Game Preview: Hawks at Jaws

by SamFels on Nov 26, 2008 6:53 PM CST

First off, a Happy Thanksgiving to all. Or at least to those below the 49th parallel. Those of you above got greedy and had yours early. Anyway, the Hawks have blessed, or cursed, us with a late start tonight--which either greatly enhances or inhibits your holiday-eve plans. Either way, it's a must see game, as the Hawks take on the THE POWER of the Western Conference (once again, Scum fans, I've called the Sharks the team to beat in the West, do your worst).

Last time these two teams met was a barn-burner of a game. The Sharks won 6-5 after the Hawks just couldn't get enough of the view from the box. The Hawks were shorthanded 6 times, and the Fins only cashed in on a measley four of those. Surprisingly, at least before that game, the Sharks PP hadn't been setting the world on fire--firmly in the middle of the pack league-wide. Could have fooled us that night. Since that game, Coach Q has straightened out the bunch and the Hawks haven't drawn more than 3 penalties in the three games since. Long may that continue.

But it will take more than discipline to beat the Sharks. Notthing short of divine intervention may be required. The Sharks are 11-0-1 at home, which is stupidly good. Tha Hawks haven't beat the Sharks in 13 attempts to boot. Obviously, the Sharks an awful matchup for Chicago. Their forwards are too big for our small-ish defense, and the site of Thornton, Marleau, and Setoguchi running a continuous cycle will be enough to make me vomit up the Goose Island Christmas Ale I've been imbibing.

The Hawks can't outskate the Sharks either. But if they remain disciplined, and catch a rusty Nabokov, who'll be making his return from injury tonight, there's always a chance. This is definitely the bonus game of the Circus Trip. If the Hawks get this one, well, it'll be a very happy holiday.

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key to this game

eager MUST score a point.

if that doesnt happen the Hawks have to outscore San Jose to win. Or allow less goals

I wish he was in my fantasy league. id bury that cocksucker- KenWo4Life

by Hawk is God on Nov 26, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions

Should be a good one tonight

This could definitely develop into a great rivalry. Over/under on Campbell getting booed tonight?

Have a good holiday Second City Hockey community.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 26, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions

wow

turned into another great game – I’d love for the Sharks and Hawks to build a rivalry. I think it’d take the Hawks actually winning a game against them first though for that to happen. The two games this season have been close though. I’ve loved watching them.

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by Killion on Nov 27, 2008 1:38 AM CST up reply actions

I’d definitely hand the second and third period to you guys as well- we were outskated, outshot, outworked etc.

I know it’s still early, but the Hawks have by far been our toughest opponent this season. You guys have a good club with a bright future.

Feel free to discuss the Grier hit on Johnson over at Fear The Fin if you weren’t planning on writing anything, or I’ll stop by tomorrow and see what you guys think. Three games sounds about right to me.

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by Mr. Plank on Nov 27, 2008 3:17 AM CST up reply actions

Another blown 3rd period lead.

by chrome on Nov 27, 2008 12:04 AM CST reply actions

a terrible goal to lose it on, but an OT loss isn’t a terrible result in the grand scheme of the trip, assuming the rest of it goes well

by tim. on Nov 27, 2008 1:39 AM CST reply actions

3 games sounds about right

Might get five games just because I feel there have been a lot of these types of hits. Comrie gt hit like that and I know I’ve seen others. Grier could possibly be the victim of (is Colin Campbell still the guy?) the NHL flexing their muscles. I thought the bald dude on your telecasts, whose quite good in general, pretty much nailed it. An indefensible move and bird brain act by Grier, even though there was no intent to injure on Grier’s behalf.

Seeing as how it should have been 4-0 or 5-0 after 1, I’ll take the point.

"I can't be held responsible for what I personally tell my goons to do...."- C. Montgomery Burns

by yahoodi on Nov 27, 2008 7:38 AM CST reply actions