That game was dreadful as hell. Fucking Crawford, feel sorry for the bastard. I can't see him facing less than 30 shots per game with the D in front of him. Seabs and Keith are really showing their age and wear and tear. 5 tripping penalties shows they are a step or 2 slow.
The PP still sucks as they try to be a finesse team out there with all that damn passing, shoot the fucking puck!!!
Plenty of season and I think things will work out, but damn, Crow could be blind by then. he is playing pretty damn well (albeit he has still had his WTF moments).
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Well, I have missed quite a few games of late. Still in football mode. Glad to hear last night that there was "net front presence." It seems every team in the NHL camps a body in front of the goalie, makes it hard for him to see the puck coming, etc. Hawks have never seemed to take to that idea. Preview/highlights made it look like they were going strong to the net and had people out front. Presto, change, they score 6 goals. Lets hope this is a sign of things to come.
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I've barely had time/energy to watch lately. Been wrapped up in other stuff, but keeping my ear to the ground. This team needs these wins just to keep Q from having a heart attack. Guy was getting kind of desperate with line shuffling for awhile there.
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Well, they are on a little bit of a roll. Got some of the game last night. Liked their aggressiveness on the O side. Debrincat is coming along nicely. I am liking what I see out of Forsling as well, to name a few. Still think they will suffer against physical teams.
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Well, that was another disappointment. Seabs and Keith, how the mighty have fallen. These young D guys have to pick it up big time.
Debrincat is playing lights out. Most goals scored in a month by any Blackhawk in history, 11.
Debrincat is playing lights out. Most goals scored in a month by any Blackhawk in history, 11.
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The straight dope is that the Blackhawks need to get Seabrook off the team & probably Keith too. Sadly you cut a deal before the deadline to dump both guys (and most importantly their deals), and spread that money along the whole defense. As they are now, the offense is solid, the PP/PK is slowly improving, but they need more aggressors/antagonists on both sides of the blue line.Otis Day wrote:Well, that was another disappointment. Seabs and Keith, how the mighty have fallen. These young D guys have to pick it up big time.
Debrincat is playing lights out. Most goals scored in a month by any Blackhawk in history, 11.
That can't be done by swapping out junkers on the bottom of the roster.
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It would not bother me if he got traded. I think I would trade him before Kane. Toews is providing nothing at this time. I think they can unload Seabs and Keith if possible as well. Not sure there would be any buyers for those 2. Toews contract may stop most as well. Maybe the Jets would love to have him.
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how has Keith gotten so expendable all of a sudden? he was my favorite defenseman and almost always seemed to be everywhere he needed to be at just the right time
is he hurt?
is he hurt?
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He was always destined to burn out earlier than most. The guy's been an iron-man and played obscene minutes for years, but clearly he's been losing his wind for the last 2-3 seasons. Seabrook is spent. Toews' concussions and injuries are all piling up, too.Boris13c wrote:how has Keith gotten so expendable all of a sudden? he was my favorite defenseman and almost always seemed to be everywhere he needed to be at just the right time
is he hurt?
That said, if you trade Toews, you may as well trade Kane, Seabs, Keith, and basically any of the 3-cup veterans. And possibly there's an argument you may have to move on from Quenneville, but I think you could still glean some success out of Q if you reshape the roster in his vision. To do that you need capital, and the Blackhawks have had none for many years.
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Boris13c wrote:how has Keith gotten so expendable all of a sudden? he was my favorite defenseman and almost always seemed to be everywhere he needed to be at just the right time
is he hurt?
I am not bagging on any of the Hawks, I just don't want them to keep them past their usefulness. I don't think any organization should keep someone just because they are a "favorite" or because of past performance when current performance is subpar.
I try not to fall in love with any player from teams I root for. I am more interested in long term success. I think the window has closed on this current Hawk roster due to age and inexperience. If you can find some buyers, start selling if the payment is rich.
I think in Saad, Schwartz, Forsling, Debrincat, to name a few, you have the start of a new nucleus. It may not be Kane, Toews and the gang, but it is a good start.
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yeah ok ... I get what you're sayingOtis Day wrote:Boris13c wrote:how has Keith gotten so expendable all of a sudden? he was my favorite defenseman and almost always seemed to be everywhere he needed to be at just the right time
is he hurt?
