King's Blackhawk's thread

[Poet]

Rudimentary observations - Toews is probably our best player, but it feels like when Kane gets going is when we're at our best. It feels like we're a deep team and we have a ton of guys who excel at killing penalties. We play really solid defense, but we don't hit for shit. The Canucks game was a shining example of this. Still, we get a lot of steals and we are a really, really fast team. Last year we got outmuscled hard by the Coyotes, I hope we learned from that.

Crawford is a guy who baffles me. For the record, I think he's legitimately a good goalie and gets hated on a lot by the fans and Chicago media. With that being said, he does a lot of it to himself. He's definitely the starter, but Emery has looked insane when he's played. He just went 45 for 47 and was credited with 30 quality shot saves. That term seems clunky to me, but it's what the announcer kept saying. Regardless, Crawford has the talent to be a really good goalie.

Hossa is a machine. Two games ago he scores the game winner. Right before that he gets a big hit on the opposition and stops what would have been an incredible opportunity. He is by far my favorite player that we have.

[chazoe60]

King, if you like the Blackhawks then I.............























******* hate the Blackhawks

[Poet]

King, if you like the Blackhawks then I.............























******* hate the Blackhawks

I like the Broncos. Nice to know that you're a traitor.

[MOtorboat]

No one ******* cares.

[Poet]

I'm too nice to you guys.

[WTE]

Patrick Kane doesn't have a drinking problem.

He drinks.
He gets drunk.
He falls down.
No problem.

[Dreadnought]

My Dad was a Blackhawks fan. He liked Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita. I don't know much hockey, to be honest, but he raised me to hate the Canadiens. They had Yves Cournoyer. We watched "Hockey Night in Canada" in French when we lived in Vermont, and they always had the Canadiens on and we rooted against them as a family, except little Ottokar, who was too little.

That's pretty much all I've got, King. Sorry.

[BroncoJoe]

I thought this was about Blackhawk, Colorado. I need a gambling trip!

[MOtorboat]

I thought this was about Blackhawk, Colorado. I need a gambling trip!

Anyone want to go the Indian Casino with me next weekend?

[weazel]

Rudimentary observations - Toews is probably our best player, but it feels like when Kane gets going is when we're at our best. It feels like we're a deep team and we have a ton of guys who excel at killing penalties. We play really solid defense, but we don't hit for shit. The Canucks game was a shining example of this. Still, we get a lot of steals and we are a really, really fast team. Last year we got outmuscled hard by the Coyotes, I hope we learned from that.

Crawford is a guy who baffles me. For the record, I think he's legitimately a good goalie and gets hated on a lot by the fans and Chicago media. With that being said, he does a lot of it to himself. He's definitely the starter, but Emery has looked insane when he's played. He just went 45 for 47 and was credited with 30 quality shot saves. That term seems clunky to me, but it's what the announcer kept saying. Regardless, Crawford has the talent to be a really good goalie.

Hossa is a machine. Two games ago he scores the game winner. Right before that he gets a big hit on the opposition and stops what would have been an incredible opportunity. He is by far my favorite player that we have.

I too am a 'hawks fan and agree with everything you wrote except for the Crawford line... we don't have a hope in hell with Crawford in net, last season's playoffs should have proven that to everyone. Yes... Hossa is a freaking machine!

[Poet]

Crawford will be good for us. By the time the playoffs are over, I think that we will look at him in a new light.

[weazel]

Crawford will be good for us. By the time the playoffs are over, I think that we will look at him in a new light.

I think you mean UNDER a new light... that goal light is going to get a workout if he is our goalie in the playoffs

[MOtorboat]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8970008/the-streaking-chicago-blackhawks-rest-week-nhl

[Poet]

I think you mean UNDER a new light... that goal light is going to get a workout if he is our goalie in the playoffs

How do you feel about Emery?

[weazel]

How do you feel about Emery?

he has really, really stepped it up this season. He looks like he did when he played in Ottawa. That's a great story, he has made a full recovery from a disease that basically stops people from ever doing anything ever again. He had the same disease as Bo Jackson, his hip bones were dying and they had to graft bone from other parts of his body to the dead parts. It's a miracle he is playing, Bo Jackson couldn't do anything after

[Poet]

he has really, really stepped it up this season. He looks like he did when he played in Ottawa. That's a great story, he has made a full recovery from a disease that basically stops people from ever doing anything ever again. He had the same disease as Bo Jackson, his hip bones were dying and they had to graft bone from other parts of his body to the dead parts. It's a miracle he is playing, Bo Jackson couldn't do anything after

What are the odds that he makes Crawford experience an Alex Smith moment.

[weazel]

What are the odds that he makes Crawford experience an Alex Smith moment.

they won't do that. Crawford has played well too. If Crawford comes back and plays like he did in the playoffs last year, Emery will see a lot more time though

[Poet]

Going for more history tonight!

[weazel]

Going for more history tonight!

yep, I have to be somewhere so I'm taking my satellite receiver with me so I can get Center Ice

[Poet]

What a great thing to witness as a fan!!!!

[weazel]

'hawks going for 21 tonight! Playing the lowly Blue Jackets but Columbus gave them a run last time and actually should have won.

[Poet]

Columbus always plays us tough, at least this year. They have three first round picks, they could be a talented bunch.

[Poet]

This is the weirdest game I've seen all season.

[Poet]

**** yea!!

[Poet]

Kane 400 career points in 426 games. What. A. Man.

[weazel]

the 'hawks get pushed around way too much, way too soft. This team is going to get manhandled in the playoffs just like last year.. The Blackhawks think NHL stands for No Hitting League.

[Poet]

the 'hawks get pushed around way too much, way too soft. This team is going to get manhandled in the playoffs just like last year.. The Blackhawks think NHL stands for No Hitting League.

I'm not sure. They kept pointing out that C-bus was trying to beat Oduya around last night. It didn't accomplish anything. It's also worth noting that we got manhandled after Hossa went out. I think he's the key for us. He's not our best player, but he's big time. He seems to do everything well.

Now, this goes back to a time before I watched hockey, so remember that when you read this. But one of my buddies who watches the NHL said that when the Penguins went nuts in the playoffs, they were similar to us in physicality.

If you can take the hits and still play at a high level of play, the other team is cooked. Heavy hitting teams don't typically skate at the level of the Hawks. They expend energy hitting as well. IDK, I'm optimistic about the team. If Sharpe comes back and plays well, our depth is retarded. That has to stem some of the aggressiness as well, right?

[weazel]

I'm not sure. They kept pointing out that C-bus was trying to beat Oduya around last night. It didn't accomplish anything. It's also worth noting that we got manhandled after Hossa went out. I think he's the key for us. He's not our best player, but he's big time. He seems to do everything well.

Now, this goes back to a time before I watched hockey, so remember that when you read this. But one of my buddies who watches the NHL said that when the Penguins went nuts in the playoffs, they were similar to us in physicality.

If you can take the hits and still play at a high level of play, the other team is cooked. Heavy hitting teams don't typically skate at the level of the Hawks. They expend energy hitting as well. IDK, I'm optimistic about the team. If Sharpe comes back and plays well, our depth is retarded. That has to stem some of the aggressiness as well, right?

Ducks pushed the Blackhawks around for 3 periods the other night, The Blackhawks finally had enough and were stick checking and reaching by mid-3rd and lost the lead and the game... I think I will stick to my previous view.

[Ravage!!!]

Wait.. is hockey still on?

[weazel]

Wait.. is hockey still on?

well for most... unless you're a fan of Colorado, they have probably been mathematically eliminated.

[Poet]

Ducks pushed the Blackhawks around for 3 periods the other night, The Blackhawks finally had enough and were stick checking and reaching by mid-3rd and lost the lead and the game... I think I will stick to my previous view.

How did they push us around when we ran the entire second and most of the third quarter. The rookie kicking the puck in and Kane's missed knock in is what lost us the game.

When we have Hossa and Sharpe they won't be able to play us like that. For starters, Hossa is a beast and two Sharpe provides another skilled skater that they can't deal with.

