Time's Running Out: Blackhawks @ Rangers - Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Lamaze Class
by Killion on Feb 16, 2012 11:46 AM CST
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As I said in last game's recap - if the Hawks were waiting for a truly dramatic and surprising way to break their losing streak... tonight's the night. I'm not really sure how or why it happened... but the Rangers are one of the best teams in the NHL this year. They haven't finished higher than third in the Atlantic since the lock out and have only had a few glimpses at the the second round but they are now near the top of the league in points (one behind Scum) despite having played the fewest games of anyone in the league. Though Detroit actually leads the league, they've also played 3 more games than the Blueshirts.
So what has pushed the Rangers to the top? The easy answer (and probably the correct one) is Henrik Lundqvist. King Henrik has always been one of the league's best netminders but hasn't been one that has had much real success. He's found another level this year though. He leads the league in Sv%, .941, and is second in GAA, 1.77. Only Brian Elliott is challenging his numbers but Henrik has played almost twice as many games this year. Making things even worse, Lundqvist is possibly playing his best stretch of hockey lately. In his last 10 games he's got 8 wins and a ridiculous 4 shutouts. And just in case you're wondering, yes, the Blackhawks are still looking for their first shutout of the year. Lundqvist isn't taking down easy opponents either - his last shutout came against the Bruins who don't lack firepower. However, the Hawks finally may have caught a break in facing their string of hot goaltenders, as Martin Biron is getting the nod tonight. Though that's been no picnic either, as Biron is boasting a 10-2-1 record with a 2.02 GAA, and a .919 save percentage when spelling the King.
It's not all goaltending that's brought the Rangers up to the top though. They've got 5 players with 30 points or more and 15 with at least 10. They're led by Marian Gaborik whose next point will be his 50th but it's probably captain Ryan Callahan that is the fan favorite. He was a fourth-round pick but showed a lot of scoring ability in the OHL and AHL. He's a smaller player 5'11 and 190 but he plays a much bigger man's game. We know that hits are a flawed stat but it's still impressive when you lead the team with 198 while also being second on the team in points. So the Rangers have a smaller sparkplug of a player who throws his body at any and everyone, blocks shots, and scores slightly under a point per game. He would be a goddamn hero in this town. The Rangers do have some slight flaws though - their power play is pretty tame, scoring only 14.8% of the time (worse than Chicago's!). Of course their PK is in the top 5 in the league... but then again, they've got Lundqvist.
In the middle of this stretch of suck, we didn't really have to go into full on panic because the Blackhawks had been sitting near the top of the league in points and could coast a bit and not lose much standing. They had such a lead on everyone that losing 5 in a row only dropped them a few spots and they still sat comfortably in a playoff spot. That's gone now though. The Hawks are now tied for 6th with LA and are only two points ahead of Phoenix. Scarier still, they're only three points ahead of 9th place Calgary. Both the Yotes and Flames are playing solid hockey right now with matching 6-2-2 records in their last 10 games. The Yotes also play the Kings tonight so it's possible that if things don't go well for the Hawks, they could be in a three-way tie for 6th. They'll still hold the six spot due to more wins in regulation though. But they are 100% out of time.
Somewhat surprising news from Q as he's going to start Crawford tonight despite a passable game from Razor last night. Your guess is as good as mine as to why. I'm writing this too soon to hear much about what lines the Blackhawks will be starting with but after a solid game last time out I would hope they stay the same. The Hawks aren't going to get any easy goals tonight so they're going to need to work even harder than they did in Nashville. As sad as it may be though, we can always hope for a letdown game from the Rangers.
Let's Go Hawks!
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What say we pretend it's November?
Kane? Hossa? Toews? Come on boys. We know your in there.
Hold my stones I'm on IR
Craw ???
Ray plays a decent game and gets rewarded by sitting the next. Come on Q let Ray play !!!.
by Old Duffel bag on Feb 16, 2012 11:58 AM CST reply actions
Sigh
Don’t overrate what Ray Emery is. He’s a 29 year old vagabound goaltender with bad legs and poor lateral movement. He doesn’t win based on wondrous technique or shutdown capability.
I like throwing Crawford further into the fire. It’s not like the Hawks will have option for upgrading the goaltender situation anytime soon…ESPECIALLY with the looming labor crisis and its likely impact on further salary cap reduction. Hawks are stuck with their investment in Crawford. Might as well see if he is salvageable.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
by BLou on Feb 16, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty much sums it up.
