Morning Links (1/31)
by Second City Southpaw on Jan 31, 2012 9:15 AM CST
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Well, it's time for me to move on, ladies and gents.
Using a stale piece of hardtack (my sole means of sustenance and remuneration), I have tunneled out of my cave, pausing only to thank you, kind readers, for your general indifference to my links posts and 'shops and vigilant attention to my typos.
I keed. We want you on that wall. We need you on that wall.
Seriously, it's been a blast. A deep bow to the ToS, my co-linker Julia (and the links person who will take my place--enjoy the summer doldrums, sucka!), CNS for the pointers, and all the regular posters here who provide daily doses of wit, insight, and creativity. I've become addicted to it, so I'll be lurking.
Go Hawks.
Game Previews: (blackhawks.nhl.com), (CSN Chicago), (Trib)
Tazer's back, baby; Shooter practices, but is questionable to play (Trib)
Morrison makes his debut tonight on the second line (Myers)
Morrison is thinking Cup (THN)
The Hockey Writers: Has the Hawks-Canucks rivalry lost its punch?
Hawks prepare for nine-game trip (Rogers)
Cheer the Anthem takes a look at the home stretch
Blackhawks getting back down to business (Blackhawk Up)
Hey, doomsday GDT posters: The Third Man In is calling you out
Stu Hackel analyzes man-games lost to injury (SI.com)
Down Goes Brown recounts great moments from All-Star weekend history
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thanks for all the linking you did while you were here =)
I hope you stick around and do more then lurk!
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
Did an awesome job while here
Thanks! Enjoyed the captions, random thoughts.
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
And the very underrated 'shops
Was a treat having you, SCS!
by VerStig on Jan 31, 2012 12:31 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Dibs on the Raquel Welch poster since SCP tunneled out
Well done. Stick taps. Now…
The Hockey Writers: Has the Hawks-Canucks rivalry lost its punch?
/punches the Hockey Writers in the face
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 AM CST reply actions
I just dont think we have played them enough
While the Boston-Vancouver can pick up steam, i’m more worried about our division Rivals. I think the Blues w/ having a good team are always higher on my list than Vancouver. However this is still a heated one, just 2 teams who haven’t seen each other in a while
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
also even with a crappy team
Just from years of playing them, I can’t help but hate the fucking blues and that fucking team. It just makes it a little more entertaining when both teams are playing well
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
I admit
hanging out here has somewhat lessened my hate for the Hawks. I am sure another playoff series could revive it though.
Lead writer of nothing, commenter on everything.
For sure.
At present – the hate list is Detroit-Vancouver-St. Louis.
It just feels right with Detroit at the top.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
For me
It’s…
Detroit
Scum
and the Wings…and then the Vipers. That’s right. I don’t even care that they don’t exist anymore.
SCH's Meathead-in-Residence
by Second City Southpaw on Jan 31, 2012 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Haha. That's true hatred right there.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
i'll pick the Blues
then Nucks then Wings
all mortal enemies
On elook at Burrows face could vault the nCanucks back up into first place though.
I tend to agree
My hate level has subsided but who knows maybe with an actually close game or another playoff matchup should bring it out again. Right now it’s always SCUM on top, then St. Louis, then Vancouver
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Need to have another playoff series with St. Louis before they jump Vancouver.
2002 with them was painful – but it seems like a long long time ago.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
Hank's take
BotchonCanucks Jason Botchford
Who is the bigger rival hawks or bruins? Henrik: San Jose
In fairness, the Canucks have played them 9 times since the playoff series against the Hawks ended.
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
yeah its hard to maintain that "rivalry" feeling when you're barely playing each other
each game we do play brings that feeling back though
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
Might need the goalie to steal a game tonight.
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
by ballyb on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
deja vu
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
where have I seen this before?
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
by Jrs23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
ballyb the truther...
Stay strong in the face of relentless ridicule…
No Shagga, No Dagga
by Saskjet on Jan 31, 2012 10:36 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I consider the source.
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
Disco ball u-u-up!
Don Cornelius says: Back at ya TMI! It’s time to get your Gloria Gaynor on, flash some leather, and dance, dance, dance your worries away! This one goes out to ballyb, our very own one-man Society of Anxiety. DJ, if you please…….
