Morning Links - (1/27)
by JuliaM on Jan 27, 2012 9:07 AM CST
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PrintYour What Jason Spezza Probably Thinks Was 'A Tribute to Jason Spezza' Night roundup and other league-wide notables.
- Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, and good old Brian Campbell are on the same ASG team. [Tribune] [CSN]
- Joey the Junior Reporter takes his investigative chops to Ottawa. [PuckDaddy]
- So what does $211,828,708 of All-Star look like exactly? [Hockey Broad]
- Opinion: Put the All-Star Game out of its misery. Your thoughts? [Globe]
- The Central Division's going to be bloody to the very last. [Cheer the Anthem]
- In that vein, here's how the East and the West look going into the break. [Sporting News]
- Proteau has an in-depth and fairly revealing interview with NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr. [The Hockey News]
- Jonathan Toews was named to Business Week's Power 100 Athletes. [BusinessWeek]
- American Junior level teams consider ban on fighting. [Globe]
- Marty Turco signs to remain with EC Red Bull Salzburg. [EC Red Bull Salzburg] [PD]
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interesting about the Juniors possible ban
wonder if that happens if the pros will eventually follow – still wish they’d consider the Euro rink size argument, that would appear to settle a lot of the current debates about concussions and penalties.
I'd like to see the NHL on bigger ice.
but it would probably take an entire generation of new stadiums to make that happen. A lot of the old barns can’t fit the bigger surface even if they were willing to sacrifice seats.
What this always comes around to, for me, is that 99% of the problems with hockey disappear in Olympic hockey. Why? Is it just that familiarity breeds contempt? Maybe it’s simply that only superstars play in the olympics? But then why don’t Latvia and Belarus goon it up?
Now olympic hockey is usually played on big ice, but it wasn’t (entirely?) at the 2010 games and it still played amazingly cleanly.
People i talk to who are not hockey fans
i.e., my brother, who only watch during the playoffs…
Their principle problem is “early season hockey”. Essentially, they don’t like seeing hockey that isn’t that exciting – the hockey is important to the committed fan, as it impacts the playoff race, but in terms of interesting and exciting in the next 10 minutes of watching the 2nd period of game 5 of the season… not so much.
by oregon_hawk on Jan 27, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
Isn't that true for all sports…save football?
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by HjammerTime on Jan 27, 2012 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
"Exciting"
I guess you never can tell. I took my aunt to a Milwaukee Admirals game last month, it was her first hockey game at any level ever. Both her and my uncle (he’s not a huge sports fan) were both thrilled by the game – they both said that the game just moves so fast.
My mom almost never watches sports, but can hardly stand to watch hockey, even on TV, because close games are so nerve-wracking. She’s visiting next week and is going to be forced to watch the VAN game, and I can already see her getting crazy about it.
Different strokes and all that, but hockey became exponentially more exciting to me when I actually started watching hockey. That’s true of either in-person hockey or on-TV hockey. I strongly suspect that people who don’t like “early season hockey” just don’t watch much of it. Not all the games are great of course, and you definitely feel the ups and downs of a long season when pay close attention. But to me, the game-to-game excitement in hockey is higher than any sport other than the NFL, which of course has such a short season and small playoffs that every game has a disproportionate impact.
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that's a very good point
and one I’m in agreement with. For me, as someone still learning the ropes, i find the regular season fascinating and get worked up for every game.
maybe it’s coming from a soccer background (no playoffs at all: it’s all about the regular season) that I consider every game important, even over such a long haul. hence happy to sit up till stupid o’clock to watch a game agains, say, the Isles.. which is as unimportant as can be in the grand scheme of things but its still a Hockey game and I still want the Hawks to WIN, dammit!
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by mightymike D on Jan 27, 2012 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
Part of the cleanness in international hockey is due to the tournament format, I think, where the impact of a penalty is magnified exponentially (as compared to an 82 game season). Added to that, as you suggest, is the calibre of player; a Raffi Torres or Matt Cooke just isn’t going to be on a team in international tournaments.
And why would Latvia and Belarus goon it up? It wouldn’t get them any closer to winning, and the IIHF would likely banish them to the lower tier.
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re: So what does $211,828,708 of All-Star look like exactly?
