Ladd Expected to Play in Stanley Cup Finals
by Killion on May 25, 2010 3:55 PM CDT
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So there really isn't much news here... other than that Andrew Ladd is "expected" to play. Notice that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be in Game 1. Even reporters who were interviewing the Hawks after practice today had differing reports on his return. Brett Ballantini sent a message on twitter saying Q didn't specify when he'd return. Meanwhile, Tim Sassone says Ladd will be OK to play in Saturday's opener.
Does "ok to play" mean the same thing as "he will play"? I'm not sure. The ESPN article mentions that Tomas Kopecky (who will also be getting ice time according to Q) was skating with Dave Bolland and Kris Versteeg, meaning we may have to wait 15 years for a reunion tour from everyone's favorite band "Sharpie and the Slovaks".
Ladd only has two goals and an assist so far in the playoffs but has brought a great physical presence so far. The only other forward with more hits so far is Byfuglien. Along with Bolland, Ladd is a key component to the shut down line that kept the Sedins and Thornton's line in check. Kopecky isn't a horrible fill-in for Ladd if needed though.
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not a bad fill in
but it usually helps when you check someone, you’re not the one falling down
surprised they didn’t put brouwer with steeg and bolland, since he’s bigger, and we know the kop, sharpie, hossa line has worked in the past
I would like to have seen Montana
Me too
but more because I wonder how Kop would handle the checking line. I actually prefer Brouwer on the Hossa line.
yeah i think brouwer's got more potential to play with hossa
but kop has less playing with the shutdown line…plenty of time to see..kop may just be a substitute ladd during practice so the rest of the lines can get more time together
I would like to have seen Montana
by desertindian on May 25, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Given the Q random line generator factor
just sliding Kop into Ladd’s spot for practice might indicate that he is just ‘place holding’ with Ladd expected back soon.
Confusion will be my epitaph.
the Kop / Sharp / Hoosa line was not nearly as productive as it should have been
Kop is not 2nd line material – 4th liner at best
Confusion will be my epitaph.
No one is suggesting we change it up if..
everyone is healthy. He is talking about lines assuming ladd is out.
Ditto for CNS
Part of the problem was
with all the games in San Jose, the two Joes’ lines were getting all the ice time, and those matchups were pretty set. They weren’t getting as much time to work with.
This is why I have no problem with the Start Date
Sure I would like to be watching some hockey tomorrow but I would much rather see Game 1 with a healthy(ish) #16 out there
There is no try. There's do and there's fu(%ing up royal
I don't think he will miss this if at all possible.
Unless it’s fractured and the doc won’t clear him. I’m sure the extra day’s rest will do him good.
Most likely
It’s the upper body that’s fractured.
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-ChicoMaki (channeling Mark Twain)
by HungryHungryPanda on May 25, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
should of used "quotes"
I’m just saying unless there is a reason that the doct won’t let him play, i dont expect him to miss a shift
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TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
is anybody proofreading this
ok I trust you
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
I signed up for the Flyers blog
To be able to get updates on new comments and such, but holy shit I don’t think I’ll be able to go over there. I’ve never seen an angrier group of fans in my life. They’re foaming at the mouth with rage as are all the people that come in from other blogs to support them.
Hawks are the douchiest team in the league? This comment usually comes from Sharks/Nucks/Wings fans, so I can understand them being disappointed after losing, but seriously? Vancouver = douche central. Burrows, Kessler, O’Brien. The list goes on. Hell, Philly has Carcillo and nobody on the Hawks comes CLOSE to his level of douche-baggery.
I’d say if you HAD to pick someone from the Hawks as a douche, it’d be Burish, but after that? Nobody really stands out. Most of the guys are pretty quiet, don’t run their mouths, keep to themselves, and play their game.
according to a reply
someone else got (CaptDirk?), you’re only allowed to speak over there if you’re not a dirty bandwagon fan.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
had to reread and then reread that
post again. But, if you’ve ever been in the city of brother “love”, you’d understand how testy Philadelphians can be at times.
hey, it's his username
and I am familiar with Philadelphians, but I’m so fond of the ones I know.
We just made our very own mayoral bet involving neon airbrushed tshirts from the Jersey shore.
I may need help from SCH to figure out what theirs should say, should the opportunity arrive.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
i signed up as well, but haven't gone over to read anything today
we’ll see….usually takes a few days for things to settle down anyways.
by puppetmasterp on May 25, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Philly has the worst fans in sports.
