So Dale Tallon is getting fired?
- PatShart

Only if he forgets to send qualifying offers in.

Nope. AA is far better defensively. Strome is better offensively and AA can skate circles around Strome.
- Elbows15

That’s saying something, lol!!

Nope. AA is far better defensively. Strome is better offensively and AA can skate circles around Strome.
- Elbows15

Oh my!!! THAT is a sad commentary!!!

Nashville done!! Phoenix moves on!!

Smashville bye bye.

Nashville done!! Phoenix moves on!!
- ChicagoHope

There you go! Preds out. 4 teams gone....Hawks still playing.....

Nope. AA is far better defensively. Strome is better offensively and AA can skate circles around Strome.
- Elbows15

Really? AA can skate circles around Strome? Nah, I don’t think so...

Smashville bye bye.
- eagle50

“I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.......”

Nashville done!! Phoenix moves on!!
- ChicagoHope

Always a good day when Nashville is eliminated.

You bet. Like I said... I've been all over the place with what I wanted for an outcome.
- Tyler Cameron

I m with you tyler lose and better chance at 1st overall pick or 9th pick but getting playoffs experience can go long way in the development of the team next year. Personally its a win win situation. As far as strome and nylander one or both will be dealt most likely Strome to what team or for what is a discussion for a different blog down the line.

Always a good day when Nashville is eliminated.
- Chief4Feathers

Where's our Trashville troll?

Cap today off with a hawks win & I'm a happy guy.

Picks and season winning %s
Here's your score card for the positions teams will be picking before one take one out top go in slot #1


9 Montreal .500
10 Chicago .514
11Minnesota. .558
12 Winnipeg .563
13 NYRangers .564
Vancouver. .565
14 Nashville. .565
15 Florida. .565
16 Columbus. .579
Toronto. .579
Edmonton. .585
Dallas .594
Pittsburgh. .623

Just remember YOU SUBTRACT one TEAM who drops into slot #1 so slot #16 is Montreal if they DO lose and Hawks go #16, or Hawks go #17 if Habs win and Hawks win...

I m with you tyler lose and better chance at 1st overall pick or 9th pick but getting playoffs experience can go long way in the development of the team next year. Personally its a win win situation. As far as strome and nylander one or both will be dealt most likely Strome to what team or for what is a discussion for a different blog down the line.
- Scott1977

I wouldn't be so sure Scott. Both will likely be relatively inexpensive. You cannot discount that aspect with a flat cap coming for the next few years. It is the reason the Pius Suter signing was such a big deal.

Always a good day when Nashville is eliminated.
- Chief4Feathers

We haven't heard from "The Rash" in awhile. Must be moving onto another team.

Where's our Trashville troll?

Cap today off with a hawks win & I'm a happy guy.
- I Am The Breadman

Game bumped back to 6PM due to ARZ/NSH OT game.

So is it too early to start the Dale Tallon to Chicago rumor lol
- DrewDawg

Start? Did they ever stop?

Based on Uncle Dale’s impressive results in Florida he should be the new President and GM.

Not sure I agree that Carpenter Kampf Highmore are creating a 4th line shutdown line. With the exception of Highmore (who I haven't been that impressed with) the rest are just place holders.

Kubalik looked like a stud in game 1 but has been pretty pedestrian the last 2 games. Seems to be chasing the play far to often.

Does Nylander just lack confidence? Seems far to hesitant on most plays.
- bhawks2241

There's a reason he couldn't crack a worse line up in Buffalo and it's most probably between the ears.

If Boqvist could play with more confidence

If Boqvist were stronger maybe he would not be afraid of of being checked hard and hurt; precisely i mean to suffer another concussion.. He might even pound opposing forward more, but never going to be a physical noted player

Biqvist is a great talent. We are patiently waiting for his offensive ability to blossom. He is more concerned, though, about playing well defensively. Truth be told he has been fast tracked and I think he has hit a bit of a wall in this play in round.

Remember he is still a kid and has not yet grown into a man' s body. And it could take a few years to gradually add strength and to avoid a few concussions.

Honestly I am concerned if he ever reaches the pinnacle or his zenith - it would be a real treat to see his electrifying talent on a nightly basis. Either inperson or on cable (maybe on an old Zenith) to see reach his zenith!

OK corny not a good adjective using "zenith," but you catch what I am saying

I just hope that Boqvist is not playing somewhat scared.. A former Blackhawk high draft, Jokiharju, i amng guessing had/has the same fear that Boqvist might be enduring now

I am therefore a concerned how steady Boqvist will be the remainder of the play in round due specificly to the physical play. He has been concussed already in his career.
- jhawk59

If you watch Keith's first season you'd see flashes but he was kinda bad until he wasn't.

Habs and Penguins tied at 0 mid-way through the 3rd period. Intense game for sure.

7-2 Hawks tonight because Oilers.
- MaximumBone

7-2 Oilers, they aren’t going quietly. #29 and #97 each with a hat trick.

Not rooting against them, however.....

Landing the #1 then:

1. Trading it to Ott for 3 @5....

2. Trading it to Ott for 3 and Tkachuk....

3. Trading it to Ott for 5 and Tkachuk....

#1 overall would get 2 pieces for this current group......
- mike7076

If the Hawks get #1 overall keep the pick and draft Laf, he’s head and shoulders above the rest. Could you imagine trading the #1 overall in 2007 (Kane) for #3 (Turris) and #5 (Alzner)? NFW.

Habs and Penguins tied at 0 mid-way through the 3rd period. Intense game for sure.
- DarthKane

I haven't seen any of their games. Is Jarry notably better than Murray?

1-0 Montreal with 4:11 left in the 3rd.

I haven't seen any of their games. Is Jarry notably better than Murray?
- Chunk

Yes, but I didn’t think Murray was too bad.

If the Hawks get #1 overall keep the pick and draft Laf, he’s head and shoulders above the rest. Could you imagine trading the #1 overall in 2007 (Kane) for #3 (Turris) and #5 (Alzner)? NFW.
- DarthKane

But... the depth... and glorious cap space?