Colorado Avalanche @ Edmonton Oilers GameThread, Oct 12, 2008 6:00 PM MDT

Game 2: Avalanche At Oilers, Preview And Open Thread

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 2:00 PM MDT in Game Threads Comment 208 comments

Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers, Oct 12, 2008 6:00 PM MDT


Colorado Avalanche		Edmonton Oilers
0-1-0	October 12, 2008	0-0-0
	Rexall Place
	Edmonton, AB

Hmm. Let's try this again, shall we? After impressing fans with their new fast-attack offense, the Avalanche still failed to deliver the goods against the Bruins in the season opener, losing 5-4. The defense was shaky in their own end (while being awesome on offense) and Peter Budaj looked a little nervous and unready, despite a super pre-season showing.
Now the Avs face a divisional rival, a team looking to rebound after two years of suck that followed a Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2005-06. The Oilers have a lot in common with the Avs, having some fine young talent and a former backup goalie who looks ready to take the starting job and run with it. Like the Avs, they're not expected to finish the season especially well, but they're definitely a contender for a playoff spot. The Avs could be battling with the Oilers all season for the second or third spot in the division. Or the top spot, if both teams get a little lucky.
The game starts at 6:00 PM Mountain, 8:00 PM Eastern, and it should be a pretty good one, no doubt about it.
ESPN preview.

0 recs | Comment 208 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

After impressing fans with their new fast-attack offense

I thought that was gonna be a remark regarding the fast commenting BY the fans, with the 400 comments and all

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 12, 2008 2:03 PM MDT reply actions

well, you guys will have to make up for the 51 comments I made last game. I will be unavailable for commenting on this game.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 12, 2008 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh, by the bye, I’d love to be a rangers fan at this moment. Their 8 points compared to our 0 makes me sad, especially since their captain is supposed to be our 2nd/3rd line center!

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 12, 2008 2:05 PM MDT reply actions

Help us, Tyler Arnason. You’re our only hope.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 12, 2008 2:07 PM MDT reply actions

We’re in deep trouble.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions

I’d be sad to see Arny as the Avs’ point leader after tonight’s game, although it’s a lot better than seeing a dreaded 0-2-0 stat

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 12, 2008 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Begun, ~~these clone wars~~ this NHL season has.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 12, 2008 5:50 PM MDT up reply actions

I’m ready, bring on the first win of the season!!

by gl avfan on Oct 12, 2008 2:22 PM MDT reply actions

Request

Hey Joe, I have a question.
Is it possible to have a countdown timer to when the game starts on this website? It’s always such a hassle for me to look up when the game starts, trying to remember what the time difference was, googling the time difference, smacking myself on the head and adding them up (hardest part)….

Plus it would look hot

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 12, 2008 2:34 PM MDT reply actions

DD has a form of counter at ITCS but it’s currently only counting in days. I can’t remember if last season the feature also counted in hours.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions

just days. I think avalanchedb counts down by hours, but I may be wrong

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 12, 2008 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions

It does Days:Hours:Minutes: and maybe seconds But I think it’s off because right now it’s says the game is in progress and we have just under 2 hours. (at least for me it’s two hours off??)

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions

I’ll look into it. Haven’t found a small, easily adjustable widget yet, but if I do I’ll add it to every preview thread. I see how that could be useful to our overseas friends.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah a timer would be good.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions

That on-ice projection stuff is cool.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:06 PM MDT reply actions

Nice little interview with Footer, now he needs to go out and tighten up his D corps.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:08 PM MDT reply actions

Not sure which network this is on Gamecenter (online).

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:09 PM MDT reply actions

Ah, I’ve got the Oilers guys tonight.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Ahh, good ol Peter McNab and Mike Haynes, hockey truly is here! Time to get our first win of the year, I hope…

btw, this game can be seen live and free tonight on Yahoo.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 6:09 PM MDT reply actions

They’re introducing long-time season ticket holders now. One guy has had season tickets for 30 years. Damn.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:12 PM MDT reply actions

That takes dedication….and a lot of coin.

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions

It was totally worth it in the 80s.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions

wouldn’t that be nice…

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Game on

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:19 PM MDT reply actions

Avs on the attack early – nice pass from SOS to Hejduk.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Where is everybody?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:21 PM MDT reply actions

not sure

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Smyth nice wrap around chance there

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:24 PM MDT reply actions

He’s playing like a whole new player this year.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Say what you want about our homer announcers. At least they keep it enthusiastic. I thought I was going to fall asleep during the other games last night the announcers were so blah.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 6:26 PM MDT reply actions

Avs really moving the puck well. If Granato’s goal was to turn the Avs into a puck-possession team, he’s done it so far.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:27 PM MDT reply actions

Oilers PP

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:27 PM MDT reply actions

Stastny high stick – no blood = 2 minutes

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions

SoS going to the box for elbowing

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:27 PM MDT reply actions

I thought it was a high stick – that’s what the Oil guys said.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice setup

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:29 PM MDT reply actions

Great pass

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Damn, PP goal. Oil up 1-0

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:29 PM MDT reply actions

Once again a goal with guys WIDE open in front of the net.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:30 PM MDT reply actions

At least it was on the PK this time

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Yea, but two straight game where the opposition has scored first.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:32 PM MDT reply actions

Tucker knocking some bodies around out there.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:33 PM MDT reply actions

Is that goal?

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

GOAL!!!!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

…pending review

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Woot Joey!

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

Sakic scores!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

No goal

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

They’re going to say the net moved first

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions

BULLSHIT!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

or not :-(

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions

It should be a goal!

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:35 PM MDT reply actions

No goal, sure enough

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:36 PM MDT reply actions

PP!

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

Stastny goes down, Avs to get a PP

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

They say Joe ran into the goalie and that caused the puck to go in….I still think it’s Bull!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

Totally agree, that was a bs explanation. It’s not like he pushed the goalie in on purpose.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Well, it looked like the goal crossed the line, but it was underneath Garon so it was inconclusive. Inconclusive = no goal every time.

They really need to put GPS chips in the pucks so they can tell exactly when they cross the line.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Totally agree. GPS would stop these flukey calls when the puck gets lost.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 6:43 PM MDT up reply actions

Lets tie it again!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

Bad passing, turnovers, good grief, have we worked on the PP?

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:41 PM MDT reply actions

How come Arnason hasn’t scored yet? :-)

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:42 PM MDT reply actions

Can’t score from the box

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions

Are you fucking serious?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:46 PM MDT reply actions

Oh, no goal – just a mis-horn

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Premature horn

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:46 PM MDT reply actions

Foote bleeding – Haynes says, “some one disrespected his 1000 games”.

Classic.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 6:46 PM MDT reply actions

Oh man I wish I had Haynes tonight. I talk crap about him but I’m glad he’s healthy and back in the announcer’s box.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions

BUDAJ!
Even the goal judge thought Edmonton had scored

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:47 PM MDT reply actions

The Oilers guys just mispronounced Budaj’s name as “Bootay”

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:47 PM MDT reply actions

Well, he does have a habit of sleeping with people’s wives…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions

It was an accident!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Wow that was a sweet save by Budaj! And I see Footer is the new GMC spokesperson. He seems better than Q was…

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 6:49 PM MDT reply actions

Arnason almost set one up…

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 6:53 PM MDT reply actions

At least Budaj finished the period better than 75%.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 6:53 PM MDT reply actions

Well, time for the best 2nd-period NHL team last season to get to work, go Avs!

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:10 PM MDT reply actions

Sorry I'm late

had some video game issues to take care of -__-

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:10 PM MDT reply actions

Hey, it happens.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:11 PM MDT up reply actions

lol

Failnet wasn’t helping matters.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Second period on

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:11 PM MDT reply actions

This NHL Gamecenter

is filled with some shiny bells and whistles…

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:13 PM MDT reply actions

Indeed. I’m watching the game on it right now, enjoying the shot chart.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Boods keeping the Avs in this right now…the offense can’t finish

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:14 PM MDT reply actions

Lappy

was a pretty wild swinger there. Too short of a fight =[

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Lappy and Stortini dukin’ it out. Lappy got some good swings in but lost his footing. Oh well.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Lappy and scortini fight

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:15 PM MDT reply actions

Sorry, I mean Stortini

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Avs on the PP – Gagner in the box

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:16 PM MDT reply actions

Garon is a jerk. 16 shots, no goals against. I hate him.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:19 PM MDT reply actions

Sorry, 14 shots

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Smyth had a pretty

good chance point blank. Too bad.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:19 PM MDT reply actions

PP is still looking bad, IMO. But I suppose I should wait a few more games before I worry about kittens.

