GDT: Gulls @ Hawks

[SAADfather]

Hawks going up against the most decimated forward group in the NHL right now. Very strange that Q is going Crawford tonight against this group with a road game at Nashville lurking tomorrow. 5 games in 7 days... Crawford can't play them all. Thought this was a good time to get Forsberg in... on his birthday too!

Just to show how badly banged up that forward group is... Michael Liambas played for the ducks last game. Yes, the same that was in our system two years back that was barely a passable AHL player.

Please win.

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[CallMeShaft]

I was a bit surprised myself with hearing Crow is starting, but considering I have tickets for tonight, I'm okay with it.

 

[SAADfather]

I was a bit surprised myself with hearing Crow is starting, but considering I have tickets for tonight, I'm okay with it.

Thinking about snagging a pair myself tonight just because tickets are so cheap.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Thinking about snagging a pairs myself tonight. Tickets are CHEAP

Yep, biggest reason I'm headed there. Got 300 level tickets, but aisle seats so it should be a pretty good night for me.

 

[duxfan1101]

We're missing our entire 1st line (Getzlaf, Rakell, Eaves), our best 2nd liner (Kesler), our best 3rd liner (Kase), AND Jared Boll. Good luck to you guys.

 

[JaegerDice]

Crawford is starting?

Did Q just look at how well Nashville is playing and think '**** it, we're not winning that game anyway, let's just load up and try to ensure we pick up 2 points against the Ducks'?

 

[ChiHawks10]

Crawford is starting?

Did Q just look at how well Nashville is playing and think '**** it, we're not winning that game anyway, let's just load up and try to ensure we pick up 2 points against the Ducks'?

Makes no sense. Nothing much that the man does makes sense these days. I said it a little while back, but it's almost like he's trying to get fired...

 

[helicon1]

We're missing our entire 1st line (Getzlaf, Rakell, Eaves), our best 2nd liner (Kesler), our best 3rd liner (Kase), AND Jared Boll. Good luck to you guys.

Thank god Boll is out, now I actually like the Hawks chances. I watched the last game against LA and thought the Ducks looked pretty good, especially defensively. Although the Kings were surprisingly terrible given their record (had thought they were playing better this year). Really strange not to be playing a day game against the Ducks.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

It doesn’t matter how many injuries a team has we have shown many times this season we are capable of losing to a team no matter who they ice. Hopefully we keep up the good play from the last few weeks and get the 2 points.

 

[JaegerDice]

I remain deeply jealous of Anaheim for Josh Manson.

 

[BobbyJet]

There isn't a single bit of logic that dictates the playing of Crawford tonight.. and if he goes back-to-back, it is worse still. Kick yourself upstairs now, Q!

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Let's just get the win.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Looking forward to a spirited game as the Hawks have looked better recently. But playing Crawford I just don’t get. I even think it is Forsberg’s Birthday.

 

[BobbyJet]

Never fear folks. Q announced that Tootoo is almost ready... which means if Hawks do run into an injury at the forward position, it will be Tootoo who fills the spot.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Never fear folks. Q announced that Tootoo is almost ready... which means if Hawks do run into an injury at the forward position, it will be Tootoo who fills the spot.

Sarcasm aside... that's probably exactly what happens....

 

[BK]

Sarcasm aside... that's probably exactly what happens....

I will lose my mind...

 

[SAADfather]

Bouma - Wingles - Tootoo

It's going to happen at some point. Best prepare for it now.

 

[jls24]

Bouma - Wingles - Tootoo

It's going to happen at some point. Best prepare for it now.

With either Schmaltz or Cat sent down to make room.

 

[TorMenT]

Is it possible Q is just planning to start Crawford b2b?

 

[SAADfather]

Is it possible Q is just planning to start Crawford b2b?

This is my thinking. I'd be shocked if Crawford said he's good to go and doesn't get the nod tomorrow honestly.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I don't see why it matters who starts what night. Both are really tough opponents, we need 2 points both nights, and it could mean something mentally if A) we win with Forsberg vs. NSH, huge mental boost for team and back up.
B) we lose big with Crawford, and mentally breaks a team for a bit.

 

[clydesdale line]

Sharp just got robbed.

 

[BobbyJet]

2 dumb decisions by Saad in the first 5 minutes.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Sharp not denied there!

 

[SAADfather]

Great play by Hartman.

Haven't said that in awhile.