[weazel]

How did they push us around when we ran the entire second and most of the third quarter. The rookie kicking the puck in and Kane's missed knock in is what lost us the game.

When we have Hossa and Sharpe they won't be able to play us like that. For starters, Hossa is a beast and two Sharpe provides another skilled skater that they can't deal with.

do you watch the games or just the highlights?

[Poet]

do you watch the games or just the highlights?

I watch the entire game. I've missed about three or four because of school. I am willing to bet that we both think that the other is exaggerating to prove a point.

[weazel]

I watch the entire game. I've missed about three or four because of school. I am willing to bet that we both think that the other is exaggerating to prove a point.

I didnt watch last nights game, first one I've missed this season. I was keeping track of the score and it seemed close the whole time but from what they are saying on the radio, the 'hawks looked like they were running around quite a bit. I just dont think they can play with the big boys like Anaheim, LA and Boston. This is the same exact team as last season that stayed away from any physicality. They want to be a puck control team which means they have to be able to take hits, I admit they are taking hits this season and not trying to shy away from them like last season but it takes too big a toll on them and by the third period they lose their steam and end up losing the game in the third. You have to be able to not only take hits but dish them out as well and this team just doesnt really like to hit except for maybe 2 or 3 players.

I don't see them going far in the playoffs, especially if they meet up with LA, Anaheim or Vancouver in early.

[Poet]

It comes down to health. The team is at its best when it fields a ton of relentless skaters who can score. The first chunk of the season we 'barely' got hit when we could keep throwing out Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharpe. That was when we get more scoring from our tertiary players. I understand your point about hitting, but at the same time when we're getting tired out from being hit, it effects the other team to.

Last night's game was frustrating to watch. After the first goal the hawks spanked the damn Kings. We just missed a bunch of 'easy' goals. When we gave up that goal with 0.05 seconds left shook my head.

As far as I understand hockey, anyone can beat anyone. The King were a really low seed last season and look what they did. Anaheim is our biggest threat, and we're .500 against them, in a whopping two games. Boston will be tough, but I've seen that team. They're not half as fast as us. Speed can kill.

[weazel]

It comes down to health. The team is at its best when it fields a ton of relentless skaters who can score. The first chunk of the season we 'barely' got hit when we could keep throwing out Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharpe. That was when we get more scoring from our tertiary players. I understand your point about hitting, but at the same time when we're getting tired out from being hit, it effects the other team to.

Last night's game was frustrating to watch. After the first goal the hawks spanked the damn Kings. We just missed a bunch of 'easy' goals. When we gave up that goal with 0.05 seconds left shook my head.

As far as I understand hockey, anyone can beat anyone. The King were a really low seed last season and look what they did. Anaheim is our biggest threat, and we're .500 against them, in a whopping two games. Boston will be tough, but I've seen that team. They're not half as fast as us. Speed can kill.

well the problem with that is the playoffs are different than regular season, you actually take much more punishment in the playoffs, the physical play ramps up. LA is a team built for the playoffs, big strong phyical players that can forecheck and defend very well and they have one of the best coaches for that type of team. Anaheim is a little different in that its main line is the more physical line and the 2nd and 3rd lines are actually faster. I don't know if you watched the Anaheim game but the 'hawks defense lost track of Cogliano a few times and gave up breaks. Chicago had that kind of grit the year they won the cup with guys like Eager, Byfuglien, Burrish, Brouwer, Madden, Bickell and Fraser. Now they have Bickell and Shaw (who is too small for that game). They have Bollig and Carcillo too, but they dont play much. Heck Carcillo was dressed the other night and only played 3 minutes, so they double shifted Kane all game until he had nothing left.

The Blackhawks need a 2nd line center bad, I love Sharp but he is better served as a winger. Theres all kinds of talk that they are going after Iginla which I think is a a mistake. They need his grit but they definitely don't need a RW, nor do they need to give up depth in order to get him.

[Poet]

This game really represents my point about how the teams that do the hitting take a toll, too. When you send so many big guys out there to skate against one of the fastest teams in the league, they tire out. Especially when you have young guys like we do who hit back. Are the Hawks always going to be able to play through that much abuse? No. But big physical teams pay a cost for their play as well. The Hawks are a top flight team, no one should want to play them.

[weazel]

This game really represents my point about how the teams that do the hitting take a toll, too. When you send so many big guys out there to skate against one of the fastest teams in the league, they tire out. Especially when you have young guys like we do who hit back. Are the Hawks always going to be able to play through that much abuse? No. But big physical teams pay a cost for their play as well. The Hawks are a top flight team, no one should want to play them.

well you used the wrong game as an example because yesterday was one of the first games that the 'hawks actually hit back, both teams were playing very physical in the 1st period. What did the 'hawks do during the 1st period scoring wise? nothing.
Then the game changed in the 2nd, St Louis stopped playing that game and the blackhawks started getting chances off the boards and into the slot. If you think I am making this up go back and watch it, even the commentators during the game and during the intermissions stated it at least 10 times.

[Poet]

They still had the better period, Weazel. Also this wasn't the first game that the Hawks hit back. I'll cite the Columbus Games and the Red Wing games. The Blues stopped trying to be as aggressive with checking when it dawned on them that they had no way to score playing that game. They couldn't keep it up and have any real shot at scoring.

[weazel]

I'm going to miss the game tonight King... first one this season.

[Poet]

I'm going to miss the game tonight King... first one this season.

I've missed like four, man. I hate it.

[Poet]

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 oneoneoneone!!11oneone!

[weazel]

hate that we have to wait til Friday for the next game...

[Poet]

hate that we have to wait til Friday for the next game...

I ******* know man! Man we outhit them too!

[weazel]

I ******* know man! Man we outhit them too!

Honestly the team I dont want to see is St Louis, they are relentless.

[Poet]

Honestly the team I dont want to see is St Louis, they are relentless.

I still think we're the team to beat, but I understand your point. The only team that I want to avoid plays in Vancouver.

[weazel]

I still think we're the team to beat, but I understand your point. The only team that I want to avoid plays in Vancouver.

not me, we will beat Vancouver in a 7 game series. Canucks aren't deep enough and wouldn't be able to play that physical game for more than a game or two.

[Poet]

not me, we will beat Vancouver in a 7 game series. Canucks aren't deep enough and wouldn't be able to play that physical game for more than a game or two.

That's a good opinion. From what I gather, the NHL is such a crapshoot anyway. The way I look at it, we have star players, great players, good role players and depth. We're a scary team to play. There are other elite teams out there, and they're scary as well. I'm just going to enjoy it. The Hawks are just so much damn fun to watch. I feel spoiled as a fan.

[Ravage!!!]

Holy crap, are the playoffs STILL going on? When does this thing end?

[Poet]

Leave my thread, troll.

[Poet]

I'm working on finals, but periodically I check ESPN to see the score. The Hawks are just outclassing the Wild. If Minnesota doesn't win game three that's all she wrote.

[Poet]

Kane and Toews haven't really gotten it going offensively. If those two get back on track and Hossa and Sharp continue to play well, we're the best team in the league by far. Once again we went blow for blow with the Wild. The only team that can match our talent is Pittsburgh.

[weazel]

Kane and Toews haven't really gotten it going offensively. If those two get back on track and Hossa and Sharp continue to play well, we're the best team in the league by far. Once again we went blow for blow with the Wild. The only team that can match our talent is Pittsburgh.

I don't think the Blackhawks played well in this series. I think they maybe had one good game but looked very average the rest. It could be the competition level though, so here's hoping they can ramp it up for the next series because the Sharks look to be playing very well. The Sharks series will come down to special teams though, Hakws PK is fine but the PP just isn't doing much while the Sharks is running top notch.

[Poet]

But we just raped a solid team and we didn't hit our stride. That IS a positive sign my friend. Don't get me wrong, the Sharks are really, really good. I want Detroit.

