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Remember When They Said the Season Had Started? Blackhawks At Red Wings Preview/Open Thread

Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings, Oct 8, 2009 6:30 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

by Matthew Dirt on Oct 8, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by chiblackhawks on Oct 8, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I will ask.

Why?

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by McClure on Oct 8, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im just hoping for some awesome new ads for Chevy and Luna on CSN

by Battery on Oct 8, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Energyyyyyyyyyy....wssshhhh....

www.secondcityhockey.com

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.

by McClure on Oct 8, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by K_Dog on Oct 8, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven’t been able to get the song out of my head since reading this. Well, it’s not much of song as it is “Energyyyy” repeated over and over.

Proudly flying the Blackhawk banner in the City of Detroit

by The_Fat_Guy on Oct 8, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just heard Jeff Tweedy is doing the anthem for Monday’s game against Calgary.

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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….

www.secondcityhockey.com

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.

by McClure on Oct 8, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

www.secondcityhockey.com

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.

by McClure on Oct 8, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll definitely be up for beers. I’ll email your gmail account on Sunday once I check into my hotel and we can figure something out. I’ll be working Monday through the day and then early Tuesday, so I can’t get cross-eyed sloppy … but I don’t plan to be driving anywhere either.

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has he done it before?

I don’t remember anyone except Jim Cornelison last year.

twitter.com/kaner88

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pardon the ignorance.

I’ve never listened to Wilco before. Although I should have searched google first.

twitter.com/kaner88

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patrick Blackwell did a couple early on

Whom I actually prefer over Jim Cornelison.

www.secondcityhockey.com

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.

by McClure on Oct 8, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Some dentist did it at the Icehogs first home preseason game. Silence officially sucks during the anthem.

I love it at the UC

by Battery on Oct 8, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Oct 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ye of little faith...

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me...

I decided to expense it.. meaning I just pay for it like normal.

Anyways.. it’s a pretty solid channel

by Matthew Dirt on Oct 8, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Oct 8, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ew.

LSAT Prep blows.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 9, 2009 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

A beer I actually have in the house, but wasn’t home. :(

If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning

by Trixietrx on Oct 9, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eager to IR. :(

Sad

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by illinikc33 on Oct 8, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gonna need a solid defensive effort tonight to stay in this one, would like to get at least one point out of this game, LETS GO HAWKS!

Lets Go Hawks!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Hawks

De-troit Sucks! Screamin’ it from my couch downstate at U of I. Fuck my neighbors

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Oct 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you live near a sorority

I just might do that.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PS

This game thread is distributed under license from FUNAI Corporation. So there.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it wrong

That the high point of my gameday is the Unlimited Mullet Potential guy?

by illinikc33 on Oct 8, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is sad. Needs to retire now.

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by west_fulton on Oct 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Their anthem

Sounds like it is being played on my 1980’s mickey mouse play keyboard.

by illinikc33 on Oct 8, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My first live hockey watching experience since the

playoffs.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pace yourself

Breathe.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Much easier to breathe in October than May

when watching said hockey game.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Penatly Maltby

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PP!

good way to start off the game

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good setup and puck movement

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eager would've scored there.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good energy on the PP

And they’re keeping it up. Sharp with a great wrister now.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SHOOOOOOOT

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hawks bossing this game right now

CHI 7:2 DET on shots right now. I’m liking this.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Detroit looks disinterested

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game link

http://www.justin.tv/textbook

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A couple nice saves there by Hootie.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

audio

yo does anyone have a scheme to not listen to this terrible detroit commentary? possibly streaming on wgn website?

by flyinglotus on Oct 8, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish my God they are bad

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PS

RIP Fred Cusick, who left us in the offseason. Good guy.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

you can stream the radio audio

go to the hawks homepage, and click on the WGN 720 link on the right above the scoreboard

by illinikc33 on Oct 8, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH MY

The first “STOP IT RIGHT HERE” of the season. Oh, hockey. You are truly back!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pat Foley pimping tickets

Any idea how many seats remain per game, y;all figure?

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

300 Level Fans...

…aka the smart ones, probs snapped up all the good-priced seats already, you figure.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

$675 for a season ticket

Best deal in town. My entertainment for the winter is all set, and I didn’t break the bank.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow that is

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not many.

And most are in the 100’s and 200’s.

twitter.com/kaner88

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunc diving to break it up

Yeah. That’s nice.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You can see just fine

And the bonus is you get to be around actual hockey fans.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still not too hard to find some season ticket holders

unloading games at face.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But you have to tattoo 'hardcore' across your knuckles

to be eligible.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

I was OK with it til this.

Sexism.

If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning

by Trixietrx on Oct 9, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

Sharpie all along. Probably should have dumped it to VERSTEEG! there, but a good save.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

The asshole learns how to play hockey when he sees us.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Card jags 2 - Dodgers 1

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Huet --

— nice job not falling asleep back there.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ibid.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sucking up the shots quite nicely too.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Oct 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

that dream catcher is good

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good kill

Where’s my Luna Schnozz?

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no Sopel

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"Blocked by Sopel"

Wait — what? Who’s he?

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GOAT Shift? LOl

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really would like to see someone remove Kronwall's Head.

Proudly flying the Blackhawk banner in the City of Detroit

by The_Fat_Guy on Oct 8, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...never surrender

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're either with us,

or you’re with the Scum.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good period.

Nothing to show for it. Crap.

Hopefully they won’t get discouraged.

CHI 12:7 DET on shots.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No biggie. We'll be fine.

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He won the last def. zone face-off toward the end of the period. Not many others though that I recall.

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?"

by west_fulton on Oct 8, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Solid defensive period

Now just need to cash in on some of these chances

Lets Go Hawks!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is everyone?

This is a slow GDT

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's also intermission.

Oh, wait, we’re back.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by The_Fat_Guy on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BANG!!!

"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLlllllll

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet fancy Moses

was that perrrrrrty!

"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEY-O

SHARPIE

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Goal!!

Like a pinball

All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
- Gordie Howe

by KJM on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BINGO!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE!

Sharpie!!!

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love it.

"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This one’s always been my favourite.

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!

The sopcast feed is like a minute behind, so everyone’s posts beat me seeing it. :)

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a some nhl 10 shit

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just listening to the radio broadcast...

Detroit just SOUNDS bad, as weird as that seems.

by illinikc33 on Oct 8, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Draper off.

Edie Bickell draws the penalty.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hook on drapes

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon

Git another on this pp

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5 on 3

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

make em pay make em pay

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's bury 'em boys!!!

"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pierrer McGuire on TSN calls everyone something with a ‘y’ … it fucknig drives me nuts

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened? I was in thr BR

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

"Net was already off"

No it wasn’t. If it was, let the stripes make the call. Asshat.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not scoring on the two man is killer.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

2-manner, to one-down

"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...............

F

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just as bad as giving up a goal.

now they have all the momentum, and a powerplay. shit.

by jeff021690 on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone have our stats from last year for 5-on-3s? I seem to recall we absolutely killed ourselves with ineptitude. i’d love to know where we stood compared to rest of the league.

We got ONE shot there.

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck.

Big waste there.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird.

Huet gives up a rebound and it doesn’t get tucked in. That’s just plain odd.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sopel on the PK?

Really?

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hes been out there a few times on the PK that i remember so far. I have no idea whats up with that.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As Q would say, it's a new experience

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, but Confucifoley says

experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

PK

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What.....

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SCUM goal

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lucky piece of dogshit goal

"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and the link is gone!

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Garbage penalty call and garbage goal.

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else got a link? I'm black right now.

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Oct 8, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what a beautiful pass

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GODDAMN

That was almost a sick goal with VERSTEEG! and Sharpie there. Damn it.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t care what shot, just get it on net.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuckin Huet

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More on Seabrook actually

Could see that one coming pretty early

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That didn't help

but Huet was on his knees faster than a Wrigleyville chick.

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

again European style goalies do that

He is an extreme example though.. to the point of fault

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the whole league knows it

glove side high is money on Huet

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

seabrook should have done more than that

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BALLS!

Frenchy on his knees…again!

by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

European goalies tend to do that

They are usually better on the ground but weaker on the upper corner shots

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Turrible cambell

just Turrible

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well this is getting out of hand quickly

All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
- Gordie Howe

by KJM on Oct 8, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a single person clearing out the front of the net. Simply unacceptable.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you watch that game?

He wasn’t challenged. And Pathers aren’t the Red Wings.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya because our highly paid goalie

is making 4th line grinders look like world class snipers

Lets Go Hawks!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And Campbell and Seabrook

Defense looks better so far, but its still our achilles heel

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

sopcast feed is really clear … and it’s the chicago broadcast

by ChicoMaki on Oct 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

What the fuck

Is a Smolenak? Obviously something that can’t hit an open net.

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Dunkdropsa2 on Oct 8, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's been a good combo all night --

— just hasn’t produced anything.

(P.S. STL 2:3 LAD Final)

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cards losing makes things a touch better

Still can’t believe DeRosa is a redbird. Fuck you Hendry.

by Dunkdropsa2 on Oct 8, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear God

Please don’t start this.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DODGERS!

Didn’t they sweep someone out last year too?

by EdisonParkVinnie on Oct 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

get that man

3 fingers of Tanqueray, STAT

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NKLHD on Oct 8, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets not forget

About the 2-2 goal leads the Scum pissed away in Euro-Disney. Game on.

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Good sequence

But you gotta get it by Osgood. Shit.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where’s Hossa when you need him

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ROBBERY.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Osgood is a joke.

I swear this dude has a horseshoe up his ass.

by Dunkdropsa2 on Oct 8, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Motherf.... Madden should of buried that

Proudly flying the Blackhawk banner in the City of Detroit

by The_Fat_Guy on Oct 8, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Motherfucker...

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beginners luck....

oh wait

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by ZootSuitZombie on Oct 8, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Trying to get a call in Detoilet

Is about as realistic as an unfixed election in Chicago.

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's one...

Only because he raped Dunk

by Dunkdropsa2 on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOTHING EVER HAPPENS ON THE POWER PLAY

(Yeah, let’s dust off that old deal.)

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

PP now lets get something going

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell Yeah

VERSTEEG!!!!!!!!

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SWEET!

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Steeger!!

What huge stones!

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

[runs back in]

There you go.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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?!

by illinikc33 on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I did do the whole

“run out of the room during the PP” thing. So there.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take a hit

Make a play.

Fuck yeah!

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone else noticed?

Hammer is laying pipe…it’s fantastic

by Dunkdropsa2 on Oct 8, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You're gonna have to define "laying pipe."

Then I’ll let you know if I’ve noticed.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, hes playing a pretty damn good game.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER PENALTY

YES

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh fuck.

Wrong way.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wait.

It’s a shithole. Nevermind.

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you... maybe not Sharpie, but

I REQUIRE A SHORTIE

(damn near got it too)

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After two losses in Sveeden

The NHL has to make sure the Wings don’t lose a third

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Betteman

Got on the batphone and called the officials

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We really need new memes/Photoshop material.

I’ll get back to work soon.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

a picture of Rocky with a nice stiff adult beverage.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Despite the fact that i have seen the NHL 10 commercial about 30 times so far tonight i still love it. Especially the song.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interference

Is not a penalty in Michigan

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

like what was said

Teams full of Veterans like the Red Wings know how to get away with shit

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They get away with it

by wearing that stupid logo on their chest.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On his knees early again

fortunate

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cuts off the angle

Good example of getting on the ground

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Kane is a big boy now.

by AirTrafficAJ on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He looked great in Helsinki

Actually going into the corners instead of circling around in the middle

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCKING FINALLY

I was screaming “HOLD! HOLD!!” at my TV

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not very good PK

Out of position play

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Oct 8, 2009 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well that wasn't an ideal 6-4

rough loss, lot of questions coming out of this one

by jeff021690 on Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

They look pretty damn good, they just played the Red Wings. The Wings had a rough start, but I think they will be a contender again

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cock. Balls.

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

too little too late

"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley

by Bell_Boy on Oct 8, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Osgood stole that game. We need Frenchy to do the same from time to time.

My goal? World domination.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Detroit matches up well against us

But we looked way better against them tonight then we did last year

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by HawkVision on Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That failure on the 5-3

seemed to take all the wind out of the Hawks sails.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by stickhandler on Oct 8, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The softie that got by him on the PK that he couldn’t even see? Or the freak redirect off his own players skate?

twitter.com/kaner88

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's played twice this season

And you’re talking about dropping him?
Unreal.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While i dont agree with the waiver thing, i do feel we need to see what Niemi is made of.

by Delta0ne1 on Oct 8, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Niemi hasn't proven anything.

But this is Chicago, where people panic over hiccups.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, he's not.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

twitter.com/kaner88

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just to be clear

Those stats are from his three playoff games last year.

by Spotacus on Oct 8, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone's arguing against giving Niemi a chance.

He’ll get plenty more appearances.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

/agree

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2nd goal he wasn't being challenged at all

Closest guy in white was a good 10 feet away.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Mike Martin on Oct 8, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by CubsBall2202 on Oct 8, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was only one game.

Recent seasons have shown that Osgood is not even in the top 50% of goalies in the league.

twitter.com/kaner88

by Original Six on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bed time.

Keep fightin’ the good fight, Mike.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Oct 8, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NKLHD on Oct 8, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too much blame being put on Huet on this board

Seabrook and Campbell both have just as much to do with those goals..

by 815Sox on Oct 8, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!

by hawks61 on Oct 8, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NKLHD on Oct 9, 2009 6:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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