Someone tell the coach, this isn't PeeWee hockey where you are coaching your kid, Kane is a precious resource and while I have issues with him being run into the ground at 25 minutes a night, i have SERIOUS issues with him being on the ice in a game that is basically over. This coach has a long ways to go. This is simple poop.

How many worthless goals does Saad have this year? I think 3 Empty netters and now 2 in garbage time that I remember. He had annother top shelf goal late within the recent weeks when the Hawks were down 3+


Caggiula just fed Lovejoy some Knuckle sandwiches!
- EnzoD

He opened a can of whoop ass!

ABSOLUTELY ZERO REASON Patrick Kane should be on the ice with 16 seconds to go down 3. Too much poop can happen.
- kwolf68

I think the league respects Kane too much for any BS like that. I haven't seen many guys taking runs at him this year and even letting up when they could really lay a check on him.. Obviously he's so smart, quick, and elusive he doesn't put himself in positions to be hit...but I think guys have A LOT of respect for 88 across the league.

Keith -5 tonight. OUCH!

I think the league respects Kane too much for any BS like that. I haven't seen many guys taking runs at him this year and even letting up when they could really lay a check on him.. Obviously he's so smart, quick, and elusive he doesn't put himself in positions to be hit...but I think guys have A LOT of respect for 88 across the league.
- EnzoD

You may be right Enzo, but he needs to have his ass stapled to the bench in that situation, period. You never know when some knucklead WILL take a run. There is ZERO reward for the risk, albeit small, involved.

Drake beat the sheet out of Love Joy
- SoftServe

Damn, I missed it. Hope it gets posted soon.

He opened a can of whoop ass!
- I Am The Breadman

That was a breath of fresh air we havent had on this team in a long time

I think the league respects Kane too much for any BS like that. I haven't seen many guys taking runs at him this year and even letting up when they could really lay a check on him.. Obviously he's so smart, quick, and elusive he doesn't put himself in positions to be hit...but I think guys have A LOT of respect for 88 across the league.
- EnzoD

It all stopped after the John Scott all-star game hit, and Kane dropped the gloves.

You may be right Enzo, but he needs to have his ass stapled to the bench in that situation, period. You never know when some knucklead WILL take a run. There is ZERO reward for the risk, albeit small, involved.
- kwolf68

I see where you're coming from, and don't disagree. Might have just be Kane bugging him to go for the 5 point game. Does he have a 5 point game in his NHL career?

Nearly 29 minutes TOI for Kaner....he's extraordinary!

How many worthless goals does Saad have this year? I think 3 Empty netters and now 2 in garbage time that I remember. He had annother top shelf goal late within the recent weeks when the Hawks were down 3+


Caggiula just fed Lovejoy some Knuckle sandwiches!
- EnzoD

Agreed on Saad.....thank God we won a fight. Lol. ..I can't remember the last time we dominated a fisticuff like that.

Murphy deserves to wear the A. When was the last time Seabrook stood up for a tm or himself? He's enjoying his early retirement because he hasn't hit anyone in two years.

ABSOLUTELY ZERO REASON Patrick Kane should be on the ice with 16 seconds to go down 3. Too much poop can happen.
- kwolf68

considering he had already been out their for 28 (frank)n minutes...a forward playing those kind a minutes is insane...

I see where you're coming from, and don't disagree. Might have just be Kane bugging him to go for the 5 point game. Does he have a 5 point game in his NHL career?

Nearly 29 minutes TOI for Kaner....he's extraordinary!
- EnzoD

Dunno. But if Kane asks me to go out there I tell him hell no and then explain to him later the reason---that you are one of the finest hockey players playing on this planet. It's already a rough sport, the last thing I need is you out there in the last 16 seconds in a game that was lost, just in case something would (as it did) erupt. There was just no reason to even risk it. I am LESS mad, but say Matt Cooke was on New Jersey? I hope this coach would recognize that and make a different call. Jersey doesn't really have any bad guys on that team, so I give it less anger, but still.

I did like Drake's fight. Vandermeer23 should be checking in soon.

Bruins
-Could the Hawks find a Patranok 25th overall I anywhere in this years draft?
-Is Anisimov ia perfect fit for the Bruins third line Center void?

Which defenseman knows how to win a draw?

Might consider two defensemen and Toews.
- StLBravesFan

My stating the strongest “defensive threesome” didn’t mean three defenseman. On of the three has to be a forward— most likely Toews or Kruger for the draw.

That was a breath of fresh air we havent had on this team in a long time
- Assman22

I nice to see some emotion. Caggigula can hit and now shows some toughness that this team seriously lacks. If someone runs the team murphy and caggigula are the only guys who will stand up. Which is sad. Hayden is suppose to be that player he's been physical lately but invisible most of the year and just one fight where he fell down right away

Drake beat the sheet out of Love Joy
- SoftServe

He really did and I’m betting he earned some respect from his new locker room too. He’s a great energy line guy and the lack of teeth to match

I thought this was a great read and supports lots of what we discuss here

Advanced stats for Blackhawks defensemen underscore problems, hint at hope | Chicago Sun-Times

https://chicago.suntimes....jokiharju-brent-seabrook/

considering he had already been out their for 28 (frank)n minutes...a forward playing those kind a minutes is insane...
- bogiedoc

No poop. I don't get it. We're wearing Kane down in a meaningless season, I'd like to think Kane will still be a great player in 2 years when the Hawks hope to compete again. At this rate he may get burned out or worn out. This is not acceptable in my view.

Yeah that’s Koo Koo!
- walleyeb1

If he sticks, his nickname should be “for Cocoa Puffs”.

Dunno. But if Kane asks me to go out there I tell him hell no and then explain to him later the reason---that you are one of the finest hockey players playing on this planet. It's already a rough sport, the last thing I need is you out there in the last 16 seconds in a game that was lost, just in case something would (as it did) erupt. There was just no reason to even risk it. I am LESS mad, but say Matt Cooke was on New Jersey? I hope this coach would recognize that and make a different call. Jersey doesn't really have any bad guys on that team, so I give it less anger, but still.

I did like Drake's fight. Vandermeer23 should be checking in soon.
- kwolf68

one of the few things besides kane and delia to be excited about

hey oldduff...ya got some positive on this one for us...

maybe Q was in the building tonight...

Bruins
-Could the Hawks find a Patranok 25th overall I anywhere in this years draft?
-Is Anisimov ia perfect fit for the Bruins third line Center void?
- Colbyboy

I want whatever you drank or smoked earlier

No poop. I don't get it. We're wearing Kane down in a meaningless season, I'd like to think Kane will still be a great player in 2 years when the Hawks hope to compete again. At this rate he may get burned out or worn out. This is not acceptable in my view.
- kwolf68

Sportnet has been complaining about McDavid's usage for the same reason...except he's 21 not 30.....

one of the few things besides kane and delia to be excited about
- vandymeer23

LOL. I called it. I said you would check in and 3 posts later there you are. That was a good bout and for once our guy won a fight, which hasn't happened in years.