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Tag: Zdeno Chara

  • The Happening – Bruins vs Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, Extinction Level Event

    ted bruins vs oldschool

    Game Time: 2:30PM Central
    TV/Radio: NBC, SportsNet, WGN-AM 720
    Wahlburgers: Cup O’Chowder, Days of Y’orr

    There are two things NBC is going to flog constantly during today’s broadcast. The first being Ed Olczyk’s work ethic for getting to the game after doing the Stadium Series in the Bay Area last night. Because if there’s one thing that Edzo loves more than the sound of his own voice and hit stats, it’s feigning humility at the compliments heaped upon him. The other will be a complete rehash of the 2013 Cup Final. And while these two teams are fundamentally the same, at the present juncture they’re both about as far away from June of 2013 as can be imagined. But just because this game should be watched on mute (like all Hawks games), doesn’t mean that this isn’t a big one for both sides.

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  • Reindeer Games – Hawks at Bruins Preview, Pregame Thread, Bank Heist

    oldschool at the town

    Game Time: 6:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: CSN, NHLN (US), SN360 (Anglo), TVA2 (Franco), WGN-AM 720
    Chuckie, It’s Hunting Season: Cup of Chowder, Days of Y’Orr

    Oh they love that Dirty Water. Almost as much as they love Larry Bird, Shawn Thornton, co-opting meathead faux-Irish culture, and racism.

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  • Play For Today: Bruins At Blackhawks – Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Bloody Mary Bar

    Bruins_Eastern_Conference  @ oldschool

    Game Time: 11:30AM Central. Wait… that can’t be right, can it?
    TV/Radio: NBC or NHLN-CA/WGN720
    Still Smarting: Days Of Y’Orr, Stanley Cup of Chowder

    Despite the whiskey and beer haze, the memories of June 24th are still fresh in my mind as I hope they are in yours. It doesn’t hurt to go back and watch this video every few weeks like I find myself doing when I need a smile (probably should turn down your speakers). That win was in way so much more fun because of the polar opposite types of endings – a come from behind knockout punch against a subtle confusing delayed celebration. Either way, it was a special night to remember no matter how many brain cells I killed.

    You’d hope it remains the same for the players too. Sure there are subtractions and additions on both benches but for the most part, the cores have remained the same on each side and the bewilderment had to have turned to disappointment and anger on the Boston side. Though the games were entertaining and physical, it lacked the sideshow drama and ill-will that built up against the series like we saw in Philly (Chris Pronger).

    So at a completely unnatural time for hockey, we’ll get to see not only the always entertaining Original 6 match up, but the a Stanley Cup re-match that also features 3 of the last 4 winners of the chalice. Get yer coffee and bacon ready.

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  • Tension In The Ranks – Game 5 – Bruins vs Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, Economics Lecture

    bruins country bear jamboroo vs AltLogo

    Game Time: 7:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: NBC, CBC (Anglo), RDS (Franco), WGN-AM 720
    Subbacultcha: Cup of Chowder, Days of Y’Orr

    For all of the mewling on both sides about the various issues surrounding both the Bruins and Blackhawks, today the series finds itself pretty much exactly where everyone thought it would be. And with the series being tied 2-2 after the Hawks regained home-ice advantage on Wednesday, tonight’s game 5 is critical in taking a grip on the series.

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  • Morning Links 6/18/13

    Morning Links 6/18/13

    Boom! ESPN

    Bad: TSN

    Blanked: Sportsnet

    Bergeron: PuckDaddy

    Beaten: Chicago Tribune

    Ok I am no Dr. Emrick: Suntimes

    Time to worry? Comcast Chicago

    Phoenix isn’t the only team that may need U-Haul: TSN

    AV to NYC: New York Times

  • Watch The Corners – Game 3 – Hawks at Bruins Preview, Pregame Thread, Spring Formal

    AltLogo at bruins country bear jamboroo

    Game Time: 7:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: NBCSN, CBC (Anglo), RDS (Franco), WGN-AM 720
    Feed The Tree: Cup of Chowder, Days of Y’Orr

    Dating back three years to the 2010 Final against Philadelphia, the Hawks have lost the first game away from the United Center in six straight series. Overall in that time frame, the Hawks have gone 7-10 on the road, and 3-4 this post season. And in order to win this series, the Hawks will now have to win at least one game on the road, with the first of potentially three games in Boston tonight.

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  • Learn How: Bruins At Blackhawks – Game 2 – Preview/Pre-Game Thread/Alleycat Race

    bruins country bear jamboroo vs AltLogo

    Game Time: 7:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: The Channel Formerly Known As Versus, CBC (Anglo), RDS (Franco), WGN-AM 720
    Some People Try To Pick Up Girls And Get Called Assholes: Cup of Chowder, Days of Y’Orr

    Well now, has everyone stocked up on caffeine and other crucial supplies? Ready for another 5 hour hockey game? No? Well me either. If there’s one thing to take away from Wednesday’s game, it’s that there aren’t going to be any easy victories for either team in this series. The Hawks started the game as the team looking like they had a message to send. I don’t think we’ve seen them be quite so physical right from the drop of the puck in a while. Everyone knows the Bruins are the bigger team with the nastier reputation, so the Hawks clearly wanted to send a message that they would not be intimidated. Interesting strategy…

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  • Morning Links 6/14/13

    Morning Links 6/14/13

    Absolutely nothing about his performance was unsung: PuckDaddy

    Off days are good days: Comcast Autoplay

    Bruins hopeful that Nathan Horton isn’t done: Chicago Tribune

    I love shin pads: Cheer the Anthem

    The legend grows: Globe and Mail

    The love-hate relationship with him: Backhand Shelf

    Setting the bar high: Mr. Verdi

     

  • The World Is In Your Way – Game 1 – Bruins vs Hawks Preview, Pregame Thread, Freshman Orientation

    bruins country bear jamboroo vs AltLogo

    Game Time: 7:00PM Central
    TV/Radio: NBC, CBC (Anglo), RDS (Franco), WGN-AM 720
    The Impression That I Get: Cup of Chowder, Days of Y’Orr

    Now the real fun begins. After an abbreviated 48 game season of intra-conference play and three playoff rounds with their fair share of scares for each team, the Hawks and Bruins will meet in the post season for the sixth time ever, and for the first time ever in the Stanley Cup Final. With the Bruins two years removed from their last title and the Hawks three, it’s a juggernaut matchup that the league has dreamed of, but probably doesn’t deserve after what it’s put everyone through. And though superficial analysis would have one believe that these two teams are diametrically opposed stylistically, they’re actually far more similar than one would expect.

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  • Morning Links (Finals: Game 1)

    Morning Links (Finals: Game 1)

    Here’s to hoping Sam has to write another one!

    This is stupid: Chicago Tribune

    Hawks once again to face “an all world goalie” CSN Autoplay

    But they will be important: Cheer The Anthem

    New History for Old Rivalry: Mr. Verdi

    Hopefully Fro-Yo can contain himself: PuckDaddy

    Education for the unwashed masses: Globe and Mail

    From the ghosts of 2010:Suntimes

    Hopefully our Governor will be drunk again reading proclamations on Michigan Ave: Daily Herald