Hawks-Caps Preseason Thread: Welcome Back To....Machine
by SamFels on Sep 19, 2009 10:41 AM CDT
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Well, if the Hawks are getting warm up games, then we get warm up threads. So here's your first game-thread of the year. I expect a few misfires, a few misplaced expletives, some insults and jokes that don't quite live up to our usual standard, and Thor to accidentally put up a whiskey or something. But hey, it's the preseason, and we're working out the kinks too.
I won't do a full out preview here, but there are a couple things I'm going to watch for tonight. I haven't seen a roster of who is actually taking the ice tonight (someone please put that up as soon as you can, and we'll add it) but if Shawn Lalonde is one of the active unit, I'm curious to see how he looks. He drew some raves at Prospects Camp, and should he develop over this season he gives the Hawks some options down the road. Obviously, it's always fun to see if Kyle Beach will end up in jail or not.
None of the trio of stupid that is this blog will be there tonight, we're still stretching out our hockey muscles. I'll be down for the next one peddling the waste-of-time rag that is The Committed Indian. Anyone who is going tonight, feel free to give us a fanpost about the atmosphere and the new additions to The 300 Level. Actually, that's very important. If someone could get lots of pictures of the new bars and whatever else is going on up there, I need them for future Indian pieces. You will be compensated in some way. Also feel free to write something up about the Fest this morning.
Right, have at it, you salty dogs you!
LINES! (thanks Mike Martin)
Versteeg - Toews - Kane
Sharp - Kopecky - Byfuglien
Eager - Madden - Skille
Bickell - Dowell - Bois
Keith - Biscuit
Barker - Campbell
Sopel - Petiot
Huet
Crawford
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I LIKE BEER!
Now what am I supposed to drink tonight?
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
I’m hoping that you are not drinking the same piss as the guy in the photo is.
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Sep 19, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Not likely
Do I look like a wussy girl?
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Nope,
A perfect lady that can outdrink most, or at least a couple of others…
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Sep 19, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I LIKE HOCKEY WITH BEER!
Or is it beer with hockey? Doesn’t much matter at this point.
"Call Detroit, tell dem... BULLSHIT!"
GO HAWLS!
Ah dammit! HAWKS! GO HAWKS!
It’s alright, it’s preseason…it’s the preseason…I’ll get it right come Oct. 2nd.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Question:
We’re trying to spread the word douchechomper (long story). So is it funnier than douchenozzle or was I just too drunk at the time?
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Anybody want 2 tickets for tonights game?
I can’t use them. If you can go, I can have them emailed to you…free o charge, of course. Just email me at: andrew.jonathan@und.edu. First come, first served.
watchout Hawkvision
One more bad post and Sammy or McClure might demote you to the 300 level to tune up your game….
"I can't be held responsible for what I personally tell my goons to do...."- C. Montgomery Burns
I need to go double check
that I get CSN down here.
I mentioned to a couple people at work that I was watching hockey tonight, and they all were like “WTF, why?”
Yeah…
VERSTEEG!
how about us out of the area folks?
I subscribe to NHL Center Ice, but it isn’t availiable yet. Is it being broadcast online anywhere?
try justin.tv at the time of the game
by Commit2DaIndian on Sep 19, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got some 300 seats...
…I’ll be sure to snap some of the “addition” and post later.
Welcome back all
Although it hasn’t been a long summer in the number of days per say due to the Hawks long run to the Conference Finals, it seems though as if was the longest summer that I can remember due to all the off-ice wonderments during this past off-season and so to that: CHEERS! and a thank-goodness Hockey is Back!
Pre-season is just really a harder scrimage practice against another team, especially given the 2 teams tonight- the Hawks and the Caps. Both have aspirations of lifting Lord Stanley’s mug at the end of the season, so both are would be just happy to stay away from the injury bug…although if Sopel were to go down tonight?
As always hope for a Hawks win, but it won’t be the end if they don’t….nice to know that the Hawks are a team now that doesn’t need a hot start in the pre-season just to give us fans hope.
BTW was watching the Notre Dame-Michigan St. game earlier today and was out of the room to get a drink and caught the tail end of a commercial which I thought I had seen the beer advertised Bud Light Wheat? Was I seeing things? And if wasn’t, WTF is up with that?
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Huet is wearing #39
Talk about taking Khabby place?
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
By the way, there is one fuck of a post over at http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/ I’m not sure how to change the name of the link, or I would.
The story is called Take some time to read this…
Highly recommended by me.
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Sep 19, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
You are looking LIVE
Hey — mobile commenting. And the signal doesn’t suck!
Crowd tonight has a distinct hint of anklebiter. Not at Wolves Game level, surely… But it is distinct.
300 Level? More than is necessary, really — but the cutout bars are really interesting. Ish.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Sep 19, 2009 7:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
byfuglien circling around and firing a shot
off the post and sharp cleaned it up, all after an impressive faceoff win by kopecky
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
Food for thought?
With Neuvirth starting for the Capitals tonight are Theodore’s (or three-or-more) days numbered in Washington?
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
doubt it
the guy won 30+ games last year
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
Well...
Neuvirth was the MVP of the AHL playoffs…maybe the Capitals think it’s his time, especially if he continues to play like he has already in this game.
Dumping Theodore’s salary may be an option given that the Caps are much like the Hawks (and other teams) right at the brink of the salary cap, especially if McPhee wants to make a move but needs to see if Neuvirth can handle the NHL level pre-season or not.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Neuvirth played regular season NHL games last year so I don’t know that a pre-season game is going to tell GMGM anything he already doesn’t know. It does help that the ’Hawks iced almost a full lineup, though.
If the Caps could dump Theo’s salary I think they’d consider it but considering the current goalie market I doubt anyone would want to trade for Theo.
A man must have a code.
Byfuglien looks a lot less lazy tonight.
"The Hawks need a lube job on their offense right now."-Pat Foley
You're right!
We can all hope that THIS is the Byfuglien we get for most of the season.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
I'm not sure, but
this club is skating around the Caps right now. Obviously, you can’t possibly read that much into it, but it beats the alternative.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Sep 19, 2009 8:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'm not sure, but
this club is skating around the Caps right now. Obviously, you can’t possibly read that much into it, but it beats the alternative.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Sep 19, 2009 8:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It looks like it's the Caps JV team
Sucks because it tells us nothing, but fun because we should run up the score.
I'm not sure, but
this club is skating around the Caps right now. Obviously, you can’t possibly read that much into it, but it beats the alternative.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Sep 19, 2009 8:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
ACK!
Sorry about that.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Sep 19, 2009 8:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I know it's preseason, but...
The knucklehead fans are in midseason form. God I hate the effing bandwagon fans.
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 8:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Welcome to sports...period!
Every team has it’s own bandwagon allegance of fans, to think the Hawks would be any different is ridiculous….the more fans, the merrier!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
True ...
Nice to see the Hawks finally getting some love. My gripe is the idiot standing and talking during play. I do politely explain this is bad hockey etiquette and ask they don’t do it again. The reply is usually slack-jawed mouthbreathing followed by “I paid $70 for my ticket, shut up!”. I miss The Stadium where it was legal to pound an idiot like that.
And nice wrister by Skille!
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 8:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I stand corrected
You’re right…new fans!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Sopel
Not a complete turnstyle so far.
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 8:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
How times have changed
There is probably more fans at tonight’s pre-season game than there use to be at the UC for regular season games…nice to see :)
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
You are correct
Just announced biggest crowd for a pre season game.
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 8:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Things to be thanful for
Hawks are up 1
That stupid ENNNNNNNERGY commercial from Chevy is not playing
The downside
No rally mullet yet from IABP
I’d kinda like to see schnoz girl from Luna
That's why they lost
No mullet ralley = 5 zillion PP’s with no score.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
I read your comment about the Chevy commercial five hours ago
It’s been in my head ever since! Grrrrrr
by GenPabloSecobar on Sep 20, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope he stays
I was highly impressed.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
LMAO
Was just about to post that…nice to see the Scum lose pre-season or not!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
the Qstache's 1 Goal
WORLD DOMINATION
Praise Him!!
by Hawk is God on Sep 19, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
hey McD
it’s not the 7th inning stretch. get this fuckhead off my TV. I don’t get to see Sopel much anymore.
Praise Him!!
McD eat promotional money
om nom nom nom.
by Mike Martin on Sep 19, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It sucks
Being here with the wife’s dad. Can’t exactly ask him to check out the rack on that babe… But my oh my the talent is good tonight!
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 8:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
You say that...
…like it’s a bad thing :)
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
This game is like one long commerical
With a hockey game in the background
by Mike Martin on Sep 19, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Tonite's Attendance
19,734.
New all time pre season record.
No expectations here, huh?
by hawkie on Sep 19, 2009 8:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'll agree when
he adds backchecking to his game. He looks awesome in front of the crease though.
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 9:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If you're looking for intermission entertainment
Flip over to ESPN. Good UGA-Arkansas football game.
JR in da house!
Crap, and I won’t be in town on 11/15.
by Sergei Skateyerassov on Sep 19, 2009 9:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Something about this first PP unit doesn't seem very sharp
Lots of lazy puck play
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Oh well!
Hawks lose the first pre-season game, but to a Caps squad littered with players trying to make a name for themselves so it really was a tough game for the Hawks to open up the exhibition season.
Outside of a couple bloody lips from high-sticks the Hawks received NO injuries which is the best result for this team moving forward.
Just nice to see live hockey action again!
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
yep
it’s all about shaking off the rust
by HawkInExile on Sep 19, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I appreciate your fan optimism/spin but I’d be pretty upset if the Caps’ NHL lineup dropped a game to a glorified AHL club.
