Couldn't help but notice Sharp's not on this list



Quenneville
Toews
Keith
Kane
Hossa
Seabrook
Crawford
Hjalmarsson
Kruger
Shaw
Saad

Couldn't help but notice Sharp's not on this list



Quenneville
Toews
Keith
Kane
Hossa
Seabrook
Crawford
Hjalmarsson
Kruger
Shaw
Saad
- 71hawks

What list is that?

I have to be honest I thought they'd lose to Washington. I felt this team under Trotz was different and I think they were. The game 5 loss in NY up 3-1 killed the Caps. They just sat back and waited for the Rangers to make a mistake and it bit them. Given the Rangers lack of success vs. Tampa and since Tampa was my preseason pick to go to the Finals, I took them in six over the Rangers.
- golfbard

Yeah..I thought TB would cave..just a "youth" thing.

I am impressed with that team though and look forward to an uptempo series.

If I am right and that is Pilote, its from before 1965. Pilote was named captain before the start of the 61-62 season.
- Elbows15

No argument here, Pierre pilote is under Hall's armpit...Geoge armstrong behind.

i always thought that had similar features...

I am no Mike Milbury or Keith Jones, nor am I Dan Rosen or an analytics machine spitting out facts. Just what my eyeballs have seen.

Over the core of the last seasons under Yzerman’s supervision they have done things the right way.
They used their Syracuse Crunch AHL farm to develop their youngsters.

They were more than willing to select and wait for Russian prospects that were left on draft boards well pass where they ranked, due to the Russian factor. (“I don’t like it here or can’t wait to play so bye bye back to USSR”, or “Can make more in KHL.”) That let them take arguably the best goalie of the 2012 draft at 19 overall, and Niki Kucherov three picks before the end of the second round in 2011.

Like the hawks they were lucky enough to draft first overall when there was a true star quality player available and second over all when there was a giant fluid defenseman to develop.

Size wasn’t an issue, when they drafted since traded Radko Gudas, a well under six foot tough defender, under six foot Nikita Kucherov, Jonathan Droiun, or the signing of underrated Tyler Johnson who is at best 5 foot 7 and half, no matter what the NHL Guide says.

I could write a couple paragraphs on Tyler Johnson alone. He’s an American from the town where he played Junior with the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL.
He wasn’t drafted, told his size was the issue, and instead of putting his chin on his sweater and giving up all he did was persevere, get stronger, faster, and on ice smarter.

Let me admit, like most of us on the hawk board, I come from past generations and phases of how the game was played, and although even some of the toughest NHL original six defenders stood 5 foot 9 inches (Bobby Baun), none played in the high paced, big hit, world of giants of today where forwards and defenseman could come as big as ‘bolts Brian Boyle at 6’ 7”, and will make contact with the smaller skilled players with reckless abandon.

So while sitting six rows from the ice and saw Tyler Johnson’s size, I admittedly scoffed that sure, thinking, “Sure, he was really quick and handles the puck well, but he is gonna get caught where he gets hit, and besides, he’ll wear down in a 84 games season.” He got like 50 points last season, his first.
So this year, I had him already “judged” and tried to focus on other guys and what happened is he simply stood out. He really seems to have that gift they say the great players have where they slow the ice down and see the options. And this pistons he has for legs, well, remind me of Louie Angotti (who never could play full speed, but on that occasionally short shift seemed to be faster than the entire ice…man… if the short shift was part of the 60’s game, that might have changed things…ah, but that’s another post…)

Johnson is patient but deadly and get the jump on opponents with the strong low center of gravity
And the rookie linemates, well just remember they saw some ice together in Syracuse (and with Namestnikov and Killorn…) and Palat maybe six foot and thick is also pretty smart and at times strong on the puck. He is more of a lunchpail player who understands “layering” and gets in position and not only works his bags off, places the puck to the right place.
Niki Kucherov is a freaking wild card. His draft year I really liked his hands and release, but figured he would have to wait until early second because of his birthplace.
You better beware because he can get moving and pick a top corner like nobody’s business. He is downright scary and (I know over-used term) can change a game with one shot.
Stamkos has had moments of re-igniting but he has “struggled” in his 43 goal season I think due to nagging injuries. He still has that greta one-timer and quick hands from anywhere inside the attack zone.

It is easy to undervalue the contribution of former Red Wing Vallteri Filppula, a thick six footer who has nicely been a sort of glue at the pivot position. He was well schooled in the system they play and is a pretty good leader who plays to the strengths of his linemates and the situations. When Stamkos was made a wing on his line, he was the grease and oil for the line’s engine.

And Ryan Callaghan? I think all here know what he brings (and some of wish there would have been room for him to bring it to Chicago) and there simply is no need to spend more than a line to say he will do what he has to to win and provide solid leadership to his team.
Brian Boyle was part of the down low game that scored on darling in the game in Tampa I believe. (If not he sure provided enough muck and grease to make me think this Lightning team has such terrific balance and ways to bring in the attack.

It has taken awhile but Victor Hedman at times looked like he finally was playing with the kind of results a top two pick should. (We are quick to castrate a year old Rundblad, but the NHL is a tough league to be on the job trained in.) It became exceedingly clear that on many an occasion, Hedman was comfortable on the rush whether he was part of a two man, three man, or as the fourth man, and you see see him even lead it ala Nashville’s Mattias Ekholm, Jones and Josi.
Over the last years he has scored more than one goal on the Hawks from in close, or was part of the numbers leading to them.

The rest of the Lightning defense?
Yeah, i saw the praises heaped on Stralman here, but I probably can say with confidence he and Matt care and Jason Garrison, and Braydon Coburn and Andrj Sustr are big bodies who can lean in, they are a bit slower afoot than a team might like have back there. They are for the most part,smart and have good sticks but they get into to trouble.

The Blackhawks have in regular season games had some problems with the speed of Montreal, Minnesota, even Tampa.
That just means they cut the chances of odd man breaks and work their way through and set up the attack.

I don’t think that this will be a short series, though I think it could go South for the younger team.

You know you have another Hawk fan expert here too, who maybe instead of arguing with you need to consider his thoughts....Dominc / True Grit

I am done praising the opponent.

No argument here, Pierre pilote is under Hall's armpit...Geoge armstrong behind.

i always thought that had similar features...
- wiz1901

Similar features, right on.

I am no Mike Milbury or Keith Jones, nor am I Dan Rosen or an analytics machine spitting out facts. Just what my eyeballs have seen.

Over the core of the last seasons under Yzerman’s supervision they have done things the right way.
The used their Syracuse Crunch AHL farm to develop their youngsters.

They were more than willing to select and wait for Russian prospects that were left on draft boards well pass where they ranked, due to the Russian factor. (“I don’t like it here or can’t wait to play so bye bye back to USSR”, or “Can make more in KHL.”) That let them take arguably the best goalie of the 2012 draft at 19 overall, and Niki Kucherov three picks before the end of the second round in 2011.

Like the hawks they were lucky enough to draft first overall when there was a true star quality player available and second over all when there was a giant fluid defenseman to develop.

Size wasn’t an issue, when they drafted since traded Radko Gudas, a well under six foot tough defender, under six foot Nikita Kucherov, Jonathan Droiun, or the signing of underrated Tyler Johnson who is at best 5 foot 7 and half, no matter what the NHL Guide says.

I could write a couple paragraphs on Tyler Johnson alone. He’s an American from the town where he played Junior with the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL.
He wasn’t drafted, told his size was the issue, and instead of putting his chin on his sweater and giving up all he did was persevere, get stronger, faster, and on ice smarter.

Let me admit, like most of us on the hawk board, I come from past generations and phases of how the game was played, and although even some of the toughest NHL original six defenders stood 5 foot 9 inches (Bobby Baun), none played in the high paced, big hit, world of giants of today where forwards and defenseman could come as big as ‘bolts Brian Boyle at 6’ 7”, and will make contact with the smaller skilled players with reckless abandon.

