Chicago Blackhawks 2013 Season

[kujay]

Any of you guys old enough to remember the "pitch-Back"? It was this springy net thing that when you threw a ball at it it would spring back- basically allowing you to practice throwing and catching by yourself.

 

Seabrook lately is the hockey version of the pitch-back. He's a turnover machine.

 

After watching that game, I don't see why the Kings would *need* Iginla.

 

Yeah I had one of those.

 

At this point Seabrook is a combination of one of those and a turnstile.

[Old Style]

I could never keep my pitch back anchored in the ground.

[biittner77]

I could never keep my pitch back anchored in the ground.

 

The legs would always collapse

[biittner77]

Any of you guys old enough to remember the "pitch-Back"? It was this springy net thing that when you threw a ball at it it would spring back- basically allowing you to practice throwing and catching by yourself.

 

Seabrook lately is the hockey version of the pitch-back. He's a turnover machine.

 

After watching that game, I don't see why the Kings would *need* Iginla.

 

Yeah I had one of those.

 

At this point Seabrook is a combination of one of those and a turnstile.

 

Like a pitching machine laying on it's side

[Banedon]

Coach Q: "Hopefully by the weekend (Hossa) will be playing,” Quenneville said. “Hossa hasn’t been on the ice the last couple of days but he’s progressing."

[kujay]

Hoss and Sharp were on the ice for an informal skate this morning per the Twitter. I'm sure Sharp isn't as close as Hoss to returning, but still a good sign.

[Banedon]

http://ph.cdn.photos.upi.com/view/upi/0118b055c44aff56a3eb5180c3176bb9/Los-Angeles-Kings-vs-Chicago-Blackhawks.jpg

[kujay]

That's great.

 

Hearing the asking price for Iginla is crazy. They appear to want a goalie prospect or younger goalie in return, which pretty much eliminates us. Makes sense because they are either going to trade Kipper as well.

 

NHL Radio is saying Hawks haven't made an offer, but Saad is the name the media is throwing out there.

 

No thanks.

[squally1313]

That's great.

 

Hearing the asking price for Iginla is crazy. They appear to want a goalie prospect or younger goalie in return, which pretty much eliminates us. Makes sense because they are either going to trade Kipper as well.

 

NHL Radio is saying Hawks haven't made an offer, but Saad is the name the media is throwing out there.

 

No thanks.

 

Apparently that was the original offer. Hawks blog guys (Committed Indian) seem fairly confident we can offer Stalberg, a good but not top prospect (no Danault or Teuvo, maybe McNeill), and a second or third rounder and be fairly close.

 

It's tough because of the list of teams he's willing to go to (Chicago, LA, Boston, Pittsburgh). It keeps it from becoming an all out bidding war, but we need to be careful because him going to LA would make them even scarier than they already are.

 

I think we should pull the trigger if the deal is reasonable. One of the reasons is that Iginla needs a top 6 spot, which would hopefully mean dropping Bolland back down into the 3C spot where he belongs. Shift Shaw over to take Stalbergs role, and drop Hayes down to the fourth line, and it's a scary, complete team. Of course Q would probably just drop Saad idiotically to ruin those plans.

[kujay]

I'd be fine with the price you suggested if Iginla were to resign at a reasonable cap number for a few years.

[kujay]

Well this changes the whole plan for Feaster and I think improves the Hawks chances to get Iginla since they won't have to get a goalie back:

 

@RealKyper: Sources saying Kiprusoff has told the #Flames management if they trade his rights he will not report sighting family reasons. #TradeTracker

[Butterscup1679666578]

Everyone watching soccer tonight?

 

Nice win.

[Soul]

I watched most of it. We dominated puck possession and shots again -- like we should.

 

Such a difference between a team like Calgary, and a team like LA. One has good skills, and one really doesn't, and it's obvious when you play them back-to-back.

 

It was a good game. Non-descript, but fun, win.

[Banedon]

I watched most of it as well. Nice win. Looking forward to the game on Friday.

[biittner77]

That's great.

 

Hearing the asking price for Iginla is crazy. They appear to want a goalie prospect or younger goalie in return, which pretty much eliminates us. Makes sense because they are either going to trade Kipper as well.

