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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  

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  

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  

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  

Agreed...

…hopefully next season WGN includes a pre-game and post-game editions to their telecasts not to mention improve the quality of the broadcasts. The intermissions are sometimes unbearable to watch, they’re just plain BAD!

by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Did Chelios ever play fwd in Chicago?

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

Maybe on a Heritage Night

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Agreed

 they skipped like the last 5 seconds when Keith was shooting to show someone skating to the bench

by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Not if they watch him play

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Of course, I’ve been married 4 times.

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Playoffs

start on Wednesday right?

by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Really?

At least the Islanders beat us, the Flames NOTTA!!!

by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Sounds like you have a flame-on..

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

more like a flame-out; nice Johnny Storm reference, BTW

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

To confuse Dead Wings fans into cheering for them

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Huge hit

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

nope. zero’s

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

the avs are living to spoil right now

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

they are talking about it like St. Loopys will save them

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

 He is not bad, I just hate to root for them

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

he has ever since he was 30.

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

augh… i want to laugh and vomit

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

the cotton candy vendor is a dead man

by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

  1. 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  

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  

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  

Maybe the dead wing feed isn’t that bad….

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Huet one save

as per usual, the second shot goes in

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

it looked like all of them

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Colorado vs Vancouver

Vancouver is controlling Colorado’s power play

by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Ribeiro shootout goal.

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

How’s Anthony Kim doing?

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

yeah it doesn’t make much sense

by Shooby34 on Apr 11, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Dowell's lost his blade

Anyone see that?

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

It’s Bettman’s NBA-ification of the NHL

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Nice goal

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Eager could be a decent power forward someday

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Shit!

I forgot I paused the game! Go EAGS!

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Conklin look “solid”. More shoots needed.

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

the one with the parrot?

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

apathy is the name of the game

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

hahahaha

Yeah, he’s not quite as effective when he’s screening Khabi or Huet. I mean, he might be effective for the other team, but not for the one whose jersey he’s wearing.

by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

4 minutes left, still nothing.

It seems (per radio feed) that Vancouver is content to play for the tie. Ruh-roh.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

OOOH

That almost did it for us. Damn.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Sedin sisters shift

Had a decent chance. Still nothing. Two minutes left.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

WHAT?

PENALTY SHOT TO BUFF!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

Come on Buff, do something with this.

VERSTEEG!

by Bwana on Apr 11, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

WOOOOOOT

VERSTEEG!

by Bwana on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

BUFF

REALLY?

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

HEE HEE HEE

Buff. Silly.

WELL DONE YOUNG MAN

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Its over

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

If they lose...

I will find you and shave your pet

by russellguldin on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

"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  

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  

oh man. most biased announcers ever.

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

On line feed

they are going nuts about the call

by burpchelischili on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

5.3 left in Denver

Nothing. Looks like it be done deal.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Every goal on Conklin was up top.

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

END OF REGULATION

Vancouver gets the point. We get Calgary

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened on the Hawks bench?

ANyone see?

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

I was wondering the same thing.

Video feed ended.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Apr 11, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Fair result

Both teams really didn’t care that much, truly.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

wonder who got it.

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Good game

later.

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by WpgMikos on Apr 11, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

No....

three hundred and ONE comments. bada bum chick

by Sportsgal on Apr 11, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Not so good day for Mrs. His Name Is

OW OW OW OW YOU WHINE ABOUT GETTING CHECKED INTO THE OWWWWWW!

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Apr 11, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions  

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