Just Get The Win
by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 11:37 AM PDT
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Few things are more taxing than having to relive the failures of a previous season's efforts. And as Vancouver fans know...this happens a lot.
Let's start with Mr. Mitchell who the Hawks exploited time and time again in the playoffs. What's his take on seeing Chicago five months later?
"We tried to say we were the tougher team. But all we did was spend a lot of time in the penalty box. We spent a lot of our energy trying to fight guys. While all of their guys just turned a cold shoulder and played hockey...I think, collectively as a group, every one of us got caught up in that...Guys like me have to make sure we tone things down. Because that's what got us into problems."
This is true though it's equally important fellows like Bieksa, SOB, Edler and - yes - Henrik aim to stay out of the box tonight too. If I see another lazy Sedin interference call, I'm putting a chair through the television.
Across the ice the Hawks are coming off a loss to Dallas (wait, didn't we beat them?) in which a deplorable goal given up by Huet helps to explain why Vancouver will be seeing Antti Niemi in net. And joining Huet in the doghouse is Brent Sopel who won't suit up either.
Patrick Sharp is leading Chicago in points (10 pts) but the same names that screwed the Canucks in May are all there and doing fine, including Kane (7 pts), Campbell (7 pts), Vertsteeg (7 pts), and everyone's BFF Dustin Byfuglien (6 pts). Speaking of which, his ass is excited Vancouver is in town. Splendid.
Obviously this is a big game for Luongo, he of the game six meltdown shakes and all. He's looking at it as a shot at redemption which is fair though I'd love to know what defines redemption here. Anyone who has watched the Canucks - especially in the last handful of games - knows it'll take their best game of the year to leave the United Center with the win. Chicago is bigger, more skilled and don't have this pent-up drama from half a year hanging over them. For the Hawks, it's another game
And that's why personal redemption is useless here. If Vancouver wins 9-8 and Huet and Raycroft are in net by the end, so be it. If Buff gets the better of Luongo again but Vancouver eeks out a win in the SO, who cares? With a losing record, the best redemption now is just getting the win. Do the little things right defensively and be smart on special teams. Ignore Brouwer or Bolland or whoever else has their elbows up (Mr. Hordichuk - if you actually play tonight - I'm looking at you). Ignore Chelsea f'ing Dagger. Ignore it all. The past is done and attempts at any sort of personal redemption are probably going to ensure the Canucks return home on Saturday against Toronto still winless on the road.
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Uh-oh, my game thread ramble may disagree with your last paragraph a bit, but that’s ok. I think there is some personal redemption involved. While I agree that if we win 9-8 then it may not matter…but it will matter to Luongo if Raycroft ends up in net. I think it’s personal for him no matter what. I’m sure Luongo feels that he has to redeem himself after that game 6. I’m sure his mates want to win it not just for the 2 points.
It’s a matter of revenge. Isn’t that natural? They/we hate Chicago now. They are the enemy and they won the war.
One word: Sundin. See? We’re allowed to disagree tolerate you being wrong! ;)
If this season had started differently or if they were .500, then I’d probably relax a bit. But they just need the win so badly that their focus now (and for the foreseeable future) should be on the win. Fixing all the mistakes, concentrate on the smaller things they keep ignoring, etc. Get personal later on, but get the win now. Luongo should realize this is bigger than him anyway. And if the rest of the guys feel bad for game six, then play hard in front of him, don’t go chasing fights and PIMs they don’t need. Discipline and focus…it’s all I ask. Too much?
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and no Ben Eager for the Hawks (concussion). Burrish is the the LTIR so Burrows will have to find somebody else’s hair to pull.
Yeah it was Keith.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Geez, wonder why I always though it was Burrish. Guess cause he was also on the ice at the time. Thnx for the clarification…except dammit my tidbit to the Committed Indian is wrong now!
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Over pursuit
…would strike me as one of the bigger things to watch for and try to keep under control in this game, as has been referenced already. I’d like to see an “old-style-Burrows” shift early on – goad the Hawks a bit and get under their skin. Or just bring back Ruutu, Cooke and Odjick for tonight’s game.
At the same time, I’m sure the Blackhawks read the papers too. They know what Vancouver is going through and what Vancouver will come out and do tonight. It should be a great game.
awww what fond memories..I was at game 6.
what memories…wavings those towels. hat trick for Kane. I will never forget that game! but the best part of it was the next morning the local radio in chicago had the interview with Loungo explaining the loss and started crying..LOL and every little bit of the converstion was followed by a goal horn..LOLOL, I thought that was classic!!! Anyway what do you think happens to a player after signing a big juicy contract like Loungo did. Hybernation zzzzzzzzzzzzz.
I’m looking forward to seeing how you manage to keep those all those guys under the cap.
You better win the cup this year. Or else.
It’s true. These Hawks are on a short leash financially.
Well redtribe…
LOLOL
Ah nevermind, there’s no use picking on a kid. See you at game time, maybe.
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyway what do you think happens to a player after signing a big juicy contract like Loungo did. Hybernation zzzzzzzzzzzzz.
You mean like Campbell? Hossa?
Don’t stop, you’re making such fine, sound points.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
kid???
the only thing I recall is a team like the yucks, who came in last season thinking they were invinciable. HA!. you mention kid. Who was pulling keiths hair like a fifth grade girl?? who cried like a kid when his team lost in game 6??? so before you mention kids take a look at your over rated team. Even if you win tonight what have you proven, Playoffs is what got your asses tourched! you can take your team and dump it in the dumpster were it belongs.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Even with a NM fist. Gotta love it! :)
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
To clarify the hair pulling...
Burrows bet Kesler 20 bucks that stupid mop was an ugly ass clown wig.
He was simply tring to settle the bet. Much to everyone’s shock it was real. He lost 20 bucks.
Move on.
Say the fan of the kid who punched a cabby for 20 cents.
by Jesse Taylor on Oct 21, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
along with those ugly ass jerseys
what the hell is that a C with a hockey stick in it. what..you guys couldn’t afford to pay someone to come up with something better. did a grammer school kid make those.
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its funny when you have nothing better to come back with soo you come up with spelling and school board.????
C’mon junior. You’ve already been banned from two sites. And Second City you were laughed out of. Tell me you can bring more to the discussion than grammatical mistakes, rampant misspellings and logo criticisms.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I won’t disrespect Kane abilities. I just don’t like him.
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
huet blows
they should have never let go of the wall. thats the only thing that scares me. Huet should make wanna get away commericals with south west after that cheap ass goal.
The Hawks had to flog Khabby for cap reasons though.Huet was a good goalie not so long ago.
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That reminds me..the Caps got rid of him and put their hopes in…Jose Theodore. Wow
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh? I have not heard about that one yet.
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
ok guys gatta go
listen all, I was just being smart ass . no disrespect. good luck 2night. see ya all sooo. hey at least you guys arn’t like the dumb ass Hawks sight. they are sissys you guys at least are respectfull for me too chat. thanks alot!!
I like Second City Hockey.
Sure we’ll see you in a few hours.
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 21, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
No not tonight. Maybe we can get that going on for the Oilers game on Sunday.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
i see what you did there.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 21, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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