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QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 24, 2014 -> 03:14 PM) I did? Let me see the evidence of that. Unless of course that doesn't fit your attack, then just keep making things up. I was excited for TT, yes, and I still am. You were all over him, you know it, I don't need to go search archives for it. I mean, that has to be the only way you can think to justify not wanting Sharp here, but also hating the idea of Kesler. Top 6 forwards anyone? And you're worried about the Sharp contract? Guys with worse contracts than Sharp: Hossa, Bickell, Crawford. Anything you say about Sharp at this point in regards to age or regression or "falling off the table," is that +100 for Hossa. BTW, if trading TT means solving the 2nd line center problem and getting another Cup or two, I'm all for it. The window is NOW, and TT may not be ready (if he ever is) to be elite for a few years. They have to be aggressive. The lack of fixing the center problem for four years was painfully obvious against the Kings. They hesitated on grabbing Jeff Carter 2 years ago, and we see how that worked out.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 24, 2014 -> 01:35 PM) So you want to trade Patrick Sharp and don't want anything to do with Ryan Kesler? Did you GM the Islanders recently? Remember how he was so excited for TT, and was anointing him the savior before he even played a game (and he probably had never seen him skate before, either)? He probably thinks he can play both wing AND center on the 2nd line.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 09:55 AM) Haha. The weeknight games I attend, I actually didn't like the 7:00 starts. I could use the extra half hour to get to the game or do something beforehand, especially coming from the burbs. And regular season games won't end past like 10:15 which isn't bad. But whoever decides on 8:30 CT playoff games can still go pound sand. That's how TV works...

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 22, 2014 -> 03:41 PM) Why? Because he's either opposed to having a real 2nd line center, or because OMG HE'S A CANUCK I HATE HIM CANUCKS SUCK.

Time to piss off littlehurt: All Hawks home games (except for those being played on Sundays, or those that will be nationally televised) will begin at 7:30 p.m. this season, as opposed to the 7 p.m. starts that the team had in the 2013-14 campaign.

We're on a ton of really good lists...please 1 or 2 of them land.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 06:53 PM) 4/12 was a close to packed house, yet was 29k in the box score. 4/26 had a small paid number, but A lot of people came in and out for the free minoso statues. These things happen , Debbie downer. Get off your f***ing high horse and quit your b****ing, out of state fan Wait, people actually walked in and out for a Minoso statue? Was it a Minoso beanie baby?

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 01:23 PM) Bragg says Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky will get officials, last 2 spots are open. Not getting my hopes up too much, but good to see Illinois named alongside those 2 schools. Sweet, we can be the bridesmaid again.

QUOTE (Elgin Slim @ Jun 17, 2014 -> 08:37 PM) Does anyone have advice for someone who wants to learn how to play golf, but is very limited on funds. I already have some hand-me-down clubs, but I can't afford to take lessons or anything like that. there is a public 9-hole course in my area that is less than $15 to play, but I can't get the damn ball in the air, so I don't play. Is there really no way to improve my swing mechanics without taking lessons? Do the teaching shows on the golf channel actually help novices? Looking for as many ideas as I can get. Been trying to learn for a few years. I had it a couple years ago, but found the sweet spot in October and the weather went south and I lost it over the winter because I had no time to keep practicing. The next spring went to the range and haven't been able to find it again. It seems as the time went on my swing just kept getting worse and worse. Going out to the range for the first time in a while this week, and I kinda want it to be constructive and not just a waste of $. So for those who play often: Should I put this on hold until I have more disposable income, or should I keep trying? Youtube has a ton of helpful stuff on there as well. You'll be fine, just keep practicing. Buy some wiffle balls or the rope it and use it in your backyard or at a park. Maybe have someone video your swing at some point, just to compare it to the stuff you see online. I hadn't seen myself swing ever, and finally saw it a few months ago and it was easy to see a few things I was doing wrong. At some point, save your money you would have used at the range a few times, and get 1 golf lesson. Look for a groupon or something, you can probably get a group lesson for somewhat cheap. You'll be amazed what you get with just one lesson, and a few pointers.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jun 15, 2014 -> 03:45 PM) If it was just Saad for Kesler, I'd do it. However, I'd imagine it'd be Saad and a prospect + maybe a pick. I still don't do it straight up.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jun 15, 2014 -> 02:21 PM) FWIW, Hockeybuzz is reporting that the Canucks want Saad for Kesler, so the Hawks said no. They also are reporting that the Hawks won't trade Seabrook or Hjalmarsson but are shopping Oduya. Video game computer GMs reject that offer.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 14, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) Haha back to back calls on 670 this morning said they won't attend Sox games because Adam Dunn is on the team. "They'd rather see Konerko out there". The Bulls have the dumbest fan base in this city but White Sox fans can be hilarious. Did the Bears leave Chicago?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 09:35 PM) I realize the BlackHawks play half as many home games, but the seats next to mine at the United Center 10 rows back in the upper deck corner sell for $100+ every home game on StubHub. And they are full every time, very often with families of four. Buying beer and Hawks shirts and nachos and $6 sodas. These families are spending $600 or $700 just to go to a Hawks game, yet nobody has any money to buy a $20 Sox ticket? Bulls***. Yup. At this point Hawks games are an event. Sox games are just that, a game.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 11:30 PM) f*** you Alex Martinez. Congrats to the Kings,they earned it, great hockey team with a little puck luck. See you in the 2015 Western Conference Finals. Hey, if it's going to be a name for the history books, may as well get it right. Alec. Great game to end it. Incredible OTs. Enjoyable hockey. Best theater in sports, nothing matches an OT with the cup on the line. Just incredible. Down 3-0 in the first round. Sports are great. They earned it, for sure.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 03:42 PM) it's not actually legal to just blow through red lights while in one No it's cool as long as you have one of those flag things and honk your horn.

