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What I don't get is why they're not dumping and chasing when Pronger is on the ice. To put it kindly, he's lost a step, all Toews has to do is push the puck ahead when Pronger' on him, he'll beat him to the puck 10 out of 10.

Really? During their multiple PP's what did they get two shots? Hawks cared they play otherwise.

Hawks were sure "dominated" in that period.

2-2 or not, this team is falling apart and facing a bad matchup problem. It's theoretically possible they might get lucky and steal two games they don't deserve, but it's not going to happen. Give me a break, are you aware of the garbage Philly has in net? It's going to cost them.

I still feel good about tonight, Leighton is shakey as hell, keep shooting, it's going to in, the Hawks are going to light him up, it's coming.

Unfortunately, I too remember that year, still pissed about the Illini loss, they had handled Michigan with relative ease in the regular season. Kicked the [expletive] of out them in one of the games, there's no doubt the Illini were the better team, lucky bounce went their way - the only productive thing Sean Higgins ever did as a Wolverine.

Grew up listening to Pat Foley on 570 AM - I pretty certain it 570AM - nevertheless, Bannerman!!!!! with the save!!!! Doug Wison, Bob Murray, Steve Larmer - remember him hitting the post with such force the ping seemed to resonant in my room, Ludzik, Eddie Olczyk, Al Secord and of course, Savoir Faire - Denis Savard.

Win or lose wouldn't you love to see Lilly knock him on his ass? It's certainly in order.

Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Stephen Walkom Linesmen: Jean Morin, Steve Miller Thanks, was wondering if Mr. McCreary or whatever the hell is name is was involved.

Speaking as a Blackhawk fan it wouldn't be so far fetched to think a Pronger cheap shot was at the heart of it.

Couldn't find who officiated the game tonight anyone know?

But, they sure as hell didn't miss the roughing on Brouwer when all he was trying to do was protect his goalie.

They came headhunting and still took, what, 7 or so minutes for a penalty to be called on them.

Who could blame him? They so much as breath on a Flyer and it's called.

This PP [expletive] is getting out of hand, I don't question the Hawks being called but, the lack of calls on the Flyers is questionable. They've tripped, interfered and slashed like crazy yet no calls.

What the hell is Ricketts going to do? Also just so you know, Ricketts didn't have to choose between fixing the bathrooms or spending more money on the team. He is the owner, so he has to worry about all areas of the team even if winning is his #1 priority. When there are so many problems with the product on the field, he looks like an idiot constantly worrying about the ballpark and the "fan experience." Winning cures all. Cub fans need to treat this organization like the Blackhawk fans treated it...quit going to games, quit buying merchandise and quit watching/listening. As a fan, I am sick of hearing Ricketts talk about winning yet nothing changes in relation to the baseball operations. Piniella should be fired today. You can't fire 25 players, but Lou can go. Again, one run in 4 of the last 5 games and he basically does nothing to shake things up. Ricketts has been the owner for 6 months, what do you expect to happen in 6 months? He's never run a baseball team before, and he is just getting his feet wet here. He needs time to evaluate everything in the organization before going around firing people and making radical changes. After such a short amount of time, there is no way any of us fans really know how Ricketts is going to run the team long term. By the end of this offseason, it will begin to look clear, and by the next offseason we'll have a pretty good idea of how this team will be run and at that point we can judge how much he wants to win or how capable that is in his hands. I know losing is frustrating, but if you honestly thought we had a good shot of winning the WS this year no matter what we did, unless a lot of pieces fell perfectly into place, then you need to lower your expectations a bit. I completely agree we should be contending every year with our resources, but the blame is not on Ricketts, its on the general manager of this club. Beyond a doubt, given the payroll, one could make a case this Cub team is one of the most poorly constructed, if not the worst, in the history of Baseball.

It's so refreshing to see the results of truly professional team such as the Blackhawks. Who would have thought one day the Blackhawks would be the best team - and it's not even close - in Chicago. They're the polar opposite of the Cubs, Bears, Bulls and White Sox as far as how to run a sports team.

Yes!!!! I'd say that's as close to a productive ab as Ramirez is going to get.

Does Ramirez manage to put the ball in play this ab?

It's about time Jones hit the dirt, I know it won't happen however, it might get him thinking about something other than the BP the Cubs keep throwing to him.

Given the Hawks skating ability that's an amazing coincidence, it's hard to believe he's been objective in any way shape or form.

I will wager you a nickle that the Wings finish higher then the Hawks next season Based on what?

I saw Allen hit that three and I said to myself why can't the Magic guard a guy who basically hangs out around the perimeter looking for the three? On the replay I saw why - Garnett the moving screen, why does it seem the Celtics keeping getting away with that [expletive]?

I know we've been burned as Cub fans and maybe it's hard to wrap our minds around our team being the better team but, one can slice it a million ways. And it'll lead to the same conclusion the Hawks are the best team in the NHL. They bested the Sharks, they'll beat the Flyers as well, no matter how many ways we try to manifest the Flyers as something more than they are.

Holy [expletive] Habs SHOOT THE [expletive] PUCK!!!!!!!!!