Finally, Grading Is Over: Part 2 of The Forwards Review
by SamFels on Jan 12, 2010 1:35 PM CST
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I'm guessing someone sent back their omelette, and that's why Killion never got these finished. It's taken us far too long, but most things do around here (ask Matt's girlfriend). Anyway, let's wrap up our midseason review before the year is 75% complete:
While 12 games is probably not enough to give anything other than an Incomplete, we like what we've seen. Bickell brings size, better than expected skating ability, and a motor that doesn't seem to stop. In fact, watching Bickell is probably spurred Kopecky into his recent bout of usefulness. May only get a spot start here and there, but Bickell is definitely a candidate for next year's fourth line.
You know the downsides. He'll take some really dumb penalties and sometimes you just want to barf at his decisions. But there's no question it is Ben Eager who makes the 4th line go. Once he got over the fear of another concussion and injury, his relentless skating and energy always creates problems for teams. He also has been able to fill in on higher lines when asked. Fraser's been better than last year, and Kopecky certainly has improved lately, but they take their cues from this man. This season as last, Eager is the biggest reason the Hawks boast one of the best fourth lines in the league, and can roll to it regularly. Solid B.
One my lasting images of the season will be listening to the post game show one night in the car with McClure in the passenger seat, and Judd Sirott asking Kris Versteeg how it is adjusting to Marian Hossa, and McClure than punching my dashboard and screaming, "It's Marian Fucking Hossa!". I still am baffled at this guy's ability, and that he's playing for the Hawks. We've been joking that he still may end up leading the team in goals. He has a brief four or five game dip, but since then he's a clinic on puck possession. Much like Kane these days, Hossa keeps the puck until he decides he doesn't want it any more. He also has demonstrated a quicker release of anyone I've ever seen in a Hawks uniform, to the point where I didn't know some of his goals had gone in until several seconds later when I realized a shot had been taken. His current scoring rate would have seen him pot 39 over a full season, and that's considering catching up to guys who had a training camp and two months of game play on him. I think we'll see a real specimen after the Olympic Break when guys lose their legs a little and he's just gaining his. B+.
As if you needed me to tell you. Obviously, the offseason workouts have brought Kane's game to the premier level in the league. No longer can you push him off the puck, he fights through far more checks, and his shot is straight up wicked, kid. 6th in the league in scoring is 6th in the league in scoring, and on pace for 92 points speaks for itself too. A.
You never really notice Ladd, and that's usually a good thing. Though playing with Hossa and Sharp, you'd like to see his goal total a little higher, but that doesn't mean he's doing anything wrong. He's been physical, gotten in front of the net, and been solid in his own zone. He's not even being used on the kill that much any more, but you know he can help you out there when need be. Most likely, when Bolland returns Ladd will go back to forming a kick ass checking line with Iron Madden, where he started the year. And that's fine with us. Ladd won't wow you, which you'd like out of a #4 pick (though not ours). But he certainly won't let you down, either. B/B-.
What did it take, about four games before we all fell in love with Weapon X/Iron Madden/Mad Dog? And it hasn't stopped. His energy, his intelligence, and his determination at the age of 36 are something to behold. He even got Buff skating like he cares again. The Olympic Break will do Madden wonders, and lord help opponents top-line centers from March on. He's even pitched in big goals when needed, putting the team on his back on Dec. 27th against Nashville. Signing of the summer? A-/B+.
There were few bloggers not named Chris Block who were harder on The Sharp Shooter than I was in November. I didn't like some floating tendencies I saw, I didn't like his reluctance to move to center when the team needed it. I only said these things because I know what Sharp is capable of, and it's far more than just a sniper. Luckily for all of us, he's been shoving it up my ass since. He's moved to center, been great at the face-off circle, and sacrificing some of his shooting tendencies to act as more of a pivot to the more talented Hossa. What more could I ask? And he's still on pace for 27 goals and 65 points, which I think would be a career high, but someone correct me on that. Those numbers will ramp up a bit when Bolland returns and Sharp can return to the opposite wing of Kane. More than that, Shooter has returned to the kill, and been part of the league's best unit. He's played the point on the PP when asked. Now, in my mind, his versatility makes him untradeable when the great Cap-Cull comes. My apologies, Patrick. B+.
