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Comment on Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make by Glenn

Glenn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:20:20 +0000

Sorry Austin, I’m with Shamrock on the buyers/sellers topic. But I don’t want them to trade any of the good players we’ll need down the road – I mean try to peddle Bickell or Montador or O’Donnell or Frolik. Stan couldn’t get much for them but it would open up roster spots to bring some of the prospects up and get them experience. It’s not like Olsen playing instead of O’Donnell is going got be a big downgrade. But at least some of the young guys get a chance to cut their teeth and will be that much better next season when they can play a more prominent role.

Comment on Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make by KC Hawk

KC Hawk — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:12:02 +0000

I agree with Shamrock . This team is as soft as pudding . Reflects the coaching — no heart .

I hope they do a turn around but I do not expect it . They have quit on this coach .

I expect them to play well vs the Sharks and lose by one or 2 goals . They play hard every once in a while — despite Coach Q and Coach Kitchen .

They are changing the abbreviation for the Hawks’ PP .

Will now be called PO — Power Outage .

With all this talent . This is sad.

Comment on Blackhawks Problems: Are They Stan Bowman’s Fault? by Cary Feldman

Cary Feldman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:33 +0000

Come on guys, the Blackhawks continuing collapse is chiefly the fault os Stan{NOT THE MAN} Bowman.He only got the job because of his illustrious father. Too bad the genes didn’t carry over. Stan deeply resented Dale Tallon’s incredible 2010 Cup team, and couldn’t wait to dismantle it! Anybody remember Mike Mckaskey and the ’85 Bears? Trading Verstig and Buff as the first to go should have told us all what an arrogant egocentric guy he is ! At least 4 other veteran players who were not traded that year should have gone first.Buff and Verstig are going to be allstars and were absolutely essential to the Hawks’ continuing success.If that wasn’t bad enough after barely making the playoffs in 2011 he trades the 1 guy who made it possible, Brian Campbell. Without Campbell their powerplay is totally impotent.Yes he cost a lot of money, but you get what you pay for.Replacing these guys with a bunch of “has beens”, and “never will bees” says it all.In 2010 any coach would have won the cup with the immense talent the Hawks had.Now that good coaching is essential for success, we should all understand why “Q” was fired from winning teams in St. Louis and Colorado. He is way too passive and offers no ispiration for players too perform up to their capabilities.He is also a poor disciplinarian and doesen’t hold players accountable for their avoidable errors.Rocky and Mcdonnough are not blameless either as they let Bowman destroy this team.By the way I have been a rabid Blackhawk fan since Bobby Hull was a rookie so don’t expect another “Cup” for awhile.

Comment on Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make by Austin Purkey

Austin Purkey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:26:36 +0000

Shamrock- Really? Is that sarcasm? We turn into sellers when we are not in freaking 6th place in the Western Conference! Good grief. WE ARE STILL IN THE PLAYOFFS RIGHT NOW. Anything can happen from there. We desperately need an upgrade. Some may come from the minors (Hayes and Olson). Others may come via trade (defenseman and/or goaltender). Sellers…wow. Not even close to that; not yet anyways.

Comment on Blackhawks Lose Sixth Straight by wall

wall — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:07:00 +0000

Agree w/ Shamrock- Blueline worth too much money to perform this poorly-
each game played their values go down! Especially the almighty Norris Trophy Winner! ONE GUY AIN’T GONNA FIX IT UNLESS NAME IS WEBBER OR CHARA!

Kane finally skated like a 5 million player- (only took 50 games)- still holds the puck too long on PP w/ shimmy, shimmy, BS
Toews looks like he is still hurt-
Hossa looked like he wanted to be somewhere else-

Like Professor Cramer says– SELL!!! SELL!!! SELL!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make by Logan Reilly

Logan Reilly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:44:23 +0000

BradK….not Ben Smith. He’s been pretty much invisible on his callups. Probably why he’s been sent down.

Comment on Blackhawks Lose Sixth Straight by shamrock

shamrock — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:16:03 +0000

The Hawks are in desperate need of making changes on the blue line. They have no one who can effectively play the body. Seabrook is the closest we have to a hitter and he just isnt physical enough. Keith hasnt been anything special and doesnt get enough points to overlook his lack of hitting. Leddy is Duncan Keith Lite. Hammer shot blocker yes, offense no, and wont hit. Montador and O’donnell try but just are not effective. I think maybe the time has come to say good bye to Keith or Seabrook but only for an upgrade. If you have to throw in a prospect thats fine. As long as it isnt either Hayes brother or McNeill. That still lets you move Hjalmarson if needed.

Comment on Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make by shamrock

shamrock — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:07:38 +0000

The question the will be coming very soon is when do the Hawks change from buyers to sellers before the trade deadline?

Comment on Blackhawks Lose Sixth Straight by Joe

Joe — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:32 +0000

that Keith contract looks awful.

Comment on Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make by Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:20:10 +0000

I know I am like a broken record. Success in your own end. We need 2 tough D men to shake things up. I am not for rushing players (ie:Leddy) into a situation above their ability or experience. I love Hayes, Smith, Morin, Shaw, Olsen, Leddy and others. All will be solid NHLers But they need more time in the AHL. And right now I am not worried about the offense. A solid top 4 will take a lot of back pressure off the front so they can do their thing in the offensive zone.

Take a couple of D men at deadline but don’t give away the store. Do the best you can this year…..look towards rebuilding the entire D core next year.