 

NHL Radio is saying Hawks haven't made an offer, but Saad is the name the media is throwing out there.

 

No thanks.

 

Apparently that was the original offer. Hawks blog guys (Committed Indian) seem fairly confident we can offer Stalberg, a good but not top prospect (no Danault or Teuvo, maybe McNeill), and a second or third rounder and be fairly close.

 

It's tough because of the list of teams he's willing to go to (Chicago, LA, Boston, Pittsburgh). It keeps it from becoming an all out bidding war, but we need to be careful because him going to LA would make them even scarier than they already are.

 

I think we should pull the trigger if the deal is reasonable. One of the reasons is that Iginla needs a top 6 spot, which would hopefully mean dropping Bolland back down into the 3C spot where he belongs. Shift Shaw over to take Stalbergs role, and drop Hayes down to the fourth line, and it's a scary, complete team. Of course Q would probably just drop Saad idiotically to ruin those plans.

 

Who's your 2nd line center if you drop Bolland to 3c? Not saying that's a bad idea, just wondering. How about this lineup, assuming it's Stalberg as part of the package for Iginla:

 

Saad-Toews-Hossa

Sharp-Shaw-Kane

Bickell-Bolland-Iginla

Hayes/Morin/Smith/ Mayers-Kruger-Frolik

 

All of those lines are pretty scary. Shaw is not the ideal 2nd line C but he will chase the puck, hang around the net and draw attention from Kane. If you want more defensive balance on the top 2 lines, switch Saad and Sharp.

[kujay]

Only saw the first period. Pretty boring and it was pretty clear Calgary is phoning it in. So I went drinking.

 

Feel bad for Calgary fans. They need a full rebuild.

[squally1313]

That's great.

 

Hearing the asking price for Iginla is crazy. They appear to want a goalie prospect or younger goalie in return, which pretty much eliminates us. Makes sense because they are either going to trade Kipper as well.

 

NHL Radio is saying Hawks haven't made an offer, but Saad is the name the media is throwing out there.

 

No thanks.

 

Apparently that was the original offer. Hawks blog guys (Committed Indian) seem fairly confident we can offer Stalberg, a good but not top prospect (no Danault or Teuvo, maybe McNeill), and a second or third rounder and be fairly close.

 

It's tough because of the list of teams he's willing to go to (Chicago, LA, Boston, Pittsburgh). It keeps it from becoming an all out bidding war, but we need to be careful because him going to LA would make them even scarier than they already are.

 

I think we should pull the trigger if the deal is reasonable. One of the reasons is that Iginla needs a top 6 spot, which would hopefully mean dropping Bolland back down into the 3C spot where he belongs. Shift Shaw over to take Stalbergs role, and drop Hayes down to the fourth line, and it's a scary, complete team. Of course Q would probably just drop Saad idiotically to ruin those plans.

 

Who's your 2nd line center if you drop Bolland to 3c? Not saying that's a bad idea, just wondering. How about this lineup, assuming it's Stalberg as part of the package for Iginla:

 

Saad-Toews-Hossa

Sharp-Shaw-Kane

Bickell-Bolland-Iginla

Hayes/Morin/Smith/ Mayers-Kruger-Frolik

 

All of those lines are pretty scary. Shaw is not the ideal 2nd line C but he will chase the puck, hang around the net and draw attention from Kane. If you want more defensive balance on the top 2 lines, switch Saad and Sharp.

 

I'm still holding out hope that you can move Sharp back into the 2C role. He played it the whole year the year we won the Cup. Beyond that, Iginla has taken about 240 draws this year, at pretty much a 50% clip. Sharp clearly prefers to play wing (or else I assume he would have continued at center), but maybe he could be convinced for a stretch run. When you factor in that Kane played C for a while last year with Toews out, you've got all three guys with center experience. Too much talent not to make that work. Switch Shaw and Iginla on your lines and it's a juggernaut, especially when you remember how good the Bickell/Bolland/Shaw line was at the end of last year.

