tag:www.chicagonow.com,2011:/blogs/blackhawks-red-light-district//132/tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/blackhawks-red-light-district//132.31226-Comments for Despite sluggish weekend, Blackhawks' circus trip a complete successWSCR 670 producer Jay Zawaski is a hockey nut who will love the Blackhawks through thick or thin.Movable Type 4.261tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/blackhawks-red-light-district//132.312262009-11-29T06:14:26Z2009-11-29T07:00:15ZDespite sluggish weekend, Blackhawks' circus trip a complete successJay Zawaskihttp://www.chicagonow.com/profiles/JayZawaski Friday's 3-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks was almost predictable. After annihilating the San Jose Sharks Wednesday night, a let down was almost inevitable.
Anaheim got an early lead and never looked back. Jean-Sebastien Giguere stood on his head, and the Ducks took 2 points from the Hawks.
Saturday in Los Angeles was more of the same. The Hawks did play better, but still seemed a step slow or behind. They weren't as sharp as they had been early in the 6 game trip.
Is road weariness an excuse? Absolutely. Is it valid? Probably.
The Hawks could have played much better in both games, but I find it hard to question the effort. They haven't quit all year long, and I don't think apathy was an issue. Ten days on the road takes it out of even the most traveled. The Hawks are no exception.
Taking 9 of 12 points is a great accomplishment. To me, they are still the best team in the league, and should bounce right back next week, when they finally return to the United Center.