It's just a shot away: Blue Jackets @ Hawks Preview
by Matthew Dirt on Apr 8, 2009 4:43 PM CDT
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GAME TIME: 7:30 Central
OPPOSITION BLOG: Bethany's Hockey Rants, Light The Lamp
TV: Comcast RADIO: WIND 560 AM
DON’T FORGET: YOUR SPG PICKS - remember the New Rule too
OK - stop me if you've heard this one before. Kane, Toews and Havlat walk into an arena to play a central division rival desperate for points to lock up their playoff chances... and then she says "Those aren't buoys"
Just so we're all clear - the Blue Jackets can shore up their first ever playoff appearance with just one more point. But this is nothing new. The Hawks have won 4 games in a row against teams desperate for points in a push to make the playoffs (including these Blue Jackets). The two victories against the Preds in the past week could very well have sunk their chances for 5 years in a row. So as has been the case for over a week now, The Hawks are playing a hungry team.
And sure, the Hawks have locked up their playoff appearance already but tonight's game also has some significance for the men of four feathers.
With Calgary's loss to Vancouver last night, both of those teams sit at 96 points and two games left. So the maximum number of points either of those teams could get is 100.
The Hawks sit at 99 points with 3 games left. 101 is all that's needed to make sure which ever team ends up not winning the Northwest won't be able to catch them and the Hawks will have home-ice in the first round.
Having seen Columbus on Sunday, we know exactly what to expect. They've got a stud goalie who the Hawks really cannot figure out how to beat and a defense that's very capable of choking all the fun out of hockey.
The Power Play is a big concern at the moment and could be key for tonight. The PP has looked like shit for a while now, specifically on Sunday though, the Jackets stacked the blue line while the Hawks refused to dump the puck and chase it in.
The Hawks have been lucky recently - I'm not even going to try to look up statistics but I imagine you don't see many 4 game win streaks where a team is 0 for everything on the power play. Hell, they have a short handed goal during this streak and nothing with the advantage.
Another key for tonight is making sure that somehow, Matt Walker watches from the press box. As McClure, Fifth Feather and Hockee Night, all point out - Walker sucks. How he's not only playing but getting more TOI than Barker or Hammer remains a mystery. It seems the Hawks have better options, yet the coaching staff must see something we all miss because Walker continues to suit up and cause major problems.
Huet is most likely getting the nod tonight with Khabby playing last night so pray that he can match up against Mason. The Hawks were able to generate a lot of chances on Sunday against the likely Calder winner but they were all denied or the Hawks simply choked - connecting on a few more of those would be aces.
UPDATE: I guess not - According to Sassone - it's Khabby getting the start tonight despite playing last night. Interesting...
All three writers are off to the game tonight so expect a delayed wrap tonight. Also look for us selling The Committed Indian on various sidewalks surrounding the UC. Don't be afraid to stop by and say hello (ask for Sam or Matthew if the seller gives you a blank stare) but make sure you have $3 on hand - exact change is greatly appreciated.
Lets Go Hawks
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I was in DC.....
for the week, and couldn’t watch a single game. However, I did manage to pop into the ESPN ZONE on Sunday night for 5 minutes, only to see Walker get outworked and then take a cross checking penalty. Honestly, wtf? I’ve run out of ideas to why he is out there. Anyway, good to be back in time for the game tonight!! Go HAWKS!
by The Admiral on Apr 8, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad news. Just looked at tonights lineup
Once again coach Q decided to scratch Johnson and have Walker continue to try and blow our games.
by Shooby34 on Apr 8, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I say again...
