Game 7 Blues Blackhawks Thread

[Peties Army]

As a blues fan id like to see a tight kne goal game. If it's a 5-4 game I'm not sure we can keep up.

I say 2-1 blues. Just cause I hoping

[Angus Con]

If the Blues play another period like the 2nd period of Game 6, they are toast. Outside of that period, they've played a strong series. The hitting game has disappeared though; that needs to come back. And they need to have a better plan for when the Hawks go to straight cherry-picking like they did in Game 6. It's a crappy way to play, but it worked and it can be done in this NHL rather easily.

[Peties Army]

Originally Posted by Angus Con

If the Blues play another period like the 2nd period of Game 6, they are toast. Outside of that period, they've played a strong series. The hitting game has disappeared though; that needs to come back. And they need to have a better plan for when the Hawks go to straight cherry-picking like they did in Game 6. It's a crappy way to play, but it worked and it can be done in this NHL rather easily.

I believe it was game three buy Hawks had another awesome second leeks buy Elliot stopped all 24 shots they took.

[HOCKEYFANS]

Originally Posted by Peties Army

As a blues fan id like to see a tight kne goal game. If it's a 5-4 game I'm not sure we can keep up.

I say 2-1 blues. Just cause I hoping

I think the big difference in this series is the coaching staff! The Blues are very solid on paper, but Hitchcock is too stiff with his players especially his best player Tarasenko! The perfect exemple, Kane play 30 minutes per game compare to 20 minutes for Tarasenko, when you need a goal you need a sniper? If somebody can beat the Hawks in this team, it's Tarasenko so let him play more minutes and stop benching him, it's a superstar and you need him! I think, the big difference in this series is betwen Quenneville and Hitchcock, Quenneville is a player coach vs the old school stiff coaching of Hicthcock.

[IowaCubs1]

We all know how this ends. Go Hawks.

[HOCKEYFANS]

Originally Posted by IowaCubs1

We all know how this ends. Go Hawks.

Lolllllll

[erock28]

Originally Posted by Angus Con

If the Blues play another period like the 2nd period of Game 6, they are toast. Outside of that period, they've played a strong series. The hitting game has disappeared though; that needs to come back. And they need to have a better plan for when the Hawks go to straight cherry-picking like they did in Game 6. It's a crappy way to play, but it worked and it can be done in this NHL rather easily.

Anything to cheapen the Hawks, huh? The stretch pass is part of the game, ALL TEAMS employ it. Are you going to accept it if the Hawks win tonight, or find some other way to say St. Louis got robbed?

This has been an incredible series, and a deserving team will go home. They have almost equally split times of dominance and momentum shifts. If the Hawks lose, I won't lose any sleep, instead tip my cap to Blues for finally knocking out the champ. No excuses to make. No need to play sour grapes, as you are doing here and in other threads.

[erock28]

Originally Posted by HOCKEYFANS

I think the big difference in this series is the coaching staff! The Blues are very solid on paper, but Hitchcock is too stiff with his players especially his best player Tarasenko! The perfect exemple, Kane play 30 minutes per game compare to 20 minutes for Tarasenko, when you need a goal you need a sniper? If somebody can beat the Hawks in this team, it's Tarasenko so let him play more minutes and stop benching him, it's a superstar and you need him! I think, the big difference in this series is betwen Quenneville and Hitchcock, Quenneville is a player coach vs the old school stiff coaching of Hicthcock.

Q is outcoaching the HELL out of Hitchcock right now. If I were a Blues fan, my anger would be directly squarely at the whiny fatty behind my own bench. If they lose G7 and he retains his job I'd be stunned.

[Peties Army]

Originally Posted by erock28

Q is outcoaching the HELL out of Hitchcock right now. If I were a Blues fan, my anger would be directly squarely at the whiny fatty behind my own bench. If they lose G7 and he retains his job I'd be stunned.

The towes and Kane on the same line has stumped him. Like he didn't think it would happen.

With the secodn change now hopefully it helps.

I expect a lot of the top two lines.

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[HOCKEYFANS]

Originally Posted by erock28

Q is outcoaching the HELL out of Hitchcock right now. If I were a Blues fan, my anger would be directly squarely at the whiny fatty behind my own bench. If they lose G7 and he retains his job I'd be stunned.

Your right, the fatty should lose his job if he don't win G7! Modern era hockey need player coach, old school coaching don't work anymore in the NHL.

[erock28]

Originally Posted by Peties Army

The towes and Kane on the same line has stumped him. Like he didn't think it would happen.

With the secodn change now hopefully it helps.

I expect a lot of the top two lines.

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I'm really hoping Hitchcock does NOT play Tarasenko 30 minutes...but he should, lol. Guy just knows how to find soft spots in the D and doesn't miss his target too often. Hawks need to do a better job marking him all over the ice...

[HOCKEYFANS]

Originally Posted by erock28

I'm really hoping Hitchcock does NOT play Tarasenko 30 minutes...but he should, lol. Guy just knows how to find soft spots in the D and doesn't miss his target too often. Hawks need to do a better job marking him all over the ice...

Tarasenko 30 minutes = Another series, the Hawks are out! Lolllll

[Angus Con]

Originally Posted by erock28

Anything to cheapen the Hawks, huh? The stretch pass is part of the game, ALL TEAMS employ it. Are you going to accept it if the Hawks win tonight, or find some other way to say St. Louis got robbed?

This has been an incredible series, and a deserving team will go home. They have almost equally split times of dominance and momentum shifts. If the Hawks lose, I won't lose any sleep, instead tip my cap to Blues for finally knocking out the champ. No excuses to make. No need to play sour grapes, as you are doing here and in other threads.

