Back to hockey. People here want to spend $15M/yr and go get Matthews. And we think the Jones contract is bad. I'll add a few $'s to the $15M and sign two Hagel's. Getting both Tkuchuk brothers would be better than the old Sedin twins.

Anybody notice this site blew up again yesterday for a few hours?
- rpeters01

This site is a nightmare...it either blows up or I get security alerts non stop. he's on fumes.....haven't had a Hawks writer since November...on page 240 something.....I just dont' know where else to post.....

Love the Tkachuk. NO worries about Brady raising his game whenever he gets to play for the cup. Drew Doughty may end up back on IR after being plastered both games.

And Windsor is a suburb of Detroit. Did you go to casinos or ballet?
- rpeters01

Bachelor parties.....both.

On a sad note, Lou Malnati's is closing all Indy locations March 3.😂

I do think when it's all said and done the US players had to many unforced errors last night. How many times did i see Nelson pass the puck like a rocket to a team mate and give up possession, same with Trocheck. The little things is why team USA lost, every possession matters

I don't think any of the USA forwards outside of Brady make anyone think twice.
- 6628

Who on Canada makes anyone look twice? I just think the USA had a lot of guys that all play a similar style. Heavier game with size.

I just don't see a lot of guys on the USA roster that would scare me off the rush or carrying the puck through the neutral zone outside of Hughes and Matthews. Could argue Makar carrying the puck through the neutral zone is scarier than Hughes and Matthews.

Tkachuks scare you around the net and down low. Not so much when carrying the puck through the neutral zone and into the ozone.

But for Brady Tkachuk playing out of his mind (best hockey I've seen him play), I don't think its nearly as close as it was. Seemed like the same strategy for the USA. Muck the game up, grind, play heavy, and try to win a close game.

This site is a nightmare...it either blows up or I get security alerts non stop. he's on fumes.....haven't had a Hawks writer since November...on page 240 something.....I just dont' know where else to post.....

Love the Tkachuk. NO worries about Brady raising his game whenever he gets to play for the cup. Drew Doughty may end up back on IR after being plastered both games.
- SteveRain

Doughty clearly was not in shape to play coming back from injury. He couldn't handle the puck. Looked so slow.

again very small sample size, but when it's on the line our best didn't out perform their best and that's why the USA lost.

3 guys needed to be difference makers last night...

Matthews--outside of his last shift and not converting in OT....I had no issues with him.

Hughes---if it weren't for the injury to M Tkachuck and the questionable dressing of kreider, this could wouldnt have seen the ice from the 3rd period on.

Hellebuyck---he was so good in montreal, and I can't fault him for either the 1st or 3rd goal...but like the McDavid goal in Montreal, the Bennett goal he WAY too deep in his net. He comes out and challenges Bennett and Bennett doesn't have the angle to go top shelf.

USA Hockey will make some tweaks and with Sullivan coming back he'll have a lot of influence but guys like Nelson and kreider can't come back. Need to find the balance and most importantly need everyone in that room to buy in while they may be a top line player for their respective NHL team, they may be a checking line player for Team USA. That;s why Canada just steam rolls along....when guys like Toews and Nash have zero issue playing checking line roles, it creates massive matchup problems.

USA needs to find that buy in and LOVED larkin calling out these guys for blowing off the worlds. You want a shot at the varsity team, postpone your mexico trip and go play for your country and not have it be a one sided relationship.
- SteveRain

The elite talent/playmakers continues to be the issue. I agree with you. Canada's top skill guys out shine USA's guys. Canada has Bedard and Celibrini on the way too.

USA is a lot better though. Tight checking game they can keep close and look to be Canada's equals but the big boys for Canada show up when it matters most.

The elite talent/playmakers continues to be the issue. I agree with you. Canada's top skill guys out shine USA's guys. Canada has Bedard and Celibrini on the way too.

USA is a lot better though. Tight checking game they can keep close and look to be Canada's equals but the big boys for Canada show up when it matters most.
- bhawks2241

When hockey is a religion in the US as it is here in Canada it will produce the high creativity players and not just great athletes who practice fundamentals. Right now the US produces the best complimentary players, players who are taught how to be good positional players. When the US starts getting more kids living, eating, sleeping and breathing the sport no one will be able to compete with them. For example my six year old grandson is consumed by the game. He knows every player and their position on the Leafs, Habs, Sens, Bruins and Hawks. He watches YouTube clips of hockey highlights while drawing pictures of hockey players. He plays mini sticks in the basement or shoots pucks in his driveway non stop. Any advice my son in law or myself give him he tries. It’s a passion consuming him, his whole world revolves around hockey. Chances are he won’t get anywhere with it but so many Canadian kids that obsessed with hockey will eventually create a great player.

And Windsor is a suburb of Detroit. Did you go to casinos or ballet?
- rpeters01

Why go to the casino when you can go to the ballet? Been to Windsor a couple of times, weird how it’s south of Detroit.