So while sitting six rows from the ice and saw Tyler Johnson’s size, I admittedly scoffed that sure, thinking, “Sure, he was really quick and handles the puck well, but he is gonna get caught where he gets hit, and besides, he’ll wear down in a 84 games season.” He got like 50 points last season, his first.
So this year, I had him already “judged” and tried to focus on other guys and what happened is he simply stood out. He really seems to have that gift they say the great players have where they slow the ice down and see the options. And this pistons he has for legs, well, remind me of Luie Angotti (who never could play full speed, but on that occasionally short shift seemed to be faster than the entire ice…man… if the short shift was part of the 60’s game, that might have changed things…ah, but that’s another post…)

Johnson is patient but deadly and get the jump on opponents with the strong low center of gravity
And the rookie linemates, well just remember they saw some ice together in Syracuse (and with Namestnikov and Killorn…) and Palat maybe six foot and thick is also pretty smart and at times strong on the puck. He is more of a lunchpail player who understands “layering” and gets in position and not only works his bags off, places the puck to the right place.
Niki Kucherov is a freaking wild card. His draft year I really liked his hands and release, but figured he would have to wait until early second because of his birthplace.
You better beware because he can get moving and pick a top corner like nobody’s business. He is downright scary and (I know over-used term) can change a game with one shot.
Stamkos has had moments of re-igniting but he has “struggled” in his 43 goal season I think due to nagging injuries. He still has that greta one-timer and quick hands from anywhere inside the attack zone.

It is easy to undervalue the contribution of former Red Wing Vallteri Filppula, a thick six footer who has nicely been a sort of glue at the pivot position. He was well schooled in the system they play and is a pretty good leader who plays to the strengths of his linemates and the situations. When Stamkos was made a wing on his line, he was the grease and oil for the line’s engine.

And Ryan Callaghan? I think all here know what he brings (and some of wish there would have been room for him to bring it to Chicago) and there simply is no need to spend more than a line to say he will do what he has to to win and provide solid leadership to his team.
Brian Boyle was part of the down low game that scored on darling in the game in Tampa I believe. (If not he sure provided enough muck and grease to make me think this Lightning team has such terrific balance and ways to bring in the attack.

It has taken awhile but Victor Hedman at times looked like he finally was playing with the kind of results a top two pick should. (We are quick to castrate a year old Rundblad, but the NHL is a tough league to be on the job trained in.) It became exceedingly clear that on many an occasion, Hedman was comfortable on the rush whether he was part of a two man, three man, or as the fourth man, and you see see him even lead it ala Nashville’s Mattias Ekholm, Jones and Josi.
Over the last years he has scored more than one goal on the Hawks from in close, or was part of the numbers leading to them.

The rest of the Lightning defense?
Yeah, i saw the praises heaped on Stralman here, but I probably can say with confidence he and Matt care and Jason Garrison, and Braydon Coburn and Andrj Sustr are big bodies who can lean in, they are a bit slower afoot than a team might like have back there. They are for the most part,smart and have good sticks but they get into to trouble.

The Blackhawks have in regular season games had some problems with the speed of Montreal, Minnesota, even Tampa.
That just means they cut the chances of odd man breaks and work their way through and set up the attack.

I don’t think that this will be a short series, though I think it could go South for the younger team.

You know you have another Hawk fan expert here too, who maybe instead of arguing with you need to consider his thoughts....Dominc / True Grit

I am done praising the opponent.
- wiz1901

Good review, Wiz.

Good morning all. Reading through this thread and picking up on the core/free agent topic.... I can't imagine a situation where Stan lets Saad walk. I also agree with everyone else's thoughts on who is probably on their way out due to trades/free agency AND that some prospects will also have to be moved in order to move some hefty contracts.

JJ seems to think Oduya comes back at friendly cap hit so I'm curious as to who plays the #2 pivot next year. I doubt Richards or Vermette come back unless it's another 1 year deal and that's unlikely. JJ also mentioned he could see the Hawks trying to swing a trade with Columbus.... I browsed over their roster and Artem Anisimov stood out as a potential player coming back because:
1: Is a #2(ish) pivot.
2: is Russian(helping to break-in Panarin's first year in NA)
3: Has one year left of his contract at 3.1 million.

What does everyone think?

Good morning all. Reading through this thread and picking up on the core/free agent topic.... I can't imagine a situation where Stan lets Saad walk. I also agree with everyone else's thoughts on who is probably on their way out due to trades/free agency AND that some prospects will also have to be moved in order to move some hefty contracts.

JJ seems to think Oduya comes back at friendly cap hit so I'm curious as to who plays the #2 pivot next year. I doubt Richards or Vermette come back unless it's another 1 year deal and that's unlikely. JJ also mentioned he could see the Hawks trying to swing a trade with Columbus.... I browsed over their roster and Artem Anisimov stood out as a potential player coming back because:
1: Is a #2(ish) pivot.
2: is Russian(helping to break-in Panarin's first year in NA)
3: Has one year left of his contract at 3.1 million.

