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I know, I know, this is a hoops message board and NHL and NBA fans don't tend to get along, but how about some credit where credit is due. I love all chicago sports teams but am a passionate Blackhawks season ticket holder and want to spread the word about this team.

I won't go into much detail, but all you need to know is that the Hawks have won 7 straight, and are 3-0 on the Circus Trip, and you all know how horrific that trip can be. We have the best record in the NHL when going by points percentage, have allowed the least goals per game, and rank top 5 or 10 in basically every measurable category. And by the way, arguably the best player on the team hasn't played a shift yet. I explain to my NBA-only fan friends that the addition of Marian Hossa is comparable to if Carmelo Anthony randomly was inserted into the Bulls line-up 20 games in. Really, it is, as crazy as that sounds.

In summary, the Hawks are the best team in the NHL and their best player hasn't stepped onto the ice yet.

I'm not expecting anyone to become full-fledged diehards, but give this team a chance. They're young, exciting, hard working, and talented. Truly a fun fun team to root for. Buy some tickets or flip them on one night when the Bulls have an off-night


Now let's hope the Bulls follow suit and make something of their road trip too.


Edit: They're also extremely well-coached. Never once have I felt that the Hawks lost a game due to coaching...and I don't think I can say that for any other team in this city right now. Avoids a lot of frustration.

yeah its pretty cool, not gonna lie

+1111

Not only did they manage to turn the franchise around, they manage to turn the Blackhawks into an extreme profit making machine. Damn.

Real GM encourages discussions like this to be on the Blackhawk Forum. Lots of hockey fans there

A buddy of mine made the same appeal to me when he visited a couple weekends ago. "I know you don't like hockey, but you're a Chicagoan, and I'm telling you, the Blackhawks are **** awesome. Give them your support." I can't do it. My complete disregard for hockey is hard wired to the point where I'd feel like a different person if I tried to care.

Edit: Looks like this was moved to the Hockey forum as I was writing this post. In case anyone thought I came here just to sh*t on the Blackhawks, which would be obnoxious.

Well, I hope some of you from the Bulls board work your way over here throughout the season. A few of you came over during the playoffs, but I'd love to see this board become more active since the board on the Hawks site is terrible.

I'm mostly over on HF boards and the official one since this seemed to be a lost cause, but I'll stop by every now and again

And Ashy I know its just your opinion, but would you mind explaining why you don't like hockey? One would think it would be a much more popular sport given the drama;

Fights are allowed
Hard checks
Fast Paced
Potential for high scoring games
Tons of shootouts since the Lockout.

People try to compare it to Soccer for some reason, but its not at all comparable. Its really like Basketball on ice, in some ways.

Tommy Udo 6 wrote:Lots of hockey fans there

Well you're a regular Dane Cook.