Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Centennial Season

[jersey cubs fan]

13 minutes ago, Tim said:

It wouldn't suck to add McKenna and Frondell to to the top line next season. That probably wouldn't help them win games next year, but it sure would help going forward.

Not sure why that wouldn’t help them win games. Aside from their individual abilities, allowing them to slot middle six and bottom six guys lower in the lineup rather than higher may be the biggest impact. 2 entry level contracts and Bedards manageable extension (assuming) will also make it easy to afford some other quality forward to slot into top six role (although they probably won’t do that)

[Tim]

13 minutes ago, jersey cubs fan said:

Not sure why that wouldn’t help them win games. Aside from their individual abilities, allowing them to slot middle six and bottom six guys lower in the lineup rather than higher may be the biggest impact. 2 entry level contracts and Bedards manageable extension (assuming) will also make it easy to afford some other quality forward to slot into top six role (although they probably won’t do that)

I'm just assuming that adding two first year (teenage) players to the top line would result in a lot of mistakes being made and extra goals allowed. But you're right that it would slot everyone else into much more appropriate roles. 

[Hot Sauce]

WANTED: Someone capable of winning a face-off.

[NorthsideAvenger]

25 minutes ago, Hot Sauce said:

WANTED: Someone capable of winning a face-off.

Or competent referees. 

[BigbadB]

Actually had NHL, MLB, NFL and NBA on my wall of tv's last night, so that was fun. Didn't have the sound on for the Hawks game, but they sure left a lot of pucks sitting around the crease way too long last night. I think two of the goals were from pucks just sitting there and the Bruins getting to them before the Hawks did. 

[Hot Sauce]

Rinzel has made some mistakes — chalk it up to inexperience — but man he looks good. It’s clear he’s already putting it together. We’ve got a stud on our hands.

[Hot Sauce]

Dickinson is out tonight. Reichel in. Levshunov is a healthy scratch.

[NorthsideAvenger]

1 minute ago, Hot Sauce said:

Dickinson is out tonight. Reichel in. Levshunov is a healthy scratch.

Sounds like Lev showed his immaturity against Boston and this scratch is punishment.

[Hot Sauce]

12 minutes ago, NorthsideAvenger said:

Sounds like Lev showed his immaturity against Boston and this scratch is punishment.

I’m good with that. I like Blashill so far. Team showed some heart against Boston.

[BigbadB]

That game was painful to watch in between pitches of the Cubs game. Every time I looked at the screen the Hawks were short handed. Some of those tripping calls seemed pretty ticky tack. 

[Hot Sauce]

The old school fan in me absolutely hates when a clean open-ice hit results in an immediate fight, but credit to Crevier for being the one to jump in. 

[Hot Sauce]

Dickinson is back on the ice today. Skating with Foligno and Reichel.

Knight will be in goal tonight versus Utah.

[jersey cubs fan]

54 minutes ago, Hot Sauce said:

Dickinson is back on the ice today. Skating with Foligno and Reichel.

Knight will be in goal tonight versus Utah.

That’s a surprise after Blashill said he’d probably miss a week 

[Hot Sauce]

2 hours ago, jersey cubs fan said:

That’s a surprise after Blashill said he’d probably miss a week 

Yea, I thought the same.

[Hot Sauce]

First win of the season! Kaiser and Knight were both outstanding tonight.

[jersey cubs fan]

Foligno taking some time away to be with daughter as she undergoes follow-up surgery related to congenital heart disease. 

[jersey cubs fan]

Reichel! And this blues goalie is prepared to give up a touchdown today 

[NorthsideAvenger]

Bush league play by the Blues player (Neighbors?) attacking Nazar from behind on Nazar's goal. 

[jersey cubs fan]

1 minute ago, NorthsideAvenger said:

Bush league play by the Blues player (Neighbors?) attacking Nazar from behind on Nazar's goal. 

It’s spelled Busch 

[NorthsideAvenger]

It was a dumb butt play by a dumb butt player in a crap city. 

[Tim]

Holy crap, where did this game come from?

[jersey cubs fan]

[Tim]

34 minutes ago, jersey cubs fan said:

And the two point conversion is good!

[Hot Sauce]

Really fun game to be at! I got to enjoy most of the 3rd with extra leg room after all of the Blues fans left.

[BigbadB]

That's what I was looking for. Gonna have to try to watch it again sometime today. Was up at 1am to get my wife to the airport. Got through most of the first period before I ran out of gas. 

So, St. Louis has had two home games. First one was a shut out and the second one was a football score. Gotta love it.