Well, That's 1/2 Back
by SamFels on Oct 28, 2009 11:39 AM CDT
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Couple notes today:
-Seabrook was on the ice, Toews wasn't. No surprise there, as Toews concussion had to be the worse of the two. Tazer certainly won't be playing tomorrow. Jake Dowell will be on the shuttle, which is just fine, he's looked ok. But would someone covering the Hawks ask why Hossa isn't on LTIR? PLEASE? PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON TOP? This Rockford shuttle thing has deprived Skille and Dowell of practice time with the big club, which can only help. We'd like answers.
-Speaking of Hossa, he practiced with the team for the first time today, save contact drills. Do you sometimes forget that Hossa is going to join up with the team in a month? It's kind of scary.
-Our Power Play still sucks.
-Finally, I've gotten a couple emails complaining about the atmosphere at the UC after Monday, and several this season. On one level, this is pretty hilarious because I have no power to change it, but thanks for thinking I do. Anyway, most of the fear comes from the fear of the UC turning into Wrigley-West. Let's all remove our tin foil White Sox hat for a sec and ask ourselves, "Why is that so bad?" Wrigley is a wonderful place to watch a game, not necessarily play one. It's full every day. Aside from the bleachers, almost everyone is intently watching the game. Don't tell me Cubs fans don't pay attention when a succession of players and managers have been booed out of town here. Cubs fans have to pay a price for the perception of the bleacher creatures, which is slightly unfair. Don't even for a second try and tell me that everyone at the Comiskey Bullpen Bar of party deck is highly involved either.
Look, we can't have it both ways. The building won't be filled with 20k of passionate, knowledgeable hockey fans every night. It never was. It never will be. Outside of Canada, there isn't a building that would be. The "w" flags? That's not a McDonough production. That's just people on their own. Intermission and stoppage entertainment? We may not like it, but there isn't an arena anywhere that isn't doing it. You don't like the intermission stuff, do what McClure and I do and go have a smoke and fight with each other.
Moreover, do not judge the atmosphere by games in October. I was at the Old Stadium lots, and Game 1 against Calgary or Games 4 and 6 against Vancouver were as loud as anything I heard there. We really need to calm down about everything that's going on off the ice with the Hawks. I know it's jarring, it's all happened at breakneck speed. It was two years ago only that I was walking up and getting tickets on a visit home from Los Angeles. Think about that, TWO YEARS. So please, in the words of Richard Pryor through Eddie Murphy, have a coke and a smile and.....
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You're asking a Hawk beat reporter
to ask an investigative question about something OTHER than Huet, and/or the Hawks’ come back from oblivion? Sam, that’s just not possible. Since they have a giant wheel they spin during editorial meetings with those two topics on it…it’s the law of averages, really, it actually can’t get more investigative than that.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Oct 28, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your honor
I ask you to observe exhibit A:
Rosendouche and his inability to write about anything OTHER than Huet.
He may not be a Hawk beat reporter in particular, but this is like his 27th blog about Huet. It’s incredibly pathetic…not that any of us are surprised.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Oct 28, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's what Chicago sports writers do
They look for what is widely seen as the highest proflie weak link on a team and pound it until the “casual” fans take what they’re saying as Gospel. From there, those casual fans jump on every mistake a player makes as a sign the sports writer was right. See: Rex Grossman, Milton Bradley, Magglio Ordonez, Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas, etc.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
by Mike Martin on Oct 28, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Hawkvision
do you have a youtube or link to the audio of your signature? Love old foley highlights
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have audio for it, unfortunately
It was from the ‘97 playoffs against the Avalanche. During the goal-review happy times of the mid-to-late-90s when the crease was still a giant blue bubble and pretty much any goal that had so much as one player near the goalie was reviewed because of a possible ’skate in the crease’.
Colorado scored a meaningless late goal in game four, and soon after the goal, that convo was started. And that goal was actually waived off. I miss Tallon’s candidness in the booth.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Oct 28, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An interesting comment
I found in the comment section of that vid, by tboudr5803
This is why everyone loves Pat Foley. I heard him speak at the 2009 Blackhawk Convention, and he is truly one of Chicago’s own treasures.
One good thing came of the Karpotsev debacle: the Hawks dumped him to the Islanders in exchange for NY’s 2005 4th round draft choice, which turned out to be Niklas Hjalmarsson.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 28, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a mixed thing...just my opinion
Maybe it’s generational. Those that grew up with Lloyd Petitt swear by him as the greatest announcer not just of the Hawks but of Hockey in general, especially if you heard him on the radio during the glory years.
The flip side is, younger fans will say that Foley, and of course the Foley/Tallon tandem can’t be beat.
Personally, I think people have mixed experiences with the Foley from the 80s and early 90s versus the Foley of the later 90s and his second tour with the team now.
