With the Hawks shuffling back and forth from east to west coast and back again, it’s time to reassess how things are trending heading into the new year.
Author: McClure
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Game #37 – Hawks vs. Oilers Preview, Gut Check – Try Not To Trip Over Your Own Dick On Your Way To Hell
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Game Time: 8:00PM CST
TV/Radio: NBC Sports Chicago, Various SportsNet Affiliates, WGN-AM 720
Peter Pocklington’s Hairpiece: Copper N Blue, Oilers NationWith no time to mull over whatever the fuck that was last night in Vancouver, the Hawks stay in Western Canada and head to its northern reaches in Edmonton, where they find an Oilers squad in a similar situation to themselves, with their season still stuck in second gear as well.
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Game #35 – Hawks vs. Devils Preview, Egg Nog Bender – There’s A Demon In My Belly And A Gremlin In My Brain
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Game Time: 6:00PM CST
TV/Radio: WGN Ch. 9, WGN-AM 720
Bullying The Jukebox: All About The JerseyOne of the odd offshoots of there being no more Circus Trip for the Hawks (because there is no more circus for anyone) is the Hawks are now taking one of their longest road trips of the year over the Christmas and New Year holidays, depriving all of us of the traditional Boxing Day (or thereabouts) game at the UC. Stop two of said trip brings them to Newark tonight after Dallas to face a surprisingly competent Devils team that’s still managing fight for the lead of the Metro.
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Live From The Five Hole – A Christmas F-cking Miracle
We close out 2017 without John, but discuss the Hawks recent streak and what the greater implications down the road this season could be. As shall remain the case, the podcast posts will be free to everyone, not just subscribers, and hopefully this year’s Christmas episode doesn’t kill the intro music artist. Get it after the jump.
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Game #33 – Wild vs. Hawks Preview, War On Christmas – Don’t Want To Know If You Are Lonely
vs. Game Time: 6:00PM CST
TV/Radio: NBC Sports Chicago, WGN-AM 720
Paisley Park: Hockey WildernessAfter a brief and suprisingly victorious jaunt to Manitoba on Thursday, the Hawks return home tonight having now had a couple days worth of rest, and will face of against the Wild, with whom they are tied, who played last night, and are beat the hell up by injuries.
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Game #32 – Hawks vs. Jets Preview, Food Drive – Cop Just Out Of Frame
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Game Time: 7:00PM CST
TV/Radio: NBC Sports Chicago, WGN-AM 720
God Save The Queen: Arctic Ice Hockey, Jets NationFresh off three somewhat palate-cleansing barely-wins against the absolute dregs of the league at home in Buffalo, Arizona, and Florida, the Hawks face a far sterner test tonight in The Peg, where the Jets at least kind of look like they have finally gotten their shit together.
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Live From The Five Hole – Big Man With A Gun
With the whole crew back for this episode, this recent stretch against dog ass opponents gets discussed, as well as the Erik Karlsson possibilities league-wide, along with holding teenage grudges against your parents. Grab the audio after the jump, the podcasts will remain free for everyone including non-subscribers (aka non-believers aka infidels)
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Live From The Five Hole – Tip Your Bartender
With no Sam this week, Slak and John treat me like the substitute teacher that I am while we discuss the Freakout Hell Bus ride that was the last week, along with the ridiculous new lines. Get it after the jump.
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Game #27 – Kings vs. Hawks Preview, Veterinary Appointment – Let Me Ride
vs Game Time: 6:00PM CST
TV/Radio: NBC Sports Chicago, WGN-AM 720
He Could Really Make It If He Just Got His Shit Together: The Royal Half, JFTCAs the Freakout Hell Bus Ride of 5 games in 7 nights comes to a close on West Madison tonight, the Hawks are looking to avoid losing their fourth straight game after having gone 1-1-2 so far, with the resurgent Kings now waiting for them as the capper.
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Live From The Five Hole – The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret
Fresh off an understandable loss to the Preds last night, we take a look at the last week and what it portends to. Get the audio after the jump. No subscription needed.