Can the Chicago Blackhawks go on a cup run?
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easton117
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Suppose anything is possible.
But watching them play the Bruins the other day two things stood out.
Their in zone coverage, especially from the forwards, is horrific.
Their defence give pucks away like candy.
Not to judge them on one game or anything but ya. If they play like that against a top team out west they’ll get slaughtered in 4.
But watching them play the Bruins the other day two things stood out.
Their in zone coverage, especially from the forwards, is horrific.
Their defence give pucks away like candy.
Not to judge them on one game or anything but ya. If they play like that against a top team out west they’ll get slaughtered in 4.
If Keith was '15 Keith, and Crawford came back and played like he did before he was injured last year, I could maybe see it, but as it stands the defense just isn't good enough.
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Stephen
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This mini run reminds me of a pre-bottom out when a veteran team comes to life late in the season, only to miss the playoffs by one point or lose in 4-5 games in the first round. May happen again next year, but eventually the wheels will fall off completely.
GlitchMarner
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lol... no. They may not even make the playoffs. If they do, it'll be because their competition for a Wild Card spot was a joke.
The team is not good at all. There is no way they can beat NSH, CGY or SJ.
The team is not good at all. There is no way they can beat NSH, CGY or SJ.
They are a very bad hockey team. Competing for a chance to get swept by Nashville doesn’t change that.
GlitchMarner
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Kane is far superior to Malkin this season.
Hell, I guess Toews is better than Geno this season.
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DrMartinVanNostrand
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I mean, the '91 North Stars were 27-39-14 and made the Cup Final.
I hope the 'Hawks do make it, and get all the way to the Final, where the Lightning beat them and we get even for 2015. I can dig that. I don't care if this 'Hawks team is a dessicated husk of what the '15 'Hawks were.
I hope the 'Hawks do make it, and get all the way to the Final, where the Lightning beat them and we get even for 2015. I can dig that. I don't care if this 'Hawks team is a dessicated husk of what the '15 'Hawks were.
DudeWhereIsMakar
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I think they'll clinch a wild card spot next year, but if not next year the year after. But after two seasons I think they'll find themselves back in a playoff spot.
Or hey possibly the sharks Who are tied with Winnipeg and have a better records than the Pred’s nights and flames
HawkNut
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There won't be any Cup runs until this team starts playing better defense.
However, just making it to the playoffs would be an extraordinary turnaround.
However, just making it to the playoffs would be an extraordinary turnaround.
Hawks fan here and the sad thing is you’re absolutely right.
We have ZERO CHANCE at winning it all. So why not just tank? Very frustrating watching us win all these games recently...
LOL
really?
Preds and Jets are 2 of the top 3 teams in the NHL. Sharks and Flames might just be #4 and #5...
They have some good young talent and sure they aren't going to win the SC this year but why should every team tank?
Developing a winning culture is sometimes more important IMO.
pretty much this, the hate on for the west is kind of silly as at least one SC finalist will be from the west.