That can’t be right. It says Patrick Kane has 41 points. He’s been horrible all year. Horrible. ALL YEAR.
Darn you and your fancy stats and maths
ASG - Put me down in the keep it column
Maybe I’m in the minority but I enjoy the draft, the skills, and even the game. Yes, the game is more like a scrimmage, but it’s still fun seeing all those guys on the ice at the same time. Ovechkin and Crosby weren’t there? Huh, I didn’t notice…
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I agree
I enjoy the skill competition the most, especially the goalie race, that always makes for good fun. When team Chara drafted Hossa, my first thought was Hossa and Datsyuk on the same team (hopefully the same line), boy that will be fun to watch!
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I'm all for the skills competion. Not much for the game though
The game is boring but sometimes you see trick plays that are fun to watch but I’d rather they expand to more skills competitions.
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Agreed on skills expansion.
The skills are certainly my favorite part of the weekend. I am also in the minority of enjoying the Draft. Do they need to change some things about it? Yes, but for the most part I enjoyed it. As for the game, why not? It’s not like there are better things on the TV.
"That blonde is unbelievable." -Kane
I like the draft. Outside of the "forced issue"
They should make it a little more entertaining somehow. Not sure I have ideas, but last night wasn’t as good as last years draft.
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
i think the draft could be improved
by adding more of the conversation between players.
those quick chirps were my favorite part of the draft. also: how stereotypically patrick kane was it when they showed the clip of kaner pointing out a hot blonde to soup?
Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!
by Gozer the Traveler on Jan 27, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
yeah that would have definitely be an improvement
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
I think they should separate the drafts—one for goalies, one for d, one for forwards. Then there’s 3 last picks, and you also don’t have the captains having to pick players by certain rounds, which always takes a bit of intrigue away.
And like Gozer just said, absolutely. The most intersting thing in my mind is seeing/hearing the players in a different context away from the ice. Who gives a shit about watching them put on sweater?
If it meant having a 5/10 second lapse to cut out the swearing, etc., so be it, but mic up a few tables.
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also, more of the guys speaking amongst themselves when choosing.
i loved when they had that clip last of of kaner giggling about picking tazer last. stuff like that is fun and hilarious
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
Burke's idea
What does everyone think about Brian Burke’s thoughts on having a final 6 being picked from a hat? He doesn’t like having a final pick. I personally don’t like the idea. If I was Benn I would have been hoping for the car, but I also don’t make what they do.
I agree with having more players mic’d up. Also, get a new host.
"That blonde is unbelievable." -Kane
It appears to be a great break for the players
and quite fun for them., let alone everyone else in the league. My liver is loving the R & R before the run for the shiny thing!
"How smooth must be the language of the whites, when they can make right look like wrong, and wrong like right."
by thepuckstopshere31 on Jan 27, 2012 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
Fun for the players
I agree. They genuinely seem to enjoy the whole thing.
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my liver absolutely hates R&R
Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!
by Gozer the Traveler on Jan 27, 2012 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Something I loved from my childhood. Something that could never, ever possibly destroy us.
Mr. Stay Puft.
"How smooth must be the language of the whites, when they can make right look like wrong, and wrong like right."
by thepuckstopshere31 on Jan 30, 2012 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Me too. I enjoy all of it, thoguh skills comp most of all
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
It's no worse
than any other sport’s ASG, and definitely better than the NFL.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
Here Here
I think people have this lofty expectation of what the all star game is going to be, maybe because it’s marketed that way or maybe people just think that because its the best players it should turn into the best game, which it obviously doesn’t. But if your expectations are in line for what the event actually is, it can be quite enjoyable. I liked watching the draft last night, it was the subtle things like Joffrey Lupul addressing the boo’s, seeing Campbell put some confetti in Hossa’s hair at the end of the draft. It’s a chance to see them relaxed which isn’t something most of us a privy to the rest of the year.
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by TazerNation19 on Jan 27, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
Congrats and cheers to Turco
"How smooth must be the language of the whites, when they can make right look like wrong, and wrong like right."
by thepuckstopshere31 on Jan 27, 2012 9:49 AM CST reply actions
The last thing Turco needs is more Red Bull.
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by HjammerTime on Jan 27, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
Did anyone else catch Kane's comment
to Campbell about the blond being unbelievable? Good to see that some things never change.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
missed this...
can you elaborate?
