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Don't Give Us None Of Your Aggravation...: Hawks at Big Oil Preview, Thread, Jamboree

Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers, Nov 21, 2009 9:00 PM CST


Blackhawks-logo_medium  vs. Willbeblood_medium
GAMETIME:  9pm
TV:  CSN
RADIO: 720 AM
THE OTHER SIDE:   Copper & Blue

You won't find a clearer definition of a trap game than this one.  After kicking the Flames dick in the dirt, and the blood feud with the Canucks coming up on Sunday, there's every chance the Hawks could overlook this one.  Partly to do with that is the fact the Oilers haven't been very good this season.  9-10-3 is not going to make anyone's eyes pop out, at least more so than the weather in Northern Alberta already does.  The last time these two got together, the Hawks won 4-3 in a game that wasn't as close as that score would suggest. 

As always, the Oilers are loaded with speed that isn't all that tough, but highly skilled.  There are nights when they can put it all together, such as their last game against Colorado who they beat 6-4 (this after Colorado had just beaten Calgary in Calgary, but I guess we found out that's not all that hard)  There are other nights when the slightest physical effort against these guys causes them to throw in the towel.  They don't have a lot of puck winners, their D isn't very big, and they'd rather just run and gun all night if allowed.  Probably to keep warm. 

Dustin Penner is a power forward finally living up to his oversized contract (imagine that?).  He's been everywhere  for Edmonton this year.  He's got 12 goals and 23 points in 22 games, and he's also helped spark Ales Hemsky to life once they were paired together.   On the backend, Lubomir Visnovsky is a funky puck-mover, but can turn into a car crash in his own zone.  Heavy forecheck the shit out of this crew, there'll be rewards. 

No word yet on whether Huet or Niemi will start.  Though I think Niemi should, I'm pretty sure Q is going to "ride the roll" and start Huet both tonight and tomorrow.  We shall see. 

A couple notes:

Andrew Ebbett is a...Wild?  Wildman?  Wildabeast?  Someone help me here with the singular of that team.

-You've all seen the complications for the new deals for the Big 3.  The Hawks should not, in any way, trade Cam Barker in the middle of the season just to clear cap space, unless they've got a damn fine solution coming back.  Or do you really want to see a bottom pairing of Sopel and Hendry?  Secondly, I keep seeing that Duncan Keith is going to get a shade under $6 mil.  The cap hit/average of that had better be way lower than that, otherwise Stan Bowman is a complete dunce. 

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So long, Ebbs, we (sorta) knew you well(?)

I’m hoping NIemi is in net for tonight too, just to rest Huet before tomorrow because that’s bound to be a shit show. I don’t care if Huet hasn’t faced Khabby yet this season, either— there’s plenty of time for that sort of reasoning when the team’s not two doing back-to-back games in a week.

I think we’re shopping Sopel around, although, you’ll have to justify his cap hit with his contribution too— I don’t know, though, if any team will bite.

Besides the Wild, I mean.

by chiblackhawks on Nov 21, 2009 1:46 PM CST reply actions  

None of this makes sense

If the Hawks do clear Cap Space with a trade, why would they put the Team right back into the same Cap mess unnecessarily??

…all in the name of Marketing?

none of this makes any sense .

by WirtzGMnomore on Nov 21, 2009 2:12 PM CST reply actions  

???

How is that putting them in the same mess? They’re signing players they want for their core. The players that need to be cleared aren’t. This isn’t that complicated.

FifthFeather.com

by El Duque's Raft on Nov 21, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions  

We're here!

We’re clear! We don’t want anymore bears!

by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Nov 21, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions  

bear is good - if you marinate it right

… and while it might become clearer after many beers, you usually don’t remember it tomorrow

by krome on Nov 21, 2009 6:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

On the Oil's D

via PuckProspectus

Defensively the Oilers are playing as poorly as we had expected, ranking 5th worst in the league in their own end. Younger players are great for generating unexpected offense, but poor defense from players like Robert Nilsson, the league’s worst defensive player, Theo Peckham and Taylor Chorney are making it tough for the new goalie Nikolai Khabibulin

by Crease Monkey on Nov 21, 2009 2:12 PM CST reply actions  

@NHLBlackhawks updated Twitter
Coach Q at morning skate: Hossa still on track for sometime in Cali… Niemi will get a “lot of consideration” for tomorrow night in VAN.

I’m assuming this means Huet’s playing tonight.

by chiblackhawks on Nov 21, 2009 2:29 PM CST reply actions  

That’s what I assumed too – Makes sense to me. I’d really hope to see Niemi then tomorrow. Its been a good minute since he got a start

by Killion on Nov 21, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions  

i’m not so sure about this, the last time niemi came off a long break he played a somewhat average game against colorado. although he did have a hell of a shootout performance in that game too, so we’ll have to see. i’d like to see him in net tonight against a relatively weak edmonton team as a gentle return as opposed to the terrordome that is vancouver.

by a name i call myself on Nov 21, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions  

True

but the defense has been beast mode lately and all they really need in the net is for huet / niemi to manage the game and make the stops that they should make everytime.

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 21, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions  

That's interesting.

Thought that Niemi would get the start tonight considering he had already beaten Edmonton, but it’s probably one of those situations that Huet asked for this start as he didn’t get it the first time around. Oh well, hopefully Huet wins the head-to-head showdown against Khabby as I would be impressed if the Hawks were to start this road trip 2-0. A sweep of Alberta!

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 Nov 21, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Where the fuck would I live?

"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"

by Hungryhawk on Nov 21, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions  

LOL

I bet you were a happy camper after the hawks “smoked” the flames the other night!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 21, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow.

I was downright nervous, but most Flame’s fans are okay. They just kind of get deflated and their self-esteem sinks to embarrassing lows as they hang their heads in disgust – just like the team by the end of the second period. Yes… it was a very, very proud moment. The other end of the spectrum is how disgustingly obnoxious they become when they win, so I really, really enjoyed it!

"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"

by Hungryhawk on Nov 21, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh... "sweet."

I thought you typed “sweep.” All apologies. So like, cookies and Reese’s Pieces? Mmm. Sounds good.

"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"

by Hungryhawk on Nov 21, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Fuck my typing
Now if only we could sweep AWAY Alberta altogether.

Your little part can join BC. But the cows, rednecks, and Calgary need to go. I suggest Texas. They’ll fit right in.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Okay...

Now it’s on! Just kiddin’ – and clearly you’ve spent some time here to see the parallels between Alberta red and Texas red. Ugh, if so many Albertans wish they were Texans, I wish to God they’d do everyone the favor of moving there. You are absolutely correct. Unfortunately I find most of rural B.C. every bit as redneck as rural Alberta… often more so. But as I live in a National Park, I like to think the ground under my feet belongs to neither of those jurisdictions. Anyhow, GO HAWKS!!

"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"

by Hungryhawk on Nov 21, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions  

I spent 3 days in Calgary

I expected Toronto. Instead, I got Dallas with snow.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Precisely

lol. Bingo.

"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"

by Hungryhawk on Nov 22, 2009 12:15 AM CST up reply actions  

Khabby Rumor

Rumor has it Khabby is out, reportedly "tweaked his back"

Jeff Deslauriers is starting with Torrie Jung an “emergency backup”

How many more days til Burish is back?

Brian Campbell SuckS!

by PJ-Blackhawk on Nov 21, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I was drafted by the sabers and we kicked ass for the most part!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 21, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions  

God bless you

I wish I was that lucky. Unfortunately the game lacks a “trade me right fucking now” button.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

yea than after the my rookie contract was up I signed with the hawks and life is good!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 21, 2009 5:44 PM CST up reply actions  

No need to watch the game

This sounds way more interesting.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions  

All Q has to do

Is type up up down down left right left right B A and the Start button. Hawks will win handily.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 7:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

LOL konami code is beast mode!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 21, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Also

I don’t think the Oilers have ever won a faceoff in the entire history of their robot franchise.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Locking one of the best D in the league into a ~$6mil cap hit for 13 years makes Stan Bowman a dunce? Huh?

