If the Hawks can light up Luongo.... I know thats a massive IF at this point in time but If the Hawks can make Luongo look silly again then Vancouver will have even more goalie related dressing room turmoil.
Hawks PP has been better this year so let Vancouver take dumb after the whistle penalties if they want. 5 on 5 the Hawks are a deeper team.
If Saad finishes tonight with 0 points it should be his last nite on the top line for a while.
- mrpaulish

If the Toews - Hossa LINE finishes with 0 points....

I have a bad feeling about tonight. I could see a 5-2 Hawk loss. One key is surviving the 1st 10 minutes. They will be fired up and hitting everything. Another key is the powerplay. Vancouver will take some dumb penalties

Will Q match up Bolland-Kane-Sharp against the Sedins or Kruegers line?
- jhawk159

If it's me I say Bolland's line.

But against better teams there you have the tradeoff at least on paper....Which in essence means Toews and Hossa better be productive.

I think it's the other way around. If Lou shuts down the Hawks it creates more controversy.
- golfingsince

I agree.

If he pitches another shutout tonight, how could Vigneault not roll with him as the #1 for the near future...

If it's me I say Bolland's line.

But against better teams there you have the tradeoff at least on paper....Which in essence means Toews and Hossa better be productive.
- Al

With no Kesler on the other side, don't be surprised if Q uses the opportunity to see what he's got in terms of checking on the 3rd line. I believe that he'll start by matching Shaw's line with the Sedins line, and try and get one of or both the Toews and Bolland line vs the other Canuck lines which are severely depleted since the last time these teams played.

The 2008 team that lost to Detroit in 09 was a pretty team that played the perimeter. They lost. The Cup team crashed the net and won. This team plays the perimeter so far. They can be pretty all they want, but they need someone to emerge as a grit man in front of the net. they need more than one, too.
- DirkGraham

That player isn't on the roster though. The GM doesn't go out and get one and the head coach doesn't seem to try and put someone in that role to learn it. It's very annoying.

With no Kesler on the other side, don't be surprised if Q uses the opportunity to see what he's got in terms of checking on the 3rd line. I believe that he'll start by matching Shaw's line with the Sedins line, and try and get one of or both the Toews and Bolland line vs the other Canuck lines which are severely depleted since the last time these teams played.
- andru2797

That would be a big test. If Shaw's line could handle the twins, that should be a huge factor moving forward. The twins can make checking lines scramble with their cycle. Either way, games between these two are always unpredictable. However, I don't expect a free-for-all gladiatorial bout tonight, but that's about it.

I hope it is a typical game between the Hawks and Canucks . It is a great rivalry.


Hope nothing stupid happens .

That would be a big test. If Shaw's line could handle the twins, that should be a huge factor moving forward. The twins can make checking lines scramble with their cycle. Either way, games between these two are always unpredictable. However, I don't expect a free-for-all gladiatorial bout tonight, but that's about it.
- grinder10

Better to take the "big tests" now than in April...err...May this season. Find out what you really have now and adjust accordingly moving forward. That's what I would do. But of course, there's a reason Q has 600+ wins and I have....let me see...4, plus 2...carry the one....exactly zero! lol

I hope it is a typical game between the Hawks and Canucks . It is a great rivalry.


Hope nothing stupid happens .
- VANTEL

What's going on with your fellow Canucks fans on the CDC, many are they going wacko over there. I understand the anger at Keith, but they take it to far.

What's going on with your fellow Canucks fans on the CDC, many are they going wacko over there. I understand the anger at Keith, but they take it to far.
- DarthKane

Children with Dementia Corner

I hope it is a typical game between the Hawks and Canucks . It is a great rivalry.


Hope nothing stupid happens .
- VANTEL

What's with all the Leaf fans infesting Epslens thread and how do you guys stand it?

If the Toews - Hossa LINE finishes with 0 points....
- StLBravesFan

Could easily happen because that line is for all practical purposes only those two guys.

Only way Hawks have a shot in this one is to not give the Nucks power play chances, and if Roszival is in instead of Brookbank.

What's with all the Leaf fans infesting Epslens thread and how do you guys stand it?


- jhawk159

They say we're obsessed with them...

What's going on with your fellow Canucks fans on the CDC, many are they going wacko over there. I understand the anger at Keith, but they take it to far.
- DarthKane

It is dumb. Even the radio station yesterday trying to rile up Bieksa . Kids .

Bieksa didn't want any part of that crap.

1 ) Last time a Canuck seeked revenge he got suspended for a year.
2) If they are seeking revenge they are not concentrating on the game.


I hope there are alot of hard hits and maybe even a fight or two as usual ,no revenge ir required . Keep it all legal.

That would be a big test. If Shaw's line could handle the twins, that should be a huge factor moving forward.
- grinder10

If that is what they are relying on God help us all. Shaw's lines vs the sisters......please. Maybe for a shift or two at best.....

They say we're obsessed with them...
- Fosco

That's so funny . I go to their blogs about once every 4 days if it about Lu otherwise I could care less.

