syntax 359 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 What the hell happened to the Blackhawks? 18 games ago people were talking about them catching us in the standings, and now they've lost their last 4 games and only have 3 wins in their last 10 games. They are 9 points away from losing their playoff spot. I don't think they'll drop out of the playoffs, but what happened? (Besides the Sharp injury.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavrik Zettersyuk 4 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 At this point, I don't care about any Blackhawk game except the back to back conclusion we face them in at the end of the season, and a possible meeting in the playoffs. I don't know what happened, I guess they never recovered from getting shut out then shortly after being beaten at Wrigley Feild. Wings dominate, that's what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 Youth and lack of veteran leadership other than Buli, Campbell and Havlat and that isn't saying much. They haven't been the same since the Wings schooled them in that home and home. Plus they have Sharp on IR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavrik Zettersyuk 4 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 Anyway, it would be cool to sweep them 6 - 0 this season, and maybe a total of 10 - 0 if we meet them in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I don't remember the Division ever being contested this year - or anyone ever suggesting it was. The Hawks are just excited to be going to the POs for the first time in ?8 years..... I'm dreaming of a Red Wings vs. Quenneville matchup again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 They have just not been the same team since Kane had that high ankle sprain, and then the Wings kicked their asses in the WC. Maybe they are already coasting. Enjoy those 2 playoff games, Chicago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shockwave180 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I don't remember the Division ever being contested this year - or anyone ever suggesting it was. The Hawks are just excited to be going to the POs for the first time in ?8 years..... I'm dreaming of a Red Wings vs. Quenneville matchup again. I do. Going into that New Years home-and-home, they were 4 points behind with 2 games in hand. But the division's never been in doubt since those two wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I do. Going into that New Years home-and-home, they were 4 points behind with 2 games in hand. But the division's never been in doubt since those two wins. Indeed. The Wings were doing pretty badly and were under threat of losing their division spot. Thankfully they got their s*** in gear as it was kinda worrying me at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 It's almost scary how we never hear anything about Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 Maybe just a little too much hometown hype about what was expected in Chicago; especially with the hiring of William Scott Bowman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I seriously hope these guys somehow fall to 8th place so we can face Quennville in the 1st round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I know! maybe they're just slumping at the wrong time. It happens sometimes, just a growing pain for the team. San Jose, Boston, Calgary and Washington are all going through slumps of their own right now. We're just lucky the wings have been fairly consistent this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I hope they fall out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 Kane is hot again after that nagging ankle injury. They will be in the playoffs. The team is still one of the scarier ones in the West. If they get hot at the right moment that is. Thank god they didn't manage to move Havlet for Staal like they were rumored to be doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 The Hawks aren't self-destructing. As lots of other people said, the Kane injury hurt, and the Hawks are still a young team, so you should expect some inconsistency. They've got two real good lines, a good back end, and goaltending that, while somewhat unpredictable, is basically going to keep them in it every night. I'd love to see the Wings play them--in the second round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I seriously hope these guys somehow fall to 8th place so we can face Quennville in the 1st round. nah us against them in the second round, easy way to get to the conference finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