The elite talent/playmakers continues to be the issue. I agree with you. Canada's top skill guys out shine USA's guys. Canada has Bedard and Celibrini on the way too.

USA is a lot better though. Tight checking game they can keep close and look to be Canada's equals but the big boys for Canada show up when it matters most.
- bhawks2241

I can agree with this post.

When hockey is a religion in the US as it is here in Canada it will produce the high creativity players and not just great athletes who practice fundamentals. Right now the US produces the best complimentary players, players who are taught how to be good positional players. When the US starts getting more kids living, eating, sleeping and breathing the sport no one will be able to compete with them. For example my six year old grandson is consumed by the game. He knows every player and their position on the Leafs, Habs, Sens, Bruins and Hawks. He watches YouTube clips of hockey highlights while drawing pictures of hockey players. He plays mini sticks in the basement or shoots pucks in his driveway non stop. Any advice my son in law or myself give him he tries. It’s a passion consuming him, his whole world revolves around hockey. Chances are he won’t get anywhere with it but so many Canadian kids that obsessed with hockey will eventually create a great player.
- paulr

Love this.....our son is 9. He loves hockey. Would rather watch hockey, football and that's it. Zero desire to watch baseball or basketball and I couldn't be happier. He stayed up last night watching with me and was crushed the USA lost. He knows more hockey players than I do, so if this account starts posting great stuff....likely from him, not me.


All jokes aside, it's still a niche sport down here. Not sure how they get past it but it catches the nation every so often and it's fun. Love the casual fan being in awe like I was as a child first seeing this game, the speed, skill, and physicality. Best athletes in the world and the best part......99% of them are great people. Not egotistical jack asses like you find in other sports. Just hope the Hawks are relevant again before hits highschool..........

Who on Canada makes anyone look twice? I just think the USA had a lot of guys that all play a similar style. Heavier game with size.

I just don't see a lot of guys on the USA roster that would scare me off the rush or carrying the puck through the neutral zone outside of Hughes and Matthews. Could argue Makar carrying the puck through the neutral zone is scarier than Hughes and Matthews.

Tkachuks scare you around the net and down low. Not so much when carrying the puck through the neutral zone and into the ozone.

But for Brady Tkachuk playing out of his mind (best hockey I've seen him play), I don't think its nearly as close as it was. Seemed like the same strategy for the USA. Muck the game up, grind, play heavy, and try to win a close game.
- bhawks2241

How is Brady viewed in Ottawa after 4 Nations?

I can agree with this post.
- 6628

Same just hope next February some of these guys check their egos and play for country and do whatever it takes to win vs playing for themselves and NOT changing their game. We know those culprits and I hate to harp on them, but for as awesome it was to see how far a jack eichel and Matthews have come in their own end.....I just always hated skating with guys who are ridiculously skilled, know they are skilled, and then vanish when you need them the most.

I won't be betting on the DEVILS any time soon to win a thing unless Jasper is carrying them because 86 sure as hell isn't.

When hockey is a religion in the US as it is here in Canada it will produce the high creativity players and not just great athletes who practice fundamentals. Right now the US produces the best complimentary players, players who are taught how to be good positional players. When the US starts getting more kids living, eating, sleeping and breathing the sport no one will be able to compete with them. For example my six year old grandson is consumed by the game. He knows every player and their position on the Leafs, Habs, Sens, Bruins and Hawks. He watches YouTube clips of hockey highlights while drawing pictures of hockey players. He plays mini sticks in the basement or shoots pucks in his driveway non stop. Any advice my son in law or myself give him he tries. It’s a passion consuming him, his whole world revolves around hockey. Chances are he won’t get anywhere with it but so many Canadian kids that obsessed with hockey will eventually create a great player.
- paulr

That’s awesome!

How is Brady viewed in Ottawa after 4 Nations?
- Assman22

Stock up. But he can’t play that way for 82 games. Body would fall apart.

On a sad note, Lou Malnati's is closing all Indy locations March 3.😂
- rpeters01

I have gift certificates for Malnati's. Good thing I live in Illinois.

When Canada is ready to give up free health care and probably 50 other things I don't know about, perhaps long time off for having children IDK I'm just guessing being American you can say they no longer wish to be liberal.
- rpeters01

Liberals are one of the political parties in Canada, like the Conservatives, New Democratic Party, Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party.

Love this.....our son is 9. He loves hockey. Would rather watch hockey, football and that's it. Zero desire to watch baseball or basketball and I couldn't be happier. He stayed up last night watching with me and was crushed the USA lost. He knows more hockey players than I do, so if this account starts posting great stuff....likely from him, not me.


