In my household they’re known as Edz-No nights, and they are cherished.
- Ogilthorpe2

To quote The Quiet Man, you have a tongue like an adder. A good quality.

I don't know if I have soured on Bowman however I do think a change is necessary.

Whether you like it or not he had a huge impact on the 2nd and 3rd cup teams. That cannot be denied. Yes, some here have their own narrative talking about potato chips and his supposed smug attitude. I will never understand those comments but most of us meet them with an eye roll.

I believe the time has come for a change. New energy, new life, a new perspective is needed and a change can be a positive thing. He has made good trades and bad ones...good draft picks and band ones...just like EVERY SINGLE GM in the game. For the most part, he has been a solid GM. I know it's tough for some of you to handle that statement but it is the truth. Hopefully, we see some changes this offseason.
- NamedSources

Have anyone in mind?

Over 30 is old to some, eh?

Which reminds me..... any single moms lately? You have been scarce lately.....
- mohel

This poop again?

I've been scarce because of work & school. Yes, there is a lady in my life. NOT older & NOT a mother.

I don't know if I have soured on Bowman however I do think a change is necessary.

Whether you like it or not he had a huge impact on the 2nd and 3rd cup teams. That cannot be denied. Yes, some here have their own narrative talking about potato chips and his supposed smug attitude. I will never understand those comments but most of us meet them with an eye roll.

I believe the time has come for a change. New energy, new life, a new perspective is needed and a change can be a positive thing. He has made good trades and bad ones...good draft picks and band ones...just like EVERY SINGLE GM in the game. For the most part, he has been a solid GM. I know it's tough for some of you to handle that statement but it is the truth. Hopefully, we see some changes this offseason.
- NamedSources

Way too rational. You got it all wrong pallie.

Murphy!

He inherited the Core from the greatest GM ever and never did nuthin to contribute to any Cups. Silver spoon, coat tail ridin' GM wannabe!

Have anyone in mind?
- Ogilthorpe2

One of my concerns about canning Stan is the non-hockey marketing guy who would pick his replacement.

In my household they’re known as Edz-No nights, and they are cherished.
- Ogilthorpe2

Perfect examples of dumb hockey, Saad three feet inside the defensive blue line, tries to go between his legs, Seeler 5 feet inside the blue line, turns back, Hawks get hemmed in for a long time, end up icing it. Make the simple play and fight for the puck at center ice. I sound like my pee-wee coach.

This poop again?

I've been scarce because of work & school. Yes, there is a lady in my life. NOT older & NOT a mother.
- I Am The Breadman

Excellent! Nice work.

This poop again?

I've been scarce because of work & school. Yes, there is a lady in my life. NOT older & NOT a mother.
- I Am The Breadman

You do something once, and this board never forgets

This poop again?

I've been scarce because of work & school. Yes, there is a lady in my life. NOT older & NOT a mother.
- I Am The Breadman

Sister?

One of my concerns about canning Stan is the non-hockey marketing guy who would pick his replacement.
- mohel

I just pooped my pants a little thinking about it...

Sister?


- Chief4Feathers

Kissing cousins prolly.

One of my concerns about canning Stan is the non-hockey marketing guy who would pick his replacement.
- mohel

I think McD knows the importance of a solid replacement for Bowman. He knows the products needs to improve.

Sister?


- Chief4Feathers

Someone's sister, but ain't mine, hahaha!

One of my concerns about canning Stan is the non-hockey marketing guy who would pick his replacement.
- mohel

I think non-hockey guys often pick the GMs.

I think McD knows the importance of a solid replacement for Bowman. He knows the products needs to improve.
- NamedSources

Knows what he needs, but does he know how to get it?

I just pooped my pants a little thinking about it...
- Chief4Feathers

It wasn't from a sneeze this time?

You do something once, and this board never forgets
- AusHawk

No, someone makes poop up & this board never forgets. I thought memory was supposed to be the first thing that goes with these old fellas?

You reinjure your leg yet? How's rugby going?

Way too rational. You got it all wrong pallie.

Murphy!

He inherited the Core from the greatest GM ever and never did nuthin to contribute to any Cups. Silver spoon, coat tail ridin' GM wannabe!
- HawkintheD

LOL...and how many Cup contending teams has that greatest GM built since he left

It wasn't from a sneeze this time?
- mohel

Hmmm... maybe?

I think McD knows the importance of a solid replacement for Bowman. He knows the products needs to improve.
- NamedSources

I agree. Does he know one when he sees one?

Anyway, I said I'll be on board for canning Stan once somebody better (and available) is identified. Good chance said person exists somewhere, I suppose. But who?

I think JC is a good coach for the younger players. I'm really happy with the way Kubalik, Dach and Boqvist are playing (even though I don't think we should have burned a year off the ELC of the last 2). I don't expect the Hawks to really compete until the 21-22 season, so I'm ok with JC for 1 more year. Is there any chance JC could go back to Rockford? Obviously, we wouldn't get Lavi next year, but there is a veteran coach available every year. If Bowman lets JC finish his contract, maybe he would be willing to go back to Rockford. No other team would give him a head coach position after a mediocre showing in his first 3 years, so an AHL head coaching position may be ok with him, and I would much rather have him than King.

Thoughts?
- tvetter

Good question. Can’t remember if it was you who asked a few blogs ago who would be a good Hogs head coach if not King.

Honestly, Colliton was ideal and would’ve been great if the Blackhawks had let him continue in that role instead of promoting him so quickly.

Your idea sounds appealing but don’t know if it will ever happen. I like the logic, though, and would support this.

Cat fight?

Knows what he needs, but does he know how to get it?
- Ogilthorpe2

Say what you want about McD...he is not stupid. I think he will do fine. Pick a GM whose built a team from the ground up with a fickle fan base or expansion team mindset and there is your guy. GM for an original 6 team with a loyal fanbase and great infrastructure...in the third-largest market...it sells itself.

Gus with an assist. (frank)ing Stan.

Two goals by defensemen - Hawks at the net.

It’s a simple game - not an easy game, but a simple one.
- StLBravesFan

They learned from the Dallas game.