You aren't in mourning....Don't tell me your heartbroken and didn't think the US could lose today.
- Al

He's always in mourning, Al!!

I don't think any non playoff team should trade an asset of value for an impending UFA. Different if you need him for a legit run at the cup.
- Jeropotato

Agreed, just couldn't resist returning the jab

You aren't in mourning....Don't tell me your heartbroken and didn't think the US could lose today.
- Al

Just messing around with you Al.

Can't come soon enough.
- Ogilthorpe2

I can hear it now if the Rangers score the first goal in the first game back....

Especially since half the league is looking for #1 D-man.
- Elbows15

At least half. Them and big 2 way centers seem to be low supply these days.

He's always in mourning, Al!!
- mohel

Shut your (frank)ing whore mouth. I speak for myself unless you haven't noticed through all the rainbows and balloons floating around you.

Agreed, just couldn't resist returning the jab
- Ogilthorpe2

Well you did basically say Kane was great and everyone else was crap.

At least half. Them and big 2 way centers seem to be low supply these days.
- Jeropotato

Been a fan of the Hawks for wayy longer than I care to mention. In all that time, I think for maybe 5 years tops, they've been looking for one.

Shut your (frank)ing whore mouth. I speak for myself unless you haven't noticed through all the rainbows and balloons floating around you.
- Elbows15

Nice work on the EK blog today...

Well you did basically say Kane was great and everyone else was crap.
- Jeropotato

No he didn't. It was another poster. Ogi truly couldn't care less about Olympic hockey.

No he didn't. It was another poster. Ogi truly couldn't care less about Olympic hockey.
- Elbows15

Hey, quit speaking for Ogi, he speaks for himself.

Nice work on the EK blog today...
- mohel

*bows*

Hey, quit speaking for Ogi, he speaks for himself.
- mohel

Uhm. I see it. Do you?

Uhm. I see it. Do you?
- Elbows15

"I see nothing" - Sgt. Schulz.

Been a fan of the Hawks for wayy longer than I care to mention. In all that time, I think for maybe 5 years tops, they've been looking for one.
- Elbows15

That toews kid is a bum...

Tough to repeat...Pirri/Zeus or not.

Pirri can come back up in about 2 weeks and there will be no cap implications...Point is in dealing him now is because he will likely bring more sooner than later but maybe not...

Bowman can hold on and use Pirri down the stretch and deal him in the summer as part of a bigger trade.

Finishing fourth in the Olympics shouldn't be compared to kissing your sister, it's more like not getting a handshake:http://bit.ly/1gYNPfD
- Al

I do not disagree at all. And I would not ever suggest there are any guarantees with Pirri. What I do know is that speed and depth are the model most teams are attempting to replicate.

You may be right regarding holding on, Will be interesting seeing how it all plays out down the stretch.

"I see nothing" - Sgt. Schulz.
- mohel

Always hated that show. always have been a bit of a history buff and that show was so wrong on so many levels.

That toews kid is a bum...
- UnnamedSource

How long has he been around?

Edit: Pirri is a better option than any other 2C they have. Too bad Q can't see it.

Well you did basically say Kane was great and everyone else was crap.
- Jeropotato

No, not me.

How long has he been around?
- Elbows15

IDK...but he's already past his prime...

IDK...but he's already past his prime...
- UnnamedSource

If he a PPG player yet?

Been a fan of the Hawks for wayy longer than I care to mention. In all that time, I think for maybe 5 years tops, they've been looking for one.
- Elbows15

He might not be the biggest, you have probably the best one in the league already ya greedy bastards.

He might not be the biggest, you have probably the best one in the league already ya greedy bastards.
- Jeropotato

For about 5 years. Which was my point.

I do not disagree at all. And I would not ever suggest there are any guarantees with Pirri. What I do know is that speed and depth are the model most teams are attempting to replicate.

You may be right regarding holding on, Will be interesting seeing how it all plays out down the stretch.
- TrueGrit

The league tries to emulate success...The Hawks wanted to be the Red Wings and so did others...When the big teams win like the Ducks and Bruins others look to copy.

The difference is with the Hawks model it is sought after not only because it has worked but also because they play a game most like to watch....Ticket sales home and road say the same.

How long has he been around?

Edit: Pirri is a better option than any other 2C they have. Too bad Q can't see it.
- Elbows15

No....although a potential to score his liabilities far outweigh any value he brings to this team. Q sees it.....and some of us do as well.....I'm almost done with CSI certificate....once I'm finished I will begin to compile the video evidence and create a catalogue of his sub par play.....