If we are going anywhere this year it is not going to be with Emery.
by stanfordron on Feb 16, 2012 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
I still think Craw can return to last year's level
If he’d just stay in his damn crease, stop trying to be more than he is, and calm the fuck down.
by oregon_hawk on Feb 16, 2012 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Simplify!
/Thoreau’d
We like our people!
by cliffkoroll on Feb 16, 2012 12:37 PM CST up reply actions
Simplifyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Never Die Easy.
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by DMelt36 on Feb 16, 2012 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Ya you maybe right
Sometimes Craw plays his best games against the beter teams,like Det Vac …But he has realy looked lost of late like SJ I am hopeing he plays big and stays in his net,. No broken sticks tonight…GO HAWKS !!!!!
by Old Duffel bag on Feb 16, 2012 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
The Rangers
my EC team. More and more difficult to dislike.
However, tonight, I hope the Ice will run red with their blood (metaphorically).
They've always been mine.
But in a game against the hawks, Hawks have priority
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 12:37 PM CST up reply actions
I don't understand the concept of a second team
Just one team can be exhausting enough. Although if I was forced to pick an EC team, I’d probably go with Montreal, just because I know how much it means to them. Though that said, I think it’s funny for Toronto to suck.
Author of The Cubs Transaction Report
I like Toronto
Pulling for them in the East.
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
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You are dead to me.
This would have more of an effect if we were close in anyway.
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i don't watch their games a lot
hardly any really, but i keep track of them in standings, and i generally, when it doesn’t impact the hawks, pull for them to win
Well I would be surprised
but I hope it happens
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
Not hopeful
This game will say a lot about the Rangers….are they “Cup legit”? Can they step on the throat of a bloodied oppponent entering their arena like the great teams do with frequency
To have any chance of winning this game then Crawford will need to stand on his head. Something he hasn’t done all season long. Hawks give up 3 goals and this game is 2 points for the Rangers. Lundquist is on one of the great goaltender tears of the last decade. And yes the Rangers are talented all over the place.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Come on BLou so negative already today?
Say it with me
I think we can
I think we can
I think we can
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Ah Stacie, the Hawks be on a 9 game losing streak...
….and looking wretched in virtually every phase of the game. I get it that some of you are blind optimists and have your sacred cows (e.g., Patrick Kane), but reality does have to apply when you hit the 9 loss mark. Or is 10 losses in a row your break point where the objective side of the brain kicks in??
P.S. You’re a bright spot on this blog. One of the more intelligent of posters.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
I don't think I have a breaking point
They break my heart at times, but I am the eternal optimist and I know we will start winning again. What better time than tonight? What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger you know.
Also thanks for your PS statement :)
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It’s always half full!
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by cliffkoroll on Feb 16, 2012 12:36 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Coming to a store near you.
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 quench my thirst with beer (or wine)
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (its a much bigger project than originally envisioned).
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
I quench mine with the blood of my enemies
…and beer
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by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
I've laid off the bloodletting rather substantially of late
I guess I’ve gotten old…
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (its a much bigger project than originally envisioned).
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
you're so right
the hawks will never win another game forever! Trade everyone! Better yet, shut down the team altogether. Let’s all watch the Bulls instead! Hey, spring training is just about to start.
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by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Kane for Halladay
"There are rough players and there are dirty players. I'm rough and dirty."
by YouFeelShame II on Feb 16, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
Where's MHSilver
When you need him/her?
by BodomSlayer on Feb 16, 2012 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
his number was retired
by the mods.
"There are rough players and there are dirty players. I'm rough and dirty."
by YouFeelShame II on Feb 16, 2012 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
wait....
he only really participates here….he will return
Lead writer of nothing, commenter on everything.
if i understand the situation
not from whatever IP he was using before.
I didn't know that part
must have been something special said to get that ban
Lead writer of nothing, commenter on everything.
Nothing too special
more of a death by a thousand paper cuts sort of thing
Second City Hockey
June 9, 2010
by Killion on Feb 16, 2012 3:20 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
"death by a thousand paper cuts"
sounds like an ex-girlfriend I had
Lead writer of nothing, commenter on everything.
More of a lifetime achievement award, I think
If you must scream to get noticed, maybe you should whisper instead
by Z-man24 on Feb 16, 2012 5:00 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hey westy
Aren’t you gonna slag me for running with your joke?
Or is your attorney already taking steps?
