Blackhawks rout Flames in playoff rematch

I am a Blackhawks fan. Judging by some comments made I am more of a fan than alot of you. I went through all those years paying Bill Wirtz to watch a team flounder. Hawks "fans" should have pride in our citys team but should be gracious in winning. it wasnt that long ago that we were the butt of most the NHL's jokes. With that said, it was a great game against a formidible opponent. Play the series 100 times and i dont think you would see a score like that again. I was at the Hawks game when we lost to the sabres like 9 to 1. I remember. Don't jinx the hawks, at least have the class that Bob Probert would show a victim.

Ronny the reason why Buff is expendable is because although they aren't proven yet we have guys like Bickell and Beach, Aliu (both in the minors) that are big and play the same way. I like Big Buff but he is one of the guys you might be able to get something for also.

Hi guys,,..boy what a game!,...being realistic, i thought the flames wouldda been really up for this one, and expected much more than the blowout, and loss of composure by the flames. Wouldnt have shocked me at all if the flames wouldda won, considering yu'd think they'd a wanted some sort of revenge for the past cpl losses to th hawks. OOOh well! Our boys just seem to be on a really good thing right now, and its fun to watch. Got an opinion on the cap thing, anyone? My take is now this: hjarmarrson might just be the reason we can let Campbell go to help save Kane, Toews, n Keith. And im sick n tired of people thinkin we should let Buff go,..stevie wonder can see his contributions in the slot and crease, plus he can score as well as protect the stars. one quick question too if anyone might know: Is that Nystrom kid on calgary the son of Bob Nystrom?..Islanders great? I like him, wish we had him.

"SHAMES" played as ugly as Dion Phaneuf; and that is some ugly!

@ Geoff. It would be nice if the Wings didn't even MAKE the playoffs, unfortunately that is highly unlikely to happen.

every team is "beatable". But how could anyone argue who is the better team. Stats, playoffs, it all adds up in the hawks favor. If only we had an answer like that for the Canucks, Coach Q and the great Scotty Bowman can come up with a way to dominate our other friends from the north, i would be one happy fan.We will win the division, and see a first round exit of the wings via the hawks.

@ ChiTownHustle. Yes, I do realize there is more to it than all that, and records don't always speak for themselves. Perfect example being the Avs, who definitely have a more endearing record than they should. But keep in mind for the goals against thing, the Flames had only allowed 4 more going into last night's game, which is by no means a big difference. What I just don't get is, if the Hawks are so great as to be ringing up scores like last night (which looked more on par for a Leafs game, really), and also coming back in the first game to win 6-5, then why can't/don't they perform like that every game? I don't really understand why the Flames seem to be the only team in the league who cannot handle the Hawks style of play, because the Hawks ARE beatable. I will say though, what Sutter said following last night's game, about this team being too complacent after such losses and not getting "mad", shows a whole about the team's character. Chicago is definitely a team that doesn't quit and they certainly don't let a few bad goals (or plays for that matter) completely deflate them, which I suppose could be a big reason why they are able to trounce the Flames every time, since the Flames always seem to do the opposite.

i dont miss brent sutter at all.thank god he quit so the devils didnt have to pay that quiter after they relaced him.

What you see is what you get with the Sutters. It happened here in Chicago, in New Jersey and now in Calgary. It will not be a pretty ending in Calgary for the Sutters.

@ Icedragon

You said:
"Considering that entering last night's game, the two teams had identical records AND the Flames had more goals scored than the Hawks. So yeah, they aren't so great of a team that there's any reason why they should have won 7-1".

I understand your message and that you were not sayign the Hawks were bad. However, you can't use just W/L records and goals scored to determine who is good, better, etc. There is way more to the makeup of a good team than that. I mean by your logic then its a moot point because prior to last night you may of had more goals but also allowed more. So where does that fit in to your reasoning? You're right in that the Hawks aren't so great of a team to off won by that score because to say that would mean the Hawks need to do that day in day out...so you're correct. BUT... if you would of also looked at goals against, struggles in your own building, combined with the Hawks outscoring the Flames (and I cant recall the exact number form the graphic on the screen but was around 34-13 in last 10)...it was plausible.

20th ranked PP, yeah that number is going to be alot higher. This team isn't even at full strenght. Toews makes them a much better team(missed 6 games already), and Hossa (wednesday) going to make them even better. I think he'll increase their PP slightly, don't you? Go Hawks!

@dinos_hawks74, I'm quite sure it did too. @ DRM, if your team was losing 6-1, you'd probably be booing too. And @ Slazz, I never said they aren't good. I was simply saying they aren't *so* good that they should have been winning by a score of 6-1 (at the time). Considering that entering last night's game, the two teams had identical records AND the Flames had more goals scored than the Hawks. So yeah, they aren't so great of a team that there's any reason why they should have won 7-1. I won't deny that they are a good team because they are, and when they get Hossa they are going to just be downright scary. I know I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the Hawks better make damn sure not to let the Wings win the division.

And Dragon not to pile on but they are good. People just underestimate this team all the time.Including you. By the way, Rene Borque, meet the HAMMER.

Hey Dragon yeah the Hawks PP has been dismal but it's also been heating up lately and I highly doubt they will be 20th by the end of the year. Some great passing on those power plays, that second Versteeg goal was a thing of beauty. Calgary did win one stat though, they beat the @#$% out of Frazier and Seabrook although I thought number seven held his own against that big ole bully. :)

Owned. That game was hilarious, it's gotta be tough for Flames fans seeing Chicago coming to town. lol

Nice to see how when all the flames fams talk about how critical the oilers fans are and they should support the team no matter what that they boo their team off afetr the second period. Calgary fans really know how to support their team. What a joke.

the last two beatings were just karma for glencross coming back from suspension. he's been cursed.

Ian G: Flames 3-1? Apparently you had forgotten how the Hawks came back to win the last game against your FLAMERS!!! 3-1? Yeah right!! More like 7-1 in favor of the Hawks!! Hahahaha!!!

Icedragon: I'm pretty sure that our power play ranking moved up a spot or 2 thanks to the loser Flames who didn't bother to show up last night to play!!

Yikes

I like the Flames but they have no answer for the Hawks.

ACHAIA...Wow, I figured common sense would dictate that I was obviously referring to the same thing when I said 20th ranked PP and 20th ranked team. Apparently I was wrong.

The Flames better try harder next time my friends...the Hawks still have 3 starters injured. To let our poor undermanned Chicago team humliate the Mighty Flames at home must be...what's that word...oh, humiliating!

Icedragon.....I guess you forgot that after saying: "..how could lovely Flames give up 4pp goals to 20th ranked PP", you also said: " how could lovely Flames give up 4pp goals to 20th ranked TEAM, period"
Anyhow..I do apologize for distracting you from smoking that strong Canadian weed.

P.S. those lovely Calgary boys do skate pretty but luck toughness of Blackhawks (who are on average 1 foot shorter and 20 pounds lighter). Maybe they should audition for Disney on Ice next year. I will come to watch...promise.

Flames blow!

What a pleasant surprise that Hjalmarsson is on D. The best kept little secret in the NHL this year IMHO. Rene(how many fingers do I have up? Tuesday!) Bourque would probably agree.