Lidstrom's getting his number retired tonight...

That guy still gives me nightmares. He could lace 'em up tonight and still be better than the Wings entire d-corps
- prd797

(frank) him.

New hack here, just running a test.
- Canardhawk

Welcome aboard. Drop the gloves and start swinging.

Only took a blog & 205 posting before somebody finally mentioned that there's a game tonight...


- Beaver-Warrior

Good Evening Beav. Hope the boys come out ready to play. Its about time for them to get their ass in gear.

Lidstrom's getting his number retired tonight...

That guy still gives me nightmares. He could lace 'em up tonight and still be better than the Wings entire d-corps
- prd797

(frank) that guy and The Scum

New hack here, just running a test.
- Canardhawk

Enoy this site for alll its Glory ... and Welcome

(frank) that guy and The Scum
- mrpaulish

YESSSSS

Welcome aboard. Drop the gloves and start swinging.
- Elbows15

The newbie better start forming opinions on such hot topics as:

Who should be traded/waived after a loss...

Who should be traded just cuz...

Everything about Michael Handzus

Corey Crawford as an NHL goalie

Can Brookbank really do everything?

Over/under-valuing prospects

Red ass (or lack thereof) / snarkiness

The power play

Chicago cuisine

Cameron Diaz, yes or no?

Ryan Kesler (or other newest 2C filler)

When the Avs/Ducks luck will run out

Whether there's a brain in Barrett Jackmans head

Etc. Etc.

The newbie better start forming opinions on such hot topics as:

Who should be traded/waived after a loss...

Who should be traded just cuz...

Everything about Michael Handzus

Corey Crawford as an NHL goalie

Can Brookbank really do everything?

Over/under-valuing prospects

Red ass (or lack thereof) / snarkiness

The power play

Chicago cuisine

Cameron Diaz, yes or no?

Ryan Kesler (or other newest 2C filler)

When the Avs/Ducks luck will run out

Whether there's a brain in Barrett Jackmans head

Etc. Etc.
- prd797

Most lurk before joining. I am sure they opinions about all those.

Especially since most advocating this have never seen Rundblad PLAY. I have no idea whether he can replace Brookbank at this point. If I have seen him play, I don't recall.
- Elbows15

Pondering.

Rundblad in Ottawa where Karlsson is the offensive generator. Runblad in Phoenix where Eckman Larson is the man (and Stone has a nice shot when he plays). In Chicago the blue line crew revolves around #1 D Keith. So why was Rundblad deemed expendable previously but perhaps will call Chicago home? Just asking. I notice elbows has not always supported the rise of youngsters, eg TT. Elbow in here and tell us if you see Rundblad as another young one with deficiencies....or could both TT and Rundblad fit in here or elsewhere in the league by favor of their strength which is good enough to cover their inadequacies.

Edit: additional thought. Two playoff opponents could be Avalanche and Coyotes. Both have a young dman still a tad on the periphery from nailing down a berth on blue line. But both Barrie (twice) and Stone shots beat us three times this season. In some ways might a Leddy or Rundblad be a difference maker.....because their poop, their speed, their ability even spot play wins games! Leddy and Rundblad together: hmmm.

Jackets and Bob tonight...last we saw him he was getting beaten like a drum by Oshie in the shootout in Sochi. The Jackets are another physical checking team...

Hawks need the points tonight...

Meanwhile a move for Kesler would be interesting. I thought he played pretty well in Sochi...monster at the dot and was impressed how he went down to block shots. And if Kane wants him here who can blame him. I think Kaner wants to be putting up those big numbers every year and he can't with Zeus. We've seen the same problem with Hossa when he's been on the 2nd line for some time the last couple of seasons and the musical chairs that position has been...get him a play making center and he even can be that much better.

However including both Shaw and Leddy I think is a little steep for a guy who's had some health issues. I'd rather hang onto Shaw. I'm sure McD still has the Ryan Suter thing in the back of his mind and Leddy's agent.

The TT conundrum could he would he is he a great player? We don't know yet he's still in Europe. The early returns look good...but you never know. The goal is to win right now not tomorrow not next year but now. Is Kesler a proven commodity at this point - yes and TT is not yet.

Meanwhile its the Blue Jackets and the Hawks tonight.

The newbie better start forming opinions on such hot topics as:

Who should be traded/waived after a loss...

Who should be traded just cuz...

Everything about Michael Handzus

Corey Crawford as an NHL goalie

Can Brookbank really do everything?

