No apology needed.

My responses to Mo and Elbows were general comments having nothing to do with the Chicago NHL franchise.
- StLBravesFan

Are you not saying Blackhawks anymore?

Are you not saying Blackhawks anymore?
- Ogilthorpe2

I am - just wanted to vary my language.

I am a poet, you know.

There was a young man from Nantucket….

Oilers vs. Blues tonight, should be a good one. When you watch these type of games, you realize how far away the Hawks are, but at least they’re more watchable now.

Oilers vs. Blues tonight, should be a good one. When you watch these type of games, you realize how far away the Hawks are, but at least they’re more watchable now.
- Angotti

PIT at WSH is another good game. Ovi with 12 goals and 13 apples in his 15th game this year.

Oilers vs. Blues tonight, should be a good one. When you watch these type of games, you realize how far away the Hawks are, but at least they’re more watchable now.
- Angotti

Oilers are my pick to win the West
2010 Hawks with more speed

Oilers are my pick to win the West
2010 Hawks with more speed
- Colbyboy

And without the depth and team defense.

Oilers are my pick to win the West
2010 Hawks with more speed
- Colbyboy

They’re good, but top heavy in forwards, not as much depth, and no Seabrook or a young Keith on the back end, so not as good as 2010 Hawks.

And without the depth and team defense.
- paulr

Hey, you’re quick. By the way, 4-4 game in the third

They’re good, but top heavy in forwards, not as much depth, and no Seabrook or a young Keith on the back end, so not as good as 2010 Hawks.
- Angotti

11 years
Game has changed

Trust me
Oilers are the real deal !

Hey, you’re quick.
- Angotti

Unfortunately my wife tells me that too.

11 years
Game has changed

Trust me
Oilers are the real deal !
- Colbyboy

I think they are too but they lack depth, their team team defense is ok but not great and I’m not too sure they’re going far with their goaltending.

I think they are too but they lack depth, their team team defense is ok but not great and I’m not to sure they’re going far with their goaltending.
- paulr

Good points

Who wins the West ?

Good points

Who wins the West ?
- Colbyboy

St. Louis or Colorado imo Edmonton has question marks depth scoring goaltending and average d core. But all teams have question marks.

Good points

Who wins the West ?
- Colbyboy

Not sure yet? I’ll have to see more. I’m watching the Oilers now and they need to be able to stop the other team and have an awful lot of difficulty doing so. Like the Hawks the forwards don’t support the defense who can’t close gaps and are forced to back into their goalie. The problem is fixable but the coaching has to address it and soon.

For what it’s worth Edmonton are the team I’d like to see go all the way this year.

I think they are too but they lack depth, their team team defense is ok but not great and I’m not too sure they’re going far with their goaltending.
- paulr

That’s where Fleury comes in, maybe some kind of three way trade with Arizona and bring Chychrun in, other pieces added of course.

Not sure yet? I’ll have to see more. I’m watching the Oilers now and they need to be able to stop the other team and have an awful lot of difficulty doing so. Like the Hawks the forwards don’t support the defense who can’t close gaps and are forced to back into their goalie. The problem is fixable but the coaching has to address it and soon.

For what it’s worth Edmonton are the team I’d like to see go all the way this year.
- paulr

Me as well, but there are about four/five teams competing for the west crown.

Unfortunately my wife tells me that too.
- paulr

I suspect this makes her happy.....

Me as well, but there are about four/five teams competing for the west crown.
- Angotti

i can’t figure Colorado out? They seem to have everything, defensemen, forwards depth but they don’t seem to be able to put it together. I actually really like them too.

I suspect this makes her happy.....
- mohel

So long as I’m happy, who cares?

Zadorov has more goals that Jones.

Zadorov > Jones.

Oilers are my pick to win the West
2010 Hawks with more speed
- Colbyboy

In 2010, the Hawks were the fastest team in the league…that was fun.

Zadorov has more goals that Jones.

Zadorov > Jones.
- DarthKane

You’re just now figuring that out?

You’re just now figuring that out?
- Ogilthorpe2

No, just thought I would remind everyone.

New blog! Thoughts on the emerging debate on whether the Blackhawks should move Kirby Dach to wing, bump him to the 3rd line, or even reassign him to the AHL.

Plus, a look at the Hockey News 2021-22 Prospects Unlimited edition and seeing projected outlooks for several Chicago youngsters.

https://bit.ly/3wL5J1N