Gerber vs Blackhawks

Gerber has shown in the past when he's on, he's on like Donkey Kong. Here's hoping the gorilla shows up....

MurderOnIce wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:Heather Thomas and Markie Post were also in The Fall Guy. Now how do I work TJ Hooker into a reply?

Markie Post- yummy - for a brief period one of the hotter chicks on TV.

There's a nice swimsuit pic of her on IMDB under "The Fall Guy".

Their D is hardly "porous". Extremely good mobile, good in their own end, somewhat physical.

They just came off the Pacific road swing, which could very wel be the thoughest road trip going, lost to Anahiem 1-0, almost beat San Jose in their own barn, almost beat Detroit on the road as well. The record could very easilily much better but they have lapses that most young teams seem to have, all on the road though.

Not overly physical? The Hawks team can play the physical game with anyone in the west, let alone against the East.

That Chicago team is on the cusp of being a cup contender and if it wasnt for the Huet signing, everyone would be looking at them for the finals in a year or two.

That team is taking the San Jose's, Anahiem's and Detroit's to their limits while having Huet in between the pipes for the most part. Look at Chicago as the Boston of the West, because thats exactly what they are. Very well coached, fast, smart, physical, and young.

Again, if the Sens are not careful Chicago will blow them out of the water.]

Oh, and they have lost 1 game in regulation at home, thats it. (San Jose was the only team to do it) Chicago is again, one of the toughest places to play in. This is going to be easily the toughest game for the Sens so far this season. Chicago also always seems to beat Ottawa on top of everything else, doesnt matter how good or bad either team is.

Neely4Life wrote:Really thought he would get the start Friday, but Auld did look noticeably tired last night. Everything just points to blowout tomorrow night.... lol, well at least the fall guy is in nets.

Heh heh. How convenient for you that Gerber is in nets now...

Neely4Life wrote:Their D is hardly "porous". Extremely good mobile, good in their own end, somewhat physical.

They just came off the Pacific road swing, which could very wel be the thoughest road trip going, lost to Anahiem 1-0, almost beat San Jose in their own barn, almost beat Detroit on the road as well. The record could very easilily much better but they have lapses that most young teams seem to have, all on the road though.

Not overly physical? The Hawks team can play the physical game with anyone in the west, let alone against the East.

That Chicago team is on the cusp of being a cup contender and if it wasnt for the Huet signing, everyone would be looking at them for the finals in a year or two.

That team is taking the San Jose's, Anahiem's and Detroit's to their limits while having Huet in between the pipes for the most part. Look at Chicago as the Boston of the West, because thats exactly what they are. Very well coached, fast, smart, physical, and young.

Again, if the Sens are not careful Chicago will blow them out of the water.]

Oh, and they have lost 1 game in regulation at home, thats it. (San Jose was the only team to do it) Chicago is again, one of the toughest places to play in. This is going to be easily the toughest game for the Sens so far this season. Chicago also always seems to beat Ottawa on top of everything else, doesnt matter how good or bad either team is.

I guess the game will have to decide this for us. Too bad Gerber is in net.

I predict the following things:

-- The first CHI shot will go in.
-- Heroics from the big line will get us back in the game, and give us the momentum in the final half of the game.
-- A softy late in the third, probably with 5 or less minutes left, will sink us.

That is, a classic Gerber game.

rooneypoo wrote:

Neely4Life wrote:Their D is hardly "porous". Extremely good mobile, good in their own end, somewhat physical.

They just came off the Pacific road swing, which could very wel be the thoughest road trip going, lost to Anahiem 1-0, almost beat San Jose in their own barn, almost beat Detroit on the road as well. The record could very easilily much better but they have lapses that most young teams seem to have, all on the road though.

Not overly physical? The Hawks team can play the physical game with anyone in the west, let alone against the East.

That Chicago team is on the cusp of being a cup contender and if it wasnt for the Huet signing, everyone would be looking at them for the finals in a year or two.

That team is taking the San Jose's, Anahiem's and Detroit's to their limits while having Huet in between the pipes for the most part. Look at Chicago as the Boston of the West, because thats exactly what they are. Very well coached, fast, smart, physical, and young.

Again, if the Sens are not careful Chicago will blow them out of the water.]

Oh, and they have lost 1 game in regulation at home, thats it. (San Jose was the only team to do it) Chicago is again, one of the toughest places to play in. This is going to be easily the toughest game for the Sens so far this season. Chicago also always seems to beat Ottawa on top of everything else, doesnt matter how good or bad either team is.