I enjoy Weideman on radio and find he has a lot of the enthusiasm we all heard in the younger Pat Foley. You can’t really go wrong with Foley, especially when you compare him to what you had in Kelly in the years Foley did the Wolves games.
by cubby23 on Oct 28, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just lost a good 30 minutes
going through the related youtube Hawk links. Awesome.
by Slaky on Oct 28, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
As much as I hate to, I end up reading stupid comments from idiots, mainly about fights that Buff has been in, most of which had a guy calling him a pussy for not fighting bigger people. My immediate thought was that anyone smaller than him stupid enough to fight deserves to get rocked, and even in the “fair” fights, buff did a damn good job.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 29, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That will be my new ringtone.
My brother wanted to buy a Karpotsev jersey, to which my dad replied, “Why don’t you just put used toilet paper from the shit stall in a porn shop’s bathroom on your back?”
Occam's Razor keeps the cutting clean.
by russellguldin on Oct 28, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s also not forget that a lot of the less-than-desirable fans coming to some of these games are buying tickets off of season ticket holders who understand that if they sell off a few games early in the season when they are less important (maybe less hotly contested is a better term, as two points are on the line in every game), they can help pay for the expense the rest of the season’s tickets. It probably was less common last year, because the Hawks just weren’t a hot enough commodity that you could find someone to buy your tickets for a midweek game against the Predators for more than face value. This might help to explain some of the more irritating trends, like booing Huet. As Sam mentioned in the Indian one night, people are paying to come to maybe one or two games, and they expect to be entertained, not to follow and be a genuine fan of the team. Perhaps it’s leading to the "I paid my money so I deserve to be pissed" syndrome that makes people think of the Wrigley atmosphere.
I started to notice it in my section especially during the Calgary series in the playoffs, where people realized if they sold a game or two of those tickets at ridiculous prices, they could afford the rest of the playoffs a little easier. When it comes to Hawks tickets now, it’s a seller’s market. If you are looking for single game tickets, it’s not easy to find more than one ticket together (at least for the couple games I was looking for tickets for when I had friends coming in- used "for" enough times in a sentence to make hawks61 proud!), so if you really want to go, you’ll have to pay a little extra for someone else’s "unwanted" tickets.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 28, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually 'vet' the folks I sell to.
I used to have a free giveaway email list at work when I couldn’t go. It came complete with Rules of Conduct and I would hear it from my seatmates if the folks I sent were a-holes. It wen’t over very well. Now that it’s a Face Value ticket list, I still have over 70 folks lined up…
I just can’t put them up for big $ and have some douchebags in my seats, maybe that’s crazy, but I like my seatmates in the lower few rows of 326…
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Oct 28, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are a good man, sir.
Occam's Razor keeps the cutting clean.
by russellguldin on Oct 28, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that policy a lot. Though I’d surely trade an obnoxious douchebag for the guy who’s always in front of me leaning so far forward you can’t see much of anything. But that’s one hell of an idea.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 28, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
usually those douchebags are the leaners.
I’ll post up the text I use for the list one of these days.
We also may print up wee Wait for the Whistle, Jackass! business cards to hand to folks as they walk up during play heheh
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop it right here!
I heard this complaint for the first time Monday. I’ve never had this problem at any UC event, but I’d like to hear from others how bad this issue is. For example, can you see if you lean forward too?
If this is a real problem, I agree that fans should be more conscious about not leaning too far forward, but most probably are simply unaware of the issue.
Having said that, shouldn’t a properly-designed stadium account for this in its sightlines?
For example, the grade at Allstate is, I think, less steep than the UC, so there is a greater likelihood of having an obstructed sightline.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 29, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin leaners
The seats directly in front of mine (Sec. 331 Row 9) are open seats (i.e. not season ticket holders). So, there are different folks in them every game.
90% of the time these knuckleheads are on the edge of their seats leaning forward the entire game. My view of the near face off circle and corner boards is partially or entirely obscured.
And the demographic is all over the board. Young, old, male, female, it doesn’t seem to matter, they all do it.
I’ve grown so tired of having the same battle, game in and game out, trying to get these folks to sit back I’ve pretty much thrown in the towel and learned to live with it. I just do alot of leaning to the left or right to try and see what’s going on.
On the upside, this allows you to get very chummy with your neighbors. Fortunately one of them is my wife! Hopefully the guy to my left doesn’t get his hopes up, I’d hate to leave him broken hearted at the end of the season!
by nextgame on Oct 29, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
The word should be got out.
I still wonder though, if “they all do it” in the seats in front of you, if it’s something to do with sightlines in certain pockets of seats, or if the problem is more widespread.
Others?
by cliffkoroll on Oct 29, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello.........my name is Hack.........
and I used to be a leaner. Hi Hack.
I was a leaner last year until I heard someone talk about it on this site, then I cleaned up my act. In all seriousness, when I was leaning, I didn’t think anything of it and no one at the UC ever mentioned it, but leaning obstructs anyone’s view (especially in all 200 and 300 level seats where you are looking down to the ice). It really isn’t that hard to sit up straight, I just think recognition is key. I usually don’t say anything to someone leaning in front of me, I just lean to the left or right to see around them.
This isn’t specific to certain seats in the UC either. I was at the bears bengals fiasco this weekend in cincy and the dude in front of me sat right on the edge of seat and leaned forward and it definitely blocked my view.