At first I was afraid
I was petrified
Thinkin’ would the Hawks survive with Crow between the pipes
There was Edmonton and Phoenix, Colorado, Calgary
You see I could go on and on, this sorry litany
But then last week
Against the Preds
Crawford kinda sorta maybe just put all my fears to bed
A night of competence, and a week chock full of rest
Now he’ll be strong, and he’ll be ready to carry on!
Oh Crow! Crow will be fine!
He will leave behind all what’s been fucking up his mind
He’ll be in the right spot
He’ll hold on to every shot
Crow will be fine, yes he’ll be fine!
Crow will be fine, I guarantee!
If the D-men don’t give up shots of the highest quality
Oh he’s got glove to give
And the moon is made of ribs
Crow will be fine, oh he’ll be fine!
Crow will be fine, Crow will be fine!
If he doesn’t give up bouncers from the fifty-yard line
If he doesn’t leave the crease
To roam out to Halsted Street
He will be fine, Crow will be fine!
Crow will be fine! He’ll be the best!
He’s an awkward, ill-positioned, fucked-up butterfingered mess
Though he is a six-foot sieve
Who’s gonna drive me off a cliff
He will be fine, he will be fine, Crow will be fine!
GO HAWKS!!!
Hey! I take penumbrage at that!
by ratbite on Jan 31, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Hate the song but love the parody
SCH's Meathead-in-Residence
by Second City Southpaw on Jan 31, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
the funny thing about that song is how the ladies react to it...
they all become mini- Gloria Gaynor’s
Nobody could throw it down like Don cornelius, nobody
Something tells me that song will be in my head the rest of the day. I’m not sure that’s a good thing.
And due to be released this spring, her follow up single
Never Can Say Goodbye, Huet
SCH, a softer, kinder place to comment on violent sports.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 31, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
Best line I've seen so far...
And the moon is made of ribs
Fucking hilarious
There is a problem with outliving your enemies, it usually means that you have outlived your friends as well...
Honnor thy father - D. Vader (Robert Asprin, Myth series)
by burpchelischili on Jan 31, 2012 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
Guess Parise will be fair game during the summer
Sources say inquiring general managers are getting the word Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is not dealing unrestricted free agent-to-be Zach Parise before the NHL’s Feb. 27 trade deadline.
Instead, it is thought if the Devils do not want to re-sign Parise in June, they’ll trade his rights to a team that wants an advance shot at negotiations before he becomes free July 1.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
Ilya Kovalchuk
Destroyer of young talent cores.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
he will get 7 or 8 million
Hope he stays in the East though
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Thanks SCS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
Awesome Swan Song!
this:
…pausing only to thank you, kind readers, for your general indifference to my links posts and ’shops and vigilant attention to my typos.
so funny, so true.
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Jan 31, 2012 9:53 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Gonna miss your morning insights and chops, SCS
I guess Joni said it best (not sure about the “singing it best” part though).
Just don’t try to steal Kaner’s big yellow taxi.
Hope to see you around in the comments section, or wherever else you might land. Good luck and THANKS!!!
SCH, a softer, kinder place to comment on violent sports.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 AM CST reply actions
DGB ASG History
I have to say, I enjoy this format so much more than prior editions of the ASG where they treid to make it seem like a real game. Now everyone plays it like it’s a pickup game at the park and I don’t mind it one bit. From the draft through the skills stuff to the main event, it’s a fun weekend for both the fans and (seemingly) the players.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
I like the draft
gives more opportunity for the player’s personalities to show, which is the more interesting part of the ASG.
by oregon_hawk on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
Agreed
It looked and felt like a pick-up game. I loved Gabrick shooting his own goalie after he opened the scoring. And then Henrik yelling at Hossa about not shooting. Suck it, Phaneuf! Carey Price is probably my favorite NHL personality. Stamkos said he has yet to play in an actual shoot out this year, and I’m thinking Guy should be fired immediately.
Anyway, I loved the whole thing. It was great to watch.
People were actually betting on it in Vegas this weekend.
It was funny sitting at the Blackjack tables while watching people scream at the goalies during the ASG.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
I actually thought about putting a few bucks down on the Alfie team.
Then I thought better.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
yeah i like to see the players interacting with each other and just have good, casual fun
its fun seeing them get along and have fun with each other, and letting their personalities shine through
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
I always liked Brandon Morrison.
For some reason I always used to confuse him with Tomas Fleischmann, who I wanted the Hawks to go get over the offseason…fucking Tallon gave him about 2 million more than he helped.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
Uh, than he was worth. Not really sure how that happened.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
Not yet. They told me to expect something laster this week.
