Yes its been a week. And yes the Hawks look weak. Yeah, yeah, I know they are 2-0-1 but they certainly are not playing up to their potential. So I admit I have only been able the watch two of the 6 (not counting OT/Shootout) periods. Those two periods were the third periods of the first and third games. But that does not mean I am not following along with the beats at the game. My thoughts so far...
The good news is that the Hawks do not slump in the third period. Good thing or the Hawks would be 0-3-0. Think about that!
Game one, for two periods the Hawks looked like the Oilers. They finally saved a tie in the third and the win on sick goal by Patrick Kane. Wait for the movie to come out, "The highlight reel of Patrick Kane." They will probably need two intermissions during this film. But can you say, "Call the cops." Q certainly recognized the outstanding play of Corey Crawford. Come on everyone, quit doubting.
Game two. I missed this one because I was in the City of Brotherly Love. CSN chose to show the Flyers game. The nerve. So I followed along via twitter and the BHs app. First the early lead and then they give it away. Hawks take a rest in the second period. Finally the team is sparked again by none other than number 88. A PPG and SHG followed by the ever entertaining Danny Carcillo. I wonder if he wears a diaper just in case he scores a goal. I swear he wets his pants each time. I love watching him celebrate. Again a strong third period by the Hawks and a fun win against Kane's home town.
Now, game 3. Shots on goal listed as 50-18. But I don't this they ever reversed the 2 shots from Morin that they awarded to Calgary. So this should have been 52-16. Hillar is definitely going to need a new jersey after that game after the Hawks pelted the flaming C on his jersey. Time for some shooting practice. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-hole. BTW Calgary also had 30 blocked shots. So that makes 82 attempts by the Hawks. Let's not even talk about the missed shots.
One final note on the first three... PP = 20%. 3-15. Even with all those shots in game three they had two power plays with zero shots on goal. Hossa talked about the guys getting too fancy. Indeed.
So, My highlights for the first 3:
Danny Carcillo: Always fun to watch. Even more fun to watch him score.
Trevor Van Riemsdyk: The Jersey boy and brother of James. WOW This guy will certainly fill a gap next season when the Hawks D will likely get revamped due to cap issues. Not to say he won't get his far share of time this season.
Patrick Kane: Ever entertaining. A little timing needed on that line will go a long way.
Dissapointments:
Brad Richards: I still have a lot of hope in Brad. He looked great in NY but starting much slower than I would have thought. Give him time.
Jonathan Toews: I admit I have only seen a couple of periods so I am not sure how well his two way game is going. I have to expect that is well, but I am disappointed with his scoring opportunities. SOGs to date 3: by game: 1-0-2
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