Blackhawks media thread

[RememberTheRoar]

Pretty much this.

Personally I think he should swallow his pride, because being a 1st line winger is far more prestigious than a 3C. I also don't think playing with third line talent suits his ability. He synergizes much better with other cerebral and elite talent like Kane.

I'm not sure why he's hung up on the center thing. Maybe because he's been one his whole life. However there's nothing stopping him from being a great winger but himself.

Yep. If he can just get over the whole thing, it would really help this team.

Maybe a one year deal is best for both sides at this point. Hawks get to see if he can get over himself and play a top-6 wing role, and Strome can leave after the season if he really does hate wing and would rather be a center somewhere else.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

On the Score, Matt Speigel was recently talking about the Dach injury. While I agreed that there was no one to blame for this and that it was just unlucky, Spiegel incorrectly stated that it was Dach's decision and that the Hawks couldn't stop him from playing. Then, he stated that these are the types of events which result in friendships and alliances that result in free agent super teams like the NBA. Obviously, we know both of these ideas are wrong. Now I like Spiegel and hope he gets the full-time partner gig with Danny Parkins, but this is some brutal Hawks coverage. I have never known why some Hawk fans want sports talk show hosts to talk about hockey when they know so little about it. Stick to baseball, basketball, and football. I'll get my hockey fix elsewhere.

 

[BK]

On the Score, Matt Speigel was recently talking about the Dach injury. While I agreed that there was no one to blame for this and that it was just unlucky, Spiegel incorrectly stated that it was Dach's decision and that the Hawks couldn't stop him from playing. Then, he stated that these are the types of events which result in friendships and alliances that result in free agent super teams like the NBA. Obviously, we know both of these ideas are wrong. Now I like Spiegel and hope he gets the full-time partner gig with Danny Parkins, but this is some brutal Hawks coverage. I have never known why some Hawk fans want sports talk show hosts to talk about hockey when they know so little about it. Stick to baseball, basketball, and football. I'll get my hockey fix elsewhere.

It was his choice but the Hawks could have said no.

NBA and NHL are not alike in the super team sense. Those pre lockout Wings teams tried and it.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

It was his choice but the Hawks could have said no.

NBA and NHL are not alike in the super team sense. Those pre lockout Wings teams tried and it.

I said Speigel was wrong on both counts.

 

[BK]

I said Speigel was wrong on both counts.

I was reaffirming what you said?

 

[Kaners PPGs]

I was reaffirming what you said?

I suspect that most people on this forum know this.

 

[BK]

I suspect that most people on this forum know this.

You never know.

 

[Brightwing]

New Blackhawks Talk podcast with Stan Bowman. Just starting a listen.

 

[CallMeShaft]

New Blackhawks Talk podcast with Stan Bowman. Just starting a listen.

Link for those interested:
Podcast: Exclusive 1-on-1 with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman

A PRETTY SOLID SUMMARY:

• Toews has been dealing with this issue for a while
• Hawks "not quite sure what is ailing him at the moment"
• Regarding Dach going to WJC, Hawks liked him being in leadership role
• Kirby vocally said he wanted to play
  
• Nylander was injured in bubble, which we already knew
• AN was fine this off-season training until he started skating, which made it uncomfortable
• Musto's lover is still in contract negotiations
• Hopeful Strome will be in camp on Sunday, but seems a bit skeptical it'll be resolved that quick
• Flat Cap seems like it might be playing a role in those negotiations
• Bowman says no change in Strome's leverage after Toews/Dach injuries
• Soderberg signing was a need after injuries
• Likes Carl's versatility, thinks it better to use him in harder roles and younger guys in easier matchups
  
• Toews injury has "expedited" the need for more of a team approach
  
• Gonna be an underdog mentality to this team
• Boqvist and Mitchell are expected to play a big role
  
• Kurashev, Hagel, Suter namedropped for forward prospects to watch
• Shaw looks fantastic
• It's possible that the Hawks would have the 3rd best goalie down in Rockford to get icetime (once the AHL starts back up) and have a lesser goalie who won't likely play sitting in the 'taxi squad'
• Likely won't shuffle guys between taxi squad to Rockford all that much, in part due to Covid and testing
  
• Stan is open to future seasons having multiple games in a row against same team

 

[ClydeLee]

Sticking to the new open to talk still good, even if this will probably just be the company owned network pod.

 

[Brightwing]

Link for those interested:
Podcast: Exclusive 1-on-1 with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman

Gonna continually update this post with summaries of what was said.

• Toews has been dealing with this issue for a while
• Hawks "not quite sure what is ailing him at the moment"
• Regarding Dach going to WJC, Hawks liked him being in leadership role
• Kirby vocally said he wanted to play
  
• Nylander was injured in bubble, which we already knew
• AN was fine this off-season training until he started skating, which made it uncomfortable
• Musto's lover is still in contract negotiations
• Hopeful Strome will be in camp on Sunday, but seems a bit skeptical it'll be resolved that quick
• Flat Cap seems like it might be playing a role in those negotiations
• Bowman says no change in Strome's leverage after Toews/Dach injuries
• Soderberg signing was a need after injuries
• Likes Carl's versatility, thinks it better to use him in harder roles and younger guys in easier matchups
  
• Toews injury has "expedited" the need for more of a team approach
  
• Gonna be an underdog mentality to this team
• Boqvist and Mitchell are expected to play a big role
  
• Kurashev, Hagel, Suter namedropped for forward prospects to watch
• Shaw looks fantastic
• It's possible that the Hawks would have the 3rd best goalie down in Rockford to get icetime (once the AHL starts back up) and have a lesser goalie who won't likely play sitting in the 'taxi squad'

Great summary. Was happy to hear Shaw looked good. I have been on record as saying I didn't like that trade but with Toews out, I think he's a good guy to have in that he can play against tougher competition and also he's a veteran presence and the guys seem to love him.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Great summary. Was happy to hear Shaw looked good. I have been on record as saying I didn't like that trade but with Toews out, I think he's a good guy to have in that he can play against tougher competition and also he's a veteran presence and the guys seem to love him.

If Shaw looks good and is ready to go, hard to see him not getting top six minutes with this team. Guessing he’ll be with Kane or DeBrincat pretty much full time.

There’s a decent chance he hits career highs this year if he stays healthy.

 

[Muffinalt]

Link for those interested:
Podcast: Exclusive 1-on-1 with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman

A PRETTY SOLID SUMMARY:

• Toews has been dealing with this issue for a while
• Hawks "not quite sure what is ailing him at the moment"
• Regarding Dach going to WJC, Hawks liked him being in leadership role
• Kirby vocally said he wanted to play
  
• Nylander was injured in bubble, which we already knew
• AN was fine this off-season training until he started skating, which made it uncomfortable
• Musto's lover is still in contract negotiations
• Hopeful Strome will be in camp on Sunday, but seems a bit skeptical it'll be resolved that quick
• Flat Cap seems like it might be playing a role in those negotiations
• Bowman says no change in Strome's leverage after Toews/Dach injuries
• Soderberg signing was a need after injuries
• Likes Carl's versatility, thinks it better to use him in harder roles and younger guys in easier matchups
  
• Toews injury has "expedited" the need for more of a team approach
  
• Gonna be an underdog mentality to this team
• Boqvist and Mitchell are expected to play a big role
  
• Kurashev, Hagel, Suter namedropped for forward prospects to watch
• Shaw looks fantastic
• It's possible that the Hawks would have the 3rd best goalie down in Rockford to get icetime (once the AHL starts back up) and have a lesser goalie who won't likely play sitting in the 'taxi squad'
• Likely won't shuffle guys between taxi squad to Rockford all that much, in part due to Covid and testing
  
• Stan is open to future seasons having multiple games in a row against same team

Thanks for that!

If Toews was dealing with this for quite a while, than his willpower crazy performance against Edmonton is just that much more impressive. Really is a true true captain.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Thanks for that!

If Toews was dealing with this for quite a while, than his willpower crazy performance against Edmonton is just that much more impressive. Really is a true true captain.

Bowman hedged like crazy when asked whether Toews was feeling like this versus Edmonton. My read on it was yes though, but that’s reading between the lines and not direct confirmation from Bowman.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Bowman hedged like crazy when asked whether Toews was feeling like this versus Edmonton. My read on it was yes though, but that’s reading between the lines and not direct confirmation from Bowman.

I felt that too when listening to him. He gave a real non-answer about whether Toews was dealing with it in the bubble.