I wrote he a bit bit of an email yesturday morning and she responsed that she thought I was fine and that I was funny. She said she passed my info along to the claims department. So I think Im good. /prays
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions
Your phone or computer isn't allowing you to type
Laster, bit bit, yesturday ;)
Good luck w/ the rest of the process on the interview.
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
You sonofa...
Double-tasking takes a heavy toll on my spelling.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
good luck!
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
Thank you sir.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Hal Gill
I don’t care for Hal Gill as much as the next fella, but someone did bring some interesting points to my attention today. Yes, we have a surplus of what appears to be 3rd pairing defencemen. What those 3rd pairing quality defencement don’t have going for them is playing for a team that has been extremely proficient in SA/60.
During Gill’s time in MTL, he’s averaged the most PK ice time and they’ve been 10th (2009-10), 5th (2010-11), 1st (2011-12) in 4v5 SA/60.
The Hawks finished bottom 10 last year and are currently giving up the most 4v5 SA/60 in the league. He’d be a solid add to an area of weakness.
Now first… yes, Carey Price is helping that PK unit because he backstops it. Perhaps not in SA/60 but he does help it. That said, Gill has been the guy on the ice the most for the Habs and that unit doesn’t allow a ton of shots. Seeing as we’re not exactly thrilled with the current state of our goaltending (no, I’m not calling for the guillotine or Frenchie to come back from exile… relax), the less shots our netminder sees on the PK, the better.
Listen… our options for acquiring defence are thin. Prime targets have signed extensions. Joni Pitkanen makes too much money in 2012-13 and 2013-14. There’s not a lot out there. If this is our best option and it addresses an area of weakness, then we have to swallow a bitter pill that will eventually make us feel better. Especially if it only costs a 3rd round pick.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 10:34 AM CST reply actions
I like leddy
but getting him off the PK can’t hurt.
by oregon_hawk on Jan 31, 2012 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
Don't think I shared this here last week but it was a good read
Read it twice. In order to understand it even somewhat coherently it took two runs for me. Goalie evaluation on ESSV% and the thought of adding PK% to the equation. The data goes back to 1998-99 so some of it obviously has pre-lockout skews. I e-mailed the guy to see if he would distill it down to pre and post lockout. No reply yet though.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 10:43 AM CST reply actions
Ryan Kesler only has 33 points
The Canucks should probably trade him
You have to trade him before he loses all his value
His career is clearly over! And even though he sucks and his career is over, you can probably get Stamkos for him.
and then Perry comes to the Canucks as well
….in fantasy land.
Lead writer of nothing, commenter on everything.
Do they serve beer in fantasyland?
And not that Molson Ice crap, either.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
I'm so going
but I need directions
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 31, 2012 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
Good god!
That’s not the type of fantasyland I was thinking of. I would need to drink the scotch BEFORE going.
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 31, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
lazy bastard
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
It's harder for him to score
when he keeps stripping off his equipment and posing for photographs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
You must be confusing Kesler with Brian "The Carpet Bomber" Campbell
SCH, a softer, kinder place to comment on violent sports.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 31, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
If I were a Canucks fan, I'd be saying what we are saying about Kane.
“At least he isn’t peaking too early!”
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
Ouch
Southpaw we’re going to miss your fantastic work here, and your delicious links. I always hoped you do more writing here. Hey, now that you’ll have all this extra time on your hands now…
Let's Go Hawks!
Agreed. Southpaw, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
I do stuff for CheerTheAnthem
by HjammerTime on Jan 31, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
Thank you
If the ToS asked me to chip in a feature every now and again I wouldn’t say no, but this site already has a pretty deep and talented roster, you know?
No worries. I’ll be around.
Thank you, and thanks to everyone for the kind words and well-wishing.
SCH's Meathead-in-Residence
by Second City Southpaw on Jan 31, 2012 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
was it the hour or the company?
Did i miss something – your departure caught me off gaurd. Was it the time I called you an utter, complete and hopeless fool?
Something just went amiss in the universe.
No, no, no. nothing like that
Besides, I am an utter, complete, and hopeless fool. Ha.
SCH's Meathead-in-Residence
by Second City Southpaw on Jan 31, 2012 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
Best wishes SCS
And thank you for your part in sucking me into this maelstrom
Hey! I take penumbrage at that!