Thank you Second City Hockey for curing my abuse of leaning.
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
by hackerar on Oct 29, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, is this the consensus among the cognoscenti?
I’m only avaerage height and I’ve sat all over without ever having a problem with leaners, but it seems like a simple courtesy to be aware of and observe.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 29, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not in my case.
sec 313 row 3. price 27 each ticket. any game, just not prime games.
by redtribe14 on Oct 28, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the only issue I got is prices at the UC.
I mean they rape you with what they charge for a bear or even a coke. The tickets are pricey enough but to pay for parking which went up and food and drinks, your droppin 2 bills for sure for two peeps.
by redtribe14 on Oct 28, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can purchase bears at the U.C.?
Holy shit. Someone tell Colbert, ASAP.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Oct 28, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, a real Chicago Bear......
I paid $6.75 for Nathan Vasher. I got hosed!!!
The past is for cowards and fools....
by mdiddy on Oct 28, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
do what a lot people do, pre-game big time at your place or one of the local establishments and then take public transportation to the game. You can even drink on the metra. Then during the game just have a couple beers.
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's just great..
Bears? Now you’ve put the whole station in jeopardy!
by tazer19 on Oct 29, 2009 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, what i hate most about Comiskey
has been duplicated in the UC. That is, the nonstop scoreboard races during. every. single. motherfucking. stoppage in play.
They are so unbearably stupid, it really takes away my enjoyment of the game. Just a few stoppages a period with some replays and organ music, that’s all I ask.
Just try it, McDonough. If attendance falls, we can do it your way.
Other than that, the rest is the price of success.
It was nice walking around the concourse the first home playoff game last year. You could just tell from the crowd in the concourse that it was going to be loud, and it would be good. And it was.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
its not about attendance...
…its about sponsorship.
yes it would be great if we could go back to those magical days when sports sponsorship didn’t exist (1880’s) or those days when management didn’t sell ad time during games (like that wonderful period in hawks history known as the late 90’s). Face it, when things get popular, people try to get rich off of that popularity.
It’s like that whole weird indie music thing, where people judge their tastes on how unknown the band the listen to is. Does it suck that there are more db’s at the games now? Yes. Would you give that up so the hawks can squander in oblivion? I wouldn’t.
As a sox fan it chaps my ass that wrigley sells out every game no matter how bad they are. But the cubs aren’t bad because people keep going to their games, they are bad despite the fact that people keep going to their games. Because a team is good, they are usually popular. There is no reverse corollary, where because a team is popular they tend to be good. Sometimes people just suck at their job. So for now, enjoy the fact that the hawks are both good AND popular.
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fucking hate scoreboard races.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, just to clarify...
…I’m trying to ascertain where you come down on scoreboard races.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can mark me down in the 'anti-scoreboard' column.
Although, in fairness to the soulless corporate cocksucker ruining my hawks experience now, nothing is as bad as the Lasalle ‘race’ they had at Comiskey a couple years ago.
Cartoons would run around the bases, stopping each time to withdrawal money at the ATM.
I believe there is a direct correlation between this scoreboard race and the collapse of the financial system. Because they fucking gave mortgages to the dickslaps who bet on those races.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he was being sarcastic
just go pee or get a beer during the races. Or be cleverly irreverent. Like when there is a race between a coffee, donut, and bagel, cheer for the iced tea.
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he was.
I have a sarcasm detector that rivals redtribes.
Still, since I was all riled up, I had to explain the root of my hatred. I figured you would find it beneficial.
By the way, you know what’s worse than scoreboard races? People who get up to pee or buy beer every stoppage in play.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Betting on the races
and hell, the kids’ shootout makes things more interesting. The zamboni races were great with about 10 people betting – at least until we figured out the winner through the code on the back of the coupon. We’re still looking for a good one to replace that entertainment.
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Oct 28, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I don’t really mind them, there is only 3 I think, the game I went to this year (Dallas :( ) I ended up getting 3 things of gummy bears and 3 things of lemon heads, and my parents got 2 things of gummy worms and 2 things of lemon heads as well at the home opener. As long as I get free candy to eat while drinking watching the next large chunk of games at home, I’m okay.
The only real change I would like is to get rid of the stupid puck toss, and just do two shooting events during the intermissions. Along with that, rather than doing one boob girl, a dude, and a kid, I say they just make it three boob girls with a MAXIMUM on clothing.
:p
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 28, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I think you coined a new phrase, my friend: Boob Girl
Never heard that before, but yet everyone who read your post knew exactly what you’re talking about. Hilarious.
Also – like your idea about going with 3 boob girls. As a compromise, I could accept a kid and two boob girls doing the shooting event. Its kinda fun to see the kids try it. Definitely no dudes need to be participating in the events…nobody wants to see that.
by K_Dog on Oct 28, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love watching the shooting events on comcast when they interview the boob girl, show highlights of her shot, and ignore the kid and dude. Classy.
by warrenjm2006 on Oct 28, 2009 8:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Hockey Night in Canada
They showed the Boob Girl taking on a shot on Saturday during a league action roundup segment. Said it was the play of the night.
by meeshak on Oct 28, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last game..
they had peewees come out and do a shoot out during the first intermission – I am 100% fully behind that idea and if goes away then I’m doing everything I can to bring it back
by Matthew Dirt on Oct 28, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 Dirt
I love watching the little kid shootout. Beats the crap out of the BS buckets. And is much better for betting!
