Hawks power play is struggling. Can't win in the playoffs with a bad PP in my opinion. I don't like the lack of physicality they play with either. Carcillo will help that out when he comes back, but the way Saad is playing, I don't know how much time he will get unless they move some pieces. Crawford and Emery have been incredible to this point, minus the quick 3 that Phoenix put on them last week.
Here is my beef with the hockey playoffs and how they are structured more then anything. I hate the fact that teams in the central part of the US are in the Western Conference. Home ice advantage, really isn't an advantage at all. Having to travel to Vancouver for 3 games in the middle of the series is tough. I'd really like to see the Hawks move to the Eastern Conference when reallignment happens after this year, even though I know there is no chance that happens.
Last thing, Western Conference hockey is so soft. It's European hockey compared to the East that is very physical. If the Hawks aren't playing, I would rather watch the Bruins. Love watching them play!
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