A 20 year old who loves sports, especially hockey. Aspiring Sports Journalist. I run
@Chi_Prospects
, 1/4 of
@HawkeyPuckCast
. He/him. RIP Dzia Dzia ❤️
The same people who complain about the NHL struggling to grow and gain new fans, are also complaining about the NHL posting highlights of a franchise/generational talent. Make it make sense.
Joel Quenneville shouldn’t be allowed to coach ever again. Valuing team performance over an actual human being is awful. And Quenneville getting agitated/angry over it makes it so much worse.
Joel Quenneville hasn’t been officially cleared by the NHL. A formal interview request will likely encourage the commissioners approval. With existing coaching vacancies and speculation around the NYR, Quenneville’s return to a bench is a strong possibility.
A black ace for the
#Blackhawks
during the 2009/10 season is suing the team, claiming that former video coach Brad Aldrich “groomed, harassed, threatened and assaulted” him and that the Hawks suppressed his complaint.
Appalling and disgusting…
Definitely the wrong choice to get rid of speciality jerseys (Pride, Hockey Fights Cancer, etc.) during warmups. It just feels like you’re appeasing to prejudiced people.
To make this announcement during Pride Month is also an insult to the LGBTQ+ community.
From NHL Board of Governors: teams will not wear specialty jerseys in warmups next season. Also: Cap, Ottawa, Arizona and other topics. With Commissioner Gary Bettman here —
Here’s my take on the
#Blackhawks
and not being stripped of their 1st round pick for the coverup:
1. They should have been stripped of their 2022 first way before they traded it. The NHL didn’t strip them of any picks (which is wrong), and instead fined the Wirtz’. 1/?
Sam Cosentino and Jason Bukala on 32 Thoughts "A name to keep an eye on as far as steals in this draft is C Kai Uchacz, out of Red Deer."
Uchacz had 50 Goals and 85 Points in 68 Games in the WHL this season
#NHLDraft
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#NHL
I don’t even know what to say anymore about the
#Blackhawks
. I’m livid, angry and upset. I haven’t missed watching a game in awhile, and I purposely skipped watching last night’s game. I might switch teams, who knows. Just disgusting to see this all unfold.
@GoldenKnights
We dont have any words and we know you dont want to hear them.
We understand your anger your frustration your sadness. Everything youre feeling we get it.
This isnt the ending we imagined and certainly not the one we wanted. Thank you for being there the entire way.
Frank Seravalli names the Chicago
#Blackhawks
as a team that could be a big player in free agency tomorrow. Says that they’ll be in the mix for a lot of players and will spend a lot of money.
I absolutely love how Rangers fans are complaining about the refs losing them the game yesterday. YOUR TEAM LITERALLY ALLOWED 124 CHANCES, 71 SHOTS, 62 SCORING CHANCES AND 7.5 EXPECTED GOALS AT 5V5! Don’t tell me that you deserved to win last night lol.
#LetsGoPens
#NYR
Personally I’m taking the 18 y/o franchise/generational talent that is single-handedly carrying the
#Blackhawks
offense and leading rookies in goals and points over a 22 y/o defensive defenseman.
@Mario_Tirabassi
Maybe they meant Blackhawks brothers? But even in that case it isn’t true. The Carse brothers played together in 1939-1940, and the Bentley brothers played together in 40-41 (just off of some quick research).
3. I don’t think any of the current players/hockey management should be drawn into this discourse. They’re not to blame for what happened. That falls on Bowman, Quenneville, McDonough and others. 3/3
Adding onto Austin’s post:
127 defensemen have played at least 600 minutes at 5v5 this season.
Alex Vlasic has THE BEST relative goals against/60 in the NHL. He’s a special player.
#Blackhawks
How good has Alex Vlasic been this season?
127 defenseman have played 600+ minutes at 5v5.
Vlasic has allowed the eighth-fewest goals (25) among them.
#Blackhawks
Henri Jokiharju -> Alex Nylander -> Sam Lafferty (& Jake McCabe) -> 2025 1st & 2026 2nd
Kyle Davidson turned an AHLer (Nylander) into quality draft picks. Great move.
