Blackhawks 2023-24 Season - Bedard luck this year

[Y2J]

2 hours ago, Hairyducked Idiot said:

The amount of attention Bedard draws on the ice is crazy.  He got it on the point at even strength and three guys started moving toward him. And they had a guy completely dedicated to shadowing him on the PK

Nice job by Vlasic to step into the open ice there and take the puck to the net. Lowkey veteran play by a young kid. 

[Irrelevant Dude]

I have no idea who any of these guys are.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

They deserve this tonight. Looked competent and dangerous. Defense a little shaky but not insurmountable 

[Y2J]

4 minutes ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

I have no idea who any of these guys are.

There weren’t too many changes from last year. Bedard and Kochinski are the only two skating in their first games. Hall, Perry, and Foligno have been around a long time with various teams. 

[jersey cubs fan]

It’ll be fun to see Pittsburgh miss the playoffs again 

[Y2J]

1 minute ago, Hairyducked Idiot said:

They deserve this tonight. Looked competent and dangerous. Defense a little shaky but not insurmountable 

Nice line from Seth Jones. I couldn’t watch the game, but I’ve been highly critical of him in the past. 

[Brian707]

Surprising win. Bedard looked very good 

[UMFan83]

I think the NHL fixed this so the Blackhawks would win this game. Think of how good of a story it makes when a young superstar that somehow ends up in Chicago wins his first game against his childhood hero. 

Edited October 11, 2023 by UMFan83

[bukie]

Blackhawks win their season opener for the first time since 2018.

[bukie]

[Y2J]

5 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

I think the NHL fixed this so the Blackhawks would win this game. Think of how good of a story it makes when a young superstar that somehow ends up in Chicago wins his first game against his childhood hero. 

What a bad ass. lol 

[WrigleyField 22]

Speaking of rigged hockey events, they totally rigged this slot machine pull

 

[Y2J]

No surprise, Arvid Soderblom will be in net tonight in Boston.

I really hope one of these kids plays well enough to unseat Mrazek. 

[bukie]

Short turnaround for tonight's game in Boston against a Bruins team that was last seen rendering their record setting regular season meaningless in round 1 against Florida.

I'm curious whether tonight will be a case of tired legs after a back to back or a fast start with a game of experience under their belt (or both!).

Would be nice to see a Bedard goal tonight, but as longa s he keeps being the most dangerous guy on the ice offensively it's a fun watch.

[Y2J]

24 minutes ago, bukie said:

Short turnaround for tonight's game in Boston against a Bruins team that was last seen rendering their record setting regular season meaningless in round 1 against Florida.

I'm curious whether tonight will be a case of tired legs after a back to back or a fast start with a game of experience under their belt (or both!).

Would be nice to see a Bedard goal tonight, but as longa s he keeps being the most dangerous guy on the ice offensively it's a fun watch.

They shouldn’t be tired, but my gut says to take the Bruins -1.5. I’m gonna say Hawks take the loss tonight, 4-1 final. With that said, hope I’m wrong! Go Hawks!

[Brian707]

Bedard first nhl goal

[Y2J]

There it is!! Bedard!!

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Made that look so easy.  Won posession in the defensive zone with a good steal and pass, makes a nitfy pass just inside the blue line in the offensive zone, then gets a shot, gets his own rebound, scores on a wraparound.

I wasn't kidding or exaggerating when I said I thought 100 points in his rookie season was very much in play.

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Spoiler

 

 

 

[Y2J]

6 minutes ago, Hairyducked Idiot said:

Made that look so easy.  Won posession in the defensive zone with a good steal and pass, makes a nitfy pass just inside the blue line in the offensive zone, then gets a shot, gets his own rebound, scores on a wraparound.

I wasn't kidding or exaggerating when I said I thought 100 points in his rookie season was very much in play.

As someone who grew up with the red as the road sweater, seeing Bedard get his first wearing red on the road has a special touch of nostalgia to it. 

[Y2J]

14 minutes ago, Hairyducked Idiot said:

Made that look so easy.  Won posession in the defensive zone with a good steal and pass, makes a nitfy pass just inside the blue line in the offensive zone, then gets a shot, gets his own rebound, scores on a wraparound.

I wasn't kidding or exaggerating when I said I thought 100 points in his rookie season was very much in play.

Posted it in the betting thread, but his O/U on FD was only like 68.5 (-113). Easy money. Just sucks to have to wait so long for the payout.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Could have easily had another goal and assist that period.  He's creating chances left and right.

[Derwood]

Blackhawks will play two full games before the Blue Jackets play one.

Capitals don't open until Friday.

Nice scheduling, NHL

[UMFan83]

Pretty sweet goal....mad I missed in real time. Boston really picked it up in the 2nd though.  

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Boston pretty good