Bananarchy

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 27, 2015 -> 10:20 AM) The Bears defense is having an incredible run of not looking that dominant but at the end of the game they gave up less than 20 Pts and held another team scoreless in second half. The job fangio has done is incredible. Ownership needs to open up the checkbook for that guy.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 27, 2015 -> 08:29 AM) NESN had a article explaining how insensitive and classless it was of CBS to show Romo's wife crying after he was injured yesterday. Of course the article contained a still photo of her crying and video of was was supposedly classless. That really sucks for Tony Romo (a guy I really like), but networks do this.

Everyone talks up Adam Gase. Vic Fangio is a wizard.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Nov 26, 2015 -> 10:29 AM) With guys like Eichel and McDavid getting all the press before the season, getting Panarin was quite the coup for the Hawks. Agreed. It's picks like that which breed winners. The fact is, drafts are going to be huge for a quick Blackhawks rebound. So far, so good. Now it's Defense that's going to be huge going forward.

Just ordered a Teravainen Stadium Series jersey (only like 4 left in L). That look has grown on me, but I miss the original '09 Winter Classic jerseys.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 25, 2015 -> 09:10 PM) Former All-Star and Silver Slugger in '11. But let's b**** and complain. Ya never know man hope he bounces back. At 2.5 mil if you're b****ing you just need to step back and wait for more moves. This isn't a bad signing. So what has he done lately to give me confidence? Nothing. He's a guy. That's it.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Nov 25, 2015 -> 09:53 PM) http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=788864 Panarin the early leader for ROY. No surprise there with McDavid out. He clearly deserves it, but I wouldn't mind Q scrambling the lines a little more to increase depth. Right now, the team plays with about 1.5 lines. At least Hossa got dropped to the 3rd. He's been pretty bad on that first line.

Kane continues his streak tonight.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 09:25 AM) i am bored, no movement on the sox part, this circus trip seems to be more boring, that that is my point. as the season is getting longer and longer, the nhl is still playing the same amount of games. i am wondering it the powers to be from both the nhl and the players union have thought, maybe it is time to go with a 100 season and maybe tighten up the playoff. meaning 16 team makes the playoff. knock that down to 12. I don't see them doing it. Playoff appearance (theoretically) strengthen fanbases. Also, I think the PU wants to protect the players at all costs.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 23, 2015 -> 12:07 PM) Honestly, Panarin-Anisimov-Kane has outperformed Insert Player Here-Toews-Hossa. Panarin-Anisimov-Kane has outperformed all the lines by a long shot. It's a side effect of the salary cap. Role players either get younger or worse or both. So far, I want to believe it's just that role players are now younger and Hossa is just older, but I'm just not sure. It's hard to believe, but the Blackhawks are a one line team.

Every team goes through this, but apparently there is a real economic impact on the value of free agents in the NHL. The weak Canadian dollar is causing a plateau in the salary cap. As a result, it would appear potential free agents may be forced to sign with their own teams. http://www.startribune.com/nhl-short-takes/349149601/

Make no mistake, we're not making two mutually exclusive arguments. Yes, Patrick Kane is getting paid market value, however he's still overpaid relative to his contemporaries, but that's all part of the deal. Great players are the most valuable on their bridge contract. The rest of your post is spot on. While everyone is so happy that Panarin is outpacing Saad and Sharp in their new homes, the fact is, the Blackhawks are out two solid forward pieces. The first line looks pretty weak post-Saad. There's no surprise Q is trying to shift the lines.

I'd say "Fire Groce", but without a permanent AD, that's stupid.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Nov 21, 2015 -> 11:44 PM) The Hawks are playing with seven 4th liners. Not good Kane and Toews are overpaid (Bowman didn't have a choice, of course). No one player is valuable enough to make that kind of money, let alone two. They play 7 4th liners because that's all they can afford to pay. The real issue is, as great as Kane is, he is one guy who plays on one line.

Well that sucked. Darling was good, but the getting outshot...not so much

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 04:19 PM) I was with you 3 games ago, but Hossa now has 2 goals and an assist in his last 3 games. Hopefully it was just a slow start and not a sign of rapid aging. Obviously the last couple of games have been different, but hopefully you're right. Hossa has played better, but he just doesn't look like the same guy.

I have been of the opinion that if the Illini were middle of the pack, Groce would be fine. However, based on this start, he's likely gone. Of course, the person who will eventually show him the door isn't currently in the DIA.

It sucks to see Toews rot on a line with Hossa. Hossa doesn't look good and neither does the Toews line.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 10:03 PM) The ice is fast but I hate their lighting. Panarin is out pacing Sharpie and Saad on points so far. Pretty awesome. Love Panarin. Hate his stupid nickname.

Crawford is totally bailing out the Hawks tonight

QUOTE (farmteam @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 08:40 PM) Caught a little bit of the Illinois game, first I've seen this year. Except for the missed put-back at the end, that Finke looked pretty decent. Sorry, he seems like a good kid, but he's not the type of player that plays on a good team. So early to be putting my Alma Mater on the "pay no mind list", but they are just so hurt and not good.

Take a 3rd or better before everyone finds out Daley is garbage.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 11:33 AM) I refuse to believe Krod is only 33 He fell so fast.

Players know that to win a World Series on the North Side would buy them instant legend status. The questions is, do they care?

Done Deal. Arrieta wins the Cy Young. This ought to blow up his price.