[biittner77]

I'm still holding out hope that you can move Sharp back into the 2C role. He played it the whole year the year we won the Cup. Beyond that, Iginla has taken about 240 draws this year, at pretty much a 50% clip. Sharp clearly prefers to play wing (or else I assume he would have continued at center), but maybe he could be convinced for a stretch run. When you factor in that Kane played C for a while last year with Toews out, you've got all three guys with center experience. Too much talent not to make that work. Switch Shaw and Iginla on your lines and it's a juggernaut, especially when you remember how good the Bickell/Bolland/Shaw line was at the end of last year.

 

Somebody on CI recently suggested that it is Q that doesn't want Sharp at C. That person showed the stats that made it look like Sharp wasn't all that great as the 2c during the cup year. Having really strong linemates could mask some of those shortcomings but, whatever the reason, it doesn't seem like Sharp at C is going to happen. If it was he would have played there last year instead of Kane.

 

Would Iginla be willing to play LW? He'd have to unless they want to either move Kane to LW or to C.

 

If they put Iginla on the 3rd line, he'd be able to play at his natural position and could take some of Bolland's draws. He'd still have better linemates than he does now and everyone knows how Q likes to move people around.

[Banedon]

But the Hawks likely are a long shot to land Iginla, for a variety of reasons. For one, he doesn’t fit neatly into the Hawks’ top two lines. The team is pretty well set at right wing with Marian Hossa and Kane, meaning either Iginla or someone else would have to play out of position. The Hawks, as general manager Stan Bowman said last week, are more likely in the market for depth at center, particularly a player who’s strong on faceoffs.

 

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/19094002-419/trading-for-jarome-iginla-might-cost-too-much-for-blackhawks.html

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/jarome-iginla-derby-boston-bruins-driver-seat-trade-133815828--nhl.html

[squally1313]

I'm still holding out hope that you can move Sharp back into the 2C role. He played it the whole year the year we won the Cup. Beyond that, Iginla has taken about 240 draws this year, at pretty much a 50% clip. Sharp clearly prefers to play wing (or else I assume he would have continued at center), but maybe he could be convinced for a stretch run. When you factor in that Kane played C for a while last year with Toews out, you've got all three guys with center experience. Too much talent not to make that work. Switch Shaw and Iginla on your lines and it's a juggernaut, especially when you remember how good the Bickell/Bolland/Shaw line was at the end of last year.

 

Somebody on CI recently suggested that it is Q that doesn't want Sharp at C. That person showed the stats that made it look like Sharp wasn't all that great as the 2c during the cup year. Having really strong linemates could mask some of those shortcomings but, whatever the reason, it doesn't seem like Sharp at C is going to happen. If it was he would have played there last year instead of Kane.

 

Would Iginla be willing to play LW? He'd have to unless they want to either move Kane to LW or to C.

 

If they put Iginla on the 3rd line, he'd be able to play at his natural position and could take some of Bolland's draws. He'd still have better linemates than he does now and everyone knows how Q likes to move people around.

 

Yeah I guess the ship has sailed on Sharp being a center, regardless of the reason. I know the positions don't exactly make sense, but I think it's akin to putting 81/19/88 on the same line....they'll be able to figure something out.

 

If we can fleece Feaster (Flames GM) and get him, we'll slot him in somewhere. Otherwise, I do think we should be targeting someone who can play 2C. They don't have to be some elite player....Kane's doing just fine dealing with Bolland's crap year. Just someone who can win faceoffs and chase down pucks.

[Captain Serious]

Must be nice to have a GM that has a pair.

[Banedon]

Must be nice to have a GM that has a pair.

 

Ha!

 

Second City Hockey ‏@2ndCityHockey 15h

Can't wait to see the meatball Tweets about how Stan Bowman sucks. Oh they've already begun

 

Second City Hockey ‏@2ndCityHockey 3h

For the meatballs who think Bowman sucks, be thankful Feaster isn't calling the shots here

[bukie]

And here I thought Cynosure got banned years ago.

[E.J.]

Hossa out again for tomorrow night's game.

[Soul]

Both Hossa and Sharp skated today in practice, though. I'll take that as a positive.