Jack Parkman 2,896 Posted April 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, soxfan49 said: Kaapo Kakko would be great but he'll probably go #2 Hopefully NYR outsmarts themselves and takes Byram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted April 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, soxfan49 said: Kaapo Kakko would be great but he'll probably go #2 Rangers have alot of wingers though. I wouldn't be shocked if they take Byram. If they do take Kakko, Hawks have alot of options they can go (Podkolzin, Byram, Turcotte, Cozens, Dach, etc). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleHurt05 324 Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, justBLAZE said: Dayum I got greedy there for a second. Hughes is lock to go number 1, what about 2/3 ? Same here, it was quite the range of emotions. I figured we had no chance to move up, then got so excited, then disappointed it wasn't a top 2 pick. Would have been awesome to get Hughes or Kaako, but moving up from 12 to 3 at zero cost is great. And we jumped Colorado which was nice.in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 6,120 Posted April 10, 2019 Wow, how nice to add this good of a player at a minimum cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 6,120 Posted April 10, 2019 13 hours ago, SoxAce said: Rangers have alot of wingers though. I wouldn't be shocked if they take Byram. If they do take Kakko, Hawks have alot of options they can go (Podkolzin, Byram, Turcotte, Cozens, Dach, etc). This is the top defenseman, right? Is this a guy who could plug and play with the Hawks right away and improve their defense, or he is more of an offensive guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: This is the top defenseman, right? Is this a guy who could plug and play with the Hawks right away and improve their defense, or he is more of an offensive guy? 2 way defensemen. Kid is a stud. He is not on that Dahlin tier, but he's been compared to a LH Drew Doughty. I'll take that. Edited April 10, 2019 by SoxAce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 6,120 Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, SoxAce said: 2 way defensemen. Kid is a stud. He is not on that Dahlin tier, but he's been compared to a LH Drew Doughty. I'll take that. There is so much gain to be made by getting a top D-man. If we got that out of a kid, I would love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted April 10, 2019 It really depends if the Hawks feel they've drafted enough defensemen over the past couple of years (much more RH though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiliIrishHammock24 755 Posted April 11, 2019 If we can't get a nearly NHL-ready guy at #3, then I hope they trade the pick for a top 4 D-man. Hawks are playing with house money from this lottery and NEED to use this window of Kane/Toews/Keith/Crawford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) So David (Blue Jackets) slays Goliath (Tampa Bay) in the first round... Wow. Isles sweep Pens too! Edited April 17, 2019 by SoxAce 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joejoedairy 72 Posted April 17, 2019 I hate when a team is clearly the best team in the league and then "chokes" in the playoffs. Oh well, NHL playoffs are always a crapshoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Parkman 2,896 Posted April 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, joejoedairy said: I hate when a team is clearly the best team in the league and then "chokes" in the playoffs. Oh well, NHL playoffs are always a crapshoot Which is what makes the NHL so great. I can't stand the NBA, because for the most part the season and the playoffs are just a formality. 85-90% of the time, you could hand out the Larry O'Brien trophy before one regular season game has been played, and you'd be correct. What is the point of that and how in the hell is it even entertaining? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted May 14, 2019 Potentially a future Blackhawk in the next few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soxfan49 1,895 Posted May 14, 2019 Hard to watch and read about Byram and not get excited if he's the pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, soxfan49 said: Hard to watch and read about Byram and not get excited if he's the pick Pretty much between he and Turcotte for me (whose being compared to Bergeron/Toews). Hawks can pick either guy and be sitting pretty for a long time. Edited May 14, 2019 by SoxAce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soxfan49 1,895 Posted May 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Pretty much between he and Turcotte for me (whose being compared to Bergeron/Toews). Hawks can pick either guy and be sitting pretty for a long time. Podkolzin is a little scary because of the Russia factor but he can play too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiliIrishHammock24 755 Posted May 20, 2019 FUCK, I just realized that the Stanley Cup Final will be in town when I am in Boston the 28th-2nd. They are playing at home while I'm at the Red Sox game. The town should be absolutely packed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTruth05 805 Posted May 22, 2019 As a hockey fan, this final is gonna be fun. As a Blackhawks fan, this final SUCKS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted May 22, 2019 1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said: As a hockey fan, this final is gonna be fun. As a Blackhawks fan, this final SUCKS. Seriously. It's the ultimate worst case scenario. I despise everything about Boston but you are not a true Hawks fan if you are rooting for fucking St. Louis. So go Boston I guess... and hope it's going to be their last title for the next 50+ years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTruth05 805 Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, SoxAce said: Seriously. It's the ultimate worst case scenario. I despise everything about Boston but you are not a true Hawks fan if you are rooting for fucking St. Louis. So go Boston I guess... and hope it's going to be their last title for the next 50+ years. Exactly right Ace, I can never root to end the misery of Blues fans but fuck if I hate having to root for Boston to do it. Hoping it goes 7 and Boston wins to at least maximize the pain for Blues fans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 2,245 Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) Jokiharju and Lankinen win gold for Finland. Edited May 26, 2019 by SoxAce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilJester99 239 Posted June 4, 2019 really like this 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
