This is just getting ridiculous...

by Killion on Nov 25, 2008 1:39 PM CST

Sure it's been a fun year in Chicago for hockey. Kane's got a Calder, we're all showing up for games again, we're getting ready for the outdoor game in a little over a month and the season so far is going pretty well. But is this really necessary?

"One Goal captures the spirit of one of the greatest comebacks in modern sports history," Blackhawks Senior Vice President of Business Operations Jay Blunk said. "The book features the overwhelming support of Blackhawks fans over the past year as we continue to rebuild one of the great institutions in Chicago."

The part of the organization that released this book isn't the same department that's working on getting a second line center or figuring out what to do with the salary cap - but it's certainly doesn't look good for a team that hasn't made the playoffs in years (since Kane was 13, right?) to act like some sort of dynasty. They're jerking themselves off so much you'd think they brought on Paul Ruebens, not Scotty Bowman.

Just to play devil's advocate - what happens to this team if they get swept in the first round of the playoffs (or fail to make it altogether)? If they get crushed by Detroit in the outdoor game (could happen - they're a better team - but still.. fuck 'em) and all the people who bought season tickets just for the outdoor game don't renew for next year? Then what? Can they still claim to be a great "comeback" story? I hope to see a good playoff series or two this year and a great outdoor game - with Sharp getting the empty net to clinch by the way.. I'm calling it now - but nothing in the league is guaranteed. I'd love to see less self-praise and more humility, if they win a cup - then release a book about how wonderful you are.

Another random note - when is it no longer going to be OK for them to play "Youth Gone Wild" during warm-ups? Actually, when is it ever OK to play Skid Row?

This is not what I want to think of when I'm getting ready to watch a game.

The Hawks hopefully are running out of things to congratulate themselves on now - unless McD thinks of somewhere new to put an ad.

Our buddies over at HockeeNight have a good podcast up with Earl Sleek from The Battle of California. It's a good listen as the Hawks take on the Golden State later this week.

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Funny

Whenever I see this picture of Kaner I always think of this stupid picture a buddy of mine sent me an email for no particular reason:

And why should there be, its flat out hilarious however the pic of Kaner needs to go. Looks like he’s ready to pop a squat

by delorean80 on Nov 25, 2008 3:22 PM CST reply actions

Thanks

For the plug. Yeah the whole book thing is pretty dopey.

And I will hold you to your promise. First whiff of bologna, and a nut shot is coming your way.

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by Forklift14 on Nov 25, 2008 3:33 PM CST reply actions

Disagreeing with my partner

Though we almost always see eye to eye, I steadfastly oppose your Skid Row view. It’s ALWAYS ok to play Skid Row. In fact, I’m disappointed the Hawks don’t take the ice to it as they did last season.

Sebastian Bach forever.

by SamFels on Nov 25, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions

Beat me to the punch.

What’s wrong with Skid Row, or any eighties cock rock for that matter? Is it wrong to engage in mindless, cheap, dirty, sleazy, and relatively unimaginative music at all hours of a waking day?

Okay, you may have a point chicagokill. I’m going to fall asleep to Poison’s “Fallen Angel” now.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 26, 2008 4:41 AM CST up reply actions

I actually have nothing wrong with cock rock – I’d just rather here some Crue. I always thought Skid Row kinda sucked. Bach annoys me.. but that may just be now.

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by Killion on Nov 26, 2008 10:20 AM CST up reply actions

They're all great

Skid Row, The Crue….hell give me some Slaughter and Warrant while you’re at it!!!!!

And SamFels, I’ll second your Sebastian Bach forever, Angel Down is a great album.

Now lets talk some hockey!!!!

by delorean80 on Nov 26, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions

This reminds me of that Cubs book

that came out this year. The title eludes me but it was basically how this was their year for redemption. How’d that work out for everybody? The book annoys me just because of how expectations become even more inflated with crap like this. They need to let the team grow into the exceptionally large pants management has fitted for them.

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by El Duque's Raft on Nov 25, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions

That book was pathetic

I’m glad I didn’t buy it. I got the book when they made the playoffs in 2003 because that truly was special. This season wasn’t for the Cubs. I hope the premature book deals aren’t the same kiss of death for the Blackhawks.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Nov 29, 2008 11:57 AM CST up reply actions

We discuss the hawks frequently

in my sports marketing class and we have read articles by writers and our whole class is in agreement the Hawks are overexposing themselves and it may hurt them long term.

Here’s how I see it. The economy is only going to get worse in terms of when the impact of the stock market will hit. The Hawks are in the enormous minority in terms of increasing ticket sales and have done so with amazing speed.

So what happens if the whole world goes broke. The Hawks don’t get a point the rest of the year. It’s 75 degrees Jan 1. Well then the UC gets maybe 11k and we’re back to where they started.

I wish he was in my fantasy league. id bury that cocksucker- KenWo4Life

by Hawk is God on Nov 26, 2008 5:43 PM CST reply actions