Open Season: Blackhawks 4 - Ducks 1
by Killion on Dec 17, 2011 1:57 PM CST
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Early in the first period, some hard work from the Ducks led to Duncan Keith getting a tripping call when he took the skates out from under Corey Perry. In the following two minutes the Ducks had some prime chances but the Hawks, and more specifically Ray Emery had an answer for everything that was thrown at them. They would get a few more chances but when Jamal Mayers picks up his first goal in forever along with an assist from John Scott, that must just be demoralizing. The first period was fairly even though the Hawks seemed to have the edge. In the second period it all broke open though. This is a delayed wrap so lets just get right to the bullets, shall we? We shall.
- On John Scott - in no way deserving of a star but a pretty decent shift leading up to his fight. Just pushing Brookbank around the crease. I think it was Parros that eventually hooked him and took his legs out leading to Brookbank's crosschecks. After about 12 unanswered punches the ref seemed to tap Brookbank to see if he wanted out..
In the third Scott almost got several breakaways on Hiller - the comedy gods weren't smiling upon us though as he couldn't handle the puck - About the whole 2nd Star thing - It could very well be a shot at us and everyone else who has given them so much shit about their lack of questions regarding his play. I could just picture Kuc singing this as he cast his vote. On the other hand, it could be that they just wanted to give him a nice moment for a game that wasn't too bad. He didn't have any fuck up moments, got his first point of the year (barely.. even the replays don't show the part where he touched the puck) and he got his first fight of the year. Good for him... I hope he enjoyed his moment as the second star.
- Before the game, Q took the third line aside and told them they needed to do more. I guess that's all it takes, eh? The third line had one of the better games in recent memory. Bolland got hosed on the first goal that was disallowed for questionable reasons but got his own on the power play in the third.
- Speaking of that goal, what a play by Nick Leddy. He's been improving with every game and the burst of speed to get around Francois Beauchemin's check was beautiful. Fantastic pass to Bolland to finish it off too. Can you really believe the Wild gave him up for Cam Barker? Ouch.
- Patrick Sharp now has 12 points in the last 8 games. That's the longest consecutive point streak of his career. Something about waking up to change diapers really must suit him. Either that or playing alongside Marian Hossa. Shooter's goal is candidate for Blackhawk's goal of the year so far. You can actually see Toews say "wow" on the bench as they're watching replays.
- Edzo's rant on the reaction to hard hits stopping the game for fights was spot on. In this case both sides were guilty. First, Jamal Mayers trying to take on Corey Perry after his hit on Kruger and then in the third when Mayers delivered a hit and had to fight Matt Beleskey.
- It would have been nice for the Hawks to unleash DLR on the power play they got for Beleskey's roughing call (and why is that roughing instead of instigator?) but it was also nice to see that Q felt comfortable enough to send out unfamiliar faces late in the game. Duncan Keith still lead in TOI but thanks to the lopsidedness of the game, he only played 23:53. After so many OT games, that's valuable.
- The shot total was pretty much even which is surprising given how much the ice seemed to tilt in the Hawks favor. Giving up three power play opportunities will do that though. Another great game by Emery who was already given the nod for tomorrow's game against the Flames.
- The ice was pretty terrible. Makes me really glad that the NBA season was canceled so we don't have to worry about all those Bulls games making it even worse
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Obviously Kruger is displaying the next generation movements of enforcers...
“Imma roll ya ass over fools!” I missed the opportunity to watch this game, but I must ask when did the NBA cancel it’s season?
UMD Bulldogs: 2011 NCAA DI Men's Hockey Nat'l Champions; 2009 & 2011 NCAA DII Football Nat'l Champions
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sarcasm failure
Watching players the same age or years younger than me play pro sports makes me feel like a failure...
I think Kills is employing "sarcasm"
as now that the NBA season is back, the ice will be even worse than it usually is, with the UC double-shifting as hockey rink and basketball court.
Let this be the extent of the NBA-specific talk, please.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
oh, she's back alright!
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 17, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
Boom
ahnfired!
Maybe it's booze, maybe it's glue, maybe it's gasoline. Maybe it's a gunshot to the head. But something. Something to relieve the pressures of their everyday life, like having to tie their shoes.
NBANBANBANBANBANBANBANBANBANBA
No Swagger, No Dagger
by Saskjet on Dec 17, 2011 3:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You're saying NBA, but all I see is BAN.
How hard can it be?
by Zachilles on Dec 17, 2011 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
wow, awful sarcasm fail...
UMD Bulldogs: 2011 NCAA DI Men's Hockey Nat'l Champions; 2009 & 2011 NCAA DII Football Nat'l Champions
"Victoria Concordia Crescit"
not if you've been reading his stuff regularly
or the many comments here, etc.
sarchasm
the gulf between the sarcastic comment and the guy that doesn’t get it
by pang off the post on Dec 17, 2011 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
2 things
I thought Mayers went after Bobby Ryan, not Perry. At least that’s what Edzo said.
Also on the Scott assist I’m pretty sure it came from the breakout in the Hawks end, which was a pretty nice play. He used his long reach to just barely corral a loose puck in the slot and then made a nice outlet pass with a Duck on him in transition. It was a legit nice play and it got rewarded with a point when Mayers and Pokey put a nice blue collar finish in the other end.
Could be
I didn’t write down who the hit was on.. just tried to remember it
Second City Hockey
June 9, 2010
Yeah it was Bobby Ryan
Then again Kruger just looked like the Ducks punching bag out there last night.
How clean was this hit?
From my perspective, I thought the elbow got up kind of high into Kruger’s head, but I was on the near side so it was tough to tell. That was the difference to me between the two hits that led to fights.
If it was clean, then yeah, Jamal probably shouldn’t have jumped in there like that, but…
by GenPabloSecobar on Dec 17, 2011 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
Both hits
looked clean to me. The one on Krugs looked worse than it was because he was already kind of falling a bit.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
That is his one of Mayer's roles
….to make a player think twice before trying to legally checking a his player into the 8th role.
H'8ter Proof™
Completely agree, and I do appreciate what Jammer brings,
but like I said the hit didn’t seem too bad. Now if Krugs had gotten hit like Jammer hit Fowler; even though his hit was legal also then by all means he should jump in. I just think it gets a little redundant for the enforcer or whatever he is called to jump in every time a player like Krugs gets hit.
If it’s a clean hit and not to punishing like Ryan’s hit on Krugs let it go and file it away for the next game or next shift there’s no need to fight and take that 5 min. major right then and there.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
Holy shit I just saw Shooter goal
its kind of funny how after he broke the defense down and stuffed them in a trash compactor, they were all kind of like “Meh, fuck it, he wont make it from there”
DING
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Dec 17, 2011 2:13 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
ha! so true
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 17, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
even the replays don’t show the part where he touched the puck
What?! He started the “rush”! Okay, it was more like his outlet pass to Andrew led to Bruno working the boards for the ensuing 10 odd seconds before the puck found its way to Mayers for the goal.
with leads to my next point...
Bruno got very little credit on Mayer’s goal, but that was some piece of board work. He set up Mayers quite beautifully.
this I agree with
good little play by AB
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 17, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
Is Three Stars really voted by the Press?
If so, I didnt know that
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
apparently
I think they send in their votes about midway through the 3rd.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Hmm
Im surprised Dustin Byfuglien is not the number one star for all our games
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Dec 17, 2011 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
It's the Chicago press
so the ‘voting’ was done before the game. Hey, all those ones aren’t going to spend themselves.
Maybe it's booze, maybe it's glue, maybe it's gasoline. Maybe it's a gunshot to the head. But something. Something to relieve the pressures of their everyday life, like having to tie their shoes.
I'm sure Jesse has a notebook at home that has little hearts and "Big Buff" written all over it
with the occasional “Nemo” and “Ben Smith” too
Ewwwww!
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Dec 17, 2011 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
There is always a sucker out there.
Ottawa gave up the world for Kyle fuckin Turris. That’s why nobody should ever assume there are unmovable contracts. Brian Campbell got dealt. Fuck, I’m shocked nobody moved in on Huet,
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
Can't really see that
as the upgrade that Turris was seeking. Going from the Yotes to the Sens?
No worries, this was the plan all along!
sens at least have a bright future, they are in rebuild mode this year and still have 30+ points
by putmeinthemadhouse on Dec 17, 2011 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
If he wanted a "hockey destination"
then I can see it as a plus as Ottawa is certainly more pro hockey than Arizona will ever be, but if he was wanting more of a contender or a more competitive team then I have to see it as kind of a wash with Phoenix being a stronger team in recent years.
But hey, to each his own. I’m glad he found a place where he can play and be happy.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
Ottawa..Quebec City. 6 of one...half dozen of another.
He’s just getting a head start on his teammates.
by neverhome30728 on Dec 17, 2011 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
Punk'd (take 2)
Bickell?? Pshaw! Stanfordron, your prayers have finally been answered!
by ChicagoNativeSon on Dec 17, 2011 2:37 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
Per the twitters, Emery back in net tomorrow and Carcillo likely out again
Emery’s been playing well so might as well keep that going, but I doubt Q is going to play him in the back-to-back considering his hip. Even if it doesn’t seem to bother him now there’s no point in taking any risks that could jeopardize anything. So will Crow come out against the Pens or wait till Montréal?
That back to back scares me a little bit.
Penguins are always a tough game and Montreal is going to be performing for a new coach. I seem to remember Montreal absolutely pounding the Hawks physically last year. It’s going to be a grind.
Also, why the fuck are the Hawks starting at 6:30 for that Wensday game.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
Because the hockey gods want us to be able to watch 24/7 after the game.
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." ~gmh
by Steeg of their own on Dec 17, 2011 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
DVR
Doesn’t allow enough time to go out to dinner before game. Bullshit.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
That back-to-back is probably the most difficult one we've had so far
If the Hawks continue playing well into Calgary then I think we could at least win one of the two. And l don’t remember Montréal being too physical last year, but I do remember the shitty penalty Toews was called on that led to the OT goal. Should be an exciting two games either way.
The Bruins slapped us silly last year
Glad we played them when they were still sucking this time around
Those of us in the est appreciate the early games!
I love my hawks buy I also love my sleep time haha
Hawks!
by BlackhawksFan22 on Dec 17, 2011 5:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Did anyone
else catch Tazer speaking with Emery while skating away from the net? I’m not sure what exactly was said but I seemed to see the word “sorry” come from Tazer. The only thing i can think he would be apologizing for is the blown SO which if was in fact the case is a very classy part on behalf of the Cpt. I was pretty bummed that Razor didn’t get it after such a strong game.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
after the game
Toews purposefully hung back and waited while everyone else mobbed Emery… then as Emery started to skate away, Toews approached him. Don’t know exactly what was said, but Razor responded very positively. Right after that, a couple other players seemed to be giving Toews some shit in a good natured, teasing sort of way.
For anyone who doesn’t know how to tell when your team has a great captain (I’m looking south about 300 miles), see above.
by Gate3anuhHalf on Dec 17, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
in other words, Tuke
yeah, I caught that too.
by Gate3anuhHalf on Dec 17, 2011 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, like I said
I wasn’t positive exactly what was said but I swear I seen him mouth the words “sorry” and “fucked up” but I could be mistaken.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
beat me to it
Any caption that has a Metroid reference in it is a winner
Ranting about all sorts of things that are on my mind in 140 characters or less
by chisoxfan1473 on Dec 17, 2011 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
he was harping on the guys going after the hitters
saying they should just continue play, unless the hit was blatantly cheap or dirty.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Dec 17, 2011 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
......to me, just me. Kruger was getting lit up all game
Does the team allow that or put a stop to it? Eventually Kruger will take a mis-intended head shot.
Every year Eddie gets his crying bucket out when it involves fighting……..
H'8ter Proof™
i remember Toews rookie year
he put himself in dangerous positions a lot, took some cringe-inducing hits. Some things, there’s only one way to learn.
We like our people!
