Game 1: Bruins At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread
Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche, Oct 9, 2008 8:00 PM MDT
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John-Michael Liles---Scott Hannan
Ruslan Salei---Jordan Leopold
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Comments
You are so going to fail law school if you write 700+ word dissertations for every pregame post…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 3:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I won’t be here for the action tonight since I’m going to the game. The “I Believe in Budaj” sign is ready to go and I have to say, it looks awesome. Jibble’s design really translated well onto poster board. If it’s not the best sign there, well, I don’t know what possibly could be. I also stayed up until 2am making it. Cross your fingers and be looking for it. Hopefully Versus will be able to air the entire game after the Wings get their asses kicked.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Oct 9, 2008 3:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll keep an eye out for the sign.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 3:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You
and me both. If anyone sees it and gets a screencap of it, I would love to feature it on my blog (with all the credit to texacogirl of course)
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was all you Jib – it’s your design so kudos to you.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Oct 9, 2008 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game thread
Game threads make me happy. Oh so very happy.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 3:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
unipron
At the risk of sounding like a retard, can someone please explain the unipron joke to me? I can’t figure out if I get it and just don’t think its funny or if I’m completely missing the boat. Thanks
by TheRed on Oct 9, 2008 3:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Mix
Uniform + Apron = Unipron
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and some think the avs new unis look like aprons.
by thedoctor on Oct 9, 2008 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For such a nice looking logo
Why do we get crap uniforms?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the price we pay.
We could have a logo and jersey like the dead wings, (Shudders at the thought)
"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 10, 2008 4:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, the price we pay for what?
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 10, 2008 5:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For having a good logo. I’m not quite sure how it works either, i just wanted to insult the dead wings.
"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 10, 2008 8:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
about a week ago, we got a new sports talk radio station in town (broadcasting WEEI out of Boston). After hearing mostly Red Sox talk all week (with a smattering of Patriots mixed in), it was a little jarring to hear someone call in to talk about the Bruins. of course, he was quickly laughed off and they quickly went back to baseball, but it was a nice moment while it lasted
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 9, 2008 4:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 3 and a half hours
For Joe to finish the top 19 Avs of all time
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 4:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha. Not gonna happen.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you remember that email earlier about offering to help? it doesn’t extend to that. :)
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 9, 2008 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re such a big help.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m all talk and no action
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 9, 2008 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
my guess
1. Super Joe
2. Roy
3. Foppa
4. Hejduk
5. Foote
6. Blake
There, Joe’s done.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Oct 9, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot Willsie.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is absolutely no doubt about the top 6….
Maybe switch the Duke and Footer…..
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Oct 9, 2008 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nhl.com
Has anyone checked out the NHL Gamecenter? Worth the money?
by t_do on Oct 9, 2008 4:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I used it last year and it was awesome. I can’t figure out how to renew my account now, though. I’m still considering it.
If it’s the same as last year, and you don’t live in Denver, it’s definitely worth it.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hockey is finally here! This is awesome! I’ve been waiting for so long!!! I wish I could be at the game tonight, oh well, hockey being back is awesome enough.
btw, I’m just watching the Wings game right now, there’s a lot of empty seats in the arena. This is their opening night and their SC banner raising night, and there’s still empty seats? Wow that sucks. I mean, the Avs are probably gonna have a bit of empty seats too (yeah, it’s the season opener, but we’re playing the Bruins, who wants to see us play the Bruins? The Bruins have no superstars and they aren’t our rivals.), but hell, we aren’t the defending champs, and we sure don’t have “Hockeytown” painted on our center ice.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 5:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching as well. 5:00 left in 1st and scoreless. You know if The Avs had won the cup The Can would be full….stupid Dead Things.
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 9, 2008 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the economy is tanking and everyone is broke. I know hockey tickets are pretty low on my list of things to save money for.
Not that I’m making excuses for the Wings. F’ ’em.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, true true, but it’s the Cup raising ceremony. I’d be surprised if there are that many empty seats for most of the other American teams’ home openers. I’ll bet Pittsburgh, Minny, and Buffalo are all gonna be chalk-full for sure.
Toronto Maple Leafs goal with 0:25 left, scored by Pavol Kubina, assisted by Chris Osgood.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
now 2-0 Leafs…4:56 left in second
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 9, 2008 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to take into account the fact it’s in Detroit. Most people probably got mugged/raped/killed on the way to the game.
"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 10, 2008 4:32 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Thread
Glad to be back for another year of game threads ladies and gents. Been a long summer. Lets go AVS. Predicting HUGE game for Wolski tonight.
by Macbond21 on Oct 9, 2008 6:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t care if it’s 2.35 where I live and I’m pissed cus I spent all night partying, I’m watching the game!!!
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Oct 9, 2008 6:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
currently you can watch the TO stream here:
http://static.mogulus.com/grid/PlayerV2.swf?channel=ps4vp4
(will open IN IE/FF, and will also switch to the avs game)
and you can watch the Avs stream here:
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=20829&part=sports
(make sure you understand how VLC player and SOPCAST work together)
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Oct 9, 2008 6:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Leafs! And I hope to god Time Warner in San Diego doesn't screw me...
