The Rink | DK002 | Activity https://www.the-rink.com/members/dk002/activity/ Activity feed for DK002. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:58:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9df734cefd122982e89dc596539d5e39 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: The reasons behind Stan Bowman’s big 2020 PR tour in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6763/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:18:55 -0600 Hawks just took a giant shit on the fanbase naming Bowman Pres. of Hockey Ops.  The long winter is here Hawks fans.

]]> 0 545ee8cd98d8eb228616d5ae7d20517f DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: The reasons behind Stan Bowman’s big 2020 PR tour in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6658/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 16:06:54 -0500 Solid write up John.

I’m thinking the only reason we got the Stan Bowman apology tour – the follow up to the hugely unsuccessful ‘summer of suck tour 2015’ – was because of the Laz article with Toews.  Toews is a team guy who’s loathe to publicly criticize mgt.   But he laid them out in that article.

Suddenly we had the zoom call with mgt. an…Read more

]]> 0 dd8f132fa43ce4495e61946f94c2fc97 DK002 replied to the topic Analysis: don't confuse a cost reduction with a "rebuild" in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6588/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:18:07 -0500 Shades of Roenick, Chelios and Belfour?

Certainly brings to mind and reminds one that this is still the Wirtzes.  With McD gone there’s a new dark knight with Peter and instead of naming a Pres. of hockey ops (because again that would cost money) who should clean house they’ve got Stan to do their bidding.  They would also need a new GM and c…Read more

]]> 0 b6ed907b1e239016e2e733426c775bae DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Blackhawks' playoff run ends; now what?  in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6502/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:32:41 -0500 John great write up as always…I agree it would be great if we heard from you more…

This playoffs was a false positive.  The Hawks shouldn’t have been there ending with their 3 straight non playoffs in a row.  How would that have sat.  Instead Bowman and his coach get cover for beating an Oilers team with a really bad defense.  Ironically McD…Read more

]]> 0 7935e82c67b579e3a9465b55ff933bc5 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks' Corey Crawford deemed 'unfit to play' on day one of camp in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6401/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:27:31 -0500 Interesting…

well along with Crawford

Bowman ‘unfit’ to be a GM

Cotillion ‘unfit to coach…

]]> 0 97f1acf3da9d5602ab8066c4f7471804 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: The end of McDonough is just the beginning in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6374/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 22:04:21 -0500 Hawks need to pick it up or they might lose Edzo.  He’s apparently interviewed with the Devils.

New Jersey Devils linked to Eddie Olczyk for GM role (Report)

Losing Olcyzk to the Devils or anyone else for that matter would be a huge mistake by the Hawks.

]]> 0 5f42f649cc6795b9db73673907b0fe81 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: The end of McDonough is just the beginning in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6342/ Wed, 13 May 2020 15:49:30 -0500 Reading on CSN chicago this morning that the Hawks don’t expect to name a president for several months…

https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/blackhawks/why-blackhawks-search-john-mcdonoughs-replacement-will-be-long-process

Per Pat Boyle (whom I’ve always thought of as a company guy) it sounds like Bowman will run another draft for the…Read more

]]> 0 b3bfd21911221eb07b4470b2cd816c31 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: The end of McDonough is just the beginning in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6324/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:48:50 -0500 John, hope you and your family are well and safe…

gotta tell ya…I’ve been waiting for this day forevah…there’s dancing in the streets.

As I said on Osborn’s piece yesterday…

Thrilled by the move…maybe Rocky is finally waking up.

While McD is certainly the PT barnum and inventor of the sports offseason convention the reality is unless t…Read more

]]> 0 5f18163c4a5678f5be44df2322b7091a DK002 replied to the topic BREAKING: Blackhawks fire John McDonough in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6323/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:29:43 -0500 Hey Mr. R…

good to hear from you.  Hope you and your family are safe.  I complete concur get a hockey with a fresh set of eyes on the thing and tear it down and build it back up.

take care sir

DK

]]> 0 23f19bfe6dee53f16609f783f25d853a DK002 replied to the topic BREAKING: Blackhawks fire John McDonough in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6311/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:14:47 -0500 Thrilled by the move…maybe Rocky is finally waking up.

