It's idiotic is what it is, and it's inexcusable. It's now official, Q needs to go.
- Ogilthorpe2

I agree with the first part, but who else can they send out there to be a deterrent?

It's idiotic is what it is, and it's inexcusable. It's now official, Q needs to go.
- Ogilthorpe2

Haven't you said that before?

I'd rather keep Morin and the pick and lose in the playoffs.. While I don't mind Pyatt, if Aucoin is the dman Bowman brings in.. we're fcuked
- pri$ey

Yeah, I agree. I wouldn't love a deal like this, I'm just saying this is the deal I can see happening. I'm not too confident in ol SB .

I agree with the first part, but who else can they send out there to be a deterrent?
- Return of the Roar

The only way Scott will be a deterrent is if he steps up and takes an instigator penalty to get in a fight with one of the weaselly Canucks. You know not one of the Canucks is going to answer a chellenge from Scott.

Morrison will come out firing. Excited to be on a good team, chance at a cup, etc.

Agreed on Nashville. St. Louis is moving up that list as well. Teams that sit back and force the Hawks to work hard, etc....pose problems. Halak is good enough to steal a series or two...per Montreal's run a few years ago.

I get what you are saying about a few years back, but Eager, Buff, Brouwer, Ladd, all were big boys. Hawks have 1 big boy right now, and he's madenning to watch live...Mr. Bryan Bickell. I did laugh out your loud at your meathead comment....That's all I hear from my section....HIT SOMEBODY YOU .....
- SteveRain

Haha, yeah. But that year it was a complaint that they were soft during the regular season then Eager stopped playing like a chotch, Buff decided he wanted to try real hard and look like a legitimate power forward for a month and Brouwer did what the staff asked punished people on the boards.

That really didn't come together I don't think until they squeaked by Nashville.

I am also of the opinion that if you wear teams down by possessing the puck and out skating them 4/7 times you will win that way.

Either way they need a good combination of luck and health as it stands but it shouldn't be discounted that they can still go far with the team they have should the right circumstances present themselves.

I agree with the first part, but who else can they send out there to be a deterrent?
- Return of the Roar

You want a deterrent? Make the most of the PP's you get as a result of any liberties taken and win the F 'ing game. Scott is not now, never has been, or will ever be a deterrent to anything as long as the instigator rule exists. Furthermore, when he skates 4 minutes a night, the chances that he'll even be on the ice when any nonsense happens is slim to none. With the roster as presently constituted, I would roll the dice with O'D, Mayers, and to a lesser extent Seabs and Shaw to be my on ice policemen.

The only way Scott will be a deterrent is if he steps up and takes an instigator penalty to get in a fight with one of the weaselly Canucks. You know not one of the Canucks is going to answer a chellenge from Scott.
- EKolb13

And then the Hawks lose because their PK sucks.

The only way Scott will be a deterrent is if he steps up and takes an instigator penalty to get in a fight with one of the weaselly Canucks. You know not one of the Canucks is going to answer a chellenge from Scott.
- EKolb13

Give me one legitimate reason why any of the Canucks should fight Scott?

You want a deterrent? Make the most if the PP's you get as a result of any liberties taken and win the F 'ing game. Scott is not now, never has been, or will ever be a deterrent to anything as long as the instigator rule exists. Furthermore, when he skates 4 minutes a night, the chances that he'll even be on the ice when any nonsense happens is slim to none. With the roster as presently constituted, I would roll the dice with O'D, Mayers, and to a lesser extent Seabs and Shaw to be my on ice policemen.
- Ogilthorpe2

That's defenetly one way to deter $hit like that.

And then the Hawks lose because their PK sucks.
- Ogilthorpe2

And there's that too.

Just got done listening to the Canucks Flagship radio station, and a few things I found interesting from both the talk show hosts and callers.

1) Canucks fans having a hard time getting up for tonight's game (actually more excited for their game against Detroit on Thursday).

