Yea I know , but ARE they even as good as the Hawks, Kings , Pres, Wings , PHX , or St. L with these 2 guys ?? Prbably not
- mrpaulish

Not right now but they are going to be very good very quickly. They have arguably the best prospect pool in hockey along with the Panthers. Granlund, Coyle, Larsson, and Brodin. Eek, won't be long until we are hearing a lot from the Wild.

Stan is swingin' like Adam Dunn...home run or strikeout?
At least now we know he's not afraid to swing when push comes to shove...maybe this will get him to come out of his shell as a GM a little and be more aggressive. Of course, if he loses out on both, he could go the other way...that would be fun .

Not right now but they are going to be very good very quickly. They have arguably the best prospect pool in hockey along with the Panthers. Granlund, Coyle, Larsson, and Brodin. Eek, won't be long until we are hearing a lot from the Wild.
- Bhawks35

And if realignment finally goes thru...the Hawks will be seeing a lot more of the Wild.

Which is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Minnesota and Chicago should be in the same division. Just like MLB and NFL...

So Paulish...

Did you take the week off just to follow all the NHL shenanigans?

Ahhh well, no signing(s) yet....I'm off to see the Melvins tonight!! Only come and let me know if the Hawks have signed something substantial.....

So Paulish...

Did you take the week off just to follow all the NHL shenanigans?
- ArlingtonRob

NAAAAAA , iM off on Tues and Wed from the regular job and on Tues I only have to make an appearece at the part time .

NAAAAAA , iM off on Tues and Wed from the regular job and on Tues I only have to make an appearece at the part time .
- mrpaulish

Soooo...about that beer run.

Soooo...about that beer run.
- ArlingtonRob

will commence tonight , Ilove me some Sam Adams , Miller is OK , Heiniken is drinkable too.

will commence tonight , Ilove me some Sam Adams , Miller is OK , Heiniken is drinkable too.
- mrpaulish

Have you tried the "new" reintroduced Shlitz?

My nephew's band rocked that place last weekend. I grew up near Sutton Rd. and 62.
- John Jaeckel

Haven't been to Kelsey's Road House in awhile.....

Have you tried the "new" reintroduced Shlitz?
- ArlingtonRob

NO.

NO.
- mrpaulish

I recommend the new Schlitz...it's nothing at all like the crap Schlitz of the 70's.

Can be somewhat hard to find, but more places are carrying it.

Just noticed Andy Griffith died this morning.

I recommend the new Schlitz...it's nothing at all like the crap Schlitz of the 70's.

Can be somewhat hard to find, but more places are carrying it.
- ArlingtonRob

Ok , Ill stop by Binnys and let you know

Just noticed Andy Griffith died this morning.
- prd797

Yea, RIP

good night Hawks fans , Im headed to the liquor store , when We meet agiain on July 5 ,I hope the Hawk are 2:1 Stanley cup favorites.......

And if realignment finally goes thru...the Hawks will be seeing a lot more of the Wild.

Which is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Minnesota and Chicago should be in the same division. Just like MLB and NFL...
- ArlingtonRob

As it was when it was known as the Norris....

I'm getting tired waiting for these guys to make a decision Being glued to hockeybuzz for 3 days better be worth it.

Hey all....

I come as a refugee from the team's official site. As a long time poster there I quite frankly got fed up with the overwhelming negativity there. A lot of it tied to how folks feel about the current GM Stan Bowman.

I was labeled as a Bowman apologist there, and I'm sure there are many here who will read my opinions and agree, that's fine. The reality is, my take was that SB was in a tough situation, given where the team was at after winning the Cup. For all the Tallon love expressed, it's too easy to forget what the verdict would have been if Kane had not scored that glorious OT Cup winner. Not so much " all hail Dale" if the team is skating through the final handshake with heads hanging. And a cap nightmare for a booby prize.

But to digress no further ....here's the funny thing.....Many hear are ready to "forgive" Stan if he lands one or (gasp) both of the twin baubles. To me, it's ironic, because if the Hawks can put them in the Indian Head, Stan Bowman really didn't have a whole lot to do with it. The kudos should rightfully belong to arm that can reach into a deep pocket. The arm of Rock Wirtz.

If it happens.....joy upon joy, and rightfully so. Now Stan has to find a way to clear space and make decisions that make sense andwill mare it all work.

Interesting past few days. Looking forward to discussing it with this group. Have a safe and happy Independence Day.


BTW, big fan of JJ, And flahawk, I missed ya!

Hey all....

I come as a refugee from the team's official site. As a long time poster there I quite frankly got fed up with the overwhelming negativity there. A lot of it tied to how folks feel about the current GM Stan Bowman.

I was labeled as a Bowman apologist there, and I'm sure there are many here who will read my opinions and agree, that's fine. The reality is, my take was that SB was in a tough situation, given where the team was at after winning the Cup. For all the Tallon love expressed, it's too easy to forget what the verdict would have been if Kane had not scored that glorious OT Cup winner. Not so much " all hail Dale" if the team is skating through the final handshake with heads hanging. And a cap nightmare for a booby prize.

