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    There was a little shuffling of the deck in the Blackhawks lineup these last few days.
    Everyone saw this coming a mile away, but overpaid and under-talented winger Rostislav Olesz
    and his $3 million salary was placed on waivers, and then sent to Rockford. Ben Smith joined the team on Thursday and is expected to play on Friday, mainly because…
    Frolik is injured. Seabs missed the morning skate and is out of the line-up too.
    Now to the Flames game, With the clowns and elephants occupying the Madhouse on Madison,
    the Hawks started their annual "Circus Trip" with a bit of payback with a 5-1 ass-whipping
    of the Canuckleheads. Tonight I expect the Hawks to follow that performance by dousing the
    Flames in Calgary. The Hawks must continue to play disciplined hockey which they displayed
    on Wednesday night and stay out of the sin bin. This could be a trap game for the Hawks who
    must not have a let down after the big win in Couver. I expect Captain Marvel to have the boys
    in the Indian Crest ready.
    Expected Hawks Line-up
    Put-it-in-the-Net=Gang:
    Stalberg-Toews-Hossa
    Carcillo-Kane-Sharp
    Smith-Bolland-Bickell
    Brunette-Kruger-Mayers
    D-Men
    Montador-Keith
    Leddy-Hjalmarsson
    Lepisto-Scott
    Brick Layer:
    Crawford
    Odds and Ends
    -The Hawks power play continues to improve moving from 30th in the league to 19th scoring pp goals in their last four games.
    - The Mighty Blackhawks have outscored opponents 22-12 in the third period this year.
    - The Flames have given the Hawks headaches at home. Last season the Flames outscored the Hawks 10-3 in beating the Hawks in their two games in Calgary.
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    Hawks wave Olesz

    By hokkeynutt,

    The Hawks placed Rostislav Olesz on waivers today. NHL teams have 24 hours to claim Olesz and if he isn't picked up by another team could be headed to Rockford of the AHL.
    Olesz was aquired when the Hawks traded Campbell and his $7 million-plus salary per season to Florida. If Olesz heads to Rockford, the Hawks would still be on the hook for his salary of $3.4 million, but would gain $3,125,000 of cap room. This is important as I expect Bowman is looking for another D-Man to secure the blue line or another scorer (center) to help the power play.
    With Olesz waived, I expect Brandon Saad to join the team and fill the 23rd roster spot.
  3. hokkeynutt
    Call it revenge, call it payback beyotch, I don't care, you pick. The Hawks were able to avenge their 6-2 loss to the Canucklheads ten days ago, as they came into Vancouver and beat the em last night 5-1. The Hawks played a very disciplined game, got timely scoring and strong goaltending to skate to victory over the Canucks in front of a stunned, towel waving, early leaving Rogers Center crowd. I never understood leaving a game early regardless of score, true Hockey fans stay until the end... regardless. This was not a perfect game by the Hawks as they played a bit chippy and sloppy in the beginning of the first and second periods but a "W" is a "W". Last night the power play scored two more goals and since Coach Q's changes, both units appear to be clicking. The Hawks have now scored power play goals in the last four games. Last night's victory was provided a great start to the Circus trip, let's keep it going boys by putting out the Flames Friday night!
    Odds and Ends:
    - Michael Frolik never returned after sliding awkwardly into the boards late in the third period.
    - Remember when the power play sucked?
    - As previously noted, Hawks placed winger Rostislav Olesz on waivers Wednesday freeing up approximately $3MM in cap space. Rumor has it that Ben Smith, who was among the last cuts of training camp, would be joining the Hawks.
  4. hokkeynutt
    Hello Blackhawks fans...
    Tonight the Hawks officially kickoff the Circus trip and the Hawks hope to continue their recent success on the November trip, having gone 4-2-0 last season and 4-1-1 during the 2009-10 season. The boys in the Indian Crest kick off a six-game trip with revenge on their minds because the Canuckleheads manhandled the Hawks in their last meeting, scoring five power-play goals. Tonight, I expect a different storyline. The Hawks are improving but still have weaknesses primarily on the power play and the penalty kill. These two areas of the game must continue to improve. It is also important for the Hawks to score first (they are now 8-0-1 when scoring first) and silence the Schmuck fans. Lastly, look for the Hawks not to take the stupid, selfish penalties that they did in the first meeting between the two teams.
    Keys to the game:
    - The 25th ranked Hawks Penalty kill must shut down the Canucnkleheads 2nd ranked Power Play.
    - The Bolland line matching up with the Sedins
    - Crawford controlling the rebounds
    Odds and Ends:
    - Duncan Keith missed the first game against the Canucks two weeks ago because of injury, I expect him to bring some killer intensity to the game.
    - Dave Bolland practiced yesterday and is expected back in the line up.
    - Unlucky #7, Seabs, will not play due to a lower body injury.
    - Canuckleheads starting goaltender, Baby Luongo is sidelined with an upper-body injury and will sit out tonight's game.
    Expected Hawks Line-Up:
    Offensive:
    Stalberg-Toews-Hossa
    Carcillo-Kane-Sharp
    Frolik-Bolland-Bickell
    Brunette-Kruger-Mayers
    The D-men:
    Montador-Keith
    Leddy-Hjalmarsson
    Lepisto-Scott
    Netminder:
    Crawford
    Hawks lets start his trip with a bang! GO HAWKS!!!
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