Blackhawks haven't beaten a Western Conference playoff team since January 24th. Why start now?

 

They beat your Stars 5-1 on February 6th, so give them some credit.

 

Yeah, their recent play gives you no reason to believe, but You just can't give up on a franchise that has won 10 of 11 playoff series with the one loss in Game 7 overtime.

3rd place b****es!!! Rest whoever you can on Saturday so we limit any more injuries. And bonuses.

 

As bad as Dallas kicked their ass all year, I still think the Hawks smoke them in the playoffs for some reason. And the Blues are due, but who knows. It will be decided this weekend.

 

Yep. Hawks get to rest and should see plenty of the Rockford Icehogs the last game. Blues and Stars both have to play their guys the last game to see who gets to play the Wild and us. It'll be interesting if Dallas chokes on the last game.

Well that sucked. All that matters now is getting healthy.

They beat your Stars 5-1 on February 6th, so give them some credit.

 

Yeah, their recent play gives you no reason to believe, but You just can't give up on a franchise that has won 10 of 11 playoff series with the one loss in Game 7 overtime.

That's not really better.

 

I think they can beat either potential opponent in the first round, but I'm really worried about the defense overall.

That's not really better.

 

I think they can beat either potential opponent in the first round, but I'm really worried about the defense overall.

 

For sure it's better, 61 days

 

I've been worried about the defense all year, but hey, bring it on. 3 Cups in 6 years, 5 WCF in 7 years, STL and DAL gotta beat the best to be the best. At the worst, I'll save money on playoff tickets this year. I'm done worrying, it's playoff time.

I'm guessing no Hossa Saturday.

 

this is going to be one freaking tough playoff this yr.

 

time to make prayers to the hockey gods for good fortunes.

 

Toews & Hjalmarsson likely to rest tonight according to Q.

 

Panarin is 9th for forwards with 74 points, Tarasenko & Kopitar both have 73, so they both have to outscore Panarin by two tonight to avoid the bonus. Probably not gonna happen.

Panarin to Kane 9 seconds in. Bonus clinched.

The bonuses are going to cost the Hawks Shaw, if not a little more.

Shaw has 14 goals and 20 assists this year. He plays his ass off but he's not going to be worth the 4+/year Toronto will give him.

 

Aside from the Panarin bonus, the Kruger deal hurts a lot more. He's a great PK'er, but 3+ a year for him? Yikes.

 

That's not really better.

 

I think they can beat either potential opponent in the first round, but I'm really worried about the defense overall.

You could say the same about Dallas' defense (and goaltending)

Edited April 9, 20169 yr by soxfan49

Shaw has 14 goals and 20 assists this year. He plays his ass off but he's not going to be worth the 4+/year Toronto will give him.

 

Aside from the Panarin bonus, the Kruger deal hurts a lot more. He's a great PK'er, but 3+ a year for him? Yikes.

 

 

You could say the same about Dallas' defense (and goaltending)

 

i too like kruger as a player and i am happy he resigned with the hawks. but his contract at close to 3.1 mil???

 

i don't know, maybe 2.5 mil would have been more along with i am thinking. however he did help out the hawks this yr, via the salary.....

Panarin to Kane 9 seconds in. Bonus clinched.

 

Panarin needs to be signed for 10 years Right now... This line should never be broken up!

Panarin to Kane 9 seconds in. Bonus clinched.

He's only going to get better too. What a pickup.

In what is probably the best situation for the Blackhawks, they play the Blues in the first round.

He's only going to get better too. What a pickup.

 

From what I read about him, your typical overlooked for being too small.

 

In what is probably the best situation for the Blackhawks, they play the Blues in the first round.

 

The team that can't win a playoff series vs the team that doesn't lose in the playoffs. I don't feel super confident but I will take the matchup.

 

Pavel Datsyuk is retiring after the playoffs and heading back to Russia to be with his family. Walking away from 7.5 million next season. Great career.

Pavel Datsyuk is retiring after the playoffs and heading back to Russia to be with his family. Walking away from 7.5 million next season. Great career.

 

I miss being in the same conference as Detroit and playing them a ton.

From what I read about him, your typical overlooked for being too small.

Sounds a lot like the story of a guy who just scored 106 points for us

 

(referring to his days where he didn't make the USA youth team despite dominating competition)

Sounds a lot like the story of a guy who just scored 106 points for us

 

(referring to his days where he didn't make the USA youth team despite dominating competition)

 

And then was the number 1 overall draft pick.

And then was the number 1 overall draft pick.

My point was he was overlooked for being too small in his youth and then was the #1 pick.

Pavel Datsyuk is retiring after the playoffs and heading back to Russia to be with his family. Walking away from 7.5 million next season. Great career.

 

I bet he earns a similar amount in the KHL, he's not done playing.

 

As much as I hate the Red Wings, could never really hate Datsyuk. Such a great player.

And then was the number 1 overall draft pick.

A better comp is Jamie Benn, who was picked 127th overall by Dallas. For him, however, skating ability was in question.

Edited April 10, 20169 yr by AustinIllini

Here is the rest of the schedule, with television information:

Game 1: Wednesday - Blackhawks @ Blues 8:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

 

Game 2: Friday - Blackhawks @ Blues 7 p.m. (NBCSN)

Game 3: Sunday - Blues vs. Blackhawks 2 p.m. (NBC)

 

Game 4: Tues, Apr. 19 - Blues @ Blackhawks 8:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Game 5*: Thurs, Apr. 21 - Blackhawks @ Blues TBD

 

Game 6*: Sat, Apr. 23 - Blues @ Blackhawks TBD

Game 7*: Mon, Apr. 25 - Blackhawks @ Blues TBD

 

Yay for 8:30 puck drops!

Sucks we're not in the East. 8:30 is just ridiculous, especially when two Central teams are playing each other.

 

Travis Yost

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NHL playoffs:

 

1 v 14

2 v 17

3 v 5

4 v 9

6 v 13

7 v 10

8 v 11

12 v 15

 

Hawks are lucky enough to be in the 3 vs 5 matchup