October 5, 200322 yr I'll tell you, I am LIKING what I'm seeing so far from the Hawks. Good passing, puck control, hitting, it's all looking good right now! Don't know about the long haul, but the young Hawks impress me so far!
October 5, 200322 yr Critic, Know that the Blackhawks are my #1 sports passion...I'm a moderator at the boards of, as well as game reporter, for Blackhawkzone.com. You MUST check it out if you like hawky like you so do. I'm getting excited about the development of the young guys like Calder, Arnason, Bell, Vorbiev, Ruuttu, Kukkonen (he may make the cut), and Leighton. This should be a more exciting year than last.
October 5, 200322 yr Well Heather I am excited for Ruutu and team cannot play any worse than last year.
October 5, 200322 yr Author Heather, I lurk a little at Blackhawkzone.com, and I registered last year for the message boards ( although I can't remember my screen name ). I got kinda turned off by the endless bickering between the TBO lovers and the TBO haters, among other minor things. I'll probably re-register this year ( and WRITE my screen name down!! )
October 5, 200322 yr They kind of remind me of the 90 Sox. Not a whole lot of expectation, but really looking forward to the kids being a breath of fresh air. And maybe they could surprise someone. The defense is the key. If the D can do something this year it could be interesting.
October 5, 200322 yr They kind of remind me of the 90 Sox. Not a whole lot of expectation, but really looking forward to the kids being a breath of fresh air. And maybe they could surprise someone. The defense is the key. If the D can do something this year it could be interesting. That's why I wish they shoulda brought in a veteran d-man e.g Klee, Hatcher etc. cos da defense is gonna be da key for em. Deron Quint ain't gonna cut it, but I really like the look of Babchuk and Kukkonen looks a very steady playa. If they can get a full season out of Daze, I think they'll sneak into the #8 spot for da playoffs.
October 5, 200322 yr That's why I wish they shoulda brought in a veteran d-man e.g Klee, Hatcher etc. cos da defense is gonna be da key for em. Deron Quint ain't gonna cut it, but I really like the look of Babchuk and Kukkonen looks a very steady playa. If they can get a full season out of Daze, I think they'll sneak into the #8 spot for da playoffs. Thing is with attendance plumeting, they won't add any payroll. There is no point in even dreaming about it
October 5, 200322 yr That's why I wish they shoulda brought in a veteran d-man e.g Klee, Hatcher etc. cos da defense is gonna be da key for em. Deron Quint ain't gonna cut it, but I really like the look of Babchuk and Kukkonen looks a very steady playa. If they can get a full season out of Daze, I think they'll sneak into the #8 spot for da playoffs. We're not even going to have to worry about Quint here...The best he'll do is a trip to Norfolk...And why bring in a Hatcher or the likes when the CBA is up after this season? They should wait until AFTER the CBA is all ironed out before making any big signings. This is why there aren't many contracts that extend past this season.
October 5, 200322 yr We're not even going to have to worry about Quint here...The best he'll do is a trip to Norfolk...And why bring in a Hatcher or the likes when the CBA is up after this season? They should wait until AFTER the CBA is all ironed out before making any big signings. This is why there aren't many contracts that extend past this season. Hmm I suppose but I mean Toronto just signed Klee on a 1 year deal and Chicago could have done that. He's gettin da same money as Igor Borolev down at Norfolk. What a joke.
October 6, 200322 yr I would rather see the opportunity to let a kid play and develop than to bring in a vet on a short term deal. The experience will benefit us more in the long haul. Yes the kid will make some errors, but I am willing to live with them. I agree that there is some bickering over at BHZ, but it is the same that goes on at any board. It is still the best place for any Hawks info. Oh yeah... :fthecubs
October 6, 200322 yr I'll get excited about the Craphawks when I read this headline in the paper: "Wirtz Sells Blackhawks, Catches Bad Case of Dysentery."
October 6, 200322 yr They should wait until AFTER the CBA is all ironed out before making any big signings. SlackHawks and big signings?
