I think there are a good number of the Hawks that are in the city still.

We'll find out pretty soon.

Another thing to watch is that if only 6 players at a time are allowed to workout, how will they be grouped?

A lot will have to do with availability, if they are in Chicago, etc. - but if I'm Colliton, I would set it up with the top 6 defense coming together, top 6 forwards (or potential lines), and bottom 6 and goalies bundled.

It may seem small, but to get back up to speed as quickly as possible, I would want to rekindle some chemistry ASAP if I was the coach.
- Tyler Cameron

Not to worry, the Blackhawks clearly have one of the youngest, sharpest, most dynamic head coaches in all of the NHL. It's likely he'll lead them to at least the WCF!
They've got this 1st series in the bag.
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No, it's facts from the FBI. I'm sorry you wish to bury your head in the sand, but when 13% of the population commits 27% of the total crime, 53% of murders, 54% of robberies, and the only crimes that approach their percentage of the population are liquor laws (about 14%), and suspicion (22%), what I said was a fact. As a percentage of population, they commit more crimes.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime...u.s.-2017/tables/table-43
- tvetter

Liberals dont like facts only emotion. Thats why you never get into a debate since their opinion has no factual basis.

No, it's facts from the FBI. I'm sorry you wish to bury your head in the sand, but when 13% of the population commits 27% of the total crime, 53% of murders, 54% of robberies, and the only crimes that approach their percentage of the population are liquor laws (about 14%), and suspicion (22%), what I said was a fact. As a percentage of population, they commit more crimes.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime...u.s.-2017/tables/table-43
- tvetter

Lots of variations in the world of statistics - like this one, from Brookings, showing the wealth disparities among identified racial groups:

https://www.brookings.edu...e-black-white-wealth-gap/

These are facts, too, Molly (referring to a later post) - must point to Whites being more capable and harder working the Blacks and Hispanics. Don’t you think?

Couldn’t have anything to do with racism.

Liberals dont like facts only emotion. Thats why you never get into a debate since their opinion has no factual basis.
- molly2522

I’ve given up trying to use facts when discussing things with Trump supporters - their only argument coming back is “fake news”.

I'm no fan of Bettman, but I also don't miss the thuggery of what was hockey back in the 80s. Fighting back the was a sideshow, not a part of the game. I'll never forget the first Hawks game I watched after the conclusion of the 2014 Olympics, and the mighty Brandon Bollig drops the gloves for no reason on his first shift. After watching some of the most exciting hockey ever, we were oh so blessed with Bollig punching someone in the face. I love physical hockey, but fighting just to fight is what kept hockey from being considered a legitimate professional sport. Back in 90s I regularly argued the opposite position, but I've never been afraid to admit when I was wrong. And I was certainly wrong then.
- JPBurke27

I am not sure where I mentioned fighting .To that point I do believe the instigator rule is a joke ,and only enables cheap shot artist to ply their trade .And the artificial speed introduced into the game by the removable of the red line has led to more head injuries then fighting ever did .
I hope there is never another serious head injury, but I will bet my bottom dollar if there is it will be from a cheap shot to the head at high speed . Some sport .
Saying I miss the day's of old and a little tougher hockey were you had to fight threw checks get your nose dirty in the corners and keep your head up at lines does not mean I endorse fighting for no reason . Sure there were the occasional Donnybrook here and there ,no worse then a bar fight were a few guys throw some bombs and the bouncer break it up . Speed great but it can also kill .
We are creeping further and further away from the true sport of hockey .And I fear bettman is using this pandemic as a chance to turn the game even further down his road to participation trophy for everyone .

Re:Wiz draft profile

His latest has Drysdale 8th to Montreal and Sanderson to us the next pick

Wiz has said to expect 4syings to change also at the last minute, right up to draft time. There is greater clarity on what teams are thinking and wanting to do with their pick - at least I believe this is what goes through Wiz's mind. I believe, ttoi, he was becoming more sure last draft that Chicago was going to take Dach

You can paint a picture, can make a good case for us drafting several players whom likely are not going to be available unless one of them slips down due to a surprise selection before our turn comes up.

No doubt you (bloggers) have your favorite choice. Some want Askarov and he probably would be a bit if a surprise I wouldn't be unhappy with his selection. I wouldn't hate Lundell, either, whom is now listed at #10. He could help; he has a lot to offer and like 8 his game.

I just believe that teams are enticed to either go for a safe pick like Lundell, or roll the dice and go with upside, I e, a player is considered likely to become a top core player, a difference maker.

The player whom really catches my eye is probably not the prospect many readers would take. And I can understand why when you look at the other talent available plus consider how we have stockpiled dmen.

