That's No Moon, It's a Space Station - Hawks 3, Scum 3 (Hawks Win Lightsaber Duel)
by McClure on Jan 17, 2010 2:57 PM CST
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First and foremost, apologies are due for not having a wrap for yesterday's game, or a preview for today's. Sam is out of town, and I was standing in a wedding (not my own), and there was some miscommunication involved.
So now that that's out of the way, what an entertaining ass game, even for someone as unbelievably hung over as I am. From the get go, chances were traded back and forth, with the Hawks jumping out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Troy Brouwer and Patrick Kane. With a minute left in the first, Scum would cut the lead in half on a goal from Nicklas Lidstrom, which immediately preceded an excellent flyweight scrap between Kris Versteeg and Patrick Eaves.
Scum would knot it at 2-2 on a power play goal from Jared Leto, which the Hawks quickly responded to on an excellent redirection by Patrick Sharp of a Duncan Keith slap pass. Keith also tied his career high in points with that assist at 44. Due to an NBC fuck up, no one saw the tying goal from Eaves live, but it was a very well executed set play on Scum's part, getting Eaves a shot from the half wall above the hash marks. The shot whizzed by a screened Niemi, and the game was tied at 3. Things tightened up from there on out until the very end of regulation, where Sharp fed Marian Hossa on a 2-on-1 as the seconds were ticking down. Hossa pulled the shot to hard attempting to go high on the short side, and missed the net completely.
With a point in hand, rather than cinch it up and just cruise from there on out, both teams went fucking loony during the 4-on-4, with too many chances going each way to mention specifically. Even my roommate, who isn't a hockey fan at all commented that it was the most entertaining stretch of a hockey game he'd ever seen. And it was very refreshing to see two teams of that caliber just go for broke when teams normally play very conservatively. None of it resulted in any scoring, however, and it was on to the skills competition.
Scum shot first, and the unpleasant looking Pavel Datsyuk beat Niemi on an admittedly slick move where he basically gave Niemi a change up that he kind of lobbed over his blocker as he cut across the net. Toews would predictably even things up with a laser through Jimmy Howard's five hole. After Leto and Kane misses, a paroled Todd Bertuzzi scored on a spin-o-rama in front of Niemi, but Marian Hossa would send the shootout to extra innings. After Niemi stopped Dan Cleary, Patrick Sharp clinched it for the Hawks, with one move to his right and beating Howard glove side. Hawks win 4-3
Observations
- As was mentioned earlier, that was a hell of a fight between Versteeg and Eaves. Solid moves on both of their parts as well for ditching their visored helmets beforehand.
- Cam Barker was an absolute adventure today. If he can't be useful on the power play or at even strength, he's making himself very very disposable, if not entirely tradeable.
- Sam texted me that the Hawks need to stop coughing up leads, which I do entirely agree with. However, I will say that there really wasn't a damn thing anyone could have done differently on the Eaves goal (short of winning the draw). It was defended properly, the shot was just in a perfect enough spot to get by Niemi
- I still think Pierre McGuire sucks
- Four points out of four points on the road is good any way they come I suppose, but the defense could use some tightening up.
- Great to see Troy Brouwer get some national TV plaudits from the clown college that is NBC's commentating crew.
Player of the Game
Today's honor goes to the dreamy Patrick Sharp, who potted his 16th of the season on a great pass from Duncan Keith in the second, and sealed the victory with a shootout goal. That, and his line with Marian Hossa and Andrew Ladd is starting to find some real chemistry as well.
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I nominate
chiblackhawks for player of the game for the emergency post.
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 3:05 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
seconded
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Props to chiblackhawks for stepping in like that. Very Alexander Pechursky of him.
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 hawks61 on Jan 17, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"him" is actually a her
"Another successful interaction with a man!" - Liz Lemon
by Sportsgal on Jan 17, 2010 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A riddle
-A man’s driving down the road with his son.
-He gets in a crash.
-Two ambulances come…..and they take the man and his son to different hospitals.
-Different hospitals.
-Son goes into the operating room, all right?
-Doctor looks at him, says: “I can’t operate on this boy……..He’s my son.”
-Now, how is that possible? How is that possible?
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 18, 2010 8:57 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The Dr. is the boys mother
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 18, 2010 9:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Analogy
Rene Russo: “Feminists pose the riddle to reveal sexual stereotypes. I take it you’re a feminist.”
Kevin Costner: “I’ve been called many things, but never been saddled with that.”
Rene Russo: “You might try being saddled sometime. Smell of leather, a whip’s sting.”
Kevin Costner: “I’m just a humble golf pro. Could I help you?”
Rene Russo: “You’re Roy McAvoy? I pictured something different……..I have a lesson.”
Kevin Costner: “I thought I had a Dr. Griswold?”
This is pretty much analogous to my reaction upon hearing that chiblackhawks was female.
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 18, 2010 9:10 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow
A two post setup that includes a “Tin cup” reference at the end of it.
+241
Welcome to the Glibert Arenas Gun Show.
by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 18, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
tin cup and white men can't jump.....
two underrated sports movies that I could probably watch once a month… easy.
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 18, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just found out today...
SouthPaw the Sox Mascot was played by a woman… felt the same way.
by Wanker751 on Jan 18, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm never sure how to take being mistaken for a dude over the intarwebs...
but then again, I’m pretty sure half of you ladies aren’t actually female, so I guess we’ll call it even. :P
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m a lesbian trapped in a man’s body.
It can be confusing at times
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 18, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel for you man............
I’m Denzel Washington trapped in Kevin James’ body.
