04-25-2016, 12:31 PM
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#921
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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Bouwmeester is the NHL's version of Jay Cutler.
In his current role as a number three defenseman to anchor a second pairing, he's more than adequate. He's actually very good at that.
He'd actually make a perfect Oiler. He appears to have talent and therefore hype that make him out to be a lot more than he really is. But he lacks that extra drive that separates the elite from the above average. I don't think any of it is actually Bouwmeesters fault, but it's how he gets viewed.
I still like watching him lose though...makes me feel better about the Flames getting rid of him. Had the Flames been smart enough to pick Shea Theodore with the St.Louis first they had, I'd really love that trade.
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04-25-2016, 12:56 PM
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#922
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ1532
You want suspect decision making, why not look at Hitchcock only playing Tarasenko for 16:56. That was 5th most amongst the forwards. How on earth that guy isn't out for 20 minutes a night I don't know, he's by far their best forward.
They also showed a point last night at the end of the 2nd period where he was moaning at Hitchcock for not giving him much PP time, only got 8 seconds of the 1 minor the Hawks took.
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If the Blackhawks win tonight, Hitchcock will likely be looking for work tomorrow.
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04-25-2016, 01:45 PM
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#923
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Chicago Native relocated to the stinking desert of Utah
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The game plan for my guys is really pretty simple:
Weather the early push, to frustrate them and stem the positive emotion, stay the hell out if the box, for God/Allah/Elvis/Buddah's sake, COVER #91, get a goal on a counter attack rush, watch those Blues #######s fold.
That has to be the game plan, if the 'Hawks are to advance.
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04-25-2016, 01:47 PM
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#924
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Could Care Less
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Blues win tonight, 4-3 in 3OT.
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04-25-2016, 01:58 PM
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#925
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First Line Centre
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Hawks are a crazy good team... down and out to push game 7, again. You'd have to be crazy to pick the Blues to pull this one out.
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04-25-2016, 02:04 PM
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#926
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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If the Blues as expected choke tonight I wonder if Hitchcock gets his pink slip as early as tomorrow if only to appease a fan base that will likely be out for blood.
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04-25-2016, 02:09 PM
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#927
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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In his last 11 seasons as coach Hitchcock has made it out of the first round once, and that was in his first season in St. Louis when they were swept by the Kings in the 2nd round.
Wouldn't at all be surprised to see him gone if they lose tonight.
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04-25-2016, 02:12 PM
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#928
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Screw it, I'm pulling for the Blues in this one, if only so we can stop talking about what a disappointment Hitchcock's teams are in the playoffs. I want a new story for once.
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04-25-2016, 02:20 PM
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#929
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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I don't mind which way this goes. Hawks-games are always entertaining, but on the other hand having some new teams go forward would be interesting. Both are good options.
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04-25-2016, 02:23 PM
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#930
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
If the Blackhawks win tonight, Hitchcock will likely be looking for work tomorrow.
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No doubt about it. This would be the third first-round home-ice exit in a row. If they lose tonight I doubt he even makes it out of the building.
They should keep Hitch for the regular season and then when the playoffs start give him a 3 month holiday and replace him with someone else. Just for the luck if nothing else.
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04-25-2016, 02:28 PM
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#931
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Franchise Player
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5-3 Blues with an empty netter.
Awful reffing will the be the story of the game.
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04-25-2016, 02:31 PM
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#932
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Calgary
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I like the Blackhawks tonight, the Blues seem to be in disarray and the Blackhawks are built for pressure games like tonight.
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04-25-2016, 03:05 PM
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#933
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Franchise Player
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I think Dallas has a better shot against the Blues so rooting for a big game from Tarasenko.
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04-25-2016, 03:07 PM
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#934
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Calgary
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Blues win 4-2.
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04-25-2016, 03:17 PM
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#935
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RANDOM USER TITLE CHANGE
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: South Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
No doubt about it. This would be the third first-round home-ice exit in a row. If they lose tonight I doubt he even makes it out of the building.
They should keep Hitch for the regular season and then when the playoffs start give him a 3 month holiday and replace him with someone else. Just for the luck if nothing else.
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I could be wrong, but don't you mean 4th consecutive? I think they had home ice against LA in 2012 as well......
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04-25-2016, 03:18 PM
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#936
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
I could be wrong, but don't you mean 4th consecutive? I think they had home ice against LA in 2012 as well......
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I'm just going on the stat they showed last game, I never fact checked it myself so its entirely possible.
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04-25-2016, 03:22 PM
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#937
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
I could be wrong, but don't you mean 4th consecutive? I think they had home ice against LA in 2012 as well......
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That was second round though no?
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04-25-2016, 03:27 PM
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#938
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RANDOM USER TITLE CHANGE
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: South Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
That was second round though no?
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Sorry, I should be more specific.
The 2011-2012 season they were swept by LA in round 2.
2012-2013 - First round out, home ice vs. LA
2013-2014 - First round out, home ice vs. CHI
2014-2015 - First round out, home ice vs. MIN
2015-2016 - TBD, home ice vs. CHI.
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04-25-2016, 03:49 PM
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#939
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Franchise Player
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STL = Flames (90 to 95)
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04-25-2016, 04:19 PM
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#940
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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3-0 Hawks with an empty netter. Bouwmeester a -4.
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