We like our people!
Hey BLou
You forgot to ask if you knew her from somewhere and if she would like a drink. Nice try though.
Hold my stones I'm on IR
by laaarmer on Feb 16, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
considering the Rangers record this season, they are looking pretty "cup legit" to me
still hope they lose tonight though, obviously
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
My crystal ball says hawks win tonight.
I’m no longer worried
To thy happy children of the future, those of the past send greetings
by Intangibles on Feb 16, 2012 12:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Here's to hoping
There’s nothing we should have to fear
It’s alright
We’ve come to life
We’ll never shed another tear
It’s alright
We’ve come to life
I really want to go to the Blues game sunday 2/19
Anybody have (3) 300 level or standing room tickets they can sell me for face value or just a tad higher than? I have a couple buddies visiting me who love hockey and have never been to chicago before. I really want to take them to the game. Can email me at mvp.kyle@gmail.com. Thanks everybody!
Whoa damn
For a team in the midst of a 9 game losing streak 300 level starts at above $80. Ouch.
by BodomSlayer on Feb 16, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
yeah tell me about it
I’ve been searching for tickets for the last 2 hours, ticket exchange is about the same as stubhub.
Wait until closer to game day, to be honest
I’ve gotten tickets at a steal with 24 hours or less to go before the game.
Or very good seats
at a very good price just hours before the game.
Depends
I found a decent deal on 100 level seats in row three last season about a month before the game lol.
YOU FEARED IT! YOU HOPED IT WAS DEAD FOREVER!
THE RETURN OF THE BLOB!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!
We like our people!
That reminds me
If Steve McQueen was on this team, they would not have lost 9 games in a row.
The Nazi’s couldn’t even beat him in “The Great Escape”
Hold my stones I'm on IR
Oh Boy
For what its worth Jesse just tweeted that Bettman said the Hawks are being looked at for an All Star Game in the future with no certain date. I wonder if Rocky shares his co-owners sentiments about the ASG. The Reinsdorfs are against them because their season ticket holders only get a crack at about 3000 seats. Also I am sure this game wont happen until after…New Jersey, Dallas, Winnipeg and the Island get one.
THAT"S A F**KING GOAL!!!~ ME 6/9/10 @Joe_DeTolve
Meh to both an All Star Game and a Draft.
We should put all our chips in for another Winter Classic.
Would insert website here but I have no idea how.
Maybe
For what its worth, the draft would be exciting for the huge nerds like me, They can keep the ASG…Another Classic at Solider would be the pinnacle..
THAT"S A F**KING GOAL!!!~ ME 6/9/10 @Joe_DeTolve
by chelischili7 on Feb 16, 2012 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
this was worth a repost:
huh, wonder when the wings will move zetterberg
2011-2012 stats GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SOG Sht% TOI PPG PPA
Zetterberg (Age 31) 58 12 32 44 6 35 0.76 177 6.8 19:34 2 7
$6,083,333.00
Kane (Age 23) 57 12 33 45 8 30 0.79 177 6.8 19:56 2 7
$6,300,000.00
from Code Name Duchess, in the morning links
by oregon_hawk on Feb 16, 2012 1:03 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Anyone that honestly wants to trade Kane now
Should think about what it would feel like to see him don another jersey, lift a cup with another team and sport a FUCK YOU HAWKS smile for trading him before he even hit his prime as he goes and terrorizes the Hawks for the rest of his career with another team.
Can’t guarantee what’ll happen in the future, but for at least the term of his current contract, can’t imagine Kane donning another jersey except for the Hawks’ without him coming back with a vengeance. Just look at his play in centre; he basically told everyone to shove it with their criticisms and laughs (I wish they would give Kane another chance at centre with Hossa for more than a few shifts to see if they can re-spark that explosive beginning).
I keep wanting to see
15-19-81
Their work low in the zone would be chuckles.
weren't they together for a time earlier when Hossa and Kane were first split up?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
I remember that now
Weren’t people complaining Brunette was too slow to catch up to the action?
also correct
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions
Indeed.
I don’t think Byron or Carello are playing either.
I think BLou
predicted Carello would die by like 43 or something ridiculous.
I could be totally off-base on that.
Is that where it came from?? It was a serious comment that began it? This just makes it all the better, I thought it was just a joke someone started.
I do remember “Carello” though. Also funny.
www.mjt.org
He was dead serious. I think it was right after Carcillo went down.
