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Post by khawk20 on Mar 10, 2018 3:31:58 GMT
Save for one single super important game a few Junes ago, By my memory the Hawks largely blow chunks when they go to Boston, even when they were a good team.
Boston is a good team this year. The Hawks are not. This could get exceptionally ugly, early.
Boston being without Bergeron, Backes, and McAvoy helps the Hawks, a lot. But probably not nearly enough.
Boston 6 Hawks 2.
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Post by Merpes on Mar 10, 2018 15:54:42 GMT
Wingels will run Toews.
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Post by dhull10 on Mar 10, 2018 15:55:05 GMT
I remember when this would have been a HUGE series and it should be but it's just another original 6 match up weekend with one team that's on it's way to a possible Cup Finals vs. another team that has their golf bags at the ready.  |
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Post by lari on Mar 10, 2018 16:20:45 GMT
Injuries have actually depleted the B's lineup quite badly. Look at them:
Marchand - Riley Nash - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Krejci - Rick Nash
Danton Heinen - Wingels - Gionta
Tim Schaller - Sean Kuraly - Noel Acciari
That doesn't look like a very scary forward group. When your third line has Wingels, a 39-year-old Brian Gionta and a rookie picked in the 4th round, you should not be contending for a championship.
And Riley Nash centering your top line? I think I'll take Anisimov over him, thank you very much.
Chara - Brandon Carlo
Krug - McQuaid
Matt Grzelcyk - Kevan Miller
Aside from the big Z, that's a young d-group. "Gredzo" is a 5'9" Boston University player. I bet Stan wanted to draft him. Who knows how good these kids are.
Rask of course can win this game, but on paper I don't see anything the Hawks couldn't overcome.
Cassidy is getting the most out of his players though. You can expect a 100% effort. So that's pretty much the opposite of what Q has done for the Hawks this season.
Still, I feel there's a chance. I'll go against the grain: Hawks win 3-1. Berube with 30 saves and 1st star.
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Post by Merpes on Mar 10, 2018 16:40:18 GMT
The biggest obstacle the Hawks have to overcome is themselves.
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Post by HawkDad on Mar 10, 2018 17:02:32 GMT
Injuries have actually depleted the B's lineup quite badly. Look at them: Marchand - Riley Nash - Pastrnak DeBrusk - Krejci - Rick Nash Danton Heinen - Wingels - Gionta Tim Schaller - Sean Kuraly - Noel Acciari That doesn't look like a very scary forward group. When your third line has Wingels, a 39-year-old Brian Gionta and a rookie picked in the 4th round, you should not be contending for a championship. And Riley Nash centering your top line? I think I'll take Anisimov over him, thank you very much. Chara - Brandon Carlo Krug - McQuaid Matt Grzelcyk - Kevan Miller Aside from the big Z, that's a young d-group. "Gredzo" is a 5'9" Boston University player. I bet Stan wanted to draft him. Who knows how good these kids are. Rask of course can win this game, but on paper I don't see anything the Hawks couldn't overcome. Cassidy is getting the most out of his players though. You can expect a 100% effort. So that's pretty much the opposite of what Q has done for the Hawks this season. Still, I feel there's a chance. I'll go against the grain: Hawks win 3-1. Berube with 30 saves and 1st star. See ! Lari gets it. We are kicking their ass today. 8th playoff spot here we go ! |
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Post by lari on Mar 10, 2018 17:07:07 GMT
Is this a must-win game yet?
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Post by lari on Mar 10, 2018 17:30:40 GMT
Hinostroza has a family thing to tend to, so he won't be in Boston. Hayden returns to the lineup as an emergency call-up.
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Post by stbhawks19 on Mar 10, 2018 17:54:29 GMT
6-0 B’s
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Post by profile1 on Mar 10, 2018 18:01:39 GMT
5-2 B's cruise.
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Post by garyu on Mar 10, 2018 18:02:54 GMT
Hayden back up.
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Post by stbhawks19 on Mar 10, 2018 18:11:01 GMT
And throws a big hit his first shift. Q can’t be pleased.
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Post by stbhawks19 on Mar 10, 2018 18:16:30 GMT
And follows with a fight! Wow, bench that gutless puke already!
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Post by lari on Mar 10, 2018 18:24:12 GMT
Marchand clotheslines Duclair.
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Post by lari on Mar 10, 2018 18:30:52 GMT
Marchand clotheslines Duclair. And on the ensuing PP the B's score shorthanded... |
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