[Poet]

We just had dirty, dirty sex with the Wings. MMmmMMMMMMmmmMMMMMhMMMmmmHHHHhhHM.

[weazel]

slow start and the Wings carried most of the 1st period play. The 2nd and 3rd were totally ours though, the Oduya goal really sparked them though!

[Poet]

slow start and the Wings carried most of the 1st period play. The 2nd and 3rd were totally ours though, the Oduya goal really sparked them though!

I honestly felt that we were better in all periods of the game. We had the puck more in the first period.

[Poet]

This game made me sad. We just had so many defensive mistakes and breakdowns. I felt like I was watching the Blue Jackets after the first period.

[weazel]

this one is done... still playing like they did against Mennesota and that isn't going to do it against better teams. Watching them argue on the bench whether the goalie should go back in the net when the faceoff was in their own end was the most pathetic thing I have ever seen happen in a hockey game... told me all I needed to know about where this team is headed.

no intensity
no defensive awareness
out-coached
too many floaters
no hitting except after the whistle

[Poet]

this one is done... Still playing like they did against mennesota and that isn't going to do it against better teams. Watching them argue on the bench whether the goalie should go back in the net when the faceoff was in their own end was the most pathetic thing i have ever seen happen in a hockey game... Told me all i needed to know about where this team is headed.

No intensity
no defensive awareness
out-coached
too many floaters
no hitting except after the whistle
believe!

[weazel]

believe!

they played good enough to beat the wings the last couple games but even if they get by them, they will have to play alot better to beat LA. The constant stretch pass game plan just isn't going to cut it. I have also never had any faith in crawford, he allows at least 1 weak goal a game.

[Poet]

they played good enough to beat the wings the last couple games but even if they get by them, they will have to play alot better to beat LA. The constant stretch pass game plan just isn't going to cut it. I have also never had any faith in crawford, he allows at least 1 weak goal a game.

We are flat out better than the Kings and you know it. They are not an offensively gifted team and they don't play D like Detroit. After Quick, the next five best players are Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharp and Crawford. You have a VERY harsh definition of what constitutes a weak girl, brochacho.

[weazel]

We are flat out better than the Kings and you know it. They are not an offensively gifted team and they don't play D like Detroit. After Quick, the next five best players are Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharp and Crawford. You have a VERY harsh definition of what constitutes a weak girl, brochacho.

wait, did you just say that Detroit plays better D than LA? LA have only given up 1.5 goals per game in the playoffs and are playing much better than they did in the regular season... one look at this team will show you they are built for the playoffs. I agree that Detroit played very well defensively in the playoffs but LA's entire game is based off the D,

I'm not saying the Blackhawks can't win but they will need to play better than they did against the wings, the lazy stretch passes and defensive zone blind passes can't keep happening. BTW, who would you rather have, Howard or Quick? They're going to need to get more traffic in front of the net than they have been. You take away the stretch passes and the occasional easy goal from the perimeter, you have a tougher game on your hands.

Toews, Hossa and Kane are going to have to start getting to the dirty areas as well, can't be relying on Bickel, Shaw and the other role players to do it all.

Don't kid yourself, this is going to be a very hard series... and they won't be coming back from a 3-1 deficit.

[Poet]

wait, did you just say that Detroit plays better D than LA? LA have only given up 1.5 goals per game in the playoffs and are playing much better than they did in the regular season... one look at this team will show you they are built for the playoffs. I agree that Detroit played very well defensively in the playoffs but LA's entire game is based off the D,

I'm not saying the Blackhawks can't win but they will need to play better than they did against the wings, the lazy stretch passes and defensive zone blind passes can't keep happening. BTW, who would you rather have, Howard or Quick? They're going to need to get more traffic in front of the net than they have been. You take away the stretch passes and the occasional easy goal from the perimeter, you have a tougher game on your hands.

Toews, Hossa and Kane are going to have to start getting to the dirty areas as well, can't be relying on Bickel, Shaw and the other role players to do it all.

Don't kid yourself, this is going to be a very hard series... and they won't be coming back from a 3-1 deficit.

The Kings don't hit like Detroit does. I've watched a few of the Shark/Kings games. The Kings are a great team, but they don't have the players to do to Toews what Detroit did. Even then, Toews was back to playing good hockey at the end of the series.

Also, you cannot categorize our stretch passes as lazy. A more accurate description would be precise.

Here's the thing, Quick is a beast. He really is, but he's had some issues this postseason. If contact is made to him, he gets angry and losses focus. Here's the other thing, Howard played incredibly well against us. As a matter of fact, that series he just had against us is equivalent to how Quick usually plays.

Here's another thing, let's talk about how the Kings are going to score on us? We're a great defensive team and so are they. However, they literally don't have an offensive player as good as Kane or Toews. They certainly don't have anyone playing on offense like Sharp is.

Let's talk about special teams. We're better. Let's talk about coaching, we're better. The Kings don't have home court advantage. That's a big issue for them.

We are the better team. Stop being such a pessimist. Yes, they can beat us, but I guarantee you that we get at least one game from them at home. I'm not sure how they can deal with that.

[OrangeHoof]

My favorite day of the NHL season is always when the Soviet Dead Wings get bounced from the playoffs. Congrats Hawks. A game 7-OT goal is always a classic.

[weazel]

The Kings don't hit like Detroit does. I've watched a few of the Shark/Kings games. The Kings are a great team, but they don't have the players to do to Toews what Detroit did. Even then, Toews was back to playing good hockey at the end of the series.

Also, you cannot categorize our stretch passes as lazy. A more accurate description would be precise.

Here's the thing, Quick is a beast. He really is, but he's had some issues this postseason. If contact is made to him, he gets angry and losses focus. Here's the other thing, Howard played incredibly well against us. As a matter of fact, that series he just had against us is equivalent to how Quick usually plays.

Here's another thing, let's talk about how the Kings are going to score on us? We're a great defensive team and so are they. However, they literally don't have an offensive player as good as Kane or Toews. They certainly don't have anyone playing on offense like Sharp is.

Let's talk about special teams. We're better. Let's talk about coaching, we're better. The Kings don't have home court advantage. That's a big issue for them.

We are the better team. Stop being such a pessimist. Yes, they can beat us, but I guarantee you that we get at least one game from them at home. I'm not sure how they can deal with that.

actually Detroit isn't known as a physical team, LA is definitely a physical team and is coached as one. I am not sure where you are getting your info King.

Okay, Im not sure if you have ever played hockey but when a team like clogs the neutral zone (like LA does), the stretch passes don't work very often. I'm not saying that they will never work, but there has to be more team movement with short passes to get through them.

Quick has had issues in the playoffs? he has a 1.5 GAA... and a .948 save percentage. Again, I'm not sure where you are getting your information.

Special teams... our power play is pathetic and has been all year, among the bottom third. Our penalty kill is very good though.

coaching... There are a few coaches I would take before Quenneville, Babcock and Sutter are number 1 and 2. Hawks are head and shoulders better than the wings but our coach got out-coached by Babcock (best in the league). Sutter is just as good as Babcock and his players buy into his system, dont be fooled, Q is good but he's no God. I give the coaching nod to LA

home ice... although it doesnt mean as much as it used to, I agree we hold the advantage on them.

I didn't say that they were going to beat the hawks, I said they had to play better than they did against the Wings because they are much better than the Wings.

King, Im not trying to be a jerk but I dont pull this stuff out of my ass... everything I have said here has been said countless times by plenty of hockey experts.

[Poet]

actually Detroit isn't known as a physical team, LA is definitely a physical team and is coached as one. I am not sure where you are getting your info King.

Okay, Im not sure if you have ever played hockey but when a team like clogs the neutral zone (like LA does), the stretch passes don't work very often. I'm not saying that they will never work, but there has to be more team movement with short passes to get through them.

Quick has had issues in the playoffs? he has a 1.5 GAA... and a .948 save percentage. Again, I'm not sure where you are getting your information.

Special teams... our power play is pathetic and has been all year, among the bottom third. Our penalty kill is very good though.

coaching... There are a few coaches I would take before Quenneville, Babcock and Sutter are number 1 and 2. Hawks are head and shoulders better than the wings but our coach got out-coached by Babcock (best in the league). Sutter is just as good as Babcock and his players buy into his system, dont be fooled, Q is good but he's no God. I give the coaching nod to LA

home ice... although it doesnt mean as much as it used to, I agree we hold the advantage on them.

I didn't say that they were going to beat the hawks, I said they had to play better than they did against the Wings because they are much better than the Wings.

King, Im not trying to be a jerk but I dont pull this stuff out of my ass... everything I have said here has been said countless times by plenty of hockey experts.

I hate you so much I love you.

[weazel]

Saturday... 5:00 Eastern!

[Poet]

Saturday... 5:00 Eastern!

I'm going to get drunk and **** a fat bitch.

[Poet]

For the issues on Quick, he gets angry when he gets touched. More so than pretty much any other goalie in the playoffs. On the NHL network they were talking about how many of his goals came after he got hit. They also said that when he gets angry he's not as technically sound. In other words, if he ever gets touched he doesn't play as well and then is when he gives up goals.

Toews goes HARD to the net. I suspect Quick will not enjoy that.

[weazel]

I'm going to get drunk and **** a fat bitch.

say hello to the wife for me

zzzzzzzing!

[Poet]

say hello to the wife for me

zzzzzzzing!

I would have bang your wife dude.

[weazel]

I would have bang your wife dude.

make sure you go hard to the net

[Poet]

make sure you go hard to the net

I'll be sure to catch a roughing penalty. I heard she only likes it when there's too many men though.

[weazel]

I'll be sure to catch a roughing penalty. I heard she only likes it when there's too many men though.

she enjoys a high hard one

[Poet]

she enjoys a high hard one

She enjoys licking off my icing.

[weazel]

She enjoys licking off my icing.

ouch... a rare miss.

on that note, I am done for the day.

[Poet]

It is time!

[Poet]

We were just as physical as they were. Crawford played a very good game. When they put a stop to our stretch passes we still were the better team. They will make adjustments, but so will we. If we win tomorrow, the Kings are really, really ******.

[Poet]

This game brings me much joy.

[weazel]

looking good... gotta keep it up in their house now.

[Poet]

looking good... gotta keep it up in their house now.

Bickell and Sharp have just been outstanding. I'm going to miss Bickell.

[weazel]

Bickell and Sharp have just been outstanding. I'm going to miss Bickell.

yeah, he will be overpaid elsewhere. They won't have to overpay for Emery though, they just signed Raanta! Will have to pay Leddy for sure and I would like to keep Stalberg too but they have guys like Morin and Piri that are ready to come up next season.

[Poet]

yeah, he will be overpaid elsewhere. They won't have to overpay for Emery though, they just signed Raanta! Will have to pay Leddy for sure and I would like to keep Stalberg too but they have guys like Morin and Piri that are ready to come up next season.

So you think this is a case of him playing out of his mind? He was good in the regular season, but he's killing teams. I suspect it's because we have so many offensive threats to keep track of.

I absolutely want Stahlberg back.

Weazal, can we talk about my hatred for Johnny Oduya? He is a turnover machine. He passes for shit, doesn't blow anyone up with a big hit. I'm not sure what it is that he does? He's solid against on special teams. Ugh.

[weazel]

So you think this is a case of him playing out of his mind? He was good in the regular season, but he's killing teams. I suspect it's because we have so many offensive threats to keep track of.

I absolutely want Stahlberg back.

Weazal, can we talk about my hatred for Johnny Oduya? He is a turnover machine. He passes for shit, doesn't blow anyone up with a big hit. I'm not sure what it is that he does? He's solid against on special teams. Ugh.

no, Bickel has shown flashes before, he's just getting more ice time now and they are using him in the right situations. I dont see them resigning either him or Stalberg unfortunately. They are up against the cap and the cap is going down next season... they can't afford what other teams will offer them. Stalberg opens the ice up for them with his speed and that will be hard to replace.

They will free up some money when they buyout Montador and/or Olesz but it wont be enough.

I don't mind Oduya, he's fine as a 5 or 6 D-man and they only gave up a 5th round pick for him. I think he and Rosival were fine pickups that solidify the back end. Does he cough up the puck occasionally? yeah, but he makes some good defensive plays as well. better than having Montador or Brookbank back there, thats for sure.

[Poet]

Oduya makes the worst passes ever though. At least once a game, and occasionally once a period he just sends one across the middle of the ice. When we're behind our own blue ******* line. Bleck.

[weazel]

Looks like Brookbank is playing for Keith... look for Leddy to get a lot more minutes tonight.

[Poet]

Looks like Brookbank is playing for Keith... look for Leddy to get a lot more minutes tonight.

Does agreeing with Duncan's suspension make me a bad fan?

[Poet]

Delicious!

[weazel]

Does agreeing with Duncan's suspension make me a bad fan?

not at all... he deserved a game. It shouldn't have came to that though. If Walkom would have called Carter for the elbow, the crosscheck, the hook or the slash to a bare hand and an attempt to injure, Keith wouldn't have lost his cool and slashed him back. Walkom was skating right along with them watching the whole thing but allowed Carter to do whatever he wanted and then only called Keith on the retaliation.

[Poet]

Final prediction for tomorrow's game? I'm thinking Chicago 3 Kings 2. I can't see the Kings beating us on our ice, but they're not going to go quietly.

[Pudge]

Final prediction for tomorrow's game? I'm thinking Chicago 3 Kings 2. I can't see the Kings beating us on our ice, but they're not going to go quietly.

So far the kings aren't putting up much of a fight. Quick isn't doing so hot

[WTE]

Quick has sucked in this series. Chicago will face the real deal against Boston.

[SR]

Quick has sucked in this series. Chicago will face the real deal against Boston.

And win

[WTE]

And win

No they won't. Boston has the most important player in the NHL. Zdeno Chara. Maybe not the best player, but the most important in terms of what he can do so differently than any other defender in the league.

[SR]

No they won't. Boston has the most important player in the NHL. Zdeno Chara. Maybe not the best player, but the most important in terms of what he can do so differently than any other defender in the league.

He can't play defense for 60 minutes.
Chara is awesome but not as big of a force as Keith, Sharpe, Kane, Toews, etc. Boston can't hold Chicago's jock.

[WTE]

He can't play defense for 60 minutes.
Chara is awesome but not as big of a force as Keith, Sharpe, Kane, Toews, etc. Boston can't hold Chicago's jock.

I guess you haven't been paying attention to Boston. Pittsburgh scored a grand total of 2 goals against them in that series. The high powered Pittsburgh Penguins. Who were scoring PP goals at a rate of 25% prior to Boston but went 0-15 against the Bruins.

Boston matches up well against Chicago. Ask King. He's worried.

[SR]

I guess you haven't been paying attention to Boston. Pittsburgh scored a grand total of 2 goals against them in that series. The high powered Pittsburgh Penguins. Who were scoring PP goals at a rate of 25% prior to Boston but went 0-15 against the Bruins.

Boston matches up well against Chicago. Ask King. He's worried.

I'm not worried. It'll be a good series but Chicago will win.

[Pudge]

I missed the second period, but after how poorly the kings played the first I would have never expected them to tie it

[WTE]

I'm not worried. It'll be a good series but Chicago will win.

So you have confidence in that drunkard Patrick Kane?

[SR]

So you have confidence in that drunkard Patrick Kane?

He's one of the best hockey players on this planet. Yes.

[WTE]

He's one of the best hockey players on this planet. Yes.

He just got lucky on a goal that should not have been allowed. Blatant tripping on Bickell! Bullshit!

[SR]

He just got lucky on a goal that should not have been allowed. Blatant tripping on Bickell! Bullshit!

Gotta be good to be lucky

[Pudge]

Holy crap that was amazing!

[WTE]

Gotta be good to be lucky

Yeah!!! 9.4 seconds left! Eff you Hawks!

