http://www.csnchicago.com/hockey-chi...595&feedID=625


Can't wait for the boys to get it goin'.

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Hawks open the year on the road on Jan 19th. We take on the defending Stanley Cup Champions Los Angeles Kings!! Nice early test!! The game starts at 2pm CST.

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Yeah Crawford I sure as hell hope you fix the " soft playoff goal" syndrome. We need you this year!


http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,1020737.story

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Apparently Monty failed his physical and concussion issues still persist. This does not sound so good.


Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc

According to a source, defenseman Steve Montador's concussion is back and he was only #Blackhawks player not to pass today's physicals.

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Hawks open season on NBC at 3PM est vs Kings.

10 of first 12 games on the road, followed by 7 game homestand.

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So much for trading Hammer.

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Salary Cap/Dynasty
C- Tavares, Backstrom, Ribiero, Turris, Eakin
RW- Gaborik, Perry, Downie, JWilliams
LW- Eriksson, Moulson, Duchene, Clowe, Johansson
D- Karlsson, Phaneuf, Enstrom, Burns, Gardiner, Voynov, Ellis
G- Fluery, Kipper, Dubnyk, Lindback

Farm- Huberdeau, Nyquist, Silfverberg, Grigorenko, Bjugstad, Teräväinen, Lack

Bobby Mac tweeted that CHI wants Bolland in a more offensive role, possibly starting between Sharp and Kane.

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GO WINGS!

12 team H2H dynasty, most categories under the sun, incl. hits/blocks. Main team, farm

C: Kopitar Backstrom Stepan Cammalleri Little Bolland Laich Johnson
LW: Parise Lupul Erat McDonald Martin Silfverberg Nyquist Schwartz Morin Nieto Conacher
RW: PKane Doan Pominville Nash Clowe Lupul Rinaldo Stafford Rattie Stone Chiasson Ritchie
D: Green Suter Seabrook Dillon Beauchemin Schenn Letang Schultz Hamilton McNabb Rielly Harrison
G: Bryzgalov Pavelec Holtby Neuvirth Nihlstorp Lack CalPickard Andersen Stalock Sateri Eriksson
IR: Halak

That's exactly what they are looking to do.

Today they had Bolland 2nd line pivot between Sharp and Kane. Quennville likes the balance that line brings. Of course with Q, things change on a dime, but this apparently is the plan going into the season.

ESPN Chicago ‏@ESPNChiHawks

Quenneville: Thinks second line of Bolland, Kane and Sharp has nice balance.


Also of note: Nick Leddy was 3rd defense pairing in camp today, minutes will be reduced or at least I believe that's the plan. He's been invisible for the most past so far in the AHL season and has not impressed.

Also Bowman indicated very unlikely the Hawks make a trade before the start of the season.


Good reports on Hossa. ESPN Chicago ‏@ESPNChiHawks

McDonough: Hossa has never been in this good of shape in his life. Anticipate using him in all situations.

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Suddenly it becomes very tricky deciding what centers I should use... I believe Bolland is capable of scoring 60 with those linemates...

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GO WINGS!

12 team H2H dynasty, most categories under the sun, incl. hits/blocks. Main team, farm

C: Kopitar Backstrom Stepan Cammalleri Little Bolland Laich Johnson
LW: Parise Lupul Erat McDonald Martin Silfverberg Nyquist Schwartz Morin Nieto Conacher
RW: PKane Doan Pominville Nash Clowe Lupul Rinaldo Stafford Rattie Stone Chiasson Ritchie
D: Green Suter Seabrook Dillon Beauchemin Schenn Letang Schultz Hamilton McNabb Rielly Harrison
G: Bryzgalov Pavelec Holtby Neuvirth Nihlstorp Lack CalPickard Andersen Stalock Sateri Eriksson
IR: Halak

60 next year this year 30 pts tops in 48 games. I don't think he'll even get to 30. He's been given this opportunity before and failed to stick,so I am not overly optimistic and if Quennville gets jumpy, he'll make changes. You're gonna have to use him though at least the first 2 weeks. Your out Kopitar and Laich to start the season, but not sure how many centers you start.

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