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History Now, Footnote Later: Sharks 1 – Hawks 2

By Sam Fels 1261 0

So there it is. The Hawks officially have the longest points-streak (or unbeaten streak) to start a season in NHL history. This one isn’t even tainted by the NHL’s new-ish format (mostly), as the Hawks haven’t lost in OT even. Under the old system — y’know, one that made sense — the Hawks would just have three ties to go with their 14 wins.

It’s cool to say now. I guess I’m glad it happened. But in a few months, it’ll either be a nugget that goes along with something we’ll remember much more fondly and distinctly, or it’ll be a marker for what could and probably should have been. It’s a record that is designed to be buried by what comes after it. After all, can you name who has the most wins to start an MLB season? You can’t. It’s the ’82 Braves and ’87 Brewers. And I had to look that up, because neither went on to win anything.

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Morning Links 2/15

By Joe DeTolve 1314 0

OH Yes!! All our problems are solved: (SunTimes)

Sharp isn’t worried: (Daily Herald)

Game Preview: (Blackhawks.com)

Oh and Sharp has free time for the ladies: (Puckdaddy)

Kesler is back: (Sportsnet)

So Matt Cooke must pay: (Ottawa Sun)

What if the IOC,NHL and NHLPA all crap in our cocoa puffs:(US of Hockey)

Evander Kane and the race problem: (Puckdaddy)

Sportsmanship personified in Russia: (RT)

This needs to happen..Also click on the figurine link: (Daves Geek Ideas)

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

By Sam Fels 1655 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.

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

By 1096 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.

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Here Comes The Zoo – Hawks vs Ducks Preview, Pregame Thread, Hard Disk Defragment

By Matt McClure 1348 0

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Game Time: 7:30PM Central
TV/Radio: CSN, WGN-AM 720
Bro Hymn: Anaheim Calling, Battle of California

With a stretch of 10 of 12 games on the road to start the abbreviated season, including the last six, the Blackhawks finally return to Club 1901, this time in slightly more permanent fashion. With the next seven tilts on United Center ice, this has been the targeted time for the Hawks to make their hay since the schedule was released, assuming they survived the first quarter of the season. And at the risk of overstatement, it’s pretty fair to say they survived it just fine.

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Morning Links 2/11/13

By Joe DeTolve 1181 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)