The kid on the left has more heart than 99.5 % of ALL NHL'ers and until he gets chin'-checked (and Krug nearly KO'd with such a hit), he's a JOY to watch go against Sasquatch and any other B.
- philco28

That kid is what hockey is all about, imo. Not saying he's the best player on the Hawks (or really even close), but guys like him seem to be on teams that hoist the Chalice at the end of the dance. Chara is also loaded with tenacity, but Shaw doesn't give a crap. Tenacity and "want to" make a bigger difference in hockey than any other sport - this is why lower seeds win more often in the NHL - and the Hawks have shown plenty of it this year (all year).

Welcome aboard!

I moved up here with my wife that summer after we won the Cup or maybe the summer after. Regardless we're here and was at the Joe for those two reg season games and game 4 of the playoffs (which was beyond depressing).

There are a lot of decent Wing fans up here but in addition to Snipsey there are a few that like to come on here and talk trash. Still waiting for dat's who to come back on here to let me have it. He was going to after game 6 because the Wings were going to win that game to bounce us. Ha! Didn't happen. I also remember that game when they panned the crowd, most of the "super-fans" had left because the Hawks were up 4-2 with a couple minutes left; tons of empty seats!

So for all the bravado and ridiculous claims they're no better/worse than any other fan base; but not as good as the Hawks of course!

- HawkintheD

I agree that in general most Wing fans are pretty decent and also generally are pretty knowledgeable. I disagree that they are as rabid as Chicago fans. I believe that comes from the last decade and a half of the Wings being one of the powerhouses in the NHL. They have come to expect it (which isn't a bad thing) and I think that when the Wings are not near the top of the league, the fans become "less interested".

In other words I think they have taken winning for granted and really don't know how to handle this temporary dip in the Wing's dominance. I say "temporary" because I have a lot of respect for Ken Holland as a GM and also Mike Babcock as a coach.

I have said, this year's Wings team that almost eliminated the 'Hawks reminds me of the 'Hawks team that the Wings eliminated in the '09 WCF. That 'Hawks team had a few veterans along with a lot of youth that had no playoff experience. That 'Hawks team got a taste of the playoffs and what it means to face a talented elite team. This year's Wings team was a bit more successful in the WCF compared to the '09 'Hawks (more wins), but in the end they got the same lesson (thankfully).

So if this was a "down year" for them, what many here (Detroit) don't realize is that most teams wouldn't mind having what is a bad year for the Wings.

I predict that the Wings will do very well in the East, although I will miss the rivalry.

Having said all that, enough talk about the Wings. Go Hawks!!!

34 hours till puck drop........ How the phuck are we suppose to kill time .... ????

That kid is what hockey is all about, imo. Not saying he's the best player on the Hawks (or really even close), but guys like him seem to be on teams that hoist the Chalice at the end of the dance. Chara is also loaded with tenacity, but Shaw doesn't give a crap. Tenacity and "want to" make a bigger difference in hockey than any other sport - this is why lower seeds win more often in the NHL - and the Hawks have shown plenty of it this year (all year).
- mohel

It is really hard not to love that kid.

34 hours till puck drop........ How the phuck are we suppose to kill time .... ????
- mrpaulish

The word work comes to mind…

The word work comes to mind…
- Q...argh

I have been and will be useless at work until this series is over.....

I have been and will be useless at work until this series is over.....
- mrpaulish

That makes two of us.

That makes two of us.
- golfbard

Three of us.

Three of us.
- powerenforcer

Four of us.

I have been and will be useless at work until this series is over.....
- mrpaulish

Didn't have the patience for a full on playoff beard...but the Cup attempt is well underway

That kid is what hockey is all about, imo. Not saying he's the best player on the Hawks (or really even close), but guys like him seem to be on teams that hoist the Chalice at the end of the dance. Chara is also loaded with tenacity, but Shaw doesn't give a crap. Tenacity and "want to" make a bigger difference in hockey than any other sport - this is why lower seeds win more often in the NHL - and the Hawks have shown plenty of it this year (all year).
- mohel

Exactly Mo...Shawzer's HEART AND DESIRE should be a model for every kid who WANTS to play in the NHL.

34 hours till puck drop........ How the phuck are we suppose to kill time .... ????
- mrpaulish

Saw this on Pro Football Talk, since like you said we have time before puck drop, who is on your Mt. Rushmore for the Chicago Blackhawks?
For me and not in any specific order:

Bobby Hull
Stan Mikita
Glenn Hall
Pierre Pilote

Would like to say Toews but the body of work is not that complete.

Didn't have the patience for a full on playoff beard...but the Cup attempt is well underway

- philco28

I did it from Game 5 of the Detroit series until they lost game 3 in LA. I hadn't shaved since Monday but did today and my wife of all people was shocked that I was doing so. If they lost, blame me although my other good luck charms have worked since Game 5 of Det series - switched drink of choice to Woodford, navy blue addidas pants, and some random Holiday Inn t-shirt (former client of mine).