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by TazerNation19 on Jan 27, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
TSN had microphones on
and Kane was heard talking to Campbell about the blond handing out the jerseys to the draft picks. Link
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
its on the front page of one of their papers, I'll have to find a snapshot of it
apparently after he said “that’s the last time I get mic’d by tsn” or something along those lines lol. Also tried to play it off as talking about one of the rookies. Personally I like to imagine he was talking about Stamkos’ flowing locks.
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 12:41 PM CST up reply actions
I was thinking about somethin at 3am last night...
The All-Star game is notorious for the lack of physicality. This usually results in a shoot out at the OK Corrall. It gets ridonkulous how many goals are scored.
\Even a casual hockey observer would quickly come to the conclusion that you need to “Hit someone” out there to prevent the panty waist skill players from making a farce of the game. I think Stan needs to dump all our prima donna’s and load up with thugs that want to punish the opposition. Kick as and take names – that’s the key to victory in the NHL.
what the Hawks need now, is more toughness, we desperately need more meatballs. We have a player like the washed up Patrick Kane floating around the ice instead of someone who could kick some ass.
“Hit Someone” -is clearly the answer to 99% of what ails any hockey team.
I agree
That Taves guy doesn’t have the killer instinct, either. I mean, he’s never even been suspended. C’mon man! I don’t know when the NHL became so pussified, but I don’t like it. Just once I’d like to see that guy cross check someone in the teeth, preferably a ref. And we could use more fighting as well. At least one bench-clearing brawl per game. It should be mandated.
I like the way you think. I’m on board.
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by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 27, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
My dawg
Remember the days of tom Lysiak – now that was hockey.
I was actually at that game – I remember telling my brother “Oh, that’s not good.” I was really surprised at the lenght of his suspension because he claimed he was going for the puck.
Your reply was spot on and still has me chuckling – by the way, how about changing our name to the Chiefs?
LOL
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by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 27, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
not even close
there was no way on earth that any plausible deniability was evident on that play – still hilarious, though – I was shocked that Lysiak ever did it in the first place.
we were laughing are butts off with the rest of the crowd until the next morning when the suspension came.
lysiak was such a fun player to watch. On the suspension he noted, “Not only doesn’t the suspension fit the crime, I didn’t get a chance to a right to give my side. There’s no appeal. That’s uncostitutional.”
Interesting side note, the years just prior to getting drafted, Lysiak was absolutely tearing up the Western Junior league scoring over 145 points two years ina row. Montreal had the second pick, and Atlanta the fifth. A guy named stan Bowman wanted to draft Lysiak for the candiens but heard he had a problem with the French speaking team. (“They were prejudiced” according to Tom.) Bowman called Lysiak up and asked him if he’d like to play for Montreal and Lysiak said, “No, not really.” In fact his agent made it known he didn’t want to play for any candian teams. Lysiak said he had difficulty coming up with bad thoings to say about the Candian teams interested in him.
montreal swapped their #2 pick with Atlanta’s #5 for future considerations. The fans in atlanta loved him.
Perhaps the supension wouldn’t have been so long if Lysiak hadn’t said “Learn how to skate,” as linesman Ron Foyt hit the deck.
as I remember it
he had a smirk on his face as he skated away.
a goons only all- "star" game
could be entertaining. FInal score 0-0 but everyone that thinks John Scott can play more than 5 useful minutes would get their chance to see what that looks like.
by pang off the post on Jan 27, 2012 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
hey...
those goons are some mother’s child. i’m sure they’d rather you use the politically correct term for this game – enforcers. From the tone of your response I suspect your more into spin-o-rama’s then real hockey.
enforcers?! what is this 1870?
They much prefer Designated Pugilists
by pang off the post on Jan 27, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
You're aging me...
I don’t quite go back that far. The more I ponder it though, the more I think your on to something. What if they tookk the 40 players with the most penalty minutes and played that game on Saturday night, checking and pugilism condoned. Which game do you think would draw a bigger TV audience.
