2018-2019 Blackhawks Roster

[ChiHawk21]

I know that the Hawks like keeping things close to their chest, but holy ****.... it's pretty pathetic to claim to have no updates on Crawford. The only way you don't have an update on someone months later is if they were in a coma and were still in a coma.

this will be interesting..

 

[Blue Liner]

I know that the Hawks like keeping things close to their chest, but holy ****.... it's pretty pathetic to claim to have no updates on Crawford. The only way you don't have an update on someone months later is if they were in a coma and were still in a coma.

It pretty much spells out that whatever is going on with him isn't hockey/injury related.

 

[ChiHawks10]

I know that the Hawks like keeping things close to their chest, but holy ****.... it's pretty vexing to claim to have no updates on Crawford. The only way you don't have an update on someone months later is if they were in a coma and were still in a coma.

Ehhhhh. Or if he hasn't been around for some reason.

 

[ClydeLee]

It pretty much spells out that whatever is going on with him isn't hockey/injury related.

Even though the last time that happened they made him admit it.

But when do the hawks or any NHL team give more than a generic comments.

What's any example of then giving any update injury wise like that. Hossa it was that way... all Toews's concussion of 2012 oh timetable expect him back.. and he didn't come back until the playoffs. Same with Kane. They just stay with one message and repeat it on and on.

 

[JaegerDice]

I know that the Hawks like keeping things close to their chest, but holy ****.... it's pretty vexing to claim to have no updates on Crawford. The only way you don't have an update on someone months later is if they were in a coma and were still in a coma.

'No update' is the PR safe way of saying 'he's not getting better'.

Whether he's getting worse or not, is up in the air.

This team's history with head injuries is so sketchy, I'm frankly impressed they're not throwing him under the bus for being too soft and not 'workin tru da pain!'.

 

[Blue Liner]

Even though the last time that happened they made him admit it.

But when do the hawks or any NHL team give more than a generic comments.

What's any example of then giving any update injury wise like that. Hossa it was that way... all Toews's concussion of 2012 oh timetable expect him back.. and he didn't come back until the playoffs. Same with Kane. They just stay with one message and repeat it on and on.

But all of those instances had a root cause and there was some inclination along the way what they were, even if only in the beginning. This has been an entirely different thing and as long as it's gone on isn't exactly a well kept secret in hockey or civic circles any longer.

 

[ChiHawks10]

'No update' is the PR safe way of saying 'he's not getting better'.

Whether he's getting worse or not, is up in the air.

This team's history with head injuries is so sketchy, I'm frankly impressed they're not throwing him under the bus for being too soft and not 'workin tru da pain!'.

It's not a head injury.

 

[AmericanDream]

DeBrincat came into last season quicker than he’d be been the season prior and was quicker by the end of the season than he was at the start. His skating is plenty good to sustain what he’s done and will continue to do in the NHL.

some players need to utilize their speed every shift to be NHLers...a guy like Hino who is skilled, but without that speed really has a problem sticking in the NHL long term. whereas a player like DeBrincat who can absolutely skate out there doesn't need to utilize speed every shift, he has other skills/traits that will keep him up here long term. Cat's style of play is more cerebral assassin sniper stuff, the kid can fly when he wants to, plenty of tape out there that shows this, however he waits for others to lead rushes and hides back in the weeds ala Brett Hull...

 

[Blue Liner]

some players need to utilize their speed every shift to be NHLers...a guy like Hino who is skilled, but without that speed really has a problem sticking in the NHL long term. whereas a player like DeBrincat who can absolutely skate out there doesn't need to utilize speed every shift, he has other skills/traits that will keep him up here long term. Cat's style of play is more cerebral assassin sniper stuff, the kid can fly when he wants to, plenty of tape out there that shows this, however he waits for others to lead rushes and hides back in the weeds ala Brett Hull...

I rarely use or like comps but he's the one I've used for DeBrincat when I've done it.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Toews made a comment last winter during a morning skate interview about Crawford and basically said CC would be back with the team and contributing “when he knew how to”. Well, that’s not a comment you make when somebody is dealing with a concussion or vertigo imo. Those issues are not something someone “knows how to do” re: getting rid of. That, to me, gave some inclination that its a lot less likely to be hockey related.

 

[JaegerDice]

It's not a head injury.

Vertigo symptoms aren't generally associated with knee injuries.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Vertigo symptoms aren't generally associated with knee injuries.

It's also not vertigo symptoms. Trust me on this one JD. I have my reasons on why I'm so positive of it.

 

[JaegerDice]

It's also not vertigo symptoms. Trust me on this one JD. I have my reasons on why I'm so positive of it.

Fair enough.

 

[Rick C137]

What were people expecting Stan to say as far as Crawford goes? He said he expects Corey to be at camp and has no reason not to. I just don’t get what kind of answer people were expecting...

 

[Hawkaholic]

I took the update as Crawford will be ready to go by training camp and they aren't talking about what the issue was

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Probably out of respect for Crawford they say much of nothing about what he’s dealing with if its off-ice.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Probably out of respect for Crawford they say much of nothing about what he’s dealing with if its off-ice.

Bingo.

 

[Blackhawks]

Out of respect for fans spending 10s of millions of dollars supporting the team and are concerned about the team and Crawford, well they deserve no updates...

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

There is no update on Crawford because if they say he's done, then there will be less butts in seats. Simple as that. They're protecting their business interests. No doubt in my mind.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

I would trade Saad and the 27 for Hamilton without hesitation. I would trade the #8 pick or Schmaltz for Hamilton straight up. Whoever said they wouldn't trade the Joker or Mitchell for him is crazy. We are hoping that Dobson, Bouchard, and Hughes become as good as Hamilton is right now if we draft one of them. Odds are they won't be as good of a player. Some people really overvalue draft choices. Most draftees do not live up to their potential.

 

[Rick C137]

There is no update on Crawford because if they say he's done, then there will be less butts in seats. Simple as that. They're protecting their business interests. No doubt in my mind.

So they’re lying and saying they expect him to be ready for training camp when they know he’s done? Hot take straight out of the dollar bill playbook.

 

[AmericanDream]

anyone opposed for going after Derek Ryan - 2 years $5 mil total - perhaps???

guy plays solid pk, he plays center and wing, and would be a nice guy to float around the lineup...just a thought he played with Kane at times at the World Championships, dude played solid in all 3 zones...pretty underrated player IMO.

 

[Teemu]

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to talk to teams about taking on Marian Hossa’s contract. It’s believed there have been conversations with Ottawa, Arizona and Carolina about the concept of taking on a deal that carries a $5.75-million cap hit but pays the player only $1 million per season in real life for the next three seasons.

(per LeBrun)

 

[BK]

Out of respect for fans spending 10s of millions of dollars supporting the team and are concerned about the team and Crawford, well they deserve no updates...

HIPAA is the issue (in the USA at least, not sure about Canada). I get your point and don't think there is anything wrong with the view but laws are laws.

 

[AmericanDream]

(per LeBrun)

throw Buffalo in there too...