This is a feature we’re going to try to do about once a month, maybe a little more often. We’ve gathered out blogging friends from around the division to give us a little more insight from those in the know about the teams the Hawks are competing with. Without further ado, this roundtable’s question is what can we expect from each team this season:
Well that wasn’t exactly what we expected, was it? Even in our preview of the game, we imagined that the Predators would come out hard to try and fight for their playoff dreams and the Hawks would have to fight them off desperately in the first. If the Hawks survived that barrage, they would have to make sure they drew first blood and then held on tight to survive the third, where all too often they seem to take their foot off the gas.
Instead, the Predators came out weak in the first and were thoroughly outplayed by the Hawks. The Hawks outshot the Preds 17-7 in the period but of course one sloppy pass led to a turnover and a tie game after one. The second was more of the same, as the Hawks outshot the Preds and carried the play but again found themselves in an even game after 40. The third seemed to be heading down a familiar road before Saad and Toews found the net to take the win. Patrick Kane adds to his point total to ice it and the Blackhawks find themselves the first team to secure a spot in the post-season for the year. Not a bad way to end the week.
When Jimmy came back home he was surprised that they were gone
He asked me all the details of the train that they went on
Some people they are scared to croak but Jimmy drank until he choked
And he took the road for heaven in the morning.
The years passed by the times had changed I grew to be a man
I learned to love the virtues of sweet Sally MacLennane
I took the jeers and drank the beers and crawled back home at dawn
And ended up a barman in the morning
Well Jimmy played harmonica in the pub where I was born
He played it from the night to the peaceful early morn
He soothed the souls of psychos and the men who had the horn
And they all looked very happy in the morning
Game Time: 7:30PM Central
TV/Radio: CSN/WGN720
Mr. Carrie Underwoods: On The Forecheck
Have you really felt like you just haven’t seen enough of the Predators this year? The Hawks have only seen the Music City Squad once so far this year – you may remember it as the game where the Blackhawks finally remembered that you’re not obligated to always let the other team get one goal in. If you just haven’t had your fix of the Preds… get ready. The Blackhawks will face off against the Preds 3 times in the next 8 days. Predators games are always a bit of a pill, so make sure your fridge is fully stocked and ready to go.
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)
