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  • Once More Unto The Breach – The Committed Indian’s Season Preview: Stephen Johns

    Once More Unto The Breach – The Committed Indian’s Season Preview: Stephen Johns

    Today’s question comes from ExOnMS.

    How long until we see Stephen John’s in the lineup, and what should we expect from him straight away?

    Johns has somewhat gotten lost in all the Teuvo hysteria, but we shouldn’t think the Hawks are any less excited about the Golden Domer. The Hawks tried to pry Johns out of South Bend for at least the past two years, disappointed when Johns chose to finish out his entire college career. But they have him now, and he’s clearly the best prospect the Hawks have on the blue line.

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  • Once More Unto The Breach – The Committed Indian's Season Preview: Stephen Johns

    Once More Unto The Breach – The Committed Indian's Season Preview: Stephen Johns

    Today’s question comes from ExOnMS.

    How long until we see Stephen John’s in the lineup, and what should we expect from him straight away?

    Johns has somewhat gotten lost in all the Teuvo hysteria, but we shouldn’t think the Hawks are any less excited about the Golden Domer. The Hawks tried to pry Johns out of South Bend for at least the past two years, disappointed when Johns chose to finish out his entire college career. But they have him now, and he’s clearly the best prospect the Hawks have on the blue line.

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  • Morning Links 9/18/14

    Morning Links 9/18/14

    I wonder who we’re going to watch: Suntimes

    Hopefully less nachos: CSN AP

    Good Lord: SCH

    Dineen: Mr. Verdi

    If they do I’m sure it will be important because its Toronto: CBC

    Specifics: TSN

    This will pick up: SN

     

    Photo Credit: Chicago Tribune

  • Once More Unto The Breach: The Committed Indian’s Season Preview: Biggest Weakness

    Once More Unto The Breach: The Committed Indian’s Season Preview: Biggest Weakness

    Today’s line of discussion comes from SuperHawk27:

    The Hawks addressed what many said was their biggest weakness by signing Brad Richards for the 2nd line center spot, so ….What is the Hawks biggest weakness now if Richards pans out? Which team(s) in the west is the best equipped to take advantage of this weakness?

    This is a tough one, because looking over the roster there certainly aren’t any glaring holes. And while I’m heavily tempted to say the head coach is the biggest weakness because I’m a giant smartass, that almost certainly isn’t true and even if Q has faults (at times crippling ones) the things he does well help make this team the force that it is.

    So, where should we look?

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  • Once More Unto The Breach: The Committed Indian's Season Preview: Biggest Weakness

    Once More Unto The Breach: The Committed Indian's Season Preview: Biggest Weakness

    Today’s line of discussion comes from SuperHawk27:

    The Hawks addressed what many said was their biggest weakness by signing Brad Richards for the 2nd line center spot, so ….What is the Hawks biggest weakness now if Richards pans out? Which team(s) in the west is the best equipped to take advantage of this weakness?

    This is a tough one, because looking over the roster there certainly aren’t any glaring holes. And while I’m heavily tempted to say the head coach is the biggest weakness because I’m a giant smartass, that almost certainly isn’t true and even if Q has faults (at times crippling ones) the things he does well help make this team the force that it is.

    So, where should we look?

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  • Morning Links 9/17/14

    I hope he’s ready: CSN

    Odds to make the real season: PHT

    Why?: PD

    More money…: ESPN

    Meaningless voting: TSN

  • High On The Hog: IceHogs Season Preview

    High On The Hog: IceHogs Season Preview

    With the rookie tournament in the books, Blackhawks prospects will soon be gathering out West (of Chicago on I-90 anyway) for another season skating in the name of the pig.

    I’ll be posting on all things Rockford this season for TCI (when I can tear myself away from the Olive Garden, that is). My name is Jon Fromi and I have been contributing to The Third Man In for the past few seasons. I spend a few dozen nights at the BMO watching tomorrow’s stars today and will try to keep you abreast on those players the Hawks have entrusted to the Forest City.

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  • Morning Links 9/16/14

    Morning Links 9/16/14

    Unleash the Dragon: CSN AP

    A team(s) without a home: I’m Ed Sherman

    New Season..Same old jokes: CBC

    30 Thoughts!!! SN

    It would be a non-issue if the obvious decision was made: GnM

    Alfie Forever: TSN

     

  • Once More Unto The Breach – The $2.2 Million Dollar Question

    Once More Unto The Breach – The $2.2 Million Dollar Question

    With camp breaking in South Bend, home of football integrity, later on this week, the sword of the salary cap still dangles over the Hawks roster. And with every passing moment the tension mounts regarding who gets launched.

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  • Morning Links 9/15/14

    Morning Links 9/15/14

    Kane has more: PHT

    But is already big time: CSN

    Stepping up: Blackhawks

    Goals will actually be goals: PD