That is the one thing I don't like about Zadorov.
- breadbag

Zadorov would be a good #5 if he had a couple of more brain cells. Actually, he would be an asset at #5 if he wasn’t so obtuse(Elbows and Andy Dufresne’s reference).

That is the one thing I don't like about Zadorov.
- breadbag

There’s only one thing you don’t like about Zadorov?

As evidenced by statistics, results and eyeballs, the Hawks needed a drastic revamping of their Dmen. By replacing Keith, Boqvist and Zadorov (hopefully he won't get a QO tomorrow and walks) with Seth Jones and Caleb Jones, and adding a bevy of big, defensively-oriented Dmen to the organization, I think they are much better now and also for the future. Do we wish Stanbo didn't have to give up the two #1s, or pay top dollar and term to Seth? Of course. But apparently, that's what it took to get the deal done. Still definitely worth it.

It also won't age well the fact that Seth Jones will be wearing jersey #4. There's still time to change the number but Jones is already under a microscope so this may add to what is arguably unwarranted ire towards him.
- Theo Fox

Yes...I'm admittedly way too emotionally invested in The Core from our Cup years, but I'd like to think there'd be a grace period before someone else wears one of those numbers. 5 years (as long as they were collectively there)? Hopefully, Laz is right and while they won't retire all the numbers, there'll be some banner in the rafters with the names of the seven 3-Cup winners.

It also won't age well the fact that Seth Jones will be wearing jersey #4. There's still time to change the number but Jones is already under a microscope so this may add to what is arguably unwarranted ire towards him.
- Theo Fox

Theo what needs to happen this offseason that is the number 1 priority for the hawks to have success this upcoming season, besides the defense improving drastically. What moves signings trades etc.. That one thing that give hawks fans hope that it will be a good season?

Yes...I'm admittedly way too emotionally invested in The Core from our Cup years, but I'd like to think there'd be a grace period before someone else wears one of those numbers. 5 years (as long as they were collectively there)? Hopefully, Laz is right and while they won't retire all the numbers, there'll be some banner in the rafters with the names of the seven 3-Cup winners.
- pdx2ord

You are counting coach Q i take it???...Cuz, weren't there just 6 players who were on all 3 Cups???

You are counting coach Q i take it???...Cuz, weren't there just 6 players who were on all 3 Cups???
- hawk35

Hammer
Hossa
Kane
Toews
Sharp
Seabrook
Keith

But, you're right...Q should be listed, too

Hammer
Hossa
Kane
Toews
Sharp
Seabrook
Keith

But, you're right...Q should be listed, too
- pdx2ord

Oh, I forget Sharp...he was on all 3 too?. Cool....I didn't realize. For some reason, I thought 2 of 3....my bad!

And I know we talked again about again about the wear and tear on the guys with all those extra playoff games, but this guy might have gotten the worst of it:

@BlackhawksDzone

Niklas Hjalmarsson blocked 1,605 shots during his 14-year NHL career.
That’s the equivalent of getting hit with a puck everyday straight for over 4 years.
#Blackhawks

@JFreshHockey
Hjalmarsson was in the 97th percentile or higher at preventing scoring chances against for 10. straight. seasons. What a legend

He's hanging them up today.

Theo what needs to happen this offseason that is the number 1 priority for the hawks to have success this upcoming season, besides the defense improving drastically. What moves signings trades etc.. That one thing that give hawks fans hope that it will be a good season?
- Scott1977

I have a new blog focusing on this coming up. Stay tuned.

Yes...I'm admittedly way too emotionally invested in The Core from our Cup years, but I'd like to think there'd be a grace period before someone else wears one of those numbers. 5 years (as long as they were collectively there)? Hopefully, Laz is right and while they won't retire all the numbers, there'll be some banner in the rafters with the names of the seven 3-Cup winners.
- pdx2ord

That’s a good idea to commemorate all of them without retiring so many numbers.

And I know we talked again about again about the wear and tear on the guys with all those extra playoff games, but this guy might have gotten the worst of it:

@BlackhawksDzone

Niklas Hjalmarsson blocked 1,605 shots during his 14-year NHL career.
That’s the equivalent of getting hit with a puck everyday straight for over 4 years.
#Blackhawks

@JFreshHockey
Hjalmarsson was in the 97th percentile or higher at preventing scoring chances against for 10. straight. seasons. What a legend
- pdx2ord

Ranks Hammer 18th all-time.

Seabrook NHL #1 shot blocker since counted....1998 shots blocked.