Easy, Southpaw. Go easy, man!
Now, lets drop the fuckin puck already…west coast start times suck the big one out here in the middle east!
LET GO BLACKHAWKS!
"How smooth must be the language of the whites, when they can make right look like wrong, and wrong like right."
by thepuckstopshere31 on Jan 31, 2012 11:57 AM CST reply actions
Las Vegas has set the odds at 1:2
The rat will ask one of the sedins’s how there sister is before the third face off.
Is this site turning into the Daily Show in which
it is full of talent and then everyone goes off to bigger and brighter places? Take care Second City Southpaw. Try the right hand every once in a while.
So long, mate
Nice having you around! Good luck in whatever it is you’re off to do!
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
Erm, believe it's SCS who's leaving, mate, not SECORD...
But whatever,mmd, whatever…
No Shagga, No Dagga
by Saskjet on Jan 31, 2012 12:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
didn't you hear?
we took a vote last night while you were sleeping….
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
we got you a Goodbye present, though
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
It even has an alarm
whenever it goes off, the clock logs into SCH and recs the last post from CNS.
I wanted the Packers to win the Super Bowl, Megan!
Checking in here from Vancouver.
Going to the game tonight wearing the indian head proud. Hope Sharp plays tonight ! any news on his status?
Dont know yet
Practice not till 1:30, however I doubt Sharp is playing tonight. Have fun at the game
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Game-time decision
hawks on the ice @ 1:30 CHI time, so we’ll know more after that, no doubt.
sounds like he's going to play
as well as Fluffy
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Jan 31, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
How to spend a day with the cup
A little bit off-topic, but too awesome not to share
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
Cool stuff. Ladd did the same thing
One of these days someone’s gonna drop one of those Cups…
SCH, a softer, kinder place to comment on violent sports.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Jan 31, 2012 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
The Memorial Cup up in Canada
Has been reassembled several times. If you’ve not seen this, it’s sure to perk up your afternoon.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
As CNS said, Ladd did similar thing
Although the video those guys put together is pretty impressive.
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
They had the advantage of going out in winter as well
A dusting of snow always makes things look a bit more majestic.
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
In case anybody was wondering what the players did for the All Star Break
I saw Keith and Seabrook in Cabo San Lucas with their girlfriends. They arrived on Wednesday afternoon and I ran into them a couple of times throughout the week. They were relaxing, nothing crazy. Didn’t take any pictures or do anything annoying.
damn wives/girlfriends tagging along
ruining the guys’ Bromantic Getaway
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
I hope Keith's wife didn't see him there
She’d probably be pissed.
by Speed3 on Jan 31, 2012 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
he's got the money, he should've brought them both
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (its a much bigger project than originally envisioned).
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
by krome on Jan 31, 2012 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
DGB had some great all star observations
the best was how they used to time the slap shots – they balst it into some old guys ribs and he’d yell out a rrandom number.
That actually drove me nuts
JR was going on and on about technology and hockey sticks and I’m thinking, if you’re going to tout technology, why can’t I get the MPH as soon as the crowd does? Why do I have to sit and listen to all the oooo’s and aaaa’s and wait? That was brutal.
Well, wake the fuck up.
There’s hockey tonight.
No kidding.
93 comments before that news about Sharp. Now all the chicks will chime in and be all “ooooo and ahhhh Sharpie.”
(ooooh I hate that sharp so much…)
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
been a slow and quiet day
work however, hasn’t taken that same notice
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
I thought you changed allegiance
to Stalberg now that Sharpie is wearing the ring of power. LOL
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
Stalberg is more attainable (hahahahahaha, right.)
but Sharpie is still a very handsome man.
by Katherine215 on Jan 31, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
she just wants Stals because he's mine >={
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
News from 19 seconds ago
FarhanLaljiTSN Farhan Lalji
Sharp and Toews will play tonight for #blackhawks vs #canucks
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
WOO HOO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
so if thats for sure true
Is Shaw sent down?
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
but oh I forgot
YESSS!!! SHARPIE IS BACK!!! However still curious if someone sits or if they are at limit? i can’t think
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Hawks fans are happy
And I feel responsible :(
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
by AidanB on Jan 31, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
nah, someones sittin in the box
probly bickell
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 31, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
what nevermind - doesn't someone still have to sit?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
Beaters
Are guessing it’s Bickell based on practice
by WhySoSeriousCaptain on Jan 31, 2012 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
yeah I asked Jahns but I guess he's on R & R
but he agreed and thinks probably Bickell. Not that I think much of Rogers but he said Frolik sitting behind 5 starters was a wake up call. Lets hope that it is
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
ah ok. Frolik would probably be a good guy to have against Van due to his defensive play
but I would love to see a reenactment of that Bickell/Bolland goal from the playoffs last year.
