I Could Go For Some More BBQ: Predators @ Blackhawks - Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Ballet Recital
by Killion on Jan 24, 2012 4:04 PM CST
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Game Time: 7:30 PM
TV/Radio: CSN/WGN720
Hopefully Spending Our Tax Dollars Well: On the Forecheck
I never know what to really say in these previews against teams the Hawks have played extremely recently. Usually I'm worried about just repeating myself or whoever wrote the preview before me. So forgive me if this sounds familiar. Let me first say thanks to everyone who came out to Nashville on Saturday. Despite the game, I hope you all had a great time like we did. Also, it was a pleasure to finally meet Dirk from On the Forecheck. A great guy running simply one of the best hockey blogs out there.
As Hack mentioned in his preview - The Predators are once again getting everything possible out of a group that on paper simply doesn't seem like they should be setting the world on fire. Yet there they are, breathing down the necks of not only the Blackhawks but the entire Central Division, and by extention, the Western Conference in general. A win tonight in regulation will pull the Preds even with both the Blackhawks and the Blues and just a few points short of the Red Wings who are opening some space in the Central, even if it is ever so small.
The Preds have gained this ground by having an unreal start to their new year. Since the calendar turned over, they've only lost twice, going 9-2-0 and outscoring opponents 37-21 in that stretch. Goalie Pekka Rinne is clearly a large part of the Preds success and they're going to be turning to the Finn once again despite his start in Columbus last night. One would hope that may mean Rinne would show some signs of fatigue but a game against Columbus is pretty much just a scrimmage at this point. The BJs managed a single goal on 26 shots last night. Rinne has been just as rock solid as the rest of the Predators lately with an 8 game winning streak he's attempting to continue tonight. Sadly, the game in which Rinne had the lowest Sv% in this streak was against the Hawks... though that's largely due the Hawks lack of ability to get anything on net that game.
The Predators are also getting an usually large amount of scoring support to back up their goalies as well. The Preadators have a new scoring leader in Martin Erat who has 5 points in the last three games and 12 in the new year so far. Kevin Klein, fresh off his Oscarsnub for his work in No Strings Attached, will be hoping to repeat his annoying performance from Saturday and with Corey Crawford in net, hopefully he and the rest of the Predators don't get too confident. The rest of the story remains the same for the Preds. They're going to have outstanding team effort and stick to their plan. The Predators are one of the better road teams in the league with a 13-9-1 record so the Hawks will have their hands full.
Luckily, the Hawks have been damn good at home lately and they're looking for their 6th consecutive home victory tonight. Though the odds are stacked against them with both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp spending time on the shelf. That's a big gap for any team to fill though theoretically the Hawks still have the pieces that should pick up the slack. Marian Hossa is the one who seems to want to do most of the heavy lifting. He's still got an 8 game point streak going with 10 overall. He had the Hawks only two goals Saturday and doesn't show much signs of slowing down any. One would hope that Patrick Kane would choose this time to wake up for the year but I'm not holding my breath for too long. Sadly, Viktor Stalberg seems to be falling back to earth with only 4 points since his hat trick against Columbus. The Predators play a style that Stals is always going to suffer against with their focus on team defense rather than trying to stick with the Hawks as they open up the game.
So this preview probably isn't inspiring much confidence but it's not all bad news. The Hawks have the pieces where they can handle the Predators, especially at home where the Hawks can be absolutely dominant. The Predators are also the ones with hopefully some tired legs as they played against Columbus last night but the Predators pulled up by two goals relatively early in the Third period, allowing them some rest. This is the last game for both teams before the All-Star Break though so they can afford to leave it all on the ice tonight. Hopefully the Hawks can exact revenge for being embarrassed in the Music City over the weekend.
Oh, anyone out in the suburbs want to watch this game with me? I'm running a small event for work at the new Buffalo Wild Wings in Schaumburg. I'll be pouring free samples of beer and could use some other Hawk fans to watch the game with. If you're in the area, stop on by.
Let's Go Hawks
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by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 24, 2012 4:11 PM CST reply actions
Well, I'm in Nashville right now.
But just for a quick layover :(
Jersey Records:
Away Bolland 8-3-3, Home Hjalmarsson 7-5-1, WC Kane 12-5-2, "Black Ice" Toews 2-1-0
by Bwana on Jan 24, 2012 4:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions
let me see what I can do from my phone
Jersey Records:
Away Bolland 8-3-3, Home Hjalmarsson 7-5-1, WC Kane 12-5-2, "Black Ice" Toews 2-1-0
by Bwana on Jan 24, 2012 4:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
The Hawks had
one of those a few days ago.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
It wasn't hockey that's for sure.
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I thought you meant
the played a game from the phone. It made sense to me.