Still, they pulled the same play like three times. Sakic to Liles to behind the net, pop the puck out front. Not working.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 7:19 PM MDT reply actions

Too many men on the ice

and we get another powerplay.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:19 PM MDT reply actions

COME ON….score please!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:20 PM MDT reply actions

Anybody know if

their Pouliot is related to Benoit Pouliot?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:20 PM MDT reply actions

Svatos

has a beautiful backhand chance and a wide-open net. He just didn’t get it elevated enough. Frustration setting in already.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:22 PM MDT reply actions

What the hell do we need to do to get a goal? Sheesh.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:22 PM MDT reply actions

Garon is on fire. What a jerk. The Avs have allowed only one shot on net so far this period, and have taken 8 of their own. Score still 1-0.

Now Wolski in the box, Edmonton PP

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:22 PM MDT reply actions

That one allowed shot was a hell of a shot though, great save by Budaj on that one.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Guite shorthanded hit the post

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

:’(

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions

Guite

with a breakaway on the short hand hits the post. Go figure. He beats the goalie, and loses to the post.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

That’s the way this game is going for the Avs

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions

So I'm learning

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Damn, Guite puts it off the post!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

I think

Smyth’s look on his face after that hit let us know about his feelings. Pretty questionable, if you ask me.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:27 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah, the Oilers announcers thought so too

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Just showed the replay again – definite boarding penalty

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah that should’ve been a penalty. Could’ve been boarding or elbowing. At least he looks like he’s ok, that looks pretty bad.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT up reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SUPER JOE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

GOALLL!!!!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

YES

It took THREE tries, but it FINALLY went it. Sakic ties it!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

JOE SAKIC SCORES!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

Sakic scores on the third rebound chance. Stastny – Hannan – Sakic

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

Finally!!!! On a triple trailer SCORE!!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

McLeod finally won a fight!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

Wow. No fights opening night but two tonight. Sweet.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

I love your sig.

Last night at the Aeros season opener, a lady in a Red Wings jersey sat down in front of me and I started hissing really loudly at her while they were introducing some 13 year old girl who was to sing the anthem. She gave me a dirty look. That hatred will never die.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Damn right. Opening night there was a Wings fan near me and at one point, an Avs fan switched places with him to put proper distance between the two of us. He was a total idiot but what do you expect?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 7:49 PM MDT up reply actions

There are always a love of Wings fans at Aeros games. Casual fans who are out for a nice night out and happen to know what hockey is even come decked out in Red Wings crap. It’s constantly a pride swallowing affair when I’m wearing my Avs jersey and I have one come up and say something they think is witty. It’s too bad violence isn’t allowed sometimes.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions

Lot*, not love.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions

It's nice that McLeod

wanted to pay it back for Smyth’s hit, but it looks like he could really use some work at the Boogaard Brothers Hockey Fighting Camp (no idea what the actual name is). He won, but it was pretty choppy stuff.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:31 PM MDT reply actions

Hey, we’ll take it.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Damn Tucker hits the post, no luck tonight…

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:34 PM MDT reply actions

Garon

is living really dangerously at this point. Two posts in the last 10 minutes?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:35 PM MDT reply actions

I’m really, really liking the offensive intensity of the Avs this season. I hope they never let up. If the goalies they face don’t have superb nights, they’re toast.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:37 PM MDT reply actions

I’m not sure it will be enough to make a good season. The Oil are all over us. We are not dominating the game, that’s for sure. It’s fun to watch, though.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 7:39 PM MDT up reply actions

I dunno...

It could EASILY be 4-1 right now. They’re having a tough time getting into our defensive zone and getting quality chances.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions

Seriously, the Oilers are only in this game because Garon has been unbelievable. 26 shots in two periods and only one goal allowed. He’s been saved by the posts 3 times.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions

Budaj saving our bacon…

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:38 PM MDT reply actions

Great save Boods!

Took a point blank chance and turned it away like it was nothin.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:38 PM MDT reply actions

All right.

Can we give the posts 3 saves and take three away from Garon?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:42 PM MDT reply actions

No joke

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:42 PM MDT up reply actions

Salei almost had a goal there. Puck got through, but stopped just short.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:42 PM MDT reply actions

Budaj looks a lot thicker through the shoulders this year. He must be wearing new shoulder pads. They’re huge.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:44 PM MDT reply actions

Even the shots

is a little deceiving because some of them have come from a long way off with nobody in front. A zone dump that happened to be on goal, if you will. Even discounting those, the Avs are giving the Oilers fits in the defensive zone. Nearly every play is contested, with guys hitting and being very active with the stick. I’ve seen several tipped passes and plays going the other way started from good defense. The Guite shorthanded breakaway started from a good defensive play.

