Hawks @ Cats, 7:30p – BankAtlantic Center, FSN-FL
Panthers: 29-20-8 66P, 2nd in SE Blackhawks: 32-15-8 72P, 2nd in CEN
LAST 10: FLA: 7-3 CHI: 7-3
HOME & AWAY: FLA (H): 16-7-5 CHI (A): 17-11-3
GAME 1 of 2 SEASON SERIES: EVEN
ALL-TIME: 10-7-3 CHI
Pure craziness at the office, so here’s the abridged Game Day. Play nicely. We’ll attempt a Field Trip with Second City Hockey for tonight’s game.
I’m currently getting my ears talked off in a most brutal way. But hey…beats washing cars. For now.
Question: Anyone going to listen to the game via radio this evening? Looking for someone to pass along newly-minted celebrity Randy Moller’s goal calls.
AT THE ENDS
A fan-favorite in Washington, Huet will be backed up by Antti Niemi (?) due to Nik Khabibulin hitting the IR.
The Box is guessing Coach Pete sticks with T-Vo (why switch?), but consideration could be given to former Blackhawk Craig Anderson. Ya know, the old “beat up on your previous club” nugget.
Contemplating a cloudy future in Ottawa, Dean McAmmond longs for a return to Chicago.
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BATTERED AND BRUISED
Khabi’s groinal area is broken again.
Poor Wade remains in seething pain, suffering from a scorching case of “other-illness”. Oh and he doesn’t work here anymore. Still.
LITTER BOX LINERS
‘Hawks coach Joel Quenneville in his salad days.
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Miami Herald: Weiss needs to be more aggressive
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Sun-Sentinel: Focus is key
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Palm Beach Post: Bouwmeester trade partners?
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Chicago Sun-Times: Sharp/Khabi hit IR, stats/preview
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Chicago Tribune: hockey main page
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AP via NHL.com: game preview
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AccuScore via The Sporting News
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Sports Club Stats: Thursday’s playoff picture
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Panthers website
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Blackhawks website
FROM THE BLOGOSPHERE
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Cat Scratch (FLA)
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Panthers on the Prowl (FLA)
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Second City Hockey (CHI) an SBN blog
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The Third Man In (CHI)
- The Fifth Feather (CHI)
THE WARMUP
A wicked bout from February 29th, 2004 between Ryan VandenBussche and Darcy Hordichuk. Stand back.