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
LETS GO HAWKS!!!
LETS GO HAWKS!!!!
LETS GO HAWKS!!!!!!
LETS GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
"It's The Chicago Blackhawks, man." ~ Jeremy Roenick, June 9th, 2010.
Crawford needs to
play extremely well tonight. I am very well tonight. I am very close to losing all confidence in his ability.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
Not sure why that repeated that phrase.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
glad to hear you're well!
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I appreciate your concern.
Apparently it’s my computer that isn’t well at the moment.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
For some reason my cursor
keeps jumping around in the middle of typing a sentence.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
To save us the trouble of asking
How you are doing tonight?
Hey! I take penumbrage at that!
by ratbite on Jan 24, 2012 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
that happens with my laptop too
Usually after I’ve typed a long post, of course.
by Katherine215 on Jan 24, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
That's when it happens to me also.
Any fixes?
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
Type shorter comments :)
I think it’s my thumbs accidentally brushing the mouse/touchpad thing so I try to lift my wrists a bit when typing.
by Katherine215 on Jan 24, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
I noticed that when I'm
typing if I move my cursor off of the field that I’m typing it doesn’t happen as often.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
I tried the iPad and wound up
buying the Galaxy 10.1 tab. It’s not bad at all.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
Love mine
It’s VERSATILE
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
Galaxy or iPad?
Stan & Q would love it’s versatility.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
Galaxy
I found it to be far more robust for what I needed it for.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
I picked one up
along with a keyboard when I started class for a new specialty and it completely replaced my laptop. It holds all the medical apps that I use and does everything that my laptop did in a much smaller package. Worth every penny.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
May the element of surprise
carry the night for the Hawks, The Mighty Blackhawks!!!
Hey! I take penumbrage at that!
The way Crow's stock is trending around here
I’m calling for a rare Blackhawks “goalie win”.
We like our people!
That would be most welcome.
The only reason I haven’t publicly denounced him or given up on him is for some reason every time I pay a visit to this fine establishment I am filled with a sense of optimism. Must be the Kool Aid.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
The Pumpkins?
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
Brave New World/d
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
take the long view on Crow
because we have no other choice – faith can move mountains, or so I’m told.
umm..
I think if you need a mountain moved this is what you call on…
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
I agree!!!! Steal one Crow
I hate to hear these words, "We hope you enjoyed the broadcast in spite of the outcome." I would rather enjoy the outcome inspite of the broadcast.
by I Love Hawkey on Jan 24, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
The worst part of living in Hawaii
Is being the only person that is aware of Hockey’s existence.
But, I just got my medical retirement orders and am hoping to be back in Chicago by mid February, killing beers and watching hockey with gasp other people!
by PatricktheGreat88 on Jan 24, 2012 4:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I moved to Fla. in 87
and they didn’t even show hockey highlights on the evening news. I know how you feel.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
boom-tish
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
It's rough.
I’ve been following the entire season through online recaps and highlight videos like a barbarian.
by PatricktheGreat88 on Jan 24, 2012 5:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
At least now they have services that
can be purchased online and satellite. In 87 there wasn’t shit you could do.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
Unfortunately I'm not what you'd call "proactive"
So I haven’t bought anything like that.
by PatricktheGreat88 on Jan 24, 2012 5:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
no fair
making a comment explaining you’re in Hawaii followed by a comment that says “It’s rough”.
you’re killin’ me, Smalls.
We like our people!
Tell me about it, bruddah.
I thought I was the only one with Blackhawk slippahs.
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
hairhelmet's around somewhere...
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Yup. Somewhere. Big Island, in fact.
I bet PtG88 is in Oahu.
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
Yup
Stationed at Schofield
by PatricktheGreat88 on Jan 24, 2012 7:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Was in Waikiki yesterday
but never really make it out your way….but I could if someone were to get passes to the golf establishment therein.
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
This game brought to you by:
Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA
You guys should know by now that I love pretty much anything with rye in it. This stuff is good, readily available, and pretty cheap. It could definitely use a little “more” of everything to make it really good, but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again.
GO HAWKS! (I think the jersey stats are updated. I added the black ice toews that my dad got me for $15 in china. other then the smell, it’s outstanding quality and the style is ok. I wouldn’t wear it to a game, but it’s fine around the house)
Jersey Records:
Away Bolland 8-3-3, Home Hjalmarsson 7-5-1, WC Kane 12-5-2, "Black Ice" Toews 2-1-0
by Bwana on Jan 24, 2012 5:04 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Nothing, but nothing
stops the Game Day Beer!
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
What do you think of Southern Hemisphere?
I am not that impressed. However, my local place (Olympic Tavern in Rockford) has Mongo from Port Brewing on tap. I need to give that a try.