Keith is a Norris-caliber player, no? I don’t see that as an outrageous sum for a guy that good. I can’t imagine he’d get much less than that (if any) on the FA market.

by Knee high to a duck on Nov 21, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions  

cap hit

it would be nice if the hit came at an avg closer to 5/year for 13 years: 8,8,8,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,2,2,2…crap that’s a lot of millions.

by cappyhawk! on Nov 21, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions  

I mean, it would be nice, but what does Keith get out of it?

by Knee high to a duck on Nov 21, 2009 6:01 PM CST up reply actions  

well you’re assuming that the Jr. Bowman isn’t under an upper management directive to ‘lock up these 3 players at any cost’.

but you look at (allegedly) 13 years for Keith with an average reportedly in the $5M-ish on average (cap hit) but obviously it’s going to be structured to where the late years of the deal will be closer to minimal money like the Hossa deal. Keith will likely make around, or perhaps even more than Campbell at some point in the next few years…perhaps even as early as next year. So Keith will probably have 3-5 years of this contract where he’s making $7M or more. The Hawks can’t do the Keith deal now because they’re over the cap in guaranteed money for next season already. Hence someone needs to be bye bye, and that’s why the Hawks are trying to dump Sopel on someone right now so they can slot Hendry into his place or make a corresponding move to pick up a cheaper D-man via waivers or trade or whatnot.

It’s not a big deal at present time but when this next CBA is structured, and if GMs like Burke get their way, the Hawks will be in trouble. It could very well be that the salary cap numbers NOW will no longer be the average over the term. The number will be whatever the structured number is for that particular year…ie Hossa will become an appx $7.9M per year number if the rumored changes take effect after the next CBA.

by Crease Monkey on Nov 21, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions  

It could very well be that the salary cap numbers NOW will no longer be the average over the term. The number will be whatever the structured number is for that particular year…ie Hossa will become an appx $7.9M per year number

If this happened, it would be the case for new contracts only; existing contracts would be grandfathered.

by ChicoMaki on Nov 22, 2009 9:07 AM CST up reply actions  

well you’re assuming that the Jr. Bowman isn’t under an upper management directive to ‘lock up these 3 players at any cost’.

I didn’t think I had factored that into my reasoning at all, I was just responding to the assertion in the original post that ~6mil/yr is too high for Keith. Given the contracts that have been handed out in recent years, not just by the Hawks, that cap hit seems reasonable for a Norris-caliber DMan just entering his prime.

I guess what I’m trying to get across is that I don’t understand how that deal makes Bowman a dunce.

by Knee high to a duck on Nov 22, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions  

About Keith and his millions...

What IS the going rate for a top-pairing defensman with tons of speed, generally good positional defense, lots of PK time, plays on the PP unit, has medium-to-low offensive output, no size whatsoever, can’t move guys from the front of the net, and seemed to struggle after an injury last season?

Ketih is a tough call because he’s SOOOO good on a lot of stuff, but then has a few negatives to throw into the mix. Personally, he’s my favorite Blackhawk (love guys who NEVER stop hustling) but just under 6 mil per seems high to me. Even if we weren’t against the cap ceiling, I don’t think he should get that much. What’s the league market like right now? Who are the highs and lows? (I’ll be lazy and let our amazing Blogging Trio of stat experts do the research!)

P.S. And did you hear the interview with Huet after the game the other night. He said something along the lines of, “Even Sopes is playing well.” Ow. That’s a left-handed compliment.

by Preacher000 on Nov 21, 2009 5:09 PM CST reply actions  

lol

apparently not only is Sopel the resident whipping boy on this site but also in the locker room! LOL Common guys its not his fault he looks like a child molester!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 21, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Not such a tough call...

…the only legit critique of the guy is his size and what goes with it (punishing hits, moving guys in front of the net.) This is why pairing with Seebs is so nice.

plays on the PP? A bit more this year, but not featured.

medium-to-low offensive output? 4th in league this yr among d-men (again, not featured on PP)

Struggle after injury? Irrelevant considering this season’s performance.

He’s not the ‘prototype’ and won’t put guys in the hosipital, but what he gives up in size in front of the net he makes up for with his hands and stickwork. Just tonight, as an unexceptional example, he defused 3 or 4 situations in front of our net with ho-hum perfect outlet passes.

The Hawks are #2 in the league in GAA. Overall, goaltending has been pretty good (very good lately), but the guy is the undisputed leader of the defense and more responsible than anyone for that statistic. Pay him.

by cliffkoroll on Nov 22, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions  

It’s a pretty common argument over at Japers’ that the new prototype NHL defenseman looks less like Derrian Hatcher and more like Duncan Keith – you just can’t get away with the holding and clutching anymore and clearing people out of the crease is going to get you called for a minor. Passing out of situations and the ability to skate and play sound positional defense is more important and more effective than “crease-clearing D”.

Keith can get to spots and make plays look easy with his exceptional speed. Mike Green does the same thing in Washington – they’re both such superior skaters that they handle situations that would dicey for other defensemen by simply beating their man to the puck or the spot. F&B and K_C have pointed out with both those guys that 50/50 pucks simply don’t happen as often; they skate away with those pucks because they get there first, whereas someone less fleet of foot would need to make a great play on the body or with his stick to make the same defensive stop.

by Knee high to a duck on Nov 22, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Damn

Why can’t you three join my “let’s hate on Barker and trade him” bandwagon?

It’s kinda fun. I don’t care if Sam doesn’t call him turnstyle anymore. He plays worse than Sopel.

If we can’t go on that hate bandwaggon, can we hate on Kopecky? Please? Give me something to work with here.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 6:49 PM CST reply actions  

I'm still on that bandwagon....

While my Barker-hate isn’t quite as strong as it was last year, he still makes more sense to trade than Sopel. Hear me out…

- Sopel plays decent on the PK and while Seabs-Keith get the lion’s share of the minutes there, that still leaves a second pairing. Hammer looks like he’ll do fine there, but Sopel is the only pairing option.

- Barker probably brings back more in trade as he’s younger and has some upside.

- Barker takes $750K more off our cap hit than Sopel for the next 2 years (Sopel is a $2.333MM hit vs. Barker’s $3.083MM). And Sopel is a free agent after next season, whereas we still owe Barker over $3 Million in 2011-12….the year Seabrook becomes an RFA.

- There is no way that the Hawks can keep Barker past this current contract anyway. We will need to trade him at some point or just flat out lose him to free agency after 2011-12 and get nothing in return. Considering Hammer is due a raise after this season and Seabrook’s contract is up after next year, Barker is clearly going to be the odd man out.

- Shawn Lalonde might be ready to make the NHL club after this season. And Shawn Lalonde is essentially Cam Barker with a little more defensive smarts (people smarter than me say he projects as an offensive defenseman with a tremendous blue-line slapper, good puck carrying skills, mobility and competitiveness). Granted he’s young, but within two years he’s probably going to be up. And there’s also 6’7" Simon Danis-Pepin and 2009 1st rounder Dylan Olsen right behind Lalonde on the minor league depth chart.

I also believe that we’re going to be losing a forward or two to accommodate these impending contracts. Versteeg, Sharp and Buff are all candidates to be moved in order to fit under the salary cap. It’s just the nature of the salary cap era. Doesn’t it fucking suck that we end up with a shitload of talent after the cap is instituted? We could have used a salary cap when Alex Zhamnov was our best player and the Rangers were out paying a billion dollars for Jaromir Jagr. Now that we’ve got some legit talent that wants to play and stay here, we’re forced to stay under the salary cap. Bleh…

by hoorock89 on Nov 22, 2009 12:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Not only Am I a member of that bandwagon, I draw the maps for it too!

He Gone!
F*@k the Trees, Save Me!

by chisoxgirl5 on Nov 23, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions  

hmm

I think the singular of Wild is ‘embarrassment’.

by ITypedforMiles on Nov 21, 2009 7:08 PM CST reply actions  

Wild singular

Willy. as in… it’s cold here in Minnesota, that’s why my Willy is so small.

by HawkJaw on Nov 21, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions  

It's a trap!

Cue Admiral Akbar photo

The hawks have been playing down to their compeition this season and have struggled with teams that they should dominate. I’m worried but I have plently of Bell’s for the first period and Brixies in Brookfield has plenty more for me to cheer with/cry into.

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 21, 2009 8:08 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

In other news

STAN 14:10 CAL at half. Will rejoin you at close of Big Game.

Go Hawks. Beat Cal.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 21, 2009 8:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Hey Pat nice jacket. Goodwill called and they want $5.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions  

That was pointless

The Oilers were so busy throwing their bodies around, they iced the puck. Dumb start to the game.

by meeshak on Nov 21, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions  

Two O’Twelve’s been called!

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions  

NIIIIIIICE

great play by Toews, 1-0!

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions  

Human Toews is just like robot Toews

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Robot Q doesn’t let robot Barker off the bench. He’s very well rested.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions  

haha

I could be robot Q

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Robot Q is a wise wise man

by PepeSilvia on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Baaaarrrrrkkkeeerrrrrr!!!!!

I love you please learn to play defense.

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

WHAT

jesus, this Oilers defense looks terrible.

