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Sharp Definately needs to be at center
I mean he was on my fantasy team and for the first month I could only play him at center because yahoo sports thought it was his position.
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 1:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
why thank you
kind sir. I find the incompetence of Yahoo Sports to be a great way to back arguments
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
I still think
that Kane moving back to RW with Versteeg and Buff is better than Versteeg with Sharp and Buff on his wings……..at least offensively speaking.
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
I don't expect
These lines to be like that by the 2nd period. I am sure he will shuffle them unless the Hawks somehow come out firing on all cylinders.
When in Rome we shall do as the Romans, when in Hell we do shots at the bar.
by HolyBlackhawksBatman on Dec 1, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions
I have been
disappointed with Sharp all season, and to be honest, his play right now could probably use a shake-up. Although I know Versteeg isn’t much different, Sharp’s defensive play has slid along with his production. I think that positionally Sharp is a better center, but Versteeg right now actually makes sense to me over him.
How could you have been upset with Sharp all season?
His start was amazing. Mind you he’s tailed off, but he was playing impressively at the beginning of the season.
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions
and like my brother before me
who took a rebel stand
oh wait—you weren’t quoting the Band. or were you?
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
From fifth feather
…that all depends on Sharp’s willingness to play center and the more they try to force-feed Versteeg as a pivot, the more it seems like Sharp would rather pose naked on the hood of an airplane than play center.
Haha! Great. Seriously though Shooter, just play the damn position…or do you want us to stay out of your way, because we don’t want to pay, so we should listen to what you say?
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
well ...
Sharp is up for Chicago’s sexiest athlete, Maybe posing naked on that airplane will give him the push he needs in voting to win
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
He won today.
The Hawks twitter felt the need to update me well before I planned on wakng up this morning.
twitter.com/BlackhawksDL
According to the Trib
he lost. They are blaming the IT dept for some glitch that initially made it seem like Sharp won.
It's amazing really...
I’ve watched a fair amount of BJ games this year, and they always look like theyre on their heels. Ken Hitchcock is always pissed, and losing their most reliable D-man isnt gonna help that situation one bit.
His start was strong, but I think “everyone and their mother knows” that Sharp has been a ghost, and needs to be shipped out of town in return for a #2 center and to make cap room while his stock is still somewhat high.
PS- Is every headline a song title now?
His start was strong, but I think "everyone and their mother knows" that Sharp has been a ghost, and needs to be shipped out of town in return for a #2 center and to make cap room while his stock is still somewhat high
Yes, let’s get rid of a player that can score close to 30 goals a season and can play all forward positions in all situations that has the knack of scoring huge goals at key times throughout the season. Oh, did I mention that a $3.9 million per season he remains one of the best bargains in the NHL during the cap era. That’s right a whole $900,000 more than Byfuglien, and $875,000 more than Versteeg and Barker who are 3 players that hold significantly less value to the team. But let’s trade him anyways. Guh.
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!!!
he may be able to play all three forward positions....
but he seems to refuse to play Center when we need him too
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
Nice preview, as always
I’m less concerned with who’s centering the second line than with who’s backchecking on that line.
Why not keep Kane on line #1 and put Hossa on line #2?
Sharp is streaky- it’s his nature.
Is Huey plaing tonight? Gotta get my ‘Boo’ on for him and Soupy. What? They’ve been good, but I have very high standards.
I thought he was the “Sniper” Kane needed on his line…
by Bonvie5ForFighting on Dec 1, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
Otis, plug it in...
The first game back from a long road trip against a divisional rival the hawks have yet to play which also happens to the unveiling of the new third jerseys just has to be on versus. Now I have to watch it online and the feed is going to be all choppy and I won’t be able to tell where the puck is because I refuse to pause my porn torrents. Everyone knows the blackhawks are meant to be watched on a sylvania high definition television. I guess I’m going to have to deal with this during the playoffs too. Calgon, take me away!
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 1, 2009 1:52 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
haha tell me about it
I live in Orlando because of college. Every game I have to watch is illegally streamed on a terrible site. I can’t see shit
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
Guys, America has these wonderful places of cultural enlightenment, they are called Sports Bars. Millers Ale House down my Universal will put the Hawks on for you, I was down there a couple weeks ago.
by Bonvie5ForFighting on Dec 1, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
I would absolutely love to go
But I’m a college student at this awful school called Rollins college which is full of Douchebags and i don’t own a car down here and the kids who do refuse to drive me because they don’t know what hockey is.
