If Patrice Bergeron was the Hawks 2C, they would be immediately join "greatest NHL teams ever" type discussions. If wishes were horses....
- Tugboat

I would settle for Joe Pavelski.

If Patrice Bergeron was the Hawks 2C, they would be immediately join "greatest NHL teams ever" type discussions. If wishes were horses....
- Tugboat

The phucking Penguins could of had Crosby and Toews

I would settle for Joe Pavelski.
- Elbows15

Team Kesler !!

If Backes was the Hawks #1 center we'd all be talking about how we need a #1 center
- rollpards19

Backes would Never be a #1 center here with Tazer on Board! be just a solid #2 center , that is all. which is why I am looking ahead to "after the parade" and somehow we land Kaners new found buddy.

He had a world of talent Tug. He only showed up to play in 30 games a year. The rest he floated around the ice. He had no heart.
- Elbows15

I wouldn't know, but have to believe there was a lot of bad team chemistry and atmosphere during that era, with a new head coach every couple of years... Sutter got them to the postseason once I think, and they lost in the 1st. Then they totally tanked, essentially until the era we're in now.

The phucking Penguins could of had Crosby and Toews
- mrpaulish

No way - Toews would never play for a captain like him. He would demand a trade.

And then Pulford would trade for some guy you never heard of. (frank) him too.
- Elbows15

Yeah that's true of course I never had an eye for talent, either. I was excited at first about chad kilger and even patrick Poulin

I would settle for Joe Pavelski.
- Elbows15

I'd love to have Pavelski, but I like Bergeron more.

No way - Toews would never play for a captain like him. He would demand a trade.
- powerenforcer

I mean the Pens passed on Toews at the draft.

No way - Toews would never play for a captain like him. He would demand a trade.
- powerenforcer

Yeah, that's exactly what Toews didn't do in Sochi...

No way - Toews would never play for a captain like him. He would demand a trade.
- powerenforcer

Yeah, Toews really mailed it in in the Olympics and team Canada had no success

I mean the Pens passed on Toews at the draft.
- mrpaulish

Yes I know, but I still think Toews hates playing with Sid, especially when Sid has the "C"

What's up night crawlers ? Thursday seems sooooooooo far away.

Yeah, that's exactly what Toews didn't do in Sochi...
- EKolb13

True, but Olympics are a special event.

I wouldn't know, but have to believe there was a lot of bad team chemistry and atmosphere during that era, with a new head coach every couple of years... Sutter got them to the postseason once I think, and they lost in the 1st. Then they totally tanked, essentially until the era we're in now.
- Tugboat

I don't think they tanked. They just sucked. And had no real direction.

True, but Olympics are a special event.
- powerenforcer

It still doesn't help support your point.

I'd love to have Pavelski, but I like Bergeron more.
- Tugboat

I would take either. Bergeron is the better player. I have always liked Pavelski. Bergeron is probably my favorite non Hawks to watch play.

What's up night crawlers ? Thursday seems sooooooooo far away.
- mrpaulish

That's okay. We will talk about music tomorrow.

I would take either. Bergeron is the better player. I have always liked Pavelski. Bergeron is probably my favorite non Hawks to watch play.
- Elbows15

What about Stamkos? He'd look great centering Kane.

What's up night crawlers ? Thursday seems sooooooooo far away.
- mrpaulish

Zhamnov and Backes bashing, mainly... Mourning the passing of the late Mr. Wirtz and waiting for Thursday.

We could discuss whether Crow is an elite goalie, a very good goalie, good, or less than average, or why we never see him and Osgood take photo-ops together, which I find highly suspicious. I don't think this subject has ever come up here before.

What about Stamkos? He'd look great centering Kane.
- EKolb13

Let's be realistic here. Stamkos is going to the Leafs. Apparently.

Yeah both he and Chico Maki are hurt. Looks like Bobby Hull will need some new line mates. Looks like he'll be back working with Phil Esposito again though. Possibly Kenny Wharram working the other wing.
- TexasFlood

#freeogi's dad

They probably have another forum they post on.
- Elbows15

Hope so...otherwise, it's embarrassing.

What's up night crawlers ? Thursday seems sooooooooo far away.
- mrpaulish

It does, but gives the lads extra time to heal up/game plan. Want at least a split there, starting Thursday

#freeogi's dad
- Canardhawk

Hawks are bringing up Ken Hodge to play with Espo and Hull.