Starting line up for the Dubai Mighty Camels tonight


Goalkeepers

Ahmed Al Dhaheri 20.12.1985 Abu Dhabi ISC Bader Al Shamisi 26.2.1982 Abu Dhabi ISC Khaled Al Suwaidi 27.3.1980 Abu Dhabi ISC



Defenders

Mohammed Al Dhaheri 12.10.1994 Abu Dhabi ISC Ali Al Haddad 22.5.1987 Abu Dhabi ISC Mohammed Al Shamisi 1.8.1988 Abu Dhabi ISC Turki Al Shamsi 14.2.74 Abu Dhabi ISC Faisal Al Suwaidi 23.5.1976 Abu Dhabi ISC Mohamed Al Zaabi 14.5.1979 Abu Dhabi ISC Ebraheem Bu Debs 26.9.1980 Abu Dhabi ISC Mohamad Al Jachi 19.6.1975 Abu Dhabi ISC



Forwards

Faisal Al Blooshi 9.10.1983 Abu Dhabi ISC Salem Al Darmaki 30.3.1988 Abu Dhabi ISC Juma Al Dhaheri 15.7.1975 Abu Dhabi ISC Rashed Al Dhaheri 22.1.1982 Abu Dhabi ISC Abdulla Al Harmoodi 26.6.1992 Abu Dhabi ISC Yahya Al Jneibi 9.6.1990 Abu Dhabi ISC Ahmed Al Mazourei 1.7.1977 Abu Dhabi ISC Ali Al Mazourei 5.1.1980 Abu Dhabi ISC Mubarak Al Mazourei 25.2.1993 Abu Dhabi ISC Saleh Al Menhali 5.9.1992 Abu Dhabi ISC Suhail Al Mheiri 7.1.1982 Abu Dhabi ISC Aeyez Al Muhairbe 17.3.1973 Abu Dhabi ISC Obaid Al Muharrami 27.1.1983 Abu Dhabi ISC Saeed Al Nuaimi 12.5.1991 Abu Dhabi ISC Salem Al Romaithi 10.4.1994 Abu Dhabi ISC Ali Al Sarour 24.8.1976 Abu Dhabi ISC Omar Al Shamisi 1.1.1974 Abu Dhabi ISC Theyab Al Subousi 25.10.1988 Abu Dhabi ISC

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That's so funny . I go to their blogs about once every 4 days if it about Lu otherwise I could care less.
- VANTEL

There isn't alot to be offered there in my opinion.Been there to ask real questions in the past,no help.Usually if one is respectful and looking for info,don't you help?

If that is what they are relying on God help us all. Shaw's lines vs the sisters......please. Maybe for a shift or two at best.....
- Return of the Roar

But if they are up to the task,all is good.I'm not saying they are but....

I am not talking about a top six forward, though an Andrew Ladd would be amazing. These types are unaffordable. I am talking about youngish guys who have 2 or 3 years experience, who are being used as bottom 6 role players and paid accordingly and while I am hesitant to throw names out, a guy like Marcus Foligno in Buffalo, Ryan Carter in New Jersey or maybe a Matt Martin or Zack Smith on the Island and in Ottawa respectively. Before you pick apart each name keep in mind I don't have the knowledge or resources to research each player fully that is what SB has a scouting staff for. What the Hawks need are 2 players who play a more physical style to compliment the existing roster. And in answer to who they give up it is obvious they have to give up equal or better talent in exchange.
- paulr

In your opinion, would Carcillo's return fill one of those two spots?

I took an extra lap in leiu of not having a cup ring, thanks good tip.

Agree, Bolland has a cup, but agree to disagee on who is dirtier him or Alex. Alex has pulled some beauty moves over his carreer no question, but he generally starts the game playing hockey and only goes all dirty when the game dictates it. Bolland is only on the ice for 1 reason, stir poop up...and then when he does he never, ever backs it up, frick the guy doesn't even turtle cause you'd have to show up to turtle.

He may go out and check the opposing teams best player, and when it's a player who he knows won't fight him he pulls out is book of crap. But we both know he won't do that poop to Jamie Benn, Iginla, Thorton etc...only the Sedins of the league...big frigging baby.

So to sum up...1 cup for Bolland, but still a douche and for the love of the game, someone get him a better fitting helmet - perhaps Rebook can make a rat sized one for him
- PopCanBong

Bolland got to Thornton plenty in the 2010 playoffs. Sorry, but this is the best video I could find of it quickly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLzH0VRYSVs

Bolland got to Thornton plenty in the 2010 playoffs. Sorry, but this is the best video I could find of it quickly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLzH0VRYSVs
- NewToHockey

Got him across the foot pretty good too, if I remember correctly. He should wear skates more like mine...armored.

It is dumb. Even the radio station yesterday trying to rile up Bieksa . Kids .

Bieksa didn't want any part of that crap.

1 ) Last time a Canuck seeked revenge he got suspended for a year.
2) If they are seeking revenge they are not concentrating on the game.


I hope there are alot of hard hits and maybe even a fight or two as usual ,no revenge ir required . Keep it all legal.
- VANTEL

This seems a very similar situation to early last season and (to a lesser degree) the year before that. Both times the Canucks underwealmed to start the season and the Hawks started fairly well. Both times the Hawks spanked the Canucks on the circus trip and Vancouver went on a tear after that.

I predict a 5-2 Hawks win. The Canucks then go on another ungodly roll and get back in the President's Trophy race. Something like 14-2-3

Didn't feel like going back and finding the quote, but someone said the Sharks haven't played anyone with speed yet. Haven't they beaten the Oilers twice? The Oil outskated the Hawks for the most part last year by a lot.