I guess the game will have to decide this for us. Too bad Gerber is in net.

I predict the following things:

-- The first CHI shot will go in.
-- Heroics from the big line will get us back in the game, and give us the momentum in the final half of the game.
-- A softy late in the third, probably with 5 or less minutes left, will sink us.

That is, a classic Gerber game.

HOLY SH!T. I think Parros' beard is getting outta hand...

I predict a solid performance by Gerber, creating question marks for next game(s). :cherry:

DashRiprock wrote:I predict a solid performance by Gerber, creating question marks for next game(s). :cherry:

HA! Watch Gerber come out and play lights out and get a shut-out. No worries. I'd go back to Auld without even thinking about it.

This is the right choice by the coaches, one game too late.

I can forgive any goalie letting in ONE questionable goal when it is their first game in a month.

Sens 6, Hawks 0. Gerber makes 42 saves for the shutout.
I will also win the 6/49 tomorrow.

Which of these is more probable?

I see Auld Friday, Gerber Saturday if he is good tomorrow, then back to a more normal schedule of Auld playing around 2 out of 3 games.

shabbs wrote:

DashRiprock wrote:I predict a solid performance by Gerber, creating question marks for next game(s). :cherry:

HA! Watch Gerber come out and play lights out and get a shut-out. No worries. I'd go back to Auld without even thinking about it.

Likewise.
Imo a shutout isn't out of the question and Imo Neely you're overstating what Chicago is. I'm not even sure what you mean when you say they're the Boston of the West...I don't see the comparison...
I don't necessarily disagree with the theory behind what you're saying about them, its just the levels that are off.

As far as Gerber goes, think back to is 2007 before the Finals run: Gerber, after losing the starting job and being relegated to backup, went 10-1 down the stretch while playing some really strong hockey. I'm not saying it'll play out the same way or that we'll go on a tear for the rest of the season; all I'm saying is that Gerber is a great backup goalie. he just shouldn't be making 4M....

cash wrote:

shabbs wrote:

DashRiprock wrote:I predict a solid performance by Gerber, creating question marks for next game(s). :cherry:

HA! Watch Gerber come out and play lights out and get a shut-out. No worries. I'd go back to Auld without even thinking about it.

Likewise.
Imo a shutout isn't out of the question and Imo Neely you're overstating what Chicago is. I'm not even sure what you mean when you say they're the Boston of the West...I don't see the comparison...
I don't necessarily disagree with the theory behind what you're saying about them, its just the levels that are off.

As far as Gerber goes, think back to is 2007 before the Finals run: Gerber, after losing the starting job and being relegated to backup, went 10-1 down the stretch while playing some really strong hockey. I'm not saying it'll play out the same way or that we'll go on a tear for the rest of the season; all I'm saying is that Gerber is a great backup goalie. he just shouldn't be making 4M....

Chicago has had one of the toughest scheduals of any team thus far in the season and are playing great hockey. They are young like the Bruins, well coached like the Bruins, fast like the Bruins, skilled like the Bruins and tough as wel. If the Hawks were in the East they would be right there with the Bruins and could be leading the conference.

Chicago is a team that if taking lightly will run the Sens right out of town. Sharp, Kane, Toews, Havlat can all put the puck in the net. Keith, Campbell, Seabrooke, Barker, all good puck moving D who can get dirty in their own zone. Huet is the only question mark on that team.

The Sens have to score first or its over. Sens have to score first in any game and its over it seems.

Don't get me wrong I still think Chicago has a very good team.

DashRiprock wrote:Don't get me wrong I still think Chicago has a very good team.

Aside from the Bruins, they are better than anyone in the East.

But they're in the west...

DashRiprock wrote:But they're in the west...

Thats fine, doesnt take away from how much better they are then the Sens. Chicago is a solid team, front to back.

Neely4Life wrote:

DashRiprock wrote:But they're in the west...

Thats fine, doesnt take away from how much better they are then the Sens. Chicago is a solid team, front to back.

Man, you're a broken record.

You've been saying this for over 24 hours. We get it. Few of us see it exactly the way you do, but we get your position. Let's move on.

Tukker wrote:HOLY SH!T. I think Parros' beard is getting outta hand...

Isn't it disgustingly beautiful?!? :bounce: