Author Topic: Blackhawks (Read 50684 times)

MarquetteFan94 · « **Reply #200 on:** April 25, 2011, 11:15:34 AM »

Luongo had no chance last night. He came in cold after spending the entire game in the locker room...which is why it was so frustrating that Hawks good not get a shot on net in the third...you knew he'd give up the rebound. There are rumors that he's hurt....I'm not buying it...the only thing hurting is his psyche. It's a one game series now....hope the boys can close it out on Tuesday.

The scene at the UC last night was unreal...I'm now 6-1 on the year....I should try to get to Vancouver tomorrow. ;-)

Gotta love another playoff doubleheader with the Bulls playing at 7.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #201 on:** April 25, 2011, 03:07:40 PM »

Last night was great, I felt fantastic when Luongo came in. Agreed that it sucked Chicago couldn't get shots in the third...all I could think was "we just need to get a few shots off, and instead we're stuck in our own end". If Luongo starts Game 7, I think it's a near-certainty that the 'Hawks win.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #202 on:** April 25, 2011, 04:01:06 PM »

If the Hawks can grab a 2 goal lead at any point that should lock it up. I can't see Luongo coming back from that.

SaintPaulWarrior · « **Reply #203 on:** April 25, 2011, 04:24:24 PM »

There is a saying in hockey.....the most dangerous lead you can have is a 2 goal lead. So I would be happy with a 3 goal lead.

MU B2002 · « **Reply #204 on:** April 25, 2011, 04:38:23 PM »

Who does the winner play? DET, NSH, or SJ/LA

SaintPaulWarrior · « **Reply #205 on:** April 25, 2011, 04:43:18 PM »

NHL reseeds after every round. Not a bracket.

NCAARules · « **Reply #206 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:27:44 PM »

Quote from: MU B2002 on April 20, 2011, 08:14:56 AM

Stupid Detroit fans, I bet 90% of the people at the Joe don't even know why they throw the octopus on the ice.

Quote from: MU B2002 on April 25, 2011, 04:38:23 PM

Who does the winner play? DET, NSH, or SJ/LA

Who is stupid now?

SaintPaulWarrior · « **Reply #207 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:55:45 PM »

Bickell had wrist surgery today and is out 3 weeks.

MU B2002 · « **Reply #208 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:06:53 PM »

Thanks Rules, but not sure how asking a simple question about a the Blackhawks, a team I don't support, implies stupidity. I can tell you who the Pens play if they advance

My post about the Wings fans not knowing about the octopus was more in jest at the over sensitivity in this thread about 3 pages back.

So now can you answer my question or no?

NCAARules · « **Reply #209 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:36:09 PM »

Quote from: MU B2002 on April 25, 2011, 07:06:53 PM

Thanks Rules, but not sure how asking a simple question about a the Blackhawks, a team I don't support, implies stupidity. I can tell you who the Pens play if they advance

My post about the Wings fans not knowing about the octopus was more in jest at the over sensitivity in this thread about 3 pages back.

So now can you answer my question or no?

Please, please, please tell me who the Pens play if they advance. Because as of this moment, there is no way you can know that. And if you do, you should be talking to some folks in vegas.

And while I can give you all the potential matchups, I cannot with any degree of certainty tell you who the winner of the 1/8 in the west will play.

MU B2002 · « **Reply #210 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:53:03 PM »

Well maybe I am stupid, I didn't think the NHL reseeded the playoffs. My bad.

Edit...
Yep I am a moron.

SaintPaulWarrior · « **Reply #211 on:** April 26, 2011, 09:33:42 AM »

Hawks win and they play San Jose and Detroit would play Nashville.

Vancouver wins and they play Nashville and SJ and Detroit play.

The East is not worth the time to go through all the scenarios.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #212 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:56:29 AM »

Quote from: SaintPaulWarrior on April 26, 2011, 09:33:42 AM

Hawks win and they play San Jose and Detroit would play Nashville.

Vancouver wins and they play Nashville and SJ and Detroit play.

The East is not worth the time to go through all the scenarios.

After losing half the team in the offseason, I've tried not to vest myself at all emotionally in this 'Hawks team. I thought they could beat Vancouver, but didn't see them going any further than that. But looking at the playoffs now, how interesting would it be to see the 'Hawks play the same three teams in the West en route to the Cup Finals? Different order, but Vancouver, San Jose, and Nashville brings back some good memories. Philly in the Finals, anyone?

robmufan · « **Reply #213 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:19:19 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on April 26, 2011, 10:56:29 AM

Philly in the Finals, anyone?

