The Chicago Blackhawks are at Madison Square Garden tonight to face their Original 6 rivals, the New York Rangers. It is the first of 2 meetings this season between these long time rivals. The Rangers lead the Eastern conference with a record of 37-13-5 for 79 points, and only 1 point behind the Detroit Red Wings for best record in the league. The Blackhawks are 4th in the Central Division (6th overall
)with a 29-21-7 record for 65 points.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Should the Chicago Blackhawks Trade for Sam Gagner?
Back in November, when the Blackhawks visited Edmonton and were drubbed by a 9-2 score, it was suggested that they acquire Sam Gagner because he was the linemate of Patrick Kane in juniors. With his 8 point night against the Hawks in an 8-4 romp over the Hawks on 2/2/12, that talk has been re-ignited. Should the Hawks consider acquiring him?
Consider this: On November 9, 1982, then-GM Bob Pulford made a deal with Calgary to acquire Calgary’s first round pick (#13 overall). He played 41 games for the Blackhawks in 1982-83, scoring 7 goals and 8 assists (15 points), has 2 PIM, and a +/- of + 6. The next season, he split time between the Blackhawks and the Springfield Indians (the Hawks farm club at the time). Playing in 46 games for the parent club, he had 12-13-25, 19 PIM and even at plus-minus. In 87 games over 2 seasons, he had 19 goals, 21 assists for 40 points, 19 PIM and an overall +/- of +6.
Who was this player? Denis Cyr. Like Gagner, he was the linemate of Denis Savard in juniors (Montreal juniors). This move was to help Cyr, but it had no effect. And who did the Blackhawks give up to get Cyr? Center Carey Wilson, who had a stellar career with Calgary, Hartford, and the New York Rangers.
So, should the Blackhawks trade for Sam Gagner to help Patrick Kane? No.
Consider this: On November 9, 1982, then-GM Bob Pulford made a deal with Calgary to acquire Calgary’s first round pick (#13 overall). He played 41 games for the Blackhawks in 1982-83, scoring 7 goals and 8 assists (15 points), has 2 PIM, and a +/- of + 6. The next season, he split time between the Blackhawks and the Springfield Indians (the Hawks farm club at the time). Playing in 46 games for the parent club, he had 12-13-25, 19 PIM and even at plus-minus. In 87 games over 2 seasons, he had 19 goals, 21 assists for 40 points, 19 PIM and an overall +/- of +6.
Who was this player? Denis Cyr. Like Gagner, he was the linemate of Denis Savard in juniors (Montreal juniors). This move was to help Cyr, but it had no effect. And who did the Blackhawks give up to get Cyr? Center Carey Wilson, who had a stellar career with Calgary, Hartford, and the New York Rangers.
So, should the Blackhawks trade for Sam Gagner to help Patrick Kane? No.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Valentine's Day
The following is from the newsletter I get at work. I thought I would post this as it is almost Valentine's Day.
"HOW DO YOU SAY 'I LOVE YOU'?"
"Everyone needs to feel love in different ways. For some, it's words; for others, it's action. There are many ways to let someone know how deeply you care. Here are some ideas:
"1. LEAVE A NOTE IN A LUNCHBOX OR BRIEFCASE. Use the note to say thank you for what you appreciate abouit the person or include a promise of what you might do for him or her (such as make dinner, give a back rub, etc.)
2. SEND AN E-MAIL DURING THE DAY. It doesn't have to be overly mushy. A simple, "I'm thinking of you" can make people feel they are loved.
3. PITCH IN WITH A TO-DO PROJECT THAT YOUR LOVED ONE HAS WANTED TO START/COMPLETE. it doesn't matter what it is. It can be painting a room, repairing a leaky faucet, or organizing the home office, for example.
4. SURPRISE YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE WITH SPONTANEITY. Without letting him or her know ahead of time, plan an evening out or a daytrip. Knowing that you put time and effort into planning something can be as meaningful as the activity itself."
"HOW DO YOU SAY 'I LOVE YOU'?"
"Everyone needs to feel love in different ways. For some, it's words; for others, it's action. There are many ways to let someone know how deeply you care. Here are some ideas:
"1. LEAVE A NOTE IN A LUNCHBOX OR BRIEFCASE. Use the note to say thank you for what you appreciate abouit the person or include a promise of what you might do for him or her (such as make dinner, give a back rub, etc.)
2. SEND AN E-MAIL DURING THE DAY. It doesn't have to be overly mushy. A simple, "I'm thinking of you" can make people feel they are loved.
3. PITCH IN WITH A TO-DO PROJECT THAT YOUR LOVED ONE HAS WANTED TO START/COMPLETE. it doesn't matter what it is. It can be painting a room, repairing a leaky faucet, or organizing the home office, for example.
4. SURPRISE YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE WITH SPONTANEITY. Without letting him or her know ahead of time, plan an evening out or a daytrip. Knowing that you put time and effort into planning something can be as meaningful as the activity itself."
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