Interesting days ahead for hockey GMs, me thinks.
The kidding around is pretty much over. National Hockey League rosters are going to get diced-up like a salami in the coming weeks as teams look to settle into the second half. Fun stuff. It’s the time of year when assholes like myself make wild, unsubstantiated claims and predictions about trades and cuts and panic buttons (very much like the last installment of senseless blather in this space where I offer no choice but to send Carcillo away). Not surprising that while I think he’s nothing more than a common goon, Carcillo’s been getting support from several avenues. Coach Q, TV-man Eddie O and various, random followers of the team with zero credentials have all touted Car Bomb’s contribution to the organization. They claim he’s great in the locker room and that the skill-players know that he will have their back when the shit goes down. He also has a radio show on WGN. Awesome. I still say now that he’s been suspended nearly 10 times in his NHL career, his usefulness is limited. I think he used up his short-leash. Next stop is a cage. With that, I’ll shut it about Carcillo. I’m even boring myself.
Moving on to bigger and better ridiculousness, the Hawks will be looking to use up the rest of the cap space they have as we head into the All-Star break. All 5 million of it. So, while I might be excited to see these young new guys get off on the right foot, I can only assume there are a few fellas that don’t share my appreciation for a Jimmy Hayes or a Andrew Shaw. Michael Frolik is one. Marcus Kruger and Sami Lepisto, two more. Proof? What proof? I don’t need proof or proper sources to talk like an idiot. I smell it. Something big is about to go down, and with a shitload of luck, it’ll involve the Calgary Flames. The Flames are old, they’ve lost their last 3, they are 6 points clear of the playoffs and they’re out of money because of Jerome Iginla. Since 2+2=5, maybe Iginla should be a Blackhawk? I’ve suggested far stupider.
The Hawks got in late last night after swallowing a bitter pill in Philly. Most of the team had the morning skate off in order to rest for tonight’s game against the Avs.
A recovering M Kruger getting a little one-on-one time
Ray Emery, Sami Lepisto, big John Scott and Steve Montador were also on hand
A handful of Avs chose European-style football in the hallway over the morning skate, with minimal success. Notice the bean stuck in the mechanicals overhead
Putting an edge on Gabriel Landeskog’s skates
Why do you want that beer so bad? “Cause he’s thirsty, dummy.” -Little Enos Burdette
