Black Friday Spending Spree - Hawks 4, Ducks 1
by McClure on Nov 26, 2010 6:11 PM CST
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Ahh, the roller coaster ride continues. With their systems seemingly purged of all the tryptophan from yesterday, the Hawks tried something different today - which is put forth an effort during the seemingly annual Black Friday matinee in Anaheim. The Ducks even sported new kinda-wretched 3rd jerseys for the occasion, but it wouldn't keep them from dropping their sixth straight.
Though the Hawks were unable to convert on an early power play, they carried the action for much of the first. A soft tripping call on-ah the Pope-ah led to an Anaheim power play goal late in the first, coming from a redirection in the slot off the stick of Dan Sexton, who tipped a one timer from the reanimated corpse of Saku Koivu. Though the Hawks trailed 1-0 after 20, they more than outshot the Ducks 13-6.
In the second, the questionable calls would continue, with Marian Hossa and Jack Skille both taking iffy penalties. The recently shitty PK actually came to life on the Hossa call, with Duncan Keith joining a rush that had been spearheaded by Patrick Sharp, and throwing a shot on Hiller that queefed between his pads to tie it. Andy Sutton took a run at Jassen Cullimore late, and Nick Boynon naturally came to his defense, yielding a late Ducks power play for instigating, which the Hawks killed off.
However, Sutton would get his, as Patrick Sharp pounced on a terrible Sutton giveaway and roofed a laser over Hiller for the eventual winner. Niklas Hjalmarsson got of the schnide with a slapper from the line after some nice footwork to create a lane for himself, and the suddenly streaking Troy Brouwer had the capper with a shot from the slot after a nice set up from linemates Dowell and Skille. Hawks 4, Ducks 1.
Observations
- Let the goalie controversy begin. As Sam noted in the preview, and as Pat and Eddie did in the broadcast, a strong showing by Corey Crawford today (which he had) should yield a start tomorrow against the Kings. Personally, I'm all for it. I like Crawford's approach in net, and at this point in the season with the standings being what they are, Quenneville has to start banking points. Though he's a nice guy looking for his shot to win here, Marty Turco is owed nothing in regards of playing time.
- The "traditional" defensive pairings were reinstated today, as well as Nick Boynton being taken off the penalty kill. The results were pretty apparent, as the few loose pucks that Crawford produced were quickly pounced upon. The results are also reflected in Corsi, where Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, and Bobby Ryan all found themselves in the red, while Marlboro 72 were both positives.
- While the Andy Sutton/Jassen Cullimore/Nick Boyton tete-a-tete could have been initially called a charge on Sutton, that he didn't connect was likely the mitigating factor. It's also the factor that irritates me with Boynton's actions. There's a place to stand up for a teammate, but that's not it, and it cost Boynton 2 minutes.
- Troy Brouwer also kinda-sorta got away with an elbow prior to his goal, but it just serves as a microcosm for what we've repeatedly said about Lowen-Brouw: he's at his best when he's taking the body.
- Marian Hossa looked less of a passenger today than Wednesday, but the Hawks still need more from him.
- Holy shit, Patrick Sharp a +2!
- The second unit power play was fucking clown shoes. The first - they at least looked competent even if they didn't convert.
- Niklas Hjalmarsson's patience on his goal can't be understated, and it's the sort of thing that I've pointed to regarding his untapped offensive upside. His comfort level in playing with Soupy is pretty apparent.
- I'm not sure I fully understand Randy Carlyle yanking Jonas Hiller that late in the game, but Carlyle's a long-time red-ass, and it was more than likely a message to the rest of the team. While Hiller certainly wasn't the infinite abyss that he usually is against the Hawks, he can hardly be blamed for Sharp or Brouwer's goals.
- The Hawks are now garaunteed .500 for the trip, which is decent. But a win tomorrow would make it a success. Though they lost on Wednesday, the overall quality of play has been a little bit more consistent. They'll need to ramp it up a notch tomorrow night against a for-real Kings team.
We're proud to bestow what I believe is Corey Crawford's first honor here as the player of the game. Craw made 26 saves for his third win in a row, and looked very composed in doing so.
