Love Is A Long, Long Road: Hawks 2, Scum 5 (Scum lead 1-0)
by SamFels on May 17, 2009 5:42 PM CDT
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Every bit as torturous as we thought it would be. And now an afternoon ruined. But, keep repeating the following: "Long way to go, long way to go." And there is, and the room between the Hawks play today and their ceiling is cavernous, though they're going to have to close that up sharpish.
Frustrating thing is, the 1st period looked exactly like we wanted to see it, especially the first 10 minutes. VERSTEEG! rang one off the post, and the Wings d-men were turning pucks over left and right. The Hawks were clearly the more physical team as well, and when Campbell dropped Valteri McFagfag, I nearly had an erection. They were rewarded when the wings d and Osgood decided to rehearse a performance art piece instead of play the puck, and Burish poked it home for a dream start.
Then a sucker punch, off a draw the Hawks won. Seabrook had the puck bounce over his stick (more on that later), but Keith kept Boozy Cleary to the outside. Unforutnately, he still beat Khabby. Helluva shot, but Khabby's got to have that. Still, the 1st was just shaded by the Hawks, or at least dead even, and 1-1 seemed right, maybe even a little unlucky.
Then, apparently, someone broke in the Hawks dressing room and informed them they were now the '85 Oilers, and could do as they pleased in the neutral zone. DEATH. You can't do that against this team. Just because they're not playing a trap doesn't mean they don't work their ass off backchecking, and if it's not there you HAVE to get pucks in deep and go get them. Especially considering how giving the Wings were in the first when being forechecked, and especially considering that the ice at the Joe looked like a cubist representation of anarchy. Simple simple simple, and the Hawks failure to be so led to the game being turned on them.
I know NBC is contractually obligated to make everything seem like a great play by someone on Scum, but Franzen's goal is simply a misplay by Keith. He's got to be stronger than that. All that being said, Khabby single-handedly kept the Hawks in it with some unbelievable play, and we'll need more of it.
2-1 flattered the Hawks, but they were right where they wanted to be after cashing in on their only PP, and power play that looked awful up until then. After VERSTEEG! converted a tap-in, I'm sure I wasn't the only one who though this is where the Hawks would go. Nope, more of the same. Lazy, bad play. Refusal to do the simple thing. Missed clearances, missed passes, poor decisions. Every one of those mistakes will lead to Scum making you pay, and they did so.
A long way to go. The Hawks have to up their game seriously, but if Khabby maintains that level and the rest of his mates come to meet it, we still have every chance.
Random thoughts:
-Thank the fucking lord that there's only one more game on NBC this series, and i'll be at the UC for it, so I don't have to listen to it. I swear to God, if I have to listen to Pierre Fucking McGuire talking with Wings jizz spilling out over his lips, I'm going to open the vein on my left wrist and drink my own blood before the reaper comes.
-Maybe I haven't seen enough games at the Joe, but again, I don't remember the ice being that bad. That's not why the Hawks lost, both teams have to play on it, but it makes their refusal to play a simple game all the more infuriating.
-Datsyuk looks hurt. He had an effective game, but not a dominating one, and I've probably just woke him up. But he looks a step slower than normal.
-It's an NBA rule when playing the champs, you're not going to get any calls, but it appears to be drifting to the NHL. Again, not why the Hawks lost, but Holmstrom got away with an absolute spear on Biscuit, and Henrik Catalano got away with a hold before Franzen's goal. Somehow, I doubt we'll be only getting one power play a game.
-I was just perusing the Thread, and I'd really prefer if this site doesn't turn into a "You suck" "No you suck" "Get bent" meathead-athon if we can help it. I'm sure there are a few Scum fans hiding in there who just want to piss people off, but the ones who have been posting regularly here, like ahtrap I believe, seem to be rather literate and intelligent, and we don't really need all the back-and-forth. Somehow, though, I think that will remain my wish.
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Then, apparently, someone broke in the Hawks dressing room and informed them they were now the ’85 Oilers, and could do as they pleased in the neutral zone. DEATH.
I think this is the best possible visual to describe the worst possible deflation job by the good guys.
