GDT: Game 68: Wednesday Night Fever | Blackhawks @ Blues | 3/9/16 7 p.m. NBCSN

[hisgirlfriday]

Will we get to see this tonight?

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THE FINAL WORD

Should St. Louis head to the penalty box on Wednesday, there will be a battle between two of the top special teams units in the NHL. The St. Louis penalty kill ranks No. 1 in the league at 86.6 percent, while the Blackhawks’ power play has scored at least a goal in four straight games and six of their last 12 opportunities. Whichever top-ranked unit prevails could be the difference in what should be a tight-checking, emotional game. The Blues have made the Central Division a three-team race after winning three in a row and seven of their last 10, and this matchup must be considered a “four-point game†for both sides. With just 15 games remaining for both teams, these two points are incredibly valuable as the Blues and Blackhawks jockey for playoff positioning—and potentially home ice advantage in the postseason.

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[Putt Pirate]

Win this one please!!!!! Go Hawks!!

 

[ndgt10]

Huge game. Loser falls to 3rd place

 

[BobbyJet]

If Blues go into goon mode, it will be interesting how the Hawks respond. With the additions of Ladd, Weis and Flash, this team has more grit than it has had for quite a while.

According to Q, Hossa will be re-evaluated after morning skate and could play.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Q inferred yesterday Mashinter was playing tonight with Shaw at center and Rasmussen on wing? Q's love fest with Mashinter continues. If this is true it must mean Weise is scratched? You can tell already Q has a bug up his butt with Weise for some reason. He hasn't been real positive with comments about Weise. He just loves Mashinter. We heard alll these good things about Weise, Q needs to give him a chance

 

[ndgt10]

Weise has been forgetful in his time as a Hawk. Mash at least brings some intensity

 

[BobbyJet]

Q inferred yesterday Mashinter was playing tonight with Shaw at center and Rasmussen on wing? Q's love fest with Mashinter continues. If this is true it must mean Weise is scratched? You can tell already Q has a bug up his butt with Weise for some reason. He hasn't been real positive with comments about Weise. He just loves Mashinter. We heard alll these good things about Weise, Q needs to give him a chance

Weise hasn't impressed me either and has been a PT player over much of his career. He has been able to turn up the intensity in the PO's however.

But yeah, with Mash on Q's roster he will always play against Blues on the road. I won't be surprised if Weise and Mash both play tonight.

 

[bwana63]

2 points (in regulation), please. Welcome back, Hoss.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I hate playing Blues

Also feels like it has been forever since Hawks played

Hopefully a strong night with Kane/Panarin/Crawford shining

 

[LordKOTL]

Weise hasn't impressed me either and has been a PT player over much of his career. He has been able to turn up the intensity in the PO's however.

But yeah, with Mash on Q's roster he will always play against Blues on the road. I won't be surprised if Weise and Mash both play tonight.

Mash hasn't really been a liability, but on the flipside Q demands a lot from his players so maybe it's a wake-up call for Weise...or someone else.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Q inferred yesterday Mashinter was playing tonight with Shaw at center and Rasmussen on wing? Q's love fest with Mashinter continues. If this is true it must mean Weise is scratched? You can tell already Q has a bug up his butt with Weise for some reason. He hasn't been real positive with comments about Weise. He just loves Mashinter. We heard alll these good things about Weise, Q needs to give him a chance

Weise looked slow and meh his first games as Hawk ,, Too early to judge but hardly worthy of "OMG what is Q doing"

Also I do find it amusing to see people overlook fact that before these last couple years Weise was basically at Mashinter level as an NHL player

Ranger + Nuck fans used to want him out of lineup same way you guys want Mash out

 

[Man Reay]

Heh-heh, nice GDT. Loove the gif. Blues are not such manly men.

C'mon Blackhawks, kill with skill tonight.

 

[ndgt10]

Still can't believe bo gave up danault qnd a pick for those guys, terrible

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Nice GDT!

Let's just get two points.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Put me in the group that doesn't mind Mashinter, and I actually prefer him over Rasmussen.

 

[BK]

Weise looked slow and meh his first games as Hawk ,, Too early to judge but hardly worthy of "OMG what is Q doing"

Also I do find it amusing to see people overlook fact that before these last couple years Weise was basically at Mashinter level as an NHL player

Ranger + Nuck fans used to want him out of lineup same way you guys want Mash out

I thought he looked slow against Boston but better agains Detroit.

No finds it amusing because people are not overlooking something because it is not applicable.

Comparing him to Mashinter? Have you watched a single game of hockey this year? You are bringing up that he was a 4th line rookie 3-4 years ago? GREAT ARGUMENT YOU HAVE THERE BUD. He was been a good 3rd line player for the past 3 years but yet you bring up the past like it has any weight. FYI he is 27. In the past 3 years he has produce while being defensively responsible.

Ranger and Canucks fans we complaining about a rookie and 2nd year player.

Nothing you posted has any weight and and your argument is brutal on this one....go back to Rundblad.

I do appreciate the effort to try and find something that is clearly not negative negative.

 

[Duke33]

Does playing in St. Louis even count as a road game anymore? Each time I've been there (three times) the Hawk fans were a lot louder than the StL fans, and on TV there's clearly more red in the audience than anything else.

 

[ObeyPerry]

I hate playing Blues

Also feels like it has been forever since Hawks played

Hopefully a strong night with Kane/Panarin/Crawford shining

Why do you hate playing the Blues?Recent history shows that its probably two points for the hawks tonight. Plus nothing is more satisfying than seeing that loser franchise and their hill-rod fans cry.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I hate the little nonsense they always pull

Going after our skill players and I just despise that organization and its coach

I never cared for Hitch

 

[BK]

I hate the little nonsense they always pull

Going after our skill players and I just despise that organization and its coach

I never cared for Hitch

They have a tendency to walk and cross the line against us for sure but that is how they are built.

 

[BobbyJet]

Why do you hate playing the Blues?Recent history shows that its probably two points for the hawks tonight. Plus nothing is more satisfying than seeing that loser franchise and their hill-rod fans cry.

Why? Because the Blues typically run around trying to injure opponents. The risk of injury is always higher against the goon squad.

At least Ott is out - I'm not certain but I think Reaves has served his recent suspension and will be playing, if not a bit more timidly after getting dinged in the wallet.

 

[piteus]

This is a big game. I expect the Hawks to be focused tonight. The fact Hossa will be back highlights the urgency.

The Blues just don't like the Hawks. Years of losing will do that. The fact that most Hawks don't care as much ... exasperates the situation.

 

[Rugbyplayer*]

I've been reading this forum for over a year. This is my first post. A little bit later I will introduce myself. Here's to hoping that the Hawks will mop the floor with Blues. Let's go Hawkies.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I've been reading this forum for over a year. This is my first post. A little bit later I will introduce myself. Here's to hoping that the Hawks will mop the floor with Blues. Let's go Hawkies.

Welcome to the Hawks board

 

[BK]

I've been reading this forum for over a year. This is my first post. A little bit later I will introduce myself. Here's to hoping that the Hawks will mop the floor with Blues. Let's go Hawkies.

Welcome.