Subban starts tonight for the Blackhawks, Delia backing up.

Suter in for Connolly. Beaudin in for Stillman.

The lineup rotation continues.
- Chunk

Also:

Jeremy Colliton said he expects Collin Delia to get at least one start in the final five games of the season. #Blackhawks

I think it would do everyone a bit of good to remember that most of the young kids are still trying to understand what it means (and how) to be a professional hockey player. There is more to it than skill and ability.

Ian Mitchell: "For a while there, I was just letting the time run out when I was on the ice instead of do good things and create offense... Those are things I've been trying to get back to during the time I wasn't playing." "I think more it was just mental. Every day, another game, another game another game. I didn’t feel my body was wearing down, just the grind of the season takes its toll."

I think it would do everyone a bit of good to remember that most of the young kids are still trying to understand what it means (and how) to be a professional hockey player. There is more to it than skill and ability.

Ian Mitchell: "For a while there, I was just letting the time run out when I was on the ice instead of do good things and create offense... Those are things I've been trying to get back to during the time I wasn't playing." "I think more it was just mental. Every day, another game, another game another game. I didn’t feel my body was wearing down, just the grind of the season takes its toll."
- Chunk

That statement is a good indicator Mitchell will get all the way there as an NHL'er. It's just a matter of how high he'll slot in the rotation.

I think it would do everyone a bit of good to remember that most of the young kids are still trying to understand what it means (and how) to be a professional hockey player. There is more to it than skill and ability.

Ian Mitchell: "For a while there, I was just letting the time run out when I was on the ice instead of do good things and create offense... Those are things I've been trying to get back to during the time I wasn't playing." "I think more it was just mental. Every day, another game, another game another game. I didn’t feel my body was wearing down, just the grind of the season takes its toll."
- Chunk

Especially this year, with no training camp, and a condensed schedule with basically 3/4 games a week. And throw in all the COVID protocols (and testing), which I am sure adds additional stress besides lwarning how to "play" in the NHL.

Next year is an additional learning experience. Long road trips to the west coast, etc. etc.

That statement is a good indicator Mitchell will get all the way there as an NHL'er. It's just a matter of how high he'll slot in the rotation.
- 35Tony0

From all I’ve read and the small sample I’ve seen, I think that Mitchell will eventually be the go to all purpose guy on the Hawk defense. I think Boqvist will be the top offensive defenseman, if he stays healthy, but I don’t think he’ll be great defensively.

IT WOULD BE WISE TO GIVE SOME YOUTH A CHANCE! SEE IF THEY CAN INJECT SOME ENERGY

IT WOULD BE WISE TO GIVE SOME YOUTH A CHANCE! SEE IF THEY CAN INJECT SOME ENERGY
- Ging72

Maybe bring back Hammer.....I think we have brought back all the SC D core at some point?

Maybe add DeBrincat, that should be able to get us a top ten pick.
- Angotti

As a sweetener to move from 9 to 10.

As a sweetener to move from 9 to 10.
- rpeters01

I’d do it if the trade would get the hawks to number 8. Besides ADB is no loss, he’s just a smurf.

I’d do it if the trade would get the hawks to number 8. Besides ADB is no loss, he’s just a smurf.
- paulr

Overpaid, Stan jumped the gun when he signed him. Was on the downside of his career.

Bettman Cup Standings (Biggest Loser Pts/GP)

1) 0.635 Sabres 18.5% lottery % for 1st overall pick
2) 0.750 Ducks 13.5%
Kraken 11.5%
3) 0.804 Devils 9.5%
4) 0.827 Jackets 8.5%
5) 0.833 Wings 7.5%
6) 0.843 Sens 6.5%
7) 0.882 Sharks 6.0%
8) 0.898 Kings 4.5%
remaining games @AZ, @AZ, CO, CO, STL, @CO, @CO

9) 0.911 Canucks 3.5%
remaining games EDM, EDM, @EDM, @EDM, @WPG, @WPG, @CGY, @EDM, CGY,
CGY, @CGY