It was infuriating to me that the first THREE goals of the game were unassisted and directly off turnovers, just on a matter of principle. (Also infuriating: The scum got two of them, when we only got one.)
Khabby had a great game punctuated by milliseconds of a really bad game. Does that make sense? Like, he made the really awesome saves most of the time, but not the easy ones that came seldomly. I hate that shit.
On a completely unrelated note: I love the fact that Detroit = scum, if only because in my mind, that’s a very soccer term, and if there’s one thing I love as much as hockey, it’s soccer.
Funny you should mention
Huge footy fan, and a lot of the terms I use come from that. We have much to discuss one day, GMH
www.secondcityhockey.com
Chicago Black Frauds
Whata whiner, the black jokes were out played big time. If it wasn’t for the wall it would have been 8-2 no prob. Not to worry though shitcago fans, the hawks will be decent in about three years when they can grow a beard (and their balls drop)
Tragedy
Somewhere there is a bridge with a cold underbelly, and you decide to be here.
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on May 17, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
If any town should have the word "shit" be apart of it...
it ain’t Chicago pal. Try looking around your city first, before throwing around that usage with other cities.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
SCUM - Gotta Love it - now that's RESPECT!
Your title alone will attract a couple of hundred wings fans to respond. Note that many are in Chicago. In any case, all Wings fans LOVE the fact that the HAWKS are back in the hunt. Too many Nashville and Columbus games over the years have made us forget the fun we use to have. The Classic was fun and it was great to see the Hawks overcome the Canucks. So this is a pleasure ….
Wings is Six – only because Scotty MIGHT get you one ….
Are you just not going to account for the other Hawks win that you’re predicting or are you saying they’ll earn it?
You and I are gonna live forever
by Original Six on May 17, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I personally like the way the Hawks are developing – 2 young studs and an up-and-coming supporting cast – and better yet, Front Office Leadership. They are FUN to watch. The thing about the Wings is their supporting cast is VERY deep and experienced – with youth. Playoffs are, in the end, who “grinds” best and they have learned THAT – if nothing else. So, I expect the Hawks to take 1 or 2 games at the UC just based on energy and wanting it more – the Wings do get passive at times and their defense can be erratic. The comment about Scotty is that no one knows better than he how to adjust and matchup lines during a series. I think he can help make this a 6 game series, and who knows, maybe 7, just by knowing the Wings systems and how to counter it. Plus Quenneville has lost every which way to the Wings over the years and must be good for a couple of tricks up his sleeve as well – one would hope. The bottom-line is, there is a ton of talent and experience for the Hawks to overcome. We’ll know better after Game 2 …..
by howcoolrutoday on May 17, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
what a waste..
as bad as NBC’s cronies are at least you got to see the game. I had a grad party to go to today but had the DVR loaded up to go…only to find out later that our NBC affiliate here in South Bend covered the Obama commencement speech at ND for about 60% of the game so I only got to see about half of the second period and about 14 minutes of the 3rd…half of which was only on split screen. In the end I guess i didn’t miss much but I would have liked to see the strong first period.
not too worried
the hawks will learn and will get better. they had an amazing 1st ten minutes but they just have to keep it up. khabby was great too
Just cut the vein now man!
Dude watching online the game here in Kiev and reading your “thoughts” I had a hard time deciding which was funnier…..YOU or our little bro’s from chitown…you guys eat your oatmeal and maybe one day you’ll be big n strong or just used to the flavor after we continue to bash your teeth in….its the only thing you can eat!….gotta give u props for some funny shit though….hopefully on Sunday you get at least a chance to see your team one last time…ya got no chance…..but its nice to see u get a finalist team finally!
Looking forward to Game 2
I agree with the commentary on Pierre McGuire. He was talking right before the first Hawks goal, and he tends to talk way too much. 2 analysts for hockey doesn’t work, and McGuire’s babble comes at the expense of Olcyzk, who actually provides some insight…
Hawks need to play an better overall game, defense fell apart after the game was tied 2-2.
And what’s with all the empty seats at the Joe? They say ‘sellout,’ but c’mon, no way the UC has that many empties for the home games in Chicago.
Flowerday and Hoedown???
Really that’s your excuse????????
