2015-16 Chicago Blackhawks' Salary Capocalypse/Russian Invasion Thread

[Quality Start Machine]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

If they really wanted to rat-fuck him, they'd just suspend him for the duration of his contract so he couldn't play hockey anywhere.

[Brownie]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

[Yeti]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

If they really wanted to rat-fuck him, they'd just suspend him for the duration of his contract so he couldn't play hockey anywhere.

That would be awesome.

Also, has anyone figured out what happens if they just cut him? Is that a cap-hit for the remainder of the contract? Keeping him or cutting him isn't really a financial decision (in that, it's not the finances that should rule the decision) but I'm curious as to what would actually happen to the Hawks cap

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

If they really wanted to rat-fuck him, they'd just suspend him for the duration of his contract so he couldn't play hockey anywhere.

That would be awesome.

Also, has anyone figured out what happens if they just cut him? Is that a cap-hit for the remainder of the contract? Keeping him or cutting him isn't really a financial decision (in that, it's not the finances that should rule the decision) but I'm curious as to what would actually happen to the Hawks cap

Pretty sure if they cut him while being compliant with the CBA they won't be taking a hit.

[Quality Start Machine]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

If they really wanted to rat-fuck him, they'd just suspend him for the duration of his contract so he couldn't play hockey anywhere.

That would be awesome.

Also, has anyone figured out what happens if they just cut him? Is that a cap-hit for the remainder of the contract? Keeping him or cutting him isn't really a financial decision (in that, it's not the finances that should rule the decision) but I'm curious as to what would actually happen to the Hawks cap

Pretty sure if they cut him while being compliant with the CBA they won't be taking a hit.

Pretty sure they're keeping a very close eye on how things play out with the Kings and Mike Richards. Absolute worst case, they leave him unprotected in the impending expansion draft and we could be treated to Patrick Kane in Las Vegas.

[Quality Start Machine]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

[Slaky]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

Also judging by the comments from Hawk fans both male and female, it's the victim's fault.

My sickening feeling is that the McDonough will try and buy his way out of having charges pressed and this will "go away" and things will return to "normal" for a lot of people.

Me? I'm not ready to cheer for a Blackhawks team with a rapist skating for it.

We're basically hoping that the Blackhawks don't try to pervert justice here and I'm not certain they won't. Cynical, I know.

[Quality Start Machine]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

Also judging by the comments from Hawk fans both male and female, it's the victim's fault.

My sickening feeling is that the McDonough will try and buy his way out of having charges pressed and this will "go away" and things will return to "normal" for a lot of people.

Me? I'm not ready to cheer for a Blackhawks team with a rapist skating for it.

We're basically hoping that the Blackhawks don't try to pervert justice here and I'm not certain they won't. Cynical, I know.

Which is why I never bought into the whole St. Rockwell of Madison St. persona. He's still a fucking Wirtz.

[Chuck to Chuck]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

Also judging by the comments from Hawk fans both male and female, it's the victim's fault.

My sickening feeling is that the McDonough will try and buy his way out of having charges pressed and this will "go away" and things will return to "normal" for a lot of people.

Me? I'm not ready to cheer for a Blackhawks team with a rapist skating for it.

We're basically hoping that the Blackhawks don't try to pervert justice here and I'm not certain they won't. Cynical, I know.

Which is why I never bought into the whole St. Rockwell of Madison St. persona. He's still a fucking Wirtz.

Let's not convict Rocky until he actually does something.

[CT III]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

Also judging by the comments from Hawk fans both male and female, it's the victim's fault.

My sickening feeling is that the McDonough will try and buy his way out of having charges pressed and this will "go away" and things will return to "normal" for a lot of people.

Me? I'm not ready to cheer for a Blackhawks team with a rapist skating for it.

We're basically hoping that the Blackhawks don't try to pervert justice here and I'm not certain they won't. Cynical, I know.