"In an ideal world I would have all 10 fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching."
by hackerar on Jan 18, 2010 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least you aren’t Denzel Washington trapped in George Wallace’s body.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Niemi was outstanding today
He had to make a ton of tough saves – this could have easily been a 5-6 goal game for him. Howard made a couple on his end as well, but the Wings definitely put more pressue on Niemi today than the Hawks put on Howard.
by Brian C on Jan 17, 2010 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Niemi definitely was a difference maker in today’s game. He made several key saves in today’s contest and didn’t seem to be rattled with the erratic play that surrounded him (see Cam Barker) and stood tall in the shootout with only 2 circus acts beating him.
His rebound control was less than to be desired, but his overall game is improving which is what the ’Hawks want to see out of their young netminder. He is definitely stating his case as the goaltender of the future.
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 hawks61 on Jan 17, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Niemi was great
We should trade him for Mike Brodeur. For no other reason than we would have a goalie named Brodeur.
I kid.
Niemi was good enough to get the Hawks 2 points. He did his job all day.
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by laaarmer on Jan 17, 2010 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you got me! You got me good!
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Sharp Dressed Man
I’m suprised that McClure didn’t use the pic with Sharp hanging off the airplane with his shirt unbuttoned. :)
With Morrow forced out of action for a while due to a broken rib injury, Sharp definitely presented his case with his performance today if Morrow cannot recover in time for the Olympics. Something to watch for.
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 hawks61 on Jan 17, 2010 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're back!
the emergency thread was great, though. people are still chattering away over there but I tried to mention the recap. I was hoping for a Blue Jackets recap so I could say a few things about going to that game but I imagine it’s been discussed by now.
Anyway…wow. Great game. Wish that had been a group trip, didn’t realize there’d be so many seats available…
a little chippy: mostly a hockey blog (new stuff daily!)
by KofC on Jan 17, 2010 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is coming from a Blackhawk fan, but...
Did anyone feel that we kinda played a bit conservative (maybe because of the long road trip) while Detroit gave everything they had, and we still come out with 2pts?
Winning is Fun
by Vegas Brian on Jan 17, 2010 3:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I noticed the same thing
Detroit seemed more physical and energized-that’s why a win like this is especially gratifying. Hawks didn’t panic-played their game, etc. A year ago I’m not sure we would have come away from a game like this with even a point let alone 2-this team seems to be maturing before our eyes.
by bluekoolaide on Jan 17, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I felt like Detroit really tried to step up there game, maybe to make a statement. Their forecheck in the first was really strong, and they played hard all the way through overtime. We ended up with 2 points, true, but I think they did make their statement.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It probably was a statement game for Scum
The Hawks shut them out twice this season, that can’t feel good. If there’s anything to get a locker room fired up for revenge, two 3-0 blankings should be it. Next time these teams play will likely be a bloodbath, two shutouts then the Hawks steal one in a shootout? I’m betting Scum are pissed.
by spokeinthebandwagon on Jan 17, 2010 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We can only hope.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You say "conservative," I was thinking "tired."
It seemed to me that the Scum had way more jump than we did for major chunks of the game. I thought we looked tired, off, not-as-intense, whatever you want to call it. The Scum looked like they were definitely trying to make a statement.
Perhaps the Hawks were being “calm.” (Except that Q really celebrated when Sharp won it. Maybe the Hawks were even a bit nervous.) I don’t know—I’m just glad we won. It’s great to start what will certainly be a tough road trip with 2 wins.
I’m giving Barker the benefit of the doubt for a couple games since he was out. But he’s killing us right now.
by Preacher000 on Jan 17, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JR
During the break, it was pretty entertaining to watch JR refuse to let Pierre McGuire get a word in edge-wise.
BTW, long-time lurker, first-time poster on SCH, though I’m all over the baseball side of the intertubes. Hawks fan since the beginning of the decade when I moved to st. louis and actually got to see them on TV every once in a while, serious fan since that crap weasel died and they’ve been on TV all the time (sense a theme?).
by Cabbage on Jan 17, 2010 3:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 17, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck McBuire
Mind the prickles, mind the dew, wash your willies, when your through. Miss the roses, miss the grass, Old Man Winter can kiss my ass. Always make sure your stick is active.
by nesterenko on Jan 17, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck McGuire, sorry
Mind the prickles, mind the dew, wash your willies, when your through. Miss the roses, miss the grass, Old Man Winter can kiss my ass. Always make sure your stick is active.
by nesterenko on Jan 17, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If there was ever a more entertaining regular season game...
I don’t remember it.
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 17, 2010 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ottawa on Tuesday
Who’s going to be at the game?
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As far as I know it gmh and his friends and myself, but there’s sure to be tons of ‘Hawks fans there.
Before the game I’ll probably be at Marshy’s wearing my replica of the 1992 3rd ‘Hawks jersey with Toews on the back so if you want to meet up you’ll probably find me there an hour or so before the game.
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 hawks61 on Jan 19, 2010 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm driving in from Montreal
Leaving in about an hour. Where’s Marshy’s? I’m sitting in section 315 and I’ll be wearing one of those retro ’61 sweaters that I always see the douchebag frat guys wearing.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 19, 2010 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flashbacks
Great game. 2 more points and on to Ottawa. While I catch my breath I am reminded that I do not want to face these guys the playoffs. My secondary goal for the season is to keep Scum in the 9 hole.