A man must have a code.
Don't be like a TSN follower
The pre-season is the pre-season, and there are no trophies handed out for pre-season success. Just because your Capitals won tonight with an AHL line-up doesn’t mean they are offically Stanley Cup favourites and that the Hawks (who dressed some of their regulars) are destined for failure this upcoming season.
P.S. trolling after a pre-season win is sad :( ….actually downright pathetic.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Wow. Way to take it way too seriously. I never said anything about the Cup or even the pre-season. I’m just saying I’d be upset if the roles were reversed. Talent wise there was no way that game should have been close. I was just scrolling through after the fact to see the CHI take on the game. It’s not trolling, I’m not saying anything provocative or incendiary. Convincing yourself that playing an AHL team at home is a tough pre-season opener is sad… actually downright pathetic.
A man must have a code.
Way to drop the ball...
Jesus!
Chicagoan in the Lou.
by Mike Martin on Sep 19, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I see you read The Best of Committed Indian
Buff’s Guide.
Fine, I get hockey now, I can wait for Beer Feeds for a couple weeks.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
That was one of my favorites...
“I’ll see you at the salad bar…”
by HawkInExile on Sep 20, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Good call!
FM it really wasn’t an illusion, Bud Light really has come out with a Bud Light Wheat beer.
OMG what will they think of next….I’m starting to get afraid.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Good to see hockey again
Have to admit, it does look like Kane has made an effort to work out over the summer. I saw him get sandwiched late in the game and he stayed upright without whining. Buff looked good as did sharp. Like someone else said, no injuries, no excessively stupid penalties and definitely some things to look forward to.
They don't keep it up though
Just like before, they only seem to have one stellar period, and then kinda meh.
I’m really worried about their PP. PK looked good.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
PK did really look good...
…and with Byfuglien on it? Thinking that coach Q wanted to get the Hawks fans in early heart-attack mode for why Byfuglien? But to his credit he looked comfortable out there…maybe he’s found his niché, we can only hope.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
PK looked good against no top-6 NHL skill for the Caps. None of the first PP unit for the Caps dressed and the only guys from the second unit were on D. Not much of a threat.
A man must have a code.
And that makes the PK bad why?
That’s why I said good, not great. Just trying to assess possible lines. And it doesn’t matter who they were playing against, their passes looked good to me, the D looked good and I was impressed with how they played as a PK team.
Don’t be a douchenozzle.
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Douchenozzle has been called.
Aaaaaand… It’s good.
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Sep 20, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
My thought's on the game...
I was one of the odd souls that came out for the game today. I know full well that pre-season means pre-season, but here’s afew things I noticed at the game anyway.
1- Skille is going to push someone for a roster spot. I don’t think he’ll get one, but he should make someone sweat. Brouer anyone?
2- Huet is going to do 1 of three things to me this season. Steal my sanity, kill my liver, or both at the same time. He was competent tonight, but still let in a softie for the 1st Cap goal. I know, pre-season…
3- Toews looked stronger on the puck than I remember. he was winning many of the scrums in the corner for the puck. It was encouraging to see.
4- teams still choose to not challenge Kane with the puck on the boards. It seems that they expect him to give it away. when he’s there. Hey he only did like 6 times tonight…
5- The new Ice Crew Girls are not up to the standards of the others. I mean one even fell coming out to clean the ice in the 3rd. That and they look alot more like Luv-a-bulls than I prefer.
6- It was nice to see the bimbo get booed for her horrendous shooting before the 3rd. Well done people!
7- I’m really sick of all things Pittsburg. I am dumbfounded by how many of these douches there are in the Chicago area. It’s a small city for crying out loud. Indy is a bigger place, yet all I ever seem to see are Pens/Steeler scum acting like they are kings of the world. I mean have you ever seen a city get luckier than that one in the last 5 years? 2 Superbowl wins when they absolutely should not have even been in the game to begin with, and if Detroit doesn’t absolutely pee themselves in games 6 & 7, a Cup to go with it. I’m still more pissed at the wings for that than for paddling us. The Pens were like the 6th best team in the East last year. They went on a tear, sure. I just keep looking for them to come back down to Earth at some point. I still don’t know how they beat the Caps and the Wings. I doubt I will ever see something as unlikely as that again. And while i’m bitching, I want to share a little theory with all of you here. I’ve come to think of the Pirates as Pittsburgh’s karmic penance in sports. Their other 2 teams win rather undeserving championships, and then there’s the Pirates who have now gone a complete generation without a winning season. If only the Steelers and more importantly the Pens would duplicate that feat (and soon) I think I would gain some sort of joy from sports again. I really hate Pittsburgh fans…There were more of them than Caps fans at the game. Ok, rant over.
8- It’s nice to see hockey again. Thank the Lord our off season is at an end!!!
Maybe I was seeing things, but I don’t understand how you can call the first goal soft. It was headed wide but redirected directly off of Seabrook’s skate.
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