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
Sons of Anarchy
finale tonight. I should be able to Tivo both and the Hawks should not be on a 3rd rate shitbag network like Versus.
Versus
OMG…I hate Keith Jones so fcking much. I hate the games when we can’t listen to Foley and Edzo
98% of sports bars have DirectTV for football
And thus will not have this game.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
America, sure, but what about Montreal? Three nights before the 100th anniversary game when the Toronto Maple Leafs are in town? I would bet you money I can’t find the Blackhawks on anything larger than a 5" black and white in the corner of Champs.
montreal has a better shot then Florida
People here don’t know what Ice is let alone hockey. I go to school with kids who live an hour away from the lightning arena and had no idea that florida had not one but two hockey teams
Legacy of KA(i)NE
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
Nice Henry reference.
love that flick
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Dec 1, 2009 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
Nervous
These games always do that to me. We’ll beat San Jose, Vancouver, and Colorado, but then get a little sleepy and complacent with Phoenix, Nashville, and L.A. The (constantly changing) lines will work just fine if everybody shows up to play for 60 minutes… or often just 20.
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
the Hawks haven't played in front of their home crowd
in 15 days. They’ll be ready to go.
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
Ahh, yet again
Satellite+sports package+center ice= try to find a place to hear/watch/see bad animation of the game online.
by Ghost of Bill Wirtz on Dec 1, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions
Garon in net ?
Do the Hawks seem to face an inordinate number of backup goalies ? Or is it just me. And the belvedere. And the ether.
by Bonvie5ForFighting on Dec 1, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions
absence makes the heart grow fonder
especially when that absence is marked by a 4-1-1 record on the road trip. Goddamn I’m happy to be going back to the UC tonight, though. The Blue Jackets aren’t that good defensively this season, and they could be reeling from the loss of Klesla. I think if Seabrook and Keith can handle the Nash line tonight, this team should be fine.
Finally
A game I won’t have to take a nap to stay up and watch (see canadian half of circus trip). Eh I’ll still probably take a nap.
holy shit
Glassjaw!
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
B's sign Savard to a 7-year deal worth $30 million
Not bad of a deal for Boston and Savard. Which brings me to Keith, maybe Stan see this deal and decides to restructure his deal instead of the reported 13-year deal worth $6 million per season. Then again, 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!!!
confused
how does a deal for a 70+ point per year, 32 year old center set the market for a 26 year old top 15 Dman?
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
Depends on the structure of the deal
On what year does Savard’s deal start to decline? How old will he be when it does? What’s the maximum he’ll make in one year? It just all depends on how it’s structured on the top end. Both deals are aimed to keep their top players in the fold for the duration of their career. As the previous deals of Ovechkin, Zetterburgh, and Hossa it’s not so much the position but rather the importance of each player to their team that sets the value of each player’s contract. Don’t be suprised if Chara receives a similar deal to Savard’s in the not-to-distant future.
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!!!
According to Bob McKenzie
The Savard deal breaks down like this: $7M, $7M, $6.5M, $5M, $1.5M, $525K, $525K.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
that's good $ til he's 36
and (relative) chump change after. Not too unreasonable – given the market today
by krome on Dec 1, 2009 7:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I understand
how front loading a deal could be advantageous for the hawks. But these front-loaded deals are becoming pretty common for star players, if Bowman hadn’t thought about doing it until he saw Savard’s deal, we need a new GM.
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
Hi
I’m Bob LeDonne.
I’m at the game and said hi to Sam. The mask has been lifted.
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Dec 1, 2009 6:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Hi Bob
does Ken Hitchcock also remind you of that round, pasty-white dude that tortures Wesley in The Princess Bride?
New Thirds
Classic looking but I wouldn’t buy one. The Predators new thirds look pretty good by comparison
Damn it
I can hardly see their numbers on their new jerseys.
And my mouse is broken.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Yeah, the top and bottom of the numbers blend in too much with the black on the jersey
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
This is a key matchup
Would like to see the Hawks take the Jackets to school, looking for a big game from Hossa.
Please help
can someone help a non-Versus having sap with one of those fancy internet feeds? I hear they have the internet on computers now.