The best thing about winter in Chicago is Blackhawks hockey.
by puckheadin220 on Jan 17, 2010 4:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exciting Game
Niemi made some big saves, especially bailing Seabrook out in overtime when he gave up that turnover..Great fight by Steeger who showed he’s capable of scrapping. Almost made you forget about the crappy NBC coverage. Love the way JR shut down Pierre McGuire, that guy is just annoying….
by Larmer28 on Jan 17, 2010 4:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I guess this is what road wins look like at this point in the season
as our no longer MIA fearless leader mentioned in his wrap, sharp, hossa & ladd is really coming together. I’d also add that buff, madden and VERSTEEG!! has developed some really good chemistry of late.
by SLoop on Jan 17, 2010 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
great game
I like that SCH posted the result as a tie, which is the way I think of all games that go to the shootout. Fast paced, well-played game.
As a Wings fan, I do not understand why the crowds in Joe Louis are booing Marian Hossa. What did he do wrong? Detroit did not have enough money to resign him. How many of the people booing Hossa would have taken a 25% pay cut to stay in Detroit over Chicago? I’m guessing not many.
If you ever get tired of him, send him back. Hossa was a class act and excellent two-way player (except he disappeared in the finals, dammit).
by voline on Jan 17, 2010 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good to see that some wings fans are rational
by DemonHawk on Jan 17, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
check out mcguire's face right after the fight ends.
by SLoop on Jan 17, 2010 4:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he wants something inserted into it!
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 17, 2010 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mr Garrison
He sure looks like Mr Garrison on South Park
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 17, 2010 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Better than Flying!
"anvil of sarcasm" - wu
by DrEmilioLizardo on Jan 19, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One hell of a game that's for sure
“Scum” leader here, one hell of a game from both teams. Those who tuned in definitely weren’t disappointed and other than NBC sucking like usual, it was a good game from start to finish for both teams.
by Casey Richey on Jan 17, 2010 4:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Each team was deserved a point
At least you didn’t get hosed like you did yesterday.
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
tell me about it
The NHL needs to get its act together in terms of officiating. It’s a ridiculous joke
by Casey Richey on Jan 17, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit and Chicago showed the nation a great NHL game today.
Now if could just get NBC to broadcast all of it…
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 17, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, i was incredibly pissed that i missed the Eaves goal happening live.
by Casey Richey on Jan 17, 2010 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What you expect ALL of the game to shown!
You’re crazy!
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 17, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Next thing you are going to tell me is you want them to stick arounf for another 60-90 seconds
to announce the 3 stars, instead of going to some other crap!
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 17, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha that was a pathetic start
to their non-Winter Classic coverage NHL season. The fact that it was immediately to another event was pretty lame
by Casey Richey on Jan 17, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You can't miss what they don't broadcast.
I just wonder if the officials may have been at fault for not checking the commercial feed.
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NBC blows DD
That was a hell of a game, I would have preffered to have DLR warming at some point though.
As a Hockey fan that was an awsome game. I just hope our next two meetings(ESPN are you listening?) Det. (aka Scum) does not make nearly the game out of it they did today!
PS NBC Blows (not Eddie).
SCUM got screwed Sat. on that “goal”, which is not the first time a goal has been called that wasn’t and fucked them, or not called that was and fucked them!
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 17, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized
Brouwer, Toews, and Kane form the BTK line. Like Dennis Rader the BTK killer. We have a bind, torture, and kill line. That’s radical.
P.S. Cowabunga.
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Jan 17, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very creepy
Why was Buff out there so much in the OT? He was clearly spent at the end of the 3rd. I will not miss him.
Is Beach on the radar for 2010/11? With all the fights he gets in I can’t see him having a long career so I’d like to see if he could put the puck in the net in the NHL sooner rather than later. Maybe he can live in Bowman’s basement until he grows up.
by Duck99 on Jan 17, 2010 5:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
In McClure's Defense for not posting a thread
From his Facebook site, it looks like he was at a wedding. From the few times I have seen him drink, Im not sure how he was awake and able to watch any of the game.
by clhoffy on Jan 17, 2010 5:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Probably already mentioned but
Big thumbs down to NBC all around. Horrible camera angles, such as the one near the end where Zetterberg was in alone and you got the same view Howard had. But by far the worst was having McGuire talking about how Niemi was the difference maker in the game with highlights of Niemi WHILE DETROIT WAS SCORING THE GOAL TO TIE THE GAME IN THE THIRD PERIOD! Those in-between bench talks are fucking useless. He was going on about Eager yelling at the other bench as if teams yelling at each other’s bench had never happened before.
by clhoffy on Jan 17, 2010 5:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
And what was with talking about the Versteeg/Eaves fight like Eaves dropped the gloves against Bob Probert, not Kris ‘turnover at the blue line’ Versteeg.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 17, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Eaves was dropping bombs on Versteeg"
Shut up, McGuire. Just shut the fuck up.
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 17, 2010 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The whole thing was just wierd.
Instead of correctly noting it was a hell of a fight between two guys who don’t scrap, Pierre led the rest of the clowns – with a silent Eddie O – about how brave Eaves was to fight…Versteeg?
People complain about VS, but VS coverage is about 10 times as good as these awful NBC broadcasts – which would automatically be 5 times better if they’d can the stupid schtick of Pierre between the glass.
Its not football, we don’t need a ‘sideline’ reporter.
Just because your friend says she saw me in the club with some other bitches,
sitting in V.I.P,
Smoking, and drinking, and kicking it.
by chrome on Jan 17, 2010 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention the commentary during the shootout.
I believe it was McGuire who yelled “YES!!” both times the Scum scored, and he didn’t seem all too happy when the Hawks scored (and won).
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by mjthor on Jan 17, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or it could've been one of the other jagoffs.
I fortunately don’t know them by their voices.