Would insert website here but I have no idea how.
Looks like kubina is being forced out of tampa.
Sick him stan!
Because he's a big lumbering turd
He’s right-handed Andy Sutton.
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
He is most certainly superior to andy sutton.
Not exactly a puck move but he is definitely more mobile and makes generally smarter plays.
Maybe 8-10 years ago
Not so much these days.
There are plenty of options out there to improve this team without taking on retreads.
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
Such as...
I will buy that kubina isn’t solving any issues here but I don’t think there are any options that will.
Ryan O’Byrne
Mark Fistric
Luke Schenn
Jeff Schultz
Karl Alzner
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
Leafs are still in a playoff race
Doubt Schenn moves and even if they weren’t in contention, I don’t think Schenn has more value to any other team than Toronto. Lengthy ticket ahead of him at a fair amount of money and all you’re paying for at this point is upside.
Where have you seen Alzner’s name? I’m just curious. McPhee shouldn’t be trading anyone since he’s only 4 points out of 3rd (makes division winners getting a top 3 seed that much more ridiculous) and Alzner is only 23 with 2 years remaining until RFA status.
by JesusMarianHossa on Feb 16, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
These are not rentals.
This is all fine and dandy but most of these guys if not all of them are not even on the market. The hawks certainly won’t be able to trade for them with simply prospects and picks too.
I mean...
Schenn is going to have a high tag, alzner is going to have a high tag, fistric will probably not even be available depending on how the grossman thing goes down, schultz won’t have that high of a tag but he has a contract that may be tough for the hawks to fit into their cap situation moving forward, o’byrne would actually be really nice but he may have a high tag given the favorable cap hit.
I'm not necessarily looking for rentals
If a team can get younger and better for a longer term, be it at the deadline or any time, they need to.
Gotta think outside the box.
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
I agree completely.
I am just saying comparing a trade for kubina and a trade for the guys you brought up is apples and oranges.
I am totally willing to trade say sharp for schenn. I am not sure the leafs would want that given their needs but I would love to have schenn in a hawks uniform and wouldn’t mind saying bye to one of the big four up front to get it done.
I wouldn't trade Sharp for Schenn...
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
I'd take a belt sander to the entire Bowman family if that happened
by JesusMarianHossa on Feb 16, 2012 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
you would have a line behind you
I’ll be there with a chainsaw
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Wouldn't even take that much.
And none of 19, 88, 10, 81, 2, and 7 are going anywhere.
Very rarely are names traded directly for names. What the Wild and Sharks did this summer was a rare example.
Second City Hockey
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a goddamn shame
Again...
I am talking structure of a deal. I am not a gm, I am not going to work out all of the little details all on speculation.
I do think that is a good beginning point though and I don’t think you are getting schenn without giving up a top 6 roster forward. The hawks also can’t take on his salary without freeing up cap space so really I don’t see any other way to get a guy like that than by giving up one of the big 4.
It depends. The Leafs are maybe the most desperate team in the league for a playoff appearance. Right now I don’t see Toronto trading Schenn to anyone unless they get a roster player back. They have depth on defense, no doubt, and need a more balanced attack up front, but Sharp is a definite overpayment on our part.
We don’t really have a forward who’s comparable in potential talent and upside right now. I don’t see us as a trading partner with them for that reason. We could only offer prospects and picks.
www.mjt.org
And just where they are at developmentally
I honestly think the hawks should open the door on moving sharp out of town, that would free up cap space and we should be able to get a somewhat young, top 4 d man.
I don’t think the leafs are a good fit either. They are looking for size up front and ideally a big center.
I’d hope that we keep Sharp myself. This team has had enough locker room turmoil. Without Toews, Sharp would be our captain. If it came to it—and I don’t think it does, i’d rather trade picks/prospects for that d-man.
i still don’t think we’re that far from regaining ground, and I think a 4th/5th defenseman, and reorganzied special teams, gets it done … provided the goalies, too, grow brains.
www.mjt.org
I think they have to relieve cap space.
And sharp seems like a decent option for that.
I know what he brings in the room but the reality is he isn’t always back checking hard, he certainly isn’t all that great in his own end, the hawks have a pretty decent group up front with or without him and the hawks could use a top 4 d man as well as cap space.
He is more likely than fistric, that is for sure.
Philly is pretty hot on him though.
