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Post by galaxytrash on Aug 16, 2021 17:12:19 GMT -6
i had to dbl check.
was this really only 1 year ago?
anyways...i couldn't think of a finer exit for a goalie. typical crawford.
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Post by hsbob on Oct 19, 2021 8:10:53 GMT -6
i had to dbl check. was this really only 1 year ago? anyways...i couldn't think of a finer exit for a goalie. typical crawford. Was the team a better team 14 months and 20M bucks ago in the bubble or did they have a better goaltender? I respect MAF but let me ask a question....... Vegas HAD TO TRADE the guy,is DUMBASS the only GM who wasn't looking for some $$$ retained or a little sweetener to get the Knighs off the hook? Vegas jumped at the offer so fast they didn't even have time to inform their most popular player by far. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 7, 2024 10:06:55 GMT -6
Did not know where to put this but Crow will be on CHGO Thursday if anyone interested. I would assume this means he will probably be at the game Friday. New brass of course sheduled season ticket holder party same day as Crows jersey retirement in Rockford Saturday so no party for me since ill be in Rockford also.
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 8, 2024 7:38:32 GMT -6
damn...i hope someone can copy and paste this article if it's possible.
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Post by vadarx on Feb 8, 2024 14:47:07 GMT -6
Corey Crawford was never one much for the spotlight. He enjoyed hearing his name chanted after a series of saves at the United Center and appreciated the love he received from Blackhawks fans throughout his career, but his impulse wasn’t to step in front of the mic. There were others on the team for that.
Well, except for that one time at Grant Park.
As Crawford said laughing Wednesday, “(My kids) have already seen it. Oh, yeah, they know. They know what dada did.”
But that normally wasn’t him. For as much passion and competitiveness he showed on the ice, he was the complete opposite off it. He was as laid-back as it got in the Blackhawks dressing room.
So when Crawford announced his retirement in January 2021, it wasn’t completely surprising he vanished from the hockey scene, though there was mystery and intrigue over why he retired. He had signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils and opened training camp with them, but he then stepped away from the team for personal reasons and soon announced his retirement. Since then, Crawford has laid low. He’s declined interviews. He showed up for Marian Hossa’s retirement ceremony last year, but he’s mostly remained out of the public eye for the last few years even as he and his family have stayed in the Chicago area.
That was until recently. Crawford had been asked in the past to be honored by a few of his former teams, but he wasn’t ready for that yet. He needed more time after his playing career. But he’s in a different place now. All of a sudden, Crawford is everywhere, at least relative to him. He had his number, 29, retired by the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL in late November and will be in attendance Saturday as the Rockford IceHogs add him to their Ring of Honor.
Leading up to Saturday’s ceremony, Crawford talked with The Athletic about why he retired, what happened in New Jersey, his memories of the IceHogs and Blackhawks, what he’s up to now and more.
(Note: This Q&A was edited for length and clarity.)
You had your Moncton ceremony in November and now have this — is that because you’re more open to these types of celebrations of your career now, or is that just a coincidence to have them so close?
I think Bernie (Mark Bernard), who is in Rockford, asked me, I think, last year, but I needed more time to just settle in. We moved out of the city to get to the suburbs. Plus, it was COVID, too, all that stuff to do in Moncton, it was kind of like a few years for the right timing for it. This year, it feels so weird, not to do just one, but to do two of them is crazy. I never thought that would happen. It’s pretty cool.
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You fell out of the public eye after you retired. Have you needed a few years to process everything and get away from hockey before allowing people to remember your career and now you can embrace this?
It was definitely tough to end the way I did playing hockey, but it was the right choice for me. I was on a bunch of medications, benzos that I took, that they prescribed me. I was taking that all day for a while. It got to the point for my mental health I needed to stop playing and get back to being myself. For me, it was a little bit of a break to settle in and think about my family and setting them up. My kids and stuff, setting up school for them and all that. Now that we’ve had a little bit more time, it seems like we get busier and busier, especially with two of them playing hockey. It’s a little more time, a little more open to do this stuff.
You had worked so hard to get back from your concussions. It seemed like you were ready to play for a few more seasons. Was it a matter of if the Blackhawks had offered you a contract that you would have remained playing and that motivation wasn’t there when you got to New Jersey?
No, my motivation was there. I wanted to play with Jersey. Mentally, I just couldn’t. From the medication, it’s tough to say. … Honestly, it was a little embarrassing because no one really understands that part, right? It’s easy to say, “Oh, my leg is broken or this and that.” When you’re explaining that stuff, no one understands or only a certain amount of people understand. I just mentally was done. I almost lost my mind. That’s hard, I didn’t exactly know what was going on. I lost my mind, to be honest, being on those medications. Even coming off them was worse, off the benzos. It was tough. I felt horrible for Jersey too to put them in a bad spot. … I wanted to be there and go and win a Stanley Cup. But the position I was in, I wouldn’t have been much help.
Did you have any hard feelings about the Blackhawks not re-signing you? Was that tough to get over at all?
Oh, man, I was in tears for days. I was heartbroken. That was definitely tough. But I don’t know, it’s hard to say what … I still haven’t talked to Stan (Bowman) or anybody from management about it. But I guess that’s the way it goes. Like, you’re not owed anything. I wish it would be less of a business because I spent … 17 years in the organization. But I think I was more just heartbroken and upset that I couldn’t try and push more with them. But even the situation I was in, I don’t even know if being in Chicago would have helped me, to be honest. I was not in a good spot. But it is what it is. It played out the way it did. I don’t have any hard feelings. Maybe because I was here for so long that I just thought it was going to be another quick turnaround and another run at a Cup or something like that. That was kind of my dream, or that’s kind of what I was thinking, is if I could stay healthy, and, you know, we still had the great players and some great young players, too. And a quick turnaround and go at another one would be unbelievable. That would have been the perfect send-off, but it didn’t play out like that.
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That medication was what you were given post-concussion?
NHL doctors originally put me on stuff. I was having a lot of bad symptoms and anxiety and all that stuff from that one (concussion) I missed a lot of the year. I was off and on that medication. But when I came off of that stuff, symptoms would pop up way more. Oh, man, it’s horrible, horrible, hard to do that stuff. If you can, I would stay off, for anyone else. It’s a tough situation. But on the other end, I was so happy and thankful to play in Chicago and do what we did. That’s like a kid’s dream. That was my dream growing up — play in the NHL and win a Stanley Cup. That’s everything I worked hard for growing up as a kid and also going into pro hockey. Your whole life is to get to that point. It’s surreal, at the same time so rewarding to live out your dream.
Are you physically and mentally better now?
Oh, god, no. My back is toast. I probably need back surgery, to be honest. I have trouble talking about that stuff. I don’t want to make excuses.
No, not at all. But you seem to be in a better place in life than when you left New Jersey.
I would have a hard time doing anything in general, going to the store. Life was, like, being at home. It was tough, man. It was pretty scary. I’m in a better spot. But life is also way different after hockey. When you’ve been doing something your whole life, when you first stop, it’s almost like I felt like I should be doing something and then I learned to realize I am allowed to relax, I’m allowed to take it easy. I was so used to getting up every day and going to the rink and doing that thing. Now it’s just completely different, you know. But I’m starting to get used to this side of life, too.
I imagine having three kids takes up your time.
Oh, my god, I don’t even know how I’d have a job now. Jesus, a single mom or single parent or whatever or whoever’s at home, that’s a tough job. That’s a tough job taking care of kids. It’s not easy, but it’s also rewarding. I get to spend so much time with them right now. Like I worked hard to live out my dream, accomplish my goals, but also on the other side after I’m done playing, I’m so lucky that I was able to earn what I earned to have free time to spend free time all with them. So lucky to have this extra time just to spend with them.
Do your kids know who you were as a player?
They know. Obviously, the other one is a baby. We just had a baby, 4 months. The 3-year-old, yeah, his mom tells him stuff, but I don’t think he really gets it, gets it. Our older one, he was there, he was at the games. He kind of remembers the games. He’s really into hockey right now, so I think he’s starting to understand a little bit more what I did, because he watches the highlights in the morning. He’s all about hockey right now.
Have you taken him to a Blackhawks game?
That’s the hard part because it’s just not going to a game with my son, you know what I mean? … We were kind of busy. But now I want him to see (Connor) Bedard, too. Yeah, that’s it. I want him to go watch him. We’ll go eventually. I think some of his buddies from his hockey team, they probably want to go, too. Eventually, we’ll get there. They don’t watch watch the games, (they watch) highlights, you know what I mean?
When you think back to your time in Rockford, are those positive memories? I know you spent more time than you’d like in the AHL, but do you see that now as part of your hockey journey?
I think of everything. I think, well, what if I would have made it right away, you know? What would have happened then, like (Marc-André) Fleury, you know what I mean, right out of junior? I think of it both ways. For me, it obviously worked out, right? I was able to have a pretty good career. At the same time, hockey players, we’re so competitive, and you want to make it to the best league and be there right away. But it taught me a lot. I could easily have just whined and pouted about it, which I’m not going to lie, I probably did at some point here and there. I probably complained like anyone else. But just to keep playing and keep enjoying hockey and playing as hard as I could and hopefully eventually, I would get a chance.
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When you look back on your career now, what are you most proud of?
Oh, man. Obviously, Stanley Cups come up right away. And, yeah, being able to do that with the guys I played with, those friendships, which it’s harder and harder, like I’m not the greatest at keeping in touch. It was so much fun to battle with those guys and to live out the dream with them. I don’t know, all the hard work and everything you had to go through to get to that point, stuff you didn’t want to do, the long bus trips and the minors and all this stuff that people don’t see. All the extra training in the summer and all that stuff that you push through to get better and some stuff that makes you miserable but you do it anyway. That feels good, to know I went through it and passed it to just get to where I was.
You obviously got to Hossa’s ceremony. Were you here in Chicago for Rocky Wirtz’s ceremony?
I came in, unfortunately for Rocky’s funeral. That was kind of a shock. I don’t even know what to say about it. That was definitely tough on everyone. … Hossa’s was a lot of fun. We had a good dinner the night before. It was almost like we were on the road again while we were playing going out for dinner and stuff.
Hossa couldn’t persuade you to come out to Slovakia?
You know what? I can’t play. I could have maybe tried, but I go down a few times and I probably throw out my back. I talked to him a bunch about it. Maybe one day I’ll play again, but I probably need surgery before I do that. But that Hossa one was unbelievable. Our team was such a great team and good players, good guys. That was such a good situation to be in. I feel lucky to be drafted by Chicago and get to play there and play with those guys. It was a fun, fun time to play hockey. Overall, when you’re in it and you’re on a losing streak, and everyone’s against you, there’s a lot of crap that goes with it. You know what I mean? But after it’s all done, it’s like, “Wow, that was a fun ride.”
Do you know how Saturday’s going to feel for you?
No clue. I just hope I don’t start bawling. That’s the only thing. It’s cool. It’s hard to say until I get in the moment. It doesn’t feel real for me yet, you know? But we’ll see. It’ll be fun.
I think I got it all...
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 8, 2024 14:59:49 GMT -6
Thanks for the post Vad!!
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 8, 2024 15:07:56 GMT -6
Thnx mate.
Appreciated.
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Post by vadarx on Feb 8, 2024 15:11:49 GMT -6
gotta say, I don't love that Crow hasn't spoken with anyone in the org since leaving...
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Post by Nikos on Feb 8, 2024 16:13:38 GMT -6
gotta say, I don't love that Crow hasn't spoken with anyone in the org since leaving... The same organization that tossed him to the curb. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 8, 2024 16:36:33 GMT -6
Did not know where to put this but Crow will be on CHGO Thursday if anyone interested. I would assume this means he will probably be at the game Friday. New brass of course sheduled season ticket holder party same day as Crows jersey retirement in Rockford Saturday so no party for me since ill be in Rockford also. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 8, 2024 17:23:04 GMT -6
gotta say, I don't love that Crow hasn't spoken with anyone in the org since leaving... The same organization that tossed him to the curb. he was offered a 1 year deal at 3.5 million before going to jersey for 2 years at 3.9 million per year. was that a lowball offer in terms of $$ and term? from the outside looking in most definitely. he was still at or near the top of his game. but he was 35 at the time and if you read the scott powers interview, he was in a bad place at the time both physically and mentally. not 100% sure what "benzos" are but i think it's like valium/xanax and the like. (vadar...you might know?) either way, it sounded like they were doing him more harm than good. so i could see possibly why just a 1 year deal was offered. i really wish it would've worked out here for him at the end. that's just not the way a guy like him should close out a stellar career.. but reading and watching the interviews, it seems he's in a good place mentally and i guess that's the best ending when it's all said and done. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 8, 2024 22:01:24 GMT -6
gotta say, I don't love that Crow hasn't spoken with anyone in the org since leaving... But also there is no one left but KD...... |
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Post by vadarx on Feb 8, 2024 22:18:10 GMT -6
gotta say, I don't love that Crow hasn't spoken with anyone in the org since leaving... But also there is no one left but KD...... yeah, true. but he says he never talked to anyone since his exit. seems like plenty of time for someone to check in on him seeing as he left and then immediately retired... |
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Post by vadarx on Feb 8, 2024 22:22:26 GMT -6
The same organization that tossed him to the curb. he was offered a 1 year deal at 3.5 million before going to jersey for 2 years at 3.9 million per year. was that a lowball offer in terms of $$ and term? from the outside looking in most definitely. he was still at or near the top of his game. but he was 35 at the time and if you read the scott powers interview, he was in a bad place at the time both physically and mentally. not 100% sure what "benzos" are but i think it's like valium/xanax and the like. (vadar...you might know?) either way, it sounded like they were doing him more harm than good. so i could see possibly why just a 1 year deal was offered. i really wish it would've worked out here for him at the end. that's just not the way a guy like him should close out a stellar career.. but reading and watching the interviews, it seems he's in a good place mentally and i guess that's the best ending when it's all said and done. seeing as he talked about anxiety in there, I'm guessing he was talking about xanax, but valium is another. he was also almost surely taking a pain meditation as well, which also could have been a benzo. regardless, none of them are fun to deal with once you are addicted to them and have to get off of them... ....which makes me wonder a couple things: did the brass know he had a medication problem before he left and also why did no one ever take the time to reach out once he did leave (and then quickly retire without playing a game elsewhere)? |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 8, 2024 22:46:58 GMT -6
he was offered a 1 year deal at 3.5 million before going to jersey for 2 years at 3.9 million per year. was that a lowball offer in terms of $$ and term? from the outside looking in most definitely. he was still at or near the top of his game. but he was 35 at the time and if you read the scott powers interview, he was in a bad place at the time both physically and mentally. not 100% sure what "benzos" are but i think it's like valium/xanax and the like. (vadar...you might know?) either way, it sounded like they were doing him more harm than good. so i could see possibly why just a 1 year deal was offered. i really wish it would've worked out here for him at the end. that's just not the way a guy like him should close out a stellar career.. but reading and watching the interviews, it seems he's in a good place mentally and i guess that's the best ending when it's all said and done. seeing as he talked about anxiety in there, I'm guessing he was talking about xanax, but valium is another. he was also almost surely taking a pain meditation as well, which also could have been a benzo. regardless, none of them are fun to deal with once you are addicted to them and have to get off of them... ....which makes me wonder a couple things: did the brass know he had a medication problem before he left and also why did no one ever take the time to reach out once he did leave (and then quickly retire without playing a game elsewhere)? well...he said the league's doctors prescribed the pills so the responsibility would be with them to follow up, but it is troubling that the organization didn't follow up diligently enough (or at all). it also could be that crow wanted nothing to do with anyone's help at the time whether the league's help or the hawk's. i'm totally speculating but it just seems to me reading/watching his interviews that he just kind of "holed up" and didn't seem keen on communicating with anyone. hopefully he can expand on this one day. thnx for the drug info btw. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 8, 2024 22:47:31 GMT -6
he was offered a 1 year deal at 3.5 million before going to jersey for 2 years at 3.9 million per year. was that a lowball offer in terms of $$ and term? from the outside looking in most definitely. he was still at or near the top of his game. but he was 35 at the time and if you read the scott powers interview, he was in a bad place at the time both physically and mentally. not 100% sure what "benzos" are but i think it's like valium/xanax and the like. (vadar...you might know?) either way, it sounded like they were doing him more harm than good. so i could see possibly why just a 1 year deal was offered. i really wish it would've worked out here for him at the end. that's just not the way a guy like him should close out a stellar career.. but reading and watching the interviews, it seems he's in a good place mentally and i guess that's the best ending when it's all said and done. seeing as he talked about anxiety in there, I'm guessing he was talking about xanax, but valium is another. he was also almost surely taking a pain meditation as well, which also could have been a benzo. regardless, none of them are fun to deal with once you are addicted to them and have to get off of them... ....which makes me wonder a couple things: did the brass know he had a medication problem before he left and also why did no one ever take the time to reach out once he did leave (and then quickly retire without playing a game elsewhere)? I hear what you are saying Vad and its sad but they all knew the shit storm that was coming and I am sure that took up everyone's thoughts. He at least looks like he is in a good place now. Great job also by Powers to let us into his world a little. |
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Post by vadarx on Feb 8, 2024 22:51:30 GMT -6
seeing as he talked about anxiety in there, I'm guessing he was talking about xanax, but valium is another. he was also almost surely taking a pain meditation as well, which also could have been a benzo. regardless, none of them are fun to deal with once you are addicted to them and have to get off of them... ....which makes me wonder a couple things: did the brass know he had a medication problem before he left and also why did no one ever take the time to reach out once he did leave (and then quickly retire without playing a game elsewhere)? well...he said the league's doctors prescribed the pills so the responsibility would be with them to follow up, but it is troubling that the organization didn't follow up diligently enough (or at all). it also could be that crow wanted nothing to do with anyone's help at the time whether the league's help or the hawk's. i'm totally speculating but it just seems to me reading/watching his interviews that he just kind of "holed up" and didn't seem keen on communicating with anyone. hopefully he can expand on this one day. thnx for the drug info btw. a distinct possibility, imo. as you and barn said, at least he sounds like he is in a pretty good place now. looking forward to the day when he has his night at the UC. lonnnnnnnnnng overdue, imo. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Feb 9, 2024 5:22:19 GMT -6
The Crow interview goes to show that we don't know what's going on behind the scenes.
He was 35, had another serious concussion, and was addicted to meds. He should've taken the 1yr offer from Chicago.
But it's great hearing he's doing better mentally, to bad he might require back surgery but it's better than being in a fog, especially with 3 young kids
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 9, 2024 6:19:34 GMT -6
The Crow interview goes to show that we don't know what's going on behind the scenes. He was 35, had another serious concussion, and was addicted to meds. He should've taken the 1yr offer from Chicago. But it's great hearing he's doing better mentally, to bad he might require back surgery but it's better than being in a fog, especially with 3 young kids jmho, but myself i'd be a bit hesitant to use the word addicted until corey did. |
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Post by T-man2010 on Feb 9, 2024 7:38:15 GMT -6
We had lots of discussion at the time, both for resigning crow and some wanted him to retire on top for health reasons.
But like what we saw was a guy with concussion issues fed scripts so he can keep playing. Just masking the real issue.
To me, his health and family come first before anything else. Coming out for the Ice Hogs ceremony and also the
get together dinner with old team mates for the Hossa ceremony have helped him deal with "ghosts".
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 9, 2024 14:43:21 GMT -6
idk who made this but some lovely saves here from crow but the video really exposes his weak glove hand. : )
one nice save by belfour in there as well for some reason because why not?
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 9, 2024 17:16:02 GMT -6
The same organization that tossed him to the curb. he was offered a 1 year deal at 3.5 million before going to jersey for 2 years at 3.9 million per year. was that a lowball offer in terms of $$ and term? from the outside looking in most definitely. he was still at or near the top of his game. but he was 35 at the time and if you read the scott powers interview, he was in a bad place at the time both physically and mentally. not 100% sure what "benzos" are but i think it's like valium/xanax and the like. (vadar...you might know?) either way, it sounded like they were doing him more harm than good. so i could see possibly why just a 1 year deal was offered. i really wish it would've worked out here for him at the end. that's just not the way a guy like him should close out a stellar career.. but reading and watching the interviews, it seems he's in a good place mentally and i guess that's the best ending when it's all said and done. Ok went to my young one who is a doctor,clinical pharmacist. Benzos are the anti anxiety/depression meds they are like xanax a sedative highly addictive used at the begging of treatment to get the patient out of the really bad place. We are at the early stages of understanding mental health its not close to exact. Years ago my wife could not get out of bed for a week and with my ignorance on the subject I was just like life is hard get out of bed it is not that simple they started with xanax and once she got out of that terrible place they worked on maintenance drugs. She is all good now but it takes time. I also had to get educated so I could be a better support system. Crow even said it in the interview he would not trade it for the world we all want the perfect ending but life usually has different plans. So glad for him now!!!! |
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Post by hsbob on Feb 10, 2024 11:36:22 GMT -6
What really strikes me about Crawford's struggles with his meds is how well he played his last year and the fact it was a concussion-free year. His play against the Oil in the 'bubble' series was stellar and how many saves did the guy make in those last two against LV? I believe this play earned that 2nd year the team refused to offer.
Did the Org have reservations due to Crawford's concussion history and struggles with meds? He got those concussions and needed those meds playing and winning cups for the Org.....right? If Corey Crawford ends-up unable to fulfill the contract,just LTIR it and pay the man the money in tribute for his massive accomplishments. As it is,the ONLY 'tribute' Danny and the Jr's have on the horizon is later this month.
All great NHL players 'make their bones' in the PO's where Correy Crawford put-up 2.38/.918 and goaltending legends are forged in the fire of SCF's IMO. These 12 games saw the GREAT Chicago net-minder allow 25 goals...........TEN in six games against the RED HOT Lighting! There was no Conn Smyth to come from winning a 2nd cup and shutting down a TB team that chased both Price and Lundquist and no Conn Smyth followed a 1.84/.932 PO performance winning his 1st either.
Is there ANY question that Price or Lundquist win a Conn Smyth if they equaled Crawford's performance in either year? Local media did the guy no favors and national media was too busy ridiculing the guy's glove-hand in game four of the 13 SCF to notice Boston was only allowed three goals in games 5&6!
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Post by LordKOTL on Feb 13, 2024 13:16:12 GMT -6
What really strikes me about Crawford's struggles with his meds is how well he played his last year and the fact it was a concussion-free year. His play against the Oil in the 'bubble' series was stellar and how many saves did the guy make in those last two against LV? I believe this play earned that 2nd year the team refused to offer. Did the Org have reservations due to Crawford's concussion history and struggles with meds? He got those concussions and needed those meds playing and winning cups for the Org.....right? If Corey Crawford ends-up unable to fulfill the contract,just LTIR it and pay the man the money in tribute for his massive accomplishments. As it is,the ONLY 'tribute' Danny and the Jr's have on the horizon is later this month. All great NHL players 'make their bones' in the PO's where Correy Crawford put-up 2.38/.918 and goaltending legends are forged in the fire of SCF's IMO. These 12 games saw the GREAT Chicago net-minder allow 25 goals...........TEN in six games against the RED HOT Lighting! There was no Conn Smyth to come from winning a 2nd cup and shutting down a TB team that chased both Price and Lundquist and no Conn Smyth followed a 1.84/.932 PO performance winning his 1st either. Is there ANY question that Price or Lundquist win a Conn Smyth if they equaled Crawford's performance in either year? Local media did the guy no favors and national media was too busy ridiculing the guy's glove-hand in game four of the 13 SCF to notice Boston was only allowed three goals in games 5&6! Unfortunately a lot of people, including many yellow journalists that fans glom onto for some reason, got hung up on his 2012 campaign and he never got the recognition, in spite of the numbers saying he otherwise deserved it. Hell, many of the board members here did, in spite of the fact that he bailed the D out easily as much as they bailed him out, if not more. Those who know, know exactly how important he was and recognize him as one of the core players. |
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Post by hsbob on Feb 13, 2024 13:43:50 GMT -6
What really strikes me about Crawford's struggles with his meds is how well he played his last year and the fact it was a concussion-free year. His play against the Oil in the 'bubble' series was stellar and how many saves did the guy make in those last two against LV? I believe this play earned that 2nd year the team refused to offer. Did the Org have reservations due to Crawford's concussion history and struggles with meds? He got those concussions and needed those meds playing and winning cups for the Org.....right? If Corey Crawford ends-up unable to fulfill the contract,just LTIR it and pay the man the money in tribute for his massive accomplishments. As it is,the ONLY 'tribute' Danny and the Jr's have on the horizon is later this month. All great NHL players 'make their bones' in the PO's where Correy Crawford put-up 2.38/.918 and goaltending legends are forged in the fire of SCF's IMO. These 12 games saw the GREAT Chicago net-minder allow 25 goals...........TEN in six games against the RED HOT Lighting! There was no Conn Smyth to come from winning a 2nd cup and shutting down a TB team that chased both Price and Lundquist and no Conn Smyth followed a 1.84/.932 PO performance winning his 1st either. Is there ANY question that Price or Lundquist win a Conn Smyth if they equaled Crawford's performance in either year? Local media did the guy no favors and national media was too busy ridiculing the guy's glove-hand in game four of the 13 SCF to notice Boston was only allowed three goals in games 5&6! Unfortunately a lot of people, including many yellow journalists that fans glom onto for some reason, got hung up on his 2012 campaign and he never got the recognition, in spite of the numbers saying he otherwise deserved it. Hell, many of the board members here did, in spite of the fact that he bailed the D out easily as much as they bailed him out, if not more. Those who know, know exactly how important he was and recognize him as one of the core players. I completely agree but the GT position can be a 'lighting rod' for most fanbases. |
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Post by LordKOTL on Feb 13, 2024 19:41:51 GMT -6
Unfortunately a lot of people, including many yellow journalists that fans glom onto for some reason, got hung up on his 2012 campaign and he never got the recognition, in spite of the numbers saying he otherwise deserved it. Hell, many of the board members here did, in spite of the fact that he bailed the D out easily as much as they bailed him out, if not more. Those who know, know exactly how important he was and recognize him as one of the core players. I completely agree but the GT position can be a 'lighting rod' for most fanbases. Yes it can. But in the same vein, a year does not define a career, even though a lot of people acted like it did in Dr. Craw's case. Hell, how's many goaltenders can say they shut the opposition out to win a cup? |
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