Seabrook did not leave his feet. One foot was on the ice entire time.

What is forgotten is the hit was way late, on an unsuspecting player and the principle point of contact was the head and it did not move dramatically in a different direction.

I have emotions in this, but Even when I see one of the players on my favorite team make a bad hit or cheap play I am angry about it. Just like Lappy's hit earlier in the season, it is indefensible.

You could see Seabrook thinking here is my chance and that hit was absolute malice. With the earlier leg hit on Sobotka it had me wondering if there was some message going on about hitting the Blues. These are injury type hits.

The NHL is a bunch of clowns and will get it wrong most likely. The only way to take care of this is to hunt either Toews or Kane.

Just like the Rupp hit, it does not matter if your head is down. You cannot aim for the head. Just like you are responsible for your stick, you are responsible for your body.
- BluemanGuruu

The message was that the Blues play this style night in and night out - teams eventually have enough and respond. Backes and Hitch have been leading the blues in this directions for some time . They opened the door - Backes (hopefully) is suffering the physical consequences of it.

Hitch got his "chaos" wish. He thought he could win the series by getting the Hawks off their skill game.... it has worked to some degree. May even work for the series.

But do not pretend that is hockey or this is a style that deserves a cup.

3 games for Seabrook.... Yawn. More utter inconsistency from the league office.

8 years in the league without suspension and this nets him 3? He should appeal.

The hit was late just like the Orpik hit. It deserved a penalty. If Orpik wasn't suspended with his history Seabrook should have perhaps gotten one game if any.

The message was that the Blues play this style night in and night out - teams eventually have enough and respond. Backes and Hitch have been leading the blues in this directions for some time . They opened the door - Backes (hopefully) is suffering the physical consequences of it.
- tredbrta

You can whine about a team playing a certain style all you want. Blackhawks have been the far dirtier team from the very start of the series, in every way possible.

All these posts suggesting Backes "got what was coming to him" are reminiscent of the Canucks talking about the Bertuzzi/Moore incident. You're just making your entire fanbase look classless and ignorant. I just hope you remember, the next time one of your guys goes down with a major concussion, your logic says he only got what was coming to him since he plays for such a dirty team.

I'm going to make this very clear. You want to disagree with my view, or anyone else's, that's fine. Clean it up and be civil. This not only goes to you, but to everyone posting in here. If this doesn't happen, people will start getting removed from this thread.

Clean it up, or take it to another thread.
- Randall_Ritchey

Yeah, I've heard you have a lap dog referee here like Lil Ian Esplin used to have at his old Canucks thread. Another thing the Blues have in common with the 2011 Canucks OTHER than their dirty play, players and coach.

You want to blog using absolute language in the statement of opinion then expect a response. You were out of line with your post about Seabrooks hit and the suspension you "expertly" felt he deserved. You have 2-3 posters here actively trolling other threads. They will draw a response as well.

There is no question that this is the style of your coach and he is the one who has sought to ratchet this up with the Hawks - seeing it as the only way to win. I'm sure Captain "Chaos" is grinning through his 3 chins.

Be thankful for the posts. This place is usually a tomb.

The message was that the Blues play this style night in and night out - teams eventually have enough and respond. Backes and Hitch have been leading the blues in this directions for some time . They opened the door - Backes (hopefully) is suffering the physical consequences of it.

Hitch got his "chaos" wish. He thought he could win the series by getting the Hawks off their skill game.... it has worked to some degree. May even work for the series.

But do not pretend that is hockey or this is a style that deserves a cup.

3 games for Seabrook.... Yawn. More utter inconsistency from the league office.

8 years in the league without suspension and this nets him 3? He should appeal.

The hit was late just like the Orpik hit. It deserved a penalty. If Orpik wasn't suspended with his history Seabrook should have perhaps gotten one game if any.
- tredbrta

This was one of the dumbest posts I've ever read on here. I will never get that 20 seconds back.

