I'm not sure I agree with naming Crawford the starter for tomorrow's game, but at least the fans know that Darling can come in and hold his own if need be.

I have to believe that Darling starts Game 3 now after yet another forgettable performance by Crawford.  He did a decent job keeping them in it until the third when he fell apart.  Seriously, these 3-goal periods for the other team is not a trend I'd like to continue to see.

I've been staying spoiler free and am happy to say that even with the two teaser trailers I still don't know a lot about the plot or the characters.  The visuals have been great and I'm really excited by what I've see thus far.  I seriously think my sons and I will be spending every day of Christmas break at the movie theater!

Sounds like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be spinning in the near future:

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/marvel-agents-shield-spinoff-early-development-205153288.html

Blackhawks pulled another one out of their rear pads last night thanks to Captain Serious.  They are now 1 point behind St. Louis with four games to play and they get the Blues twice in those final four.  Can definitely overtake them for the second spot, however, I don't see them getting past the Predators based on them getting the Stars twice in their final four games.    We'll know soon enough.

I wish the Jets and Wild fans all the best in your final games.  I hope they make it in too...

Thank you Chicago for beating Winnipeg without involving OT.  We appreciate your efforts.   Now do the same to the Kings.

Ask and you shall receive.  Best game I've seen the Hawks play in a while.  They need to keep that momentum going through the end of the season and into the playoffs.

Dutchman is out.  Sorry guys...

Saw Whiplash last night.  Absolutely loved it.  I'm not a jazz fan in any way, but the music was excellent.  Knowing that Miles Teller was actually playing made it that much more enjoyable.  And J.K. Simmons played such a detestable person I will never look at a Farmers Insurance commercial the same way again!

Great day for Chicago sports teams.  Kane has clavicle surgery and Rose needs his knee scoped.

I know that this is unreasonable, but in the case of Kane's hit, they should seriously suspend the other guy for as long as Kane will be out (12 weeks I believe).  If you end up hitting someone and it's deemed a dirty hit, the punishment should equal the injury it causes.  I completely understand that hockey is a collision sport and that people are going to get hurt.  I'm not talking about the injuries that occur on a clean hit.  I'm talking about the headhunters out there that are looking to hurt someone (I'm looking at you Raffi Torres).