Sunday, November 13, 2011
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Things do not get any easier for the Hawks as they return home to face the Sharks to finish off the back to back set.
Polar opposites here, the Hawks are making a killing on the power play, but the penalty kill is leaving a lot to be desired. The Hawks will have to make major improvements in the PK department if they want to go anywhere deep in the playoffs. Expect the Hawks to look for a penalty killing forward in the weeks ahead. One potential move that had paid off recently is moving rising star Marcus Kruger to the second unit and taking Jonathan Toews off. "It's not that Johnny isn't doing his job, we just felt that more ice time off the PK would help the team moving forward, and Kruger has been a mini Bolland for us, so we want to see what he can do." Coach Q said after the morning skate in Detroit.
Trending up?
Since the move to Kruger there has been five games, and the Hawks PK is 6 for 6 moving themselves out of the basement of the league in that department (Obviously not a lot of chances, still can't get a lot of penalties called).
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My thoughts: Maybe the "best" race out there, only because all the teams are bad to mediocre. Every team in this division has a negative goal differential, you usually don't get very far with that. That being said, it's exciting to see a young Edmonton and a young, but seasoned Colorado team near the top.
My prediction: I think Colorado takes the division because I don't see a threat. I think Edmonton will hang, but falter as we get into the later months, and I expect Vancouver to finish second, and possibly push Colorado, but that's an outside shot.
Your thoughts/predictions?
Saturday, November 12, 2011
My Thoughts: Another division that looks ready to be called, but NOT SO FAST my friend. The Sharks are playing great hockey and have FIVE games in hand on LA. I would rule out Anaheim making a charge late as well because all these teams (including) Dallas as so good at home. Someone forgot to tell Phoenix that they didn't actually move this year, so they still have to play games.
My prediction: I think San Jose can push LA, but LA is too good too often so I think they win the division and they will push Detroit and Chicago all the way till the end of the season for the #1 seed in the West.
Your thoughts/predictions?
My Thoughts: Two horse race here, and that's a little surprising given how many experts thought that Nashville would be right there at the top. This one is coming down to the Hawks and Wings and it should be an awesome battle from here on out. Look at Detroit's home record, that is beyond impressive, and will get tested when the Hawks come a calling in a dew days. The rest of the division is rather mediocre.
My prediction: I'm biased, but I think we can make it and win the division, the Hawks depth will be the difference in the end. However, if we can't improve upon the 30th worst PK in the league then it won't matter where we finish because we won't be going anywhere important.
Your thoughts/predictions?
My Thoughts: This might be the one division that is already over, no one looks like they want or can pose a threat to the Caps this year. Florida looks like they are putting on a show everytime they are on the ice, 130+ for goals scored and goals against, good, but not really I guess. Welcome back to the NHL Winnipeg, glad that last place in the Southeast can now be colder.
My Predictions: Caps run away with this division, and if Florida can find any defense/goaltending I think they challenge for the 2nd spot in the division and sneak into the playoffs.
Your thoughts/predictions?
My Thoughts: Another tight race here, with only 8 points separating 1st and 4th in the division. It also looks like the Stanley Cup hangover is plaguing the Bruins as they are almost half way thru the season and they are on pace for only 80 points which will not get them back into the tourney of 16. Lot's of goals being scored, and lot's of goals being given up in this division as well, 125 is a big number for Ottawa. Finally, pray to whatever you God you pray to that you do not have to face the Sabres in your home rink, my goodness that record is insane on the road.
My Prediction: I think Buffalo falters because I don't think they can keep that pace up on the road, Montreal takes the division.
Your thoughts/predictions?
NEW GRAPHICS WOOOO! Sorry, I work hard on my stuff, so I really like it.
My Thoughts: WTF New Jersey, is it really possible to be THAT bad? Oh wait, I forgot about last year. They have clearly dug themselves a pretty big hole in the division and the Conference, FAIL FOR NAIL!? Other then them, wow, how about the Atlantic?? What a division race we have here, very impressed by that, and love to see the Islanders making a push in the first half of the season, can't wait to see how it turns out. Speaking of the Islanders, and the other New York team in the division, how about those road records? Usually if a team can win like that on the road they should be in good shape to make the top 8, we'll see how it pans out.
My Prediction: Flyers are too strong, they hold off the Pens who make a push as the Rangers fade
What are your guys predictions, would love to hear them!