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Oct 28, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most def!
I always wanted to be one of those kids on the ice when I was little. Bring on the pee-wees!
Occam's Razor keeps the cutting clean.
by russellguldin on Oct 28, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My younger brother
was oh so lucky to participate in one of these about 10-12 years ago. Always love watching the little uns go crashing into the goalies on purpose
by Roos-34 on Oct 29, 2009 7:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i also prefer what they do at the Scottrade Center
where, instead of Ice Girls, they have little boys cleaning up the rink.
But I suspect I’ll be in the minority opinion here.
by chiblackhawks on Oct 29, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're talking cabana boys
I’m all for it.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
by Trixietrx on Oct 29, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. That's always a good time.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd pay to see a 3 boob girl...
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Oct 28, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't you been to any other NHL rink?
This is standard operating procedure now. Non-stop ‘entertainment.’
That’s just the way it is now. I prefer the old days, with none of the side shows, but that’s the state of modern sports.
We cannot turn back the clock. Look, just a few years ago, 9K were in the building. Let’s not complain about success. Let’s enjoy this into June, hopefully.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the few benefits of the Wirtz era was the UC was one
of the last to adopt – even when they were still a real NHL team.
I guess its a trade-off, but I don’t have to like it.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 29, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Sam
How can you possibly use “Cubs” in a sentence and not use the word urine in that same sentence?!
World Championship droughts are for losers.
I mean 101 years without a championship, why would anyone watch that team?! An 87 year drought is a perfectly acceptable amount of time to wait for a championship, but 101 years……..that’s like an extra 14 years………epic failure. Sox fans are die hards who actually watch the game…..I’ve done studies, the last study I conducted showed that out of 40,000 fans at wrigley, only 1,000 are watching the game, whereas at US cellular field my study showed that of the 25,000 fans present, 24,000 are watching the game while keeping track of every play on a scorecard. The other 1,000 fans at the Cell were cub fans who just wanted to watch the jumbotron, race scott podsednik in fundamentals, and drink mass quantities of beer, ugh, beer, sox fans hate beer and drunk people. If you want to know more about my studies and studies done by other sox fans, please visit intangibllysubjectiveandridiculoushypotheses.com/inferioritycomplex
Being a sox fan who loves the hawks is perfectly acceptable. I haven’t see a hawks championship in my lifetime, but my dad did, which means they aren’t a massive ivy covered failure like the cubs.
If the Hawks continue to allow McDonnough to market the team, I garauntee that the Hawks will never win a championship. Full stadiums = massive championship droughts………..look that shit up, it’s a fact. If McDonnough continues on his trail of cub tears, we will all be peeing in troughs before you know it. I even heard a rumor that Ivy is being planted along the boards, I mean how the hell am I supposed to see the game if the boards and glass are covered in ivy, F*cking McDonough! All of these drunk moron cub fans who are going to hawks games should just stay home, we don’t need the cub fan stink of failure walking around the UC. I think it is a pretty safe assumption that Rocky will still approve the hawks 60 mil payroll even if there is only 10k showing up at the UC every night.
Let’s do this the right way sox fans. If you suspect someone at the UC might be a cub fan, pour a beer on his head and throw him out into the street where he belongs. It may take a while, but eventually we will work our way up to Blunk and McDonough!
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
by hackerar on Oct 28, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Well played, sir. Well played.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
thats good work right there.
"...can i have a glass of whiskey and a slice of bread?"
by west_fulton on Oct 28, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a Cubs fan...
…I acknowledge that I prefer the company of White Sox fans, though they have this weird Second City Squared mentelity, even more deformed than your typical Chicago fan.
Fans at the beer garden are annoying, but they also trigger a smug feeling of superioity in true fans, so that’s not so bad.
Like swallows to Capistrano, all good teams will attract this annoying, but smugness-inducing, element.
I’m sure close observers of the White Sox will have noticed something like this from all their new “fans”, not that I really care personally what goes on at the Smell.
Ditto local media coverage. Of course, this is more excruciating for a “niche” sport like hockey, where the gulf between mass appeal and what’s really going on is ginormous.
So, it’s inevitable, and if the Hawks continue their success, it’ll get worse, but it ain’t so hard to deal with.
Nice touch at the end, Sam. The perspective mantra will never grow old.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...I prefer the company of men.
Who doesn’t?!
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like my beer cold...
…my TV loud, and my homosexuals FLAMING!
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Your ideas are intriguing to me...
….and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
Well played.
by KingTalkyTiki on Oct 28, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
The fact that White Sox fans laugh at the Cubs for not winning in 101 years is pretty sad considering that for 87 years they lived under the Black Sox curse for 87 years until they won it all. Not much better considering teams like the Twins, Marlins and Blue Jays have already won it twice in less of a time frame. Even the Royals and Diamondbacks (and even throw in the 94 Expos if you want) won it once so stop the “we’re better than the Cubs” shenanighans.
