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  • Kaner

    Kaner

    As was posted in our Morning Links, and then got linked to by Puck Daddy, Kaner’s retrospective on CSN last night drew some attention for showing a little bit of an emotional side regarding the support of his family and teammates and organization after that….whathaveya last spring in Madison.

    I think it’s a pretty safe assumption that we’ve written about Kaner more than any other player on this blog in the 5+ years we’ve been doing it (this does not include all the sonnets McClure writes about Sharp on his own and quite possibly in his sleep). Kaner’s never far from the forefront a story’s headline when he’s not actually it himself. On the ice and a lot of times off it, it seems you just can’t keep your eyes off of him.

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  • Morning Links 8/1/13

    Feels Bigger: SunTimes

    Kaner Retrospective: Comcast Chicago

    Bickell is happy: ESPN Chicago

    KHL Gangsterism: Hockey Writers

  • My Ode To Pat Foley

    My Ode To Pat Foley

    As we enter the doldrums here is summer, we’re going to be doing a lot of different things to try and entertain you. One will be sharing some of my favorite things from program-version of The Indian. This is my editorial from April 19th on Pat Foley’s 30th Anniversary.

    It’s Pat Foley Night here at the UC. 30 years behind the mic doing the Hawks. If you’re like me, that just makes you feel fucking old.

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  • Morning Links 7/31/13

    Morning Links 7/31/13

    The story that won’t go away: Puck Daddy

    Speaking of annoying stories that I wish would be solved: ESPN Chicago

    Repeat? 12/13 and  13/14 are 2 very different seasons: SI

    For charity I guess: Yahoo Canada

    It would seem our future alien overloards are Hawks fans: CBS

    Expansion?: PHT

  • Morning Links 7/30/13

    Morning Links 7/30/13

    Johnny’s more relaxed: Comcast

    Players excited about Sochi: Chicago Tribune

    Well Ok then: Daily Herald

    What the Hell!! PuckDaddy

    So you’re saying it was Gillis’ fault? Globe and Mail

  • Here Comes The Brain Again, Falling On My Head Like A Memory

    Here Comes The Brain Again, Falling On My Head Like A Memory

    While the Convention passed with many video montages, cute moments, and fun had by all, of course there was one bit of news that came out on Saturday that probably deserves a little focus now, and a whole lot of focus come training camp.

    Joel Quenneville announced that your leading contender for the #2 center role next year is….Brandon Saad.

    Does Brandon Saad play center? No. Has he since he was 16? No. Was he drafted as a winger? Yes. Does he exhibit any skills that scream “put him in the middle!”? No.

    Let’s have some fun. Here are the names of everyone who’s been tried as the center behind Jonathan Toews since the Hawks and Patrick Sharp decided that winning a Cup with Sharp at center was something they never wanted to do again because it would be more fun this way:

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  • Morning Links 7/29/13

    Morning Links 7/29/13

    ummm huh?: ESPN Chi

    Good from the start: CSN

    Dynasty?: NHL

    So this is a thing that happened: Puck Daddy

    NHL cleaner than MLB: PHT

  • Ein Minuten Bitte

    Ein Minuten Bitte

    In true John McDonough fashion, the Hawks Convention will start with a piece of news, which is something the Cubs have loved to do in years past. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, everyone is pretty sure that it’s to announce a contract extension for Joel Quenneville.

    On the surface, it makes sense. A second Cup after one of the most dominating regular seasons on record. That usually earns coaches more security and cash. Can’t argue that.

    But….well, I’ll just let Eddie say it:

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  • Morning Links 7/26

    Coach Q has new paper: Chicago Tribune

    Still no cheesesteaks I think, but the Governor of Massachusetts pays up: Daily Herald

    New York doesn’t care about “The World’s Most Famous Arena:: PuckDaddy

    Two more to the US Hall: CBC

    HAHAHAHA: Toronto Sun

  • Morning Links 7/25/13

    Morning Links 7/25/13

    Um okay whatever: PHT

    If you thought the last link was weird…: Puck Daddy

    If this is your kind of thing: Blackhawks

    More strange Hawks news: SI

    Yeah that seems like a good use of Detroit tax money: ESPN