I have to admit I do not understand this “wake up call” business. I thought Frolik had been working hard, but wasn’t able to produce. What is sitting him possibly going to do to rectify that? Its not suddenly going to grant him magic hands that will suddenly get all the goals. Its one thing if he had been being lazy (legit lazy I mean, not kaner lazy) on the ice or in practice, then yeah sitting him would be a wake up call to have better work ethic, but otherwise? what does it really do? And I mean that for any/all players.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
If you have 23 you have to play 23.
So somebody has to sit. And it really can’t be the same guy everytime. Just like baseball, you have to give the guy a couple of at-bats, or they turn into Lepisto. So, you rotate through the guys who are struggling. Don’t think it is a “wake up call” as much as a “your it” kind of thing.
It was also a quote from Frolik himself
so it wasn’t the beats really saying it. I just hope that the guy can produce a little more, isn’t that “one” of the reasons they signed him. I love him defensively but he does have to produce a few more goals. While not playing and only on the 4th gives him so much ice time.
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
that's fine then, I was responding to what Jrs23 said was said, which turned out to be from Frolik
but is also something I’ve seen said in comments on this board and on others, and I just don’t get it.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Eternal pessimist me is just hoping he's 100%
That said, an 80% Sharp increases the chances for 2 points tonight more than a 140% Bickell.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
ooooo and ahhhh Sharpie!!!
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
1 of probably [carry the four] 2,876,091 line combo guesses for tonight
25-19-88
10-new guy-81
65-36-67
15-16-22
Bottom six is anyone’s guess, of course. Swapping Bruno with Shaw in this instance would probably be more prudent for experience purposes. But having both of our wormtail friends on the same line could prove useful in terms of pissing off those wearing the Orca tonight.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 2:37 PM CST reply actions
Or I could do a little legwork and find that Tracey had them all along
TramyersCSN Tracey Myers
#Blackhawks lines: 25-19-88, 10-17(Morrison)-81, 16-36-65, 67-22-15.
Kruger at wing is my only question mark. Otherwise, Tommy likey.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
Per Tracy
#Blackhawks lines: 25-19-88, 10-17(Morrison)-81, 16-36-65, 29-22-15.
Her updates said same lines as yesterday.
John Stamos had Bickell out for Frolik
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
So pretty much a toss up
It’s either 29 or 67 sitting. I think he would eat up more minutes against vancouver on the 4th line. Also I think at somepoint, 16, 67 or 15 will end up on the 3rd
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Either way
Bolly’s line could use more size.
Wormtail, Scabbers, The Rat
Too bad Bolly doesn’t have a hand made of steel.
Thank you, sir! May I have another?
by Badgerdano on Jan 31, 2012 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Unrelated
I hope the graphically-inclined store this
Tomas Holmstrom’s out after synthetic knee lubricant injections
in their memory banks for the next Hawks-Wings matchup.
wtf
if there ever were evidence of a player being a cyborg….
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 31, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Cold Water
Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Sharp has a broken bone in his left wrist that may require surgery following the season, but the veteran will play Tuesday night against the Canucks at Rogers Arena.
Do not like.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 3:05 PM CST reply actions
what? dnw
and i don’t like that its out in the open now. hopefully people don’t take whacks at him.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
C'mon, Blackhawks
That’s called an upper body injury until he’s in the recovery room. Cue the Max Lapierre “bone in the left wrist” slash.
@aidanbc
Roar you Lions roar
Whyyyy would he play with a broken bone??
I mean I understand why he wants to play but that doesn’t seem like a good idea, especially in the long run.
I'm sure it's going to be wrapped somehow
but still surprised that its out in the open. I mean, thats why we have this whole “upper body” “lower body” injury shit.
But in other news, Rogers rather ask Kane if he is going to wear the superman costume in warmups.
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Kuc said the bone can be removed
And it’s not crucial to movement so at least that means he didn’t break the same bone that Kane did?
If the bone can be removed...
… Sharp is probably dealing with a hook-of-the-hamate injury. This is purely informed speculation (and I’m no ortho surgeon), but the injury may have been there for a while as a nagging pain (unknown to Sharp, and not readily visible on imaging). Two operative procedures are usually looked at. Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF – pin it and cast it) or excision (removed the broken “hook” of the bone). Reason for excision is that it often doesn’t heal due to poor blood flow to the distal (hook) portion of the bone. Apparently reduced grip strength can be an issue although that’s debatable. I played ball with a guy who had this done and, after rehab, he didn’t experience any reduced grip strength but his hand did fatigue a little faster. FYI -this is a common injury with MLB players, usually the lower hand on the bat (Jeff Bagwell immediately comes to mind).
Kane did the scapphoid which resides in the wrist at the base of the thumb. This break (again, speculation) is at the ulnar base of the palm. As far as I know, if you can deal with the pain, and some resulting numbness due to the ulnar nerve that runs through, you can get around this.
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
i liked how they asked kane in the media during the ASGs of what his teammates said
and he said he already got texts about how he needs to quit with the superman business or something along those lines.
But yeah, that’s what is surprising me also, that they just stated it in the media for anyone to read.
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by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly
Four months until playoffs even start when injury is sustained. Depending on what bone it is, recovery time is anywhere between 6 weeks and 6 months. This doesn’t sound like a Capitate, Radius or Ulna injury though. Gotta assume it’s on the short end because he wouldn’t be able to play tonight if it wasn’t.
If it’s like what Kane had (scaphoid), he can play but not comfortably until surgery fixes it. Also risk having further damage sustained or getting an avulsion fracture. The latter has us dealing with ligaments and tendons.
Really wishing he would have just gotten it fixed. Assuming everything went to procedure, this was likely a decision made by the player, not the medical staff. They laid out his options and he chose rehab and play through.
That’s mostly speculation up there on the last part, but the wrist stuff is what I dealt with as a kid. The way they painted avulsion fracture to me was not pretty. Bone ripping part of my tendon off the mass sounded like the last thing I wanted to experience.
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
he did say in the article that its kind of early but he's ready to go.
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by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
We'll know after a couple games based on how his shot looks
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder if he's having issues with flexibility (like kaner is)? I really hope he's ok
I think all our guys have come back early from their injuries. And while I admire and love their dedication, don’t want issues down the line.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
Grip is where I'd place my concerns
by JesusMarianHossa on Jan 31, 2012 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
chris kuc said the injury is healed enough to play
but will be painful =(
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
well on the plus side, we tend to do better against the tougher competition, right?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
as JFK says
bring it. hawks always play to the competition.
Canucks army suggests
classy as always!
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
I still lol
That they consider that one of the three ‘keys’ to the game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
i mean obviously the reason teams don't advertise injuries is because shit like this does in fact happen
which is why i’m surprised there is an article about sharp’s injury. And yeah players will take advantage of situations they know about
But having that as the key to the game? You’ve gotta be kidding me.
Suffice to say I will rage if the following happens:
1) Toews and Sharp are specifically targetted. There’s playing hard and there’s being jackasses, and I hope the Canucks can say on the right side of that.
2) Chippy play turns dirty. I’ve noticed that when things don’t go a certain way, things start getting brutal on the ice for our guys. Again, you can play hard and clean, or play like jackasses and dirty as fuck, and I really hope we can keep it clean tonight
3) If there is diving. Admittedly I will LOL like a maniac if Kaner gets another roughing penalty, but lets play the game like it should be played tonight.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
http://canucksarmy.com/2012/1/31/game-50-preview-0-to-100-mph-in-7-days
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lN7V4_Gx0
"I know, Chicago will be cold, tomorrow,
Let's cash in on our thin blood and have another one."
can I hear an A-Hole?
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
it's just a stupid comment
While I laugh at it. Even one of the comments from a Canucks fan said it was fucking dumb. I dont bother with that shit, but still it’s pretty sad that someone has to resort to that as the “keys to the game” in an article or blog or whatever the fuck you want to call that shit
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
That's called real NHL hockey boys and girls
Hockey boiled down to militaristic tones…attack the opponent where he is vulnerable. I can hardly blame the Canucks for coming out HARD tonight. They’ll be laying the body for sure. It’s up to the Hawks to respond….not by mixing it up and heading to the penalty box, but rather by exploiting open ice that will surely be created in the middle. This is a game where Kane needs to be the biggest exploiter center ice.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
That's called a bunch of unsportsmanlike, borderline criminal conduct
Boys and girls. Hockey boiled down to its worst aspect… breaking the opponent’s bones instead of beating them on the ice. I can blame the Canucks for coming out HARD tonight and targeting vulnerable areas of an opponent’s body instead of just playing hockey (something they’re pretty good at anyway). It’s up to the hawks to play better, and up to John Scott to.. uh.. intimidate. Or something.
