Hawks used to be my #2 team, well until they beat the Flyers in the Finals lol
I went to a lot of Hawks games in the 90's at the Stadium and UC. JR was fav Hawk back then. Real good guy away from the ice also. He used to hang out at a buddy of mines bar in Chicago, so I got the chance to empty a few pints with him.
Sadly this year's Flyer team is a train wreck so I've been watching more Blues than Flyers.
I hear JR is one hell of a drinker. Dude can put down 20 brews like its nothing.
The blackhawks, like any other successful team in Chicago; is tougher to watch with meatball fans on the bandwagon. All of a sudden in 2010 happens and every person never giving a shit about hockey is now an "expert."
I dont feel confident if they run into the ducks this postseason, however if someone take out Anaheim (unlikely) I like their chances. Ducks just have everything going right for them. Plus I dont like winning the Presidents Trophy......those teams never tend to be successful in postseasons.
I hate Cory Crawford, hes meh. Having a decent regular season, but is such an inconsistent player come postseason. I would have tried to trade for Ryan Miller, having a "down" year to people who dont realize he takes 40+ shots a night against him with one of the leagues worst defensive pairings.
Flyers now have some decent players; sucks Van Reimsdyke looks like an allstar now he got traded. Not sure I would have dealt Mike Richards.....