Blah blah blah. I don't believe I said the Blues got robbed. The Blues played a terrible period and part of that was they didn't adjust well to the Hawks cherry-picking. You can use whatever term you want for it, but it is cherry-picking and if you've ever played against a team (at any level) that cherry picks as a strategy, you would maybe understand why it's crappy. I have and as a defenseman, it's gross.

But keep it simple and keep it personal because that's the easier whine for a couple of you Hawks fans.

[Craig]

Originally Posted by Angus Con

You can use whatever term you want for it, but it is cherry-picking and if you've ever played against a team (at any level) that cherry picks as a strategy, you would maybe understand why it's crappy. I have and as a defenseman, it's gross.

Given how hard it is to break out of your zone at almost every level, I think the stretch pass is a necessity in terms of opening up the transition game. I know it stinks as a d-man, but it's effective when used properly.

I've seen some minor hockey teams that use the stretch pass as a serious weapon because some teams have no idea how to change their positioning to defend it.

[CrownCollector]

Originally Posted by Angus Con

Blah blah blah. I don't believe I said the Blues got robbed. The Blues played a terrible period and part of that was they didn't adjust well to the Hawks cherry-picking. You can use whatever term you want for it, but it is cherry-picking and if you've ever played against a team (at any level) that cherry picks as a strategy, you would maybe understand why it's crappy. I have and as a defenseman, it's gross.

But keep it simple and keep it personal because that's the easier whine for a couple of you Hawks fans.

Says the only guy in this thread whining about cherry picking....

[erock28]

Originally Posted by Angus Con

Blah blah blah. I don't believe I said the Blues got robbed. The Blues played a terrible period and part of that was they didn't adjust well to the Hawks cherry-picking. You can use whatever term you want for it, but it is cherry-picking and if you've ever played against a team (at any level) that cherry picks as a strategy, you would maybe understand why it's crappy. I have and as a defenseman, it's gross.

But keep it simple and keep it personal because that's the easier whine for a couple of you Hawks fans.

Number 1, they have not been cherry picking. Utilizing the stretch pass? Yes. But keeping a forward near center ice, i.e. cherry picking, no. Your perfect angel Blues have also developed odd man rushes using the stretch. Number 2, if the Hawks have been cheating a wing deep, they are short-handed on the defensive side of the ice. Great teams can take advantage of that. There is no better way to shut down a long range transition pass than by puck possession and pressuring the goalie.

I've played the game, and at a respectable level. True cherry picking is gross, I don't disagree. But what the Hawks, and Blues, and 14 other playoff teams this year do is not cherry picking. Cherry picking leads to breakaways, stretch passes lead to odd man rushes. Big difference.

[jaybirdmh93]

And only 5 1/2 hours til game time!

This is going to be a marathon and will most likely go into overtime.

Regardless of the outcome, the winner better be ready for the Dallas crush that is awaiting them in the second round. As much as I want the Hawks to win and continue to defend the Cup, I would ALMOST rather the Hawks lose and have the commendable comeback from 3-1 and let the Blues take the annihilation

Dallas absolutely OWNED the Hawks this year and Sharp and Oduya are just salivating to take their shot at their old team.

Regardless, it should be a hell of a game tonight and GO HAWKS

[Peties Army]

I thought there had been once since then but last time blues played Hawks in a game seven was what we like to call "Monday night massacre". 8-2 Hawks. 1990. It was at Chicago so maybe this will go better

[erock28]

Originally Posted by jaybirdmh93

And only 5 1/2 hours til game time!

This is going to be a marathon and will most likely go into overtime.

Regardless of the outcome, the winner better be ready for the Dallas crush that is awaiting them in the second round. As much as I want the Hawks to win and continue to defend the Cup, I would ALMOST rather the Hawks lose and have the commendable comeback from 3-1 and let the Blues take the annihilation

Dallas absolutely OWNED the Hawks this year and Sharp and Oduya are just salivating to take their shot at their old team.

Regardless, it should be a hell of a game tonight and GO HAWKS

Gotta take care of business tonight before worrying about the next opponent, but I was definitely pulling for the Wild for that reason. Should Chicago pull it off tonight, Dallas is a TOUGH draw. Not sure, but I think the HAwks went 1-4 against them, and a lot of those games were lopsided...

[jaybirdmh93]

Originally Posted by erock28

Gotta take care of business tonight before worrying about the next opponent, but I was definitely pulling for the Wild for that reason. Should Chicago pull it off tonight, Dallas is a TOUGH draw. Not sure, but I think the HAwks went 1-4 against them, and a lot of those games were lopsided...

Dallas won the season series 4 - 1

ALL games were lopsided

Hawks one win was 5-1

Dallas Wins were 4-0, 4-2, 5-2 & 6-2

Total goals 20-11 Dallas

[rustyisin]

I would not bet money either way. Have no idea how this will shake out

[PGS]

I'm a sports cynic (aka minnesota sports fan) I fully expect the Hawks to win. The double OT loss and now the second period collapse I think the Blues are shocked. I hate to say it, but the Hawks have a easy path to the Finals. Dallas can't play D.

[moose84]

Blues were up 3-1 in the series, thought they had it all but wrapped up

Game 7's in sports is always a toss up, no matter who is at home... Game 7's are usually magically just in itself, anything can happen

Cant wait to watch it, im a huge hockey playoff fan

[HOCKEYFANS]

My crystal ball said... The winner of this game will win the Stanley Cup 2016!!

[Peties Army]

Originally Posted by PGS

I'm a sports cynic (aka minnesota sports fan) I fully expect the Hawks to win. The double OT loss and now the second period collapse I think the Blues are shocked. I hate to say it, but the Hawks have a easy path to the Finals. Dallas can't play D.

The Hawks were crushed after losing 2 games at home?

None of that matters. If I had one game againest a team that is my equal I'd want it at home