Old Bear, He Likes the Honey: Bruins @ Blackhawks Preview/Thread/Sadie Hawkins Dance
by Killion on Dec 18, 2009 2:14 PM CST
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So far in December, the Blackhawks are 5-2-0... We've all had our fun beating up on the Blues and Lightning but now with the Hawks welcoming the Bruins to Chicago, the schedule gets a bit harder. The remaining games this year are against teams that are at or near the top of their division, except for the Stars - they're stuck in 4th in a very competitive Pacific division, actually, their 39 points would put them ahead of Boston in the Northeast.
And speaking of beantown, things are a little shaky as they're preparing to skate in this year's winter classic. They've dropped their last two games and have fallen into a tie with Ottawa for second in the division by Buffalo. Injuries are a fairly big problem with Milan Lucic out a while longer with an ankle problem and Mark Stuart is out over a month with a broken sternum - which sounds quite painful.
Other than injuries, the Bruins seem to have inherited the Blackhawks' goalie controversy. Tim Thomas is having a bit of a letdown after his Vezina season last year. He's currently 18th overall in SV% while rookie Tuukka Rask is second behind Ryan Miller. The two Boston goalies have split their games fairly evenly with Rask playing in 14 games compared to Thomas' 19. I'm not sure who will be starting this game but either goalie is capable of stealing a game. Sounds like Rask may get the nod though since Thomas has dropped 3 straight and this is the first of a back-to-back for the Bruins.
For the Blackhawks though it'll be Antti Niemi in the net. Niemi looked strong against the LIghtning and with the Hawks playing 8 games in 14 days to end the year I'd imagine we'll see Niemi get a good number of starts. Although he's only played in 8 games, Niemi has the same sv% as Ryan Miller. It'll be good to see the Finn get some more starts to see just how good he can be.
Word is that Hammer has the flu (no word if it's swine or avian related though) so he's sitting out this game allowing Hendry to get more ice time in his natural position rather than as a winger. Our guess is that the defensive pairings will be:
Seabrook - Keith
Barker - Campbell
Sopel - Hendry
That fourth err... third pairing isn't exactly the biggest confidence boost but Sopel has been solid lately and just got himself a fancy new +1 rating in the Tampa Bay game and Hendry will be interesting to see matched up against a skilled Boston team. Sopel's only averaging about 14 minutes a game... so there's that. The Hawks seemed to break out of their scoring slump with the 7 goals in two games. Don't expect the power play to take off the clown shoes and put on their big boy skates though - Boston has the strongest penalty kill in the league. I haven't watched many Bruins games this year but I'm guessing their kill mainly consists of Zdeno Chara standing in front of the net blotting out the sun, stadium lights and any hope of a player getting a shot off without him tearing your head off.
UPDATE: According to Mirtle and the official Blackhawks Twitter - the Hawks have recalled Bryan Bickell from Rockford. Hope his I-Pass still has money on it..
Lets Go Hawks
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Thomas
is in net tonight for the Bruins. At least that’s what I’ve been hearing this afternoon.
FYI
Seabrook – Keith
Barker – Campbell
Sopel – Hendry
That fourth pairing isn’t exactly the biggest confidence boost…
Sorry for being a DB and pointing that out. I’m ashamed of myself, too.
Seabrook and Keith are so good, they count as two pairings.
by warrenjm2006 on Dec 18, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
May push 30 minutes tonight...
…we all should recall what Barker/Campbell looks like. Man, without Hammer, the Hawks go from defensive dominance to…we’ll see.
Let’s put up a 5-spot or hope Auntie Em can see the team through.
not sure
Wednesday night with Barker out in the third Hendry was skating alot with Campbell. Possible Q might go with that to keep Barker with his usual partner Sopel…
by runningquicklynowhere on Dec 18, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
Hate to see the Hammer out of the lineup...
…but I like seeing Hendry in there too. Nice to see a lot of depth on the blue line.
"...about six feet from the moose's butt."
by The Fearless Freep on Dec 18, 2009 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Should be a great crowd tonight.