Wooo! Need hockey
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 7:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HDTV
I hate this, a big 50" HDTV and no tv feed to watch the Avs game on it.
I get Wings/Leafs and Flames/Canucks.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s the score of the Make-me-Laugh’s game?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 7:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
bloody lovely
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 9, 2008 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this is nice, now we get to watch the Avs game in entirety. I can’t wait, go Avs!!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a team
Projected in dead to near last, they played very well against a power team like those guys.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
God
Why Morrisette? How bout choosing a good Canadian hockey fan? Like maybe the BNL?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
And what the hell, the contrast is totally off. That bimbo who announced the concert and now Alanis both are pale as skeletons. I thought, at first, that Alanis came out wearing a pale mask.
Between this and the league thanking Sara Palin for “so much positive publicity” for the league, or whatever asinine comment the league official had earlier in the week, it’s quite a sad statement about the league
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Allanis? She isn’t even close to good looking now.
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 9, 2008 7:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else feel that VS is showing a little too dark? I’ve tried turning the brightness up, but it was still much too dark for the Wings game. I hope the Avs game is a little brighter.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 7:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
definitely
as I commented above, the color is totally out of whack. This bimbo doing the announcing looks like a walking cabbage patch kid.
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The drummer for Def Leppord has only got one arm!!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
My clock reads 7:01...
Lets knock this shit off :)
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ticker says game starts at 8:20
Another 15 minutes of this crap before puck drop apparently.
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
how was the massage?
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Premature cancellation
I thought the game started at 8:00 and the appt would have overlapped. Had I known this Face off rocks" crap was going down, I wouldn’t have canceled.
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, inquiring minds want to know…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
BARF
Darren McCarthy, ugh. Did he just put the cup UPSIDE DOWN?
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't catch it
Until after the cup was there.
Was it really McCarthy?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes and yes…it was McCarty and the cup was placed upside down….
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 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
somebody else
Darren was up there, but some other toolbag went over and put the cup upside down. Then the other guy, Quincey I think?, went over and flipped it right side up.
This is a travesty.
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, that other tool is the lead singer for Def.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh.
How appropriate, he must be quite a hockey fan.
Hell, do you even have to be a hockey fan to be able to identify which side is right-side-up?
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
An Engineer he is not
Good thing he didn’t build the pyramids.
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
some one said, what do we know? were soccer fans…figures
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 9, 2008 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he purposefully did that.
Although, none of Def are known for smarts.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on damnit, let’s play hockey already!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
People in the Pepsi Center must be wondering what the hell the hold up is.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Least its good music.
Love that song before they announced the team
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are not playing another song are they?
NNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
CI Feed - Video, no audio
The HD feed finally kicked in for me on Center Ice. Video, but no audio. I can’t say i’m too disappointed.
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The hell?
The feed Tommy posted above just cut out from the team announcements.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s back, but I missed the announcements, entered mid anthem
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Engblom cut his hair?!
Is that Engblom there with a decent hair cut?
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I was thinking.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just checked out some pictures of Allison Stokke to prevent me from dying
That was horrible. I’ve waited to so long… only totty could hold me over after that umpteenth song!
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
On that sexy note
Are we keeping the goal girl tradition?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping somebody would go there ;-)
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
game on?
I believe the concert was BEFORE the wings game, not live. Also think the Avs are honoring the USHHF inductees before the puck drops, hence the delay.
drop the knee, not the bomb
by tele-mon on Oct 9, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
IT FINALLY HERE!
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 9, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wooohooo! All right, about damn time! Go Avs!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Avs attacking like mad early…..
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 9, 2008 8:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Smytty doubleshifted
Like the energy!
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw dude
I’m madly delayed then, you posted that when I watched them drop the puck.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 shots for Avs already
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 9, 2008 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw Smyth mess up the deke at the blueline.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, you are behind
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 min mark
Well, at least I have picture, too many games last year I had to sit listening to it.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picture is kinda dark
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good pace so far…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn 0-1
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 9, 2008 8:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
bad outlet pass
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sakic with the bad pass too!
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit, I knew I should’ve drafted Kessel, damn damn damn
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
TV or online?
Are you watching an online feed or TV?
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Online feed
That Tomme posted up way above.
Only way I get picture.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penalty coming up on Boston
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
are the kittens nervous?
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 9, 2008 8:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I suggest dropping the meme until there’s another PP drought.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a shorthanded breakaway
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hejduk 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 9, 2008 8:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hella save, hella goal!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WoooO!!!!!!! Hejduk scores!!!!!!!!!!!! A kitten survives!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I just watched the penalty...
