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Stop talking
- just69sayin

Please stop reading

Please stop reading
- oldduffman

Lol good man...i don't read your comments no offense except for the last sentence. I wish you and your family well and good health. I'm not sure why you post so many negative comments.

Lol good man...i don't read your comments no offense except for the last sentence. I wish you and your family well and good health. I'm not sure why you post so many negative comments.
- just69sayin

No offence taken .I wish you and yours all the best .I am not usually all that negative. I believe .In the times we are living in may be what's coloring my mood . I will try to lighten up . No promises .

No offence taken .I wish you and yours all the best .I am not usually all that negative. I believe .In the times we are living in may be what's coloring my mood . I will try to lighten up . No promises .
- oldduffman

Heck. I might just have to remember we got Kirby Dach. And Dominick Kubalik. For nothing. And basically no big cap hit. Boqvuist too. Almost forgot him.

Heck. I might just have to remember we got Kirby Dach. And Dominick Kubalik. For nothing. And basically no big cap hit. Boqvuist too. Almost forgot him.
- just69sayin

Yes those are all Positives for the HAWKS .I really like Kubalik little older hope he will avoid a sophomore slump . Dach was a great pick by Stan and his team . I like Cozens in that draft and still think he will be a good player .To bad he went to the train wreck that is Buffalo ,Boqvist has all the tools. Was not sure about bringing him up this season .Took some big hits

Hey jhawk...a couple of thoughts on Covid. I have followed this pandemic rigorously from the medical and research angle. Keeping up with the latest posts and publications from journals...let me say this upfront the media coverage of this was a thorough disgrace of politcalization and misinformation. The data is clear. This was disease killer for those with co-morbidities above 65. .6% of the population (nursing home and assisted living) accounted for 43% of the deaths so far. The under 18 demo had almost no risk of hospitalization or death and largely asymptomatic. Under 35 slightly elevated risks...most severe cases involved co-morbities. New data coming out is showing this is more than a respiratory-pneumonia contagion and supports cardiovascular and other organ damage. Influenza viruses do not do this. Also its spread was asymetric geographically. New York has accounted for 50% of the cases and almost 30% of the death. In the county I live in Virginia (25,000 pop): 25 cases, 0 hosp and 0 death. https://elemental.medium....rom-covid-19-bc9251989bc8
- bogiedoc

Thank you for the information. Enlightening.
I am guessing that the civil unrest is perhaps higher in Chicago and Minneapolis; the Covid19 scare is much less of a concern to my sightlines. Nevertheless your data is startling and eases the mind. I do know too that the numbers lately are driven too by the attitude of carelesnes and or difficulty to be responsible for some segments of the lower income African American and Spanish neighborhoods..

We're all in this together. Some folks believe that the wealthy have to become overly concerned before they act to fast forward the measures which subdue or greatly reduce the twin pandemic. I do believe that there is some truth to that. And i know the news most of us read and hear is filtered and tailored by the wealthy in this country. Trump is played to be much worse than he is (and I am no fan of his). Marshal McLulan in an old high school journalism textbook (circa 1978) said this: the message is the medium, not the message itself. Nowadays I portend fake news and lies is making the difference between the medium and its message rather fuzzy.

Yes those are all Positives for the HAWKS .I really like Kubalik little older hope he will avoid a sophomore slump . Dach was a great pick by Stan and his team . I like Cozens in that draft and still think he will be a good player .To bad he went to the train wreck that is Buffalo ,Boqvist has all the tools. Was not sure about bringing him up this season .Took some big hits
- oldduffman

Yeah the Boqvist concussion scenario was basically the worst thing that could have happened, outside of him losing confidence. Possibly worse. That's funny that you bring up Cozens. I was busting Wizs balls a few months ago about being the Cozens love fest guy. I dont even know if he liked him or not I cant remember, I just remember a lot of guys wanted this dude from the Yukon because he was awesome. Nobody, or rather, maybe one or two guys had Dach. They were not regulars though. I was taking bets that we would take Byram. Thankfully nobody took me up on it

Thank you for the information. Enlightening.
I am guessing that the civil unrest is perhaps higher in Chicago and Minneapolis; the Covid19 scare is much less of a concern to my sightlines. Nevertheless your data is startling and eases the mind. I do know too that the numbers lately are driven too by the attitude of carelesnes and or difficulty to be responsible for some segments of the lower income African American and Spanish neighborhoods..