Mongo is tremendous. I live about 10 miles from Pizza Port Carlsbad as well as Port Brewing. An embarassment of beer riches.
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" Kenny Powers
Had Ruthless the other night and it was enjoyable. Not up there with Ballast Point Sculpin which is tonight's choice, but it was good
If you like Rye, the Hop Rod Rye from Bear Republic is very good.
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" Kenny Powers
You da man!
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 5:06 PM CST reply actions
That's for Bwana BTW
reply fail
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone have any rumors or news
on the trade front other than fucking Campoli possibly coming back?
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
we're trading Kaner
because he’s the following:
- depressed
- displays slumping shoulders
- has a few beers after games
- likes girls he meets after games
- is not in AA
- has not pledged celibacy
Don't forget a cokehead!
Isn’t that why he is always sniffing and wiping his news during interviews.
No worries, this was the plan all along!
SCH resident medicinal resource
WIN IT FOR TOEWS!
And me!
But mostly Toews!
Blackhawks bleed Red & White.
Nothing is true. All is permitted.
SBNation will only let me choose one favorite team.
by mhsilver on Jan 24, 2012 5:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Would a DLR tonight surprise anyone?
I hate to hear these words, "We hope you enjoyed the broadcast in spite of the outcome." I would rather enjoy the outcome inspite of the broadcast.
It would thrill me.
But without Toews stirring the Hawks drink, and against a notoriously tight defense… yes, I would be surprised.
Blackhawks bleed Red & White.
Nothing is true. All is permitted.
SBNation will only let me choose one favorite team.
As Gomer Pyle would say...
Surprise, surprise, surprise!!!!!!!
I hate to hear these words, "We hope you enjoyed the broadcast in spite of the outcome." I would rather enjoy the outcome inspite of the broadcast.
by I Love Hawkey on Jan 24, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
I know right?
Weighing facts to establish a reasonable expectation.
THAT’S SO ME!
Blackhawks bleed Red & White.
Nothing is true. All is permitted.
SBNation will only let me choose one favorite team.
I do have one or two over on OtF
Who might be thinking “Everybody wants some” might be cool for tonight’s game?!?
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 24, 2012 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
Deal is done
Even Preds Fans (at least one! lol) want some DLR tonight! SWEET! lol
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Jan 24, 2012 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
Young guys need to be all in Nashvilles brain tonight
"There are rough players and there are dirty players. I'm rough and dirty."
by YouFeelShame II on Jan 24, 2012 5:33 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Hope you all enjoy the game.
I will not be able to see it because of the lovely SOPA/ PIPA.
by Jillian Holland on Jan 24, 2012 5:34 PM CST reply actions
they.are.currently.tabled.for.rewriting/renaming/stuffing.in.a.defense.bill.so.they.will.get.passed.'ing
you.can.still.find.plenty.of.streams.usually…..we.just.can’t.post.the.here.anymore.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
nah sopa is dead but now you have to worry about
ACTA, its even worse.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 24, 2012 6:08 PM CST up reply actions
Find out who usually
posted the links and then IM them. As long as it’s not on the board for all to see.
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SCH resident medicinal resource
please don't let Crawford start, he needs a rest!
He has a bad sunburn on the back of his neck from the red light… Maybe he should join Toews and take an allstar break or he could call it an all-slump break!
Thunder Bay Hawk Fan!
That bad?
I couldn’t watch the game because it was on fucking WGN so it is totally blacked out in Rockford… how many of those goals did Crawford let in? He is looking very much like he is in his old icehogs rollercoaster form this year.
4
one was a weird flukey bouncer from center ice.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 24, 2012 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
Whatever happened to the Hawks'
third jerseys? I can’t remember seeing them this year. or did I miss a game?
"I killed a man 'cause he killed my goat."
Maybe
someone told them you couldn’t read the numbers on the back.
"There are rough players and there are dirty players. I'm rough and dirty."
by YouFeelShame II on Jan 24, 2012 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Uh oh.
My third jersey with Hoss on the back says different!
"I killed a man 'cause he killed my goat."
Bad luck on the ice!
They’re perfectly fine for fans.
Interesting discussion on the radio on the state of Hockey coverage in the US
I do agree that most of the major media outlets in the US are very soft when it comes to asking questions. It is very apparent with the Hawks. Especially when you consider how blogs like this place, FF and 3rd Man In cover them. Its too bad too, because the area’s “hockey intelligence” isn’t going to get any better by asking softball questions.
You look at how the Canadian teams are covered and how the American teams are and it is night and day.
Kinda OT but does the new twitter design annoy anyone else
It’s hard to navigate and view conversations that have multiple replies much less pics that are tweeted. It makes it harder for me to follow all my hockey things. /hockey’d
Also did anyone else see this and get excited:
Adam Rogowin @AdamRogowin
#Blackhawks Joey The Junior Reporter will join NHL Network as a special guest reporter for NHL All-Star Weekend. Move over Hossa and Kane!