On Bolland's goal
it’s funny because the whole thing that set Leddy afire was an aggressive forecheck. He was gliding back behind his own net with the puck when the forechecker pressured him, He had to giddyup to avoid the check, and he never slowed down.
I hope he takes a lesson from that play. That’s basically the Brian Campbell signature play, amirite?
We like our people!
Big Campbell fan here. You're right, Leddy's play has often reminded me of Phantom.
Too soon? I think not. Leddy caught some flak around here – still does from time to time – but I only see him getting better and more confident each game. Plus he’s like, what, twelve years old?
I cannot answer you, because it's totally unknown to me what you just asked me, and also very boring.
hey c'mon now
he’s 13 – just had his bar mitzvah last week
There are three types of people in this world: those who can count, and those who can't.
by FrankStallone on Dec 18, 2011 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
If there were any doubt before
I think it ends today. No crosby/toews matchup on tues, Pit placed him on ir today. I suppose it cud just be for a day or 2 but I doubt it
by Z-man24 on Dec 17, 2011 5:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
do you mean Sod's Law?
or do you think Crosby is done?
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 17, 2011 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
with the new schedule
They’re bound to play each other… unless Crosby never plays again. Which is a scary thought
Second City Hockey
June 9, 2010
yeah
twice a year from now on.. unless..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 17, 2011 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
That would suck
but I really wonder if Q would put him out against Crosby or let Rat take him. I’m sure they would end up on the ice together at some point. A meet in the finals would be incredible. Just be thankful it’s not our stud that has the issues with the melon.
I'm glad the league
has taken such an active stance on the concussions, but they are acting like players just started getting them in the last couple years when in fact, it’s only that they are actually being reported now by the players.
I really do hope Sid comes back soon and the same with Pronger; no matter how much I dislike either of them they are still good for the game.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
I agree with all of that
But I don’t think the league is finished or has done enough. I remember what NASCAR did after Earnhart died, it was an all out effort to find out why he died and how they could fix it. Hockey will have to do something similar to at least get the concussion numbers down.
Better helmet design would be a start
i know they are much better than they used to be but I’m sure they could be upgraded somehow.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
Better skull design is the answer.
Just something to think about putting on the agenda while you are at the religious service of your choice.
Santeria
I have sacrificed a chicken and filled Jobu’s glass.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Dec 17, 2011 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
"Hats for bats"
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
by Timothy Fisher on Dec 18, 2011 2:22 AM CST up reply actions
Yep
but you don’t have to actually hit your head to get a concussion. A quick change of direction can do the same thing as a hitting your head on the ice. The league has to figure out how to slow the players down or somehow protect the players when 2 of them collide at a high rate. I heard someone on TV (Milbury?) suggest a return of the 2 line pass rule and moving the blue lines back to where they were. I was thinking please no
Yeah I also heard them
talking about reinstating the clutch and grab rules of before the lockout. It is all gonna come down to the players having to lookout for one another. The head snaps with direction change are as bad as the head / ice, head / body collisions but i think if the players begin to be more aware of the consequences that some of this may start to change.
OT, I had a 17yo kid come in to the ER one night after a Godsmack concert with dizziness and nausea for 2 days. Turns out he gave himself a concussion by “head banging” at the show.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
just hearing Godsmack
usually brings on the nausea..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 17, 2011 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
Thats some serious headbanging
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Dec 17, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Take it with a grain of salt
That’s just what he told me. I had somebody also tell me that the reason they had a D battery in a place it shouldn’t be was because they sat on it by accident. You just take their word for it and move on.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
I guess a D battery is better than a 12-volt, right?
You must have a bunch of good ER stories.
Let's Go Hawks!
Crazy, crazy stuff.
my fav was an OD on ecstasy who had no complications other than continuous orgasms.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
is this an anti drug story?
…cuz its not working
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Dec 18, 2011 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
Everybody here
thought to themselves “hmmmmmm”.
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
by Timothy Fisher on Dec 18, 2011 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
Actually, I got arrested once for impersonating a battery..
but it’s alright, I wasn’t charged..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 18, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
try the fish
Maybe it's booze, maybe it's glue, maybe it's gasoline. Maybe it's a gunshot to the head. But something. Something to relieve the pressures of their everyday life, like having to tie their shoes.
don't forget to tip your waitress.