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by mjthor on Jan 17, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Doc Emmerich
I really think that the problem is McGuire. He doesn’t bring much to the table other than ridiculous arguments with Mike Milbury (who managed to run the Isles into the ground) inbetween periods, and is an unabashed Wing lover.
Eddie is what he is, but unfortunately he tends to fade in the background during the NBC broadcasts. I’m wondering if he’s afraid to sound like a homer when the Hawks play.
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 17, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Edzo is careful
When they talked about the automatic icing he didn’t reall say anything where as a couple weeks ago Foley and him were big advocates of letting the current rule stand.
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doc is awesome
During overtime he was having trouble catching his breath trying to describe the frantic action.
by alpo on Jan 17, 2010 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And the whole time
he could still tell the difference between Byfuglien, Brouwer, Versteeg, and Kopecky. Simply amazing.
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by El Duque's Raft on Jan 17, 2010 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was really weird
What kind of national broadcaster reacts to a shoot-out goal by yelling, “yes,” into a live mike?
I thought it was unprofessional, and something that the network should probably look into. Not that they will, since NBC hasn’t exactly been on a brilliant streak of professionalism lately.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
they should replace McGuire with Conan.
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
McGuire got a lot of practice hating us in the Flames series last season; it was the first year ever that TSN got a Canadian team playoff match-up (had always been CBC), and McGuire is a brutal homer and, regardless, dreams hourly of soaping up both Ignila and Phaneuf. Guy loves his “monster” performers.
I have to say, too, that Roenick and Milbury were just as painful. I swear, part of hockey’s poor network draw has to do with the broadcast teams. Emrick and Edzo were actually pretty good though … this coming from someone who loathes Edzo’s Hawks broadcasts.
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by ChicoMaki on Jan 17, 2010 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If McGuire and Phaneuf
run off together, I got dibs on Elisha Cuthbert
Sucker! Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy Thirds eh?
If I said I wouldn’t want her too I’d be lying.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Jan 17, 2010 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention
Eaves had a noticeable gash under his eye from the scrap while Versteeg appeared unscathed. Maguire’s biased Wing homerism can be summed up by the phrase “unbelievable skill level”…uttered no less than 5 times which is a low total for his normal Wing broadcasts. As skilled as ZetterLeto’s goal was, I don’t recall him uttering that phrase with Toews, Kane, Campbell, Keith, or any Hawks however. Apparently he hasn’t seen the standings or the scoreboard lately.
by Crease Monkey on Jan 17, 2010 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
First of all, Eaves is bigger than Versteeg… Eaves always tries to get tough with someone smaller than him after the whistle.
But according to Pierre penis-head, Poor little Eaves was sooo brave because he was reared in tiny little Boston College, whereas Versteeg came from the evil OHL (apparently the OHL is like a cage match on Versus)
And we all know what a history of fighting Versteeg has…
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 18, 2010 6:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Beat shit out of Turris even … the only reason Phoenix was able to trade Carcillo.
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by ChicoMaki on Jan 18, 2010 9:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Turris started that fight
Then Wayner the whiner screamed until the refs gave Versteeg an instigator penalty…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ9UI7fSQWE
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 18, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
at one point while the Turtle was talking, Buff was sitting right next to him and it looked like Buff was tapping the glass trying to get his attention. I imagine Buff was saying something like, “hey, hey, shut the fuck up, there’s a hockey game going on”
by DemonHawk on Jan 17, 2010 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
noticed that as well
Looked like he was talking to absolutely no one but himself.
September 26, 2007 The day a Franchise was reborn.
by Roos-34 on Jan 17, 2010 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He is sucking someone's knob at NBC
Mind the prickles, mind the dew, wash your willies, when your through. Miss the roses, miss the grass, Old Man Winter can kiss my ass. Always make sure your stick is active.
by nesterenko on Jan 17, 2010 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy fucking shit
People actually listened to him?
Really, I had the volume turned down and didn’t pay attention. Or I still wasn’t awake. Or something, but at least I heard very little talk.
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by Trixietrx on Jan 17, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On my TV it seemed like the ice-level mics were up way too high- could hardly hear the play by play.
Emerick is alright but he gets too repetitive at times, like when watching a full 7 game series. By the end of the SCF last year, I had heard him say “waffleboard” more times than I’d ever care to. Also, apparently any time a skate was used to advance a puck, he’s required to call it a soccer move.
The field level announcer would work fine in baseball when there’s so much time between pitches, but hockey’s a non-stop action game. 3 announcers is too many. Too many cooks in the kitchen, NBC. You’re making me not want to eat my favorite meal (which since I’ve ventured away from my point, I should specify is “Hawks Games”)
by hawksfan21 on Jan 18, 2010 1:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only acceptable soccer reference in Hockey
is if a puck goes off of someone’s face and into the net.
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by cdz3210 on Jan 18, 2010 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But I think the blues are ahead of the Hawks in Face-plant goals, aren’t they?
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes they are
Hopefully the Hawks don’t attempt this shot.