I’m excited for it. Best crowd in either 2005 or 06 was against the Bruins. I think we ended up losing 6-3 but that place was electric.
twitter.com/BlackhawksDL
Plus it’s another “Nationally” televised game, so everyone in America can get electrified.
by warrenjm2006 on Dec 18, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
About the headline
I didn’t even know we were calling him that.
I know it’s not sane to think that our goaltending/defense can get a 3rd shutout, but it would be fun if they could at least get through the first period without giving up a goal to generate some excitement.
I’m ok with Hendry playing, and Barker and Campbell played together for stretches last year so they should be familiar with one another, but is Bickell just insurance against an unexpected game time scratch, or are they going to sit Kopecky again?
I hate Illinois Nazis.
I'm guessing
it means Kopecky sits
by runningquicklynowhere on Dec 18, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
You're right
Jesse Rogers on just now with Carmen, Jurko and Harry said that Kopecky is sitting again and they speculated that it was an injury with Kopecky, but who knows. But he definitely said Kopecky’s a scratch tonight.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
if Kopecky is hurt
he should go on IR to save cap $, no? Oh crap, I can’t remember how that works …
by krome on Dec 18, 2009 5:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Looking forward to this one.
especially considering the tight-assed point standing in the WC right now with seven teams within 3 points of the driver’s seat. I know it’s only mid-December, but that’s a Christmas bundle.
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
I have a special place in my heart for the Bruins
As they ruined my last game at the Stadium with a 4-0 blanking back in Feb. ‘94. I didn’t even get to celebrate a goal in my last Old Barn game. Bastards. Although I suppose some blame goes to that particular Hawks team too…I do remember a lot of booing during that one, me included.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
PP will come alive, I can smell it
2 PP goals tonight with a 5-1 victory. Niemi has another strong game and Hossa continues to get hotter. Chara is going to play with a piano on his back while big buff and seabrook continue to lay the lumber on some poor bastards. Eager will kick someones ass, he’s dying to unleash some fury…..That is my prophecy for the night.
Please pass the bowl if you think2 PP goals. Although I do agree with you that the fury of Eager will be unleashed tonight
by Northside_Dan on Dec 18, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
Toewsface
I know Tazer has put out some great game snapshots of himself that are on the weird/hilarious level. But Tim Kennedy of the Sabres has taken it up a notch to the scary variety:
Yikes, Tim. Yikes.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Scary indeed
I like how the Leafs player is looking at him, eyebrow raised, with the look of “I can’t beleive how ugly this guy is”.
Good comparative photo too – possibly Kennedy’s granddaddy?
In that picture
I think he’s starting to brace himself for the dive he’s about to take.
long hair
looks cool sticking out of the back of a football helmet, a hockey one, not so much
"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King
Sigh
I’m going to shed a single tear when the Hawks beat the Bruins tonight, I was a Hawk fan from the womb but I spent the first fews years of my life living on the East coast watchin’ the B’s…. they have a special place in my heart.
sniff
Go Hawks!!
my prediction...
goals by VERSTEEG, buff, sharp and toews to give us 5 players with 10 goals.
7:30 start tonight. Don’t scare me like that by saying it’s 7:00 with the clusterfuck that is the Eisenhower that we have to take down to the game and we haven’t left yet…
GO BLACKHAWKS
Witness to Mark Buehrle's perfect game July 23, 2009
by chisoxfan1473 on Dec 18, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions
very excited about this one
the Bruins are my favorite eastern team; I have a ticket to see them in Boston too…I wish it was Rask vs. Niemi, no Finnish goalie battle tonight. I’ve got to leave to get to the game but I just wanted to post a link, to a sort of preview I did all week, using photos I scanned from the Chicago library’s one copy of the 1971 biography “The Brothers Esposito.” plus a lot of Boston photos for some reason. (apologies if anyone here was the person who wait-listed that book, I kept it way past the due date.)
a little chippy: hockey, mostly
"if you don't watch the violence, you'll never get desensitized to it!"
Your holiday-edition gametime video feed and beer
As my holiday gift to all of you, I’m going to bring back feeds/beer for the next couple of weeks. Happy Festivus. Feel free to air your grievances and tell me how much I’ve disappointed you all by not posting feeds/beer every game.
