All Entries Tagged With: "Keith"
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 [...]
13 Questions and Some Thoughts
1. How long will it take a player after delivering a head shot to admit the obvious? …….“Yep, I meant to hurt him”. 2. Did Blackhawk fans believe it would be March 25, 2011 and two of four center positions would still be up for grabs? 3. Will the Coyotes or Thrashers survive two more seasons without being [...]
Jive Talk
In all sports playing at a consistently high level is an indication of a very good team. When a team doesn’t have as much success it is a function of inconsistency due to a number of reasons. Not the correct mix of players, not enough talent, too many injuries and somewhere near the bottom of [...]
Hang On Tight…It’s Too Late To Worry
During the last few games there have been times this group resembled last year’s Blackhawks. The resemblance never seems to last a complete game although this club is finding ways to be successful. What needs to be realized is there are not any more new reinforcements, whatever will be, will be. What also has to be [...]
Fine Line
If the Hawks can win upcoming games with the Predators and Coyotes I will begin to get excited about a playoff berth possibility. The sooner the between periods, kick in the ass speeches by Jonathan Toews are replaced by individual motivation the better. Regardless the Hawks needed victories against the battered Penguins and the work in progress [...]
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, [...]
Hawk Fans… Save Some Emotional Capital
Objectively all of the upcoming opponents have a better chance to gain a playoff berth than do the Blackhawks. In my view the Hawks will have only a slight chance of playing hockey in mid-April if they don’t win the next two games in regulation. Die hard fans and recent band wagon members should stay [...]
Goals galore! More lore added to All Star Game history in Carolina
Where the author of this post writes a mea culpa for ever doubting that the All Star players from the Penguins could provide exciting moments in this year’s game. Plus: quick thoughts on memorable moments from the 2011 All Star Game in Carolina including the author’s victory in the Fantasy All Star Game.
Team Doughty vs. Team Mayor – All Star Game Mock Drafts
Before Nicklas Lidstrom and Eric Staal draft this year’s NHL All Star teams live on television, LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty goes one-on-one with The Mayor in their own mock draft. How’d they do? Take a look…
Another Bad Ending…. and an XM Interview
If the Hawks can capture a regulation victory tonight the sting of another bad third period performance will be lessened. But let’s face it, playoff teams don’t consistently get outscored in the final frame. This is a whacky year, so maybe it won’t matter. But until proven otherwise a post season berth will be a long shot [...]
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. [...]
Ah-Ha Moment = Realization and Transformation
Throughout this season Joel Quenneville has mentioned the Blackhawks haven’t played with good pace. Jonathan Toews has also commented the team wasn’t playing fast enough. Generally speaking, to play any sport at a fast and effective pace requires two elements. A high level of skill and great deal of know how. This would be especially [...]
Finally…Your 2010-2011 Blackhawks
For the first time this season all of the untouchable seven will be in the lineup together for the Blackhawks. Because of injuries it has taken until game 19 for Bolland, Hossa, Kane, Keith, Seabrook, Sharp and Toews to be reunited. Although having everyone healthy won’t guarantee success it has been a rough ride without [...]
Who Could The Hawks Least Afford To Lose For Three Months?
Last night during an XM interview with Boomer Gordon and Jamie Shalley I was asked an interesting question. The Devils Zach Parise is injured and will be out of action for three months, no doubt a devastating loss for New Jersey. I was asked by Boomer…. Which player could the Hawks least afford to lose [...]
Hawks Get Lucky…Kane in The “Q-House”?
Those who believe it is better to be a lucky than good will be happy with the Blackhawks 3-1 victory over the LA Kings. If there are any fans that watched the entire game and thought the score was indicative of the play….A strong dose of reality is needed. Marty Turco was very good and [...]
Battered Hawks Fall to The Blues
Hawk fans should not question the will of the defending Cup champions. They are a tired, shorthanded group which still shows up in every battle. Last night in St. Louis the Blackhawks were almost able to gain points in a game they didn’t deserve to win. In the end, good fortune smiled upon the club [...]
Rested Blues Look To Get Even With Hawks
The schedule makers could not have provided a much bigger edge to the St. Louis Blues for tonight’s matchup versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Since the Blues allowed Monday night’s game with the Hawks to slip through their fingers they have been at home awaiting this rematch. The Blues have had plenty of time to work [...]
Blackhawks Keep Working Hard and Are Getting Great Results
Roberto Luongo responded with a top performance but it wasn’t enough as the Hawks skated away with a hard fought 2-1 shootout victory. Say what you want about Bobby Lu. Although he was yanked seven times last season he bounced back in his next game to post a sparkling 6-1 record. So it was not [...]
What’s Next?
Stan Bowman did what he had to and got himself some breathing room heading into the draft. The young GM walked away with a well thought of prospect in Jeremy Morin, a good depth center in Marty Reasoner plus the 24th and 54th pick in the upcoming draft. Bowman’s salary cap clean-up is not over [...]
Seven Blackhawk Untouchables
Here are some specifics as to which Chicago players might be traded in the next few days or before next season begins. Stan Bowman has a short list of seven untouchables, and every other Blackhawk player can be had with an acceptable offer. Word going around to NHL general managers is Dave Bolland, Marian Hossa, [...]