We're all in this together. Some folks believe that the wealthy have to become overly concerned before they act to fast forward the measures which subdue or greatly reduce the twin pandemic. I do believe that there is some truth to that. And i know the news most of us read and hear is filtered and tailored by the wealthy in this country. Trump is played to be much worse than he is (and I am no fan of his). Marshal McLulan in an old high school journalism textbook (circa 1978) said this: the message is the medium, not the message itself. Nowadays I portend fake news and lies is making the difference between the medium and its message rather fuzzy.
- jhawk59

I forgot all about Covid after these systematic rioters. This is not going to ride. These people think they are going to do this every time they get fired up about something. Guarantee you. They are going to be met with different forces the next few times.

I forgot all about Covid after these systematic rioters. This is not going to ride. These people think they are going to do this every time they get fired up about something. Guarantee you. They are going to be met with different forces the next few times.
- just69sayin

Watch it they fired Don Cherry for saying "you people " just sayin .I liked Dach back then to ,was my 2nd choice once my nephew got in my ear about him .He texted me just before our choice here comes Kirby Dach .Nephew has a real good take on the Jr. leagues ,being a Leafs fan all his life that all he had to look forward to . Two big centers out of the WHL what not to like . Be interesting to watch those two develop

You're still here. Why dont you leave.
- just69sayin

Yep, nope

I forgot all about Covid after these systematic rioters. This is not going to ride. These people think they are going to do this every time they get fired up about something. Guarantee you. They are going to be met with different forces the next few times.
- just69sayin

“These people...” are going to be met with the different forces of “those people” next time, right?

Pete Ricketts, come on down.

Guess if it’s “these people” and “those people”, there’s no good Americans left except “Me and thee”....

Hey jhawk...a couple of thoughts on Covid. I have followed this pandemic rigorously from the medical and research angle. Keeping up with the latest posts and publications from journals...let me say this upfront the media coverage of this was a thorough disgrace of politcalization and misinformation. The data is clear. This was disease killer for those with co-morbidities above 65. .6% of the population (nursing home and assisted living) accounted for 43% of the deaths so far. The under 18 demo had almost no risk of hospitalization or death and largely asymptomatic. Under 35 slightly elevated risks...most severe cases involved co-morbities. New data coming out is showing this is more than a respiratory-pneumonia contagion and supports cardiovascular and other organ damage. Influenza viruses do not do this. Also its spread was asymetric geographically. New York has accounted for 50% of the cases and almost 30% of the death. In the county I live in Virginia (25,000 pop): 25 cases, 0 hosp and 0 death. https://elemental.medium....rom-covid-19-bc9251989bc8
- bogiedoc

I appreciated the facts so you can always send me links.

The biggest question is could any of the silent carriers never get the flu symptoms but say start feeling strange things in kidneys, heart or bowels, because it seems like those affected in different ways also got the full virus symptoms, right?

Both bloggers have rationale good points and I feel both provide solid contributiion on this board

While I suspect next season begins and may be characterized as a weak checking style displayed more often Han ever, I feel like everyone should have a real vacation or off season no matter the plans for starting up in December. Any sport it is refreshening to have at least a little time off.

I do not want yo see porous hickey and that comes with out of shape, poor ice, thoughts elsewhere. Anything less than full throttle ahead is just a sham .

Oh sure I would enjoy hockey in the summer even if it was less than up to par. Yet after all we as a society currently endure regarding the pandemics z(plural), it is probably best to end the season now.

I just happen to believe the NHL will not accept that. Players might be divided on return to play; owners are wanting and want playoffs.
- jhawk59

How dare you compliment duff and I!!

This is why negotiations are still ongoing. If enough players don't want it or think it is safe, they will strike down the proposals. One thing that we all need to remember is that the people in these meetings have much more information regarding the business drivers for restarting the league. I'm sure this is not just about finishing out the 19-20 season. There are likely implications to future seasons (TV contracts, the Seattle franchise, etc) that are driving some of the decisions. I won't pretend to know how much influence they have, but I'm sure they are part of it.

How dare you compliment duff and I!!

This is why negotiations are still ongoing. If enough players don't want it or think it is safe, they will strike down the proposals. One thing that we all need to remember is that the people in these meetings have much more information regarding the business drivers for restarting the league. I'm sure this is not just about finishing out the 19-20 season. There are likely implications to future seasons (TV contracts, the Seattle franchise, etc) that are driving some of the decisions. I won't pretend to know how much influence they have, but I'm sure they are part of it.
- Chunk

Dare I say touche after reading your post. .Perhaps laying the groundwork and or a coming together on some issues so that there is a pathway forward not only for an agreement for the season to resume, but to.avoid two bulls locking horns when the next Collective Bargaining Agreement officially comes to the floor. Which is just around the corner - one full season left on the current CBA - I think the timeline is correct

Anyway we all like when a coming together happens. Done peacefully with unity works best; using force like Trump wants to do is not the way to get results. That approach just ignites those whom are protesting already.