If you hate McDonough then that’s just your opinion but he has done nothing in my eyes that constitutes that he is bad and a plague for this franchise. All he has done is helped this once sad-sack franchise from the graveyard back into the penthouse in terms of popularity within the city of Chicago and all over the NHL and professional sports. The Hawks are relevant again and it’s fantastic to see for it wasn’t too long ago that I craved to have the Hawks actually televise a home game rather than have another organization’s T.V. crew call the game. The fact that one day the UC could rock similar to the old Stadium was nothing more than a far-fetched dream. There far too many games over the years when the other teams announcers would reminisce about the old stadium acting like history teachers if you will.
So save this anti-everything Cubs for I don’t want to hear it. If you want to I think there is a White Sox blog somewhere on SBNation. In fact if you want go to Pinstripe Alley and maybe you can get the feeling on what it’s like to blog for a baseball team that can actually win something.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 28, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ummm............
I hope you aren’t talking to me, cause if you are, you certainly did not enjoy my post in the way it was intended to be enjoyed.
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
by hackerar on Oct 28, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
My post wasn’t meant to be a reply to you but to this Sox vs. Cubs debate that continues to rage on here. It fucking annoys me to no end.
Hit the reply button here so it fits in for as you scroll down believe it or not it actually gets back to talking about hockey. That’s all!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 28, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No matter the season, the sport, the neighborhood, whatever. The Cubs-Sox debate won’t seem to go away. Even when both teams miss the playoffs and play horribly. The Hawks are the team to unite us, until we forget to be united and turn on each other in a pointless baseball debate. Boo.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 28, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’re right, the sox are better than the cubs.
by bangbangerang on Oct 28, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so Sox fans do not have a higher baseball acumen than Cubs fans? That’s not what President Obama told me when he was mis-pronouncing half of the White Sox players’ names. He loves Comiskey Field and that DeWayne Weiss catch that saved Mike Buehrle’s no-no.
by Crease Monkey on Oct 28, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah...........
well the politician that likes my baseball team is more powerful than the politician that likes your baseball team and while we’re at it………..my dad can beat up your dad
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
by hackerar on Oct 28, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then he shouldn’t have given it away for fucking nothing!
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 28, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, so you’re a cubs fan, right?
by bangbangerang on Oct 28, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes I'm a cubs fan
I’m just mocking all of the ridiculous things that some (notice I say some, not most) sox fans say. The disdain some Sox fans have for all things wrigley is unreal. I didn’t mean to start talking baseball, I just thought I’d build on the point that Sam made (with my first post).
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
by hackerar on Oct 28, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fucking hate baseball
but if your hypothesis about empty stadiums equal cahmpionships, explain the Montreal Expos (empty, no champs) and Atlanta Braves (full stadium, multiple champs).
In all honesty, with nearly two hundred years of combined suck, I cannot imagine how anyone can grow up in the Chicagoland area and like baseball.
Occam's Razor keeps the cutting clean.
by russellguldin on Oct 28, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Expos no champs? If it wasn’t for the strike postponing the 1994 season they would’ve won easily. And later were given the best team in baseball banner which really was a slap in the face to all Expos fans. But make no mistake the Expos were by far the best team in baseball that year.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 28, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
braves are famous for not selling out playoff games during their run
by ChargingMajor on Oct 28, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if hossa is on LTIR
can he practice with the team? i think that is why he’s counting against the cap? because they are trying to get him back in hockey shape little by little and used to the offense?
dunno, but seemed like that might be the case?
by Kevin Kujawa on Oct 28, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just realized
every sentence ended in a “?” sorry?
by Kevin Kujawa on Oct 28, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Ron Burgandy?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
If the scoreboard races are that annoying...
…don’t ever go to a Bulls game. It’s 10x worse there.
But in all seriousness, if the added revenue from the advertising on the scoreboard races is the price we have to pay for the salary cap even staying remotely close to what it is so we can resign the big three, let’s just take it for the team.
by GenPabloSecobar on Oct 28, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The hawks are making far more than what the salary cap allows them to pay
these days.
Maybe I’m an asshole, but the combo of how stupid the nonstop scoreboard races with watching how many grown men are entertained by them drives me nuts.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree
But rather than get fired up about it, I take the time at those commercial breaks to either read the Indian or look for talent in the stands. And if Joe Mechanic gets excited about another Biggie Bagel win, that’s his problem.
by GenPabloSecobar on Oct 28, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're making sense, and I like that.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 28, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't delay the games for this crap, do they?
I figgered they were just filler for downtime.
1. I don’t think Dunkin Donuts checks if you’re actually a winner.
2. Lemonheads, gummy bears, and (inconveniently located) Connie’s pizza: what’s not to like?
3. Graphics way upgraded from a year ago. When I’m really into it, I feel like I’m driving the zamboni.
4. Last year, the Dunkin’ Donuts game was a “hot potato” or “keep away” type contest. Why didn’t the first guy who got the puck just skate away with it? Why would Biggie Bagel make that last-second pass, when he could have hung on to the puck and won? Totally lacked realism. Much more realistic this year.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hossa is skating....hmmmm
When he returns how will Q assemble the lines? Sharp, Kane, and Hossa who gets moved to a third line Right winger?
