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Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks, Dec 20, 2009 6:00 PM CST


 

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Game Time: 6:00PM Central
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Mos Eisley Spaceport: Abel To Yzerman, Winging It In Motown


As a lot of you may remember from last year's playoff run, for game 5 we called in the heavy artillery and summoned Obi-Wan Kenobi as our beard of the day. It was a game that the Hawks ultimately lost, which eliminated them from the playoffs, but in retrospect, it seems a fitting fate given our choice of Ol' Ben. After all, shortly before meeting his own demise, he did utter "You can't win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine."

Fast forward seven months, and the Hawks now find themselves atop the division and conference (albeit inexplicably tied with the Nashville Goddamn Predators), and Scum ravaged by injuries, trying to just stay afloat in the middle of the pack until reinforcements arrive. The most recent of which is all-world center and Jared-Leto-looking-motherfucker Henrik Zetterberg. Scum's leading scorer will be sidelined for at least another two weeks with a shoulder strain, and that significantly impacts both ends of the ice for them. Additionally, with Niklas Kronwall, Johan Franzen, Dan Cleary, Valteri Filppula, Jason Williams, Jonathan Ericsson, and Darren Helm also all missing time currently, and what you find here is two straight seasons of 100+ games and deep playoff runs finally catching up with a slightly older team. But, as is their wont, the dicks who are on the ice won't go away. Prior to yesterday's loss to Dallas, the Wings had won five straight, with the Rancor that is Todd Bertuzzi lighting it up, with 6 goals in 5 games. Also, Jimmy Howard has shown signs of being ready to usurp the starting gig from the stat and hall of fame credential conscious Chris Osgood. Howard started yesterday in Dallas, so it seems likely that Ozzy will get the nod this evening.

Meanwhile at 1901 W. Hoth, the Hawks have won three straight, and are starting to find the back of the twine while at even strength. However, power play is still full of worse choices from both a strategic and personnel standpoint than Greedo shooting first, and that doesn't appear to be changing any time soon. The Hawks defense should be getting Niklas Hjalmarsson back, which is a good thing, even though Jordan Hendry acquitted himself quite nicely with Hammer missing Friday's tilt, though nothing has been officially posted anywhere that I've seen. Likewise with Ben Eager, but the demotion of Bryan Bickell back to Rockford would seem to indicate that Eager is ready to go.

Regardless of who's in the lineup for either team, we know how this game is going to go. One team will try to establish possession and keep pouring the offense on. While decimated by injuries, Scum still have Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Lidstrom, and cannot ever be counted out of a game, and the Hawks should be acutely aware of this after their most embarrassing loss in game 4 of last year's series when numerous players did not dress for Scum. The Hawks need to be concerned with getting the two points to stay ahead of Nashville, and to keep widening the distance between them and Scum, because they WILL make a run once they get all their guys back. Let's go Hawks, and may The Force be with you.


UPDATE: It seems Bickell has been recalled, so in all likelihood, it will be him dressing and not Ben Eager this evening. Thanks to Dr. Ice for the info.


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Wings fans would like to remind us that they are only 4 points back. I’d like to remind them that they are on pace for 96 points and the Hawks are on pace for 116 points. Sure, they will probably pick up the pace when they get some guys back and it should be hard for the Hawks to keep up that pace, but as of right now its a 20 point differential.

twitter.com/BlackhawksDL

by Original Six on Dec 20, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions  

Well

here is where their stupidity comes into play. They are six points back. In addition, they have played two more games. Good call Scum fans!

When in Rome we shall do as the Romans, when in Hell we do shots at the bar.

by HolyBlackhawksBatman on Dec 20, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I would like to remind them

that we are also missing some players due to injury, Bolland and Burish.

And that their city is a filthy cesspool that no one would willingly go to

"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"

by Johnny Lava on Dec 20, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Don’t forget Eager plus the fact that we amassed most of our points without Hossa, who is just starting to hit his stride.

twitter.com/BlackhawksDL

by Original Six on Dec 20, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

forgot about life pre-Hossa. Damm this is a good team!!

"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"

by Johnny Lava on Dec 21, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Digging the Star Wars theme

Honestly, I’m kind of expecting an ass whoopin’ tonight. The Hawks are on fire this year and we’re simply struggling to stay afloat as you said. I hate to use injuries as an excuse, but I think even Hawks fans would agree that when it gets to the level that it has in Detroit it is utterly ridiculous. Right now, we have an AHL team that takes the ice with only a handful of NHLers. After traveling last night and back to back games, this could get ugly. The only way I see Detroit coming away with a win is if the good Chris Osgood comes to play, not the one that came off the street and put on pads. We’ll see how things play out though.

by Casey Richey on Dec 20, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions  

On paper

sure the Hawks look better but rivalry games always have a way of taking on weird shit.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions  

whomever scores in the third

is automatically getting their head photoshopped onto an Ewok body. I really hope it’s Madden or Versteeg.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions  

And Kaner will reply...

“NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!”

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Dec 21, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions  

Going to see panda in the Indian head for the first time tonite. I’m nervous. Do I deserve to be in his presence?

by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Dec 20, 2009 2:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Speaking of Hoth

I just turned on the Bears/Ravens game expecting to see them playing on Antarctica and it looks just like any other game.

Oh, there’s a Cutler pick, so I guess it’s more like every other game.

On a better note, the last time I sat in the seats I have tonight the boys beat Detroit for their last playoff win, so I hope it’s a good omen.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions  

online wise yahoo sports

the nhl page of yahoo sports is streaming it. so it’ll be pretty good quality

by alpo on Dec 20, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks.

We only get the national WGN feed down here in Peoria so I’m stuck with the Merry Muppet Christmas Movie…

by lswaidz on Dec 20, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Hi

I’m Bob LeDonne.

by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

Welcome, Bob LeDonne. Your first time here?

by ChicoMaki on Dec 20, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Stuck with?

That’s not a bad movie to be watching.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Star Wars

I thoroughly appreciate the over abundance of Star Wars references. Very tastefully done boys.

by nahdude on Dec 20, 2009 4:06 PM CST reply actions  

Agreed,

Especially after watching Something Something Something Darkside.

by Delta0ne1 on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions  

MOBILE COMMENTING

I know I said I’d bring back feeds and beer, but I’m currently posting this on my way to the game (I’m not driving, relax). So, um, I’m not finding feed links while I’m on my phone. If you want a beer, grab Avery’s The Czar RIS. Stout season, bitches.

Go ’Hawks!

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Dec 20, 2009 4:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

I appreciate the effort.

by meeshak on Dec 20, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Feed supply!

Since mjthor is AWOL tonight…

Yahoo is carrying the game for free, but if for some reason you object to Yahoo:

http://bit.ly/5tEHJF
http://bit.ly/5jWrfT
http://bit.ly/8ttWr9 (sopcast)

by spokeinthebandwagon on Dec 20, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Stout season indeed

although I don’t have The Czar, I do have a little 7.5% number from Buffalo Bill’s Brewery. Happy Christmas! And let’s go Hawks!

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

by HawkVision on Dec 20, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions  

How does the Scotty Bowman thing work?

Anakin recanting the darkside to fight for his son?
Would that make the Domino’s Pizza guy Palpatine then?

"I fornicate and play hockey, cause ther're the 2 most fun things in cold weather"

by Johnny Lava on Dec 20, 2009 4:54 PM CST reply actions  

Detroit Sucks!!!

Or should I say Grand Rapids Sucks? With a team littered with injuries to many of it’s top players this is a game that the ‘Hawks should be able to handle with ease. So with that, I expect a low-scoring nail-biter between these rivals because that’s just what usually end up happening. But it’s nice to know that it’s the ’Hawks the better of the 2 now.

The Luke Sywalker of the night will be Tazer just because he tends to light the Wings up. It would be great to see Hossa net the trick though.

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 Dec 20, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions  

Thanks for all the pre-game coverage WGN

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions  

hahahahaa

all 45 seconds of it?

good thing this isn’t a big game or anything……

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Dec 20, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions  

I mean if you’re going to carry the game instead of CSN at least put some effort in

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Yahoo uses DirecTV

Dunno if anybody saw that on Yahoo, but some guy just changed channels on DirecTV from MTN to FS Detroit… somebody call them and have them put the WGN feed on :-)

by lswaidz on Dec 20, 2009 6:03 PM CST reply actions  

Just turned it on

This could be worse than the Pittsburgh feeds….

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 6:04 PM CST up reply actions  

It's buffering a lot for me...

Must be a lot of Hawks fans or homeless people in coffee shops in Detroit watching… just kidding, some people in Detroit still have homes.

by lswaidz on Dec 20, 2009 6:05 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah they're made of cardboard

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 6:11 PM CST up reply actions  

That happened for the Anaheim/Chicago game just after Thanksgiving too – for the first 10 minutes or so it was soap box derby racing until someone changed the channel.

by Killion on Dec 20, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Chants

Glad to already here “Detroit Sucks” on the Detroit feed

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 6:10 PM CST reply actions  

Announcers

They seem shocked that the Hawk power play is disjointed….they obviously don’t do their research

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

nice job, Sopel

I think he tripped over a puff of air, but always glad to have an early power play.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 6:12 PM CST reply actions  

Wow these announcers whine more than fans...

A penalty is a penalty sometimes just… quit bitching and moaning because Red Wings players are stupid.

by lswaidz on Dec 20, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions  

DUNCS!!!!!!!!!

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions  

DUNC

Vinny Del Negro is our misfortune.

by jmo506 on Dec 20, 2009 6:20 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah, but he better not get cocky.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 6:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Understatement of the year

Kopecky has struggled a bit in his time with the blackhawks.

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 6:22 PM CST reply actions  

Kaner....

is really loving the spin-o-rama backhand.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 6:23 PM CST reply actions  

Things that cannot be unseen...

Sopel’s socks are like a foot too low. His stripes are just above his skates, resulting in a red-tights type look on his wooden legs.

by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Dec 20, 2009 6:28 PM CST reply actions  

I’m still wondering about the Sopel cheering section (young women) that was behind me at the Blues game

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

by KofC on Dec 20, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

The Sag Master… Sagarama

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 6:30 PM CST reply actions  

13+ minutes

without a Red Wings shot … that makes me smile.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 6:31 PM CST reply actions  

yeah, I was shocked when I saw that come up on screen a few minutes ago. I laughed

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

by KofC on Dec 20, 2009 6:32 PM CST up reply actions  

HIP HIP HUET!!!

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 6:37 PM CST reply actions  

eaves pretending he’s tough…

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions  

does anyone know why Barker is out?

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 6:50 PM CST reply actions  

Guys, hockey games are fun.

I can’t even count how many people have walked in front of me while the puck was in play.

Oh yeah, Brad May is a douche.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Dec 20, 2009 6:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Do they at least have good beer there?

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Hahaha

Judd Sirott just called them the “Dead Wings”

What a homer.

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Dec 20, 2009 6:58 PM CST reply actions  

Faceoffs

Now 15-3 Hawks. Delightful

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions  

ajfksdjd

that would have been so much cooler if Kane had scored

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions  

20 cent

now too lazy to actually take a shot?

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions  

Bertuzzi

Could’a hammered Madden. He showed some class for a change.

by timmetz on Dec 20, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions  

decent chances

from the first PP unit, for once

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 7:12 PM CST reply actions  

agreed

Then again, the scum seemed rather disinterested in the whole thing.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions  

holy hit

by Sharp on Abdelkader

we better be getting a PP out of that retaliation.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 7:17 PM CST reply actions  

Abdelkader

Sounds like a low rent supervillain name

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions  

Names

That name bothers me more than any other…just makes me assume that he’s an ass.

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions  

looks like we will…

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions  

I wanna see a replay

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions  

Oh Damn....

They best show a replay when they come back from the commercial break.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 7:19 PM CST reply actions  

you can say shit on this site, we actually encourage it

LET'S GO HAWKS!!!

by Hawks08 on Dec 20, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions  

WHAT THE SHIT?

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:20 PM CST reply actions  

As usual....

The NHL sucking Scum wangs…

LET'S GO HAWKS!!!

by Hawks08 on Dec 20, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions  

ahhh fuck

WTF is going on? I missed the replay.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions  

Babcock

just blew the refs. hence the scum pp

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions  

OK I get it

Sharp takes a late hit so he gets penalized for not holding onto the puck, right?

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions  

NHL still run by James Norris…

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 7:22 PM CST reply actions  

Feed

For all the bitching done by the scum commentators they were awfully silent about that questionable call

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:24 PM CST reply actions  

we need another goal

So i can stop worrying about holmstrom in front of the net

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 7:26 PM CST reply actions  

Campbell

Ask and the 7 million dollar man will answer!

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions  

done

But the tighter Holmstrom tightens his grip, the more goals will be scored against Ozzy.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Soupy!!!

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions  

MM MM GOOD!

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions  

sharp to soupy

good pass good shot

bad osgood

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Dec 20, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions  

Hell yeah. Lets keep it up.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions  

4th liners....

these guys deserve a goal. they are working their asses off.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions  

When we score a goal

I like to sing along with meows instead of the usual do do do. It makes the goal that much sweeter.

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions  

4th line!

Does anyone know if Bickell played last night in Rockford?

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions  

BUFF!

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions  

10 for Bubba!

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions  

BUFF!!

Scored without really trying. That’s how he does it!

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Yeah!

Meow meow meow
meow meow meow

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions  

detroit only has 10 shots? I LOVE it!

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 7:32 PM CST reply actions  

22-10 shot differential so far

That kind of domination goes in the category of “jizz in my pants.”

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions  

If Foley and Eddie O are complaining about that Wings PP

It really must be something. I tend to think they don’t usually make too much of bad calls, unlike other announcers I’ve heard.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions  

it was a TERRIBLE call.

Sharp flattened Abdkdfjkader along the glass, skated away, and the dude tried to run him like five seconds later. Total bullshit. Also, Detroit should have been caught for a TMM penalty.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions  

BOOM!

Nice 2nd period right about there.

What a reversal of 5 years ago!!!

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Dec 20, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions  

they just showed the replay of sharps alleged penalty… SCUM had 6 men on the ice!!!

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions  

the zebras have been aweful tonight

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions  

That fuckin’ Sharpie, he even got caught having too many men on the ice! What the fuck was he thinking?

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Broadcast?

Is the scum telecast interviewing Sharp??

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 7:37 PM CST reply actions  

welcome to the UC deadwings… it’s karma night

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 7:37 PM CST reply actions  

Those Amway needs a...

Guy with an outstanding mullet.

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions  

UH,

that’s supposed to be “ads need”.
sigh

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions  

abdelkader? What’s that?

 ab•di•cate \ˈab-di-ˌkāt\ transitive verb
1 : to cast off : discard
2 : to relinquish (as sovereign power) formally

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 7:45 PM CST reply actions  

I was going to jokingly ask if that was george wendt…. He looks like a bag of crap. Maybe he’s a recovering jenkem addict.

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 7:46 PM CST reply actions  

Hello guys

Hi guys, I mean hello. Another win. Hope we can get Nashville out of our hair soon. Anybody else hates Bernstein?

by blackhawkrush on Dec 20, 2009 7:47 PM CST reply actions  

nope I list to B&B every day.

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Me too.

They’re easily the best sports talk in Chicago, even if they don’t know a whole hell of a lot about hockey.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree.

I’m enjoying Mac and Spiegs too, the two shows get me through my work day.

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions  

I like mac

but Spiegs hasn’t found his comfort zone yet. He’ll be good when he gets there but he’s still trying too hard.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

So

you’re calling the win after two periods?

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Just awful

Those guys are terrible. If I want to watch assholes act like assholes I’ll just turn on Seinfeld.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Did they show Bernsy?

I know he’s there with ddaananaya . Go Hawks!

by eternale1 on Dec 20, 2009 7:49 PM CST reply actions  

3 goals

is the most dangerous lead in hockey

angry bird is angry .

by Da'Ostrich on Dec 20, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions  

i always thought that it was 2?

bird law in this country is not ruled by reason

by soxshenanigans on Dec 20, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions  

I thought it was 5 goals?

Or is it just me?

GO BLACKHAWKS
Witness to Mark Buehrle's perfect game July 23, 2009

by chisoxfan1473 on Dec 20, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Just you and every Calgary fan that has ever dumped me.

by meeshak on Dec 20, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd like to keep the shutout

but lets not get too excited this is a really beat up team that played in DAL last night.

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 7:51 PM CST reply actions  

I'm out,

my kid wants to watch The island of misfit toys. I am willing to watch it just to see if there is a redwing jersey on the island.

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 7:53 PM CST reply actions  

haha

Have fun. Turn on the radio.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Is danzig in that movie?

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I would watch that movie.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions  

sic pass from kaner

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions  

hendry and sponge bob glue pants

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions  

foley just said 23 too…

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions  

See what I just did?

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 8:11 PM CST reply actions  

Now THAT

is some astounding puck possession. Outrageous.

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

by Hungryhawk on Dec 20, 2009 8:13 PM CST reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing,

how long til he stops caring again?

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Hendry

Is playing great tonight. Impressive

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Dec 20, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions  

trying to make the olympic team

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions  

He was pretty steady in 07-08

I was sort of pissed the front office signed both Walker AND Johnson that offseason, thus keeping Hendry harpooned in Rockford, because I wanted to see him develop some more. I guess they could have been playing it safe with his head injury and all, but I’m glad we get to see him a little more this season.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh oh.

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

by Hungryhawk on Dec 20, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions  

abdelkader is a douche

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions  

these last two PPs

while scoreless, are giving me hope.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

Whew.

He’s back.

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

by Hungryhawk on Dec 20, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

Why wont osgood let versteeg get the tip in?

They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!

by ZootSuitZombie on Dec 20, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

Those fuckers

Why are they messing with the Sharp one’s face?

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 8:22 PM CST reply actions  

Sharp should remain alert after the game

chances are, Bertuzzi will be waiting in the parking lot to scalp his face off.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

If not for Osbad

this would really be out of hand

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:22 PM CST reply actions  

true, bt the fans will blame him

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

he did let in a couple of stinkers

so technically, he’s been at fault. but TK0 is right, he’s kept it close in the third.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions  

start singing fatty…

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions  

Fuck yes.

That feels good.

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

by Hungryhawk on Dec 20, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

I want to see

The opposing goalie stick breaking.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

it’s on my x-mas wishlist. No really, destroy ’em.

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

by Hungryhawk on Dec 20, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions  

HAWKS WIN!!!!

Great game for the Hawks. Suck it Scum.

by XxMJ20xX on Dec 20, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

DETROIT INHALES VIGOROUSLY!!!!!!!

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

See

without using reply, I have no clue WTF you are laughing at.

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Awesome.

In the last minute, they yell the “Detroit Sucks!” rampantly

Huet 2 for 2.

16-3-1 at home.

Wow.

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Dec 20, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

16-3-0 at the UC

32 out of a possible 38 points at home… and if you throw in the one where they played in Finland, 33. Six teams in the NHL have 33 points or less, five of them in the East.

DOMINATION

GO BLACKHAWKS
Witness to Mark Buehrle's perfect game July 23, 2009

by chisoxfan1473 on Dec 20, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions  

wow

now I wish I’d gone

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

by KofC on Dec 20, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

I don't

SRO tickets were going as high as $100, fuck that noise.

by gmh on Dec 20, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Wonder what those CBOE seats go for

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

by Trixietrx on Dec 20, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

maybe a SRO ticket

I saw some come up for under $60, but it was listed as a group of 9?

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

by KofC on Dec 20, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Wish I went too

Maybe that’s why it was so quiet because you and I were not there? Sell the December tix now for 100 bucks so that we have money for April and May.

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Dec 21, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions  

Huet made some big saves!

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

Wait a second

did people just cheer Soupy and Huet?

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

Beat Detroit, and they’ll name their kids after you

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions  

I love it,

for way too long I was the only guy in 325 who didn’t want them dead

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow and I thought Sarah Kustok was bad

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions  

Dan’s interview brought to you by Geritol

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Huet wishes he was being interviewed by Kustok.

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Dec 21, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Hawks

Have apparently now beaten all 5 of the original 6 teams this year. Thanks, twitter!

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

I hope they don’t beat the sixth one!

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

that makes no sense, but made me laugh anyway

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

by KofC on Dec 20, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

they've beaten themselves

bird law in this country is not ruled by reason

by soxshenanigans on Dec 20, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah, pretty impressive! (even if a few of those teams aren’t exactly doing great this year)
I saw them beat the other four, now I wish I’d shelled out for this game

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

by KofC on Dec 20, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Fucking H1N1

Was supposed to go to the game :(

by Scott Sox on Dec 20, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

Who own the Wings?

(Owns. OWNS!)

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Dec 20, 2009 8:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

okay folks,

Calm down, we basically owned an AHL team, but it is fun to beat up on the wings regardless

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions  

Detroit has done a great job dealing with all the injuries…

by Byfuglie33 on Dec 20, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions  

yeah, only 8 points behind us.

by blackhawkrush on Dec 20, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions  

And they’ve played 2 more games than us.

twitter.com/BlackhawksDL

by Original Six on Dec 20, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions  

you know what's awesome...

looking at the standings on ESPN and seeing Detroit on the wrong side of the conference top-8 line :)

by asglass on Dec 20, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

If WGN isn't going to do pre or post they should have Hawks games

Everyone has their sanctuary. The Catholics have churches, fat people have Wisconsin, and I have the United Center.

by TK0 on Dec 20, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions  

Feel free to hate me

But living in MN with Comcast cable…I think every game should be on versus!

by ElijahJones22 on Dec 20, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions  

The hate is now properly applied.

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Dec 20, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Die

and die Versus

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions  

I probably hate you most of all.

by hawksfan21 on Dec 20, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Another Shutout?

Huet with back-to-back shutouts and the 3rd in 4 games for the ’Hawks with Huet becoming the first netminder since Jocelyn Thibault in 2002 to achieve this feat.

Ever since the playoffs Brian Campbell has found his game as once again he was all over the ice creating a lot of havoc inside the Wings zone. It’s also of no coincedence that our PP looked somewhat effective with Campbell getting the bulk of the PP time.

Sopel and Hendry looked very good out there tonight and hopefully Q took notice as well as Hendry deserves a little more time on the ice and Barker a little more time in the press box. Also deserving of more time is Bickell who once again was a factor on the 4th line and came within inches of notching his 2nd goal of the season. Very impressive performances by both tonight.

Tops of the Western Conference all by ourselves with the Sharks next. Should be a good one for sure. With the Predators having to go to Vancouver and face the red-hot Canucks there stands a good chance that the ’Hawks could be 6 points up in the Central by Christmas.

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 Dec 20, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions  

Pond Scum

What a joy it was to see the Red Wings acting up in anger at the end of the game for a change…

Those bastards arent as lethal as they used to be but they are still equally annoying. Take note of Brad May. That mofo was looking for a fight all night. Abendet-whogivesashit and Bertuzzi also can get bent. Keep an eye on those tools at the game after X-Mas.

All that being said tonight felt dam good. Anyone else notice they could’t even muster a “Lets Go Red Wings” chant?

by HjammerTime on Dec 20, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

There was one guy

We heard him yell it over in 328 or thereabouts, and it was correctly rubbed out by Detroit Sucks by all those around them. Also lots of Scum fans keeping their coats on while walking around between periods.

One more lovely snippett: One on the security guys was watching the 2nd and third in the entranceway to 326/327. Some woman(?) with an osgood jersey tried to walk in during play and was stopped by the usher. I couldn’t get all of what the cops said but it was along the lines of YOu may be able to walk around during play in Detroit but that’s not how it’s done here. I laughed very loudly.

"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"

by Tiocfaidh ar La on Dec 20, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions  

I heard it

more than a few times in my section, which contained more Scum fans than I would have liked. They chanted it a bit right after opening face-off but knew better than to even try it later on in the game.

Also, props to the Scum fan douchenozzle next to me who felt it necessary to start shit with me at every possible opportunity. Don’t take out on me the fact that your team had their asses handed to them.

by ITypedforMiles on Dec 20, 2009 11:27 PM CST up reply actions  

There was a lady in 332

Who kept chanting “Blackhaws suck!” every time the Detroit Sucks chant started. If you were within 2 sections of 332 you probably heard her, she had one hell of a shrill voice. The only other two things I heard from her all night were: “How many cups have YOU guys won?” and “Get it OUTTA there!” (this was said A TON due to our dominance in their end).

by Uncle Niemi on Dec 21, 2009 8:27 AM CST up reply actions  

My seat is in 332 and I did not go

There is no way I would have put up with that crap in my row or the rows next to mine. Damn.

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Dec 21, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions  

Oh, she was getting plenty of shit

But it just made her louder. Ignoring her altogether seemed to calm her down, kind of like training a dog.

by Uncle Niemi on Dec 21, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice

Training a dog without a treat or a bone.

Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.

by pucknut on Dec 22, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions  

Heard the "Let's Go Red Wings" chant over at 333

but it was quickly doused by alternating “Detroit Sucks” chants.

by chiblackhawks on Dec 21, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Just got back from the bar

That was absolutely amazing, for two reasons.

First of all, Detroit has really collapsed. Remember when the Hawks, who were essentially the same team as now, couldn’t even win two against them last spring? We dominated tonight’s game, scoring three and allowing zero.