Kyle Quincy
He’s an upcoming RFA but would be good long term. 26 years old, 6-2, 207lbs, good skater, good body position and logs 2:30 on both the PP and the PK. Puck Daddy actually had him listed a couple weeks ago as someone that “rumours” had on the move (not sure where that came out of but I’d be surprised if the Av’s moved him) . His name doesn’t really come up all that frequently but he’s a very sound and stable player but not a board rattler like Schenn, O’Byrne & Fistric (all +230lb hitters so I can see the logic there). I still prefer Quincy’s overall game (particularly his PP ability) and he’s not really much older than Fistric (24) or Schenn (22) and he’s younger than O’Byrne.
Schultz is big but he’s a cream puff out there, and he’s a lumbering turd. Alzner’s marginally bigger than Quincy, is younger (23) but doesn’t play any more of a banger role than Quincy – and he doesn’t have his offensive skill set either.
You are next.
by M7 on Feb 16, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
Quincey has offensive upsaide, too … had a great year a couple years ago as I remember … I think.
www.mjt.org
He's got about 25 this year too...
Recent history would suggest he’ll fall somewhere in the 8-12 goals and 35-40 points. He’ll also give you about 100 hits and blocks. Pretty nice game.
Given the general softness of our defence though, I can understand McClure’s call for someone in the ilk of a Schenn, O’Byrne or Fistric. Guys that will put you into the fence or on your ass if you’re looking for shrapnel in the crease.
You are next.
by M7 on Feb 16, 2012 3:52 PM CST up reply actions
I certainly wouldn't
trade the future for the present until we figure out if we have a goalie who can even get us into the first playoff round.
Well,
part came up twice and the other part did not come up at all. The rest of what I wrote was:
trade our future for the present until we figure out if we even have a goalie who can get us into the first round.
I think if you free up cap space
You open up the possibility of picking up a goalie on july 1st. Again I go back to moving sharp for a young, top 4 d man at a reasonable cap hit.
And I am not slamming sharp, I think he is a great player. I just think this team may be a little bit too top heavy with cash.
"a big lumbering turd"
If for no other erewason than that description, never try and get this guy.
Kind of like one of those that won’t go down the toilet?
by wardrums on Feb 16, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Bolland would murder everyone involved in that trade
You don’t want Bolland angry…
Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh... everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?
by The Cup And Back Again on Feb 16, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
Do you have like a chip in your brain
that alerts you whenever something you completely disagree with pops up on the interwebz?
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Ha!
I laughed out loud at that
"Looks like I picked a bad day to quit sniffing glue"
by itsevolutionbaby on Feb 16, 2012 4:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What kind of compensation
do you propose?
"There are rough players and there are dirty players. I'm rough and dirty."
by YouFeelShame II on Feb 16, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
kubina is the one who concussed bolland, correct?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
I'd be fine with him providing he doesn't cost us anything more than Morrison did
We don’t know the status of Hjalmarsson or Montador going forward. Depth adds are fine.
by JesusMarianHossa on Feb 16, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
pray for me
my only option in goal tonight is crawford in my Fantasy League. Will “good” Corey or “bad” Corey show up tonight.
GO HAWKS! – lundquist sucks, Lundquist sucks, Lundquist sucks
we're playing Biron, though...
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Giving up on even-handedness & politeness. Going for open contempt & disdain.
well that's a slap in the face now, isn't it...
other teams are saving there best goalies for more important games? q needs to give a win one for Dollar Bill speech tonight.
Now I’m really pissed.
I wouldn't say it's a slap in the face
Considering NY’s next game is against Columbus. And they have 3 days off so I nice rest for Henrik
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
Are we really in a position to demand respect?
Besides, it’s a non-conference game, isn’t that usually when teams start their backups?
by Katherine215 on Feb 16, 2012 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
R-E-S-P-E-C-T ...
sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me
Bet a lot of you don’t know that is actually an Otis Redding song, written from a mans point of view.
Don’t mae excusers Katherine – we’re the laughing stock of the entire league. we’ll either start winning soon or Toews head will explode.
"we’re the laughing stock of the entire league"
when did we become Columbus?
I am a meat popsicle
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by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
Slap back
get that motherfucker pulled.
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
so it was a slap in the face to Nashville for us to play Emery?
or is it a slap in the face for us to play Crawford tonight?
I am a meat popsicle
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SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
Well technically do we really have a number 1?
It’s kind of like two number 2’s over here.
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
so no matter what, we are disrespecting our opponents?
I am a meat popsicle
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SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Yep that's the way it looks
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
Soo much disrespect
coming from both sides….good thing we dressed Scott so he fights twice every period tonight..
but we make every backup goalie look phenomenal
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
GO HAWKS! –lundquistBiron sucks,LundquistBiron sucks,LundquistBiron sucks
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
fixed oops
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
I think I’ve said this before, wardrums, but that is really one of the best avatar thingies on the blog.
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and happy 1 year anniversary
just 1 year ago you joined SCH
I like my Sausage, mmmmm Sausage! What did you think I was talking about.
"Watching a shootout is like admitting you watch Survivor or search the internet for porn."
don't i get something special today
maybe they could green my comment on McClure calling Kubina a big lumbering turd. that would make me happy.
Hawks not on Nash's "approved list"
Good. Fuck him.
by CjSax on Feb 16, 2012 2:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Seriously that is hard to believe, but the prima-donna is highly paid for someone getting a bit past his prime.
Is the prima donna thing just a jab at a hated opponent? I see this now and again, and I’m on board with it. But everyone knows he’s not actually that kind of player, right?
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I'd take Rick Nash in a second
And he’s stuck with a struggling franchise when he could of picked up a better contract and likely a cup somewhere else. I think its a bit much to call him a Prima Donna.
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
OK I was just a bit confused and wondered what you were commenting on
SCH moderator. I'm the nice one. Really, I am. (you can quit laughing now)
No suspension for Marchad
SHANNY IS SUCH A HERO! HE WILL SAVE HOCKEY FROM ITSELF
/wipes jizz off chin
Would insert website here but I have no idea how.
Not quite as horrible. But he's been disciplined for that sort of hit before.
Very odd they didn’t do anything about this one.
Would insert website here but I have no idea how.
I figured he would have gotten a 2 gamer
Since he received 5 on the Salo clipping major…but I guess they didn’t even penalize him during the game.
what was his reasoning on why?
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
Well, he was really tough on the first 10 guys who came to his office when everyone was watching him closely..
And now he doesn’t have to do shit.
Would insert website here but I have no idea how.
i'll just check for myself then, shall i
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
I just looked for it myself
But you have to wade through a bunch of terrible articles and comments from Bruins fans complaining about how their team is persecuted and targeted for suspensions…..I really dislike Boston sports.
ugh of course. i have to admit i looked real quick and since it didn't pop up right away it stopped
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
He said on Twitter
that they did not like it, but because the contact was with the hip, no supplemental this time.
You get the feeling that Marchand is on Shanny’s “list”, at or near the top of it.
It was almost the same hit but for the contact. Because it was face up ( and the little coward went down low at the last second ) Emelin was able to get just enough out of the way.
I mean, it was a face to face forecheck with a second left in the period, and he does that?
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
Was Emelin injured at all on the play?
I’m guessing he wasn’t because that probably would have tilted the balances for a suspension. I really don’t like that little shit pulling that crap anymore, especially with a second left in the period.
I thought it totally deserved a suspension.
It his second low hit in a matter of a few weeks. Injury or no injury he clearly did not receive the message the first time.
so he basically got lucky that he managed to get his hit.
he knows better. He should have gotten at least a game or two for simply not learning from his last suspension which wasn’t too long ago
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
this should be
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks.
What a dick that guy is. And to think I loved him for those short seconds when he was punching Twin. All dick now.
www.mjt.org
he did the same thing...almost
later in the game when someone went to hit him…another near miss.
The clincher to his “Douchnozzle of the Year” award has to be the preaching to the Habs fans about “class” when they cheered Zdeno taking a puck off the chin ( which I thought was a bit much ).
AV was right. Guys in the NHL will see this and start going “get him boys”. They better keep the little piece of shit on the ice with Lucic and Zdeno every shift, because I would bet the patience has run its course and the word is out.
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
Anything with words is pretty much fine by me (minus the obvious, racism and stuff). A guy can say anything he wants to whoever, on ice or not. It’s the dirty plays that can injure someone, that’s what sets me off. Even punches after the whistle, little pest assholish stuff, fine … but the second you get at knees and heads, etc., then fuck you.
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I looked at the hit from both camera angles
I just didn’t look all that outrageous to me (sorta cheesy, buy not all that far out) – is the hip check now illegal?
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (its a much bigger project than originally envisioned).
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
hip check is fine, clipping is not. and far too often marchand ends up clipping
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
when you face up with someone
and then duck down at the last second, you are giving that person no chance to protect themselves.