The intensity is indeed up tonight, and I hope it continues throughout the third period.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:51 PM MDT reply actions

I don’t want to jinx them, but the defense was much better after the first period. Finally some communication and coordination.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions

I've given up on jinxes, to be honest.

They’re just too confusing, too specific, and too insane. They probably still exist and I might have screwed us over (sorry), but after being so negative about things for a long time, it’s nice to be able to figuratively pat the Avs on the back and say “nice goin!” My newfound respect for optimism. Who knew?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’m with you on that one.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions

Game on.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:03 PM MDT reply actions

Everytime someone says this

I think of Wayne’s World. I should watch those movies. It’s been too long.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Try playing street hockey and not yelling “car” and “game on”. It’s impossible.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Lappy giving Souray an ear-full

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:06 PM MDT reply actions

It was pointed out above that a lot of the Avs shots come from the top of the zone. Instead of dumping the puck down to the end boards like they did under Coach Q, they’re launching shots. Making the goalie work and then searching for rebounds.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:10 PM MDT reply actions

Crap – Penner scores, Edmonton up 2-1

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:11 PM MDT reply actions

So

three replays, and I STILL don’t know how the puck went in. What the hell.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:11 PM MDT reply actions

Budaj lifted his pad and the puck squeaked in.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Smyth takes

an awful lot of those slap shots on the left wing.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:13 PM MDT reply actions

This is frustrating.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:16 PM MDT reply actions

Wow, 4th post of the night, this sucks :(

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

Good god I hate Garon.

But the Avs get a penalty shot!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

Ooooo penalty shot

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

A 4th post.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions

Seriously.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions

Oh, penalty shot?!? Penalty shot! Who’s gonna take it?…

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions

Goal!!!!!!

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions

Hejduk scores!!!!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions

YES

Hejduk ties it. Edmonton fans can’t complain. Take one post off. Back down to 3.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I love Hejduk!!!!!!!

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions

Sweet!!!! Hejduk on the penalty shot!! Wooooo!!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions

Arnason

just missed the goal by 5 feet. This guy is unreal.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:22 PM MDT reply actions

odd, seeing as how we’re playing the oilers.

by Rather Dashing on Oct 12, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions

I know!

I figured his one good opponent and he would have at least hit the goalie’s chest. But nooo.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions

So what was the PS for? Did the player close his hand around the puck?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:22 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah, he dropped on it in the crease.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Meanwhile Smyth was getting mauled by some asshole

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Great movement by Budaj.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:27 PM MDT reply actions

I like this new icing rule.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:28 PM MDT reply actions

Sakic-Jones-Tucker

Hm. Great blocked shot by Foote on Cole.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:32 PM MDT reply actions

The Avs are really controlling the puck well. Edmonton can’t piece together a decent run.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:33 PM MDT reply actions

Hannan hurt…penalty?

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 8:35 PM MDT reply actions

Hannan hit by sakic’s stick

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Hannan’s down and hurt. Took a stick to the nose.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:35 PM MDT reply actions

Fantastic poke check by Liles -saved the Avs’ bacon on that one.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:38 PM MDT reply actions

Great.

I hate my life.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 12, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions

Seriously – I can’t believe this. 5.4 seconds and Budaj lets in a goal

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions

WHAT THE HELL!
another goal with 6 seconds left

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions

What happened to the Avs’ defense? What the hell?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:40 PM MDT reply actions

Game.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:40 PM MDT reply actions

Avs have not lost two straight in regulation to start a season since 1998-99

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 8:40 PM MDT reply actions

Absolute crap in the last minute. The Avs completely gave up.

There’s no reason they should have lost that game, and Budaj was not the reason they lost, either.

The Oilers’ announcers just said it – “An ugly win.”

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Fricking A.

by Rather Dashing on Oct 12, 2008 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Night all.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

That sucked…not much else to say.

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

What can you do? D was much tighter this game, Budaj was solid, we out shot them by some crazy number, and hit 4 posts.

What can you do, as a team, to improve that?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Snake bit.

by Dario on Oct 12, 2008 8:43 PM MDT reply actions

I know who Dater will blame.

by Dario on Oct 12, 2008 8:43 PM MDT reply actions

Uh

Theo?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions

He’s got a serious hate for Budaj. I can only blame him for the second goal. He was screened on that last shot…credit Edmonton for busting their butts. So many missed opportunities for Colorado in this game.

