History Shows Again And Again How Nature Points Up The Folly Of Man: Hawks 5 - Bed-Wetters 0
by SamFels on Apr 22, 2011 12:45 AM CDT
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PrintRemember on the last day of the season when I told you I had written that wrap in my head seven different times? This is the complete opposite. I'm not sure what to say, what to feel, any of it. On the one hand, the Hawks I, and all of us, have begged to see the entire season have come out to play at the very last, couldn't cut it any closer minute. It feels like house money at this point. On the other, there's such a long way to go. But I can't stop those of you who are daring to dream. And I can't stop those who want to point out how much is to be done yet. Which one am I? I have no idea.
But isn't Sunday night going to be an occasion? Before this series, we made it about the Canucks' gray matter. It looked to be totally different the first three games of this series than it had in the two previous years. Now it's positively dripping out their ears. The confident, swaggering unit that was physical but structured, fast but controlled, lethal, and confident, is now none of those things. Instead of taking hits when they were there they ran around to get them and left their neutral zone more exposed than Lady Gaga's lack of talent. And when you expose the neutral zone to the Hawks, you're gonna be proper fucked. Instead of checking legally the Canucks have once again gone the dunderhead route. Edler and Bieksa have completely lost their minds, when they're not eating it from Troy Brouwer (sidenote: I expect the league to fine Edler for his chickenshit elbow on Brouwer, but I would be struck down with shock if he gets suspended. I mean, it was behind the net which we all know is Thunderdome, right?). And their goalie may be broken again, though Vigneault has already said in the postgame presser that he's starting Game 6. And I expect him to play well there too, though I don't know why.
What encourages me the most is that the Hawks swagger, or strut, or bluster, or swank, whatever you want to call it, is back. I don't know if we've seen it all season. But you can see it oozing out of their pores right now. They honestly believe they have the Canucks right where they want them. And that's what also worries me. This team far too often made the mistake of believing that it just had to show up to get the win. Does this new found team without doubt make that mistake again? Or do they keep doing the things they've done to get here? I don't know. Do you?
One suspects the Canucks will return to a very simple game on Sunday, one that the Hawks have used the past two games. It's going to be a chippy, bone-crunching event, and I don't think there'll be a lot of goals. And the Hawks are still just one high-sticking, one bounce off some guy's ass, one missed clearance from planning Campbell's wedding. But now, they're just one game away from having the Canucks in the same position. And I know who's mental makeup I'd wager on if it gets there.
Other Thoughts:
-That's the most active Jonathan Toews has looked all series. I still think he's hurt, and it's not quite the folly of man we've become accustomed to. But he just watched Marian Hossa join the party, the Hawks just have to hope that Captain Marvel doesn't Spinal Tap Drummer implode before Game 6, such will be his determination.
-Ah right, Duncan Keith won a Norris last year. With stuff like that. Sorry, I had forgotten.
-It's funny, because it could have all easily gone the other way. Brian Campbell did his Bieksa impersonation no more than 16 seconds into the game and headed to the box. The Canucks of the first three games would have made him pay. But with a crucial Hammer interception and one save, and there went that chance. Once the Hawks cashed in on theirs, you could feel the air go out of the building. Like, in a hurry. Sounded like a fucking whoopi cushion.
-One of the Hawks problems this year was turning off when giving up a goal, and giving up another one within in a minute. They've turned that around the past two games, and it's decided both. Rinse, lather, repeat.
-Canucks fans have been quick this series to applaud Ryan Kesler's performance, and he's probably my favorite non-Hawk, but I just don't get it this round. He's been lauded for his work on Toews, but from the first three games the Sedins skated against Toews the most. And however that's worked out, this is a 40-goal scorer who isn't even threatening right now. And now that the Sedins have returned to their springtime freshness shell, can the Canucks afford that?
-Alex Burrows continues to be, and will always be, an utter embarrassment.
-And now the supposed quiet leader is losing his rag, as Dan Hamhuis (he's got dis, remember) went in high on Bolland. Sadly, Bolland went a little silly but it didn't end up costing anything.
It's a wrap and an Indian I honestly thought I wouldn't get to write. But I'm much happier to be wrong and have more work to do than the opposite. It's the heat, and the love, let's keep this train a'rollin....
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Bolland went batshit after that little incident.
Play angry, my friend.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Apr 22, 2011 12:51 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I love Bolland but he is such a weirdo (that is partly why I love him)
His reaction to scoring a goal, assisting, winning a game, or anything happy is >:| He loses his shit after being elbowed and gets sent to the box and he is suddenly all :D
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
his angry RAGEFACE
then his evil little smirk on the way to the box frighten me.
I want some sort of Bolland gear now.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Did anyone notice Ben Smith's staredown with Kevin Bieksa?
That shit was chilling. It was a look that had murder behind it.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
I took a video of it, let me upload it to youtube,
give me a bit, it’s gonna be crap quality cause it’s from my iphone
Second City Hockey
Got it
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
by Germware on Apr 22, 2011 5:13 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I capped it
I also threw it up on youtube for you guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtDQ9P7_6uE
Second City Hockey
Best death glare....................... ever!
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
Loving this kid.
Can we get him a better number next year or does he like 57?
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
If he keeps that number
his name is Heinz.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
I remember seeing that live.
I got a little scared
If looks could kill Bieksa would be dead
he was freaking pissed. It was great.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I did..
and it wasn’t even Bieksa that hit him.. I think it was Erhoff
Second City Hockey
June 9, 2010
I did too.
Talk about a death glare.
Whatcha got there? Words?
by pointmesouth on Apr 22, 2011 1:10 AM CDT up reply actions
I went back and watched again
I think he’s been hanging out with Bolly. damn.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
It was pretty creepy
I sat there thinking – what is that on his face?! Only to realize he was smiling.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions
i proudly
Wear my authentic home bolland jersey with the cup patch every game I go to
by 300LevelBleacherBum on Apr 22, 2011 10:38 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Deebola cracked me up with the stick breaking pissfit and then the wry smile...
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
I loved that little smile of his, it was pretty neat.
I just hope they can come out and do this again Sunday. If we can cock punch them one more time, and send this back to Vancouver, I think the whole city of Vancouver will be stinking of bed shitting.
by BodomSlayer on Apr 22, 2011 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
it's understandable though
Hamhuis purposefully tried to throw Bolland’s head against the glass.
From a guy with a history of concussions, to do that to someone who just came back from a concussion? I’d be raging as well.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
oh no doubt
I thought it was awesome, lol. aside from taking the penalty.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Apr 22, 2011 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
And then while he was skating to the box
he was thinking “I’m going to eat his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti…”
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
In honor of your quote
<a href="http://
GIFSoup" >
This is over. You can go ahead and order the autopsy now.
by derlemke on Apr 22, 2011 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Totally get why he was pissed, and that was a shitty thing to do (not that I'm surprised it happened)
the screenshot of it looks nasty.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I know PD had the screenshot
not sure if it had a vid or not. If i see it i’ll link it
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
AV was probably like Sensei
in The Karate Kid — “sweep the leg!”
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
Everybody Wants Some.
I want some too.
"Oh this young man has had a very trying rookie season, with the litigation, the notoriety, his subsequent deportation to Canada and that country's refusal to accept him, well, I guess that's more than most 21-year-olds can handle... "
I like to think the Hawks will come out Sunday with this same intensity
What they keep saying hasn’t changed – they have nothing to lose and are playing for each other and having fun. The pressure remains on the Canucks. And while they may come back on Sunday playing a better and cleaner game, I like to think the Hawks have the drive and the Canucks lack the mental fortitude to make it go their way.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
I get the sentiment...
…but I would not call that fair use of the phrase, “nothing to lose.” They don’t have an advantage to lose, maybe. But at this point, they’ve got everything to lose, and no amount of positive thinking on their part is going to distract them from knowing it.
I don't know obviously they want to win and do really well
but they backed into the playoffs and even they probably thought they’d be done in game four. Every game is one they didn’t expect to be playing – and most people didn’t expect them to either. I think to a degree it takes the pressure off. Unlike the Canucks who got the President’s trophy and are trying to finally get past the Hawks – and its proving to be more trouble then they thought.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Vancouver Radio:
“They still have Toews and Kane in their back pocket. YIKES. … We’ll be back in a minute with more of the post-game show.”
by RVW5000 on Apr 22, 2011 1:00 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
And now we develop a greater understanding
Of what Toews meant when he said “expose them”.
Yes. Great couple of wins here Hawks, let’s keep rolling!
They're blaming the flu!
This is freaking great. Any excuse in a meltdown huh boys?
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
ugh just say you need to be better
making excuses for why you are playing crappy is so weak.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
A forward cherry picking. But in a good way.
He was a man tonight
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
he was no mere man
but the god of war come from valhala to destroy all who stood in his way
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 Apr 22, 2011 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
that's what he's always like
Hossa’s 2-way play has never been in doubt. It’s always been his offensive output during the playoffs.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Center
Whether his two way or defensive play was in doubt or not wasn’t really my question.
On a number of occasions Hossa was defending the way the centerman defends. Sharp was defending as a winger on the d-man. Didn’t know if that was on purpose or just first forward back…
I thought it was a first man back
But it might make sense to give the d responsibilities to Hossa.
Thank you Marian Hossa
1st goal. I’m guessing Hossa in his twenties did this once a week.
1st period. Springs Toews and Sharp on break-aways. (PP goal after Toews breakaway.)
2nd goal. 4-0. bye-bye Bob.
I have been waiting for this game for two years.
We like our people!
Ranger fan here again.
I told you in your Game 3 postgame thread that you were giving up too easy and you would stomp those freaks in Game 4. And so it was.