I do not know exact ways that the NHL and the Players Union can come together in good faith negotiatiions to hold hands (not figuratively) but the current sit down is a portent of the positive approach to settling their differences.

If you can even look for a comparison, ray's of hope shining in the muddied water of the civil unrest/racial tension accross the country, then you look for a positive development and a corollary which follows

In Chicago unity stood out and stood proud yesterday when people of different color stood together stretching a human band throughout neighborhoods. They said enough is enough to this crazy looting and destruction. They will stand out in public in numbers trying peacefully to thwart and or convince rioters that looting and destruction is the wrong approach to the venting of what upsets.

More leaders and more people sticking together was reported in various areas of the country too. Unity and let us be fair. Let us not experience more tearing down the econmic fences, which is part of our econmic fabric - because all ALL will suffer now and later

I realize there is going to be changes in all the sports due to Corona type threats in the years ahead. I realize wealthy owners need to make money. I do not know how pay per view and other revenue sources can be divided; I do know there needs to be unity, good faith in contractual relations just like was shown in Chicago yesterday. No hard ball hard throttle pushing 8n an unfair manner is going to work.

Sure my immediate response was, the national guard can push back harder to corral the civil lawlessness. But yesterday we saw a better effective approach. Just want to reiterate this. We can have hope.

We see the right approach to settling the hockey issues......it can happen. .....we all should be in this together....let us see the fruition of our sound effort end the racial division and the proper approach in hockey negotiations end this impasse as well

So. I live in the burbs, but what is the best TV antenna to get as well as what apps should one get to watch the Hawks/ Cubs/ Sox, hockey, baseball that are reasonably priced or better yet free.

Thanks!

I forgot all about Covid after these systematic rioters. This is not going to ride. These people think they are going to do this every time they get fired up about something. Guarantee you. They are going to be met with different forces the next few times.
- just69sayin

Yeah, we did in the streets in 1968 after we realized the antiwar candidate, Eugene McCarthy wasn't going to be the Democratic Nominee.
But is happened as the Chicago Police were far from the weaponized anti-riot strapped into they are now. But the first time I saw someone who clearly didn't deserve to get billy-clubbed, that was when I became part of the "anti"....the underserved, the injustices, and emotion just pull you in...Back the, I was T"HEM people."

The arms business is not just selling giant weapons to Israel and our allies...a huge part of their business is making plenty good money off equipping our police and supplentary police forces like the guard with high tech toys to use against "all these people."

There is no conspiracy theory to...the corporations are looking to profit from the taxes my great grand children (not born) will pay to maintain order in times where the national outrage goes past the emotional breaking point.

It can't hurt if you add a few bad eggs (who really aren't protesters) breaking stuff and looting along with bad eggs who were protesting...the helps sell the anti-riot arms
that your future generations will end up paying for ...and it didn't even that any check needing to bail out the corporations, just add t the profits.

Hey and if I am a small business owner who didn't "qualify for assistance" all in need to do now is have friends help along the pillaging of my store goods, I can apply for riot relief now! Far too much to unpack in this one...

Prediction!!! Kurashev and Carlsson both earn roster spots next season!

Yeah, we did in the streets in 1968 after we realized the antiwar candidate, Eugene McCarthy wasn't going to be the Democratic Nominee.
But is happened as the Chicago Police were far from the weaponized anti-riot strapped into they are now. But the first time I saw someone who clearly didn't deserve to get billy-clubbed, that was when I became part of the "anti"....the underserved, the injustices, and emotion just pull you in...Back the, I was T"HEM people."

The arms business is not just selling giant weapons to Israel and our allies...a huge part of their business is making plenty good money off equipping our police and supplentary police forces like the guard with high tech toys to use against "all these people."

There is no conspiracy theory to...the corporations are looking to profit from the taxes my great grand children (not born) will pay to maintain order in times where the national outrage goes past the emotional breaking point.

It can't hurt if you add a few bad eggs (who really aren't protesters) breaking stuff and looting along with bad eggs who were protesting...the helps sell the anti-riot arms
that your future generations will end up paying for ...and it didn't even that any check needing to bail out the corporations, just add t the profits.

