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Return of Rocky Mountain Slim: Blackhawks @ Avalanche Preview and GDT

Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche, Nov 6, 2009 8:00 PM CST


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Game Time: 8:00 Central
TV/Radio: Comcast, WGN 720
Opposition Blogs: Mile High Hockey, Jibblescribbits
Don't Forget: Your SPG Picks

I was trying to wait to write this preview when I heard something solid about Toews, Eager, or if we'll see the return of Niemi.. but now I'm bored and hungry so I'm going to get what we know out of the way now and fill in the gaps later when we hear something solid.  The only thing we do know is that the Hawks have recalled Bryan Bickell.  What this really means though is anyone's guess.  There are so many places Bickell could be put in that we might not know until much closer to game time. I would assume that it's a sure-thing we'll see Niemi get the start though - Huet has had 5 starts in a row and this month is only going to get tougher.  With the back-to-back games, it's a perfect time to let the FInn get some more ice time and let Huet rest.  Of course Niemi got lit up for 5 goals in a game against the Avs last year.. so hopefully he'll be looking for revenge and not backwards into the net

As for the Avs - they're continuing to surprise the league.  With 24 points they're tied with Pittsburgh and San Jose for the most in the league.  As has been mentioned before though, the Avs probably aren't as good as their record currently shows.  If the godfather isn't sold - then I'm still comfortable thinking this team is playing above where they should.  But.. if they can win a game with a swine-flu infected Peter Budaj then the Hawks certainly can't play like they did last night and expect to win.  

The Hawks aren't likely to see Budaj though, instead they'll probably be shooting at former Hawk Craig Anderson who is playing out of his skull so far this year.  The Hawks will be looking to pepper him with shots though and the Avs will be more than happy to oblige with that strategy.  They're 6th worse in the league in allowing shots on their goalies with an average of 32.6 per game.  The Hawks are still tops in that category in case you were wondering.. Keep in mind the Hawks are one of the five teams that have found a way to beat Anderson, even if it took a shootout that seemed like it would never end. 

The Avs are currently the only team in the league that's still undefeated at home and even though no one is watching they'll be looking to keep that streak alive.  It's worth noting that the Avs do have one of the best penalty killing records in the league - so I wouldn't hold your breath for the Hawks to finally right that ship just yet.

Finally - thanks again to everyone who came out last night.  A class at night and then a flat tire on my bike on the way to the bar made me pretty delayed but it was fun meeting everyone that was there.  We'll do it again soon.  And if you were the person who ended up puking at the bar after the game, consider yourself un-invited from our future gatherings til you learn to hold your liquor.

UPDATE:  According to Kuc - No Toews, No Eager and not too surprisingly No Bolland.  Also, the assumption that Niemi will be the net is correct.

Lets Go Hawks

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Joe sakic is out for this game so this should be a cakewalk

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Nov 6, 2009 4:36 PM CST reply actions  

Did the snowblower strike again?

by Killion on Nov 6, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions  

No Forsberg either.

And whatever happed to that goalie that had? Roy something…

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions  

I thought his name was King

He was kind of a hotheaded douchebag, if memory serves.

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Really thought I was going to be the first to comment...

I just wanted to take this oppurtunity to sing “Rocky Mountain Hiiiiiigh…. Colo-raaado!” As Joe McGrath would say " Let’s really try to win this one boys!" Win it for pops!

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Nov 6, 2009 4:39 PM CST reply actions  

I heard

There were two pukers, on on the grassy knoll

"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper

by JMG1984 on Nov 6, 2009 4:40 PM CST reply actions  

Cover the puke (like a kitty)

Was the puking from drinking or from watching the Hawks power play?

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Nov 6, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

hahaha

 nice

"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper

by JMG1984 on Nov 6, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Im guessing

shot taking (the liquor kind) had something to do with the upchuck

"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper

by JMG1984 on Nov 6, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions  

Bonjour...le soiree de hockey contre les Nordiques

Oh shit. Yeah. They moved to Colorado. Eventhough they have moved and yet still assume a French-Canadian name for a team as les Avalanche are once again a force to be reckoned with in the West and Anderson (Khabibulin’s former backup) is the reason why as he stopping everything in sight. Sigh.

It would be nice if the PP could suprise us all and finally get back on track but if the old adage is right that a team’s best PK is their goaltender, well suffice to say we’re fucked. Sigh encore.

