Apparently four fans were ejected for chanting basketball at devante in the penalty box. Somehow that's deemed ejectionable. Wonder if the hawks could have lawsuit on there hand unless they used a racial slur. Seems like a pretty harmless heckle. Everyone's so sensitive nowadays you can't even heckle at pro sporting events.
- vandymeer23

vdm, what does "chanting basketball" mean or entail...never heard that term...

jb

are there any chances that Hossa could return next season? Or is he done for good? Does anybody know/have heard anything more on his situation?
- frafra

Bobby Hull has a better chance of lacing the skates up

Don't they have to sign him?
- RaleighHawk

He is an RFA

vdm, what does "chanting basketball" mean or entail...never heard that term...
jb
- bogiedoc

devante is black, a significant # of black athletes play basketball. Hence the assumption I make is "you're black, you s/b playing basketball, what are you doing playing hockey?" Or something much meaner along those lines.

Good for the Blackhawks organization. There is no place for that crap in this world. It shouldn't matter what color a person's skin is or what nation he hails from, in this country (and in the world) he/she should have a right to pursue whatever work or pasttime pursuits presuming in the case of an NHL player, they have the requisite skills to do so.

It's an unbelievably horrible world out there with a lot of wackos.

the hawks season trend tells us not get to excited about this a blow out win; such previous wins have given way to periods of weak play and losses:

opening two strong wins vs pens and jacket: lost badly to: blues, knights, wild, aves

beat the ducks 7-3 on 11/27: lost 5 in row and could not score more than 2 goals

one of their best games vs the jets on 12/14 5-1: lost 5 of the next 6

the senator wipe out 8-2 on 1/9: over the next 6 games scored more than 2 goals only once went 2-4 over; shut out 2x at home while losing 4x at home

wiped out the wings 5-1 on 1/25 and then needed forsberg to do head stands to beat the preds 2-1 before this recent 0 for february losing streak started...

so now they blow out a completely disinterested capital team: what next??

you have to go with the same old problems will rear its head and they will start losing again...

devante is black, a significant # of black athletes play basketball. Hence the assumption I make is "you're black, you s/b playing basketball, what are you doing playing hockey?" Or something much meaner along those lines.

Good for the Blackhawks organization. There is no place for that crap in this world. It shouldn't matter what color a person's skin is or what nation he hails from, in this country (and in the world) he/she should have a right to pursue whatever work or pasttime pursuits presuming in the case of an NHL player, they have the requisite skills to do so.

It's an unbelievably horrible world out there with a lot of wackos.
- savvyone-1

thanks, savvy....never heard about that taunt before...

devante is black, a significant # of black athletes play basketball. Hence the assumption I make is "you're black, you s/b playing basketball, what are you doing playing hockey?" Or something much meaner along those lines.

Good for the Blackhawks organization. There is no place for that crap in this world. It shouldn't matter what color a person's skin is or what nation he hails from, in this country (and in the world) he/she should have a right to pursue whatever work or pasttime pursuits presuming in the case of an NHL player, they have the requisite skills to do so.

It's an unbelievably horrible world out there with a lot of wackos.
- savvyone-1

Agreed, those four arsehole need a rude awaking. Not how you treat people - plain and simple. For the scoring at home this is front page FoxNews, CNN, ABCNews, etc. Not what this organization is about.

Agreed, those four arsehole need a rude awaking. Not how you treat people - plain and simple. For the scoring at home this is front page FoxNews, CNN, ABCNews, etc. Not what this organization is about.
- riozzo

i do have a question: major disclaimer...I do agree with you and savvy about the complete unacceptability of such taunts..

however the if that is a problem deeming ejection...is normal fandom taunting: "you motherffer loser", "wussy", "douchebag", etc etc..alot of those get thrown around here in this blog...ACCEPTABLE??...can only imagine what the players express on the ice...

According to HNIC tonight, word is CBJ have checked in on Artem Anisimov but the Blackhawks have let then know he's not available.
- Justin Lowe

Pretty sure it was Torts who really liked Anisimov while he was in New York. Wouldn't be surprised if Columbus circles back around and ups the ante. That being said there's probably a few teams interested in a big 2nd/3rd line center for the playoffs.

Have mixed feelings about this game.

Nice to see the boys play well, but we lost a chance to make gains on several teams in regard to the draft lottery -Arizona. Detroit, Florida among them. From here on in can we just lose while playing well?

devante is black, a significant # of black athletes play basketball. Hence the assumption I make is "you're black, you s/b playing basketball, what are you doing playing hockey?" Or something much meaner along those lines.

Good for the Blackhawks organization. There is no place for that crap in this world. It shouldn't matter what color a person's skin is or what nation he hails from, in this country (and in the world) he/she should have a right to pursue whatever work or pasttime pursuits presuming in the case of an NHL player, they have the requisite skills to do so.

It's an unbelievably horrible world out there with a lot of wackos.
- savvyone-1

What has happened to cheering for your team when it scores and the odd deserved boo for the opposition?
What is happening in the stands at sporting events (including those where children are participants) is a reflection of what is happening in society in general.

vdm, what does "chanting basketball" mean or entail...never heard that term...

jb
- bogiedoc

Curious if we'll see/hear NBA players chanting "hockey" at the whities now

So which Hockey team is this... the team that got waxed last week by the Coyotes or the team that just beat the division leading Caps 7-1????