What does everyone think?
- Bjm84

You know many a person has asked me how they will deal with the Language issue and would the hawks get a player to do so. I just figured they would bring in a team translator, but I also thought about Artem Anisimov, but the hawk cap didn't see them going outside and paying.
I don't think he is a true number two, love his play, and if Richards really isn't looking for a BIG deal elsewhere based on his play, he may be back.
But I like Anisimov always have.

I am no Mike Milbury or Keith Jones, nor am I Dan Rosen or an analytics machine spitting out facts. Just what my eyeballs have seen.

Over the core of the last seasons under Yzerman’s supervision they have done things the right way.
The used their Syracuse Crunch AHL farm to develop their youngsters.

They were more than willing to select and wait for Russian prospects that were left on draft boards well pass where they ranked, due to the Russian factor. (“I don’t like it here or can’t wait to play so bye bye back to USSR”, or “Can make more in KHL.”) That let them take arguably the best goalie of the 2012 draft at 19 overall, and Niki Kucherov three picks before the end of the second round in 2011.

Like the hawks they were lucky enough to draft first overall when there was a true star quality player available and second over all when there was a giant fluid defenseman to develop.

Size wasn’t an issue, when they drafted since traded Radko Gudas, a well under six foot tough defender, under six foot Nikita Kucherov, Jonathan Droiun, or the signing of underrated Tyler Johnson who is at best 5 foot 7 and half, no matter what the NHL Guide says.

I could write a couple paragraphs on Tyler Johnson alone. He’s an American from the town where he played Junior with the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL.
He wasn’t drafted, told his size was the issue, and instead of putting his chin on his sweater and giving up all he did was persevere, get stronger, faster, and on ice smarter.

Let me admit, like most of us on the hawk board, I come from past generations and phases of how the game was played, and although even some of the toughest NHL original six defenders stood 5 foot 9 inches (Bobby Baun), none played in the high paced, big hit, world of giants of today where forwards and defenseman could come as big as ‘bolts Brian Boyle at 6’ 7”, and will make contact with the smaller skilled players with reckless abandon.

So while sitting six rows from the ice and saw Tyler Johnson’s size, I admittedly scoffed that sure, thinking, “Sure, he was really quick and handles the puck well, but he is gonna get caught where he gets hit, and besides, he’ll wear down in a 84 games season.” He got like 50 points last season, his first.
So this year, I had him already “judged” and tried to focus on other guys and what happened is he simply stood out. He really seems to have that gift they say the great players have where they slow the ice down and see the options. And this pistons he has for legs, well, remind me of Louie Angotti (who never could play full speed, but on that occasionally short shift seemed to be faster than the entire ice…man… if the short shift was part of the 60’s game, that might have changed things…ah, but that’s another post…)

Johnson is patient but deadly and get the jump on opponents with the strong low center of gravity
And the rookie linemates, well just remember they saw some ice together in Syracuse (and with Namestnikov and Killorn…) and Palat maybe six foot and thick is also pretty smart and at times strong on the puck. He is more of a lunchpail player who understands “layering” and gets in position and not only works his bags off, places the puck to the right place.
Niki Kucherov is a freaking wild card. His draft year I really liked his hands and release, but figured he would have to wait until early second because of his birthplace.
You better beware because he can get moving and pick a top corner like nobody’s business. He is downright scary and (I know over-used term) can change a game with one shot.
Stamkos has had moments of re-igniting but he has “struggled” in his 43 goal season I think due to nagging injuries. He still has that greta one-timer and quick hands from anywhere inside the attack zone.

It is easy to undervalue the contribution of former Red Wing Vallteri Filppula, a thick six footer who has nicely been a sort of glue at the pivot position. He was well schooled in the system they play and is a pretty good leader who plays to the strengths of his linemates and the situations. When Stamkos was made a wing on his line, he was the grease and oil for the line’s engine.

And Ryan Callaghan? I think all here know what he brings (and some of wish there would have been room for him to bring it to Chicago) and there simply is no need to spend more than a line to say he will do what he has to to win and provide solid leadership to his team.
Brian Boyle was part of the down low game that scored on darling in the game in Tampa I believe. (If not he sure provided enough muck and grease to make me think this Lightning team has such terrific balance and ways to bring in the attack.

