No time for love Dr. Jones. Let’s keep it moving.
What’s the best and worse case scenario for the sexual tension between Q and Stan? Who has more pull at this point? -AhnFire
As you all know, this is one of my favorite subjects to write about. And this year it could be even more dynamic, though doing less damage to the team. There should be a glow that lasts right up until the first three-game losing streak, after all.
No time for love Dr. Jones. Let’s keep it moving.
What’s the best and worse case scenario for the sexual tension between Q and Stan? Who has more pull at this point? -AhnFire
As you all know, this is one of my favorite subjects to write about. And this year it could be even more dynamic, though doing less damage to the team. There should be a glow that lasts right up until the first three-game losing streak, after all.
SLOW NEWS DAY!!
All around the world: CBC
All I can say is good for Dustin Johnson: ESPN
Because signing a franchise goalie is too hard: PuckDaddy
Can a lower budget help: Backhand Shelf
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:
Getting ahead of ourselves: Blackhawk Up
Since he smiled this year, Stan is looking forward to camp: Blackhawks.Com
Master Plan is different this time around: Daily Herald
Blake Geoffrion sadly makes it official: TSN
This is getting weird: Sportsnet
New Leadership in Philly? Maybe Sam will get his cheesesteaks: CBC
Time for camp: Chicago Tribune
Players to watch: SunTimes
Welcome to the future: Daily Herald
Free Agent Recap: Cheer the Anthem
A good place: ESPN Chicago
Corsi and Moneyball:The Leafs Nation
This kid is something else: TSN
Emery returning? Chicago Tribune
Prospects ready to pounce: Daily Herald
So this column has a terrible title: Suntimes
Not a surprise: ESPN CHICAGO
Key Vote: TSN
Duh! Sportsnet
They still have no defense or a Goalie: TSN
Now is the time for the youngsters to step up: CSN Autoplay
The Hartman scouting report: Blackhawks
Hockey and Golf are forever intertwined: Globe and Mail
Centers of Attention: Sportsnet.ca
Penguins are top heavy: Ottawa Sun
More crazy goalie money: Columbus Post Dispatch
NHL stars lose millions in a financial scam: NY Daily News
Please be careful: Chicago Tribune
Enjoy it: Suntimes
A helpful guide: Daily Herald
I didn’t realize Tampa had 32.67 million lying around: TSN
Clearly Kris Letang has Scott Boras as his agent: Sportsnet
Meet your new coach for Sochi: USA TODAY
Thank god I don’t have to come up with any more band quotes. At least for like, a minute.
Anyway, first a couple announcements:
-First, there will be a Commemorative issue of the Indian. It’ll be out next week, and like in 2010 there will be a digital version and I will be printing and mailing out hard copies as well. Details on how to get them will come out when it’s finished somewhere next week. So look for that. If you signed up for a season long subscription you’ll get a free digital copy, but if you want the hard copy mailed to you I think it’ll be $5. So keep your eyes peeled.
-Second, the Indian will go year round just like it did last year. So digital subscriptions for the ’13-’14 season will open up soon, just not exactly sure when. Maybe around free agency day? I’ll probably combine the draft and free agency summer issues, we’ll have our Convention issue, our Bears Preview at the end of August, and one more in August that could be just about anything (Lollapalooza preview/review? I really have no idea). Again, keep an eye on this space.