Walker must have photos of Rocky and Q with farm animals. That’s the only logical explanation I can come up with…for now anyway.
by HawkVision on Apr 8, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch
Pat and Eddy singing Walker’s praises in the pregame?? UGHHH
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your gametime video feed and beer
The internets sure work in strange ways. After having ZERO video feeds last night, the internet gives us three tonight (and the first feed from ATDHE that I’ve seen in a very long time). Here they are:
http://www.atdhe.net/live-tv-5718.html
http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/607755
sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/36451 (this one will need Sopcast and VLC, which I covered here)
And, of course, the gametime beer:
Ommegang Three Philosophers
It’s time to treat ourselves. It’s looking more and more like we’ll lock up home ice, and it’s becoming easier and easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy watching the ‘Hawks instead of worrying about the playoffs. There are few beers I’d choose over Three Philosophers for a good treat — no American brewery does Belgian style ales better than Ommegang, and this Quadrupel is no exception. Even if you’re not enjoying a beer tonight, enjoy the game.
Go Hawks!
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where do you find these beers in Iowa?
More importantly, is there a way to find out who has this on draft in Chicago?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A great little store in Iowa City called John's Grocery is where I get most of my beer.
This is the only place I’d know to look: http://beeradvocate.com/beerspy/locate/3457
… and it’s not showing any beer bars that have Three Philosophers in Chicago. I know you’d be able to get a bottle at Binny’s, though.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honna Finish up
The last of the Spotted Cow tonight.
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been there before actually.. great place
by Matthew Dirt on Apr 9, 2009 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my favorites. I’ll probably have an Oberon or two tonight.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This could be it!!!
A win tonight and home-ice in the first round is ours what an incredible season this has turned out to be. At the start of the season the playoffs looked bleak the way the Hawks came out of the gates, add to the mix the firing of popular head coach Savard and this team looked in disarray. To possible think that through all of that the Hawks have the possibility to record their first 100-point season since 92-93 is simply remarkable. Let’s finish this off boys and beat the Jackets and secure home-ice!
Game 1 in Chicago….nothing sounds better than that and it has been a long time coming. Too Long!!!
by hawks61 on Apr 8, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate that ATDHE never seems to carry Hawks games.
I like boobs.
by G.S. Clam on Apr 8, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gonna be a good one tonight
would love to get home ice wrapped up now and not have to worry about it when we play those pricks from detroit…although were bound to beat them once right?
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hope
Center Ice carries the Foley/Noczyk feed. That Nashville broadcast was almost to much to bare last night. Almost as bad as Noczyk’s replay descriptions.
by HawkVision on Apr 8, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edzo had animated arrows last night...
it was the single most frightening experience of my life.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have Noczyk's crrraaaazy arrows to
-“…in the race for rookie of the year, Pat Versteeg.”
-“…and chipped in by Pat Versteeg…”
-Pred’s geriatric play by play man
There were others too.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
by HawkVision on Apr 8, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Huet in Detroit
and Khabby in Chicago to end the year, or the other way around?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay alternate jerseys. Boo Walker…Foley and Eddie O talking him up.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Atleast a season ticket holder was the record breaker.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Although it would’ve been kind of funny if it was a Columbus fan that was the one.
"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 8, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, i didnt even think about that happening. that would have sucked
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they would have just lied
and given it to the next hawks fan
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm torn on this one
Love to see a Blackhawk azz beatin but my Blues might have a shot at the BJ’s spot.
Hmmm, coin toss?
by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can say "ass" on the internet.
It’s okay.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah, there’s a guy wearing a Wiz jersey still.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's he supposed to do, sell it?
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if I would still wear it to a game though.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably Paid
Top dollar, wasn’t like many stores carried Wiz Jerseys
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could be eating my words, seeing how I’m sporting a VERSTEEG! jersey right now.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rock a Grosek sweater. What a player.
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of the worst jerseys ive seen
was at the st patricks day game some guy paid for a custom green jersey with “McByfuglein” on the back
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ew
"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 8, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atleast he's accurate
Buff definitely loves his McDonalds
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw McByfuglien and O’Burish
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, i think it was the other way around. O’Byfuglien and McBurish
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch the wife/Lady
wearing the Hawks jersey at the faceoff? She had a “86753” as a name and then 09 as the #…
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah thats cause of the attendance
in the 09 season
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna go with "No."