It has taken awhile but Victor Hedman at times looked like he finally was playing with the kind of results a top two pick should. (We are quick to castrate a year old Rundblad, but the NHL is a tough league to be on the job trained in.) It became exceedingly clear that on many an occasion, Hedman was comfortable on the rush whether he was part of a two man, three man, or as the fourth man, and you see see him even lead it ala Nashville’s Mattias Ekholm, Jones and Josi.
Over the last years he has scored more than one goal on the Hawks from in close, or was part of the numbers leading to them.

The rest of the Lightning defense?
Yeah, i saw the praises heaped on Stralman here, but I probably can say with confidence he and Matt care and Jason Garrison, and Braydon Coburn and Andrj Sustr are big bodies who can lean in, they are a bit slower afoot than a team might like have back there. They are for the most part,smart and have good sticks but they get into to trouble.

The Blackhawks have in regular season games had some problems with the speed of Montreal, Minnesota, even Tampa.
That just means they cut the chances of odd man breaks and work their way through and set up the attack.

I don’t think that this will be a short series, though I think it could go South for the younger team.

You know you have another Hawk fan expert here too, who maybe instead of arguing with you need to consider his thoughts....Dominc / True Grit

I am done praising the opponent.
- wiz1901

Note:

Hawks beat Habs 5-0 and 4-3 in their only two games against them this year. I don't see how you reference hawks having trouble with the hab speed. Quite the contrary in the 5-0 game...habs couldn't stay with the hawks at all...total domination.

Just sayin'!!!

Hawks beat Habs 5-0 and 4-3 in their only two games against them this year. I don't see how you reference hawks having trouble with the hab speed. Quite the contrary in the 5-0 game...habs couldn't stay with the hawks at all...total domination.!
- hawk35

Because in my eyes, they did.

Having trouble doesn't mean unbeatable, just that there were breakdowns and issues and problems the Hawks needed to adjust to.
I am a worrywart who want only one team to win and tries to objectively see weakness, past KT and Rundbad, LOL, but I appreciate you reading and posting!

You know many a person has asked me how they will deal with the Language issue and would the hawks get a player to do so. I just figured they would bring in a team translator, but I also thought about Artem Anisimov, but the hawk cap didn't see them going outside and paying.
I don't think he is a true number two, love his play, and if Richards really isn't looking for a BIG deal elsewhere based on his play, he may be back.
But I like Anisimov always have.
- wiz1901

Agreed. I do think Richards can get a 2 year deal somewhere at 4-6 million and it won't be with the Blackhawks. Vermette probably 3-4 years and 14-16 million, again, not with the Blackhawks.

Anisimov is more of a setup guy than a goal scorer and plays pretty good all around game so I would think he could ancor a #2 of some younger players or with Hossa.

Cap hit would be the biggest issue but if Crawford, Sharp, Bickell go the other way it could be doable considering he is contract is up after next year.

I am no Mike Milbury or Keith Jones, nor am I Dan Rosen or an analytics machine spitting out facts. Just what my eyeballs have seen.

Over the core of the last seasons under Yzerman’s supervision they have done things the right way.
They used their Syracuse Crunch AHL farm to develop their youngsters.

They were more than willing to select and wait for Russian prospects that were left on draft boards well pass where they ranked, due to the Russian factor. (“I don’t like it here or can’t wait to play so bye bye back to USSR”, or “Can make more in KHL.”) That let them take arguably the best goalie of the 2012 draft at 19 overall, and Niki Kucherov three picks before the end of the second round in 2011.

Like the hawks they were lucky enough to draft first overall when there was a true star quality player available and second over all when there was a giant fluid defenseman to develop.

Size wasn’t an issue, when they drafted since traded Radko Gudas, a well under six foot tough defender, under six foot Nikita Kucherov, Jonathan Droiun, or the signing of underrated Tyler Johnson who is at best 5 foot 7 and half, no matter what the NHL Guide says.

I could write a couple paragraphs on Tyler Johnson alone. He’s an American from the town where he played Junior with the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL.
He wasn’t drafted, told his size was the issue, and instead of putting his chin on his sweater and giving up all he did was persevere, get stronger, faster, and on ice smarter.