Well it is highly unlikely all eight teams pass on a dman (assuming we draft 9th). I strongly expect if Drysdale is available at #8, Bergevin grabs him despite the Canadiens have a stockpile of highly touted dmen already drafted.

I just happen to think that Mitchell, Boqvist and Drysdale represent three of the best you could want and do expect to develop. I am not into comparing just whom are the very top best young dmen in the league- sure Hughes/maybe NYI Pullok is there I am sure. But wow those three we could have: each in a seperate pair or two of them sometimes in the same pair....they could really drive the offense.

What about Beaudin, maybe Kyrs and others we have in the system

Well Carlsson is going to be an excellent partner, a good complement with his things in his style.

Kyrs is one heck of a battler and could be a real treat and a force as a third pair offensive weapon. He is the mail carrier with a helluva slapshot

Beside Carlsson, you want one of our other prospects to make it to the NHL and it would be wonderful if their game had some snarl to it. Rogula or Vlasic? What about unheralded Galvas.

A Beaudin or even if a Galvas comes along merely means a trade eventually happens. By all means allow Beaudin to play NHL and build a resume so to speak. If we break in two guys each year and maybe give a taste .......that so called cup of coffee to one or two others, then we have a very young defense. It could happen. Just retain Keith and maybe two veterans, say a top six (Murphy until a kid can replace him) and a Seabrook as depth.

Ideally the Blues might presently have the best mix of dmen in the league. But oh my the capability of Boqvist, Mitchell and Drysdale would have each GM and scout drooling

It's only fair since I pretty much hate everyone except for about 100 people. Maybe.
- Elbows15

I feel like I might (hopefully) squeak into the high 90’s.

Not to worry, the Blackhawks clearly have one of the youngest, sharpest, most dynamic head coaches in all of the NHL. It's likely he'll lead them to at least the WCF!
They've got this 1st series in the bag.
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- scottak

Maybe this skating without coaches will be good for the Hawks!

I feel like I might (hopefully) squeak into the high 90’s.
- Ogilthorpe2

You get into the permanent range. Those bottom 10 are on an iffy basis.

You get into the permanent range. Those bottom 10 are on an iffy basis.
- Elbows15

Hawks rebuild is over. We are needing a winger. We will get that in two years

Buff is not a HoF'er. Not even close in actuality. A damn good player but he was never top 5 at his position during his playing career.
- Elbows15

Eh Elbows. Buff is legendary. Go into the corner with him. Nuff said

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Theo helps out with a Rockford season wrap up, along with the year-end awards.

Enjoy!

Eh Elbows. Buff is legendary. Go into the corner with him. Nuff said
- just69sayin

We have different definitions of legendary. He is not a HoF'er. Not even close. I was being generous with top 5. He was even't top 10 at his position during his career.

Even though, I was assured that with play past Memorial Day there would still be fast games on good ice, it always seemed that when watching live the ice would degenerate before the period ended more rapidly than in the colder months.

With that I do realized there have been teams in warm climates for along time so my argument would be saying there ices would be slower all year.

So these summer games can provide good ice 'cause no one is there, but since these extended spring summer post season will be around more than a few years to catch up and reset the schedules to ge. ack to at least late October November starts, what happened when the areas ARE full of fans in 2021 spring summer...will the ice be poor and this the ice product is affected my the summer.



You are correct, Wiz. The crowd warms up the building so the logic says to lower the ice temp with the coolant under it. But the problem with that is that if the ice temp goes too low the ice gets brittle and chips much easier. And high, especially humid, temps outside just exacerbate the situation. With outdoor games the crowd is not an issue because the stadiums are not enclosed, but the sunshine is. And of course the rain makes it impossible.
I dunno, assure me I am incorrect.
- wiz1901

No, I get it. I understand that as a percentage of population, black people are killed by cops more than white people. However, I also understand that black people commit more crimes (as a percentage of the population) than white people, so they're more likely to be on the other side of the cop's gun. We could debate why that is for days, but it is a fact.
I could get behind "Black lives matter, too." What I really object to is being called racist because I believe all lives matter. I'm sick of name-calling. I'm sick of division. None of this helps move the narrative in a positive direction. We had a chance to move forward. This was the first time I can remember where just about everyone was on the same side. I saw a poll that said that 94 or 96% (can't remember which one) of people thought the cops should be charged in Floyd's death. No issue ever has that much support. We could have had a real dialog on race in this country, maybe for the first time. Unfortunately, the rioters came in, and took over. Just like that, we are divided again.
- tvetter

IMO there's the problem right there. If that is legit then how the (frank) does 4-6% of the population NOT think that's murder. Those (frank)ers are a huge part of the problem.