Funeral processions need to stop. They are dangerous and slow down traffic. Just drive to the cemetery, and call it a day. /going to hell.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 10:20 PM) Oh, give him a break. He's the voice of the franchise and he's just trying to instill hope in a grander audience than just the likes of you in hopes of garnering interest in the ball club. God forbid he do the job he was hired to do. For chrissakes, the incessant namby-pamby whining about Hawk from a few of you is really getting old! Hawk's been really bad this year. Like, legit "he should hang them up" bad.

Insane 3rd period, wow.

Yes, point to one instance where it may have come in handy. Does that suddenly outweigh all the other times it hasn't? What's the net result here? What did Obama say that you actually disagree with?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 10, 2014 -> 10:08 AM) I still think the Rangers would have given the Hawks some issues, they sure can skate and shoot and in theory have a hot goalie. With the way the Hawks D had been playing I think it would have been close. I was hoping for a 7 game finals and it looked like it was going to happen in the first two games but then Quick got hot and its all but over unfortunately. Obviously nothing is for sure, and any team with a goalie playing well can keep a team in it. But the fact remains, the best two teams were in the WCF. I certainly didn't think the Kings nor the Hawks would possibly sweep. But while watching both the WCF and the ECF I didn't doubt that whoever came out of the WCF would ultimately win, not saying it wouldn't be close. That has been my stance the entire time. Since we don't have a horse in the race, I'd rather have a 6 or 7 game series. I was pulling Rangers in game 2 and then 3 just to try to make it a series.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 10, 2014 -> 09:01 AM) Actually I mentioned it several times on the HFBoards surprisingly. 2OT games so far in this Cup finals so it hasnt been very close. Last night was actually the first time the kings had a lead during regulation. Sure it hasn't been a blowout, but it's still 3-0. Anyone who watched the WCF and the ECF knew that the 2 teams in the WCF were the best 2 teams left. The NYR-MTL series wasn't very good hockey.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2014 -> 10:37 PM) I said it during the last round... The Stanley Cup was decided in the last series. We all did. Well, except Rock.

More suited for the onion: http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/college-foo...-ncaa-sanctions

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 7, 2014 -> 12:58 AM) Yeah, not a big deal at all, actually. Maybe try paying attention to the world around you.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 11:07 PM) Yeah, those were the only things that I'd say he needs to delete. "xxxx is offically gay" and "Queer" are a couple of the captions. Doesn't offend me in any way, but as a pro athlete, people will find a reason to make a big deal out if it. LMAO, you've got to be kidding me with this. People will find a reason to make a big deal out of it? It's a big deal in and of itself, pro athlete or not. But hey, let's put the onus on "the people" instead of the person putting stupid s*** on twitter. Glad it doesn't offend you, though.