Game 2: Avalanche At Oilers, Preview And Open Thread
by Joe Dunman on Oct 12, 2008 2:00 PM MDT
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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
Help us, Tyler Arnason. You’re our only hope.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 12, 2008 2:07 PM MDT reply actions
I find your lack of faith disturbing.
by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 3:00 PM MDT up 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
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
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
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!
That takes dedication….and a lot of coin.
by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:13 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
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-
Oilers PP
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:27 PM MDT 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-
Nice setup
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by Angélique C. Murray 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-
Is that goal?
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions
Woot Joey!
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions
or not :-(
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions
PP!
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by Angélique C. Murray 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-
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!
How come Arnason hasn’t scored yet? :-)
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:42 PM MDT reply actions
Premature horn
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 6:46 PM MDT 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
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
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-
Svatos
has a beautiful backhand chance and a wide-open net. He just didn’t get it elevated enough. Frustration setting in already.
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!
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
with a breakaway on the short hand hits the post. Go figure. He beats the goalie, and loses to the post.
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
I think
Smyth’s look on his face after that hit let us know about his feelings. Pretty questionable, if you ask me.
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
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 A.J. Haefele 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
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 A.J. Haefele 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.
Damn Tucker hits the post, no luck tonight…
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 12, 2008 7:34 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!
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
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 A.J. Haefele on Oct 12, 2008 7:44 PM MDT up 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.
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!
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 A.J. Haefele on Oct 12, 2008 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Everytime someone says this
I think of Wayne’s World. I should watch those movies. It’s been too long.
by A.J. Haefele on Oct 12, 2008 8:06 PM MDT up 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
Ooooo penalty shot
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:19 PM MDT 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!!!!!!
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by Angélique C. Murray 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
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 A.J. Haefele on Oct 12, 2008 8:24 PM MDT up 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-
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
That sucked…not much else to say.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:42 PM MDT 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.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 12, 2008 8:45 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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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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
Edmonton's
for our loss, that is. It’s hard to play against a team stuck in the 80’s..
"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
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
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.
"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
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