"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
There have been empty seats at the Joe
all season. Something about trouble in the auto industry, I’ve heard. Chrysler might not be using their corporate tickets…..
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 17, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
seabrook
Holy balls was he terrible today, but so was everyone. I guess 51 and walker looked decent.
hmm
I thought Duncan Keith had one of his worst games, and that’s after an underwhelming series against Vancouver.
Seabs might not have been the most solid d-man out there, but he had some big hits and did get that assist.
they lost because they were outplayed
I’m a born and raised Hawks fan but the Wings will most likely take this in 6. I’m already more then content with our performance this year
Also, I don’t really think the Wings are “scum”.
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
How can you claim
you were born and raised a ’Hawks fan and not believe the Scum are scum? You sir are a very, very, very rare breed of ’Hawks fan. Do you hate the cheering during the anthem too?
Давай!
by Justaminorthreat on May 17, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
No
I played hockey for the majority of my youth.. I like watching good hockey. The Red Wings are a storied franchise. I enjoy the rivalry but the Wings are not “scum”. It sounds idiotic.
What are we going to start judging others fandom like Flubs fans?
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
How can you be a hate-filled south-side irishman
and not like the Wings being called Scum? All of the sudden that part of town has respect for their rival? Are going to start defending the Packers next?
There will be plently of time to hand-shake and kiss dick after the series. Right now, they’re the enemy, and they’re Scum. Period.
You’re a southsider, act like it!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Sox Cubs
Can we please not get into cubs sox arguements started by subtly biting comments like your last one. I don’t know if you’ve noticed but 99% of the material on this site is HAWKS related, can’t we keep it that way, or even make it 100%. This is what people in chicago need to realize:
That same guy you that you sit next to at the hawks game and inteligently discuss bad neutral zone play or Huet’s lack of rebound control, is the same guy you think is a moron because he cheers for the other baseball team.
That same guy that you talk with for 45 minutes about the pros and cons of the Cutler deal, is the same guy that you would think has no business discussing baseball since he loves the team on the other side of town.
That dude in the bar that shares your amazement with Joakim Noah’s recent development, is the same damn guy you think is an idiotic homer because he loves or hates Pierzynski.
I am not saying that the Cubs and Sox fans should get along when it comes to baseball, and I’m not saying that everything should be peachy and that we should all hold hands at a Cubs Sox game, I’m saying that there is a time and place for Sox Cubs discussion, AND THIS IS NOT IT!!!! I think most of us agree that it is nice once and a while to talk about 3 of the 4 sports with someone and just not know or care which baseball team they root for.
There are so many things wrong with your last statement, but I’m not going to get into it because this is secondcityHOCKEY.com, figure it out.
by hackerar on May 18, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sox-Cubs arguments
are like hookers fighting over who is more virgin. Let it stop.
by russellguldin on May 18, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Attitude FAIL
I was not Quite content that the hawks almost made the playoffs last year.
They didn’t make it!
I was not Quite content the last time the hawks lost the Cup.
They didn’t win!
I was not Quite content the last time they won the cup.
They didn’t shut them out!
Therefore, I am very happy with what the Hawks have done, but I am not Quite Content.
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on May 17, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't judge my attitude
I was heartbroken in 91 when they lost the Penguins.
If you cannot be happy with how quickly the team has improved over the last 2 or 3 years then I don’t know what to say. Its NHL Hockey… you don’t win overnight. This team has a great core and should be in contention for the next few years. Enjoy it.
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
Datsyuk looks hurt. He had an effective game, but not a dominating one, and I’ve probably just woke him up. But he looks a step slower than normal.
This has been a silent fear among us Wing fans for the last three or four weeks, even before he went into this point slump. He’s thinking a lot more than just reacting, compared to what we’re used to seeing him do.
www.thetripledeke.blogspot.com
by TDTyler on May 17, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
on the other hand
Jesus Havlet did not practice today and was seen limping, too…:(
by Alien Rendel on May 18, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Kudos
Kudos to the Hawks for getting here. You may not like us, and that is fine. Say what you want about the Wings, but at the end of the day the only thing that REALLY matters is what the scoreboard reads.