Either way it was good to see these guys break out and get a legit W.

Would be nice if Hayden could ride shotgun for him next year.
- eagle50

Who?!

Tom Wilson

devante is black, a significant # of black athletes play basketball. Hence the assumption I make is "you're black, you s/b playing basketball, what are you doing playing hockey?" Or something much meaner along those lines.

Good for the Blackhawks organization. There is no place for that crap in this world. It shouldn't matter what color a person's skin is or what nation he hails from, in this country (and in the world) he/she should have a right to pursue whatever work or pasttime pursuits presuming in the case of an NHL player, they have the requisite skills to do so.

It's an unbelievably horrible world out there with a lot of wackos.
- savvyone-1

Agreed man. Well said!

Have mixed feelings about this game.

Nice to see the boys play well, but we lost a chance to make gains on several teams in regard to the draft lottery -Arizona. Detroit, Florida among them. From here on in can we just lose while playing well?
- 67hawks

Amen. I really enjoy watching this team when the compete level is high. From here on out I want 50 minutes of great hockey going into the 3rd with the score tied at 5 and then Forsberg or Berube let in a soft one and we inch that much closer to a top 3 pick.

#SuckForTkachuk

Amen. I really enjoy watching this team when the compete level is high. From here on out I want 50 minutes of great hockey going into the 3rd with the score tied at 5 and then Forsberg or Berube let in a soft one and we inch that much closer to a top 3 pick.

#SuckForTkachuk
- Dieselhead

I wouldn't mind putting the three wheeled shopping card (Rosival) in net

Heck, I bet we could get Niemi back for a half empty gatorade bottle and a roll of sock tape

That hashtag sounds NSFW...

According to HNIC tonight, word is CBJ have checked in on Artem Anisimov but the Blackhawks have let then know he's not available.
- Justin Lowe

Justin AA to Columbus for ??? In your opinion
Jenner would be nice

WGN game last night, meaning not on TV here in central Illinois.
Saw highlights. 'Hawks definitively solved the Caps defense.
Heard in comments here a couple of our young guys had runs taken at them. I continue to hope for pushback.
- 35Tony0

WGN Hawks games are on in Bloomington and Peoria on MYTV. Had to dig to find it. (Comcast channel 914)

devante is black, a significant # of black athletes play basketball. Hence the assumption I make is "you're black, you s/b playing basketball, what are you doing playing hockey?" Or something much meaner along those lines.

Good for the Blackhawks organization. There is no place for that crap in this world. It shouldn't matter what color a person's skin is or what nation he hails from, in this country (and in the world) he/she should have a right to pursue whatever work or pasttime pursuits presuming in the case of an NHL player, they have the requisite skills to do so.

It's an unbelievably horrible world out there with a lot of wackos.
- savvyone-1

I just wouldn't think dsp would get that mad over something as dumb as that. If a black guy in the crowd taunted the Russian guy on the bulls or jj RidRichard with hockey hockey how shaken would said player be? I've heard way worse heckling in high school sports. As long as they didn't use a slur but whatever.

I just wouldn't think dsp would get that mad over something as dumb as that. If a black guy in the crowd taunted the Russian guy on the bulls or jj RidRichard with hockey hockey how shaken would said player be? I've heard way worse heckling in high school sports. As long as they didn't use a slur but whatever.
- vandymeer23

If a Bulls’ Russian was taunted because he is Russian - unacceptable and against American values.

If RidRichard was taunted because he is White - unacceptable and against American valued.

If high school athletes were taunted because of their backgrounds - unacceptable and against American values.

Smith-Pelly was taunted because he is Black....

WGN Hawks games are on in Bloomington and Peoria on MYTV. Had to dig to find it. (Comcast channel 914)
- Marlowe

Thanks. I'll look for that tomorrow night.

I just wouldn't think dsp would get that mad over something as dumb as that. If a black guy in the crowd taunted the Russian guy on the bulls or jj RidRichard with hockey hockey how shaken would said player be? I've heard way worse heckling in high school sports. As long as they didn't use a slur but whatever.
- vandymeer23

Have you ever been the target of racism?I know that I never have been targeted thus I never assume how someone that has should feel.

Justin AA to Columbus for ??? In your opinion
Jenner would be nice
- Scott1977

Doesn't look like anything is happening with CBJ. I do like Jenner though.

As much as people want AA gone, I also wouldn't be shocked if he played out his contract here (if the salary cap cooperates).

The Hawks are weak at C and even if they did add another at the deadline or in the off-season.... both AA and Schmaltz could become C/W players to give them options. That'd give them Toews-AA/Scmaltz-new guy-Kampf.

If it were me, unless I could get a top 4 D or a young 200-foot Centre in return, I wouldn't move AA.

Doesn't look like anything is happening with CBJ. I do like Jenner though.

As much as people want AA gone, I also wouldn't be shocked if he played out his contract here (if the salary cap cooperates).

The Hawks are weak at C and even if they did add another at the deadline or in the off-season.... both AA and Schmaltz could become C/W players to give them options. That'd give them Toews-AA/Scmaltz-new guy-Kampf.

If it were me, unless I could get a top 4 D or a young 200-foot Centre in return, I wouldn't move AA.
- Justin Lowe

Yep. The 'Hawks will look so much better come October if the upcoming draft provides them an NHL-ready defenseman with top 4 potential.