Observations From Section 321 : Bicks And Stones

I wrote earlier today that the previews this weekend would be short and sweet, but it looks like the recaps are going to be short as well. Bryan Bickell scored the game’s only goal at 5:31 of the first period made possible by a sweet saucer pass from Michal Handzus. And that was pretty much it. We got treated to 54 and half minutes of the coma inducing neutral zone trap. Add the offensive ineptitude of Nashville and I actually nodded off for the first 8 minutes of the 3rd period. A 3rd period where the Hawks actually looked to add to their lead and not just sit back and hope the clock runs out.

* I know its only been two games, but the acquisition of Michal Handzus has been pretty good so far. He has won 20 of his 29 faceoffs so far. I am a big fan of using him on the power play. Having Handzus park in front of the opposing goalie is only going to lead to good things. I think this is going to turn out to be a solid move when its all said and done.

* The power continues to be lack luster but the penalty kill is golden right now. I would much rather have a dominate penalty kill than a dominate power play in the post season.

* I am thinking the Hawks should switch from their red sweaters to the white ones during the second intermission tomorrow night.