All jokes aside, it's still a niche sport down here. Not sure how they get past it but it catches the nation every so often and it's fun. Love the casual fan being in awe like I was as a child first seeing this game, the speed, skill, and physicality. Best athletes in the world and the best part......99% of them are great people. Not egotistical jack asses like you find in other sports. Just hope the Hawks are relevant again before hits highschool..........
- SteveRain

I take my grandson to Generals games, he’s outfitted with a Gens Jersey and cap. He cheers every play and gets so upset when the other team scores. And one time the Gens lost to Brantford in OT, the poor kid was bawling his eyes out and vowed to never go to another game. I told his Dad it’s imperative he not be a Leaf fan because it’s akin to child abuse for giving a child zero hope.

Liberals are one of the political parties in Canada, like the Conservatives, New Democratic Party, Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party.
- wizardofi

Conservative in Canada ~Progressive in US.
By the way, I'm all for adding 10 Canadian states, 20 US Senators and House seats the size of California to the US totals!

Conservative in Canada ~Progressive in US.
By the way, I'm all for adding 10 Canadian states, 20 US Senators and House seats the size of California to the US totals!
- rpeters01

We’ll take your blue States as part of Canada.

We’ll take your blue States as part of Canada.
- paulr

Thank, Paul, and will the take the rest of 51% not in those states who also felt like they weren't going to listen to the lies and phony and tragic promises he never intended to keep?
I was very surprised at the way the subscribers of The Athletic got SO partisan in the pregame article. It was even more than what you saw at the election time, in that I started singing John Birch Society Blues, as some of the hockey loving group, were telling the others to go live in another country.
Love it or Leave it? It was never pro American when said 50 years ago.
OR another favorite...mentioning the last time a Canadien team won a Cup...because we all know there were no Canadiens on any of the American Cup winning clubs in the past decades!
And there certainly many who really didn't understand the Ukraine conflict, and many others very willing to go after each other with the same type of fervor the Boston response of Boos.
It is like if we Americans feel "hurt verbally" many of us decide the person who said the verbage was instantly the enemy.

It is so silly to attempt to return fire (and they did but it was miked down last night.) and the singing of the dual anthems (which I have loved since I was a pre-teen) was being used ...against the "enemy."

I don't give a poop about my fellow Americans and their views of the "new guy."

But tell me you understood that The Canadien fans privileged
enough to afford tickets to the regular NHL games prior to 4 Nations were booing at tyhe Star Bangled banner not b/c they were angry at you, but at a leader whose cavalier mouth thi king he was endearing himself to some part of his popular base, when he said that both the USA and Canada should agree to become one country.


If you see where it started maybe you see there was no call for recourse, by any American, b/c of the loose lips trying to add a quote after a difficult day of playing golf and not having many clues about how to govern, except handing it off like last time.

How is Brady viewed in Ottawa after 4 Nations?
- Assman22

I hope the team is fed up with him and sends him to Chicago for their first pick this year.

Well great WIN by Canada last night . No bias here . But with all the crap being spewed by the great pumpkin
, it sure made that one last night much more sweet . On Jones leaving sounding more like a reality , I am concerned that KD is going to give him, away and retain way too much salary . He is a completely serviceable Right handed defenseman .And retaining anything above 2 million is inexcusable ,unless we are receiving 1st rd. pick and lets say Dallas Stankoven and even at that ,above 3 mil is unacceptable. As for the draft I don't follow the Jr. ranks as much as I should .I get a good feel from YouTube videos ( I know) reading a LOT .Most the time I go for Martone type but this year I am thinking Misa is the best player available . Hagens is no slouch and would not be too upset with him either .It really is a crap shoot and along those lines Ravensbergen would be my pick if still available with the leaf's pick .Fun following along here ,learn a lot from everyone good to here different points of view . Dont get a lot of HAWKS news up here . GO HAWKS !!

I hope the team is fed up with him and sends him to Chicago for their first pick this year.
- wiz1901

That be good too ..See were we are picking maybe

Paul please don't break out your spin tactics. We are from that and reason why this board's population in posts continues to drop by the minute vs the once lively board of many respected posters because they didn't jive with the talking points here...or dare challenge the clique you seem to run.

Where did I question Bedard's out put? Please show me. I am curious. What I pointed out is that through 1-1/2 seasons he is very easily pushed off the puck and given the size of his lower body....it's not due to strength. There is NO denying his skill set. THe kid is a remarkable player, and has generational talent. However, with his size and strength we will see if it gets better with age...but maybe like Kane he is best suited at wing where he can focus on driving the offensive play through him and not have as strong of defensive responsibilities to focus on. Something to keep an eye on, but it's very fair to point out that championships are won down the middle and they need centers and likely those with size when the game gets tighter playing for the cup.

Misa is also having an out of this world season as is Lardis. Some of these kids have question marks and curious of martone's skating will be deterrent as it's a fast game as we will see tonight. Size and speed and skill.....
- SteveRain

Yeah that's it. Generally think you have some decent posts and can be thoughtful Steve but call BS on this one. What are the talking points and when exactly were the Salad Days?

Also who ran off who? This site seems to be doing pretty well even though it's starting to crash with regularity.