Again another incomplete. But time is just about up on Skille. I want to root for Jack, I see what he could be. He's got a hell of a shot, and fast, but only in a straight line. He doesn't have the hockey smarts to get in enough good positions to use his plus-shot. Frankly, the rest of the league has probably seen Skille will never justify his #7 pick, but they don't all work out. I think Jack probably needs to move on, to get full-time NHL shifts to see what he can be. There won't be any space on our top lines for years to come with Beach, Olsen, and Pirri all looking to have much better futures.
We all have our favorite Hawks, but deep down we all know who it call comes back to, and that's Captain Marvel. You've seen other young teams in our division, Columbus and St. Louis, take steps backwards this year. It's due to lack of focus and determination in part. I don't wonder why those teams zagged when we zigged last year. I know it's because every player has to answer to Captain Marvel. T.J. Oshie would not be able to show up hungover and float his way through a game if Toews was his captain. It's pretty simple, since his return from concussion the Hawks are 23-6-3. Maybe his numbers won't show it, but we know that Toews is a #1 center. Find a time when he doesn't win a battle for the puck, or an important draw. He's been on the ice for one power play goal against all season. He's the teams best even-strength, power play, and penalty kill player according to Behind The Net. What more do you want? A.
KILLION: I did actually do some these reviews already, but because of work I haven't had time to finish the post until tonight but got home to see Sam had already finished this... I couldn't help but notice he forgot some of the guys who have played for the Blackhawks though, so I thought I'd quickly finish up the rest of what's left...
Don't worry about it, SBN Photo Guys, I don't remember what this guy looks like either. Final Verdict: ?
Your guess is as good as mine. Final Verdict: Footage Not Found
The best thing Ebbett did for the Blackhawks was to trip Seabrook the other night, allowing the Power Play scoring streak to continue (even if the Hawks decided to blow it anyways). Ebbett's not a bad player really but he was played out of position with the Hawks and for a guy his size, he doesn't have the skill of someone like VERSTEEG! or Kane to play in the NHL and really make a name for himself. SBN could have at least updated his photo or stats though. He's played on two different teams so far and we only have his photo as a Duck. Sorry guy. Final Verdict: 17
Well that was easy...
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Patrick Sharp's career high in goals was 36
But I don’t know if he’s had more than 65 points.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 12, 2010 1:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
additionally...
any reason Ben Eager gets graded twice? cue repeater jokes here
by chiblackhawks on Jan 12, 2010 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
after the concussions
we’re all seeing double…
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Jan 12, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Sam was talking about points, not goals...
I think I agree with every word of this, including "and’ and ‘the’.
Very nice write-up.
by cliffkoroll on Jan 12, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Skille
Does anyone know off hand when his contract comes up? I think if we lose some players over the offseason, then he would be valuable on the fourth line, especially if Beach and Olsen aren’t ready.
by warrenjm2006 on Jan 12, 2010 2:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
RFA this year
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=11
See all your favorites here
"All questions must be submitted in writing"
by laaarmer on Jan 12, 2010 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha!
Curtis Brown. I always forget about that.
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Jan 12, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kyle Beach and Ben Eager on the same line.
Return of the Bash Brothers!
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 12, 2010 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
except they won't shoot 'roids.
and/or write books and/or cry about it with Costas.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Jan 12, 2010 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was talking about these Bash Brothers.........
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 12, 2010 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My man.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 12, 2010 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean...
My Man.
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 12, 2010 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Jan 12, 2010 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna leave a comment
about these two …….. but what these two did to baseball --I’m speechless!!!
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Jan 12, 2010 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meh. Let's keep the self-righteous
moralizing about that to everyone else.
I don’t care and I’m tired of hearing about it.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 12, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is to blame? What these two did to baseball or Bud Selig for allowing it to happen?
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Jan 12, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or was that a 'Mighty Ducks 2' reference?