[Pudge]

That was an intense game. Glad it's finally over though, I'm tired

[Poet]

No they won't. Boston has the most important player in the NHL. Zdeno Chara. Maybe not the best player, but the most important in terms of what he can do so differently than any other defender in the league.

The most important player in the NHL is Quick. The Red Wings series shows that even if you shut down one of our star players, so what, we got four other ones.

Right now Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharpe and Bickell are playing out of their minds. Could Boston win? Absolutely, but the Hawks are worth more respect than what you're showing them.

[WTE]

The most important player in the NHL is Quick. The Red Wings series shows that even if you shut down one of our star players, so what, we got four other ones.

Right now Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharpe and Bickell are playing out of their minds. Could Boston win? Absolutely, but the Hawks are worth more respect than what you're showing them.

How did I disrespect Chicago?

BTW, you are now my bitter enemy. Sounds like SR is too.

Pudge and I are BFF's.

[SR]

How did I disrespect Chicago?

BTW, you are now my bitter enemy. Sounds like SR is too.

Pudge and I are BFF's.

Grow up.

[WTE]

Grow up.

You like saying that don't you. You say it a lot around here.

[SR]

You like saying that don't you. You say it a lot around here.

I say it a lot period. It's meant to be in good humor though.

[Pudge]

How did I disrespect Chicago?

BTW, you are now my bitter enemy. Sounds like SR is too.

Pudge and I are BFF's.

I am truly honored

[MOtorboat]

I am truly honored

Beware. He'll turn on you in a heartbeat.

[SR]

Beware. He'll turn on you in a heartbeat.

He turns quickly, but he comes back around quickly. Kind of like a pup that gets scorned for shitting in the house and then hides a while before coming back to be your best friend.

[Poet]

How did I disrespect Chicago?

BTW, you are now my bitter enemy. Sounds like SR is too.

Pudge and I are BFF's.

The tone in your posts, sir!

No, we're not bitter enemies. It's a sporting event. We're friends.

Pudge is a mean-spirited man. He comes off as docile, but it's just a ruse.

[WTE]

The tone in your posts, sir!

No, we're not bitter enemies. It's a sporting event. We're friends.

Pudge is a mean-spirited man. He comes off as docile, but it's just a ruse.

That's weak King. There was nothing in my tone that disrespected Chicago expect calling out the team's alcohol problems.

They're a bunch of drunks and Patrick Kane is their Captain.

[Pudge]

The tone in your posts, sir!

No, we're not bitter enemies. It's a sporting event. We're friends.

Pudge is a mean-spirited man. He comes off as docile, but it's just a ruse.

I think I've talked to you once, and I dislike you

[Poet]

I think I've talked to you once, and I dislike you

I pretty much loathe you. After your "hai guys, I got two speeding tickets in 5 minutes," I thought that you were retarded.

[Poet]

That's weak King. There was nothing in my tone that disrespected Chicago expect calling out the team's alcohol problems.

They're a bunch of drunks and Patrick Kane is their Captain.

In comparison to the drunks in Boston? Really? Give me a break, your city is the city of spousal abuse and boozing.

[Pudge]

Yeah I did something stupid, but I thought someone would get a laugh out of it. But you can "loathe" me all you want, I could care less what a fat fast food connoisseur thinks of me

[WTE]

In comparison to the drunks in Boston? Really? Give me a break, your city is the city of spousal abuse and boozing.

Really??? Please provide specific data that supports this argument.

[Poet]

Really??? Please provide specific data that supports this argument.

Come on son, it's Boston. Look at the people who live there.

[SR]

Come on son, it's Boston. Look at the people who live there.

In defense of Boston, it's a kick ass city.

[Poet]

In defense of Boston, it's a kick ass city.

If you enjoy wife-beating gingers.

[SR]

If you enjoy wife-beating gingers.

I enjoy a lot of things about Boston. Every city has its stereotypes. Cincinasty for example...stinky ass people in a stinky ass city. Same with Indy. Stereotypes. Both kick ass cities just like Bawstin.

[Poet]

I enjoy a lot of things about Boston. Every city has its stereotypes. Cincinasty for example...stinky ass people in a stinky ass city. Same with Indy. Stereotypes. Both kick ass cities just like Bawstin.

I was probably more inclined to agree with you until WTE started posting today. Now it is a fact that Boston is home of inbred mouth-breathing faggots.

[SR]

I was probably more inclined to agree with you until WTE started posting today. Now it is a fact that Boston is home of inbred mouth-breathing faggots.

Yeah! **** Boston! Pussies!

[Poet]

Yeah! **** Boston! Pussies!

I will give you free legal advice and representation.

[weazel]

well it looks like I am going to have to hate Boston for the next few games, I actually like them and was routing for them to win the East.

Can't wait til Wednesday!

[WTE]

Bruins fan since 1975.

King just likes them for their uni's.

[Poet]

Bruins fan since 1975.

King just likes them for their uni's.

You guys are like a cheap Pittsburgh Steelers knockoff.

[WTE]

You guys are like a cheap Pittsburgh Steelers knockoff.

The Bruins have been in existence longer than the Steelers.

[Poet]

The Bruins have been in existence longer than the Steelers.

Not really.

[weazel]

You guys are like a cheap Pittsburgh Steelers knockoff.

LOL

http://nhl.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-2339726dt.jpg

that logo reminds me of this

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb193/Peromyscus/Blog%20start%20Nov%2008/jesus-1.png

[Poet]

The Bruins were created like a full ten years before the Steelers. Who gives a damn?

Hawks > Bruins.

[chazoe60]

I was going to root for the Blackhawks until, completely unprovoked, King lashed out at me in another thread. Now I may root for the Bruins as long as WTE keeps being pleasant.

[Poet]

I was going to root for the Blackhawks until, completely unprovoked, King lashed out at me in another thread. Now I may root for the Bruins as long as WTE keeps being pleasant.

you attacked the places I love you ******* liar.

[WTE]

Chazoe, I love your photography. Keep posting more pics.

Go prance in the fields with your camera you fag.

[chazoe60]

The Bruins suck!!!!!


Go Black****s!

[Poet]

Holy shit. Holy shit! shit holy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WTE]

Freakin' blowing a 2 goal lead.

[Northman]

******* hate the blackhawks......

[CoachChaz]

Hopefully Boston bounces back

[WTE]

Horty left the game in the 1st OT w/ an upper body injury. Hopefully it's not serious but I don't feel good about it.

Krug needs to sit next game. Bring back Bartowski.

[weazel]

1-0

Blackhawks need to play better D next game and Rosival needs to stop coughing the puck up. Toews is injured and hasn't taken a shot that made it to the net in 2 games.

[Poet]

******* hate the blackhawks......

Whose your team?

[Northman]

Whose your team?

The team not playing in the playoffs. lmao

[Poet]

The team not playing in the playoffs. lmao

I'm confused.

[Northman]

I'm confused.

Im a Aves fan. But i never liked Chicago outside of Roenick from way back.

[Poet]

Im a Aves fan. But i never liked Chicago outside of Roenick from way back.

I gotcha. I never knew you were a hockey guy.

[Northman]

I gotcha. I never knew you were a hockey guy.

Im a fan but not a diehard. I just dont have a lot of extra time to watch it like i would want but i do root for the Aves since they got a team.

[Poet]

Im a fan but not a diehard. I just dont have a lot of extra time to watch it like i would want but i do root for the Aves since they got a team.

It makes sense. You ever get to go to a live game?

[sneakers]

http://www.armybase.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/UH-60-Black-Hawk-helicopter.jpg

[Poet]

http://www.armybase.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/UH-60-Black-Hawk-helicopter.jpg

It's no good for me.

[WTE]

Let's Go Bruins!!!

[Poet]

Go away. I didn't get to see the game tonight, which actually makes the loss worse.

[WTE]

Go away. I didn't get to see the game tonight, which actually makes the loss worse.

I watched the whole game and you actually saw the Blackhawks score the same number of goals as I did.