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by cdz3210 on Jan 18, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That one's called "Pulling A Tkachuk"
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 18, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As somebody who grew up in Pittsburgh in the early 90's
This was probably the best hockey game I’ve seen since then. I can’t believe this Hawks team right now… I’ve been seriously following them since last year, and I honestly can remember an overtime period as good as what I saw today. I was on my feet screaming at my TV. I just don’t remember Lemieux, Jagr, Francis etc. being as CONSISTENTLY good as the lines I see out on the Hawks game after game. The only bad part was the NBC broadcast… I love how they couldn’t keep up with the action in the OT period… the Chicago boys would have had a FIELD DAY with that action, but I’m sure we’ll get plenty more as the season moves on. I’m so happy to finally have a team in town everyone can really get behind :-) Go Hawks!
by lswaidz on Jan 17, 2010 5:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lazy Kane
What’s with Kane suckiness in the shootout? Not that it’s a big deal, just seems weird to me. Also, was anyone else surprised at how low Kane’s voice after he scored (“BOOM!”)?
by DemonHawk on Jan 17, 2010 6:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TRADE HIM
HIS VOICE IS TOO LOW
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NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
by mjthor on Jan 17, 2010 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And,
he was late on the call. He is too lazy to comment quicker.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 17, 2010 7:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with you, first of all. But I would say that he seems to have whittled his moves down to one … the deke, forehand fake and backhand shot. I mean, he’s great at it, so I understand why, but his crazy talent with the puck makes me wonder why he doesn’t try more things. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him shoot.
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by ChicoMaki on Jan 17, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen him during pre-game skates
trying his hand at Hossa’s baseball bat. He’s failed so far, but I’ve got a sinking feeling he’s just waiting for the right moment to show that move off.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 17, 2010 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What exactly are you disagreeing with?
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kane’s suckiness in the shootout.
www.mjt.org
by ChicoMaki on Jan 18, 2010 9:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then I'd have to agree with you
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed the Baritone Boom
It made think of Peter Brady going through puberty
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by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fire Pierre McGuire Petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/IH8PM/
Some pretty good comments in the “View Signatures” section
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by cdz3210 on Jan 17, 2010 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wings v Hawks
Another great game to be nationally televised. The NHL should throw Chicago-Detroit out there as often as possible.
After this year’s Winter Classic in Fenway all the reviews in the media (except for Puck Daddy) said it was a great hockey game. But I thought that game was a real snoozer: No intensity, sloppy play, little scoring (but it wasn’t because the goalies were playing that well) . . . The quality of play from both teams just wasn’t as good as the previous Winter Classic in Wrigley.
The hockey was worse, but there was a lot more irrelevant non-hockey folderol: Mr Weather Channel, ferking Dennis Leary singing, fireworks going off while the air force does a flyover and midgets on stilts sing the national anthem as the solid gold dancers spell out “boston” on the ice . . . Jesus, leave the game some dignity.
by voline on Jan 17, 2010 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is SHARPIE!!!
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1961 is a long time ago.
by HawkJaw on Jan 17, 2010 7:59 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Sharpie has a huge mouth.
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 18, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Playoff preview
Didn’t really expect this kind of intensity going in. What a blast! Datsyuk/Zetterberg and Lidstrom/Rafalski sent messages to Hawk counterparts, but the Hawks are deeper.
Some combination of Hawks D (Soup with a couple meh games in a row) and other teams’ O has led to the toughest two games the D has had this year, and yet the Hawks still have 4 points after 2 games on the trip.
Well-earned POG for Sharpie- hustled all game and set up Hossa a couple times. That line is starting to click (Ladd w/ some great effort too, as Mac noted.)
by cliffkoroll on Jan 17, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great game
One of the best regular season games I’ve seen in awhile. For as much crap as the fourth line gets they have been awesome lately. Does burish crack top 12 when back? I say no.
by SergeiKrivokrasov25 on Jan 17, 2010 9:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
my thoughts
b/c the cap is still an issue, i can see burish playing rehab games in rockford (if allowed…dunno about waivers or any of that shit, so maybe that’s out of the question to begin with) until game-ready, then swapping w/ kopecky. sorry, but burish is just better on that fourth line.
what will really be interesting is when bolland AND burish come back…if we only carry one extra guy, who goes away? i can’t imagine Q would send hendry down b/c he can play forward and D in a pinch. i’d guess fraser and kopecky are outside looking in come march.
by illinikc33 on Jan 17, 2010 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I believe Kopecky is a detriment to the 4th line. As someone else pointed out, since his goals, he’s been playing like he thinks he’s the shit. When in fact, he usually plays like a pile of crap.
I just really think that this got to his head, and he thinks he’s more than he is, and I see him trying to do things which are just above his skilll level (ie, keeping his helmet on his head). No, really, I see him taking dumb shots when he could be passing for better opportunities, and don’t see much else of him. I’m not the most knowledgable so I can’t quite put into words what I see, but I do know I don’t like what I see.
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by Trixietrx on Jan 18, 2010 8:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Burish will step in ahead of Kopecky - no doubt about that at all
Kopecky looks clueless half the time and lost the other half – almost always a step or more behind the play. Meh. A wasted signing.
by krome on Jan 18, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it is a wasted signing
he’s playing and has had about 20-25 decent games. Not all that bad for the 12th guy.
by SLoop on Jan 18, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you forgot
a decimal point in there.
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by Trixietrx on Jan 18, 2010 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we'd get more out of someone for half the price (say, Bickell)
and we have cap problems
by krome on Jan 19, 2010 10:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also get the feeling he was part of the Hossa deal
Chicagoan in the Lou.
by Mike Martin on Jan 18, 2010 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I loved the Star Wars reference(s)
especially your liberal use of the word Scum.
"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.
by propheteer on Jan 17, 2010 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's a good point
Because aren’t the Hawks the Rebels? I damn well do not support the Empire, but that means we follow the Rebel Scum. Shit damn in a wheelbarrow.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 17, 2010 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Until the Hawks win a title
they could definitely be considered an underdog or rebel. It’s a yin-yang thing.
