Post-Game Talk: 3/9/14: Hawks beat Sabres 2-1

[TorMenT]

A strong finish from Minnesota would be nice, especially in regulation.

 

[member 151739]

well you were almost right about 2 goals for kane, TK.

Damn it, I was right.

 

[CPHawksFan]

I love Hammer

 

[hisgirlfriday]

Kane really should have shot that sooner to boost his stats and make up for some of those posts shots of recent.

If he hadn't hit so many post shots lately I think he would have taken less time to get that shot off.

Anyway, not a pretty win against Buffalo but I WILL TAKE IT!

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Sabres should be a quick turnaround given young talent in lineup/system and boat load of picks in coming drafts

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Thank god we got the win in regulation. I could not handle going to OT

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Kane really should have shot that sooner to boost his stats and make up for some of those posts shots of recent.

Meh

He did smart thing ,, Took as much clock off as he could before shooting it

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Saad got better as game went along

 

[Summer Rose]

Do you guys mind if I come in here to ask how David Rundblad played tonight?

 

[clydesdale line]

Leddy once again was outstanding. Kid deserves more ice time.

 

[CPHawksFan]

Anyone else love the Toews-Saad-Shaw line? I know it won't stay together once Hossa comes back...but still

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Do you guys mind if I come in here to ask how David Rundblad played tonight?

He didn't play much. He had one flub which will probably get him benched for the rest of the year. Even though it didn't end in a goal.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Do you guys mind if I come in here to ask how David Rundblad played tonight?

He didn't really. One bad read and was otherwise invisible.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Do you guys mind if I come in here to ask how David Rundblad played tonight?

7 minutes of nothingness

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Leddy once again was outstanding. Kid deserves more ice time.

I wish he was on the second D pairing. If he and Hammer could form some chemistry, it would be a beautiful pair.

 

[Summer Rose]

He didn't play much. He had one flub which will probably get him benched for the rest of the year. Even though it didn't end in a goal.

Sounds about like his treatment in Phoenix.

"Here, have ONE chance. Oh you screwed it up? Have fun in the press box for the next 2 months."

Oh well.

 

[SLarmer28*]

Sounds about like his treatment in Phoenix.

"Here, have ONE chance. Oh you screwed it up? Have fun in the press box for the next 2 months."

Oh well.

Now you wonder why Brandon Pirri is no longer a Chicago Blackhawk.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

Anyone else love the Toews-Saad-Shaw line? I know it won't stay together once Hossa comes back...but still

Yeah that line has been great. Saad and Shaw play well with Kane too

 

[Pepe Silvia]

I wish he was on the second D pairing. If he and Hammer could form some chemistry, it would be a beautiful pair.

I don't see the point of breaking up one of the best second pairings in the league.

 

[SLarmer28*]

Anyone else love the Toews-Saad-Shaw line? I know it won't stay together once Hossa comes back...but still

Looks like Marian Hossa will be out another week:

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/08/hossa-upper-body-should-resume-skating-next-week/

 

[Cullksinikers]

That game was crazy. For as "shaky" as Crawford has been the last couple games, he has a 1.00 GAA. That's solid.

Not solid? Oduya. That was an ugly game from him. Time to gain some separation from Colorado Wednesday. That is a big game with potential playoff ramifications for home-ice advantage in round one. Hope we get it done.

Nice win. Go Hawks.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I don't see the point of breaking up one of the best second pairings in the league.

Hammer and any capable 4-5 guy is one of the best second pairings in the league. I like Oduya and guys like him aren't as readily available as some think, but you're underselling Hammer and putting too much worth into Oduya.

 

[Sevanston]

If anyone could takeover for Oduya on that 2nd pair, it'd be Leddy.

But in this case, I think if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

Hammer and any capable 4-5 guy is one of the best second pairings in the league. I like Oduya and guys like him aren't as readily available as some think, but you're underselling Hammer and putting too much worth into Oduya.

Obviously Hammer is a big part of it. I never said he wasn't. But Oduya helps shut down top lines and plays on the PK. He's more reliable defensively at this point, and there's a reason he plays more than Leddy. He was also an Olympian on a deep Swedish team, and people undersell his chemistry with Hammer and value to this team.

Leddy will get his chance, and I hope he's a Hawk for a long time, but Oduya should remain the 4 for now.

You're not putting enough worth into Oduya.

 

[BronYrAur]

Patrick Sharp amazes me. The guy looks like he's 25 yrs old, not 31. Was flying tonight.