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philco28
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Mississauga, ON
Joined: 12.06.2011

Mar 22 @ 3:17 PM ET
Weren't good enough to start the season, haven't been good enough all season.

Just as they get a little close they drop home games to Colorado, Dallas, Vancouver, Philly.
And losses over the season to LAK, NJ.

They aren't a playoff team and never were.

- RickJ


It was always a stretch to think they were.
But IF they sweep the Avs this weekend, they're in range again.
NEVER. SAY. DIE.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Mar 22 @ 3:19 PM ET
I guess being able to deflect puck isn't a skill in your world. Or the ability to enter the zone with puck control.
- Elbows15


Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Mar 22 @ 3:20 PM ET
It was always a stretch to think they were.
But IF they sweep the Avs this weekend, they're in range again.
NEVER. SAY. DIE.

- philco28


That's because the rest of the bottom teams in the west are historically bad this year. If this was any other year theyd be dead and buried.

The worst scenario is coming true.....they'll just miss the playoffs and land in the mid teens for their pick. Not what a team with a TON of glaring holes needs.
riozzo
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Cornwallis Island
Joined: 06.17.2014

Mar 22 @ 3:23 PM ET
Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......

- SteveRain

We can start a list:
John Scott - Nope
Andre Deveaux - No
Brett Lindoros - No
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Mar 22 @ 3:29 PM ET
Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......

- SteveRain

Then how come many can't do it? And why do I have to explain the difference in skill between Shaw and Caligula?

Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Mar 22 @ 3:30 PM ET
That's because the rest of the bottom teams in the west are historically bad this year. If this was any other year theyd be dead and buried.

The worst scenario is coming true.....they'll just miss the playoffs and land in the mid teens for their pick. Not what a team with a TON of glaring holes needs.

- SteveRain

Speaking of being realistic.
philco28
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Mississauga, ON
Joined: 12.06.2011

Mar 22 @ 3:31 PM ET
That's because the rest of the bottom teams in the west are historically bad this year. If this was any other year theyd be dead and buried.

The worst scenario is coming true.....they'll just miss the playoffs and land in the mid teens for their pick. Not what a team with a TON of glaring holes needs.

- SteveRain


It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Mar 22 @ 3:34 PM ET
It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.

- philco28

Or a Barzal, a Connor or a Seabrook.
philco28
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Mississauga, ON
Joined: 12.06.2011

Mar 22 @ 3:38 PM ET
Or a Barzal, a Connor or a Seabrook.
- Elbows15


LOL...but it's Stan drafting.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Mar 22 @ 3:39 PM ET
It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.

- philco28


Lets trade down so Stan can pick a Saad or a DeBinket.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Mar 22 @ 3:40 PM ET
Then how come many can't do it? And why do I have to explain the difference in skill between Shaw and Caligula?
- Elbows15


Are you saying many NHL players can't carry a puck into the zone and stand in front of the net and deflect a shot?

There is a difference between wanting to do it vs can't do it. I think Shaw's want to was a lot higher and why he overachieved so far in his career.

But there isn't a guy on this team who can't carry a puck in the zone....that's crazy.
Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

Mar 22 @ 3:40 PM ET
Lets trade down so Stan can pick a Saad or a DeBinket.
- LAHawk

Didn't Stan trade down before within the 1st round? To nab Schmaltz, I think?
philco28
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Mississauga, ON
Joined: 12.06.2011

Mar 22 @ 3:43 PM ET
Lets trade down so Stan can pick a Saad or a DeBinket.
- LAHawk


And get a legit 3rd or line banger and picks.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Mar 22 @ 3:44 PM ET
It's a bummer.
Mid-teen pick for Stanbean$ might net us another Schmaltz,
Hartman or McNeil. Maybe even a Teuvo.
It's a depressing prospect for sure.

- philco28



All of who aren't on the team...….

They don't have a top pair D, or even a 3.....or should we ignore the goals against this year and just chalk that up to bad luck?

But this team is just fine....I'll enjoy another year of getting excited about all the cap room they supposedly will have, and get excited for NMCs being given out this summer by Stanley.

LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Mar 22 @ 3:44 PM ET
Didn't Stan trade down before within the 1st round? To nab Schmaltz, I think?
- AEL_Fox


Hawks traded up/ swapping first rounders with San Jose (27th), and the 62nd pick
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Mar 22 @ 3:54 PM ET
LOL...but it's Stan drafting.
- philco28

Right. Could be worse. Could be Tallon making the picks
philco28
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Mississauga, ON
Joined: 12.06.2011

Mar 22 @ 3:54 PM ET
All of who aren't on the team...….

They don't have a top pair D, or even a 3.....or should we ignore the goals against this year and just chalk that up to bad luck?

But this team is just fine....I'll enjoy another year of getting excited about all the cap room they supposedly will have, and get excited for NMCs being given out this summer by Stanley.

- SteveRain


I know because outside of Teuvo they were poor picks. Teuvo is highly skilled as we're seeing in Carolina, but was deemed expendable by the front office geniuses.

Colliton said a decision was made in December/January that the only way his team was going to win was to out score people. Thought that was an interesting revelation, one that JC knows won't fly long term.

Hawks have looked decent defensively many nights, but still way too many breakdowns. Example, Gus scores a nice goal to open the scoring last night. Shift or two later, he's trying to go end to end, coughs up the puck and the Flyers get a breakaway. And yet he never misses a shift.

I really like our young coach. He's bright AF, love his demeanor and thoughtfulness on most matters, but he's got to drop the hammer, bench idiocy for a period, and get this team to limit bullpoop defensive breakdowns.


EbonyRaptor
Joined: 03.28.2013

Mar 22 @ 3:55 PM ET
What's that new popular term I heard recently - "pessimism porn" - yeah, seems that's not in short supply around here lately.
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Mar 22 @ 3:56 PM ET
Are you saying many NHL players can't carry a puck into the zone and stand in front of the net and deflect a shot?

There is a difference between wanting to do it vs can't do it. I think Shaw's want to was a lot higher and why he overachieved so far in his career.

But there isn't a guy on this team who can't carry a puck in the zone....that's crazy.

- SteveRain

Are you saying you don't know the difference in skill between Shaw and Caligula? I can play this game, too.

Again. If it is so easy, how come everyone doesn't do it? Come on
philco28
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Mississauga, ON
Joined: 12.06.2011

Mar 22 @ 3:58 PM ET
Right. Could be worse. Could be Tallon making the picks
- Elbows15


True. And both will have long spring-summer to hone their drafting chops.
I Am The Breadman
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Richton Park, IL
Joined: 09.16.2018

Mar 22 @ 3:59 PM ET
Right. Could be worse. Could be Tallon making the picks
- Elbows15


Bad mouthing The Builder. Your senility is showing. Or you want 40 lashes.
6628
Joined: 08.24.2009

Mar 22 @ 3:59 PM ET
How about - it’s just - a nice thing to do for the friends and family of a hockey fan whose life has ended.

Better than the fake patriotism of Cornellison (there’s my cynicism).

You are jaded - but that kind of cynicism seems to be the true religion of the age.

- StLBravesFan



I call it respect.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Mar 22 @ 4:01 PM ET
What's that new popular term I heard recently - "pessimism porn" - yeah, seems that's not in short supply around here lately.
- EbonyRaptor

This site is named The Board Of Doom for a reason.
StLBravesFan
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 07.03.2011

Mar 22 @ 4:01 PM ET
Ha I still play hockey.....I am not a NHL player. Shouldn't every NHL player be able to enter the zone with control and be able to deflect a shot?

Lets be realistic here......

- SteveRain

Who on this team can deflect the puck - not just get to the net (altho too few seem to be able to do that) - but be in the right spot and use his stick / skates to change direction of a puck from the blue line?

Toews, sure - maybe Anisimov....
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Mar 22 @ 4:01 PM ET
Bad mouthing The Builder. Your senile is showing. Or you want 40 lashes.
- I Am The Breadman

(frank)ing pathetic.

And you have to pay extra for your last sentence.
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