LittleHurt05 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 7, 2018 -> 09:00 AM) This year is a wasted year. I wish they would sell at the break and mini-rebuild. They have put together a collection of younger talent, some showing signs of promise, some not so much. I think the last 14 goals had been scored by a youngster until Kane at the end of the game. If anyone is to blame for this year it's more of the guys with the big contracts, who almost all have no-trade clauses. Hoping it's just a bad stretch for #19 and not that he's breaking down already from all the hockey he played, playoffs and international included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 7, 2018 -> 12:03 PM) They have put together a collection of younger talent, some showing signs of promise, some not so much. I think the last 14 goals had been scored by a youngster until Kane at the end of the game. If anyone is to blame for this year it's more of the guys with the big contracts, who almost all have no-trade clauses. Hoping it's just a bad stretch for #19 and not that he's breaking down already from all the hockey he played, playoffs and international included. I saw some of the pregram and coming into last night's game, the previous 13 goals were scored by guys 23 and under, and I think half their goals this year have been scored by guys 25 and under. So it is a rebuild on the fly. Except for Kane and Crawford, they have either really young guys, or guys they couldn't give away with their contracts. Maybe Saad, but it isn't exactly primo time to be trading him. The young guys are showing some promise. They have to somehow turn back the clock a bit and get Crawford back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 NBC ChicagoVerified account @nbcchicago According to a report, the struggling #Blackhawks could look to trade one of their star players http://nbcchi.com/t1m3s2i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Who can they trade other than Kane? All the other contracts are pretty bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 7, 2018 -> 02:47 PM) It’s now a 2 year “stretch” for Toews. I was just trying to be optimistic, ha. That will be an ugly contract if this is the Toews of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Feb 7, 2018 -> 06:40 PM) Who can they trade other than Kane? All the other contracts are pretty bad Yup, they basically have to hope some of the young guys take the next step into legit contributors because those bad contracts are going nowhere. They might be stuck in hockey hell for a while if that doesn't happen but the run was more than worth it. Who knows,maybe Toews can hit that 2nd wind of his career. Dude is only 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Wow, Marcus Kruger placed on waivers. Him and Darling have not enjoyed Carolina I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 11:12 AM) Wow, Marcus Kruger placed on waivers. Him and Darling have not enjoyed Carolina I guess. Blackhawks south crumbling before our very eyes. Sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 11:25 AM) Blackhawks south crumbling before our very eyes. Sad... So is OG Blackhawks. I know he's not great, but Stephen Johns would fit in Chicago. Edited February 9, 2018 by Sox-35th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Looks like the Hawks are gonna be in the lottery this year (which honestly might be the best thing for this franchise). 4.5% odds of the #1 pick and rising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 10:42 PM) Looks like the Hawks are gonna be in the lottery this year (which honestly might be the best thing for this franchise). 4.5% odds of the #1 pick and rising. Time to move on from Q? He's not exactly the guy I would want rebuilding. Of course, the Blackhawks don't exactly have the situation to rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 11:04 PM) Time to move on from Q? He's not exactly the guy I would want rebuilding. Of course, the Blackhawks don't exactly have the situation to rebuild QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 11:52 PM) Two first round exits and now missing the playoffs. No one will have to be convinced that Q should go at this point. It’s time. Have to agree, not a hot take anymore. He's enshrined in this city but I want a coach that'll play the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 06:33 AM) Have to agree, not a hot take anymore. He's enshrined in this city but I want a coach that'll play the kids. What kids you want him to play that haven't already? Half the team is under 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 11:52 PM) Two first round exits and now missing the playoffs. No one will have to be convinced that Q should go at this point. It's time. And the Hawks seem to be the least patient team in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 08:49 AM) And the Hawks seem to be the least patient team in town. The thing about the Hawks now is they are so worried about image and presentation under McDonough, that it's hard to simply fire Q on the spot when the team struggles. It has to all be planned out to a T to keep all the media coverage positive (not that the Chicago media cares enough to be critical of the Hawks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 10:42 PM) Looks like the Hawks are gonna be in the lottery this year (which honestly might be the best thing for this franchise). 4.5% odds of the #1 pick and rising. We're probably better off just rooting for the losses to start piling up at this point for better lottery odds and hoping the ping pong balls fall their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 09:30 AM) We're probably better off just rooting for the losses to start piling up at this point for better lottery odds and hoping the ping pong balls fall their way. That is where I am at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Dahlstrom up Larry HawleyVerified account @HawleySports 36m36 minutes ago No news on Corey Crawford, but the Blackhawks put defenseman Jan Rutta on Injured Reserve. @WGNNews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 09:30 AM) We're probably better off just rooting for the losses to start piling up at this point for better lottery odds and hoping the ping pong balls fall their way. #AllInForDahlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 09:30 AM) We're probably better off just rooting for the losses to start piling up at this point for better lottery odds and hoping the ping pong balls fall their way. It feels really s***ty and painful, but I think you're right. I just keep holding out hope that "Yeah, but when Crawford comes back maybe!".....and they just keep....f***ing....losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Blackhawks TalkVerified account @NBCSBlackhawks 2h2 hours ago The #Blackhawks won't be buyers at the trade deadline, according to GM Stan Bowman. Thoughts on the team looking very similar next year? More at http://bit.ly/2ErFftt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 09:51 AM) That is where I am at. me too. This is just not their year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 This might be the greatest save I've ever seen. https://mobile.twitter.com/KOD1AK/status/962496538701377537 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 10, 2018 -> 08:42 PM) This might be the greatest save I've ever seen. https://mobile.twitter.com/KOD1AK/status/962496538701377537 Oh wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Mark Lazerus is done with your s*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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