I told you after Game 4 you were in Luongo’s head and would get this back to Chicago. And so it was.
With the wind at your backs, and the Canadian media up their ass, you got this. Just don’t let your foot off the accelerator, for these Canucks, these freaks, must be reduced to mere roadkill. They are not human. You are halfway home.
"To everybody else we're underdogs, but we go in thinking we can handle any team in the NHL."
Brandon Prust, #8, New York Rangers
by Joe1969 on Apr 22, 2011 1:04 AM CDT reply actions 15 recs
I like you.
There are some who call me........Tim?
Tremendously tremendous!
Beautius J. Beautius!
by allyouyounghockeyplayersoutthere on Apr 22, 2011 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
you are welcome here any time sir
I’m rooting for you too – step up your game.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I got the rangers over the caps, it can happen!
by putmeinthemadhouse on Apr 22, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh I have no doubt.
The Caps are one series choke away from being the Sharks of the East, i.e. a joke. We got ‘em in perfect kill position, down 3-1.
As I said the other day, we fans of original 6 teams who backed into the playoffs with help from teams with stupid names that we normally don’t give a shit about (Wild, Lightning) gotta stick together.
"To everybody else we're underdogs, but we go in thinking we can handle any team in the NHL."
Brandon Prust, #8, New York Rangers
by Joe1969 on Apr 22, 2011 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes we know exactly what you mean
I wanted to give Jose Theodore and the rest of the Wild a big ol kiss the last game of the season. We got in the playoffs in an unexpected way and I’m just glad we’re not going out quietly. The original six teams are showing some fight.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
how about instead of a kiss
you tell the Wild “Thank you” with a charitable donation?
C’mon people, you were all gung-ho for the idea at the end of the season! Unemployment aside, I’m sending them $20 with the awesome card that CNS made. :)
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
by ahnfire on Apr 22, 2011 2:54 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
I'm going to send a different card
Simply because I’m a little nervous that their foundation doesn’t have the same sense of humor that we all do… I don’t want to offend them by openly mocking their former and our current player.
(perhaps I’m being crazy about it though)
by transienthawk on Apr 22, 2011 2:58 AM CDT up reply actions
that's fine!
I just don’t want people to forget about it. :)
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
unfotunately not yet
I emailed them and they’re in the process of creating an online donation site, but for now if you look at puppet’s fanpost, there’s a link to a donation form that you can fax/email in, or you can use the actual mail system.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Well of course I'm going to do that too.
We owe them big time.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
and can someone else rec ahnfire's post
so that we make sure people see the link to the post about the donations
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Poor Gaborik.
What a shitty and fluke-y bounce.
I thought the Rangers had that game.
by transienthawk on Apr 22, 2011 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I have to admit
That was pretty funny
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I like you too -
And I remember your posts
My Father's name is Jack, and my Mother's name is Daniels...
your constant use of the word freaks
= thumbs up from me
Appreciate the kind words.
I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it.
by ITypedforMiles on Apr 22, 2011 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Go Rangers!
Just keep Gaborik away from his own net and let Dubinsky be the beast and just look to Montreal for hope … if they can do it I’m sure as hell the Rangers can.
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."
Awesome
Pulling for the Rangers too. Best of luck.
by CraftyLefty2126 on Apr 22, 2011 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Can you get me a deal on a Messier jersey?
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
by DocPepper on Apr 22, 2011 3:27 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well said Joe
But I must say your screen name does not bring back pleasant memories of a young and impressionable boy in the summer/fall of 1969. On the bright side, it started my road toward becoming a White Sox fan.
Oh the joy of catching my _____________ (filll in the blank with Hawks, White Sox, Bull, Bears) for breakfast halfway around the world.
by Old School ChiTown on Apr 22, 2011 4:15 AM CDT up reply actions
You guys shouldn't have to even PLAY Game 6, it's as good as won.
In my mind, and really in reality, this series is tied 3-3. Game 6 is all over but the shouting.
Remember how the Wicked Witch screams “I’m melting!!” at the end of The Wizard of Oz.
That’s what is happening to these freaks right now, only slower.
Enjoy this. This comeback/meltdown will be one for the ages.
Creepy fans of these freaks are trying to comfort each other, saying, “Noooo, it just happened last year, there can’t be another team down 3-0 that comes back!”
One warning: as they continue to melt, they will amp up the DIRTY play. But I didn’t need to tell you that. Freaks don’t fight fair.
"To everybody else we're underdogs, but we go in thinking we can handle any team in the NHL."
Brandon Prust, #8, New York Rangers
let's say the Hawks do win game 6...
which is still a very difficult thing to do (I’m not about to get overconfident). Game 7 will be a spectacle. Fast, penalty free for the most part and the best hockey we’ll seen all season. And I have no delusions that the Canucks will not be the favored team.
Because you're a Rangers fan named Joe
I read your comment as though it was narrated by Joe Rogan’s character from NewsRadio. Well done.
I approve of your presence
despite the nightmarish memories your name evokes.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
Not sure I get the reference. I was born in 1969.
"To everybody else we're underdogs, but we go in thinking we can handle any team in the NHL."
Brandon Prust, #8, New York Rangers
1969 was a particularly bad year for Cubs fans
due in large measure to a team from NY known as the Miracle Mets.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
I teared up a bit reading this
Although I do the same during every UC anthem and the History Will Be Made commercials too. In any case, you are welcome here. I am pulling for you guys to kick the shit out of Ovi too!
"Hey, now that the playoffs are over do you think Auntie Maryanne will shave her beard?"
Thanks!
and good luck to the rangers. They are my team of the east and I really want them to stomp on the Caps
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
kane on the phone with on the fly guys now.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Apr 22, 2011 1:04 AM CDT reply actions
anything interesting being said?
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions
they asked what the Hawks were thinking
Kaner basically replied that they figured they had nothing more to lose so they would just play their game
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I wonder what's being said here...
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 1:04 AM CDT reply actions 9 recs
that is bigger then i thought, sorry
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't worry
humiliation comes out better with larger pictures.
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
by Germware on Apr 22, 2011 4:23 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's like he's saying
“You want me to go open the door for you too?”
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
and you know Lu is saying
“I fucking hate you guys”
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I bet Scott's just humming the Dagger
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
by stacie7 on Apr 22, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I wonder if it is illegal to play that on the bench with a stereo
after you score in someone else’s house
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
the guys should just break out into song
it’d be GLORIOUS. they can’t stop them from singing!
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
"Thanks for storing my golf clubs, turns out I have to cancel my date on the links tomorrow, could you ship them back to Chicago for me? Thanks."
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 Apr 22, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
whenever I see Leddy's face, I think of this
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Apr 22, 2011 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Whatever dude, this is awesome
Scott: “Man I thought without Buff you’d be better”
Lu:“Fuck You Gigantor!”
Scott: “Not in a million years Borat. Enjoy your coffee break”
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
by whiskeyboy on Apr 22, 2011 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Turco:
“Five bucks we score again”
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 1:10 AM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
LUONGO TURCO RULEZ
Second City Hockey
by Battery on Apr 22, 2011 5:26 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Turco's asking Lu
“Can I get the door for you?”
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Geez stealing my posts now CNS? :p
It’s like he’s saying
"You want me to go open the door for you too?"
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Yeah, yeah
Something about a room full of monkeys with typewriters.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions
that's slave labor
you let those monkey loose right now
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
he pays the monkeys minimum wage
they have a nice benefits package too Im told
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
John Scott:
“Hey Lu, even I played more minutes than you.”
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions 16 recs
So much win
I have no idea where to begin
by CraftyLefty2126 on Apr 22, 2011 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions
This cannot possibly be topped - so far as I can imagine.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Oh my god, I missed this the first time around
but absolute genius.
There are some who call me........Tim?
Tremendously tremendous!
Beautius J. Beautius!
by allyouyounghockeyplayersoutthere on Apr 22, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
John Scott
Isn’t great at much, but apparently anybody over 6 feet tall makes Bobby Lu piss himself, so…
by CraftyLefty2126 on Apr 22, 2011 1:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I know most of you hate Scott
but when I see him do stuff like this, I love that!
"Don't look at me in that tone of voice, you've gotta BE the puck, Johnny"
ha turco has lobster hands!
when did you run into will smith!?
by desertindian on Apr 22, 2011 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Concussions are some scary shit
Why the fuck wouldn’t Bolland go apeshit when some asswipe like Hamhuis blatantly goes for his head? Excuse me, but I’d fucking go King Kong on someone if I was in that position. These fucking Canucks have made no secret of where there real priorities are. I fucking hate this team with a cold hatred. Sure I hated them in the past, but they’ve taken their douchebaggery to a whole nother level this year. Bitches.
by HattrickKane on Apr 22, 2011 1:06 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Even at NM they think something should be handed down to Hamhuis as that was a cheapshot a player’s head in “garbage time” in a 5-0 game.
From a guy that has had to come back from 2 concussion you would think he’d think twice before doing something like that. Nonsense.
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."
And he's only giving this team more fuel to the fire
Let’s be honest and admit that the cheap shot on Seabs woke this team up from their season -long slumber and angered the giant within. This latest travesty is only going to get them more jacked up the rest of the way. Excellent strategy, you Nucking arseholes.
I agree with you.
I’d have lost it. I of even keel always had one trigger, hit me in the head and the crazy man is released. I don’t blame Bolly one bit for his reaction.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
This
I would have been thinking about how shitty the 5 weeks had been. Not just not playing, but basically not LIVING. Fuck Hamhuis. Hope he gets 2.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
What is it about that?
I have to admit that I’m the same way… granted, I’ve fessed up to being a hot-headed, PIM leader kind of guy in my youth, but as I’ve grown up somewhat, that is indeed the trigger.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
my only regret
is that I have Arcade Fire tickets for Sunday night.
That's like Sophie's Choice. That's just cruel.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Hope Brian C isn't "Campbell!"
Sunday is going to rock… I would love to know what Scott is really saying in that photo! Classic picture.
my friend does too
we’ve basically told her she can’t go. she started coming to my apartment for games on Tuesday an came again tonight. No way is she missing Sunday.
i call everyone 'bro' regardless of gender or age... which makes running into old ladies at the grocery store kind of awkward.
yes, well, believe you me
I’ve sat through plenty of losses this year series. So I’m not worried about that aspect of things.
I’ll go to the concert. But they better be really fucking great. I am worried about the Canadian karma, however.
my only regret...is that I have...bone-itis.
by northernsails on Apr 22, 2011 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
watching Futurama now, coincidentally
werecar episode. “You’ve been drinking too much! Or too little! I forget how it works with you. Either way, you’ve haven’t drunk exactly the right amount!”
baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahhah
that is one of my favorite Futurama quotes ever. I laughed for like 10 minutes with this
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
Foolishly, I almost purchased tickets to that show myself last night.
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
It's a 6pm game
you should be able to make it before Arcade Fire takes the stage, easily. Logistics, my friend.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
Like I said before the game
this one is going the distance. Will the Hawks win? Who knows, and who cares? Down 3-2, and we’re in the driver’s seat, lol!
by HattrickKane on Apr 22, 2011 1:10 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
haha! I get it! They're GAY!
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Honk and Donk
Continuing to entertain the Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk fans.
by transienthawk on Apr 22, 2011 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions
The shocking thing
is how dominant the Hawks have been these two games. I thought maybe we could pull out an overtime victory in game 4 since we’d play them pretty close the first 3 games. But these last 2 have been just ridiculous. (Like, Devin Hester ridiculous!)
It was hilarious at the 2nd period intermission to hear the VS. guy (the one next to Roenick) say that the Nucks embarrassed themselves in the second, and he had no doubt they’d embarrass themselves in the third period. Ouch! (It’s also fun to read the Nucks Misconduct comments right now. I’m surprised with how many are calling for Lou’s head.)
"Dave was there!"
"Dave's a killer!"
"Dave's a mess."
The other dude on VS is Keith Jones
A douche, but not as big a douche as most NBC employees
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
I think Jones
used the word gutless too. That is some pretty strong commentary.
"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
Oh no, not THEIR LUUUUUUUU
I’m waiting for them to come over here and tell us again that this year’s Luuuu is not like the other ones (say that with the Sesame Street song in the background), how he’s farther back in the net, much better in bounceback games, blah, blah, BLAH!
not Lou, D
Sean Zandberg at NM got it right:
If you are blaming Luongo for this mess you need to give your head a shake. If you are questioning which goalie should start Game 6 you need a lobotomy. First of all, Luongo is going to start and that’s the bottom line. Secondly, I don’t blame him much for another loss because a) he was hung out to dry by his mates AGAIN and b) he is one of the biggest reasons why the series was 3-0 in the first place.
The “revamped” D has always been, IMO, the weakest part of the Nucks story this year.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I strongly agree with this analysis
yet I can’t get rid of this nagging feeling that somehow, someway Luongo just can’t allow his team to give up this many goals.
Well it's been said before
3 pairs of 2nd pairing D are not the same as a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pairing. You basically end up with a soft spot if one of your pairings isn’t playing like a 1st pair (which they had been previously).
But honestly, I remember when people were saying Craw should’ve had a couple more saves the first 3 games, and how it’s not necessarily his fault but being the playoffs it would be nice for him to steal a game for us. This is his first playoff series as a starter. But wouldn’t you expect Lu to come through at a time when his D is shitting the bed? Any lesser goalie, perhaps not, but for $10 million?
disagree
nothing Lu could have done the past two games would have helped- in fact, it could have been worse.
he’s been tough when he needs to be: 2-0 shutout and two one-goal wins.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Letting in the first goal last night at a bad time was on him
He really should’ve had that, even if his D did let Hossa waltz to the high slot. If he doesn’t let that in & the Nucks kill the penalty, that could’ve given them a boost.
Then again, dealing with hypotheticals is like lying to your brain.
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
tue but
the way Hossa waltzed through three defenders before unloading suggested to me before the shot that they didn’t come to play.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
On Hossa's second goal,
the whole world knew he was going high glove. Lu was waiting with his left hand resting on his hip. Nuff said.
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
But both those shots were absolute rockets
They were rising shots on his glove side – everyone has always been bitching about Hoss not having a top shelf shot, but when that riser’s on I don’t think that many goalies can be relied upon to stop it.
The 2nd Jehossa goal
is a goal on all but the luckiest of goalies. You just can’t prepare for anyone to shoot that way. It was fucking insanely beautiful.
The fourth dimension will collapse in upon itself, bitch.
The whole world knew it?
Hawks fans have been complaining all year that Hossa doesn’t elevate his shots often enough. He typically shoots along the ice or just barely above it.
John Scott is still a liability out there--
-his passes miss the intended receiver and he burped up a couple awful turnovers-but I’m almost convinced they should keep Seabs out just to motivate the team. They’re trying to win it for him. (Notice I said “almost.” Seriously—hurry back Seabs!)
"Dave was there!"
"Dave's a killer!"
"Dave's a mess."
Scott with numerous hockey "hmmms" last night
/slinking away from Scott bandwagon.
all I got at this point is that the physical play from the goons early in the series has dried up. maybe something else accounts for this, but it’s not obvious to me.
We like our people!
From the defense yes
but the real scary bullshit usually comes on the forecheck- Glass, Torres, LaPierre, Burrows.
We like our people!
The whiff and the inability to clear the puck at times from Scott are worrisome
Lack of speed too. You do have to admit, when he is on the ice, there are not as much “extra” crap. I’d like to see him touch up Bieksa good.
What were we talking about?
I am so confused...
All season I’ve been on Scott’s case about, well, the fact that he can’t play hockey. However, the way these Canucks played the first three games the meatball in me wants him to just destroy a couple of them, starting with Torres. Unfortunately, I don’t think Fluffy will ever do that so I revert back to wanting a hockey player on the ice instead of him.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
All I'm going to say is this:
Most minutes he’s played yet for us.
5 to fucking ZERO.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
my head freakin hurts
you’re running with John Scott for 2 games, and end up outscoring 12-2……can we just put him on the bench and don’t play him? maybe make him the equipment manager or something
when did you run into will smith!?
by desertindian on Apr 22, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Rounding up their pitchforks and torches and locating luongo's place of residence I would presume.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Apr 22, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions
doing roughly the same activities in which we were engaged after game 2?
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 Apr 22, 2011 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Wait, this isn't Thunderdome?
Then what ever will Kev-o do…?
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
Holy crap holy crap holy crap
What a game.
Went out boozing at a bar to watch it. I think I scarred some hipsters with my exuberance and profanity laden outbursts.
The Canucks are truly showing themselves to be a classless bunch (outside of Samuelsson, I was so impressed with his effort to apologize). I know no suspensions will be handed down, but my god there should be – those dicks need a message to be sent to them by the league. Toews was mocked and called a whiner for saying that the Hawks needed to expose the Canucks for who they are – that is now happening, and I can’t imagine the Canuck fans are happy with the revelation that their team is full of cheapshot dickbags.
Hossa is a beast, Bolland is an amazing rodent, and Keith is a grown ass man.
Crawford also deserves a shit ton of credit. He was fantastic.
Just wow.
Thank you sirs, may I please have another?
I went back to my lucky bar tonight - did it go well?
Sadly, they are closed Sunday – but THIS WAS AWESOME!
My Father's name is Jack, and my Mother's name is Daniels...
Promises, promises...
Sadly, my boss is sending me back to Calyforny on Monday morning…
My Father's name is Jack, and my Mother's name is Daniels...
Samuelsson
What was he apologizing for? I must have missed something
Chicago Blackhawks: No Longer Rusted Steel on Slush!
Ill just put this here
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
I faithfully promise to add absolutely nothing of value to this conversation whatsoever.
by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 1:30 AM CDT reply actions 12 recs
already getting that phantom feeling back there Al?
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 Apr 22, 2011 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Dave Bolland is Darth Vader?
Why are you choking, AV?
by transienthawk on Apr 22, 2011 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
nothing to see people, show's over. Nothing to s--OH my GOD a horrible plane crash!
by northernsails on Apr 22, 2011 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions
this is just self explanatory
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
"Dear God, that strange ailment I had last year. With the tightness around my neck, and the inability to breathe"
Lu, how are you feeling? Lu? Lu?! Medic!
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
This pic is awesome on so many levels...
My Father's name is Jack, and my Mother's name is Daniels...
I find our lack of goals
disturbing
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions
So is Sam's BOC title
A subconscious expression of his love for John Scott?
Sam says: MOAR!
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 1:35 AM CDT reply actions
So....I found something awesome
http://www.nhlwheelofjustice.com/
I wanted to see what’s going to happen to Edler. Make sure playoff mode is on. The ruling I got was “hockey play” but just barley
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Haha, that's awesome
According to the wheel:
1 Game
After careful consideration, Dan Hamhuis has been suspended for 1 game for his actions on Dave Bolland. In reviewing this play, we also took into consideration that it’s the playoffs.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions
switch it to Todd Bertuzzi
hits anyone.