Kane Scores Early to Make it 1-0
Mason Comes up Large to Keep it a 1 Goal Game
Pahlsson Scores to Tie it With 3 Seconds Left
Different period same result, again. The Hawks were flying thanks to a rare power play opportunity in which the Hawks threw everything they had at Steve Mason, unfortunately Mason was too much, not allowing anything to get past him. The Hawks best line of Bolland, Stalberg, and Hossa was able to dent the scoresheet as the net presence was phenomal. Hossa deflected a point shot that Mason stopped, however Bolland poked a rebound free to Stalberg who made no mistake to give the Hawks a 2-1 lead. That last until, you guessed it, late in the second period when Rich Nash came down the wing and made Steve Montador look silly then roofed a backhander past Crawford to even the game at 2 with 1:26 remaining in the period. The Hawks outshot Columbus 18-13 in a wide open period, we of to the third knotted at 2.
Net Presence From Kane, Deflects Wide
Net Presence Leads to Stalberg Goal to Make it 2-1 Hawks
Nash with a Beauty to Tie it at 2
Sometimes teams are just not meant to win certain games. This may be own of them for the Hawks. With 8 minutes left in the third Patrick Kane found a wide open Michael Frolik who let a wicked wrister go that beat Mason clean, then rang off the post. Four minutes later with the Hawks still pushing hard Marian Hossa crashed the net looking for a rebound, he may have mad contact with Mason, he did get the rebound and sent a beauty of a backhander over Mason to give the Hawks a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd. Not so Fast! The goal was immediately waived off, and Hossa was given a two minute minor for goaltender interference. The Hawks did a fantastic job killing that penalty and then near the end of it got a power play of their own. The #1 unit in the league took the ice and got nothing done, Hossa was wide open in the slot for a one time and the puck bounced over his stick and that was the extent of the power play. We remain tied at 2 headed to OT, can't wait to see what other weird, wacky stuff will happen then.
The Post Denies Frolik, Game Still Tied at 2
Mason Scrambling to Keep it Tied Late in the Third
Weird and wacky? How about Steve Montador scoring the game winner in OT! Looking like he was shot out of a cannon Montador came directly off the bench on a change and made a bee line directly to the net where Duncan Keith found him streaking in. Montador let go a laser of a wrist shot beating Mason and giving the Hawks a hard earned two points before they finish off their homestand against Minnesota.
Montador Wins it in Overtime!
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Posted on November 12, 2011 at 04:43 PM.
Game Day Preview
Tuesday, January 10, 2011 - United Center
17-20-4
27-13-4
Tuesday, January 10, 2011 - United Center
17-20-4
27-13-4
Another Central Division foe enters the UC, the Hawks looking for a full 60 minute effort will have to work for the 2 points despite the Jackets record, they always compete.
Posted on November 12, 2011 at 04:26 PM.
There is nothing like wide open hockey from the Red Wings and the Hawks. That's exactly what it was in the first period as there were very few whistles and good end to end action. Detroit ended up outshooting the Hawks 8-5 in the 1st period, but the lack of shots can be attributed to players giving up their bodies to block shots. The Hawks were able to strike first about half way thru the 1st period as Patrick Kane used a quick stick to knock a puck loose and bury a backhander past Howard all in one motion. Crawford was strong as he was able to make save after save thru traffic, Detroit is on their game when there are bodies in front, and there are plenty of them todayKane Makes it 1-0
A wide open second period yielded three goals, two from Detroit, and one from the Hawks. With the Hawks already leading one nothing, Davey Bolland struck again, splitting two defenders and beating Howard short side to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead. Then Detroit took over, Todd Bertuzzi in particular. Nick Leddy broke his stick which left Keith back to basically defend a 2 on 1. Crawford made a big save, but Bertuzzi crashed the net and knocked Leddy into Crawford which allowed the puck to sneak thru the five hole and cut the deficit to one. A short three minute later Bertuzzi struck again, coming down the wing on a three on two Bertuzzi opted to fire it, and beat Crawford short side to tie the game at two. Things are getting chippy which included Brad Stuart giving a DDT to Dave Bolland, no call on the play but the third period should be entertaining to say the least.
Bolland Scores to Make it 2-0
Bertuzzi Gets Credit for the Goal; Shouldn't Have Counted
Old Man Bertuzzi Still Has it Ties it at Two
The Rat is Under the Skin of the Wings, Stuart Has Had Enough After the Whistle
Another game against Detroit, and another third period collapse by the Hawks. After going back and forth with the Wings all then night Detroit gets the last laugh as a Kronwall wrister found it's way thru everyone including Crawford with 16 seconds left in the third, definitely a goal he wants back. For the most part the Hawks were flat, there have been some rumblings that some new blood might be injected into the lineup, it remains to be seen what that might be, but we'll see soon enough.
Game Winning Goal from Kronwall; Crawford Wants This One Back
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