kwolf Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 44 minutes ago, Soxfest said: Hawks make way too many mistakes, another season of misery. Roster needs some real top line players to play with Bedard. The offense is certainly lacking, but there are a bunch of exciting young D-Men here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 (edited) Been a long time since I have seen a home team have 10 power plays against them, barely into the 3rd period. Hawks luck so far just awful. Edited October 12 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 Luvshonov is gonna be a good player. He has had a rough start to this year, but he's gonna get it figured out and he was a key part of that goal. I believe in that kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Hawks have played quite well tonight. This better be a damn goal. No GTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 (edited) Just ridiculous call the league replay should be embarrassed WTH Edited October 18 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 3 minutes ago, Soxfest said: Just ridiculous call the league replay should be embarrassed I’m at a loss. Atrocious. They killed the PP though. Still we lost the goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Good lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Thanks refs. Multiple bad calls hawks spend last quarter of third on Pk. Wished they coulda gotten the second point. Canucks got a gift tonight. I still hate that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 (edited) Hawks so far at home this year are not getting any calls on home ice! 16 penalties in 2 games leading the NHL. Edited October 18 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Hawks have gotten no breaks, but maybe this is good thing as the team grows. Like Pang said adversity is good for a young team. I think there have been good things in every game this year, some games better, but I see progress. Much better than last two years. Shoulda won tonight, refs stole this one, lost to Boston in OT after FN and CB had golden chances, lost to Montreal with 15 seconds left, and another 1 goal loss to defending Cup champs. I think these last two games have been the best so far, the Hawks are moving the puck much better and quicker, fewer neutral zone gaffs, the team just has looked much crisper the last two games. And until the refs stepped in tonight the Hawks had a 30-19 shots on goal advantage. Just like baseball, you move on the next game is coming soon. Would love to get a good win there before the team gets a much deserved 4 day break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 10 hours ago, kwolf said: Hawks have gotten no breaks, but maybe this is good thing as the team grows. Like Pang said adversity is good for a young team. I think there have been good things in every game this year, some games better, but I see progress. Much better than last two years. Shoulda won tonight, refs stole this one, lost to Boston in OT after FN and CB had golden chances, lost to Montreal with 15 seconds left, and another 1 goal loss to defending Cup champs. I think these last two games have been the best so far, the Hawks are moving the puck much better and quicker, fewer neutral zone gaffs, the team just has looked much crisper the last two games. And until the refs stepped in tonight the Hawks had a 30-19 shots on goal advantage. Just like baseball, you move on the next game is coming soon. Would love to get a good win there before the team gets a much deserved 4 day break. Appreciate your takes in this thread. When it comes to hockey, I’m an extremely fair-weather fan. I feel like you’re giving me the info someone like me needs to understand where the franchise is at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, Milkman delivers said: Appreciate your takes in this thread. When it comes to hockey, I’m an extremely fair-weather fan. I feel like you’re giving me the info someone like me needs to understand where the franchise is at the moment. Thanks man, I have to admit too I am fair weather, I really want to see the positives. Other than a lull in the 2nd period and then the calamity brought on by the stripes I thought the Hawks were the clearly better team and looking at zone time metrics my synopsis on that is correct. Now after the game Connor, Bert, Murph and even Coach were pissed and despondent. But I am at home going, "hey I am actually happy (mostly)." But the guys were not happy, they didn't get it done, refs or not. This tells me the game last night, despites the positives I saw, was NOT good enough for the team. There is a higher standard being set here. Yea, us fans can gripe about the calls, but in the end the Hawks need/want to win and moral victories are not the goal here. I like it. Now, there WILL be plenty of losses ahead. I don't believe there is enough offensive fire power on this team. And while tending and defense is the backbone of your team, inept offense can put too much pressure on the blue line back. So we NEED to carry play and these last two games we have. So I LOVE the signs. I'd also be remiss if I wasn't ecstatic with the improvement on faceoffs. Very underrated skill and it appears the youngsters have been working on that. I don't think it's just a coincidence that better faceoff game is helping drive offensive possession. I am not delusional that this team is going to have any sort of playoff run, but AT LEAST I am enjoying watching this team, something i can't say about a Hawks team in a good number of years. I can name 6 players who are budding stars (this is NOT including young prospects like Moore, Frondell, Boisvert, Vanacker Lardis, West., etc, all prospects with varying levels of intrigue) and then another 6 or so that look to be quality depth, third and fourth line options on a playoff team. In short, I think this team is "far away" in that I don't project them to make the playoffs, but I also think they are close where I can squint a bit and see this team challenging for the playoffs next year. In this current stage of our rebuild I want TWO things and I'll watch every damn game I can: Make It Fun and Progress. Early returns are good. Edited October 18 by kwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 (edited) Coach Q has a really fast team. Hawks sloppy tonight in the offensive zone, pucks getting taken off sticks 3 feet from the blue line isn't gonna work. Knight is holding the fort down. First part of that 2nd period was horrible, but Hawks maybe have settled in. Leo Carlsson, the guy picked after Bedard is a damn good looking player (don't interpret that in any other way than to say I think he's a good looking kid, but CB was the clear #1 and it wasn't really even close good as Carlsson is). That dude has drawn the last two Blackhawks penalties because it appears no one can skate with him. Geezus guys. Edited October 20 by kwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 (edited) You knew 100% Hawks would give goal up on that power play….this team can’t catch a break. Kaiser just a inexcusable penalty! Edited October 20 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Soxfest said: You knew 100% Hawks would give goal up on that power play….this team can’t catch a break. Kaiser just a inexcusable penalty! It was just a flukey penalty puck was on the side and WK was just trying to clear, otherwise, Kaiser has been playing well. That was a FUN overtime, FINALLY we got one. Bedard is a great player, his shot was stoned, but he stayed with it and setup Donato, who had fed Bedard there in OT. I thought the Ducks were slightly better tonight, but Spencer kept the boys alive and then fun ensued. I'd rather the White Sox, Bears and Blackhawks win than anything...so to quote Ice Cube... TODAY was a GOOD DAY. Edited October 20 by kwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Tough win in Tampa Bay. Not pretty, but this is growth. Slaggert (penalty aside) I thought did some good things, knight was awesome, and I liked games by Kaiser, donato, nazar and Greene. there is a ton more talent in the pipeline as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Reichel gone. It was inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 On 10/24/2025 at 3:54 PM, SoxAce said: Reichel gone. It was inevitable. He had to go. With Dickson and Burakovsky back there isn't even room for him in the press box and the LAST thing you want to do with a malcontent hockey player (that's not disparaging Lukas, it's just he's not content) is to send him down to Rockford into a lockerroom with kids like Moore and Lardis, etc. Trading him on this given weekend was a given and what they got for him is of little consequence. We move on Hawks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 I am loving this 3rd line of Dickinson, Dach and Slaggert. I posted after the TB game how much I liked how Slaggert played and Coach has rewarded him with Line 3 minutes. Awesome. And of course, right after those guys pound on the Kings, Prince Bedard puts one in. Hawks look awesome so far tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 I am about over Sam Rinzel getting run like this. Terrible no call, the asshat 71 hit him well after he tossed the puck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Reality about to set in. Hawks gonna blow a 4-0 lead tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 6 minutes ago, kwolf said: Reality about to set in. Hawks gonna blow a 4-0 lead tonight. The reality is this team is much more entertaining to watch but they still aren't very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 HAT TRICK BEDARD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 11 hours ago, SoxAce said: HAT TRICK BEDARD! It was a fun game to be at. Ups and downs of a young team. Hopefully, the Sox follow this trajectory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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