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I was talking to the roomate
and began the conversation with “at the risk of inciting the return of the Great Goaltender Debate, everyone seems more locked on with Crawford in net”. We’ll see how it goes
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I think my stance for now is "I don't care, as long as we win"
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I'm good with this
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by BigCSouthside on Nov 26, 2010 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
yup
it seems that the rest of the team shows up for Crawford. Whatever works…
Indeed
Anytime we can see a screencap of last year’s IceHogs commercial where Coco pisses off the mascots for eating a BBQ pork sandwich, I’m all for it.
God it’s been awhile since I’ve been on here. Damn you, mitigating circumstances… damn you!
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by generalsoreness on Nov 26, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
only for now?
this year, the discussion will be much simpler, since we don’t have the “sensitive, fragile plant” issue. hollay-lou-yuh!
We like our people.
Glad I wasn't the only one that hated the penalty that Boynton took
Edzo had a fucking boner talking about how great it was that he stood up for Cullimore and sent a message to Sutton. Sorry Edzo, but Boynton’s bear hug was stupid and an easy instigator call. Patrick Sharp, meanwhile, sent the most important message to Sutton, which was “you’re not a very good hockey player.” Let’s leave the neanderthal shit at home, we didn’t need it last year and don’t need it this year.
Also, despite his pathetic whiff on a clearing attempt during the PK, Dave Bolland was actually around the puck a fair amount and even created a few scoring chances. Being on a line with Pisani isn’t gonna help his offensive game come around, though.
Finally, the top two defensive pairings are back! Why the hell did it take so long?? Now if Hendry could make his way back into the third pairing, I’ll gladly shut up about our D pairings.
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by HungryHungryPanda on Nov 26, 2010 6:39 PM CST reply actions
this
Sutton completely whiffed on the hit and landed flat on his ass. No need for Knucklehead Nick to start shit, and Sharpie really made Sutton pay anyway.
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by anActiveStick on Nov 26, 2010 7:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
yes
at the same time, players need to know that their teammates have their backs.
I understand both parts of the equation, but the team killed the ensuing penalty, made Sutton pay and then they finished off the Ducks. Turned out well, so I’m not complaining.
uhhhh
Not sure what to think of it. I know I do not want any member of the Goon squad skating for the Hawks [Yes Pronger I am pointing at you too you selfish stuck-up Fuck], but I do absolutely want players who have each others back when needed.
Perhaps the timing was not the best, but I would take this [Hawks not fighting to tie the game] over our players getting steam rolled and nothing happen. But it was still a close game, and put the Hawks on the PK and this is the part I have the issue with, the timing was crap.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 26, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
i like Pronger
He can be a Hawk anytime, IMO.
He is a good defenseman
He is not the type of player I can cheer for, arrogant, self centered and it is NEVER his fault. He thinks at times he is being cute to the media by not answering their questions at all, but he is being nothing more than a Fucking Ass to the fans who may actually like to really know the who, why, when and where with their team or Hockey in general [coincidently it was his SCF press conference that I started loathing the Fucker]. Barry Bonds was great hitter, but I would also never would have wanted him on my team for the same reasons.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 26, 2010 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
I like the way he handles the media. He makes stupid questions sound even more stupid. I always enjoyed him during the SCF. Didn’t even mind the subplot that was created when he started stealing pucks.
by aeroplane on Nov 26, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
It also helps that he can put a team on his back and carry them when needed
and this video from his rookie season is hilarious.
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by ITypedforMiles on Nov 26, 2010 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
rec'd
let’s be honest- the typical hockey player interview is a string of cliches.
plus, so many retarded questions from reporters.
We like our people.
I knew I was in the minority
But I would still like to see he Fucker hit by a Bus………………………..twice!
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 8:57 AM CST up reply actions
that SCF press conference was what made me a fan
and my dad, who wasn’t paying any attention to the tv til he started being a dick.
And don’t worry, Giants fans were happy to keep Barry Bonds. He kept our team in the city where it belonged and got us a sweet new ballpark. So, you know, asshole, but in the end, the fans are better off.
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Tell me about it
I love to hate him too, but the guy’s what, 36, and he’s still just as consistent as ever. Yeah, I’ll take one of the best d-men and future HOFer any day too. And I’m sure he gets along great with his own teammates.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 26, 2010 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
I'm fine with the penalty
We’ve been getting handled physically in more games this year than makes me comfortable.
Sutton didn’t connect with Cullimore, ya, but he was absolutely stoked at the chance to knock Cullimore’s consciousness into fucking outer space. He was hoping to put him on a stretcher. Any player from any team who tries to do that so hungrily to any Hawk, Cullimore to Kane, I hope someone steps up and goes ballistic. We’d be praising him if Kane had been the target; I don’t see the number being of any significance … all for one and one for all.
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I agree and I thought
it fired up the team. They went on to kill the penalty and then scored 3 goals.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
agreed
happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.
by puppetmasterp on Nov 26, 2010 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
Hey Cha Cha McClure, I gotta call ya out
on Brouwer’s hit. That was a fukkn clean hit with the shoulder, not an elbow. Or maybe it’s just the Sinner Inside me.
I agree
It looked like an elbow at first to me, but his elbow came out during the follow-through. But the hit was made with the shoulder, not the elbow
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by LanceFister3 on Nov 26, 2010 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Crawdad
Looked great and I really like the way he battles. I think his style fits the Hawks much better. With the d-men the Hawks have, Turco’s puckhandling abilities are rendered moot. Keith and Campbell are 2 of the best skaters in the league and Turco’s want of playing the puck hinders that at times.
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by anActiveStick on Nov 26, 2010 7:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Agreed that truce stick handling handicaps players like Soupy and keith
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by ccm on Nov 26, 2010 7:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Crawford is playing better of late, but Turco is NOT playing bad.
It may come down to the belief not that Turco is not good, but that Crawford can help win [steal] a few games, not a bad position. I’m not thinking it is a controversy, since neither goalie has LOST a game for the Hawks, just a matter of which one can now steal a few more than the other.
No matter who they put in net, I’m not going “shit” or “hope he has a good game”, but still thinking “hope the Hawks Offense shows up to win it!”.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 26, 2010 7:33 PM CST reply actions
I'm viewing Turco as an extra snuggly security blanket
For the Hawks while they see what Crawford can do with a NHL season. Kid is looking good
Against logic there is no armor like ignorance
by Johnny Lava on Nov 26, 2010 8:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Turco isn't playing bad
But Crawford is playing better. That’s the difference. I said it a few weeks ago, but I do believe that by the end of the season, if we do make the playoffs, it’ll be Crawdaddy as the starter. That’s not a stab on Turco, since I believe he’s done an admirable job in front of the team, but he’s being outplayed by Crawford.
I’m pretty excited to see what Crawford can do next year as the number one guy.
Skillz was over the top ......"That boy is a skating fool"
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
can we start keeping a stat of how many times Skille puts things other than the puck into the net?
Himself, the goalie, defenders.
He’s very entertaining to watch.
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for the ladies on here
the duncan keith interview has a nice shot of Stalberg combing his hair and drinking a power drink. i think you guys might like it.
This is over. You can go ahead and order the autopsy now.
Even though the Islanders had not won a game in 14 straight
They are still only 1 point behind the Devils and NYI has a game in hand! So New Jersey, how is that Kovy contract working for you right now? Could you imagine being a Devils fan, signing Kovy, having the Contract be rejected, sign again for almost just as stupid of a price, Loose draft Picks, dress only 15 skaters, and after 23 games have only 7 wins, and have only a one point lead over the worst team in Hockey that just went to 0-11-3.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 26, 2010 9:14 PM CST reply actions
They beat NJD 2-0
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 26, 2010 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
That just makes me smile.
LOL
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by Badgerdano on Nov 26, 2010 9:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Great Big Grin!
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by burpchelischili on Nov 27, 2010 4:08 AM CST up reply actions
Good 3rd Period for sure
Pretty sure Foley was sauced again… He said some real stupid shit and forgot everyones numbers.
Kopecky still god awful. Get him away from Shooter. Please. Maybe put T-Brow there again… Though….
That 4th line is boss. Everytime they are on the ice they do something fantastic or hugely entertaining. That goal T-Brow scored. Fucking legit. Though sharps was a snipe and Hammer broke that dudes legs that last goal was just sexy… so very very sexy…
3rd pairing should be a rotation of Hendry, Boynton and Cullimore, who ever plays the worst has to sit out the next game and the other gets a shot. Also keep those old legs fresh.
Crawford is solid. Turco is solid. Create a goal tender contraversey to distract everyone else from their own personal problems is a great idea and I support it. TO THE MAKING UP A BULLSHIT GOALTENDER SITUATION!
agree with most all
is Foley becoming Santo in front of our eyes? He still seems to make great calls during the fog of shots, but last night he mistook Dowell for Kane! I know Jake’s skating pretty good, but…
We like our people.
