Start of camp and hockey is going to feel like years away

I'm not guessing what country you live in or why, if you want us to know, you tell us.

For those interested, I live in the US, and in the south.
- vabeachbear

So Putin let you out? I didn’t expect you to be in the U.S for at least another four years.

He was up all night trying to figure out where you are, he finally figured out it’s Paris.

So LFS, is Russia in Europe?
- paulr

Which half?

It's always been crazy.
The weather lately has been crazy.
- BetweenTheDots

The weather here has been unbearably hot…supposed to get some relief on thursday

Which half?
- LFS

You finally see the light. Hallelujah!

The weather here has been unbearably hot…supposed to get some relief on thursday
- LFS

We were in Paris last October and it was unseasonably hot, averaging 34C (about 94F).

He was up all night trying to figure out where you are, he finally figured out it’s Paris.

So LFS, is Russia in Europe?
- paulr

Was up all night and it was really bothering me. Then I figured it out! LFS is his abbreviation for Le FrancaiS.

Though he's not in Paris but also Provence in the lavender fields with me, you and Mo! Vive le France!

Was up all night and it was really bothering me. Then I figured it out! LFS is his abbreviation for Le FrancaiS.

Though he's not in Paris but also Provence in the lavender fields with me, you and Mo! Vive le France!
- HawkintheD

Actually it’s Le Francais the Socialist.

I defer to the board for analysis of the skating style and skating speed of EDM. I imagine a comparison to Seabrook, a very good, effective Blackhawk dman before various injuries befelled him.

My forecast for EDM is to quite capably fill the slot on the second or third pair for a decade or so. He may rotate with a veteran next season but should win a regular role the season after[url]ed

The weather here has been unbearably hot…supposed to get some relief on thursday
- LFS

Do you work at Montenegro casino Royale, hahaha

Some excerpts from Monsieur Powers this am in Le Athleticque...

As for the forwards, Frank Nazar will be the one prospect to keep an eye on in training camp. He’s probably the only one who has a realistic shot of making the team to start the season. The Blackhawks were mindful of not trying to block Nazar’s path when they made their offseason moves. They addressed a lot of forward roles, but they didn’t get a player who you’d say is their second-line center. The reason for that is the Blackhawks envision Nazar there soon. Weather soon means the start of the season will depend on Nazar’s play throughout camp.

I think he messed up and meant Slaggert though

On one of the Hawks European prospects...

What Roman Kantserov did in the KHL got the Blackhawks excited about his future this season, and furthering that excitement was Kantserov’s willingness to travel from Russia to attend Blackhawks development camp last week. The Blackhawks never expect their Russian prospects to do that, but the organization welcomed it. It’s another sign Kantserov is committed to signing when his KHL contract expires after the 2025-26 season.

And finally Powers thoughts on Le Cochon's...

But if you want to see the Chicago Blackhawks’ future, you might be better off getting to BMO Center in Rockford.

This is what the Rockford IceHogs roster could look like next season:

Four first-round picks: Artyom Levshunov (No. 2 pick in 2024), Kevin Korchinski (No. 7 in 2022), Frank Nazar (No. 13 in 2022), Nolan Allan (No. 32 in 2021)

Three second-round picks: Paul Ludwinski (2022), Colton Dach (2021), Drew Commesso (2020)

Four round-picks: Gavin Hayes (2022), Samuel Savoie (2022), Landon Slaggert (2020), Wyatt Kaiser (2020)

On one of the Hawks European prospects...

What Roman Kantserov did in the KHL got the Blackhawks excited about his future this season, and furthering that excitement was Kantserov’s willingness to travel from Russia to attend Blackhawks development camp last week. The Blackhawks never expect their Russian prospects to do that, but the organization welcomed it. It’s another sign Kantserov is committed to signing when his KHL contract expires after the 2025-26 season.
- HawkintheD

I'm intrigued by this young man. Gets a feel for the KHL performs well. Gets top line minutes as a center. Performs even better in the playoffs? He may not be a premium scorer in Russia but he must be doing something right that he got more minutes per game in the playoffs than he did during the season.

Some excerpts from Monsieur Powers this am in Le Athleticque...

As for the forwards, Frank Nazar will be the one prospect to keep an eye on in training camp. He’s probably the only one who has a realistic shot of making the team to start the season. The Blackhawks were mindful of not trying to block Nazar’s path when they made their offseason moves. They addressed a lot of forward roles, but they didn’t get a player who you’d say is their second-line center. The reason for that is the Blackhawks envision Nazar there soon. Weather soon means the start of the season will depend on Nazar’s play throughout camp.