October 6, 200322 yr I'll get excited about the Craphawks when I read this headline in the paper: "Wirtz Sells Blackhawks, Catches Bad Case of Dysentery." Thing is his kids are taking over the Hawks when he dies. Nothing is going to change.
October 7, 200322 yr I'll tell you, I am LIKING what I'm seeing so far from the Hawks. Good passing, puck control, hitting, it's all looking good right now! Don't know about the long haul, but the young Hawks impress me so far! Have they played a game yet? No. Preseason means jack
October 7, 200322 yr Author Have they played a game yet? No. Preseason means jack Spoilsport Number Two!!! As long as they play hard and don't play stupid, I'll be satisfied. Looks like they'll give "the kids" ( and doesn't that phrase sound like surrender since a few years ago? ) every chance to play, and that is a GOOD thing. I am getting tired of the Hawks being the Last Stop for aging veterans. Besides, I have to get my NHL fix before the lockout next season!
October 7, 200322 yr Any1 know how many times da Hawks r playin on ESPN this month or r they even on at all?
October 7, 200322 yr Tomorrow night's opener is on ESPN. November 9th against Colorado is on the Deuce. December 11th against Detroit(SUCKS) is on ESPN. December 14th against Dallas and December 28th against Detroit(SUCKS) are both on the deuce. January 11th against Colorado is on the deuce. February 19th against San Jose, February 28th against St. Louis and April 4th against Dallas are on ESPN.
October 7, 200322 yr I'll tell you, I am LIKING what I'm seeing so far from the Hawks. Good passing, puck control, hitting, it's all looking good right now! Don't know about the long haul, but the young Hawks impress me so far! L-A-C-K-H-A-W-K-S This team will be totally lucky to be 500 at the end of the season. You can save this post and quote me too.
October 7, 200322 yr Thing is with attendance plumeting, they won't add any payroll. There is no point in even dreaming about it They could pack the house and sell 10 beers a head and Dollar f***ing Bill Wirtz still wouldn't add payroll. f***ing cheapskate. :fyou
October 7, 200322 yr I'll tell you, I am LIKING what I'm seeing so far from the Hawks. Good passing, puck control, hitting, it's all looking good right now! Don't know about the long haul, but the young Hawks impress me so far! L-A-C-K-H-A-W-K-S This team will be totally lucky to be 500 at the end of the season. You can save this post and quote me too. I don't think anyone expects the Hawks to be able to get 82 points. I think for the first time in a long time there is actually some exciting young players to watch instead of coked out losers, and washed up old timers. In a couple of years this team could be a good playoff team.
October 8, 200322 yr Tomorrow night's opener is on ESPN. November 9th against Colorado is on the Deuce. December 11th against Detroit(SUCKS) is on ESPN. December 14th against Dallas and December 28th against Detroit(SUCKS) are both on the deuce. January 11th against Colorado is on the deuce. February 19th against San Jose, February 28th against St. Louis and April 4th against Dallas are on ESPN. Cool thanx for the info. Hopefully it'll be on ESPN down here cos usually Fox Sports shows the Baseball Playoffs and not ESPN.
October 8, 200322 yr Author I'll tell you, I am LIKING what I'm seeing so far from the Hawks. Good passing, puck control, hitting, it's all looking good right now! Don't know about the long haul, but the young Hawks impress me so far! L-A-C-K-H-A-W-K-S This team will be totally lucky to be 500 at the end of the season. You can save this post and quote me too. HEY SPOILSPORTS, QUIT PILING ON!!! Do I expect them to sip "fine shompanya" from Lord Stanley's Goblet anytime soon? ........NO. Do I think they'll be a fun team to watch as they try to regain respectability, a la the Bulls current program? .....I think they can, and I have a feeling they will. You can be sure that a Sutter team will play hard, and if the power play can do halfway decent this team MAY be able to steal enough games to sneak into the 8th spot. I hope they do, because they've always been my favorite Chicago team and I REALLY want them to be good again. I understand ALL TOO WELL the obstacles in the way ( obstacles named Wirtz, who doesn't give half a damn if this team EVER wins the Cup ) and I know their history - "Once we have to pay, they go away". I just want them to compete...
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