Look for Ebbett to have a productive night after I completely bashed thoroughly last night (that’s just what happens it seems), and Versteeg to totally piss me off at some point tonight only to score later. Kane will be awesome as always as well as Madden. Look for Campbell to score tonight to hopefully quam the masses a little.

Niemi is goal could be good, and could be horribly wrong either way he needs some starts and if he plays well and wins cue the goaltender debate. I’m already prepared for the worst.

LET’S GO 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 Nov 6, 2009 6:35 PM CST reply actions  

If that debate starts again anytime soon

Expect me to mail you a box full of my vomit.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 6, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions  

In the enemy's house.

Myself with about a dozen Denver based family will be in the Pepsi Center to tonight cheering our boys on. With the amount of Hawks gear on we are certain to make it onto the broadcast. We Hawks fans shall be well represented! I will be the guy with a Kaner shirt and a goatee.

GO HAWKS!

by ven9898 on Nov 6, 2009 7:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Oh

So you’ll be THAT guy…

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Indeed!

by ven9898 on Nov 6, 2009 7:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I nearly upchucked

running to catch my freaking bus after leaving the bar, but man, I should have stuck around to see that.

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 7:25 PM CST reply actions  

Haha holy shit

someone puked? That sucks. I was the guy in the red flannel with the red hawks hat. Thanks to Sergio who bought me and my gf a round. We definitely need to do that again sometime.

by XxMJ20xX on Nov 6, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions  

I don’t think they were actually with our group – it happened pretty well after most people had left.

by Killion on Nov 6, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions  

I missed that excitement...

Glad it probably wasn’t one of the Hawks crowd, then. BTW anyone notice today’s Red Eye had both a Colorado preview and says Hawks lost to Colorado? (I know it’s Red Eye, but still…)

"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"

by KofC on Nov 6, 2009 7:52 PM CST reply actions  

The only Bob LeDonne I know works for the California Department of Fish and Game.

And you are not he, sir.

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions  

The only Bob LeDonne I know has a Nationwide Insurance commercial that is hilarious, and might only be shown in the local segment (western ’burbs) of commercial programming during Blackhawks games.

Anyone else see this commercial and love it?

by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Nov 6, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions  

This baby news brought to you in hi-def by Sylvania

Welcome to the show my new nephew, William. Born this morning. 7lbs, 7oz, 19 inches, 21 digits. All is well.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:09 PM CST reply actions  

congrats!

another little hawks fan (i presume) was born today. I LOL’d at the 21 digits!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 6, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Hard to say about Hawks fandom

Mom/dad/kid are in Ithaca, N.Y. — a Cornell family. Hockey will be omnipresent. obviously. Don’t know if he’ll play any; mom’s kinda protective.

Definitely a chance at least for divided loyalites between the Bruins and the Hawks, at least.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Major congratulations!

I recommend the 4-feather onesy.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 8:13 PM CST reply actions  

Oops

reply fail

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Good news for William

Some wiseguy come up to him tomorrow and says, “what, were you born yesterday or something?” He’ll say yes. Wiseguy doesn’t know what to do.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:17 PM CST up reply actions  

there's the spin-o-rama

within the first minute of the game … is that a record?

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions  

god this sucks

Stuck at work for another hour and a half plus half hour ride home. I swear my boss just pulled an office space on me and said he was uhhh yea gonna need me to ummm stay for another two hours sooooo yea… Frackin pissed now but at least its a later west coast…. errr mountain game that starts a little later so I should be able to catch the last half of the 2nd on the radio and all of the 3rd on tv! Go HAWKS!!

by SharpFTW10 on Nov 6, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions  

Could we score on this please?

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 6, 2009 8:22 PM CST reply actions  

BUFF!

"We hope you enjoyed the broadcast. We know you enjoyed the outcome."

by chelseadagger16 on Nov 6, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions  

BUFF!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions  

Byfuglien. We actually scored on the PP?
Now I’ll go back and wipe my T.V. clean after spitting my beer all over 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 6, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions  

Shots?

CHI 6:0 COL.

And all is right with the world.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

They’re playing the Ramones? I wish the UC would play the Ramones.

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

i miss Eager

and burish….

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

Keith?

I am intrigued.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

something you ate?

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions  

DUNC!

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

WOW!!

Keith in style

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

The paint may not be dry from the visitors locker room at the Jobing.com, but the message looks loud and clear tonight in Colorado.

