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Chicago Blackhawks v. St. Louis Blues: No Blues this Christmas

Posted in Adam Burish, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel, Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Colin Fraser, Cristobal Huet, Dustin Byfuglien, Joel Quenneville, John Madden, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Hendry, Kris Versteeg, Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer by hhh on December 16th, 2009

Line changing seems to be the name of the game of late for the Hawks. On the Jonathan Toews line now is Patrick Kane again and Troy Brouwer.  Hmm, not bad in terms of forechecking and all out aggressiveness.  And how about that Madden line with Kris Versteeg and Dustin Byfuglien on wing; Madden who has steadily increased his face-off wins and overall performance?  And Jordan Hendry replaced Tomas Kopecky (Bout time somebody did!) on the Colin Fraser line.  Has Coach Q finally solidified the offensive lines?  Well, let’s hope so.  Let’s hope Q has finally found a winning combination. (more…)

Blackhawks v. Kings: Kings of Pain

Posted in Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Cristobal Huet, Dustin Byfuglien, Joel Quenneville, John Madden, Jonathan Toews, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kane by hhh on November 29th, 2009

Ok kids, I’m back.  Sorry to leave my little hockeylings hanging yesterday, but as much as hockey is life, sometimes real life interferes.  Luckily, I taped the game and was able to go radio silent until this morning so as not to hear the score.  So here, belatedly, is your run down of last night’s loss to the Kings if it’s not still too painful. (more…)

Blackhawks v. Sharks: Blood in the Water

Posted in Brent Seabrook, Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Dustin Byfuglien, Joel Quenneville, John Madden, Marian Hossa, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Sharp, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer by hhh on November 26th, 2009

Tensions ran high tonight in the Hawks’ 7-2 win over the Sharks.  Coach Quenneville was barking early at a missed boarding call wherein Tomas Kopecky was hit from behind and his helmet went flying; Brian Campbell got booed as he always does at the HP Pavillion (and I always try so hard not to laugh at that and am never successful); the penalty-kill unit had an awesome night, even for them; and of course Marian Hossa made his debut with the Blackhawks.  Boy did he ever.  (more…)

Blackhawks v. Maple Leafs: Insert Clever Sports Metaphor about Raking Leaves Here

Posted in Chicago Blackhawks, Cristobal Huet, Joel Quenneville, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane by hhh on November 14th, 2009

Last night’s Hawks/Maple Leafs game was a bit laborious.  The Hawks gave out in the 3rd and I think so did we.  Fans seemed contented with the win seemingly oblivious to the fact that the Hawks squeaked out a win against one of the worst teams in the NHL.  Should the game have been as close as it was at 3-2?  (more…)

Blackhawks v. Canucks: How Penalties Can Kill a Game

Posted in Antti Niemi, Chicago Blackhawks, Cristobal Huet, Joel Quenneville, Jonathan Toews by hhh on October 21st, 2009

No sooner do we not have to worry about Cristobal Huet in net (if only for a time), and the Hawks become undisciplined and commit penalty after penalty in tonight’s loss 3-2 to the Canucks.  And folks are talking about how Antti Niemi is responsible for losing this game?  I don’t think so!  Niemi was quite busy in the 3rd period blocking an onslaught of shots.  (more…)