The Rink | Phil M | Activity https://www.the-rink.com/members/pjm901/activity/ Activity feed for Phil M. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:36:54 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d2f2e69b46371bfeb5500506faeef5a5 Phil M replied to the topic Connor Murphy inks four-year extension with Blackhawks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/7059/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:40:58 -0500 This is actually a reasonable deal. Surprising that Bowman didn’t over pay enormously.

]]> 0 eacebe3d8fc18448500ab718b6387e2d Phil M replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Blackhawks have a no-lose/maybe-win trade deadline in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6982/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:48:56 -0500 Bowman did okay, unless one or more of the guys/picks that came in becomes a major contributor.

I don’t understand the obsession with first round busts. They haven’t shown the ability to coach people up.

]]> 0 75d60e46a706311099f5b0f85e38782e Phil M replied to the topic Blackhawks legend, but is Corey Crawford a Hockey Hall of Famer? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6816/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:56:15 -0600 Not sure if he gets in, but I hope F bomb Corey does eventually get in.

]]> 0 f6dcc364c17f42d6842c01bdd3604b5c Phil M replied to the topic Blackhawks extend Colliton for two more seasons in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6800/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:55:02 -0600 In other words they acknowledge that they suck and will for a couple of years, so lets keep Colliton around to blame it on him.

]]> 0 f03f8b250c08a932d8505f1aa675d662 Phil M replied to the topic BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Olli Maatta to LA in salary cap dump in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6557/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:55:46 -0500 Why did they have to retain salary for a “prospect” that might not even crack Rockford’s roster?

]]> 0 4741b5b906a840cdfb6aef7d0cc57d21 Phil M replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Blackhawks' playoff run ends; now what?  in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6489/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:58:48 -0500 5 to 6 mil is way too much for Crawford at this point.

Hopefully the expansion draft helps, but unless they get 2 or 3 people to surprise us like Kubalik they won’t be good next season.

]]> 0 2ea58da177c14eee691299d6cb13994a Phil M 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/6319/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:54:45 -0500 This is great IF the replacement doesn’t have his head further up his ass.

]]> 0 44b99bdfb87ab25a70ba23499819a826 Phil M replied to the topic Analysis: Where do the Blackhawks go from here? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6198/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:02:07 -0600 There is no way this is a playoff team and many problems have been around for at least the last 3 years. Somehow the powerplay is mediocre with one of the best offensive players in the league. After Boqvist and Keith the team is full of #6 or #7 defensemen.

The goals of the team are to win championships and make money. At least that’s what I…Read more

]]> 0 179e187b8830199c79c0c25d6f620413 Phil M replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Where is this alleged Blackhawks accountability? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6166/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:29:01 -0600 The lack of direction overall requires change. By now they should know that this isn’t a particularly good team and that they should be selling off assets, especially with what teams are giving up in trades. The only thing that kept them near the playoff race was Lehner and Crawford stealing wins. Q was the fall guy last year, but you still have…Read more

]]> 0 275661877d2bd6420fb265ad1873e64f Phil M replied to the topic #PayRobin: Too early to panic in Lehner negotiation in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6065/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:27:32 -0600 I love how Lehner has played, but is it really wise for them to pay him long term? This is a team in dire need of a rebuild instead of half ass retooling on the fly. I would think how much he cares about winning factors in somewhere. Probably the next two years the Hawks will have a hard time getting in the playoffs, let alone going anywhere.

]]> 0 d9c1f8d55efe8ba7d9214b8593c0de50 Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Chicago surrenders three-goal lead late in Boston, but win in overtime 4-3 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5974/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:09:12 -0600 This is the most frustratingly inconsistent I can remember the Hawks being.

]]> 0 164bb4632b9aaf5f92077480103a5445 Phil M 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/5965/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:21:51 -0600 Learn from the baseball teams. Both finally realized that overpaying for mediocrity leaves you stuck in mediocrity. At some point there needs to be a full tear down and hopefully a good team can eventually rise from the ashes at some point.

]]> 0 fa0052513cc95b266d40b17d752c6f41 Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks break down, fall to Sharks 4-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5866/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:10:10 -0600 If only they had the energy from the last 3 minutes for the whole game.