You can whine about a team playing a certain style all you want. Blackhawks have been the far dirtier team from the very start of the series, in every way possible.

All these posts suggesting Backes "got what was coming to him" are reminiscent of the Canucks talking about the Bertuzzi/Moore incident. You're just making your entire fanbase look classless and ignorant. I just hope you remember, the next time one of your guys goes down with a major concussion, your logic says he only got what was coming to him since he plays for such a dirty team.
- Antilles

Yawn.... Your opinion only. There have been more dirty plays and garbage after the whistle by Ott, Lapierre, and Reaves than all of the Hawks combined. Jackman has almost appeared clean for once compared to those low lifes.... and Jackhead has been his usual cheap after the whistle coward.

"Blues hockey"... "Chaos" statement from Hitch. Cheap WWE garbage. Hawks may not have the goons on your roster but they can make you pay - Seabs proved it.

"Style that deserves a cup"
Who are you to say your teams pretty boy style is the way to play? Last time I checked hockey was a contact sport and always was. Maybe this isn't the sport for someone as sensitive as you??

If you listen to Hitchcock in today's presser Backes might be dead.

Will he survive?
Better yet will he play Game 3?

We shall see!

Yawn.... Your opinion only. There have been more dirty plays and garbage after the whistle by Ott, Lapierre, and Reaves than all of the Hawks combined. Jackman has almost appeared clean for once compared to those low lifes.... and Jackhead has been his usual cheap after the whistle coward.

"Blues hockey"... "Chaos" statement from Hitch. Cheap WWE garbage. Hawks may not have the goons on your roster but they can make you pay - Seabs proved it.
- tredbrta

All you've offered is your opinion. I was actually at the games, watching players on both sides after every whistle, not just what your television showed you. Hawks are clearly the dirtier team. What exactly have any of the Blues players done that compares with repeatedly sticking out your knee for a hit that could end a guys career? Or punching a guy in the back of the head while he lays face first on the ice? Nothing.

Anyways, I've pointed out actually stuff the Hawks are doing, while you're just trolling and whining saying names you assume are doing things based on reputation. Don't expect any more attention from me until you have something intelligent to say.

To be fair. I have never seen a player go through the glass in a hockey game or in the stands in a baseball game, have his helmet removed and beer dumped on him.

There is always that guy though.

What goads me is on espn and other places I have seen Hawks fans calling. Blues fans jethro and other crap suggesting that we are some how not sophisticated.

Then again I live on a dirt road way out in the country. Once upon a time I lived in Chicago for five years as well, and by Chicago. I mean in the city itself.
- BluemanGuruu

And this is inappropriate, However don't kid yourself believing that all Blues fans are above this sort of thing. And please do not judge all Hawks fans by a select few who are immature enough to behave this way. Wish I could say that I was above this sort of thing,,,,,,,,,,,,But I have been guilty a time or twenty of acting this way, Emotions run high with passionate fans and things can quickly escalate out of control. I try not to reply to quotes right away as a way of avoiding this.

As far as the dirt road thing........... Well I am in Vermont And I live on a dirt road as well. But I have already come to my own conclusion that I am not sophisticated.

I didnt want to scroll through all the pages. Perhaps someone can give me any info. Whats the word on Backes?

All you've offered is your opinion. I was actually at the games, watching players on both sides after every whistle, not just what your television showed you. Hawks are clearly the dirtier team. What exactly have any of the Blues players done that compares with repeatedly sticking out your knee for a hit that could end a guys career? Or punching a guy in the back of the head while he lays face first on the ice? Nothing.

Anyways, I've pointed out actually stuff the Hawks are doing, while you're just trolling and whining saying names you assume are doing things based on reputation. Don't expect any more attention from me until you have something intelligent to say.
- Antilles

A Blues fan who actually attends games. Wow!

Been watching the Blues cheap shot marquis players all season long. This series you have Ott's multiple slashes, spears, and cross checks away from the play. Lapierre since week 2-3. Backes on McKinnon. Jackman's pops as long as a linesman is between him and the player he wants to cheap shot.

