So Close:HockeeNight
Never say die:TSN
Captain FU Mode:PD
Well the track record:SN
Oh God..You ruined my childhood:SI
Tag: Corey Crawford
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Thinkin' Out Loud – Game 4 – Ducks vs Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, Neurologist Appointment
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Game Time: 7:00PM Central
TV/Radio: NBC, CBC, TVA, WGN-AM 720
All The Answers: Anaheim Calling, Battle Of CaliforniaIn Joel Quenneville’s seven year tenure as the Hawks’ coach, there has not been a single postseason wherein his squad has not trailed in a series at some point, including twice in each respective year that ended in a parade. So tonight’s Game 4 at home against the Ducks is not new territory for his team. But Game 3 certainly rocketed up the charts as one of his all-time coaching boners in what is already a greatest hits collection. The Ducks took advantage, and now tonight results in a crucial, near must-win for the home team.
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Thinkin’ Out Loud – Game 4 – Ducks vs Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, Neurologist Appointment
vs Game Time: 7:00PM Central
TV/Radio: NBC, CBC, TVA, WGN-AM 720
All The Answers: Anaheim Calling, Battle Of CaliforniaIn Joel Quenneville’s seven year tenure as the Hawks’ coach, there has not been a single postseason wherein his squad has not trailed in a series at some point, including twice in each respective year that ended in a parade. So tonight’s Game 4 at home against the Ducks is not new territory for his team. But Game 3 certainly rocketed up the charts as one of his all-time coaching boners in what is already a greatest hits collection. The Ducks took advantage, and now tonight results in a crucial, near must-win for the home team.
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Morning Links 5.22.2015
Life is like a hurricane, here in Duckberg:HockeeNight
Race Cars, Lasers, AeroPlanes, its a Duck Blur:Let’s Go Hawks
Might Solve a mystery or rewrite history:BlackHawk Up
D-D-Danger lurks behind you:ESPN Chicago
There’s a stranger out to find you:TSN
What to do? just grab on to some:Sportsnet.Ca
DuckTales (Woo Oo):You Tube
Thanks to HockeeNight for the inspiration…
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Come Out And Play – Game 3 – Ducks vs Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, Student Loan Consolidation
vs Game Time: 7:00PM
TV/Radio: NBCSN, CBC (Anglo), TVA (Franco), WGN-AM 720
Cohen Family Reunion: Anaheim Calling, Battle of CaliforniaAs the series shifts back to the United Center and the Hawks play at home for the first time in 18 days, they bring with them the requisite split of the first two games on the road to put themselves in solid position as the series moves forward. And coming off the longest game in franchise history just 42 hours ago, both the Hawks and the Ducks will have their depth and endurance tested tonight.
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Morning Links 5/18/2015
Ripple on the pond:HockeeNight
Waits for no man:Let’s Go Hawks
Missed:Chicago Tribune
How we got here:TSN
Failure to Launch:ESPNCHI
I can’t disagree:Orange County Register
Lets spot the incorrect part of the narrative:SunTimes
Introducing the 2016 Michael Rozsival:Sportsnet.ca
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Down On The World Again: Hawks 1 – Ducks 4 (Ducks lead series 1-0)
The Ducks draw first blood on one thing we didn’t account for, and that’s Frederik Andersen turning in a great performance. Andersen has proved to be a good goalie these past two years, but he hasn’t proven he can win a series by himself. And he still hasn’t. But he has proven he can take a game and was very good today.
Because what else happened that you didn’t expect? The Hawks horsed the Ducks for the first 40 minutes, racking up a 63% shot attempt advantage. We also saw Rundblad have a few yips, which we pretty much all saw coming. The Ducks’ defense wasn’t actually much better, turning the puck over whenever under pressure and allowing the Hawks far too many looks than any Anaheim fan should be comfortable with. The Hawks biffed a couple power plays they gotta have, but with the help of Andersen as well. The Ducks took their opportunities, Andersen made sure the Hawks didn’t take theirs.
And yet some people make it seem like the world is collapsing in. Let’s clean this one up.
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Same In The End: Breaking Down Hawks vs. Ducks
None of what comes in this post is going to be much of a surprise to you. After reading us breaking down the entire Ducks team, you probably know where we think this is headed. But thanks to the NHL and their infinitely genius scheduling, we’ve still got time to kill. So let’s look into the crystal ball.
(Although I guess I understand the series didn’t start tonight, as with Kanye playing the Honda Center tomorrow it probably takes all of today to stuff his aura into the arena).
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It Wasn't A Pretty Picture – Anaheim's Special Teams And The Rest
Time to clean up our preview of the Hawks’ Western Conference Final opponent the Anaheim Ducks.
Special Teams
Now this is where things could go a bit sideways for the Hawks, and clearly the biggest flashing red light. Just like the Hawks did last round, the Hawks will face the team heading into it with the playoffs’ hottest power play, as the Ducks are clicking at 31% in two rounds. Both Winnipeg and Calgary had middling kills during the season, but it’s not like the Hawks’ can claim much else from about March on.
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It Wasn’t A Pretty Picture – Anaheim’s Special Teams And The Rest
Time to clean up our preview of the Hawks’ Western Conference Final opponent the Anaheim Ducks.
Special Teams
Now this is where things could go a bit sideways for the Hawks, and clearly the biggest flashing red light. Just like the Hawks did last round, the Hawks will face the team heading into it with the playoffs’ hottest power play, as the Ducks are clicking at 31% in two rounds. Both Winnipeg and Calgary had middling kills during the season, but it’s not like the Hawks’ can claim much else from about March on.