I am not bagging on any of the Hawks, I just don't want them to keep them past their usefulness. I don't think any organization should keep someone just because they are a "favorite" or because of past performance when current performance is subpar.
I try not to fall in love with any player from teams I root for. I am more interested in long term success. I think the window has closed on this current Hawk roster due to age and inexperience. If you can find some buyers, start selling if the payment is rich.
I think in Saad, Schwartz, Forsling, Debrincat, to name a few, you have the start of a new nucleus. It may not be Kane, Toews and the gang, but it is a good start.
I just have a soft spot for Keith ... he plays like a throwback, always on the ice and always productive on both ends ... so guess I'm kind of sorry to see him fading away
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The era is ending and it seems to have come fast, but it has been a good ride for about 8 years. 3 Cups, can't ask for much more. I just don't want this team to get ancient and then fall into the basement for years. I would rather they stay competitive as long as possible. You know, don't be like the BEars!!!!
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the good news - before leaving work I got a call from a friend telling me to meet him downtown because he had extra tickets to the Blackhawks/Capitals game
the bad news : I actually went and saw the Blackhawks/Capitals game
what a shit show ... it looked like things would change in the second period, but that ended up being a lot of activity with little result
and the crowd wasn't too happy with the hit Caps hero Ovechkin took towards the end ... wasn't in position to see it that well, but those in the crowd who were let it be known ... all I saw was Ovechkin moving slowly to the bench
so I got to hang out with some friends I hadn't seen in a while so the social part of the event was fun ... the game, not so much
the bad news : I actually went and saw the Blackhawks/Capitals game
what a shit show ... it looked like things would change in the second period, but that ended up being a lot of activity with little result
and the crowd wasn't too happy with the hit Caps hero Ovechkin took towards the end ... wasn't in position to see it that well, but those in the crowd who were let it be known ... all I saw was Ovechkin moving slowly to the bench
so I got to hang out with some friends I hadn't seen in a while so the social part of the event was fun ... the game, not so much
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Blackhawks have been hot lately. Very fun to watch. I entirely credit Hinostroza, but in reality it's Schmaltz and Kane finding a chemistry.
edit: Not to mention Crawford playing great and the ascension of Jordan Oesterle.
edit: Not to mention Crawford playing great and the ascension of Jordan Oesterle.
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I have missed all the games during this streak. I have either forgotten they were on or just had other things going on. Maybe I stay away. Glad to see Hinostroza back though.
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Damn, miss a little, miss a lot. Panik in a drought, breaks the drought and gets traded. Good move in my book. Guy was just so hot and cold it was ridiculous.
Toews has come on, finally. That should be some trade bait in my book. kaner has been scoring. Keith = done. Seabrook = done and both have no trade contracts. Blind loyalty never works out. Reminds me of the Bird, McHale, Parrish Celtic. They all got old at the same time.
Toews has come on, finally. That should be some trade bait in my book. kaner has been scoring. Keith = done. Seabrook = done and both have no trade contracts. Blind loyalty never works out. Reminds me of the Bird, McHale, Parrish Celtic. They all got old at the same time.
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Panik needed to go. Seabrook is next.
I wish I knew what was wrong with Crawford, but they're being as mysterious as ever.
I am not for a Toews trade. More practical road is to get another year in, and if the numbers are garbage and his play is slipping further, you restructure his deal and make him something of a player-coach on the 2nd/3rd lines.
I wish I knew what was wrong with Crawford, but they're being as mysterious as ever.
I am not for a Toews trade. More practical road is to get another year in, and if the numbers are garbage and his play is slipping further, you restructure his deal and make him something of a player-coach on the 2nd/3rd lines.
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Otis Day wrote:That game was dreadful as hell. Fucking Crawford, feel sorry for the bastard. I can't see him facing less than 30 shots per game with the D in front of him. Seabs and Keith are really showing their age and wear and tear. 5 tripping penalties shows they are a step or 2 slow.
The PP still sucks as they try to be a finesse team out there with all that damn passing, shoot the fucking puck!!!
Plenty of season and I think things will work out, but damn, Crow could be blind by then. he is playing pretty damn well (albeit he has still had his WTF moments).
