kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) This is a topic that seems to come in on this board all the time, and I thought it was worth of its own thread. Plus, I very interested in the results of the poll. My question is this: On ice, which player has been the most instrumental to the success of the Blackhawks in this 2010-Present run? Edited January 13, 2017 by kliq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 I voted for Kane, but Keith is a good candidate also. Tayes would be behind those two, no matter what the hockey media wants us to think. 1 kickazz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 53 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Toews is the captain for a reason. That team would not win without him. Keith is a close 2nd. He's a stud. Seabrook and Kane are a level below. But we all know Scotty Bowman is the most important Blackhawk. Ever since Toews had his temper tantrum in the playoffs against us in 2013, which led to Seabrook having to come over to him and calm him down, I have been under the impression that guys like Keith and Seabrook are the one's truly leading the team. I'm sure Toews has his moments, but that exposed his safety net on a very large stage. 1 PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, kliq said: Ever since Toews had his temper tantrum in the playoffs against us in 2013, which led to Seabrook having to come over to him and calm him down, I have been under the impression that guys like Keith and Seabrook are the one's truly leading the team. I'm sure Toews has his moments, but that exposed his safety net on a very large stage. That was 4 years ago. I think he's grown up a bit since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 The most valuable Blackhawk is the one that coughs up, mispasses or is straight up bribed to give the puck to the Detroit Red Wings in the slot. Blasphemy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, BadgerBob said: That was 4 years ago. I think he's grown up a bit since then. I'm sure he has, but what it showed me is that a guy like Seabrook is underappreciated as ALL the media attention goes to Toews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 Gary Bettman 2 Hockeymom1960 and Gordie Howe hat trick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 Hmpff.. It is Semi-blasphemy I suppose but ok. It's Duncan Keith. He is their general. Irreplaceable. It is easy to see, pay attention to their power play in particular. He is also matched heavily against top lines and defends them with honor. Great player. Kane could have held the title but he has been cold this season. Which I don't mind at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 Toews/Keith could go either wayKane, Seabrook and HossaHossa may have been the most needed one for their first cup because he had experience with stanley cup finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 54 minutes ago, kliq said: I'm sure he has, but what it showed me is that a guy like Seabrook is underappreciated as ALL the media attention goes to Toews. I'd agree with you there. I voted Seabrook. I think losing him would hurt more than the rest of the options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 Tayes is declining every year offensively. If we're just looking at the early part of their run, I'd be more inclined to vote for him, but if we're looking at the entire last 7 years, he's behind Kane and Keith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Out of the 12 votes so far you know Frank was the sole vote for Toews. Edited January 13, 2017 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 3 hours ago, kickazz said: Out of the 12 votes so far you know Frank was the sole vote for Toews. Hossa is a better player than Toes, yet has 0 votes. Frank skews our research Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, kickazz said: Out of the 12 votes so far you know Frank was the sole vote for Toews. Wrong haven't been able to vote till now because Tapatalk doesn't show polls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Jacksoni said: Hmpff.. It is Semi-blasphemy I suppose but ok. It's Duncan Keith. He is their general. Irreplaceable. It is easy to see, pay attention to their power play in particular. He is also matched heavily against top lines and defends them with honor. Great player. Kane could have held the title but he has been cold this season. Which I don't mind at all. You know he is 2nd in the NHL in points with 45. Though compared to last year that is cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 Ok, who voted other? And did you or did you not mean bread boy with that vote? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Ok, who voted other? And did you or did you not mean bread boy with that vote? The only other person I could think of would be Crawford. I didn't include him since they had Niemi for the first cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 Toews isn't even 30 and he's resembling 2004 Steve yzerman. People who voted for him are so out of touch. 12 hours ago, kliq said: Ever since Toews had his temper tantrum in the playoffs against us in 2013, which led to Seabrook having to come over to him and calm him down, I have been under the impression that guys like Keith and Seabrook are the one's truly leading the team. I'm sure Toews has his moments, but that exposed his safety net on a very large stage. What a joke post lol. I'm sure you think those leadership intangibles had more to do with their success than their on ice talent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 2 hours ago, shocky2002 said: Toews isn't even 30 and he's resembling 2004 Steve yzerman. People who voted for him are so out of touch. What a joke post lol. I'm sure you think those leadership intangibles had more to do with their success than their on ice talent I figured this thread would at some point get a troll post...meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, kliq said: I figured this thread would at some point get a troll post...meh. Tell me more about how toews' one temper tantrum = he wasn't really the leader of that team all along. Id love to read more about that. Christ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, shocky2002 said: Tell me more about how toews' one temper tantrum = he wasn't really the leader of that team all along. Id love to read more about that. Christ You have gotten a bit more clever since your Bill days, though its just a matter of time until you get banned. I see how in your last post you were able to take a jab at the pro Towes crowd, but then in the second half take a jab at the me for criticizing him. A way to troll everyone is one post I guess. Keep trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 7 hours ago, shocky2002 said: Tell me more about how toews' one temper tantrum = he wasn't really the leader of that team all along. Id love to read more about that. Christ Bitter aren't we... 1 kliq reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 9 hours ago, shocky2002 said: Tell me more about how toews' one temper tantrum = he wasn't really the leader of that team all along. Id love to read more about that. Christ Go away troll 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 13 hours ago, shocky2002 said: Tell me more about how toews' one temper tantrum = he wasn't really the leader of that team all along. Id love to read more about that. Christ Go away troll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 15 hours ago, shocky2002 said: Tell me more about how toews' one temper tantrum = he wasn't really the leader of that team all along. Id love to read more about that. Christ go away troll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
