Looking bleak but it's not over. Ducks are the better team but the Kings were better than us last year and we took it to a Game 7 OT. I agree that was a fireable offense for Q last night. Most overrated coach in the league anyways.

I really have no idea for the change in lineup. Why mess with anyone if it was not going to be Bickell? I have to have faith that there was some physical issue we do not know about or it really was idiotic.

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Elections have consequences.

Vermette was pouty about having to play for the Blackhawks from the get-go but still gave us a good effort most nights. Scratching him for the captain of the Rockford IceHogs (which, by the way, I always took as a not-so-subtle signal from Bowman that he wanted the guy down there captaining the farm team full-time and not bringing his distinctive brand of NOTHING to the Hawks) isn't going to bring out his best. But hey, Q knows how to run a dressing room! Gotta get Steeger in there!

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Still should of been 1-1 going into OT. Inexcusable goal by Crawford on the 2nd one. Ducks didn't even really celebrate just smirked like "wow that was easy".

You can't play that game because then it really should have been going into OT Game 3 with the Hawks down 2-0 in the series with out unreal Crow was in Game 2.He lost the puck, it happens.

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Team Cutler.

The series should be 3-0 Ducks. If one of those crossbar shots is off by an inch, and if the Ducks don't take that late DOGPOG penalty in Game 3 with Calgary, they're 11-0 in the postseason.

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You can't lose the puck there as an NHL goaltender. You pretty much never see goalies lose the puck on plays like that.

Move opponents from in front of Crawford.

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Elections have consequences.

This sounds about right to me, but please bear in mind that I don't know anything about hockey and am not even sure if I like the sport.

That said, the Hawks are getting dominated. The Ducks are way quicker to the puck, seem to have possession for 60-70% of just about any period, and consequently have generated way more quality scoring opportunities than the Hawks.

On another note, why the hell would you sit that Teuvo guy? He's really explosive and seems to be one of a handful of Hawks who's playing really well right now.

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I don't know. I just don't know. There's no explanation and no excuse. Teuvo's been great.

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In terms of possesion and overall 'pucks toward net' Hawks controlled play last night. Often though the attempt were either A) blocked or B) from not prime scoring areas.

There is no defense to sit TT and Vermette. None. Zero.

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Team Cutler.

The Hawks really possessed the puck more last night? Wow, that surprises me. I wasn't able to watch the whole game, though.

I get what you are saying about the higher quality of Anaheim's offensive possessions. They look much sharper and more precise on offense than the Hawks do.

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If you've got some downtime at work today,

http://war-on-ice.com/game1.html?season ... 4201530323

Both the Event Tables and Event Charts are interesting.


Maybe controlled is slightly too strong of a word, but certainly had more shots towards the net than the Ducks. More quantity a lot less quality.

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Team Cutler.

I had to be at work early so I DVR'd the game. I don't care if I find out the score, but I generally enjoy going back and watching the playoff games even when I already know the outcome. Is it even worth it to watch yesterday's game or just hope they put up a better showing tomorrow evening?

No, blow up the DVR and buy a new one.

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Read Jay Zawaski's last 8-10 tweets and you'll have your answer.

Coaching loss.

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Team Cutler.

TVR skated this morning it appears. I can't imagine he actually plays this series.

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That's my purse! I don't know you!

Thanks!

He was pretty not good in Rockford during his rehab stints and unless he can make Q get out of his own damn way, it matters not

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Team Cutler.

Thank goodness

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Well, I guess this is as much of a must win game as any.

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"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

Let's do this Sandy

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Yup. They lose this one, then they are pretty much toast.

In any event, I am ready to go, and plan to be roaring hammered by the time it's over

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Not a mult.

I'm ready Ralph. I got my Newcastle. I got my good luck puck. I'm ready.

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"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

Are they Blackhawks still thevworst team in NHL history or are we back on more solid footing?

Putting rogue jr to bed then Ill be along. Hope someone skull fucks Perry in the meantime.

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Proud member of the white guy grievance committee

It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

TVR sighting!!!

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Not a mult.

I think we are in good shape, the ducks looked to be finished during the anthem

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

I pretty much dislike Doc but he is far more welcome thank Kenny Albert of the "I'M KENNY ALBERT, I'M KENNY ALBERT" clan.

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"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

Nice start so far.

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