'Hawks are retiring #7 in honor of Chris Chelios at this afternoon's game. Chelios is one of my most despised former Blackhawks, mainly due to a selfish penalty he took, behind the play in the 1992 SCF. In Game 3, down 1-0 with Belfour pulled, and the 'Hawks pressing, Chelios took an unnecessary retaliation fighting penalty/game misconduct at 19:29, killing the 'Hawks' chances at tying the game. The Pens went on for the sweep, losing each game by 1. Chelios often took undisciplined penalties during his 'Hawks' tenure, as well as getting caught behind the play, due to his hyper-aggressiveness, less observant fans often blamed his D-Partner, Keith Carney, for getting beaten, when it was Chelios that let him down. Carney was booed out of town, and went on to have a decent career elsewhere. The final straw, for me, was when Chelios negotiated a trade to Detroit, while still under contract to the 'Hawks.
Retiring #7 should have been held off for Seabrook.
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