A surprise to me. Duncan Keith 5th all-time. 1896 blocks.

I don't see Rod Langway there, so not sure what years these stats began....

Ranks Hammer 18th all-time.

Seabrook NHL #1 shot blocker since counted....1998 shots blocked.

A surprise to me. Duncan Keith 5th all-time. 1896 blocks.

I don't see Rod Langway there, so not sure what years these stats began....
- hawk35

Wow - OK - I stand corrected on who had it the worst. No wonder Seabs broke down everywhere, and Keith truly is a cyborg.

And I know we talked again about again about the wear and tear on the guys with all those extra playoff games, but this guy might have gotten the worst of it:

@BlackhawksDzone

Niklas Hjalmarsson blocked 1,605 shots during his 14-year NHL career.
That’s the equivalent of getting hit with a puck everyday straight for over 4 years.
#Blackhawks

@JFreshHockey
Hjalmarsson was in the 97th percentile or higher at preventing scoring chances against for 10. straight. seasons. What a legend

He's hanging them up today.
- pdx2ord

Tells us a lot about how great that team was that he was the 3rd best defenseman. And I'm not disrespecting him one bit, he was outstanding.

Ranks Hammer 18th all-time.

Seabrook NHL #1 shot blocker since counted....1998 shots blocked.

A surprise to me. Duncan Keith 5th all-time. 1896 blocks.

I don't see Rod Langway there, so not sure what years these stats began....
- hawk35

I could be wrong about this, but it was even more painful to block shots back in the day. I believe equipment has relieved some pain on some shots.

Ranks Hammer 18th all-time.

Seabrook NHL #1 shot blocker since counted....1998 shots blocked.

A surprise to me. Duncan Keith 5th all-time. 1896 blocks.

I don't see Rod Langway there, so not sure what years these stats began....
- hawk35

Looked it up. Seems 1997 is when blocked shots were tracked by the NHL.

It also won't age well the fact that Seth Jones will be wearing jersey #4. There's still time to change the number but Jones is already under a microscope so this may add to what is arguably unwarranted ire towards him.
- Theo Fox

Wow- I can't actually believe that I read that --talk of potentially people getting their undies in a twist because of wearing a former player's number... and considering how many have worn both Steve Larmer's and Doug Wilson's over the years .... if anyone actually does get upset, that seems a bit much really.

I have my doubts that anyone in that category are actually hockey fans, and probably if handed a hockey stick look at it funny and hold it like a broom ... ie too caught up in non-hockey stuff.

Wow - OK - I stand corrected on who had it the worst. No wonder Seabs broke down everywhere, and Keith truly is a cyborg.
- pdx2ord

Add to the blocks that Seabrook was also the 6th highest D-man (18th overall) HIT leader over that same period (1997 to now). Ya, no wonder he broke down. Freakin' Warrior!!!

Add to the blocks that Seabrook was also the 6th highest D-man (18th overall) HIT leader over that same period (1997 to now). Ya, no wonder he broke down. Freakin' Warrior!!!
- hawk35

And clutch as well, my favorite defenseman of that group, way underrated outside of Chicago.

Theo what needs to happen this offseason that is the number 1 priority for the hawks to have success this upcoming season?
- Scott1977

Play an AHL schedule! Just kidding. (Sort of)

Ranks Hammer 18th all-time.

Seabrook NHL #1 shot blocker since counted....1998 shots blocked.

A surprise to me. Duncan Keith 5th all-time. 1896 blocks.

I don't see Rod Langway there, so not sure what years these stats began....
- hawk35

Keith saved his body by using his teeth.

I have a new blog focusing on this coming up. Stay tuned.
- Theo Fox

Ok sounds good

Play an AHL schedule! Just kidding. (Sort of)
- Ztra

Funny good one

It also won't age well the fact that Seth Jones will be wearing jersey #4. There's still time to change the number but Jones is already under a microscope so this may add to what is arguably unwarranted ire towards him.
- Theo Fox

Unwarranted? How so? The stats have clearly exposed how negligent this trade was and how bad of a contract it is needed will hinder the progress of this team. Jones is clearly on the decline and you don’t trade that much for a guy who only had a couple of teams he was willing to sign with.

Bowman is getting most of the heat.

It also won't age well the fact that Seth Jones will be wearing jersey #4. There's still time to change the number but Jones is already under a microscope so this may add to what is arguably unwarranted ire towards him.
- Theo Fox

Apparently Jones wanted to wear #6 but Stan isn’t ready to let anyone wear that number out of respect for Maatta.