[Northman]

It makes sense. You ever get to go to a live game?

I went to a Caps/Leafs game a few years back because my best friend is a Mapleleafs fan. They lost. lol

[WTE]

I'm not here to cause no trouble
I'm just here to do the Stanley Cup Shuffle

[PatriotsGuy]

Go away. I didn't get to see the game tonight, which actually makes the loss worse.


I watched the whole game and you actually saw the Blackhawks score the same number of goals as I did.

you see now why I don't like him King?

[WTE]

I don't think I have ever met a Canadians fan that I liked.

Oh wait, there's the UPS driver.

Nawwww, he's a douche too.

[Northman]

I'm not here to cause no trouble
I'm just here to do the Stanley Cup Shuffle

2-1 Bruins. Good start.

[PatriotsGuy]

I don't think I have ever met a Canadians fan that I liked.

Oh wait, there's the UPS driver.

Nawwww, he's a douche too.

I like how you don't even know how to spell the name of the team that has been an arch rival of your team since the 1920's.

[WTE]

I know how to spell it in French.

Les Fagitats.

[PatriotsGuy]

Douche

[WTE]

Douche

I know you are but what am I?

[Northman]

I know how to spell it in French.

Les Fagitats.

That right thar was pretty damn funny.

[PatriotsGuy]

I know you are but what am I?

la plus grosse tapette du monde

[WTE]

Pags, I am going to kindly ask you to get out of my Stanley Cup Finals Thread.

[PatriotsGuy]

This is King's thread and I won't idly stand by while you deface it.

[WTE]

This is King's thread and I won't idly stand by while you deface it.
King has abandoned this thread just like the Blackhawks have abandoned shooting the puck on the Power Play.

[Poet]

King has abandoned this thread just like the Blackhawks have abandoned shooting the puck on the Power Play.

No such thing is true, WTE. I'm just bummed out is all. We're still in this series, and right now PAGS is proving to be the man right now. I rebuke you.

[PatriotsGuy]

Don't worry King, if the Hawks win tomorrow his sphincter will pucker back up and he should quiet down a piece.

[WTE]

I bet Pags has been desperately hoping for the Bruins to lose this entire postseason just so he can put it in my face.

Sorry Pags. 14 down. 2 to go.

[PatriotsGuy]

I bet Pags has been desperately hoping for the Bruins to lose this entire postseason just so he can put it in my face.

Sorry Pags. 14 down. 2 to go.

Damn you think highly of yourself. No, it never even crossed my mind to be honest with you.

[Poet]

This is true PAGS, that's WTE for you. After game one, he was nowhere to be found. WTE isn't the gentlemen he portrays himself as. I might have to cut ties with him. He owes you an apology.

[WTE]

This is true PAGS, that's WTE for you. After game one, he was nowhere to be found. WTE isn't the gentlemen he portrays himself as. I might have to cut ties with him. He owes you an apology.

I did show up in this thread after the triple OT loss and bitched about blowing a 2 goal 3rd period lead. In another post I expressed concern for Horty's injury and Krug's turnover.

You Mr. King87 are a liar. Coincidentally, that's requirement # 1 for being a lawyer.

[Poet]

I did show up in this thread after the triple OT loss and bitched about blowing a 2 goal 3rd period lead. In another post I expressed concern for Horty's injury and Krug's turnover.

You Mr. King87 are a liar. Coincidentally, that's requirement # 1 for being a lawyer.

You turned tail and THEN came back. You lose, you limp into here late. You win, you're in here immediately. You'll note that I usually enter the thread late after the game has ended.

I rebuke you. I am a honest man.

[WTE]

You turned tail and THEN came back. You lose, you limp into here late. You win, you're in here immediately. You'll note that I usually enter the thread late after the game has ended.

I rebuke you. I am a honest man.

I posted here at 6:53 am they day after Boston lost in triple OT. You're just making things up now King and quite frankly you're embarrassing yourself.

Please stop.

[Poet]

I posted here at 6:53 am they day after Boston lost in triple OT. You're just making things up now King and quite frankly you're embarrassing yourself.

Please stop.

You are killing me. When your team wins you're in there like swimwear. When they lose you lag behind. It's just not this series, it's all series. You're not the person who was once my friend.

I am officially adopting PAGS as my Patriot friend. PAGS, let's go!

[PatriotsGuy]

You are killing me. When your team wins you're in there like swimwear. When they lose you lag behind. It's just not this series, it's all series. You're not the person who was once my friend.

I am officially adopting PAGS as my Patriot friend. PAGS, let's go!


High Five!

[WTE]

Keep this up King and I will wish you upon a Rudi Johnson.

[Poet]

Keep this up King and I will wish you upon a Rudi Johnson.

I don't do cocain....oh, you want me to kill myself. Good WTE, we were friends. I want you to look in the mirror. Look in it. Look at it. Look at what you have become.

[weazel]

The 'hawks defense are looking over their shoulders when going after the puck and when they do get to it they are rushing to blindly throw it up the ice so they dont get hit

The 'hawks offense are scared to go to the net and are skating around the perimeter. They refuse to go to the dirty areas and throwing weak wrist shots from the perimeter isn't going to get you goals.

If they don't want to get dirty then you may have seen the last goal they will score this series. BTW... Kane is an absolute waste out there. He's so scared to do anything but float around the blue line and a bit on the sidewall. I guess thats why he had 10 minutes of ice time though.

[Poet]

Hossa being out kills us. He keeps Boston honest when he's out there.

[weazel]

Hossa being out kills us. He keeps Boston honest when he's out there.

I'm just going to say it, they are who I said they were... soft.

[WTE]

I'm just going to say it, they are who I said they were... soft.

Did you see Toews get crushed by Lucic against the boards? I think Jonathon's wrist got crushed. He will want no part of the boards again.

[weazel]

Did you see Toews get crushed by Lucic against the boards? I think Jonathon's wrist got crushed. He will want no part of the boards again.

I'm not worried about Toews, that happens to him night after night. It's the floaters like Kane, Frolik, Stalberg, Kruger... too many spectators on this team when the game gets tough. I've said this for 2 seasons though.

[Poet]

I'm just going to say it, they are who I said they were... soft.

Dude they went through the Wild, Red Wings and the Kings. They're not soft. With all due respect, if we're ever losing to a big physical team, you say that we're soft. It's like clockwork.

[WTE]

Hossa did not participate in morning skate.

[Poet]

Hossa did not participate in morning skate.

This is highly unfortunate.

[weazel]

Dude they went through the Wild, Red Wings and the Kings. They're not soft. With all due respect, if we're ever losing to a big physical team, you say that we're soft. It's like clockwork.

you're calling Detroit physical? lmao Minnesota is not physical either. LA is, but are also dead slow, while Boston isn't.

If you watched the last game you would see that they are soft... they were constantly looking over their shoulders and throwing the puck away when challenged. The "stars" would not go to the dirty areas and would skate around the perimeter throwing low percentage shots towards the net. I am sorry to break it to you but that is the definition of soft. I'm not talking out my ass, I have played and coached hockey for well over 30 years. If you notice, I don't know the intricacies of football so I when people on here start talking details in the game, I stand back, keep my mouth shut and let the big boys talk, but I won't do that when it comes to hockey, I know the sport. If you lived in a hockey market you would hear the experts say the same thing I am, this team is soft.


I'm really starting to wonder if you watch the games or just the highlights. Can I ask you how long you have paid attention to the sport of hockey and if you ever played or coached? I'm not being an ass, I think you're a good guy and I'm just curious.

[weazel]

This is highly unfortunate.

he's playing.

[Poet]

you're calling Detroit physical? lmao Minnesota is not physical either. LA is, but are also dead slow, while Boston isn't.

