GDT: Game 27: Blackhawks @ Nashcago | 6 p.m. CST (CSN) 12/6/2014

[CPHawksFan]

The goaltending...this can't be real

 

[Hawkalyzer]

someday, the hawks will NOT be soft in their own end

someday...

I think they're fine there. There were times a decade ago that they weren't soft in their own zone, but that was offset by the fact that they were also the worst team in the league. You should enjoy this team, because it's not going to last forever.

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Great game, and yes, the goaltending is really something right now.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Time to give Jimmy Waite credit for how well the goalies have played

 

[CPHawksFan]

Also...games against Nashville are much more fun to watch with Laviolette as coach

 

[plank]

Time to give Jimmy Waite credit for how well the goalies have played

Or Stan for picking up some nice depth. Can you imagine having to count on Simpson or Carruth?

 

[hawksfan50]

Well it got dice in the third...I guess we got tired and sloppy with bad clearing attempts and some Chinese fire drill as our speed peered down at the end..to be expected given the late plane arrival in Nashville and the 4:30 am fire alarm evacuation at the hotel...But Darling held then we got the en goal to cement the win...Take the points..This night line#1 came to play but line#2 not so good tonight. When we get both going it will not be a contest.

 

[hisgirlfriday]

Or Stan for picking up some nice depth. Can you imagine having to count on Simpson or Carruth?

How about we credit both of them?

Corey and Raanta look better this year too so I think Waite has a lot to do with things.

 

[plank]

How about we credit both of them?

Corey and Raanta look better this year too so I think Waite has a lot to do with things.

Sounds good to me. Can we call Darling, Briscoe?

 

[Salvaged Ship]

We have been involved in some incredibly entertaining hockey games these last few weeks and fortunately won them all. This stretch is the best hockey we have played since the championship season.

I am waiting for the inevitable in here. It won't be long before some start calling for Crawford to be the one traded in the offseason. If this keeps up its something to ponder, we could keep the roster mostly intact and just go with Darling/Raanta. I don't want to open up a can of worms amd its too early to tell (and Crow has been awesome) but we got rid of our cup winning goalie in 2010 and it worked because Crow was in the wings.

 

[Nothingman*]

Crow has better than those two though. He has been studly.

 

[Kurtosis]

Where's Nut at?

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Anything notable happen?

Now first in the division. Third in the conference, tied w/ Van, 2 pts behind Ana w/ a game in hand.

If the Hawks can put together a good run, another President's Trophy isn't out of the question. Not that that's the prize of relevance.

Where's Nut at?

I wish nutsy would come back. I've grown fond of him.

 

[hawksrule]

Where's Nut at?

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Crow has better than those two though. He has been studly.

I don't disagree, he has been great. But if Darling/Raanta keep it up and in the offseason we need to get rid of 6 mil in cap space then it needs to be considered.

 

[Kurtosis]

The GD right now is awesome (+32). This team is really starting to impose its will on the opposition.

I think it's easily the most talented roster in the league.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

I don't disagree, he has been great. But if Darling/Raanta keep it up and in the offseason we need to get rid of 6 mil in cap space then it needs to be considered.

Not going to happen.
If anyone, it is Sharp. The team has obviously been fine without him.
Yeah, they have been fine with their back ups as well, but I cannot say with confidence that we would have this same record or woul dhave had as good of a road trip without Corey.

 

[Chris Hansen]

The GD right now is awesome (+32). This team is really starting to impose its will on the opposition.

I think it's easily the most talented roster in the league.

On pace for a +97

 

[Pepe Silvia]

I missed the game. How did Dahlbeck look?

 

[Chris Hansen]

I missed the game. How did Dahlbeck look?

Like a lost son searching for answers in a dark world full of sugar and anger.

Watched only parts of the game but he looked alright.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

He didn't seem to make many mistakes.

 

[madgoat33]

The GD right now is awesome (+32). This team is really starting to impose its will on the opposition.

I think it's easily the most talented roster in the league.

pretty awesome to watch(also kinda funny how much better the team looks now that the lines resemble something that makes sense like people were calling for from the start).

 

[Sevanston]

Really good win tonight. Just outclassed the Preds all across the board. Really enjoying this roll of taking down the top teams in the conference.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

I missed the game. How did Dahlbeck look?

He looked okay, and he saw icetime in the third so Q was at least okay with him, too.

 

[Crazy_Ike]

How about we credit both of them?

Corey and Raanta look better this year too so I think Waite has a lot to do with things.

Or just credit the same thing that has been the reason the entire time for years - the Hawks are just so good of a puck possession team they make all goalies look good.

If what we see now is what we see in April Crawford isn't going anywhere, but if he craps the bed again when the real opposition shows up like he did last year it's possible they'd consider moving him. I just can't see the Hawks going with Darling or Raanta without finding a veteran insurance policy like Emery was though.