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  • We Pay Our Debt Sometimes: Hawks 2 – Avs 6

    We Pay Our Debt Sometimes: Hawks 2 – Avs 6

    Well it’s over now. But I can breathe somehow.

    I think those are important words to remember. I don’t get the impression anyone is really anyone is losing their shit right now, but just in case. Nothing of any real importance was lost tonight. 45 out of 50 points would be telescopically ahead of “acceptable.” What happens in June will still define what’s gone on so far as special or trivia.

    Moreover, if this is what makes the Avs season, let them have it. We have bigger fish to fry. There was a time when they used to. It’s obvious they don’t know. The laugh at the end will be more satisfying. And though I’m no mathematician, I’m pretty sure if the Hawks win 21 of every 25 games in regulation from here on out, we’ll have smiles on our face.

    Also, we didn’t learn anything tonight we didn’t already know. Or see anything we hadn’t seen. Or get something we didn’t suspect might be coming.

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  • Blackjack: Jackets 3 – Hawks 4 (OT)

    Blackjack: Jackets 3 – Hawks 4 (OT)

    Tonight, it became clear that the Hawks know when to pick their spots. Are they intentionally doing this? I’m going to guess no. Because I doubt Q is in the dressing room telling them to do just enough to get by the Jackets. But what were the Hawks worst games this year? Against the Flames for sure, there have been three games against Columbus where they’ve been nowhere hear their best, and they were ok against middling Sharks and Stars squads (the Sharks at home).

    When have they been at their best? Against the Canucks — Luongo singlehandedly kept them out once and only a 3rd period el foldo kept the other one out — the two games against the Kings, and the Blues last night. Sure, there are some exceptions, but for the most part the Hawks have specialized in doing whatever is needed to get the two points. So it was tonight, for 21.

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  • Blackhawks 3, Kings 2

    Blackhawks 3, Kings 2

    You watched the game. You saw what happened.  Let’s get to it.

    –The theme of this win comes down to the Hawks fourth line so that seems as good of a place to start.

    Marcus Kruger is continuing to impress.  Kruger has definitely added lower body strength this season.  While he was getting pushed off the puck in the corners and along the wall his first couple seasons, it’s just not happening as much this season.  And the result is added time for him to make his patented nifty passes to open linemates.

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  • Like F’n Clockwork Eh Bear?: Hawks 3 – Preds 0

    Like F’n Clockwork Eh Bear?: Hawks 3 – Preds 0

    God, there need to be more Get Shorty references on this blog. That’s my fault.

    First off. A shutout!

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  • Like F'n Clockwork Eh Bear?: Hawks 3 – Preds 0

    Like F'n Clockwork Eh Bear?: Hawks 3 – Preds 0

    God, there need to be more Get Shorty references on this blog. That’s my fault.

    First off. A shutout!

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  • 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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  • Well, We’re Waiting – The Committed Indian.com’s Season Preview: Marlboro 72

    Well, We’re Waiting – The Committed Indian.com’s Season Preview: Marlboro 72

    A quick note. You all seem to be caught off guard with the multiple posts recently. I know, it’s weird. But we’re going to keep doing it, so be prepared. Comment on all of them.

    Right, to the blue line. There is no surer unit than the Hawks top pairing. There’s no speculation, there’s no controversy, and it remains the envy of a lot of teams in the league. At least there’s one thing we can all count on. So the only thing we have to figure out is how to tweak it.

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  • Well, We're Waiting – The Committed Indian.com's Season Preview: Marlboro 72

    Well, We're Waiting – The Committed Indian.com's Season Preview: Marlboro 72

    A quick note. You all seem to be caught off guard with the multiple posts recently. I know, it’s weird. But we’re going to keep doing it, so be prepared. Comment on all of them.

    Right, to the blue line. There is no surer unit than the Hawks top pairing. There’s no speculation, there’s no controversy, and it remains the envy of a lot of teams in the league. At least there’s one thing we can all count on. So the only thing we have to figure out is how to tweak it.

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  • Back To The Front

    Back To The Front

    Do I really need a reason to post a picture of Cliff Burton? I didn’t think so. He’s who I pray to, so I think he got this done for us all yesterday.

    Let’s talk hockey. Fuck and yes. By now you all know the details of the CBA — cliff notes version: same cap this year, $64 million next year, two buyouts, eight-year limit on your free agents, seven on others, 50% variance. Ok then, what does all this mean for your beloved Men Of The Red And Black?

    How do the Hawks stack up cap-wise?

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  • Morning Links 10/15

    Morning Links 10/15

    Hogs loss recaps: (Saturday) (Sunday)

    Mark McNeil gets profiled: (BTN)

    Something about that second photo makes the whole story uncomfortable for me: (PD)

    They’re going to talk some more, but I can’t pretend its encouraging anymore: (PHT)

    Duncs gets it: (CSNChi)

    Friedman thinks both sides need to shut up, and then we need to stay away: (CBC)