

Take it easy
We all love Seabrook and no one is blaming him for losing to a very good Nashville team.
He just shouldn't be paid 7 million until he's almost 40. Are you saying it's a good contract for the Team? Hawks need to draft better on the back end but when you pick 27th it's easier said then done,

Eberley for the record is 6 million a year and long term. One bad contract deserves another.

We shall see .Ott seems like a team of destiny ,and Karrlson is a beast .Never gave him much thought ,always thought he was all offensive .He growing the legend ,playing on a broken foot . Have watched a few games and they are not boring .
- oldduffman

Pittsburgh Washington winner takes out Ottawa.

Nashville takes out Anaheim but they will have issues with Edmonton's speed.

My bracket had the Final 4:😖
Wash Ottawa
Edmonton Chicago

Take it easy
We all love Seabrook and no one is blaming him for losing to a very good Nashville team.
He just shouldn't be paid 7 million until he's almost 40. Are you saying it's a good contract for the Team? Hawks need to draft better on the back end but when you pick 27th it's easier said then done,

Eberley for the record is 6 million a year and long term. One bad contract deserves another.
- Colbyboy

And/or develop better on the Rockfish level.

Ms. Cutler's Habs blog here blasts the staff at Montreal's AHL representative in St. John's for not being able to develop NHL contributors: I think we could have the same thoughts about Dent and his crew.

Nope. Frolik is awesome.
- DarthKane

Ohh, I get it. Ha.

Well, Frolik is better than a lot of the crap on the lower half of the Hawk roster right now. There's no debating that.

Take it easy
We all love Seabrook and no one is blaming him for losing to a very good Nashville team.
He just shouldn't be paid 7 million until he's almost 40. Are you saying it's a good contract for the Team? Hawks need to draft better on the back end but when you pick 27th it's easier said then done,

Eberley for the record is 6 million a year and long term. One bad contract deserves another.
- Colbyboy

Probably not but I'd reserve judgement on that until he's at least 35. He doesn't make $7 million a year either.

And, no, he is far from being "the problem" with this team.

Take it easy
We all love Seabrook and no one is blaming him for losing to a very good Nashville team.
He just shouldn't be paid 7 million until he's almost 40. Are you saying it's a good contract for the Team? Hawks need to draft better on the back end but when you pick 27th it's easier said then done,

Eberley for the record is 6 million a year and long term. One bad contract deserves another.
- Colbyboy

and what would have done ole all knowing gm hindsighter...seabrook was a key contributor to 2 cups, the only big dman they had, with real decent shot from the blueline, great passer at the age of 29 going into the final year of his contract as a ufa...

of course being a prophet...you would have traded him and or let him walk..good for you...

it just a great big reading post after post of trade this guy for that guy, this lousy contract, to much time and term for that guy...

fantasy GMing the great post season past time

Listening to Stellek and Simmer this morning they had a guest on at 0800 talking about the Rangers and their regret in the series. What was interesting was the discussion of Kevin Hayes and his nickname hasey. A play was made on it to infer LAZY. Also, no mention of his bean town buddy Vesey. From my untrained eyes, those two not opting for Chicago might be a good think long term. Hays is truly gaining a reputation as a part time player hence his 3rd line spot. Vesey stands still without the puck and plays minimal D. I could envision Vesey being in Q's doghouse quickly....

Aivis Kalniņš @A_Kalnins
49m

#BREAKING SKA St.Petersburg and David Rundblad have come to terms to a one year deal.

Probably not but I'd reserve judgement on that until he's at least 35. He doesn't make $7 million a year either.

And, no, he is far from being "the problem" with this team.
- John Jaeckel

I agree Seabrook isn't the "problem". Just spit balling here but if we feel we have a 2 year window then perhaps we can trade AA and Kruger for picks/prospects to free up cap space and sign Jumbo Joe and Patrick Marleau to "friendly" 2 year deals for a shot at the Cup. We get a center for Kane who can win FO'S and a LW to play with Toews.[img][/img]

I agree Seabrook isn't the "problem". Just spit balling here but if we feel we have a 2 year window then perhaps we can trade AA and Kruger for picks/prospects to free up cap space and sign Jumbo Joe and Patrick Marleau to "friendly" 2 year deals for a shot at the Cup. We get a center for Kane who can win FO'S and a LW to play with Toews.
- FourOrr[img][/img]

The interesting thing here, when people talk about Sid the Kid they speak of how Sid elevates lesser talent, and Sid it at the top of NHL scoring leaders. When we debate who we can slot in for Toews its not about Toews elevating lesser players, its about surrounding him with better talent to maximize Toews potential. Big miss in my mind.

Schmaltz isn't playing for Team USA today against Italy.

Ohh, I get it. Ha.

Well, Frolik is better than a lot of the crap on the lower half of the Hawk roster right now. There's no debating that.
- John Jaeckel

I think it's been well documented here that I'm a big Frolik can (no red font). He could certainly help the Hawks right now (I realize it will never happen).

Schmaltz isn't playing for Team USA today against Italy.
- DarthKane

They still, TMK, haven't confirmed his injury. Suspected concussion, but has anyone heard anything?

Schmaltz isn't playing for Team USA today against Italy.
- DarthKane

Do you know if Landeskog was disciplined for the late hit? I thought it was a very dangerous play.

ETA: Answered my own question. No discipline, and yet another reminder why NHL clubs should try and dissuade their players from participating in meaningless international competitions:

http://www.csnchicago.com...-not-face-discipline-iihf