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  • I’m A Bad Motherfucker And You Know This: Blues 1 – Hawks 5 (Hawks win series 4-2)

    I’m A Bad Motherfucker And You Know This: Blues 1 – Hawks 5 (Hawks win series 4-2)

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    All series long, we kept saying and thinking that at some point the Hawks were going to grab this by the scruff, play their game, and wipe the Blues right out of the equation. We saw flashes of it. The first 38 minutes of Game 4, but that was undone by 15 minutes of pissing down their leg. There were moments in Game 5, but that was undone by surges by the Blues. Then you started to worry that the Hawks didn’t have it in the holster any more, that something was missing.

    And then the 3rd period happened.

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  • I'm A Bad Motherfucker And You Know This: Blues 1 – Hawks 5 (Hawks win series 4-2)

    I'm A Bad Motherfucker And You Know This: Blues 1 – Hawks 5 (Hawks win series 4-2)

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    Extra Skater

    All series long, we kept saying and thinking that at some point the Hawks were going to grab this by the scruff, play their game, and wipe the Blues right out of the equation. We saw flashes of it. The first 38 minutes of Game 4, but that was undone by 15 minutes of pissing down their leg. There were moments in Game 5, but that was undone by surges by the Blues. Then you started to worry that the Hawks didn’t have it in the holster any more, that something was missing.

    And then the 3rd period happened.

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  • Blues At Blackhawks – Game 6 – Third Period Thread

    Our lives are long
    But our flesh is gone
    It may be wrong
    God bless godlessness
    We’re walking tall
    If we walk at all
    We’re living like a Prehistoric dog

  • Blues At Blackhawks – Game 6 – Second Period Thread

    Prehistoric dogs of war
    Pack of wolves is at your door
    Their will to kill will fill the pits of hell
    Blood is spilled and none too soon
    Looking down from cratered moon
    They see us flee, we need to break the spell.

  • Blues At Blackhawks – Game 6 – First Period Thread

    Dogs that howl from outer space
    Come to Earth to lay waste
    With fang and claw to shred your face
    They will erase the human race
    Time to kiss your ass goodbye

  • All The Heavy Lifting: Blues At Blackhawks Game 6 – Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Spring Fling

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    Game Time: 2:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: CBC, NBC, RDS/87.7FM
    Wondering If They’re Still Doomed To Repeat It: SLGT

    By now, I’m sure you’ve read countless articles about the similarities between this current series and the Kings/Blues one from last season. Unless of course you only read this site for all your Hawks news, in which case, thank you, I guess. The similarities are pretty striking but don’t for one second think anything is a given in this game. While the Hawks record in elimination Game 6’s is stellar they must still focus on all the little things to fend off a team like the Blues who are going to be sure to throw everything they’ve got at the Hawks to bring the game back to St. Louis for one more go around.

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  • Beard Of The Day – April 27th – Bun E. Carlos

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    Born Brad M. Carlson on June 12th of 1950 in Rockford, Illinois (home of the Skatin’ Bacon and Beef-A-Roo), Bun E. Carlos provided the backbone and backbeat of one of the most unlikely rock and roll mega-success stories of their era, or any era, Cheap Trick.

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  • Tip The Scales – Hawks 3, Blues 2 (OT)

    Tip The Scales – Hawks 3, Blues 2 (OT)

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    Entering into last night’s contest, the Hawks under Joel Quenneville were 5-0 in Game 5’s where the series was tied 2-2, and 10-2 in Game 5’s of any scenario. Make it 6-0.

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  • Beard Of The Day – April 26th – Steve Earle

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    When Steve Earle showed up in The Wire as a guide for Bubbles (if you haven’t seen this show, you’re blowing it by the way), it was almost too perfect of a role. Earle himself led the rebellious sort of life. He ran away from home at the age of 14, not exactly out of spite for his parents but more as an opportunity to follow his idol Townes Van Zandt. He split his time between San Antonio and Nashville as he honed his guitar playing and singing.  Earle’s battle with addiction to drugs and alcohol also played a large part in his music and lend him the gritty realness that was perfect in The Wire as Bubbles’ sponsor and mentor. He’s been a strong advocate of leftist political views and an outspoken anit-death penalty advocate. Primarily a folk and country singer, Earle has recorded over a dozen albums since the 1980’s. His music was shaped largely by his love of American folk and country with a blend of rockabilly and rock & roll. He also uses his Irish heritage as a source of inspiration and blends that into his music. And after last night’s win, sometimes it’s just a good time for a nice fun song.

  • Post Game Thread – Game 5 – Hawks 3, Blues 2 (OT)

    Wrap tomorrow. You know the drill.