ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Wasn't Ivan Demidov supposed to be stuck to an ironclad contract in Russia for 3 years? What happened there?
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bdutts
- Houston, Texas
Things have a way of working out when people want them to...
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Bedard should spend the offseason with Nazar, working on his skating
btw, Nazar and Rinzel: looking great
Hawks aren't going to be good next season, but watching the kids get better is going to be must see tv
btw, Nazar and Rinzel: looking great
Hawks aren't going to be good next season, but watching the kids get better is going to be must see tv
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
The last 2 games gave a glimpse of what may be on the horizon. If the kids continue to get better, adding a few key pieces could really jumpstart them next year. Given that it will be the 100th anniversary of the organization, I wouldn't be surprised to see them try to make some things happen.
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
There is a lot to like going forward.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
I believe they finished 9 points better than last season. Need to nail the coaching hire and add some significant free agents for more offense and to help Bedard.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
It's tough with so much youth at the back end, but I think Kyle Davidson needs to be pretty aggressive about getting better this offseason. The evidence seems pretty strong to me that "patient long-form rebuild" runs into problems in hockey more so than other sports.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Frank Nazar. Sam Rinzel
Rinzel is who I hoped Korchinski would become. That kid is going to be fun to watch!
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Korch is 20. plenty of time to improve. Rinzel is a unicorn. and he's only gonna get better
Just sayin. Rinzel is 20 also. Not down on Korchinski in general but he hasn’t made as big of a jump as I had hoped this year.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
pretty good:
BTW, Lev with the game winner in OT yesterday against the Wolves. Korchinski scored too.
BTW, Lev with the game winner in OT yesterday against the Wolves. Korchinski scored too.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
4 D who played in NHL (but far more in the A) this season: https://theahl.com/stats/game-summary/1027677
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
Lardis on his injury:
“There’s no long-term effects that will come from this injury,” Lardis said. “There’s no surgery involved or anything. It’s just more of resting it for a little bit, like a week or two, then starting the rehabbing as well. I should be good, hopefully, in a couple weeks here, or a little longer. I’ll have the whole summer here to kind of train and be 100 percent, ready for next year, which is really good.”
And:
“It sucks what it is, but I’m really thankful it’s not anything really bad and I can be 100 percent ready going into next year and have the whole summer to train,” Lardis said.
Ice Hogs beat the Wolves 5-0 and advance to play the Milwaukee Admirals
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Mike Sullivan, please!
2X2L
- Metaluna
The Admirals were once owned by Lloyd Pettit, former Blackhawks announcer and the greatest off all time IMO. "There's a shot ... AND A GOAL!"
As a high school kid I had the honor of meeting him at a Stanley Cup Finals game between the Blues and Bruins in 68 or 69 in St. Louis. What a thrill!
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bdutts
- Houston, Texas
Looks like Carle withdrew his name from consideration. Rangers will be hot on Sullivan.
Hell Yeah!
I think he did Cubs game also, intermittently.
2X2L
- Metaluna
Yes, he was Jack Brickhouse's sidekick and host of "Leadoff Man" before Cubs games, I think.
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