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind.
I didn’t realize Roos got the numbers wrong.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, it was 835,972
the 09 would be for the 09 season, im guessing
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's almost as good as the girls
at a game a few months ago with a “White Girls Love BlackHawks!” sign.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprised
There are still many Curtis Conway and Jim Miller Bear jerseys out
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kane's gotta take that shot
Instead of the stupid blind pass to center
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How does Bud Light Lime
get any worse? By running a "summer may be over’ commercial in early April.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had the same exact thought.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budweiser now a South American company
on their side of the equator summer is almost over
duh
"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 8, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great.
C’mon HarveyBulin.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
"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 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice cherry pickin by nash
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
"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 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Khabby!
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a damn impressive pass
but… better save!
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His name is Bobby Hoolin.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to post this every time that commercial is on?
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully GM's $$
Runs out real soon so we don’t need to see that damn commerical anymore
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to make a human sacrifice
to the Gods of Ye Posts.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen
A Man as large as Eager lose so many dame battles along the boards. AND made to look like he’s soft as well
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a great penalty by Tyutin
or however the fuck you spell his name.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and by "great" I mean "great for us" and "smart"
saved a clean breakaway
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seabs!
"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 8, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a pass!
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our defensemen and fourth liners are better at breakaways than our studs
and the powerplay curse is broken
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the scoreless streak is
OVA!
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soupy
to BiSCUIT!
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow surprisingly good play by campbell
ncie finish
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This doesn't really apply here, but I'm going to post it anyway.
… and I’m going to hope he uses those fists later… against Rick Nash.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I still really wish I knew what was going on with those wigs..
by Matthew Dirt on Apr 9, 2009 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kaaane.
Get that shot off faster, man.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Girl on the Left
Is the younger sister of a friend of mine from High School. Kinda creeps me out
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeesh … it’s never a good thing when cleavage creeps ye
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She'll always
Be the little 5-7 yr old sister, Know what i mean now…
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ya, no I knew what you meant … it’s just a pity
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUCK IS RALPH DOING?
SERIOUSLY.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't read the papers,
but has anyone in the mainstream media pressed Q about Walker’s TOI?
by jmo506 on Apr 8, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I've seen.
But when Pat and EddyO are fluffing his nuts, beatwriters aren’t likely to pick up on it on their own.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who reads papers?
I haven’t read anything or heard anything… but I really couldn’t care less about the mainstream media, either. That’s why I get most of my hockey news from blogs.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO HAWKS
I love Second City Hockey!
www.stlouisgametime.com
by Brad Lee on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't bring your St. Louis karma over here.
The Hockey Gods might frown upon you cheering for us and make us lose.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOLLAND TO NASH
GOAL!
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a goal scorer.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now THAT was funny!
"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 8, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really, though, Bolland’s gotta get that shot off right away … imo. He lucked out on that one.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Period
Still early but the rest of the game is going to be tough for Columbus. The Hawks hasve definitely put the Jackets in a situation where they don’t excel at. They can’t just muck the neutral zone and dump the puck back into the Hawks zone.
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.
The Hawks are in a tough spot. They’ve left themselves with the most dangerous lead in hockey.
Sorry, it had to be said.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Props to Foley for recognizing
Hejda didn’t return. He might not be able to keep track if Sharp or Havlat stay off the ice, but he finally got one right.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious.
Hejda actually did return at the end of the 1st. What did those years at AllState due to Foley?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone’s justin.tv feed just get yanked due to “copyright” reasons??
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mine is showing a goalie mask with the rangers logo in the mouth
"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 8, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, was crystal clear for me, a rare fine feed … mjthor posted some others, will give them a try.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Ustream feed
has the Columbus feed while they are at commercial and they’re announcers trying to figure out what the hell happened last period. Pretty funny.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was reviewing the Seabs goal
while off air, and muttered something to the effect of “now why the hell are our d-men up so high?”
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This ustream has Mora and Konroyd on right now: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hockeytown2
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'll be the substitute stat-reporter in chicagokill's absence
1st Period Stats
Shots: Hawks: 11 — BJs: 8
Hits: Hawks: 5 — BJs: 5
Faceoffs: Hawks: 9 — BJs: 14
Blocked Shots: Hawks: 3 — BJs: 6
No surprise: Keith leads the Hawks in TOI with 8:02
Toews is 3-1 for faceoffs
Barker and Campbell are tied for the team lead with 2 shots
For the BJs — Malhotra is killing us at the spot: 10-2 on faceoffs
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hell of a guy...
that’s what you are
by Matthew Dirt on Apr 9, 2009 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walker by far the least valuable hawk that period, Nash gets least overall
funny since foley and olcyzk went out of there way to mention how “great” he has been playing righ tbefore puckdrop
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE SHOW
The Toews and Kane Playoff (ZZ Top) beard commercial
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Khabby
Nice couple of saves there.
"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 8, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad fight.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a Great one either
Hawks lack a true fighter since the Wiz was traded
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or since Dave Koci last year
Wiz was such a good fighter, the last one he was in he tore his ACL
"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 8, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty even fight.
Couple good punches by both guys.
"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 8, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Walker basically whispered to Vermette that the puck was by their feet
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how can he not have TRIED to wrap him up?
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to see a bright side
I prefer he plays as brutally as Walkerly possible the next three games, while the hawks still get 2 points to lock up home ice.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Get home ice, but get Q’s eyes on whatever’s happening here.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Dunk.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
zz
Good time out. Bad roll off the ref’s skate, but we we’ve been sleeping this period for some unknown fucking reason. Both goals odd man rushes that shouldn’t have formed up in the first place.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crud
Come on Hawks.
"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 8, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Hawks
Gotta win the whole effing thing, remember?
"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 8, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawks not getting anything going
this period.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap Marty
I didn’t even see that!
"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 8, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's good.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s one of funnier things I’ve read today. King of the deadpan.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too quick for the cameraman
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 8, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's my Martylark.
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it any surprise that Burish gave the cute news girl tips?
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by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
"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 8, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's about 5
months pregnant, haha wonder if it’s Burish’s
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
The jersey hides it well…
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
She looked like a House on Mondays news at 10
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She was also
Wearing tighter clothes though
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though
that Havvy goal was huge. I think that might have the only quality chance all period. Columbus had completely dictated the pace of the game, had all the momentum, and uh, all of the goals. And then, before the camera guy had a chance to pan, Havlat scores and allowed Little Timmy to walk again.
And now we have a much safer lead.
In other news, the Columbus on ice reporter will be buying the crew pizza, or he was just being a dick and giving them an empty promise so they’d show his good side.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap
Lots o’ comments.
I like boobs.
by G.S. Clam on Apr 8, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SPORTS BLOGS
SERIOUS BUSINESS
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you think this is alot
Ya Shoulda been here last night!
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd Period Stats
Shots: Hawks: 6 — BJs: 10
Hits: Hawks: 10 — BJs: 4
Faceoffs: Hawks: 12 — BJs: 9
Blocked Shots: Hawks: 3 — BJs: 1
Toews is still dominating faceoffs: He went 5-1 in the second period (8-2 for the game)
Malhotra is still killing us from the spot: He’s now 16-3 for the game on faceoffs
However, Vermette, at 2-10, is (almost) balancing out Malhotra
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, you guys are missing out by not watching
this Columbus feed. The things Gare says off camera are truly worth the price of the feed.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the ustream mjthor posted in the game/beer
comment at the top.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/euroman
or that, to make it easier.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I finally got something really clear and I don’t wanna mess.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright so the camera's on him as he's
prepping for his 2nd intermission summary, and he clears his throat, winks at someone off camera. Someone apparently says something in his earpiece, he says, “you know what…shove it.” Then 5 seconds later, in a hilariously bad effeminate accent says, “I’m just a little gay lad, that’s all.”