Wings-5
Hawks-2
Sorry for your loss… more on on its way.
Those who laugh last...
…laugh best! Just like many Nucks fans after a Game 1 victory (which your suppose to win) at home these Wings fans come out in droves. Why now? Scared before the series? That’s what it is a series and you’ve only won 1 game that’s all! So stop the cocky comments because if you remember that 3 out 4 teams that won Game 1 in the 2nd round LOST their series so don’t put too much stock in this win!
As for the game, the Hawks didn’t simplfy their game enough and tried too many ‘hope’ plays in the neutral zone but I definitely liked out start and getting the first goal was big eventhough it didn’t translate into a W.
Khabibulin was much better than in Game 6 and kept the Hawks into the game for most of it but needs to stay upright a little more cause the Wings are shooting high every shot. Toews and Kane? Not enough ice-time to become threats which points to too much emphasis on line match-ups by coach Q. Our best players needs the ice-time to be our best players but spitting Daydream Nation may be an option heading into Game 2.
Overall not a bad effort it was there for the taking 2-2 with 15 minutes left in the 3rd so can’t be too dissapointed, but a loss is a loss by any which name you use it-especially to the Wings!
LET’S GO HAWKS!!! WIN GAME 2 AND SHUT THESE TROLLS UP!!!
I’ll say one thing about all these Detroit ‘fans’ showing up in this thread…a lot of ’em seem to have discovered SB Nation just today, and just after the game ended…and seem to have a one track mind…
Me, even if I’ve been commenting on SCH 3 days, I’ve been on the network for 2+ years, click on my name and see…
Hoping these guys are legit, but if not….
As for the 3/4 teams losing game 1 and advancing, well, the Wings were the 1 team that survived…which will hold true in this round, the Game 1 winning luck, or the comeback mojo?
Yep … the storyline was catchy (and amusing) and YAHOO pushed it too us – today :}
by howcoolrutoday on May 17, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
One thought --
Thank the good Lord that Burish is OK. Man, was he ever lucky.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 17, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
Absolutely
Twas one of those situations where it was actually a good thing Badger had a nice playoff beard going.
Defending Big D | TheStarsFans | But a Hawks fan since 1989
by Brandon Bibb on May 17, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I looked away and missed it until they showed his bloody throat on the bench like two minutes later.
What happened?
I missed it too
And glad when I saw the replay. Hopefully the link will take you to the article which has the video in it:
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
hmmm
OK, you need that comma and the numbers, so you’ll have to copy/paste.
I am trying just to embed the video, but I don’t think it’s working.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Try using tinyurl.com
for really long website names. It makes it easier to detect faults, and it’s permanent!
by russellguldin on May 18, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the tip!
Will try to remember.
Oh, and I didn’t mean I liked seeing the cut, I meant that I’d have totally freaked out if I had seen it before knowing he was fine. I’m like that with car crashes, too.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Wings fan here
thank God he is ok.. That was some scary shit. I just want your team to lose, not get injured or decapitated
I think the fact that Calgary and Vancouver
played a pretty similar style served as a bit of a disadvantage prepping the Hawks for this series. Detroit is faster and much more active with their sticks, and after playing 12 games where the Hawks strengths were their opponents weaknesses, that’s no longer the case.
It wasn’t a very smart game, yet they were still in it until midway in the third. Remember, momentum means nothing with this Hawks team. Obviously Detroit is a much more challenging opponent than Calgary or Vancouver, but if the Hawks play at the level they did last series, they absolutely have a chance. It’s going to require a more intelligent level of play though.
It’s important for the Hawks to play physical, but way too many times today, our guys put themselves out of position lunging for a hit that the Wings player simply sidestepped. Take note. Give the hit when its there, but only when its there. The Wings move the puck too well to give them that extra space.
Neutral zone. I think this was our worry going in, and today showed why it was justified. I don’t know why this team has such a difficult time dumping and crashing, but if we continue turning the puck over so often in the neutral zone, we will not be winning. Get the motherfucking puck in deep.
It’s only one game though. Let’s get those unemployed bastards on Tuesday.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Well said...
…and we can all hope the Hawks will learn a few things from today’s game.