"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.
by propheteer on Jan 18, 2010 12:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a problem
with the Hawks being the Empire after we do… after all they do play their music at the UC…
by VerStig on Jan 18, 2010 2:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
See
Back in the “bad old days” I kinda use to imagine Bill Wirtz sitting in a poorly lit room in a swivel chair wearing his black hood. Hawks fans would come in, and he’d be stroking a model of the Stanley Cup with his shriveled hands. He’d look at you with those yellowed eyes and go
“you want thisssss, don’t you?”
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 18, 2010 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Dark Room, Black Hood, Swiveling Chair = Count Baltar from BSG (abc old school)
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by DrEmilioLizardo on Jan 19, 2010 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had wondered
…what was going to happen when we got to see the real Scum instead of the AHL version. Damn, those guys are good. And it feels way better to beat them when they’ve got everyone there. Fantastic game, playoff atmosphere, right result, and maybe most important of all, the Hawks didn’t need to play a perfect game to win. To me, that speaks volumes about how scary good this team really is.
If I had to convert someone into a hockey fan and couldn’t use a playoff game to do it, this might be the one. Sans the NBC broadcast of course. Is Pierre actually aware that he needs to wipe his chin every two minutes, or does someone in the studio just talk into his headset and remind him?
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by TenMinuteMisconduct on Jan 18, 2010 1:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
They’re still missing Franzen, Holmstrom, Kronwall and Williams. This team will be more able than most to reverse their record through the second half.
Datsyuk is an absolute machine with the puck. Every time he gets the puck with space it seems he creates a scoring chance (as well as most of the times he gets it without any space).
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by ChicoMaki on Jan 18, 2010 9:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great game by both..
Hawks fan here boys, but gotta tell ya, i think i was more impressed by the physicality of the wings than the hawks. Detroit def tryin to send a msg,..and the Hawks didnt necessarily bite,..almost passive cept for versteeg pasting eave’s face. Guess we just wanted to play hockey and not muck it up. NBC coverage a joke, as was the McGuire/Roenick/MIlbury team. J.R. and his ramblings of the usa team also suck. Most teams wish they had Drury.
Helluva game by the way!..Wings are still a bitch if u ask me, and until they’re out they’re still the team to beat. Barker will be fine, just needs his sea legs back. Burish is now trade bait if Kopecky isn’t, due to Hjammerson, and if Bolland is solid,..Lookout. Maybe we can package Burish Barker and Kopecky for Kovalchuck!…lol
by RONchicago on Jan 18, 2010 11:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let's not go sucking each other's dicks quite yet
Good win for the Hawks, in a well-played, evenly matched hockey game. The only way the overtime could have been any more exciting, is if mortar shells were exploding on the ice and “Ride of the Valkyries” was blaring over the loud speakers at Joe Luis.
Statement game for both teams, and you gotta believe it meant a little more to Detroit, considering they are sitting in 9th right now. Outstanding job by Niemi, and Sharp made up for his dumb-ass trip or hook at the end of one PK, which led immediately to the next PK, which led to a Red Wing goal. He erased my wanting to punch him in the face in less than five minutes, by skating hard, crashing the net, and potting one.
Here comes the “but” part. The Red Wings are still without Kronwall, Holmstrom, and Franzen. If these guys are able to skate at anywhere near their abilities when they come back, Detroit is going to be tough, real tough come playoff time. This was an evenly-played game without them, and Detroit isn’t quite the fully-operational battle station when our friends arrived.
Yes, the Hawks have Bolland and Burish coming back, too. If they come back in top shape, the Hawks can finally sit the cipher that is Kopecky, and the punching bag that is Fraser. Or make a trade, which seems likely anyway. I’m not Yoda, but right now, Barker looks clueless out there. He seems most likely to leave, depending on what can be got for him. Versteeg! is treading on thin ice in my book, dump the puck in for crying out loud. Buff, probably no need to get into that much-discussed topic. As much as I love both Bolland and Burish, I would trade them for two of the three Red Wings mentioned above in a second. Shit, I’d trade both of them for a 100% Franzen. Commence shit-storm.
So, good win for the Hawks, getting the two points in a game that meant something for both teams. Still…refer to the title of my post.
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 18, 2010 12:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sort of off Topic
The same question has been asked on “The Huet Situation” post but is the title a veiled allusion to "The Bonnie Situation" in Pulp Fiction?
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by cdz3210 on Jan 18, 2010 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
correctamundo
boy, another pulp fiction reference, i’m like one little fonzie. yolanda, what’s fonzie like?
in keeping with the star wars theme, i should have led with the “not a fully operational battle station” thing…
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 18, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fonzie's Cool
We’re gonna be like 3 little Fonzies here.
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by cdz3210 on Jan 18, 2010 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
funny
but I thought I wrote that post and thus would be the only one that can answer the question.
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 18, 2010 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey dirk
You will let everybody know when it’s time, right?
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ha, when, for the dicksucking to commence?
I can see how it looks like I’m raining on everybody’s parade. I’m trying to say, let’s not throw the parade, yet. The ride is very enjoyable so far, yes, you’re right, chelischili. My post above misses that completely.
If I didn’t think I was so clever, I would simply have said, Detroit still has three key players out. Good win for the Hawks. Let’s get ‘em come playoff time.
But, apparently, I can’t make a point without cliches or movie references.
A, always. B, be. C, cliche-ing.
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 18, 2010 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No rain here, the parade is fine, and marching straight down Main street. Like you, I am enjoying the ride.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
are you a south side irish parade man, cheli?
see, i can’t help myself. must…reference…movie…
i’ll go to the box, you know, feel shame, and then i’ll get free.