Over/under-valuing prospects

Red ass (or lack thereof) / snarkiness

The power play

Chicago cuisine

Cameron Diaz, yes or no?

Ryan Kesler (or other newest 2C filler)

When the Avs/Ducks luck will run out

Whether there's a brain in Barrett Jackmans head

Etc. Etc.
- prd797

Hahahaha.


Since this is the most popular board on this site .. should all newbies have a probation period ? One season maybe?

>JJ. while I'm sure your info is solid, I will be very surprised if the Hawks move Oduya
>Q right now has the luxury -- especially during the playoffs -- of having 2 top D pairings -- that is very hard to create -- why break that up?
>I get that Kesler would be a dynamite add, and that Centers and Dmen typically control the game, but I think any offseason purge of salary doesn't include Oduya
>The purge of salary could come from one CC -- who needs to begin outplaying the other team's goaltender once and awhile
>Have never heard Q throw CC under the bus like he did after the Colorado game Tuesday -- and Q does make his roster preferences known
>These playoffs will really tell the story

Salute to Lidstrom...dude OWNED US. I was pretty happy when he hung 'em up.

Pondering.

Rundblad in Ottawa where Karlsson is the offensive generator. Runblad in Phoenix where Eckman Larson is the man (and Stone has a nice shot when he plays). In Chicago the blue line crew revolves around #1 D Keith. So why was Rundblad deemed expendable previously but perhaps will call Chicago home? Just asking. I notice elbows has not always supported the rise of youngsters, eg TT. Elbow in here and tell us if you see Rundbkad as another young one with deficiencies....or could both TT and Rundblad fit in here or elsewhere in the league by favor of their strength which is good enough to cover their inadequacies.
- jhawk59

My point 59 is I have never seen him play. I have no opinion on him at all. I just found it funny that he was anointed by some as a replacement to anyone on D. And have asked what they saw that indicated this.

My concerns about TT revolve about his lack of size. He is small. Very small. And never playing the game on North American ice is tremendously different. To think he is going to come over and set the world on fire is a stretch to me. Can he make it? Maybe. Even in the games I have seen him play he tends to stay away from the boards. I even said he has talent. The question is. Will it translate?

Edit: I asked not to be an ass. I was asking what they saw in the player out of curiosity.

In Bears news, I was happy they didn't tie up a bunch of money to keep Hester.

And of course, Urlacher is whining about loyalty to the media again

Hahahaha.


Since this is the most popular board on this site .. should all newbies have a probation period ? One season maybe?

- mrpaulish

We are about 3rd I say. The Leaf and Habs get a lot of comments.

In Bears news, I was happy they didn't tie up a bunch of money to keep Hester.

And of course, Urlacher is whining about loyalty to the media again
- prd797

Paying him a lot of money to be a 5-6 plays a game guy isn't loyalty?

Paying him a lot of money to be a 5-6 plays a game guy isn't loyalty?
- Elbows15

I meant to say they didn't keep Hester. That's why Urlacher was mad.

>JJ. while I'm sure your info is solid, I will be very surprised if the Hawks move Oduya
>Q right now has the luxury -- especially during the playoffs -- of having 2 top D pairings -- that is very hard to create -- why break that up?
>I get that Kesler would be a dynamite add, and that Centers and Dmen typically control the game, but I think any offseason purge of salary doesn't include Oduya
>The purge of salary could come from one CC -- who needs to begin outplaying the other team's goaltender once and awhile
>Have never heard Q throw CC under the bus like he did after the Colorado game Tuesday -- and Q does make his roster preferences known
>These playoffs will really tell the story
- SnapitUpstairs

All valid points.

Salute to Lidstrom...dude OWNED US. I was pretty happy when he hung 'em up.
- philco28

(frank) him and that ugly ass jersey he wore Phil.

(frank) him and that ugly ass jersey he wore Phil.
- Elbows15

Lidstrom said he initially asked for # 9.....

I meant to say they didn't keep Hester. That's why Urlacher was mad.
- prd797

I know. That is basically what they paid Hester to do PRD. Is it the Bears' fault he isn't bright enough to figure out how to run 5 pass patterns to make himself more useful?
And he has been in decline at the one thing he was great at for about 3 seasons.

Lidstrom said he initially asked for # 9.....
- philco28

might have been a translation problem. The guy OWNED everyone though.

might have been a translation problem. The guy OWNED everyone though.
- Elbows15

Yeah..he said he didn't much about the Wings when asked for #9.

You know it's getting close to PO time when the line blender gets set to frape' ...