If I Say I'm an Oil Man, You Will Agree: Hawks at Oilers Preview/Pregame Thread/Frog Gigging
by Hack on Nov 19, 2011 3:26 PM CST
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After breaking a four game win streak, the Hawks get a chance to start a new one tonight in Edmonton against an Oilers team that's lost four straight. In taking 16 of a possible 22 points in October, the Oil were probably about as jacked up as a pre-world wide web teen who had just stolen a top shelf, plastic wrapped magazine from the local Waldenbooks. Unfortunately for the copper n blue kids, Mom found the magazine under the mattress, and they've gone two and five since. Unlike the Men of Four Feathers, the Oilers are having trouble scoring and AARP Designated Driver, Nikolai Khabibulin, finished his communtiy service about 11 days ago, and hasn't been able to steal points for his young mates lately.
Despite their scoring struggles, Edmonton can roll four lines. With players like Nugent-Hopkins, Smyth, Eberle, and Belanger in their bottom six, all four Hawk lines will need to summon their energy on the second night of this back-to-back set. Neither of these teams play much of a physical game, and things could turn into a bit of a track meet, which is usually just fine with the Hawks.
A quick game if I may, which one of these is an NHL defenseman: Tom Gilbert, Theo Peckham, Ladislav Smid, Jeff Petry, Taylor Chorney, Colten Teubert? If you answered "all of them", you might be Steve Tambellini. Somehow that crop of Dmen is doing a decent job limiting shots against, but that probably can't be the case tonight if the Hawks want to leave Rexall Place with two more points in the standings. Khabi can be a rhythm goaltender, but he's just as susceptible to net traffic and good chances in tight as any other goalie.
The Hawks come in hoping to duplicate their effort from last Sunday's victory; they put 34 shots on the Bulin Wall and five got through. The Edmonton PK has been pretty stout, but the Hawks need to find a way to keep their powerplay going, as the success while on the man advantage was a big reason for all of those comfortable 3+ goal wins over the last week or so. Offensively speaking, I echo McClure thoughts that Sharp and Kane need to have a game; I mean, Hossa, Toews, and Stalberg can't pot two every night, right?
Duncan Keith needs to bounce back from last night's performance, and protect his goaltender from odd man rushes and quality chances. Edmonton is dead last in the league in shots/game (25.2) and can be shut down with a little want-to from the John Scott lead (surely you jest) Hawks D-corps I haven't heard confirmation on any of this, but I assume Seabrook and Frolik out, with Emery getting the start. Ray's been solid of late, here's to hoping that he stays hot.
Foley, Edzo and/or Konroyd based Predictions:
1) There will be discussion about how great the ice is at Rexall place, and how the players compare it to the pond hockey of their youth.
2) Ryan Smyth will score an annoying goal from 10 feet in with his wood bladed stick, prompting more "wood is good" shtick.
Four out of six on the Canadian leg of the Circus Trip would be nice, let's do this.
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Gauntlet,
That was a great game…
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 Nov 19, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
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Figured we all need a pick-me-up after last night, so I got you guys something with a little kick to it. Hopefully the Hawks come out with a little spring in their step too.
GO HAWKS!
Jersey Records: (wear the same one until it loses, go in order)
Away Bolland 3-1-2, Home Hjalmarsson 2-2-0, WC Kane 6-2-1
by Bwana on Nov 19, 2011 3:42 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
Bell's Java Stout might just be my favorite stout
Is it out yet? If not, you’re just teasing us all.
This is Hack in the Pork Chop Express, and I'm talkin' to whoever's listenin' out there.
it is out
Picked some up today! I don’t even like stouts (more of an ipa guy), but it’s my first game day beer, so I’m enjoying it.
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 Nov 19, 2011 7:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
The Jets are piling up goals against the Flyers, once again. What is is with Philly’s defense when they play Winnipeg?
whatever it is
they should continue with it. them losing would be sweet.
lots of good stuff there as usual Hack
a bounce back victory tonight would help erase the memory of last night’s debacle.
Let’s go Hawks!
We like our people!
i noticed you used the word track meet.
funny, I was going to mention we might want to avoid that. The Oilers have the offense to light it up pretty quick. I think we win this game if we take care of our end first. I really don’t feel good about a track meet with this team tonight.
That being said, I’m pretty sure thta’s what it will turn out to be. Last man standing?
Has anyone seen
Sam Gagner play other than against the Hawks? If so what is the opinion?
No worries, this was the plan all along!
Only thing I can remember about him is his shootout goal against the hawks about 3 years ago
he made about 10 moves in the last 5 feet if I remember correctly. could be mistaken, was probably drinking.
by Badger_in_Utah on Nov 19, 2011 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Reason I ask
Is that while Jahns reported that SB isn’t looking to make any moves right now, 2 days ago Matheson from the Edmonton Journal reported that Gagner has been brought up in trade rumors with him going to either Toronto or Chicago. I do know that he and Kaner played on a line together for the Knights.
Not sure how much truth is involved but I was just curious since I haven’t watched much Oil hockey.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
Hmm, interesting
I’ll have to keep an eye on him during the game tonight.
by Badger_in_Utah on Nov 19, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
Seen him quite a bit....
…because I’ve always dreamed of re-uniting him and Kaner. Unfortunately, while he comes very close at times, he doesn’t stay consistent, and he hasn’t reached the next level. While I understand this is an elite level, he hasn’t quite fulfilled the Sam Gagner I remember.
change of scenery might do him good, and without any inside knowledge what so ever and with even fewer brain cells to form a competent hypothesis, I’m betting he gets traded this year
by NesterenkosGhost on Nov 19, 2011 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah his name
has been thrown around way too often for being so early in the season for a trade not to be something that will more than likely occur.
Gagner flanked by Sharpie and Kaner might be something worth watching, but I seriously doubt it happens. On the other hand, who knows, stranger things have been done.
Do you think he would fit in with this Hawks team?
No worries, this was the plan all along!
As far as back-to-back games
is my recollection poor, or has recent Hawk history shown they tend to drop the first game and come back firing on all cylinders for the second? Or is that just another of my false memories?
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 4:06 PM CST reply actions
Pond hockey...
Usually the worst ice, imo… Rough, cracked, and snow covered is no way to go through life, son.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
by Badgerdano on Nov 19, 2011 4:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Can never go wrong with an Animal House reference
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
ok guys I'm feeling much better today
So the Hawks better get their asses back in gear. No more playing like shit. I need another win. You hear me Stals? More goals!
I'm on the twitters @tivogoddess
by stacie7 on Nov 19, 2011 4:19 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions 10 recs
If John Scott is Q's good luck charm
Stacie is SCH’s. Glad to hear you’re feeling better.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
welcome back stacie!
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
on day 22
I need out of this ICU stat.
I'm on the twitters @tivogoddess
by stacie7 on Nov 19, 2011 4:38 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
crap, now we have to behave
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Nov 19, 2011 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
Define "behave".
The commenter formerly known as JeromerINC. The things I do for recognition...
Embrace the Hate.
by Marty-notimportant-Turco on Nov 19, 2011 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
I'm so glad you're feeling better!
WIN IT FOR STACIE, ASSCLOWNS!
this combination of ballet and murder ♥
Twittars!
Welcome back, sweetie!
Email me if you want me to sneak a Jimmie Joe’s BBQ brisket into the hospital for ya if you’re still incarcerated.
I think I'm an honorary Slovakian. I'm starting to learn (the language). I know all the swear words now, anyway. Patrick Sharp
Great to see you, Stacie!!
:-) So glad to hear you’re feeling better.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
It busted the last slump after STL, so What the Hell!!!!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 19, 2011 4:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
And for the Ladies of the House
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 19, 2011 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
now that's my man
and Stals of course. Katherine we’re dueling when I’m out of here.
I'm on the twitters @tivogoddess
by stacie7 on Nov 19, 2011 4:40 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
and the Ladies of the House
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Nov 19, 2011 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
Heh Heh!
You said bust.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
Unintended pun
But I will take credit for it anyway! lol
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 19, 2011 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
bust
wood, intent to blow, stripping….
hockey is not subtle at all.
You forgot
Poked,
Slot
spear
Hard Rebound
Soft Rebound
Rubbed off
Second Chance
Get it down deep
Stick to the Face
among many many others!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 19, 2011 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
he just slipped through the high slot
and went five hole on him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
was rejected
But set up Sharp to “score back door”!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Nov 19, 2011 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Good job by tazer though
He drove hard to the net and kaner just undressed the defender.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
I always cackle
when Emrick does one of his patented “around behind”s. LOLOLOL
this combination of ballet and murder ♥
Twittars!
I wonder if it's their method to attract viewers
subliminal messaging
My wife actually stated
the other night while she was working at her desk and could overhear the hockey game in the background that it sounded like I was watching porn.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
that's not my sharpie
I'm on the twitters @tivogoddess
by stacie7 on Nov 19, 2011 4:38 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
don't forget this hallowed witticisms coming our way tonight
“It’s tree tirdy tree in the turd.”
Hahaha!
“Eddy is the mostest charitable person EVAH – give today, and I mean NOW!”
“Victor Stalberg, making yet another mistake in the offensive end.”
Ready to crash and burn, I never learn, I'm on the night train...
This weekend just happens to be Patrick Kane’s birthday weekend and that just might sum up all the reasons of what went wrong in Calgary. I mean the limos, strippers, the alcohol and hallucinogens… Kaner is ready and maybe he’ll decide to go off before the festivities? I sure hope so as sometimes these final games on the road to Canada don’t end well (see Vancouver 2009)
So let’s guess, how many points will Kaner get tonight? Will the ’Hawks at least win? Is Razor ready to receive praise from Razor (Darryl Reaugh)? My Prediction: Hawks 5, Oilers 2 with Kane potting himself a 1 and 2 night and primed and ready to have a little fun at Cowboys and with the Cowgirls.
