Here we go again...

Raycroft to start in Dallas tomorrow. Is this the return of the dreaded goalie carousel of doom? I feel sick already...

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Now it’s time to panic.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 1:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Indeed. Where’s that one pic that Shane always uses? It would be a great fit here.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 17, 2008 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, here we go

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 17, 2008 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, that’s about right.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

whew

I’m glad I checked the other sites before making my own post. I was going to title it…“Here we go again”

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 17, 2008 1:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Or, “Quenneville Now Coaching Blackhawks, Avs”

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want off this ride.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 1:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Remember

MHH is all about being more positive this season. If Raycroft wins the game, good for the Avs and us. TG also reiterated Boods is the No. 1, so that’s good.

If Raycroft lets in like 7 goals, personally, I’m going to laugh my ass off. Then maybe the blossoming worry over a goalie carousel will stop. I also don’t think it’s a bad idea to give Boods a couple days to work on his issues and get back to business.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 17, 2008 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, look, if the team wants to bench the starter and play the backup again, so be it. I’m optimistic that I’ll soon have a stress-related heart attack and no longer have to endure this silliness much longer.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha

Well, at least you live in America and the ambulance should respond in a timely manner…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 17, 2008 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the Avs win though, does Raycroft start on Monday too? And does Granto say Budaj is our no.1 guy still?

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 17, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know. I am really hoping Boods is just getting a couple of days off to regroup. We are not really at a point in the season where is totally important to start the hot goaltender and one or two games does not make Raycroft “hot” unless he actually steals the game at least.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 17, 2008 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he shuts out Dallas, he can be the starter.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he shuts out Dallas on 30-40 shots he can be the starter…
if some how the Stars only manage 10-20 shots, I’m not sure that will sway my confidence quite that much.

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 17, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aren’t you going to this game? Do you need drinking money?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 17, 2008 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and apparently Woody Paige is the new coach of the Avalanche.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 17, 2008 1:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s the new #1 threat to America in my book…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 17, 2008 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take the Rangers...

They’re putting Valiquette in tomorrow after being handed their first loss. But how does Renney handle it? He says “It’s because we want Henrik to beat the Red Wings on Sunday”

Bam! That’s how you show confidence in your goaltender.

Not that Budaj compares to Lundqvist but you get the point…

by ShaneG on Oct 17, 2008 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it’s rather odd that Rayzor is starting, but I kinda get the feeling we’re piling up on him without giving him a fair chance.
I know it sucks that Budaj was so mistreated last year, but I don’t want to see the same thing happening to Rayzor this year, regardless of his performance in Boston/Toronto.
So even though I think this is a questionable coaching move, I think TG talks a lot to both goalies and does what’s best for both of them AND for the team. We don’t get the full story as fans.

Either that, or TG is learning about the pleasures of crack-cocaine.

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 17, 2008 7:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Benefit of the doubt

I’ll give Granato the benefit of the doubt and say this is a possibility.

I think anyone who watched Buds has had the judgment that he is possibly trying too hard right now, and he’s a bit nervous. I felt he had worked through this in the Calgary game with a strong 2nd period, and then his defense left him out to dry for the 2 3rd period goals.

Maybe he’s letting Buds get his confidence back in practice, and letting him relax. Now I definitly think that’s not the best way to go about it, but it would be (about the only) defense-able coaching decision from Granato.

That being said the idea that Raycroft “earned” a second start in a row based on playing the team currently playing the worst hockey in the league and the only time he was challeneged all night he gave up goals. Granted a 5-vs-3 and a penalty shot are extremly tough challenges, and I don’t blame anyone for giving up a goal on those. But it’s not like he made any great saves.

Budajs second and third period against Calgary was better than Raycroft’s Game (through no fault of Raycroft’s).

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 17, 2008 11:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Another defense of Granato

Just something else i thought of.

Savard was fired after 4 games. Public, and media, opinion is CLEARLY against Budaj right now and if he continues with a goalie that is perceived to be the Anti-christRoy and the Avs lose, he has a chance of being fired. If he goes with Los Goalie-Carousel-de Morte suddenly it becomes about the goalies (and frankly puts the pressure on the goalies, and FG for not getting a better goalie in the summer).

As far as keeping your job goes, it’s the smartest move

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 17, 2008 11:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Los Goalie-Carousel-de Muerte

Fixed. I don’t know what “morte” is but if you meant death, it’s “muerte”.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 18, 2008 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Morte is french for death where as Muerte is Spanish…

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 18, 2008 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

French Student here.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 18, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought about that after I posted. Obviously, I don’t speak a lick of French (just some Spanish and Italian) and the only word I know is “sortie” because its posted along the side of the road a million times in Canada. Oh wait, I also know “toujours frais” because of Tim Hortons.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Oct 20, 2008 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

you know more than me and I’m Canadian.

my knowledge pretty much begins and ends with ‘bonjour’

by Drakenlot on Oct 20, 2008 11:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m glad to see some steadying comments here. I was livid when I read that Raycroft was getting the start this morning but I guess you guys are right, I will watch the game, enjoy it and hope that the same team that played on Thurs shows up in Dallas.

by gl avfan on Oct 18, 2008 6:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs