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Post by galaxytrash on Sept 7, 2023 20:25:58 GMT -6
He can bore me to death... i hope he doesn't bore me quite that much. i'd hate to miss anything. : ) |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 7, 2023 20:29:43 GMT -6
i guess some members of the chicago media find connor bedard too boring. then yesterday on zawaski's podcast, tirabassi also pipes up saying his pet peeve in the league is that the "personality is beaten out of players" and goes on to echo lazerus's talking point that basically bedard is boring and full of cliches and is fearful that he always will be. i try hard to give those 3 a chance but while i can take jay zawaski, boysen and tirabassi can really grate on me at times. anyways, it starts about 4:40 in and ends about 10 minutes in. to be fair, i agree that nhl players could be seen as boring compared to the other sports but to pick apart bedard this early in his pro career is bullshit. I like Jay too and I feel the same way towards the other 2. Yeah it's way to early to pick him apart. And with how a wrong word could spread like wildfire on social media, I'm ok with him being boring. It's what he does on the ice that counts. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 7, 2023 22:20:48 GMT -6
Marks been at this a long time he is just trying to get CB to lighten up and CB has been at this since 12 It will be a little while before he gives them sound bites I think in his way CB is having fun with it.
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Post by ebonyraptor on Sept 8, 2023 1:04:49 GMT -6
Lazerus is an insufferable pudwhack ... in my opinion.
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 8, 2023 8:45:20 GMT -6
Lazerus is an insufferable pudwhack ... in my opinion. Gotta disagree but thats the fun of the boards!! |
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Post by ebonyraptor on Sept 8, 2023 13:24:50 GMT -6
Lazerus is an insufferable pudwhack ... in my opinion. Gotta disagree but thats the fun of the boards!! True, and isn't it nice to be civil about it here on this site.  |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 8, 2023 18:42:06 GMT -6
Lazerus is an insufferable pudwhack ... in my opinion. The "required reading" comments on the Bits and Bob's page that has the write up on Q and Stan says a lot about Lazerus. |
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Post by 2old4this on Sept 9, 2023 18:49:51 GMT -6
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcNiupgBh1MAFter watching this, I'm ready to believe that Connor Bedard could score 50-60 goals in his rookie year. PS-sorry about the ads....just click through em.
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Post by galaxytrash on Sept 9, 2023 19:35:41 GMT -6
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcNiupgBh1MAFter watching this, I'm ready to believe that Connor Bedard could score 50-60 goals in his rookie year. PS-sorry about the ads....just click through em. the top 5 shooting percentages via wrist shots. (minimum 100 wrist shots taken) connor mcdavid 27.3% jared mccann 20.5% alex tuch 20.5% brayden point 20.3% brandon hagel 20.0% (this was originally going to be a top 3 list but i had to make it a top 5 when i saw hagel's name there) i'm hesitant to make such a bold prediction about CB, but i wouldn't doubt his wrist shot shooting percentage approaches mcdavid-like numbers. and i think i've said it somewhere here before...it's uncanny how many of his shots find their way through traffic. |
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Post by Nikos on Sept 10, 2023 8:16:19 GMT -6
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcNiupgBh1MAFter watching this, I'm ready to believe that Connor Bedard could score 50-60 goals in his rookie year. PS-sorry about the ads....just click through em. the top 5 shooting percentages via wrist shots. (minimum 100 wrist shots taken) connor mcdavid 27.3% jared mccann 20.5% alex tuch 20.5% brayden point 20.3% brandon hagel 20.0% (this was originally going to be a top 3 list but i had to make it a top 5 when i saw hagel's name there) i'm hesitant to make such a bold prediction about CB, but i wouldn't doubt his wrist shot shooting percentage approaches mcdavid-like numbers. and i think i've said it somewhere here before...it's uncanny how many of his shots find their way through traffic. I know some look at how fast (speed-MPH) players shot is, with Bedard when I look at his goals it is his release that is elite and how quickly it is in the net, the goalies reaction on most of his goals the puck is by them, and their reaction is where did that come from. I agree he also has the ability to get his shot through bodies, legs, skates and sticks. |
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Post by Hockey is great on Sept 10, 2023 19:10:45 GMT -6
Nothing that hasn’t been said before. This kid is gonna be a friggin stud
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 13, 2023 14:57:26 GMT -6
Seth Jones said he should be the next captain of the Blackhawks, I hope not. And for him to say that isn't captain like.
I think we know who the next captain is, Bedard.
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Post by Nikos on Sept 13, 2023 15:12:16 GMT -6
Seth Jones said he should be the next captain of the Blackhawks, I hope not. And for him to say that isn't captain like. I think we know who the next captain is, Bedard. Seth Jones is lucky that Bowman was either drunk or confused when he made that terrible trade. If he wanted Jones, he could have waited and got him the following year with no draft assets given. He was basically bidding against himself as it was pretty clear Jones either wanted to go to the Hawks or Dallas and when Dallas signed Miro Heiskanen to a huge contract prior to that awful Seth Jones trade to be their #1-Dman that option was gone. When Edmonton drafted McDavid, you did not see any of the veterans (Nugent-Hopkins) ask to be captain. This will be Bedard's team and Jones understands that or should. If Davidson can find someone to unload and take some of his overpaid contract his butt would be gone tomorrow. |
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Post by tincup on Sept 13, 2023 15:23:29 GMT -6
Seth Jones said he should be the next captain of the Blackhawks, I hope not. And for him to say that isn't captain like. I think we know who the next captain is, Bedard. Don’t need a captain. Edmonton ran with three “A”’s McDavids first year. The Hawks should do the same. It would save whoever is the placeholder the ignominy of being replaced when Bedard is ready to take the reins. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 13, 2023 16:27:13 GMT -6
Seth Jones said he should be the next captain of the Blackhawks, I hope not. And for him to say that isn't captain like. I think we know who the next captain is, Bedard. I have always wanted to be a captain. I have learned from some great captains. I would like to know where you got the quote of should be? Seth is part of another media tour how would you like him to answer that question? Put more pressure on CB? |
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Post by Nikos on Sept 13, 2023 17:12:27 GMT -6
Read the articles and quotes and he does not say should be captain, but clearly there is a desire to be the captain IMO.
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Post by ebonyraptor on Sept 13, 2023 17:33:22 GMT -6
Seth Jones said he should be the next captain of the Blackhawks, I hope not. And for him to say that isn't captain like. I think we know who the next captain is, Bedard. I didn't read the article / see the interview where Jones talked about being captain. Did he actually say "he should be the next captain" or is that someone's interpretation of what he actually said. That's a provocative statement that shouldn't be misinterpreted or misapplied. |
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Post by Nikos on Sept 13, 2023 18:09:12 GMT -6
He clearly does not say should, but the desire is there and points to what he has learned and seen from others like Toews, Folingo and Shea Weber.
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Post by steamer on Sept 13, 2023 18:46:03 GMT -6
Seth would be the natural choice for captain and Bedard is a bit young yet. I think JT was 20 if I’m not mistaken. Bedard would probably be fine with Seth as captain - at least for a couple of seasons. But as others have said, how do you change it later without “demoting” Seth?
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Post by vadarx on Sept 13, 2023 18:55:33 GMT -6
Seth Jones said he should be the next captain of the Blackhawks, I hope not. And for him to say that isn't captain like. I think we know who the next captain is, Bedard. Don’t need a captain. Edmonton ran with three “A”’s McDavids first year. The Hawks should do the same. It would save whoever is the placeholder the ignominy of being replaced when Bedard is ready to take the reins. agree. hopefully the brass does too, otherwise they'll just have to take it away from Jones in a couple years. wouldn't that be awkward... |
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Post by 2old4this on Sept 13, 2023 19:27:40 GMT -6
Don’t need a captain. Edmonton ran with three “A”’s McDavids first year. The Hawks should do the same. It would save whoever is the placeholder the ignominy of being replaced when Bedard is ready to take the reins. agree. hopefully the brass does too, otherwise they'll just have to take it away from Jones in a couple years. would't that be awkward... Retirement or trade within 5 yrs works for me. |
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Post by Nikos on Sept 13, 2023 19:44:27 GMT -6
Don’t need a captain. Edmonton ran with three “A”’s McDavids first year. The Hawks should do the same. It would save whoever is the placeholder the ignominy of being replaced when Bedard is ready to take the reins. agree. hopefully the brass does too, otherwise they'll just have to take it away from Jones in a couple years. would't that be awkward... He can go play with his brother in Carolina after Brett Burns retires, Burns will be 39 in March. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 13, 2023 22:00:32 GMT -6
Read the articles and quotes and he does not say should be captain, but clearly there is a desire to be the captain IMO. I hope he has a desire to that sounds like a good thing. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 13, 2023 22:56:19 GMT -6
He clearly does not say should, but the desire is there and points to what he has learned and seen from others like Toews, Folingo and Shea Weber. I shouldn't have said "should", but he said he always wanted to be a captain and learned a lot from Weber, Foligno, and Toews. The TSN article headline was "Seth Jones wants to be the next captain", he can want it but he shouldn't get it. He can wear an A till KD finds someone to take him. This is Bedards team now, Connor should be the C starting next season. |
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Post by ebonyraptor on Sept 14, 2023 0:05:20 GMT -6
He clearly does not say should, but the desire is there and points to what he has learned and seen from others like Toews, Folingo and Shea Weber. I shouldn't have said "should", but he said he always wanted to be a captain and learned a lot from Weber, Foligno, and Toews. The TSN article headline was "Seth Jones wants to be the next captain", he can want it but he shouldn't get it. He can wear an A till KD finds someone to take him. This is Bedards team now, Connor should be the C starting next season. Yeah I have no problem with him wanting to be captain and in fact I think it speaks well of him. But, I have a mixed mind on what I think should or want to happen - I think mainly because I don't like the notion of reserving the captaincy for a player who hasn't played even one game in the NHL yet. I can't quite put my finger on it exactly - it just doesn't feel right to me. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 14, 2023 2:20:53 GMT -6
I shouldn't have said "should", but he said he always wanted to be a captain and learned a lot from Weber, Foligno, and Toews. The TSN article headline was "Seth Jones wants to be the next captain", he can want it but he shouldn't get it. He can wear an A till KD finds someone to take him. This is Bedards team now, Connor should be the C starting next season. Yeah I have no problem with him wanting to be captain and in fact I think it speaks well of him. But, I have a mixed mind on what I think should or want to happen - I think mainly because I don't like the notion of reserving the captaincy for a player who hasn't played even one game in the NHL yet. I can't quite put my finger on it exactly - it just doesn't feel right to me. That's why it's best to wait a year and let Bedard get used to the league, just like our last captain. He's a leader and the way so many people speak about him on and off the ice screams captain material. Yes it's good Seth wants it but he's only part of the rebuild because nobody wants his contract, we'll see how this season goes but if there's any takers I hope KD moves him, then he can want to be a captain elsewhere. I don't mind him but he's just a reminder of how bad Stan was. |
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Post by vadarx on Sept 14, 2023 6:28:41 GMT -6
the best captains don't want to be captain. the best captains are the best because everyone else wants them to be captain (because they are obviously the best person to be the captain).
I don't get that vibe from Seth Jones. just my 0.02...
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Post by steamer on Sept 14, 2023 6:46:46 GMT -6
I shouldn't have said "should", but he said he always wanted to be a captain and learned a lot from Weber, Foligno, and Toews. The TSN article headline was "Seth Jones wants to be the next captain", he can want it but he shouldn't get it. He can wear an A till KD finds someone to take him. This is Bedards team now, Connor should be the C starting next season. Yeah I have no problem with him wanting to be captain and in fact I think it speaks well of him. But, I have a mixed mind on what I think should or want to happen - I think mainly because I don't like the notion of reserving the captaincy for a player who hasn't played even one game in the NHL yet. I can't quite put my finger on it exactly - it just doesn't feel right to me. I agree with these sentiments. I believe Bedard should play a season first. There is enough pressure on him already without also being captain. He seems to be very deferential to those who have had NHL experience and I believe it potentially puts him in an awkward position with some of the veterans. I think he wants to earn everything rather than it be handed to him. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 14, 2023 6:55:28 GMT -6
the best captains don't want to be captain. the best captains are the best because everyone else wants them to be captain (because they are obviously the best person to be the captain). I don't get that vibe from Seth Jones. just my 0.02... Same here, 0.02, and that's why Bedard seems like the most logical choice because he doesn't like talking about himself and he's focused on making the team better. And he seems like a genuinely nice person who's very focused and comes from an honest hard working family. That's the type of person you want as a captain, very similar to Toews. Both would go to games at a young age and watch intently, that's rare for kids around 5-6yrs old. |
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Post by Nikos on Sept 14, 2023 6:58:19 GMT -6
Read the articles and quotes and he does not say should be captain, but clearly there is a desire to be the captain IMO. I hope he has a desire to that sounds like a good thing. I have no issue with Jones desire to be a captain, as he says he has learned a lot from watching others and he could be very well a good captain. It just goes back this will be Bedard's team in a year or two and Hawks should follow the same process they did with Toews. Let Bedard play a year, get acclimated to the league, his teammates, the media, etc. and then place the C on the sweater. |
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