May 15, 2014: Falling in Place

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What else can go right for the Hawks right now?  First, the Penguins get elminated (I wasn’t really worried about them), but guess I’d much rather face the Rangers in the Finals WHEN we get there.  Then, Seabrook’s dump-in bounced off … Continued

May 14, 2014: Closeout Kings

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It was the Blackhawks, 11-2 in closeout games the past 6 seasons, vs the Wild, 5-0 at home this postseason, matched up in Game 6 Tuesday night.  Was it ever in doubt?  Heck yes it was.  Yet, at the end of the … Continued

May 12, 2014: The Good Hawks

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It took them 2 games in Minnesota, and 1 period last night at the UC, but the Good Hawks finally returned.  It looked like we were still in Minnesota after tallying only 6 shots in the 1st period.  When the … Continued

May 10, 2014: Riddle me this

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I don’t get it.  How can a team that looks so dominant look so bad?  How does a team that looks SO overmatched come back and tie this series?  Is it the ratings game for NBC Sports Network?  Does home … Continued

May 7, 2014: Mama Said

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Mama said there’d be days like this…  The Wild got their 1st win last night at home, and pulled within 2-1 in the series.  It was a lackluster effort by the Hawks, who didn’t seem interested in putting their foot … Continued

May 5, 2014: Say the Right Thing

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As I listen to the interviews before and during Game 2 of the Hawks-Wild, I think, how easy is it to say the right thing?  Whenever teams are asked about their opponents, they are mostly complimentary, showing nothing but respect … Continued

May 3, 2014: Cake Walk

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I wasn’t too worried about this series.   The second consecutive year we meet the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs shouldn’t be much different than the first.  The game started off easy enough with goals by Bickell and Hossa.  With a … Continued