Dog Disco - Hawks vs. Coyotes Preview, Game Thread, Lasik Surgery
by McClure on Feb 5, 2010 1:12 PM CST
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Phoenix Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks, Feb 5, 2010 7:30 PM CST
vs. 
Game Time: 7:30 Central
TV/Radio: CSN/WGN
Desert Search For Techno Allah: Five For Howling
A term that has been getting thrown around a lot lately is that of "trap game". We've used it here in reference to the Carolina game, and it was also used in reference to whatever Wednesday was against the Blues. If such a thing exists for a foul-mouthed blog, this would be it. We're probably going to get caught looking ahead to the mayhem and chaos that surely lie ahead for the St. Louis road trip tomorrow. But we'll fight the urge to have one foot already in the limo before the final horn of the game at hand tonight.
So the 'Yotes come into town for the first time this year as one of the biggest surprises as a team in the entire league this year. After the embarrassing ownership saga this past summer, as well as then-coach Wayne Gretzky stepping down, the Desert Dogs have shocked many by being tied for second in the Pacific and fourth in the conference with the Kings at 73 points, a mere five points behind our beloved Blackhawks. Most of the credit can be placed on coach Dave Tippett, who brings a structured game that Gretz really wasn't interested in teaching, as well as goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. While Breezy's save percentage and GAA have come back to earth (still a very respectible 2.27 and .920) from the gaudy numbers they were at to start the season, he's still fifth in the league with 30 wins, and is obviously capable of stealing a game. Offensively the Yotes are right in the middle of the pack in basically every category, and give up basically as many shots as they take (29.3 to taking 29.6), so the opportunities for the Hawks to fire away should be there. Led, as usual, by Captain Underrated Shane Doan with 43 points, it's clear that it's offense by committee. The most ridiculous statistic from a Hawks fan's perspective: Radim Vrbata (Radim FUCKING Vrbata?!) is pacing the Coyotes with a team-best +13. Seriously? The Yotes roll into town tonight winning their last five, and eight of their last 10, so no one should expect these dogs to roll over as they have the past couple years.
Conversely, our Men of Four feathers have lost 4 of their last 7, and are looking tonight to still remain the only team in the league without a 3-game losing skid. Coach Q is once again looking to play Dr. Moreau with his unholy hybrid lines, this time with Patrick Sharp now centering Kris Versteeg and Big Buff, and Dave Bolland getting his shot with old linemate Andrew Ladd, as well as keys to the Ferrari with Marian Hossa now on his right. While this move seems like punishment for Sharp who has reshaped his game well at center and couldn't wait for Bolland to return so he could go back to a wing, it seems like more of an effort to jump start the invisible Versteeg and the once again disinterested Byfuglien. All of this leaves John Madden on the fourth line, but between who is anyone's guess, as Quenneville has stated that Colin Fraser will play, but has not stated who will be scratched. And this is Quenneville we're talking about, so all of this could be out the window by the first intermission, and hopefully it takes longer than that for Madden to go all kali ma on Ben Eager for taking a boneheaded penalty. Of bigger concern is the defensive zone coverage, particularly from the Olympic duo of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook. Perhaps the increased workload and compressed schedule have caught up to them, but their decision making in their own end has been severely out of character for both. Whatever is causing it, it needs to be corrected in short order, as no goalie can be asked to make every save with some of the quality chances that they've yielded. Here's hoping it starts tonight. Let's go Hawks.
UPDATE: Jason LaBarbera will start in net for the Coyotes tonight. Thanks to SharpKane for the update. Also, Kopecky is sitting. Thanks to modnar.
Reminder- For everyone going on the St. Louis trip tomorrow, we will be meeting at Maggie Obrien's, 2000 Market St. in St. Louis. We will be there from about 4pm on.
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do the Hawks
give players the day off on their B-day?
Didn’t think so; but perhaps they’ll make an exception today.
that’s funny.
"Blocked by the shaft of a diving Brent Seabrook."