Bar none, without question.
Didn't the Eagles
Have a jail cell and a courtroom in their stadium?
by ComachoForPrez on May 25, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
"I'm a moron" - story of Philadelphia fans
Worst Philly Sports Fans Moments
Phillies fans boo pitcher Adam Eaton at the ring celebration after they won the World Series, then brawl in Ashburn Alley as the title flag is raised
My favorite mentally-challenged incident. Seriously, there’s a reason why the characters from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are retarded.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
My friend asked how Tie Domi did not make the list
and that’s when you know just how bad the fanbase is, that there are “reject list items” to their top 12 worst moments.
But when it was suggested to him that Toews v. Kane seems likely to become a sidebar to every future international hockey tournament, he smiled and said: "I'd like us to win something together, too."
(Tweets @ChiBlackhawks and blogs at Blackhawks Down Low.)
by chiblackhawks on May 25, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Forgot about that one
Maybe cause it had a comedic value to it, unlike other incidents which were dangerous and in very poor taste.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Philly fans are the worst
The Daily Show did an awesome bit on which fandom was the worst: NY or Philly. The sketch they did when they were in Philly for the Eagles/Giants and Yankees/Phillies doubleheader in Oct positively proved the Philly fanbase are outright lunatics.
FuggetabouTIT!
Seriously – it’s beyond pots calling kettles black. It’s all about entertainment, at this point. :)
Flyers ? Just imagine newly inspired, determined broccoli farts disguised as a creamsicles. You should sign up with some of the Pens blogs if you want some real entertainment. Talk about conflicted! Perspective and conflict, man. Never a dull moment!
Douche is as douche does! In defense of Burrito, cheesy doesn’t equal douchy. My family is 50% cheesehead, so I guess I’m biased. Cheesy is kewl. You don’t want to take yourself too seriously. And mostly, you never want to 1) fuck your linemate’s wife; 2) get caught; and 3) incite a team “take sides” soap opera because of same. Ay. Carumba. As decidedly stupid as Versteeg is, I doubt he’d allow himself to get busted along the lines of the Flyers’ -— Well, you know who. ;)
He's typing with his mouthguard in
and obviously missing a few teeth.
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 May 26, 2010 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd have better luck translating Ozzy Osbourne
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
-Albert Einstein
by tattoodgovtmonkey on May 26, 2010 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Duncan
And he’s also improving his vocal skills. Hawks winger Patrick Sharp joked Sunday night that when Keith returned to the ice, he was mumbling and hard to understand.
“I feel like I’m getting better at talking now,” he said. "But when it first happened, I was having some trouble learning how to talk with no teeth.
“I guess they had some trouble understanding what I was telling them on the power play.”
And what was that?
“Give me the puck,” he said.
why is his broken mouth
so endearing?
I hope Seabs is taking good care of him.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
I might have to fire up my desktop later
trying to use gimp on a netbook is an exercise in frustration.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
incredibly bad
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This made me feel weird making this =P
…but it made me laugh too XD
Nurse Biscuit
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by Cloudhauler on May 26, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I
am officially disturbed…this will haunt my nightmares for many weeks
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 26, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I know
I’m worried about the possible nightmares too.
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by Cloudhauler on May 26, 2010 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I always imagined Seabs with bigger tits
yep. I feel dirty
by blackhawkeyes on May 26, 2010 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
but I’m not sure where this opinion comes from.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
excellent work
though I don’t think Biscuit works very well as a blonde. Luckily I don’t think we ever have to worry about that becoming a reality.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
You never know...
If Teeth starts to stray, he could do all kinds of crazy stuff to keep him around.
Fortunately for Seabs
Keith’s latest cosmetic changes make the need for his own that much more unlikely.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
by shinkicker on May 26, 2010 8:14 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You have a very low
Palomino threshold.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
by shinkicker on May 26, 2010 7:31 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Just pretend it's a drag queen
and not our D man.
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by shinkicker on May 26, 2010 7:38 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Here's Uncle Phil's take on the situation:
i am your main man if you’re looking for trouble
i’ll take no lip – no one’s tougher than me
if i kicked your face you’d soon be seeing double
hey little girl keep your hands off me!
He’s a rocker and he’s a roller too, baby. A toothless rocker!
it made me feel so much better about the series
which then made me panic.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
i have to say...
i’m glad Ladder’s going to be ok. He’s not a major scorer, but he’s an important piece.
Ladd's news is good news......
I cannot believe the amount of people yelling “Go Hawks” my way tonight. I’m at Miller Park watching the Astros-Brewers game, wearing my red Blackhawks jersey & hat. 10-12 people have said Go Hawks! Normally, this wardrobe doesn’t elicit a response.
by Cue on May 25, 2010 8:49 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think it is other bandwagon fans that don't like the Hawks
They know next to nothing about our guys, They just repeat the BS that they here
In the end it doesn’t mean anything. The guys have to play. If they were bothered by fans from other rinks/blogs, I doubt they would be in the finals. Luongo and Kipper are prime examples.
Richards vs Toews is going to be one for the ages. They will both be frothing at the mouth.
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
Richards vs Toews is going to be one for the ages. They will both be frothing at the mouth.
This. The potential matchups throughout the lineups are going to provide great hockey!
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
It doesn't matter if/when they actually play against eachother, that was not wgat I was saying
It was more of a captain vs captain thing.
They are two great hockey players. Tremendous heart from both.
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
If Lavy gets his way, Richards line will be matched with Toews, at least thats what I think.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
Who's gonna matchup against Sharp? He has Hossa
Bolland? He has Versteeg (!)
Madden? He has
Philly has there hands full and they know it.
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
it needs to be staurday
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm thinking of going to bed at 9:30pm every night
in hopes that I’ll have to spend fewer hours awake before Sat.
Then again, I probably shouldn’t have had that coffee tonight.
by puppetmasterp on May 25, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Briere
Giroux
Betts
I don’t know. I wouldn’t underestimate the depth of the Flyers though
That’s why I said it will be awesome. Both defense also has 4 studs. Niemi is a great rookie, but Leighton has years and years of AHL experience, so thats pretty much a wash (I’m kidding btw).
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
Toews vs. this line looks very appealing.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
Sorry I was answering this
Who’s gonna matchup against Sharp? He has Hossa
Bolland? He has Versteeg (!)
Madden? He has
in list form.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
They’re keeping Carter on the wing? Figured they would change that come the Finals.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
He has only played two games there so far, but I wouldn’t expect much else to change right away given how well the other two offensive lines have played so far in the post season.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
They’re a much different team with Gagne in the line-up that’s for sure.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
You didn't answer
Bolland handles any of them. So does Toews. Madden does as well. Sharp, well he has this guy Hossa on his line that will take the puck away from anybody within 15 feet of him.
Pick your poison.
Oh yeah, Keith – Seabrook, Campbell – Hammer, Sopel (where shots go to die)
I don’t underestimate any team that makes it to the finals. I let the other teams they beat do that.
Don’t underestimate the team that your Flyers are about to try to beat 4 out of 7. They are what they are. Resilient, fast, tough, relentless, young, and Toews is their captain.
Excuse me, my drink is empty
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
How do you know Bolland handles any of them? I could tell the same stories about the Flyers forwards and it would be equally as meaningless
Don’t underestimate the team that your Hawks are about to try to beat 4 out of 7. They are what they are. Resilient, fast, tough, relentless, young, and Richards is their captain.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
What is this? He said, he said?
My prediction for the series?
Lots of penalties.
I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
No, I’m trying to show you how blatant homerism doesn’t add anything to the conversation. I’m a homer, but I wouldn’t say that Claude Giroux will confuse Keith and Seabrook with his magical genie powers ( no matter how true it might be)
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
That said
I would find it hard to believe there are a good number of well-informed fans scared shitless about the other team — on both sides. Well, maybe not shitless, but maybe just a twinge of worry.
the game genie
worked on the sega genesis. We’ve got slightly more advanced technology than that in the Western Conference. haven’t you seen the video?
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
It's Blackhawks blog for Christ sake what did you think you would get?
You repeated what I said like a 6 year old. OK maybe 10.
I don’t like you.
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
are you still on vodka
or is it gin and tonic again
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
It's Vodka until the game
Big C says no drinking for me during games.
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
not trying to be a buzz kill
its for the cause
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, just kidding.
we all have to make sacrifices.
by Katherine215 on May 25, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
does drinking more give you blog goggles
so you can handle the trolls better
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
didn't mean to imply you were
I’m sure some will be here eventually
I went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out.
- Rodney Dangerfield
10 year olds don’t have the copy-paste skills like I do.
I’ll admit that I have no idea how the lines will match up because I’ve seen ~5 Blackhawks games this year, but you could probably say the same for the Flyers
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
That is where you are wrong
I am addicted to hockey.
My kids play, I play, I watch hockey all the time. Any game any time.
The Flyers are good. That is why they made the finals.
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
The Flyers are good since they made the playoffs. Beforehand, not so much.
I wish I could watch hockey all the time, don’t get many opportunities though.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
that's the magic of the antipodes!
a friend of mine from Auckland was saying that she saw …some hockey game Aus/NZ? at an ice rink that didn’t even have glass up around the boards. They had some nets behind the goals, but nothing else.
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Beforehand doesn't matter now
and don’t think we don’t know it. Besides, you guys are actually healthy now and it’s clearly paid off.
I feel like (taking the comments around here as a whole) that as much as we are confident in our boys, there’s a fair amount of healthy, cautious, objective worry. And this season has proved that this is the best attitude for us to have.
by puppetmasterp on May 25, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
And you will lose. Then again Lavy thought it would be great to have Yashin go head-to-head with Hossa back in 2003 and it worked wonders – for Ottawa.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
Yeah good point, because people don’t learn from their mistakes.
Come on that was 7 years ago.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
Sounds like he hasn’t.
By the way, don’t get too lovey-dovey with Laviolette as he has a shelf-life of 1 year as most of his teams tend to fade into oblivion after that. Just ask Carolina and the NYIslanders.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
Why does it sound like he hasn’t learnt from his mistakes?
Ok thanks I’ll try to maintain my emotional separation from Lavy.
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
Laviolette had done a tremendous job with the Flyers who were a complete mess before he got there. He has taken them from the cellar (Toronto really isn’t a team) to the penthouse of the east which has been quite remarkable considering the goaltending carousel they’ve had/endured.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
I’m confused now. Are you saying he is a good coach or a bad coach?
New Zealand's 4th best Philadelphia Flyers fan
A great first season coach (Carolina and Philadelphia in the Finals), after that all bets are off.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
We’ll see.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
Ugh. I keep saying that, but the ‘Hawks have been abysmal in Game One’s at home. Maybe this will be the time they decide to show up.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
I hope
they stay in a hotel Friday night.
by stanfordron on May 25, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
it's like a micrcosm or fractal
I love Richards’ game. He’s everything you would want in a Captain and leader.
But I’d take our guy.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
"bothered by fans from other blogs"
I hope they read our blog before they read blogs of other fans.
Actually, I’m not sure I want them to read some of the stuff we post here.
its hard to explain
my dad found my SCF video on another hawks blogs FB page and now he knows my user name, Im sure Ill have some ’splainin to do
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Why, what possible issue could fans of other blogs have with stuff we post here?
Allow me to spread the love then, so to speak…
PUCKER UP YOU PHILLY ASSHOLES!
And I mean that in the kindest possible way.
(by the way, those are of course just sun rays if anyone thought otherwise)
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 May 25, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Time for a new scrubber? (You’ve probably been asked that already)
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
Definitely
Working on that now. Gotta go with what works.
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 May 25, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
get on that man
do we have a derogatory name for the Flyers?
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't "Flyers" bad enough?
You no like my sunshine?
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 May 25, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are good too kind
Any team with Carcillo, Pronger, Hartnell and Lappy are a bunch of fucking clowns. I want to them to be swept. I hate them more than Vancouver. They are the true SCUM
New Scrubber Reveal
It was great the way their minds worked. No guilt, no doubts, no fear. None of my specialties. Just the shameless pursuit of immediate gratification.
Hockey can be a risky business, but sometimes you just gotta say What the fuck.
Blackhawks. There is no substitute.
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 May 26, 2010 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 10 recs
Yeah, but the scrubber is kind of an obligatory rec
like rubbing Lincoln’s nose. We’re not superstitious. No not us.
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 May 26, 2010 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
The scrubber has the power
Just look at those sunglasses staying up without a nose or ears to hold them.
Watch it with the jinxing!
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by shinkicker on May 26, 2010 9:30 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And as the series goes on
just kinda cut 1/4 of “FLYERS” off each game until nothing is left but dust
That... that... that just might be the most intelligent thing y...
oh never mind. I will definitely take that into consideration. (which means: DONE)
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 May 26, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
each game?
or each win?
Just wanna make sure I understand any embedded assumptions.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
each win
dont think it would look very wise if we used a graphic that slowly erased “Flyers” over the course of 7 games only to find they had won.
Dont mistake me though, I dont think Philly will win.
by northernsails on May 26, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t think Richards wants any part of this. His “epic” battles with Sidney Crosby have been so one-sided (in favour of Crosby) that they went out and got Pronger specifically to shutdown Crosby. Which is what Timonen was also supposed to do when he signed there but …. yeah, never did.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
I kind of wonder what Sidney's handicap is.....
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Don’t know, but I’m sure Patrice Bergeron will be carrying his bags.
2010 PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS MVP
Dave Bolland - the vermin that gnawed on Thornton's brain while adding 2 goals and 1 assist in the series.
Don't under estimate them
There is a lot of sheer want to in Richards. Have a lot of respect for the guy. After all, Crosby is the one shaving strokes off of his golf game. Not Richards.
As for Pronger. He’s good, he is far from the best blueliner the Hawks have had to contend with yet, though.
And while Anahiem returns to the locker room, Todd Bertuzzi is cuffed and returns to the squad car.
by Detroit Must Die on May 25, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me
Or is Anahiem’s whole goon squad slowly migrating east?
And while Anahiem returns to the locker room, Todd Bertuzzi is cuffed and returns to the squad car.
by Detroit Must Die on May 25, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully,
after observing Pronger look like a pylon during the Olympics let’s hope the superior skill and speed of the Hawks can overcome Pronger’s douche-baggery
Douche - Pylon?
I suppose, if you turn the Pylon upside down, it may have some potential…
And the Fliers do wear Orange, a very popular Pylon color…
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."
With Pronger and Carcillo on one side, and Burish and Eager on the other, nimrod worlds could collide.
And while Anahiem returns to the locker room, Todd Bertuzzi is cuffed and returns to the squad car.
by Detroit Must Die on May 25, 2010 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't see how ANYONE can NOT respect Richards
after that highlight reel yesterday. Hopefully Tazer’s taken notes, and feels the need to have to one-up that for pride’s sake.
by puppetmasterp on May 25, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
And they were linemates in the olympics
So there’s got to be some extra competition, and no underestimating on either side.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
by shinkicker on May 26, 2010 7:36 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Richards and Toews are the same player … all they want is to carry the team on their backs, and they always find ways to do it. If you love Toews, you have to at least respect Richards.
www.mjt.org
Amen.
I don’t like Richards, but I do respect him. (OTOH, I like Toews. Don’t know what that says, but there you go.)
by spokeinthebandwagon on May 26, 2010 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
not sure i'd call them
“the same player” necessarily. They have the same drive and the same ability to carry their team, but I do think they are very different talent-wise.
by northernsails on May 26, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
if Pronger and Buff
are hanging out together dancing in front of the net, that’s pretty close to about 500lbs that Leighton has to somehow look around. now i’m no eye doctor, but really….you cant see through walls.
Reggie Dunlop: What are you guys doing?
Steve Hanson: Puttin' on the foil!
Jeff Hanson: Every game!
Jack Hanson: Yeah, you want some?
I consider this a sign...
I grew up loving Keith Magnuson! I proudly wore number 3!
I start the biggest line brawl in Elmhurst YMCA history! (wearing number 3) er, sorry.
When I switched from defense to Goalie, number 33!
I will never forget this SI cover!
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."
that boy
cannot be old enough to be an NHL player. He looks like Opie.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
youve seen Kaners rookie pics, right?
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 25, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen the Flyers'
- from that year, JVR (no way in hell am I spelling that last name.) He looks 12.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
That guy is/was awesome
He is missed
Chewing gum?
"Alex didn't cause Campbell's injury, the boards did."
The question will be answered on Saturday
Oh well. Not worrying about it too much
And while Anahiem returns to the locker room, Todd Bertuzzi is cuffed and returns to the squad car.
by Detroit Must Die on May 25, 2010 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Has anyone else seen the Dockers commercial
with the men singing “I Wear No Pants!”
Could have sworn it was a commercial for SCH….
heh,
That was the first thing I thought when I saw it! Giggling like a school girl, and the wife looking at me like I am insane… I’m not, by the way. I have the paper that proves it! You can believe me, they won’t let you out without that paper.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on May 26, 2010 6:15 AM CDT up reply actions
i'll need to inspect that paper
if you don’t mind.
by puppetmasterp on May 26, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
NOT - INSANE
Stamped right across the front!
Coincidentally, I did learn not to try and play head games with a psychiatrist. Fuck me but did I ever learn that one quick!
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on May 26, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
aren't those sorts of papers usually printed in ink rather than scrawled in crayon?
Confusion will be my epitaph.
did you let eager into the Crayola box again?
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on May 26, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I never
congratulated you guys on making it to the SCF. Well done, honestly. From a Canucks fan.
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
by Chuckles Canuckles on May 26, 2010 3:44 AM CDT reply actions
Thanks.
/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
by burpchelischili on May 26, 2010 6:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Round and round we go
Nashville touted “the hottest goalie in the league” and a 100-point season.
Vancouver had added Samuelsson and bravely clawed their way to victory over a Vezina candidate and scary young team.
San Jose had exercised the demons and then whipped SCUM.
We all know Philly’s story.
Every team has their story. I like the Hawks’ story.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
by cliffkoroll on May 26, 2010 7:37 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Yes
San Jose actually took their demons out for some light road work.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
I wasn't going to say anything
but that is one of my favorite homophone errors.
Watch it with the jinxing!
Time for some thrillin' heroics!
by shinkicker on May 26, 2010 7:48 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What, me worry?
I’m not worryd.
Why not? Because (a) if the Hawks bring their A game every night, I just don’t see how they lose a seven-game series against anyone, and (b) I believe the Hawks will bring their A game every night.
I believe it because I’ve seen it almost every night over the past 2-1/2 seasons. And because in the SJ series, they fixed the focus/intensity issues that had marred the earlier series. Everything they said during that series was perfect, and their heads were in the perfect place.
And everything they are saying right now is the same. These guys really fucking get it.
As the philosopher Oleg said to me recently about this team: If you don’t expect them to deliver a dominating performance, why are you even here?
They have earned my trust. I’m done with the hand-wringing. I’m not worryd.
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
perhaps...
but I’ll take it one minute at a time and refuse to get overconfident.
I do admire your confidence though.
Hey, you want to hear about a CLASSY organization?
Take in the Hawks’ radiocast here.
Fast forward to 53:00 if you want to hear amazing Hawk things. Apparently Burr, Madden, and Denis Savard showed up in Orland Park for a charity game for a kid who got hit by a car. The autograph line went around the building after people heard that they were there, but these guys signed everything. Classy.
Also (a minute later in the broadcast) apparently when Bobby Hull sat down for autographs in the UC, he started at 6:00pm and wasn’t finished by 10:30. Again, what a classy organization.
I love the fact that we love the Blackhawks. There is so much class and sincerity in the players and ex-players here. It’s a good feeling that this organization supports so many tiny or unrecognized causes. Props to the Blackhawks, this is amazing.
by spokeinthebandwagon on May 26, 2010 9:22 AM CDT reply actions
true..
which is one reason why I’d hate to see the classiest of the classy go due to cap problems next year. My beloved Sopes. Numero Cinco. La Slow Roasted Enchilada.
i may have a collector's edition bar napkin
to give to you.
by puppetmasterp on May 26, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
link
Gentlemen! I have invented...this thing!
by cliffkoroll on May 26, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Kopecky isn’t a horrible fill-in for Ladd if needed though.
Now if that isn’t a resounding vote of confidence, I don’t know what is!
Bluto: [thrusting six-pack into Flounder’s hands] My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
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 May 26, 2010 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
you should listen to him
he’s pre med
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 26, 2010 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Bluto is "pre med"
Otter claims “Im pre Law”
Boone “I thought you were pre med”
Otter “Whats the difference?”
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 26, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Any news or speculation on what the injury to Ladd is?
It was a very nondescript play for a semi serious injury.
Sprained wrist?
Free Jermaine..............., but keep his mitt under lock and key.
he apparently didnt practice today, so I dont know
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 26, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Also why all the secrecy?
Free Jermaine..............., but keep his mitt under lock and key.
you having Johnsson flashbacks?
iknow, iknow, I just opened the gate for dick jokes
Hossa's Attorney says:
TAKE OFF THOSE CLOWN SHOES OR I WILL SHOOT THIS DOG!
by BigCSouthside on May 26, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I was pissed at hockey injury reports until I thought it through
In hockey, players play with various dings and that’s OK….until an opponent targets the injured area. So I think they hide the injuries more so that guys like Pronger don’t start slashing wrists…or ribs….or wherever he knows the soft spot is.
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