GDT: Game 11 - Chicago Blackhawks @ Raffi Torres

[awfulwaffle]

WELCOME BACK RAFFI TORRES

Blackhawks take on Raffi Torres and the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.Com Arena tonight. Remember when we beat you in the playoffs? I do!

Handshakes of defeat.



Tonight's lines

Blackhawks

Saad-Toews-Hossa
Sharp-Bolland-Kane
Bickell-Shaw-Stalberg
Bollig-Kruger-Frolik

Keith-Seabrook
Oduya-Hjammalson
Brookbank-Leddy

Emery

Raffi Torres

Torres-Torres-Torres
Torres-Torres-Torres
Torres-Torres-Torres
Torres-Torres-Torres

Torres-Torres
Torres-Torres
Torres-Torres

Torres

Don't worry Blackhawks, keep your head up, and you should be ok.


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[awfulwaffle]

I'll be there, section 104. Let's drop the puck already!

 

[Howler Scores]

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Trolling will not be tolerated today, the first game was too much fun.

 

[XX]

Is it trolling if each fanbase keeps it to their respective board?

 

[Howler Scores]

Klesla has a small chance to play today.

 

[Mosby]

The one game where I hope Bissonnette is in the lineup, just in case this one gets messy.

 

[Howler Scores]

Is it trolling if each fanbase keeps it to their respective board?

I know you never want to see a player get seriously injured but between Keith and Shaw's suspensions last year, its clear that every team has physical players that want to win.

I didn't take kindly to the few Chicago fans in attendance at the home opener. They were booing Smith in our house...that didn't go over too well. We thought there was a second foot on the ice for the Hossa hit, they thought Smith was flopping....both hits resulted in suspensions. Its a flawed system but the hypocrisy is hilarious.

 

[pacerhimself]

The one game where I hope Bissonnette is in the lineup, just in case this one gets messy.

I think I'd rather have Chipchura or NHL Player Derek Morris out there than Biz.

 

[XX]

I know you never want to see a player get seriously injured but between Keith and Shaw's suspensions last year, its clear that every team has physical players that want to win.

I'm talking about the double standard going on right now. There's a wanted dead or alive poster, Blachawk fans calling us filth and saying we can't lose our team fast enough, wishing injury on Torres etc...

I didn't take kindly to the few Chicago fans in attendance at the home opener. They were booing Smith in our house...that didn't go over too well. We thought there was a second foot on the ice for the Hossa hit, they thought Smith was flopping....both hits resulted in suspensions. Its a flawed system but the hypocrisy is hilarious.

I sat next to one. He was nice enough not to swear because there was a kid near us, but he was obnoxious. Couldn't for the life of him figure out why Torres wasn't dressed. I just get tired of the constant hounding from other fanbases. They follow us around to any and every thread. You can chirp all you want, so long as you don't do it by name. Maybe this is what every team that enjoys a little success feels. Maybe... we are relevant? First time for everything!

 

[Howler Scores]

I'm talking about the double standard going on right now. There's a wanted dead or alive poster, Blachawk fans calling us filth and saying we can't lose our team fast enough, wishing injury on Torres etc...

The season-ticket base is around 5,000. That's a rough estimation. Not even Indiana Jones could unearth the actual number.

I know, I know they must be talking about the Coyotes...oh wait its from this article:

There's no truth whatsoever to the slanderous rumor that the Hawks have, in fact, suspended operations. It only seems that way. The biggest paper in town, the Tribune, doesn't send a beat writer on the road anymore. The electronic media has forgotten they exist.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=johnson/060417_blackhawks

This is not ancient history so they must be reminded of it. Since 2000, Coyotes had a better attendance records over Chicago in:

03-04
04-05 (obviously a tie)
05-06
06-07

 

[Jntg4]

I know, I know they must be talking about the Coyotes...oh wait its from this article:

Worst Franchise: Blackhawks
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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=johnson/060417_blackhawks

This is not ancient history so they must be reminded of it.

Since 2000, Coyotes had a better attendance record over Chicago in:

03-04
05-06
06-07

I would have assumed it would have been better in 04-05 as well.

The old Wirtz wouldn't even televise our games or spend on players at all, he really alienated the fan base. Not sure how it is relevant anymore.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

Tonights game is must see tv. Some are even hoping for an Islanders vs Pens kind of brawl from a while back. I say the Coyotes should focus on getting the 2 points.

 

[Chris Hansen]

I know, I know they must be talking about the Coyotes...oh wait its from this article:

Worst Franchise: Blackhawks
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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=johnson/060417_blackhawks

This is not ancient history so they must be reminded of it. Since 2000, Coyotes had a better attendance records over Chicago in:

03-04
04-05 (obviously a tie)
05-06
06-07

Ugh. Those were miserable times to be a Hawk fan.

 

[Summer Rose]

Can't wait for tonight's game.

 

[Howler Scores]

"@azc_mclellan: Klesla skating with Stone during morning skate, but we'll see if Tippett gives him the green light."

Two goalies tonight?

 

[XX]

The old Wirtz wouldn't even televise our games or spend on players at all, he really alienated the fan base. Not sure how it is relevant anymore.

It's relevant because a bad owner can single-handedly drive even the best teams and situations straight into the ground.

 

[rt]

Tonights game is must see tv. Some are even hoping for an Islanders vs Pens kind of brawl from a while back. I say the Coyotes should focus on getting the 2 points.

I can't see either Q or Tip allowing this to become a circus. It'll be business as usual, I suspect. Bollig or somebody might challenge Raffi early, and I'm sure Raffi will answer the bell. After that, both sides will move on and focus on gaining valuable points.

 

[awfulwaffle]

I honestly wouldn't mind this:

 

[yotesreign]

Can't wait for tonight's game.

Since the seats behind me have been empty the last two games I expect they'll be occupied by Hawks fans tonight. Wondering if should bring the Raffi sign again since its the Hawks...

 

[Naych_PHX]

Ugh.. lets just hold them to 3 goals or less, pls.

 

[pacerhimself]

Ugh.. lets just hold them to 3 goals or less, pls.

Yeah, Smith could really use a bit of help on the GAA - the last two games certainly didn't hurt things, but it was looking pretty rough earlier.

 

[Vip]

Kane is such a little *****. Doesnt even shake one players hand in that video after they lost. Also looked like he was crying.

10/10 on the GDT

 

[Yote Devil]

Lets keep the points coming! 4-3 yotes

Im feeling OEL getting some fantasy points for me as well

 

[awfulwaffle]

Since the seats behind me have been empty the last two games I expect they'll be occupied by Hawks fans tonight. Wondering if should bring the Raffi sign again since its the Hawks...

I want a big Raffi head.

 

[Blubba Jenkins]

Kane is such a little *****. Doesnt even shake one players hand in that video after they lost. Also looked like he was crying.

10/10 on the GDT

He was shaking hands. He was even thrown out that game and came back on the ice to join in handshake alley.