IlliniKrush Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 14, 2014 -> 06:50 PM) Not only is John Scott still in the NHL, but he just scored a goal. Assisted by Adam Burish. What? Behind the back pass to a one-timer top shelf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I got a ticket for tomorrow's game if I can get someone to work for me tomorrow night. f***, even if I can't I'll probably just call off and take the write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Jonas Hiller playing like it's the 2010 Olympics again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 15, 2014 -> 08:18 PM) Jonas Hiller playing like it's the 2010 Olympics again It is just amazing that the hawks haven't been able to scratch yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Sat 8 rows behind the Flames' bench. I don't think I've ever been that close before, it was actually kind of weird being so close to the players and being able to hear them talk to each other. Hawks outplayed the Flames in every way out there, and Hiller just completely stole that win. f***ing Carcillo missing on two goals, that first one was a damn tip-in. From what I noticed, it looked like Toews had a real bad game. Ben Smith is just all over the ice out there, the kid has crazy energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 That was frustrating, though that overtime was super sloppy defensively. Carcillo missed 2, but Kane also missed 1 that I was shocked he missed. He's been so automatic on those falling top shelf one timers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 08:24 AM) That was frustrating, though that overtime was super sloppy defensively. Carcillo missed 2, but Kane also missed 1 that I was shocked he missed. He's been so automatic on those falling top shelf one timers. They could have scored 6 goals last night without much luck. It was just one of those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 D Kyle Cumiskey placed on waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 11:31 AM) D Kyle Cumiskey placed on waivers. Time to start looking for real estate in Rockford Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Damn! Was looking forward to watching the Hawks tonight only to find out it's on the local WGN only. Ugh, why do they do that crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 a question about the NHL salary cap. if a player does not have a NTC, no one pick him up on waivers and has more yrs on his contract, can the team bury him and his salary in the minors? I am in the opinion that is what they should do with Bryan Bickell and his rat lazy arse. 4 mil a yr and he plays like shiiite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 19, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) a question about the NHL salary cap. if a player does not have a NTC, no one pick him up on waivers and has more yrs on his contract, can the team bury him and his salary in the minors? I am in the opinion that is what they should do with Bryan Bickell and his rat lazy arse. 4 mil a yr and he plays like shiiite. I'm not sure, but isn't that what they did with Huet? It's a cardinal rule to not pay for playoff performance, but that's what they did with Bickell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 19, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) a question about the NHL salary cap. if a player does not have a NTC, no one pick him up on waivers and has more yrs on his contract, can the team bury him and his salary in the minors? I am in the opinion that is what they should do with Bryan Bickell and his rat lazy arse. 4 mil a yr and he plays like shiiite. I believe if it's like a million/year or over or thereabout, it still counts against the cap even if he's playing in the AHL. There's no loophole to use like that, there used to be though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Oct 18, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Damn! Was looking forward to watching the Hawks tonight only to find out it's on the local WGN only. Ugh, why do they do that crap? WGN USA is working on getting rid of all sports broadcasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Kings' Slava Voynov suspended indefinitely after a domestic violence arrest. How things have changed in a year, Varlamov didn't miss a game after his arrest last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 New 3rd line for a day or two is Bickell-Richards-Saad, with Versteeg replacing Saad on 2. Second line is pretttttay small, so if this doesn't turn up Bickells/Richards production I'd prefer it switch quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Remember, the Hawks "don't number lines" Versteeg up, awful. Bring back Zues and go Kane-Zues-Versteeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 #FreeMorin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 How has everyone liked van Riemsdyk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 01:05 PM) How has everyone liked van Riemsdyk? He's been pretty good. Wouldn't be surprised if he's in the top 4 next year and replaces Oduya. I think next year the D pairing will look something like this: Keith-Seabrook Hammer-TVR Vet FA-Johns Rundblad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 12:26 PM) #FreeMorin Brian Hedger @BrianHedger 29m29 minutes ago Q indicated that Morin is more of a guy without a spot than a guy in his doghouse. We'll see how that situation develops. #Blackhawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 12:16 PM) Remember, the Hawks "don't number lines" Versteeg up, awful. Bring back Zues and go Kane-Zues-Versteeg. Hahahaha Back from vacation and this post pleased me. The Hawks are certainly trying their best to ensure they get the least amount of productivity out of Brad Richards as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 06:09 PM) He's been pretty good. Wouldn't be surprised if he's in the top 4 next year and replaces Oduya. I think next year the D pairing will look something like this: Keith-Seabrook Hammer-TVR Vet FA-Johns Rundblad I like how confident he is that he will not make a mistake (we'll see in bigger games), but Leddy just seemed so unsure that he could make any outlet passes in the playoffs. He seems fairly conservative but is nailing all the small things that would seem to gain Q's trust in him. Big win for Hawks if he truly hits as a potential 2nd line and clendening/johns don't slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 06:01 AM) I believe if it's like a million/year or over or thereabout, it still counts against the cap even if he's playing in the AHL. There's no loophole to use like that, there used to be though. the saving will be well worth burying him in the minors. I hated it when Bowman gave him that contract. I guess without daddy looking over his shoulder this one time hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 06:32 PM) the saving will be well worth burying him in the minors. I hated it when Bowman gave him that contract. I guess without daddy looking over his shoulder this one time hurt. I think the reality is that it was probably about keeping Q happy. There two eras for Bowman, he worked masterfully when in intense cap restrictions. But that wears you down and probably wore the team down. The second era of success (cup) they were in much better shape. They should have remained disciplined, but Q has a say too, and I'm guessing there was an organizational push to reward the players who contributed (falsely, this time). It's tough to have so much turnover. We know that Q likes to rest his players. For him to do that, he needs players he trusts will put in the work without him dogging them. This likely played a factor. It doesn't mean it's not a mistake, but these are hard decisions, even if it's obvious from a production standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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