The Chicago Blackhawks Won't Make The PO's Next Season

[IPostedWhat]

 

[The Crimson King]

I agree

 

[h X c Chris]

This thread is swell!

 

[li0lsh]

was at a blackhawks bar last night...well every bar has turned into one... wore the sharks cap and no one noticed.

I <3 this thread

 

[Eddie_Shack]

They still have one of the best top fours in the league, two solid scoring lines, and Turco isn't any worse than Niemi. They could win the Central if they avoid the injury bug and pick up a little luck.

 

[awaz]

They still have one of the best top fours in the league, two solid scoring lines, and Turco isn't any worse than Niemi. They could win the Central if they avoid the injury bug and pick up a little luck.

i think thats the key.. if they lose one of their top 4 forwards, or top 4 d-men, they would be in serious trouble.. last year they had the depth to cover for it if it happened.. this year they will not

 

[juliansteed]

Hard to say at this point. Nothing would surprise me. But if I had to guess I would say they make the playoffs and go out in the first round.

 

[TOX1]

i think thats the key.. if they lose one of their top 4 forwards, or top 4 d-men, they would be in serious trouble.. last year they had the depth to cover for it if it happened.. this year they will not

Yep...yep...yep!

 

[banditshcky11]

I think they lost too many depth/character players to be anywhere comparable to what they were last year. They may make the playoffs but look form them to be a lower seed against Vancover or Detroit

 

[SuperFlyer13]

I think they lost too many depth/character players to be anywhere comparable to what they were last year. They may make the playoffs but look form them to be a lower seed against Vancover or Detroit

And on that note, until Vancouver proves they can play deep into the playoffs and be a legit threat, the Hawks could easily get by the Nucks, Detroit may be tougher comp because of more skilled players and veteran depth, but age could catch up with them. Chicago will not be the same but could still get to the playoffs and have a shot, especially if Turdco has a decent year. You just never know!

 

[banditshcky11]

And on that note, until Vancouver proves they can play deep into the playoffs and be a legit threat, the Hawks could easily get by the Nucks, Detroit may be tougher comp because of more skilled players and veteran depth, but age could catch up with them. Chicago will not be the same but could still get to the playoffs and have a shot, especially if Turdco has a decent year. You just never know!

True my point about Vancover, even though their unproven in the playoff. They have made vast improvements to their team and addressed some depth issues. On paper they look like the team in the west to beat, but paper means nothing in the current NHL(I mean who seriously though the Habs would down the Pens andCaps?).

 

[Automattic]

They still have one of the best top fours in the league, two solid scoring lines, and Turco isn't any worse than Niemi. They could win the Central if they avoid the injury bug and pick up a little luck.

Yes they do, but no they won't, Imo. It'll take an injury bug striking the Wings again plus avoiding it themselves. Barring freak injuries, I'm really only concerned about the usual suspects, Z's back and The Mule's knees.

But I agree, Chicago is still a force. This may or may not be a good year from top to bottom in the division (you never know with everybody else. never. lol), but there will be no shortage of drama between the top two. Chicago might have got knocked down a notch over the offseason, but let's not forgot where their notch was located to begin with, people...

 

[Automattic]

Best OP ever, btw...

 

[The Q stache]

I know I'm biased but I would say the Hawks have a better chance of making the playoffs then not making them. This is still a very good team, if they stay away from the injury bug they have a shot of doing it again. Alot of the AHL players they are bringing in a high talent guys, so lets let the season play out first.

 

[dash]

The Hawks will indeed make the playoffs, and once you get in the dance, anything can happen. They won the Cup, yes they've paid a heavy price, but in my opinion, it was worth it.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

It all depends on injuries. The Red Wings went through them last year but, had plenty of depth to handle the situation. The Blackhawks aren't nearly as deep as they were last year. If they get bit by the injury bug they're done. If not they're in.

 

[IPostedWhat]

I know I'm biased but I would say the Hawks have a better chance of making the playoffs then not making them. This is still a very good team, if they stay away from the injury bug they have a shot of doing it again. Alot of the AHL players they are bringing in a high talent guys, so lets let the season play out first.

Well, I wish you luck then man.

Break a leg.

 

[filosofy29]

Well, I wish you luck then man.

Break a leg.

LOL, awesome.


Honestly though horse, in my humble opinion, I think the Sabres (even though I think both the Sabres and Hawks will make the playoffs) have a better chance of missing the playoffs than the Blackhawks. They (Hawks) are still solid.

 

[IPostedWhat]

Honestly though horse, in my humble opinion, I think the Sabres (even though I think both the Sabres and Hawks will make the playoffs) have a better chance of missing the playoffs than the Blackhawks. They (Hawks) are still solid.

Yeah, but nobody would really care about a thread that says the Sabres won't make the PO's because of their mediocrity.

Then again, a lot of people before last season said they wouldn't make it, and they did while winning the division.

When it comes to predictions about next season, it's go big or go home.

And I hate my home.

 

[li0lsh]

"The big question is will the fans understand? Would you support a management who puts together a team that wins you a Cup, knowing within weeks of that joyous day the team is going to be blown up? Would you proudly still buy the tickets, the jerseys, stand on the parade route for hours knowing that half of the guys you are cheering for now will be gone and you will be cheering against them the next season?

In other words would you make the deal with the cap devil to win you a Cup knowing that it may be some time before you can do it again? It took the Chicago Blackhawks 49 years to win the 4th Stanley Cup in franchise history. How long will it take for them to do it again?"