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Post by jacksalmon on Feb 19, 2023 20:58:53 GMT -6
I honestly think Kane stays until just before the deadline, then re-signs with the Hawks in the off season. You can see the struggle on his face. He doesn't want to go. But in the end, he helps the Hawks by accepting a trade, giving the Hawks more assets whether that be picks, prospects, or both. I guarantee if the Hawks get Bedard Kane would want to play with him and end his career in Chicago. I'm guessing Toews hangs them up after the season due to health OK, let's take a look at this. It's clear that Toronta is thought of as being one of the better teams in the league this year. With this Hawk victory, does it mean that the Hawks really aren't that bad, but can be somewhat resurrected with the addition of some young talent and continued development of the the young talentless players they will have in the future? While a rebuild is necessary, it may be that they aren't really all that bad, but that there is hope for some good play in the upcoming years without major miracles, but only improvement due to the difficult, but traditional methods. Whether they get Bedard, or not, is just another event, but might not be the big deal I have made it out to be as there might be some hope even if they don't get him. Of course, a win over Toronta may not be that big a deal given that the Loafs truly do suck and have no business being considered one of the better teams in the league. Frankly, I don't know what to thing at this point about the Hawks. BUT, I DO KNOW THAT TORONTA IS ONE MISERABLE OUTFIT AND STINKS WORSE THAN THE BIGGEST PILE OF DOGSHIT EVER IN EXISTENCE. THEY SHOULD BE SO ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES AS MISERABLE IMPOSTORS. |
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Post by jacksalmon on Feb 19, 2023 21:00:32 GMT -6
Brilliant comment about the biggest dogshit franchise in the entire league. pretty sad. dumb decisions abound. trade for a center when you need d help. play a goalie who has been sick on a back to back. it'll be funny watching them lose again in the playoffs. and again when they fire their GM. It is clear that this Loaf organization has true rot in its core and will never achieve greatness in this league due to that rot. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 19, 2023 21:12:18 GMT -6
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Post by BigT on Feb 19, 2023 21:41:05 GMT -6
I gotta give KD credit. Lafferty has been a solid addition. Especially for a career AHLer or worse. Dickinson has been cool to see too. Plus he got an extra 2nd rounder outta that. His trades so far have been pretty good.
On a side note. I’m watching the BJs vs Arizona. I’m hoping this one goes to OT. 2-1 for the Yotes. I’d like to see them both get a point and the BJs get the W. 11 mins left in the 3rd. So we’ll see!!!
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 19, 2023 21:43:06 GMT -6
Nope just sat on bench for a while after interview got a little teary eyed during interview Thought I saw him skating toward the blue line while his teammates were at center ice. But they left game quickly after that so wasn't sure Its possible Phil when they went to center ice I was trying to get my phone out of jacket |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 19, 2023 21:47:20 GMT -6
I gotta give KD credit. Lafferty has been a solid addition. Especially for a career AHLer or worse. Dickinson has been cool to see too. Plus he got an extra 2nd rounder outta that. His trades so far have been pretty good. On a side note. I’m watching the BJs vs Arizona. I’m hoping this one goes to OT. 2-1 for the Yotes. I’d like to see them both get a point and the BJs get the W. 11 mins left in the 3rd. So we’ll see!!! couple days back in the "5 worst teams for bedard" thread, i listed the bottom 8 teams and said what good shape we were in because we'd played less games than all of them. put a fair bit of time and effort into it. about an hour i realize how stupid that was and deleted it. then tonight i'm going to reply to your post and say "why the f*** do you want overtime in that game"?...then realize yeah...overtime would be the best case scenario. this bizarro tanking season is doing a number on my head. i'm longing for a season again where wins are wins, losses are losses and games in hand are games in hand. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Feb 19, 2023 21:52:24 GMT -6
I find it funny how last week Kane wouldn’t bring a 1st rounder and probably won’t even get a top prospect. He has two good games and now I’m reading Hawks want two first rounders and a top prospect. Hahahaha. It’s funny how all these writers change their tune!!! Yeah just goes to show how hard KDs job is. Easy for us to scrutinize behind the keyboard gotta be real tough to be in it! |
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Post by BigT on Feb 19, 2023 21:59:50 GMT -6
BJs tied her up. And a scrap. Ritchie and Olivier. Good tilt. OT is on the horizon. 4 mins left!!!
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Post by BigT on Feb 19, 2023 22:07:35 GMT -6
BJs and Yotes going to OT. F******* BJs had 2 breakaways in the last minute and couldn’t score. But OT is much better. Now if the BJs win, this is the best case scenario!!!
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 19, 2023 22:07:50 GMT -6
BJs tied her up. And a scrap. Ritchie and Olivier. Good tilt. OT is on the horizon. 4 mins left!!! o/t she be. hell...that last minute of regulation looked like 3 on 3. c'mon jackets. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 19, 2023 22:12:10 GMT -6
shit...
2nd best case scenario at least.
tbh, i don't think the coyotes finish anywhere near last place this year.
they're now 9 points clear of last place and have just 7 road games left while having 18 home games...and they're already 13-8-2 at home.
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Post by phill9 on Feb 20, 2023 0:38:04 GMT -6
Wonder what the chgo guys will rip Kane about tonight . Why is he exempt from criticism? I think Zawaski and co are really good for the Hawks. They’re honest but opinionated. I think they’ll be ecstatic about Kane’s performance!!! Did you hear Kane's post game comments? I haven't had the best year this year, and the team hasn't had the best year. So yes indeed, he would agree! |
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Post by Tater on Feb 20, 2023 2:17:12 GMT -6
barry melrose seems to have aged a lot. He sure does. Mellowed out a lot too and talks slow.
I agree with those who think Toews will retire. It would be a shame for his career to end like the Hoss with no farewell game and send off.
They gave Hoss some great ceremonies though. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 20, 2023 3:21:33 GMT -6
I gotta give KD credit. Lafferty has been a solid addition. Especially for a career AHLer or worse. Lafferty has 189 nhl games and 85 in the ahl. Before that university hockey. Hasn't played in the ahl since the 2019/20 season. Anyways...at least finally have something to show for trading away the joker. |
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Post by Tater on Feb 20, 2023 4:02:12 GMT -6
I gotta give KD credit. Lafferty has been a solid addition. Especially for a career AHLer or worse. Lafferty has 189 nhl games and 85 in the ahl. Before that university hockey. Hasn't played in the ahl since the 2019/20 season. Anyways...at least finally have something to show for trading away the joker. I thought Laffy came from the Nylander trade? |
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Post by galaxytrash on Feb 20, 2023 4:11:52 GMT -6
Lafferty has 189 nhl games and 85 in the ahl. Before that university hockey. Hasn't played in the ahl since the 2019/20 season. Anyways...at least finally have something to show for trading away the joker. I thought Laffy came from the Nylander trade? Aye. And nylander came from the joker trade. |
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Post by hsbob on Feb 20, 2023 10:11:10 GMT -6
I think even Kane would agree that his performance this year has been bad. Why is he exempt from criticism? I think Zawaski and co are really good for the Hawks. They’re honest but opinionated. I think they’ll be ecstatic about Kane’s performance!!! Did you hear Kane's post game comments? I haven't had the best year this year, and the team hasn't had the best year. So yes indeed, he would agree! What did people expect this year? His 24yro linemate commin' off two sizzlin' seasons in a row,that he publicly expressed his desire to play with and his 24yro center that he's developed chemistry with from summers of practice are traded or just given the boot. I remember reading "wait till you see Cat and Strome without Kane" and I remember writing "wait till you see Kane without Cat and Strome"....and that's exactly what we've seen! I also remember reading "maybe Kane will be pissed off enough to leave now that the Cat's gone" and I remember writing "and maybe he'll be pissed-off enough to stay too".......let's hope that's not the case. |
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Post by hsbob on Feb 20, 2023 10:35:00 GMT -6
Getting anything of value for NOlander was indeed a good move,I smelled the dead,rotting rat of a trade that was from day one! The Pens moved what was a #12-13,energy forward who didn't draw-in regularly for them at the time to take a long-shot,flyer on a very possibly failed 23yro 1st round project who's still on their AHL club.
Dickinson was a player Vancouver paid a team a 2nd to take his 5.2M hit this year and next off their hands,I consider this a good trade too since we all think the team should be picking-up short term contracts with picks attached.......this was an example.
It's great to see a player like Lafferty flourish with a bigger opportunity and having him signed again for next year was a solid re-do too,adding more value BUT their real values will come in what return they bring IMO.......GET ER DONE!
11 days and counting and let's remember.......NOBODY'S nailed down!
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Post by BigT on Feb 20, 2023 10:39:46 GMT -6
Kane just got 5 goals and 6 points in his last 2 games against one of the leagues best teams. I don’t believe that production is sustainable on this team.
Kane can still put up the points. But it’s gotta be hard to stay motivated here. Anthony Stewart said in the intermission that Kane suffers from “Torn Motivator Cuff”. It’s tough to get motivated on a team like this.
Unfortunately it took some questioning of Kane’s health and will. Now he gets some motivation and he looks like Kaner of old.
I don’t believe anyone has doubted Kane or said he’s in decline. Kane has shit to play with. It was clear what the plan was. No one is kicking Kane outta town. No one is mad at him. Yes people called out his efforts. Then the excuse of an injury was why he is the way he is. He lacked motivation, there’s no chemistry in the room……. Again. However Kane just proved he’s fine, and now that he’s pissed off and wants teams to want him. I have no problem with anyone calling out a player for lack lustre performances. There have been games where Kane sucked. He even said he needs to be better. If it’s unjust, I agree with pushing back. But this is Patrick Fucking Kane we’re talking about. The best US born player of all time. And possibly a top 20-30 all time when he’s done. He lacked motivation and rightfully so. But regardless of what anyone says, he’s still Patrick Fucking Kane. And I hope he gets a chance to continue being that guy. I want to see him break the US born record and even kick the Canadian Brett Hull out of the way!!!
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Post by BigT on Feb 20, 2023 10:40:20 GMT -6
Kane just got 5 goals and 6 points in his last 2 games against one of the leagues best teams. I don’t believe that production is sustainable on this team. Kane can still put up the points. But it’s gotta be hard to stay motivated here. Anthony Stewart said in the intermission that Kane suffers from “Torn Motivator Cuff”. It’s tough to get motivated on a team like this. Unfortunately it took some questioning of Kane’s health and will. Now he gets some motivation and he looks like Kaner of old. I don’t believe anyone has doubted Kane or said he’s in decline. Kane has shit to play with. It was clear what the plan was. No one is kicking Kane outta town. No one is mad at him. Yes people called out his efforts. Then the excuse of an injury was why he is the way he is. He lacked motivation, there’s no chemistry in the room……. Again. However Kane just proved he’s fine, and now that he’s pissed off and wants teams to want him. I have no problem with anyone calling out a player for lack lustre performances. There have been games where Kane sucked. He even said he needs to be better. If it’s unjust, I agree with pushing back. But this is Patrick Fucking Kane we’re talking about. The best US born player of all time. And possibly a top 20-30 all time when he’s done. He lacked motivation and rightfully so. But regardless of what anyone says, he’s still Patrick Fucking Kane. And I hope he gets a chance to continue being that guy. I want to see him break the US born record and even kick the Canadian Brett Hull out of the way!!! |
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Post by 2old4this on Feb 21, 2023 0:10:27 GMT -6
I gotta give KD credit. Lafferty has been a solid addition. Especially for a career AHLer or worse. Dickinson has been cool to see too. Plus he got an extra 2nd rounder outta that. His trades so far have been pretty good. On a side note. I’m watching the BJs vs Arizona. I’m hoping this one goes to OT. 2-1 for the Yotes. I’d like to see them both get a point and the BJs get the W. 11 mins left in the 3rd. So we’ll see!!! The thing about Lafferty is that you know when he is on the ice....great motor, great attitude. I wish they'd keep him, but we've all seen how KD works. For a first round or high second round pick, I suppose I'd have to consider that trade. But I think he'll get traded no matter what. Sigh. |
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Post by BigT on Feb 21, 2023 8:19:54 GMT -6
I gotta give KD credit. Lafferty has been a solid addition. Especially for a career AHLer or worse. Dickinson has been cool to see too. Plus he got an extra 2nd rounder outta that. His trades so far have been pretty good. On a side note. I’m watching the BJs vs Arizona. I’m hoping this one goes to OT. 2-1 for the Yotes. I’d like to see them both get a point and the BJs get the W. 11 mins left in the 3rd. So we’ll see!!! The thing about Lafferty is that you know when he is on the ice....great motor, great attitude. I wish they'd keep him, but we've all seen how KD works. For a first round or high second round pick, I suppose I'd have to consider that trade. But I think he'll get traded no matter what. Sigh. I’m ok with that. It goes to show the new admin is on top of what they want. High motors and guys that play like a mad man. They’ve already found them, they’ll find more. This team will not be ready to compete for a solid 4-5 years. So no use in wasting an asset away. Rebuilding sucks. But if done right, the plan will bare fruit within a year or two. And we’ll get to see the future soon!!! |
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Post by 2old4this on Feb 23, 2023 10:25:16 GMT -6
BUT, I DO KNOW THAT TORONTA IS ONE MISERABLE OUTFIT AND STINKS WORSE THAN THE BIGGEST PILE OF DOGSHIT EVER IN EXISTENCE. THEY SHOULD BE SO ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES AS MISERABLE IMPOSTORS. Tell us how you really feel. |
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