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  • Dead Leafs On The Dirty Ground: Leafs 1 – Hawks 3

    Dead Leafs On The Dirty Ground: Leafs 1 – Hawks 3

    There is a certain satisfaction in this matchup and coming out clearly on the better end of it–though the talent gap played a huge part. But here you have the possession-conscious Hawks and the possession-dismissive Leafs, and look what happened. The Hawks pretty much rolled them, even though it was a tie game for about half the occasion. It’s like a vision of where the sport was and where it is and where it’s going. Or maybe I’m just feeling like reading too deeply into things, because fuck me this Commodore Perry IPA is good.

    After a pretty nondescript 1st period, the Hawks slowly exerted more and more authoritah’ over proceedings and eventually choked the Leafs out in a Million Dollar Dream. Oh sure, there were a couple moments in the 3rd, but not the onslaught the Hawks had been seeing at times this season (a malady that did affect them early last year as well, but was covered up by OT and shootout wins instead of losses).

    Let’s get to bulletin’!

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  • Maple Leafs @ Blackhawks – Third Period Thread

    Sucking on pollution like a rattle in your mouth
    You’re a big fucker kid, you don’t know what you’re about

  • Maple Leafs @ Blackhawks – Second Period Thread

    Go to the left, go to the right
    Your mind is going to keep you up all night
    You twist in your sleep, grabbing the sheets
    Sweating to death

  • Maple Leafs @ Blackhawks – First Period Thread

    Back and forth, between the good and the bad
    It’s indecision time
    You’re so natural, you’re so free
    So don’t decide what’s best for me

  • I've Heard It Before: Maple Leafs @ Blackhawks – Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Emissions Test

     

    Canadian_maple_leaf_2-1 @ oldschool

    Game Time: 6:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: CBC, NHLN, WGN/WGN720
    46 Years And Counting: Pension Plan Puppets, Down Goes Brown (kinda)

    Well clearly, the biggest story coming into this game is the return of our old friend, Fabulous Weapon and potential psychopath himself, Dave Bolland. Drafted 32nd overall in the 2004 draft by the Hawks, Bolland was an integral part of the 2010 team, coming alive in the playoffs to become a major shutdown force and overall annoying pest to the Sedins and exhibitionist in waiting Joe Thornton. After a disappointing season last year capped off with the incredible game winner in Game 6, it came as no shock to see the rat shipped out of town. He landed in Toronto where he seems to have settled in pretty well. He’s got 6 points in three games, mostly skating on the Leafs third line.

    And somehow, the Leafs actually find themselves in damn good standings so early into this season. They’re tied with Detroit for first place in their division and trail only Pitt and San Jose for the overall NHL lead. How is this possible? Fuck if I know.

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  • I’ve Heard It Before: Maple Leafs @ Blackhawks – Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Emissions Test

     

    Canadian_maple_leaf_2-1 @ oldschool

    Game Time: 6:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: CBC, NHLN, WGN/WGN720
    46 Years And Counting: Pension Plan Puppets, Down Goes Brown (kinda)

    Well clearly, the biggest story coming into this game is the return of our old friend, Fabulous Weapon and potential psychopath himself, Dave Bolland. Drafted 32nd overall in the 2004 draft by the Hawks, Bolland was an integral part of the 2010 team, coming alive in the playoffs to become a major shutdown force and overall annoying pest to the Sedins and exhibitionist in waiting Joe Thornton. After a disappointing season last year capped off with the incredible game winner in Game 6, it came as no shock to see the rat shipped out of town. He landed in Toronto where he seems to have settled in pretty well. He’s got 6 points in three games, mostly skating on the Leafs third line.

    And somehow, the Leafs actually find themselves in damn good standings so early into this season. They’re tied with Detroit for first place in their division and trail only Pitt and San Jose for the overall NHL lead. How is this possible? Fuck if I know.

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  • Morning Links 10/18/13

    Morning Links 10/18/13

    Advanced Metrics: Extra Skater

    Ahh Geez: Chicago Tribune

    1 point: Chicago SunTimes

    That’s dumb logic: Comcast

    Hopefully the first of many: SunTimes

    Domination: Grantland

  • Blackhawks 2, Blues 2 (Blues win patty-cake contest 1-0)

    Blackhawks 2, Blues 2 (Blues win patty-cake contest 1-0)

    One week later and one game that lacked an unnecessary Brent Seabrook pinch with under 30 seconds to play and it was pretty much the exact same result. A coin flip to decide the winner. No time to waste; let’s get moving.

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  • Third Period Thread – Blues vs Hawks

    I’d rather be insulted by you than someone I respect. If I don’t share the same view it’s just my birth defect.

  • Second Period Thread – Blues vs Hawks

    You’ve got it down just feed them lines, and watch them starve to death. Keep them crowded and short of air, then you can take their last breath.