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 18, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Small town Oklahoma, Three stop lights, and the town drunk tied the cow he rode into town on an actual hitching post in front of the bar.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna ask if no one ever hugged you as a kid :P
I think everyone here is aware we haven’t won anything yet. Unlike certain papers in the Northwestern provinces north of the border, a parade route is FAR from everybody’s minds. Personally speaking, I didn’t take yesterday’s win as a “statement win” either. I’m in wait-and-see mode. I don’t know how many of you here read Puck Daddy as well, but the last thing I want is a “Gloating Blackhawks Fan” meme.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
northeastern
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
northwestern
was referring to the Vancouver Province asking readers to create a parade route after the Canucks won the first round of playoffs against the Blues.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, sorry
I thought you were referring to the classic (and possibly apocryphal) quote from Drapeau concerning the Habs.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my bad, really
Should have taken into consideration the possibility that my comment would have been appropriate for more than one team…
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Habs won something. I hadn’t heard about the Canucks’ shenanigans.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 9:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you gotta be kiddin… right?
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 18, 2010 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish
Looks like the original post is long gone, but it’s been immortalized elsewhere.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
damn, you pegged it, cbh
I was reading Puck Daddy right before I logged on here. Too many “hawks rule. wings suck. nuff said.” comments must have sullied my thoughts.
As penance, here is an interview with Stan Mikita.
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/30832-Getting-To-Know-Stan-Mikita.html
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 18, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was reading Puck Daddy
Then clicked over to the Sharks/Flames game on Yahoo JUST in time to watch Malhotra turn Phaneuf completely inside out. That’s about as much fun as you can have on a Hawks off night.
by HungryHungryPanda on Jan 18, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Follow the Playoff Push
Pretty cool to think that the Hawks are the main picture on a playoff article too.
by Original Six on Jan 18, 2010 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF do the numbers represent? The list does no tmake much sense to me. Or, maybe I have too much blood in my alcohol system.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they are the records the teams would need to make the playoffs, in theory
the author says it will take a western conference team 95 points to make the playoffs. for the Hawks, 11-21-1 the rest of the way would give them the 95 points.
by DirkGrahamKnuckleSandwich on Jan 18, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
I guess I got confused about the fact that the numbers did not take other teams into account. According to the way it was laid out, the Hawks majic number is 11.5! The division leaders could have a horrible record, and still be in it.
I guess it’s just the blood thing.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wrap It Up
There’s 12 games left before the Olympic break. If they go 11-0-1 they’re in.
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by cdz3210 on Jan 18, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Testing, Testing
1, 2, 3.
Sorry had to see how it looks.
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by Trixietrx on Jan 18, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s a troll collector?
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
by Byfuglie33 on Jan 18, 2010 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well
she is married…
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 18, 2010 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
I seem to draw the trolls.
But it’s my new quote in honor of MLK, Jr. Day. One of my fave’s btw. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really apply to the Hawks this year.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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by Trixietrx on Jan 18, 2010 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Cooke is a turd burglar. He burgles ALL the turds.
by G8K33P3R on Jan 18, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Love it.
"Whats your location Chief?"
"Well, Im on a road. Appears to be asphalt. I am directly under the Earth's sun......now."
by HjammerTime on Jan 18, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody catch this fucked up hit
from the Quebec Major Junior League
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAoFY0owFXc
This kid Patrice Cormier is in the NJD organization.
My opinion is this fucker has no place in hockey. It is a tough sport but this is beyond rediculous
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 18, 2010 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch. How badly was the kid hurt?
"Whats your location Chief?"
"Well, Im on a road. Appears to be asphalt. I am directly under the Earth's sun......now."
by HjammerTime on Jan 18, 2010 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god that Cormier is not in the NHL yet, then we would be forced to see the “Wheel of injustice” spin again.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 18, 2010 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cornier is the one who layed the hit.
The kid he hit is Mikael Tam has a broken jaw, and PCS
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 18, 2010 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t understand why headshots haven’t been banned. They are incredibly dangerous, life-threatening plays, and yet all levels of hockey seem to take them as just a part of the game. If someone gets hurt, they act a little differently, but there’s very little real movement towards banning the hit specifically and punishing perpetrators.
I can’t think of any other sport which treats intentionally hitting a player’s head so casually. You pitch at a guy’s head (not even hit him), you get thrown out. Gone. You tackle a guy helmet-to-helmet, 15-yard penalty and automatic first down. There’s no language in those rules about injuries sustained. And no one ever goes around saying, “Look, football’s a tough sport, we should allow helmet-to-helmet contact.”
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 10:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boxing, Takewondo, muay thai, kickboxing, MMA
I agree headshots should be banned in hockey, but head strikes are allowed in some sports.
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by DrEmilioLizardo on Jan 19, 2010 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True, true, I hadn't thought of fighting sports
Heck, hockey has headshots in fights!
But there’s a distinct difference between hitting someone in a controlled manner with a fist or something, when you’re both essentially standing still or moving in the same direction, and leveling a shoulder or an elbow at someone’s head while traveling very fast in opposite directions.
Not that I need to tell you that. I’m just babbling now, but that’s what happens after I drive two hours to see the Hawks lose to the fucking douchebag Senators.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 20, 2010 12:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anything short
Of a full season suspension, which most likely isn’t harsh enough, would essentially say that assault is ok in that league.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Jan 18, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is the Q
Not to be confused with the monied, responsible league out west in Ontario. So, who knows? To their credit, Cormier’s suspended indefinitely as of right now.
