Series Thread: WCF - Ducks vs. Blackhawks

[GenJac]

Bickell needs to have a good series. The Ducks are a big team with a lot of scoring, and Bickell is one of the Hawks few forwards that can more than match up on size. Bickell was also a massive offensive force in the past two playoff seasons - 9 goals, 8 assists in 23 games in 2013; 7 goals, 3 assists in 19 games in 2012. This playoffs he has 0 goals, 4 assists through 10 games. Glad he enjoyed fishing and being with daughter, hopefully we see some of that post-season goal production we saw in the prior two post-seasons. Q needs to use Bickell on the power play for net-front presence when Shaw's unit is not out there.

The Hawks have been improving during the post-season, but if Bickell can be the force he was in the past, that takes things up another gear.

 

[postmaster]

Bickell needs to have a good series. The Ducks are a big team with a lot of scoring, and Bickell is one of the Hawks few forwards that can more than match up on size. Bickell was also a massive offensive force in the past two playoff seasons - 9 goals, 8 assists in 23 games in 2013; 7 goals, 3 assists in 19 games in 2012. This playoffs he has 0 goals, 4 assists through 10 games. Glad he enjoyed fishing and being with daughter, hopefully we see some of that post-season goal production we saw in the prior two post-seasons. Q needs to use Bickell on the power play for net-front presence when Shaw's unit is not out there.

The Hawks have been improving during the post-season, but if Bickell can be the force he was in the past, that takes things up another gear.

Ducks would have won it last year IMO if LA didn't go on a roll and come back on them from a 3-2 deficit. Would be a much different story-line.

 

[Slimpikins]

I have no love for the Hawks but that said, fuck Anaheim in their stupid fucking faces.

 

[anotheridiot]

Bickell just seemed to have ways with a few goaltenders, Luongo was one of them. He just cant seem to have that same net front game every time he wants. I really think the hawks could get more out of Bickell if Vermette was his center not Richards. Bickell, Vermette, Kane at least gives Bickell a guy that goes to the corners to dig out pucks so Bickell can get in front of the net. Most of these first two series he is the guy digging the puck out of the corner cuz Richards just does not get there from side to side.

Q really still has not used any juggling lines yet, hasnt used his ace in the hole with Kane and Toews together, we almost need to hope they get behind in this series so he will just switch it up not insert Versteeg back in the lineup.

 

[davnlaguna]

I am torn. I want the Hawks because all the whinney Ducks fans and their "it took your team over forty years to win one cup" talk. They will be even less gracious if they win a second cup.

On the other hand a happy wife is never a bad thing

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[Cobiemonster]

Ducks strike first - Hampus Lindholm

 

[oaknightshockey1]

Toews with Kane and Teravainen? Yes, please.

 

[davnlaguna]

I thought except the score ( minor detail) the Hawks outplayed the Ducks.
Hawks failed on so many chances that they should be ashamed.

 

[oaknightshockey1]

I thought except the score ( minor detail) the Hawks outplayed the Ducks.
Hawks failed on so many chances that they should be ashamed.

Kane had two golden chances that he scores on almost every time...as a whole, the Hawks made Andersen look amazing. Hopefully they can start finding the back of the net soon.

 

[JoeyTourettes]

Almost time for GM 2. Can't wait for this one... the Hawks need to start out crazy fast again- but this time Make some freakin shots!

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

On the other hand a happy wife is never a bad thing

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Brutal national anthem. You're about 5 seconds from Los Angeles, you can't find a good singer to do the anthem?

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Fuck the Ducks.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

2-0 Blackhawks.

Chicago is one goal away from Anaheim changing this from a hockey game to a boxing match.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

2-1

 

[davnlaguna]

Brutal national anthem. You're about 5 seconds from Los Angeles, you can't find a good singer to do the anthem?

That is their go to singer. Dawn Wright. She "sings" for the Angels as well. I hate the Ducks fans yell "Dawn" at dawns early light. She kind of screams the whole thing and then adds an unneccisary warble towards the end. Just gives me a little more time to get a smallish beer or overpriced Pepsi.

 

[postmaster]

I sense another Anaheim 3rd period comeback.

 

[postmaster]

or second period to tie.

 

[postmaster]

Huge 5-3 kill for the Ducks. Now a PP for them. Will they cash in?