Seattle Skates ?, Seattle Washingtons ?
- boilermaker100

Seattle Slayers

Just like that "one" time someone said Toews is overpaid, Panarin is better than saad, Bowman sucks, Seabrook is slow etc etc.

I'm glad this board is able to discuss and move on from subjects.
- BlazinMike

There's a death grip on some of these topics it seems. There's astute and passionate fans on this board, that might be the most visited site of the lot. Understandably this season has been a cold slap in the face, and we're now paying the piper for our amazing run, and Bowman's mistakes and Q's coaching decisions leave no room for error given the talent.

Just like that "one" time someone said Toews is overpaid, Panarin is better than saad, Bowman sucks, Seabrook is slow etc etc.

I'm glad this board is able to discuss and move on from subjects.
- BlazinMike

What? Toews is overpaid and Bowman sucks???? Why hasn't this been brought to my attention before?

Just like that "one" time someone said Toews is overpaid, Panarin is better than saad, Bowman sucks, Seabrook is slow etc etc.

I'm glad this board is able to discuss and move on from subjects.
- BlazinMike

Yeah, except the above are all true whereas the Kane rhetoric is pure fiction. Tell us all Mike, what would YOU like to discuss?

Yeah, except the above are all true whereas the Kane rhetoric is pure fiction. Tell us all Mike, what would YOU like to discuss?
- Murph76

How glorious it was seeing Tarasenko break his stick in frustration last night. How fun it was to see Armstrong rolling his eyes and storming off in a huff.

the Blues bench reaction after Keith scored with 8.5 seconds left.

Or poop, literally anything besides the same ol' same ol' that is brought up here daily.

Adding more: Debrincat's (frank)ing amazing shot mechanics

sharp as a good option for an extra forward next season

Gus being the definition of an offensive D man. He's been pretty good since he signed his deal at creating offensively, but D is still lacking

How glorious it was seeing Tarasenko break his stick in frustration last night. How fun it was to see Armstrong rolling his eyes and storming off in a huff.

the Blues bench reaction after Keith scored with 8.5 seconds left.

Or poop, literally anything besides the same ol' same ol' that is brought up here daily.

Adding more: Debrincat's (frank)ing amazing shot mechanics

sharp as a good option for an extra forward next season

Gus being the definition of an offensive D man. He's been pretty good since he signed his deal at creating offensively, but D is still lacking
- BlazinMike

Ok, fair points....

From my perspective
1. I could give a crap about the Blues or how they re-acted to their losses, the Hawks should be tanking these last two games to increase their chances of a better lottery pick. Even if the Blues did make the playoffs, they'd be out soon enough so wasted effort and misdirection IMO.
2. Yes, Debdincat has been a pleasant surprise. I was admittedly a doubter before the season starts and he has changed my mind about his abilities for sure.
3. Sharp is a gigantic waste of money, this team needs less aging "core" vets on the decline...not more (see Toews/Seabrook).
4. Gus should be a forward, period.

Done

How is Gus in comparison to Leddy in his first few years? Are they comparable offensively and where they both were defensively at the time?

How is Gus in comparison to Leddy in his first few years? Are they comparable offensively and where they both were defensively at the time?
- SoftServe

Leddy is and always will be a golden god, there is no comparison

How glorious it was seeing Tarasenko break his stick in frustration last night. How fun it was to see Armstrong rolling his eyes and storming off in a huff.

the Blues bench reaction after Keith scored with 8.5 seconds left.

Or poop, literally anything besides the same ol' same ol' that is brought up here daily.

Adding more: Debrincat's (frank)ing amazing shot mechanics

sharp as a good option for an extra forward next season

Gus being the definition of an offensive D man. He's been pretty good since he signed his deal at creating offensively, but D is still lacking
- BlazinMike

Indeed:

https://www.russianmachin...ucial-game-final-seconds/

hahah


@AnaheimDucks
Dear @NHLBlackhawks,

In-N-Out on us next time you're in town. We owe ya!

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Your friends at the #NHLDucks.
- pdx2ord

Flying Dutchman, animal style fries, black and white shake for me...

Ok, fair points....

From my perspective
1. I could give a crap about the Blues or how they re-acted to their losses, the Hawks should be tanking these last two games to increase their chances of a better lottery pick. Even if the Blues did make the playoffs, they'd be out soon enough so wasted effort and misdirection IMO.
2. Yes, Debdincat has been a pleasant surprise. I was admittedly a doubter before the season starts and he has changed my mind about his abilities for sure.
3. Sharp is a gigantic waste of money, this team needs less aging "core" vets on the decline...not more (see Toews/Seabrook).
4. Gus should be a forward, period.

Done

- Murph76

I disagree, in a year where the embraced the suck, Sharps leadership with younger players has been valuable. He is on a vet mini deal, they are under the cap.

Mike yeo should be fired. Never should of let go of hitchcock.
- vandymeer23

Save that thought for next year if the Hawks fire Q. This board will be saying the new coach sucks and we never should have let Q go. (even Old Duffman)

How glorious it was seeing Tarasenko break his stick in frustration last night. How fun it was to see Armstrong rolling his eyes and storming off in a huff.

the Blues bench reaction after Keith scored with 8.5 seconds left.

Or poop, literally anything besides the same ol' same ol' that is brought up here daily.

Adding more: Debrincat's (frank)ing amazing shot mechanics

sharp as a good option for an extra forward next season

Gus being the definition of an offensive D man. He's been pretty good since he signed his deal at creating offensively, but D is still lacking
- BlazinMike

Leddy is and always will be a golden god, there is no comparison
- BlazinMike

It looks like he'll win the Green Jacket at -42 (and counting) this season.