I have started and deleted at least 5 posts in this thread today.  I'm not sure what I want to say.  The whole thing is horrific, and there's no real "best case" scenario in all this, just those that range from bad to godforsaken.

[Quality Start Machine]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

Also judging by the comments from Hawk fans both male and female, it's the victim's fault.

My sickening feeling is that the McDonough will try and buy his way out of having charges pressed and this will "go away" and things will return to "normal" for a lot of people.

Me? I'm not ready to cheer for a Blackhawks team with a rapist skating for it.

We're basically hoping that the Blackhawks don't try to pervert justice here and I'm not certain they won't. Cynical, I know.

I have started and deleted at least 5 posts in this thread today.  I'm not sure what I want to say.  The whole thing is horrific, and there's no real "best case" scenario in all this, just those that range from bad to godforsaken.

And even if the Wirtz/Kane fortunes are enough to make the victim get sudden-onset amnesia, all that's happening is the clock is getting reset for the next fucked up thing that Patrick Kane will do.

[Chuck to Chuck]

I'd say he's gone, I'd say I hope he's gone, and I'd say the Hawks are one of the few franchises in the world who can still afford to do cut his ass.  They've already won 3 Cups with him; wouldn't be surprised to see some organizational arrogance that sets out to win at least 2 more without him and not tarnish their brand by going through the muck like the Ravens, which is their only option if they want to keep him and I really don't want to see that play out.  Not for this fucking spoiled, embarrass ingrate.   As long as this team has still have Toews I wouldn't rule it out.

They charge him this week. Hawks suspend him pending outcome of his case. He's convicted in the Spring, serves how long in prison -- 10 years, more, less?

If no charges are filed, he stays a Hawk, and we'll have to ask PenFoe or any Lakers fans how to support a team lead by an accused rapist.

Considering there's a statue of a wife beater outside the arena, I'm pretty sure the fanbase will be a forgiving lot.

Also judging by the comments from Hawk fans both male and female, it's the victim's fault.

My sickening feeling is that the McDonough will try and buy his way out of having charges pressed and this will "go away" and things will return to "normal" for a lot of people.

Me? I'm not ready to cheer for a Blackhawks team with a rapist skating for it.

We're basically hoping that the Blackhawks don't try to pervert justice here and I'm not certain they won't. Cynical, I know.

I have started and deleted at least 5 posts in this thread today.  I'm not sure what I want to say.  The whole thing is horrific, and there's no real "best case" scenario in all this, just those that range from bad to godforsaken.

And even if the Wirtz/Kane fortunes are enough to make the victim get sudden-onset amnesia, all that's happening is the clock is getting reset for the next fucked up thing that Patrick Kane will do.

That's hockey, baby.

[Shooter]

This really sucks in so many ways. I don't really see any scenario where this turns out all good. Even if he didn't actually rape the girl, he's going to wear that for quite a while. And then all the other scenarios in between him being convicted of rape mean he probably raped her

Well, fuck

Yea, I'm gonna go ahead and say the fucker did it. Goddammit, Patrick

The woman left Kane's home with her friend and used a cellphone to call a relative immediately after the alleged attack. She then went to a local hospital for examination, and police were called afterward, the sources said.

Literally everyone I talk to wants to talk about the Kane story and I really do not. But it's sick how quickly everyone jumps to "girls pretend to be raped all the time" like rape isn't a super common thing.

People are bad.

I've had a long history of being stupid with my fists but this really makes me want to punch someone.

It's awful.

That Rolling Stone UVa article is still really fresh in the minds of a lot of people. It certainly doesn't help with that view.

[Quality Start Machine]

Hawks sign Daniel Paille and Jan Hejda to PTOs.

Guarantee Hejda becomes Q's new ancient unscratchable defenseman, and hopefully if Paille makes the squad it means Ryan Garbutt gets launched.

[Quality Start Machine]

DPD.

The Hawks/Kane presser today made the Titanic look like a minor glitch.