Feels Bigger: SunTimes
Kaner Retrospective: Comcast Chicago
Bickell is happy: ESPN Chicago
KHL Gangsterism: Hockey Writers
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.
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
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
I’ll admit it. I have no idea why people spend money to go to this Blackhawks Convention. I’ve always thought the Cubs Convention was creepy and weird, and I guess the Hawks version has less geriatric women from Iowa and Nebraska with really silly hats and jewelry and talking about just how much they love the “Hawkies.” Though I’m sure it comes with its own share of weirdo. Just a guess, but I bet he’s got a mustache. Though I suppose if you’ve ever dreamed about banging a Hawk, this is the best chance you’ll get. It’s in a hotel, after all.