]]> 0 803ede2f69f5658623765832b2f30c0f Phil M replied to the topic Blackhawks recall Adam Boqvist from Rockford in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5850/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 07:25:46 -0500 The team needs a kick in the pants. They aren’t off to a good start, so why not give him a chance to show what he can do?

]]> 0 90f5519ce31059e22bc00f69f4ca0fe4 Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks get played like a fiddle against Nashville in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5842/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:53:19 -0500 Imagine that, getting traffic in front of the goalie creates easy goals. Hello Blackhawks when are you going to catch on?

]]> 0 f3ad810996981fa3cf8737cafb6d1eb4 Phil M replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Was the Blackhawks' power play really elite last season or just briefly hot? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5829/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:44:57 -0500 They seem to have fallen back onto the PP they had before with Debrincat taking Panarin’s spot for the one timer.

]]> 0 7e3a32e76876454d706365411af3805f Phil M replied to the topic Report: Chicago Blackhawks, Brendan Perlini working on trade in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5828/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:38:33 -0500 At this point who is going to give up more than Rockford players for Perlini? It’s not like he is one of Tallon’s guys.

]]> 0 7612e1142d38cd7aa8eed6a70eaca69e Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks win first game, deliver Oilers first loss in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5787/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 02:23:28 -0500 I really like what De Haan adds to the team.

The powerplay just looks pathetic and that should not happen with the talent this team has.

]]> 0 60c8e76f4792b22856cbb37001673b9e Phil M 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/5480/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 01:42:36 -0500 I don’t hate the trading for Shaw, but think they gave up more than they should have. Shaw isn’t worth a second and a third.

]]> 0 93817ca6238b081007db8f6f2550b386 Phil M 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/5464/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:30:36 -0500 I think this is a pretty good trade. Neither Forsberg or Forsling was likely to play for the Hawks this year. The money that might go out in the FA market might make the contract look better too, if the Hayes contract is an indicator of where money is going.

Not sure why Carolina made this trade, unless they plan on giving Forsberg significant…Read more

]]> 0 0e595608bb5bf5d9c27faf4065d5451c Phil M replied to the topic Instant Reaction Roundtable: Blackhawks select Kirby Dach in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5448/ Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:45:04 -0500 Compared to others how close to NHL ready is Dach? Given that Bowman’s seat is probably still pretty hot, would he have gone over others if they felt he was more ready to contribute now?

]]> 0 a571a1421a75c443d4a54af0eaa7ce94 Phil M replied to the topic Blackhawks deal Kahun, pick for Olli Maatta in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5425/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:37:26 -0500 Pens fans are acting like Kahun is the second coming of Lemieux in this trade. Kahun is a good bottom 6 player that can occasionally jump in a top 6 role, but the Hawks have plenty of them and not many defensemen that play defense. The salary is high for Maatta, but it’s not Kevin Hayes excessive.

Scary thing is it might actually be a better…Read more

]]> 0 a571a1421a75c443d4a54af0eaa7ce94 Phil M posted a new activity comment https://www.the-rink.com/blackhawks-deal-kahun-pick-for-olli-maatta/#comment-1396 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:37:26 -0500 Pens fans are acting like Kahun is the second coming of Lemieux in this trade. Kahun is a good bottom 6 player that can occasionally jump in a top 6 role, but the Hawks have plenty of them and not many defensemen that play defense. The salary is high for Maatta, but it’s not Kevin Hayes excessive.

Scary thing is it might actually be a better…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 […] ]]> 2c1d928daa52969310c7eec99d8cef7a Phil M replied to the topic REACTION: What might the Blackhawks do with the third overall pick? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5257/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:45:25 -0500 Is Nylander really worth 7 mil a year? I don’t think they should be targeting offensive minded forwards in trades. They can already score. They need defense. Top end proven defense is the only thing they should even be considering in a trade here. Really they probably are better off keeping the pick and having a top end talent on the team on a…Read more

]]> 0 55404838bd5d181e3437aa88c4566317 Phil M replied to the topic Really, what just happened? Reflections on the 2018-19 Hawk season in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5234/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:40:58 -0500 Strome probably saved Stan’s job and I’m pretty sure Stan is aware of that. He knows there needs to be improvement or he is getting the boot. Now we see if he is capable of making the right moves to set the team up for success next season.

]]> 0 12fb741127a1a204759b7e00de1eccaf Phil M replied to the topic Analysis: How Did Stan Bowman do at the Trade Deadline? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5072/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:45:30 -0600 It was nice to see them stay away from overpaying for a rental, but they really should have tried harder to move people that aren’t in the long term plans.

]]> 0 031705b8dd93a09ae5e3d6b09464918d Phil M replied to the topic Chicago Blackhawks 2019 Trade Deadline Tracker in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5066/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:53:37 -0600 Kind of surprised they did nothing. They could have at least tried to unload people on expiring contracts they didn’t plan to bring back. I guess at least they didn’t do something stupid and overpay for someone to load up for a playoff push.

]]> 0 a342ee6693c8ff87d91a24e116624af2 Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Avalanche Beat the Blackhawks 5-3 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5056/ Sat, 23 Feb 2019 18:40:49 -0600 Way too many odd man rushes allowed. Most were created with really sloppy passing. They need to stop trying to force the puck through traffic and hit the open man.

]]> 0 2e1532937aa781aebbd57f616a23c531 Phil M replied to the topic Analysis: Can we get back to sanity about the Blackhawks? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5006/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:51:56 -0600 Keith and Seabrook decide whether they can be moved or not. I’m not sure Crawford could be traded now even if they wanted to trade him.

AA and Kruger should be moved for whatever they can get. Gus might have value, if you can get something for him I would move him while you can.

]]> 0 cf8f2fd93334217b11d162eaa60f85c0 Phil M replied to the topic ANALYSIS: All but announcing The Rebuild is on. in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4331/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:15:40 -0600 [quote quote=9736]McDonut said Stan’s decision making has been excellent. ACK!!!!
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[/quote]So he is being a good yes man?

]]> 0 e48fd9a8a3f6d30b61ed59e3c85b0b53 Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Lose 5-3 in Calgary in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4313/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:46:29 -0600 Trading Keith wouldn’t be a move for this year, that would be the team admitting they stink and looking to the future.

]]> 0 dea744f707460f1dc179f93409db9e4a Phil M replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks shutout by Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4297/ Sat, 03 Nov 2018 03:22:59 -0500 How can they not figure anything out to help the powerplay? It’s not like they don’t have any skilled players.

]]> 0 650babc44140cbe5819bf3435cc85ef1 Phil M replied to the topic Recap: Blues bushwhack Blackhawks, 7-3 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4285/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:21:47 -0500 Who do the Hawks even have that would get someone good back? Not many of the established players on the roster that they would consider trading have much value.

Jokiharju? Creating a hole to fill a hole still leaves you with a hole and they can’t afford to get even worse on D.

Boqvist? I don’t think other teams will  value him anywhere near as…Read more

]]> 0 2abaf381e25a1363a3fb20df0ffbaa45 Phil M replied to the topic Analysis: Blackhawk Trade Deadline Grade B+ in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2671/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:31:20 -0600 I don’t think Oduya would have helped much. He wasn’t the same player after he left the Hawks. Injuries took a big toll on him.

 

The Sharp trade was really terrible. Bowman should have moved him when he had better offers earlier.

]]> 0 f3875f30ca676671a4a25c1f599cdd56 Phil M replied to the topic Analysis: Blackhawk Trade Deadline Grade B+ in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2665/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:46:10 -0600 If Bowman doesn’t trade the picks to move up they should take the best player available. Yes they need defensemen bad, but they really need young talent everywhere. The worst thing you can do is reach for players because they play a certain position/style.

]]> 0 c9ab8d24b4d12707a6a5738e8921c45a Phil M replied to the topic Chicago Blackhawks 2018 Trade Deadline Tracker in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/2621/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:25:06 -0600 That’s a pretty good return for Hartman. I doubt there were teams fighting for him. Too many bad penalties and way too much inconsistency with effort level to expect more in return.

Wingels is a fourth line player, you won’t get much back for that.

]]> 0 78a099a35e66ec5214333abc191f1a0b Phil M replied to the topic Pride & Prejudice Pt. 2: Resurrection in the forum Chicago Blackhawks Discussion https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/1635/ Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:53:42 -0600 The only way you move Seabrook is with a solid prospect or draft pick. No one is going to do the Hawks a favor and take on a bad contract for nothing. That contract is going to be the one that hurts the team the most over time, so if they can move him they need to get it done.

Crow never gets the respect he deserves for how well he plays and I…Read more

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