* So The Hawks won the coin toss portion of the event, which is way better than losing, don't get me wrong, but what impressed me most is that they potted all four (proper) goals in the last 35 minutes of the match. That does not excuse what occurred in the first half of the game, but it warms my insides to know that they have the capacity to rally like this.
* The Predators are actually pretty scary, aren't they? A new coach, with a far different outlook than their old coach, a healthy Pekka Rinne and the emergence of Filip Forsberg have transformed The Devils of the West into arguably the most dangerous threat in The Hawks' conference.
* Why is it that human chihuahua Mike Ribeiro failed to get a look at the 2C role for The Hawks? Sure, he's kinda douchey at times, but would he be any worse than Richards or, heaven forbid, Shaw? I think not.
* Did Sharp play in the third period?
* Speaking of ice time, Keith played nearly 33 minutes and it could well have been more had Rundblad not inexplicably taken more shifts in the third period than in each of the first two. I'm not complaining about Rundblad, it's just surprising to see Q place that much trust in him in such a tight game. I guess with two days off before the pond hockey game he could afford to lean on Keith a little more but, man, it's only December.
* Carcillo played 5 minutes. Why is he out there, again?
* Last thing: it was cool to see former Lakehead Thunderwolf Shandor Alphonso working the lines in this game. I was wondering where he went....
Two points, including the game-tying goal, in fewer than 10 minutes ice time earn Big Bick the Big Boy Belt. Say that out loud.
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