The good news is, they played a very inconsistant game and were tied 2-2 midway through the 3rd. Also, I am not sure the Wings can play a heck of a lot better than they did today – their positioning was exceptional all game long and they had a lot of energy coming off a long series. If the Hawks can extend this series, the 7 grueling games the Wings just went with Anaheim, may begin to take it’s toll as the games go on.
That first goal by Cleary was a big let down, as Khabi needs to make the save on that shot. He went down way to early and that gave the Wings life when the Hawks had things their way up to that point. I expect a better performance on Tuesday and a good chance the Hawks are coming home 1-1.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Please Stop
I’m sorry, but it really bothers me when fans of other teams use the economic downturn as an attack on the Wings or their fans. First of all, the economic situation has nothing to do with how well or poorly the Wings may play on a certain night. Second, it’s a very horrible situation that no one fully understands unless they come to Michigan. I know a ton of people, and am one myself, that are unemployed and barely making it. I see people in suburb areas of Grand Rapids (the side of Michigan that is doing better) homeless and begging. This is funny to you? I think it is incredibly sad. So it really upsets me when people use that like it doesn’t matter,like it’s just another way to make fun of Detroit and their sports teams. So, setting sports aside, and just coming as a human being, just like you, I’m asking for this to stop.
by girl from michigan on May 17, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ask your Michigan/Wings pals
to not come into our site and use terms like “Shitcago”, and we’ll not have to respond by telling them to look around their city first. They want to invade our fan site and tear our team and city up and down, then they’re gonna hear it back. Sorry.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Enough with the PC BS
For JHCrist’s sake, can we have a little fun? Honey, it’s hard all over. Get over it. This is a sports blog, not a let’s all hold hands and sing Kumbaya blog.
I feel bad/drained/sad enough when I check out Huffpo or other sites. I come here to get away from that.
And quit whining, you still have it better off than millions of others in other countries. You either have internet service or have access to a library with it and have time to browse this blog. Much more than others have.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
by Trixietrx on May 18, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not whining.
It was a simple request. I know it’s bad everywhere, but anyone with half a brain knows it’s worse in Michigan. Don’t tell me crap like I have it better than people in other countries. I don’t need to be told that. I’ve been there. Spent five years in Africa, so don’t give me that crap. I’m grateful because I know that I am blessed.
Have fun, I don’t care. Insult the Wings, their fans, their families. It’s your right as a sports fan. Make fun of Detroit even. Make fun of me. I don’t give a crap. But when thousands of people start losing their jobs and businesses in Illinois because of the problems of the auto industry, maybe you might start to agree that it’s not laughing matter.
You don’t wanna stop? Fine. Just proves what we know. You can’t attack the Wings, because they’re leagues ahead of anywhere the Hawks ever have been or will be. So you attack anything else.
by girl from michigan on May 18, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
All this comes from the 'unemployed bastards' line?
Relax. I know its bad in Detroit, and could be much worse for everyone else. In fact, before the series started, I had some disagreeing with me because I stated I wouldn’t mind seeing the Wings win again this year because Detroit’s been kicked so hard this year when they are already down.
But we’re talking pretty harmless shit talking on a sports blog here. You guys cant find a job. We let our CPS students kill each other. Every town has its problems. And those problems, can, will, and should be the subject of jokes during the course of an NHL playoff series. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now go cash your government check and get out of here.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Then again, toots who signed up just to post here,
some of the problems could be due to your mayor, not just the auto industry. But this isn’t a political blog, so I won’t go there.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
What I want to know is how they can afford internet access in a homeless shelter.
Better not spend too much time posting here; you might lose your spot in the soup line.
Sports Blogs: SERIOUS BUSINESS.
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
Awesome stuff...
…and to think asstrap was complaining about my Detroit-Cock City style remarks! These are priceless…keep up the good work especially mjthor…can they afford internet access in a homeless shelter LOL just great!!!
Homer Sickness
Yes , your a Homer, and yes you are Sick, and yes you wish you were at home.
Well just so you know, your pain won’t last long. We (Red Wings) are going to send you home with your diapers soggy, because quite honestly, we’re already sick of you..