Saw this on Pro Football Talk, since like you said we have time before puck drop, who is on your Mt. Rushmore for the Chicago Blackhawks?
For me and not in any specific order:

Bobby Hull
Stan Mikita
Glenn Hall
Pierre Pilote

Would like to say Toews but the body of work is not that complete.
- Studebakerhawk

Id have to say only the ones I saw live would only qualify so for me its :

Kane , Toews , Roenick , Larmer ............


Honorable mentions t Dirk Graham and Eddie the Eagle. ....

I did it from Game 5 of the Detroit series until they lost game 3 in LA. I hadn't shaved since Monday but did today and my wife of all people was shocked that I was doing so. If they lost, blame me although my other good luck charms have worked since Game 5 of Det series - switched drink of choice to Woodford, navy blue addidas pants, and some random Holiday Inn t-shirt (former client of mine).
- golfbard

Lol , I switch back and fourth between Reular labeled Sa Adams to Patriotic labeled Sam Adams depending who scored last....

Id have to say only the ones I saw live would only qualify so for me its :

Kane , Toews , Roenick , Larmer ............


Honorable mentions t Dirk Graham and Eddie the Eagle. ....
- mrpaulish

Based on who I saw I'd go with Kane, Toews, Roenick, Chelios

Honorable mention to Belfour, Graham, and Larmer.

While we're at it... my anti-Mt. Rushmore

Reto Von Arx, Bo Mironov, Alexander Karpovtsev, Adam Bennett

Lol , I switch back and fourth between Reular labeled Sa Adams to Patriotic labeled Sam Adams depending who scored last....
- mrpaulish

Wow Sam Adams.. ironic based on the Hawks opponent this round.

Saw this on Pro Football Talk, since like you said we have time before puck drop, who is on your Mt. Rushmore for the Chicago Blackhawks?
For me and not in any specific order:

Bobby Hull
Stan Mikita
Glenn Hall
Pierre Pilote

Would like to say Toews but the body of work is not that complete.
- Studebakerhawk

Saw them live, so yes - that would be my Mt. Rushmore.

Anybody here see Gardner, Mosienko, the Bentleys?

I now believe this is true and if it was always his fate we should have traded him a the dealine because now the Hawks get nothing for him

I actually wish they would sign him as his upside is still there

Remember last summer this blog had Hammer being traded and he has been one of our best DMen all year
- PEIHawkFan

I don't recall Hammer....I only mentioned Bolland last summer.

I have heard rumblings they tried at deadline but when you are going for a Cup sometimes trades don't happen as frequently when a team is #1.


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Based on who I saw I'd go with Kane, Toews, Roenick, Chelios

Honorable mention to Belfour, Graham, and Larmer.

While we're at it... my anti-Mt. Rushmore

Reto Von Arx, Bo Mironov, Alexander Karpovtsev, Adam Bennett
- golfbard

Anti Rushmore:

Bolland, Mirinov, Jimmy Waite, Billy Gardner

Rushmore:

Toews, Roenick, Savard, Larmer

I don't recall Hammer....I only mentioned Bolland last summer.

I have heard rumblings they tried at deadline but when you are going for a Cup sometimes trades don't happen as frequently when a team is #1.


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- Al

What is interesting......is that Hammer has pretty much moved himself into the 2nd position on defensemen depth, in regards to consistency and dependency.

Now....I think Seabrook is either have post concussion effects as his inability to skate and being wobbling would explain that...He looks eerily familiar to when he came back in game 6 vs Vancouver.

So with that said, how do keep Hammer and pay him top D man money (5-6 million+), absorb at least another 2-2.5+ million increase in cap hits for Kane and Toews for max deals, and keep Sharp, Hossa, and have to pony up for Leddy and Saad who should see high increases.

I heard Bowman on the score and when talking about the "core" he only spoke about Sharp, Kane, Toews, Seabrook, and Keith. No mention of Hammer or Hossa....for what it's worth.

I'm not advocating buying out Hossa, but IF they win a 2nd cup...have to wonder if that little ceremony they had for him earlier this year, was a tell of where they are moving.....

On the PP, what is wrong with the Denis Savard method? Get Kane the puck. Tell him to go fast and avoid the other players until something really cool happens? I'm serious, too. If that guy would move with the puck they would score on the power play.

Id have to say only the ones I saw live would only qualify so for me its :

Kane , Toews , Roenick , Larmer ............


Honorable mentions t Dirk Graham and Eddie the Eagle. ....
- mrpaulish

No Savard?

Anti Rushmore:

Bolland, Mirinov, Jimmy Waite, Billy Gardner, Frankie Kucera, Rob Brown

Rushmore:

Toews, Roenick, Savard, Larmer
- SteveRain

Fixed

On the PP, what is wrong with the Denis Savard method? Get Kane the puck. Tell him to go fast and avoid the other players until something really cool happens? I'm serious, too. If that guy would move with the puck they would score on the power play.
- DirkGraham

They need quick percise passes. Park Bickell's @ss in front of the net, and fire away....I'm done with them acting like it's the all star game. Are pretty/sexy goals nice? Sure....but as long as the red light goes on...I don't care if they fire 10 off Chara's @s and in...