Faxes from Uncle Dale

Tag: Vincent Hinostroza

  • Never Had It So Bad, The Morning Saad: Jackets at Hawks Preview/Beef Stock Prep

    Chief_Blue_Meanie vs. 250px-Ozymandias

    FACEOFF: 7:30pm

    TV/RADIO For Sox Fans: WGN for both

    FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK: Jackets Cannon

    Blue Jackets Stats Page

    Blue Jackets War On Ice

    Ah yes, the return of General Saad to the United Center after a distinguished three year… well, two and a half year stay in Chicago. No one does pomp like the Hawks. Even Dan Fucking Carcillo got one, so Saad can expect an over the top scoreboard treatment and ovation at the first TV timeout, while somewhere Brian Campbell, who was a Hawk just as long and his salute consisted of Pat Foley scoffing at him on air, wonders why he never got the same treatment. While there will be stories about what a shame it is that Saad is no longer a Hawk, essentially in the end everyone won in the summer. The Hawks made what very well might turn out to be a good hockey trade, getting two useful pieces for one, while Saad got very very rich. But never let that get in the way of emotions. The juxtaposition of a team hailing a player they were never quite sold on is certainly delicious.

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  • Camping with the Kids: Day 5 of Prospect Camp

    Camping with the Kids: Day 5 of Prospect Camp

    The puck dropped for the final time on Blackhawks Prospect Camp at 10:00 this morning for the final scrimmage of the week. With one last chance to show hockey ops and fans what they could do this week, the prospects put on a great show.

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  • Camping with the Kids: Day 4 of Prospect Camp

    Camping with the Kids: Day 4 of Prospect Camp

    Thursday at Blackhawks Prospect Camp brought the second scrimmage of the week. The White Team was looking to even up the “series” since the Red Team took the 5-4 victory in Wednesday’s scrimmage.

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  • Camping with the Kids: Day 3 of Prospect Camp

    Camping with the Kids: Day 3 of Prospect Camp

    Day 3 of Blackhawks Prospect Camp brought the first scrimmage of the week at Johnny’s Ice House West. Team A (White jerseys) and Team B (Red jerseys) dropped the puck at roughly 11:30 a.m.

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  • Camping with the Kids: Day 1 Recap of Prospect Camp

    Camping with the Kids: Day 1 Recap of Prospect Camp

    The Blackhawks’ annual Prospect Camp opened up this afternoon with two practice sessions at Johnny’s Ice House West. Although the kids mainly just went through typical drills that a normal hockey practice features, it was a great opportunity to impress the coaches, staff and fans with their skills. (more…)