Awesome seeing Lehner in the handshakes. Disappointing result, but I'm not mad about everything. Actually a lot of good that came from it. A lot of 1 goal games. Hawks were competitive for the most part & great for the youths. We were far from being labeled as favorites, so I'm not heartbroken. Good night guys, be safe out there.

Was Kubilak on the ice the last 3 min?

No injuries that series basically. MAF maybe...Pacioretty missed a game I think. Vegas moves on unscathed. Hawks battled. We don't look as far off as many would have thought

Welp, I liked the overall effort.

JQ was definitely better than Nylander in this game. Not sure he sticks, but he was far more helpful than the guy he replaced. Provided some grit and some D help tonight.

Boqvist needs more seasoning and doesn't look as fast as advertised at this level

great to see hockey again...no quit with this guys...

but not enough to play with these guys...
- bogiedoc

Very entertaining hockey and exceeded my expectations.

I think we can throw out the Boquvist and Erik Karlsson comparisons. The skill might develop within the next few years, but I don't sense any type of compete level from that kid.

The Blackhawks season lasted much longer than expected, I can’t be upset with that.

Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Boqvist and Kubalik all gain some valuable playoff experience.

Now we’re on to the off season. Changes need to be made but not wholesale changes.

There’s lots to be happy about boys.

well always fun to hang with the buzz crowd...win---lose---or female dog...

stan has alot of work to do and once agin some tough decisions...

Whelp, I liked the overall effort.

JQ was definitely better than Nylander in this game. Not sure he sticks, but he was far more helpful than the guy he replaced. Provided some grit and some D help tonight.

Boqvist needs more seasoning and doesn't look as fast as advertised at this level
- grinder10

Boqvist needs to start with the Hawks next season but on the third pair. Give him some time to gain confidence.

well always fun to hang with the buzz crowd...win---lose---or female dog...

stan has alot of work to do and once agin some tough decisions...
- bogiedoc

I guess the thing about the postseason is that it helps with those decisions. Shortcomings really get amplified. Glad the team got in and some players got a taste

The scores were competitive because of Crawford.

The overall play wasn’t.
- StLBravesFan

yes...true on both counts...but that was expected coming in...

hawks are at the bottom defensively...vegas at the top offensively

and it looked that way most of the series...but still no quit with these...

it still comes down to few less posts and bounce here or there and it might 3-2...

Boqvist needs to start with the Hawks next season but on the third pair. Give him some time to gain confidence.
- DarthKane

There's something there, he needs time and work to be ready for a series like this

Boqvist needs to start with the Hawks next season but on the third pair. Give him some time to gain confidence.
- DarthKane

All I'll say is Boqvist is much better at his age than Leddy was, hands down, yes he needs to gain strength, but it's not even close

The Blackhawks season lasted much longer than expected, I can’t be upset with that.

Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Boqvist and Kubalik all gain some valuable playoff experience.

Now we’re on to the off season. Changes need to be made but not wholesale changes.

There’s lots to be happy about boys.
- DarthKane

Looking forward to seeing some of the new prospects too...Flyers were high on Kalynuk. Mitchell, Suter, etc.

Boqvist needs to start with the Hawks next season but on the third pair. Give him some time to gain confidence.
- DarthKane

the hawks expected him in rck all year...then they lost 2-3 dmen...WTF and they had to play him...i still think in 2-3 years he is going to be a good one...

Ugh 3 and a half months until hockey.

yes...true on both counts...but that was expected coming in...

hawks are at the bottom defensively...vegas at the top....

and it looked that way most of the series...but still no quit with these...

it still comes down to few less posts and bounce here or there and it might 3-2...
- bogiedoc

We had some young forwards too. Strome isnt great defensively, and Kubalik was probably overwhelmed.

Boqvist needs to start with the Hawks next season but on the third pair. Give him some time to gain confidence.
- DarthKane

He needs to play with a stay at home Dman. Let him play his game or at least what's been advertised. He needs to shoot more, he's got a good shot. And the Hawks need to start moving away from depending on Duncs so much. He really hasn't played well in a long time (which really sucks).

Great effort by the boys. Vegas was just too damn good.

A wacky "end" to the season. Hawks playing playoff hockey gives Stan an idea of what's needed to compete next year. Looking forward to the draft and the offseason.

Thanks guys and gals for sticking around and having some fun during a less-than-ideal time in the world.

Welp, I liked the overall effort.

JQ was definitely better than Nylander in this game. Not sure he sticks, but he was far more helpful than the guy he replaced. Provided some grit and some D help tonight.

Boqvist needs more seasoning and doesn't look as fast as advertised at this level
- grinder10

what to do with nylander...they have given him every opportunity to play and figure it out...

with a year left on his EC..stanbow keeps him and see if he finally turns into a prince...

I was one of the guys who preferred to have a 1/8 shot at Lafreniere then beat the Oilers, but I changed my opinion and happy they advanced to play Vegas. I don't think the 4 games against the Oilers was typical playoff hockey but the 5 games against Vegas was and was what the young players needed. They should learn from these 5 games and be better and hungrier the next time - just what we wanted from these playoffs. Yeah, it would have been great if the Hawks beat Vegas but the better team won so there's no shame in that.

Great effort by the boys. Vegas was just too damn good.

A wacky "end" to the season. Hawks playing playoff hockey gives Stan an idea of what's needed to compete next year. Looking forward to the draft and the offseason.

Thanks guys and gals for sticking around and having some fun during a less-than-ideal time in the world.
- Tyler Cameron

Thanks Tyler - appreciate your efforts.

The scores were competitive because of Crawford.

The overall play wasn’t.
- StLBravesFan

Yup.

The Blackhawks season lasted much longer than expected, I can’t be upset with that.

Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Boqvist and Kubalik all gain some valuable playoff experience.

Now we’re on to the off season. Changes need to be made but not wholesale changes.

There’s lots to be happy about boys.
- DarthKane

Good experience for those guys - let’s hope they each use it to show dramatic improvement going forward. Not a given.

Every Hawk skater needed to play lots better to win another game or two - and that include those who have tournament experience - Toews, Kane, Keith, Saad....No Hawk skater should be happy with his performance. Including those in suits behind the bench.

On the plus side: they were in every game - an OT loss, two one-goal losses, in the other one through 50 minutes. Crawford. And they didn’t quit.

First thing to settle is the goaltending. Does Crow sign? For how much? If he does, then you need a credible backup

Any chance Colliton gets fired?