10) 0.940 Flames 3.0%
remaining games WPG, OTT, VAN, @VAN, @VAN, VAN

11) 0.962 Yotes (Forfeited draft pick)
remaining games LA, LA, @SJ, @SJ

12) 0.980 Hawks 2.0%
remaining games @CAR, @CAR, @CAR, DAL, DAL

13) 1.000 Flyers 1.5%
remaining games PIT, PIT, @WSH, @WSH, NJ

14) 1.078 Stars 1.0%
remaining games @FLA, @TB, @TB, @CHI, @CHI

15) 1.082 Blues 0.5%
remaining games ANA, ANA, @VG, @VG, @LA, MIN, MIN

16) 1.100 Canadiens
remaining games TOR, @OTT, @TOR, @TOR, EDM, EDM

17) 1.115 Rangers
remaining games WSH, WSH, @BOS, @BOS

17) 1.115 Preds
remaining games @CBJ, @CBJ, CAR, CAR

It's possible the Hawks could move in front of Canucks (11 games to play), Flames (4 games left vs Canucks),

IT WOULD BE WISE TO GIVE SOME YOUTH A CHANCE! SEE IF THEY CAN INJECT SOME ENERGY
- Ging72

What the heck have they been doing all year?

What the heck have they been doing all year?
- Chunk

He means yutes, at least two more yutes, and Marisa Tomei as a cheerleader, oh yeah!

What the heck have they been doing all year?
- Chunk

What amazes me about that post is probably the most positive coming out of this year is that this team always plays hard. Last 2 games are prime examples scoring late to tie and put a slight scare and lose by one.

He means yutes, at least two more yutes, and Marisa Tomei as a cheerleader, oh yeah!
- Angotti

Did you say yute?

Did you say yute?
- paulr

What's a yoot?

What the heck have they been doing all year?
- Chunk

LOL

Overpaid, Stan jumped the gun when he signed him. Was on the downside of his career.
- LAHawk

Dinky has shut me up this year but still not a fan of his overall game.

Maybe bring back Hammer.....I think we have brought back all the SC D core at some point?
- glennjpawlak22

And John Scott, he’s available. Plus he can win a fight, unlike Murphy & Z.

Screw it Stan, dump the coach, promote JT to player/coach, sign a bunch of cement heads and go all Charlestown Chiefs. Can even keep the same logo. Maybe put a few dents in the charter in non-critical areas. Have ambulances circle the UC before games.

And John Scott, he’s available. Plus he can win a fight, unlike Murphy & Z.

Screw it Stan, dump the coach,fire JT to player/coach, sign a bunch of cement heads and go all Charlestown Chiefs. Can even keep the same logo. Maybe put a few dents in the charter in non-critical areas. Have ambulances circle the UC before games.
- scottak

And hire Gerard Gallant. fixed it for you

Also:

Jeremy Colliton said he expects Collin Delia to get at least one start in the final five games of the season. #Blackhawks
- Chunk

This will make LA giddy. Can’t wait to see ‘fumbles’ misplay a puck behind the net and lose his crease.

if we traded away Suter maybe that free's up a spot for Damir and Max. I found this in a russian article from a few weeks back.

Agent Shalunov: “Chicago is very interested. I am constantly in touch with the club "
Tags CSKA possible transitions Chicago Shumi Babaev NHL KHL Maxim Shalunov Sport-Express Hockey
Shumi Babaev , agent of CSKA forward Maxim Shalunov , spoke about the player's possible transfer to Chicago.

The term of the agreement between Shalunov and CSKA is calculated until April 30.

“I think that he will be interesting for “ Chicago ” . They had doubts whether he was central or extreme. Because in North America he played on the flank, and in Russia he began to play in the center. Now they saw what kind of work he does, how he plays in the playoffs.

I am constantly in touch with the club, they are very interested, ”Babayev said.

And hire Gerard Gallant. fixed it for you
- LAHawk

I’ve never advocated for GG.

That said, Elliotte Friedman wrote some interesting things about Rod Brind’Amour. Signed only through next season, has not signed an extension.

It seems Rod also wants extensions for all his coaching staff, plus the training and equipment staff. Everyone ‘s deal is up after 21-22.

As Friedman explains, the odds are with Brind’Amour resigning with Carolina, but there are teams that “would like to back up the Brinks truck” to steal him away from Carolina.

Brind’Amour has the 6th highest winning percentage in NHL history of coaches with at least 200 games.

Does Stan have the balls to be one of the guys lusting after Brind’Amour?

And hire Gerard Gallant. fixed it for you
- LAHawk

And why would Stan fire Jonathan Toews?

And why would Stan fire Jonathan Toews?
- scottak

My bad thought it was JC