May 19, 2014: Happy Monday

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Yes, we are blessed to have a great start to the week thanks to the Blackhawks.  They beat the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals 3-1.  Saad, Keith, and Toews scored the goals, as Crawford … Continued

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 13, 2014: Wipeout

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So how does a “die-hard” fan watch 342 regular season games per year?  The answer for most of us is, we don’t.  Don’t get me wrong, I would watch 342 regular season games per year, but it’s just not feasible.  Life … 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