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  • Blues v. Hawks 2nd Period Thread

    Come get me
    Wicked fines won’t arrest me
    I’m like Lucifer’s child, wild, acid done
    Black sunglasses shade the morning sun

  • Blues v. Hawks 1st Period Thread

    Oh baby I was born
    With a fast fuse
    I’ve got no time to love
    Just a city to abuse

  • Opening With The Meat: Blues v. Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, My Dinner With Andre Viewing Party

    FACEOFF: 7:30pm
    TV/RADIO:     CSN, WGN Radio
    YOUR VILLAGE IDIOT:     St. Louis Gametime (not as fun as it used to be)

    Before I get to the game tonight, as I should do every year I want address everyone’s questions about where to get The Committed Indian if you’re going to the game. More people have been asking than usual. We are stationed basically at every corner of the United Center, or as close as we can be. I man Madison St. outside Gate 3. We have another one by the bus stop on Madison outside Gate 2, and that’s Scott. On the south side of the arena, Sarah is stationed at Damen and Monroe, because we can’t be inside the UC parking lots. Flip that around, and you’ll find Hamish at Wood and Monroe to cover the Southeast corner. In addition, we usually have Adam on the corner of Madison and Wood. Most of the time, we have Glenn on the corner of Madison and Damen, though that’s the spot we can’t always cover. Glenn is also Sarah’s husband, so don’t say anything weird to her or I’ll be forced to sick him on you and you don’t want that. So it’s pretty easy to find us if you’re looking for us. We’ll be the hypothermia victims tonight.

    And if you’re not going, you can always just get it online from this site. I’ll tweet when it’s posted if you just want to get that game’s. Ok, enough of that.

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  • Morning Links 1/22/13

    Morning Links 1/22/13

    So Stan what did you think of Ray’s performance in PHX: ESPNChi

    That aside, they’re off to a good start: CSN (autoplay)

    But really, its a bit early to say they’re this good: CST

    A staged debate over staged fighting: PHT

    Speaking of bad behavior a look at the ol’ snow job: TSN

    Brunner is even dirtier however: PD

    Twitter reaction to doppelganger hijinks: SN

  • Hawks Acquire Karlsson

    No, not that Karlsson, silly.

    For a 7th round pick, the Hawks have picked up former Flames backup Henrik Karlsson. What it means, I can’t tell you. But I don’t think it’s simply because of Carter Hutton’s upcoming suspension in the AHL, as the Hogs had already called up Kent Simpson to back up Alec Richards for that. At least I think. It could be that Stan saw what we all saw last night from Emery, and thinks it’s something more than just rustiness and lack of games in the past eight months.

    What Karlsson brings is a big frame, which the Hawks seem to like as it probably means he’s in his crease and his defenders know where he’ll be. That doesn’t mean he’s going to stop the puck while everyone knows where he is, however. Karlsson has only had 26 appearances the past two seasons in the Flames continuing attempts to turn Mikka Kiprusoff into flubber. In that limited sample he’s got a .905 SV% and a 2.79 GAA. His performance two years ago in 17 appearances of .908 and 2.58 would probably just clear the acceptable hurdle considering what kind of dog-breath he was playing behind in Calgary.

    But it doesn’t look like Karlsson has played anywhere this season, and would face the same sharpness issues as Emery. Guess someone is going to have to explain this one to us.

    Update: Karlsson has been assigned to The Rock, but not clear if he’s there to get in shape to replace Emery or to just fill in for Hutton while he’s on “leave.”

  • Grinds My Gears 1/21

    Grinds My Gears 1/21

    Good to have this one back.

    As expected, the NHL returned this weekend with full houses (for the most part) and record TV audiences for its biggest rivalry (Flyers-Pens) or defending champs raising a banner against one of its most popular teams (Kings-Hawks). This was met with derision from tons of commentators inside and outside the sport. “Look at the rabble,” they mocked, “this is why owners think they can get away with lockouts multiple times per decade. Because they can.”

    Do you understand now, hockey fan? You are the Great Enabler, without principle or conviction. When will you understand your plight like everyone else?

    Except when you look back almost exactly one year, that is.

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  • Morning Links 1/21/13

    Morning Links 1/21/13

    6-4 (Chicago Tribune)

    Revenge:(Comcast Sportsnet)

    Doing Work:(Cheer the Anthem)

    Childlike:(Puck Daddy)

    Spoiler:(TSN)

    What the fuck is going on in Rockford: (Puck Daddy) (The Third Man In)

    Why is he still talking: (Sportsnet)

    Captain Classy:(Comcast Sportsnet)

    Honeymoon is over:(Globe and Mail)

    Swag Vault:(Calgary Herald)

  • Desert Brush Fire – Hawks 6, Coyotes 4

    Desert Brush Fire – Hawks 6, Coyotes 4

    There were lots and lots of goals scored and it’s late on a school night, so hit the jump for our characteristically brilliant insight.

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  • Hawks at Yotes 3rd Period Thread

    So ripe so sweet come suck it and see
    But watch out Daddy I sting like a bee
    I know some tricks I swear will give you the bends…

  • Hawks at Yotes 2nd Period Thread

    I wanna hear you call out my name.

    I wanna see you burn up in flames.

    Keep you on ice so I can show all my friends…