#Blackhawks
It’s funny to me how Jonathan Toews is considered an overrated player when he had some of, if not, the best analytics in the league from 2010-2015. If he had that run today he would be considered very underrated and an analytics darling.
#Blackhawks
All of this Alex DeBrincat trade discourse has really opened my eyes as to how underrated he is according to other teams’ fans. Sure he’s small, but he’s also very durable and his size doesn’t define his play 🤷♂️.
#Blackhawks
#NJDevils
#GoKingsGo
I thought this was a good answer from
#Blackhawks
GM Kyle Davidson regarding the opinion that the Hawks shouldn’t have their 1st rounder. He said it’s “a natural train of thought” and also pushed back on the idea that the Hawks have “moved on” regarding the Kyle Beach coverup
This is one of the best
#Blackhawks
broadcasts I’ve heard all year. The chemistry and the energy is just awesome (probably helps that the Hawks are playing well).
This press conference is awful. Stan Bowman and Jeff Jackson just walked around the second victim question and they haven’t apologized/spoken to that victim.
2. That fine was a mere slap on the wrist for a multi-million dollar organization (although it did go to a good cause, organizations around Chicago that help SA victims). 2/?
@frank_seravalli
It’s disgusting to see everyone going after Kyle Davidson and his family. He wasn’t with the organization in 2010 and deserves none of this. If you’re going to go after someone, go after the ones who covered it up.
Greg makes a great point. Seth Jones has had three very good seasons in Chicago, yet his reputation from his last two seasons in Columbus continues to follow him.
#Blackhawks
Darnell Nurse is actually what a lot of people Seth Jones is. Not sure what the discourse is in Edmonton, but his contract doesn't get bashed nationally like Jones’ does, and Seth is a far better player.
According to David Pagnotta the New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers have all shown interest in Alex DeBrincat up to this point. Also notes that the 2nd overall pick might be in play for Cat.
#Blackhawks
#NJDevils
#HockeyTwitter
@MarkLazerus
@_phil_thompson
I actually like Danny Wirtz and he comes off like a great guy. He seems to be way more in touch with people and the organization. I’m happy that he’s willing to talk to Phil about these issues.
FYI, Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz approached me after the town hall to say he'd be happy to discuss team values and culture and protocols to protect players in the future.
Needless to say, at the time I tried to follow up with Rocky, things got a little heated.
Using +/- in 2023 is certainly something. Faber’s most common linemate is Jonas Brodin while Bedard’s most common linemate is Nick Foligno.
Bedard is winning the Calder and he deserves it.
#Blackhawks
#MNWild
@Wildboys59
You can enjoy him shutting down Pastrnak every night. They can enjoy him scoring one goal, be minus 2 every night in a loss and think that’s Calder worthy. Sad thing is my voting brethren probably will too
@frank_seravalli
I know he had no trade protection, but I feel like you should do right by your players. Or at least let them know what’s going on. And trading him to an awful team like Columbus has to be disheartening for him.
@CRoumeliotis
If he can’t disclose it, it’s not going to shoot down the rumors that are going around. Period. But since when have the Blackhawks been transparent?
#Blackhawks
Besides for it being the
#Blackhawks
, I’m struggling to see the correlation here.
It’s a whole different team of players and a whole different management group. The Hawks did everything right this time around and didn’t cover anything up.
This Connor Bedard injury is terrible news for the
#Blackhawks
. There aren’t many reasons to watch this team now.
Unrelated note: I’m going to the game tomorrow and it was going to be my first time seeing Bedard live 😭
When are we going to start having the discussion that Steve Yzerman isn’t a good GM? Like what has he done besides (poorly) trying to accelerate Detroit’s rebuild?
#LGRW
Kevin Korchinski (
#55
) had an impressive outing against the
#LetsGoOilers
on Wednesday night.