I’m also seeing word is Bicks might not be scratched but Ben Smith! might, but who really knows the way of the Q.
we need the size of Bick if he wakes up and plays as he should.
Maybe sitting in the press box he got the message. what was it 3 hits in four games or somrthing like that. We need to stand up to the preds and show them what the original 6 means!
Thunder Bay Hawk Fan!
omg Joey! i hope he gets a ton of air time, haha
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 24, 2012 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
evening all
obviously nothing going on in wings hockey tonight, so i thought i’d stop by and say beat the predators!
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Jan 24, 2012 6:35 PM CST reply actions
Goals? probably not.
But I did leave the jungle gym bouncy castle flukey bounce goals at home.
Seriously, Nashville has the craziest ice I’ve ever seen.
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Jan 24, 2012 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
While I was reading your comment,
I thought you were going to say you brought a bounce castle instead. That would have been pretty cool.
well, seeing as you did us a solid
against St Louis.. OK, then..
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
Oh god...
and that turned into a real word war between their blog and ours last night.
oh, the humanity.
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Jan 24, 2012 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
oh dear.
of course, on the SLGT side it was mostly misspelled words of one syllable, right?
BTW, I’m sure you’ve seen it, but Jimmy clearing out his crease last night was one of the funniest effing things I’ve seen this year
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
and you guys keeping up on the standings
keeps the dream of a Chi/Det WCF alive.
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Jan 24, 2012 6:44 PM CST up reply actions
That would make the various beer/liquor purveyors very wealthy
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
Ha
I have often called them the “sexual predators.”
Makes me happy to see that connection here.
"I'll smile in June."
by Lords of Olympia on Jan 24, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
Why don't you have a seat over here,
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
We were, uhhhhh, we were just going to watch a movie.
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
what do you have in the bag there?
Oh, wine coolers and condoms….
Give me the wrench....because F*CK him
Is anyone here tonight?
This thread is moving slowly compared to normal
Give me the wrench....because F*CK him
last.minute.beer.runs.before.the.game.starts
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
is your keyboard still up the spout
or is this your new signature move?
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
I.will.have.a.different.pc.once.the.game.starts
for.now.I’m.using.this.one.
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
aww..
I kinda like it..
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
you'd.be.surprised.what.you.can.get.used.to.while.typing
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Busy cleaning off a spot on the ledge
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 24, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
it's the spots below the ledge
i’m worried about..
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Why?
the sharp pointy rocks make it quick :p
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
not to clean, they don't
we’re talking power hose territory here
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
New news from the twitters
Hossa wearing an A (duh), Bicks playing, Fro not (?!?)
no.there.are.just.alternate.A's
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Keith
Seabs.and.Hoss.alternates
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
i beg your pardon?
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 24, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Is it considered rude
to put an A on my Hossa jersey? I have such a chubby for him, and am proud he’s a go-to backup.
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 7:11 PM CST reply actions
I.guess.he.would.be.the.alternate.alternate
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
I might not be able to stay and watch the game tonight
It’s starting to storm and I probably shouldn’t be online then
Shit.
You’re not getting any tornadic weather like the SE are you?
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Not the cells that have been local
I don’t like thunder though
Reason #571 I moved away from Texas:
fucking tornados. How do those work?
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois
still get clobbered by them. Sup?
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
I've never been in a tornado
They just kinda skip over where I live. More damaging: straight-line winds
I thought the poofy hairstyles were much more damaging
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
I watched one of the stanley cup games
from a stream in my room while a tornadoe hit Fort Leonardwood…you should be good to go
Give me the wrench....because F*CK him
new meaning to
“Playoff atmosphere”
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
while.lost.in.the.woods
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
They have power strips that have slots for modem/tv cable surge protection.
And they aren’t too rough on the wallet either, if you want me to look one up on amazon?
by ForAllYouYoungHockeyMoms on Jan 24, 2012 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
Because of that,
I watched game 3 of the SCF at my neighbor’s cause she had Versus and I didn’t want to be on my computer.
Pens.and.Blues.gooning.it.up.
not.really.a.surprise
I have a FEVER and the only prescription is MOAR DAGGER!
The Enemy's Gate is Down
Tonight is a must two points
Hawks need to step it up big time. Adversity separates the pretenders from the contenders. The Predators are super-smart and are going to throw a shitload at the Hawks tonight. The intensity MUST be there for 60 minutes.
Key to the game is Bolland.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
You know this season has been going well compared to last
because I think this is the first time I’ve heard “must two points” or a “must win game” all year.
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