RED WINGS IN FOUR
PS. These Hackhawks are years away from being good and even further from being able to compete with the likes of The Defending Stanley Cup Champion DETROIT RED WINGS
by TheSportProphet on May 17, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
Bold,
The new CAPS LOCK.
You and I are gonna live forever
by Original Six on May 18, 2009 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions
As a Wings fan merely perusing the comments here (and the fantastic post)...
This comment made me cry and then throw up a little in my mouth.
by jameshstephenson on May 18, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You should never multitask while eating pudding.
Just enjoy the pudding.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Well, at least now I know...
to avoid this website for this series. See you (or not) at the UC.
that's what she said
What's the point of trolling?
Just go and commiserate with your own. I don’t understand this. Bad Karma.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 17, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
BTW ... Illinois employed 93,763 Auto Workers in 2008
Ranked 7th in the country …. suggest we stick to hockey.
by howcoolrutoday on May 17, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
I think we need to put a waiting period
On when you can post, a few of the other blogs make you wait at least a day after joining before you can post anything, helping to prevent some of the immediate trolling that follows games.
wait what?
agreed
"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
yeah.. after reading this trash.. i’m considering it.
by Matthew Dirt on May 18, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. These aren't even people coming over from the Wings blog
who already understand what SB Nation sites are about. These are people who happened to see this site from yahoo, nhl.com, or wherever, and came here solely to talk shit.
If you register to comment on another team’s board before you even bother signing up for your own, you’re probably a douchebag.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
put in a one day waiting period.. will up it if necessary.
by Matthew Dirt on May 18, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
VERSTEEG! rang one off the post, and the Wings d-men were turning pucks over left and right.
For the first maybe half of the game Detroit was fumbling badly with passes. I can’t recall the last game where they looked so clumsy in their end, I guess it was the ice as mentioned.
Overcoming the Detroit backcheck is gonna be tough, they killed the Ducks with it, especially Datsyuk.
I don’t think the Hawks can run and gun with the Wings, the only limited success has been the grind down low game that the Ducks played.
Dum spiramus tuebimur
We welcome you over at Abel 2 Yzerman blog
Should you all actually win a game ;)
Red Wings "Since71."
Suck it bitches...
You should have
added at least 3 more “;)” to each comment.
by PepeSilvia on May 18, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
P. Sharp
The Wings finally put the clamps down on Sharp. He has had their number for a couple of seasons like Nash from Columbus did this year. The BlackHawks are in trouble if they have to use there shut down line on Filipula, Samuelsson and Hudler. As you wrote in your post, Datsyuk acts like he is just going through the motions out there. I’ve been saying it for two weeks now that he is going to have a breakout game. If it happens, it will be because of that big dumb oaf Eager taking a run and missing him.
You stay classy, OP.
I was just perusing the Thread, and I’d really prefer if this site doesn’t turn into a “You suck” “No you suck” “Get bent” meathead-athon if we can help it. I’m sure there are a few Scum fans hiding in there who just want to piss people off, but the ones who have been posting regularly here, like ahtrap I believe, seem to be rather literate and intelligent, and we don’t really need all the back-and-forth.
You refer to the Wings as “scum” in the header, use eloquent terms such as “Valteri McFagFag” and “Boozy Cleary”…and then play the “can’t we all just get along” card???
YOU started it, pal. Three more games and you’re done. SCOREBOARD.
He did start it
I think mostly for the enjoyment of those who come here regularly.
I don’t think his goal is to impress trolls, but I may be mistaken.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
There’s a big difference between us making up stupid nicknames about Red Wings in our posts and the comments devolving into name calling arguments..
by Matthew Dirt on May 18, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Just one game, but...
1. Great hockey game. The neutral zone trap was not missed.
2. Speed kills. The old men kept the pressure up. Gives you a better appreciation of the pressure the Hawks put on other teams. Hawks can only hope to play more physical and wear ‘em down. And remember kids, you can’t mail in even one shift.
3. Shutdown d? Seabs and Keith responsible for first two goals. Can’t happen again.
4. Osgood is beatable, but Scum defense was huge after first 10 minutes. More traffic in front, throw it on net.
Great game? How about sloppy...