I think he messed up and meant Slaggert though
- HawkintheD

I think there's a good chance that Nazar is up to stay at some point this season, it's just a matter of when. I doubt he'll start the season in Chicago, although it's not out of the realm of possibilities. KD could trade some of his summer acquisitions to make room for Nazar or send somebody (likely Anderson) to Rockford. But I think the more likely scenario is that someone, or multiple someones, get hurt. I don't expect the likes of Hall, AA, Maroon, Smith, or even Mikheyev to play a full season. If it's just for a game or two then I'd expect a Seney or Guttman to get the call, but if someone is out for 2+ weeks then maybe that's Nazar's chance.

I think there's a good chance that Nazar is up to stay at some point this season, it's just a matter of when. I doubt he'll start the season in Chicago, although it's not out of the realm of possibilities. KD could trade some of his summer acquisitions to make room for Nazar or send somebody (likely Anderson) to Rockford. But I think the more likely scenario is that someone, or multiple someones, get hurt. I don't expect the likes of Hall, AA, Maroon, Smith, or even Mikheyev to play a full season. If it's just for a game or two then I'd expect a Seney or Guttman to get the call, but if someone is out for 2+ weeks then maybe that's Nazar's chance.
- DarthKane

Agree. I don’t think he starts in Chicago but will more than likely be one of the first call ups.

Powers’ was making a comparison and referenced the last time the Ice Hogs had this many prospects vs veteran AHL’ers was ‘07-‘08.

Was up all night and it was really bothering me. Then I figured it out! LFS is his abbreviation for Le FrancaiS.

Though he's not in Paris but also Provence in the lavender fields with me, you and Mo! Vive le France!
- HawkintheD

And belatedly Happy Bastille Day. Off with their heads.

And belatedly Happy Bastille Day. Off with their heads.
- boilermaker100

There’s no bread, let ‘em eat cake.

I think Nazar forces his way into the team. He’s already better than any forward not named Bedard or Terravainen. Even with Bertuzzi and a returning Hall, there is such a lack of dangerous skill up front. Nazar showed how dangerous he was in the tiny stint he had, giving Bedard just a taste of his skill in camp and then sending him to Rockford seems cruel to Bedard.

Do you work at Montenegro casino Royale, hahaha
- BetweenTheDots

Im retired, thank god.

Im retired, thank god.
- LFS

Glad for you, hopefully the American dollar goes a long way in which ever country you reside in.

My wife laughs at me because i keep looking at property in Italy.

Agree. I don’t think he starts in Chicago but will more than likely be one of the first call ups.

Powers’ was making a comparison and referenced the last time the Ice Hogs had this many prospects vs veteran AHL’ers was ‘07-‘08.
- HawkintheD

I think if everyone's healthy they still will have a hard time sending him to Rockford, i think the same for Slaggert.

As far as the Hogs go, granted they all won't make it, but it gives me hope, and KDs just started his 3rd draft. Worth mentioning four 1st rounders who haven't signed their ELC as of yet.

Glad for you, hopefully the American dollar goes a long way in which ever country you reside in.

My wife laughs at me because i keep looking at property in Italy.
- BetweenTheDots

We’ve been looking at Italy but Portugal may be a good choice, cost of living is good, good health care, climate. It actually costs far less for me to go to Portugal for two weeks then to drive to Florida for two weeks.

The weather here has been unbearably hot…supposed to get some relief on thursday
- LFS

So, have we narrowed your new home to Seville, spain, Foggia,Italy or Sofia, Greece.

This new game is not as fun as the wordle, but it beats reading a Ben Pope piece.

Wait LFS, are you my Elementary school buddy, Bob, you introduded me to Surrealistic Pillow when we where in high school?


You never finished the stoty aboyt Ephesus.

How is Portugal?

And belatedly Happy Bastille Day. Off with their heads.
- boilermaker100

Gulp, we were already an earshot from that.....

We’ve been looking at Italy but Portugal may be a good choice, cost of living is good, good health care, climate. It actually costs far less for me to go to Portugal for two weeks then to drive to Florida for two weeks.
- paulr

It doesn't surprise me. I guess I'm getting old because it seems it's expensive to do anything in this country outside of your home.

What's it cost a family to go to Disney world for a week now $10k?