I know he's an icon and all
But I was pretty pissed at the quality of the call yesterday. He really truly seemed out of it… not sure if it was because of the early start or what. He was constantly giggling, telling stupid stories, and mistaking Bickell for Dowell, Dowell for Kane, Turco for Toews, whatever. I feel like he’s throwing darts up there sometimes. And Eddie was no better. They both mailed it in yesterday.
Isn’t there some way to sync the WGN radio call to the TV action?
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by HungryHungryPanda on Nov 27, 2010 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
let's forgive him
on getting Turco and Toews mixed up. I sometimes can’t tell the difference either, especially last night.
so you're saying business as usual?
and it’s the sport sync radio. i picked one up for my mom during the cubs season last year. i think scanner master makes them.
This was the type of broadcast
that I complained about earlier this season. Too much time on silly or totally irrelevant stories that cut into the play by play.
Also besides the Sport Sync radio that Sgarbs04 listed. Here’s a couple of links from eHow.com on how to sync your radio with your TV.
Sync Sports Radio/TV – Free
How to Sync a Radio With a TV
I haven’t tried any of these yet, but after yesterday’s broadcast I’m getting close to doing it.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
Shout out to my son
who finished well at the Naperville 5k Turkey Trot yesterday. He’s in 8th grade and just started running for his school a year ago. Two years ago I could still beat him, now I need to ride a bike to pace him. Damn kids.
There were 7,000 entrants. He used a pack of runners from the Neuqua Valley cross country team (who are #1 in state) to pace himself for the first 2 miles. Looks like he’s found his niche.
He’s the 4th photo:
http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=2488824
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 26, 2010 10:19 PM CST reply actions
That is awesome
Congrats. So many kids park themselves on the internet, in front of an Xbox or just the TV instead of being active. Seems like kids getting into endurance sports usually lasts a lifetime.
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true
But that special balance is when u can run during the day and xbox at night!
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by anActiveStick on Nov 26, 2010 10:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Tell him congratulations!
Will he be going to Neuqua Valley for high school? I used to live in Aurora and I know that it was considered one of the best schools in the area.
Number one sign of a crappy goaltender: he keeps telling the Goal Judge to "Get ready!"
Thanks Stacie and all, I will
Our oldest daughter went to Neuqua, but I think he’ll be going to Oswego East. He swims at their pool already for a local team (his other sport). Neuqua is a great school, but I really hate the attitude. I was raised very blue collar and don’t get the whole keep up with the Jones and entitlement thing. It was a battle. I’d rather my kids be well grounded over getting a diploma from some place based on its name.
You never hear me bragging about going to Harvard do you? (Well, that’s because I didn’t go there, duh.)
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 26, 2010 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
Grats to your son
That’s definitely something to be proud of.
Man, seeing the pics of you from last year, you don’t even look old enough to have kids. Must be the genes.
Ha! Immature young mind = young body? Although I think the Hawks aged me a decade last March.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 27, 2010 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
aww congrats to your kid!
whenever I think of runners, I think of the tshirts my h.s. track/cross country team wore. It was a long sleeve shirt that just said “our sport is everyone else’s punishment” on the front.
Thanks ahn
Teams still use that one. I really like it too. Here’s my son’s fav:
“Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must move faster than the lion or it will not survive. Every morning a lion wakes up and it knows it must move faster than the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn’t matter if you are the lion or the gazelle, when the sun comes up, you better be moving.” – Maurice Greene (attributed to Roger Bannister shortly after running the first sub-4 mile)
He’s only about 75lbs though, so I think Eisenhower’s “It’s not the size of the dog…” quote applies to him best ;)
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 27, 2010 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
exactly
why did not the invention of the supermarket put an end to all this running business?
We like our people.
Congrats CNS
That’s awesome!
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by Badgerdano on Nov 27, 2010 7:03 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Congrats CNS
8th grade and running a marathon like that? Very impressive.
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Hossa is doing doing better than most.
just because he’s not leading the league in scoring doesn’t mean he’s being carried or being a “passenger” I do think he was playing hung over or something in San Jose and I do think the more the bench sees of Boynton the better we’ll be but otherwise I think we’re on the right track finally
I didn't think there was much wrong with Boynton's penalty
I mean, yes, it was at a bad time when the game was still pretty close, but I know if I was Cullimore and my D-partner stood up for me like that, I’d be way more motivated to have his back from then on and in the long-term, I do believe that sort of response will pay off.
