All Entries Tagged With: "Turco"
No Nonsense Opinions on Ice Hog Prospects + More
On Monday night I took part in an interview conducted by Chris Block of the The Third Man.com. Mike Peck, the play by play man for the Rockford Ice Hogs was also part of the webcast. Mike provided some valuable insights on many of the young Ice Hogs. It was refreshing to listen to Mike [...]
A Little Perspective….
As the end grows near for Blackhawk followers it might be a good idea to remember the past. By past I mean pre- Kane and Toews. For those who jumped on the bandwagon during the past three years…There was a time when things were awful here. Long time Hawk fans realize the outlook wasn’t always [...]
Not Enough Effort Or Not Enough Talent?
There seems to be a constant debate amongst Blackhawk fans this season. Some say the Hawks have the talent to compete with every team in the league. Those thinking in that way believe the reason their favorite team struggles is because the players don’t put forth enough effort. The other camp of Hawk loyalists believe [...]
Focus, Focus, Focus…And a XM Interview
The upcoming games this week will be a test of the maturity and focus of the Blackhawks. The team has been enjoying a break from the harsh winter weather of Chicago and has been relaxing for the past few days in sunny Florida. We will see if the surging Blackhawks can keep the pedal down [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Jackets, Canucks, an Interview and a Rumor
Currently there isn’t another player the equal of Sidney Crosby. But during the second period in Columbus, when Jonathan Toews took the game over, it reminded of the affect Crosby can have on a game. After recording a victory against the Blue Jackets the Hawks are not guaranteed a great road trip. But they could [...]
Memories and Warning Signs
As the year comes to an end memories come to my mind. Five years ago, when I began to blog, the Hawks were following the same script as they did for years. Players better suited to play on third line were jammed into top line spots, and others on the roster always seemed to be overmatched. [...]
Hawks Shrivel Up As The Blues Pound Away
It’s a long season and there will be off nights. But to lose the way the Blackhawks did in St.Louis was very difficult to watch. The Hawks played a soft, disinterested game. Not just kind of soft, but 80’s Euro soft. Not one Blackhawks responded to the challenge after their captain was steamrolled by Matt [...]
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 [...]
New Look Hawks Win Again
On Wednesday night the new and improved Blackhawks stifled the Nashville Predators and came away with a well deserved victory. As has been the case in their previous two wins the Hawks controlled the play for the majority of the game. In some ways they beat Nashville at their own game. Chicago won the one on [...]
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 [...]
Ouch!
In a game neither team should be proud of, the Avalanche defeated the Blackhawks 7-5. Colorado scored three times in the final 2:24 to snatch two points away from the befuddled Hawks. This game featured bad defense, poor goal keeping and sloppy play all leading to an ugly loss for the Hawks. If the Blackhawks make [...]
Have The Hawks Finally Found Consistency?
The Blackhawks had quite a Circus road trip. The Hawks came up with their worse effort of the season against Calgary and their best performance of the year versus the LA Kings. In total, capturing eight out of twelve possible points on a long trip is very good and the Hawks showed strong character in [...]
The Bad,The Good and The Confusing Reality
When every Blackhawk isn’t dialed in the results will be the same as we have seen so far this season. Some games the Hawks will look like a soft bunch which will not qualify for post season play. At other times the boys will look like a dangerous team which can beat anyone. Until proven [...]
This Time Hawks Get What They Deserved
On Wednesday night the hockey gods smiled down upon the Blackhawks as they skated away with a win they didn’t deserve. Last night the Hawks weren’t as fortunate and suffered a 7-4 beat down from the Edmonton Oilers. This year Marty Turco and Corey Crawford for the most part have come to the rescue, but last [...]
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 [...]
