John Jaeckel: More on Kane (Evander, that is)

Kane and Doan both to Vancouver!!

Sad truth, nothing is going to happen with this team. For some reason, the brass have decided the team can compete as is. I am by no means a hockey GM, but I must disagree. First time in 20+ years I have no excitement for the season. If its played or isnt I feel the Blackhawks have about the same chance of winning. Thanks for the update JJ.

Evander, please!

With a possible lockout coming for part or all of the season, is it time to start thinking that the front office is running with the idea of having a "lost season" in order to make a strong push for the Cup in 2014?

Kane and Doan both to Vancouver!!
- LeftCoaster

Wish in one hand and sh!t in the other...see which one fills up first.

How many other teams have asked about E. Kane? I'm sure the hawks are not the only team.

Kane and Doan both to Vancouver!!
- LeftCoaster

Then we'll trade you Toews for Ballard and your roster will be set.

How many other teams have asked about E. Kane? I'm sure the hawks are not the only team.
- roenick

I'm sure at least 28 of the other teams besides Chicago and Winnipeg are interested in Kane. But we are one of the few teams with enough young talent and prospects to actually make a solid deal.

Then we'll trade you Toews for Ballard and your roster will be set.
- DarthKane

How about Kesler for Toews str8 up?

Sad truth, nothing is going to happen with this team. For some reason, the brass have decided the team can compete as is. I am by no means a hockey GM, but I must disagree. First time in 20+ years I have no excitement for the season. If its played or isnt I feel the Blackhawks have about the same chance of winning. Thanks for the update JJ.
- Iknockuout

First time in >20 years there's isn't any excitement? The 2 years after the lockout and the 8 years before it sucked big time; far worse than this team.

Those teams and the words "Stanley Cup" in the same sentence had zero congruence.

With a possible lockout coming for part or all of the season, is it time to start thinking that the front office is running with the idea of having a "lost season" in order to make a strong push for the Cup in 2014?
- EKolb13

The let's load up and go big after a Cup in a particular year is like nails on a chalk board for me.

The best franchises in every sport put themselves in a position to win as often as possible and then hope to get some pleasant surprises and not a lot of injuries.

In 2010 the thinking of some was the Hawks loaded up and won the Cup....

In reality they loaded up the payroll because so many young players that were resigned, with almost no other choice but to do so, had gotten good all at once.

Everything else fell into place because the talent was here already.

The only point about missing a season which may benefit the Hawks is if you put their destiny in the hands of those who have played only a handful of NHL games or none at all so far.

But is one year of AHL experience enough to to fill holes and for the current group to be a true Cup contender???

Maybe.... maybe not.

Either way there will be 29 other clubs who could be looking toward the following season as well.

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First time in >20 years there's isn't any excitement? The 2 years after the lockout and the 8 years before it sucked big time; far worse than this team.

Those teams and the words "Stanley Cup" in the same sentence had zero congruence.
- blackhawk24

I guess I was young and always hoped that something magical would happen even then. I remember suffering through the horrible post-lockout season thinking, "ok, it will get better." But I dont feel anything has improved from last year. I dont feel that it is ok to stand pat and make the playoffs, and that be ok. Windows for championships close quickly, and every year that the team just makes the playoffs, that window gets a little narrower. I agree all of the pre-Toews years sucked as well, but the top talent that this team has was not there. I didnt really expect Arnason, Bell, and Calder to lead the team to a championship, so if they made the playoffs, great. I expect a little more with the talent that is here, and I believe the proof that it needs augmented to make a run is very visible. Just my .02.

How about Kesler for Toews str8 up?
- LeftCoaster

Maybe if you throw in your crack pipe too.

Kane and Doan both to Vancouver!!
- LeftCoaster

LeftCoaster agree with you 100% if Kane leaves which I think he will,Vancouver is the place

Maybe if you throw in your crack pipe too.
- DarthKane

to be fair he does fill your glaring hole of shameless diver

to be fair he does fill your glaring hole of shameless diver
- nightmare3020

You bring up a valid point that I may have overlooked. Chicago also needs a buyer and hair puller. I wonder if he'd throw in Burrows.

to be fair he does fill your glaring hole of shameless diver
- nightmare3020

He's turned over a new leaf and promises not to do that anymore and be a model NHL player focusing only on improving himself for the betterment of the team...much like Patrick Kane and his promise to no longer make a fool of himself off the ice.

He's turned over a new leaf and promises not to do that anymore and be a model NHL player focusing only on improving himself for the betterment of the team...much like Patrick Kane and his promise to no longer make a fool of himself off the ice.
- CanUSA17

id much rather a guy who drinks a beer than makes a mockery of the game night after night

as a hockey fan its sicking

Great! Another winger!

Does that help their defensive liabilities?
Power up front? (That's not Kane)
Power play QB?
Goalie?

Yeah... that's what I thought.