Remember When They Said the Season Had Started? Blackhawks At Red Wings Preview/Open Thread
by Killion on Oct 8, 2009 3:01 PM CDT
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Even though the Blackhawks have 3 points already for the season - it doesn't quite seem like the Hawks season has really started yet, does it? Those games against the panthers were fun but with the foreign crowd and long gap between games, they still feel like pre-season.
Thankfully, tonight that all changes as the Hawks face the Red Wings in Detroit. The bad news keeps piling up though - half the team is injured already and from some reports, it sounds like a few of these could be serious. We already know Eager and Bolland have been ruled out for tonight's game, Bickell is in and the projected lines are:
Versteeg - Toews - Sharp
Byfuglien - Madden - Kane
Ladd - Kopecky - Smolenak
Bickell - Fraser - Brouwer
So the only line remaining from last Saturday's dominate win is the top line of Steeg-Toews-Shooter. Though, I'd give it only two full rotations of shifts before Coach Q changes everything. With so many of the starters out, we're sure to see more line-juggling, well...more than we're already used to seeing, that is. I'd much rather see Kopecky center the line between Buff and Kane, leaving Madden to continue to play a shut-down game with Ladd. As it stands now, Kane could be left without anyone to dish it too, Buff is better at ugly goals off rebounds and Madden just doesn't have the scoring touch he used to. Misuse of Kane's game if you ask me, which you didn't and probably wouldn't..
The Hawks have added some size to the roster with Bickell and Smolenak, Bickell is listed as 6'4" and 223lbs... will either of them be able to use it against the quick Red Wings though? Umm.. probably not.. maybe? Coach Q has saved us all more talk of a goalie controversy by naming Huet as the starter for tonight - so now it's up to Huet to do some work to quiet his many vocal critics..
Speaking of the Red Wings - they've now lost their last 4 games that actually count for something. They are not going to be a happy team after giving away both games in their native Sweden. Of course, this is also the real home opener in Detroit in front of fans who are probably a bit upset that the last thing they saw on their home ice was Sidney Crosby skating around with the Cup. So yeah, this is going to be a tough one for the Hawks - but it's definitely win-able.
In other Red Wings news, they've managed to get even older. 22 year-old Justin Abdelkader was sent to the AHL in favor of the newly signed Brad May, who clocks in at a sprightly 37 years-old. We've last seen May in Toronto at the end of last year, evidently not be truculent enough. May's here to bring some size and fight to the Wings, who were knocked around pretty well by the Blues.
And to wrap it all up - the Hawks are still smarting from their poor showing in the WCF of last year. Sure a few of those games went well and could have gone either way but the Hawks can't feel good about the series as a whole. Will someone try to get revenge for Kronwall's hit on the departed Havlat? Can Huet do this, again? Lets hope so...
Lets Go Hawks
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Hmm..
I don’t think I called them Scum once in that whole preview… sorry about that. They’re still scum
funny story
I was searching for Uncle Joey today (don’t ask me why) and that image came up.
Glad to see Brouwer’s in the line-up, at least. Would be interested to find out how the lines are juggled tonight.
He was looking for blurry YouTube footage of the famous incident where Alainis Morrissette mouthified Uncle Joey’s wang in a movie theater, so the song goes.
www.secondcityhockey.com
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
Good answer.
chiblackhawks, don’t bother providing another reason, even if its more accurate.
My curiosity has been satisfied.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Energyyyyyyyyyy....wssshhhh....
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
Man thats funny! At first I was like “wtf does this mean?”. Then I read it a couple more times and it hit me…oh yeah…Energyyyyyy…wssshhh. Cheesy as hell, but brings back good memories too.
Understand the cross-promo
But Tweedy’s subdued vocal style doesn’t really seem conducive to what happens at the United Center for the anthem….
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
Ya, I kid. I just had to find a way to bring up the Calgary game sooner than necessary ‘cause I got a ticket for Monday and I just can’t fucking wait. I’m bouncing.
I thought you were a resident of Canadia?
Flying in for the game, or happened to be here at the time and snagged some tickets?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Yep, from Halifax
I’m in Chicago for work, usually get there once a year. This time it was a ticket for either Calgary or Vancouver, and I just couldn’t bear the possibility of a stupefyingly dull Vancouver game. Plus, the Sedins? Nah.
If you’re in from this far out of town, let’s grab a beer before/during/after. It’s Columbus day on Monday here in Chicago, most people should be off before the game. All three of this sites authors will be in attendance as well.
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
Good stuff.
In order to better fit in with the citizens of this fine city during your stay, when anything, and I mean anything goes wrong, make sure to vocally blame it on Daley.
ex: “Fucking Daley and his goddamn corrupt machine spilled coffee on my shirt.”
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Pardon the ignorance.
I’ve never listened to Wilco before. Although I should have searched google first.
twitter.com/kaner88
Patrick Blackwell did a couple early on
Whom I actually prefer over Jim Cornelison.
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
Blackwell is awesome
Both him and JC bring the perfect power at the UC
by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Oct 8, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
hear hear
Blackwell is far superior to Jimmy. I love his voice and it fits the UC way better. I wish they would have kept him on.
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Oct 8, 2009 6:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You had to figure the Hawks would deal with injuries more this year.
But Hayzeuz Kreesto. Too much, too soon.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Some dentist did it at the Icehogs first home preseason game. Silence officially sucks during the anthem.
I love it at the UC
It really does
I was at the games in Finland and the plan was to be respectful and quiet. That was until they announced the recording of Cornelison that would be doing the anthem. Our little pocket of Hawks fans went nuts and I’m not sure the Finns knew what to think of us. So looking forward to Saturday at the UC and hearing a proper anthem again.
My goal? World domination.
any chance of a link to tonight's game
was about to order center ice, called first and the recording said the game is a national blackout b/c its on NHL network… seriously, who has nhl network?
"...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
me...
I decided to expense it.. meaning I just pay for it like normal.
Anyways.. it’s a pretty solid channel
Your gametime video feed and beer
Have some feeds, you bottom feeders:
http://anonym.to/?http://atdhe.net/9660/watch-chicago-blackhawks-vs-oit-red-wings-
http://anonym.to/?http://ndsports.hopto.org/enter1.html
Beer:
Two Brothers Cane and Ebel
I would apologize for the enormous picture, but this beer is entirely worthy of the pixel onslaught. Unlike any other beer I’ve had, Cane and Ebel has a distinct rye flavor and all the hoppy-goodness that I love. It sounds and looks kind of funky, but believe me, it’s a must-try. It earns bonus points for being brewed in Warrenville.
Go Hawks!
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
you tha man
"...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
Just to add
Fox Sports Detroit though
http://www.justin.tv/textbook
Fuck that drunk Mikey Redmond...
…and the rest of that “we all live in a yellow submarine” crew from Fox Sports Detroit.
Ducky Murphy…still remember Cheli punching his face in at the end of Game 3 of the Finals.
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!!!
Stuff is great
Two Brothers just came to Rockford, but I was scoring it in the city before.
Hop Juice is pretty good too.
Personally I’m not drinking all that much lately cause I have been so busy with work and studying for the LSAT. After December 5th its on. I’ve got quite a few beers I have been cellering. Including a few 2007 vintage old ales. The only time I like them is around Christmas. I swear some of them are close to cognac.
I haven't been drinking much either, but that's because of marathon training.
Sunday night after the marathon I’m cracking open a bottle of Dark Lord :-)
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
The Wings.....
You are all fucked and overrated and I think I’m going to be sick and it’s your fault;
this is the end of everything, you are the end of everything.—Slipknot
Have to agree with Matt this really does feel like the season opener doesn’t it? The Wings…at the Joe…nothing better.
With so many injuries to the Hawks line-up the key to victory tonight may lie in the hand of Huet (holding my collective breath before subtly letting out the word…fuck). He has shown he can amaze us before like he did in Game 5 (the scene of our exile) coincedently at the Joe, but he also has shown he can preverbably ‘shit the bed’ like he did in Game 4, so who knows what Huet will provide? Praying that it’s the performance of the former rather than the latter for if it’s the latter then we’re in serious trouble….like Habs vs. the Nucks last night trouble.
Expect a big game out of Toews for he seems to step it up a little against the Wings and hopefully tonight will be no different, with honourable mentions going to Ladd and Sharpie who both have had some reasonable success against the Wings. Big performances out of Keith and Seabrook are a definite must for not only for the Hawks but for their Olympic aspirations as well for I’m sure Yzerman and Holland will be keeping a close eye on all 4 of them (eventhough odds are Toews may be a lock).
Nothing else to add than kick the living shit out of the Scum tonight and keep them at the bottom where they belong!
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!!!
Right On!
…I say as I back out of the room slowly as not to startle or enrage hawks61.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No, No, No...
…don’t worry that’s all in the past, I’ll be at my very best behaviour (just a few expletives here and there 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!!!
Well,
We’ve all been clamoring about how deep we are @ forward . . . looks like we’ll have the chance to prove it for a while.
Let's Go Hawks
De-troit Sucks! Screamin’ it from my couch downstate at U of I. Fuck my neighbors
Hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee ho!
Back in town. Caught a cab from work — YES I TIPPED — and ready for some Hawks/Wankers. Bring it.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
PS
This game thread is distributed under license from FUNAI Corporation. So there.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions
Is it wrong
That the high point of my gameday is the Unlimited Mullet Potential guy?
That is sad. Needs to retire now.
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
fuck
brad may and fuck the scum.
lets do this… with or without aaron johnson.
"...can i have a glass of whiskey and a slice of bread?"
Their anthem
Sounds like it is being played on my 1980’s mickey mouse play keyboard.
Pace yourself
Breathe.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Much easier to breathe in October than May
when watching said hockey game.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Nice draw of the penalty there
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
PP!
good way to start off the game
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
Seabs doing a good job at point there
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions
Good energy on the PP
And they’re keeping it up. Sharp with a great wrister now.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions
Hawks bossing this game right now
CHI 7:2 DET on shots right now. I’m liking this.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
audio
yo does anyone have a scheme to not listen to this terrible detroit commentary? possibly streaming on wgn website?
i'm playing "free shit" from naked raygun...
…and call the game to myself.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
PS
RIP Fred Cusick, who left us in the offseason. Good guy.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
not a boston fan but...
…if you didn’t read it yet, grab his book.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
you can stream the radio audio
go to the hawks homepage, and click on the WGN 720 link on the right above the scoreboard
OH MY
The first “STOP IT RIGHT HERE” of the season. Oh, hockey. You are truly back!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
What if the truck messed with him and they didn't stop it?
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
One minute in...
…the drunken idiot known as Mickey Redmond came up with a beauty “The Wings lost there first 2 games of the season for the first time in 20 years, but they were in Sweden and that might have been too many distractions…”
A bad excuse is better than none I guess.
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!!!
Pat Foley pimping tickets
Any idea how many seats remain per game, y;all figure?
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions
I heard quite a few in the 100 level for October games at least
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
300 Level Fans...
…aka the smart ones, probs snapped up all the good-priced seats already, you figure.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Your so right.
I got 2 tickets versus Dallas almost 300 bucks! 100 level somewhere but still. I can’t afford maybe one more game in 300 level MAX.
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
$675 for a season ticket
Best deal in town. My entertainment for the winter is all set, and I didn’t break the bank.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunc diving to break it up
Yeah. That’s nice.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
I get every channel, sports package and movie
Package and can’t get this game. Not on Center Ice. Wtf is NHL network? Fucking time warner doesn’t do a deal for NFL network but there’s no way Bettman is asking for much for NHL is he? Is he that stupid? (I know the answer).
by Duck99 on Oct 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I've never been in the 300 for a hockey game. Can you actually see well?
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
You can see just fine
And the bonus is you get to be around actual hockey fans.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Very nice. I'm probably going to get some for Nucks game in October.
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Good luck.
Very few tickets left in the 300s. Might wanna shoot for some March home games. I haven’t checked those yet.
twitter.com/kaner88
Still not too hard to find some season ticket holders
unloading games at face.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
We should start like our own "hardcore" fans ticket exchange here. If possible.
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
But you have to tattoo 'hardcore' across your knuckles
to be eligible.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
And Krivokrasov on your cock.
If it won’t fit, neither do you.
Yer outta the exchange, punk.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
may has a tramp stamp that reads...
“climb aboard sailor”
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap.
Sharpie all along. Probably should have dumped it to VERSTEEG! there, but a good save.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
i love pip...
…except when ihave to explain how it works to my 80 yo father-in-law!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Huet --
— nice job not falling asleep back there.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
Good kill
Where’s my Luna Schnozz?
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions
"Blocked by Sopel"
Wait — what? Who’s he?
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions
That might have been his best shift ever as a Hawk!
Sopel was pretty good out there.
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!!!
I really would like to see someone remove Kronwall's Head.
Proudly flying the Blackhawk banner in the City of Detroit
You're either with us,
or you’re with the Scum.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Good period.
Nothing to show for it. Crap.
Hopefully they won’t get discouraged.
CHI 12:7 DET on shots.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
Brad May
What I think he was saying to the Hawks bench before they went into the locker rooms…“Can someone please fight me to justify the paycheck this Detroit team is giving me? Anyone?”
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Is it just me?
Or has anyone noticed that Toews is being cleaned in the face-off circle, don’t think he won one face-off that whole period including 3 times while on the PK. Very unusual from Toews.
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!!!
Is anyone watching the high school football game on ESPN?
Offensive lineman for the green team named Jose Jose. 18 year old kid, 6’2", 350 lbs. Lets put some skates on him.
twitter.com/kaner88
watching dodgers/cards...
…but cant wait for the california redwoods/las vegas locomotives on versus @ 8!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
eager
on injured reserve? fuck me. fourth line is decimated. fraser is playing well. how long til he gos down? also, has smolenak ever won a fight? ever
"...can i have a glass of whiskey and a slice of bread?"
What the fuck?
Did anyone just see that goal in the Philly-Pittsburgh game? Coburn just scored on Emery from the corner LOL….the brotherly love with Emery is officially over.
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!!!
Solid defensive period
Now just need to cash in on some of these chances
Lets Go Hawks!
It's also intermission.
Oh, wait, we’re back.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone fortunate enough
to watch the game on FSN Detroilet (via NHLN)?
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
I'm with ya!
Hence I switched to the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia game during intermission
BTW SHARPIE!!!
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!!!
Yes, I'm watching it on FSN Detroit
Listening to Mickey Redmond & Ken Daniels kills braincells
Proudly flying the Blackhawk banner in the City of Detroit
haha! I thought I felt something evaporating out of my skull.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
BANG!!!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLlllllll
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Sweet fancy Moses
was that perrrrrrty!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Goal!!
Like a pinball
All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
- Gordie Howe
Love it.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Patrick Sharp is going to be good someday.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
YES!
The sopcast feed is like a minute behind, so everyone’s posts beat me seeing it. :)
Chicagoan in the Lou.
That's why you always just keep it in and you never know
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Just listening to the radio broadcast...
Detroit just SOUNDS bad, as weird as that seems.
Draper off.
Edie Bickell draws the penalty.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
AND CLEARY TOO!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
Let's bury 'em boys!!!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
BTW when did he become Danny? Is he 6 yrs old again?
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Osgood cheating!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
What happened? I was in thr BR
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
5 on 3...
about :50 secs left osgood moved goal off moorings somehow.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
"Net was already off"
No it wasn’t. If it was, let the stripes make the call. Asshat.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
Wow.
2-manner, to one-down
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Toews needs to be the one on the side...
..not Kane just like the PP goals against Van. in the playoffs!
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!!!
Weird.
Huet gives up a rebound and it doesn’t get tucked in. That’s just plain odd.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
As Q would say, it's a new experience
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Ah, but Confucifoley says
experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, on the PK
2 years ago before Sopel’s vacation last year he was one of the best PK defensemen around. I know, hard to believe…
by runningquicklynowhere on Oct 8, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Outta my head, you.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Lucky piece of dogshit goal
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Anyone else got a link? I'm black right now.
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
same
"...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
FSN Detroilet
is singing the praises of Brad May as if he actually contributes to his team success. Is that why he was picked up at the Garage Sale of FAs? One person’s junk, I guess.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
GODDAMN
That was almost a sick goal with VERSTEEG! and Sharpie there. Damn it.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
Sharpie's got to bury that!
Why not a wrist shot instead of the slapper?
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!!!
That didn't help
but Huet was on his knees faster than a Wrigleyville chick.
My goal? World domination.
damn
seabrook should have done more than that
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
Someone give him one of those
novelty oversized gloves, please!?
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
European goalies tend to do that
They are usually better on the ground but weaker on the upper corner shots
That was odourous beyond explanation
An AHL goaltender should be able to stop that. Inexcusable goaltending!
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!!!
well this is getting out of hand quickly
All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
- Gordie Howe
Niemi in the third?
Huet is looking like Luongo very quickly, but we all know that Luongo will bounce back…Huet?
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!!!
Ya that goalie who had a shutout his first game, nice call
Lets Go Hawks!
Did you watch that game?
He wasn’t challenged. And Pathers aren’t the Red Wings.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
First wings goal tonight was a fluke
2nd was an absolute joke, 3rd goal hits him in the chest, ya Huet is good though
Lets Go Hawks!
antti is not the lesser of the 2 evils.
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
At least give him a shot to be challenged then and see what he can do
We all know what happens when Huet is challenged, as far as this game goes the Hawks have outplayed the Wings through 2
Lets Go Hawks!
Ya because our highly paid goalie
is making 4th line grinders look like world class snipers
Lets Go Hawks!
You let Holmstrom sit in front of the goal
That is going to happen. Another that isn’t Huet’s fault.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Huet never closes his legs. ever.
Regardless of who is in front of the net a goalie needs to close his fucking legs.
by runningquicklynowhere on Oct 8, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck me
I lost the feed at 1-1, downloaded all the sopcast shit … and come back to a 2-goal deficit? What just happened?
who knows?
I can’t see shit as this is on a phantom channel. Sounds like Huet was on his knees again (make you’re own pun). Have a feeling Frenchy will be a high priced backup soon.
by Duck99 on Oct 8, 2009 8:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyways
In “Other Games That Are Over” news…
STL 2:2 LAD — Bottom 9… Pierre just scores tying run.
You see: it’s not over yet for us. (Sure. You can see “over” from here. Not over, regardless.)
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
Thoughts so far...
The Hawks have dominate this Detoilet…it’s amazing what one bad bounce can do for momentum. Oh that, a streaky goalie named Huet. I expect ‘Steeg to find Sharp’s stick for at least one in the 3rd.
That's been a good combo all night --
— just hasn’t produced anything.
(P.S. STL 2:3 LAD Final)
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards losing makes things a touch better
Still can’t believe DeRosa is a redbird. Fuck you Hendry.
DODGERS!
Didn’t they sweep someone out last year too?
by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
Shut it. Just... shut it.
(One nation.)
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Incidentally
ANA 5:1 BOS 3rd Period
I am intrigued.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Quacks look solid so far.
Bruins, not so much.
Fewer gin blossoms on Haviland
Something seems amiss.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
Well
When the score was 0-0 after one, I got nervous this would happen. Scum tends to survive shellings early and come back to fuck teams hard. It would be nice to start the season against the scum with a win if for no other reason than to silence the moutbreathing idiots in their fan base who are sure to troll here only if they win.
Wings (erm) flying at the start
Not good. Not good.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
Good sequence
But you gotta get it by Osgood. Shit.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
Osgood is a joke.
I swear this dude has a horseshoe up his ass.
You know what this means
We’re not as good as the blues and they will hoist the cup before we do. OH MY GOD!!!!
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
There's one...
Only because he raped Dunk
NOTHING EVER HAPPENS ON THE POWER PLAY
(Yeah, let’s dust off that old deal.)
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
Ok
PP now lets get something going
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
[runs back in]
There you go.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
I can't believe I have to ask this
but wasn’t that the time for UNLIMITED MULLET POTENTIAL? what do we have to do?!
Well, I did do the whole
“run out of the room during the PP” thing. So there.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone else noticed?
Hammer is laying pipe…it’s fantastic
You're gonna have to define "laying pipe."
Then I’ll let you know if I’ve noticed.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
You do have unlimited mullet potential.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
About time for...
…a short-handed goal by Sharpie
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!!!
I'm with you... maybe not Sharpie, but
I REQUIRE A SHORTIE
(damn near got it too)
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
After two losses in Sveeden
The NHL has to make sure the Wings don’t lose a third
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Maybe
a picture of Rocky with a nice stiff adult beverage.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, that save by Frenchie was OK
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
He looked great in Helsinki
Actually going into the corners instead of circling around in the middle
My goal? World domination.
NOTHING EVER HAPPENS ON THE POWER PLAY
(Oh, please God.)
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions
Patty Kane
with the excellent board work draws the penalty time to score
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
Sky's not falling yet.
A couple of new faces, a couple of familiar ones missing, etc.
But yeah, still some questions. Right now I’d say they’re just questions, not yet serious concerns.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
Not really
One fluke goal. They still dominated stretches of the game with some key players out of the lineup. A win would have been nice, but this is far from the end of the wordld
My goal? World domination.
I HATE LOSING TO THIS FUCKING TEAM!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
seconded!
Fuck those bastards why can’t we beat this team? For my money Vancouver is a much better team than Detroit yet we will find a way somehow to lose to these fuckers!
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!!!
Good news --
Sharp and VERSTEEG! look like a combo that we can live with.
But the chances have to turn into more goals. That’s for sure.
Night all — see you Saturday.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
At worst
I predict the Hawks split the season series with Scum. They can hang with this team no problem now and Elroy Jetson will revert to the mean at some point.
My goal? World domination.
Elroy...
…how about making Byfuglien a nightmare for him to contend with, thus ruining him like Luongo!
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!!!
Hawks dominated this game outside of the last 10 minutes of the 2nd
Osgood was outstanding in net, unfortunately our goalie was not
Lets Go Hawks!
Yep
Osgood stole that game. We need Frenchy to do the same from time to time.
My goal? World domination.
Hi, I'm Chris Osgood, and I only give a damn against the Blackhawks
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Detroit matches up well against us
But we looked way better against them tonight then we did last year
Keep in mind, this was without Hossa, Bolland, Eager, Burish, etc.
This team is better than Detroit this year, and they are a cup contending team, the glaring weakness is in net, we just need this to be corrected before April
Lets Go Hawks!
Look towards Long Island
They have 3 (when healthy) great goaltenders, whereas we have one rookie and a softie (and I’m being nice to Huet at this moment).
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!!!
As it's been mentioned
it’s not like we were dominated, or seemed far behind them in skill level. I think we’re still winning this division.
My key turning point – not converting ANYTHING on the 2-man advantage. Cup teams slam at least one home in that situation. Hopefully it’s something that’s remedied.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
That and the 3 softies Huet let in.
Even after not registrating a goal on the 5-on-3 the Hawks seemed to play well after it, but then came the questionable call and the subsequent even weaker goal. Coupled with another weak goal a couple minutes later.
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!!!
You can't blame the redirect off Madden on Huet
The other two, maybe. The D let him down on goal #2, but you need you goalie to steal a couple of those types of saves a game and I haven’t seen Huet do that yet.
My goal? World domination.
Osgood spectacular....
….Huet not, thus Saturday we start Niemi. Instead of considering the ‘sky is falling’ approach why don’t we see what this kid is made of? 5.6 million on waivers could go along ways in trading for Kovalchuk, or Roloson.
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!!!
While simultaneously condemning the "sky is falling" mentality.
CONTRADICTIONS ABOUND!
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
5.6 million
Money talks, and Stan is talking to Toews and Kane agent about long-term deals for both so…the sooner the better. If he can’t do then get someone else for I don’t care if it’s 2 games in this year for it was much of the same last year when he lost the job outright to Khabibulin (when the Hawks were trying to ship him to Russia). Huet was a bad investment from day one and nothing is going (outside of a miracle) is going to change that.
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!!!
If I wasn't so lazy
I’d go back and link all the posts from this time last year that said the EXACT same think about Khabs.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
If Niemi can do the job...
…what’s the purpose of having Huet? 5.6 million can be used elsewhere to make this team that much better.
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!!!
Niemi hasn't proven anything.
But this is Chicago, where people panic over hiccups.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
A year and a half...
…isn’t hiccups anymore. Huet is not the man for this team between the pipes if the Hawks wish to win the Stanley Cup. Niemi isn’t either, but is a better option right now until Stan pulls the trigger on a deal.
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!!!
Huet is?
After those first two games I suggest not. Look at last year? He flat out sucks, there no way to put it. It kills me to admit it but McGuire is right he’s not the right man to lead the Hawks.
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!!!
Nobody is asking him to lead but you.
Osgood in no way leads the Wings. He has a few games that he wins every once in a while, but Huet has made great saves before in his career too. Sample size is everything.
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Outside of Game 5...
when? Should I hold my breath for the next one? Doubt if it will be with his glove hand.
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!!!
Last year Huet, by the numbers
GAA: 3.23 SV%: .910. Not great, but FAR from “sucking”
Now feel free to come back with something like “oh, but I saw him in one game where he let in a bunch of soft goals.” GO!
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Where I saw him give up a soft one?
Pretty much every game except the 3 he somehow by a miracle got a shutout in. He sucks…and there is lot of support on my side when it comes to Huet. 3.23 GAA oh, how Toskala of him.
Even Lalime posted better numbers when he was here, in front of a much younger, less defensive-minded team.
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!!!
Just to be clear
Those stats are from his three playoff games last year.
A year and a half? Where did that extra half year come from?
And I’m sorry, but this reactionary act is tired and lame. I’m just glad that the people that actually control the team are slightly more rational.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
You're right
Last year and 2 games but still…his performance as a Hawk has been less than scintilating. Don’t know what Niemi is made of but it worth a shot come Saturday for I’m sure the players in the dressing room are not too confident in Huet right now…and maybe never will be.
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!!!
Even a year is a stretch.
He split time all last year with Khabbi and didn’t play in the playoffs till the last few games.
twitter.com/kaner88
He split time
And why was that? The Hawks brass wanted Khabibulin gone..like Russia with love gone. Yet Khabby still became the #1 netminder due to Huet’s inabilities for he was plain awful at the start of last season and is again.
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!!!
Need to give him a chance if this keeps up with Huet
maybe it can develop into a similar situation like Anaheim where Hiller came out of nowhere and was outstanding for them, its worth a shot
Lets Go Hawks!
I don't think anyone's arguing against giving Niemi a chance.