While McD is certainly the PT barnum and inventor of the sports offseason convention the reality is unless the talent was there on the ice nothing would have happened with this team.  And the majority of that talent wasn’t put there by McD’s BFFs kid.  It was put there by Dale and o…Read more

]]> 0 5b22fd41d96f5f1418c2811a4e020fab DK002 replied to the topic Analysis: Where do the Blackhawks go from here? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6225/ Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:17:28 -0600 John, as always a great read…but I’m not sure here  – your column from a couple weeks back calls for Bowman to be shown the door as you mentioned the ‘being born on third base analogy’ – this one is correct.

As far as a tear down – it’s not possible with those contracts with the no movers (esp. Seabs) which Bowman handed out like candy at…Read more

]]> 0 33bb3cadb758d330b446c789d270b7d3 DK002 replied to the topic #PayRobin: Too early to panic in Lehner negotiation in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6098/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:27:04 -0600 Personally I’d like to see them sign him to a nice deal…and then that problem has been taken off the books. Lehner has been one of the few reasons to watch the team this season.

As mentioned you’re not going to get a lot of pieces for a rental.  The other thing is look at the goalie pipeline the Hawks have and its not impressive.  It’s a c…Read more

]]> 0 2ecbdbdc13478c720bd80466d11d6a99 DK002 replied to the topic Commentary: Are the Blackhawks willing to pay the price of greatness? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5988/ Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:24:47 -0600 Great write up as always John…been away for a bit – this team isn’t worth putting the time in for at this point.  Last nights game against the Blues was just embarrassing.

I have to take issue with Howie’s comment regarding the mgt. team that won three cups.  They were gifted a deep team by Tallon and other before him ie Mike Smith.  Bowman ad…Read more

]]> 0 2fc65fd1e82cf0a9b0890f5d9e3ffd16 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Lehner signing is another big move in Bowman's rebuild in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5502/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:58:25 -0500 Great write up as always JJ.  As I mentioned in one of my responses to a recent post you made – the Hawks had to upgrade in net.  If you were planning on going into the season with CC and Deila – well…yikes.

Crawford has been stellar in his time here bringing two cups, but with his recent injury history you would hope he hangs it up and s…Read more

]]> 0 7869895032b2fd681ae60176ea737328 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks 2019 Real-Time Free Agency Ticker in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5494/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:00:23 -0500 I’m glad they added a goalie.  With CC’s concussion situation you don’t know what you’re going to get.  Lehner had really solid numbers last season and its a one year prove it deal with his past history.  Do you really trust Delia to handle the load if CC goes down again.  I would love to see them still get Dzingel.  We see if they swing some trad…Read more

]]> 0 256d87415a3b01d50fcebc5e5a5af91e DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks re-acquire Andrew Shaw from Montreal for draft picks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5481/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 02:14:31 -0500 This tells me they’re not going to get a big fish which I didn’t think they would in the first place.  I think you’re looking at a Corey Perry type move here – I mean what’s Dzingel going to be getting.

I like Shaw and what he brings and I think was done with trying to excite the fan base a bit…and lord knows that’s what McD wants/needs.  Yo…Read more

]]> 0 5f65bf5500aeb89d07f35b96a1cd1cab DK002 replied to the topic Analysis: Bowman steps up and delivers in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5465/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:40:18 -0500 I’m with Chico…even a broken clock is right twice a day…

So Bowman waits until he gets rid of Q and then he actually does something about the defense…shocker there…

There’s still a lot of fuck up on Bowman’s part including costing them a shot at a Cup in 2016 (where he guess what didn’t fix the defense) and handed Danault to the…Read more

]]> 0 f26160efe76551325fb2bc6d27458054 DK002 replied to the topic Instant Reaction: Blackhawks acquire DeHaan, Saarela for Forsberg, Forsling in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5462/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:40:16 -0500 Hey John,

certainly an upgrade with DeHaan,  but how many shoulder surgeries has he had…?

Personally I like the move – both of the players moved weren’t in the Hawks plans going forward and DeHaan is an upgrade over the horrid back end the Hawks had last season.  Dahlstrom and Kookoo’s money are both under the 1 mil mark? checking… So I’m t…Read more

]]> 0 689783a73a8ab3927c2453387e019896 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks deal Kahun, pick for Olli Maatta in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5422/ Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:58:01 -0500 Hey JJ nice write up as always.
Can’t say I’m overly thrilled with the pickup. Based on the Pens reaction you’d think they just won the lottery. 4 mil cap hit for three more seasons and I keep seeing injury prone and slow. Not to mention he was benched for three of the games against Columbus this spring where the Pens were swept. And if…Read more

]]> 0 689783a73a8ab3927c2453387e019896 DK002 posted a new activity comment https://www.the-rink.com/blackhawks-deal-kahun-pick-for-olli-maatta/#comment-1393 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:58:01 -0500 Hey JJ nice write up as always.
Can’t say I’m overly thrilled with the pickup. Based on the Pens reaction you’d think they just won the lottery. 4 mil cap hit for three more seasons and I keep seeing injury prone and slow. Not to mention he was benched for three of the games against Columbus this spring where the Pens were swept. And if…Read more

In reply to - John Jaeckel wrote a new post Following on a rumor reported last week by Scott Powers of The Athletic—that had the Blackhawks in discussion with Columbus about trading for the rights to defenseman Ryan Murray, y […] ]]> 4c3092aa24ae1cdf1d22963911981ae5 DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Blackhawks fall to Avs in Colorado, 4-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5187/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 22:26:05 -0500 [quote quote=12428]You “might” be able to get one guy in FA, but the other will definitely need to come through some kind of trade.
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[/quote] I think you’re right Jeff…the question is who are you going to move?  Anisimov plus…don’t think that’s going to get it done…?

As far as Sikura didn’t they sign his brother as well…via the whit…Read more

]]> 0 0ab45732478d9ac284d4ecd460ae127e DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Blackhawks fall to Avs in Colorado, 4-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5183/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:31:13 -0500 Here’s the UFA list for dmen…pick two…

https://www.spotrac.com/nhl/free-agents/defenseman/ufa/

Hawks have the worst PK in the league and what 2nd most goals against.  That leaves two d spots open.  Gus and who else…?  Who knows if any of the kids will have marinated enough by next season to come up.  One would think that they all need mor…Read more

]]> 0 0f738fb77e340154dd2d58c85341f6b8 DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Blackhawks fall to Avs in Colorado, 4-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5180/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 01:15:04 -0500 [quote quote=12423]Not that it matters at this point of the season, but I’ve seen enough of Sikura. His game isn’t good enough, right now, for the NHL. Esp on the #1 line. On the other hand, it’s really nice to see Johnny having a comeback season. I think this team could live with Gustafson, going into next year, if they add a couple of stud defen…Read more

]]> 0 e8470a86e55c9c27a7723b59fd267ce4 DK002 replied to the topic Analysis: Colliton seems to get it in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4931/ Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:26:35 -0600 John great read as always…hope you and your family are well in the New Year.

Colliton is doing what he can, but like Q before him this season what kind of roster does he really have to work with?

The PP has been a pleasant situation, but Q had one of the best PPs in the league a couple of seasons ago.  No question though this current version…Read more

]]> 0 664c7d1b0d9906d4db1aeb8278354179 DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Blackhawks fall to the Rangers in New York, 4-3 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4888/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:30:29 -0600 Hey JJ,  I watched bits and parts last night.  And while its nice to see the PP working finally – the defense continues to be an absolute sieve.  Wasn’t one of Delia’s best games, but again look what’s in front of him.  Gus continues to look like a bust and Joki got walked last night on the 2nd one.  These are Stan’s guys and mighty unim…Read more

]]> 0 f8ef81f261d9c0b0c0b651e0c8f473ab DK002 replied to the topic Opinion: The Emperor Has No Clothes in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4643/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:23:56 -0600 JJ thank you…Bowman was handed his key to the executive suite after he f=cked Dale on the qualifiers.  And then rode the coattails of those before him to three Cups all chipping away at the depth of this team.

I’ve stated for some time that the Hawks are where they are now because of Stan, but we’ve known the problem lies higher as well with…Read more

]]> 0 4cbab108269531637eacdc7c540473e5 DK002 replied to the topic Analysis: How Does The Potential Salary Cap Jump Affect The Blackhawks? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4574/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:27:28 -0600 Solid write up Jeff.

The problem is who gave you that current house of cards defense – the same guy calling the shots.  You can see the Hawks all over Panarin should he become free…no guarantee he does.  But this would be the exact splash that sh-tbird McD wants.

The wise thing to do would be to invest in some solid dmen as opposed to the t…Read more

]]> 0 1688c62723d99ce66a6bb1982fda50da DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Calgary downs Blackhawks, 3-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4561/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:23:50 -0600 Another fine effort by Stan ‘the Sham’ Bowman’s roster last night.

Some interesting comments here – who’s taking Seabrook’s contract in a trade?  The even bigger concern is that Bowman would be the guy trading the core.  Bowman’s has shown time and again he’s out over his skis.  His trades and UFA signings have been brutal at best the last se…Read more

]]> 0 e113895d5ffca479e15ee1b519ed0c09 DK002 replied to the topic Preview: Blackhawks at Predators in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4549/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 14:35:22 -0600 John, you didn’t show the Preds lineup…it was mentioned during the broadcast that they were missing 4 starters including PK.

The Stan Bowman roster trainwreck continues.  Also PP – 0-11 in 5 straight games going into last night.  They’ve certainly solved the problem with Barry Smith.

Now they come home tonight to a rested Flames team which i…Read more

]]> 0 8a4a69fcfb0704cab1a1f6b5c0cf4d37 DK002 replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Comeback Falls Short in Winnipeg in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4531/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:43:07 -0600 Hey Jeff, nice write up but I think your lead should be “Hellebuyck’s horrid netminding let’s Hawks back in – in laugher.”

This game wasn’t as closed as it looked.  And how many defensemen are down for the Jets right now?  This could have been a lot worse.  But hey in McD’s world this is a playoff team…good luck with that.  If you listen clo…Read more

]]> 0 3f263cb270a4be2e086afa4ef1532da0 DK002 replied to the topic Analysis: Bowman gets this one right in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4466/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:26:20 -0600 Really solid write up John – great points – and another bust draft pick for old Stan…shocker there.  Where I will give him credit (as you mention) at least he moved him and got a couple of different pieces to try.   The other thing to note is Bowman saved himself from giving Nick that 6mil per with a full nmc/ntc – which we all dreaded was co…Read more

]]> 0 e84d029aab695523cea372cd6d989c73 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Resist The Urge to Blame Jeremy Colliton in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4399/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:28:00 -0600 Jeff couple of disagreement with your piece…Bowman certainly was involved in this and was the one who’s been pushing the kid.  Also his bad moves aren’t just recent.  Bowman’s track record going back to the Leddy move – is less than desirable.  No question McD is the master manipulator here and his fawning over Stan’s dad also has given Stan a…Read more

]]> 0 6d47c0960e39468909a3481a5c2832b6 DK002 replied to the topic ANALYSIS: All but announcing The Rebuild is on. in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4327/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:37:04 -0600 John, fairly shocked this morning.

So Stan now has the spotlight all to himself now.  He can’t hide behind Q anymore.  And this is Stan’s team -warts and all.  How bout that roster huh? We’re going to find out just how good or  bad Stan’s kids are.  You just fired a HOF coach – what kind of message does that send to the vet core of this team…Read more

]]> 0 c86bb33c60e7bd50c44575f1993ba741 DK002 replied to the topic Despite what some "experts" say, faceoffs matter in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4102/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:37:41 -0500 John no question face-offs matter.  I still think Schmaltz is overrated in general – but Bowman needs something to hang his hat on.

Get ready for a long slog of a season – hopefully followed by changes in the front office.  Start with a new Pres of Hockey Ops.

]]> 0 a3397c265ff4409575aff6e6bd36c7c0 DK002 replied to the topic When "no easy answer" means "no answer" in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3965/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:39:48 -0500 The Hawks window is supposedly still open – meanwhile the Sharks got Karrlson for next to nothing.  Where was Bowman when this deal went down…sure we can talk about UFAs this next summer but the defense is still a disaster from where I’m sitting and Bowman’s adding of some meh depth isn’t going to make a big difference.

Meanwhile we’ve all…Read more

]]> 0 c3808439ab22a4897cae18f842ae8c1c DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawk Convention: Who's Stan Bowman's Mystery Date? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3826/ Sat, 28 Jul 2018 15:43:09 -0500 JJ hoping for new article…Meantime – I think we all saw CC yesterday and its clear the kid isn’t ready to go and who knows when/if he will be anytime soon.  He just did not look right – folks have debated at length what’s going on with him.

Some interesting comments on Kaplan’s Sports talk live yesterday

Mgt. has been touting all summer that…Read more

]]> 0 d8336dca182dcdc7676f97bfffdd4b65 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawk Convention: Who's Stan Bowman's Mystery Date? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3797/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:19:54 -0500 Hey John,  glad to see you back…

I would think they’ll try to get something done.  You know what a showman PT Barnum – McD is.

still need a major upgrade on the defense and that left wing.  The question is what are you going to give up to get.  Manning seems like another cap waste by Stan based on all of the comments by Flyers posters on HB.…Read more

]]> 0 2b9be93ebeebfef68fd11eb17d5de7b9 DK002 replied to the topic Updated trade and UFA targets; "plan" emerging? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3687/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:18:00 -0500 Hey John,  thanks for the update as always…

So what’s it going to take to free up Hossa’s cap space – please tell me its not Saad.  The kid had a rough season last year but I think he’ll rebound nicely this season.

As far as Ward we still don’t know what’s going on with Crawford – despite Bowman’s telling us otherwise.

They need what 2 vet d…Read more

]]> 0 dad455396ffe69cb682057bc7d37c467 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawk Rumor Quick Hits in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3332/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:30:49 -0500 Wow a search firm…which quickly recalls how the Bears used one to search far and wide to find Gerry Angelo with the Bucs in the Bears own division at that time.   I can’t imagine McD is as dumb as the powers at Halas Hall, but one has to wonder.

Watching the Preds and the Jets last night its quite apparent how far and how fast the Hawks have f…Read more

]]> 0 ea8dabf02c4190ff4ab86a7e636851e5 DK002 replied to the topic Your Guide To The Blackhawks’ Offseason in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3244/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:36:50 -0500 John another great read and good discussion.  How does Stan ‘the sham’ Bowman get out of this – you’re looking at basically the same roster next season.  And the secondary players he’s brought in are not even close to the depth this team once had until Stan was forced to move those guys thanks to his balance sheet.

Can Stan use his magic d…Read more

]]> 0 33f80a21527c86e40779c0349746e684 DK002 replied to the topic Recap: The Nightmare Season Ends, Jets Down Blackhawks 4-1 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3220/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:36:20 -0500 John great read as always.  I think you’ve summed it up nicely here.  There are those that think this team is a healthy 19 and 50 away…no way.  This team is in deep crap.  The defense in particular is a mess and of course Stan’s bringing everyone back.