The hawks were sloppy in every facet of their game. Khabby made some incredible saves but also let in a few WTF goals. Play will be improved in Game deuce.
They’ll need to keep it simple to win in Detroit. Put the puck on net, dump it in and hit when it’s there.
Let’s send Pierre a Shamwow.
Yeah, I didn't think it was great at all.
For the first time all playoffs, the Hawks looked jittery, stupid, and young. Credit Detroit’s speed and pressure for that, and hopefully they’re ready in Game 2.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Sloppy?
You’re right. The Hawks need to be crisper. How about we schedule Phoenix for tomorrow night?
For the most part, the effort was there, and brief let-ups and mistakes were punished. Up and down the ice. Only two teams with four lines could have played this game.
As far as Khabi WTF goals, I counted one, better than par for the course considering the barrage.
I can’t believe Scum was this sharp against Anaheim. For all the adulation, they were an 8 seed.
by cliffkoroll on May 18, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Thing is, the mighty dorks were an 8 seed who grinded their way to a cup a couple of years ago, and knew, and had no compunction about using their elbows to level the playing field. The Hawks can play physical, but their best mode is when they can play the hybrid physical/skill game. The problem in this series is that the Red Wings can outskill Chicago, and without really committing to the physical, you’ll have what happened in game 1, the Red Wings with more space to roam and set up than they did against the Ducks, and Detroit can turn that space into goals in a heartbeat.
Chicago’s going to have to turn up the physical play in game 2, and hope the refs keep swallowing their whistles like they did in game 1.
nope, I'm not buying it.
I’m just not buying that the Wrongs are “more skilled” than the Hawks. I can believe that they have more experience, so what? I have more experience than my 5 year old. I can even believe that they were calmer due to “having been there before.” However, I am just not going to buy into the more/less skilled BS that has been flung around by too many Wrong fans.
As for the Refs… There were WAY too many no-calls on both sides of the puck, but the next game, they will blow the whistle if a fucking fan falls down because SOMEBODY must have tripped him!!!
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on May 18, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to agree
We all knew those small mistakes were going to lead to potentially insurmountable obstacles. I was astounded that it was a 2-2 tie at the start of the third (that’s more a comment on how bad we played the second) and I was sure we’d come out and show the true grit for that last period, thereby stealing #1. I mean, playing 2 out of 3 periods seems pretty normal for us in these playoffs. The first 2 Scum goals were nothing shy of excruciatingly painful to watch. So all we had to do was come out flying for the third and walk away with Game 1. Instead, we shit the bed and played one of the most ridiculous looking periods we’ve seen against the last team you can get away with that against.
This wasn’t Habbi’s fault and it sure wasn’t the ref’s fault either. Buff was doing good things but Kane looked like someone fed him 8 purple-downers in his pre-game Gatorade – and I’m definitely calling that jitters. JHC showed spark enough and I even thought Toew’s had a reasonable 2-way game going. Detroit use their points better than any team I’ve seen, so that’s maybe one defensive area our forwards will have to tighten up.
Having said all this, I am more confident now than before this game that we go back to Chi-town with a split. Let’s not forget how thrilled we all were in those first 10 minutes. This thing is do-able.
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
hopefully
that was rust from being off for a week and spending too much time at Springstein concerts and not enough in practice being shook off.
by runningquicklynowhere on May 18, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions
Aren’t they already bodiless heads in a jar?
by runningquicklynowhere on May 18, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Ugh...
Seabs and Keith were brutal on Sunday. I’ve never been a huge Campbell fan, but he was easily the Hawks best defensman and that scares me. Especially when he’s streaking up the boards ahead of the Hawk forwards.
- Waay too much standing around. I thought Ladd was one of the guiliest of this. Guys kept waiting for someone else to do the dirty work.
- The game turned on Khabby’s soft goal against Cleary. I’m not blaming Khabby for anything. he played out of his mind the rest of the way. But the Hawks looked like crap from that point on.
- I’m not a huge rosenberg fan in the Trib, but he was dead on. The Hawks best players HAVE to be the Hawks best players for them to win. Kane and Toews were abysmal when they were on the ice.
I think they’ll play better in G 2. But if we’re gonna take the series, it’s going to start at the blueline with Seabs and Keith.
Maize n Brew
Because Football is Better with Beer
by Maize n Brew Dave on May 18, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions
Speaking of standing around
I believe it was the 3rd Wing goal, I’m drawing a blank on who scored that, but whoever it was had all the time in the world the entire shift. Every Hawks player on the ice was stationary when he got that shot off, particularly Eager, who looked like he had concrete blocks on his feet.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
Samuelsson got that one, and yeah, it was a strange play, because he blocked Lebda’s shot from the point, gathered the puck, and then wandered in a circular route to the opposite circle without ever getting touched before beating Khabibulin for the goal. I t was like that scene from the movie Over the Hedge where the overcaffeinated hyper squirrel is moving around, with everything floating by in slow motion…
I have not seen Over the Hedge, but it sounds like an
apt analogy.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
It was the Havlat line
On that 3rd goal. Eager, Havlat and Bolland. Campbell and HJALMARSSON on D. bad bad bad bad.
I want to say that goal occurred at the end of a shift. But it’s no excuse. They weren’t moving at all.
Maize n Brew
Because Football is Better with Beer
by Maize n Brew Dave on May 18, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Listening on the radio...
It sounded like the Wings were getting more shots on goal. The Hawks need to come up with a big game tomorrow. Response is manditory!!!!!
GO HAWKS!!!!
"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
This is going to be awesome.
This original 6 sereis is all i could really ask for this playoffs. 2 great teams, 2 sport fanatic cities. Althought i think the wings have to much expierence and smarts to loose to the hawks i still think the hawks will give us our money’s worth and i could be wrong about the outcome. yesterday’s game was still fun as hell. Please though the arguing back and forth on chat forums…. sooo dumb. just enjoy the game.
A day removed
Well that was just the way I pictured a loss going. Too many many turnovers and too many sloppy plays. Biscuit whiffing on the puck (i know, i know, bad hop) and Keith getting out-manned behind our net- we just need better play out of our best defensemen. We stayed in the game longer than deserved with Khabby playing out of his mind. We certainly outplayed them the first 10 minutes, but you can’t dominate the energy level for an entire 60- especially on the road.
Its going to take better hockey. Smarter decisions, being strong with the puck, all the stupid cheesy shit. The Scum are just too damn good to keep giving chances. The Hawks have it in them, we have seen it in the last few weeks. Their best is good enough
Pierre Mcguirre loves to interview players from Detroit...
But, like the rest of us….he would not want to live there. That’s right I said it…Detroit won game 1 but at least WE DON’T HAVE TO LIVE IN DETROIT. I wonder how many of the Wings fans that visit the UC are from Detroit. Toews and Kane were on the ice for 15 minutes in that game and they cannot be blamed for the first goal in which Toews won the face-off, I think it was brilliant of Q to use his physical players for most of the game early in the series to see if they could pull it off on their own. There were definitely times when the Hawks were outskating the Wings. Can’t wait for games 2 and 3. Crack The Skye boys!
Victim was found murdered by a Chelsea Dagger.
you tuly are a retard
We won game one, and at least we have won a stanley cup within the past decade. Your ignorance is the poster child of intelligence of chicago blackhawks fans. bunch of friggin children…. “well at least our city is better” wah wah wah… bunch of babies, just enjoy that your team is actually made it thus far. Win some games then start talkin some shit, then it could be some what justifiable…. not really though.
interesting
on May 18, 1:28 PM bond021 writes, “Please though the arguing back and forth on chat forums…. sooo dumb. just enjoy the game.”
Not even a day removed, Pot (or is it Kettle)? Instead of furthering the arguing, perhaps you could fill us all in on how the Wings are just too damn experienced to “loose” to the Hawks. That would be a treat.
Once again..
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by Matthew Dirt on May 19, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
im not
even going to respond to the debate over expierence, if you want to discuss it please google a picture of inside joe louis arena and count and read every banner. o and my reply to the dildo ragging on detroit, were it sounded like i was actually offended about someone talking shit about the city of detroit.. i was just seeing how many people were like yourself and actually respond to it.
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