Hey and if I am a small business owner who didn't "qualify for assistance" all in need to do now is have friends help along the pillaging of my store goods, I can apply for riot relief now! Far too much to unpack in this one...
- wiz1901

In this perilous times we experience like no other times as serious and ongoing since maybe those political conventions circa 1968 and also Dr ML King time of strife, we can have our own coming together in unity with a simple act

I bet non baseball fan wiz doesn’t even know about the following

But let us just emphasize the victory, the success aspect as the by product

That’s right, form a triangle with both hands and do the “Izzo” with a stranger

Why not. By the way 6628 I would have mentioned this even if it was origination from a White Sox player.

In this perilous times we experience like no other times as serious and ongoing since maybe those political conventions circa 1968 and also Dr ML King time of strife, we can have our own coming together in unity with a simple act

I bet non baseball fan wiz doesn’t even know about the following

But let us just emphasize the victory, the success aspect as the by product

That’s right, form a triangle with both hands and do the “Izzo” with a stranger

Why not. By the way 6628 I would have mentioned this even if it was origination from a White Sox player.
- jhawk59

That is the Izzo, not Izzy.

Prediction!!! Kurashev and Carlsson both earn roster spots next season!
- breadbag

Agreed, they’ll both make the Ice Hogs.

Agreed, they’ll both make the Ice Hogs.
- DarthKane

Carlsson NHL next season. Kurashev at some point next season. So both beforre that Canadiens #1 lround RW to NHL.

Carlsson NHL next season. Kurashev at some point next season. So both beforre that Canadiens #1 lround RW to NHL.
- jhawk59

I was being sarcastic, but I agree about Carlsson. He may start in Rockford because of the numbers game, not because of his talent. If all of Keith, Seabrook, de Haan, Maatta, Murphy and Boqvist are all healthy there won’t be much room for Carlsson.

I was being sarcastic, but I agree about Carlsson. He may start in Rockford because of the numbers game, not because of his talent. If all of Keith, Seabrook, de Haan, Maatta, Murphy and Boqvist are all healthy there won’t be much room for Carlsson.
- DarthKane

IT is a long time in hockey parlance for Carlsson and Kurashev can step into a regular NHL job. I mean this: they may be on the cusp of NHL readiness, but first Bowman and Colliton will want to see how others fit in. Seabrook and deHahnn healthy? How much time does Maata receive?! is Boqvist going to step up his game and his numbers become a real big factor? And.....can Keith really play only 20 22 TOI minutes each game?

We could also see Beaudin strong performance result in some dman dealt. Special K fits in......exactly how? And first we have a current season to finish.

Kurashev missed roughly half a season. Let him build his game more in the AHL.

Now as for your fathead boy Caufield.....to break into the Canadiens lineup after he decides to leave the collegiate level.....I really think he has to show he can contribute in more ways than just being a goal lamp light machine.

The Canadiens head coach and their GM want Caufield to pay attention to the defensive side. The NHL Canadiens won't want to carry a pure scorer who does little else.

I also feel like it behooves him to learn some "escape ability" for him in the land of Giants. It is not so much whether how much or how often he scores. That is his calling card. But he cannot be a dud in other areas.

I am not looking to knock him down with criticism; rather I just see some challenges ahead. How soon until he can be a dynamic player is sort of like putting the carriage in front of the hiorse. Let us first see if we can measure or grasp any hints of the points I've made during his sophomorr campaign at U of Wisconsin.

I really do believe his likelihood is to succeed. But I cannot see him as a fast riser unless he develops much more than just goal scoring.


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Carlsson NHL next season. Kurashev at some point next season. So both beforre that Canadiens #1 lround RW to NHL.
- jhawk59

If they get to the NHL before the Montreal guy does that mean we are better or worse?

If they get to the NHL before the Montreal guy does that mean we are better or worse?
- rpeters01

I could answer with precision iif you were more clear exactly what you mean by "we are better or worse?"

WE are better or worse team OR as compared to Montreal whom is the better team after those player addition.

The teams are not in the same conferance so comparing which is a better squad appears meaningless - a moot point

Ironicly both have an influx of early round drafted dmen whom need to replace members of the presently inadequate blueline crew. For years Montreal has needed better centers. Montreal was worse than Chicago IMHO this currently suspended season. They carried on though minus injured Drouin. Is he going to play center or wing upon return? Know this however: The Canadiens did have a good rookie impact at center position yet so did Chicago..

Carlsson could become a really solid partner either on the second or third pair. I fully expect that he could be a solid support or complement to his partner with his partner a real offensive jugerrnut.

Meanwhile Caufield projects as a pure goal scorer. But due to his size he should develop his overall game which includes escapability from physical checking a la Martin St Louis.

Each of the players you inquired about should fit in nicely but probably only Carlsson is ready or very close to NHL.