If so, my sincerest apologies.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Jan 12, 2010 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Apologies accepted.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 12, 2010 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Skille usdoesnzt m to play a good 3rd/4th line style
He might be better as an add in on any regular season deal – or we miht just have to watch him walk away to somewhere else
by krome on Jan 12, 2010 5:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
wow - I shouldn't try to post from the swaying train using the phone
by krome on Jan 12, 2010 6:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Agree agree on all
"All questions must be submitted in writing"
by laaarmer on Jan 12, 2010 2:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's all fine and good, but we should still trade Huet for a superstar goalie from the past/fictional character
I’m thinking either Billy Smith circa 1982, Patrick Roy with the Colorado Avalanche, Jacques Plante, or Wolverine. X-Men Wolverine, not Alpha Flight. If we’re going to take hockey from the Canadians, we’re taking their superheroes, too.
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 12, 2010 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think on NHL10 you can trade him for Dryden (the Canadiens 100th anniversary team)?
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Jan 12, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd trade Huet...
…for Jean Claude Van Damme in Sudden Death. He was friggin’ impenetrable.
by hoorock89 on Jan 12, 2010 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to pretty much concur
I’ve liked what I’ve seen from Bickell, a lot (a good 3rd or 4th liner for sure – with a little potential to more up to being a sort of Prbert like 2nd liner).
I like everything I’ve seen from Ladd – except that he can’t finish worth a crap.
Hossa has dominated and set a great work ethic example for the youth corps too (his impact on Kane is very positive – Toews is self motivated rather nicely), I might even go A- for him.
by krome on Jan 12, 2010 4:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Overall team grade A+
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Jan 12, 2010 5:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That Fulton Reed guy
Thats a bad motherfuckin slap shot.
by MaverickNJ on Jan 12, 2010 5:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he needed a lot of time to tee it up
I prefer Hossa & Kane with the quick releases
by krome on Jan 12, 2010 6:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The Knucklepuck!
Hossa could pull that off… right?
by StewieGrifin on Jan 12, 2010 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the grading as well.
Kane and Toews have really stepped up as leaders on this team… and Hossa will only get better leading up to the playoffs.
by StewieGrifin on Jan 12, 2010 6:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
skille
can you imagine if instead of skille (#7) the hawks had chose kopitar (#11) or TJ Oshie (#24)?
by misplacedcanadian on Jan 12, 2010 6:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kopitar
The man can score, but to me he seems to be moving in slow mo! Watch the first goal, it looks like everyone on the ice is moving at half speed.
Having said that, I’d take him over Skille any time. That first goal may look slo mo, but that’s a Bobby Hull style goal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mccaL8VXYCk
"Andre, as you know, has been living in semi-seclusion in Northern Quebec ever since the unfortunate Denny Pratt tragedy. "
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Jan 12, 2010 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha the description seems to differ.
Anze Kopitar scores is first career hat trick with three nice goals, flying by a defender and two nice backhands in Los Angeles on October 22, 2009.
Maybe we’re just spoiled by the speed of the Hawks.
by Original Six on Jan 12, 2010 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, read that and laughed
And you just may have hit the nail on the head with your comment. We Hawks fans have become a spoiled, jaded bunch… What a nice change!
"Andre, as you know, has been living in semi-seclusion in Northern Quebec ever since the unfortunate Denny Pratt tragedy. "
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Jan 12, 2010 8:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
A nice change?
Trade Huey! WAH WAH WAH!
by cliffkoroll on Jan 13, 2010 8:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Big guys sometimes look slower than they are
- it coupld be an efficient stride (like Hossa – he doesn’t always look like he’s moving fast – but he’s going faster than guys who look like they are going fast).
he would have been a nice choice over Skille
by krome on Jan 13, 2010 10:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Frustration
I unfortunately live in the Scum infested area of Grand Rapids, MI and try to watch Rockford whenever they come to town. My obeservation of Skille is that he is downright frustrating. I have watched him at the AHL level take over a game, control the puck like Kane and Hossa, and score goals like it is nothing. However, when I have seen him play with the Hawks his game is completely different. Now I know the Hawks have a lot of scorers and finishers already, but I cannot comprehend where the disconnect is. Maybe it is because his speed is only north-south, like noted in the review above, but it is just frustrating (sorry to keep repeating it , but I have no other way to express my thoughts) to see a talented guy not be able to transfer the talent to the next level.