But, consider this: the OHL suspended a guy for the entire season because of a grievous boarding penalty. This hit (from the video) looks like it was directed purposely at the head, solely the head, and was meant to be brutal. A lifetime ban in the Q would probably be fitting, realizing that could mean the end of his career.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
as much fun as it is to be a fan and hope the entire st. louis blues roster gets rectally impaled, that is where that stuff should end, fans just being stupid to each other. Once a player loses the line between shit-talking and thinks those things are part of the game, that player needs to be removed from the game.
Hockey is a tough enough sport without some douche bags bertuzzi-ing it up.
by SLoop on Jan 18, 2010 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But of course
There’s still a few trolls posting “He should have kept his head up” on Yahoo! and HFBoards. Most have at least moved to “just an elbow. 2 minutes. Nothing more.”
Chicagoan in the Lou.
by Mike Martin on Jan 19, 2010 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone who thinks that, should be forced to play against him every game, every shift, until they get his “just an elbow”
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 19, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Their is no "he should have kept his head up"
on this one. It should not matter, raising your elbow like this, with a clearly obvious INTENT to injur, their is NO justification what so ever for what he did.
Anybody who ‘justifies’ the hit, or thinks it is only a 2min minor knows nothing about how hockey really is. It is a tough and at times brutal sport, but flagrant intent to injur has no place at all!
I think he should have gotten 4 min/DBL minor for elbowing; 5 min major roughing, 10 min misconduct, 10 min Game misconduct, one calander year suspension (all leagues should honor) a hell of a fine, and NJD drop him with one year forfeit of eligability to resign.
BTW NJD owners comments were obsurd, Devils fans should be ashamed.
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 19, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Broken Jaw and has PCS
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 18, 2010 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Reply Fail
If it works don't go and F*** it up!
"SQUIRREL"
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 18, 2010 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Need a reason to bang your head against the wall for a few hours?
by Original Six on Jan 18, 2010 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who the shit
Is the butternut that wrote that?
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 18, 2010 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually enjoy that guy's tweets
sigh.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brett Ballantini
http://twitter.com/CSNChi_Beatnik
I don’t know this guy’s hockey background, but I don’t think its very extensive.
by Original Six on Jan 18, 2010 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brett, you ignorant slut.
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 11:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. I was just scrolling through, not reading, but this one caught my eye … my name is Brett. I just about dropped my gloves.
www.mjt.org
by ChicoMaki on Jan 19, 2010 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But...
You mean you’re not really Chico Maki?
by chiblackhawks on Jan 19, 2010 10:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the internet, I’m about a hundred different people.
www.mjt.org
by ChicoMaki on Jan 19, 2010 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you really Brett?
Or are you just hankering for a fight?
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 19, 2010 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My real name is Brett, yep, but I’m not a Ballantini. Still, I’ll fight if it sounds like fun.
www.mjt.org
by ChicoMaki on Jan 19, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how far are you from montreal?
i rented a car tonight to go to ottawa, but i might be talked into skipping that to fight.
(i’m joking, of course.)
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 19, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
slow news day, huh?
Meanwhile, over at the Tribune, Chris Kuc has settled for a piece on Kane’s non-existent first NHL fight.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever will Chicago news outlets
think to write about during the Olympic break?
by chiblackhawks on Jan 18, 2010 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they’ll write a puff piece about how Windy City bloggers are totally owning the media coverage of the Hawks?
All right, come on, dummy, you won the game. Come on. Pick up your trophy.
by meeshak on Jan 18, 2010 11:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its actually amazing someone hasn’t tried to bait Kane into a fight yet…..or forced the matter for that matter.
"Whats your location Chief?"
"Well, Im on a road. Appears to be asphalt. I am directly under the Earth's sun......now."
by HjammerTime on Jan 18, 2010 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There have been a few times where I thought it looked like someone was trying to start a fight, but I could be wrong.
wait what?
by pepe126 on Jan 19, 2010 12:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Lil' Kane
wouldn’t fight after getting his mouthguard ripped away by Franzen then he never will.
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 19, 2010 9:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That report
Is like Woodward and Bernstien compared to Barry Rozner.
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 19, 2010 1:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Articles like that are like treats for Meatheads
gives them a sence of (doesn’t quite feel like the right word but..) justification. “Kane doesn’t fight! We need a goon to protect him!” While the NHL has changed to a more skill game, there are fans out there that think fights are part of that Old-School brand of hockey that should never go away.
The only Cup we can win is this years
by Johnny Lava on Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pure Gold
Listening on from the next dressing room stall, veteran Andrew Ladd had some sage advice: “Grab a goalie.”
wait what?
by pepe126 on Jan 19, 2010 12:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ladd's got a great sense of humor
In one of the videos from BHTV when Ladd and Eager went to MSI, an MSI employee asked both of them how they relaxed. Ladd’s answer: “Ambien?”
Tragically that part of the clip has since been edited out. Someone probably thought it was inappropriate.
by chiblackhawks on Jan 19, 2010 7:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit
is too little to be a space station.
by Scott13 on Jan 19, 2010 10:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
More like a gas station...with no gas.
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by AirTrafficAJ on Jan 19, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If the US were to get an enema... Detroit is where the nozzle would go.
"anvil of sarcasm" - wu
by DrEmilioLizardo on Jan 19, 2010 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You
have not been to Ft. Sill, have you?
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on Jan 19, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Military Posts have a purpose, as wretched and godforsaken as some can be...
Detroit does not. It is a suppurating, gangrenous wound, self inflicted on the american landscape and economy and needs to be lanced or amputated.
Except for the fist of Joe Lewis- that is cool.
"anvil of sarcasm" - wu
by DrEmilioLizardo on Jan 19, 2010 4:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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