SpongeWorthy

I asked this earlier but how much is Ladd missed? Doesn't he usually play on the Toews line?

We've gotten outshot by 5+ shots every game this series, we haven't scored a power play goal in the entire series, we've given up 3-4 PPGs this series, we got manhandled in the faceoff zone to pathetic levels. The first 2 goals we scored in the game weren't exactly good looks. In fact, from my view of the game, we didn't get very many good looks all night, with a few notable instances. The Flyers are manhandling us in the crease. Leighton is giving up huge rebounds, and we cannot get our stick on them at all. So now the only faceoff numbers that matter are from tonight's game? And you really don't think the Hawks PP is going to be better? You don't think they're going to convert better around the net? And you think the Flyers are going to keep up their power play numbers? Seriously you guys are overreacting like mad. I didn't say only faceoff numbers matter. I pointed out that we got outshot for the 3rd time out of 3 games this series. In the regular season we allowed the least SOG in the NHL and outshot our opponent like 80% of the time. I realize the playoffs and the SCF are a different animal altogether, but it's hard to see us getting outshot every game, even if we've been winning them. We're winning but not winning the way that got us here. I am not sure the Hawks PP is going to be better. They were middle of the road in the regular season. I mean I'm sure if you give them enough opportunities they'd eventually score something, but our PP is not going to be a difference maker in the series, but I knew that going in. I don't think they will convert better around the net. Pronger and his Defensive mates have been doing a phenomenal job of not letting the Hawks get their sticks on any of those rebounds. The Hawks are in position most of the time, but the Flyers are getting to the puck or lifting the Hawks stick first. That's not necessarily a fluke, that's skill by the Flyers. We might have to win without much help from cleaning up rebounds (except Hossa's goal last game). Now the Flyers PP numbers I'm not AS concerned about for the rest of the series. Just because the Hawks have had such a good PK in the playoffs before this series. But this series, and especially tonight, I saw Hawks out of position, I saw the Flyers being able to sneak passes to open shooters, I saw the Hawks have a lot of difficulty clearing the puck. So if you put a gun to my head I think the Hawks will clean up the PK. And yes I realize I'm overreacting. Actually I wouldn't call it that, more like being a pessimist in terms of only pointing out bad things we did tonight. Overreacting is lamenting on how we blew this opportunity and "50 years without the cup" after losing for the first time in 3 games of the series. I still think we are going to win, but I'm quite a bit less certain after tonight. Basically there was no way the Hawks were going to lose where you wouldn't freak out.

I can't abide your obvious sulley bit thievery.

The anguish juxtaposed with the pregame "I'd be thrilled with a split in Philly! It would be neat to win the Cup in Chicago!" talk is hilarious. And some of it's from the same people.

So how much are the Hawks missing Ladd right now?

i think we're more concerned that we're not outplaying the flyers when we should be. Maybe if we asked nicely the Flyers would trade positions with us. I mean you'd be down 2-1 but at least you've played prettier hockey!

If I told you after game 5 of the Vancouver series that the Hawks would win 7 straight before losing how many of you would've taken that deal right then? Y'all should relax.

The sandy vag around here for the next few days will be funny.

Hahahahah. You're priceless man. The Hawks and their temerity to lose a game in the playoffs after winning 7 straight. WHERE'S THE JUSTICE

Maybe they will. There's going to be a [expletive] storm for the next week or so. I highly doubt it though. It's an open and shut case, IMO, though. Give him the perfecto and make sure everyone who tries to use this to protest the end of normal games is rightly labeled as a huge douche.

Who's going to be the first wiener that comes in here and says MLB shouldn't reverse the call?

I think MLB has to reverse the umps decision. The runner is clearly out. Leyland and whoever needs to fly to major league baseball and demand they reverse the call and give Armondo the much earned perfect game. They won't. They should. But they're scared of setting a precedent.

OMFG THE UMP BLOWS IT

HOLY [expletive]

No [expletive]? I was going to make fun of you but quickly realized I'm jealous. I was in a league with all hipsters (nothing against you if you are a hipster) and none of them could catch or field and couldnt kick the ball out of the infield You try playing kickball ironically and see how well you do.

I'm pretty sure King is senile enough to think that since MJ owns a team it must be the Bulls and James didn't want to correct a confused old man.

Oh yeah? I heard he said the Cavs have an edge...what got you excited? He said something about how he was flattered Mike Bloomberg wanted him to come to NYC but was humbled when Obama pitched Chicago. Probably meaningless but exciting nonetheless.

I just read some of the transcript of the LBJ/Larry King interview on RealGM-getting irrationally excited again :cool:

Somehow I doubt there are many diehards out there rocking a Brent Sopel jersey.

But what are those resource advantages? When I was growing up Illinois was definitely an after thought for football players. If that's all you could get, you'd go, but there were bigger and better options in and out of the Big Ten. Their stadium sucks. They hold no national cache. And they even occasionally take the back seat to their little brother in Evanston. Illinois is in a tough spot. If they could find the next up and coming genius, that guy isn't staying there very long unless he's an Illini diehard. They need a recruiter to attract talent, as the school can't attract it on it's own. Big state, good conference, good media market, always on TV. The stature of Illinois isn't what it should be precisely because they haven't made the right hires. If they find the next up and coming genius he'll leave the program in better shape moving forward and the job will be more attractive. Zook is just going to leave a mess for the next middling retread to fail at fixing. There's no reason, other than stupidity, that a school like Cincinnati--which is undoubtedly a less name program than UI-- can hire someone like Brian Kelly while Illinois ends up with Zook.

I can't believe that Ron Zook is the best Illinois can get and if that's the mentality of the alumni and fan base then they deserve what they get. There's gotta be a multitude of up and comers that would love to coach a program with Illinois' resources.

On balance, any season that solidifies Zook as head coach is a long term negative.

It's looking increasingly likely that the only "black mark" on Federer's career will be that he has never beaten Nadal at the French Open.

So Carcillo goes from not dressing to playing on the top line? I don't get this sport.

http://www.obsessedwithsports.com/2010/05/31/la-times-makes-paul-pierce-stabbing-joke/ I laughed a little--mainly because the idea that this came from a columnist for a major American newspaper.