 

[Brightwing]

Interesting article from a Tampa Bay writer about keeping cup windows open. He spoke with several GMs including Bowman. It's in The Athletic($): NHL GMs provide a path for the Lightning to maintain their Stanley Cup window

 

[Kaners PPGs]

Link for those interested:
Podcast: Exclusive 1-on-1 with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman

A PRETTY SOLID SUMMARY:

• Toews has been dealing with this issue for a while
• Hawks "not quite sure what is ailing him at the moment"
• Regarding Dach going to WJC, Hawks liked him being in leadership role
• Kirby vocally said he wanted to play
  
• Nylander was injured in bubble, which we already knew
• AN was fine this off-season training until he started skating, which made it uncomfortable
• Musto's lover is still in contract negotiations
• Hopeful Strome will be in camp on Sunday, but seems a bit skeptical it'll be resolved that quick
• Flat Cap seems like it might be playing a role in those negotiations
• Bowman says no change in Strome's leverage after Toews/Dach injuries
• Soderberg signing was a need after injuries
• Likes Carl's versatility, thinks it better to use him in harder roles and younger guys in easier matchups
  
• Toews injury has "expedited" the need for more of a team approach
  
• Gonna be an underdog mentality to this team
• Boqvist and Mitchell are expected to play a big role
  
• Kurashev, Hagel, Suter namedropped for forward prospects to watch
• Shaw looks fantastic
• It's possible that the Hawks would have the 3rd best goalie down in Rockford to get icetime (once the AHL starts back up) and have a lesser goalie who won't likely play sitting in the 'taxi squad'
• Likely won't shuffle guys between taxi squad to Rockford all that much, in part due to Covid and testing
  
• Stan is open to future seasons having multiple games in a row against same team

Thanks for the summary.

 

[Brightwing]

So this is an interesting story. Having read Keith's comments here and in the Athletic, I wouldn't actually characterize them as 'on board' with the rebuild. He was kind of vague about the whole thing and when he says he doesn't really know what a rebuild means, that says he is not on board.

So to this journalist reads his comments as way more positive than I did. My interpretation of what he said was more an acknowledgment that a lot has changed, a statement he's going to keep working hard and trying to wing and an intent to work with the young guys.

I did not hear support for a rebuild.

 

[CallMeShaft]

I think he understands that the Hawks likely aren't going to do jack, but also realizes that the only way they can improve is via their young guns, so he's okay with taking some of those young defensemen (Boqvist, Mitchell, Kalynuk) under his wing in hopes the future gets brighter.

 

[Brightwing]

I think he understands that the Hawks likely aren't going to do jack, but also realizes that the only way they can improve is via their young guns, so he's okay with taking some of those young defensemen (Boqvist, Mitchell, Kalynuk) under his wing in hopes the future gets brighter.

I think you're right, but the tendency towards narrative drives me insane in sports. Laz is the worst but they all do it. It's like every player has to fit into an archetype.

 

[ClydeLee]

So this is an interesting story. Having read Keith's comments here and in the Athletic, I wouldn't actually characterize them as 'on board' with the rebuild. He was kind of vague about the whole thing and when he says he doesn't really know what a rebuild means, that says he is not on board.

So to this journalist reads his comments as way more positive than I did. My interpretation of what he said was more an acknowledgment that a lot has changed, a statement he's going to keep working hard and trying to wing and an intent to work with the young guys.

I did not hear support for a rebuild.

Well it contrasts wasn't there comments Keith made in the past, I'm not sure if reporters or the chicklets where he had the attitude of the NHL isn't where learn and play right away. And was more off-putting in contrast to it being his job to be with young partners vs a vet pairing.

 

[Muffinalt]

I think you're right, but the tendency towards narrative drives me insane in sports. Laz is the worst but they all do it. It's like every player has to fit into an archetype.

Yeah it's annoying.

Keith strikes me as a true sportsman - not thinking of where things fall and what is what, he just goes out and tries to win and compete. As cliche as that sounds.

He probably doesn't understand the concept of 'lets rebuild' and give up on winning all together. And that's amazing, that's what the young guys need. He's super keen on teaching them though and helping them get their feet wet at the highest level. That much is already evident going back a few years.

 

[Brightwing]

Sounds like WGN has a new Blackhawks Live show on Monday nights. They posted the first ep as a podcast with Dylan Strome. The biggest revelation is that Ralph DeBrindog is a fluffy tyrant and is not a fan of Strome's Golden.

 

[Muffinalt]

Not too bad.

 

[DesperateBeliever]

Interesting quote from Colliton today re. wins, losses and improvement.