No no, never never.
Why not?
Against the rules. You know, you're stupid when you do that.
by Just some English pig with no brains on Jan 31, 2012 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
flec for you, my friend
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
It happens though
I wouldn’t necessarily say that teams try to break a guys wrist or ankle (Bobby Clarke may disagree with me), but if teams know a guy is coming off of a shoulder injury – they’ll put him into the fence at every opportunity. In that sense they’re trying to hurt the guy, not injure him. Hurt a guy enough out there and eventually his mind makes his legs start losing races to pucks etc. It’s effective…
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
It happens
but that isn’t supposed to be an integral part of the game, or as BLou put it “called real NHL hockey”
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
Have you seen the documentary about the Charlestown Chiefs?
They used to be in the federal league. Old school hockey.
It happens
but it’s still despicable (unless Bolland does it!!!! (but seriously, it is)). As to its effectiveness, these are probably some of the most pain-resistant guys around, and also some of the strongest. If we’re talking about high school, sure yeah go hard on a guy’s shoulder and he’ll shy away from contact a little. But we’re talking a gigantic dude like Bieksa taking a whack with a 6-foot weapon at triple crown winner Jonathan mother effin’ Toews’ hands. One, it’s not gonna stop him from doing any of the things he does unless two, the slash manages to break something that was weakened/recovering. Which it might.
Also.. the fact that it happens is one thing, the fact that a media outlet (well, a blog…) is explicitly calling for it as a strategy is something additional and pretty repulsive.
Also.. the fact that it happens is one thing, the fact that a media outlet (well, a blog…) is explicitly calling for it as a strategy is something additional and pretty repulsive.Maybe it’s just the karate-kid indoctrination I received as a child, but that’s all I can see when I hear to “target” a body part. “TAKE HIM OUT.” Ultimately foolish, though, as Toews knows the crane-shot…
No no, never never.
Why not?
Against the rules. You know, you're stupid when you do that.
by Just some English pig with no brains on Jan 31, 2012 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
going to blame sbnation for that weird repeating nonsense
cause that warn’t me
No no, never never.
Why not?
Against the rules. You know, you're stupid when you do that.
by Just some English pig with no brains on Jan 31, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
All your street cred is gone due to the repetitive post!
(kidding)
I know what you’re saying, and I’m no advocate of a man wielding a 6 foot weapon to break something. Nor am I a fan of a blog effectively putting a Reggie Dunlop bounty on someone, but it is a very real part of the game and a strategy. Guys will get the stick in there so the guy with the injury won’t play with his mind at ease.
It’s the same as players burning a few wasters up around the goalie’s ears. It happens, the intent is to unnerve and unsettled your opponent. Looking for any little edge. Maybe trying to draw Toews (in this case) into taking a swing at you with his bad hand etc.
If you are not 100% confident in your body part after an injury, that’s what makes taking the ice at game speed hard. Some guys are very good at turning their pain off and removing indecision from their game, some aren’t.
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry to see you go Second City Southpaw
wish we could have chatted more.
Im too lazy to make a signature
My head says this is a 5th seed team
Honest answer. This team has brutal schedule the rest of the way out and absolutely most improve on the PP, blueline work and defensive contribution by the wings. And Crawford needs to step up.
I still say this team has an unhappy playoff ending unless Stanley acquires a true quality d-man. Hjalmarsson and Leddy cannot co-exist as same pairing come playoffs. And the need is screaming loud for upgrade over Montador. No, the answer is NOT to split Keith and Seabs.
Expect the Canucks to come out bangin.’ Hence why I suppose Q decided to dress the useless Bickell.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Every Year I predict each team won't win the Stanley Cup
I’m right 97% of the time.
It’s not hard to predict a team won’t win the cup.
by Speed3 on Jan 31, 2012 5:20 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Just and idea for a d-man
And again like my Mike Green post from yesterday just and unlikely thought but i just want to hear your feed back anyway long story short how bout Marc Staal?
