all 3 observations are right on....in particular #2...sharks were spot on in their coverage and zone play the whole damn game...

third 1-0 loss of the year (don't give rip abt the empty net goal)
- bogiedoc

It would help if Saad could finish some of the chances he gets because he gets more than his share.

This one is on Keith! Stan should trade his sorry butt! Do it Stan!

This one is on Keith! Stan should trade his sorry butt! Do it Stan!
- paulr

Rip the A off I say.

This one is on Keith! Stan should trade his sorry butt! Do it Stan!
- paulr

You just have to wonder why that shot off his stick didn't hit a shinpad like most of his shots

You just have to wonder why that shot off his stick didn't hit a shinpad like most of his shots
- powerenforcer

Best comment you've ever made. Well done, sir.

Raanta misplaying the puck and being way out of position had more to do with it.
- Elbows15

I was being facetious....and I'm just friggin' irritated after that mess of a game.

6-7 in January...good grief.

You just have to wonder why that shot off his stick didn't hit a shinpad like most of his shots
- powerenforcer

I was wondering that as well.

Rip the A off I say.
- Elbows15

trade him for carter

I'm off to watch the latest "Archer" ...can use a good laugh.

Adios all.

I'm off to watch the latest "Archer" ...can use a good laugh.

Adios all.
- ArlingtonRob

Be safe with the snow later

trade him for carter
- DoTheMath

Crazy talk. Jimmy Carter has to be 90 years old. I really doubt he has anything left in the tank.

I was being facetious....and I'm just friggin' irritated after that mess of a game.

6-7 in January...good grief.
- ArlingtonRob

I swear, Rob. For as long as we both have been fans the Hawks have always sucked in January. Or maybe it just seems that way. I am too lazy to look up the actual numbers.

Crazy talk. Jimmy Carter has to be 90 years old. I really doubt he has anything left in the tank.
- Beaver-Warrior

I knew the Hawks would slowly start to wear down late in the 3rd playing their 3rd game in 4 nights, so missing all those chances throughout the first 40-50 mins hurt even more. Niemi with a very rare solid outing against the Hawks. Could have played much better obviously, this was nothing like last nights domination in Anaheim, but i wasn't expecting it to be. Still though, even with the half ass effort the Hawks appeared to be the better team for the majority of the game until getting embarrassed in the final 5 minutes, and i like the way the team is starting to cut down the shots and chances against while facing some of the better Western teams on the road. Hopefully they keep that trend going over these next 3 games.

Anyone know the Hawks' record in January over the last few years?

Anyone know the Hawks' record in January over the last few years?
- CBHawks88

You forgot:

Frolik
Darling
Kane/Toews re-signing
Hammer re-signing
Smith re-signing
Bickell re-signing
Shaw re-signing
Seabrook re-signing
Crawford re-signing

Yep. Stan has done nothing that has made an impact, just cutting Dale's crust.
- CBHawks88

If you look at the sub-headers, you can see that I indicated trades, and signings excluding extensions (meaning players that he DIDN'T draft/bring in as GM). You can also see that I gave credit for the Hammer re-signing, saying that was his best move to date. But, hey, what's reading anyways right? It's completely overrated.

I knew the Hawks would slowly start to wear down late in the 3rd playing their 3rd game in 4 nights, so missing all those chances throughout the first 40-50 mins hurt even more. Niemi with a very rare solid outing against the Hawks. Could have played much better obviously, this was nothing like last nights domination in Anaheim, but i wasn't expecting it to be. Still though, even with the half ass effort the Hawks appeared to be the better team for the majority of the game until getting embarrassed in the final 5 minutes, and i like the way the team is starting to cut down the shots and chances against while facing some of the better Western teams on the road. Hopefully they keep that trend going over these next 3 games.
- SimpleJack

That isn't the narrative, son.

I swear, Rob. For as long as we both have been fans the Hawks have always sucked in January. Or maybe it just seems that way. I am too lazy to look up the actual numbers.
- Elbows15

Yep...and it's exhausting, and one of these years it's gonna cost 'em.

I knew the Hawks would slowly start to wear down late in the 3rd playing their 3rd game in 4 nights, so missing all those chances throughout the first 40-50 mins hurt even more. Niemi with a very rare solid outing against the Hawks. Could have played much better obviously, this was nothing like last nights domination in Anaheim, but i wasn't expecting it to be. Still though, even with the half ass effort the Hawks appeared to be the better team for the majority of the game until getting embarrassed in the final 5 minutes, and i like the way the team is starting to cut down the shots and chances against while facing some of the better Western teams on the road. Hopefully they keep that trend going over these next 3 games.
- SimpleJack

The Hawks generally win these games...wear out the other guys. Conditioning has never been a problem for these Hawks.

I think I failed to mention that GUSTAV FORSLING is CARL DAHLSTRÖM defensive partner in the Swedisg pro league with Linköping.

Good thing the Jets have hit the skids otherwise Hawks would be tucked in the Wild Card slot
Mind you
If they stay on this win one lose one pace we soon will be

Anyone know the Hawks' record in January over the last few years?
- CBHawks88

Let's look at this way
Jan 13 Strike Shortened month

Mo: Points:
Feb 13 23
Mar 13 16
Apr 13 20

Oct 13 19
Nov 13 23
Dec 13 19
Jan 14 15
Feb 14 4 Olympics
Mar 14 13
Apr 14 8

Oct 14 13
Nov 14 18
Dec 14 19
Jan 15 12

It would help if Saad could finish some of the chances he gets because he gets more than his share.
- RickJ

Saad still makes "polite" (mis)passes to vets on the team when he himself is in a better scoring position than them.

Saad still makes "polite" (mis)passes to vets on the team when he himself is in a better scoring position than them.
- 67hawks

I (frank)ing hate that