Brower to fouth line…..
by taBruiser on Oct 28, 2009 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Hossa absolutely has to be on Kane's line.
88 needs a natural born finisher before he goes loses his mind and becomes a natural born killer.
by Dr. Ice on Oct 28, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats the big deal?
don’t you like winning lemonheads or dunkin donuts?!
by TJ3117 on Oct 28, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT!!!
Do I see what i think i see??? You found the reply button!!!
Original Six, I see your work has been done, You’re a Jedi sir.
by Roos-34 on Oct 28, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
............................................excuse me but there are two halves to the rink there Mr. Kaner
by taBruiser on Oct 28, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just when you think he's got it....
twitter.com/BlackhawksDL
by Original Six on Oct 28, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs fans...
just keep clinging on to your “next year” mantra, and leave the Hawks out of it. The marketing is good for growing hockey in our city, but leave the “W” flags for that pack of prima donnas on Addison. We want Blackhawks’ traditions, nothing else.
This blog is supposed to be about HOCKEY. I didn’t know it was a Blackhawks blog for Cub’s fans. We all have things that divide us (politics, baseball, etc…), but we should check those differences at the door. I’m sure the authors on this site don’t want to alienate part of their readership, and readers should respect other’s opinions. The very best SBN sites emphasize creating a community. Whenever baseball is mentioned here, people end up attacking each other and feelings get bruised. So…in conclusion…baseball season ended in Chicago in June. Let’s focus on hockey.
by The Admiral on Oct 28, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A call for peace...
…after one last poke at Cubs fans. You should have said “IQFE” after the first paragraph, and then you’d have won forever!
I thought this thread has been pretty fair and balanced on the baseball front (I will say, the UC for hockey seems about evenly split on baseball, unlike Soldier Field, the UC for Bulls, or the city in general), not a “Blackhawks blog for Cub’s fans”.
Typical hypersensitive schizo Sox fan.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think you read way too much into it
typical cubs fan, getting drunk, not paying attention
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, you're GMH tagline quote rocks...
…so I’m gonna just let this lie.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont post much on here
but it was just a friendly jest – i’m a sox fan and don’t care for the cubs v. sox dick measuring contest
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya...
…and I’m trying to heed the Admiral’s Rodney King call.
Plus, Cubs/Sox, boring at the best of times, is particularly lame right now, but I keep rising to the bait. D’oh!
Still beats goalie hand-wringing or (sorry Sam) extended riffs on soccer. I’m ignorant enough to maintain that the most popular game in the world is, well, kind of girlie.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
glad we can agree to disagree about our respective teams and leave it at that. both of them suck anyway. no reason to argue when we have a perfectly fine hockey team to follow
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sammy Davis Jr. is a talented performer...
…why don’t we just leave it at that?
by cliffkoroll on Oct 28, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
agreed
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't soccer a glorified foosball
except the players aren’t connected to a steel bar.
The past is for cowards and fools....
by mdiddy on Oct 28, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
Landon Donovan runs like he has a steel pole shoved in his ass…
by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 28, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't watch enough
But from what little futbol I watch, I have gathered that Mexico hates Landon Donovan more than restrictions on green cards.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 29, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I just got lost an a tangent...
I was just trying to say we should all be united in our love for the Hawks. That’s it.
by The Admiral on Oct 28, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said Admiral, well said!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 28, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another thing about 'w' flags...
…if i was a fan of the team playing the hawks in the playoffs…i would be rocking the ‘L’ flag w/our beloved indianhead on it…i’m just saying.
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually pertaining to the original post
It will be nice to have Seabrook back for the back to back games on Thursday and Friday. Hopefully the six days off after the Montreal game will be enough for Toews to get back in the lineup.
by warrenjm2006 on Oct 28, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nucks, Loungo out with fractured rib.
ahhhhh I love carma, what goes around comes around!
by redtribe14 on Oct 28, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
injury isn't serious apparently
hairline fracture, what i read says he’ll be out about a week +/-
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto that
On the out for about a week
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 28, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i only know this
because he’s on my fantasy team
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only know this
Because I get ESPN headlines sent to my phone, which is the same reason why I’ve known about the NHL swine flu cases (now at 3 from my count in the last 24ish hours)
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 28, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On Toews and Seabrook
What do you guys think if we play both Nashville and Montreal without those two and let them rest for the 5 day break that the Hawks have between Montreal (Friday) and Phoenix (Thursday). I know that its already been talked about, but coming back from a concussion too quickly is very risky. We’ve dominated Nashville in both games we have played them and one dominating game was without Toews and Seabs. I would be comfortable with Q sitting them until Phoenix, until they’re absolutely sure they’re both ready.
by Kyle McGann on Oct 28, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if we're dealing with concussions
i am all for giving them as much rest as possible, 4 points in the season aren’t worth rushing anyone back. its a marathon, not a sprint.