Well I’m a west coast struttin’
One bad mother
Got a rattlesnake suitcase
Under my arm
Said I’m a mean machine
Been drinkin’ gasoline
And honey you can make my motor hum
I think you know what it is, so here it is Night Train by Guns ’N Roses @ the Ritz 1988
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!
Proud fan of the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks and the 2010 Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.
"You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself into one."
I'm gonna be at a concert tonight
But GO HAWKS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
From the twitters
@TramyersCSN Tracey Myers
Frolik, Seabrook out. O’Donnell in, Emery starting vs Oilers. #Blackhawks
you would have thought they would ask that
But none of them know who’s going to be out in ODs place
loo loo loo ive got some apples
Loo loo loo you’ve got some too
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Nov 19, 2011 7:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
YOU TOO BLAST SAXOMAPHONE
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Nov 19, 2011 7:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
weeeeeeee.waaaaaaaaaaant.goals!
weeee have animal names too. but weeeee don’t overdo it
If graffiti changed anything it would be illegal
Amen to this
that team will never win a cup with him as coach
Reminder
at Rexall the team benches are on the near boards. It will take about 2 periods to get used to.
even with the notice
I’m still going to be confused
Update on scratches
Lepisto is sitting, Scott’s probably with OD
ugh scott
A lady who loves sports: hockey is number one though. BLACKHAWKS, WHITE SOX AND BEARS
by pierzynskirules on Nov 19, 2011 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
as much as I hate Scott
I can’t question his lineup with our record. it may not make sense to a logical person but there must be a madness behind it.
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
just got home, turned on tv, and Leafs were whipping the Caps 7-1. WHAT?
by the way, i think i’ll be joining your gamethread tonight. your game is on CBC.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
haha, i know, right?
the more the merrier!
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Boudreau's face
covered in dried ketchup and shame. Loved this tweet:
DownGoesBrown
The official slogan of teams who lose to the post-lockout Maple Leafs! RT @JapersRink: Rock. Bottom.
bwahahaha
funny yet not so funny. the leafs introduced me to hockey so i have a soft spot for them. none the less, another classic DGB zing!
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
visiting PPP so much has given me a soft spot for the Leafs.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
no freaking clue.
although, considering past years, Toronto is bound to crash eventually…… right?
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
can't help but feel bad for them.
afterall, they are Canada’s team, no matter how bad they are, or how much the canadiens fans disagree. heh
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Habs fans?
believe me, it’s more than just the Habs fans.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
just that they are a bit more to the extreme side, so they stick out.
but yes, they aren’t the only ones to disagree with that notion.
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Cherry refuses to pick on Ovie while he’s having a hard time.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
just like Crosby can do no wrong.
Crosby and Ovie are the way to build NHL viewership, right?
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
and Ovie is Russian
why does that matter, if the marketing is targeted for the US?
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
but but
you can only increase the viewership by force feeding them to US hockey fans. /puke
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
wait a second
I thought they were the only players in the NHL!
well, with Ovie slumping right now, and Crosby dealing with that concussion, the NHL may want to find other star players to focus on for a while…..
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
that would be a cold day in hell for that to happen.
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
or Bettman getting brains
which is actually less plausible than that
well, Stamkos and Toews would probably be good examples for replacements.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
no disagreement there.
Turco was good, but Crawford has a force field...
by Coz_Bulls_Fan on Nov 19, 2011 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
A little more attitude tonight,
please ’Hawks?
I plan to live forever, or die trying.
by Sparky The Barbarian on Nov 19, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions
WGN game
No pregame show but also no Boden thinking they speak French in Ontario
by CjSax on Nov 19, 2011 8:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Salma Hayek, on the other hand, can stay for the game.
I plan to live forever, or die trying.
by Sparky The Barbarian on Nov 19, 2011 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
I never saw the movie
but it just looked like it would be god awful
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
Hat trick?
I plan to live forever, or die trying.
by Sparky The Barbarian on Nov 19, 2011 8:56 PM CST reply actions
Go get em Hawks
Rock over London,
Rock on Chicago.
Diet Pepsi,
UH HUH!!!!
http://rock-on-chicago.blogspot.com/
I expect a bounceback tonight. And a good game Wednesday.
I plan to live forever, or die trying.
by Sparky The Barbarian on Nov 19, 2011 8:58 PM CST reply actions
scott and OD as a third line pairing
is like freezing molasses and pouring it down hill. good lord.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Nov 19, 2011 8:58 PM CST reply actions
don’t let RNH score a “hat trick” on you…..
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
@NM_missy
Well, Lepisto wasn't exactly awesome last night.
I plan to live forever, or die trying.
by Sparky The Barbarian on Nov 19, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
------- 1st PERIOD THREAD -------
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
Hysterical
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
I would have been back a couple games ago
but I didn’t want to get blamed for messing with a winning streak
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Nov 19, 2011 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
Click the pony
I plan to live forever, or die trying.
by Sparky The Barbarian on Nov 19, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
I think he means for feeds
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Nov 19, 2011 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
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