Oh, that's a whole different issue altogether
Our checks have been WEAK. No finish whatsoever. Teams can just skate around freely without any fear of any kind. Even Seabs and Hammer, who used to DECK people given the chance, have been soft.
I’m thinking our 2 long playoff runs might have something to do with it. Fatigue early in the season has been apparent in my eyes.
As the season goes along I expect the ’Hawks to get more physical.
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It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
I'm having lunch with the Stache.
I’ll mention it to him for ya.
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by Badgerdano on Nov 27, 2010 9:16 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Re: Hiller being pulled
I was watching the highlights on an ANA feed, and their announcers were talking about how the Ducks have a game tomorrow, and apparently Hiller will be playing again, so his being pulled might be to “keep him fresh”.
Crawford/Turco
I love this goalie battle. Maybe it will remind the rest of the team they need to fight for their jobs too.
I'm without a home.
Crawdaddy on a roll
If you are still looking for Mouseketeer names for Crawdaddy, I came up with Ditto – since his initials are CC, and CC is short for carbon copy, hence, Ditto. This explanation has gone on too long, hasn’t it?
Were you born this stupid, or have you been working at it all your life?
Crow
I think that’s what I heard Keith call him in an interview.
No, I love the liquid *inside* people. How many times I gotta tell you this, man? I'm insane! I eat people-juice. No one's gonna hire a people-juice eater!
I believe it's "Crawf" according to what I've read
but Crow would be hilarious for a rookie Hawk.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 27, 2010 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
Just watched the Sharpie interview from yesterday and it is pretty "Crow" sounding
check it. I like crow for the photoshop possibilities.
No, I love the liquid *inside* people. How many times I gotta tell you this, man? I'm insane! I eat people-juice. No one's gonna hire a people-juice eater!
Sounds like Crow to me too
just can never be sure – these are Canadians we’re talking aboot.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 27, 2010 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
And when he's bad
we can call him BCC
by Bellwether Meltdown on Nov 27, 2010 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
Black Friday magic and the goaltending debate.
That was one wonderful pass by Angry Andy wasn’t it? Hossa couldn’t have done better than that. But when it comes to bounces and breaks the ‘Hawks haven’t received many to this point of the season, so I’ll take it.
In 7 starts Crawford has only allowed the opposition to reach 3 goals or more only twice.
On the other hand, Turco in 19 starts has allowed them to reach that plateau 11 times.
It’s pretty easy to see why Craword may become the “chosen one”.
Jake Dowell is a +8 this season. Conversely, Sharp is a -8 … but does have 14 goals though.
Hopefully yesterday is a start in the right direction towards a winning streak and Duncan Keith regaining his D2K form. 2 goals and a -5 just isn’t what I expected (as along with everyone else).
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It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
The Hawks overall have been trending in the right direction for a little while now
Inconsistence has been the plague, and may still be. I have the Hawks ranked 7th in the NHL overall. At game 19 the top four Forwards had a 5 game Point AVG 1.8, it is now at 4.4. The Hawks have had a 5 game point Differential of 0 or better for the past 6 games now, after having been at or below 0 for 10+ straight games (1.2 right now). The Hawks have a 5 game avg of 33 S/G for the past 12 games, while holding their opponents to an 5 game average of 29 or less for the past 11 games. The Hawks 5 game avg for GF/G was at a low of 2.2 at game 17, and has now been greater than 3 for the past four games, while GA/G was at a high of 4 after game 15 and has now been 3 or lower for the past 6 games.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 8:56 AM CST up reply actions
this sounds right
while they have been treading water around .500 for a while, it does feel like the team is slowly getting their legs under them.
who knows tho? two points today would be huge. OTOH, mebbe Mr. Hyde suits up tonight.
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Feast or Famine
that has been the story now for a couple weeks, but that is better than the previous weeks selection of Eating, Famine, or Starvation!
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 9:09 AM CST up reply actions
in fact
here’s what I got from a crude measure, shot differential per game (—→ puck possession). Baby steps:
SJS 7.2
DET 4.8
TBL 4.4
STL 4.1
PHI 4.1
PIT 3.6
BUF 3.4
CHI 3.4
WSH 2.7
NJD 2.4
FLA 2.2
CGY 2.0
LAK 0.8
TOR 0.5
COL 0.5
CBJ 0.5
MTL 0.5
VAN -0.2
NSH -1.4
NYI -1.7
BOS -1.7
CAR -2.0
DAL -2.8
NYR -2.9
ATL -3.6
PHX -3.8
OTT -4.2
ANA -6.0
MIN -7.6
EDM -10.1
We like our people.
by cliffkoroll on Nov 27, 2010 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
I pretty much use this as 1 of my 10 measurements in my Rankings
I turn this into a percentile so the best team gets 100 points (SJS) the worst 0 Points (EDM), with the mean being 50 points, but I break it into both S/G and SA/G. Doing this helps weigh strength in the category so teams that are very close to the same value end up with very close point values, and teams that are running away good or bad have a larger point gap between and the rest of the field.
For example The Hawks have a current 93.1 points in S/G (Hawks 33.5: AVG 30.57: Max 35.7) is and 55.2 points in SA/G (Hawks 30.2 : Avg 30.57: Min 27.4). Currently only SJS is outshooting the Hawks and are tied with Detoilet for 2nd, where the Hawks are about Average in SA/G, and are still far behind STL at 27.4 SA/G.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
Not exactly sure how the ranking system works, but it does seem off. Sharks #1? No way. Lightening at #6? We sometimes think our Hawks are an inconsistent team, but the Lightening seem to be the most unpredictable team on any given night.
Perhaps the way your weighing certain needs to be tweaked. Dallas and Anaheim are both better than the Isles as well. Kings and Blues are still much better then where they’re sitting.
You are 100% correct, I used the wrong one.
The Hawks are 13th, here it is for you
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
I like your other one better
Make the stats look better for us please :)
Number one sign of a crappy goaltender: he keeps telling the Goal Judge to "Get ready!"
LOL
I do not know how the other one got there, though it surely was more flattering to the Hawks, it was unrealistic for them. A .500 team ranked 7th? I was scratching my head, but went with it, bad idea.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
"when it comes to bounces and breaks the ‘Hawks haven’t received many to this point of the season"
I echo this sentiment. Just seems that way.
"Yet you skate like you think wearing it is enough."
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
Keith and Bolland
Can someone identify a game played by any Hawk defense-man this season as good as the game Keith played last night?
Bolland still needs to up the O, but he had a very good game last night, muzzling Getzlaf, Ryan, Perry all night.
Look at the shift charts- it was just like Vancouver. The mad stache was able to get Bolland over the boards all night against Getzlaf.
I wonder if 2, 7, 36 is the magic shutdown combination.
We like our people.
I think you're really onto something with this thought
Is there a numerologist here to confirm these findings?
‽ ⅋ ‽
2 * 7 * 36 + 162 =
666.
Consider it confirmed.
"Yet you skate like you think wearing it is enough."
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
by ballyb on Nov 27, 2010 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe its the alcohol, but
It’s kinda funny how the game can be perceived from one set of eyes to the next…
I can see the point about Boynton (easy instigator), but if we bitch about Scott not doing a damn thing (mostly because he never has any takers) then we have to at least give Boynton points for sending the message. When else? When he gets no takers later? (But I’m glad I didn’t have the Chicago feed, else Ed O. might have changed my mind)
The passing last night was bat-shit horrible. Just the worst I’ve seen it. The energy and heart made up for it.
I thought Hossa was atrocious last night.
I haven’t seen the shift numbers, but it seemed like the 4th Line was out alot. and did their job to a T.
After Skille threw a check on a falling Anaheim D, he seemed to tell the guy after the whistle “sorry bout that” … which was kinda stud-like.
but maybe its the alcohol…and it was-ah flowin…
by NesterenkosGhost on Nov 27, 2010 9:35 AM CST reply actions
it was the booze
Hoss was no where near atrocious. He was in on two scoring plays I believe
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Nov 27, 2010 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
The idea Boynton had was fine
But not the time/place, at least I don’t think. You want a great example of picking the right spot? Look at the Dowell/Giordano fight when we were getting stomped by the Flames. Dowell picked the absolute right spot to get something going.
On the other hand, Boynton’s bear hugging penalty came during a 1-1 game that had the feeling of a sudden death affair, not to mention the fact that Anaheim’s PP operates at a 25% clip at home. Just thought it gave Anaheim some life at a time when the ’Hawks were controlling the play. It worked out, though, so I guess I should shut up about it.
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by HungryHungryPanda on Nov 27, 2010 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
Not so much a bear hugging
more a baby being forced into a breastfeeding.
by activestick on Nov 27, 2010 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
I laughed
I’d rather Boynton or someone step in though, than wait for someone on our team get wrecked – and then everyone will be complaining that we didn’t deter that type of behavior.
Going back to Cali, shakin 'em, bakin 'em, takin 'em to spots they never before hung.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 27, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
we need a goon
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Supreme Most Holy Pontiff, and Chief Prophet of JeHossa's Witnesses
by BigCSouthside on Nov 27, 2010 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
O/T for a Christmas Wish!
Just wondering where I could find a Chicago Blackhawks hockey stick for the Wii Slapshot for my Godson Mason. He’s only 5 but idolizes Toews, so it would be really cool to get him that for Christmas.
Thanks in advance.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
There are a few 3rd party choices
on Amazon, but nothing licensed by the NHL yet.
No, I love the liquid *inside* people. How many times I gotta tell you this, man? I'm insane! I eat people-juice. No one's gonna hire a people-juice eater!
Why the Fuck does this Saturday game need to start at 10:30pm EST?
Is asking for a Saturday afternoon game asking too much?
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 12:39 PM CST reply actions
I'm eating thanksgiving leftovers and about to go take a nap
when i see this story. My god, this woman proves I am such a slacker. And she plays tennis now better than I ever have, or ever will.
happy ninja may seem happy, but may have to kick your ass if you don't get it in gear.
crow tonight
jahns and meyers both reporting that crawford is starting tonight.
by modnar on Nov 27, 2010 2:43 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Per Myers
Pisani out with UBI and Scott probably in. Let the Fluffy bashing begin.
Number one sign of a crappy goaltender: he keeps telling the Goal Judge to "Get ready!"
Well Fuck me Raw
Never mind, Fluffy will Fuck it up for us on the ice. Helm all ahead slooooww, avoid all obstacles, hazards, and disregard all pests!
Seems like a nice person, but He just does not fit well with the Mach 5.0 Offense the Hawks like running.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
we're gonna get reported to the ASPCA
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.
Damn - I guess I should have called him Snuggles instead.
Number one sign of a crappy goaltender: he keeps telling the Goal Judge to "Get ready!"
On the +
The uniforms will be extra soft!
No, I love the liquid *inside* people. How many times I gotta tell you this, man? I'm insane! I eat people-juice. No one's gonna hire a people-juice eater!
Yup
Going back to Cali, shakin 'em, bakin 'em, takin 'em to spots they never before hung.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Nov 27, 2010 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
I'll see your UBI Soft and raise you
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
I see both of your softnesses
and revert to the ultimate soft.
No, I love the liquid *inside* people. How many times I gotta tell you this, man? I'm insane! I eat people-juice. No one's gonna hire a people-juice eater!
OT, I think I asked this before
Do you think ANY of the Hawks view this site? What do you think would be going through their head if they do/did?
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 3:20 PM CST reply actions
that we're a bunch of weirdos
who have no idea what we’re talking about.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS.
Chicago Blackhawks: 2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPS.
best. year. ever.
They probably would not be able to follow it
with all the SCH-speak
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Nov 27, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
I think there is a good chance
At least some of them read it. It’s not like SBN is in some weird corner of the Internet. SCH links are right next to the AP stories on Yahoo. It’s how I found the site.
So….. Hi Guys!!
Oh and to the second Q
I think they would think some of the stuff is good with a kernel of truth or insight or funny, and some of it is incredibly off base, with the proportions for each varying by source.
Trumvirate material - 60/40 30/70
Comments/fan material -
"View" is the key word here
Kaner probably comes by to look at ScarJo and Sharp comes by to look at the pictures of himself
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
Thanks for the Game Day Reminder!
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
You're welcome
Although I have to say I don’t why someone would need to remind you about her.
Must be the Holiday weekend.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene."
That and the wife being in the same room
Covert Ops required!
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 27, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
I recall from a recent news item
that many of the players don’t regularly use email….although maybe Seabs does. Maybe Puck Daddy’s Jason Bourne can write a special article about how hockey players are different and don’t have time for the internet.
No, I love the liquid *inside* people. How many times I gotta tell you this, man? I'm insane! I eat people-juice. No one's gonna hire a people-juice eater!
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