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions

I know. It was sarcasm.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions

looks like the goal was a deflection as well???
Some thing has to change though…we can’t keep losing games on bad bounces.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Oct 12, 2008 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions

I blame the loss on Arnason. If he would have scored in this game like he is supposed to against the Oil, we would have been going to OT.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Wow.

I now have ZERO confidence in Peter Budaj.

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Oct 12, 2008 8:44 PM MDT reply actions

why?

by Dario on Oct 12, 2008 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions

obviously, he should have expected that to deflect off Penner’s skate.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 12, 2008 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions

That sucked, that really really sucked. And I’m quite sure we’ll lose to Calgary too, they have to be pissed, they lost both games as well, but they’re at home, which gives them the upper hand. Then if we lose to Philly it’s panic time…

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 8:52 PM MDT reply actions

I wouldn’t worry too much. The last time we started the season off losing, when Willy B stayed on the radio until the Avs won a game, we came back and subsequently won the Western Conference.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 12, 2008 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions

99 conference finals

Well, we made it to the finals, but lost that #*&^$#! seventh game. Still, no reason to panic yet, we should have won that one by two goals.

I believe in Bu-diddly-udaj!

by tele-mon on Oct 12, 2008 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions

This day hates me

First my Broncos lose than the Avs with 5.6 seconds left. It was a lucky goal at that too! I’m not sure what happened today. I haven’t looked forward to a Monday more than today in a long time.

Stupid sports!

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 12, 2008 10:44 PM MDT reply actions

Lucky?

I wouldn’t call the last one lucky. Penner went to the net and made a very nice tip..

the Avs seem to be having problems picking up people in front of the net. 2 of the goals tonight were from guys right in front of the net unmarked. No goalie is going to have a good save% if they are giving up shots like those.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 12, 2008 10:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Your probably right. This day has clouded my senses.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 12, 2008 11:02 PM MDT up reply actions

unlucky

unlucky for Boods though.. now he can be labeled with that not-clutch"moniker that seems to be gaining some (undeserved) ground.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 12, 2008 11:41 PM MDT up reply actions

I’m one of the mods on the Avs Hockey’s Future board and it’s getting pretty ugly over there. I fear for Budaj’s safety!

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 13, 2008 12:32 AM MDT up reply actions

I blame

their new “old” 3rd jersey.

"To have arrived on this Earth as a product of a biological accident, only to depart through human arrogance, would be the ultimate irony"
R. Leakey, Origins; 1977
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost

by Savage33 on Oct 13, 2008 3:42 AM MDT reply actions

Edmonton's

for our loss, that is. It’s hard to play against a team stuck in the 80’s..

by Savage33 on Oct 13, 2008 3:44 AM MDT up reply actions

Game Notes

Well, I have a few notes from the game, but I couldn’t see everything as I was beat!

Blue and orange shirts, really?
If the Avs can’t play for 60 minutes this season, I’m picking up baseball! (please don’t let me)
Gilbert shouldn’t be such an offensive force
Budaj had some great saves and let in some ugly goals. But his .84% was better than last match!
McLeod won a fight against Staios? Who knew….
Horcoff is gonna be HUGE if he can have a 80 game season
What happend with Salei? I remember him being money against the Wild in the playoffs (don’t bring up Detroit)
Super Joe is playing like he has another 10 years left in him.

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 13, 2008 4:45 AM MDT reply actions

The Blue and orange is a throwback to the Gretzky/Messier Dynasty days.
You should never pick up baseball, ever.
From what i’ve read and heard Boots last goal was a deflection of a body and then Penner’s skate. All a goalie can really do on deflections is hope it somehow hits them.

What annoys me is people like Dater that are so quick to throw Boots under the bus. Every goalie has bad starts, Broduer has had some bad starts and he’s arguably the 2nd greatest NHL goalie of all time.
Avs fans need to forget about Roy as NO goalie will EVER live up to his standards and to compare anyone to him is pointless.
Every one’s so quick to point out how Boots lost both games, whatabout when the D turns the puck over or a forward hits the post/misses an open net, it’s put down to bad luck and forgotten about, a goalie rarely gets those excuses, he’s expected to stop everything and never have a bad game while a skater can have a bad game and people will rarely mention it in post game reviews. It’s people like Dater and so called ‘fans’ that really make me as a goalie wonder why anyone would want to put up with all the shit that goes with the position.

by Savage33 on Oct 13, 2008 5:50 AM MDT up reply actions