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

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

  • Morning Links 4/2/13

    Morning Links 4/2/13

    Last night at the UC: Trib The Bright One Suburbia They Read Down There?

    Hawks upgrade at 4th line center: SI

    He’s been what for how long now: The paper from closest to the sun

    Stan may stand: ESPN or CSN (auto play)

    JayBo to STL, so now another reason to hope they miss the playoffs: TSN

    Buffalo is having a fire sale: PD

    This is who my team plays in the playoffs, so I should have both sets of fans listening: CBS

     

  • You can never quarantine the past: Blackhawks 2, Predators 2 (Blackhawks win Patty Cake Contest 2-1)

    You can never quarantine the past: Blackhawks 2, Predators 2 (Blackhawks win Patty Cake Contest 2-1)

    Blackhawks dominate for 40 minutes. Corey Crawford’s Hungry, Hungry Hippo routine in the third period wakes up Predators. Blackhawks win in shootout. That’s pretty much the recap. Now on to the important thoughts.

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  • Predators At Blackhawks – Third Period Thread

    When Jimmy came back home he was surprised that they were gone
    He asked me all the details of the train that they went on
    Some people they are scared to croak but Jimmy drank until he choked
    And he took the road for heaven in the morning.

  • Predators At Blackhawks – Second Period Thread

    The years passed by the times had changed I grew to be a man
    I learned to love the virtues of sweet Sally MacLennane
    I took the jeers and drank the beers and crawled back home at dawn
    And ended up a barman in the morning

  • Predators At Blackhawks – First Period Thread

    Well Jimmy played harmonica in the pub where I was born
    He played it from the night to the peaceful early morn
    He soothed the souls of psychos and the men who had the horn
    And they all looked very happy in the morning

  • Welcome Back (Kinda) – Hawks Trade for Michal Handzus

    As we all knew it would be, Stan Bowman has gone out and acquired someone none of us had speculated much about- one-time Hawk (for 8 games) Michal Handzus.

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  • Nowhere To Run, Nowhere to Hide – Predators At Blackhawks: Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Calf Roping Competition


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    Game Time: 7:30PM Central
    TV/Radio: CSN/WGN720
    Mr. Carrie Underwoods: On The Forecheck

    Have you really felt like you just haven’t seen enough of the Predators this year? The Hawks have only seen the Music City Squad once so far this year – you may remember it as the game where the Blackhawks finally remembered that you’re not obligated to always let the other team get one goal in. If you just haven’t had your fix of the Preds… get ready. The Blackhawks will face off against the Preds 3 times in the next 8 days. Predators games are always a bit of a pill, so make sure your fridge is fully stocked and ready to go.

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  • Happy Opening Day – Here's The First Ivy Drip…And It's Free For All

    With the baseball season beginning today, along with a new venture, celebrate by having a look at it on the house. If you like what you see, then go ahead and sign up and get the rest of them all year. If you don’t….I’ll just have to try harder.

    4:1 (Season Preview)