He’ll get plenty more appearances.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
Agree with you 100%
And great situation to compare it to, although asking Niemi to become is a stretch but not impossible.
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!!!
Huet is only on the hook for one goal tonight.
You can’t leave him to fight off Holmstrom all night by himself. He needs a better effort from the PKers and some offensive support.
twitter.com/kaner88
It would be nice though to have your goalie make a big save or 2 when you need him too
AKA what Osgood was able to do tonight
Lets Go Hawks!
Holmstrom could've pitched a damn tent in front of the net on that third goal
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
2nd goal he wasn't being challenged at all
Closest guy in white was a good 10 feet away.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Interesting....
…for I seen Fleury make a save to two in those situations against Detroit in the Finals. Holmstrom is a pest, but great goaltenders make those difficult saves and a great goaltender Huet is not…in fact Halak (can’t believe I’m saying this) looks better right now, another rookie goaltender that stole Huet’s #1 spot 3 years ago.
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!!!
So you're basing your argument on anecdotal evidence that a different goalie made "a save or two" in a similar situation?
Oh, well then I completely agree with you. Huet has to be horrible for not making that Superman fucking save.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
You're missing the point
Everyone knows Huet isn’t Patrick Roy- even his Dmen. That means you don’t leave him in a position where he needs to play like Roy, and do everything you can help him. This is why Detroit can win with Osgood and Boston with Thomas- they leave no open shots.
No one is saying Huet is a “great” goalie, but he isn’t terrible and he’s what we’ve got.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
You make a good point
but Hawks had plenty of chances on Osgood tonight and he came through for his team, I don’t think this team has the confidence that Huet can make those saves
Lets Go Hawks!
It was only one game.
Recent seasons have shown that Osgood is not even in the top 50% of goalies in the league.
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Osgood
Almost 400 career wins, 3 Stanley Cups…no Huet is almost as good as him (sarcastically) Don’t give me that Osgood isn’t a good goaltender to defend Huet for that’s fucking lame. Osgood is an excellent goaltender when it matters most in games that matter most, Huet not so much…for his whole career. Look at his performances against the Senators when he was in Montreal, and now against Detroit. He can’t do it when it matters most. Not to mention the high-glove is already old 2 games in.
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!!!
Not asking him to be Roy
Just asking him to be slightly better than John Grahame that’s all, but he can’t. In any event Osgood is close to 400 career regular season wins and has 3 Stanley Cups and Thomas is the reigning Vezina Trophy winner…that’s why those teams can win. Teams with average goaltending don’t go far in the playoffs and to think the Hawks can get to the Conference Finals with the worst statistical GAA in the playoffs again is asking a little too much. We need goaltending and Hiller, Giguere in Anaheim can provide that as well as either Roloson or Biron on Long Island…not Huet.
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!!!
Good night mjthor
Although the debate over who should be # 1 won’t die this easy as you well know.
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!!!
This loss was painful to watch
But compared to spring, we played a much better game against them. Both teams are without key people, but still, I see the Hawks playing much better defensively and without giving up endless Cleary breakaways. Two losses was going to fire them up no matter what and Osgood delivered. Huet didn’t look shitty to me, but after that bad call and first fluke goal, the Hawks lost their shit until the start of the third. Why that happens every time against scum I don’t know. It fucking blows tonight, but I see something to look forward to.
Too much blame being put on Huet on this board
Seabrook and Campbell both have just as much to do with those goals..
That's it....
…blame the defencemen. Are you kidding me? Because the puck bounced over Barker’s stick for the second goal he’s at fault eventhough Huet was on his knees like a desperate hooker in the Byward Market. Try again.
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!!!
Pretty quiet over at SLGT
I guess a home-opener loss to the Thrashers (snicker) would do that. Ouch!
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!!!
Not as loud at scum site either
But of course, since they see the scum as the center of every universe, someone there called the Hawks “a young red wings team”. I think most of them there know the deal, they won a game that Osgood stole for them.
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