All Entries Tagged With: "hossa"
Decisions on Frolik, Stalberg, Kopecky, Brouwer, Crawford and Offer Sheet Possibilities
For those trying to connect the dots for potential roster moves by Stan Bowman this summer they likely will hinge heavily on one player. The 2011-2012 Blackhawk roster could fall into place once a decision on Michael Frolik is reached. Although some other concerns may surface. Judging from Bowman’s remarks it seems almost a certainty [...]
A Historic Event Or Just A Nice Story?
Winning a Stanley Cup is the highest achievement for any NHL team. Coming back from a 0-3 deficit in the playoffs is a historic act as only three teams have done so. Tonight The Blackhawks could become part of NHL history. My take was the Hawks were going to lose Game 4. But once they [...]
One Win Away From Joy or Two Losses From Implosion
Joel Quenneville has mentioned that during this series the Blackhawks have gotten better each game. He has also commented the Hawks have not played their best game yet. I can’t really dispute either remark although at this point I don’t know how good the Hawks can be. With a couple of new young faces, the [...]
Two Down…Only Two To Go?
It certainly appears Blackhawk fans can soon start focusing on next season, as the Hawks lost Game 2 in Vancouver 4-3. Ben Smith will be a good Blackhawk poster boy for future hopes. Smith appears to be intelligent and gives a good interview. Smith picked up two goals versus the Canucks in a losing effort. [...]
Excuse Me While I Back In…
The most positive thing to be taken away from yesterday is Blackhawk Cup winning players won’t have to live with the infamy of missing the playoffs following being crowned Champions. Although the Hawks backed into the playoffs, the Dallas Stars spit the bit worse than they did. The Stars lost to the Wild, a team decimated [...]
Hawks Need Every Break
Yesterday I received some texts before and during the game which had a common theme. The suggestions was the NHL had a vested interest in the Blackhawks making the playoffs. So against the Blues the Hawks would get some 5 on 3 opportunities etc., and one way or the other Chicago’s playoff hopes would stay [...]
Conflicted
Being a lifelong Blackhawk fan I feel conflicted these days. The die hard fan in me wants the Hawks to reach the playoff and win at least one round. After all they are the defending Champs and making the playoffs should be a given, regardless of the salary cap issues and the fact half the [...]
Analyzing the newest Penguins: James Neal, Matt Niskanen
Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero made a prudent transaction yesterday afternoon, trading 25-year old defenceman Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars in exchange for 23-year old left wing James Neal and 24-year old defenceman Matt Niskanen. For the Penguins, a squad starving for offence lately due to a forward corps ravaged by injuries, the move addresses both short-term [...]
Determined
It wasn’t a perfect win. At this point perfect isn’t necessary as long as victories are recorded. Last night what was needed for the Blackhawks to take a small step toward gaining a playoff berth was to play better as the game went on. Once Corey Crawford kept the ship afloat in the opening period, [...]
Too Much To Fix?…..And a XM Interview
Last night three teams which are competing for a playoff berth with the Blackhawks all came away with two points. The Blues, Coyotes, and Flames all won in regulation. Not great news for the Hawks as making up ground at this time of the year is a difficult task. The Sharks have gone 7-2-1 in the [...]
A Win Is A Win But…and The Trade Breakdown
Let’s begin with last night’s victory in Edmonton. Besides capturing two points the best part of the Blackhawk effort belonged to Corey Crawford. The rest of the team wasn’t nearly as impressive. It’s good to see Crawford being confident and making big saves. It’s not so good that he had to make so many difficult stops. [...]
Poor Clock Management and Another 3rd Period Failure
I hate to beat a dead horse but it’s still a sore point. This season, only the Atlanta Thrashers (64) and the Ottawa Senators (63) have had more goals scored against them in the third period than the Blackhawks (61). The Hawks have played one less games than the Senators and three fewer than the [...]
Coach Q. is Still Singing The Same Old Song
Without a doubt the Blackhawks will have one representative in this year’s All Star game whose selection should not be questioned. Patrick Sharp was added to the All Star squad yesterday along with Patrick Kane. Sharp’s selection was well deserved. Some may question the selection of Kane, but he has a lot of street cred. [...]
Out Of Whack
The Hawks lose again as their best players were missing in action in Anaheim. Some of the Hawks stars haven’t returned from Christmas break while others have been on a longer hiatus. Corey Crawford did his best to back stop the Hawks but mistakes and a lack of effort for the entire sixty minutes spoiled [...]
Hawks Roll On and Jake Dowell Deserves A Promotion
The game at the United Center on Sunday wasn’t a barn burner but the Blackhawks did what they needed and came away with two points. The Blue Jackets were highly motivated after getting humiliated at the hands of the Canucks in their previous game, but they couldn’t sustain a top effort throughout sixty minutes. I [...]
Hossa Back….Crawford Out Sick
The word out of the morning skate… Marian Hossa and Viktor Stalberg return to action tonight. Marty Turco gets the start as Corey Crawford is sick. Hannu Toivonen was recalled fom Rockford and will back-up Turco. Patrick Kane is still out and has been placed on Injured Reserve. The Blue Jackets are coming off an [...]
Hossa and Kane Still Out, Cullimore on Waivers
The Red Wings roll into town tonight and the Hawks will have a chance for some redemption on home ice. Corey Crawford must have a top performance and somehow the injury riddled Blackhawks will need a complete effort. The Hawks have given up more goals in the third period than any other team. Opponents have [...]
Hawks Just Not Good Enough
As the Blackhawks continue to stumble through this season the line between reasons and excuses for their troubles does get more blurry. In many ways only winning matters. If you want to blame the NHL salary cap, a Stanley Cup hangover or frequent injuries for the Hawks inconsistent performances, I can understand. Maybe it is a [...]
Thoughts, Interview and Bolland Returns
Jeremy Morin has been recalled for tonight’s battle with Colorado. After the game Morin will likely join the US World Junior team for their practice on Thursday. Morin is approaching the 10 game mark, tonight will be his ninth as a Hawk. If Morin plays in more than 10 NHL games he will use up [...]
Uh-Oh…Hossa Hurt?? *Update…Morin Called up
Word out of Monday’s Blackhawks’ practice is Marian Hossa suffered a leg injury. The mishap occurred while Nick Boynton was skating backward and collided with Hossa. I did see a very short video clip of Hossa being assisted off the ice and it didn’t look good. The Hawks skate today at the United Center at 10:30 AM. [...]
