John Jaeckel: Hail To The Viktor

1st...Was that really Bickell throwing his body around???

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Shaw was lucky not to get a boarding penality right before Oduya made that awesome pass off the boards to Stalberg. If it was any other period than a playoff overtime that would of been called every time.

I knew they would win. Never had a doubt. Never had a doubt in my mind.

Shaw was lucky not to get a boarding penality right before Oduya made that awesome pass off the boards to Stalberg. If it was any other period than a playoff overtime that would of been called every time.
- barth 39

Konopka was lucky to not get a penalty and his ass kicked for cross checking and driving Toews face into the ice in the Wild crease. Even Steven.

Doesn't seem possible that Minnie could win 4 out of 6 from the Hawks.

Konopka was lucky to not get a penalty and his ass kicked for cross checking and driving Toews face into the ice in the Wild crease. Even Steven.
- Ogilthorpe2

Yes I know he is a doucherocket who wouldn't be playing if Pominville wasn't injured. I was just saying if Shaw was called for the penality, the play would of been dead.

#8 seed starting their backup goalie with ms at the last minute took you guys to ot? no panic.

#8 seed starting their backup goalie with ms at the last minute took you guys to ot? no panic.
- yinzer_nation

If I were a Pens fan I'd be more worried about the concussion Crosby has, that no one is talking about, then another team who won last night.

Johnny O's pass of the glass was.........Awesome!

Reminded me of a long pass QB to WR....

Konopka was lucky to not get a penalty and his ass kicked for cross checking and driving Toews face into the ice in the Wild crease. Even Steven.
- Ogilthorpe2

If Kopnopka would have done that to Crosby, the NHL network would have washed away in a flood of tears.

Konopka was lucky to not get a penalty and his ass kicked for cross checking and driving Toews face into the ice in the Wild crease. Even Steven.
- Ogilthorpe2

Johnny O's pass of the glass was.........Awesome!

Reminded me of a long pass QB to WR....
- PuckkmeNOpuckU

Karma wise...it was everything Campoli's ill fated clearance was NOT

Thought that , #25 was (other than 19 and 81 - obviously) the Hawks' best foward last night.

His speed created numerous chances in game otherwise dominated by tight checking and muddled play down low. He also used both size and speed to win quite a few puck battles and keep the cycle going. And he FINALLY used that big frame to start laying hits on the forecheck.

A big kudos to Stals this morning, and here's hoping he keeps that high level of play going.

Where's SAVVYONE ? You're boy with a solid game and a HUGE first period hit

Where's SAVVYONE ? You're boy with a solid game and a HUGE first period hit
- philco28

Someone must have dented his truck!

Someone must have dented his truck!
- paulr

What's he driving ?

#8 seed starting their backup goalie with ms at the last minute took you guys to ot? no panic.
- yinzer_nation

Such is the unpredictability (and beauty) of playoff hockey.

If I were you, I'd worry about the Islanders now, and the Blackhawks in June.

#8 seed starting their backup goalie with ms at the last minute took you guys to ot? no panic.
- yinzer_nation

Oh, there was panic...and this board would have exploded in :60 seconds Mission Impossible style if we had lost.

Despite our gaudy record...our m/o is to play a lot of close games and win most of them....that's exactly what we did

Such is the unpredictability (and beauty) of playoff hockey.

If I were you, I'd worry about the Islanders now, and the Blackhawks in June.
- FredoXV

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No G-tee either will make the Final...just say'n

Thought that , #25 was (other than 19 and 81 - obviously) the Hawks' best foward last night.

His speed created numerous chances in game otherwise dominated by tight checking and muddled play down low. He also used both size and speed to win quite a few puck battles and keep the cycle going. And he FINALLY used that big frame to start laying hits on the forecheck.

A big kudos to Stals this morning, and here's hoping he keeps that high level of play going.
- FredoXV

Agreed...and who knew Bickell was capable of that sweet forehand/backhand move? Usually he just lets that wrister rip as soon as he can. Nice patience, nice move.

A great 3rd line is huge.

The Hawks have one.

Stahlberg, and to a lesser extent Bickell, are going to get some ridiculous money in Free Agency from somebody this offseason.

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No G-tee either will make the Final...just say'n
- philco28

Oh, I'm well aware. Was using a bit of hyperbole to make a point is all.

#8 seed starting their backup goalie with ms at the last minute took you guys to ot? no panic.
- yinzer_nation

Doesnt matter how you win it.