***OFFICIAL CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS PLAYOFF THREAD*** (1 Viewer)

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[Hawks64]

Darling has to start game 2, no?

I'd think so but CC has the big contract.

And Crow has:

1. Won a cup and carried the team to do so

b. Won two jennings trophies, one of which was this season.

iii. Carried this team for large portions of this season.

1.4 Carried the Hawks to the WCF last season.

Crow starts IMO.

ETA to add point 4.

 

[Statcruncher]

Good to see this bumped again. Am I the only one who reads this thread from start to finish every year as a stroll down memory lane?

 

[Commit To The Indian]

Crawford is starting Game 2.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Darling has to start game 2, no?

 

[krista4]

Darling has to start game 2, no?

That other thing didn't work out...so well. :(

 

[Commit To The Indian]

Scott Darling will start Game 3.

 

[Hawks64]

Scott Darling will start Game 3.

Not shocking. 9 Goals in 4 periods for Crow. :X

 

[Statcruncher]

Gotta feel for Crawford, not all those goals were on him but I don't see how he gets another start unless Darling implodes.

 

[Commit To The Indian]

Gotta feel for Crawford, not all those goals were on him but I don't see how he gets another start unless Darling implodes.

Darling already named Game 4 starter; this seems accurate.

 

[Hawks64]

Gotta feel for Crawford, not all those goals were on him but I don't see how he gets another start unless Darling implodes.

Darling already named Game 4 starter; this seems accurate.

Yep, until they lose Q typically won't change the lineup.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Gotta feel for Crawford, not all those goals were on him but I don't see how he gets another start unless Darling implodes.

Darling already named Game 4 starter; this seems accurate.

Yep, until they lose Q typically won't change the lineup.

he never should have gone back to Crawford in game 2.

 

[Hawks64]

Gotta feel for Crawford, not all those goals were on him but I don't see how he gets another start unless Darling implodes.

Darling already named Game 4 starter; this seems accurate.

Yep, until they lose Q typically won't change the lineup.

he never should have gone back to Crawford in game 2.

I don't agree. Crawford carried this team for long stretches this year and the entire playoffs last year. He's certainly not had a great playoffs this year though.

 

[Statcruncher]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

 

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[Aaron Rudnicki]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

 

[chet]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

CC is an average NHL starting goalie at best IMO. He has a weak glove and isn't very athletic. His numbers have been great, in large part, because of the team in front of him. Plus, according to rumors, Q hates him.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

CC is an average NHL starting goalie at best IMO. He has a weak glove and isn't very athletic. His numbers have been great, in large part, because of the team in front of him. Plus, according to rumors, Q hates him.

if those rumors were true, Crawford never should have gotten the start in game 2.

also, if other GMs share your views, good luck trading an average goalie that makes $6MM/year.

 

[chet]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

CC is an average NHL starting goalie at best IMO. He has a weak glove and isn't very athletic. His numbers have been great, in large part, because of the team in front of him. Plus, according to rumors, Q hates him.

if those rumors were true, Crawford never should have gotten the start in game 2.

also, if other GMs share your views, good luck trading an average goalie that makes $6MM/year.

Maybe the start in game 2 wasn't Q's decision. Maybe if it was Q's decision, Q felt CC gave them the best chance to win. Who knows. I agree he will be tough to trade--that is, unless Dale Tallon decides to replace RL.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

unless Dale Tallon decides to replace RL.

how would this work exactly? and why?

 

[chet]

unless Dale Tallon decides to replace RL.

how would this work exactly? and why?

That was a tongue in cheek reference to the fact that a lot of Hawks end up in Florida. Brian Campbell being one with a bad contract that comes to mind first.

 

[Hawks64]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

The only difference was that Huet blew in comparison to Crawford's last two seasons. Huet was the starter only because Niemi was a rookie and he only started half the games that year because he sucked.

Crawford's performance so far is a bit surprising.

 

[Hawks64]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

CC is an average NHL starting goalie at best IMO. He has a weak glove and isn't very athletic. His numbers have been great, in large part, because of the team in front of him. Plus, according to rumors, Q hates him.

Except that team this year has given up a ton more shots on goal and Crawford carries this team last post season and for large parts of this year. He's better than an average goalie IMO.

 

[Statcruncher]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

I'm not writing him off, but I can envision a scenario where lack of trust and a large cap number could make Crawford expendable. I'm not saying he's done as a goalie, but I can see where he now might be done as a Chicago goalie.

 

[ditka311]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

CC is an average NHL starting goalie at best IMO. He has a weak glove and isn't very athletic. His numbers have been great, in large part, because of the team in front of him. Plus, according to rumors, Q hates him.

Except that team this year has given up a ton more shots on goal and Crawford carries this team last post season and for large parts of this year. He's better than an average goalie IMO.

I agree with this pretty much. I don't know the exact stats as far as SOG but the team has not played great team defense for large portions of the year.

 

[Hawks64]

This is starting to remind me of the whole Huet thing, which Crawford got to see unfold before his eyes. Huet was the unquestioned starter at the beginning of the season and by the time the playoffs rolled around he was benched for Niemi. Due to salary cap problems Huet never played another game as a Blackhawk.

Now assuming Darling doesn't self destruct, is there any doubt he starts all the remaining playoff games Chicago has? If so, doesn't that make Crawford and his 6 million salary a huge target for the salary cap strapped Blackhawks? Darling and Raanta each make less than 1 million, any chance they roll with them next year and try to deal Crawford?

Seems very premature to write off Crawford.

CC is an average NHL starting goalie at best IMO. He has a weak glove and isn't very athletic. His numbers have been great, in large part, because of the team in front of him. Plus, according to rumors, Q hates him.

Except that team this year has given up a ton more shots on goal and Crawford carries this team last post season and for large parts of this year. He's better than an average goalie IMO.

I agree with this pretty much. I don't know the exact stats as far as SOG but the team has not played great team defense for large portions of the year.

Last two seasons

13/14 27 shots against per game 2.58ga

14/15 30 shots against per game 2.27ga

More shots allowed fewer goals scored.

 

[Commit To The Indian]

 

[Hawks64]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

 

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[chet]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

How do you feel about their playoff prospects now that we are almost through the first round?

 

[Limp Ditka]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

How do you feel about their playoff prospects now that we are almost through the first round?

As long as none of them are on your magic hockey team, there's no stopping them.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Ayana Crystal looks like Kendall Gill in drag

 

[Hawks64]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

How do you feel about their playoff prospects now that we are almost through the first round?

Wild scare me more than the Blues but both will be tough outs. If Darling can keep up his magic in goal not sure anyone will take the Hawks in 7 games though.

 

[Hawks64]

Ayana Crystal looks like Kendall Gill in drag

It has really sucked since Sarah Kustok left

 

[Commit To The Indian]

I'm probably the only one but I would go back to Crawford for Game 6.

 

[Christo]

I'm probably the only one but I would go back to Crawford for Game 6.

I agree. You probably are the only one.

 

[Hawks64]

I'm probably the only one but I would go back to Crawford for Game 6.

Not a great performance but not sure Q sits Darling. It's pretty unbelievable how poorly the Hawks played in Games 2 and 5 early in the 3rd. The whole team played like dog crap.

 

[chet]

Weber out for at least the rest of the series.

Weber (lower body) will miss the rest of Nashville's opening-round series against the Blackhawks, but he did not suffer an ACL injury, Kristopher Martel of FOX Sports reports.

It's not a good sign for Weber's future playoff availability that he's already being ruled out for the rest of the current series, but there's a pretty good chance this won't matter, as the Preds need to win two straight games against the Blackhawks while playing without their superstar blueliner. Given that isn't an ACL injury, Weber will likely be alright for the beginning of next season, even if he doesn't make it back for a possible second-round series.

 

[Hawks64]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

How do you feel about their playoff prospects now that we are almost through the first round?

Wild scare me more than the Blues but both will be tough outs. If Darling can keep up his magic in goal not sure anyone will take the Hawks in 7 games though.

The magic is dissipating

 

[chet]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

How do you feel about their playoff prospects now that we are almost through the first round?

Wild scare me more than the Blues but both will be tough outs. If Darling can keep up his magic in goal not sure anyone will take the Hawks in 7 games though.

The magic is dissipating

Win tomorrow and Wild/Blues go 7, who knows what can happen. Don't go dark on me now.

 

[Hawks64]

If there isn't another 3 OT game this playoffs that would be great. On the subject of OT has there been a team that has played more OT games in the playoffs than the Hawks? Seems like 3+games per series go to OT lately.

How do you feel about their playoff prospects now that we are almost through the first round?

Wild scare me more than the Blues but both will be tough outs. If Darling can keep up his magic in goal not sure anyone will take the Hawks in 7 games though.

The magic is dissipating

Win tomorrow and Wild/Blues go 7, who knows what can happen. Don't go dark on me now.

I meant Darling's magic, not the Hawks overall. Fisher is a key for the preds but the last change gets Q the match ups he wants so it's a big difference IMO.

 

[chet]

Darling to start game 6.

 

[Hawks64]

Darling to start game 6.

Surprised but not surprised. He gave Crawford a rebound game, looks like Darling gets one too.

 

[Wrigley]

Darling to start game 6.

You going?

I'll be there....I'll be the guy in red

 

[chet]

Darling to start game 6.

You going?

I'll be there....I'll be the guy in red

Yes. I will be there with my bro.

 

[Wrigley]

Darling to start game 6.

You going?

I'll be there....I'll be the guy in red

Yes. I will be there with my bro.

:highfive:

 

[chet]

Darling to start game 6.

You going?

I'll be there....I'll be the guy in red

Yes. I will be there with my bro.

:highfive:

Where are you sitting?

 

[Wrigley]

Darling to start game 6.

You going?

I'll be there....I'll be the guy in red

Yes. I will be there with my bro.

:highfive:

Where are you sitting?

Lower bowl somewhere, my MIL acquired the tickets.

 

[Wrigley]

12

 

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