if crow is having a drinking problem or involved with the wife a member of the team's staff that could really change the way people feel about him. If they are not comfortable with him in the locker room who knows what can happen. Being betrayed by a teammate can do a lot to a group.
- Sober-Kaner

I'm curious as to what the rumors are, and if there is truth to them. I would suspect, if some of what has been rumored is even the least bit true, that would definitely fracture a locker room.

That being said, aim higher Stan! I don't want GlenX

Oh, I know he'll have an opinion! Haha
- John Jaeckel

I'm a spectator only when it comes to energy... The general impression was/is the Saudis are trying to undermine the US/Canadian fracking industry - they want to eliminate the small and mid size frackers (particularly in the US). There was a major drop off in new well permits in the US late last year as a result of the Saudi increases in production but there have also been some conflicting signals out of the Saudis about future oversupply plans though some have now acknowledged the target was fracking and not Russia or Iran.

As always many differing opinions but the ones I respect the most (and we pay for their research) believe the trend back up will continue slowly. Of course, there are always chances of spikes based on beta events. If the oil trend is up then the loonie should trend upwards as well. Most believe Canada has sound fiscal policy with Harper as PM so you have more of a direct correlation from oil to the loonie. That means the Canadian drag on the cap may actually turn into possible stimulus in 2016 if oil/gas pricing continues higher. Of course, the cap doesn't just depend on Canada. Assuming the economic cycle is upwards in both the US and Canada - and it looks to be - then you could see larger increases in the cap starting in 16.

if crow is having a drinking problem or involved with the wife a member of the team's staff that could really change the way people feel about him. If they are not comfortable with him in the locker room who knows what can happen. Being betrayed by a teammate can do a lot to a group.
- Sober-Kaner

Here's the problem though, if it's Sharp who is calling him out for that.....

:


You left his behind


- captainserious

His? Troy's or JJ's?

Eklund calling Hawks closing in on GlenX....
- Bjm84

please no...

Stan the guy you want is Vermette...(see centermen)

I asked JJ a day or two ago to confirm if it was Kane and he said it wasn't Kaner...So you can cross him of your list
- captainserious

If I had to pick: Dunc or Crow

Trade our only physical force on the back end for Keith-lite...meh
- EnzoD

Not to mention a good part of the reason DK has two Norris trophies is because his D-partner is Seabs.

Tyler Cameron retweeted
Andy Strickland ‏@andystrickland 8m8 minutes ago
Report of #Blackhawks player fight is news to some who would certainly know

Eklund calling Hawks closing in on GlenX....
- Bjm84

So we should expect him to be traded to Washington any minute now.

Tyler Cameron retweeted
Andy Strickland ‏@andystrickland 8m8 minutes ago
Report of #Blackhawks player fight is news to some who would certainly know
- captainserious

So, likely, much ado about nothing....

if crow is having a drinking problem or involved with the wife a member of the team's staff that could really change the way people feel about him. If they are not comfortable with him in the locker room who knows what can happen. Being betrayed by a teammate can do a lot to a group.
- Sober-Kaner

Why do you guys always jump to the players sleeping with other players' wives? There's never been any hint of this ever being an issue on this team. Even the ~rumors of Sharp having something with Kane's girl was never from a reputable source (or even from a non-reputable ones like Deadspin who will report barely there rumors lbr) and it's highly unlike that the Sharps and Kane+his gf would be hanging out if it was true anyway (and they do hang out regularly).

If there are locker room disputes (and I'm not disagreeing there might be), it likely has something to do with anger from on-ice or personality clashes rather than anything so major as adultery. I just kind of wish people would stop jumping to that conclusion - all it does is make someone else think it's fact then it spreads and spirals from there.

Why couldn't it happen...Chicago Bulls...Jordan...perhaps the greatest basketball player of all time....throwing punches at Kerr, Perdue...overall being a Richard....

That would be the equivalent of Toews smacking around a few players on his team...not saying he did anything or would ever do anything, but just saying, it happens even on Championship teams with great veteran leadership
- captainserious

Comparing Toews to Jordan in this instnace is a strectch. Jordan was the best player ever at least in his time but he was a known Richard. Never heard anything of the sort with Toews.

But I get your point.

Bickell and 1st for Petry and Musil

So, likely, much ado about nothing....
- MNHawk

Isn't it almost always nothing? Some random person says something and others take it as the gospel truth.

Bernstein is on the score right now saying Bowman wants to move Sharp because of conflict.

Isn't it almost always nothing? Some random person says something and others take it as the gospel truth.
- L_B_R

If it's on the internet it must be true.

Haven't seen anything yet, but should we assume Crawford is getting the nod in net tonight?

Bernstein is on the score right now saying Bowman wants to move Sharp because of conflict.
- mrpaulish

Isn't that the same dude a lot of folks are saying is, ummm, "unreliable" as an information source.

who gives a poop about retribution and payback...what does that get them...go out and play inspired hockey for a change and bury these pretenders...
- bogiedoc

Listen I'm not gonna pretend that the Panthers have given a fan like myself any room to talk to a Hawks fan about being a consistent, successful team but don't forget where the Hawks came from buddy. They were pretty bad before Kane and Toews showed up. Panthers have been pretty bad and inconsistent but eventually that changes and you're seeing that this year. Will they make the playoffs? Maybe/maybe not but they have made huge strides this year and they aren't pretenders anymore. They play good, physical hockey and have some really good young players. Need some more offense and maybe they get it after the game tonight by taking that 33 year old locker room playboy off your hands.



BTW, Panthers beat writer talked to Gudbranson this morning and he said Bickell wanted no part of him on Tuesday. Panthers said they don't expect any retribution tonight but will not back down if Hawks come at them. LIS it would be in the best interest if nothing happens.

Bernstein is on the score right now saying Bowman wants to move Sharp because of conflict.
- mrpaulish

They have Lazerus on there now.

They have Lazerus on there now.
- JRoenick97

Yup

Listen I'm not gonna pretend that the Panthers have given a fan like myself any room to talk to a Hawks fan about being a consistent, successful team but don't forget where the Hawks came from buddy. They were pretty bad before Kane and Toews showed up. Panthers have been pretty bad and inconsistent but eventually that changes and you're seeing that this year. Will they make the playoffs? Maybe/maybe not but they have made huge strides this year and they aren't pretenders anymore. They play good, physical hockey and have some really good young players. Need some more offense and maybe they get it after the game tonight by taking that 33 year old locker room playboy off your hands.



BTW, Panthers beat writer talked to Gudbranson this morning and he said Bickell wanted no part of him on Tuesday. Panthers said they don't expect any retribution tonight but will not back down if Hawks come at them. LIS it would be in the best interest if nothing happens.
- BravePackCats27

On the upswing for sure. BUt definitely pretenders when it comes to being a cup threat.

So that was a really good write up.

I am still of the opinion that without Patrick Kane, this group cannot and will not get past STL barring a meltdown of epic proportions.

Obviously the D needs to get sorted out first. Having an option for the second pairing going into next year that is a proven NHL player would be neat.

Basically, if Sharp can get them value today then they should unload. Same goes for Bickell. This group ought to know that the team as it stands can't win a Cup and they need to position themselves for a rebuild asap. If they can get defensive help, then maybe you can justify taking a chance on Kane having Wolverine healing powers like TVR and coming back in time to make an impact.

Moving forward with this group, as it is, would show massive incompetence. I think they need to either give up and hope for some luck or go all in. This wishy washy middle of the road crap isn't going to cut it in regards to both this year and next year.

Bickell and 1st for Petry and Musil
- Iggysbff

Done.