The hawks don't it's a bad idea.
- GPHawksfan

Why is it a bad idea to take on a salary for 1 year in exchange for a pick or a prospect? We have the cap space next season.

I dont know why everyone loves kampf. I dont see anything special that says he's a legit 3rd or even 4th line center. Same with dahlstrom and forsling pass on both. Would like to see Gilbert up. And though o haven't been impressed with him this year I dont know why Hayden isnt playing.

Why is it a bad idea to take on a salary for 1 year in exchange for a pick or a prospect? We have the cap space next season.
- tvetter

JL had similar thoughts along these lines when he mentioned the Hawks take on Callahan's 6M salary from Tampa plus one of their prospects to help their cap situation. But a move like this signals the Hawks are looking a couple of years down the road by acquiring a pick or prospect rather than using their available cap space to improve the team next year. How would McD spin that?

Toews on the PP, assisted by Gus and Strome.

JL had similar thoughts along these lines when he mentioned the Hawks take on Callahan's 6M salary from Tampa plus one of their prospects to help their cap situation. But a move like this signals the Hawks are looking a couple of years down the road by acquiring a pick or prospect rather than using their available cap space to improve the team next year. How would McD spin that?
- boilermaker100

Who cares how McD spins it? Watch the games and you know exactly where they are, and what they are doing. McD is a politician. Let him blow hot air.

The concern I have with a high draft pick this summer is they will go for an offensive guy, and we all know the defense is the biggest area of need. If the Blackhawks get, say the 7th pick, will they pick the best defensive prospect on the board, or will they pick the best prospect? I woud like to see them possibly trade the pick for a top defensive guy (depending if the pick is 6/12 range), and maybe a lower #1 pick. The defense should be the #1 priority, and I don't think they look there if they are in the top 5 picks. Does anyone else agree?
- powerenforcer

Don't you believe the Hawks should take the best player available when they choose?

Who cares how McD spins it? Watch the games and you know exactly where they are, and what they are doing. McD is a politician. Let him blow hot air.
- powerenforcer

Can we get rid of the two old men on defense they just take penalties and are gased .

Can we get rid of the two old men on defense they just take penalties and are gased .
- GlennL

You think the defense is bad now? Get rid of Keith and Seabrook and it will get even worse. Like it or not they are still the best defensemen the Hawks have.

Well Cro didn't look good on that one.

Dear me.... that was not pretty to watch

Well Cro didn't look good on that one.
- boilermaker100

Tank baby!

Well Cro didn't look good on that one.
- boilermaker100

He and Forsling both

end of period slop goal after having the puck...great...

Don't you believe the Hawks should take the best player available when they choose?
- paulr

I don't want them to follow Edmonton's plan......that is all I am saying. Build the team properly. Stop the puck going into your own net, and the goals you get become bigger.

The physically weaker player usually loses stick on stick battles - hence the Hawks usually lose stick on stick battles - especially against a big/strong team like Winnipeg. Burly men against lavender sniffers out there tonight.

The physically weaker player usually loses stick on stick battles - hence the Hawks usually lose stick on stick battles - especially against a big/strong team like Winnipeg. Burly men against lavender sniffers out there tonight.
- EbonyRaptor

I HATE THE SOFT GAME.


Dammit.

I HATE THE SOFT GAME.


Dammit.
- mrpaulish

That is what Q turned this franchise into! Soft Serve.....That is why Pat and Eddie love the ice cream shots.

I don't want them to follow Edmonton's plan......that is all I am saying. Build the team properly. Stop the puck going into your own net, and the goals you get become bigger.
- powerenforcer

Wouldnt building the team properly be selecting the best player available?

He and Forsling both
- AusHawk

I guess the musical chairs for the 6th D spot will continue. Forsling out and Koekkoek in for the next game?

That is what Q turned this franchise into! Soft Serve.....That is why Pat and Eddie love the ice cream shots.
- powerenforcer

Soft served Q well considering they won 3 cups with him coaching, no?

Forsling made a nice play on the Jet's first goal - unfortunately Kane was just floating back and didn't bother the pick up the goal scorer. Even still, the shot wasn't defected and CC had a clear look at it but didn't stop a well placed shot. We've seen a lot of opposing goalies stop those kind of shots against the Hawks this season. The Hawks have a hard enough time keeping the puck out of the net when CC is playing well - when he lets in a goal like the Jet's 2nd goal - really tough to win the game.

He and Forsling both
- AusHawk

I thought Forsling played the first GA well. He knocked the puck off of Tanev's stick, but Lowry was there to put it in the net. If anyone was at fault, it was Kane. He made no effort to get to the loose puck.

ETA: I was thinking you were talking about the first goal, but looking at the time of the post, you were talking about the goal at the end of the period. Yes, that was a bad play by Forsling. No reason for him to not get the puck out of the Hawks' zone.

Forsling made a nice play on the Jet's first goal - unfortunately Kane was just floating back and didn't bother the pick up the goal scorer. Even still, the shot wasn't defected and CC had a clear look at it but didn't stop a well placed shot. We've seen a lot of opposing goalies stop those kind of shots against the Hawks this season. The Hawks have a hard enough time keeping the puck out of the net when CC is playing well - when he lets in a goal like the Jet's 2nd goal - really tough to win the game.
- EbonyRaptor

Good. Winning any more games does nothing. Hopefully they play 4 tight and competitive games and lose all 4 in regulation by 1 goal.

Good. Winning any more games does nothing. Hopefully they play 4 tight and competitive games and lose all 4 in regulation by 1 goal.
- EnzoD

Except Nashville...(frank) that team!

Not a good first minute...a penalty shot (good save Crow) and a dog penalty.