Concentrate And Ask Again - Killion's Attempt At Predicting The Future
by Killion on Oct 4, 2011 11:30 AM CDT
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It's October now.. which means that baseball has come to a close for the year (baseball ends in September, right?) and that we're mere days away from the puck dropping at the United Center for the first time in months... and now we probably won't have that pesky basketball taking up half the TVs at the bars. If only we could get the circus to have a lockout too. Anyways... here are my answers to questions that no one asked me about...
Leading goal-scorer:
Patrick Sharp. I called him last year and I was correct so I'm not changing horses now. 38 and new career high for Shooter
Leading point-getter:
Patrick Kane - easy choice here. Kaner will have a standout year but still won't break 100 points. 94 (31 goals, 63 assists... that equals 94, right?)
+/- Leader:
Just to be different than Fels, Duncan Keith returns to form but not quite Norris levels. +28
Penalty Minute Leader:
No question, Carbomb
Power Play Rank:
Defying all eyeball tests known to man.. the Clown Shoes will continue but the Hawks will still end up with the 4th best overall PP%
Penalty Kill Rank:
A definite improvement - 10th overall
Corey Crawford's stats:
It's one thing to pick the number of goals or assists a player will accrue... that's pure science with formulas and everything. You can't argue with it. Picking a goalie's stats? That's crazy talk. I assume we're going to see an improved Crawford if only because of a team that gives a shit playing in front of him.. as for the actual numbers - lets go with 62 starts, 42-18-2 - .908 SV% and 2.24 GAA. I have no idea if those numbers make any sense. Someone please remember to remind me of this prediction at the end of the year... try not to laugh while doing so.
Breakout Player:
Is it possible for Patrick Kane to breakout? I'm really hoping for him to go off all year long. I was also hoping to put Ben Smith in this category but he might have come down with a strong case of Crosby-itis (formerly known as Lindros Syndrome).
Biggest Disappointment:
There's a good amount of potential here for disappointment. There's a lot of new blood on the team once again but thankfully I don't think we'll see anything like the let down we experienced last year. As far as individual players... much like Sam, I thought about putting Rostislav Olesz in here but realized that I too never really had any expectations to begin with for him. I guess it'll be a disappointment if I never learn to spell his name without looking it up but that's about it. I worry about Dave Bolland struggling with injuries (again) and ending up in this category through no real fault of his own but lets pray that never happens. Daniel Carcillo could be the energy player that was missing for so much of last year... he could also be a complete and utter disaster.
Oh, and I don't have very high hopes for Ray Emery either. I expect Salak to get more than his fair share of time with the Hawks.
Central Division:
- Blackhawks
- Scum
- Predators
- Jackets
- Blues
It's not going to be an easy year but the Hawks are going to return to the top of the Central Division this year. Unlike Sam, I'm not ready to write off the filth that dwells most of the year in Detroit. There's every reason to think that they'll have a rough go of it this year and Sam wrote them out well... but when has that ever stopped them? You could have made most of those arguments last year and they still were a remarkably solid team. Lidstrom is old but this is almost certain to be his last year and he's not going to go out quietly like Chelios. Lids is going to put everything he can into this year.. and even at his age it's still better than 97% of the league. I don't want to count on Dats or Zetterberg going down with injury either because it almost ensures they will play a full season. And of course, it's not only going to be Scum causing us to fret - the Predators are once again seemingly inexplicably going to push hard and I wouldn't be surprised if the top three spots are all up for grabs really late into the regular season. The games between these three squads are going to be intense this year.. I can't wait.
Do you really care about the Jackets or the Blues? I didn't think so...
Western Conference:
I'm going with Calgary in the final spot just for kicks. I like Iginla too much to wish a third year in a row without the post-season. I think they'll find a way to sneak in there. As much as I'd like to think the central can supply half the playoff teams for the West.. I don't think it'll happen. The top three are a sure thing but the Jackets are just barely going to miss out when the season ends. The Canucks are going to coast on an improved but hardly intimidating division (but they're going to fail again). The Kings are going to be scary but not scary enough to out duel the Sharks. I worry that the Sharks may have finally put together a winner... but I think I've worried about that for the last 3 years or so. The Ducks are the Predators in that they always seem to find a way to be good and annoying... plus Teemu Selanne is going out with a bang.
Finals:
I really hate making this pick. No matter how well I lay out my argument, if I pick the Hawks I'm just a homer. If I don't, I feel like I'm selling out. C'est la vie. So I'll just throw it out there..
Hawks over the Bruins in 6 and we're all drunk the whole summer long... again.
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So,
you don’t care much for the re-vamped Blues? Me neither.
Putting a sprig of cilantro on dog feces doesn't make it pate
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Dunno about you
But I’m going to eat well.
TWO sprigs of parsley!
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Say what you will about STL....Chris Stewart is a fucking monster.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
You can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a butcher's ass... No, wait.
Take us to the Silver Chalice!
by Joe Banks on Oct 4, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
How dare you be concerned with Emery?
I didn’t think that was allowed.
I’m with you on the PP. Here’s to hoping the PP rises to the top and that if the PK is clownshoes it doesn’t cost us many games.
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
/jumps from on top of a chair, head desk
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 4, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
no.
we gave up all rights to have opinions or be sarcastic when we become mods, stacie!
didn’t you read the fine print?
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
You got a manual?
Damn they must like you better than me.
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
A goalie controversy?
here in Chicago?
why, I neva…..
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (it's taking longer than anticipated)
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
I feel like people already have their minds made up about these dam awards.
The Calder seems to be the only award that you can’t already list the finalists for.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
I've been laughing at the awards predictions
Without regular season games played how do you know who will shine? The predictions have all been the usual suspects anyway.
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
Of course
Weber -Norris
Rinne-Vezina
Datsyuk-Selke
I feel like these decisions have already been made.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
Norris decision
Is Lidstrom alive? -→ Yes -——→Lidstrom
I
I
V
No —> FUCK! -—> Defenseman with most goals?
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
by AngryGiant on Oct 4, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
If no, Shea Weber.
They gave Keith his Norris Trophy. He’s done. From now on it will be Weber or Doughty.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
and yet somehow Mike Green has been in the discussion the past several years.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Right, but he wont even win one.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
well, someone has to round out the trio of finalists.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Weber is the new Susan Lucci
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (it's taking longer than anticipated)
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
Opps! I meant Green
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (it's taking longer than anticipated)
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
hah!
wait, that means he’ll eventually win one, doesn’t it?
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Katherine215? - Really?
Take us to the Silver Chalice!
by Joe Banks on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey girl!
good to see you again.
There is a problem with outliving your enemies, it usually means that you have outlived your friends as well...
Honnor thy father - D. Vader (Robert Asprin, Myth series)
by burpchelischili on Oct 5, 2011 2:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I have a sneaking suspicion
It’ll be a while before Doughty wins a Norris. Weber and Keith are much closer to the East Coast (I also think both of them are better than Doughty, and play on much better teams).
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
I had not looked at it from that angle.
Still, I view Keith as a long shot to win ever again.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
If the Hawks return to 2010 form
He’ll get a look, and likely another win.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
In 2010
I said I hoped Keith would win the Norris that year because I doubted he’d put up those numbers again.
But…
A. with Seabrook’s ever-developing offensive skills which should further increase their effectiveness when paired, and
B. if Keith skates half of his minutes with Leddy – and therefore against weaker competition…
I believe Keith has a really good chance of proving me wrong. Plus, he looked like a monster in the preseason, especially on the PP.
Keith is going to often be referred to as Duncan Fucking Keith quite a bit this season.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 4, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
So what I learned today is
If a guy has a bad preseason we ignore it but if a guy has a good preseason we should bank on it.
Not aimed at you CNS and don’t take offense, I’m just being a dick because I had a cold Smashburger for dinner and I’m mostly kidding.
I agree Keith looks like he’s off to a great start and I think he’s got something to prove after his comments last Spring. As I’ve previously stated, I’m excited about this season.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Eh, you've been a dick for a while
so i don’t even notice much anymore.
The difference for me regarding Keith and Emery (and I believe a number of those defending Emery might feel the same):
This is like when many of us were called “Huet apologists.” We weren’t stating that Huet was better than Crawford, just that it didn’t matter (for a number of reasons). But then of course the Huaters did their victory dance not even realizing that they were arguing a different point.
Same here. I haven’t heard anyone state that Emery is better than Salak, just that it’s a make sense move – and 1.5 preseason games don’t mean much (small sample size). It doesn’t mean Emery is gonna do great, it just means it makes sense for a number of reasons.
So the comparison between Keith and Emery isn’t relevant for my viewpoint. Emery didn’t look good, but I never said he’d be great. Keith did, and I expect he’ll have an awesome season.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 4, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I could actually give two shits about Emery's actual GAA and SV% in pre-season
It was watching to many shots a goalie should stop he did not, that concerns me. The Hawks defense works its best with a goalie that fits their mold (like any team). For the Hawks it has allot of high caliber guys, who can defend very well. They do not always try to stop the shot, but stop the high quality shot, and allow the goalie to make the easy save.
It is that aspect that has me concerned about Emery, he let in too many of those shots, and we saw last season with Turco (big puck handler), when a goalie does not fit in with how the defensemen play, the defenseman will change they way they play and all hell breaks lose.
Goalies are going to give up goals, and soft ones at times, but Emery gave up too many soft ones for my comfort and the way the Hawks D operates. I hope he succeeds, I understand the reasoning behind it, but I saw Salak fitting in much better with the Hawks style for the defensemen that Emery, simply because I do not think the Hawks D-men will have to adjust their play while he is in net. I hope I am dead wrong about this, though and Emery shines.
