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Everybody Into The Pool: Blackhawks Swim With Sharks
Dec 11th
Photo: CBS
We have yet to see the San Jose Sharks in the United Center, but the oddities of the NHL schedule have the Blackhawks climbing aboard a plane to visit the HP Pavilion on Saturday to take on Todd McLellan’s squad once more. Hope the boys brought more than just their Speedos.
Our last time swimming with the Sharks they smelled chum in the water, sunk their teeth into Marty Turco and wouldn’t let go, potting goals from Dany Heatley, Joe Pavelski, Jamal Mayers and Patrick Marleau. Antti Niemi had the last laugh against his former team, making 30 saves and coming away with a 5 – 2 win.
Tim Bits for Friday, December 10
Dec 10th
Some quick news flashes for Blackhawks’ fans as the team wraps up activities for the day in San Jose:
Multiple sources on the scene are reporting that Corey Crawford will be in net for the Blackhawks when they take on the Sharks on Saturday. This should not be a surprise to anyone.
It was also suggested by Coach Joel Quenneville that Jordan Hendry may return to the lineup against San Jose. We haven’t seen him wearing the Indian Head sweater since November 7th against Edmonton. And few people were complaining. Hendry is a big goose-egg on the scoresheet and a -2 in 11 games this season.
The Daily Phil Esposito (12/10/10)
Dec 10th
"Yep, I'm still a dick."
There were 13 former Blackhawks who took the ice last night, and apparently they believe they are still on the Blackhawks and had a day off. Of the 13, there were 11 skaters who combined to score 0 points, and had a rating of minus-7. Eeeek. The only positive came from a guy who played 15 games as a Hawk and went 1-10-3.
Click the jump for updates from the 12/9 games
The Daily Phil Esposito (12/9/10)
Dec 9th
Brandon Spinner will be all set up later today and will post The Daily Espo under his own name tomorrow. Here’s his second edition recapping former Blackhawks’ performances from last night.
"Hm, I used this tongue on that blonde in the fifth row back in May." (Chicago Tribune)
Only a handful of former Hawks were in action, combining for just 1 goal and 2 assists. The return of well-loved Adam Burish to the Madhouse proved to be nice. He received a loud cheer when he started his first shift, but that’s the only noise that was associated with him.
Click the jump for updates from the 12/8 games
Shooting Stars. And passing, and checking… Hawks/Stars at the U.C.
Dec 8th
"You guys replaced me with John Fucking Scott?"
The Dallas Stars come into tonight’s game sitting second in the Western Conference, three points behind Detroit, and just suffered their first loss in 7 games on Monday. If we’re lucky enough not to get Kari Lehtonen in goal, we get Andrew Raycroft: 3 – 1 record, 1.65 GAA, .951 save percentage. Brad Richards, Loui Eriksson, James Neal, and Mike Ribiero are all comfortably north of 20 points in 26 games.
Dallas is burning as white hot as… as… hmm. What’s a good analogy?
The Daily Phil Esposito (12/8/10)
Dec 8th
I’d like to introduce Brandon Spinner, who will be updating you on your former Blackhawks each day. Brandon will be posting under his own name soon and will have The Daily Espo up every morning. You can follow Brandon on Twitter @branman111289.
In other site news, FanSided has teamed with SeatGeek, which is a StubHub-like operation where tickets to sporting events are sold. If you’re looking for seats for ‘Hawks games, click on the SCHEDULE tab on the top of the page and find the game you’re looking for. Remember to buy the short blonde guy sitting in Section 326, Row 12, Seat 11 a Bud Heavy when you arrive. Thank you for your cooperation.
Also, you can now “Like” each specific story by clicking on the headline from the main page, then clicking the button in the upper right. You’ll also find an easier way to send each story to Twitter next to it.
All right, enough bullshit. Here’s Brandon’s first edition of The Daily Phil Esposito:
"Damn, there were a lot more empty seats when I played in here." (SportsBlink.com)
Quiet day for former Indian Head Sweater Wearers, in which all scoring came from one guy. A Flame-r…
Click the jump for updates from the 12/7/10 games
20 cents for your thoughts: Injured Patrick Kane out for three weeks
Dec 7th
"Welp, see ya later." (CSNChicago.com)
The news Patrick Kane will be out for up to three weeks with a left leg injury came without much of an uproar. The general consensus seems to be: “It looked worse than that. Three weeks isn’t so bad.”
Hmm, interesting. It’s funny how we all panic when Marty Turco lets in a soft goal, yet we’re relatively calm when the Blackhawks’ point-per-game winger will be shelved for nearly a month. If you can figure that out, well, you’re a step ahead of me.
Fact is, a day without Kane is a day too many. There’s been times this season he’s been clearly absent from the game while his Give A Fuck is in the shop. However, at least he’s been on the ice. We all know when Kane decides he’s going to do something spectacular, it happens more often than not. I’d rather have Kane roaming the ice without a care in the world rather than have him watching from the press box.
The It’s-Not-So-Bad mentality may go away quickly tomorrow when the Blackhawks take the ice without both Kane and Marian Hossa for the first time since Hossa signed with the ‘Hawks. They missed games separately, but not together. Jonathan Toews put the Blackhawks on his back Sunday against Calgary, and we’re going to be hoping he can do that again for however long it takes Hossa to return.
As I stated after Sunday’s game, the Blackhawks are already dressing John Scott at forward. Since Scott has the offensive talent of Dennis Rodman, losing both Kane and Hossa — along with Fernando Pisani still out — the attack is considerably less intimidating.
While Chris Kuc says Jeremy Morin should be back with the ‘Hawks tomorrow night against Dallas, my assumption is Ryan Potulny will get his I-Pass and make the trip up from Rockford. Imagine if someone in your fantasy league offered you Morin and Potulny for Kane. You’d probably laugh yourself into a coma.
Maybe I’m not being optimistic enough, or everyone else is lacking the pessimism necessary to be a realist.
But three weeks without Kane? Sounds as fun as a fart in a 100-floor elevator ride to me.
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Injury-riddled Boxing with Blackhawks/Flames (12/5/10)
Dec 6th
Prognosis: Negative. (Chicago Tribune)
It’s pretty unfair to Jonathan Toews to talk about Patrick Kane’s injury right off the bat, seeing as Tazer put the Blackhawks on his back in their 4-2 win Sunday against the Calgary Flames.
However, the potential long-term absence of Kaner is pretty damning. With Marian Hossa and 
Fernando Pisani already out, losing another offensive weapon like Kane for a team already dressing John Scott at forward could send the ‘Hawks up Shit’s Creek without a paddle.
Coach Q said he’ll be “out for a bit,” but that it’s “nothing very serious.” I’ve seen on Twitter some NHL media have heard 4-6 weeks. Did he sprain his ankle? Tweak his MCL? Hopefully by the time you read this, we’ll know.
Whether it’s a week, two weeks or more than a month, any time without Kane is going to be a detriment to the offense. Everyone is going to have to step up a notch, and hopefully Dave Bolland keeps removing his head from his ass. Patrick Sharp is already carrying more than his weight, but the ‘Hawks will need even more handsome firepower.
Toews showed right away what he means to this team, and you’re bat-shit insane if you don’t think he watched Kane go off the ice and said, “OK, time to beat some fucking ass.” The Blackhawks will need more of that mentality.
Corey Crawford pretty much solidified himself as the No. 1 with his sixth straight win. I know that Marty Turco hasn’t been playing awful and has the heart of Mother Teresa, but he’ll have to sit and watch until the kid shits the bed.
On that note, here’s your Monday morning edition of “Boxing.” Click the images to enlarge and, as always, enjoy.
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