It looks like he'll win the Green Jacket at -42 (and counting) this season.
- DarthKane

Seems like maybe he should play in the 3rd pair where he can stay away from the tough minutes.

Mike yeo should be fired. Never should of let go of hitchcock.
- vandymeer23

Yeo is a crap coach, Hitchcock isn't that much better. Unless he has 100% buy-in from his players and a very good platoon of defensemen it just doesn't work. He's got guys like Spezza playing 12 minutes a night, puts guys in the doghouse for one play.

I disagree, in a year where the embraced the suck, Sharps leadership with younger players has been valuable. He is on a vet mini deal, they are under the cap.
- riozzo

I agree about Sharp.
- The guy is making $800,000 per year.
- List the better shooters/snipers on the team. Kane, Debrincat. How many shooters/snipers in the system.
- List the better LW's on the team. Saad, Debrincat (I know DB has played both wings)
- Why give a young guy his spot to gain experience. Let them win the spot through their play or hone their game in Rockford.
- Sharp still has enough speed, plays with passion and some physicality.
- plays up and down the line up and will play both wings or center if needed

If he played on a decent line every game with the same linemates he would score 20+ goals with 50 points.

If he does not come back to the Hawks I hope he goes to a good team that gives him a fair shake. He can still play.

I love coming here and reading JL's blogs and all the comments that ensue and while I don't post too often, I thought you all might like to know what Mr. Whipple (for those of you old enough to remember him) has to think of the Hawks play this season...

Panarin set the all-time record for assists in one season for Columbus last night. He is tied for all-time points in one season right now. Not bad ........unless you're Bowman then it's a total and complete embarrassment highlighting what a king jackass he is. Fire Bowjob now before it's too late and he decides he can't sign ABD and trades him for nothing like he did Panarin.
- Savoy

Bowman is a clown. That was the worst trade the Hawks have ever made. We could have Saad and Panarin if we had a smart GM. 35 points compaired to 80 points. DISGRACEFUL!!!! We were 2nd in the conference a year ago with Panarin and today we,re out of the playoffs by 20 points. Kane with Panarin was the most exciting hockey we will ever see. Get Bowman out before he does any more damage to this team.

Mike yeo should be fired. Never should of let go of hitchcock.
- vandymeer23

Absolutely, the blues had their own identity and it was Smash Mouth hockey and physicality. All they needed was a top-flight goalie. I am willing to bet that if these guys let Joel go, it the blues will be one of the guys to pounce on him,I think they will stay intact and these guys will get one year to straighten it out. So the onus is on Stan Bowman. He’s the guy I worry about cramping up this draft.

Seattle Slayers
- walleyeb1

Seattle Supersonics

Man does Rutta look like a bad signing for 2.2 or 2.5 mil per (at least its only one year). I'd honestly rather have Franson in there for 1 mil.

Seattle Supersonics

Man does Rutta look like a bad signing for 2.2 or 2.5 mil per (at least its only one year). I'd honestly rather have Franson in there for 1 mil.
- Popsghostly

I get that there aren't too many quality UFA defenseman but I would have let him walk. He's probably still tradable for a late round pick, but I would rather not have him on the team to start next season (along with Oesterle). I can live with Gus on the team as long as he plays protected minutes.

Forward group next season.

5 Artem Anisimov - Maybe, only because he might get dealt
12 Alex Debrincat - Yes
91 Anthony Duclair - Maybe
14 Victor Ejdsell - Stint in Rock/depends on AA situation?
40 John Hayden - Yes
48 Vinnie Hinostroza - Maybe
13 Tomas Jurco - No
64 David Kampf - Yes
88 Patrick Kane - Yes
29 Andreas Martinsen - Yes
20 Brandon Saad - Yes
8 Nick Schmaltz - Yes
10 Patrick Sharp - Maybe
95 Dylan Sikura - Gets a shot, might get a stint in Rock
19 Jonathan Toews - Yes

Bring in maybe a FA forward or 2/center


D group next year.

Bring in a top 4 Dman

5 Connor Murphy - Yes to Maybe
82 Jordan Oesterle - No
44 Jan Rutta - No
56 Erik Gustafsson - Yes
55 Blake Hillman - Maybe
7 Brent Seabrook - Yes
2 Duncan Keith - Yes
42 Gustav Forsling - Yes
Henri Jokiharju - seasoning in Rock/maybe late call up

Goalie Group.

34 J-F Berube - No
50 Corey Crawford - Yes (hopefully healthy)
30 Jeff Glass - No
31 Anton Forsberg -Yes, but with a vet goalie brought in

Save that thought for next year if the Hawks fire Q. This board will be saying the new coach sucks and we never should have let Q go. (even Old Duffman)
- -Doh-

No No No I will not be saying that . I kept my silence for sometime on this topic . And then could no more ,he must go ,Like I say he has lost his passion IMO for the game .And down the stretch was pulling names out of a hat by the look of some of his line -ups ..

Must admit as much as I wanted the HAWKS to lose for the draft ,I still jumped when Keith scored (Suck it Blues ) .The hockey gods and ping pong balls will decide our fate at the draft . GO HAWKS !

No No No I will not be saying that . I kept my silence for sometime on this topic . And then could no more ,he must go ,Like I say he has lost his passion IMO for the game .And down the stretch was pulling names out of a hat by the look of some of his line -ups ..

Must admit as much as I wanted the HAWKS to lose for the draft ,I still jumped when Keith scored (Suck it Blues ) .The hockey gods and ping pong balls will decide our fate at the draft . GO HAWKS !
- oldduffman

I wish that was the case, but with Bettman the hockey god (not my belief) the ping pong balls will go in the order he wants.