The Goon Game – I think it might fly.
upon review of the ASG rosters
I would like to see a Hossa, Malkin, Datsyuk line. Please make this happen
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
I'd hope to see that too
In fact I’d like to see the following out at the same time;
Hossa, Malkin, Datsyuk
Suter, Chara
Thomas
Two each of Russians, Slovaks & Americans
Call it something like The Used To Be a Canadian Game Squad.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
hossa malkin and datsyuk
is just…just incredibly unfair. if that line actually existed in the NHL it would be known as the ‘destroyer of worlds’
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 27, 2012 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
I disagree...
if you had someone hitting those fureigners, they’d be reduced to mediocrity. I’d like to see TooToo/Konopka/Morrow line matched against them. All that fancy pantsy crap would come to a screeching halt.
by wardrums on Jan 27, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
would the red team
just put their swedish contingent out against them?
by VerStig on Jan 27, 2012 1:00 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
1 Hossa > 2 Sedins.
There are some who call me........Tim?
Tremendously tremendous! Beautius J. Beautius!
Fuck Radim Vrbata.
by allyouyounghockeyplayersoutthere on Jan 27, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
wait a minute...
Toews is chilling in some warm climate, (that’s an oxymoron for you), and his kid is hitting on Heidi Androl?
Loved the “So your a leafs fan. How’s that working out for you?”, inquiry.
i heard from my friends brothers wife's cousin that toews isn't even injured
he just wanted to go on vacation! that bastard
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
I think the ASG and all the various events
Is just what Kane needed. He obviously loves going and I think he gets real inspiration from playing casually with world class players like Datsyuk et al. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if there’s a night and day difference between pre/post ASG Kane this year.
ECHO! Echo! echo! echo...
So how about that Tim Thomas? Isn’t it time to debate that issue again?
No?
OK, Let’s see… Crawford sucks.
That should do it.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
TRADE KANE!!!
Forgot that one
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Rank bullshit from McNeil
•It’s over if Jonathan Toews is injured worse than the team is saying. The Hawks without Toews are every bit as tough to watch as the Bulls without Derrick Rose or the Bears without Jay Cutler.
Hawks without Toews are as bad as the Bears without Cutler? Is he serious?
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Sadly
I think he is. He’s wrong, of course, but I do think he thinks he’s right.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
Maybe just stirring up controversy for ratings?
Why do you guys torment yourselves?
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Bulls
are still fantastic without Rose, that team is so deep / well coached it’s ridiculous.
I love the coach
He always looks like he just ate some bad shellfish and simply doesn’t tolerate excuses. No Rose? Fuck you Cleveland, here’s the worst home loss in your franchise’s history.
by CjSax on Jan 27, 2012 5:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
And the Hawks aren't nearly
as bad as the Bears sans Cutler. Ughhh that was a miserable way to end the season.
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The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a champion.
-- Jean-Claude Killy
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by TazerNation19 on Jan 27, 2012 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
maybe...
we will never know because Caleb Haney has the QB talent of…. well… a terrible QB. I’m feeling unimaginative today.
Chicago homer since conception in '87
The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a champion.
-- Jean-Claude Killy
Cannots take note^
by TazerNation19 on Jan 27, 2012 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
I would have loved
for the Bears to have the chance to lose in the 1st round. They could have had the same post season record as the Packers.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
that's a little dramatic. just a smidge
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
I normally like mcNeil...
but that article makes us sound like were a notch above Columbus. What’s with the stalberg hate, Dan? He has been palying hard against everybody and is a big improvement over last year.
Personally, I’m glad we play the Canucks right out of the box. The Hawks have a tendency to bring their A-game when they’re playing those nozzles. I think I might meander over to nucksmisconduct and stir up the hornets nest a bit today.
what McNeil doesn’t realize is that we need to get a center who isn’t afraid to drop em with David Backes.
wardrums thank you for the lunchtime laughter
you are on a roll today
Hey! I take penumbrage at that!
ok, now for the serious side...
as far as games within our own division left in this season that is begginning to dissipate like a wisp of smoke in a northeaster
Blues have 4 with Hawks, 1 with Scum – that rhymes and 3 with Preds
Wings seem to have the esiest go of it with the schedule; 3-Hawks, 4-Preds and 1-Blues
Preds have a tough row to hwo Hawks-3, Wings -4 and Blues -1
In addition, Nashvilles starts off the retrun from the break with the Flyeers, Blues, Canucks, Ottawa, Bruins, Hawks and Wings. They could easily be sucking hind tit after this stretch – it will be a good time to revist Pekka for Predator Pontiff at that time
I think everyone needs chill out – at least until Cory’s next disaster!
meh I still think he's a real Fred Flintstone
like Milbury, their voices really grate on me, but especially when they start babbling about hockey. WILLLLLMAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
we need some Bam Bam type players
I’ll never forget John Candy singing the Flintstones song on that bus
So what's the rumor mill churning out today?
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same old as far as i know.
trade kane, crawford sucks, etc. etc.
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Status quo.
Craziness I can deal with.
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Let's get physical, physical, let me hear your body talk.
The questioning lingering in the back of all our minds, the oen that has silently been torturing us is, “When does Q go back to big bad John?”
Not sure what would torment me more.
Scott back on the 3rd pairing or the Campoli coming back rumor coming to fruition.
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I wouldn't mind Campoli
but he’s not someone I’d want paired with Leddy. Is Campoli/ Hammer, Leddy/ Father time better? What about Campoli/ Montador?
by pang off the post on Jan 27, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
I think
we’d see Campoli with Hjammer, and Leddy with Montador.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
I just think that if Stan & Co.
had or are impressed with his play then he should have been retained during the off-season. Personally, I don’t really believe another smallish puck moving D man is going to help them in the areas that they need.
I just don’t see bringing back a player who even though he performed decently last year as being the answer the Hawks are looking for at the moment.
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If the Hawks are potentially going to deal with Montreal for defense
I’d love to see if Stan could pry Josh Gorges away from them. I think he’s the kind of tough as nails, stay at home D-man our back end could use.
Don’t know what his contract is like but I’m assuming it’s within reason in terms of length and $$ so as to make it a reasonable addition to the payroll.
Maybe we could get a package deal and get Travis Moen too. I know his name has been bandied about here on SCH before and seems like he’d be a solid addition too.
Perhaps something like Hammer (would hate to see him go but you’ve got to give something to get something), one (or maybe both) of Bickell/Frolick and a combination of mid-level pick(s) &/or prospect(s). Wouldn’t mind seeing a pick come back our way in this fantasy scenario I’m cooking up here. Maybe a 5, 6 or 7th rounder.
With no hockey to distract me my mind starts concocting these schemes that are going to send the Hawks over the top this season. Most of them are just fantastical daydreams (like NJ sending us Parise for a dirty jock and a dozen rolls of tape). But every so often I try to come up with one that might actually be plausible, and then I picture myself getting a knowing pat on the back from Stanbow while he thanks me for saving the season with my expertise.
"Against logic there is no armor like ignorance."
- Laurence J. Peter
I read in the comments on tsn
So take its “validity” with a lake of salt, but “sources” are saying we are all but a handshake away from sending Seabs and a 5th rd. pick to the Habs for Kaberle, Gill, Moen and a 2nd rounder…I think I could deal if it happens. Love me some Seabrook, but I also love me some depth,and love me some Old’donnel and Scott having near permanent homes in the press box too.
From this moment forward, the People’s Champion, The Shelby Sensation, The Reverse Apache Master, The Man with the Golden d*ck, Doctor Cock and Balls, that Kenny Powers is now dead...
Yeah I can't see that happening either.
If they were interested in moving Seabs which I’m sure they aren’t they could most certainly get better value from another team.
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I don't think that it's "bad" value
Not a Kaberle or Gill fan, but it would give us a considerably more balanced corps. That and Moen would be man-crushed on like no other. I don’t want it to happen, nor do I think its even a possibility, but if we can make a move of that nature for say Leddy, how does Stan not pull the trigger?
From this moment forward, the People’s Champion, The Shelby Sensation, The Reverse Apache Master, The Man with the Golden d*ck, Doctor Cock and Balls, that Kenny Powers is now dead...
You don't think a deal involving Seabs
could pull players from say Carolina that would benefit the Hawks more?
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I do
I’m not saying it has to be the Habs. Seabs for Gleason and Tuomo or Jussi would be lovely, provided they don’t lump Spacek in as well. My dreams include us somehow pulling Suter and Parise…wouldn’t that be nice!
From this moment forward, the People’s Champion, The Shelby Sensation, The Reverse Apache Master, The Man with the Golden d*ck, Doctor Cock and Balls, that Kenny Powers is now dead...
That's what I was attempting to convey
about “better value from another team”
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ahh
Apologies, my phone screen and a lack of desire to proofread things before I reply have tag teamed me into idiocy.
From this moment forward, the People’s Champion, The Shelby Sensation, The Reverse Apache Master, The Man with the Golden d*ck, Doctor Cock and Balls, that Kenny Powers is now dead...
agreed
These rumors sure are fun though! Another one said VERSTEEG, Fleisch…whatever, Madden, Theodore and 2,3 rd round pick to Montreal for Gomez, Gianta, Price and pk…Jenkies!
From this moment forward, the People’s Champion, The Shelby Sensation, The Reverse Apache Master, The Man with the Golden d*ck, Doctor Cock and Balls, that Kenny Powers is now dead...
I did hear about a week ago
from a few of the more reputable sources that a deal between Chicago & Wash had been reached but at the last minute McPhee (I think is their GM) added a prospect that SB didn’t want to part with and everything fell apart. Who the players or prospects were from Chi I’m not sure but I’m pretty sure the deal involved Erskine or Schultz (Not 100% about the names as I am getting old now) from the Caps.
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I heard that too
I wonder who it was that broke the deal?
From this moment forward, the People’s Champion, The Shelby Sensation, The Reverse Apache Master, The Man with the Golden d*ck, Doctor Cock and Balls, that Kenny Powers is now dead...
I mean the sorces are what they are
but over the years I have found a few that are usually much more reliable than most.
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If TB would have played
in Chicago the way he has played for Wash this year he probably would have never been moved in the first place.
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well to be fair, it did turn out he was injured last year, which we never knew
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Not Seabs!!! =(
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
I'm surprised Coulture
went last. He is very good. Possibly the best player on the Sharks. His game is very much like Hossa’s.
I usually comment
on grammar, not spelling.
Very worried about the goaltending situation.
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
Yeah I have all bet completely lost faith in Crow too.
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The guy hasn't stopped a shot in days
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 27, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
Lately it seems as soon as
the opposing team enters the zone I get nervous thinking about what kind of horse shit goal Crow may let in or how the D may hang him out to dry.
In the end, Crow may be a better goalie (I’m not so sure) but the fact is that so far the D has played more responsibly in front of Ray. Why that has happened I don’t know but it’s like Crow and the D have lost confidence in each other when they’re out there together.
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I think that's pretty accurate.
I’m not worried long-term about Crow. In the near term (now to the end of the Reg. Season), it may affect our team’s success significantly.
I like Crow. Always have but,
until he proves otherwise I still feel last year may have been a perfect storm of his skills all coming together at the right time and place. I know statistics are not the be all end all of a player’s ability but his stats right now are pretty much on par with what he has done his entire career. I still think that Q should go with Ray until Crow can prove that he deserves the #1 spot. Crow may be the type of player that thrives under the pressure of losing his role on the team. Whatever it is I hope he can figure things out or the Hawks may be looking for another starting goalie in the off season.
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I meant to ask you the other day and forgot.
Has any team won the cup without registering a shut out in the regular season?
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Not sure
an don’t know any quick way to look it up
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 27, 2012 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
That's the problem I had when I attempted to find out.
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You can check as far back as 97-98
No team since 97-98 has won the Cup without recording a SO. Most finalist are near the top in SO. Example: 2010 Hawks, 11 SO (1st), 2 TSO.
Fun facts: NY Rangers did not record a SO in 3 of the 4 years between 98-01. But they got SO 19 times during those 3 seasons. And in 02 they were still last in the league with only 2 SO.
Only 2 teams have not recorded a SO in a season since the lockout. VAN in 06 (they iced 5 goalies, only one with a Sv% over .900 (.902)). And the Flyers last year, but they actually had decent goaltending (Bob and Boucher at .915 and .916 respectively).
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 27, 2012 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
That is called making the most of your opportunities.
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I'm sorry =*(
but maybe you’ll be surprised! Sometimes some of the situations that you think are the worst end up being your best!
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by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
It was supposed to be next Thursday, but I got a call out of the blue asking if I was available to talk now.
I should have just said I couldn’t. Totally unprepared and when it came down to the “do you have any questions for us” part I just totally blanked. BAH!
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
you let one through the five hole, eh.
If it’s something you want, follow up with a call back in a day or so and tell them what you just said.
You should always ask
what kind of vacation packages are offered and how much they are going to pay you. Employers love that shit.
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And,
make sure you ask for a list of hot women on staff. That way they will know you are interested in the personel.
I fucking hate it when that happens..
I’ve had that stunt pulled on me before as well..
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 27, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
You should have asked:
1. Do you think the Hawks will find a 2C by the trade deadline?
2. Will this job afford me as much internet leeway as I have now to comment on SCH all day?
3. Do you guys have skybox seats at the UC and if so, what level?
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
oh geez that is the worst.
maybe like wardrums said, you could try to schedule a follow up? Or write a really fabulous thank you note that will get their attention and make them get back to you for a follow up?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 27, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
A follow up call to thank them for
their interest in you is the way to go.
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You're from Chicago right?
A bribe can’t hurt…
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Jan 27, 2012 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
No calls.
Speaking as the person who usually gets a million calls from people “following up on their resumes/interviews,” it’s more annoying than anything. Send a strong thank you note or email explaining what happened and reiterate your interest in the position and hope for the best.
by Katherine215 on Jan 27, 2012 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
I would go with
the letter over an email. It shows that you took the time and put a little more care in to the matter. A lot of employers look at the little things
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Duly Noted.
Hopefully my little snafu was offset by my rapist wit. Amirite?
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
um...
i don’t think a rapist wit is a plus…
but
I saw Don Cherry and Mike Milbury just the other night?
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 27, 2012 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmm, good perspective
OK, HT, what she said. Disregard my suport of wardrums above. I stand by my list of questions you should have asked though.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Too bad
but it’s difficult to do a good phone interview when your whispering at your desk because you’re within earshot of your boss. Next time you should use a phone booth.
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Im counting down to Martini Time myself
I havnt heard shit from the department I applied for, and my GF is apparently batshit insane. MCAT studying and Vodka. Gonna be a good friday
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Jan 27, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
I've got a kid taking MCAT this summer
I hope she’s not going to study for it with a bottle of Goose by her side though!!
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Its friday
Ill review the low impact stuff just so I felt like I did something today.
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by BigCSouthside on Jan 27, 2012 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
I remember MCAT study.
one of the worst periods of my life.
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I went to VMI
if there is one thing that place taught me, its that nothing can be worse than VMI.
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Jan 27, 2012 2:42 PM CST up reply actions
As much as my
time in the Corps irritated me at times and as big a pain in the ass as school was I can’t imagine how horrible it would be for the 2 to be ongoing together.
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You seem drawn to batshit insane girls, BigC.
by Katherine215 on Jan 27, 2012 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
That's pretty much all men.
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Yep
Tis my curse
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Jan 27, 2012 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
Better to know she's nuts now
Than to find out after you are married
If you must scream to get noticed, maybe you should whisper instead
by Z-man24 on Jan 27, 2012 5:25 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Amen
There is a problem with outliving your enemies, it usually means that you have outlived your friends as well...
Honnor thy father - D. Vader (Robert Asprin, Myth series)
by burpchelischili on Jan 28, 2012 7:56 AM CST up reply actions
I really wish the beats would create personal accounts
I care not for their inane thoughts on how Barry Melrose has given them the cold shoulder.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 27, 2012 2:42 PM CST reply actions
have you seen Melrose's mullet
I guarantee that man’s shoulder is never cold
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Jan 27, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
yeah me too
he probably read their crap and made it clear what he thinks of their output.
Nice little read on the powerhouse
That is the Central division
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
OT
but did anyone have trouble logging in earlier?
Im too lazy to make a signature
Yeah, the site was down for a little while
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 27, 2012 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks for telling me
I thought my internet was down.
Im too lazy to make a signature
No problem
BTW, I love the irony of your sig
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 27, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
Oh thanks I
realized my other one wasnt working for me.
Im too lazy to make a signature
The central will indeed be bloody to the end
And I could easily see the third place team going farther than the division winner in the playoffs. Home ice is important, but more important will be who gets hot first in the playoffs.
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It is only three lines long
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by Sparky The Barbarian on Jan 28, 2012 10:47 AM CST reply actions
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