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Bo Byram is attending to a family matter and will not play tonight. Wish him well in dealing with that.

Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 22h

Potential pending UFA/trade targets I'll be keeping an eye on for Hawks this year: D: Artem Zub, Jalen Chatfield, Vince Dunn C: Pavel Zacha W: Alex DeBrincat, Jared McCann Hughes/Robertson/Kucherov are pipe dreams, but worth taking a run. The guys above are more attainable to help raise the floor.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If the answers aren't the Cubs and as much as it takes to get the deal done before the lockout then next season may be a painful one for Chicago fans.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hawks thoughts: Games like these two are still going to happen. Given the opening week schedule I thought this was possible but its still disheartening. Hawks aren't good. Nobody should've expected good. Playoffs can be a fun stretch goal, but the real target is/should be climbing out of bottom 5.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's a good idea, with a good director, but its heavily handicapped by one of the most boring protagonists imaginable. The vampire side characters are fun though, and that's all anyone remembers from the movie. I think most people who look back fondly on it forget who most of the story is focused on

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hawks were going to be challenged by going on the road to start the year and play 2 of the 5 best teams in the Western Conference, both in their home openers. I wasn't expecting wins. But they are getting run out of the building in both games.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Rinzel whiffs on a clearing opportunity, turns it over, and it ends up in the back of the goal. Hawks down 2-0

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The next time the Hawks complete 3 crisp, accurate passes in a row will be the first time.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Another brutal start for the Hawks. Barely touch the puck the opening five minutes.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Buried in here Kane makes a good hockey point. Kane is puck dominant (+Bedard/Byram). They hold it to make plays, maintain possession. Kantserov is a off puck (+Frondell/Lardis). They're best getting the puck, moving it quick, then moving themselves to get open for return pass or rebound/retrieval.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The fact that a not 100% 35 year old SP was the best option the Cubs felt that had to start a do or die playoff game is a perfect summation of this season.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I walk basically everywhere in Seattle but I have many privileges: 1) Male w/no disabilties so walking alone is safe(r) and no issue climbing hills, etc 3) No daily commute (WFH) 4) No partner/kids to rush to school/events/appts/etc 5) Condo has dirt cheap parking so can keep my car for longer treks

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I understand this sentiment, but imagine what it was like for Cubs fans who lived in the 40 years between the end of WW2 and 1984. We're lucky.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cubs are happy to cope in PCA

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sure, some frustrating moments this season, but all in all I enjoyed the ride of this 2026 Cubs season. Always appreciate a playoff season. There'll be some changes next season, especially pitching, and hopefully it addresses some shortcomings and Cubs will return to the postseason in better health

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cubs felt like a team of destiny at times. Despite injuries had NL best record early until a bad May cold streak. Despite mounting injuries they battled back, led WC race most of the way, added pitching at TDL with a handful of rehabbing pitchers hopeful to return. But momentum died in September...

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good luck San Diego fans. You're one of the fanbases I'll be rooting for the rest of the way. If my team isn't going to win then I want a team that has never won to gift their fans a championship.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

No reason to overreact to 2 games after the offense was the best in baseball over the course of a full season. Yes, they've had frustrating team wide slumps, but those affect every team. We do however have an entire season sample size of this pitching staff being shit and constantly giving up HR.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If the fact that the police and the justice system suck, meaning there are a lot of innocent people on death row isn't enough to make you against the death penalty... There's also this

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The last game I attended at Wrigley Field

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Even the one Cubs pitcher who throws hard can't miss bats.

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Cubs Highlights @cubshighlights.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Nico Hoerner laces a single up the middle, scoring Seiya Suzuki to cut the Cubs' deficit to 2-1 in the top of the 4th. Tune in to Peacock.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I didn't have my phone handy when it happened but... Nico

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I really need the Cubs to not suck tonight. Last night's performance was dreadful. Be better. Whatever you do don't go out with a whimper.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Me, the non-White Sox hating Cubs fan: Good for them Congrats Sox fans

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hawks are moving Kane to Frondell's line. Finally. No fucking idea why that took so long. Obviously no guarantee it will work, but only giving Frondell wingers that are finishers like him, which is all they've ever given him, probably won't work. Need someone on the line who can make East-West pass.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hawks top 9 forwards need to forecheck and backcheck way harder. Just nowhere near enough energy. Nowhere near enough puck pressure. Frondell has looked like he's sleepwalking on the ice. His line was the worst in preseason and opening night. Hawks can't outskill many teams. Need to outwork them.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cubs just giving them a false sense of security about winning the series.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Kaiser misses his stick check Rinzel misses his stick check Frondell slow on the back check Hawks had closed the gap to 1 goal, but the next shift give the goal back

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Patrick Kane scores for the Hawks Been a while.

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Scott Powers @scottpowers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Jordan Greenway with the Blackhawks' first goal of the season

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ey Cubs got a hit and Hawks scored a goal.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please end this Bedard interview. No hockey player should be interviewed for 5 minutes.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cubs should try giving up fewer homers. Cubs should try getting a hit. Maybe even some homers of their own.

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Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All 3 homers Boyd has allowed tonight have been on his changeup. He had surrendered 6 home runs off his changeup in the regular season, his 2nd most used pitch (546 thrown).

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Disappointing 1st period for Hawks. More of what we saw in preseason. Sloppy penalties. Off target passing. Fumbling pucks. Leading to little puck possession.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Puck dropped on the Blackhawks season

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good thing it matters fuck all 81+ games a year at Wrigley. Part of why he may not be good at it is the lack of practice/opportunities.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Of course the Cubs pitching staff had to give up a homer on the first pitch of the postseason. Had to let us know there is going to be no difference between regular season and playoff results.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cubs playoff baseball is on the (streaming) air.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2026-27 Blackhawks thoughts: Outside of a healthy return and big season from Bedard, they need big seasons from Byram and Kantserov. If this team wants to take the big step they are talking about them they have to score more. A lot more. Hawks need: Byram 12+ G, 55+ P Kantserov 25+ G, 60+ P

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I feel weirdly confident about the Cubs chances tonight.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I want at least one Schwarber postseason HR

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have no idea if Sam Roush will ever be a good NFL player. I will say that most rookie TE suck so being bad now does not indicate he will remain that way. But I do know that because his first impression has been so poor a segment of the Bears fanbase will never change their opinion of him.

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The world is burning but the MLB Playoffs and NHL regular season kick off today so we'll be slightly more entertained today while the billionaires kill us all.

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