He does not hip check…he just got lucky that the other guy moved a bit to make the contact just enough to not get suspended in this case
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
Based on all of this trade talk
It seems like a lot of us have forgotten that there is a salary cap that could very likely go down next year under the new cba.
Sorry ladies
During an interview on WGN radio last night, Bryan Bickell announced he got engaged two weeks ago, to his long-time girlfriend of nine years.
My apologies for doing this on a big game day, but I figured the sooner you know, the sooner the healing process can begin.
Let's Go Hawks!
by K_Dog on Feb 16, 2012 3:29 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Some dude has this on a SHIRT at the Colorado game I think.
Hilariously Bickell was scratched.
Would insert website here but I have no idea how.
girlfriend of nine years?
That’s her age- he’s going to jail.
Seriously, he’s nuts over her. She’s yay tall.
/bob saget’d, Rodney Dangerfield’s Young Comedian’s Special on HBO, circa 19whothefuckremebers.
We like our people!
well, hell, she looked 16 at least
Fighting stupidity since 1958 (its a much bigger project than originally envisioned).
Confusion will be my epitaph.
It needs more cowbell.
Shanny is not suspending marchand for his hit last night.
I totally disagree with this non-shanaban.
apparently 5 of them
"Orange Mocha Frappuccino!"
by justforkicks on Feb 16, 2012 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
bigc southside
do you live in columbus?
by Skags on Feb 16, 2012 3:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions
from chicago
live in columbus
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
that's what I thought
I’m gonna be passing through columbus wanna meet for the game?
by Skags on Feb 16, 2012 4:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
R bar. Arena district
shoot me an email
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
yeah
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Garage across the street
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
Wait do you mean saturdays game? I wont be there tonight
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
Im still quite ill
Sorry
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Still a good place to watch
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
theres the blue jacket bell
I’m gonna ring that fucker
by Skags on Feb 16, 2012 5:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Hahaha
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
"Hawks fans passing in the night..."
this conversation is making me sad. it’s so hard for people to get together today.
/s, more often than not
by flyersfaninchicago on Feb 16, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
can you email me
I’m driving right now. my email is at the bottom of the homepage.
by Skags on Feb 16, 2012 4:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Who of SCH can I expect to see in Columbus Saturday afternoon?
Going to a lot of trouble to see the Hawks play there and was hoping to see some a lot of the Indian crest (good people, I hear)
ill be at r bar
arena district. drunk
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
all of the above
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
drinks are cheap there
service is good. hockey bar, and its huge
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah its fun
Ive almost been tossed out of that bar twice and they still serve me
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
GO HAWKS!! Trash the Rangers!
Be very very enbironmentally unfriendly.
Hey! I take penumbrage at that!
.....
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
Finally, I was getting sick of all the “rumours”
"Oh Ann, you beautiful spinster, I will find you love."
— Leslie Knope
Dammit
thats who i wanted the hawks to get. If people are trading for picks, go for it, this years draft, except at the top 5, is very thin.
"Sure, ill snake a bro" "Love me he says"
by Kissmyanthia on Feb 16, 2012 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
great
last thing the flyers need is a fucking quarterback
/s, more often than not
by flyersfaninchicago on Feb 16, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Lundqvist vs. Crawford??
Sorry, I can’t even pretend that I think we have a chance in this one.
I think I’ll pull up the covers and hide for the next few hours.
No henrik
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
He's not playing??
Small glimmer of hope…
by bluekoolaide on Feb 16, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
Straight from the preview
However, the Hawks finally may have caught a break in facing their string of hot goaltenders, as Martin Biron is getting the nod tonight. Though that’s been no picnic either, as Biron is boasting a 10-2-1 record with a 2.02 GAA, and a .919 save percentage when spelling the King.
by WhySoSeriousCaptain on Feb 16, 2012 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
..
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 16, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
pre-emptive strike, mate..
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 16, 2012 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
find a happy place
find a happy place
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Feb 16, 2012 5:01 PM CST reply actions
you mean like this?
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
this guy found his place, at least for a short time
by putmeinthemadhouse on Feb 16, 2012 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Ha thats hilarious
Im too lazy to make a signature
I love that scene
See if you can guess what I am now.
by IndianHeadCrest on Feb 16, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
for a two-dimensional representation
that looks very nice
/s, more often than not
by flyersfaninchicago on Feb 16, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
I like your stockings, Lance.
