Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Happy Veteran’s Day

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The Chicago Blackhawks faceoff against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in Raleigh, but before we talk about the game I want to say Happy Veteran’s Day to all the Veteran’s out there that read this blog! 

I’ve heard the saying that Hero’s come pretty cheap these days, and I understand what that means so please don’t underestimate what i’m about to say.

To all the Veteran’s out there please know that you are my hero!  You weren’t afraid to serve our country and that means so much to me.

My grandfather served during World War II, and both my father and mother in laws  served as well so it means a lot to me to see the flag flying and for people to say thank you!! The older you get the more you appreciate your freedoms and the sacrifice.  At work, I try my best to shake hands and say thank you to anyone shopping wearing a hat saying they served in one of the armed forces.

The Chicago Blackhawks name if you don’t know comes from an armed forces background.  The original owner fought in World War I in a unit named Blackhawk and when he purchased the team named them after this unit, so I really appreciate all the ceremony that goes on before the National Anthem at the United center during every home game.

Sure, the Hawks are playing tonight are in a bit of a funk, but if you are a Veteran I just want to say Thank you!!

Here are some morning links to kick off Veterans Day Weekend!

There are plenty of watch parties out there tonight if you want to be part of the action (Blackhawks)

The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to keep the faith even though they are in a scoring slump (Tribune)

Having 8 defenseman on the roster really is too much don’t you think (Athletic)

The Chicago Blackhawks still need a center (Committed Indians)

All the former Blackhawks are settling in with the Carolina Hurricanes (CSN)

Matt Duchene was held pointless with his new team vs old team (CBC)

What are the biggest storylines from the first month of the season in the NHL (Bleacher Report)

Patrick Laine says that hockey is just plain hard right now (Pro Hockey Talk)

Samuel Girard was exciting to Avs fans in his first appearance (Mile High Sticking)

Colton Parayko scoring is suffering during the Blues hot start (Bleedin Blue)

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