Let me admit, like most of us on the hawk board, I come from past generations and phases of how the game was played, and although even some of the toughest NHL original six defenders stood 5 foot 9 inches (Bobby Baun), none played in the high paced, big hit, world of giants of today where forwards and defenseman could come as big as ‘bolts Brian Boyle at 6’ 7”, and will make contact with the smaller skilled players with reckless abandon.

So while sitting six rows from the ice and saw Tyler Johnson’s size, I admittedly scoffed that sure, thinking, “Sure, he was really quick and handles the puck well, but he is gonna get caught where he gets hit, and besides, he’ll wear down in a 84 games season.” He got like 50 points last season, his first.
So this year, I had him already “judged” and tried to focus on other guys and what happened is he simply stood out. He really seems to have that gift they say the great players have where they slow the ice down and see the options. And this pistons he has for legs, well, remind me of Louie Angotti (who never could play full speed, but on that occasionally short shift seemed to be faster than the entire ice…man… if the short shift was part of the 60’s game, that might have changed things…ah, but that’s another post…)

Johnson is patient but deadly and get the jump on opponents with the strong low center of gravity
And the rookie linemates, well just remember they saw some ice together in Syracuse (and with Namestnikov and Killorn…) and Palat maybe six foot and thick is also pretty smart and at times strong on the puck. He is more of a lunchpail player who understands “layering” and gets in position and not only works his bags off, places the puck to the right place.
Niki Kucherov is a freaking wild card. His draft year I really liked his hands and release, but figured he would have to wait until early second because of his birthplace.
You better beware because he can get moving and pick a top corner like nobody’s business. He is downright scary and (I know over-used term) can change a game with one shot.
Stamkos has had moments of re-igniting but he has “struggled” in his 43 goal season I think due to nagging injuries. He still has that greta one-timer and quick hands from anywhere inside the attack zone.

It is easy to undervalue the contribution of former Red Wing Vallteri Filppula, a thick six footer who has nicely been a sort of glue at the pivot position. He was well schooled in the system they play and is a pretty good leader who plays to the strengths of his linemates and the situations. When Stamkos was made a wing on his line, he was the grease and oil for the line’s engine.

And Ryan Callaghan? I think all here know what he brings (and some of wish there would have been room for him to bring it to Chicago) and there simply is no need to spend more than a line to say he will do what he has to to win and provide solid leadership to his team.
Brian Boyle was part of the down low game that scored on darling in the game in Tampa I believe. (If not he sure provided enough muck and grease to make me think this Lightning team has such terrific balance and ways to bring in the attack.

It has taken awhile but Victor Hedman at times looked like he finally was playing with the kind of results a top two pick should. (We are quick to castrate a year old Rundblad, but the NHL is a tough league to be on the job trained in.) It became exceedingly clear that on many an occasion, Hedman was comfortable on the rush whether he was part of a two man, three man, or as the fourth man, and you see see him even lead it ala Nashville’s Mattias Ekholm, Jones and Josi.
Over the last years he has scored more than one goal on the Hawks from in close, or was part of the numbers leading to them.

The rest of the Lightning defense?
Yeah, i saw the praises heaped on Stralman here, but I probably can say with confidence he and Matt care and Jason Garrison, and Braydon Coburn and Andrj Sustr are big bodies who can lean in, they are a bit slower afoot than a team might like have back there. They are for the most part,smart and have good sticks but they get into to trouble.

The Blackhawks have in regular season games had some problems with the speed of Montreal, Minnesota, even Tampa.
That just means they cut the chances of odd man breaks and work their way through and set up the attack.

I don’t think that this will be a short series, though I think it could go South for the younger team.

You know you have a Bolts fan expert here too, who maybe instead of arguing with you need to consider his thoughts....Dominc / True Grit

I am done praising the opponent.
- wiz1901

Fixed.

Nice write up otherwise.

Edit - I always figured his name was Cosmo.

>>>The Ducks are perhaps the heaviest, hardest-hitting team in the N.H.L. Kesler proclaimed before Game 5 that “no human could withstand that many hits,” and he emphasized the point to reporters after Game 6, saying, “Every hit that we’ve had — and I’m sure you guys will count them — it’s all for this Game 7.”<<<

I know the ducks are in the ho hum who cares category...but have any of you seen interviews holding these guys accountable for bildgewater they spewed.

