According to this Illinois billboard, the stakes really are high for this upcoming semi-final...

According to this Illinois billboard, the stakes really are high for this upcoming semi-final...


- prd797

That's worse than having the All Star Game determine home field advantage in the a World Series.

702

First after 702.

First after 702.
- StLBravesFan

Lol

Quit trying to play peacemaker...
- EKolb13

(frank)ing guy.

EDIT: (frank) you, too.

Finished back reading.

Why does that make a difference?

It was a breakaway / clear path / whatever you want to call it.

What was the first penalty for - hitting the goalies pads?
- StLBravesFan

Shouldn't have been a penalty at all. It was incidental contact. Knight never touched her. As she was moving over to the other side for a better angle, their skates touched and Wickenheiser dove.

It's going to be a cold evening at Soldier Field on March 1st: forecast says high of 17, low of 10.

No precip.

Of course, that could change ten times by then.

Per Sam Gagner's twitter he spent some time in Chicago this week. Visiting some buds in the city? Orrrrrr scouting the new town he may be moving to after the break?!?! Maybe looking for an apartment with his extra time off?!?! Let the speculation begin!

Shouldn't have been a penalty at all. It was incidental contact. Knight never touched her. As she was moving over to the other side for a better angle, their skates touched and Wickenheiser dove.
- Elbows15

Thought there was more of a push there - but maybe.

Feel worse for the losing women: at least the losing men's team(s) have leagues and championships to play for - women don't have anything until 2018.

I don't think.

According to this Illinois billboard, the stakes really are high for this upcoming semi-final...


- prd797

Hilarious sign...tough loss for the US women's team today. Gutwrenching would probably be closer. You have to think those players won't be letting this one go anytime soon.

Congrats to Canada's women's team...Meanwhile look forward to tomorrow's matchup. Should have been for the Gold, but leave it to the host country to frank up the tournament matchups. The other matchup should be an excellent game as well.

Thought there was more of a push there - but maybe.

Feel worse for the losing women: at least the losing men's team(s) have leagues and championships to play for - women don't have anything until 2018.

I don't think.
- StLBravesFan

There is a professional league in Canada and I think some of the women are still in college.

It was a terrible call. Knight never touched at all. Their skates hit. It was one in a series of misadventures for the officials. There were a couple of icings that were questionable leading to extended pressure.

The Canadian penalty. She blasted the American in the face. The make up call was brutal.

That being said, You need to close it out up 2 in the last 3 minutes.

(frank)ing guy.

EDIT: (frank) you, too.

Finished back reading.
- Elbows15

- mohel

Yeah (frank) you too. The first one was for Polly.

Yeah (frank) you too. The first one was for Polly.
- Elbows15

Who ya' got tomorrow?

(frank)ing guy.

EDIT: (frank) you, too.

Finished back reading.
- Elbows15

Aww...you do love me...

Who ya' got tomorrow?
- mohel

I have a hard time visualizing American victory


I'm praying for no Hawk injuries and a 6-5 USA win Toews with a Hatty and Sharpie pots 2 .......

Regin and PBJ are insurance? They must be what is known as substandard insurance. The kind you can only get after too many claims or tickets.

Here is my trade proposal. No way it ever happens but it would be a monster.

To Col. Toews, Bickell, And TT.

To Chi. MacKinnion, ROR or Stastny and a 1st.

Takes care of the 2C spot. and gives you a stud that is 6 years younger. ROR or PS would have to be resigned but I think you could get either cheaper and for shorter term than Toews. Also, clears up cap problems for a few years as Mackinnion is on his ELC.

Better than Richarding around with useless castoffs.

Regin and PBJ are insurance? They must be what is known as substandard insurance. The kind you can only get after too many claims or tickets.

Here is my trade proposal. No way it ever happens but it would be a monster.

To Col. Toews, Bickell, And TT.

To Chi. MacKinnion, ROR or Stastny and a 1st.

Takes care of the 2C spot. and gives you a stud that is 6 years younger. ROR or PS would have to be resigned but I think you could get either cheaper and for shorter term than Toews. Also, clears up cap problems for a few years as Mackinnion is on his ELC.

Better than Richarding around with useless castoffs.
- Elbows15

Put down the sauce!

I have a hard time visualizing American victory


I'm praying for no Hawk injuries and a 6-5 USA win Toews with a Hatty and Sharpie pots 2 .......
- mrpaulish

Yeah , Toews hasn't scored 3 goals in his last 30 games. I doubt he get 3 in 1. Hope Canada get their ass shut out and Cindy makes a crucial turnover leading to the goal that starts the deluge.

Who ya' got tomorrow?
- mohel

USA! (frank) Canada.

Per Sam Gagner's twitter he spent some time in Chicago this week. Visiting some buds in the city? Orrrrrr scouting the new town he may be moving to after the break?!?! Maybe looking for an apartment with his extra time off?!?! Let the speculation begin!
- erhryck

No, let the speculation end right now.

I can't see the Hawks moving out roster players to make room for Ganger's $4.8 million cap hit. Even after that, it could become a struggle to fit his cap hit in with Toews, Kane, Leddy, Kruger and Saad needing new deals while Ganger is still under contract.

Put down the sauce!
- UnnamedSource

Open your mind. Think about it. MacKinnion is going to be better than Toews. Bigger, faster and tougher.

Put down the sauce!
- UnnamedSource

Agreed.

Welcome back!

Per Sam Gagner's twitter he spent some time in Chicago this week. Visiting some buds in the city? Orrrrrr scouting the new town he may be moving to after the break?!?! Maybe looking for an apartment with his extra time off?!?! Let the speculation begin!
- erhryck

Pass. Stay away from anyone from Edmonton. Plus, he isn't very good.