-the bad play by play guy from the rodeo channel
by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Feb 5, 2010 4:28 PM CST up reply actions
I take back anything I ever surmised...
about Sharp’s willingness (or lack thereof) to take one for the team and play center. He’s earned the right to move back to the wing, and now he’s getting those two clowns thrust upon him. While I feel bad for Sharpie, this line setup is probably a good idea for the time being.
"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."
Yotes
www.leftwinglock.com is reporting LaBarbera is getting the start.
When we lost on 11/05 Breezy got the start, also Toews was out.
Let’s do it.
BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!
labaaaarbs
Anybody know our record against back-up goalies? That 08-09 game against the Isles is coming back to haunt me. Then we had Lalime back in December. Auld in October, as well.
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by chiblackhawks on Feb 5, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
like the sox against starters they haven't faced before
they were 3-17 with the avg ERA at 1.68 by the time I stopped tracking in Aug. 09
Praise Him!!
I remember liking Sharp and Versteeg on the same line early this year
But I don’t know how Buff factors in. Hell, maybe they won’t need him.
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But I don’t know how Buff factors in
He probably won’t.
Tremendously tremendous!
by allyouyounghockeyplayersoutthere on Feb 5, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
this has nothing to do with anything
but I’ve gotta get a fanpost with photos up today and I’ve never posted images here before, so I’m testing. there, a little Friday whimsy. (am I able to resize? I’d like this a little smaller)
these are in the window of a thrift store around 93rd & Western, which a friend wanted to visit yesterday (we rode the entire route of the X49 bus that’s about to be eliminated), but they closed early. so you can still buy these!
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look at those poor little guys. One of you needs to get down to that store first thing in the morning and give them a home. Imagine how delicious a bloody mary will taste going through that bendy straw!
I kind of want these! I bet thrift stores are pushing whatever Hawks material they have now. I was in a couple dollar stores yesterday but couldn’t find anything. Dollar Tree had some 2008-09 hockey card packs though…
I have to admit if I was writing a game preview blog for an opposing team I’d totally use those as the image for the Blackhawks logo…
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Tommy hawk drink cups
I have 2 of these on my tv set in the basement. just happen to be at that game…that i cannot remember. gettin old…dangit!
Not to tell you fine gentlemen how to do your jobs
As great Simpsons fans…perhaps this should’ve been the Coytoes logo:
And the talking coyote was just that dog…find your soulmate Homer?…woof…damn right!
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
It may be at some point, but being the nerd that I am, I’ve waited this far in the year to use Leatherface for a Coyotes game, and I wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame.
No argument here.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
As my Friday night is planning to be a sixer of old style,
taxes, and watching the hawks, I’d prefer if they snap out of this mini-funk tonight.
Give me a reason to get through the night.
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.
the real question is--
will Jason LaBarbera still be sporting that amazing/horrific Fu Manchu mustache?
I just want to see that Hetfield/Eddie Vedder/Ultimate Warrior mask of his.
...Feeding Rene Bourque his own dick since 11/19/09
by Hjammer of the Gods on Feb 5, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Today's SBN Article
Top Ten (current) Black NHL Players
So was anyone else thinking “Does everyone make that list?”
Buff’s on it, so they must…
Maybe next week they’ll have Top 3 NHL Players from Kazakhstan…
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 3:00 PM CST reply actions
for reference
here’s the list of black NHL players.
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by chiblackhawks on Feb 5, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
It doesn't say much
Buff making the top ten is the same as Kopecky making the Slovak top 10.
Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
or Kopecky making the Olympics...
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by chiblackhawks on Feb 5, 2010 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder if they ever wonder
“Hey, lets think about reunification. Sure there’s a bunch of social issues, but our Olympic teams would be better”
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Normally I'd think this was hilarious
but that photo gives me the heebie-jeebies. Looks like a mortician did Sasha’s makeup.
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
The defense has been taking a lot of abuse in these parts lately
Over the last 12 games, the Hawks have averaged 34.75 shots vs. 24.25 for the opposition, Hawks GAA is 3.08 vs. 2.92 for the oposition. Our SV% is 0.873 vs. 0.916 for the opposition.