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus those are two guys who have a good chance at not having a break in February. Against an offensively challenged Nashville team, and an unimpressive Eastern Conference Montreal bunch, I too would leave Tazer and Seabs out of action until Phoenix at the earliest.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 28, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're also likely to receive long terms
following this season for toews and the next for seabs, so it isn’t even a matter of making sure they’re healthy and recovered for this season, but hopefully long-time careers wearing the indian
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*contracts
blah, the rest of that is still worded strange, long day at work
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely agree
with Illini and hawks
Maybe we should let Kane, Keith, Sharp and VERSTEEG take a break tomorrow too? I mean, we could just use Sopel, Hendry, Ebbett and Dowell, playing a man down and still have a chance at winning. Could be a good way to give some experience to people who will fill injury holes later on down the road.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Oct 28, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t mean to say that those teams will be complete pushovers, but it’s definitely better to risk losing those two games without Tazer and Biscuit as opposed to rushing them back and potentially turning them into Pat Lafontaine or Eric Lindros. Concussions are a slippery slope.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 28, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't tell if you're being sarcastic
but even if we were playing calgary and san jose, it still isn’t a good idea to rush someone back from a concussion. i’d rather sacrifice a few wins than risk losing these guys for extended time
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Oct 28, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now now.........
Let’s not confuse the importance of regular season hockey games with baseball’s watered down schedule. If nothing is wrong with Kane, Keith, Sharp, VERSTEEG!, etc, they should be playing thursday and friday. Let’s not forget that the Hawks have 5 days off to rest up after the Habs game. If you are being sarcastic, please disregard this post.
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
by hackerar on Oct 28, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALWAYS rest a concussion
I like Tazer having his brain more functional than Vladimir Konstantinov’s.
Too much?
Occam's Razor keeps the cutting clean.
by russellguldin on Oct 28, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when they say a week, thats bullshit make it a month....
rib line fractures are not that quik to heal. they are just saying that so their fans don’t jump ship.
by redtribe14 on Oct 28, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is an actual quote from TSN.ca
This in an article concering the loss of Luongo due to injury
Despite the losses, the Canucks remain in the thick of the playoff race in the Western Conference in a tie for eighth spot with 12 points.
Playoff race? It’s still October right? Didn’t know that the race to the playoffs have already begun.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 28, 2009 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Toews and Sharp on "Off the Record"
Pretty funny stuff and was nice to see. Concussion must have made Toews forget the words to “take me out to the ballgame”. Should be on TSN.ca website pretty soon.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 28, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly......
I think the LITR stuff kinda got buried in the OH NOWES HERE COME THE CUBS FANZ worry, but as a Hawks fan this is the move I want some fucking answers on.
by fourstringninja on Oct 28, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eager
anyone have any clue when he’s coming back?
by Kevin Kujawa on Oct 28, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kind of scary
i was interested in a little history of the committed indian, like how it started, if its been the same person doing it this whole time so i google “committed indian wiki”:
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=committed+indian+wiki&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Check out the first result. Yikes.
by SLoop on Oct 28, 2009 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well said hawks 61
hawks 61 you said it great about sox fans bashing Cubs fans at Hawks games. I mean who annointed the Sox fans the Hawks orginaization, last time I checked the hawks belonged to the city of chicago. If it wasn’t for cubs fans UC would prob. not be selling out, sooo don’t cry about cubs fans and spilling beers over them makes sox fans sound like they come from the area where sox play( getto). As for Mcdonough, if it wasn’t for him Hawks would not be all over the media and the nation. Check my spelling on this Sox fans.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 9:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Could care less about the Sox... or the Cubs.
But your spelling remains atrocious. Commas where there should be question marks, “hawks” is Hawks, “chicago” is Chicago, take the millisecond and spell “probably” (unless you meant “problem” or “Probert”… in which case there’s all kinds of issues), “cubs” & “sox” should be Cubs & Sox, and “getto” is ghetto. There’s plenty more.
I care about your spelling about as much as I care about the Cubs or the Sox, but since you asked…
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
by Hungryhawk on Oct 29, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why why why...
why do the media and the Hawks orginaization, say Toews was ok and could play last Sat and still nothing from him. IF he is hurt then say he will be out a certain amount of time. Don’t keep us hanging. I hate that!
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 9:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because you can’t give definite projections on concussions. This seems like a topic you should be familiar with, because judging from your posts, you have apparently suffered several of them.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
tsn ran something about seabee yesterday...
…said he was one of the league’s most underrated players.
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry thats tHn...
…the hockey news.
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Who’s posting hockey news here? I thought this post was retitled “The Baseball Bitch”
And thanks. Here’s the link: Seabrook is NHL’s most underrated
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
by Hungryhawk on Oct 29, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already posted this two days ago on the main page.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thought it rang a vague bell.
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
by Hungryhawk on Oct 29, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i usually pay attention to what you say...
…i shoulda known better something like that wouldn’t slip by, peacemaker.
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sam and mcclure fight between periods...