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 6, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

YESSSSS!!!

and I like that the radio feed is before the TV one so I don’t miss seeing goals

"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"

by KofC on Nov 6, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

my video stream is slightly ahead

but it’s okay because then I know when to pay attention. I love Wiedeman and Murray’s calls.

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd be paying better attention

if I hadn’t been watching the Leafs-Canes game too. Leafs won, well, one of those teams had to.

"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"

by KofC on Nov 6, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Bu-Kane Clan

is nothing to fuck wit

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions  

nice save on Stastny

Seabrook nearly wrung out on that one

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions  

Now we know what happened last night

Dads in the pregame strategy meeting? How much do you think the players actually picked up with their DADS looking over their shoulders?

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

Ugh. As if that almost happened to us 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 Nov 6, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions  

bounce

christ……..alright, off the corner, off niemi’s head, nothing bu the back of the net

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions  

Just checking in.....

Go Hawks and just wanna say i called that byfuglien goal in spg

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

by Bell_Boy on Nov 6, 2009 8:43 PM CST reply actions  

Hendry playing wing?

"We hope you enjoyed the broadcast. We know you enjoyed the outcome."

by chelseadagger16 on Nov 6, 2009 8:43 PM CST reply actions  

Shit.

Rebounds are not only a Huet thing, it seems.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions  

Why Versteeg didn’t change once the puck left the zone I have no idea.

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 6, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

Kopecky couldnt handle a breakaway

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions  

Hard to score while being hooked. Sharp has no excuse to miss that easy one.

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 6, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Curses

No doubt he’s in the locker room getting Ebbett to kick him in the balls repeatedly right now. That was one we really could have used.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Early to say but had he notched that it might have been game 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 Nov 6, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions  

1st period

Well, that was more like it from the Hawks as they played with a touch more passion, more than what they showed at any point last night in Glendale.

A PP goal? Check. Byfuglien with a nice goal as well as Keith.
The GA was an icing call that shouldn’t have been made but nonetheless the Hawks began to get in trouble when Hjalmarsson and Campbell decided to pass the puck around in their own zone repeatedly.

More of the same in the 2nd boys.

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 6, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions  

live feed

Is now some jesus stuff

just replace whenever he says “God” with “Coach Q”

funnier that way….

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions  

i dont know

but i can feel the jesus

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions  

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions  

feel the jesus…

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions  

HAHA

That’s the playoff beard he dreams of.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions  

NO and never 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 Nov 6, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions  

How bad is Carolina? Even the Leafs beat them tonight at home making it 11 straight losses.

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 6, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions  

I love it! Right after Cam Ward’s big extension also.

If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...

by Rob Parker on Nov 6, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Sweet.

… to be able to say “sweet” when we get a PP!

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions  

I should be!

Along with Buff.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions  

that stunk

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions  

PUKE!

I am speechless. What-the-fuck.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions  

That is why you don’t have a forward on the PP when leading in the 2nd period on the road. Q has to be fucking sharper than this.

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 6, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions  

WTF

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions  

What did I just witness?

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions  

We’re losing this one too, after leading 2-0.

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 6, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions  

At this point, losing is an understatement.

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Actually, that last one wasn't a shortie.

Technically.

FUCK FUCK FUCKITY FUCK

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

uh

I went back to work and missed three Colorado goals. WHAT THE FUCK??

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions  

hawks need to pull it together NOW!

one shorthanded goal than 1 more scored by colorado a minute later. very very bad

by heyrocky on Nov 6, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions  

The score one, they give up 2. The clock is ticking on Torchetti.

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 6, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions  

take a breath

there is a lot of hockey left to play….

for better or worse…..

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

Correct.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Easy Save. Kane basically telegraphed the pass to Sharp.

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 6, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

Did Buff and Soupy trade positions?

Look where Campbell is on the 3rd COL goal. Behind Anderson’s net. And Buff was on Defense for the 2nd goal.

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Nov 6, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions  

I wonder if the Colorado fans dance to "Cotton Eyed Joe" like the Wolves fans do

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions  

Well shit, I leave the bar 2-1 Hawks and come home to this?

Maybe I better go back to the bar.

"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 6, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

Stay there for good luck.

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 6, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Pathetic

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions  

woot

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions  

You know,

Sharpie will fix everything.

And LOOK AT THAT!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions  

I don't know whether to laugh or cry

at the fact that Campbell is playing along the half boards on the PP because apparently no one else knows how to cycle the puck.

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions  

Cry would be the better option.

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 6, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions  

The Frog Crusher comes through. The Hockey Gods owe us one since the Avs only have 9 shots on 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 6, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

Nice.

Saves me another trip to the bar.

"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 6, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

A bottle of whiskey for each one?

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions  

No.

EVERY goalie gives up softies. They’re human.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 6, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Not for nothing,

but the levels of crazy will make tomorrow’s House debate must see TV. Not in large doses, mind you — there is college football to watch. But still.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Also

Way to rep your silly little gang on a hockey blog.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Shots?

CHI 23:8 COL. The next-to-last one received a sick save.

The fact this is tied is testament to the deep levels of suck of our PP, the goal (for us, anyhow) notwithstanding.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions  

Niemi has caught whatever was ailing Huet at the beginning of the season.

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 6, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Hi!

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 6, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions  

OH YEAH!!!

The knife show. This is the greatest internet feed ever.

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions  

fuckk knives

I need to see more HAMMER

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Ya

I already forgot there was a game on. The KC-28 for only 24.99??? WTF?

What power play?

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

You really need to get NHL Centre-Ice.

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 6, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

And miss this hilarity?

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Maybe not.

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 6, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions  

ooooh tanzanite......

preeeeetttyyy

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions  

Ostrich!! Come back!!

Do NOT stare into the tanzanite!

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Let’s hear it for Guy Fawkes!

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions  

2nd Period

Was one twisted curl of fuck at the beginning withe Byfuglien at the point letting Jones to score a shorty and not that long after the Avs got another one on a breakaway.
But it ended nicely with a goal from Ladd which puts us even on the road 3-3 heading into the 3rd. May we come away with a victory as the Hawks have dominated them in every aspect.

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 6, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions  

Im not worried about pp, Hossa, Toews, etc. will correct that, It's the frequency of the softies that r killing me!

I dont think that Pelosi woman will cover my alcohol tab with her answer to all health problems, ie. I worked in canada ehhhhhhh

by InSaNe UnKnOwN on Nov 6, 2009 9:48 PM CST reply actions  

Yo guys just got home, anyone got a quick summary?

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Nov 6, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions  

You missed nothing you wish you’d seen. Tied 3-3 start of the third.

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Ok so I take it boring?

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Nov 6, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I’m not sure I’d describe it as “boring.”

by meeshak on Nov 6, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Not all bad, either

Buffy had a nice one. Sharp had a great shot which Ladd cleaned up nice. Like I say: not all bad.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Actually

Try two shorthanded goals against us. (One won’t look like that in the score sheet. But it was a shortie. In the same Hawks PP, yet.)

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Good to hear. Thanks guys.

Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.

In Vinny We Trust!

by DRose#1 on Nov 6, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Anyone else having commercials run over into the game broadcast?

Or is that just my cable company?

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions  

WTF??

Hejduk needs to eat a Buff burger.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions  

Yikes

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions  

What's up with Fraser tonight?

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:13 PM CST reply actions  

wiedeman and murray are saying

that he’s having his best game of the season tonight…

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions  

he wants to fight everybody on the Avs, too

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions  

No, he got kicked in the face with the skate.

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 6, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions  

ah, didn’t see that until later.

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions  

andrew ladd

apply skate directly to his head

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Ladd almost got his face chopped off.

"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 6, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

Another couple of inches

and it would have been Zednik all over again, but worse. Yikes.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Tell me about it. It’s getting a little too old.

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 6, 2009 10:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Bickell

nearly did his best Kane impression behind the net

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions  

Mad Dog was inches away from winning it.

"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 6, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions  

Kopecky looked pissed lol

"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 6, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions  

I would be too

if I had no helmet and I were that close to Adam Foote

by gmh on Nov 6, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions  

good

maybe it’ll make him play better

or jack someone in the head

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Here we go

LETS GO HAWKS!

"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper

by JMG1984 on Nov 6, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions  

Well, it could have been worse.

A point is better than not a point, particularly after that clusterfuck of a second period.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions  

lol

"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 6, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions  

Love it.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions  

It’s time to put these babies to bed, particularly Foote.

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 6, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions  

and Hejduk. Prick.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Fuck me.

Anderson is outrageous.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:35 PM CST reply actions  

Sharpie found another gear there.

"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 6, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions  

sharp has been getting some looks

he needs a bit more luck…….or a call…..

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions  

Campbell's shot has really sucked ass lately

"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 6, 2009 10:37 PM CST reply actions  

Illinois Lottery Pick 3 time

Can I say something blasphemous and suggest that Kane shouldn’t be one of the first three shooters? Too many dekes and moves. Sharp, VERSTEEG! and Buff, I would suggest.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:38 PM CST reply actions  

Can Niemi hold the fort? I hope so.
Shooters: Sharp, Versteeg, and Kane in that order.

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 6, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions  

Bold Prediction

We won’t need nine rounds. I think.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions  

Gordon Bombay says use the Triple Deke.

"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 6, 2009 10:42 PM CST 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 6, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice job, Kaner

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions  

Anderson is human, it seems

Shoulda had that.

And a poke check!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions  

Fuck you Hejduk.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions  

hey look

high glove side……..

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions  

Sharpie's shot has been really off lately

"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 6, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions  

Can’t miss the net there. Fuckin’ Sharp!

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 6, 2009 10:45 PM CST reply actions  

Whose got next?

Somebody called a kop.

No warrant, no entry.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:45 PM CST reply actions  

Ladd has to score

"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 6, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

tit for tat

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

Oh, Andrew Ladd.

OOOOH! “Busted beak and all.” Damn it!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

ohhhh, so close!

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

Niemi is holding htem in there. Now it’s time for one of these fucking idiots to score.

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 6, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

Wow.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

NIEMI

Solid. C’mon Barker.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions  

Barker? Really?

"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 6, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions  

BARKER???

Predictable result. Should just went with a cannot, but tries finesse. FAIL

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions  

CANNON.

Cannot works too, though.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Barker 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 6, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions  

Someone fucking score please. Thank-you.

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 6, 2009 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

Chris Stewart really? How lucky is this team? The pendulum will swing in the other direction. Trust me.

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 6, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Brouwer? lol

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

Brouwer now... and...

Nope. WE WANT BUFF!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

AND HERE'S ROUND EIGHT.

Good grief. Score to the Diques.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

High-glove on Anderson.

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 6, 2009 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

fuck

fuckity fuck

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Nov 6, 2009 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

Bullshit lineup.

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

by Hungryhawk on Nov 6, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

dang it

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

Shat away a point there.

"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 6, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

Got a point, anyway. Yay...or something...

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Nov 6, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

That’s the problem with shootouts. If baseball can play until someone wins why can’t hockey do the same.

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 6, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Propers must be provided to Anderson, but

GOD DAMN — CAN WE GET A POWER PLAY GOING PLEASE AND THANK YOU

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:51 PM CST reply actions  

Yuck.

Anyway — for your Canadians out there — a good Remembrance Sunday to you. Lest we forget and all that. Laters.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Nov 6, 2009 10:52 PM CST reply actions  

Clearly

I underestimate the suckage of Cam Barker. Nice move during the shootout pal. Wow.

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Nov 6, 2009 10:58 PM CST reply actions  

Barker, Versteeg, and Ebbett are the 3 stooges that can’t leave soon enough.

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 6, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Versteeg and Sharp could’ve won it but that would be bucking their trend as continuous chokers when it comes to the shootout. As if nobody could score for Niemi so he could win that. Maybe this team needs a shake-up of some kind.

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 6, 2009 11:00 PM CST reply actions  

in 3 weeks time

it will be toews, hossa, kane. calm down.

by illinikc33 on Nov 6, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions  

3 weeks is a long time, plus it won’t be 3 weeks until Hossa returns. If everyone thinks that Hossa’s return will cure what ails this team then their in for a quick suprise. There are a lot of problems here and one player returning from injury won’t cure it. It will help a lot, but it won’t cure them 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 Nov 6, 2009 11:05 PM CST up reply actions  

how about 3 or 4 players returning?

bolland, toews, hossa & eager.

There are ups and downs to a season, we’re just have a bit of a lull right now. I’m sure if you went back to last season you could find a 4-6 game stretch where we played just as poorly.

by SLoop on Nov 6, 2009 11:19 PM CST up reply actions  

They haven’t look right all season to date, hence cause for concern a little.

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 7, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions  

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