Off topic
But we don’t have many foreigners on our team, do we? (Unless you count Canadians as foreigners, which I don’t really.)
because
the Blackhawks are America’s blue collar working class team, and having too many foreigners on our team would be a slap in the face to America, I mean we can have people from America Jr., since they are really good at hockey, but them foreigners might be terrorists, you never know
Legacy of KA(i)NE
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
cuz everyone knows
the city of Detroit has syphilis and if you stay there too long you might get it
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Kaner loves being on tv. You can just see it in that cheesy grin.
"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!!!"
I like how we are all the douchebags
who couldn’t make it to the game or are too much of a jackass to buy a ticket
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Speak for yourself
I’m the douchebag who moved to Canada after Obama was elected.
That is not the reason I moved to Canada.
I live in florida
cuz i thought it would be cool to go to college here. thank god im transferring
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
duh duh duh duh
duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh x a billion
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
Double Drag by Versteeeeg!!!!
"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!!!"
It was like 2 drags off a fat spliff from Amsterdam.
"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 Dec 1, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
New here?
You can’t make fun of us or criticize us until you’ve seen both a blow-out win and a mediocre loss.
I am not criticising my friend
I am merely saying that we should
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not
I’m just one of those people that thinks they’re really witty but is really just a giant sack of douche
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah speak for yourself
Raised in Clarendon Hills, IL living in Nashville, TN. Go Blackhawks, go Preds! May they finish first and second with the Dead Things looking up.
then I found five dollars
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Oh God, not again with the Yarmerrson.
"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!!!"
You would think
that a professional that works on a station with a semi-exclusive contract with the nhl would take some time and learn how to pronounce players names
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
no
then he couldn’t look like a total a**whipe and that’s no fun
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
so why does the stream i'm watching only have australian commercials
they’re about cricket and some kind of soccer league
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It did,
but i was wondering, Why the hell would it be a feed from australia, that just seems weird
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
they have tvs in Australia
and if so they watch hockey in australia?
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
IT wasn't an attempt at wit
It was an attempt at showing my ignorant Americaness
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
I mean i played soccer in high school
not exactly fun to watch but i know the rules, but what the fuck do you do in cricket?
Legacy of KA(i)NE
by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
Stand around
hit a ball, sometimes, but not always. score 400 runs. pitch without bending your elbow. wish that your country had adopted baseball.
no worries!
i lived in England for a year and had to endure several hours of cricket once. it has to be one of the most boring games ever. and, I still don’t understand the scoring
I say
any “sport” where the players and fans take a break for afternoon tea is not a real sport…
Any sport you play in "sweaters"
in the summer is not a sport.
(If you’re wearing the sweater because it’s -15, well, that’s manly.)
Rapheal says
you have to understand a crumpet to understand cricket
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Did anyone see that bizarre Special Olympics commercial?
At first, I thought it was the most horrible thing I’d ever seen, and then I realized it was just really really poorly thought out.
is cricket part of the special olympics?
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
’Stache Gear? From George Parros? Oh my.
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!!!
Habs losing 3-0 to the Leafs at home
Must mean the 100th Anniversary Game is on Friday. Guess the management didn’t learn the lesson last year. Putting too much attention to a team’s anniversary makes it wilt.
Don’t laugh too quick because Gustavsson was injured in the 1st and Joey McDonald in now in goal, so it’s not over yet.
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!!!
Vokoun Incident
I have to ask, what do you think about Ballard hitting vokoun? Being here in florida, I need to hear real cities opinion
There's already a Fanpost about this
http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/12/1/1181043/anyone-else-see-vokouns-injury
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
That's my post!
I’m sorry i got so excited I’ll go take my ridilin
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
It’s something you see a 1000 times during a season ( a player slashing his stick against the post) but never do you see him actually connect the goaltender while doing it. Initially it was funny, but when it was apparent that Vokoun wasn’t getting up then it really wasn’t. Hope he’s O.K. Freaky things tend to happen to the Panthers.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
i just backed up that last whistle…not offside…onside by a mile!
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:07 PM CST reply actions
black is beautiful.
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
Bah. Garbage 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!!!"
looked like soriano on that one!
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
woahh
don’t compare the hawks to the cubs. That’s bad news bears
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
all that was missing was the hop.
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Here's my question
Are the Hawks flat because they’re tired, or do you think it’s because they’re adjusting to Hossa?
I know, I know, I’m not saying Hossa killed the win streak or anything like that. But adding a skater to your top two lines could, maybe, take a little getting used to.
not kidding
he was completely out of position for that one. come on.
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That was sad.
"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!!!"
pahlsson…really?
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:19 PM CST reply actions
’Hawks are looking awful right now and had 2 chances on the PP to put this team away.
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!!!
discombobulatted.
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
I don’t get this team. They’ve looked completely flat at times this season, and then they go and defeat three top teams by a combined score of something like 19-5.
A lot has to do with the screwed up schedule because of the Olympics. Something we’ll never see 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!!!
seabs
has gotta bury that slapper….he was like 4 inches from the goal
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need this pp like all hades!
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions
sa-weeeet!
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
fed-ex’d baby!
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Sharpie down low on the PP? Yes, please.
"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!!!"
After the game...
…Troy Murray asked VERSTEEG! about the “inverted umbrella” power play. Steeger was coy- apparently, it’s a secret, so let’s keep this on the DL.
That was a new look on the PP.
3 down low with Kane on the side.
Kane is so lazy
He won’t even shoot himself.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
by Trixietrx on Dec 1, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
that is why
Kane and Sharp should stay on the same line!
good point…remember the last time they wore ’em?
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
Funny thing
I ended up at a beerhall near Wrigley, and by the time I’d had 2 liters of beer, the score was 4-1. The rest is blank. Awesome day!
I do remember almost getting in a fight with the Detroit Diaspora, though.
Another heart problem for Gustavsson. Not good at 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!!!
he had it before? never good when its the ticker.
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh
The last thing I want to hear is that Columbus played last night, they’re tired, they got in late, etc etc etc…that spells doom for us.
Byfuglien
Is playing like he gives a shit tonight
It's cause Sammi's there
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
by Trixietrx on Dec 1, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh barf
Who cares what Vince Vaughn thinks about hockey?
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
“hockey is so money…let’s get together and make some bad decisions…”
...anarchy burger, hold the government!
by EdisonParkVinnie on Dec 1, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Charissa Thompson
A little too giddy to be talking to Vince Vaughn
Unlike Belushi
I actually like Vince Vaughn. You can tell he really did watch the team back in the day.
I like anyone
When compared to Jim Belushi
what about Akryod
he shamelessly promotes that vodka through the hawks and they spelt his name wrong on his jersey when he was on the ice. And i never learned how to spell it nor do i care
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
I really wish Chris Farley was still around.
I had the pleasure of seeing him shoot the puck during the 2nd intermission at a game. As soon as he stepped on the ice he slipped and flailed his way to center ice, before missing his shots and giving people the finger. One of the funniest things i’ve ever seen in my life. He would’ve loved the Blackhawks resurgence.
"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 Dec 1, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
That was a rocket.
"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!!!"
I dont like this
It feels yucky. I dont want to lose to the columbus blow jobs
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
as long as it goes in their net, i dont care how it happens
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GOOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!
"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!!!"
On My fantasy hockey team
Keith was credited with the goal
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
The same fantasy league
That thought Sharpie was a center?
yup
Good ol’ Yahoo Sports. lmfao, and My friend has Kovalev who is RW in yahoo sports, but has played every game at lw this season
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by Kaner's Revenge on Dec 1, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
Gene Honda
says Duncan Keith on the stadium announcement. Of course that could be subject to change, cuz that did look like it changed deflected off Capt. Marvel’s skate
All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
- Gordie Howe
by KJM on Dec 1, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
I hope it was Keith
would be much better for my SPG….as in, less people will get points since I didn’t have either scoring that goal, lol.
VERSTEEG!
Now it's Jarmonson!?!
Where’d that “N” come from?
THAT'S more like it.
Nice to see Huet in position…. TOP OF THE PAINT PLEASE!!!!!
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That Hyjalmanrrseon sure can hit.
"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!!!"
its weird seeing
Seabrook: -2
Ladd:-2
Keith: -2
Brouwer: -2
Hopefully this will become more positive
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
I think Huet picked up some good weed
out on the West coast.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
he's referring to
everyone who calls themselves a fan… not those who actually ARE fans.
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you mean
You don’t see all those Byfuglien jerseys flooding the stands?
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
If he lays out like that to keep the puck in the zone,
he will be
All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
- Gordie Howe
by KJM on Dec 1, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
Just don't let Nash touch the puck anymore. Please.
"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!!!"
lets not let...
the tie prevention device ruin Hossa’s debut
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That Q banner
Total win
Second City Hockey
by Battery on Dec 1, 2009 9:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
did he really...
just say, “cool as a cucumber”? on national tv? cmon man.
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You can't help but laugh at that Ladd attempt 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 Dec 1, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
umberger...
just got om nom nommed like a hamburger
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But Kopecky went in!
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Dec 1, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Biscuit with the winner!!!
"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!!!"
Does Seabrook start to steal Bolland’s nickname as the Fabulous Weapon for his work in the extra session?
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!!!
Broken sticks have proven to be bad for Goalies health
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Dec 1, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
I think he was showing it during the shootout basically pulling a Cechmanek and trying to pump up his teammates. Begging them 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!!!
With every swing of his stick
He was saying “FUCK MY TEAM” any goalie that brings you to the 11th round of a shootout while only letting 2 go in, including the winner, deserves to have his team win it for him. But Huet was better :p
wait what?
Huet was a monster in that shootout
and Seabrook… I can’t stop laughing. The fact that Seabs even got a shot in a shootout is funny enough.
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I thought he'd just take it to the blue line
and try a slapshot.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
After Ladd’s attempt even Sopel looked like a 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!!!
Ladd was 1 for 2 prior to that attempt with the other being a post-ringer…he lost control, it happens. Personally I’ll take Ladd over another P.Sharp attempt.
career shootout %
Toews – 53%
Kane – 45%
Hossa – 36%
Sharp – 27%
Ladd – 1 for 2
Versteeg – 2 for 4
by Crease Monkey on Dec 1, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
It was more of a laugh at Ladd’s misfortune more than anything. Ladd is a much better shooter than Kopecky than others the ‘Hawks had after him and was a good choice at the time, unfortunately his heriocs in the Avs’ game have now been overshadowed by his recent attempt tonight.
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!!!
Sample size
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NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
Did I not point that out?
not like I said he was 50%. One for two..what was unclear to you?
by Crease Monkey on Dec 2, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Sure, you pointed out that the sample size is ludicrously small, but you’re still using that ludicrously small sample to support an argument.
Here’s a statistic for you: a sample of “1 for 2” is 100% insignificant and doesn’t mean fuck all. What was unclear to you?
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no actually I was simply stating an opinion. Not to support an “argument”, or stating it as fact…that’s what “personally I’ll take Ladd over another P.Sharp attempt” supports. Sharp’s career 27% isn’t very good (and incidentally is enough of a sample size to know that he isn’t very good at them). It’s not unlike people offering opinions on line formations…this is a blog in case you missed it. I happen to think Sharp should be moved down to #5 or 6 in the order behind Toews/Kane/Hossa/Versteeg and yes even perhaps Ladd. Just an opinion. Kind of like when one states that a given band is “insufferable garbage”. That isn’t a fact or even an educated opinion, nor based on any support…it’s just an opinion. Sure Ladd and Versteeg are more inexperienced, but you know, they need opportunities to prove that they aren’t better options. We know what Sharp is. He’s a 1 in 4 chance.
if you need further “support”, here’s PP’s Timo Seppa’s take
With two assets like Kane and Toews, it’s puzzling that Chicago hasn’t brought home more extra points in sudden death. Unfortunately, not only has Kane gone through a cold spell recently, but Chicago has also received exceptionally poor goaltending from Cristobal Huet (8 for 16 this season; .580 career save percentage). Chicago should give the likes of Kris Versteeg and Andrew Ladd a chance to prove if they might be better options than Marian Hossa (36.4%) and especially Patrick Sharp (27.8%).
by Crease Monkey on Dec 3, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
That's 8 in a row at home...
and Congratulations to Q on the 500th victory, as only Toe Blake and Scotty Bowman have done it in quicker fashion.
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!!!
Take a look at Mirtle's blog
“From The Rink” has listed the top 20 defensive defencemen in the league and it comes as no suprise that Duncan Keith is ranked #2 only behind Chris Pronger. Seabrook is ranked 11th and Niklas Hjlamarsson is ranked 16th on this list. Not on the list — Cam Barker.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
I thought Buff played a real good game
Won’t see another one until after Christmas. At least he’s got that crowd favorite thing going for him, which is nice.
Alright, who was supposed to write the wrap for this one?
I’d be happy to write a recap, but I’d need to take notes during the game (i.e. know ahead of time that I’ll be recapping)
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Yeah...
…Sam, get up! I need to relive the game in print, and not the mainstream media version either.
SPG
How come they have Hossa shooting first in the SO? I need my extra point.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
toews
his shot must not have been on net. I don’t remember. If his shot wasn’t on net then it would go to hossa.
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