Blackhawks @ Wild IGT 3/29 at 7:00 p.m.

[DMelt36]

Also, another IHN expat back in the fold, eh? Figured there was more of you to come out of the woodwork.

 

[R K]

doubt many will come out of the fold, other than those who are already here.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

I'm thinking the core of this team needs something to play for. It seams they are just going through the motions. We do really miss Oduya, but that said I think there's enough there depending on health I suppose. And now what ever Duncan has brought down. They didn't exactly light it up last year at this time, in fact they lost the last four straight heading into the first round.

When we are down 3-1 or 3-2 or even tied 3-3, then I'll worry.

Every spring they seem to slump into the playoffs. They played well during the streak to gauge themselves against their schedule and then go into a lull.

Get Crow back and having Kruger back, then get into a meaningful hockey game and they will play their game.

 

[R K]

That I did not know. And I do understand your point on consistency, but this looks pretty bad to me. Every bit as bad as his elbow to Sedin a few years back, and he got five games for that. I could see a similar penalty here.

You could be right. Although Sedin deserved it. And I'll always believe that. Also think Coyle deserved a penalty tonight, although even if he's called duncan probably swings is stick. Not sure how they judge intent though. Will be interesting, but I would be shocked if it was longer than the rest of the regular season.

 

[R K]

Every spring they seem to slump into the playoffs. They played well during the streak to gauge themselves against their schedule and then go into a lull.

Get Crow back and having Kruger back, then get into a meaningful hockey game and they will play their game.

Yea, I just have zero worry in me when it comes to these guys. Do/did I expect them to back to back, probably not. They've played more hockey since 2010 than ANY other team. Hell the top five guys have more playoff games since 2010 than anyone in the NHL. hard thing to do, especially when you have 3 Cups and all the accolades they do. Need a challenge though.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

That I did not know. And I do understand your point on consistency, but this looks pretty bad to me. Every bit as bad as his elbow to Sedin a few years back, and he got five games for that. I could see a similar penalty here.

Woops, quoted wrong thread...

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Why they can't replace them with John and Troy is amazing. They are just all around better. Eddie is like the polar opposite of Darren Pang. He's terrible. Foley is just old and lost what ever he had before he quit in a huff and went to Rosemont.

John and Troy are head and shoulders better than Pat and Eddy. McDick gave P&E the long contract though so there's that.

 

[R K]

John and Troy are head and shoulders better than Pat and Eddy. McDick gave P&E the long contract though so there's that.

yup, Mcdonough never changes that's for sure.

 

[R K]

I forgot what a message board was like LOL!!

 

[Tater]

Eddie works so hard to not be a homer, makes him suck more than he should, and Pat is such an Eddie ass licker.

That's exactly why I can't stand the guy.

 

[Tater]

Older and still here. We are headed to Florida, hopefully by July, Wife's still the same. Sorry about the health issues man.

Florida for a vacation or moving there?

 

[Tater]

I forgot what a message board was like LOL!!

You haven't missed much.

 

[R K]

You haven't missed much.

as expected! haha!

 

[DMelt36]

as expected! haha!

That's pretty damn cool.

 

[R K]

Yea after June it's hard to get upset over anything this team does. At least for me.

I do believe they have another gear for the 2nd season. Will it take them through four rounds, no clue, that hasn't happened in almost 20 years.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

RK posing with the cup and #7, pretty sure that's whose name and # are on the back of the sweater he's wearing.

 

[R K]

oh yea, have worn that number since we drafted him and happy he'll most likely finish his career here now.

 

[Tater]

Cool pics RK.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

doubt many will come out of the fold, other than those who are already here.

That being said, FREE GRIMSON!!!!

 

[DMelt36]

That being said, FREE GRIMSON!!!!

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