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QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Nov 24, 2014 -> 10:06 AM) 3 games in 4 days takes a toll, credit to the Canucks for always playing the Hawks extra hard. Agreed. It would be awesome to win all the circus trip games, but it just isn't realistic. Hawks need to rest up and come back hard against our divisional opponent, Colorado, on Wednesday. As an aside, those Canuck fans hold grudges well, huh? The more the game went on and the drunker the fans got, the more they remembered to boo Duncan Keith. Personally, I don't even remember who gave Toews that concussion a few years ago. And I had to be reminded about the Penguins player who laid out Toews last year. Sure, I was calling for heads when they happened, but... life goes on. Daniel Sedin is fine and he's playing just fine. His career wasn't ruined. Move on, Canucks fans.

I didn't really see it coming, but it's true, it almost makes too much sense to sign LaRoche. The Pros: -No draft pick compensation -Didn't have to trade a prospect or Alexei Ramirez for him -2 year contract -Lefty -Power bat -Doesn't strike out a ton -Good defense at 1st base. -Great teammate -Can become one of a teams "leaders" The Cons: -Getting up there in age, potential for a dropoff? -Can't hit lefties well Feel free to add more to my list, but I'm certain Sox brass did something like this as well and came to the conclusion that it just makes too much sense. He's not going to push our club over the top, but he is a GREAT complementary piece to a winning ballclub. More little moves like this, and one or two big ones and we're looking at an offseason reminiscent of that after the 2004 season.

Interesting that Eddie O is doing the intermission show. Must have some east coast games to do this weekend and figured he may as well stay close rather then heading out west.

...And of course. 4 power play goals allowed all season and now the Flames are 2 for 2.

Very cool to see Clendening get a goal already! And also nice to see Nordstrom contribute on that 2nd goal. Go Hawks!

I really, really like TVR's game. It's an absolute shame that this had to happen. Hopefully the injury bug stays away from our team now. On the flip side, I am excited to see what Clendening brings to the team. If he plays well, it could make it an easier pill to swallow should we lose Oduya or Seabrook next offseason. If he doesn't play well... I hope we see another of our younger players. But I also wouldn't be surprised to see Cumiskey or Brennan should that happen. Frankly, I'm surprised Cumiskey didn't get the call up instead, maybe it was a cap issue, but I am happy with the call up of Clendening because he deserves an opportunity, and the organization can benefit from an internal scouting report on how Clendening plays in the NHL going into next offseason.

I like to hear that word "aggressive" when it comes to the Dodgers pursuing Alexei. Even if the deal doesn't happen, if we are fortunate enough to hear a name or two as a potential return for Alexei, then we could get an idea where the market for his services truly is. I really do agree with most of the posters here that Alexei is a valuable player and his services should not come cheap or discounted. Hahn is playing his cards correctly by sticking to his guns. If you want Alexei, make us an offer we cannot refuse. This should also help us to see how desperate the Mets really are. Maybe this will push them to trade us one of their young arms for Alexei? I have to imagine that Starlin Castro isn't untouchable, but he would cost significantly more then Alexei more then the Mets and Dodgers would like to pay for a player... so maybe we can get a little bidding war going between the Mets and Dodgers. If all goes well, we could end up with one real nice player, or a couple of good players. Go Hahn Go!