Everything Else

They’ve Got Prospects, They’re Bonafide. What’re You?

By Sam Fels 1771 0

Time for our weekly jaunt around the world to see what the Hawks system is looking like.

You know, let’s go in reverse this time. We’ll start in Europe. Teuvo Teravainen didn’t scratch in two games for Jokerit. He’s at 12-13-25 in 33 games.

I can’t seem to figure out where Maxim Shalunov is these days, so I’m just going to not care until he does or doesn’t make it to Rockford next year.

Joe Gleason and Nick Mattson were a combined +5, and Mattson had a goal and an assist in one of the two games for North Dakota against UNO.

Paul Phillips was a -3 in two games for Denver

Everything Else

They've Got Prospects, They're Bonafide. What're You?

By 1713 0

Time for our weekly jaunt around the world to see what the Hawks system is looking like.

You know, let’s go in reverse this time. We’ll start in Europe. Teuvo Teravainen didn’t scratch in two games for Jokerit. He’s at 12-13-25 in 33 games.

I can’t seem to figure out where Maxim Shalunov is these days, so I’m just going to not care until he does or doesn’t make it to Rockford next year.

Joe Gleason and Nick Mattson were a combined +5, and Mattson had a goal and an assist in one of the two games for North Dakota against UNO.

Paul Phillips was a -3 in two games for Denver

Everything Else

That’s The Way That One Went: Ducks 2 – Hawks 2 (Ducks win fart-lighting contest)

By Sam Fels 1639 0

Sometimes, you tie.

This is my point with shootouts. Tonight was probably as even as you get, with both teams carrying some play and each benefiting for being harmed by a couple bounces here and there. But because we have to flip a coin to see who wins, the Hawks don’t get as many points as the Ducks. That’s how that goes.

The big point will be the Hawks power play, and that’s a valid one. Aside from Leddy’s goal, the Hawks barely threatened on the rest. And the gremlins from last year are creeping into it. Right now, it has about as much movement as a goth dance party, and that has to stop. It also wouldn’t hurt to try and create off the rush more than it is. Just because it’s a power play doesn’t mean you have to set up a system if something else is there.

Everything Else

That's The Way That One Went: Ducks 2 – Hawks 2 (Ducks win fart-lighting contest)

By 1075 0

Sometimes, you tie.

This is my point with shootouts. Tonight was probably as even as you get, with both teams carrying some play and each benefiting for being harmed by a couple bounces here and there. But because we have to flip a coin to see who wins, the Hawks don’t get as many points as the Ducks. That’s how that goes.

The big point will be the Hawks power play, and that’s a valid one. Aside from Leddy’s goal, the Hawks barely threatened on the rest. And the gremlins from last year are creeping into it. Right now, it has about as much movement as a goth dance party, and that has to stop. It also wouldn’t hurt to try and create off the rush more than it is. Just because it’s a power play doesn’t mean you have to set up a system if something else is there.

Everything Else

Atop The Sugar Pile – 2/11

By Sam Fels 1179 0

Yep, it’s back. And won’t this one be fun? Let’s kick this pig!

The Dizzying Highs

Samoans Do The Humpty Hump – There’s little I can add to what Patrick Kane is doing. There are few sights in hockey more exciting than when Kaner is feeling it and unafraid to try anything. Literally anything could happen. It’s complete anarchy. Spin-o-rama pass right on the tape through three defenders? Sure, why not? Dance two or three checkers into a fucking hole? Check. Egregious turnover in own zone? Might happen! Only Tomas Vanek’s insane game in Boston is keeping Kane from atop the charts in points and goals, and good for him for being honest about wanting to win the scoring title. Just like when Derrek Rose admitted he wanted to win MVP, and then went ahead and did it. They both know that if they accomplish these individual goals, it will be good for the team.

Everything Else

Morning Links 2/11/13

By Joe DeTolve 1162 0

Roll On: (Chicago Tribune)(Suntimes)(AP)(Blackhawks.com)(CSN)(Daily Herald)(Fox)

Make you humble (Cheer the Anthem)

Crow’s first shutout in 2 years: (Third Man In)

150 (Blackhawk UP)

Lessons learned for Team Canada: (The Globe and Mail)

Sochi Pairings are set…Get ready for Kane vs. Hossa: (IIHF)

The Whale lives: (Blackhawks.com)

Roberto Luongo is a funny ass guy: (The Score)

This is why live animal mascots are dumb: (Huffington Post)

Everything Else

Can We Get Four Road Beers?: Hawks at Predators Preview, Pregame Thread, Jumanji

By Sam Fels 1252 0

vs. 

FACEOFF: 7pm Central

TV/RADIO: CSN, WGN Radio 720

GEORGIA SATELLITES APPRECIATION SOCIETY: On The Forecheck

Have to say I don’t remember the Hawks ever playing a Sunday game in Nashville. In fact, I don’t remember them every playing an away, Sunday evening game anywhere other than Vancouver, but you all can correct me on that. Seems like Sunday nights are a home tradition, but such is the schedule concoction this year.

Over the next couple days, you’ll hear the traditional, roll-out-the-cliche drivel that the last game of a road trip and the first game home after a road trip are so hard on teams. We heard it so much last year the talk may have actually caused the Hawks to mail in a couple of these, not the other way around.

Everything Else

Musical Interlude – Mad Season

By Sam Fels 1340 0

It’s Friday, the Hawks haven’t lost (really) yet, and I’m sure we’re all feeling pretty good. With not another game until Sunday, let’s take a break from hockey for a bit. This was something I started during the lockout, and after all, we left SB partly so we could try some shit and see if it works. Don’t know how regularly we’ll do this, but every so often one of us will break in with a band or album we’re listening to, and you guys can use the comments to do the same. After all, we’ve always been about more than hockey, right? Well, probably not more than hockey, beer, and music. But it’s something!

(full recognition here that my musical tastes do not stretch to either modern or underground, and you can make fun of me all you want in the comments for being square. I even have new glasses to back up that claim)