***OFFICIAL*** NHL RESTART BLACKHAWKS vs. OILERS thread

[Icculus]

Is Reggie's still closed or did it reopen and if the latter is the case was Crow spotted there recently?

 

[zack54attack]

Is Reggie's still closed or did it reopen and if the latter is the case was Crow spotted there recently?

Good times at Reggies.... I'm sure Crow agrees.

 

[MassHavoc]

Problem is even if back with no camp how ready will he even be,what percent back will he be.

 

[hawkinmontreal]

Problem is even if back with no camp how ready will he even be,what percent back will he be.

What percent will anyone be? This whole tournament is ridiculous. One scrimmage and one exhibition game you think will change anything. All goalies will be soft, hence the Hawks need to stop Batman and Robin or it will be over before it starts.

 

[Granada]

Pretty pumped to have Crawford back -- even an ice-cold Crawford will be a thousand times better than Subban or Delia.

 

[Granada]

You have to love the Oilers fans, a team that has done absolutely nothing was given five first round draft choices have the audacity after all these years of failure to think there team is the cat meow. Yes they have Connor and Dresailt, but Christ on a bike this team has done zilch. They must feel proud, what a joke it will be if our Hawks beat them, I will laugh and laugh some more.

Yeah I've been thinking about this. Both teams have a lot to prove, in my view. Hawks need to prove that they can actually win in the playoffs and advance past the first round again -- it's the last time this core especially will be able to prove that. Edmonton needs to prove that 2017 wasn't a fluke and that they are in fact a team that has finally "arrived."

 

[LordKOTL]

What percent will anyone be? This whole tournament is ridiculous. One scrimmage and one exhibition game you think will change anything. All goalies will be soft, hence the Hawks need to stop Batman and Robin or it will be over before it starts.

Hockey is Hockey and I'll take it. I'm not expecting much though. Kubalik & Kane got their work cut out for them, though. Plus I'm hoping Crawford is looking for some payback against Mike "Greg Luganis" Smith.

 

[hawkinmontreal]

Yeah I've been thinking about this. Both teams have a lot to prove, in my view. Hawks need to prove that they can actually win in the playoffs and advance past the first round again -- it's the last time this core especially will be able to prove that. Edmonton needs to prove that 2017 wasn't a fluke and that they are in fact a team that has finally "arrived."

Granada I am really on the fence for this one. I want the Hawks to win of course, but I also want them to lose For a chance at the Number #1 pick, on the flip side I am also very curious to what the media would have to say if there precious face of the league goes down yet again. This series will be very Interesting, but I will tell you one thing, the league wants Edmonton to advance, just watch every time someone on the Hawks touches Connor or Leon they will be on a PP. The 2 Hart finalists are money for a league that needs it right now, they will be given every opportunity to advance, mark my words.

 

[anotheridiot]

Crow is used to coming back from injury and going hard for a few weeks to get ready. Can't see this as much different.

 

[Granada]

Granada I am really on the fence for this one. I want the Hawks to win of course, but I also want them to lose For a chance at the Number #1 pick, on the flip side I am also very curious to what the media would have to say if there precious face of the league goes down yet again. This series will be very Interesting, but I will tell you one thing, the league wants Edmonton to advance, just watch every time someone on the Hawks touches Connor or Leon they will be on a PP. The 2 Hart finalists are money for a league that needs it right now, they will be given every opportunity to advance, mark my words.

I hear you HIM. It's somewhat of a double-edged sword here, but I can't help but root for them now that they are technically in the playoffs. Of course, if they do well, that means more of Bowman and Colliton.

 

[Granada]

Exhibition tonight against the Blues. Colliton and his staff hadn't made up their mind as to whether or not Crow will start yet. Murphy might not play because of a groin injury. I feel like Murphy has been a bit of a bust since being acquired, but even so, his absence will be huge against Edmonton. The more kids we have against Edmonton -- especially on the back end -- the more likely we will get lit up, in my view.

 

[MassHavoc]

I say wait on Crow. You need to figure out who is going to back him up and all the options are a real shit show.

 

[Granada]

I say wait on Crow. You need to figure out who is going to back him up and all the options are a real shit show.

Man that's a tough call either way. Personally, I'd throw him in there, at least to start. Maybe pull him half way

 

[Tater]

Man that's a tough call either way. Personally, I'd throw him in there, at least to start. Maybe pull him half way

I think he needs to get in there too to shake off the rust. Maybe give 3 goalies each a period to play.

 

[hawkinmontreal]

Exhibition tonight against the Blues. Colliton and his staff hadn't made up their mind as to whether or not Crow will start yet. Murphy might not play because of a groin injury. I feel like Murphy has been a bit of a bust since being acquired, but even so, his absence will be huge against Edmonton. The more kids we have against Edmonton -- especially on the back end -- the more likely we will get lit up, in my view.

Maybe we can put 2 goalers in net?

 

[hawkinmontreal]

I think he needs to get in there too to shake off the rust. Maybe give 3 goalies each a period to play.

All 3 of them in net t the same time.

 

[MassHavoc]

Maybe we can put 2 goalers in net?

Roll out with 3 forwards and 3 goalies?

 

[Diehardfan]

Looks like a different team. Could be a disinterested Blues team but the Hawks defensive coverage and special teams have been.....well, special. They have a far better chance to do some damage than I ever thought possible. They have a shot.....not only to beat the Oilers but to get deep into the tournament.

 

[hawkinmontreal]

Kubalik did not miss a beat, 2 more goals.

 

[hawkinmontreal]

Looks like a different team. Could be a disinterested Blues team but the Hawks defensive coverage and special teams have been.....well, special. They have a far better chance to do some damage than I ever thought possible. They have a shot.....not only to beat the Oilers but to get deep into the tournament.

If that game is any Indication of what to expect, we may be in for a big surprise.