Pre-Game Talk: Game 3 - Blues @ Chicago - MON 04/21/2014 7:30 PM (Mod warning post 37)

[The Note]

Watching the replays on hockeystreams, and since I was at the game I didn't realize how demoralizing it was for the Hawks when we scored the tying and winning goals. You can just see them put their heads down, hunch over, or fall to their knees. Didn't expect them to lose composure like this.

That was my favorite shot in the broadcast, Tarasenko celebrating out at the blueline, while Toews is on his knees with his head down. Great shot.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Sobotka is average, the next question I would ask Hitch, what the hell does average mean lol.

 

[Alklha]

I'm expecting 4 games for Seabrook.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Watching the replays on hockeystreams, and since I was at the game I didn't realize how demoralizing it was for the Hawks when we scored the tying and winning goals. You can just see them put their heads down, hunch over, or fall to their knees. Didn't expect them to lose composure like this.

Yeah I saw Crawford just hang his head live when Tarasenko scored. Knew right then and there the Blues were winning the game in OT.

 

[ExJbeck]

I'm expecting 4 games for Seabrook.

I'd be ecstatic with that. I'm expecting 2.

 

[PitchDoug]

I feel like the verdict on Seabrook might come down during the Philly/Rangers intermission here. Breaking news opportunity.

 

[Hooliganx3]

Yeah I saw Crawford just hang his head live when Tarasenko scored. Knew right then and there the Blues were winning the game in OT.

I think Tarasenko is the opposite type player when the team faces adversity he's confident he can get the goal back and come back.

 

[bleedblue1223]

It's incredible that Russia didn't play him more in the Olympics.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I think Tarasenko is the opposite type player when the team faces adversity he's confident he can get the goal back and come back.

Seems like he has that never say for attitude. That and he actually knows he has the ability to finish.

It's incredible that Russia didn't play him more in the Olympics.

Mind boggling actually.

 

[Multimoodia]

I am hoping for 3, expect 2, pessimistically can see 1, and unfortunately would not be surprised to see only a fine.

If the latter happens I would like (and by no means expect) the Blues to have someone destroy Keith's knee. Does not have to be this series, although if the Blues can dress Morrow for a game with that explicit purpose I do not have an issue with it.
Pretty simple to do too, just hit Keith as he is going on to the bench one foot will grip on the mat beneath the bench and it should pop 2 ligaments and a bunch of cartilage.

If your team can severely injure one of our players without repercussions then obviously the Blues should be able to do the same. In particular if said injury forces the Blues player to possibly dramatically alter his style of play.
Backes having to avoid being as physical, Keith no longer has his speed to rely on.
Fair trade.

 

[Alklha]

He has got 3 games. Hopefully that is the rest of the series.

 

[elkranio]

It's incredible that Russia didn't play him more in the Olympics.

Terrible coaching. That's why we can't have nice things.

 

[bleedblue1223]

3 games is good IMO. Hopefully we get Backes back, but at least the NHL didn't just give a slap on the wrist because it's the playoffs.

 

[Alklha]

It's incredible that Russia didn't play him more in the Olympics.

Tarasenko did say that Sibir beating Ak Bars in the Gagarin Cup playoffs this year was made extra sweet because Bilyaletdinov had returned to Ak Bars

 

[bleedblue1223]

Haha, he's easily going to be the biggest fan favorite since Hull.

 

[Multimoodia]

Good, hopefully the Blues can finish off the series in 5 games.

I do not want a bloodbath, which is exactly what could happen in game 6 if one team gets too much of a lead and Seabrook is on the ice.
That would not be good for the game or either team.

 

[Multimoodia]

I still think in part Coach Bill wanted to lose so the national team would let him go back to coaching KHL only.

 

[Alklha]

[nhl]606797[/nhl]

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I can live with Seabrook getting 3 games. Thought he deserved 5, but 3 isn't an insignificant amount. I thought he was only going to get 1 so I guess I can't complain too much.

 

[The Note]

Hopefully it's the end of his season, more than I thought he'd get honestly.

 

[GrandPapillon*]

3 Things.

1. With the way this series is going, 3 games could be 15 periods.
2. I'm glad it gives the Blues a chance to win 2 of 3 without Seabrook in the lineup so that they can remain focused on the task at hand. Had Seabrook gotten off or gotten a 1 game suspension, the Blues could have lost focus more easily.
3. Who does the Backes for Seabrook tradeoff hurt worse for the next three games? We lose our captain, but a captain who was less than 100% with a lower body issue. They lose a major minutes-eating defeneseman in a series that has gone to overtime twice already.

 

[Alklha]

3 Things.

1. With the way this series is going, 3 games could be 15 periods.
2. I'm glad it gives the Blues a chance to win 2 of 3 without Seabrook in the lineup so that they can remain focused on the task at hand. Had Seabrook gotten off or gotten a 1 game suspension, the Blues could have lost focus more easily.
3. Who does the Backes for Seabrook tradeoff hurt worse for the next three games? We lose our captain, but a captain who was less than 100% with a lower body issue. They lose a major minutes-eating defeneseman in a series that has gone to overtime twice already.

It hurts us more, we've lost our #1C and are already down Berglund. If it is a situation where we are heading into OT games, then it is pretty even.

The positive is that the League is going to want to have the referees take a firm grip of this series now, and the antics of Duncan Keith has had plenty of media attention. If he doesn't really tone it down then he'll be spending a lot of time in the penalty box tomorrow night.

 

[bumperkisser]

ducks fan chiming in here. hope you guys crush the hawks on your way to victory. the hit was fairly bad but the reaction of the hawks players after smoking backes imo was gutless. heres hoping for a blues sweep

 

[bleedblue1223]

Seabrook has been one of their best players, and Backes' injury has hurt his effectiveness. The main thing will be how the teams respond. Losing Seabrook for them right now is a big blow. They aren't the same offensively with Toews and Kane hurt, so being down defensively will hurt them a lot.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I'd say at worst for us, it's a push. Losing Backes hurts, but his injury has really limited his effectiveness. Seabrook is a key cog in their defense. They are a lot weaker on the backend without him.