>>>The Ducks are perhaps the heaviest, hardest-hitting team in the N.H.L. Kesler proclaimed before Game 5 that “no human could withstand that many hits,” and he emphasized the point to reporters after Game 6, saying, “Every hit that we’ve had — and I’m sure you guys will count them — it’s all for this Game 7.”<<<

I know the ducks are in the ho hum who cares category...but have any of you seen interviews holding these guys accountable for bildgewater they spewed.
- bogiedoc

Many of the guys on the Ducks refused to be interviewed

Many of the guys on the Ducks refused to be interviewed
- paulr

Classy. Can't they get fined for that?

Part of the problem with the Rangers is like the Ducks and Blues they are hamstrung with poor coaching. AV like BB and KH have all proven they can't win in the playoffs.
- paulr

Boudreau and AV are the worst adjustment coaches in the NHL

they stick to their gameplan and lines and never deviate. cant counterpunch when the opposition improves play/changes approach to counter their game

Honestly, what can't this team do. Last year, they play their butt's off to lose on a fluky bounce after fighting back from down 3-1 in the series, a year removed from winning the cup. This year, tested again. Down 3-2 to a very good hockey team and they rattle off not only a couple wins, but dominating performances in their own building then in the oppositions. It's a special team and as a fan we cannot get any better than this. Especially those that have sat through years of anger and frustration of not being valued as true fans during old man wirtz years.

But again, here we are in the SCF playing against another up and coming team. This will be a sensational series. For everyone that loves speed, speed, and more speed you will not find a cup final better than this matchup. My gut tells me Hawks in 7, but I would like to see them win in 6 so we can see the cup on home ice!!!!!

Boudreau and AV are the worst adjustment coaches in the NHL

they stick to their gameplan and lines and never deviate. cant counterpunch when the opposition improves play/changes approach to counter their game
- FourFeathers773

I've been watching the Bolts during the playoffs and it appears Cooper can make adjustments from game to game but he doesn't appear to be able to make in game adjustments. If that is indeed the case, he's going to have his hands full trying to match wits with Q.

Many of the guys on the Ducks refused to be interviewed
- paulr

saw the stunned sadface interviews at the NHL website: fowler, maroon, getzlaf...but no perry or kesler...

and no questions about the big narrative that even NBC was pumping...ducks hit = hawks wilt...

very odd...but then todays sports "journalists" haven't a clue what insightful and hard hitting questions look like...

we get stuff like: how did you feel scoring that goal. Well Tracy, I actually felt like poop and was very distraught...but I will get over it. Thanks for asking..

saw the stunned sadface interviews at the NHL website: fowler, maroon, getzlaf...but no perry or kesler...

and no questions about the big narrative that even NBC was pumping...ducks hit = hawks wilt...

very odd...but then todays sports "journalists" haven't a clue what insightful and hard hitting questions look like...

we get stuff like: how did you feel scoring that goal. Well Tracy, I actually felt like poop and was very distraught...but I will get over it. Thanks for asking..
- bogiedoc

She is an absolute joke, and the home telecasts where they slowly zoom in on her in the press box look like one of my nightmares.

What list is that?
- powerenforcer

In JJ's writeup he said:
"A team stacked not just with talent, but with champions, guys who know how to win in situations like these, proven yet again in games 5, 6 and 7 of the Western Conference Final"
And then gave the list. Sharp is a curious omission, may have been intentional given Sharp's play and antics this year.

She is an absolute joke, and the home telecasts where they slowly zoom in on her in the press box look like one of my nightmares.
- nickmo2699

The way they show her but don't zoom in reminds me of Marla Hootch in A League Of Their Own

In JJ's writeup he said:
"A team stacked not just with talent, but with champions, guys who know how to win in situations like these, proven yet again in games 5, 6 and 7 of the Western Conference Final"
And then gave the list. Sharp is a curious omission, may have been intentional given Sharp's play and alleged antics this year.
- 71hawks

I've been watching the Bolts during the playoffs and it appears Cooper can make adjustments from game to game but he doesn't appear to be able to make in game adjustments. If that is indeed the case, he's going to have his hands full trying to match wits with Q.
- paulr

The Q is a clueless bum who doesn't understand modern hockey.