Weren't good enough to start the season, haven't been good enough all season.

Just as they get a little close they drop home games to Colorado, Dallas, Vancouver, Philly.
And losses over the season to LAK, NJ.

They aren't a playoff team and never were.
- RickJ

It was always a stretch to think they were.
But IF they sweep the Avs this weekend, they're in range again.
NEVER. SAY. DIE.

I guess being able to deflect puck isn't a skill in your world. Or the ability to enter the zone with puck control.
- Elbows15

Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......

It was always a stretch to think they were.
But IF they sweep the Avs this weekend, they're in range again.
NEVER. SAY. DIE.
- philco28

That's because the rest of the bottom teams in the west are historically bad this year. If this was any other year theyd be dead and buried.

The worst scenario is coming true.....they'll just miss the playoffs and land in the mid teens for their pick. Not what a team with a TON of glaring holes needs.

Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......
- SteveRain

We can start a list:
John Scott - Nope
Andre Deveaux - No
Brett Lindoros - No

Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......
- SteveRain

Then how come many can't do it? And why do I have to explain the difference in skill between Shaw and Caligula?

That's because the rest of the bottom teams in the west are historically bad this year. If this was any other year theyd be dead and buried.

The worst scenario is coming true.....they'll just miss the playoffs and land in the mid teens for their pick. Not what a team with a TON of glaring holes needs.
- SteveRain

Speaking of being realistic.

That's because the rest of the bottom teams in the west are historically bad this year. If this was any other year theyd be dead and buried.

The worst scenario is coming true.....they'll just miss the playoffs and land in the mid teens for their pick. Not what a team with a TON of glaring holes needs.
- SteveRain

It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.

It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.
- philco28

Or a Barzal, a Connor or a Seabrook.

Or a Barzal, a Connor or a Seabrook.
- Elbows15

LOL...but it's Stan drafting.

It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.
- philco28

Lets trade down so Stan can pick a Saad or a DeBinket.

Then how come many can't do it? And why do I have to explain the difference in skill between Shaw and Caligula?
- Elbows15

Are you saying many NHL players can't carry a puck into the zone and stand in front of the net and deflect a shot?

There is a difference between wanting to do it vs can't do it. I think Shaw's want to was a lot higher and why he overachieved so far in his career.

But there isn't a guy on this team who can't carry a puck in the zone....that's crazy.

Lets trade down so Stan can pick a Saad or a DeBinket.
- LAHawk

Didn't Stan trade down before within the 1st round? To nab Schmaltz, I think?

Lets trade down so Stan can pick a Saad or a DeBinket.
- LAHawk

And get a legit 3rd or line banger and picks.

It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.
- philco28

All of who aren't on the team...….

They don't have a top pair D, or even a 3.....or should we ignore the goals against this year and just chalk that up to bad luck?

But this team is just fine....I'll enjoy another year of getting excited about all the cap room they supposedly will have, and get excited for NMCs being given out this summer by Stanley.

Didn't Stan trade down before within the 1st round? To nab Schmaltz, I think?
- AEL_Fox

Hawks traded up/ swapping first rounders with San Jose (27th), and the 62nd pick

LOL...but it's Stan drafting.
- philco28

Right. Could be worse. Could be Tallon making the picks

All of who aren't on the team...….

They don't have a top pair D, or even a 3.....or should we ignore the goals against this year and just chalk that up to bad luck?

But this team is just fine....I'll enjoy another year of getting excited about all the cap room they supposedly will have, and get excited for NMCs being given out this summer by Stanley.
- SteveRain

I know because outside of Teuvo they were poor picks. Teuvo is highly skilled as we're seeing in Carolina, but was deemed expendable by the front office geniuses.

Colliton said a decision was made in December/January that the only way his team was going to win was to out score people. Thought that was an interesting revelation, one that JC knows won't fly long term.

Hawks have looked decent defensively many nights, but still way too many breakdowns. Example, Gus scores a nice goal to open the scoring last night. Shift or two later, he's trying to go end to end, coughs up the puck and the Flyers get a breakaway. And yet he never misses a shift.

I really like our young coach. He's bright AF, love his demeanor and thoughtfulness on most matters, but he's got to drop the hammer, bench idiocy for a period, and get this team to limit bullpoop defensive breakdowns.

What's that new popular term I heard recently - "pessimism porn" - yeah, seems that's not in short supply around here lately.

Are you saying many NHL players can't carry a puck into the zone and stand in front of the net and deflect a shot?

There is a difference between wanting to do it vs can't do it. I think Shaw's want to was a lot higher and why he overachieved so far in his career.

But there isn't a guy on this team who can't carry a puck in the zone....that's crazy.
- SteveRain

Are you saying you don't know the difference in skill between Shaw and Caligula? I can play this game, too.

Again. If it is so easy, how come everyone doesn't do it? Come on

Right. Could be worse. Could be Tallon making the picks
- Elbows15

True. And both will have long spring-summer to hone their drafting chops.

Right. Could be worse. Could be Tallon making the picks
- Elbows15

Bad mouthing The Builder. Your senility is showing. Or you want 40 lashes.

How about - it’s just - a nice thing to do for the friends and family of a hockey fan whose life has ended.

Better than the fake patriotism of Cornellison (there’s my cynicism).

You are jaded - but that kind of cynicism seems to be the true religion of the age.
- StLBravesFan

I call it respect.

What's that new popular term I heard recently - "pessimism porn" - yeah, seems that's not in short supply around here lately.
- EbonyRaptor

This site is named The Board Of Doom for a reason.

Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......
- SteveRain

Who on this team can deflect the puck - not just get to the net (altho too few seem to be able to do that) - but be in the right spot and use his stick / skates to change direction of a puck from the blue line?

Toews, sure - maybe Anisimov....

Bad mouthing The Builder. Your senile is showing. Or you want 40 lashes.
- I Am The Breadman

(frank)ing pathetic.

And you have to pay extra for your last sentence.