In 21:16 of ice time (2nd on
#Blackhawks
), he had a 92% 5v5 Expected Goals Share (2nd), an 82% 5v5 Shot Share (2nd), and had seven shot attempts (2nd)
Here are his most notable plays:
Philipp Kurashev might be a legit player for the
#Blackhawks
. His vision, playmaking ability and transition game are all above average imo. I know that playing with Connor Bedard has juiced his numbers and his underlying stats aren’t great, but he’s taken a step forward.
@NHLPA
@FriedgeHNIC
I really don’t get this statement. He was suspended by the team with PAY. I get that he couldn’t play, but these allegations were deemed serious enough. This should be almost always be a team decision. Because if the players had their way they’d never be suspended for anything.
@GoldenKnights
We dont have any cap space and we know we can’t to use it.
We understand your anger your frustration your sadness. Everything youre feeling we get it.
This isnt the offseason we imagined and certainly not the offseason we wanted. Thank you for being there the entire way.
This has been a tough stretch for the
#Blackhawks
as of late. I have not been a fan of their recent trades, asset management and now draft picks. I’m ok with Artyom Levshunov at two, but Sacha Boisvert at 18 is too high for my liking.
1. It was shut down almost immediately by reporters (local & national)
2. The Blackhawks PR isn’t going to give all the details during an investigation. So we actually don’t know if it’s worse or not
3. I’d expect for Kyle Davidson to explain the situation a bit more at 4 PM CST
@FriedgeHNIC
Huge L. This will lead to more cases in the long run in my opinion. And if a player has an underlying health condition, it could be dangerous (or if they spread it to a family/friend who has an underling health issue).
Personally I’m taking Oliver Moore, another 1st and an improved chance at Connor Bedard over Brandon Hagel.
Regardless it was a good trade for both teams. They both got what they wanted out of it.
#Blackhawks
#GoBolts
Lukas Reichel and Arvid Söderblom both need to be sent down to Rockford and regain their confidence. They are both completely lost right now.
#Blackhawks
Kyle Davidson also said that HC Luke Richardson as well as himself are prioritizing mental health (both in education as well as hiring professionals), and have introduced anonymous reporting lines (in case a problem arises).
#Blackhawks
#HockeyTwitter
I thought this was a good answer from
#Blackhawks
GM Kyle Davidson regarding the opinion that the Hawks shouldn’t have their 1st rounder. He said it’s “a natural train of thought” and also pushed back on the idea that the Hawks have “moved on” regarding the Kyle Beach coverup
In his past eight games, Caleb Jones has three goals and four assists while averaging the 3rd most ice time amongst
#Blackhawks
defensemen. Thanks
#LetsGoOilers
.
#HockeyTwitter
@CRoumeliotis
Charlie if you can, please ask him questions regarding what Kyle said today. He denied any knowledge of the situation, but Kyle said everyone knew. These questions need to be asked. Thank you.
The Kirby Dach-Nick Suzuki-Cole Caufield line currently has a 5v5 oiSH% of 27.27%. For context during the 2015/16 season the line of Artemi Panarin-Artem Anisimov-Patrick Kane had a 9.80% oiSH%. What that Habs line is doing is completely unsustainable.
#GoHabsGo
#Blackhawks
#Blackhawks
almost acquired Matthew Knies, Petr Mrazek and ‘first-round picks’ for Brandon Hagel and Marc-Andre Fleury. As Nick points out it was vetoed by
#LeafsForever
President Brendan Shanahan.
According to a report, the
#Leafs
had a deal to acquire Marc-Andre Fleury during the 2022 season. However, team president Brendan Shanahan vetoed it. ⤵️
I can’t believe people are making jokes about the Kyle Beach situation. Like that’s just disgusting. I get it if you don’t like the organization, but making fun of the situation is so gross.
Kevin Korchinski (
#55
) had an impressive outing against the
#LetsGoOilers
on Wednesday night.
In 21:16 of ice time (2nd on
#Blackhawks
), he had a 92% 5v5 Expected Goals Share (2nd), an 82% 5v5 Shot Share (2nd), and had seven shot attempts (2nd)
Here are his most notable plays: