Better Dead than Red - Hawks @ Detroit Preview
by Matthew Dirt on Apr 11, 2009 12:39 PM CDT
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GAME TIME: 2:00 Central
OPPOSITION BLOG: Winging It In Motown, Able to Yzerman
TV: WGN RADIO: 720AM WGN
DON’T FORGET: YOUR SPG PICKS - remember the New Rule too
Lets be clear on something - these next two games don't really matter one bit. The 4th seed is locked up and game one of the first round will be played at the United Center no matter what happens.
The Hawks can't even do any real favors to other teams (like they'd even want to). Detroit can't catch San Jose and it's up to the Blues, Ducks and Jackets to determine who is going where at the bottom of the order.
But then again... it's Detroit. And I fucking hate these guys. So nothing would make me happier than for the Hawks to come into Detroit and kick their asses and then do it again tomorrow.
The Hawks are obviously without Sharp and VERSTEEG! which isn't going to make it easy but the Scum are without Hossa who has a groin injury. VERSTEEG! could be back for tomorrow's game but I'd rather see him sit again just to be on the safe side.
The Wings are suspect defensively and especially in goal. The Hawks have taken advantage of that this year, scoring 13 goals in 4 games against them (lets just ignore that shutout). The problem is that the Wings have scored 21 in the 4 games. So the Hawks will need to focus on their defense, the addition of Sammy Pahlsson should help with that. If he, along with Ladd and Buff, can shut down the Wings top lines the Hawks can easily win these games. A goal I'd like to see for the Hawks - is keeping Datsyuk from getting his 100th point. He's at 97 for the season now.. much easier said than done though.
Alpo summed up things nicely too - check out his rant.
Keep an eye on the Vancouver/Avalanch game while the Hawks play too - if the Nucks win or even lose in OT/SO, they win the Northwest which means the Hawks will get the much more favorable match up of the Flames in the first round.
OK - off to the whirlaway soon. Have fun kids.
UPDATE: G.S. Glam mentioned it in the comments - and it's true. Pahlsson isn't playing today because of "personal issues" - hopefully nothing serious. Dowell has been called up to replace him. Here are today's lines:
Kane - Toews - Havlat
Brouwer - Bolland - Eager
Ladd - Dowell - Buff
Johnson - Fraser - Burish
Keith - Biscuit
Hammer - Campbell
Barker - Walker
Huet
Lets Go Hawks
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Ruh-roh
Whomever handles Twitter for the Blackhawks just posted that Pahlsson will not play today as he “is in Anaheim for personal matters.”
I like boobs.
by G.S. Clam on Apr 11, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His family's still back there?
God — this isn’t good. (Or it could be really good — can anyone report on a baby bump on Mrs. Pahlsson (with the assist going to His Name Is, of course)?)
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your gametime video feed and beer
Unfortunately I’ll have to use this feed today (stupid WGN): http://www.ustream.tv/channel/red-wings-live
And beer!
Bell’s Oberon
I don’t know about the weather in Chicago, but it’s 60 degrees and sunny here in Iowa City, and it finally feels like Spring. There are few better Spring/Summer beers than Oberon, and the first batch of the year was just released a couple weeks ago. Grab some if you can find it, ‘cause it’s delicious when it’s fresh. I also brewed a clone kit of Oberon last summer — something I plan on doing again this summer. Have fun drinking together, you assholes.
Go Hawks!
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes -- stupid WGN
This Saturday Afternoon Garbage TV program (in mold of Xena or Hercules or God knows what) is just plain confusing. Hockey now kthxbai.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just make it much more sweeter!!!
With those 3 important players out with injuries if the Hawks were to topple the Wings it would definitely be sweet! The Wings are still the Wings, and it’s about time the Hawks delivered a message to the boys of Motown. Anyway you put it beating the Wings (regardless of importance) is still special. So Fuck the Wings cause DETROIT SUCKS!!!
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really don't feel like backing in on the 4 seed
But: can it really be backing in if you have 100 points? Huh.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad this game wasn't being played tonight!!!
It would save many Canadians the embarrassment of watching Toronto-Ottawa.
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our anthem's better
Nuff said.
(At least this singer didn’t screw with the music too much.)
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BULLET!
Hammer on a featherly light pass. Beauty.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Off!!!
What’s with the Wings wearing those Winter Classic jerseys! Still trying to rub it in!
Nice goal Hammer DETROIT SUCKS!!!
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Havlat's feed pass
Was moving at about 2mph. Nobody bothered to pick it up, and Hammer stuffed it top shelf on a slapper.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss the first five minutes of the game and I miss a goal?
By Hammer, no less?
Sweet.
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by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At the first TV break
It appears thus far that Detroit has a bit (oh dear) lethargeeee.
No more on the Chevy Ad meme from me today. Promise.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The fact that everyone here understands that joke is somewhat depressing.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poll Question
Definitely the FLames; we put them in their place often enough
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does the ice
look sloppy in the Joe? The puck is hopping and no one seems to have much juice on it.
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha! I made a funny!
Sloppy…Joe…Get it?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clap [long pause] clap [longer pause] clap
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
it deserved the third clap, but thanks anyway
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh I knew something sounded funny in there
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Bolland
Do they have to stitch the STOP badge on the back of the sweaters in the NHL now?
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss the days when you could play a PHYSICAL game in the NHL
five years ago what Bolland did would have been called great forechecking
Now it’s a no-no
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they get the goal back
DAMN IT
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oddly enough
Walker was more active than usual on that. Only two or three steps behind the play while doing nothing about the guys in the other shirts.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Hammer was the other D-man on that shift
Q’s just making this game up as he goes along, it seems.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Filpulla is Norweigian
for “buggery”
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Chelios ever play fwd in Chicago?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know one game I went to in '91 he had a few shifts at RW
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think there’s any chance he signs in Chicago next year? Doesn’t sound like he will be back in Detroit.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate these commercials with a passion they have been stuck in my head for weeks
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least your not watching the FSN Detroit feed. I’ve gotta listen to the ‘April in the D’ song every commercial break.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do my eyes deceive me
or has Kaner dumped in a few times this game?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I'm late saying it...
But GOD I hate WGN
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that we have a guarantee to see home games, but they need to get cameramen who haven’t made a living shooting Cubs games
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about this wonderful little fuckup?
Konroyd straightening his tie; Kahbby trying on a headset; and a three second silence. WGN isn’t even fucking trying It’s obvious that they are used to producing for Cubs fans.
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the closeup
of the nobody in white so I can miss a shot
fucking cameraman
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Franzen
has to be one of the ugliest people to ever walk the earth
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Franzen?
Did he really just ask Franzen if he would have “a Chelios type career”?
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there any chance he even makes it the full term of this contract?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that where you abandon the tam you grew up cheering for and playing for its most hated rival?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
that would be the one. Though I wonder if he will knock on the hometown door next year.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i could see it happening. He won’t be back in Detroit.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean my chelios jersey wouln’t get beered when I’m at U-center?
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You broke my heart, Cheli
I don’t want him back
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh.....
I’d still take him back.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, I’ve been married 4 times.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly..
I would too. Because it would mean no more Ralph on the ice. Just so long as he plays for 1/3 of his current contract; he can’t take any money away from The Havlat.
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He broke my heart when after the game we went to Cheli’s and the kitchen was closed….
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you rather face in the 1st round?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the islanders
"Oh, that's easy. White Sox. I'm not one of these fair-weather fans. You go to Wrigley Field, you have a beer; beautiful people up there. People aren't watching the game. It's not serious. White Sox, that's baseball. South Side." -O'Bama
by Hawk is God on Apr 11, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Flames
Even though it would be fun to see how we play the Canucks after the last meeting.
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Season Series
What are the respective season series at between Chi-Van and Chi-Cgy?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are 4-0-0 against the flames and 2-2-0 against vancouver, I think its 2-2-0
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
flames flames flames
flamesflamesflames
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like you have a flame-on..
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more like a flame-out; nice Johnny Storm reference, BTW
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Laddie
if its you and Buff on a 2 on 1, just shoot it
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Winter Classic
Wonder why the Hawks chose not to wear the jerseys.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To confuse Dead Wings fans into cheering for them
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a leaky boat
maybe his nickname could be minnow
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge hit
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh look
one of the red blurs just hit a white blur!!
Stupid red wing feed
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odd
Still no score in Denver. Huh.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nope. zero’s
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the avs are living to spoil right now
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
About Franzen
He is only one of a shit ton of ugly bastards on the Wings
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fanzen, Datsyuk, Hudler, Draper, Holmstrom, Rafalski
all very, very unattractive
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did an ad a while ago and smiled during that
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He briefly cracked one when he won the Cup.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WGN Error count #3
why do they cut to someone on the bench while the puck is in play?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playoff Opp.
The guys on the Red Wings feed have spent the last 5 minutes worrying about who the Wings play in the 1st round. Somebody is afraid to fly all the way to Cali.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrorists don't take over flights with Dead Wings fans onboard
there not good bargaining chips
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are talking about it like St. Loopys will save them
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The joy I would feel
if the St Louis Boos beat DET in the first round…
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could happen. Mason could win a series for the Blues.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is not bad, I just hate to root for them
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
At least until the second round
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is that I live in Decatur, WAAAY to close to St. Loopy
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the enemy of my enemy is my friend I thought, lol
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give me dat...
Argh… could they not find another tape to play at breaks?
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and then a nice stop on the two on one
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but he’s looking like a hooker twenty years past prime
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as he doesn’t smell like it.
Imagine hitting that into the boards.
squish
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
augh… i want to laugh and vomit
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think that’s bad, you should see the beer or ice cream sellers at the Joe. They block your view for 3-5 minutes during gameplay.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
- reason – Illitch charges triple for his Little Ceasars Pizza at the Joe then they cost outside.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sell cotton candy at the Joe
Thanks for the breaking news, camera asshat
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Is Cotton Candy ever worth it? Never has been, never will.
And raspberries are not blue. There. I said it.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the dead wing feed isn’t that bad….
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stuff I read in the paper this morning
There’s a playoff rally at Daley Plaza on Tuesday and NBC is broadcasting tomorrow’s game.
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Daley Plaza
rally is new.
Notably: I have not seen Da Mare at the games. This is why the Hawks are the best thing in Chicago.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Hawks website has info on the rally later today or tomorrow
I don’t see anything on there now.
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at Hammer pinching in
they grow up so fast…
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh look at that
Huet gives up a rebound — with HILARIOUS consequences.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huet one save
as per usual, the second shot goes in
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd think his pads
Were stuffed with rubber they way he gives rebounds Constantly
by Roos-34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not so bad that he gives up rebounds but where the rebounds go. He’s almost passing it to the other team
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god Walker didn’t get in the way of his pass
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ralph would have knocked it in for them
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is your favorite Ralph Wiggum quote?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Presidential Campaign
I’m Ralph Walker Wiggum, and I’m a Good Boy!
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, lets be fair--
Walker was in front of the net doing nothing useful on the first shot — leaving him out of position for the second. Hence: not his fault.
[Banging of head against wall]
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's those things that make me wonder
if Q EVER watches tape on Hawks games
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he’s watching it on this deadwing feed,
and can’t tell who the players are half the time
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which Hawk passed the puck back into the zone?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barker.
Ugh.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
their fans need to
wait for the whistle
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AGREED!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colorado vs Vancouver
Vancouver is controlling Colorado’s power play
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That should look familiar to us
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still scoreless
Shots on goal: VAN 23:17 COL
Denver Magic Sakics had two PPs to Canuckleheads 1
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am really surprised
that VAN hasn’t scored. Budaj must be standing on his head.
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how sick was that Ribeiro shootout goal on Budaj.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see it
you have a video link?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was sick!!!
Ribeiro has a knack for that stuff, just like his goal vs. the Panthers last weekend.
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know insane. Especially since it was for the win. Guess it didn’t matter if they won or lost but still.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a disgusting display of talent
or a lack of talent on Budaj; ever hear of a poke check, you tool?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
comcast gave me a 1 week free trial with nhl gamecenter so thats what im watchin it on
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awful...
…watched parts of this game and if it was played outside my window I’d tell them to keep the noise down and shut the drapes! Dreadful hockey, like WJHC 2000 Russia vs. Czech Republic. Have to wonder that if goes to a shootout if someone will dump the puck in bad.
Wish the Canucks would have played this way against the Hawks.
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
18 shots for the Lanche and 2 PP apiece. NHL Gamecenter FAIL
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Konroyd...
…it’s not their experience that created that goal, it is the fact that both teams are merely in All-Star Game mode!!!
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking that earlier.
Stop with the mindmeld thing.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
For those who care: C Campbell and K Perry tied at 11 under; Tiger barely breathing at 3 under.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How’s Anthony Kim doing?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 under, going to the back nine
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weir was stinking it up before. +6 for the day and was at +5. Ames was +1 on the day and at -2 I think
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get Foley's crush on Ralph
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Evert game
he mentions Walker. I understand talking about guys with talent, but Ralph?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blinded by incompetance?
Maybe you should wear sunglasses when aiming your car at him.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry,
side conversation, I was telling the wife unit that I could sneak a car by Wiggum.
She said that going by him with a car would be a miss.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dowell's lost his blade
Anyone see that?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerseys made in the PRC? OK.
Skates? Not so much.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huet is givving the puck away
just to make his save % better maybe?
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see that lady in the bottom left corner right on the glass? Every time the puck is anywhere near her she’s standing and pounding on the glass. That would piss me the hell off if I was sitting behind her.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 11, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I never understood the glass banging thing. It seems so fucking dumb.
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You see plexiglass in front of you,
you bang on it. It’s the reptilian brain, really.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, what is this ting?
Let’s hit it!
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Season in review
Pounding on the glass, noisemakers, failure to wait for the whistle — all of these things in vogue this year. I don’t understand trends, really.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s Bettman’s NBA-ification of the NHL
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every time
I see the Bettman love-song to David Stern in the Indian, I crack up.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "Is this the year" spoof
makes me sad because it’s so true
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
VAN 0:0 COL
At the first TV timeout. Colorado almost had an own goal. Nonchalant is the word you’re looking for.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EAGER!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice goal
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eager could be a decent power forward someday
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Red Wings' socks/leggings/whatever you call them
remind me of Raggedy Ann and Andy’s “socks”
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this site
you never know where things are going to go
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On this point: you know
the sickest thing about the [tag line omitted] ad? I just realized that it’s pushing a 8-person boat of an SUV. Stupidest thing ever.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am banning myself from saying it because it is so annoying.
It involves a certain American auto maker an a bunch of ice skates stopping on the ice for no particular reason.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit!
I forgot I paused the game! Go EAGS!
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Conklin look “solid”. More shoots needed.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thd lotto commercial is getting old real quick
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the one with the parrot?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no the one about like winning it makes you
want to hug a stranger or something like that
by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barks cannot go "back door"
he’s not fast enough
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this game means nothing...
…but I’m concerned with the lack of effort on the power play. You can’t win playoff games without converting on power plays.
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well,
there was a little bit more action on that one just there. A little bit.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apathy is the name of the game
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has been for awhile,
I hope they don’t take a penalty in the playoffs.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not worried about the PK; if you can’t score with a man up in the postseason, then you lose in the postseason
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s why i’m so concerned. they got lucky with Biscuit’s power play goal Wednesday. The only guy who actually does a decent job of screening the goalie is Toews. We need someone else to step up and do the same (looking at you, Buff).
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...
stay with me here…
Maybe wiggum could try screening the OTHER teams goalie for a change?
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're looking to Butt
for effort, you’ll go blind from strain. We need to address that problem in the offseason with whatever money we have left after dumping Butt and signing Beard
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The feed online...
They were bragging about going 4 for 4 on penalty kill Vs the Hawks.
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have they not seen how awful the Hawks PP has been lately?
by runningquicklynowhere on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No score with 8:56 left in Denver
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or do both teams seem about as excited to be on the ice today as Buff normally does?
by runningquicklynowhere on Apr 11, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, there's a very big buff energy out there
meaning no energy
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now: still no score, 6:35 left and rolling
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess that answers that question
Little girl eating cotton candy behind Babcock.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is she going all Veruca Salt on us?
She wants more, dammit.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5:25 left, Budai just made another OK save
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess Boston doesn't want President's Trophy
5-0 Buffalo
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4 minutes left, still nothing.
It seems (per radio feed) that Vancouver is content to play for the tie. Ruh-roh.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OOOH
That almost did it for us. Damn.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sedin sisters shift
Had a decent chance. Still nothing. Two minutes left.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait for Playoffs
Both teams are ready for this game to be over. 3rd period, tied game, scrum in front of net, nothing happens.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT?
PENALTY SHOT TO BUFF!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!!! Although you’re a few seconds ahead of me…..
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buff penalty shot
This ought to be interesting.
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Buff, do something with this.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking BUFF
Him on a penalty shot is no better
This will end in tears
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BWAHAHAHAHA
Barf is getting a penalty shot? This is so ridiculous. My god does he suck.
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That was…quite well done! Nice job, Buff!
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HEE HEE HEE
Buff. Silly.
WELL DONE YOUNG MAN
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its over
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If they lose...
I will find you and shave your pet
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wings fans are so fucking dumb
an octopus after your goalie gives up a goal to BUFF?
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Debris" on the ice
Heh
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Detroit announcers were PISSED about that call
“That was the perfect defensive play!”
“It was a hook check!”
“He lifted his stick!”
Please remove the cock from your mouth before talking, Detroit announcer.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man. most biased announcers ever.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was kind of a weak call, really.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to say this...
But honestly, the officials got that one way wrong. Buff didn’t deserve the penalty shot.
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On line feed
they are going nuts about the call
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5.3 left in Denver
Nothing. Looks like it be done deal.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Every goal on Conklin was up top.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's why EDM got rid of him
once the NW Div found out about that, his GAA was 3+
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
30 seconds after buff scores
he’s staring off in to nowhere land
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
END OF REGULATION
Vancouver gets the point. We get Calgary
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The feed cut out
what was in the bench area?
by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buff goal, turn to Nucks OT, then ladd empty netter..
Great day
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Empty Net Goal
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened on the Hawks bench?
ANyone see?
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All the Red Wings were lookin over and I thought it was cause Kronwall smashed hit stick, but then the camera shot over to the Hawks bench and it looked like one of the trainers was holding a towel to his head.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering the same thing.
Video feed ended.
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by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently a Red Wing fan threw something on the ice.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair result
Both teams really didn’t care that much, truly.
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fans threw something into the Hawks bench
At least that’s what the announcers are saying. Let’s hope the Blackhawks fans can be classier tomorrow.
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wonder who got it.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out-classing DET fans
is like outsmarting a retarded baby. Too easy.
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Van wins in OT
not that it matters but Van won.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Official!
It’s the Lamers we play in the first round. Excellent cause they’re definitely a team in turmoil right now. Apparently, the players have had enough of Keenan!!!
by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Buff getting the interview with Fox Sports Detroit
He’s so monotone. Not surprising. He said that last call “could have gone either way.”
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Byfulgien is French for
apathetic
by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's actually a Norwegian name...
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by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
We’re ahead of Vancouver on points, for what it’s worth. And it’s worth nothing. So.
At the game tomorrow — and for Games 1 and 2. See you clowns for Game 3!
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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good game
later.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
300 comments
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great day
buff scores, we get flames in first round, and we did it without VERSTEEG! or sharpie. hope pahlson (sp) is ok.
by heyrocky on Apr 11, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pahlsson
I thought he was out because his wife’s having a baby?
by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what Eddie O said.
You and I are gonna live forever
by Original Six on Apr 11, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aye
Radio said his wife gave birth to their second son yesterday and he was home with them
by runningquicklynowhere on Apr 11, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great day for Hawks hockey!
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 11, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not so good day for Mrs. His Name Is
OW OW OW OW YOU WHINE ABOUT GETTING CHECKED INTO THE OWWWWWW!
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