But to digress no further ....here's the funny thing.....Many hear are ready to "forgive" Stan if he lands one or (gasp) both of the twin baubles. To me, it's ironic, because if the Hawks can put them in the Indian Head, Stan Bowman really didn't have a whole lot to do with it. The kudos should rightfully belong to arm that can reach into a deep pocket. The arm of Rock Wirtz.

If it happens.....joy upon joy, and rightfully so. Now Stan has to find a way to clear space and make decisions that make sense andwill mare it all work.

Interesting past few days. Looking forward to discussing it with this group. Have a safe and happy Independence Day.


BTW, big fan of JJ, And flahawk, I missed ya!
- Caddied

Welcome! Not sure if everyone here will forgive Stan but at least we know he is trying. Yes, it's Rocky's $ but Stan does have to sell the deal. Nothing sold yet. We again have to wait and see.

Chris Kuc‏@ChrisKuc

RT @drosennhl: Text from Parise: "Nothing will happen tonight."
At least we know for sure now.

Hey all....

I come as a refugee from the team's official site. As a long time poster there I quite frankly got fed up with the overwhelming negativity there. A lot of it tied to how folks feel about the current GM Stan Bowman.

I was labeled as a Bowman apologist there, and I'm sure there are many here who will read my opinions and agree, that's fine. The reality is, my take was that SB was in a tough situation, given where the team was at after winning the Cup. For all the Tallon love expressed, it's too easy to forget what the verdict would have been if Kane had not scored that glorious OT Cup winner. Not so much " all hail Dale" if the team is skating through the final handshake with heads hanging. And a cap nightmare for a booby prize.

But to digress no further ....here's the funny thing.....Many hear are ready to "forgive" Stan if he lands one or (gasp) both of the twin baubles. To me, it's ironic, because if the Hawks can put them in the Indian Head, Stan Bowman really didn't have a whole lot to do with it. The kudos should rightfully belong to arm that can reach into a deep pocket. The arm of Rock Wirtz.

If it happens.....joy upon joy, and rightfully so. Now Stan has to find a way to clear space and make decisions that make sense andwill mare it all work.

Interesting past few days. Looking forward to discussing it with this group. Have a safe and happy Independence Day.


BTW, big fan of JJ, And flahawk, I missed ya!
- Caddied

Welcome...

I suppose I would agree with your assessment of this FA period. Regarding FA's, SB is the messenger for RW...GM's speak for ownership and present the offers, but they also need to sell the team, town, opportunities beyond hockey ect.

Where GM's really earn their keep...the ability to acquire talent via trade and the draft, and so far the jury is out on both.

Right now, I'm hoping for at least one big fish in free agency...then I'll worry about the rest.

Ditto that! @JoshYohe_Trib I've been told that if the Pens do acquire Ryan Suter, look for Paul Martin to be traded to Nashville. -- John Boruk (@JohnBorukCSN)
- moylander

yeah and I tweeted : I've been told if the Hawks do acquire Ryan Suter, look for Hjarlmarsson to be trade to Nashville.

Hey all....

I come as a refugee from the team's official site. As a long time poster there I quite frankly got fed up with the overwhelming negativity there. A lot of it tied to how folks feel about the current GM Stan Bowman.

I was labeled as a Bowman apologist there, and I'm sure there are many here who will read my opinions and agree, that's fine. The reality is, my take was that SB was in a tough situation, given where the team was at after winning the Cup. For all the Tallon love expressed, it's too easy to forget what the verdict would have been if Kane had not scored that glorious OT Cup winner. Not so much " all hail Dale" if the team is skating through the final handshake with heads hanging. And a cap nightmare for a booby prize.

But to digress no further ....here's the funny thing.....Many hear are ready to "forgive" Stan if he lands one or (gasp) both of the twin baubles. To me, it's ironic, because if the Hawks can put them in the Indian Head, Stan Bowman really didn't have a whole lot to do with it. The kudos should rightfully belong to arm that can reach into a deep pocket. The arm of Rock Wirtz.

If it happens.....joy upon joy, and rightfully so. Now Stan has to find a way to clear space and make decisions that make sense andwill mare it all work.

Interesting past few days. Looking forward to discussing it with this group. Have a safe and happy Independence Day.


BTW, big fan of JJ, And flahawk, I missed ya!
- Caddied

Dont disagree with post but rocky hired stan so either way it goes rocky is ultimately responsible for the team.
Rocky's decisions also effect his bottom line so he is plenty vested

yeah and I tweeted : I've been told if the Hawks do acquire Ryan Suter, look for Hjarlmarsson to be trade to Nashville.
- wiz1901

I want them to trade Oduya instead. To me he is the odd man out unless leddy is traded or goes to rockford