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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2020 at 11:25 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 14, 2020 at 1:24 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksince71</b></div><div>... thus it can’t be called sport without the legion of fans who have the rite to express their opinion about what a manager did or didn’t do. What sometimes fans forget is the “fan” has limited information about a decision, and emotion which can rule the head.

I waited 49 years to watch this franchise become champions, and to be fortunate to watch two more championships was a privileged. I have seen some pretty pitiful clubs along this journey, and the current roster is light years ahead of those horrible clubs.

What I have seen differently over this last decade is this franchise has created a culture of winning. If you aren’t good enough to qualify for post season, then changes must be made. And sometimes changes are not popular but still need to get done.

Oh my God! The team hasn’t played one game, and so many have already doomed the season. And what if they get off to a slow start? So what? This team needs to continue its youth movement. The New York Rangers are the new model for today’s NHL.

There is much to be excited about this club. Can they realistically compete for the cup? Hell no. Could anybody say yes in back in 2007or 2008?

The NHL is the best professional league for parity. It is damn difficult to repeat as Stanley Cup finalists, yet be champions. Just ask the Blues &amp; the Bruins? The Hawks made it to the Conference final, five times in seven years. For me, that is a the dynasty. Hawks fans relish that feat.</div></div>

Honestly, thank you! Reading this made me remember that there are teams that have it worst than the Hawks do right now. Not only that but other teams going through longer, more painful rebuilds. While my opinion on Bowman remains the same, but I now personally feel a bit better about the future of the Blackhawks. Then again, it doesn't really matter much because as you said, as fans, the information we have is limited in what went into each decision a gm makes.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2020 at 3:20 p.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Unbiased_Hawks_Fan</b></div><div>As sad as I am about Crawford. We should honestly be excited about our young goalies. I mean, aren't supposed to be excited for Lankinen and Delia? Weren't we supposed to believe that one day they could hold the mantle. I still think the hawks pursue a starting goalie this offseason tho. I also think Bowman gets too much hate, but apparently I'm the only Hawks fan that thinks that.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>exo2769</b></div><div>I agree with you. I think Bowman's made a ton of good moves. AND we get on him for signing Blackhawks Veterans for too long and too much money like Bickell and Seabs, but this is what the opposite looks like. This is exactly what Hawks fans need to realize they're WANTING when we complain about Seabs contract.</div></div>

Both is true, and I am honestly excited to see Lankinen and Delia get a chance to shine. I understand why Bowman had let him go, but it's like the situation with Corey Perry. You see someone where one sweater for a long time that it looks weird to see them in another sweater. Not only that but I always felt Crow would have retired a Hawk. He doesn't have much left in him. Crow might not be in the league for another five years because of his injuries. I wouldn't be happy if he was given Seabrooks contract and that isn't what I'm asking for. I'm saying that Bowman should have found a way to sign him for a decent price for 3 years, allow Crow to show Lankinen and Delia the ropes, basically be their mentor in How to Goalie in the NHL 101.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 3, 2020 at 4:27 p.m.