Well not much has changed except for the BIG fact, Crow has been injured. Time to blow some of this shit up. See if Seabs and/or Keith will waive their no trade clauses. I still of the mind to trade Toews as well. He would have to waive his NT clause as well. Kaner seems to be doing the best of all and keep that scoring.
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It has been so miserable to endure this team. They need to admit they're in a youth/rebuilding phase and start to dump off these bad contracts, possibly including Toews, sadly.
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Wow a win!! The Red Wings suck. Nice to see Debrincat lighting the lamp - 3x. Duclair gets first goal. I miss the old Wing v Hawks rivalry. NHL ruined a good thing.
Not sure if Q wants to stay around for the rebuild. I hope he steps down. I don't think I really want to see him fired.
Not sure if Q wants to stay around for the rebuild. I hope he steps down. I don't think I really want to see him fired.
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I have enjoyed watching the young guys, most of them. Schmaltz, Osterle, Forsling, Gustafsson, Debrincat. I think they can have a good younger core. The Stanley Cup window has shut on the current team.
The Maple Leaf game, knew they would lose in OT, just did not think it would end that way. I had a good laugh seeing Keith out there with all the Maple Leaf jets. Them young guys are quick. I love Auston Matthews.
The Maple Leaf game, knew they would lose in OT, just did not think it would end that way. I had a good laugh seeing Keith out there with all the Maple Leaf jets. Them young guys are quick. I love Auston Matthews.
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I am of the mind to let Crow sit the rest of the year out. Let him really get healthy and over what is ailing him. They are not making the playoffs so let the kid and aged rookie carry the load the rest of the season.
Front office has to do some serious soul searching. They may have to ask some vets to provide a list of teams they would approve getting traded to. May be impossible but they have to do something.
Front office has to do some serious soul searching. They may have to ask some vets to provide a list of teams they would approve getting traded to. May be impossible but they have to do something.
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From what Bowman said to The Athletic recently, the Blackhawks core still has a lot to give, at least in his mind. He wouldn't consider them over the hill until they were approaching 40, but I mean..c'mon, man. Things are going bad, and quickly.Otis Day wrote:I am of the mind to let Crow sit the rest of the year out. Let him really get healthy and over what is ailing him. They are not making the playoffs so let the kid and aged rookie carry the load the rest of the season.
Front office has to do some serious soul searching. They may have to ask some vets to provide a list of teams they would approve getting traded to. May be impossible but they have to do something.
I don't see the trade deadline being much of anything in the way of a shakeup. Nobody's taking Seabrook's contract.
Offseason should be very, very telling.
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They sure as hell better not be buyers. I don't think Bowman is that stupid.
It would be nice if someone came sniffing along for Seabrook - no gonna happen (nice dream though).
I heard him say the core will stay intact I know he can't say anything else, but damn, 3 of the 4 are not contributing. Their contracts pretty much make them untouchable. I hate to see franchises sink because they hold on to players too long.
It would be nice if someone came sniffing along for Seabrook - no gonna happen (nice dream though).
I heard him say the core will stay intact I know he can't say anything else, but damn, 3 of the 4 are not contributing. Their contracts pretty much make them untouchable. I hate to see franchises sink because they hold on to players too long.
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Mark Lazerus went on a really interesting tear into the Blackhawks fan base a night or two ago. Basically saying that he finds it so strange and sad that Blackhawks fans, at least online, are remarkably ungrateful and need to check their privilege.
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I don't feel I am hateful towards, Keith , Seabrook or Toews. I just don't want the organization to let them all get old here together. I hate the no movement clauses in the contracts. It is hard to watch Seabs and Keith play right now. I don't cuss them, but for the good of the team, it would be nice to see them traded if possible.
I have friends who are constantly saying, "the Hawks suck", F*ck them, I just have to say, "3 Cups in 8 yrs, I will take that anytime with any team.
It has been a fun ride. The ride is about past its prime. Time for renovations.
I have friends who are constantly saying, "the Hawks suck", F*ck them, I just have to say, "3 Cups in 8 yrs, I will take that anytime with any team.
It has been a fun ride. The ride is about past its prime. Time for renovations.