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That's How Easy Does It: Stars 2 – Hawks 5

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This probably won’t be as detailed of a wrap as it should be, because I spent most of my time at the game trying to convince my father to not yell “Twat!” too loud at the Ice Crew or trying to learn all the various Yiddish phrases he’s somehow applied to hockey. Speaking of which, in case you were curious….

-“Scheiss” (pronounced “Sheeeez) is shoot. Not to be confused with “Scheise”, which means “shit.” That’s what my father taught both me and my brother to yell while getting shots at the doctor’s office to ignore the pain. When we were both 4. Any questions on how I got this way? Good, didn’t think so.

-“Gornisht” means “nothing”, but is apparently applicable when the opponent’s net is empty.

So there you go. That’s pretty much how interesting I found this game where the Hawks didn’t ever have to think about hitting the clutch and even with being tied up in the 3rd just kind of futzed their way to an easy victory.

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It's Just The Wasted Years So Close Behind: Hawks at Blues Preview/Pregame Thread/Asian Cooking Class

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Hawk Wrestler v. old_school_blue_l

FACEOFF: 11-Goddamn-30 in the AM

TV/RADIO: NBC, And The Loop 97.9FM (What?)

GOOD GOD DON’T GO THERE: St. Louis Gametime

Thanks to NBC and their desire to not have to go against the Masters, both teams get to play a game that starts in the AM that of course in no way effects the play or entertainment value of the product because of course these players are so accustomed to being ready to go full bore when they’d usually either be just finishing or just starting a morning fucking skate. What a pleasure.

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Checkmate Honey, You're The Only One Who's Gotta Choose, When The Hawks Drew The Line

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Just a quick note here on Drew LeBlanc, the Hobey Baker winner whom the Hawks signed last night to a one year deal, or essentially for the rest of this season.

When you first hear that the player who won the award for best college player this season is coming to your team, it might sound like a big deal. It’s not, or tends not to be. Much like college basketball, if you stick around the college ranks in hockey to compete for the Hobey Baker award, either you’re a phenom who lorded over the competition or stuck around long enough for your senior year because you weren’t good enough to go pro.

Looking at the list of past Hobey Baker Award winners, you won’t get out of your seat. There was a lot of hubbub over Matt Gilroy, and he’s pretty much been a poor man’s…..poor man. Blake Geoffrion may have become something one day, but now we’ll never know thanks to his horrific injury. Kevin Porter? Matt Carle? You really have to go all the way back to 2002 and Ryan Miller to find an impact NHL-er who also won hockey’s top prize.

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Let's Play Two: Hawks at Preds Preview/Pregame Thread/Game of Pepper

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Hawk Wrestler vs. 511-3

FACEOFF: 2pm Central
TV/RADIO: CSN, WGN Radio 720
DON’T TELL ME NO LIES AND KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF: On The Forecheck

These used to be a regular thing in an NHL schedule. I remember a time when it felt like the Hawks and Leafs played about 15 weekend back-to-backs against each other per season, with the Saturday in Toronto and the return back on Madison. They seem to have gone away now, which is a shame. Maybe with the division schedule next year, they’ll return a little. We shall see.

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Committed Indian Road Watch Party – Today At Sheffield's

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A last reminder for everyone – We’re going to be drinking and eating BBQ over at Sheffield’s today for the game. We’d love to see everyone out there. There will be beer specials on Two Brothers beers and there’s always the off chance that Fels actually follows up on his threats to smack me with a fish.. or something. This is what happens when you show Monty Python to children that aren’t quite ready for it.

Anyways – Sheffield’s is at 3258 N Sheffield Ave and it’s not too far from several CTA stops or bus lines. Get out here and drink some beers with us. We’ll be in the back room.

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Sharp and Hossa Ready? Also, Come Drink At Sheffield's With Us

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First off – You’ve likely already heard the news that both Jimmy Hayes and Jeremy Morin has been reassigned to Rockford this morning. This isn’t (or at least shouldn’t be) about their level of play in their time with the big club.

It’s more likely an indication that the roster is getting awfully tight. Michael Handzus is on his way to do whatever it is Michael Handzus is capable of doing. And the better implication is that Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp are even closer to a return. Maybe tomorrow? Time will tell.

The bigger and better news though – it’s time for yet another road watch with your favorite degenerate functional alcoholics. No, not your Uncle Roger… us.

This Saturday we’re taking over the back room of Sheffield’s once again to watch the Blackhawks take on the Predators in the afternoon match up. As we did last time, we’ll be having drink specials from one of my favorite local breweries, Two Brothers. Buckets of Outlaw (check out them spiffy colors) will be $20 and all Two Brothers pints are $4. Come raise a glass or can with us.