…who’s got the winning record? you guys should tape that shit and post it…hockeybloggerfights.com!
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve also gotten into a shirtless slap fight with the guy I split my season tickets with. If you look hard enough on YouTube, you can find it. I’m serious.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldn't find it but...
…i found this gem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cofwRaCPr5Y
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trying to keep my cool..
but its funny on how many in are computer tough guys….its a shame these topics are in person…get my drift.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We have public outings all the time, and pretty much everyone here knows where I sit. I’ll be happy to tell you when you that you have goofy opinions in person.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You threatening me?
I’m 5’ and 47 years old. Care to beat me up? It wouldn’t be hard, but I’ll ALWAYS beat you in a match of wits.
Oh, and I’m guessing you try beating me up and anyone around won’t really like that.
But hey, if you don’t have brains, I guess muscle is the only way to go.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
by Trixietrx on Oct 29, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tell you when you that you.....
stumbling on your words, white trash??
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey buddy, I wasn't the one in here that tried to start something.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t. I don’t know whether it’s because you’re new or just dense, but there’s kind of a smartassed give-and-take here. I meant it partially in jest. I do find some of the things that you post to be pretty silly; right now in particular comes to mind in thinking I’m trying to start something. And if you thought I was “starting something” with the comment, then you’re mistaken, but if I have, then fine.
Your statement of me hiding behind a computer is flawed, and you clearly don’t pay attention. Longtime readers of this blog will tell you that the three of us make ourselves very accessible, having road watches all the time, and announcing where we sit at games if you want to talk hockey – or now to beat my ass, presumably. And anyone who’s met me under any of those circumstances will confirm I’ll be glad to tell you, or anyone else, when I think you have dopey opinions then, too. So, until that point, take it easy, and learn do deal with things called “jokes” on the internet. We tell them from time to time here.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so hide behind your computer and act tough
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 10:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
here comes another shirtless slap fight…
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 29, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy Francis...
…McClure’s jibe was mild and mildly funny.
Roll wid it.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 29, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
…pump the brakes.
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
don’t wanna tell ya what that means in italian. lol
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 10:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know you haven’t figured out reply buttons yet, but most of us have figured out Google. Which can find translations for just about anything…
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 29, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well..
it should be easy to translate.. but based on his previous posts it’s probably spelled wrong..
by Matthew Dirt on Oct 29, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
congrats hawksfan21...
go ahead and educate yourself. More peeps that spoke italian the better this world would be.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how many italian governments have collapsed since the end of WWII?
I’m pretty sure that word isn’t even a real Italian word, at least not how you spelled it. I think it’s one of those words that were made up when all the Italians emmigrated here and slangly spoke Italian. (and when they say them around real Italians they embarrass themselves.)
by SLoop on Oct 29, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this!!
who else wants to poke at me, or are you done acting like a little kid and we can stick to the topic of Hawk Talk.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 11:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
ok this is some funny shit...
…if a tad politically incorrect.
I for one am guilty as charged.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 29, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very cruel...McClure
to put a kid like that in a pic and use the word retarded speaks alot of the character that you are. And you run a site like this. You should be ashamed of yourself. If any of you people in here though that this was appropriate, wells thats sad….. you can bash me but don’t mock kids with special needs moran.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White trash have special needs too, you know
And you didn’t seem to be too sensitive to them a few posts back.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah McClure, you’d have to be some kind of a moran to think that was funny.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
That was EXACTLY what I was going for.
by fourstringninja on Oct 29, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bingo!
I went a-hunting for this, but my Internet search skills suck. Classic!
by cliffkoroll on Oct 29, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
buddy look further up
look at the topic that you mention me having a concussion because of some fuckin typos.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets act like adults and drop it.
agree.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First logical thing you’ve said in a while. Consider it dropped.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any news on whether Seabrook or Toews will be playing tonight? I haven’t heard anything yet, wondering if anybody else had.
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 29, 2009 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tazer out, seabee in
The epitaph read only one word... 'Pals'.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 29, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seabrook yes
I heard on the score 670 that Seabrook was a go, but not Toews. I wonder if Huet is starting.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also on Hossa
he is aiming for Nov 25th game! Can’t wait to see the line up then.
by redtribe14 on Oct 29, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect time of year for Hossa to come back. Definitely something to be thankful for
http://accordingtwomey.blogspot.com
by hawksfan21 on Oct 29, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huet is starting, Coach Q said it after the skate yesterday on BHTV
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Oct 29, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
To hell in a handbasket, and fast…
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Oct 29, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And you weren't even involved this time.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
by McClure on Oct 29, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 29, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was interesting wasn't it?
The Hawks are 7-3-1 and sitting atop their division quite comfortably with Huet rebounding back into the form we all thought he would return to and yet we still are finding things to argue over. Beautiful. None of which makes any sense and have nothing to do with hockey.
Hate to see what happens when the Hawks go on a losing streak. Yikes!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
by hawks61 on Oct 29, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's us Chicago fans
We need a loser to bring us together. All of this winning and being happy, it makes us antsy.
by meeshak on Oct 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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