Ryan Miller says "NO!"

MU B2002 · « **Reply #214 on:** April 26, 2011, 12:38:00 PM »

Redwings cup to lose.

Brewtown Andy · « **Reply #215 on:** April 26, 2011, 08:37:18 PM »

Quote from: robmufan on April 26, 2011, 11:19:19 AM

Ryan Miller says "NO!"

Apparently he changed his mind to "Well, maybe."

wadesworld · « **Reply #216 on:** April 27, 2011, 01:53:56 AM »

Thank goodness all those Blackhawk "fans" out there went up to the attics today to bring out the Blawkhawks gear for the first time since the Stanley Cup Finals last year. Hopefully you left the box in a place that is easily accessible That lasted for all of 1 day for you guys.

I saw more Blackhawks gear on campus today than I had seen on campus this entire school year combined, by FAR.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #217 on:** April 27, 2011, 07:37:24 AM »

Quote from: wadesworld on April 27, 2011, 01:53:56 AM

Thank goodness all those Blackhawk "fans" out there went up to the attics today to bring out the Blawkhawks gear for the first time since the Stanley Cup Finals last year. Hopefully you left the box in a place that is easily accessible That lasted for all of 1 day for you guys.

I saw more Blackhawks gear on campus today than I had seen on campus this entire school year combined, by FAR.

This also happened the year the Bears went to the playoffs when I was in school (2003 IIRC).

Yes, I know it happens with all fan bases, and yes I know it isn't all fans. Its just funny that Chicago doesn't think that fairweather fandom applies to them.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #218 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:36:36 AM »

I think it is funny you guys deterime fandom by what people are wearing. I probably watched about 90% of the Blackhawks games this year and I wore my jersey one time to work during the playoffs.

Does this mean I was a fair weather fan because I didn't wear my jersey every single day?

I think Hards Alumni is a fair weather Marquette fan because he doesn't wear his Marquette gear every weekend during basketball season.

HansMoleman · « **Reply #219 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:40:49 AM »

Quote from: Hards_Alumni on April 27, 2011, 07:37:24 AM

This also happened the year the Bears went to the playoffs when I was in school (2003 IIRC).

Yes, I know it happens with all fan bases, and yes I know it isn't all fans. Its just funny that Chicago doesn't think that fairweather fandom applies to them.

It's also funny that you can determine what Chicago thinks.

HoopsMalone · « **Reply #220 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:43:34 AM »

There is no more passionate fanbase in the USA than Chicago fans. They travel well and support struggling teams. Of course they get more excited for a winner.

Not sure why anyone would rip on another fanbase for wearing a t-shirt for game 7.

DJO's Pump Fake · « **Reply #221 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:49:03 AM »

Quote

There is no more passionate fanbase in the USA than Chicago fans.

Green Bay begs to differ sir, come back when your sold out for 50+ years in a row.

Take care.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #222 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:51:06 AM »

Anyway back to the game, it was a pretty fitting end for the Hawks. God knows how many times they turned the puck over in their offensive zone this year for goals.

I said during the offseason I didn't think Crawford would be the answer for the Hawks in goal but I was completely wrong about that. He was a stud all season and he put on a clinic last night. I thought he was much more impressive than Luongo who was juggling the puck and giving up some big rebounds.

Aside from Hossa, this is a very young team and they took the best team in the tournament to overtime in game 7. I look forward to seeing this team in the playoffs next season.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #223 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:59:51 AM »

Quote from: HoopsMalone on April 27, 2011, 08:43:34 AM

There is no more passionate fanbase in the USA than Chicago fans. They travel well and support struggling teams. Of course they get more excited for a winner.

Not sure why anyone would rip on another fanbase for wearing a t-shirt for game 7.

Thank you for supporting my argument.

This is PRECISELY what I am talking about.

HoopsMalone · « **Reply #224 on:** April 27, 2011, 09:01:01 AM »

Trying to spin this into a positive here. This loss might be a good lesson for the young Blackhawks. Had they won and gone on another nice run, their players might have learned a negative lesson that they can sleepwalk through the season and flip a switch at the end.

Even though they already have a title, I still think we have not seen the ceiling on all of these guys. That is a scary thing. Hopefully this loss motivates them to get better.

This is a great core and Bowman did the best he could give the contracts inherited from Dale Tallon though. Crawford looks like the answer going forward, and Bowman made a tough move by not signing fan favorite Niemi.

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