The Winnipeg Jets will have a policy in place that all people inside the Canada Life Centre, employees and fans have to show proof of vaccinations and must wear masks to get into the building. Players and officials are exempt.

I suspect this will be the policy of many teams.

https://www.tsn.ca/winnip...tend-home-games-1.1680665
- paulr

Were all players and officials required to get jabbed?

Bret Hart and the rest of the Hart Foundation was thus Republican? Is that what you’re telling me?! Oh snap!
- Assman22

I have no idea what they were but a majority of Albertans are Conservatives of the far right variety.

Were all players and officials required to get jabbed?
- Chunk

No I think that was left to the NHL to decide how to handle that.

Thought you would of written a nice tribute piece on Tony Esposito as opposed to a paragraph at the bottom of one of your normal blogs?

I found that somewhat disappointing.

Tony O deserved more.

RIP Tony Esposito

Thought you would of written a nice tribute piece on Tony Esposito as opposed to a paragraph at the bottom of one of your normal blogs?

I found that somewhat disappointing.

Tony O deserved more.

RIP Tony Esposito
- CanHawk

Why don’t you help him. Compile all of Espo’s career stats pass them along to Theo and let him tie them into a tribute.

Thought you would of written a nice tribute piece on Tony Esposito as opposed to a paragraph at the bottom of one of your normal blogs?

I found that somewhat disappointing.

Tony O deserved more.

RIP Tony Esposito
- CanHawk

I find it disappointing that you would complain about it. Publish your own damn tribute.

Thought you would of written a nice tribute piece on Tony Esposito as opposed to a paragraph at the bottom of one of your normal blogs?

I found that somewhat disappointing.

Tony O deserved more.

RIP Tony Esposito
- CanHawk

Thank you for the feedback.

For tributes like this, I would much rather leave it up to Chicago news sites like NBC Sports Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, etc. to handle these and consistent coverage of news like the current investigation.

Fans tend to read multiple sources to get their daily Blackhawks news, info, rumors, and such so I just want to stick to my lane.

More on the investigation:

https://www.tsn.ca/rick-w...use-allegations-1.1680876

Thought you would of written a nice tribute piece on Tony Esposito as opposed to a paragraph at the bottom of one of your normal blogs?

I found that somewhat disappointing.

Tony O deserved more.

RIP Tony Esposito
- CanHawk

If I were you, I'd ask for my money back.....

I’m disappointed that Theo didn’t have a tribute for Markie Post.
#ATF

I’m disappointed that Theo didn’t have a tribute for Markie Post.
#ATF
- Angotti

Be careful with the #ATF hashtags or the Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms might be all up in here soon! I watch enough Law & Order to know they pack some serious heat.

Here's some ex-Blackhawks news during these slow days: Koekkoek re-signs for 2 years with the Oilers.

Breathe a sigh of relief that Bowman won't be tempted to bring him back, at least not until 2023-24. He should be Norris caliber by then.

My impression of the Blackhawks and the current lineup is, Buffalo Sabers. I don’t know why, but that’s the feeling I get.

Be careful with the #ATF hashtags or the Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms might be all up in here soon! I watch enough Law & Order to know they pack some serious heat.
- Theo Fox

Theo, you're doing well. Keep up the great work. Most here are grateful.

Theo, you're doing well. Keep up the great work. Most here are grateful.
- mohel

JFC did you get him an apple too? 🍎

No I think that was left to the NHL to decide how to handle that.
- paulr

Interesting. Just trying to figure out the justification for why they are all exempt.

My impression of the Blackhawks and the current lineup is, Buffalo Sabers. I don’t know why, but that’s the feeling I get.
- Diamondhands

Because Kane will be traded to them for three 3rd round picks?

Interesting. Just trying to figure out the justification for why they are all exempt.
- Chunk

Maybe they’ll work behind the scenes to get it done? Is the NHL trying to get all the players to buy in and get vaccinated? I really don’t know?

Here's some ex-Blackhawks news during these slow days: Koekkoek re-signs for 2 years with the Oilers.

Breathe a sigh of relief that Bowman won't be tempted to bring him back, at least not until 2023-24. He should be Norris caliber by then.
- Theo Fox

I always liked Koekkoek for what he was (cheap 5/6/7) and thought his short tenure coupled with Colliton's crappy system didn't allow him to show what he could do. His ceiling may not be that high, but I think he is better than he showed here, or Edmonton.
I see similarities between Kalynuk and KK so here's to hoping Kalynuk has a higher ceiling and Colliton learns from his mistakes.

I'm not a fan of Stan, but I do not hate the S.Jones deal and extension as much as many of you. Yes, it is a risk. Yes, there are legit concerns. But it is not predetermined to fail.

Take the S.Jones PP role on the Hawks, for instance. Two big factors in the decline in S.Jones traditional stats the past few years has been (i) a change in how he was deployed (e.g., less PP emphasis, more PK emphasis, more shutting down top lines) and (ii) Columbus getting relatively fewer PP chances. Also fewer primary assists on PP due to lack of finishers on Columbus PP.

If the Hawks give him PP1 emphasis, less PK deployment, and do not count on him as the primary shut down D all the time, and the Hawks should get more PP chances that Columbus has the past couple years, you can see a direct path to his traditional stats rebounding.

The fancy stats don't fully account for a lot of these influences. Some better than others. I'd also like the see the Hawks get his ATOI back down around 24.

Interesting. Just trying to figure out the justification for why they are all exempt.
- Chunk

Maybe they’ll work behind the scenes to get it done? Is the NHL trying to get all the players to buy in and get vaccinated? I really don’t know?

Theo, you're doing well. Keep up the great work. Most here are grateful.
- mohel

Thanks, mo. Appreciate it.

JFC did you get him an apple too? 🍎
- paulr

He got me the modern version of the teacher's apple, i.e. Starbucks gift card.

He got me the modern version of the teacher's apple, i.e. Starbucks gift card.
- Theo Fox

Now I know you’re not telling the truth. Mo is known as alligator arms because of his inability to reach money to pay for the card.

Joking aside, thanks Theo for the great job and the effort you put into your blogs. Like Tyler before you I like how you bring up new ideas almost daily for us to discuss. I really appreciate it. I’ll get your Starbucks card to you soon.

I find it disappointing that you would complain about it. Publish your own damn tribute.
- Ogilthorpe2

Its an opinion. Its a a forum.
You don't like it then too bad.
If we female doged every time you wrote something stupid then we would be here all day.
So take a seat.