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
I faithfully promise to add absolutely nothing of value to this conversation whatsoever.
by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 1:52 AM CDT up reply actions
My favorite
Todd Bertuzzi has been suspended for the rest of the season. In reviewing this play, we also took into consideration that Todd Bertuzzi previously almost killed Steve Moore.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
I still prefer the Down Goes Brown version
http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2009/11/nhl-suspensions.html
According to this, no one is getting anything.
by GenPabloSecobar on Apr 22, 2011 7:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Can I gloat? Just a little?
“I think
The Hawks have the Nucks right where they want them. I am not convinced yet that they have the mental capacity to beat the Hawks in a 7 game series. Especially after what happened a few days ago.
David Bolland… wow. He is a nail in their side. A fly in the ointment. A pain in the ass. He’s a Canuck killer. I think when he finally came back, he brought his can of whoop ass with him, we got Frolic going, and much needed depth. Now the Sedin’s are like… OH FANTASTIC. Now we gotta deal with this piece of shit??
I’m telling you people… I think the Hawks found their mojo. I’m looking for swagger, I’m looking for them to win board battles and be the first to loose pucks. I’m telling ya right now… I think the fire is lit and the boys are back. They’re playing inspired for Seabrook. Inspired for their fans. For each other as thy defend their title.
I’m looking for a fucking hurricane tonight. A flurry. Speed… determination… trust… will. These boys are champs and tonight I think they play like it."
nice shot
don’t get cocky kid.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
no mention of bolland? i am curious as to why he seems to be, such a boost to this team.
seabrook out, defense is better? wtf? that’s my guy.
“It feels like house money at this point.” – this could be a negative, if you don’t cash out.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Apr 22, 2011 3:08 AM CDT reply actions
my guy
we can share though
"Hey, now that the playoffs are over do you think Auntie Maryanne will shave her beard?"
oooh
kinky!
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Apr 22, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
We had better score first on Sunday, or even better score first and second. If we do I think the paramedics in BC will just have to collect every belt and set if shoelaces in the entire province. Not to mention stopping Canuck fans from entering buildings over 2 stories.
I still won’t believe we can do the near impossible by making the whole comeback, but it would certainly be the cruelest way to dispatch a team since that African side got put out of the world cup last summer. God just let it go 7. This is too much fun.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!!!!
by hawkie on Apr 22, 2011 3:08 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
It ain't ovah till it's ovah.
"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic" - Crash Davis
by Servant2LordBeckham on Apr 22, 2011 3:08 AM CDT reply actions
watching the replay on comcast
love how keith punches one of those sedin-jackal’s in the back of the head as campbell skated to the penalty box.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Apr 22, 2011 3:18 AM CDT reply actions
A minor penalty is just a horrible way to start the game ...
UNLESS IT’S AGAINST ONE OF THOSE FUCKING SARDINE FUCKS!!! NEXT TIME MAKE IT A DOUBLE MINOR FOR SHOVING YOUR STICK DOWN HIS FUCKING THROAT!
by Billy Charlesbois on Apr 22, 2011 6:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Sedin
deserved it after embellishing the cross check as much as he did.
"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
Sedin also flicked his stick at Crawford
Mind you, this is maybe 15 seconds into the game. What a dick.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
I expected them to do this kind of shit to Crawford since its his first Playoff series, etc...
I love that he is levelheaded (like Nemo was), but also love when he gets annoyed and shoves people. Crawfords got fire and i love it.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta love that Hawk swank.
You must have me confused with someone else, I have never been to Chicago.
[whispers] I sexually assaulted Scottie Pippen in 1997.
Want to seem more of that oozing swagger
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this entire game live on ASN. I am glad the neighbor’s house is not too close as my screams of joy got louder with each crowd silencing goal (although the last couple of goals brought down a nice rain of boos). Unfortunately I have to go back to following the next game via Gamechannel or sneaking a look at my Blackberry during meetings. The stats do not show it but the Hawks thoroughly dominated this game from start to finish. They were more energetic, more disciplined, and played with more skill.
Oh the joy of catching my _____________ (filll in the blank with Hawks, White Sox, Bull, Bears) for breakfast halfway around the world.
by Old School ChiTown on Apr 22, 2011 4:32 AM CDT reply actions
The NHL has announced
a new official twitter hashtag for the series. No longer #VanChi, it’s now #MFBLACKHAWKS.
It’s on now Mother Fuckers.
ALL HAIL, BELOVED BLACKHAWKS, COMIN' THROUGH!
"Don't look at me in that tone of voice, you've gotta BE the puck, Johnny"
I'm watching the game now (thank God for torrents)
Did Vancouver seriously chant “Crawford” within the first 3 minutes of the game?
If so, they were asking to get shut out…
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
Maybe we are underestimating their fans, and their appreciation of our young netminder.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
they've done it every game
they must realized their team was playing at an AHL level, so the crowd acted the part as well
Second City Hockey
I don't get it
Yes, we chant Lu when someone beats him high glove side, but that’s in response to them cheering him whenever he plays the puck, so in response to our response, they’re going to chant Crow’s name even when he has a shutout going? Morons.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
I've never seen anything like this before ...
This vancouver team went into the third period two games in a row down by at least 4 goals: 5-1 Wednesday and 5-0 Friday. Both nights they came out in the third period and didn’t even try. Did anybody else feel like they were watching a preseason hockey game in the third last night? Wednesday night? After the first game, I thought the difference was that Canucks had finally gotten some heart. It turned out they were just playing before their 4 hour erections wore off. What a horrible team to have to root for.
by Billy Charlesbois on Apr 22, 2011 6:35 AM CDT reply actions
i give Hawks all the credit for game 4
the Champs death rattle, right?
but last night, Vancouver didn’t show up. mystifying. right AV?
“We need more from our four lines, we need more from our six defencemen and we need more from our goaltender, obviously,”
yeah, that about covers it.
game 6 will be a defining moment for the Hawks season and the Vancouver franchise.
We like our people!
That Van coach,
he’s an insightful fucker, ain’t he?
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
He had a great quote on Hossa's first goal
about how he was able to tee that one up from the ladies tees.
Yeah... My comment on that was something along the lines of...
Our bad, AV…
From now on, when we get a breakaway, we’ll stop at the Blue Line, and shoot from there… So unfair of our guys to skate all the way up near the goaltender like that. It’s like we’re just running up the score.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
I don't see that as being critical of the Blackhawks
it looked to me like he was calling out his team’s defense. And I thought it was a great line.
Good point. I had not really considered that, based upon AV's presser history.
Fair point. I’ll concede that one happily, as I see the logic to that statement now.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
He should have added
“We need more from our jackass head coach.”
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
I managed to stay awake til the end of the second period. What an awesome game! Y’all need to keep this up and make my life. :P
also, Leafer and I will continue to sing Chelsea Dagger before each game because after we started doing it the Hawks started winning. :D
Thanks for your support!
I’d love to see a Hawks-Leafs SCF one of these years.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
haha yeah, that would be awesome.
But then I’d be happy no matter who we were playing.
by leaflover4ever on Apr 22, 2011 7:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Or being in the playoffs
sorry, had to take the shot. I grew up hating the Leafs because they were in our division.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
I really have never seen this many elbows being thrown by a team.....
…reaaly whay is wrong with that team?
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
I listened to Vancouver talk radio
they were on until 4:30 am here, 2:30 Vancouver time, and man, are they scared shitless!
After listening to caller after caller the general feeling is:
Don’t Start Lu in Game 6. Sit his $10 million dollar ass on the bench
If the canucks lose to the hawks 3 years in a row, you have to fire the coaches, especially after losing a series after being up 3-0.
Maybe this team just isnt structured to preform in the playoffs.
The regular season doesnt mean shit. The canucks played in the weakest division in the NHL and now that’s being exposed, and they’re really worried that if the 8th seed hawks can destroy them like this back to back, Detroit or San Jose will eat them for lunch.
They really think Lu is weak glove side, and has been for several years.
They kept mentioning that the twins and Lu have been in the league for around 10 years and never gotten past the second round. Something is wrong at the core of the organization in Vancouver.
These two losses were without “the hawks shutdown man Seabrook” and John Scott playing 12 minutes. Yeah.
A caller mentioned rioting in the streets, and the host mentioned there will probably be a lot of loss of support after another failed season this year.
They are absolutely livid that Henrik isn’t leading the team, and that is has 4 assists in 5 games, and 1 was in garbage time in game 4. Burrows isnt doing shit, and neither is Kessler. They are also saying Salo is a disappointment.
Pretty interesting. The host offered to “say on the air until the morning guys come on, should we lost game 7”, lol.
Second City Hockey
so basically
ZOMG THE WORLD IS ENDING!
I loves it.
by leaflover4ever on Apr 22, 2011 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions
While I appreciate the sentiment of
this
If the canucks lose to the hawks 3 years in a row, you have to fire the coaches, especially after losing a series after being up 3-0.
I really think the only solution — were I a ’Nucks fan (dear God perish the though) — would be blindfolds and cigarettes at dawn for the whole lot of ’em.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
"stay on the air until the morning guys come on"
They will be broadcasting Lu sobbing?
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
by HjammerTime on Apr 22, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
"I don’t know," Hossa said. "I can’t see in his head."
Hossa chased Canucks star goalie Roberto Luongo(notes) early in the second period, then was asked if the Blackhawks were back in Luongo’s head after eliminating the Canucks in the playoffs the last two seasons
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
If he could see in his head
He would see Buff shrunken down like “Fantastic Journey” whispering “They gave me McDonald’s gift cards, and I told them what to do”
What were we talking about?
by laaarmer on Apr 22, 2011 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Amazing.
There are some who call me........Tim?
Tremendously tremendous!