If you watched the last game you would see that they are soft... they were constantly looking over their shoulders and throwing the puck away when challenged. The "stars" would not go to the dirty areas and would skate around the perimeter throwing low percentage shots towards the net. I am sorry to break it to you but that is the definition of soft. I'm not talking out my ass, I have played and coached hockey for well over 30 years. If you notice, I don't know the intricacies of football so I when people on here start talking details in the game, I stand back, keep my mouth shut and let the big boys talk, but I won't do that when it comes to hockey, I know the sport. If you lived in a hockey market you would hear the experts say the same thing I am, this team is soft.


I'm really starting to wonder if you watch the games or just the highlights. Can I ask you how long you have paid attention to the sport of hockey and if you ever played or coached? I'm not being an ass, I think you're a good guy and I'm just curious.

I missed a total of three games this year. Five if you add up missing an occasional period. A lot of times the Monday and Tuesday night games would interfere with my class schedule and what not.

Detroit is in fact a physical team. That's their reputation and they certainly played that way in the postseason. The Wild only got into the playoffs because of their physicality. They certainly didn't get in because of their tremendous scoring ability. I haven't heard anyone ever say that those two teams in particular were NOT physical hockey teams.

And no, I haven't played hockey. Now this is going to go into the "all due respect category," because I'm not taking a pot shot at you. I don't understand how in the world you come to some of your conclusions. In Springfield Illinois, there are about as many Blues fans as Hawk fans. Even most of those wretched STL Blues fans don't think we're soft. We're a smaller team based on speed, skill and puck possession. We are never going to outhit a team. If we're even marginally close, you know we're probably winning the game. I unfortunately didn't get to see the last game. I scheduled like a retard and missed it. But the main point that I'm making is that whenever we loss you call us soft.

Why?

Surely the Blackhawks are capable of losing a game and not being soft. We weren't soft in games one or two. We weren't soft against the Wild. We weren't soft against Detroit in that losing streak. We just got outplayed.

I also echo the sentiments that you're a good guy. I also think that if you want to talk football, talk football. ******* Christ man, it's a message board. If you were interested in the details of football, ******* post. This is a message board where some people think Von Miller is a MLB and that Champ Bailey is hurting his team as a starting cornerback. I just lightly trolled a thread and said that Ryan Clady was going to be a ******* Cowboy or a Charger. Some of the fans here think it's robbery that the entire roster of 97/98 aren't in the Hall of Fame.

There are a lot of really good posts here. There are equally a lot of awful posts. It's a message board.

I have been watching hockey for about two years now. I really enjoy watching my Hawks play. Now you can totally make the argument that you know more about hockey than I do. I don't challenge that. But I know what soft looks like. I've watched the NFL avidly for the better part of 12 years. I was a sportswriter for a year and a half. Being soft isn't just relegated to one sport. I've seen soft basketball, football, baseball and hockey players.

In general, emphasis on general, when the Hawks are playing like that, they are second guessing themselves. The rink is getting smaller and sometimes they don't respond as well as they should. That's okay, Weazel. The Bruins looked lost in spurts of this postseason as well. The Bruins died on the ice in the second and third period of overtime in game one. That same criticism of responding poorly applies to most teams in most sports.

The Hawks got lost like that against Detroit. They snapped out of it. Tonight they get a chance to tie the series up and go home. I picked Boston to win in seven. I hated to do that but that was my call. Even if we win tonight, I will probably stand by that call as well.

[weazel]

I missed a total of three games this year. Five if you add up missing an occasional period. A lot of times the Monday and Tuesday night games would interfere with my class schedule and what not.

Detroit is in fact a physical team. That's their reputation and they certainly played that way in the postseason. The Wild only got into the playoffs because of their physicality. They certainly didn't get in because of their tremendous scoring ability. I haven't heard anyone ever say that those two teams in particular were NOT physical hockey teams.

And no, I haven't played hockey. Now this is going to go into the "all due respect category," because I'm not taking a pot shot at you. I don't understand how in the world you come to some of your conclusions. In Springfield Illinois, there are about as many Blues fans as Hawk fans. Even most of those wretched STL Blues fans don't think we're soft. We're a smaller team based on speed, skill and puck possession. We are never going to outhit a team. If we're even marginally close, you know we're probably winning the game. I unfortunately didn't get to see the last game. I scheduled like a retard and missed it. But the main point that I'm making is that whenever we loss you call us soft.

Why?

Surely the Blackhawks are capable of losing a game and not being soft. We weren't soft in games one or two. We weren't soft against the Wild. We weren't soft against Detroit in that losing streak. We just got outplayed.

I also echo the sentiments that you're a good guy. I also think that if you want to talk football, talk football. ******* Christ man, it's a message board. If you were interested in the details of football, ******* post. This is a message board where some people think Von Miller is a MLB and that Champ Bailey is hurting his team as a starting cornerback. I just lightly trolled a thread and said that Ryan Clady was going to be a ******* Cowboy or a Charger. Some of the fans here think it's robbery that the entire roster of 97/98 aren't in the Hall of Fame.

There are a lot of really good posts here. There are equally a lot of awful posts. It's a message board.

I have been watching hockey for about two years now. I really enjoy watching my Hawks play. Now you can totally make the argument that you know more about hockey than I do. I don't challenge that. But I know what soft looks like. I've watched the NFL avidly for the better part of 12 years. I was a sportswriter for a year and a half. Being soft isn't just relegated to one sport. I've seen soft basketball, football, baseball and hockey players.

In general, emphasis on general, when the Hawks are playing like that, they are second guessing themselves. The rink is getting smaller and sometimes they don't respond as well as they should. That's okay, Weazel. The Bruins looked lost in spurts of this postseason as well. The Bruins died on the ice in the second and third period of overtime in game one. That same criticism of responding poorly applies to most teams in most sports.

The Hawks got lost like that against Detroit. They snapped out of it. Tonight they get a chance to tie the series up and go home. I picked Boston to win in seven. I hated to do that but that was my call. Even if we win tonight, I will probably stand by that call as well.

Detroits reputation is of a physical team? wait, what? They are a possession team, in fact it's the style Chicago bases their gameplan from.
Minnesota isn't known as a physical team either, they are known as a defensive team that clogs the neutral zone to slow a team and the game down.

I'm not going to debate every thought because I am at work but I'm just going to end it with one thing... I will agree with the former players and coaches that are paid to give their expertise on the game, rather than your buddies from the mid-west.

[Poet]

Well, I can find experts who agree with me.

Going into the playoffs, all we heard as "you don't want to play Detroit, they're a tough physical team with veterans who have been there." That was after we heard "The Wild will probably be one and done, but their a tough physical team that plays good defense."

[weazel]

Well, I can find experts who agree with me.

Going into the playoffs, all we heard as "you don't want to play Detroit, they're a tough physical team with veterans who have been there." That was after we heard "The Wild will probably be one and done, but their a tough physical team that plays good defense."

I have never heard that about Detroit at all, and if you want to come over to the blackhawks message board you will see that everyone that follows the 'hawsk wanted to meet up with Detroit.

[Poet]

I have never heard that about Detroit at all, and if you want to come over to the blackhawks message board you will see that everyone that follows the 'hawsk wanted to meet up with Detroit.

Then they were silly. That's basic sports 101. You don't want to play against a team with guys who are champs. The postseason makes everything that much harder. Why on earth would we want to play against them in the PLAYOFFS?!!? It was better to hope that Columbus snuck in.

[weazel]

Then they were silly. That's basic sports 101. You don't want to play against a team with guys who are champs. The postseason makes everything that much harder. Why on earth would we want to play against them in the PLAYOFFS?!!? It was better to hope that Columbus snuck in.

why would you have wanted the hawks to play Columbus? They were the hottest team going into the playoffs and played Chicago VERY well all season long, actually one of the only teams that gave them fits.

why would they want them to play the wings? The wings were not very good this season and looked to be easy for Chicago to beat AND less travel.

[chazoe60]

King, you have been very rude to me lately in the forums, I feel my allegiance sliding towards the Bruins.

[Poet]

King, you have been very rude to me lately in the forums, I feel my allegiance sliding towards the Bruins.

You told me that I needed to be meaner.

Weazel, we beat Columbus each time we played them, sans maybe one game. I honestly don't recall. We swept the Wings. So we beat both of those teams. The difference between the Wings and C-Bus is that C-bus has no real playoff experience. They don't have great players like the Wings do. You don't want to play teams that have a championship pedigree in the playoffs. They're ******* tough teams. Look no further than the last four teams in this postseason.

The Bruins, Hawks, Penguins and Kings. The four best teams in the game. All had/have elite players combined with championship pedigree. Like I said, basic sports 101.

[weazel]

You told me that I needed to be meaner.

Weazel, we beat Columbus each time we played them, sans maybe one game. I honestly don't recall. We swept the Wings. So we beat both of those teams. The difference between the Wings and C-Bus is that C-bus has no real playoff experience. They don't have great players like the Wings do. You don't want to play teams that have a championship pedigree in the playoffs. They're ******* tough teams. Look no further than the last four teams in this postseason.

The Bruins, Hawks, Penguins and Kings. The four best teams in the game. All had/have elite players combined with championship pedigree. Like I said, basic sports 101.

The Wings were far from elite... Columbus is not a great team either but they were the hottest team in the league going into the playoffs and had a goaltender who could have stole the entire series. I dont care either way who they play anyway, has nothing to do with how soft they are.

[Poet]

Weazel, from this point on, we are bitter enemies. One of us must die!

[weazel]

Weazel, from this point on, we are bitter enemies. One of us must die!

will probably be me, I think I'm much older than you

[Poet]

will probably be me, I think I'm much older than you

I take back what I said. We just have a different perspective on things. You may be older, but I'm pretty sure a heart attack is in my future. I'll walk it off, I'm a god damn man.

[WTE]

Guys, pivotal Game 4. If the Bruins win they are in firm control of the Finals. The last time a team came back from a 3-1 hole in the Finals was in the 40's I believe.

If Chicago wins they have home ice advantage again and a lot of momentum. What will we see in Game 4?

More of the same from most of game two and three with Boston dominating?

Or will Chicago play their best game of the Finals and put in max effort for all 60 minutes.

I say more of the same.

Score prediction 3-1 Boston for a 3-1 series lead.

Go Bruins!

[Poet]

One of my buddies thinks that the winner of this game wins the series.

[WTE]

Shit. A shorty for the Hawks.

[Poet]

Shit. A shorty for the Hawks.

I thought Rask had that. Dude's playing like a stud.

[PatriotsGuy]

hey guys

[WTE]

hey guys

Hi Pags. How's your eye doing? Any pain?

[WTE]

hey guys

Hi Pags. How's your eye doing? Any pain?

[PatriotsGuy]

no pain but it's starting to itch. Still no vision in it

[WTE]

no pain but it's starting to itch. Still no vision in it

That's disconcerting.

The Bruins just scored for your eye Pags!!!

[Poet]

Hey PAGS.

[PatriotsGuy]

Hey king !

[Poet]

Hey king !

Is your wife still fine?

[PatriotsGuy]

for a 47 year old, yeah More importantly, she can cook up a storm!

[WTE]

Jagr very slow tonite. Prolly exhausted. Hopefully he picks things up as the game wears on.

[Poet]

for a 47 year old, yeah More importantly, she can cook up a storm!

Good. You deserve someone like that. You know why? Because you're a good ******* person, that's why.

Back to hockey. What an eventful start to the 2nd period. The Hawks just refuse to shoot the puck as much as possible. You beat guys like Rask and teams like Boston with repetitive shots.

[Poet]

Wow. This game is SO far from over, but WOW! Whoaoaoaoaoaoaoaoao. Woowza!

[PatriotsGuy]

WTE your final score prediction has been messed up...

[Poet]

WTE your final score prediction has been messed up...

What a ******* save.

What was WTE' prediction? 3-1 or something?

[Poet]

This game is insane. Absolutely insane. ******* nuts. I mean absolutely insane. Also, terrible call on the hook.

[PatriotsGuy]

I love playoff hockey

[Poet]

Crazy end of the period.

[Poet]

That ******* hurt. 4-4.

[Poet]

4-4 hockey is weird to see in the third period.

[Poet]

This game is hell on my nerves.

[Poet]

More overtime. God damn.

[weazel]

Wooooooohooooooo hawks win, hawks win!!

[Poet]

Wooooooohooooooo hawks win, hawks win!!

I damn near threw my laptop when it went in!!!

[weazel]

Deserved that one! Should have been 8-1, boston has a goalie that can steal saves, hawks have a goalie that can give up games

[Poet]

Deserved that one! Should have been 8-1, boston has a goalie that can steal saves, hawks have a goalie that can give up games

Glove side was just pitiful for him. Boston also got a huge BS powerplay off of a "hook,". If that was a hook then they can lick my ******* taint. Hell naw.

[weazel]

Made boston play their game and it worked, the only times boston got anything going was when the they started cycling the boards down low. Hawks d stayed in their Ones though and if not for the weak goals this game would have been over early.

I hope crow rebounds from that becUse he cant do that again

[Poet]

Weazel, to be fair to Crawford, you just gave Raask or however you spell his name a shootout and he gave up more goals than Crawford. Crawford has been one of the best goalies in the playoffs. He will bounce back.

Also, what blackhawks message board do you post on?

[weazel]

Difference is, rask had 50 shots on him and the goals were rebounds and the hawks fought tough to get the goals. Crawford had 30 shots and let in wrist shots from 50 feet away

You can spin it anyway you want but crawford had an absolutely horrible game

[Poet]

Difference is, rask had 50 shots on him and the goals were rebounds and the hawks fought tough to get the goals. Crawford had 30 shots and let in wrist shots from 50 feet away

You can spin it anyway you want but crawford had an absolutely horrible game

Oh no, he sucked some angry dick today. I just feel the need to stick up for him. His glove side got bufizzled.

Again, good sir, what message boards do you frequent for hockey. I found one, but it was pretty gay.

[WTE]

This sucks.

[PatriotsGuy]

Do you guys hear that? It's WTE's sphincter puckering....

[Pudge]

This sucks.

Why weren't you in here immediately following an overtime loss? :rolleyes:

[PatriotsGuy]

Why weren't you in here immediately following an overtime loss? :rolleyes:

Notice his last post in this thread was at 9:25 last night? I guess he went to bed or something...

[BroncoJoe]

Watched my first game last night of the series - mainly because of how you all have been describing them.

Wow. I forgot how much I enjoy watching Hockey. Great game.

[WTE]

Notice his last post in this thread was at 9:25 last night? I guess he went to bed or something...

I went from watching in my man-cave to my upstairs TV and I don't like watching and posting while upstairs.

After they lost in OT the TV was off in half a second and I went to bed.

Screw all you guys too. (except Pudge)

[weazel]

Oh no, he sucked some angry dick today. I just feel the need to stick up for him. His glove side got bufizzled.

Again, good sir, what message boards do you frequent for hockey. I found one, but it was pretty gay.

they're all gay now. I used to frequent the NHL Blackhawks board before they won the cup but now I'm more of a lurker because post-cup it got bombarded with "new" fans. I generally dont post there anymore. Most the people that used to be great posters there have moved on to another board but I didnt like the feel of it so never really stayed on there... I forget the name though. I will try to find it. This is honestly the only message board I frequent

[Poet]

Why weren't you in here immediately following an overtime loss? :rolleyes:

Don't start with me again, boy. You don't have the history with WTE that I do. Now run along and be happy.

[BroncoJoe]

Don't start with me again, boy. You don't have the history with WTE that I do. Now run along and be happy.

Don't speak to Pudge in that manner!

[Poet]

Don't speak to Pudge in that manner!

We dislike one another. Mind your tone, Joseph. I'm surly.

[Pudge]

Thanks joe, I think king is just being ill mannered because he hasn't had his daily dose of trans fat. Go get some KFC, king

[Poet]

Thanks joe, I think king is just being ill mannered because he hasn't had his daily dose of trans fat. Go get some KFC, king

I am sorry that your mother and father were also brother and sister.