Good stuff.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright lets finish them this period
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grand idea.
I concur!
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Blackhawks,
Please hang on to this lead.
Sincerely,
Your Fans
"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 8, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Win the period
Win the game
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 8, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Buff just destroyed that man.
and Mason didn’t even know he made that save.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's get a look at that
rejuvanated power play. We haven’t been stopped in our last…1 attempt(s).
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
"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 8, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t mean to be prematurely negative, but special teams has the potential to really sink this team come the playoffs.
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep again.
Started off nicely, but as soon as the BJ’s barely cleared the zone, the PP was essentially over. Their inability to just dump the puck in and set up with a man advantage is really mind boggling right now.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it just me
or does Dustin Byfuglien break a lot of sticks?
by rthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fish sticks?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bread sticks?
"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 8, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone ever notice
Hjallmersson NEVER uses his backhand. He’s all forhand all the time, even if the other D is wide open to his bakhand
by Roos-34 on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang it, I looked away and missed the save
"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 8, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was all started
because Matt Walker sucks at hockey.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barker messed up too
But your right. Walker started that damn mess
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe that warrants a harvey birdman sighting
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, there's been a "Khabby Khabby" chant before
"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 8, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last year against nashville
foley was at allstate
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
"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 8, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was an unreal pass
fuckin broken sticks.
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thts aight, lets win it in OT...
and crush st louis’ hopes like they did to us last year
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ya bunch of backsliders
don’t f this up
by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopin for a hawks win in OT
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the HELL is a backslider?
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zactly
put that horse out to pasture already
by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck that.
Send him straight to the glue factory.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When White Castle comes out the wrong way?
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Apr 8, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ahhhhhhhhh
so many memories of the Porcelien Palace
by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's still working for me
"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 8, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Working fine here in Iowa
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, big play by Keith, again.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DTV Center Ice #772 solid here
3 goals for BJs is the only thing I see wrong
by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
against one another...
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, we got the jackets their point.
They’re in.
Now give us our point, so we can clinch. We waxed your nuts, time to wax ours.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BJs in the playoffs, whoop-dee-frickin-do
Now get that 2nd point, Hawks.
"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 8, 2009 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
foley a closet jackets fan?
he just about blew his load talking about the jackets making it
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no traffic on front, one of the best goalies in the leage...
why not tee it up walker
by jeff021690 on Apr 8, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How could you?
How could you let your pals in STL down?
by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No tripping call there?
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like his shoulder popped out.
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a save.
Great patience by havlat to try and set up something.
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh now the whistle comes out
Bolland working hard again
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no choice but to call that.
smart penalty, though.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darn
I wanted a penalty shot, because you know the Hawks aren’t going to do anything on this 30-second PP
"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 8, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, missed a couple chances there
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow some great chacnes there
coinflip for the extra point now
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I call tails
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The was the best 30 seconds of PP in a while
Wish they couldve seen the other 1.30
by alpo on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whew, that was close
"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 8, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Again, kill matt walker.
Keep the Gods Happy.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crap balls shit.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crap balls shit fucshit.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
by chrome on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
Sucky end to this 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 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
matt walker is a healthy scratch and we get 2 points that simple
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bolland? Seriously? Bolland the call for a breakaway? He played a great game, but Havlat on the becnh?
by ChicoMaki on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the crap did they go with Bolland?
VERSTEEG!
by Bwana on Apr 8, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hjallmerson and Walker were just AWFUL! Both had mistakes that directly lead to BJ goals. Everytime Walker was on the ice my stomach was in knots for poor Khabby.
by G8K33P3R on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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