Im too lazy to make a signature
NYR won't be letting him go.
He’s part of their core, and they rely on him heavily, even though they are easing him back into the game post concussion.
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by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
Only 11 games back since concussion
He’s good but hasn’t been playing very well (thus far) in his return. Maybe lingering PCS? I don’t know, but I’d be worried about acquiring a guy, for a run, that can’t log minutes for you.
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
Pre concussion he was logging huge minutes for them
I like that they’ve eased him into the game, and the other guys in defense have really really stepped up while he was out, so even when completely healthy and back to his previous form, he hopefully won’t have to play that many minutes anymore
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Without question
He’s a minute muncher. I think we agree on the critical points though:
-When at full health and back in game shape he will log big minutes 20+
-He’s a core part of their future
-Acquiring him (if the Rangers were willing to move him) would still pose a risk for his new team in the immediate future.
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
yes, we definitely do agree.
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by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
and just to add, i'd love to have him here, but don't think it'll happen.
actually there are a few guys on the NYR that I’d love to have but won’t ever happen
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by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
All these posts
Are what i expected to hear. But who do you think would be the best fit for the Hawks?
Im too lazy to make a signature
Well... almost anyone in the league is available
if you want to pay the right price (or their teams price that is). Ideally acquiring someone that would pair with Leddy on the second pair (and can log 2+ minutes of PK time/game) bumping Hjammer down with Montador on the third pair. That should allow the defence core to be pretty iron-clad. IMO, adding another 5th or 6th defenseman to the current roster is little more than shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic (ok, bad analogy – it’s not like the Hawks are a sinking ship). Although my guess is that the addition of a 5th or 6th man will be precisely what happens (if anything at all).
You are next.
by M7 on Jan 31, 2012 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
I haven't the foggiest to be perfectly honest.
but i do like hearing all the suggestions
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:28 PM CST up reply actions
I hope this isn't true
JamiesonCanucks Jim Jamieson
As he wasn’t one of the 2 #Hawks D-men who stayed out on the ice late, appears John Scott will play vs. #Canucks.
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
Actually a smart move by Q
Limit the hard checking that Vancouver will have as its game plan tonight. Scott and Mayers earn their paychecks tonight for the simple reason they neutralize the Canucks from taking a run at Toews, Kane and Bolland. They both need to be banging the boards tonight while keeping their arse out of the penalty box.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
How effective was Scott in the previous games out there.
I’ve seen him make an impact once, and that was ripping that guy off Soupy. And I’m not even positive that was against the Canucks. Otherwise he’s not on the ice at the right time to protect our core, and logs minimal minutes anyway.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
I look at it more like a waste of ice time
He’ll play maybe 2-4 minutes and tire out the rest of the team.
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
so bickells useless, but scotts okay
right-o
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 31, 2012 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
oh please no
no no no no no
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
commence head hitting desk
Why Q, why?!
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
this move
is either brilliant (see BLou above) or catastrophic for my liver
Give me the wrench....because F*CK him
i'd lay odds on catastrophic
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
catastrophic.
the “Scott as Protection” thing has never worked before. Even Bieksa isn’t dumb enough to drop the gloves with him.
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 31, 2012 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Not only is Scott useless
but OD and Monty were going along fairly well as the third pair. They said OD needed some rest, apparently the entire all star break wasn’t enough.
/pokes self in eye
by WhySoSeriousCaptain on Jan 31, 2012 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
and once again Lepisto gets shafted
in favor of Scott. Really? I mean. Really?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
very confused to why they even signed the guy in the first place
emergency playoff depth?
by putmeinthemadhouse on Jan 31, 2012 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
scott would probably play in that case too
it just makes no sense to me.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah really
When one of our players gets run, is LEPISTO going to wander over and threaten them and be turned down for a fight?!
I don’t think so!
No no, never never.
Why not?
Against the rules. You know, you're stupid when you do that.
by Just some English pig with no brains on Jan 31, 2012 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
i know, what was i thinking
though by the time Scott makes it over to the offender, the game will already be over.
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Jan 31, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
WIth the way Lepisto Dress
it’s more likely he challenges him to a dance off
I think we have to accept
that Lepisto will never really play unless there are a few injuries, even then they might just call Olsen back up instead. One of life’s many mysteries.
by WhySoSeriousCaptain on Jan 31, 2012 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
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