XxGoWingsxX 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Ok so most of you prob know the Hawks are in the WCF now. If the wings can squeak just one more win in, we'll face them...great WCF matchup if you ask me. Just curious, what in your opinions are Chicago's Weaknesses/Strengths? POSITIVES - I feel that the hawks lack depth like the ducks and will be exposed for it after the first couple games. - I also feel that with their core team being so young, playff pressure may get the best of them. - So, the Bulin Wall is a good goalie but very beatable for the wings. We dominated the season series vs the hawks cept for the last 2 games in which i think the wings were just going through the motions to get the season overwith and just played to not lose instead of going all out for the win. - Less travel NEGATIVES - Good team with alot of finesse players and players who can move the puck well - Bulin could very well become hot as hell and cause probs - Hawks can play a very rough, gritty game - The hawks have a young core which can be good and bad...experience helps tremendously and they lack it so thats a plus but their younger core can mean they can be more energetic longer. I'd like to hear all your opinions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 It'll probably gonna go 7 games against the Hawks, but we'll edge them out. We're the deeper team with more experience and more talent (though as a team they're very talented compared to most). As long as we keep the fire going like we've had in the past two games, it should be a good series for us. Oh, and getting Rafalski back will be huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 well i like our chsnces. exspecislly coming off of a duck series. our game will be tough, and our shots on net will be insane. the hawks dont have enough depth to control the wings. plus bulin is no where near hiller. im looking for a shoe in to the SCF. -we must hang tough man on man hockey since the hawks are a young explosive team -look for numerous high goal scoring games!!!!! wings in 6! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Just saw the highlights of last night's game and holy crap Bobby Loo... What happened? How could you play like that in an elimination game? Hopefully it was a baptism for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFan2008 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 First have to finish off the Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I'll tell you one thing I'm not looking forward to: Patrick ******* Kane... that boy is LEGIT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Did we beat Anaheim yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I think they have more depth than the Ducks do, and as a result it'll also take more to wear them down. In any event, the Wings should be able to exploit their team's youth and force them to make mistakes that our forwards can capitalize on. I expect the series to take no more than 5 games, should we get to the WCF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I have been wanting to see this series since the playoffs began, and now that it is so close I am pumped! I think there would be nothing better than to go through the Blackhawks and the Bruins to get the cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I'll come back to this tomorrow night if the Wings win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain_Yzerman19 1 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) I'm only going to say one thing, because I in no way want to look ahead. But I look at that .896 save percentage of his and I salivate at the opportunity. Edited May 12, 2009 by Captain_Yzerman19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I just hope we get past the Ducks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I'll say this: Every time the Wings have success it is because we deny time and space - usually in the neutral zone. The fact we that we are out-hitting the ducks bodes extremely well for us. If we get there, I think the hawks will see a team they haven't seen all season. On the other hand, I think the wings are very aware of what the hawks can do. Wings in 5.... if we get there..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) I have been wanting to see this series since the playoffs began, and now that it is so close I am pumped! I think there would be nothing better than to go through the Blackhawks and the Bruins to get the cup. I want original 6 final so bad I can feel it in my shorts. Edited May 12, 2009 by clutchngrab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Their PP is unbelieveable and wings PK is quite the opposite.. i'm very worried about that... IF wings advance from this round that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 IF the Wings advance.. Hawks know they are worse than Wings, it's in their heads - that is a pretty good advantage for the Wings Wings have better forwards, better defense and I think even better goalie. That series would not be close imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Just saw the highlights of last night's game and holy crap Bobby Loo... What happened? How could you play like that in an elimination game? Hopefully it was a baptism for him. Yes but don't forget several of those goals, particularly # 5 was an absolute unfortunate bounce for the Canucks...he stops that and then most likely the one right after doesn't happen and they would have won the game in my opinion Edited May 12, 2009 by MotorCityMadness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 The tenacity of the Hawks scares me. That's about it. To me, it's been playtime for the Hawks. They're about to enter the 3rd round against the big boys...whether that's Detroit or Anaheim (god forbid). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Positives The man below has no balls. Negatives I'm sure I'll think of some at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Positives: Finally getting to play a team that's older than I am. Negatives: Blackhawks trolls are 75% more active than the usual ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Husker BigGuy 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Did we beat Anaheim yet? We did, but the official waived it off, so we have to beat them again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Their PP is unbelieveable and wings PK is quite the opposite.. i'm very worried about that... IF wings advance from this round that is. No.... you worried? Please say it's not so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 If the Wings advance to play the Blackhawks Pros - Wings have the number of any team coached by Joel Quenville - Wings have beaten Khabibulin in the past in the playoffs (1998 Phoenix) - Original-6 matchup, good for TV ratings in all likelihood Cons - Chicago has solid offensive pop and got to Luongo consistently when he's often deemed the best goalie out there - Just about every Blackhawk fan that's ever been affiliated with this forum has been a mindless troll, giving Blackhawk fans a bad name. Hopefully this would not be the case this time if the Wings advance, although I'm not getting my hopes up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Compared to the ducks, we would go through the blackhawks like a hot butter knife........Wings in 5. Just wait till the Hawks learn the true meaning of "team defense". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted May 12, 2009 I remember when Kane was in my GEO class in grade 10 aha. Other then that, i just hope Detroit finshes out the ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