I’m praying that your McD update will be that he’s exploring getting rid of the Caretaker and…Read more

]]> 0 8d570a17922a83929a3d14d8357b6506 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks Announce Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville to Return in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3178/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:24:39 -0500 [quote quote=6436]I don’t think you can say that Bowman has done a great job. You had 4 first ballot hall of fame guys on the roster in Hossa, Kane, Keith and Toews pretty much in their prime. That is an insane amount of talent. He really had to do nothing too terribly stupid. The amount of talent that has gone out vs the amount of talent that h…Read more

]]> 0 8bcdf1be8b18499834963b43f06396c6 DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Blackhawks nip St. Louis, 4-3 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3168/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:24:55 -0500 Hey John, hope you’re well…nice write up.  McD just announced that Stan will return next season.
He’ll get to continue to wreck the roster with more bad decisions regarding trades and overpays…get ready for that big Tomas Jurco extension.  yikes.  Start with the backup goalie fiasco this season as well as the two horrid offseason moves of Ham…Read more

]]> 0 ee1568d3fd193001a28d0c92d915ff1a DK002 replied to the topic Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Preview & Game Thread in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3017/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:00:07 -0500 [quote quote=6200]Q’s a great Coach maybe not for this team right now.
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[/quote] Well Bowman’s a sh-tty GM no matter which way you cut it…and should be GMing a Wendy’s instead of the Hawks.  Take a good look at the defense which Stan is bringing back for the most part next season and those great AHL goalies he had lined up behind Cra…Read more

]]> 0 6ff1f83b3558129363a31aca8151325c DK002 replied to the topic Recap: Jets Over Blackhawks, 6-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2976/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:16:50 -0500 [quote quote=6120]

fattybeef wrote:
Soooo the Hawks have 10 million in salary cap space next year with 17 signed (including Hossa’s cap hit but not his roster spot). If cap goes to to 80 million they will have 14 million in cap space. If they unload Hossa’s deal they have 19 million in cap space. If they also unload AA and don’t take a lot back…

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]]> 0 f4571916fb749aae93215a88ca5fef3a DK002 replied to the topic REPORT: Blackhawks Sign German Forward Dominik Kuhan in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2974/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:16:50 -0500 [quote quote=6085]

hawkeytalk wrote:
Thanks for the report! Anyone know what his playing style is like?
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Fast lil European guy. Be interesting to see if he is willing to play in Rockford or starts with the big club. Natural center so that is another thing to keep an eye on.
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[/quote] Another smurfy euro – shocker – I’m sure that’ll…Read more

]]> 0 7b518930a05ae17cd8184ff9155dbe6f DK002 replied to the topic 4 Ways The Blackhawks Can Improve This Offseason in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2892/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:55:10 -0500 John great write up as always…

sadly you forgot how to best fix the Hawks this offseason and that would start with firing Bowman.

The alternative is firing Q and I’m thinking this is what’s going to happen.  He’d have another gig should he want it in a couple of hours…You could see teams lining up…Bowman yeah not so much.  But its cer…Read more

]]> 0 181d69c9c24e169a44fc90072057354b DK002 replied to the topic Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Game Recap in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2878/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 02:35:40 -0500 Nice write up Oz…the Hawks actually seemed to come out and play hard today…and Saad hit what seemed like his 20th post this year this afternoon…kid certainly has been snakebit this season.  But the Hawks with 2 PP goals.

Seabs’ was the gift of Chara wanting to get off the ice and 7 pounced when he saw the opening.  So nice to see a win a…Read more

]]> 0 50dd7775646dc94614acfd422034a1f9 DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks Re-Sign Jan Rutta for 2018-19 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2822/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:39:08 -0600 [quote quote=5942]

Jeff Osborn wrote:

Honestly, I like Rutta. But then let Gustafsson go. Shit, Gus is/was an RFA. All you have to do it qualify him with a offer of $715,000. They are just over paying mediocre defensemen for nothing

Unless there’s a significant move coming among the defensemen that we don’t know about, tying up $3.5M AAV for…Read more

]]> 0 3ae7057a9b5ba92f1b900b16af2a4e4a DK002 replied to the topic Blackhawks Re-Sign Jan Rutta for 2018-19 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2813/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:16:24 -0600 Hey Hawkey I tried to quote as well – it disappeared…but who knows if this is your defense Bowman shouldn’t be the GM once the season ends…again both of the signings are overpays and all of those add up and cost you players…but Stan knows all about that.

As far as a trade I’ll believe it when I see it Chico…nobody is taking the Seabrook…Read more

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