08-09' Blackhawks (46-24-12) 104 PTS - 4th Seed In The West!

[Drew Doughty]

Okay, I'm calling it.

 

This is *definitely* a playoff team.

3rd place alone if we win this one.

 

Which is technically 4th, no? For seeding sake, I mean.

 

It's pretty much a foregone conclusion that we get the fourth seed and then have an epic second-round matchup with Detroit.

Doubtful. Doesn't the NHL reseed after each series?

 

yeah. if detroit surpasses san jose and all of the top 4 teams advance (neither of which is particularly likely IMO) then chicago would get detroit.

[Garwilly]

Okay, I'm calling it.

 

This is *definitely* a playoff team.

3rd place alone if we win this one.

 

Which is technically 4th, no? For seeding sake, I mean.

 

It's pretty much a foregone conclusion that we get the fourth seed and then have an epic second-round matchup with Detroit.

Doubtful. Doesn't the NHL reseed after each series?

 

Yes, the top remaing seed plays the lowest remaining seed in round 2. No auto 1/8 vs. 4/5.

[Cynosure]

Okay, I'm calling it.

 

This is *definitely* a playoff team.

3rd place alone if we win this one.

 

Which is technically 4th, no? For seeding sake, I mean.

 

It's pretty much a foregone conclusion that we get the fourth seed and then have an epic second-round matchup with Detroit.

Doubtful. Doesn't the NHL reseed after each series?

 

Yes, the top remaing seed plays the lowest remaining seed in round 2. No auto 1/8 vs. 4/5.

 

I like it.

[cubswin2009]

Yeah we'd be the 4th seed because Detroit is in our division but we'd be the 3rd best team in the conference.

[cubswin2009]

HAWKS WIN!

[Cynosure]

HAWKS GOAL

 

3 - 19:38 (EN) - Seabrook scores (4), assisted by Keith (12).

 

Hawks lead 3-1.

[Cynosure]

12/14 - Game 28 (vs. Columbus Blue Jackets)

 

Hawks win (3-1) -- (15-6-7)

 

Fights:

N/A

 

Goals:

Sharp (17)

Havlat (8)

Seabrook (4)

 

Assists:

Keith, 2 (12)

Kane (21)

Ladd (11)

Barker (10)

[kujay]

What I love most about last night's game is that the Hawks won while playing what was probably their second or third worst game of the season. They were awful all night in clearing the zone, passing, forecheck, and pretty much every other aspect of the game.

 

But they were able to get lucky at the end of the second and Keith/Havlat put on that awesome display of passing for the second goal, and there's your win.

 

I'll give Huet credit again. He's gotten a lot better lately at both handling the puck and controlling rebounds.

 

This team is rolling. Let's see how they do on the EDM-VAN-CAL trip. It's always been a dream of mine to take this trip with the team and see all three games. Someday...

[Cynosure]

What I love most about last night's game is that the Hawks won while playing what was probably their second or third worst game of the season. They were awful all night in clearing the zone, passing, forecheck, and pretty much every other aspect of the game.

 

But they were able to get lucky at the end of the second and Keith/Havlat put on that awesome display of passing for the second goal, and there's your win.

 

I'll give Huet credit again. He's gotten a lot better lately at both handling the puck and controlling rebounds.

 

This team is rolling. Let's see how they do on the EDM-VAN-CAL trip. It's always been a dream of mine to take this trip with the team and see all three games. Someday...

 

I think they'll beat the Oiliers and completely demolish the Flames... gonna have some trouble with the Canucks this time around, though.

[Cynosure]

To be fair, if this team catches fire and can beat Detroit a couple times... we have the easier schedule. We COULD still win this division, Detroit's goalies are really REALLY bad.

[UMFan83]

Tonight is a fun night for Chicago sports

 

Bulls @ Bobcats from 6:00-8:30

Blackhawks @ Oilers from 8:30-11:00

[gflore34]

To be fair, if this team catches fire and can beat Detroit a couple times... we have the easier schedule. We COULD still win this division, Detroit's goalies are really REALLY bad.

 

Looked up Conklin' and Osgood SV% - didn't realize how shaky they are. However at the moment the Red Wings are the better team and I still expect them to win the division. Within a couple of years the Wings will be looking up at the Blackhawks. My mother-in-law who's a Johnny-Come-Lately hockey fan (last decade with the Red Wings success) has brutal reality coming to her in the near future. I've mentioned to her the Blackhawks are amongst the youngest teams in the league and their arrow is pointing up. Not only is this so but, they have not only youth on their side, it's youth with extraordinary talent - Toews, Kane, etc. She just blows me off because her Red Wings have been so dominant.

[gflore34]

To be fair, if this team catches fire and can beat Detroit a couple times... we have the easier schedule. We COULD still win this division, Detroit's goalies are really REALLY bad.

 

Looked up Conklin' and Osgood SV% - didn't realize how shaky they are. However at the moment the Red Wings are the better team and I still expect them to win the division. Within a couple of years the Wings will be looking up at the Blackhawks. My mother-in-law who's a Johnny-Come-Lately hockey fan (last decade with the Red Wings success) has brutal reality coming to her in the near future. I've mentioned to her the Blackhawks are amongst the youngest teams in the league and their arrow is pointing up. Not only is this so They have not only youth on their side, it's youth with extraordinary talent - Toews, Kane, etc. She just blows me off because her Red Wings have been so dominant.

[Cynosure]

To be fair, if this team catches fire and can beat Detroit a couple times... we have the easier schedule. We COULD still win this division, Detroit's goalies are really REALLY bad.

 

Looked up Conklin' and Osgood SV% - didn't realize how shaky they are. However at the moment the Red Wings are the better team and I still expect them to win the division. Within a couple of years the Wings will be looking up at the Blackhawks. My mother-in-law who's a Johnny-Come-Lately hockey fan (last decade with the Red Wings success) has brutal reality coming to her in the near future. I've mentioned to her the Blackhawks are amongst the youngest teams in the league and their arrow is pointing up. Not only is this so but, they have not only youth on their side, it's youth with extraordinary talent - Toews, Kane, etc. She just blows me off because her Red Wings have been so dominant.

 

BUT its only a matter of time until Kane ends up in Buffalo :(

[bcl412]

Anyone else think we can catch Detroit? I have a good feeling for some reason.

[UMFan83]

Anyone else think we can catch Detroit? I have a good feeling for some reason.

 

Which Chicago team do you think has a better chance of catching Detroit

 

Blackhawks (37 points in 28 games) catching the Red Wings (44 points in 30 games)

 

or

 

Bulls (11-12) catching the Pistons (13-9)

[bcl412]

Anyone else think we can catch Detroit? I have a good feeling for some reason.

 

Which Chicago team do you think has a better chance of catching Detroit

 

Blackhawks (37 points in 28 games) catching the Red Wings (44 points in 30 games)

 

or

 

Bulls (11-12) catching the Pistons (13-9)

 

Both have a shot but I think the Hawks have a better chance because they are more likely to have long winning streaks.

[kujay]

Dilemma time: Hawks on TV or go to Blues game vs. Flames? Really good lower bowl seats.

[jersey cubs fan]

Dilemma time: Hawks on TV or go to Blues game vs. Flames? Really good lower bowl seats.

 

DVR?

 

Are the tickets paid for and/or can you get your money back?

 

If I had free work tix for the Rangers or Devils, I'd probably go to the game and DVR the Blackhawks game.

[kujay]

Dilemma time: Hawks on TV or go to Blues game vs. Flames? Really good lower bowl seats.

 

DVR?

 

Are the tickets paid for and/or can you get your money back?

 

If I had free work tix for the Rangers or Devils, I'd probably go to the game and DVR the Blackhawks game.

 

I wasn't paying for them. But the lady made my decision for me because she didn't want to go and wanted me to do something else. And I'll be home by 8:30 to catch the Hawks game.

[Cynosure]

I hope I am too with the early snow :(

[kujay]

I hope I am too with the early snow :(

 

I'm looking forward to seeing my family and all next week up there, but I'm not looking forward to the snow. Though things are a bit messy here right now too.

 

I'd be fine with the Hawks getting 3 points on this short trip, get 4 and I'm ecstatic.

[Cynosure]

LETS GO HAWKS

[kujay]

TSN is supposed to be showing the game on Directv 777 (CI), but they are still showing the NJ/TOR game. Shootout is just starting. Guess I'll miss the first few minutes here...

[Garwilly]

I dunno why, but I love the psuedo-Mets color scheme the Oilers have.