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What they’re saying about Canucks-Hawks

Roberto Luongo, Dustin Byfuglien

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo tries to clear Chicago Blackhawks’ Dustin Byfuglien from in front of the net during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at GM Place in Vancouver, Saturday, May 9, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

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For hockey nerds like myself, it doesn’t get much better than Canucks versus Blackhawks. These teams are loaded with talent (Vancouver has those supremely bizarre Sedin twins! Chicago has Kane, Toews, Keith and Hossa!), but what really makes this series fascinating is the fact that the they truly hate each other. To get you revved up for what might be the best series of the playoffs, here’s a look at what the newspapers and bloggers are saying about the two teams.

What Vancouver bloggers/papers are saying

Nucks Misconduct’s Game 1 preview is just full of goodies. My personal highlight is the side-by-side photos of Alex Burrows doing a bow-and-arrow goal with WWE wrestler Tatanka. (Tatanka was a Native American character and one of many examples of professional wrestling’s affection for broad ethnic stereotypes ... and face paint).

Dani Toth also shares a nice Game 1 preview.

The Vancouver Province features three stories of note. First, the Blackhawks believe they can contain the Sedins. Secondly, the Canucks will need to shoot high against Antti Niemi. Finally, Roberto Luongo claims that he isn’t scared of the United Center, even though it’s been a house of horrors for the star goalie the last couple years.

Also check out the Vancouver Sun’s series preview.

What Chicago bloggers/papers are saying

Second City Hockey is rolling out some nice previews, with a breakdown of the Canucks’ forwards and defensemen. They also did a Q & A with the great guys at Orland Kurtenblog.

Roberto Luongo isn’t bothered by the idea of having Dustin Byfuglien’s butt in his face for 4-7 games. Well, at least he claims that Byfuglien’s rear placement isn’t something unusual.

Offense is “inevitable” when it comes to the Canucks and the Hawks, apparently. Irritation at the Blackhawks’ goal scoring song? Apparently that might be inevitable too.

Finally, Jonathan Toews has no hard feelings toward Willie Mitchell. Why are people asking about their feelings toward each other? Check out the video from Mitchell’s brutal (but clean) hit from earlier this season.