Pre-Game Talk: Hawks vs Ducks 3/29

[Illinihockey]

If the Hawks win they'll be up 7 points, 8 points if you consider we have the ROW tie breaker. The Ducks will have 14 games left and the Hawks will have 15 games left. If the Hawks were to go 8-7 over the last 15, they'll end up with 71 points (and the tiebreaker). In order to get to 72 points, the Ducks would have to go 12-2.

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[ColdSteel2]

It's a big game. The Ducks have had our number and we don't want them getting anymore confidence against the Hawks.

 

[Honey Bear]

This is definitely a big game. They've beaten us twice now, and they're also on a 4 game losing streak coming it. We have to win this one.

 

[member 151739]

Huge game. Hawks need this one.

 

[TorMenT]

That's my biggest pet peeve. When people say things like "we need to win this one".

 

[Bubba88]

if we want to win the conference, this game would help us big time

 

[ralph0226]

Need to be able to beat the elite teams to compete in the playoffs.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

That's my biggest pet peeve. When people say things like "we need to win this one".

The Hawks don't necessarily need to win this game, but it would be a big confidence booster. The Ducks are one of the few teams who have outplayed the Hawks so far

 

[IU Hawks fan]

The Hawks don't necessarily need to win this game, but it would be a big confidence booster. The Ducks are one of the few teams who have outplayed the Hawks so far

If by outplayed you mean 'the Ducks are one of the few teams the Hawks have given games away to late after outplaying them' then yes.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

If by outplayed you mean 'the Ducks are one of the few teams the Hawks have given games away to late after outplaying them' then yes.

Haha I knew someone was going to say that. I meant their 2-0-0 record against Chicago this year.

 

[CPHawksFan]

We have to beat these guys at least once!

 

[committedindian86]

Only my 4th game of the year so far I'm 3-0-0, hopefully the streak continues

 

[EmeticDonut]

It's a big game. The Ducks have had our number and we don't want them getting anymore confidence against the Hawks.

If "having our number" means a SO loss and a 5 minute bad stint at the end of a game, then I'll take it. Way to overreact.

 

[MadhouseOnMadison]

Hawks have proven twice now that they can't put this team away so I wouldn't be surprised if they lost out on another 2 pts tonight.

I'm convinced Anaheim is the only team in the West that can and will beat us in a 7 game series.

 

[ColdSteel2]

If "having our number" means a SO loss and a 5 minute bad stint at the end of a game, then I'll take it. Way to overreact.

Yeah, big overreaction, way for you to overreact.

 

[Ace Rothstein]

Hawks have proven twice now that they can't put this team away so I wouldn't be surprised if they lost out on another 2 pts tonight.

I'm convinced Anaheim is the only team in the West that can and will beat us in a 7 game series.

I think Anaheim and LA could do it. The good news is that the Hawks likely won't play either in the first round.

 

[ralph0226]

Hawks have proven twice now that they can't put this team away so I wouldn't be surprised if they lost out on another 2 pts tonight.

I'm convinced Anaheim is the only team in the West that can and will beat us in a 7 game series.

Ducks or Kings.

 

[BobbyJet]

We have to beat these guys at least once!

Yes, the 2 points would be nice, (especially if we want to be #1 in the West) but psychologically this team needs this win against Ducks.

 

[BobbyJet]

RE:

Originally Posted by MadhouseOnMadison
Hawks have proven twice now that they can't put this team away so I wouldn't be surprised if they lost out on another 2 pts tonight.

I'm convinced Anaheim is the only team in the West that can and will beat us in a 7 game series

Ducks or Kings.

Any team can win in the West. I think last year's POs reinforced that. Thanks to the great start, Q and team have the advantage over most of the West to prepare for post season.

 

[Ilrider]

Emery in goal tonight.

 

[ColdSteel2]

Need to see if Razor can handle the good teams, good move.

 

[Ilrider]

Need to see if Razor can handle the good teams, good move.

I agree.

 

[RFIP]

What's the word on Hossa and Sharp?

 

[Crazy_Ike]

Just roll four lines and let things fall where they may. Hawks aren't playing for much anymore anyways for the next month.

 

[ralph0226]

What's the word on Hossa and Sharp?

Out.