Secondly, I was at a bar in Montreal that didn’t have the hockey game on. I actually had to ask them to put it on one of the TVs that no one was watching the football on.

Bring on the Sharks!

by meeshak on Dec 20, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions  

By the way, did my fellow out-of-market/Canadian viewers feel like the Detroit announcers were very generous to Detroit? They kept acting as though neither team had a good night on the ice, with Chicago up 3-0 and Detroit generating only 20 shots on goal.

by meeshak on Dec 20, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions  

Agreed

I was watching a feed, and the announcers definitely framed it that way. I enjoyed the outcome though. That’s for sure!

by Hawk_GolfeR21 on Dec 20, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Just got back

and that call on Sharp was complete bullshit, glad to see you guys were all over it. Some asshole tried to railroad Sharp behind the net but he sidestepped the guy and dumped him and then moved over to the corner and played the puck out of the zone. After Sharp was no longer playing the puck, the asshole came right at Sharp and hit him (should be a fucking interference call) and then wrestling match/gay orgy ensued. At worst it was an interference call on the Wing and possibly some roughing calls from the orgy, but how the fuck do they call a penalty on Sharp and only Sharp? Fucking communists.

The other weird call, which admittedly went in our favor, happened after someone leveled Kane and then Towes took a run at the guy, got him on the ground and kept punching him in the face with his glove, which resulted in a penalty on the Wing for being punched I guess. Must have been a make up call or something.

And with about a minute to go Ladd and I think Bertuzzi got matching game misconducts, so that’s a 1 game suspension for Ladd right? If that’s the case we’re going to have a ragtag lineup if we don’t have Eager, Ladd, possibly Barker and of course Bolland and Burish. Everyone bring your skates to the UC, we may need you.

Also, great game by the 4th line.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions  

we yelled..

“Face Down, Ass up, Abdelkadeer likes it rough!” after that.

"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"

by Tiocfaidh ar La on Dec 20, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions  

The Toews thing

Abdelkader got a holding penalty on that.

by Ban on Dec 20, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Toews

I love how he tried to pass off punching Abdelkader in the face as “Oops, here, I’m sorry I’m on top of you, let me try to stand up— what’s that? Is my hand on your face? Oh, so sorry, I thought it was the ice…”

by chiblackhawks on Dec 21, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Also

I didn’t see what Ladder did to get the miscounduct, but the Criminal was trying to hit Sharpie with his stick as he was skating away. Got the linesman in the side it seemed. What a typical bertuzzi/detroit play. just like the refs to even it up.

"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"

by Tiocfaidh ar La on Dec 20, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah and Ladd hit him

after that and the ref just tossed them both. Since there was only 1:50 left in the game when they both went to the bench I thought nothing of it, just coincidental roughing penalties but they announced them as game misconducts and the game resumed 5 on 5.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions  

I thought is was 10 minute misconducts

but the 3-0 scoreboard interfered with my hearing. ;)

"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"

by Tiocfaidh ar La on Dec 20, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions  

That’s possible.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

by Scott13 on Dec 20, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions  

It was

regular misconducts, not games. Just checked the box.

by runningquicklynowhere on Dec 20, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions  

HUET GOES BELFOUR

Did anyone else notice Huet give that big SOB Holmstrom a shot in the 2ed period right in front of the Hawks net?

It was beautiful. He was barking at the Wings the next time they got back in the zone too.

I like that. Can we see Buff get a mean streak?

by HjammerTime on Dec 20, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

i thought kopecky had a solid game

i don’t know if it was the whole ex-team thing motivating him but his first 3 strides were fast and it seemed like he was always first in on the dump in. Come to think of it, our 4th line had a few awesome shifts.

Conversely, i though hossa had a bit of an off night, which is still very good.

Buff was good again, nice to seem him put together some solid games.

I like hendry/sopel. I also like beer/my stomach.

by SLoop on Dec 20, 2009 10:38 PM CST reply actions  

Agreed

The beer/my stomach pairing is always a key to victory.

I was at the game and actually noticed Kopecky a few times, which is a compliment for sure. I thought Sharpie played a really good game too, he was money on faceoffs, was flying around the ice, and was stirring things up with Abdelkader/Bertuzzi. But yeah, Kopecky did seem to be playing with a little extra something.

by Uncle Niemi on Dec 21, 2009 8:32 AM CST up reply actions  

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