Maybe it's booze, maybe it's glue, maybe it's gasoline. Maybe it's a gunshot to the head. But something. Something to relieve the pressures of their everyday life, like having to tie their shoes.
I wouldn't count on the players changing
especially come playoff time. IMO it’ll have to be a combination of better/different helmets and other body wear, and a change in the rules. NASCAR improved the cars, the protective equipment worn and the walls at each track. The NHL wil have to do something similar.
Z-man
Try the “reply” button next time you want to respond to someone’s comment. Makes the thread easier to follow. Thanks.
Let's Go Hawks!
They are complaining
about the Habs interim coach doesn’t speak french. I’m thinking they may have bigger problems than that.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
mais la langue Anglais est indertite dans.. etc etc!
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 18, 2011 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
The Hawks
can’t get help from anyone tonight. Nash let St. Louis tie it in the last few minutes and NYI let Minny do the same. Not to mention Scum blowing out the Kings.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
Rhymes with asshat...
No Swagger, No Dagger
by Saskjet on Dec 18, 2011 8:08 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
funny
I think of this all the time when posting here. I spend money and time (mostly time) being a fan and feel invested enough to consider it a ‘we’ relationship at times (usually DLR moments), but I also know nobody from the Hawks knows I exist.
Maybe it's booze, maybe it's glue, maybe it's gasoline. Maybe it's a gunshot to the head. But something. Something to relieve the pressures of their everyday life, like having to tie their shoes.
I agree with the last comment made on that article
“We think you’re a douche.”
SCH moderator.
by SKeen on Dec 18, 2011 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Jeremy Morin left the BMO Harris Bank Center late Saturday night in route for Chicago.
…..willhe just be here to do “Smith visit” or does Bickell sit? Does the great Scott play?….where is Lepisto? sooooooo many questions
H'8ter Proof™
cool
wonder whatll happen, liked his play last year up with the big boys
by putmeinthemadhouse on Dec 18, 2011 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
why would an AHL suspension...
be honored in the NHL?
it is, apparently
but I think he’s served it..
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 18, 2011 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
where's that rule?
It shouldn’t carry over unless there’s been a rule change in recent years.
Well I know Brendan Smith served his NHL suspension for hitting Ben Smith
After playing a month in the AHL…
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger"
Just an fyi, the AHL isn’t bound to honor those suspensions, but they usually do.
There was a guy about a decade ago who smashed another guy in the face with his stick. Got suspended for an entire AHL season but still got to play some games in the NHL.
Alexander Perezhogin
He actually didn’t play in the NHL during his suspension. Instead he played in Russia, but he was eligible to play with Montreal if the big league wanted him.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_in_ice_hockey (go to the “longest suspecsions” section).
I just recall reading a debate on here about it
when Smith was recalled…
enough of the niceties: time for the eye-gouging..
and yes, I probably *should* be asleep right now!
by mightymike D on Dec 18, 2011 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
He's dating someone on the South side.
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
Moar Morin
just what the team needs at this moment, a great addition of energy, toughness in the corners and a lot of offensive upside. Of course having said all that, he’ll probably just sit up in the press box.
I've been waiting to see Morin for a long time.
Thank you Santa!
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger"
Maybe we'll see him tonight
With Carcillo still out, maybe Q will let Morin play on the 4th line instead of Scott
There are three types of people in this world: those who can count, and those who can't.
by FrankStallone on Dec 18, 2011 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
Scott is on his way to the HHOF after Friday’s game. He won’t sit out another game this season.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Dec 18, 2011 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
I am afraid this is true
Note: People who are lying tend to not use contractions.
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger"
O/T
but good to hear that Knox can move all his body parts
reminded me of that Chara hit on that Canadien last year.
The way the back bent was just scary.
SCH moderator.
Hey, Murray is selling our clown shoes.
Hawks better get a cut of the sales.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Dec 18, 2011 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
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