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Poll: How Deep Into the Post-Season Will The Hawks Go? (28 votes)

How deep will the Blackhawks go in the playoffs?

  1. Conference Quarter-Finalist (6 votes [21.43%])

    Percentage of vote: 21.43%

  2. Conference Semi-Finalist (7 votes [25.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 25.00%

  3. Conference Finalist (7 votes [25.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 25.00%

  4. Stanley Cup Finalist (1 votes [3.57%])

    Percentage of vote: 3.57%

  5. Stanley Cup Winner (7 votes [25.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 25.00%

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Blackhawks (29-18-7) @ Sharks (29-16-6) - 02/10 - 9:30 PM

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The Blackhawks are still looking for their first win on this long road trip. After falling down to the Avalanche, the Hawks travel to San Jose to see if they can muster up a good sixty-minute performance against the Sharks. Crawford gets another shot in net to see if he can grab a strangle hold as the number one goalie going down the stretch. Hossa and Toews will be looking to get out of their funk also; both have been invisible during this road trip. Kane showed some flashes last game along with his line mate Stalberg.


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YOUR CALL


Grimson
Feb 10 2012 01:02 AM
And the streak extends to 7.

the canadian dream
Feb 10 2012 02:02 AM
confidence level is down esp now knowing that the flu has been flowing through the dressing room.

Wont be shocked if the losing streak extends. Will probably be one of those games where the Hawks will need incredible goalkeeping...odds of that happening are slim.

bet its a penalty riddled game also both teams getting lots of special team minutes.

Grimson
Feb 10 2012 03:58 AM
Niemi tomorrow?

Ton
Feb 10 2012 04:14 AM
Crawford is officially playing for his job. Sure he was playing for his job all year--but this time he lucked out by Emery screwing up his chance the other night against the Flames. Had Emery played well and won, Crawford would not have this opportunity and you know he is aware of that. Lets hope it lights a fire under him and elevates his game for the rest of the season. Sometimes desperation could fuel a player, sometimes it could ruin a player.

Corey is under a lot of pressure right now, something he didn't have to deal with last year... not because it wasn't there, but because I don't think he was really aware of his situation. I hope he can overcome it and just relax. You can play desperate but also stay relaxed and comfortable, if he can find a balance between desperation/comfort, play deeper in his net, and stay big, I'll have a lot of confidence that he can get the job done.

If there's one thing I think Quenneville is doing right, and has always done correctly during his time here, it's his goaltending rotation.

CLWolf81
Feb 10 2012 04:42 AM
I'd like to think this about both the Sharks... but I doubt it will happen....

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the canadian dream
Feb 10 2012 05:09 AM

View PostTon, on 10 February 2012 - 04:14 AM, said:

Crawford is officially playing for his job. Sure he was playing for his job all year--but this time he lucked out by Emery screwing up his chance the other night against the Flames. Had Emery played well and won, Crawford would not have this opportunity and you know he is aware of that. Lets hope it lights a fire under him and elevates his game for the rest of the season. Sometimes desperation could fuel a player, sometimes it could ruin a player.

Corey is under a lot of pressure right now, something he didn't have to deal with last year... not because it wasn't there, but because I don't think he was really aware of his situation. I hope he can overcome it and just relax. You can play desperate but also stay relaxed and comfortable, if he can find a balance between desperation/comfort, play deeper in his net, and stay big, I'll have a lot of confidence that he can get the job done.

If there's one thing I think Quenneville is doing right, and has always done correctly during his time here, it's his goaltending rotation.

I think you and I are the only ones that think that. A lot of Q bashing regarding his history of goalie rotations. I too think he has done a pretty decent job at it with his time here. Has allowed goalies to fight for spots fairly and has played hot hands when hot hands needed to play. Problem right now is there is no hot hand. Sort of btw a rock and hard place he is.

Pez68
Feb 10 2012 12:14 PM
Crawford starting. Montador hurt and Scott in. Q RLG in full effect. Hawks lose 5-2.

winos5
Feb 10 2012 02:43 PM
Just win dammit!

Full 60 minute effort would be nice win or lose.

Tater
Feb 10 2012 03:29 PM
I wore my Hossa jersey to work today. I am expecting big things. Nuff' said.