by MoeWanchuk on Jan 13, 2010 8:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Gartner was pretty much all North/South speed and made it work well
Skille may just be the example of the minor league legend that can’t translate it to the NHL performance level
by krome on Jan 13, 2010 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Souray wants out of Edmonton
Would we want him?
Who would you give up for him?
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Jan 12, 2010 6:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/1664/news
there ya go
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Jan 12, 2010 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, and nothing.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Jan 12, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
on grounds of brevity and acumen.
by cliffkoroll on Jan 13, 2010 8:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our D is pretty solid as it is...
I’d say don’t fix what isn’t broken
by StewieGrifin on Jan 12, 2010 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
$5.4 mil through 2012
is a tough one to swallow.
by Original Six on Jan 12, 2010 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of people post here that they would like
to see Barker gone…..
I ain’t one of them
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Jan 12, 2010 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
For Souray?
You’d be Mike Milbury-level nuts not to make that move.
by hoorock89 on Jan 12, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Been waiting to ask this...
Who/what do we credit for the more consistent backchecking by the forwards this year? Or is it just my imagination saying that it’s better than it was?
"They brought their f***in' TOYS with 'em!"
"Well, I'd rather have 'em playin' with their toys than playin' with themselves."
"They're too dumb to play with themselves."
by TenMinuteMisconduct on Jan 12, 2010 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Methinks the Detroit series made that commitment
a necessity to everyone in the organization.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 12, 2010 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on the scum series
But I think Madden and Hossa have had a huge impact as well. I might be off on this here, but I thought it went up quite a bit across the whole team once Hossa started to practice with them.
by NKLHD on Jan 12, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Madden & Hoosa are excellent role models in that regard
and when the respected vets (along with respected youth like Toews) are all pushing it, it takes better
by krome on Jan 13, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish last year’s GVT was posted at behind the net so that we could look at Kane’s defensive number. Hes 2.7 “goals” above average defensively this year. I have to think that he was negative last year. He’s really overcome that lazy-itis this year. Remarkable story against a crippling disease.
by Original Six on Jan 12, 2010 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Madden.
Second City Hockey Most Postingest Poster of 2009
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Jan 12, 2010 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He sucks
Didn’t even get a Mid-Season Review.
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
omfg
yeah, except for the 1 above with the Eddie pic.
I’ve really got to stop posting here while drinking…..
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hats in the air!!!!
My Islanders just put the the Scum down 6-0!!
Woot!
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 12, 2010 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
now children
let’s not pick on the teams that are disadvantaged. They’re trying their hardest with what they have. It’s not their fault that their mommies are crack-whores and their daddies are unemployed alcholholics
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my two favorite teams…the Hawks and anyone who beats the Scum
by G8K33P3R on Jan 13, 2010 7:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Hawks, the Isles, and any one who beats the wings and blues. Happiness is…
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 13, 2010 7:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what happened when the blues beat the wings in sweden?
by chiblackhawks on Jan 13, 2010 8:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh… I think this is where the word asplode comes in.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 13, 2010 8:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
School-like comment
Ok. Kane is no longer lazy.
But he is still not completly applying himself and not living up to his potential.
And I think he’s stealing Hammer’s Snack-Paks
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I get what you're saying and partially agree.
He isn’t a shutdown defender, but I’d say he’s become above average defender. I think everyone knows that he’s never gonna be a Selke candidate, but there have been times where he’s had lapses in his own zone. In the end, I think he gets a pass for the most part because he is such a force on the other end.
by Original Six on Jan 12, 2010 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sarcasm
It’s how i relate to the world
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And when they get around to grading management
McDonut gets an F for receiving an extention instead of becoming league commish and abolishing the salary cap. That would have been the greatest thing he could have done for the Hawks.