Beautius J. Beautius!
by allyouyounghockeyplayersoutthere on Apr 22, 2011 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Love the team's subdued response after each goal
….nothing is won yet…still down 2 games to 3
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
Well
They used up all their triple windmills in Game 4
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
keep on keeping on
still one goal away from cleaning out lockers.
if I’m Q, my pre-game speech is to lean a fishing pole against the door.
We like our people!
You know the holocaust?
Picture the opposite of that.
by GenPabloSecobar on Apr 22, 2011 7:35 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
One of the more satisfying aspect to this win
Is it proving both Matt Barnaby and Barry Melrose wrong.
Oh trust me
Every time I see the dude I’m like “I hope I can manage to pull off a mane like that in my old age”.
The best mulet in sports
Keep in mind that Melrose was the only guy to pick the Hawks last year
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Favorite Sight of the Night
Third period, up 5-0. The best PP in the league, with the Sedins and Kesler on the ice, faces a PK with Leddy, Smith and Kruger (the latter two combining for less than 25 total NHL games played), and the Nucks still couldn’t score. That took some balls, Q, but it worked, and I loved it.
by StopItRightThere on Apr 22, 2011 7:54 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 6 recs
Toews has looked tired
because he’s been letting them drain bad-ass plasma tiger blood from his veins every morning to inject into the kids. And they are now WINNING.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
by my count
he has generated three breakaways this series through sheer hustle.
and nothing to show for it.
yet.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought Toews was a force out there last night ...
I don’t think you can overstate the effect it has on a team to see somebody explode numerous times past their defense, seemingly at will. I would have even been tempted to give him player of the game if it weren’t for Crawdaddy and the return of Norris Division Norris Trophy Norris everything Keith.
by Billy Charlesbois on Apr 22, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
He also drew
a penalty while the Hawks were shorthanded through sheer will. Being headlocked into the Canuck net helped too though.
"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
Favorite Sight of the Night
Daniel Sedin doin’ “the Kopecky” through center ice. Head up Donk!
Campbell drops him on his ass.
Please show this to Edler and the rest of the douchebags as an example of hockey.
We like our people!
That hit by Campbell was beautiful
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
reminiscent of his hit on Umberger when he was on the Sabres
not quite as awesome, but similar
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Apr 22, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't get to see it during the game
but I was watching the highlights and it was like… wheeeeeee BAM
As a corollary to that, favorite sound of the night
was when the Canucks fans started booing as we PK-ed the crap out of them.
I might just be blind
but I didn’t see our core out there too much towards the back half of the third at all. Seemed like Q let the kids play and they more then held their own.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It was great to see
I like that Q rested the core for most of the 3rd
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
yeah and i'm sure it gave the newbies more confidence as well
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to mention they played critical roles
Kruger with a terrific keep – in on Keith’s goal during a PP, and Leddy’s growing into a better player with every minute he spends on the ice.
I would use the word "protected"
No reason to put them in harms way. The canfuckles have already proven their prowess with cheap shots.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
Ugh
It’s very hard to cheer for a team when they prove all the Rozner’s of the world correct. I hate that article, but what he said was 100% true about that game, and it’s embarrassing to call myself of a Canucks fan right now.
At least you can thank us for flipping Keith back to Norris Trophy mode for you…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I think Rozner
gets more page views from Vancouver than Chicago. No one reads him here. I’m not exaggerating either, I’ve lived here my whole life and if you had asked me a week ago what paper he writes for I couldn’t tell you.
I did not know of the name until I started reading SCH
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Apr 22, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Rozner is a big joke around here; someone in the organization did not pay him proper homage after the new regime took over.
He pretty much recycles columns about Buff, hates Stan, and still harbors some sort of man-crush for Trent Yawney.
Either way
He looked like a prophet with that piece
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Someone's got to do it
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Every time I feel like trolling the jerks at NM
you come around and remind me you guys are human and decent. Also, we are still down 3-2. That’s an ugly uphill climb to stare at.
The fourth dimension will collapse in upon itself, bitch.
......we are still down 3-2. That’s an ugly uphill climb to stare at.
I’m as giddy as the next Hawk fan about these two wins, but this is a fact that can’t be ignored.
(Gotta go now. My ulcer’s acting up.)
"Against logic there is no armor like ignorance."
- Laurence J. Peter
Agreed
I hate that I actually like some of these NM folks… LOL
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
No shit
I don’t know if I could post something like that on NM with out puking.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
I pretty much
Already puked last night
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Large fucking 'nads
for you to stop by here after that, Semi. Keep your head up. You deserve better than what your team’s giving you, but I’m kinda glad for it anyway.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
Semi, in all seriousness let me ask you something
Does anyone in the VAN media ask AV about why his team cannot fail to goon it up like this against the Hawks – every single farking year? Do they actuall encourage this kind of play? I’m not kidding, I thought I was watching the 70’s Flyers out there at times. Where is the leadership on that team in times like this?
I wonder too sometimes
And I don’t think it has been asked, at least I haven’t seen anything about it. But see below for how I feel about the leadership thing
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
"After three games, you would have thought that we were in their heads," Luongo said.
“Now all of a sudden it’s 3-2 and people suggest the opposite.”
i live in kansas
grew up in chi-town . watched hull ,makita and tony-o as a kid. and right now I’d give my first born for a ticket to sunday’s game even though i wouldn’t use it much. go hawks rock the nuckleheads into a deep long sleep for the summer.!!!!!!!!
what's next?
Dan Hamius
Is a grade A piece of shit. Bolland gets elbowed in the back of the head, again, thats why he flipped out and got the penalty.
Funniest thing I saw this morning
Duncan Keith, who has gone from Bruce Banner to the hulk, has his “fallen” teammate Seabrooks jersey hanging in his stall
Holy fuck
That’s some Batman shit right there. Like after Jason Todd was killed and Bruce hung his Robin costume up in the Batcave. If I were a Nucks player, I’d be shitting myself.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Anybody have a vid of Q going apeshit and Kane just laughing on the bench?
I noticed it during the game, and saw it on NHL network. It is hilarious. Don’t know if he’s laughing because he scored or because Q is perfecting his improv routine.
What were we talking about?
What was Q livid about?
"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
I have not seen it
but really really want to. Gif please if someone can find it!
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
foreshadowing
during the first canucks powerplay the fans started chanting crawford’s name and i love that this came true:
Fans are advised to refrain from taunting the opposing goaltender by derisively chanting his name until he has actually allowed a goal. If you try to start the chant on the opening shift, the league-appointed statistician in attendance should just go ahead and award credit for the shutout that’s inevitably coming.
by modnar on Apr 22, 2011 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
don't stir any of the pots
I like the way the stew is brewing right now
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Let's not go too crazy with the comparisons ...
Messier won a stanely cup with stephan mateau and brian noonan as his teammates.
by Billy Charlesbois on Apr 22, 2011 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Will anyone ever get tired of Pat Foley pointing out that Crawford has more points than Burrows in this series?
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
No, but my favorite new Foley-ism has to be..
Henrik carries into the zone….
Where’s Daniel?
Where’s Daniel?
Where’s Daniel?
Where’s Daniel?
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Pat has been on fire this series
And they’ve stayed mostly on point. My favorite: “Stay tuned for the Jose Cuervo Postgame Live; Jose Cuervo? I think I’m in the mood for one!”
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Also, in the last two games, Crow has outscored the uglier one and the other uglier one, as well.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Awesome game
I’m suffering a bit this morning though. The “Refill the Glass Every Goal” approach wasn’t the best idea in retrospect.
new theory
Einhorn is Finkel!
Vancouver is the Cubs*!
If true, this means they will carry a lead in game 6 (prolly a two-goal lead), only to undergo some inexplicable mental breakdown in the 3rd period. Boom boom- two quick goals, a quick OT, and a game 7 formality.
a girl can dream, right?
* I’m a Cub fan.
We like our people!
So at any point
will some ill-fated Canucks fan somehow manage to send it into Lu’s net?
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
corollaries
1. Hawk fans will have additional opportunities to bail on this team- the Hawks have perfected this theme this season. And only a lunatic few will stay true through the darkest moments.
2. A game 6 win like this is exactly what the Hawks need to exorcise their #1 demon this year- inability to close out a close game.
We like our people!
Everybody thought Game 5 was going to be an extremely close affair.
Stay on the attack for the first 20.
We need a new name for the Canucks, like Scum for Detroit
I vote for Asswipes.
come on laaarmer
you know we are trying to get rid of the derogatory female body parts thing here
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I'm not sure this is necessarily derogatory
for example, I don’t know too many guys that are anti-vagina.
It was more aof a play on the coaches name
But I see what you are saying.
and offer
What were we talking about?
So you're saying
“Cun-nucks” won’t work either?
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
well that makes it sound like they are cunning
so no I don’t think that works :p
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Does he know
Colonel Angus?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
never much cared for him
always left a bad taste in my mouth
i call everyone 'bro' regardless of gender or age... which makes running into old ladies at the grocery store kind of awkward.
boundaries?
Difference between marksmen out for a weekend in the woods and the Canucks?
One is cocky hunts.
We like our people!
I personally love that body part
Preemptive Palomino, lets talk political stuff elsewhere .
Second City Hockey, It's not just about Hockey, it's Blackhawks Hockey!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Apr 22, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Lumberchicks
when did you run into will smith!?
by desertindian on Apr 22, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
But that wood make them awesome, no?
(see what I did there? Twice?)
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions
you're killing me today
but of course I laughed at it
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
haha wood....i get it french class
when did you run into will smith!?
by desertindian on Apr 22, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
But can you do it tree times?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
i vote for this one because it's funny
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Apr 22, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Edler
Colin Campbell had this to say when not suspending Torres:
Campbell ruled that Torres did not violate Rule 48 (Illegal Check to the Head) because "he did not charge his opponent or leave his feet to deliver this check. He did not deliver an elbow or extended forearm and this hit was not ‘late’."
By his own reasoning then, since Edler used his elbow, he should be suspended, right?
"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
When did the Edler hit occur?
Haven’t seen it yet, but I’m only at the end of the first period.
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
Right at the end of the 2nd
"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
Thanks
I’ll keep an eye out for it. I only have the CBC feed, so I don’t know how prominently it will feature in their coverage.
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
Here's a gif version
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I'm not sure what other angles look like
but this one doesn’t really look like there is anything that will cause a suspension.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Yeah
This is nothing compared to Hamhuis’s… almost looks like he was going for a stiff-arm and missed because Brouwer was too far behind him
Yeah, that's how I see it
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
It really looks much worse from the camera angle they showed on TV
I believe that was from the front. I know this says it is from comcast, but I don’t remember seeing this angle last night on TV.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Lost in all this is the fact that 3 chokenucks went after Brouwer and he had to defend himself
Bieksa is such a Pussy (sorry Stacie)
What were we talking about?
damn now I've become the feminist of the blog :)
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
ha!
i was gonna call laarmer a p—sy for cravenly backing down to you, then i cravenly backed down.
nice work!
We like our people!
don't make her angry
you wouldn’t like her when she’s angry
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
And while Brouwer was down
Bieksa (I think) is still punching him. Totally a gutless puke
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
And Brouwer slashed his stick
But I still think this should have been a penalty on the ice for the elbow. It probably won’t be a suspension.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
TSN has game highlights that show both the Hamhuis and Edler hits. Edler’s is fine, I think, and it’s hard to tell with the Hamhuis hit.
http://watch.tsn.ca/featured/clip454510#clip454510
www.mjt.org
Well I think most of us know what Hamhuis was doing
I just don’t know if it will be obvious enough for the NHL to have the balls to do anything about it.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I see it differently (maybe slightly biased, admittedly)
but I see intent on Edler’s part. He removes his left hand from his stick and raises it up to Brouwer’s head level and then extends his elbow into the hit. Especially when it wouldn’t have been necessary because Brouwer wouldn’t have done more than graze him.
"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
possibly
but do you really see it as being “cut and dry” enough for the NHL to do anything?
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I don't think so
Since Brouwer was the one “delivering” the hit for the most part, I doubt the league does anything. It can easily be written off as Edler trying to brace for the hit and getting his elbow up a bit.
"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
While I do absolutely agree with you...
I want to point out that Alexander Edler does not appear to be capable of putting on his skates without elbowing someone since this series began.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
THIS
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he should be suspended
but I also understand that Campbell will find a reason to avoid a suspension so that he does not have a negative effect on the playoffs. It has to be a lot more obvious than this hit for any suspension to be leveled . . . unfortunately.
"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
Thanks for that
That looks pretty sore. Yikes. Out of curiosity, what’s your opinion of the play?
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
I know you're not looking for mine but
Edler slowed down and raised the elbow to make sure he made contact. He knew what he was doing. It was acheap head shot. Will it be suspended? Doubtful.
That whole damn team needs an ass kicking for their cheap shit the last 2 games and Torres for game 3
Chicago Blackhawks: No Longer Rusted Steel on Slush!
Honestly
I almost don’t really care anymore. Every game there’s something to defend and it’s getting to the point where it’s not worth the effort and raised blood pressure to defend it
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I'm still trying to figure out
why after getting your skate snagged on the net, and you’re starting to fall, you toss your stick like that? Trying to draw a penalty or what?
when did you run into will smith!?
by desertindian on Apr 22, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Edler?
Brouwer broke his stick with the slash that began that whole exchange.
If you look at that angle in the GIF above, you can clearly see the stick snap on contact.
Per the rules, he has to drop the stick.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
My $0.02
is for the Hawks to respond exactly the way they’ve done it the last two games: “You wanna fuck with me? Fuck you, here’s another goal. How’d THAT feel?”
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
that's what I've said too
the best revenge is just flat out winning playing a clean game
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Amen
How many times do the Wings, Hawks, Lightning, Hurricanes, etc. prove that you do not need goonery to win a Stanley Cup? FIghting disappears in the playoffs for a reason. You win by controlling the puck and being a better hockey team. Let Vancouver run amok and keep letting us have the 5-4 advantage. That is how you advance. Not John Scott retaliations.
"They can play a little four corners now if they want to."
by Pat Foley's Jokes on Apr 22, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Results probably couldn’t be much worse than when they’ve been playing
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
It would be huge
but I’m really not expecting either to be suspended. Not the way the NHL has been ruling.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Don't know how many of you watched VS last night
Or if you discussed this in the 1st or 2nd period thread (really don’t have the muscle to look at all that)
But Roenick, as much as I don’t like him, is starting to grow on me in the booth. When asked if Lu gave up a 4th goal to start the 2nd should he be pulled, Roenick replied:
I would have pulled him after the 3rd
What were we talking about?
I like the Hockey Central guys
they are definitely blunt and honest. I appreciate that from sports analysts.
"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
Keenan is a little wooden
not exactly great for TV but I like all the rest. Oh wait, Milbury is still a piece of shit.
Yeah Keenan still has that grin.
I hated that guy when he coached the Blues. Roenick must hate sitting there with him
What were we talking about?
Giddyup
Woooaaahh!
(gets thrown from horse)
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
5 goals in last 6 games for #2...
“You play a long season last year, and I played 115-odd games (exhibitions included), and a lot of ice time in those games,” Keith said. “Then you come back two months later and you’re playing exhibition games and it’s not the same feeling. I’m excited to play in these types of games in this type of atmosphere. It’s a good feeling.”
We like our people!
so basically Keith just needed to feel like he was playing for a big prize?
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Very early in game 4
Dunc had the puck on his stick in his own slot. He tried some fancy stickhandling, turned the puck over and almost made it a very different game. He went to the bench and scraped the pooh out of his shorts. After that, he totally simplified his game. That has been the difference.
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey Cap'n what do you think of Dunc?
"Duncan is stepping up," Toews said. "He’s been a force verbally, in the locker room, on the bench and on the ice. He’s killing penalties and scoring big goals. He’s doing everything. He’s getting in their face. There is nothing that is going to take him off his game right now."
We like our people!
The sound of the collective sphincters closing
was just eerie. To hear it over and over again…priceless!!!
I still think
The Canucks will pull something out of their ass in Game 6 in Chicago. But any victory in this series is now very much a Pyhrric victory, and I have serious doubts about how far they’d go
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
At least you still have a game in hand
Is there really any other team out there that can play the Nucks like the Hawks? If you do win this series I still think you can go far. You have the talent. For some reason the Hawks do make your guys lose their shit. I know you don’t like to hear the “Hawks are in their heads” phrase, but some of it has to be true.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Yeah
It is unfortunately true. For the first 3 games it really looked liked they were over that, but now you can see the “oh shit, not this again” looks everywhere.
Blowing this series to you guys right now would be the worst possible thing to happen to this franchise. Especially after the year they’ve had.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Still 1 or "possibly" 2 games left
Your still in the drivers seat but I hope the Hawks come out with that fire Sunday b/c the UC will be rocking I’m sure
Vancouver talk radio just got done saying
“They really need to realize that they still have two chances to win this series… They’re okay.”
I’m sorry… They should not be thinking that way, because if they get to that second chance to win it – they are facing their first chance to actually lose it, too.
Defeatist attitude, is a little bit shocking.
They are now calling the Blackhawks a “cocky and infuriating group… and you have to beat them at their own game, and the Canucks are trying to do that.”
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
they also just said we are the team playing with emotion
and that is what is propelling us to victory
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
shhhh
Never … murder a man who is committing suicide.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
They're acting as if the Hawks lead the series
If the players have any of that it considerably increases their chances of blowing it.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Yup
that’s why I keep saying Hawks winning in 7 after being down 3 would be 10x more devastating to your organization than losing in 4. Especially with some cap decisions to be made this summer.
/reshuffles deck
by ChicagoNativeSon on Apr 22, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions
The thing is
I really think this team can hang with and beat any other team in the league in a 7 game series. It’s just the Hawks that weave some voodoo magic or something.
I’m worried if the unthinkable happens that their will be a lot of brash reactionary moves. I wouldn’t necessarily be against getting rid of AV though.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I thought AV deserved to go after last year's series
but I don’t really fault him for anything this year. In fact I thought AV did an excellent job of getting the matchups he could take advantage of in Games 1 & 2.
Playing Rome
Instead of Ballard this game was a stupid as shit move. I still hope he’s injured or something.
But I really think the team is missing Malhotra a lot more than most fans are willing to admit. He has been arguably the most outspoken leader on the team this year, and I would bet good money he wouldn’t be sitting on the bench silently staring blankly forward like the rest of the team was at points last night.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
crap everything fail
He is big on your team how Bolland is for us. Makes matchups, lines, etc easier and and leader in play or voice
Respectfully
He has been there too — last year, WCF. I don’t know how different he would be.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
That's true
But he doesn’t have the same “oh shit Blackhawks again” thing that the rest of the leaders on the team do, and he could smack some sense into them
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Actually he might, he was on the San Jose team we cock-smacked last season.
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
by HjammerTime on Apr 22, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
revisionist history, much?
sweep aside, we didn’t exactly “cock-smack” SJ.
tightest sweep I’ve ever seen.
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
hmmm....
doesn’t matter how light or heavy, every cock-smack is pretty much a wholly negative experience.
…and that’s a palomino. (my 1st!)
The fourth dimension will collapse in upon itself, bitch.
I think you're making too much of Malhotra
While I feel bad for Malhotra’s injury, and he seems like a genuinely great guy, he was supposed to be the checking center that evened things up for the Sharks against the Hawks’ depth.
How’d that work out?
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
I'm not talking just about playing ability though
I don’t think having his skills would necessarily mean we’d be in a different position, because yeah – it didn’t work out that great against you guys last year (but let’s be honest – there really wasn’t any team that was going to shut you down at that point).
I, personally, think that he was a big factor in this “changed mentality” everyone kept preaching about this year. I also think he kept Torres in check – because Torres has been a loose cannon ever since Malhotra has been out.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I'm sorry, I'm not buying
What in Malhotra’s career has shown that he can drag a team by the dick to victory by the sheer force of his own will? When has Malhotra ever been a “killer”?
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
Well there's the issue,
and I’ve said this before.
There’s nobody on Van who has that gene. As good as some of their players are, I’ve yet to see a playoff gear. Nobody who can do what Toews, or Keith, or Kane or Hossa can do when the shit is heading towards the fan; just put the rest of the guys on your back and declare “no fucking way, not on my watch.”
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
That's why
Despite this fucking rivalry I love the team you guys have.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I bet it helps
that four of them were on the Canadian Olympic team eh?
But I’m sure we reciprocate, at least as far as Kesler goes.
That definitely goes a long way
To getting my affection. But I’ve liked Toews since his days in the WJC
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
With Detroit in our division
I have to think we’ve had our fair share of coveting too…
But I think that’s the nice thing about being a fan of hockey and not just one team. You only have to hate your rivals’ players when you play them.
And even then
I can’t bring myself to hate Toews. He does basically nothing wrong
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Im in the minority, but I want the Hawks to be hated.
I want them to be the new team that everyone hates not because they dress maggots like the Canucks, but because they constantly win Championships like the Wings.
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
by HjammerTime on Apr 22, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Win some more
Then maybe I’ll start!
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Most true
It’s been the same with the Sharks and the Canucks for years. I hadn’t seen Vancouver much this year but had been told they’d solved that problem. We’ll find out in the next game or two.
Sharks seem to have solved it by committee. They’ve acquired or developed a handful of clutch players and guys with huge heart so the pressure is different now for Marleau and Thornton, makes it easier for them to step up when it is needed.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Sharks have solved nothing yet IMO
they drew the long straw in the first round.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
i agree with both your statements. hence “seem”
they do seem to be different this year from years past.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Well
One could have said the same when they did away with Detroit in 5 last year too
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
that's what they said last year
after whippping Scum.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Great minds...
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I didn’t think SJ had more than a prayer against the Hawks last year. If they had had this team I think they would have put up a fight. So if they beat the Kings they either play Detroit or the Hawks next. Detroit is playing much better now than they were last year, and without Zetterberg. Can we assume the Sharks are rooting for the Hawks the next two games?
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
And may be
getting a little overconfident because of that.
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
getting to shoot on Jonathan Quick
can’t be hurting the team either.
i call everyone 'bro' regardless of gender or age... which makes running into old ladies at the grocery store kind of awkward.
are you becoming a Blackhawks fan,
Flyersfaninchicago?
nah
just SCH. I didn’t want to see them go out with a whimper, though. Happy to see Keith playing well but mostly to see #36 back. He’s definitely first team all-weird.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson is the captain of that team
FACT!
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
And that is true
I don’t know, maybe I’m just reaching and looking for explanations.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
we've been doing that all year
not fun
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Semi may have a point
but if so, it reflects poorly on the fragile structure of the President’s Trophy winner.
You could say something similar about the Hawks and Bolland- if ANY one guy (especially Bolland and Malhotra) is that important, the team is not that great.
I love the heart the Pens and Scum are showing in the first round, minus much bigger pieces. Hawks and Nucks- you wanna be a champion? Aspire to this.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
No kidding
We’ll see how they do against a real playoff team next round though – the Lightning have been pretty terrible this post season
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
coach of the year. not even a close second.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
He did teach them all that "not-quite looking stopped"
shoot-out move that they use so well.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
are you talking about bylsma or boucher? i’m talking about bylsma.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Ah.... Clearly wrong one then..
I’m talking Boucher.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
But don't forget,
it is the Eastern Conference.
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think Malholta would turn this team around...
But he seems to have been a calming influence for the Vancouver Canucks. In the dressing room, in the faceoff circle, on penalty killing. I think San Jose has been a little too calm in NHL playoffs, but Vancouver could sorely use some of what they have had.
Malholtra is the real deal.
He is a checking line center that plays the other teams top lines and “wins” +/-. He does for the Canucks what Bolland does for the Hawks.
Having him means AV doesn’t need to play Kesler exclusively against Toews. Kesler on Sharp could change the series with more offensive production from the Canucks second line.
Missing Malholtra was one of the big reasons I thought the Hawks had a chance. If Bolland came back healthy and Malholtra was out, it was a whole lot more even between these two teams…
That timeout was worthless
It was the right move at the time, but the results were disasterous. So the onus is still on AV to make that stop in play worth something.
At some point though
The players have to be held responsible. There’s only so much motivation a coach can give if the players don’t want to do anything about it
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Fair point
But you know if they don’t win this series he’ll be blamed, unfairly or not.
That's because it is easier to replace one coach who has had three cracks
than it is an entire 25 man roster that you’ve spent literally YEARS building.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Yep
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Kane's black magic in the playoffs is scary.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
that tip-in doesn't count
as far as i’m concerned, Kaner needs to pot one Sunday.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree
But Kaner is a play maker, and the last two games, he has been making some plays, setting up goals and drawing D men out of position
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
hey he can keep making those awesome passes to others
that are scoring goals too – works for me
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I agree to an extent... It is on the sheet, and he did do it.
He’s created lots of opportunities for others along the way, and has certainly created a lot of space.
I’m with you completely though. I want to see that insane No-Fucking-Way-He-Just-Did-That SC highlight goal that really, really lights his fuse.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
psst- play along, guys
i’m sick and tired of that lazy fuck’s attitude. “Look at me- I got another assist.”
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Trade the lazy diving little drug addict.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
Yeah... That dive the other night was ridiculous...
We don’t need his shit.
I bet we could get Brewer for him.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
I think suggesting Oshie really kills the sarcastic intent
though…
Oshie is going to be a legit player in the NHL for some time.
LoL.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
What a farking crybaby
He’s always crying, that cocain – fueled, prepubescent douchenozzle.
I'd love a goal
but he has been getting his ass beat, and is still up and creating great plays, scoring chances, and space for the other players. I can live with this.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
He and Toews both
They are both working their butts off creating chances. Neither has been able to finish consistently, but they are helping the other teammates score. It was very similar to Hossa last year. he didn’t show up on the score sheet that often, but I don’t think there was a person here who criticized his effort.
What really surprised me last night was that one of the “young hockey player” moments from last night was illustrating Kane’s defensive responsibility. I almost spit out my beer. While I have seen Kane be more defensively responsible so far this season, I wasn’t expecting his defense to be part of a teaching moment.
"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
definitely agree
Its been nice to see Kane being more committed to defensive plays – he’s lifting sticks, backchecking etc…consistantly. If he really develops that he could be a really great 2 way player. But yes, that is probably the first time he’s been used to teach a defensive play. ALSO when one of the guys said something like “oh kane laid a really good check on xxx(don’t remember who)” Besides his hit on Oduya (which I still can’t find) I don’t think he’s ever been praised for that, haha.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
by justforkicks on Apr 22, 2011 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, there are a few options for victory left
that I would not call Pyhrric. Like two more shutouts.
But yeah, anything like that is pretty doubtful. And I do think the Canucks will pull something out of their ass next game. Then again, I thought they’d be back for revenge last night and was proven fantastically wrong.
I meant
Pyhrric for the Canucks. No matter how the Canucks win (if they do) I think this series could be costly
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
I thought having a dejected Nucks fan around here would be fun
But because it’s you & not Canucklehead (or whoever it was that pissed us off a few days ago) it kind of sucks. I really feel for you. Not enough that I want your team to beat us, but you know. It’s the thought that counts, right?
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
Haha thanks
So the strategy works!
1) Act dejected
2) Receive Sympathy
3)…
4) Profit?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Did anyone take Canuckelhead up on that bet he was trolling for?
the one where if the Canucks lost game 5 he wouldn’t post here anymore? Maybe he’s not here because he’s paying off the bet.
I'd be happy to read VCD's take (I would not reply as he is on mental auto-ignore)
But he was the one telling us how Luongo (whom I do absolutely admire and respect) was a completely different goaltender this year, and he was not going to have any sort of relapse into the stuff that we saw in the last two years playoff series.
Also, he told us that the Blackhawks don’t have what it takes to beat the Canucks in a 7 game series and, since he does respect our team he figured we might be able to extend it to maybe a 5th or 6th game.
I like the extending that we’ve done the last two… but they had better do it again
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
I watched quite a bit of Canucks hockey this year
and Lu did not look anything like the goalie of old. This is really the first he has shown any cracks and much of it is that the team is letting him down too.
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
There was a stat
I saw during the last game which said something to the effect of Luongo has only given up 5 or more goals 6 times in the playoffs, all against the Hawks. I’m pretty sure it was 6 times.
by Scott13 on Apr 22, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
stat of the day
if true. just fucking wow.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually it is 6 goals or more in a game, 6 times in his career, and all 6 have
come at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
But he's been pulled like last night
so some of those might not have actually been against him, rather his unfortunate replacement.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
No... Roberto Luongo has allowed 6 or more goals, 6 times in his career.
All six times, he was playing against the Hawks. That was the stat, an individual stat for Luongo’s career.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Then his coach should be pulled
for keeping him in so long :p
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
I don't know why he is allowed to start any games against our boys...
But I’m not complaining about the situation, either.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Well
The first 3 games it worked out pretty well…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
It did. I won't make any sort of attempt to dispute that.
But that stat up there… There’s something to that, also. When arguably one of the best Goaltenders in the world has that stat, against just one team… There has to be something to that.
I agree that the only way he gets over that, is to overcome it, but damn.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Yeah it's bad
Although some of it was the fault of the team in front of him as well.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Is there any talk
in your neck of the woods about him maybe hurting that wing towards the end of Game 4’s 1st?
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
I'm singing Mister Mister
“broken wing”
What were we talking about?
by laaarmer on Apr 22, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That image
will be hard to shake. Do you also have your hair all gelled up?
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
I threw that out there
But I haven’t heard much back. And I haven’t heard anything in the media. Which isn’t surprising
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Lu is hurt.
Something’s wrong with his arm. He was holding it Tuesday night when he skated off after the 1st. Nobody’s talking, but I think it’s pretty fucking obvious if you watch him.
Good on him for gutting it out, but the Lu seen most of this season stops at least 3 or 4 of the goals against the last two games.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
yeah
Keith went stick side both times.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Stick (which doesn’t explain his lack of even an attempt at the one Hossa goal glove side).
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
I think it was his glove arm.
He twisted it underneath his body while making that acrobatic save just before the end of that period.
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Meant to add
One or two goals, at most. You cannot have your defensemen back on their heels and scrambling around out of position, trying to check guys into the boards at every opportunity, thereby losing the free man to basically tee it up and blast away from less than 50 feet. I can’t remember the last time Keith had that much freedom to line up his shot, take his time before shooting to get into perfect position, then have little to no interference while letting it fly. And that happened more than a few times last game, if you’ll remember.
I get your point
but we’re not talking about some mid-level goalie, here. Lu’s been making highlight saves all year — and through the 1st 3 games of this series. There’s no doubt in my mind that he got hurt in the closing minute of Game 4, Per 1.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
And he got rolled over
by whichever dick Dman who took Tazer down in the first last night. Couldn’t have helped him feel better.
They'll have to pry the cup out of our cold, dead hands
That was Edler who put Toews in a headlock and then into Luongo
You could tell it was Edler because of the illegality of it.
"I have only space enough to add: against the assault of desperate pandas nothing can stand."
-ChicoMaki (channeling Mark Twain)
by HungryHungryPanda on Apr 22, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, it just occurred to me that you were only talking about
a Vancouver victory. Somehow I thought you meant any victory on either side.
But honestly, either is on the verge of being true.
haha damn
I just replied above. But yeah
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
WOW... Currently on
http://www.teamradio.ca/player/
They are playing “Here Come The Hawks!”
ROFL…
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
I have loved that song
from the minute it first played.
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a few thoughts
-Great to see Hossa get in on the fun last night.
-Last night provided some really good balance in the score sheet. Eight guys with at least one point and only six (Scott included and three of the others were Bolland, Toews and Kane) didn’t have a + next to their name.
-Keith entered beast mode last night and has looked good the past two games.
-Final thought: If I have learned anything from playing NHL ‘10 and watching Hossa in last nights game it’s this: Glove side!
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
Consider this new territory for the Canucks
For the past two seasons, the road to that big shiny thing always went through Chicago. This year, sure, the Nucks had a wonderful season and even found themselves up 3-0 to a left for dead Hawks team. But it’s as if the Nucks never expected that to happen and now have no idea how to do to get out of this. Bottom line is, they’ve never been in a situation like this with the Hawks. This is all new to this Nucks team. I hope they never find a way out and we prevail. Two exciting wins are awesome, no doubt, but I still approach all this with guarded optimism.
To be fair, this is inching closer to being uncharted territory for everyone
3-0 series comebacks have happened 4 times in NORTH AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS, and an 8 seed coming back on a 1 would defy all precedent.
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
wow only 4 times in all the North American Professional sports?
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Yes only 4 times
Which is scary. Game 6 is brutal on emotions and energy. It may or may not be done but it starts Sunday to find out. While I still have no expectations I’m just enjoying the ride. I cant even imagine the series going to that 7th game
My god a 7th game would be terrifying.
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
by HjammerTime on Apr 22, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
key word there is HOPE
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
WRONG!
if i told you there would be a game 7 three days ago, you’da pissed your pants.
Listen to Jrs23 people- if nothing else, enjoy this gravy.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
there isn't one yet
one game at a time folks – lets get through game 6 first
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
Ever the voice of reason, Stacie.
I agree though. I don’t believe the Canucks are going to lay down in game 6. I’m expecting something more akin to game 3.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
I think I'm in Sam's camp on this one
I really just hope that the boys don’t lay back thinking it’s going to be handed to them now. Have they finally learned their lesson this year that they have to put in a full 60 minutes to win?
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
I was kind of a dick to people
all last year and for about the first half of this year for labeling almost every game a trap game, but if there’s such a thing as a trap game in the playoffs for the Hawks I think Game 6 might qualify.
i wasn't getting ahead of myself
just responding to a comment.
actually, if you ask me, the Hawks have maybe a 30-35% chance of winning this series. i ain’t taking anything for granted.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Ugh
I don’t even want to think about that.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
My Bruins friends disappeared for two months after last year
I sent milk cartons to their houses with pictures of them and each of the four game-wining-goals on the sides. When we finally got together they burned the cartons in front of me and then tried to set me on fire with the pieces. Then we played hockey and they spent two hours shooting at me the way Wendel Clark did when he tried to kill Curtis Joseph.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TanGOJ4eF3w
(at about the 25 second mark)
So if the unthinkable happens you should at least have some stories to tell.
by flyersfaninchicago on Apr 22, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are one mean
but funny
motherfucker!
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
I have
A Bruins friend and a Caps friend. Needless to say last playoffs was a bit of a rough time
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Very true McClure
I was just referencing the Nucks struggles as of late. Kudos for bringing it ALL into perspective.
Lets not think of it as coming back from 3-0....
Right now the series is 3-2 and I bet the odds of winning a series when down 3-2 are easier to stomach than the former.
by sprinkler13 on Apr 22, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
thank you
conditional probability is such a mind fuck to some people.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Probablity
And statistics in general are
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Wouldn't call it new territory
The Canucks had a good regular season and are unraveling in the playoffs against Chicago. For them, this is just Groundhogs Day.
by HobbesD on Apr 22, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Except instead of waking up to "I got you, babe" every morning.
They’re waking up to Chelsea Dagger.
"I have only space enough to add: against the assault of desperate pandas nothing can stand."
-ChicoMaki (channeling Mark Twain)
by HungryHungryPanda on Apr 22, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Last night's game proved to me one thing
That the Canucks are nothing more than a bunch of spineless, classless assholes. Keep the momentum, boys.
you might be sick, but you feel alright to me.
by HolyBlackhawksBatman on Apr 22, 2011 10:16 AM CDT reply actions
I take umbrage on that comment, sir
On behalf of all of the spineless, classless assholes out there, that is a blatantly unfair and extremely prejudiced view. I say GOOD DAY TO YOU SIR!
oh Waylon
so many reply fails :)
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
how does he do it?
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
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by BigCSouthside on Apr 22, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
That statement - though incredibly strong and insightful - does his epicness no justice.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
well I've come to think my morning wouldn't be complete
without at least one Waylon reply fail
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
You're pretty much guaranteed a complete morning every day then.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
a mere reply fail? puhleez
This hardly exhausts Waylon’s répertoire.
We’re talking about the inventor and sole practitioner of the “reply fail fail” and the “inverse reply fail.”
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Well just stick a fork in me
and…you know the rest. It’s just like deju vu all over again.
He's still the only one to even
attempt the inverse reply fail fail in competition. And he fucking NAILED it.
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
by 334Rules on Apr 22, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think the blog will tear apart at the seams
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Team him up with Chaz and Jimmy....
Imagine what they can do!!
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
What's an inverse reply fail?
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
You don't want to know...
I’m also pretty sure it’s illegal in Scotland.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
Something's illegal
in Scotland?
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. (Jef Mallett)
Being English
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
Oh, and voting Conservative
(seriously, not to get political, but being a Conservative in Scotland is worse than being a gay Democrat in Texas)
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
Scotland sounds like my kind of place.
Are Jews allowed?
by stanfordron on Apr 22, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
must.resist.invoking
scottish and jewish stereotypes.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Apr 22, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Must be a depressing time for Scotland. Eat Austerity, punks!
Detroit Red Wings - Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Twins : Axis of Evil
by HjammerTime on Apr 22, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, oh wow
Because a blog of alcoholics just isn't complete without a Scot.
...I forget the rest, but your mother's a whore.
That was like a magic trick
How did….but the post….he….I’m confused.
"Change the channel, Mike Milbury is making my IQ drop"
Hossa can do it.
But he can also divide by zero.
Everyone dies. It is the only true and lasting justice in life.
Playoff Hockey
I understood to a certain extent and knew where the feeling was coming from a couple weeks ago when fans thought not making the playoffs would be OK. However, please let these two games serve as Exhibit A and Exhibit B why playoff hockey in Chicago is an absolute must every single year. Go Hawks! Though the rest will help, I wish we were playing at Noon today!
Is it proper
to be so happy on what is supposed to be a somber Good Friday?
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
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