As much as I hated losing to L.A., some more perspective needs to be given.

Had the Hawks won Game 7, Oduya would have been out with a badly broken foot, and Hajalmarsson would have missed the first two games minimum, with a bad concussion.

I don't think they beat the Rangers without their top shutdown D pairings.
- dahawks8819

Didn't remember this about Hammer in 2014... Yikes!

Pretty much this.
- MartiniMan

Also Hoss and Toews doing it against the Great OEL and Murphy.

...MASHINTER...I can't stand this guy.
- EnzoD

I've been saying that for two seasons.

Bad penalty by Shaw - no question. But the Michalek dribbles Shaw's head on the ice with his elbow so penalty on Michalek - no question. BUT what did Shaw do to deserve the second penalty? They tagged him for charging and roughing - it's one or the other but not both.
- EbonyRaptor

Second penalty was BS, but once Michalek took the double dribble penalty the refs had to make sure the Yotes got a PP, hence the 2nd call on Shaw

No that was a bad penalty. So was Danault's. Not as bad as Shaw's but you CAN'T take penalties like those 200 feet from your own net.
- John Jaeckel

I agree it was a bad penalty JJ but it was nice to see a Hawk player actually make a hit.

Rasmussen playing another nice game with 2 shots on goal, a hit, 4 out of 5 at the dot, and some good hustle, but its wasted with only 6 shifts and 3 minutes of ice time on the 4th line all because Mashinter is playing. Panik gets shoved back to the 4th line and has 5 minutes of ice time...just stupid on Q's part. Mark McNeil in his ONE NHL start looked MUCH better than Mashinter in his approximately 20 starts. STUPID!

Didn't remember this about Hammer in 2014... Yikes!
- DMChi2010

Hossa and Toews both were really banged up too. The Hawks showed a ton of heart in that series. The Kings were just fresher and owned the center matchup.

I've been saying that for two seasons.
- EKB13

Was there ever a Sekac update/explanation?

Haven't seen any of it aside from the terrible new NHL.com scoreboard stats...

But WTF is wrong with our special teams? 2 PPG given up? Sure the Hawks don't practice, but maybe they should practice special teams... Just sayin'.
- DMChi2010

The 1st PP goal was a complete fluke. Anisimov's stick snapped on his clear attempt, surely the puck goes right to Boedker a few seconds later who scores in the lane where Anisimov's stick would have been. Very annoying.

I agree it was a bad penalty JJ but it was nice to see a Hawk player actually make a hit.
- Dabearshawks

I like the fire and willingness, but Shaw can be Carcillo-esque sometimes.

Just logged on and started watching the game. I'm glad I missed the BS earlier, but I am glad others are using the word "conspiracy".
- powerenforcer

I used the word conspiracy but only to say I don't want to believe it. And I really don't believe there is a conspiracy against the Hawks or against any team, nor a conspiracy in favor of any team. At least not some kind of directive from the league.

But I do believe that many of the NHL officials are not very bright individuals and because they have low intelligence they think more with their emotions than with the dispassionate detachment an official should have. Hence, the refs tend to want to help out the underdog a little and call the game with their heart more than they should. And when I say "the refs" I don't meant every one of them every game. But some refs and sometimes.

I've been saying that for two seasons.
- EKB13

His 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and 5th job is to be a physical presence. Eli and others I'm sure you saw SEVERAL opportunities for Mashinter to finish his check legally and without going out of position. Instead, he does a poke check fly-by....WTF?!?

Rasmussen playing another nice game with 2 shots on goal, a hit, 4 out of 5 at the dot, and some good hustle, but its wasted with only 6 shifts and 3 minutes of ice time on the 4th line all because Mashinter is playing. Panik gets shoved back to the 4th line and has 5 minutes of ice time...just stupid on Q's part. Mark McNeil in his ONE NHL start looked MUCH better than Mashinter in his approximately 20 starts. STUPID!
- MexicoHawk

AND HE WONT EVEN HIT ANYONE!!!

Edit: I thought Panik had a great 1st period and it became a special teams fest and I don't remember seeing him at all that period...

Rasmussen playing another nice game with 2 shots on goal, a hit, 4 out of 5 at the dot, and some good hustle, but its wasted with only 6 shifts and 3 minutes of ice time on the 4th line all because Mashinter is playing. Panik gets shoved back to the 4th line and has 5 minutes of ice time...just stupid on Q's part. Mark McNeil in his ONE NHL start looked MUCH better than Mashinter in his approximately 20 starts. STUPID!
- MexicoHawk

Except for Panik, who on the bottom-6 has scored a goal recently?

Nice shifts - Desi, Danault, Rasmussen playing well, Teravainan skating better (well, not on AZs 3rd goal) - but the bottom-6 has been pretty barren for quite a while.

Hawks 39% at the dot

What the hell is it with the high scoring games in Arizona

Sure Boedker scored the one goal but most of his game is bla zeee, defense

Rasmussen playing another nice game with 2 shots on goal, a hit, 4 out of 5 at the dot, and some good hustle, but its wasted with only 6 shifts and 3 minutes of ice time on the 4th line all because Mashinter is playing. Panik gets shoved back to the 4th line and has 5 minutes of ice time...just stupid on Q's part. Mark McNeil in his ONE NHL start looked MUCH better than Mashinter in his approximately 20 starts. STUPID!
- MexicoHawk

Looks like Q double-shifted Panik once or twice though, Panik is noticeable

AND HE WONT EVEN HIT ANYONE!!!
- EnzoD

I just dont understand getting a guy like Sekac(who has talent and plays a solid 200 ft game) and then not playing him. Instead using Mashinter again. Dumb.

I'd like to see Panik-Danault-TT, Desi-Rasmussen-Sekac. I think Panik can finish more scoring chances than Desi, and i think Desi will make the 4th line stronger....somehow...it makes sense in my crazy mind.

I just dont understand getting a guy like Sekac(who has talent and plays a solid 200 ft game) and then not playing him. Instead using Mashinter again. Dumb.

I'd like to see Panik-Danault-TT, Desi-Rasmussen-Sekac. I think Panik can finish more scoring chances than Desi, and i think Desi will make the 4th line stronger....somehow...it makes sense in my crazy mind.
- SimpleJack

I have no problem with an enforcer as the 12th forward, IF, that guy can keep up and actually punishes the other team. Mashinter is the worst goon I have ever seen. I'd like to see more of Sekac but I'm sure Q is just sending him a message. If Mashinter actually hit people I wouldn't hate him so much

Looks like Q double-shifted Panik once or twice though, Panik is noticeable
- John Jaeckel

Panik is almost exactly the same size and has a very similar skating profile and stride as Hossa

Looks like Q double-shifted Panik once or twice though, Panik is noticeable
- John Jaeckel

Panik - 6:09 - almost 2 minutes more than his normal line mates.

Panik is almost exactly the same size and has a very similar skating profile and stride as Hossa
- John Jaeckel

I like Panik but let's not get carried away JJ...Hossa at his age would skate circles around him

Coyotes sticking it up on Hossa there.

Coyotes sticking it up on Hossa there.
- 35Tony0

How does Hossa get a penalty while he is interfered with?

my vid feed is cutting out but the radio guys seem to think this is a bullpoop penalty call on Hossa. Those of you watching, yeah?

Rozy!?!? Is this real life!?!?!