Feeds:
http://bit.ly/7j0p5B
http://bit.ly/5uWUfo
http://bit.ly/8BuoGz
http://bit.ly/8QXuQC
Beer:
Old Rasputin
It’s stout season and this shit is awesome. That’s really all that needs to be said, but if you’re a fan of Russian Imperial Stouts (RIS) and haven’t yet had Old Rasputin, do yourself a favor: hop in your car, and drive to your favorite specialty beer retailer before the game. Binny’s should have it—I’m not certain about that, though, as I bought mine at a place called DiCarlo’s in Mundelein (great beer store, by the way).
Happy holidays everyone. I might even stick around for a gamethread over the next couple weeks. It’ll be just like old times! (Except I hardly recognize any of the commenters here anymore.)
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Dec 18, 2009 6:01 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Most of the new crew are quite fine, thank you
Hi, I’m Bob LeDonne brings down the average a bit. Never mind it.
Too bad about TOFTBO going down with the floo. Don’t these guys get their shots? Geez. All I know is that Barker had better check to make sure about his insurance, what with Chara doing his puck-blasting thing and everything.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Dec 18, 2009 6:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I love you
In that beer loving, sarcasm loving kind of way. Or I’m hitting on you, whichever.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
I'm another transplanted Boston fan
Winter nights with my dad in the den watching Fred Cusick (God bless him) and Derek Sanderson calling the Bruins games. It’s how I began to love hockey. If they make the Finals, I’d be happy — if it’s against the Hawks, I’d be somewhat torn, having to root against my dad.
Should be a good one tonight.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Dec 18, 2009 6:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Cusick and Sanderson were the best.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
Hi!
I’m fucking Bob LeDonne!
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Dec 18, 2009 7:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Liar.
We all know Hi, I’m Bob LeDonne ain’t getting any.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Dec 18, 2009 7:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Its an adjective, not a verb.
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I believe the adjective form
is commonly written as “fuckin’”.
That's what she said.
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Dec 18, 2009 8:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
NOOZ!
Milton Bradley to Seattle. Praise the sweet baby Jesus.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Dec 18, 2009 7:04 PM CST via mobile reply actions
That dude from the Tribune has some serious yellow teeth
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 7:19 PM CST reply actions
The Big Bad B's from the Hub
This should be a good one as all Original Six games are. A little nervous that Thomas may have a great game in him as that has happened to the ’Hawks a lot this year. Chara will be awesome as always and Bergeron will look to have a big game to improve his chances of making the Canadian Olympic squad.
At this point, Niemi or Huet it doesn’t matter as both have been outstanding. Could the PP improve and score a few? The pairing of Campbell and Barker fucking scares me.
Love to see a ’Hawks victory and officially become the Best in the West.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
This is completely random
but I like Finnish names. The double vowels and/or consonants are fun. Antti, Miikka, Tuukka, Ruutu…
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
Eager's out, too
So whoever was predicting awesome things for him upthread is going to be disappointed.
So much for any points on my SPG picks tonight
again….
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Thornton if you are asking who is going to have a go with him
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe I'm late to the party here
But Kopecky isn’t very good, is he?
Sopel seems pretty awesome though
Can’t imagine any complaints about that guy.
Although when I rewinded and watched again
I didn’t. Weird that Trixietrx heard it too, though.
I even thought I saw the ref bring the whistle to his mouth
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Real quick, I wanted to say "fuck you" to the NHL Network
Since you’ve bogarted the game tonight, Center Ice is not carrying any broadcast. Thank you…fargin’ iceholes corksuckers.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
But on that note
Thank you, as always, to thor for providing a feed. Welcome back to your key duties my friend.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
You know that
“what the hell is going on” look that our opponents normally have? That’s what we look like right now.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
We're getting runned on
B’s look like they’re looking for a 1st round knockout.
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Bruins are used to 1st round knockouts…but that’s usually not until April
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
bu bu bum
you here all week?
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
How excited are you
for the Winter Classic? I’m excited for you, I can’t wait.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
It should be fun. SB Nation got me a press pass and I get to skate on the ice at Fenway 2 days before, so I’m pretty excited for it.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Inside the Monster
Tour too? Being able to see all that history with the players that signed their names… just wow
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
I was invited to the tour, but I probably won’t take the day off from work for that. I went on a tour when a was a kid. I wanted to make sure I took the day off for the media skate though.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Now what
bite our ear?
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Here we go
control the puck, slow their game down
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
?
got in the way real nice
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Is Kia targeting the gay market?
I just don’t get the meaning behind having a gerbil driving a car.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
by Trixietrx on Dec 18, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Jay Cutler's Red Zone How To Video Series
bad call for the team pre-game
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Speaking of which
The CSN ticker keeps insisting that Lovie will be return next year. Cognition fail.
Good Evening SCH.
So that was turnover-fest in the Hawks zone. I’d like to see more forechecking but I guess that hasn’t been necessary…since the Hawks can’t clear the zone.
"Upper body injury"
according to the pre-game on CSN.
Trade him now!!
while his value is high!!
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
That was disappointment that no one scored, not the PP
although that may be a FUCK also.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
exactly
next years cap chaos is way more important than this years Cup
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
oops
move that up to Brian C’s comment
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
how to respond
really?
you too?
no shit?
that’s kinda the route i was taking?
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Come on man
the sarcasm is really uncalled for here.
B’s gave you Versteeg and that goal.
Ference is worthless.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 18, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions
Who did you get?
out of that trade.
and thank you again for it
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Who are the 43%
who don’t want an outdoor game in Canada? This sounds like a great idea to me. Fuck, play all the games outdoors
Prolly the players
and coaches and families.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Quite a shift for Seabrook there
first he makes a good physical play and then sets up the goal.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
SHAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPPPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
A couple more goals this period by our heroes
and maybe I can stop slamming my nuts in this door over the stupid fucking Cubs trade today.
could be worse
you could be a Cleveland sports fan
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
D-Bag is gone
sure an overpriced bad pitcher came over, but what would you rather have?
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Jim Hendry
dying of something slow and painful 2 years ago.
by Andrew Cieslak on Dec 18, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
I know, right?
And now he wants to move Kosuke back to RF. Attaboy, Jim, take your barely adequate CF whose only asset is his defense and move him to right. That’s awesome. Why not move Theriot to 1B while we’re at it?
I'd rather have a Dbag
whose been good until last year than a pitcher who’s always sucked. At least MB is decent odds to turn it around.
Supposedly
The Subbies broke into applause after he was suspended… the clubhouse cancer factor played a large role (and I usually do not put too much stock into those things)
Notice what the Sox got back for Swisher… same thing, less money (thank god)
If the Cub players are more concerned with having a friendly clubhouse than talent
then fuck them. They can be happy and watch the playoffs from home again. Fucking losers.
by Andrew Cieslak on Dec 18, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
You're probably right
The hell of it is that Jim Hendry was actually, in an abstract sense, doing something good and adding someone who could work counts, get on base, and even hit with some power. It was like he actually learned something watching Soriano come to town and suddenly fail to repeat his career season from his contract year.
It might have even worked OK if he had understood that he was signing, you know, Milton Bradley. Instead, the organization seemed to expect a choirboy and were somehow unprepared when things went awry.
Fucking morons.
Major problem was
Hendry enabled him at first, remember how he was defending his outbursts early in the season?
I honestly think Bradley is mentally ill, either Bi-Polar or a Personality Disorder of some sort.
at least
he never denied the existance of dinosaurs
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
I don't know who you are
And I probably never want to, since you’re spending your Friday night on a Hawks game thread, but you are a godsend.
I wonder if Bickell was as pissed as I was in the car today
Had to drive to Cal Park and back, totally sucked
dammit
feed is down. The thread is now my quasi-play by play.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Thanks guys
although I wish better news was reported. Whaddya gonna do?
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
relax all
Back-up goalie. And a whole ’nother period to play
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Andy Wozniewski
The big D man on the Bruins tonight is from my graduating high school class. Funny to see him out there at the UC. He’s pretty slow and terrible. If you search his name on youtube it’s a lot of his terrible plays. Pretty funny.
yep
we’re behind in the suspension stat
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Sopel looks like a goon......
"Let 'em say all those nice things," he says, "but I know my mistakes, and I make plenty of them.-Bobby Orr
So, is it just me?
Not trying to start a goalie controversy, but I do get more nervous with Niemi in net when there are a lot of shots taken.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
It's not just you
I’m not the biggest Niemi fan.
by Andrew Cieslak on Dec 18, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
it valid
but silly,
Not like last year where we had 2 goalies with NHL expirence.
Oh, and it ONLY December. Lots of games left, so lets keep guys fresh.
And do we REALLY want to be the “best team (Prez Trophy)?” Not a good history there
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
sorry
fell like we’re fighting girl, and I don’t mean to do that. That sarcasm post got me in a “wtf?” mood
I apoligize
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
OK, I'm sorry too
I didn’t mean to be a dick.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
she did
and that’s all that matters
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
but thanks
for assist
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
You must be married
Because that is the right answer to every question.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
divorced
but learned
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Don't feel that way, myself
When opposition’s firing them at Huet, I start thinking it’s just a matter of time. With Niemi, I’m curious to see what happens.
OK
I don’t know why I feel that way. I don’t know enough about goal tending to say it’s anything technical, it’s just a feeling.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Technically
You could make an argument that they are pretty damn similar in form, form and shit like that is only part of it though.
He does his job well
Look at him like a quality backup catcher… they can make a huge difference when it all comes down to it (especially at the end of the season)
Plus
Do not forget that Goalies go through hot and cold streaks, remember Huet at the start of the season? Cold as hell.
Yeah, good points
I’d just rather have Niemi in goal on when there are few shots and Huey when there are many.
I’m not unhappy with either of them, btw. I save my hate for Kopecky (ok, that’s just a given) and Barker.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
When I was a younger man
and I used to listen to home games on my clock radio – Foley used to say that when a team scores in the final minute of a period, it usually bodes well for the outcome. I’d like to think that Toews goal applies.
Key as to how I know we scored while using only the thread
hawks name capitalized with exclamation points. Nice!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
a steady feed?
It’s the Boston call, but it’s been a decent bandwidth so far, if (like me) you lost the justin.tv signal earlier.
by spokeinthebandwagon on Dec 18, 2009 9:08 PM CST reply actions
That is a great feed
thank you sir!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
SLoop is looking like a genius?
He’s one Buff goal from being downright creepy:
my prediction… goals by VERSTEEG, buff, sharp and toews to give us 5 players with 10 goals.
by SLoop on Dec 18, 2009 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hate Illinois Nazis.
Dear Lord!!
that’s bouncy!!
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Making up for lack of boobage last time.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Sarah Kustok interviewing the shoot the puck bimbo...
thank god for the mute button.
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
by TK0 on Dec 18, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I hope Sarah is asking softball questions so the bimbo doesn't sprain her brain stem
“So, you like the Hawks?”
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Kustok also asked her what it was like to shoot the puck.
Bimbo says, “It’s slippery”
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Dec 18, 2009 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
In the movie version
James Gandolfini plays Mike Haviland, right?
On a side note, who would believe that dude is only 41?
And I will close my eyes if they show it agagin
oh dear lord! Niemi!
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Fine
Barker did a nice job just standing there.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
On come on
Didn’t you hear Eddie? He DIDN’T CROSS OVER! It was a good example for all you young hockey players!
you know, really
this is a hell of an fun game to watch
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
woof
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
SOUPY!?
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
I'm glad we didn't trade him yet
Now his value will be even higher!
by meeshak on Dec 18, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
meat ball posts
Bleacherreports.com
Some fool writing things like:
Trading Cambell to save cap room
Trading Huet.. cause he is good
Trading Hossa to save cap room
Sign Chelios (I felt like i needed to drink heavier to kill more brain cells)
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
SOOO much better
i’m sure his injury is just a conspiracy
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
oh damm
that didn’t work
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Bummer Tim Thomas doesnt have X-Ray vision...
…there were 4 people in front of him. No chance he was getting that shot.
TOI
Why does Hendry have more ice time than Seabs?
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
Did I just see the Lightning put up 6 on the Blues?
hahaha! Beautiful.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Goal to Ladd
So he only needs 5 more to join the 10 Club!
I hate his strange mask too
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
Vote
Must fun game this year?