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my God, I’m going to be dreaming about that for the next month!
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 12, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit.
I have brought great shame upon my family.
by Original Six on Jan 12, 2010 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's ok
I still love you
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean we can still do the bromance reality show?
by Original Six on Jan 12, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We better
I’ve already spent the signing bonus money
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 12, 2010 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As recently as last spring...
…Kane’s DEFENDERS were conceding he’d never be a + player.
The guy’s whole ice transformation over the past six months has been astonishing, beyond what anyone might have hoped.
by cliffkoroll on Jan 13, 2010 8:37 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
NHL top 20
in +/-, not bad at all…
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 13, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Negative.
This matches with my expectations.
I agreed with the Brouwer breakout, but didn’t see it until after I read it from Sam and the fifth feather guys.
But I was ready for the Kane breakout. The kid is a competitor, perhaps best evidenced by the game 6 hattie against Vancouver after Mitchell called him out. Well, he was called out again after Detroit, for not backchecking, not skating hard enough, not getting strong enough, and I figured he’d have one hell of an offseason because of it.
I had him down for 95 points this summer, a total he is more than capable of hitting.
I am awesome. Bow down to me.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 13, 2010 11:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't recall anyone claiming in May...
…that this guy would throw down anyhting close to a +15 so far this year. Scoring sure, but the whole package?
I’m willing to concede that you saw it coming, but dude, don’t hide your light under a bushel basket.
by cliffkoroll on Jan 13, 2010 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am awesome at predicting in July
but mediocre at reading comprehension in January.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 13, 2010 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are the Yin to Dale Tallon's Yang.
by Original Six on Jan 13, 2010 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
this is awesome
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 13, 2010 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
chrome likes this.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 13, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't feel like making a fanshot, so I'll just post this here
I think there’s a few of us in the Arlington Heights / Mount Prospect / etc. area.
Brouwer and Fraser will be at the Goodwill store on the corner of Rand Rd. and Dryden Ave. on Wednesday, Jan 13 (tomorrow) from 5-7pm. The Blackhawks site says one autograph per person, which I assume means one autograph from each player.
The address is 1551 N. Dryden Avenue, Arlington Heights.
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
Everybody...HIT SOMEBODY! ~ the Chicago Rush are back in April 2010
by HappyHuman on Jan 12, 2010 10:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anybody else?
Read the text where Ebbett’s stats should appear as “Data for this midget is not currently available”?
No? Just me?
Don’t worry, I’ll see myself out.
by ITypedforMiles on Jan 12, 2010 11:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Heh, the first time I saw it, I thought it was Fels making fun of Ebbitt. Took me a few reads to see that it was “widget” instead. I don’t know which way I liked it better.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 12, 2010 11:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My reputation proceeds me
Not sure what that says.
www.secondcityhockey.com
by SamFels on Jan 13, 2010 1:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
please..
You forgot ebbett completely – I added him.
by Matthew Dirt on Jan 13, 2010 8:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We ALL
tried to forget Ebbett.
2009 SCH Post Whore
2010 Troll Collector
by Trixietrx on Jan 13, 2010 9:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
would you take him
in a trade for Kopecky?
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 13, 2010 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YES
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=18
He makes a LOT less then Kopecky ($600,000.00 less) for approximately the same thing. Who waived Ebbett anyway? Tallon or Yoda?
"All questions must be submitted in writing"
by laaarmer on Jan 13, 2010 10:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
for sure
I’d rather have kopecky than ebbett if we had to play one or the other on the fourth line but…….
As laarmer mentions, ebbett makes 600k less. Ebbett is a free agent after this year, and we’d get rid of Kopecky’s 1 mil cap hit for next year.
Also, when burish and bolland come back, you don’t have to play ebbett or kopecky.
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 13, 2010 10:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to getting Burish back but
Do we really expect him to be at 100% jus 6 -months after a torn MCL? I would be quite impressed if he is 100%-How long was the Wiz’s recovery from the same injury?
