Don't Really Matter If She Don't Or If She Do, Just Trying To Make The Best of The St. Louis Blues: Hawks 2, Blues 1 (OT)

by SamFels on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 AM CST

Remember when they used to play REM's "Superman" after Havlat scored? Back when he was our only star? Might be time to start that again, only to keep us from hearing the Fratellis. The Perfect Beard once again popped up to carry the Hawks through. A side story: Last night I nearly got in a fight with some drunken yuppie dufus to defend Havlat. I never thought I'd utter that sentence, but listening to that jackass say nothing but, "Havlat sucks," for a full period blew my fuse (speaking of which, the Wrigley bleachers element that invades the UC on Friday night games is worrisome, but I guess you can't stop it).

Other than Havlat, the Hawks had better thank Huet for their two points tonight. Though Huet has been more than solid, it's rare that he has stolen a game for the Hawks. Tonight, he did. There were some Foley-yelling big saves, and also The Amazing Cristobal was helped by the Blues seeming disdain to score into an open net. Either that, or they really like the sound makes when crashing against glass. Theirs was pornstar marksmanship, splattering everywhere.

In all honesty, the Hawks scarecely deserve these two points. They were outmuscled and outworked for most if not all of it. Strange, but the Blues seem to be the only team that makes a concerted effort to really beef up the physical play against the Hawks, and to close down their ice at every opportunity. The Hawks do not handle it well, they'd better figure out how soon enough. This is what hockey will look like in April. Shift charts and Corsi for you.

Another slightly worrisome angle is how Sharp and Kane have struggled recently. Kane especially looks like he's throwing all of his toys out of the pram. What really keeps me up is that they don't seem to be creating all that many chances. I started this in The Indian, but my calls for Kontiola to get his call up are going to get slightly louder. Both Kane and Sharp need a center. It's weird to say that a team with a record as good as the Hawks needs some lineup changes, but well, I'm a weird guy.

But for tonight, 2 points is 2 points, of course of course. Happy Sunday...

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Hawks certainly stole a point there

Thank you NHL for rules that say you have to actually see the puck cross the line, because its obvious that the part of his glove with the puck was over.

I think this game makes you appreciate how good Duncan Keith is. Hawks seemed panicky in their own zone.

by vince_ on Jan 18, 2009 1:05 AM CST reply actions

hell of a save though

how he got back that quick, I’ll never know.

by surveyor on Jan 18, 2009 7:36 AM CST reply actions

Definitely

You’re right. 2 points is 2 points and we can use every one of em!

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by Hansborough on Jan 18, 2009 10:14 AM CST reply actions

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by Killion on Jan 24, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions

I missed the ending of this

I was at work watching it, and then they changed the channel to basketball, so I missed the overtime.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jan 18, 2009 1:10 PM CST reply actions

Atmosphere

A win is a win, we gave away a game to St. Louis right after Quennville took over. And I agree with you about the music after goals…with the exception of Sharp, Toews and Kane they play that annoying, gay song by some clowns from Scotland if I’m correct. ENOUGH ALREADY! Take that Cubs crap back north and keep it off West Madison Street! I have to hit mute after the goals to avoid assaulting my central nervous system and possibly causing brain damage. Did McDonough have to bring the "World’s Largest Gay Bar" music with him? It’s bad enough that we have to deal with "premium" games, thanks John. And everyone thinks he’s the major factor in bringing back Hull, Mikita, Esposito and Foley, etc. This was going to happen anyway as Rocky knew it was the right thing to do after so many fans became apathetic. And tell that clown with the retarded "W" banner to get lost too…I don’t need traditions from a team that hasn’t won a championship in a century infiltrating the UC. I knew the Blackhawks were doomed when I saw the Brian Campbell ad prior to the Winter Classic. As for the moron talking crap about Havlat, Marty has been one of our best players for the last month or so in my opinion. This team better get used to the physical aspect if they hope to win a playoff series.

by Slayer24 on Jan 18, 2009 7:56 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, Slayer man, fuck yeah

Yeah, fuck gay people, Slayer’s awesome

by mjthor on Jan 18, 2009 8:06 PM CST up reply actions

hey slayer24, well said.

by 60655 on Jan 19, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions

Ya i cant stand that goal song either

Wish they would just stick with the organ after a goal

Lets Go Hawks!

by CubsBall2202 on Jan 19, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions

When people are complaining about the goal song and “W” flag, that’s a good sign.

chicityhockey

by chicityhockey on Jan 19, 2009 12:53 AM CST reply actions

Friday Nighters

Yeah, it was pretty much a Chadfest on Friday. At least the Chicago Chads and NY Chads were duking it out in the head outside 315 between periods. Hopefully they get to homicide soon, which will cull the Chad herd.

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by Forklift14 on Jan 19, 2009 6:36 AM CST reply actions

I'm missing the joke

is a “Chad” like a bro?

by mjthor on Jan 19, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah...the striped shirt Lincoln Park variety.

by chrome on Jan 19, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

changes shirt

Yeah, fuck those guys too.

by mjthor on Jan 19, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions

So marty is the best player on a hawks team that isn’t playing well? That will probably be the only time marty looks like the best player on the hawks. Although, he isn’t playing bad he still doesn’t look great. He’s been healthy, but it looks like he playing cautious and tentative.

by Bad Ass Burish on Jan 22, 2009 1:34 PM CST reply actions

Do you ever look at, you know, statistics?

Like the fact that Havlat has 11 pts in 11 games in January, is second on the team in Pts and SOG, third in G, fourth in +/-, and has played in all 45 games this season?

Or do you just go by how he “looks?”

by mjthor on Jan 22, 2009 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

No more than Kane

I agree that Marty does look a bit cautious most of the time and have been surprised recently when he has initiated some contact. With the shoulder injuries he’s had, I can’t really blame him for playing that way, if it is indeed on his mind once he steps on the ice. That said, he plays the game exactly like Kane does…puck possession, looking for the open guy, skating in circles to avoid being hit, etc. So why talk shit about him but not Kane? We all have our opinions about that, I suppose. I think most Chicago fans would love to see a guy with intense physical play (like JR, Chelios, Stu Grimson, Dave Manson or Bryan Marchment) with Havlat’s skills. Or as my friend in 106 says, “I want a guy like Probert ON COKE to seek and destroy!” I wouldn’t mind seeing Eager moved up to the top 2 lines once in a while to see what happens. I think he’s shown he can score. Missing Keith right now is huge for this team and I think we’re seeing how valuable he is at the moment. Get well soon! Anyway you look at it, Havlat is producing, like mjthor stated, and I’d rather have him do that then start running into people and getting injured again. Let the crashers crash and the scorers and playmakers do their thing…hopefully we start looking better after the break, which seems to be needed at this point.

by Slayer24 on Jan 23, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions