There was no need for the fixing of that post.

This. He may not be an all-around player like Toews and may be a d-bag off the ice, but you don't find talent like him very easily. He averages over a point a game and has offensive skills that very few in the game do. $6.3 million is a big number, but that's how much any player like him costs.

I am definitely not in love with Kane like many, but yeah, you still can't trade his ass yet. I do seriously worry that he is complacent and doesn't have the work ethic to get better. But talent wise, he is in an elite category. If we sit here next year and he still isn't improving, then I might consider a trade involving him, but not yet. It just is worrisome that he doesn't seem to be improving and putting in the necessary hours during the off-season.

There was no need for the fixing of that post.

Yeah... that was just weird.

Fixed your post.

 

See Toews, Jonathan

Yeah... that was just weird.

Why, he called him a d-bag off the ice...JoeCool just changed it to 22 yr old. I agree...Kane is just young having fun. He isn't a bad kid. The dude is IMO the best offensive player on this team. Game in and game out he creates more scoring chances than anyone on the team. He could easily have 15 more assists this year if some players could just bang home the gifts he creates. It's like playing with Stockton or Kidd. They find a way to get you a scoring opportunity that you're not ready for because you don't have the same vision...hence you lose the ball/puck & miss the shot. He is truly unique. He could shoot more, but more often than not, he is drawing 2 guys to him and passing is the best move. He is the guy that creates the play...not the guy that just waits for the pass to bang it home. He needs to be better on defense, but his back checking is vastly improved as is his ability to steal the puck.

 

you can be 22, have fun, and not be a d-bag, it is possible. But whatever.

 

The word is that Bickell is a healthy scratch tonight, to be replaced by John Scott.

It almost feels like the Hawks have to score first to have a chance. I know that is irrational, but it is just a feeling.

you can be 22, have fun, and not be a d-bag, it is possible. But whatever.

 

The word is that Bickell is a healthy scratch tonight, to be replaced by John Scott.

Friends of mine know Bickell and his girlfriend. Apparently he has tendon damage in his forearm. He will need surgery and it can only be put off a week at most based on what they were told. I'm guessing that he is probably done for the post season.

See Toews, Jonathan

Well if captain serious is where you set the bar then yeah I guess most 22 yr olds are d-bags. Anyway....must win tonight. Lets go Hawks!!

 

 

Yeah... that was just weird.

 

Lol, how is it weird that I don't think the behavior of a 20-22 year old is just him being a 20-22 year old and not being a d-bag? Just like Controlled Chaos said, if you expect all 22-year-olds to act like Toews, you are going to be rudely disappointed. Toews is the exception, not the rule. You guys need to lighten up I guess.

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You guys are ridiculous for trying to excuse the actions of Kane and chalking it up to "being young." Kane is the exception, not the rule. The rest of the young NHL isn't drunk and in trouble all the time.

 

Bet people said the same s*** about Theo Fleury.

You guys are ridiculous for trying to excuse the actions of Kane and chalking it up to "being young." Kane is the exception, not the rule. The rest of the young NHL isn't drunk and in trouble all the time.

 

Bet people said the same s*** about Theo Fleury.

He's drunk and in trouble all the time? I know he's been wasted on occasion and he has been shown at a lot of bars partying, but with the exception of 1 incident, he's been fine. When I was 22, I took off Mon & Wed and that's it. Had a good time and was able to function fine the next day. Now not so much, but now I may go out once a month.

Kane is fine.

He's drunk and in trouble all the time? I know he's been wasted on occasion and he has been shown at a lot of bars partying, but with the exception of 1 incident, he's been fine. When I was 22, I took off Mon & Wed and that's it. Had a good time and was able to function fine the next day. Now not so much, but now I may go out once a month.

Kane is fine.

I'm sorry, but what roster were you on?

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Hawks go up 1-0 on the PP goal by Keith. HUGE. The UC is electric right now. Hawks playing like the 2009-2010 version through the 1st 10 minutes. Finally some urgency.

That's an awful turn of events. Hawks have had the opportunities and didn't capitalize. Down 2-1 in the matter of what? 1 minute?

Suck it Raffi Torres.

It almost feels like the Hawks have to score first to have a chance. I know that is irrational, but it is just a feeling.

 

Jesus I had no idea the Canucks were 43-2-6 if they scored first.

Suck it Raffi Torres.

 

That piece of s*** needs to be suspended again.

That piece of s*** needs to be suspended again.

 

I like the commentators idea of suspending him for 8 games.

Wasted power play and now down 3-2. Trying to be too damn fancy.

Frustrating. Very, very frustrating.

Gotta do it right here.

No goals in this series from Kane, Toews or Hossa. Toews had 1 point in his last 9 games coming in to tonight.

This game is everything the Hawks wanted. High energy, dumb plays by the Canuck with bad penalties...and they are losing.

No goals in this series from Kane, Toews or Hossa. Toews had 1 point in his last 9 games coming in to tonight.

 

Doesn't help when Kane is missing open nets. And Hossa is moving real slow.