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by ccm on Jan 13, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is possible
First off, it’s a torn ACL, which I also suffered in college. I had my surgery, an autograft, where they took my patellar tendon and grafted it over the top of my torn ligament. I resumed skating with my college team after 4 and a half months of aggressive rehab, and with a RoboCop knee brace. And I drank and smoked the whole time. And while we all assume Burwood to be a party animal, he is a professional athlete, so this is entirely possible. Additionally, Burish has a track record of being able to come back ahead of schedule from devastating injuries, as he was severely injured in high school in a car crash and told there was a chance he might not play again.
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by McClure on Jan 13, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he was severely injured in high school
That kind of shit is a lot easier to recover from when you are younger. The older you get, the longer recovery takes.
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by burpchelischili on Jan 13, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, a torn ACL at 26 is not as severe in my world as getting maimed in a car wreck at 17.
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by McClure on Jan 13, 2010 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and then losing his kneecap
getting off a boat while recovering from the car wreck.
I’d have to say Burr is the manliest man in that locker room
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by Johnny Lava on Jan 13, 2010 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Losing a knee cap sucks, but in my opinion it is easier to recover from than a torn ACL. That’s just me though, every-ones pain tolerance level is different.
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by burpchelischili on Jan 13, 2010 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not disagreeing a bit. Was just mentioning that the track record of a quick recovery can be misleading over time.
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by burpchelischili on Jan 13, 2010 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hate to be paying his insurance prems
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by ccm on Jan 13, 2010 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
love to be receiving his paycheck.
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by chrome on Jan 13, 2010 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Amen McClure
I’m currently rehabbing from my second ACL tear (I’m 42). Suregery was about the same time as Burish’s. The aggressive nature of rehab for these pros is far beyond what I have for a regimen. The muscle will come back fast for Burish, and by 6 months the graft will be strong like bull. No worries there.
The main difference will be in game fitness and coordination. that will take some time, but i’m sure his yapping will make up for it.
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by Tiocfaidh ar La on Jan 13, 2010 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Tiocfaidh ar La on Jan 13, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be happier to have suregery rather than surgery. Your version just sounds so positive.
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by burpchelischili on Jan 13, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
You got serious answers. :)
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by Trixietrx on Jan 13, 2010 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And I asked
just to make you laugh.
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by Johnny Lava on Jan 13, 2010 12:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with your points on Eager
but he has still disappointed me this season. I was hoping for a breakout year for Eager where he turned into a big, tough power forward whose line produces workhorse goals but it just hasn’t happened. He had stretches of brilliant hockey last year where he changed the game when he got on the ice, but he was also just along for the ride for stretches too. I was hoping for something consistent and aggressive this year, but he’s been too tentative, too willing to wait for the play to come to him. I hope he finds his muse again when Burish come back, they seem to skate well together and feed off each other’s energy.
On Kane, the one thing I’d like to see him develop in the next year or two is some sort of shot that has a quick release. His wrist shot is very powerful and very accurate, but it starts with a big, long sweeping motion. There have been enough times this season where he skates in over the blue line 1 on 2 and the threat of his stickhandling can get him space in the slot, but when he goes to fire the defender gets a stick in during that big, long sweep. If he can develop a shot that gets off quickly, even if it isn’t as fast or as accurate as his normal wrister, it would be almost just as dangerous because he’s likely getting the benefit of a partial screen from the defense. He’s too dangerous of a player not to be able to find a way to get the puck on net in those situations.
by Scott13 on Jan 13, 2010 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eager is playin some dam good hockey
When teams get shitty with us he answers the bell and has done much better with his fists. He can play the role of a goon and not cost the team . A former first round pick from Phoenix he was selected for his speed, shot and being very phyiscal.
It is tough to watch Fraser and Burish try to answer and look riduculous—Luv the effort from those two
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by ccm on Jan 14, 2010 9:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ebbett and Smolenak
I think we all know Ebbett is with the Wild.
I actually thought Smolenak was a decent player when I saw him in training camp and in the game against Florida in Finland. He’s now with Tampa.
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by The Fearless Freep on Jan 14, 2010 9:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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