Clearly, the Hawks defense cannot continue to hang our goalies out to dry like this, especially compared to the lights out effort being thrown down by the opposition defense.
Notes: this is not a rant, I didn’t bitch about salary, I realize goalie trade talk is imbecilic, and I will knife anyone I hear booing tonight.
soooooo what do you want?
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by chiblackhawks on Feb 5, 2010 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
L:ay off the D- the criticism is overdone...
…and I’m concerned it’s due in part to the taboo subject.
The defense is dog tired and needs to be addressed
Keith has begun to wilt. He can’t keep playing 28 minutes plus a game. In last year’s playoffs Keith wilted as well, but the Hawks were able to overcome otherwise. But the current sign should be a big fat wakeup call to Stan Bowman (and Daddy) that another defenseman MUST be added.
Keith is frustrated out there too. The coast-to-coast play in the St. Louis game was his frustration with his dog-tired sloppy play getting to the man. Keith wanted to make amends, and hence the silliness of pretending to be Dennis Savard in his prime.
Scott Neidermayer? I’d take him in a nanosecond.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
I might add that Campbell and Seabrook are showing signs of fatique as well
Brian Campbell has been absolutely huge this season. His detractors can go screw themselves if they don’t see otherwise. But Campbell too is tiring.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Campbell should benefit
from the time off during the Olympics. Too bad the same isn’t true for Keith and Seabrook.
Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
Versteeg, Barker and a minor leaguer (e.g., Beach) would get Niedermayer
Some of you will profess that is an insanely high and unnecessary pricetag. I will respectfully disagree. The league knows the Hawks are backed into a corner with the salary cap and have screaming need for another defenseman.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Cap issue will be addressed
in the off season. Not now. If a team wants to unload a player they’ll do it with what’s offered. Anaheim doesn’t hold anymore leverage since in all likley hood they’ll be a rental and Anaheim knows it
September 26, 2007 The day a Franchise was reborn.
right
and that package is close to what got Kovalchuk, so I think its a bit steep.
I do agree the D-men are getting gassed. After the break I wouldn’t be opposed to giving them a game off here and there to rest. If we don’t need to push hard for the Division I say trade for a couple of D-men and have healthy scratches for the last month.
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Hjam will serve the whole Olympic Break in traction
with a catheter from the abuse he’s taken.
“short of a little blood in the urine, Charlie was no worse for the wear”
by Bonvie5ForFighting on Feb 5, 2010 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
Niedermeyer would be a nice add...
…even without him, though, I think:
Top seed. Wo cares? SJ would have to make the WCF and the Hawks beat them in their building twice this year anyway.
Second seed. Would be nice, but we handled Vancouver without home ice last year. I’d sacrifice this for a rested line-up.
Do’t see how the Hawks could get worse than 3rd seed.
So, lots of rest in March is a good plan, methinks.
Let's not completely undervalue the top seed.....
I know plenty of top seeds collapse and it certainly doesn’t make or break a playoff run, but…..
Going down 2-0 in a playoff series is really tough to come back from, and I absolutely don’t see this happening on UC ice. I think it is possible (not probable) that the Hawks could go down 2-0 to a San Jose, Vancouver, or Washington (a little ahead I know, but I’m just trying to make a point) on those teams’ home ice.
You’re right, fresh legs are important, but a top seed (and maybe presidents cup) would help the quest for a cup.
"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."
how much do you push?
I agree the higher the seed the better. I think if we have a comfortable lead fo the div them resting a guy here and there would keep them fresher for the playoffs. We won’t necessarily lose those games.
The guys played more games last year than ever before and with the compacted schedule this year, along with the top pair playing in the Olympics, these guys could be better served with some rest rather than the top seed.
Home ice is great, unless they’re too worn out to play well on it.
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The good news is that Keith and Seabrook won’t be playing on the first defensive pairing. And games against Latvia count like a morning skate
by warrenjm2006 on Feb 5, 2010 7:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Even dog-tired, he's among the best out there
He committed the worst two plays I’ve ever seen him make- the sort of crap Campbell pulled routinely last year, and he’s taken a serious beating over it.
The first screw-up diodn’t hurt, but the second cost us a goal.
But, he was key on the shortie. He had control of the puck in a situation where any other defensemen would hammer the puck down the ice- instead, he turned it into a goal.
Bottom line: 1 goal aghainst on Dunc, and 1 for. He did not cost us this game.
I agree with general tiredness concerns- in fact, I was beating this drum months ago. It pisses me off that Dunc pours 85 minutes into games against Vancouver, Carolina, and St. Louis and the Hawks get nothing.
this is better
You’re right, the blueline could use a pick-me-up…..a reliable player who can eat some minutes and Niedermayer would be perfect in a reduced (relative to him being top ten in TOI) role. Even though Sopel has been solid on the kill, I like the thought of a Hendry-Niedermayer pairing. That pairing could really freshen the legs of the top two D-pairs come playoff time.
See, making a post in which you don’t try to predict the days, hours, minutes, and seconds till a trade isn’t so hard.
"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."
I think you hit it right on the head with Niedermayer and Hendry. I like Sopel, but I don’t think Sopel and Niedermayer would match up well.
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Our D problems lately
seem to be playing with the puck too much (just clear the zone already and stop trying to make another drop pass) and the extra pressure put on by opposing teams. The Blues were sending 3 guys in sometimes, and when there was only 1 forechecker, he didn’t stand in front of the net but went right after our guy behind the net. Presumably, a line change was happening, so our D-man had no one to pass it to. So skate around with it in your own end until you lose it…. The puck-control game only works if you can actually hang on to the puck.
In the meantime...you still have Hendry
You may need to gamble and put him in for one game on a back-to-back for a Keith or Seabrook in March to give him a rest.
For all of you on the road show tomorrow
please honor us by following these three simple rules:
1) be mean
2) be drunk
3) be loud
And in fact if you handle the first two the third should take care of itself.
I have problems with #1
Can I just replace it with stupid?
BTW, I can’t even focus on anything right now I’m so psyched about tomorrow.
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I'm leaving at 9
I’d beat you down there anyway. Although I do make a lot of pit stops.
BTW, new SniffPetrol out today.
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sweet
thanks.
Now if only VerStig was going too, and we had 3 film crews….
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The only Cup we can win is this years
Since I'm in NY
I’d have to do this:
AMTRAK
Departs: 10:50 AM
Sat Feb 06 2010
New York, NY – Penn Station (NYP)
Arrives: 7:21 PM
Sun Feb 07 2010
St. Louis, MO (STL) St. Louis, MO
St. Louis
(STL)
…or basically never make it.
That or I’m the Stig’s Canadian cousin.
And where are you all sitting?
Maybe they’ll put you all on tv since there will be so many Hawks fans sitting together. Wave at all us poor saps at home. And bring back some good stories to share at the next Whirlaway.
you're right
I bet they will put the SCH group on the fan cam tomorrow. I’m jealous I won’t be there. Have fun, I’m sure its going to be a great time.
I have an extra ticket for tonight
Wife backed out at the last minute. I sit in the best section of the UC – 326. Anyone that’s interested in coming along can email me at beitz@comcast.net
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
Are you the funny heckler in 326...
…or do you know who he is? As far as I can tell, he’s around row 10. The guy’s great.
That's probably Jako. Big guy, long hair, Ruutu Jersey
I sit in row 5 and yell at Dbags coming up the aisle, and when the boys are playing terribly I holler “stop sucking”. There’s more, but why give away my A material.
I’ve missed a few games lately due to some family stuff, but back on track staring tonight!
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
reply fail
and spelling fail too. Hitting on all cylinders.
"Youuuu Suck, Mayyyyers!!"
by Tiocfaidh ar La on Feb 5, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Plan for today:
Actually get off of work at 5:00 (hard to do as a social worker)
Procede down street with growler in hand towards Brewpub.
Have beer and fill growler.
Roll up a cigarette. Pour Beer. Watch game.
Carlyle Brewery in Rockford
But they took the week off for vacation, ended up buying Bells Amber and Founders Dry Hopped Pale Ale, I am totally double ipa’d out right now
I hated the lines for tonight when I read them, but after thinking about it, I almost think it makes the team deeper. This is on the condition that Sharp’s minutes don’t suffer too bad, and Fraser is a capable winger. We’ll see what happen’s, but another case of Q thinking outside the box.
"Blocked by the shaft of a diving Brent Seabrook."
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by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Feb 5, 2010 4:32 PM CST reply actions
Agree with your first sentence...
..particularly splitting up Sharp and Hossa, who appear to be finding a nice rhythm.
But, if it don’t work, the juggling stache will intervene quickly.
Happy I wont have to see
“Ass Skate” (Kopecky) tonight. Looks like things are shifting our way already
Lines
I like that the Buff-Madden-Steeg line is broken up.
Steeg gets someone to play with now.
"Whats your location Chief?"
"Well, Im on a road. Appears to be asphalt. I am directly under the Earth's sun......now."
I kinda wish
They’d move up VERSTEEG! to the 2nd line w/Bolland & Hossa and reunite Ladd w/Madden. While VERSTEEG!-Sharp-Buff is quite a line, it still feels like it is a line made up of ‘spare parts’. But for all I know, that may all change 5min into the 1st.
If there’s any time to ‘experiment’ with new plays, system tweaks, and line combos – now would be the time thanks to a solid lead in the Central & before a 2wk vacation for most of the team.
TV tonight
The game is actually on CSN+, since the Bulls are on regular CSN, which means that we RCN subscribers don’t get the HD feed.
Fortunately, it’s the last one of the year for the Hawks on CSN+.
It's on CSN HD at 1am
At least on U-Verse, which I’d presume would be the same no matter which provider you have.
by HungryHungryPanda on Feb 5, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
my evening started off great
we’re showing a French Canadian film at work, so there’s this reception with all sorts of food and crap, AND QUEBECOIS BEER. I have no idea what kind it is, a coworker just handed it to me and I guzzled. Now I just need the ’Hawks to win.
that sounds good
I’m not sure I have the time/money to grab cheap American beer before watching the game…
btw I won’t be taking the late night bus (or train) back from St. Louis, I’m staying over. I wish you well with that…like I said I’ve waited in that station (and many others) in the middle of the night, and it’s not too bad.
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gmh
you are welcome to hang with us in our hotel til it’s time for your train/bus, although no guarantees I’ll stay awake that late.
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I'll probably take you up on that!
Thanks for the kind offer
by gmh on Feb 5, 2010 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
I've got a friend DJing at a nearby bar
A few blocks from the arena—he invited me to come by after the game, so you’re all welcome…
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I remember the good ol' days
When the only thing I was concerned with was a Hawks win, Foley’s call, and Jeremy Roenick, rather than who was playing where, who was in net, who was sitting, who was hurt, who was good, who was bad, etc. etc. etc. Wish I could go back to those days.
Here we go whiskey
HERE WE GO
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Feb 5, 2010 7:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I am not as fortunate
Its here we go Beer for me
by BigCSouthside on Feb 5, 2010 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
I have been waiting to type this since the summer
HoBoLadd RIDES TONIGHT!
That feels like a cheerleader.
Occam's Razor keeps the cutting clean.
No HD for me tonight
bummer. If I would’ve know I would have gone over to the kid’s place.
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sports.yahoo.com
Click ‘NHL’ then the ‘Live Games’ link
my personal go-to
stoogetv.com
The Hawks are on channel 3, and the password is stoogetvcom if you need it.
by spokeinthebandwagon on Feb 5, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Greetings.
I’m joining you all from the glorious Garden Hilton Inn near the St Louis Airport. Too bad my gf brought the netbook so I feel like I’ll be watching the feed through the wrong end of binoculars.
p.s. there is no kitchen here to send her to for good luck. Maybe the continental breakfast area in the lobby?
"FACEOFF!" "Makes the pass." "FIGHT!" - 8 bit hockey
Drove
I work by Midway so we hopped on 55 at lunchtime – no traffic issues, but the weather is really shitty (snow & slush) right now. Careful for those who are driving early!
"FACEOFF!" "Makes the pass." "FIGHT!" - 8 bit hockey
dun dun dun
let’s go hawks
"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."
2 minutes in
we’ve lost just about every single board battle
"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."
hossa is like
bolland and ladd’s step dad
"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."
Sorry Marty, we're hanging out with our new dad tonight
he has cool toys and a bigger TV
"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."
Why's Sharp centering?
and I can’t see shit.
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He's centering buff and steeg
because something has to spark that line
"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."
and your boy madden
is on the fourth line tonight with fraser and eager on the wings
"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."
too lazy to get my glasses
and this non-hd stuff is crap.
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I dont know what i did before HD
HD is proof that Jesus loves us
by BigCSouthside on Feb 5, 2010 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
FRAZZZ
"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."
HAAAAAAAA
Get some nice seat cushions Kopecky – I don’t think you’ll see the ice for awhile.
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"Get some seat cushions"
There’s a really easy Hossa joke in there somewhere
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
He is Hossa's seat cushion
Yeah, that was easy
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
i got nuttin...
listening to wgn audio
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
versteeg was like a jacked up hamster out there on the power play
settle down kid
"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."
Sharp and Hossa
They really seem to have some chemistry on the ice.
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THey got mixed up
I think they are under the impression that they are supposed to score goals shorthanded
by BigCSouthside on Feb 5, 2010 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
Cause
we don’t have a good PP mascot yet.
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I think it was Russelguilden (sp?)
with the Winslet.
She does have huge feet.
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Oh lord
A friend of mine is in the luxury box at the game tonight, which I didn’t realize until she tweeted “Also bobby hull- a super famous hall of fame hockey player- has been hitting on me. he is like… 70.”
and then “Bobby Hull is my new boyfriend”.
apparently the food is great, too.
She didn't mean that 1st part
literally, I hope.
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I'm mostly concerned
that she said the food is “great”
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
the last part would scare me the most
who wants your friend hooked up with a near geriatric drunk with a history of domestic violence?
yeah … he was one one of the all time greats, but still …
by krome on Feb 5, 2010 8:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If we were SJ
Would the fans boo every time Aucoin or Lang had the puck?
if it means two extra minutes in 'time out' for the yotes, I hope so
"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."
Too lazy
to bite his lip and really sell it.
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Doesn't anyone watch wrestling?
Stick a blade in your glove Kane! Besides chicks dig scars (or so I hear).
"FACEOFF!" "Makes the pass." "FIGHT!" - 8 bit hockey
Kaner drawing penalties like nobody's business
"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."
hahaha
kane really sold that. wasn’t as obvious as when that sedin fool did it
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
oops, I'm late
meant to follow along, but I just spent forever posting a fanpost (hint hint). I did see the goal
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SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
i could hear that on the radio feed...
"My Father's name is Jack, and my mother's name is Daniels..."
Versteeg has made a few bad high risk passes already tonight
Bolland made one too, but he’s got a free pass
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:05 PM CST reply actions
he's from the land of reindeer ya know.
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
It's a thing with him.
I’m completely in favor, as long as it means he doesn’t drop the damn thing seven times a night. (LIKE LAST TIME AGAINST THE BLUES, JESUS CHRIST HAMMER, YOU’RE USUALLY WAY TOO AWESOME TO PULL THAT SHIT.)
by spokeinthebandwagon on Feb 5, 2010 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
fourth line is looking sharp
"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."
3rd line is looking sharp
4th line is looking mad
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
They must be workin' out a lot lately too...
‘cause they’re looking buff.
i'm eager to see what they do next period
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
That's a pretty cheap giveaway
A Sharpie? Really?
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
Everybody...HIT SOMEBODY! ~ the Chicago Rush are back in April 2010
Wait for Kopecky night.
First 15,000 fans get a piece of shit.
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
A replica one size too big helmet?
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Feb 5, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
So when people say sarah kustok is hot are they being serious?
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
Thank you
I don’t see it at all. Weird mouth.
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
I suppose if she had some nice cakes I’d be down.
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Feb 5, 2010 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Leafs just lost to Devils 4-3
Devils with 2 goals in the last 2 minutes. Ouch.
I tune out much of the trade talk but I did want to see that game…
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
oh, Devils scored 3 goals in final 2:45 according to Twitter
Kovalchuk with 2 assists
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
it happens to a lot of teams
but especially to the Leafs
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
I have to get out of work so I can watch the game!
Im going crazy here! Maybe I can claim irritable bowels
Drink it up!
make yourself throw up
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Feb 5, 2010 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
watch a kopecky highlight reel
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
that would require him to have had a highlight
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
Hey!
Im sure someone somewhere has made a Kopecky montage of him with his helmet falling off over and over!
Drink it up!
Im sure there is enough footage of it between his stint at Detroliet....
Someone tell me he didnt win a cup with Scum???
Drink it up!
I've been calling him K-opectate on the threads
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
accompanied by Benny Hill music
Well, folks, I want to thank you for being here for the recording of my live comedy album. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Feb 5, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
Fake Diarhia is the best excuse
you dont have to go into any details and you dont have to prove it… You usually get to: I have to go home I must have eaten something bad cause its tearing me up and I didnt bring a change of clothes
Drink it up!
Go with that
Nobody argues with the shits
by BigCSouthside on Feb 5, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
too many people packing for the trip? I should be. I’m baking cookies too
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
Sure.
I bet he can go faster than on turtle on skates. But only if the turtle had a heavy dinner.
"FACEOFF!" "Makes the pass." "FIGHT!" - 8 bit hockey
Huet bailing out the defense?
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 8:34 PM CST reply actions
yes
The 4 horsemen of the apocalypse are riding forth
by BigCSouthside on Feb 5, 2010 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Hawks are getting out-hustled again
I guess this really might be a slump. Hawks just look flat. Huet brought his A game tonight, because otherwise this would be a 3-1 game by now.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
that's a real bad time for the net to come off
"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."
except with way more back pressure
"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."
I did too when I reread it.
I threw up in my mouth a little bit
"FACEOFF!" "Makes the pass." "FIGHT!" - 8 bit hockey
Was loud as hell on my surround sound lol
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
did you guys hear that "fuck you barker" from the stands
"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."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
FUCK YOU BARKER!
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions
"Fuck you Barker"
Anyone else catch that?
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Feb 5, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Here here. Fuck u Barker.
"Blocked by the shaft of a diving Brent Seabrook."
-the bad play by play guy from the rodeo channel
by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Feb 5, 2010 8:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Somebody just said "fuck you Barker" on the TV audio
A very astute fan I might add because Barker has played like a dog’s ass the last 6 weeks.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Glad to know I didn’t hallucinate that! I’m listening to the radio and heard it
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
"Star of the game" should go to the guy who uttered fuck you Barker
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
I'm sure that will get him to play better.
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Feb 5, 2010 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
Barker has been a liability out there since Christmas
You can think what you want. Barker has sucked shit, which has directly contributed to Keith and Hammer being run into the ground.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
My roomate, from the other room:
“Who is Barker and why are you swearing at him?”
Chicagoan in the Lou.
Lol
"Blocked by the shaft of a diving Brent Seabrook."
-the bad play by play guy from the rodeo channel
by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Feb 5, 2010 8:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
An overlooked Foley phrase
Couldn’t kick to the stick.
"Blocked by the shaft of a diving Brent Seabrook."
-the bad play by play guy from the rodeo channel
by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Feb 5, 2010 8:44 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Coach Q's new nickname...
Dr. Strange
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome
My girlfriend calls him Stalin. Oh great leader! lol
Live, Love, Be... Progressive in all things
if Q was stalin
he would have killed kopecky by now
by jesus christos on Feb 5, 2010 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
im sure he killed some people
who were useless
by jesus christos on Feb 5, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think he started
Killing until his 3rd year in office ;)
Live, Love, Be... Progressive in all things
He'd make an exception for Kopecky.
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Phoenix could explode for a couple goals here
Hawks have been outplayed for most this game.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Toews with a shorthanded chance, never seen that before
"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."
“area pass” sounds made up.
"Blocked by the shaft of a diving Brent Seabrook."
-the bad play by play guy from the rodeo channel
by oneminuteremainingintheperiodoneminute on Feb 5, 2010 8:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Got to take advantage of 4 on 4, then the brief PP
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
yeah
someone tell him to make a decent pass
They brought their fuckin' TOYS with 'em!
by ZootSuitZombie on Feb 5, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Why no Hossa on that brief PP?
Strange.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
probably because it was brief
couldn’t get the personnel out there they wanted
"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."
Hoss-Captain shorty chance comin up
"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."
Any time I hear the name Jovanovski, I can't help but think of this...
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
Yeah, and it was glorious
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
Here's the follow-up picture...
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
damnit it he fanned
hossa
"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."
Well...
I’m likely too much of a pessimist to remember anything else.
Dammit, He's supposed to score there!
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
let these guys hang around...damn it
"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."
dang it
The power play is still f**king clown shoes
Everybody...HIT SOMEBODY! ~ the Chicago Rush are back in April 2010
Hossa Drive to the Net
Competitive violence, that's why you're here!
by cdz3210 on Feb 5, 2010 8:56 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
maybe
but there certainly is a u-haul truck to represent all his moving the last few years
Fuck!
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
You've been holding on to that one all game haven't you?
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Feb 5, 2010 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Was hoping I wouldn't have to use it lol
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
by DetroitSucks! on Feb 5, 2010 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
More fun to blame then bad D or Huet
and he pisses me off
by BigCSouthside on Feb 5, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Let's hope Q preaches fundamentals during the break
We can see that knowing the difference between 5 and 6 is important.
"FACEOFF!" "Makes the pass." "FIGHT!" - 8 bit hockey
I wish everyone backchecked like hossa
"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."
He plays like he's over 7' tall
just huge strides and reach, it’s amazing.
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FYI
"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."
Gotta love the effort by Hossa!
"Everything I know about life, I learned from my father watching the Blackhawks. It can all be summed up in 2 words, 2 simple words that ring over and over in my memory. Detroit Sucks!!! Detroit Sucks!!!"
Will there be a new thread?
by the way, I posted a fanpost for the first time, if anyone’s interested. it’s a little silly and self-indulgent…
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
Congrats.
Hopefully your broken cherry will lead to goals.
working on it
"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."
It would be nice if Huey could use his glove to catch instead of cut holes in it.
The last 5-6 games opposing teams throw pucks at the net and they go in; Hawks have a ton of chances and the goal stones ’em.
Fuck beans.
It be nice if you said something original
Instead of spewing the same Huet-hate that fills each thread.
Chicagoan in the Lou.
It was rather original.
If I said, Huet blows Francois or something to that effect, I would agree with you. I was just making a point to say that lately, teams throw pucks at the net regardless of the goalie, and they find there way in.
Same can’t be said for the Hawks.
Dude
It’s because Huet sucks. Accept it. You can support Huet all you want, but when his save percentage is 90.2%, you KNOW he’s a shitty goalie. I’m fucking sick and tired of all this undeserved Huet love.
Fucking be realistic. I support Huet every time he plays only because he’s a Hawk but he’s a HORRIBLE goalie. Did you see him trying to crawl back into position after moving waaaaay out of position in the 2nd? Remember how that cost us the wrap-around goal earlier in the season? And he would have given up a goal in this game too had the Yotes not have missed an empty net. We will NOT win the cup this year because of Huet. Mark my words.
How many too many men penalties?
How can a team at this level and at this point in the season continue to get this ridiculous penalty?
Sad
all over Twitter right now—Brian Burke’s son Brendan was killed in a car accident in Indiana tonight.
a little chippy: a blog, mostly hockey
SCH's Resident Goalie Fixation Specialist
THIRD PERIOD THREAD
"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."
third period thread up
in case you missed my previous post
"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."
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