I’m really pleasantly surprised how physical Mitchell is around the net. It’s not rent free out in front when he’s on a ice. Sight for sore eyes.

I love Hagel.

Did i hear that correctly, TB has outscored opponent 29-13 in the 2nd period?
- BetweenTheDots

Make that 29-15....

Looks like these guys don't mind working their tails off for a beer league coach.

Wow what a nice period, sure seems the Hawks are really forechecking tonight, love how they are going after Rutta, McDonaugh, Foote. Good team defense couple of nice chances for the Bolts but still nice team defense

Make that 29-15....
- Angotti

That looks much better, maybe they can add to that in the next couple of games

Wow what a nice period, sure seems the Hawks are really forechecking tonight, love how they are going after Rutta, McDonaugh, Foote. Good team defense couple of nice chances for the Bolts but still nice team defense
- BetweenTheDots

For those ragging on JC and the Hawks defensive system, TB plays similar style, watch Hedman following Kane all the way high in the zone and everyone else matching a man elsewhere.

Nice to see the Bolts scrambling around in their own end like we usually do, they are SC champs for a reason so this 3rd period is going to be a tough one, hopefully the kids keep up the good defense, forwards continue to skate back to the puck in the defensive zone, good solid 200 feet of hockey

It would be nice to score on the power play to start the period, because you know Tampa is going to bring it in the third.

Best 2 periods of hockey the hawks have played all year. Every player every shift working hard

Nice to see the Bolts scrambling around in their own end like we usually do, they are SC champs for a reason so this 3rd period is going to be a tough one, hopefully the kids keep up the good defense, forwards continue to skate back to the puck in the defensive zone, good solid 200 feet of hockey
- BetweenTheDots

Gotta play smart Hockey in the 3rd. Can’t just sit back and let the Bolts pile on shots. Gotta keep playing the same game. Don’t chase goals and get caught with all forwards deep, but don’t turtle and try and hang on.

This is impressive!!!!

Gotta play smart Hockey in the 3rd. Can’t just sit back and let the Bolts pile on shots. Gotta keep playing the same game. Don’t chase goals and get caught with all forwards deep, but don’t turtle and try and hang on.
- TheTrob

Wonder if JC is going to come out with 2 dmen on the PP? I do agree keep pressure on the Bolts but can't give Bolts any odd man advantages

Best 2 periods of hockey the hawks have played all year. Every player every shift working hard
- Dw

I was thinking the same thing. If they play one more period like that, it will be the best 60 minutes I've seen them play in 3 or 4 years!

For those ragging on JC and the Hawks defensive system, TB plays similar style, watch Hedman following Kane all the way high in the zone and everyone else matching a man elsewhere.
- TheTrob

But, we were told for months that nobody else uses a system like the Hawks, and that it could never work.

This is impressive!!!!
- glennjpawlak22

So, is this kind of like Chicago taking Detroit lightly? Is this a trap game for Tampa?

(frank)ing Cirelli with a shorthander.

(frank)ing typical

(frank)ing Cirelli with a shorthander.
- I Am The Breadman

Konroyd jinxed us!

Now I never claimed to be an expert but I think I've been wrong about everything with this team
Didn't think they had many nhl prospects wrong
We're not fast enough wrong
Crappy goaltending wrong
Bad coaching wrong
No chance at the playoffs wrong
Ect ect ect
What a great season so far

Konroyd jinxed us!
- tvetter

That prairie dog faced bastard.

Well ... Stamkos was having a bad game. Tie game.

The tank is on.....

I was thinking the same thing. If they play one more period like that, it will be the best 60 minutes I've seen them play in 3 or 4 years!
- tvetter

Nevermind

The tank is on.....
- mohel

Yeah & start rooting for Colorado after you get a tattoo

But, we were told for months that nobody else uses a system like the Hawks, and that it could never work.
- mohel

We heard that Carolina plays a similar system. Their approach works better than ours reportedly because they have more fast or quick talented players. If you don't have the correct personnel, then the system won't be any where as good.

Yeah & start rooting for Colorado after you get a tattoo
- I Am The Breadman

And then cover said tattoo with the Avs tatt.