You're wrong, Breadman! Points are the only thing that matters! (Red font)
- tvetter

Hahaha!! Thanks for setting me straight, T. I'll show myself to the penalty box until I learn that lesson.

The defensemen need to do a better job of relieving pressure from the other team's forecheck by finding their partner on the other side. Too many times do the D-men hold on to the puck for longer than needed and either turn it over, make an ill-advised pass, or send an area pass to nobody in particular.

Beaudin is the best in terms of getting the puck out and up the ice or finding other options to help movement forward.

But Colliton is a Bowman fail....
- StLBravesFan

Which makes JC failure squared.

The defensemen need to do a better job of relieving pressure from the other team's forecheck by finding their partner on the other side. Too many times do the D-men hold on to the puck for longer than needed and either turn it over, make an ill-advised pass, or send an area pass to nobody in particular.

Beaudin is the best in terms of getting the puck out and up the ice or finding other options to help movement forward.
- AEL_Fox

Is that because there’s no good options, such as a forwards around to pass to?

Why is how many goals scored a defining characteristic of a 4th line center? Kampf is a better player than Perlini, in my book. If Perlini can put it all together for a full season, I'll eat my words. I won't hold my breath though. Johnson, I have no clue how he will be, so I'll reserve any judgment on him.
- I Am The Breadman

C'mon, grasshopper, you know that the sole determinant of worth of a player is the point total. Damn kids......

Edit, I see you were scolded earlier for this. Forgive the gang scolding.

C'mon, grasshopper, you know that the sole determinant of worth of a player is the point total. Damn kids......

Edit, I see you were scolded earlier for this. Forgive the gang scolding.
- mohel

It's all good, Mo. I don't put too much stock into what you say anyways.

Trubisky's agent not real busy right now..
- rpeters01

If Ditka was on a line with Perlini and Dach. What would happen?

It's all good, Mo. I don't put too much stock into what you say anyways.
- I Am The Breadman

I'm just happy we've found the new Kruger. A nice 50-50 split of people who like what he does defensively (and on the forecheck) and those who completely discount him.

If Ditka was on a line with Perlini and Dach. What would happen?
- just69sayin

They'd get annihilated. Ditka can barely walk right now....

In game 1, like many others, Beaudin had a really strong game offensively. Fast and clean entries and went in with a purpose (i.e. not just getting in the zone and not knowing how he wanted to attack). He had a number of nice plays breaking up entries as well.
- Chunk

Great to hear. Seems like he was drafted in the first round for reasons other than being tall and fast. I.e. smart and has the tools to be out there using his smarts. Have heard a lot of positive reports on him. Not too many negative if any. Put him in the lineup!!! Jk

They'd get annihilated. Ditka can barely walk right now....
- Chunk

Sir! He's Iron Mike. Dach can make up for any shortcomings. Perlini can glide and snipe

If Ditka was on a line with Perlini and Dach. What would happen?
- just69sayin

They’d form Hurricane Ditka

Sir! He's Iron Mike. Dach can make up for any shortcomings. Perlini can glide and snipe
- just69sayin

I have tons of respect for Da Coach, however, Father Time is undefeated.

It's all good, Mo. I don't put too much stock into what you say anyways.
- I Am The Breadman

Neither do I. Wise strategy.

Sir! He's Iron Mike. Dach can make up for any shortcomings. Perlini can glide and snipe
- just69sayin

Pretty sure young Ditka would drive the net and be tough to play against - if he were granted the ability to skate.

I only saw about half the game but the number I kept seeing was #71 - Kurashev. He was flying around making plays. He looked pretty good. A couple other guys caught my eye too but Kurashev was the best.

Is that because there’s no good options, such as a forwards around to pass to?
- walleyeb1

Yes, partially. The D-man with the puck holds on longer because he doesn't see any forward mates to pass to. However, what I'm referring to is that oftentimes his D partner is open on the other side. If he realizes he can just reverse the puck to relieve the pressure on his side, then his partner can take control and possibly have better options to clear the zone.

I only saw about half the game but the number I kept seeing was #71 - Kurashev. He was flying around making plays. He looked pretty good. A couple other guys caught my eye too but Kurashev was the best.
- EbonyRaptor

Kurashev had a strong game. He and Soderlund are both good at carrying the puck in to set up for scoring chances whether waiting for teammates to pass to or driving to the net themselves. That's what I like about them: they don't wait on the perimeter but will just drive up the middle lane if the chance is there. Neither are contact averse.

I have tons of respect for Da Coach, however, Father Time is undefeated.
- Chunk

There was a hysterical article in the Trib last week about the Superfans from SNL. Anyone with a subscription who likes comedy I recommend trying to read the article...here's the link if it works without a subscription. https://www.chicagotribun...story.html?outputType=amp

There was a hysterical article in the Trib last week about the Superfans from SNL. Anyone with a subscription who likes comedy I recommend trying to read the article...here's the link if it works without a subscription. https://www.chicagotribun...story.html?outputType=amp
- just69sayin

Thanks for the link. Loved this line...

“It was like: ‘Dat’s right. Bob Avellini, my frent. All-Pro this year. Da Bearsss.’ ”

Neither do I. Wise strategy.
- mohel

"You fooled em, Chief. You fooled em. You fooled em all."

"You fooled em, Chief. You fooled em. You fooled em all."
- I Am The Breadman

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest....You should try reading the book.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest....You should try reading the book.
- Beaver-Warrior

I did in college.

For those that love 7th place games.


Via. ChicagoBlackhawks.com
The Blackhawks will face another Central Division foe in their final game of the tournament as they play the Minnesota Wild in the seventh-place game on Tuesday at 11 a.m. CT.

For those that love 7th place games.


Via. ChicagoBlackhawks.com
The Blackhawks will face another Central Division foe in their final game of the tournament as they play the Minnesota Wild in the seventh-place game on Tuesday at 11 a.m. CT.

- Tyler Cameron

Still better than watching a canned game from the past.