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
ixneh oneh ehthe igpeh anadianceh
I'm a pimp, and pimps don't commit suicide.
by hairhelmet on Oct 4, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
sweet 'tater fries
but by the time I got home with the youngest kid the wife and middle kid had already eaten and we had the cold stuff. yeah, i know, microwave ovens, but I can’t figure out that new technology.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Like Emery being the backup frrom day one?
:)
You think last year's riot was bad, wait and see what happens if my kid doesn't get fed on time.
Homer Homerumus McHomerson.
Not that I have a problem with any of this happening. Just, wow, I would never predict this in fear of being publicly shamed for such high expectations.
Templeton Rye'd the Lightning.
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Oct 4, 2011 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Breakout player
If Carbomb can score more than 7 goals, I’d give it to him. I’d say each goal he scores is worth about $60,000 in salary.
Furious George! What happened to your beautiful face?!?
I'm calling Bolly as the "breakout" player.
I think he found himself in the ‘Nucks series. His role is so important to this team, and if he can find consistency and stay aggressive (and uninjured…) for the whole season, I think we’ll see awesome things from him this year.
Templeton Rye'd the Lightning.
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Oct 4, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take the proud new papa Panda, or is that Panda papa?
As long as he stays on the ice this year!
"How smooth must be the language of the whites, when they can make right look like wrong, and wrong like right."
by thepuckstopshere31 on Oct 4, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Heard that Smith is at practice today.
Someone have an official source?
"Showin' her my Toews-face!"
There's this
TramyersCSN Tracey Myers
Ben Smith could play Friday against the Stars. #Blackhawks
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
Well I'm glad it looks like he'll be back with us soon.
"Showin' her my Toews-face!"
Ah ok, according the BH twitter:
‘Ben Smith said he was pretty much at full speed today though not cleared for contact’
"Showin' her my Toews-face!"
If he isn't even cleared for contact yet, it would seem to me that he'd be unlikely for Friday.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
It's only Tuesday so I wouldnt' rule it out yet
I would say if he isn’t cleared by tomorrows practice then he wont be making the trip probably Thursday
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
—Brendan Shanahan.
Also, bolland may practice tomorrow,
and sharp should play on friday. Too lazy to get twitter quotes.
My Predictions (as if anyone cares :) )
Leading goal-scorer:
Patrick Sharp – 37
Leading point-getter:
Jonathon Toews 88
+/- Leader:
Jonathon Toews +22
Penalty Minute Leader:
No question, Carbomb
Power Play Rank:
8th I have no idea why, I just like the #.
Penalty Kill Rank:
Middle of the Pack (15th)
Corey Crawford’s stats:
40 W’s GAA In the 2.50’s 65 starts
Breakout Player:
Amusingly, I’m going to go with Viktor Stalberg, I think his game takes another step forward .
Biggest Disappointment:
Nick Leddy. I think people expect him to be a 2nd pairing dman, and if you expect that from him, you’re going to be mightily disappointed.
I'm going to buck the trend with Carbomb
and say that Jamal Mayers edges him in PIMs.
heh… I got cable today and am watching the Bruins game 3 thrashing of the ‘Nucks on Versus. B’s up 7-1 now after the Ryder goal.
I have been thinking this when everyone keeps putting carbomb.
yeah those minors for looking at someone wrong are annoying, but it’s the misconducts and fighting majors that get more PIMS. I see Mayers standing up for teammates a lot.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
from the twitters
adamjahns Adam Jahns
Saad deal is done per Bowman #Blackhawks
ChrisKuc Chris Kuc
#Blackhawks rookie Brandon Saad will start season on line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp.
ChrisKuc Chris Kuc
#Blackhawks’ Viktor Stalberg will start season on injured list.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
I really do hope it is only for 9 games
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (it's taking longer than anticipated)
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
me too.
or Saad ends up winning the Calder. I’ll take either of those.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Hope he's used to getting yelled at
reminds me a little of when Harbaugh started at QB for the Bears under Ditka – start developing that thick hide, son.
Wishful thinking
Clearly the specter of trying to beat the Hawks two seasons in a row in the playoffs already has Nucks’ fans shitting themselves.
it's something talking alright..
but if they say it on NM it MUST be true.. damn!
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Only way that happens
is a complete failure of the defensive system in front of Crawford, which would take an injury to Seabs or Keith for a lengthy period…
Please don't use the word "injury" in the same sentence with "Keith" or "Seabrook"
I’m worried enough about Bolland.
I'd say gutsy is a good way to put it ...
The Hawks only made the playoffs last year because another team lost on the last day of the season (thank goodness Dallas is, has always been, and will always be a team full of gutless wonders). I think the Hawk’s being a domimant team is probably just as likely as them missing the playoffs, which I’d put at 10% for each. My money is them being a streaky above average 4th or 5th in the conference team.
Putting the playoff predictions aside, the best thing the Hawks can do right now is make sure everybody knows they’re tough to play against: burn you on offense and bruise you on defense. I say this team lives and dies with Stalberg … if he plays smash-mouth hockey, scores garbage goals and slams his body, and everybody else plays their role this team will have a reputation. That’s why I make this proclomation: if Stalberg goes from the prettiest Hawk now to the ugliest by April, I will by an authentic, designer Stalberg Jersey!
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
"I say this team lives and dies with Stalberg"
uh……
Second City Hockey
I'm Abe Froman, and I approve this message.
I say this team lives and dies with Stalberg
What happens if he isn’t even a Blackhawk by New Years?
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
That ship already sailed
when we went with Emery as our backup G.
"Against logic there is no armor like ignorance."
- Laurence J. Peter
It was a quote from Billy's statement
Don’t blame everything on NM
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
Sorry NM
Damn. I’ve got to stop skipping Billy’s comments because they’re not just plugging the SCH street hockey team anymore. (No offense Billy) LOL
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
That's too bad ...
because I was giving out winning lotto numbers and juicy gossip about the hottest celebrities in those SCH Street Hockey Club posts!
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought those Canadians knew hockey.
Stals is the backbone of the Hawks??
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
must be some GREAT stuff
in the bong this evening (pace Sam’s Eulogy)
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
The whole Stalberg ...
becoming an Al Secord-esqe power forward and carrying this team was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
I was down on Stalberg all last year for his droopy play, but am trying to pump up the Stalberg bandwagon because of his good training camp and hard-knock injury.
I should probably put a a disclaimer on my posts that it is not meant to be taken as expert analysis.
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
My gut and I have a good relationship ...
It keeps me alive, and I let it do all my hockey analysis for me.
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
We're all on edge for some reason.
Need real hockey fix. Need it. Give it to me.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Who the FUCK are calling on edge?
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
does proper grammar even have our full address..
I think I just gave him my Facebook ID when I met him iweeping in that bar
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and that's "weeping",
not Steve Jobs attempt to take over our pain.. though that’s probably coming soon..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Open the pod bay doors, Siri
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
by AngryGiant on Oct 4, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was! never in this building, to begin with,
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
on edge? what?
I’m jumping on a plane and flying six thousand miles to smash your head in with a bronze replica Lady Byng for saying that I’m on edge. inhales entire cigarette in one draw
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
I had to close my door.
People don’t appreciate me laughing when they’re all working at their desks in despair.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
I like Stalberg
I really think he will eventually put it all together. Then again, I also like abuse… just ask ahn who routinely whips me in games of Words with Friends. So maybe I should give up on Stalberg..
For serious, he's my breakout player of the year ...
Stalberg is one of those players that you can’t wrap your mind around. He’s got size but not grit. Speed but no hands. My theory is that the only way a player as soft and weak-kneed as Pin Cushion (Stalberg) can exist on an NHL team is that they have next to nothing in the way of that hazy concept of “team toughness.” (see hawks last year). Fast forward to this summer, when Bowman brings in the grinders and keeps Softlberg around desipte wanting to get tougher. That’s because Bowman thinks Caricillo and co.’s play will rub off on him (in a good way). On board with idea, Q keeps Stal-Brady on the fourth line, hoping his rooster adapts to the cockfight instead of just getting pecked to death. If everything goes according to plan, Songbirg should be leaving hockey for extreme cage fighting in 5 years (this part is a joke, by the way).
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If you want to take a gamble with Stals
as your breakout player of the year, I disagree but think it’s kind of gutsy. You’ll look pretty smart if you’re right. If you think this teams fate rests on Stalberg actually being a break out payer, I think you’re nuts.
Staletto (Stalberg) by the end of the season:
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tangentially related
The first rule of street hockey club is
talk about street hockey club
The second rule of street hockey club is
post cute pictures of a puppy.
That pretty much says it all
>:)
I politely withdraw my snarky comment based on lack of knowledge.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 4, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
is that really you, VanCityDan?
just kidding, you are.
Oh wait.
Missy at NMthinkshallucinates the Hawks will miss the playoffs this year. That’s a prettygutsyridiculous call.
Fixed!
by Steeg of their own on Oct 4, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Because they're going to lose more man games this season than last season?
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Toews in studio with Waddle and Silvy today
I haven’t listened to it yet, but be forewarned, Hockey is not Waddle and Silvy’s strong suit.
Second City Hockey
I'm Abe Froman, and I approve this message.
in case people were wondering
it starts around 16:45 in
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
A Hack sighting and KtG in the same day?
Praise be to Hossa.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
by Badgerdano on Oct 4, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Paradis is..
still listed on the BH roster.. and not on Hogs roster.
Maybe refused to ride with Morin?
maybe he's just Lost..
anyone? anyone?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
by mightymike D on Oct 4, 2011 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Per Kuc..
“When the team reassigns injured minor-leaguer Philippe Paradis, the Hawks will have reached the 23-man limit for the season opener Friday night against the Stars in Dallas.”
They are probably trying to keep the get-rid-of-Scott camp hoping against hope..
Ha!
I see what you did there. Of course, I’m an English teacher…
by Bobo the Pro Bear on Oct 4, 2011 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
thank jebus! (wipes brow)
.. and I’m just an Irish Reader…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Most references
to modern music, pop culture, sports outside hockey, etc. go completely over my head.
But classic British Lit? Slam dunk!
by Bobo the Pro Bear on Oct 4, 2011 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
well..
clearly you’ve got a basketball reference right there… on another day I might attempt a Canucks version of Paradise Lost: with Mike Gillis as Satan, AV as Beelzebub, Bieksa as Mammon and the Angelic War being fought out in the First Round…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Nice!
Toews & Kane as archangels Michael & Gabriel?
Oh, wait — does that leave Stan & Q. as part of the Holy Trinity??
Here’s to the forces of good prevailing once again this year!
by Bobo the Pro Bear on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone seen
the DGB Western predictions? I laughed. Especially at the BizNasty reference…
http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2011/10/2011-12-nhl-season-preview-western.html#more
another reason to be glad that Hockey’s back…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Hawks have set the roster.
Forwards
Bryan Bickell, Dave Bolland, Andrew Brunette, Daniel Carcillo, Michael Frolik, Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Jamal Mayers, Rostislav Olesz, Brandon Saad, Patrick Sharp, Ben Smith, Viktor Stalberg-*, Jonathan Toews.
Defensemen
Niklas Hjalmarssson, Duncan Keith, Nick Leddy, Sami Lepisto, Steve Montador, Sean O’Donnell, John Scott, Brent Seabrook.
Goaltenders
Corey Crawford, Ray Emery.
(via Chris Kuc)
Commence line generator!
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
no real surprises..
Saad starts with the big club, Stalberg is on IR right?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
so, right now Q has this list
and is stroking his ‘tache and thinking "Bolland, Mayers, Hossa with Scott and Hjammer…that’ll work against the Bruins top line"…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Shot at Line Generator
1st: Sharp / Toews / Saad
2nd: Brunette / Kane / Hossa
3rd: Bickell / Bolland / Frolik
4th: Mayers / Smith / Olesz
1st P: Keith / Montador
2nd P: Jelly / Seabrook
3rd P:: O Donnell / Leddy
errr..
don’t see it meself, though Saad on the top line would be interesting.. sadly (or Saadly) he’d likely get killed.
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Would be? Son, its happening.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
christ..
not that I think the lad isn’t great but we all know what will be sent out against Toews’ line.. is he ready for people trying to get on the Shanahammer Hall Of Fame against him? He’s about 12 years old, right?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
I thought in the preseason him and Toews had a rapport
Also, he’s a big body although doesn’t know quite how to use it yet. An adequate passer, plays decent in traffic.
Nope that was the practice lines
and what they have “stated” would be the starting line
The d pairings dont work, because you know that whole Leddy and keith will be on the same pair and I think Lepisto and Montador will be your 3rd pair
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
That pair was painful
Keith is handicapped if we do that… on the PP might switch to that but in Even Strength … Do not want.
it's the one line...
where I think the attention the other guys get keeps him alive and well. Hopefully he can be really effective so that other teams can’t put all their efforts in stopping Patrick Toews.
And wow. Beach who?
I liked him
but I do not know that he is ready. Took a couple of bad O-zone penalties his last couple of games.
probably a call up sooner than later
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
sooner being, gm 10
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Q
has apparently said that the D pairings to start will include Keith/Leddy and Hjalmarsson/Seabrook. What is Q’s infatuation with Keith playing with Leddy?!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
probably the same as CNS's
I understand the logic, but I’m still not a fan of it.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 4, 2011 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, this! Those damn pink hats wanna ruin ole tyme hockey
And I never understood what was so wrong with chirping, or yelling Shoot! when the Hawks were on the PK.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 4, 2011 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Biggest disappointment?
Come on Kills, that was weak. You didn’t answer the question. Name a name.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
by HjammerTime on Oct 4, 2011 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I forgot. I accept my fate.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
The video of this (taken from about 2 feet to the right of this photo) has given me nightmares since I was like 4 years old
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Extremely creepy....and sad.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
In the video you can tell this boy here is no older than 12-14 years old
For a 4-5 year old, it was quite graphic and on PBS during the day time (about the Vietnam war)
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
So you remember it as a history piece.
I remember when it was news.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
I'm a little young for the era
But old enough to remember what the Parade in Chicago (and all over the Country) and Vietnam Memorial did for the country in 1983.
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
You want to feel old
I work with guys (well they work for me) where Desert Storm and the USSR is a history tid-bit before their birth.
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
Between you and HjammerTime I’m ready to drain a bottle of cheap vodka.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
not on the same level of gravitas..
but until recently I worked in a record store and would mention certain classic records from my teenage/young adult years and have my colleauges tell me at what level of toilet training they were at when it came out..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
I was 4 when DS kicked off and ended.
Curator of Dark Side of the Five Hole
I like our guys, especially these guys.
Unapologetic apologist for hockey South of the Mason/Dixon
/sigh
I was there, my little brother told me that the sand still tastes as horrible today as it did then.
There is a problem with outliving your enemies, it usually means that you have outlived your friends as well...
Honnor thy father - D. Vader (Robert Asprin, Myth series)
by burpchelischili on Oct 5, 2011 3:08 AM CDT up reply actions
My dad's unit got activated
but it was over before he actually went down range. I was deployed to Ali al Salem in Kuwait, the hardened shelters that we blew up after the Iraqis moved their planes in are still there in all their devastated glory.
Curator of Dark Side of the Five Hole
I like our guys, especially these guys.
Unapologetic apologist for hockey South of the Mason/Dixon
the man being executed in question was a confirmed spy
and the man doing the shooting was a SV colonel – but somehow the picture still got twisted into something about how awful we were treating those poor peasants from up north.
Sort of the way Kennedy was killed by a Communist, but somehow the "hateful right" was blamed in the US media.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
....and I will now palomino myself.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
When will this offseason END??????
friday…….3 more days
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
The week is already dragging ass.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
oh yes..
and we in Europe will be without televised games… though now Puck Daddy has Taken Up Cudgels on our behalf I’m sure it will be fixed soon… (rolls eyes, takes big hit from bottle of Gin)
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
but look at the bright side
Hockey offically starts 10/06 with some good games on
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
It was all an elaborate plan by the CIA
to keep Vancouver from winning the cup. So elaborate, they came up with it before Vancouver was even a team.
One man's spy
is another man’s freedom fighter.
*
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
I know the story
But at my age, it was the picture of it that got burned in my head.
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here.
I was a little older when this came out but it’s a nightmare for sure. Thanks, Hjammer, for lightening up the mood in here.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Nothing like brining up Vietnam on an already contentious day here at SCH.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
It's been a contentious couple weeks
Hockey needs to start fast. Hopefully a nice 3-0 start so we can all start talking about how awesome the Hawks. If we start 0-2 we’re going to have people coming out of the wood works preaching how DOOMED we are.
is that Ryan Kesler in the background?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
by mightymike D on Oct 4, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
What happen to that whole
“subject (optional) thing in case he forgot to put one.
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
—Brendan Shanahan.
Yeah!
That’s right! So yeah, it’s not Hjammer’s fault! Damn straight! Right on! Power to the people! Exclamation point!!
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
OT but you ready for this weeks matchup on the Battle of the Blades?
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It's on!
You got a solid team, but hoping a couple of my waiver wire moves can take you out! My need a goaltending trade at some point too
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
—Brendan Shanahan.
I'm open for trades
But I really do not see a glaring hole I need to fill yet.
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
As the season progresses
right now you and whoever has Crosby and Ovi have the best teams. I dont know how the hell my autodraft passes on Crosby? What the fuck is that about
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
If you took two C's
Autodraft automatically fills up Starting positions first, so if your first and 2nd picks were C’s… Then you’d take a W or D or G
I couldn't believe Crosby was there when it came back to me at pick 24
I hate to hear these words, "We hope you enjoyed the broadcast in spite of the outcome." I would rather enjoy the outcome inspite of the broadcast.
by I Love Hawkey on Oct 4, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I didn't understand that either
You’re the culprit though. How wouldn’t I NOT take that in the first round? So wanna trade?
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
I don't know I'm pretty excited to have Ovie and Crosby on the same team.
Thank goodness there isn’t a salary cap!!!
I hate to hear these words, "We hope you enjoyed the broadcast in spite of the outcome." I would rather enjoy the outcome inspite of the broadcast.
by I Love Hawkey on Oct 4, 2011 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Given my autodraft
I’m not upset with my team, got a few players that I would’ve let fall a little later before grabbing them but all in all not a bad autodraft.
Fucking autodraft, Crosby was above Backstrom so how does that work?
not to get tooo ot but either way i’ll be happy once season starts thursday
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
I took Cam Fowler way too early
Amongst other bad picks, it’s OK though.
He can't be everywhere
You think last year's riot was bad, wait and see what happens if my kid doesn't get fed on time.
by westy99 on Oct 4, 2011 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I have a dream
that one day over the Greened-Up hills of British Columbia the sons of Finals-Chokers and the Sons of former Playoff-Chokers can sit down and discuss how Roberto Luongo messed up… (hope no one takes offence.. none meant)
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Im sickend that SCH is Rec'ing douche Kesler photos.
No offense westy. We all know Mangold is the best photobomber anyhow.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
it was me wot rec'd it.. Mea Culpa...
because I thought it was funny and I like Westy despite his shortcomings…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Apology accepted.
However you will be carrying my books and doing my homework from now on.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
dang it...
now I have to get a note from my Mom to get me out of PE (Gym in your parlance) so you don’t beat up on me in the locker room… and my Lunch Money works out at about $5 when we factor in the Euro exchange rate.. is that acceptable?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Oh, Ill take extra special care of your mom if you know what I mean. Dont you worry about that.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
there will be no lunchroom extortions here, Hjammer.
at least not without me getting my cut.
/sharpens knives
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
The lunchroom has always been Hjammertime territory
You can have the lockerrooms and parking lot. Im willing to go to war over this.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
My name in green on SCH
The Mayans predict this.
You think last year's riot was bad, wait and see what happens if my kid doesn't get fed on time.
i also rec'd it
and i apologize to Noman!
/odyssey’d
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Oct 4, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
what'd you do to Noman that you had to apologize to him?
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
What a Homer
I’ve read both Iliad and Odyssey but it was years ago
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
by stacie7 on Oct 4, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes, I have a nice bound leather copy of both it and the Iliad.
I was merely joking
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
actually..
a Homer quote suits Scum:
“and you, old one, we heard that once you were prosperous”
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
wow.
this is two literary threads on an SCH comments pag… must be a first
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Homer was a genius
until they removed the crayon from his brain. D’oh!
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Oct 4, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
emery
Second City Hockey
June 9, 2010
by Killion on Oct 4, 2011 4:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
BOY ...
… did I have to back up a long way to figure out what you meant there…. !
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
I take responsibility for that.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
For those that don't know this
you can just hit the up button on a post and it brings you directly up to the post the person replied to
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
i.e., me..
I am now sitting in the corner wearing a conical hat with a big “D” on it…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
I'm sure you weren't the only one that didn't know this
you can just put a little d on your hat
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
well..
it being me I actually put a “b” on my hat for added comedic value… being stoopid is tough work these days..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
stacie!
I just tried the “up” button for Badger’s post! And it worked! I feel like I should be in some form of Potty-Training commercial…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
does being an SCH mod
get you qualifications.. like for dealing with “Emotionally-Disabled” people? or “Reality-Challenged”.. or those people who suffer from the horrible disease known as “Waylon’s Syndrome”?.. tell me that you at least get (Mental) Danger Money..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
let me guess..
SCH Hazard pay=Half a pack of Steel Reserve….
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Mmmm Schlitz...
A slitted sheet, a sheet I slit, upon a slitted sheet I sit.
Take us to the Silver Chalice!
So now ahn and I are Bo and Luke Duke?
I refuse to be Daisy
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
beats all you ever saw
been in trouble with the law since the day they were born
Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!
by Gozer the Traveler on Oct 4, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
yeeeeeee..
…..HAAAAAAAW!… shit, did this turn into a Nashville blog?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
do we have a word for double-posting but with different words?
I am a meat popsicle
SCH's resident 8 year old
it's all good
if people refresh, that comment (and anything typed in reply to that comment) will disappear into the ether.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
I saved screenshots of both of your fails in case I need evidence later
I am a meat popsicle
SCH's resident 8 year old
moderators also fail
moderators also fail (to be said in the voice of Jeff Lebowski)
I'm a pimp, and pimps don't commit suicide.
They would be Sheriff Roscoe Coltrane and Enos of course
Two outlaws and two sheriff’s
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
that's Hazzar,,,
.. I see what you did there… note to All: Cliff Rules!
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
Good to see you can be bent by peer pressure
yet won’t be bent by peer pressure.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Vote Repub.....I mean Blackhawks
http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/04/poll-who-will-win-the-stanley-cup/
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
I voted
and it’s a damn sight better than the choices I’ve got when I vote for the Irish President later this year… chucklehead city..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
I was vote number 10
the captain is not satisfied with your lack of effort people.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
He is going to be pissed when he finds out about some of the lolligaggers round here.
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
I voted for Nader!
Am I paranoid? I don't know. I went to a therapist once, but I left before he gave me the diagnosis, cause he had it out for me.
by Detroit Must Die on Oct 4, 2011 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
When Direct TV has the Hawks game on two channels
how do I know which is the Hawks’ broadcast?
I normally have to click on both channels for the games to see which feed I want. I don’t think the guide says what feed it is if I remember correctly.
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
Now I remember
Go here and it tells you what channel each feed is.
Respect my Authoritah!..........Eric Cartman
Also if you go to
This link it has the schedules for the week
October 7th, can't get here soon enough...
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Another disturbing Bolland tweet
ChrisKuc Chris Kuc
Bolland expected back at practice tomorrow and could play Friday. — RT @DwizzleOnIce: @ChrisKuc do you have a timeline for Bolland?
/concern trolling
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
I was hoping the Bolly injury watch wasn't going to start the 1st game
I hate to hear these words, "We hope you enjoyed the broadcast in spite of the outcome." I would rather enjoy the outcome inspite of the broadcast.
by I Love Hawkey on Oct 4, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope that
they are just being careful. Emphasis on “hope”.
Oct 7 2011. Close your eyes, here we go.
Tweeping as @ehirtens
Considering how thread bare the hawks are down the middle, even with everyone healthy
I unfortunately think that the Hawks’ philosophy on their centerman this season is going to be
Q: “Is he concussed”
A: “Well…”
Q: “Maybe is almost as good as no, moving on… can he stand up”
A: “Yes”
Q: “Can he move his extremities?”
A: “Yes.”
Q: “Does he have at least some sensation in his lower back?”
A “Yes.”
Q: “Good, tape him up, get him in his pads, and clear him to play.”
Am I paranoid? I don't know. I went to a therapist once, but I left before he gave me the diagnosis, cause he had it out for me.
by Detroit Must Die on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
that was good enough backwhen I played, dadgumit
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (it's taking longer than anticipated)
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
BTW --
A FlyersFanInChicago-style recap of today’s comments section would be awesome.
Oh, and welcome back KtG!
Oct 7 2011. Close your eyes, here we go.
Tweeping as @ehirtens
Although the Cannots play in a shit-show of a division
I can’t help but think that virtually being without a second line for the first month of the season (neither Kesler nor Raymond due back before November) puts a wrench in their campaign to defend their presidents trophy banner. I see a lot of road apples for a stacked Sharks team getting to thump Pheonix and Dallas 12 times over the course of the year.
Am I paranoid? I don't know. I went to a therapist once, but I left before he gave me the diagnosis, cause he had it out for me.
by Detroit Must Die on Oct 4, 2011 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
I have been saying the same thing
even did a fanpost on NM. I could care less about the President’s Trophy and just want a healthy team for April.
You think last year's riot was bad, wait and see what happens if my kid doesn't get fed on time.
Like most Nucks and Nuckleheads
you could care a lot less and still care more than everyone else in the league (apparently).
I'm a pimp, and pimps don't commit suicide.
Why would the Leafs...Habs...
Blues and fans of 20 other teams care about the PT when they have no shot.
You think last year's riot was bad, wait and see what happens if my kid doesn't get fed on time.
That was an admittedly lame attempt
at piling on the ‘Nucks only won the PT’ meme somewhat popular in these parts in the past few months. Turns out I can barely care less about Nuck humiliation…not enough even to make a decent joke. I’m just happy there is such a thing as Pig Canadian, eh-eh?
I'm a pimp, and pimps don't commit suicide.
Couldn't care less
Welcome to SCH westy – where people could probably care less about grammar.
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by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 4, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
We have a chronic inability to deal with Dallas and Phoenix
I don’t understand it and it sends me into a murderous rage.
Basically, the early lead in the West goes to whoever gets to play the most Eastern Conference games, because LOLEAST!
Seriously, I think every top team in the West, juices up on points gained over the East.
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Even the bad teams in the West
“juice up” on points gained over Eastern teams.
NHL Center Ice question:
My cable company in its infinite wisdom is going to make me upgrade my whole cable package before I can get the channel at an additional price to the upgrade. Eff that. Can I just order it (or an equivalent) for online viewing? Just felt llike watching the season with some quality instead of grainy random feeds…. but it can’t be that simple, can it??
"Showin' her my Toews-face!"
I believe you can order gamecenter live and get the games online
If you have a verizon phone I also believe that means you can watch it there. Also the PS3 has a download for $10 for GClive that if you subscribe I believe you can watch If you don’t subscribe you can get highlights. It is free as a PS+ member. I DLed it post psn outage during the free trial.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Alright thanks
Damn cable companies…
"Showin' her my Toews-face!"
Drunk all summer...again?
I love this plan! I’m excited to be a part of it! LETS DO IT!
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
I faithfully promise to add absolutely nothing of value to this conversation whatsoever.
lets face it
regardless of how the hawks do this year. most on this board will be drunk all summer.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Top Secret Blackhawks info leaked to the press!
Q HAS in fact decided Friday’s lineup here it is
Toews-Scott-Carcillo
Salak-Matador-Crawford
O’Donnel-Emery-Hjalmmerson
Keith-Kruger
Morin-Sharp
Hossa-Kane
Smith starts in net
Seabrook on the bench
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
you forgot the first line
Johnnson, Beach, Huet
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Maybe,
I thought it was kinda weird Q only list three forward lines too. Maybe he just plans on rolling three?!?
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 4, 2011 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Gamecenter live....
for out of town people how is it in terms of quantity of games and quality of the feeds?
I don’t really want to deal with the horrid free streams again this year but 160$ is a lot :/
I have Gamecenter Live
in Central America. It’s great as long as you have the bandwidth.
You think last year's riot was bad, wait and see what happens if my kid doesn't get fed on time.
from the free trial last year,
I believe it was a sliding scale depending on your bandwidth. I have heard there is a free night or whatever opening weekend for DTV, and that usually translates into free trial. Might want to give it a go before you put down the cash. The $$$ is the reason I don’t have it and settle for usually crappy, but sometimes decent free streams.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Justin.TV usually works well
until it went down a few times.
Blair Betts
Wish Stan would have seen that comin. That guy can fuckin kill penalties. Would have looked good down on the 4th line. In fact, he’d look great in John Scott’s roster spot
"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."
could we just call Olesz
Rust eze? Or perhaps Lightning McQueen?
by pang off the post on Oct 5, 2011 5:28 AM CDT reply actions
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