2) Bruins are now the more hated rival.

3) Without Eager, Byfuglien, and Burish, there is little hatred for the Hawks.

4) There is a fear of what the Hawks might be able to do by the trade deadline with all the cap space they have.

5) Most humorous call was in response to their poll question: "What would you do if you won a million dollars?" One response: "I would buy a farm".
- hawks2010

I think there is still genuine dislike between the teams/fans. However probably not as much as there was from 08-10 when those guys mentioned above were still here.

Yeah, I agree. I wouldn't love a deal like this, I'm just saying this is the deal I can see happening. I'm not too confident in ol SB .
- TyCamScore

I don't think there is any reason to be or not to be confident right now..

There isn't a lot available and nobody else is making trades either.. Why does Bowman out of all other 29 GM's get blamed?

I'll make a judgement on his trade deadline acquisitions once they're made.

I think there is still genuine dislike between the teams/fans. However probably not as much as there was from 08-10 when those guys mentioned above were still here.
- dan9189

I can't wait. I love Van vs. Chi. These are 4 games I circle on my calender.

I can't wait. I love Van vs. Chi. These are 4 games I circle on my calender.
- fiveandagame

I find the regular season games to be pretty tame..

I find the regular season games to be pretty tame..
- pri$ey

Yeah, but still fun. There is a lot of satisfaction if the Canucks can pull out a W.

Give me one legitimate reason why any of the Canucks should fight Scott?
- fiveandagame

For the children. Won't someone please think of the children!?!?!

Err...I got nothing else.

For the children. Won't someone please think of the children!?!?!

Err...I got nothing else.
- shruew

That would make sense if those children are looking for an organ donor or a blood transfusion.

how can the cap go down with helicopter ben bernache about to start quantitative easing 3
if im canadian i request my contract to be paid in the canadian currency
is the collective bargaining agreement in dollars?
this could be a big deal if the dollar follows the euro to fiat status

how can the cap go down with helicopter ben bernache about to start quantitative easing 3
if im canadian i request my contract to be paid in the canadian currency
is the collective bargaining agreement in dollars?
this could be a big deal if the dollar follows the euro to fiat status
- molly2522

Well put...like the financial reference....

And then the Hawks lose because their PK sucks.
- Ogilthorpe2

OD must need a break....oh wait...THEY JUST HAD A WEEK OFF!!!!! Scott MUST have pictures of Q or something!!!!!

TICK TOCK

It's idiotic is what it is, and it's inexcusable. It's now official, Q needs to go.
- Ogilthorpe2

This is ridiculous, and pisses me off...For the life of me I cannot understand how this guy remains on our roster. He will play 4 min. tonight and see no ice time in the 3rd unless the game is a blowout.

I've been questioning the coaches all year and it's this kind of crap that tops the list.

How can anyone take this team seriously as a playoff team with John "friggin" Scott on the bench.

Hawks have scouts in Carolina tonight for Isles/Canes.

I heard that there was some silliness going on over here. Forget about that.

You guys want to trade us Patrick Kane?

Just wanted to stop by and say good luck tonight Hawk fans and happy to see Toews and Sharp back to see another great rivalry game between these 2 great teams. Oh yeah and Ogilthorpe is a tool and a puzzy.

This is ridiculous, and pisses me off...For the life of me I cannot understand how this guy remains on our roster. He will play 4 min. tonight and see no ice time in the 3rd unless the game is a blowout.

I've been questioning the coaches all year and it's this kind of crap that tops the list.

How can anyone take this team seriously as a playoff team with John "friggin" Scott on the bench.
- ArlingtonRob

In regards to Scott, the only thing that makes any sense to me whatsoever, is that Byfuglien absolutly destroyed the Canucks by being a big body and the Canucks had no answer at all for him. Scott attempt to play that role but so far has been completly inaffective. I am happy he in the lineup. He is good for at least one bone head penalty.