Morrow conveniently falling into Kane's path when he injured his knee. Reaves spear to Crosby's back, constantly targets top players (at Hitch's direction but I am sure he loves it - total thug).

This has been the Blues style for the last 4-5 years. Total scum. I didn't even mention Brain Trauma Backes. This guy cross checked Toews in the head right after he returned from a concussion. Has he ever fought a fighter? The guy is the prototypical douchebag.

A Blues fan who actually attends games. Wow!

Been watching the Blues cheap shot marquis players all season long. This series you have Ott's multiple slashes, spears, and cross checks away from the play. Lapierre since week 2-3. Backes on McKinnon. Jackman's pops as long as a linesman is between him and the player he wants to cheap shot.

Morrow conveniently falling into Kane's path when he injured his knee. Reaves spear to Crosby's back, constantly targets top players (at Hitch's direction but I am sure he loves it - total thug).

This has been the Blues style for the last 4-5 years. Total scum. I didn't even mention Brain Trauma Backes. This guy cross checked Toews in the head right after he returned from a concussion. Has he ever fought a fighter? The guy is the prototypical douchebag.
- tredbrta

So much fail here. I hope McKinnon recovered from Backes tugging on his jersey.

Has Iginla ever fought a fighter? Lecavalier? No, because they have no reason to.

Morrow got knocked down, fell on Kane. I'm sure that was all a part of Hitchcock's evil plot.

Keith has had the most active stick in the playoffs. Go watch Cherry's compilation if you want examples like him hitting tarasenko's visor before a face-off. Funny though, Keith has never fought a fighter, or anybody really for that matter. He must deserve to have his brain scrambled based on your thought process.

"Style that deserves a cup"
Who are you to say your teams pretty boy style is the way to play? Last time I checked hockey was a contact sport and always was. Maybe this isn't the sport for someone as sensitive as you??
- bluenote31

Hitting and toughness is great. Standing up and fighting is great. Do it honorably and against players you match up with - something Jackhead and Backes never do - EVER.

When you decide that hitting and "chaos" is the way to actually the way to beat skill. That is not hockey. Another era perhaps. Not now. If so, the Hawks would be dressing Peluso, Manson and Grimson to destroy you like they did in the St Patricks day massacre. Even then, it was the Blues going after a Hawks star player that set it off. Think it was Cavalini going after Larmer.

Saw more class from Coach Chaos today.

Talked about playing Reaves against Toews. He hasn't just opened the door. He is kicking it down. The NHL should take note of this a$$hat and decide if that is how they want hockey to be viewed.

Of course, that assumes the NHL front office can find their ass with their hands.

So much fail here. I hope McKinnon recovered from Backes tugging on his jersey.

Has Iginla ever fought a fighter? Lecavalier? No, because they have no reason to.

Morrow got knocked down, fell on Kane. I'm sure that was all a part of Hitchcock's evil plot.

Keith has had the most active stick in the playoffs. Go watch Cherry's compilation if you want examples like him hitting tarasenko's visor before a face-off. Funny though, Keith has never fought a fighter, or anybody really for that matter. He must deserve to have his brain scrambled based on your thought process.
- Jackman

Thanks for making my point. Iginla, unlike Backes, is afraid of no one. He has fought numerous tough players. He also is not an instigator like Backes and Jackovv.

Clarkson, McCarthur, Jamie Benn, Nathan Horton, Ladd, even Kesler. These are tough players who back it up when necessary. Take a look at hockey fights.com for evidence. Then look at Brain Pan Backes. He looks like Alex Burrows or Lapierre (another Blue - how many douches can Hitch acquire?).

Keith can definitely bring it. Usually doesn't. Considering his size who would he fight? Steen, Tarasenko, Svobota... Would love to see that. Keith has responded to the constant BS. Definitely a departure from their style and a mistake but we know who wanted that door opened. So far so good for Hitch. Less so for Wakey Wakey Backes. Also, Tarasenko is quite the dirty player himself. Loves those sneaky sleu foots and slashes. Must be getting lessons from Lapierre.

The sad thing is - Hitch believes throwing telling a guy like Reaves to target Toews is somehow within the code. That is anything but old school.

If it blows open tomorrow night - it is on Hitchcock more than any other individual. If it does not Hawks win by 3 goals.

Hitting and toughness is great. Standing up and fighting is great. Do it honorably and against players you match up with - something Jackhead and Backes never do - EVER.
- tredbrta

You mean the like the lumberjack impression Seabrook was doing outside the scrum in front of the 'Hawks bench right before he tried to decapitate another player? Yes that's real honorable to make sure you don't get your uniform dirty while you're trying to break an engaged player's ankles. You so-called fans like to piss and moan about Jackman and Backes but when your player does the same things and worse your players are "honorable." Do us all a favor and go back to the circle jerk over in Jaeckel's World where everyone is whining about the 'Hawks being unfairly targeted by the league. Puh-leeeeeze.

P.S. - If I have to hear one more 'Hawks fan piss and moan about the Orpik hit on Toews I will punch them in the throat.

Keith can definitely bring it. Usually doesn't. Considering his size who would he fight? Steen, Tarasenko, Svobota... Would love to see that. Keith has responded to the constant BS. Definitely a departure from their style and a mistake but we know who wanted that door opened. So far so good for Hitch. Less so for Wakey Wakey Backes. Also, Tarasenko is quite the dirty player himself. Loves those sneaky sleu foots and slashes. Must be getting lessons from Lapierre.
- tredbrta

It's cute how paranoid a fly by night fan base gets when they suddenly become the has-beens.

Keith can bring it? You mean his purse?

Tarasenko dirty? Hah! "If the truth doesn't work I'll just make poop up!"

And I would love to see a Keith - Sobotka battle. Sobotka trains in the offseason with MMA fighting. He would destroy your precious poster boy Keith - the dude would have a #2 on his back and a deuce in his pants.

Better watch out fellow Blues fans Toews is practicing the big hits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttigJnJV4XY

Better watch out fellow Blues fans Toews is practicing the big hits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttigJnJV4XY
- Goblues86

Thats Harsh !!




Any news on How Backes is ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wfSViLSA1w


Wonder if he's going to keep this act up without Seabrook there to protect him. Pietrangelo is twice the D man Keith will ever be.

I have lost all respect for that entire organization over the last few days. Between the players, the coach, and what seems like a sizable portion of their fan base, it's disgraceful. More sad really, because they don't even seem to realize what D bags they look like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wfSViLSA1w


Wonder if he's going to keep this act up without Seabrook there to protect him. Pietrangelo is twice the D man Keith will ever be.

I have lost all respect for that entire organization over the last few days. Between the players, the coach, and what seems like a sizable portion of their fan base, it's disgraceful. More sad really, because they don't even seem to realize what D bags they look like.
- fattyboubatty

I cannot believe Blackhawk fans are defending the hit. It is embarassing to see that.

Seasbrook should not be playing anymore games in the first round regardless of how long the series goe, IMO

Better watch out fellow Blues fans Toews is practicing the big hits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttigJnJV4XY
- Goblues86

Pietrangelo is twice the D man Keith will ever be.

Really? Maybe he should win a Norris first?

Nice job blues... Two impressive wins

Hopefully Backes is NOT concussed. Hate to see any player go through that.

Pietrangelo is twice the D man Keith will ever be.

Really? Maybe he should win a Norris first?
- Htppr

Maybe the Hawks should try to win a game first...


Go ahead tell me my team sucks.

[quote=ImThatGuy]Maybe the Hawks should try to win a game first...

I know right?

I wouldnt dump on the Sabres, the Hawks took a decade off from being relevant. Hopefully they will turn it around too.