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  • Third Period Thread – Game 1 – Hawks at Blues

    Fuck what we say and all that we do, I’m saving myself for something beautifully true.

  • Second Period Thread – Game 1 – Hawks at Blues

    We’re fuckups and perverts and dickweeds and drunks, drowning in rivers, chained into trunks. This new work is awkward, I don’t like the lines. I hate all the people with pinpointed eyes. Shake, shake, shake, shake off another dumb mistake. I’m stupider than you, you can see it in my face.

  • First Period Thread – Game 1 – Hawks at Blues

    Day one has just begun, I’m battered, burning, dazed, and numb. Beginnings feel more like ends, friends feel less and less like friends. Shake, shake, shake, shake off another dumb mistake, I’m stupider than you, you can see it in my face. See it in my sloping brow and forehead, I’m missing all your missives ’cause I’m stone dead.

  • Trouble In River City – Game 1 – Hawks at Blues Preview, Pregame Thread, Zip Line Adventure

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    Game Time: 7:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: CSN, NBCSN, CBC (Anglo), RDS2 (Franco), WGN-AM 720
    Mung: St. Louis Game Time

    When the new playoff format was announced under the plans for realignment, even dating back to the first iteration of the plan nearly two years ago, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Hawks and Blues would collide in the playoffs on an annual basis. In fact, creating and amplifying that kind of rivalry was basically the point of the new format. However, it’s unlikely that anyone had this series pegged for the first round, including these two teams themselves.

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  • Morning Links 4/17/14

    Morning Links 4/17/14

    Last Night: TB/MON PIT/CBS ANA/DAL

    Mr. Smith, may become less anonymous: ESPN Chi

    This won’t matter, even if it does, it won’t: CSN

    Tale of the tape: Blackhawks

    River rat writing: Post-Dispatch

    Is it weird that this makes me nervous?: NHL

    The opposite of fun: PHT

     

     

     

  • Beard Of The Day – April 17th – Omar Little

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    You come at the king, you best not miss.

  • Who’s Your John Druce?

    Who’s Your John Druce?

    For those new to our site, this is something we do on the eve of every playoffs. John Druce was a workman-like winger for the Capitals. In 1989-1990 he managed eight goals during the regular season, but then rode a 31.8% shooting percentage in 15 playoff games to score 14 goals. Basically, it’s who is going to be the surprise for the Hawks this spring?

    A couple words on the candidates. Bryan Bickell is not on it because he’s put together three straight good playoff performances and really wouldn’t be a shock if he does again. Brandon Saad is on the list because last spring he only scored in Game 1 of the Final. So we still await the first dominant playoff performance from the Marquis.

    The rest are pretty explainable. So who you got?

    Who’s Your John Druce?
      
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  • Who's Your John Druce?

    Who's Your John Druce?

    For those new to our site, this is something we do on the eve of every playoffs. John Druce was a workman-like winger for the Capitals. In 1989-1990 he managed eight goals during the regular season, but then rode a 31.8% shooting percentage in 15 playoff games to score 14 goals. Basically, it’s who is going to be the surprise for the Hawks this spring?

    A couple words on the candidates. Bryan Bickell is not on it because he’s put together three straight good playoff performances and really wouldn’t be a shock if he does again. Brandon Saad is on the list because last spring he only scored in Game 1 of the Final. So we still await the first dominant playoff performance from the Marquis.

    The rest are pretty explainable. So who you got?

    Who’s Your John Druce?
      
    pollcode.com free polls 
  • Careful What You Wish For – Round 1 Preview – Blues’ Special Teams

    Careful What You Wish For – Round 1 Preview – Blues’ Special Teams

    With the opening faceoff of Game 1 Thursday night inching ever closer, it’s now time to take a look at one of the more unpleasant aspects of facing the West East St. Louis River Rats: their special teams.

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  • Careful What You Wish For – Round 1 Preview – Blues' Special Teams

    Careful What You Wish For – Round 1 Preview – Blues' Special Teams

    With the opening faceoff of Game 1 Thursday night inching ever closer, it’s now time to take a look at one of the more unpleasant aspects of facing the West East St. Louis River Rats: their special teams.

    (more…)