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions  

Man I need close this page...

my feed is like 50 seconds behind, lol

VERSTEEG!

by Bwana on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions  

My feed (the link above didn’t work) is easily a minute behind the radio. Oh well, I don’t miss seeing the goals that way

a little chippy: hockey, mostly
"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"

by KofC on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

Well this game is off to an exciting start.

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

wow

tv coverage looks freaky, or is it just too many Kirin’s tonight?

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah the comcast video is really bad. It’s like watching a game circa 1986.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions  

ty

had to double check I had the right glasses on.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions  

This sucks

worse than a bad internet feed. I’m gonna get motion sickness watching this.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Is it Let's be a Pirate Day again?

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah. Round up the rum.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions  

This CBC play-by-play guy is AWFUL

He’s like a soccer announcer. Soooo monotonous…

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

Wait until they say “against” or “about”

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Holy fuck

Sopel’s trade value just went up a few points

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions  

Lazy ass

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

THIS IS GREAT

Kaner makes it 3-1! Are we gonna see Torrie Jung tonight?

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

KANER WITH ANOTHER SICK GOAL!

THE MAN IS ON FIRE!!!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

We might outscore the Bears. That would have been a great prop bet.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions  

So would Barker vs. Cutler in the turnover battle.

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I think Barker’s still at zero. You have to get the puck in order to turn it over.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Still plenty of time left.

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Depends on who Cutler is playing tomorrow.

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 Nov 21, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

I don’t think so. They seem to have the forwards in a rotation now.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions  

What'd I miss?

I was out to dinner, missed about the 1st half of the 1st.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions  

bickell injured himself hitting penner

goals by toews, barker, versteeg, and kane.

of course, barker’s goal was for the oilers. details.

by chiblackhawks on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Sopel has a hat trick

Kopecky won a fight.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions  

OH

And Q smiled.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions  

You

are a big fucking liar. Although I did consider what you said to be true at first.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah....

OK, TY. Saw got on just about as verstud scored.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Jesus Christ, our power play doesn’t lok this good.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

Sopel

Sweats like Tony LaRussa at a roadside sobriety checkpoint.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

ZING!

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 Nov 21, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Midget bowling?

I thought there was a more PC term for that.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions  

stats--first period (not that interesting)

shots are even at 9 apiece
Oil have 7 hits to our 6

we’re owning faceoffs, 60-40

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions  

Hello?

Where is everyone? I need to be entertained.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions  

here but I mostly just lurk here

I was entertained before this game by watching the last-place Leafs beat the 2nd-place Caps…

a little chippy: hockey, mostly
"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"

by KofC on Nov 21, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Remember Fehr and Balanced bragging about a pre-season win over the Hawks ‘cause they had an AHL team and the Hawks had some of their starters? Right back atcha’ buddy LOL!
The Leafs and the Canes win?…on the same night?…Holy Fuck the world really is going to end.

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 Nov 21, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions  

apparently ovi broke his stick over the locker room door or something

because he missed his shootout chance.

and I think they mentioned something about how Beauchemin specifically requested to play every time Ovi was out on the ice. I think. I was half-paying attention.

by chiblackhawks on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Returning from Lincoln Park

Stanford fucking blew their shot at the Rose Bowl. STAN 28:34 CAL. Last play was Bad-Cutleresque.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 21, 2009 10:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

oh.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Also

Northern Minnesota or North Dakota. They are Canadian outposts.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice

We need something like that in America!

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I feel safer

Do they have a submarine?

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Easy now. Our Armed Forces aren’t that bad I mean they protect the 2nd largest country (in land mass) in the world with nothing but horses and swords. Pretty fucking tough I’d say so myself.

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 Nov 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Mad props

To the Mounties. I’ve just never seen (nor heard) of the Canadian Navy.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions  

There like ninja’s not only can you not see them, you didn’t even know they existed.

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Mounties

are second only to pirates.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Just got back from Le Centre de Bell

All I can say is FUCK DETROIT! Thought the ‘Les Glorieux’ would win it in the end (thanks to Cammalleri) but the bastards won in a shootout. It wasn’t a total flop as I got, with the help of some of my buddies, to get the Habs fans to shout “Detroit Sucks!” after they spent the ENTIRE first shorthanded (guess the tin foil hats in Detroit will be appeased) and Kronwall got injured (always nice to see). Didn’t get to Hjammer any Wing nuts but didn’t want to get arrested.

So, how do the boys look? Up 3-1 and no Khabby, must be groin or back. And they have a WHL call-up as a back-up, really?

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 Nov 21, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions  

As good as the hawks have looked

The Oil just look awful. The Edmonton D has scored one of our goals (Versteeg!), and directly contributed to the other two. Toews and Kane are dominating, and Campbell looks solid.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Just watched the replays as it looks like both defences are content to score on themselves.
Barker’s was unfortunate but Souray pulled a Cutler and threw it in the wrong place. Pretty funny. Kaner’s goal was sick…lazy bastard!

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions  

We had an even strength shift where the Oilers didn’t touch the puck. It was better than any powerplay we’ve had. The first few minutes were relatively even, but by the midway point of the period the Hawks controlled the play.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Comparing anything to our PP

is not really saying much.

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions  

That game looked amazing

But why’d you choose to drive all the way from Ottawa just to watch Detroit win?

by meeshak on Nov 21, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Since I've been watching

Can’t see who’s who

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions  

This is what HD in Canada looks like

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions  

These third world countries

really annoy me.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Canada...

I like their smoked meats, but their cameras are no good. Makes me want to throw up.

by FAQ on Nov 21, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions  

OK

But only cause they have Tim Hortons

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I put on 3D glasses and it looks like Barker is turning the puck over in my own living room!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

He would if he could

TRADE HIM

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Kopecky

Seems to have gone back to being invisible after playing well for a few games.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:06 PM CST reply actions  

What few games?

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions  

It sounds like the Edmonton

Goalie’s name is DeLorean. 1.21 JIGAWATTS!!!

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:09 PM CST reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Why don't you make like a tree, and get the hell outta here.

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions  

My bad

I know basic science. Not awesome science.

by FAQ on Nov 21, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions  

And bad chemistry is demonstrated on Sundays in Soldier Field.

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions  

oh Sopel

it’s not worth it. Thanks for the PP, Creme Brule!

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 10:11 PM CST reply actions  

How terrified would you be if Sopel and Kopecky were coming after you?

That’s some scary shit!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:12 PM CST reply actions  

That was awesome

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice play by Huey.

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by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:15 PM CST reply actions  

Edmonton’s having a much better period

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:15 PM CST reply actions  

Guess it's their time of the month

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions  

“Edmonton has had two shots in this frame”

I guess that’s what I meant by having a better period. It seemed like they played enough in our end to have more than 2 SOG.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions  

If he doesn’t stop that the Hueters would be going bananas for the next few days.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions  

LOL Ladd whiffed 3 times in a row.

Grab some bench!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:18 PM CST reply actions  

The hustle line gets a team goal on that one.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

Madden rocks!

and my sis is jealous I got his jersey. :)

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

Looks like it's gonna be another laugher.

Mad Dog!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

Was starting to get worried there for a minute but now, after Mad Dog’s goal, not so much.

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:22 PM CST reply actions  

Kaner's going the wrong way!

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions  

how many shots has Ladd whiffed on already tonight?

fuck, I missed the Madden goal. what was the setup?

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions  

4 of his last 4

Murray’s laughing his ass off.

by ITypedforMiles on Nov 21, 2009 10:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Ladd has taken over the lead league in strikeouts.

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:25 PM CST reply actions  

Watch Denny Lemieaux about :35 in, that’s what I pictured Deslauriers was doing at intermission.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions  

Steeger is getting cheeky

look at him stickhandle all the way from deep inside his zone. Any other scoreline and I’d be screaming at the screen though.

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions  

Nice moves by Brouwer

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by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions  

Even with the Hawks being a forward down and Q having to rotate the lines he’s kept the Ladd/Boom/Brouwer line intact.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions  

And just as I typed that Ladd’s out there with new mates. Nevermind. Abort!

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions  

OK: Back from Stanford Clusterfuck

Update from y’all appreciated. Kthx.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 21, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions  

<blockquote.Sopel has a hat trick Kopecky won a fight

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions  

fuck

didn’t mean to reply to you

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Hawks have been dominating.

Scoring Summary
 1st Period
 Chicago 3:50, Jonathan Toews 3 (Patrick Kane)
 Edmonton 4:25, Sheldon Souray 1 (Shawn Horcoff, Dustin Penner)
 Chicago 7:20, Kris Versteeg 7 (Brent Sopel, Ben Eager)
 Chicago 12:33, Patrick Kane 9 (Jonathan Toews, Brian Campbell)
 2nd Period
 Chicago 11:02, John Madden 4 (Andrew Ladd, Troy Brouwer)

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Wait:

A “STOP IT RIGHT HERE” segment? God help us.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 21, 2009 10:33 PM CST reply actions  

sigh

He always gets beaten by these.

by gmh on Nov 21, 2009 10:35 PM CST reply actions  

What....The....Fuck.....Just....Happened?

FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:35 PM CST reply actions  

NO GOAL!!!

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions  

Does the league office in Toronto use Candadian HD also? I think we’re fucked.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions  

Yes and we’re O.K.!

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions  

How in the world

Did the official point for a goal with no puck in the damn net?

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions  

WHOA!

NO GOAL!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 21, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions  

NO GOAL!!!

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions  

Holy shit

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions  

hello boys.
how are you all doing?
i’m looking forward to tomorrow night, should be a very fun game

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions  

Willie Mitchell is a dead man!

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions  

oh yes, we’re expecting a bit of retaliation…..

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions  

We’re doing quite well. Tell your boys to get a good night sleep.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Is Raycroft busy tomorrow?

I enjoyed watching the Blues destroy him 2 weeks ago.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions  

no, it will be luie.
however, daniel sedin is expected to be back, and we just whipped the aves 2 games in a row

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions  

We'll be sure to break him again

Or the other creepy ass twin.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 21, 2009 10:44 PM CST up reply actions  

yes, we’re expecting an interesting game.
you guys better watch out yourselves though, the canucks have scored 13 goals in the last 2 games…..

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions  

And

The Hawks have 11 in the last 5 periods.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions  

so do the nucks, actually.

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions  

So I'm sure the game

Will be a low scoring, defensive affair.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions  

might be, who knows…..

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions  

The Avs

Are not the same team they were 3 weeks ago.

by AirTrafficAJ on Nov 21, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions  

we shut them out 3-0 3 weeks ago

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice to see you guys finally awake from your slumber of a start to the season. You’re the better team in the division but for some reason haven’t showed it yet…until Colorado.
(Wish Anderson would’ve played like that against us)

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah, i think this could be the start of something for us, with a 5-game homestand and a schedule that’s going to start getting more regular

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Until February and March when you go on that 14-game road trip (8-Olympics-6).

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions  

i know, that will be quite interesting.
for regularity, i mean the timespan between games. we’ve been getting lots of 5-6 days breaks separated by back-to-back games (that minnesota-dallas back-to-back was deadly). now, come december, we’ll be playing a game every 2-3 days

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions  

I enjoy the TOUCHDOWN we put on Lose-on-go in Game 6 a little more.

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions  

…and also the tears he shed.

by PepeSilvia on Nov 21, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions  

The crying was the best part. Almost better than the Kane hat trick and the part where Seabrook won a 2-1 by putting both Canucks on their ass.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions  

i’d rather not talk about that game……

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions  

we wouldn’t mind recapping it all..

by PepeSilvia on Nov 21, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions  

i know you wouldn’t.

i mean no harm. i come in peace. unlike shane o'brien or kevin bieksa........
watch out for the Rypper too, he can whip anyone.......
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Nov 21, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions  

it's official

we’ve sold our soul to the devil. how many times have we gotten away with these calls?

by chiblackhawks on Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Remember last year? It’s just evening it up a little or payback, whatever you want to call it.

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:44 PM CST up reply actions  

well, as long as it's for last year

I’d hate to make up for all these good calls later on this season.

by chiblackhawks on Nov 21, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions  

"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"

by DetroitSucks! on Nov 21, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions  

That should apply to the Leafs who are the masters at it.

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 Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions  

whew

I just went over to the Oilers game thread and they were all saying it wasn’t a goal…the score at the top of the screen was 4-2 though

a little chippy: hockey, mostly
"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"

by KofC on Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions  

See, here on the CSN shot,

The clock stopped with .1 secs on the clock with the puck in the back of the net. I thought for sure that was inconclusive (and, thus, good goal).

But: Memo to Huet — Cross Your Legs Like An Honest Woman When The Puck Is Between Your Legs.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions  

He’s french. I’m amazed he doesn’t flop on his back spread eagle at the drop of the puck.

by Scott13 on Nov 21, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions  

My 2ndperiod analysis

We’re kicking ass.

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

by Trixietrx on Nov 21, 2009 10:45 PM CST