Blackhawks aren't that good

[SolidSnake]

I didn't start the thread and I crowned them, what else do you want?

Next weeks Powerball lottery numbers please.

It's my secret!

[ExPatriatePen]

These guise are terrabule

[SolidSnake]

I crowned them, said the cup is theirs.

[ExPatriatePen]

I think most are aware of my Blackhawks dislike. Chicago won't make it past LA.

<sigh>

[SolidSnake]

I crowned them, said the cup is theirs.

[SolidSnake]

D Y N A S T Y!

[ExPatriatePen]

They should just concede the series to LA.

It's hopeless.

[SolidSnake]

I'm pulling for Chicago the rest of the way

[ExPatriatePen]

I'm pulling for Chicago the rest of the way

Is that capitulation I'm smelling?

[SolidSnake]

I'm pulling for Chicago the rest of the way

Is that capitulation I'm smelling?

No smartassness is what it is

[ExPatriatePen]

Hawks win tonight?

[ExPatriatePen]

Hawks win tonight? :pop:

I just can't believe how horrible they are :pop:

I'll bet the kings are just toying with them.

[ExPatriatePen]

Hawks win tonight? :pop:

I just can't believe how horrible they are :pop:

I'll bet the kings are just toying with them.

It's such a shame how much these Blackhawks suck eh?

[ulf]

the last two pages of this thread were 2 of the worst pages of threads in lgp history

[71Aj66ax87]

I'm pulling for Chicago the rest of the way

Same here,my friend Ben Hamilton is a big time Hawks fan.

[marek]

this just in: the Kings aren't that good either

LOL

Boston in 4

[mikey287]

LOL

Indeed.

For those that didn't see it, this is roughly what the Blackhawks looked like around game 7, 8, 9 (whatever) of the season, when the wheels were greased and they were firing on all cylinders. It's just tough to touch the puck against them. Tough to score on them when you only see the puck whiz by you in the other direction. That Kings team is quality too.

Like I said, they sleepwalked through Minnesota without lifting an eyelid. It carried into Detroit and then they got going and they went into juggernaut status. Boston will be a tough match for them, but I said the same thing about LA...so who knows...two of the best duking it out for the Cup though, no doubt.

[BurghersAndDogsSports]

LOL

Indeed.

For those that didn't see it, this is roughly what the Blackhawks looked like around game 7, 8, 9 (whatever) of the season, when the wheels were greased and they were firing on all cylinders. It's just tough to touch the puck against them. Tough to score on them when you only see the puck whiz by you in the other direction. That Kings team is quality too.

Like I said, they sleepwalked through Minnesota without lifting an eyelid. It carried into Detroit and then they got going and they went into juggernaut status. Boston will be a tough match for them, but I said the same thing about LA...so who knows...two of the best duking it out for the Cup though, no doubt.

Its easy to say because they had the best record and are in the finals now (so I am a genius for pointing this out) but it really shows how smart they built the team. 4 stars on the top 2 lines but Toews and Hossa also really, really excel as two way players. Around that throw in either defensive specialists or role players like Handzus, Bickell , Bolland, Stalberg. Add in 3 minutes eating dmen to pair with at the very least 3 above average guys.

Just a smart set up. Dont get too cute, dont get too smart. Dont feel the need to trade a for a 2nd line center like Vancouver did. Round out your team, your top 4 guys are good enough get the plugs around them and just play hockey.

Fun to watch.

[mikey287]

Their balance throughout their lines and pairings is impressive. And despite all the flash and speed they show, Michal Handzus is their second line center right now...he's slow as a goat, but hey, whatever works...

[BurghersAndDogsSports]

Yeah, I think its just good balance. Can run with a guy like Handzus / Bolland as your 2nd line center if you have those other 4 running your show (sprinkle in Bickell) and the balance between speed, skill, defensive, play role players is pretty cool to watch.

[Lt. Dish]

Is this an appropriate place to comment on Viktor Stalberg's dreaminess?

No?

Hmm.

Alrighty then, my bad. As you were...

[Shakes]

Too soon?

[SolidSnake]

I''l eat my crow now

[bh]

Boy, someone got this wrong.

[columbia]

We shall see.