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Comment on The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History by Tab Bamford

Tab Bamford — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:53 +0000

Also intriguing, AC, is the offer sheet. A case has been made that the Hawks’ offer sheet ultimately led to the demise of the Jets. Ironic, isn’t it, that the franchise that took away Hull may have lost their original home town because of the Hawks forcing them to spend money?

I didn’t go w/ draft picks here for a couple reasons. First, I’ve looked back at the biggest busts in Hawks’ draft history before, so it would have been a bit redundant. And secondly, it’s impossible to project into the future how one pick would impact subsequent drafts. For example, if the Hawks had taken Kopitar instead of Skille, would they have taken Toews over Kessel the next summer? So many variables w/ draft picks…

Comment on The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History by AC

AC — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:26:53 +0000

Rather than #5, I wonder what if the Jets/Coyotes hadn’t matched the $17M offer sheet to Tkachuk in 1995, to put him on a line WITH Roenick on the Hawks.

Also, as an honorable mention, what about drafting Anze Kopitar instead of Jack Skille? Regardless of what that may have meant for the next few drafts.

Comment on The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History by Tab Bamford

Tab Bamford — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:46:24 +0000

@Dave: Esposito did have a rough postseason in 1967 (0 pts, 7 PIM)… and, to that point in his career, his playoff record isn’t overwhelming (4 goals, 4 assists, 24 PIM in 29 gms). No question Ivan was selling a kid to maximize his veteran roster for a Cup run. But it backfired in biblical proportions.

Comment on The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History by SouthSideHawkMan

SouthSideHawkMan — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:19:07 +0000

I always thought the Hawks moved Hasek for Christian Ruuttu, but when I looked back after this article it wasnt true,….interesting still a bad trade for the Hawks considering what Hasek became as a non-BlackHawk.

Comment on The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History by Dave

Dave — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:06:32 +0000

i THINK ivan traded esposito et el because espo didnit get any points in the previous playoffs ivan thought espo was lazy i guess its the hawks version of the lou brock trade dk

Comment on The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History by Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:35:56 +0000

I still think the Hawks should have retired Gardiner’s number.

Comment on Coyotes Ugly: NHL Suspends Martin Hanzal by Will

Will — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:03:55 +0000

Its sure seems like they go out there and target star players/ guys who are playing exceptionally well, doesnt it? Brown easily could of been knocked out of the game or series after that hit.

Comment on Coyotes Ugly: NHL Suspends Martin Hanzal by Pete

Pete — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:00 +0000

Tab, if you check my posts I’ve been saying Phoenix is dirty ever since the Torres play. IMO they don’t beat us without that play and they know it. Go LA.

Comment on What To Do About Patrick Kane? by William

William — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:04 +0000

Ryan Miller.

Comment on Coyotes Ugly: NHL Suspends Martin Hanzal by Tim G

Tim G — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:13:21 +0000

And Nothing for Mike Smith for his blatent slash to the back of Dustin Brown’s knees… but oh well.