"Oh Ann, you beautiful spinster, I will find you love."
— Leslie Knope
you...
i’m watching you…
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
nice jugs too..
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 16, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Kane
for Eager, we need him so bad. Why to fight Cam jannsen in the finals.
"Sure, ill snake a bro" "Love me he says"
I'm panic-ed.
we didn’t really have to go into full on panic
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
So Hawks fans..
NHL.com mentioned Chicago as potential suitors for Marek Zidlicky.
How would you all feel if your team traded for the Wild’s worst player?
Follow me on Twitter @GerDevine
Minnesota Wild's international fanbase.
i thought zidlicky to the devils was a done deal?
just not confirmed? maybe that rumor was wrong
by putmeinthemadhouse on Feb 16, 2012 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
How did it feel to trade for Cam Barker?
by Hi, I'm Bob LeDonne on Feb 16, 2012 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Boooooooom!
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Hey..
Maybe we get Leddy back for Zidlicky?
No…Okay then.
Follow me on Twitter @GerDevine
Minnesota Wild's international fanbase.
you can have John Scott back
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
by LanceFister3 on Feb 16, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
For free
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
Deal.
We’ll take anyone. Just take Zidlicky….please, oh please.
Follow me on Twitter @GerDevine
Minnesota Wild's international fanbase.
If we take Zidlicky
will you include Mikael Granlund in as compensation?
That sounds fair.
He may just get back all the goals that Zid costs you.
Follow me on Twitter @GerDevine
Minnesota Wild's international fanbase.
NHL Game Center is blacked out tonight
so i’ll be googling for an illegal feed… Gamecenter might not get my $$$ next year if they don’t fix this
Why is it blkackedout?
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
Fuck
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
Gamecenter is blacked out here (in SF)
because the game is on NHL Network. Same for you?
Mark my words
I am the ulitmate opptomist (Sorry spelling iznt one of my stong suits.) but i think Kane is going to have an offensive explosion.
Im too lazy to make a signature
Haha thats a good one.
Im too lazy to make a signature
Wouldn't it be something
If Crow pitched a SHUTOUT tonight.
/reverse inverse jinx genuflection
We like our people!
nice try
judas
"There are rough players and there are dirty players. I'm rough and dirty."
by YouFeelShame II on Feb 16, 2012 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
is a reverse genuflection
some sort of scissor-leap?
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 16, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
I'm just waiting for tomorrow's headlines:
“Asian Woman in Blackhawks Jersey Runs Amok at MSG”
Arresting officers claimed she was screaming “WE ARE NOT TRADING KANE FOR MILLER FOR THE LAST FUCKING TIME” as they took her away. She was carrying some sort of improvised ‘Hammer’.
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 16, 2012 5:52 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
The hammer's name is Probert
Nymphin' Ain't Easy Fly Fishing
Back off man, I'm a scientist
by BigCSouthside on Feb 16, 2012 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
haha I had to rec this
I did yell “SCORE A GOAL KANER, OR WE’LL TRADE YOU FOR NASH” at one point…
SCH Narc - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.
Giving up on even-handedness & politeness. Going for open contempt & disdain.
NHLN needs to get its shit together
horrible sound, screen frozen, jesus.
by putmeinthemadhouse on Feb 16, 2012 5:58 PM CST reply actions
I'm starting to think mike tysons tatoo is cool.
#thestreakhastoendsoon
by Skags on Feb 16, 2012 6:00 PM CST via Android app reply actions
------- 1st PERIOD THREAD -------
Stacie has a thing for Link, so there you go
I am a meat popsicle
Negligent caretaker of SCH for Dummies
SCH's resident 8 year old
So we're Link
And the Rangers are Ganondorf? Or are they something lesser? Like boss of the Forest Temple?
this whole streak
has been pure ‘Water Temple’..
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 16, 2012 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
Ah fuck
Water temple was actually really easy on the remake of Ocarna of Time remake for the 3DS. I managed to beat it without the guide this time, lol.
N64 baby....
pure torture
"It could be worse: there could be blood squirtin' out of your nose"
"And that's 'Perfessr Mrs. Montador' to you...
by mightymike D on Feb 17, 2012 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
A little late getting tuned in a logged on
I see an unassisted goal for CBJ, so I assume we are up to our old tricks of turning the puck over at the blue line.
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Tazer
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Shades of Bobby Orr
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