I like these back and forth games
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
yes, you are correct sir
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
But there was a better game this season
I can’t remember which one it was though.
Almost constant excitement.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
or the 7-2 romp in SJ
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
That got silly
This is still a battle
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
It was silly
thats what made it fun
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
great feeling
but not a “game” to me. This one was great cause it was in question till the end.
And with the shot by Sprout I love this pic:
oh, hell I’m very lazy. But my idea was that Kane “R U not entertained!!” pic someone ( all credit to you here. That was sweet!) posted.
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
Again, no goal on the PP
But it wasn’t all bad. A couple of decent chances, and 2 mins harmlessly off the clock.
Seen worse.
jeeez
Chara looks like Manute Bol out there. What a tall bastard.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Dec 18, 2009 9:53 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
The only thing bigger than Chara
is Buff’s hockey stick. I never noticed what a toothpick he carried.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
A friend of mine ran into Chara on the street before that romp that was the Habs’ 100th. He said it was like walking into a building.
Get outta here, or I call the brute squad!
“I’m on the brute squad.”
“You ARE the brute squad.”
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
oh for fucks sake
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
Gah!
This is making me nuts. Just keep a lead, for crying out loud!
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
Huet
would have done no worse
B’s are a good team. Let’s not give up kids
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
It was probably Barker's fault
was he on the ice? No matter, I still blame him.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
sold
love ya girl
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
At least this will strangle the goalie controversy
while it’s still helpless in its cradle. Niemi hasn’t been very good tonight at all.
i think
we should fire any goalie that doesn’t have a 1.00 SV
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
I do think that the 3 point game
need to go
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Don't mind giving them a point...
but we better grab the extra one.
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
Dear Q
Please send Seabrook out so we can finish drinking at home and start drinking elsewhere.
Thank you,
the MGMT
I hate Illinois Nazis.
lol
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
I'll take Buff on a breakaway
after blowing by two Bruins.
yep
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Huet would have had that sooner
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Fuckin A
Kane’s literally prevented from raising his arm to ask for a penalty by Wheeler’s stick, and no call.
colorado
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
sad loss
but another good game.
Anderson… he’s like Thiabault (speling optionl) to me. Good player but no chance at the time
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
That was the first bad pass
I’ve ever seen by Hossa
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
fuck me!!!
thought we had it
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
Jesus
Chara is a large man
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
Sorry, not to be Negative Nancy
Bruins in 3 – it’s not Niemi’s nite
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
I deserve that
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Soooooo
yeah. Clearly, I was right.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
That was awesome
Eddie: “Nothing there between the legs.”
Fightin’ words.
kaner
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
OMG!
Incredible.
Did not expect that ending.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
so is every visting goalie going to break his stick after losing in a so at the uc?
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
or try to break it
they can’t seem to break them. but it sure if fucking hilarious to watch. Thomas tried to break it with his knee and that didn’t work either.
1961 is a long time ago.
I love this team
Can’t wait for NYE with the Devils.
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
way to kill the high
more Kustok talking, why?
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
Captain's downright excited
Cracked a smile there.
The Real 3 Stars
- Carlos Silva – congratulations Cubs fans
- the Shoot the Puck girl – bouncy, bouncy, bouncy boobtastic
- SLoop – went 3 out of 4 in picking the Superfecta (who do you like at Hawthorne tomorrow?) And Buff was in the neighborhood of that 4th goal.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
the bimbo was rather top heavy,
in a good way
Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.
I think they were fake
not like anyone would really care.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Real is the opposite of imaginary
so they were real
I hate Illinois Nazis.
by Scott13 on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd for accuracy
Chicagoan in the Lou.
by Mike Martin on Dec 18, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Equal Oppurtunity
Would a male with those get the same oppurtunities?
I smell class action lawsuit… but i’m sure me and my clientel would settle for 4 tix during the playoffs
"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"
by Johnny Lava on Dec 18, 2009 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
so close
my prediction…
goals by VERSTEEG, buff, sharp and toews to give us 5 players with 10 goals.
to reward myself, i’ll have another beer and try not to soil myself
oops
sorry scotty, i didn’t see your post. Thanks for the props!
have good night everyone, this was a hoot & see ya sunday!
remember when
all we had to hope for was krivokrasov. my life is so much better now with this fucking team.
1961 is a long time ago.
Remember when we thought
the ABC line (Arnason, Bell, and Calder) was awesome? uuhhahahahaha!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Hawks Win!
10’s were wild tonight that was for sure as another Original Six match-up didn’t disappoint as it was a wild one, which begs the question when was the last time the ’Hawks were involved in one of these? It was a nice change of pace for once.
Kaner with a slick move to win it in the coin-flip competition. Campbell, Ladd, Sharp, and Toews with strong showings again tonight.
Unfortunately, Niemi was below average tonight as 3 of those goals he should’ve had but he was due to have a bad start after the last 3 where he had 2 shutouts and 3 wins. He was very good (well good, then lucky) in the shootout when it mattered most. Also, below average was Sopel and Barker as both of them were just enigmatic defensively.
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!!!
2 thoughts...
1. I like how its becoming a tradition for opposing goalies to break their sticks after losing shoot outs to us.
2. If you didn’t catch this during the games, watch the highlights. At the end of overtime brouwer and chara get tangled up. Brouwer wants to be the tough guy that we’ve all come to love but he looks up at chara and realizes he’s dwarfed. Hilarious.
Hendry -TOI 21:42
With the #1 goalie squabble shelved for the time being due to Niemi’s performance tonight, anyone like to guess when the 3rd D-pairing will earn the spotlight of suck?
Sopel was gawd awful (on ice for 3 goals against) and Barker did so well he was relegated to the 3rd pair and Hendry moved up to cover for Soupy. While Hendry/Soupy lacked the chemistry we’ve seen from Hjammer/Soupy – what a difference a well skating and responsible d-man can make when paired with Campbell.
Hendry looked sharp tonight....Can't see Soupy
playin much longer here in a everynight roll. Niemi still looks to attack the puck which makes me comfortable with him….some of those goals were…almost Hawk like and Neimi never had a chance. He can a number 1 in this league
"Let 'em say all those nice things," he says, "but I know my mistakes, and I make plenty of them.-Bobby Orr
I noticed that Sopel and Barker ate some pine.
Didn’t see much time at all in the 3rd, so much that I thought Sopel was actually hurt. I do not know WTF is up with Barker; maybe he’s a head case or something, and is being a child b/c he has to play 3rd pairing w/ Sopel. Pity, I thought he was easily our #3 D-man last season, but he just looks listless out there this year.
Hendry was more than adequate.
I miss the Hammer already.
Campbell was stellar tonight, even w/o his best mate back there.
Kopecky was god awful. The 4th line in general was nonexistent save for a couple shifts. Now I’m not one to pine over our 4th line players, because I think they are for the most part replaceable, but you can really tell the difference between a guy like Burish and a guy like Kopecky. I know we were all salivating over Hossa’s return, but now I’m anxious to see Burish get back in there so we can have an effective 4th line again.
But all in all, fun game tonight.
Big Burish fan ...but guys it takes a year or more to completely recover from a torn ACL
Eddie O. was all over Kopecky tonight. I would rather bench him and bring up a youngin’ from Rockford —any suggestions
AND
Mr. Kane has totally impressed me with his work on both ends
"Let 'em say all those nice things," he says, "but I know my mistakes, and I make plenty of them.-Bobby Orr
How about Bickell?
I’ve been extremely impressed with his play all season when called up from Rockford as he hasn’t looked out of place wherever the ‘Hawks have needed him, whether it’s been on the top line with Toews and Kane (vs. Vancouver), or the 3rd and 4th line duties like tonight he has been a very consistant player for the ’Hawks unlike Kopecky whose salary needs to be dumped immediately.
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!!!
bickell can be damn fast
I love what I’ve seen of him.
by chiblackhawks on Dec 19, 2009 10:29 AM CST up reply actions
I thought he looked tired by the end of the game.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
FAIL
Sorry, I was thinking Hendry. I thought Hendry looked tired, not necessarily Bickell.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
don't worry...
there were times last night when I started interchanging their names, too. Alcohol + more than one non-regular in the lineup = Confused ChiBlackhawks
by chiblackhawks on Dec 19, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions
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