Grimson
Feb 10 2012 03:35 PM
Don't be surprised if you see the Chicago Traphawks out there tonight and a very boring game. Hawks need a win in the worst way and wouldn't be surprised if they play some version of the trap to get it done. I expect a low scoring game if the Hawks score first.

CLWolf81
Feb 10 2012 03:36 PM
I was expecting a boring game in the first place... the last thing we need is to lose to a backup, even... =.=

acco-redtribe
Feb 10 2012 04:55 PM
We win in a tight boring, trap game, this game will be a work on defense game...2-1 or 1-1 game that may even go into overtime.

LordKOTL
Feb 10 2012 05:10 PM
I think we're going to lose:

1) Q hasn't addressed the defense before in the season; why would he start now?
2) Scott is in. He'll be lucky to get 2 shifts and 2 minutes of ice time meaning everyone else will be running ragged in the back end.
3) The flu's gonna hurt.

Christ, Allah, and Odin I hope I'm wrong.

Tater
Feb 10 2012 05:25 PM

View PostLordKOTL, on 10 February 2012 - 05:10 PM, said:

I think we're going to lose:

1) Q hasn't addressed the defense before in the season; why would he start now?
2) Scott is in. He'll be lucky to get 2 shifts and 2 minutes of ice time meaning everyone else will be running ragged in the back end.
3) The flu's gonna hurt.

Christ, Allah, and Odin I hope I'm wrong.


Sad and true, but I LOL'ed.

Rex
Feb 10 2012 06:04 PM
Olsen called up.

Bierboy
Feb 10 2012 06:22 PM
....as if that would make any difference...

Rex
Feb 10 2012 06:41 PM
If he gets more than 5 minutes of ice time, you never know.

MassHavoc
Feb 10 2012 06:51 PM

View PostCLWolf81, on 10 February 2012 - 04:42 AM, said:

I'd like to think this about both the Sharks... but I doubt it will happen....

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aaaahhhhhhh ahhaah why is this so funny to me

MassHavoc
Feb 10 2012 06:52 PM
Stars of the Game

#1. Scott
#2. Toews
#3. Sharks

whiteevo
Feb 10 2012 07:41 PM
after going out to a sweet tapas joint later, then coming home to bang my wife, how the hell can we lose this game tonight. i'm guaranteeing a win.

Ton
Feb 10 2012 08:13 PM
Lepisto in tonight, first time after 15 straight scratches.

Bierboy
Feb 10 2012 08:19 PM
Hammer out? Just tweeted...sent back to Chi with Monty. Q says it's not flu..."things changed - it's upper body".....huh?

Ton
Feb 10 2012 08:23 PM
He sneezed and hit his head, concussion. Lol!

Pez68
Feb 10 2012 08:25 PM
Wow. This game isn't even worth watching.

Keith/Seabrook
OD/Leddy??
Lepisto/Olsen??

Holy fucking disaster.

Ton
Feb 10 2012 08:27 PM
Terrible Pez. Looks like I'll be going out for Sushi tonight. :occasion-snowman:

MassHavoc
Feb 10 2012 08:27 PM
Well.. technically the flu is in the upper body.

MassHavoc
Feb 10 2012 08:28 PM

View PostTon, on 10 February 2012 - 08:27 PM, said:

Terrible Pez. Looks like I'll be going out for Sushi tonight. :occasion-snowman:
Yeah, think I'll concentrate on getting drunk instead tonight. hah.

Pez68
Feb 10 2012 08:30 PM

View PostMassHavoc, on 10 February 2012 - 08:28 PM, said:

Yeah, think I'll concentrate on getting drunk instead tonight. hah.

That's a solid plan. I'll probably get drunk and play video games, and watch the "highlights" later. This one is going to be UGLY.

MassHavoc
Feb 10 2012 08:34 PM

View PostPez68, on 10 February 2012 - 08:30 PM, said:

That's a solid plan. I'll probably get drunk and play video games, and watch the "highlights" later. This one is going to be UGLY.
SHIT, how did I leave video games out of my equation. I fully endorse your plan. hah

Ton
Feb 10 2012 08:36 PM
Here is the line-up as far as I'm concerned.. things seem to be changing every minute though.