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67hawks
Joined: 08.30.2012

Oct 26 @ 12:24 PM ET
damn divsion is a combined 38-19-10..

you have 6-10 game bad streak...you are toast in the central...

blows looking at you...

- bogiedoc


The Central Division is also pushing for all the wildcard spots in the West. Central teams can potentially outpoint Pacific teams and still miss the playoffs.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:26 PM ET
Agreed... we need to criticize Schmaltz for more relevant issues, like his hair cut or choice of suit. With hair like that there's no way he should be signed to a long term contract.
- DarthKane


Sharp got the pretty boy money, hahaha.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:28 PM ET
In terms of Schmaltz's 'I don't care' face, I remember one other guy who seemed to not care so much....
http://media.zuza.com/1/5...T_DaveBolland_Gallery.jpg

- ObeseOprah


Classic.
He looks like, whatever I'm holding, I thought it would be heavier.
Return of the Roar
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Solidly grounded in reality, IL
Joined: 07.27.2009

Oct 26 @ 12:30 PM ET
If Bowman can start to show some restraint especially with RFA's where he does hold the hammer, we should be in good shape going forward.
- 67hawks


THE example for this will be what SB does with Schmaltz.

I am convinced his removal from the second line will remain pretty permanent for some of the reasons other posters gave, and by effect, not playing on Kane's line will have an impact on his end of year numbers.

However, it was apparent watching him in isolation last night that he is still where O zone possession goes to die, no matter what line he is on. The guy wins ZERO board battles.

Actually his upside reminds me more of a Frolik type who can be relentless on the PK with his stick, and can actually backcheck pretty well as long as the plays can be made with his stick.
Z3Hawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.04.2017

Oct 26 @ 12:30 PM ET
I SAID THE SAME THING!!!!

Like he was taking his mug shot.

Rose did the same thing with the Bulls once.

- I Am The Breadman


Not fair. Some have ironically nicknamed him “Smiley.” Not saying it is healthy that he doesn’t openly celebrate at the moment but I think it has more to do with his present personality than being on the 3rd line. It seems on many levels he is a work in progress.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:31 PM ET
This guy is 6'7"... Stan needs to pick him up NOW!!!!!



- DarthKane


Wouldn't mind him in a hawks sweater.
Z3Hawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.04.2017

Oct 26 @ 12:32 PM ET
Classic.
He looks like, whatever I'm holding, I thought it would be heavier.

- I Am The Breadman


It is actually a “what is that bad smell face?”
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:33 PM ET
Not fair. Some have ironically nicknamed him “Smiley.” Not saying it is healthy that he doesn’t openly celebrate at the moment but I think it has more to do with his present personality than being on the 3rd line. It seems on many levels he is a work in progress.
- Z3Hawk


He's on a kick ass 3rd line with Fortin, just put Kampf there and I will say I love it.
EbonyRaptor
Joined: 03.28.2013

Oct 26 @ 12:33 PM ET
i didnt like that facial reaction by Schmaltz after he assisted on the Fortin goal - almost like, yeah we scored, but i am not happy to be on Line 3 - thoughts anyone?
- glennjpawlak22


If he has a bad attitude, better to figure it out before signing him to a big long term contract.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:34 PM ET
The Central Division is also pushing for all the wildcard spots in the West. Central teams can potentially outpoint Pacific teams and still miss the playoffs.
- 67hawks


What is going on with the kings??? Talk about laying an egg. Just 1 point ahead of DET for worst in the league.
Ogilthorpe2
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 37,000 FT
Joined: 07.09.2009

Oct 26 @ 12:37 PM ET
What is going on with the kings??? Talk about laying an egg.
- I Am The Breadman

Who knows, who cares? It’s glorious, isn’t it?

How long before Kovy takes his stick and goes home to Mother Russia...again.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:40 PM ET
Who knows, who cares? It’s glorious, isn’t it?

How long before Kovy takes his stick and goes home to Mother Russia...again.

- Ogilthorpe2


It is. I expect soon, hahaha.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Oct 26 @ 12:42 PM ET
Wouldn't mind him in a hawks sweater.
- I Am The Breadman



Of course, must be good after all he is 6'7"
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:45 PM ET
Of course, must be good after all he is 6'7"
- paulr


I just liked him as a player when he was with Tampa. Height or anything else is a cherry on top.

But if he's on waivers ...... that is making me reconsider. He might suck, but Ana is good defensively.
Flying Puck
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 08.17.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:54 PM ET
What is going on with the kings??? Talk about laying an egg. Just 1 point ahead of DET for worst in the league.
- I Am The Breadman



Maybe they want Jack Hughes more than anybody.
Z3Hawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.04.2017

Oct 26 @ 12:55 PM ET
For me the jury is still out on Fortin but no question he has had a positive impact on the speed with his youth and speed! It is my contention that he is not as comfortable in "controlled play" whereas his assets are more odd man and open ice advantages. With that, he is now more suited and thriving on the third line!
- D2D


You are right. The jury is still out for me too but I’m cautiously optimistic. Based on his AHL play and actual benching in the play-offs it is a pleasant surprise he is to this point putting it together at the NHL level. As I’ve said he seems like one of those unique players that rises to the competition.
Flying Puck
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 08.17.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:56 PM ET
I saw a post earlier this year after Manning was signed by the Hawks that said Manning and McDavid hate each other. Maybe we can see more of that on Sunday.

Kunitz should be sent to Rockford to be an assistant coach.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 12:57 PM ET
Maybe they want Jack Hughes more than anybody.
- Flying Puck


We want him ..... we just have a winning or maybe a losing way of showing it.
Z3Hawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.04.2017

Oct 26 @ 12:58 PM ET
Lukewarm on Hayden as I have stated before. Big body with average skating, hands, and decision-making! Right now he loses the puck too easily! However, he does serve a purpose for the Hawks in the protection, net front presence, forecheck banger. His game should always be North / South. If you want to compare him with Martinsen as they are the two that are playing that role and shuttling in and out of the lineup for each other is that Hayden is more offensively-talented with a nice shot that can score. He was a proven goal scorer at Yale.
- D2D


Hayden has to actively take the body more. That simply has to be part of his game or his value goes down - a lot.
Z3Hawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.04.2017

Oct 26 @ 1:08 PM ET
damn divsion is a combined 38-19-10..

you have 6-10 game bad streak...you are toast in the central...

blows looking at you...

- bogiedoc


Great post! This puts in very blunt form that the Hawks cannot blow leads or give unnecessary OT points in Western Conference games and especially in Central Division games. The Hawks should have won the Wild game, in regulation. Instead they blew the lead and lost in OT. There would be significant separation between the teams if the Hawks had won in regulation.
Return of the Roar
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Solidly grounded in reality, IL
Joined: 07.27.2009

Oct 26 @ 1:12 PM ET
I just liked him as a player when he was with Tampa. Height or anything else is a cherry on top.

But if he's on waivers ...... that is making me reconsider. He might suck, but Ana is good defensively.

- I Am The Breadman


Weird thing with Sustr is that he was a full season shutdown guy for like four years in a row and then only played 44 games last year and now on waivers....

Has to be a reason why. Injury, attitude, who knows.
EnzoD
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Denver, CO
Joined: 02.19.2014

Oct 26 @ 1:16 PM ET
Manning is beyond useless. He should hit the waiver wire immediately. Unfortunately that won’t happen anytime soon, so I have root for an injury. Too bad Vesey didn’t land any damaging blows.

Kunitz also should never see the ice again.

- Ogilthorpe2


Agreed with the first two sentences and the last one, but even with an AHL dman in the lineup...I can't wish injury on the guy. Unfortunately, I fear we are stuck watching Manning this year and next, another brilliant Stan Bowman signing! Good for Stan as appears to have found a legit NHL winger in Kahun. But Kunitz, unless hes a HUGE voice in the locker room and on the bench....probably worse at hockey today than John Scott or Brandon Mashinter both were.



Murphy + 2nd for Nylander??
EnzoD
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Denver, CO
Joined: 02.19.2014

Oct 26 @ 1:16 PM ET
I saw a post earlier this year after Manning was signed by the Hawks that said Manning and McDavid hate each other. Maybe we can see more of that on Sunday.

Kunitz should be sent to Rockford to be an assistant coach.

- Flying Puck



Manning took down McDavid and smashed his collarbone in half 2 years ago.
EnzoD
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Denver, CO
Joined: 02.19.2014

Oct 26 @ 1:18 PM ET
Of course, must be good after all he is 6'7"
- paulr


217lbs at 6'7" is pretty skinny. Seabs is 6'3" 235lbs
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Oct 26 @ 1:19 PM ET
Manning took down McDavid and smashed his collarbone in half 2 years ago.
- EnzoD


I didn't know he caused that injury ...... wow. I understand the hatred. Was that his rookie season?
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