Man, way behind
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Assists from Stastny and Liles
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
ridiculous sequence there….stopped a breakaway and got the equalizer, and gave up a second goal all within a minute
by ahtrap on Oct 9, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit damnit damnit, well at least it looks like a fun game.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it's early in the season
I hope you guys beat up on the Bruins for us…damn the goals are coming quickly in this game
by David Oleksy on Oct 9, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
You can thank Arnason for taking a poor shot to set up that rush the other way
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
King of 2nd effort
Thomas is the king of 2nd, and in this case 3rd, effort saves
by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Jones fighting hard down low, making chances, OMG Thomas
Dear god – He just made a few frantic chances. Good work from Jones though!
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
another penalty on Boston
Time to even it up!
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
SAVE THOSE KITTENS
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND a delay of game penalty now
5 on 3
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 on 3
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 9, 2008 8:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
5 on 3!! How many 5 on 3 goals did we have last season? 2?
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
believe it was 2
they are shooting and crashing, but no dice yet
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 9, 2008 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smyth in front of Thomas….for once
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
SCORE – Wolski just after the pp ends
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 9, 2008 8:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good poke!
Nice stab!
In protest of adulthood
by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penalty killed, but SCORED right after it ends
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Wolski getting in the mix in front of the net.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to finish the first strong….
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Stastny with a good change at the end,
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the hustle from a couple of those lines, except for Arny caught watching at the other end on the second goal.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budaj not helping his cause (or are arguments), 3 of 5 so far
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Both on defensive breakdowns, don’t forget the two breakaway saves he had on the other team’s star player. Let’s keep the jury out a little, huh?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not judging. I just wouldn’t want to visit the Avs web site thread.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d never do that anyway, unless I was a fan of bad spelling, horrible grammar, and worse personal hygiene…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s probably shaky because everyone is expecting so much from him ;)
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Oct 10, 2008 2:11 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
First is over. I gotta say Hejduk looks good. He’s flying out there.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Everybody is flying! Hope it’s a sign of things to come and not just first game adrenaline…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shots on net 20 – 5…
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 9, 2008 9:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW. 20 shots in one period, that’s pretty amazing.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t the second period their best last year?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Engblom believes “Just need to fix the PP”
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Simpson sucks.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Direct Quote from Super Joe at Intermission
“Let the haters hate, the players are gonna play”
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m okay with the “dark horse” roll
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit seriously? I missed it! That is an awesome quote!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may have paraphrased a little…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Joe Sakic quote was when he guaranteed that the Avs would return to the playoffs during his on-ice interview after the last game of the 2006-07 season. He didn’t actually say “guarantee” but it was something along the lines of “we have some great players, and I’m certain we’ll be here playing this time next year”.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I actually used that as my signature over at the Avs forums in order to try to curb all the pessimism there. But yeah, the overall intelligence on that board isn’t too high…
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I over-estimated Engblom's haircut
It still looks like something died on his head.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Only now it’s road kill
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 9, 2008 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it looks like Pierre McGuire died on his head…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to think that before it looked like a dead squirrel (because of the mullet) and now it looks like a dead rat.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Cloutier can’t make this defensive lineup work, he’s got to go.
That 3 on 2 defense was horrible. Offensively the team is doing just what Granato said they would. So far so good.
by Dario on Oct 9, 2008 9:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see #39 laboring behind that play? They were halfway through the neutral zone before he realized that the play wasn’t in the offensive zone…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m trying to pace myself on the Arnason hate. I figure that Hlinka looked like the second coming of Modano in his first game so I’m trying to be level headed on Arny.
by Dario on Oct 9, 2008 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m waiting until atleast the end of the 2nd period
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I worked on it in the offseason
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who picked Clark to get the first Av penalty?
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I had Tucker in the 1st and McLeod in the 2nd, damn.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa. So did I
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody I’m here.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolski with a good defensive play,,, then Guite almost had a shorty chance
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 9, 2008 9:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
20 shots in the first period? Holy crap.
And Budaj’s been sketchy I see.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
2 goals on 5 shots in the 1st. First goal could’ve been stopped, but 2nd was a toughie. Some nice saves though, including a shorthanded breakaway by Bergeron.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he’s lookin’ okay in the second.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
These Boston players have a bone to pick with Tucker. They been roughing him up a lot. A bit of Bruins-Leafs hangover?
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
McLeod!
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOO! Provin me wrong, all right!!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Highlander!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Mcleod score…who’d have thought
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 9, 2008 9:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The Avs are looking really good in their own end right now.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony G. has given Salei a greenlight to shoot from EVERYWHERE!!!
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
even behind the net
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, maybe not everywhere….
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Park Smyth in front and go for it!
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 9, 2008 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do like Salei paired with Leopold. They work really well together.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re listening to me, hehe, so far the defensive pairings are exactly as I had them on the speculation roster thread a couple days ago.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Granato’s suit/tie combo is waaaaay better than anything Q could have come up with, I must say.
My little finger is currently extended out and away from the wine glass in my hand, of course.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I understand that this will immediately jinx them, but the Avs are owning the ice. Boston looks lost.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
until they allowed the shooting gallery during the delayed penalty
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
otherwise, I like what I see.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Sorry.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is Cammi doing with Brett Hull? And why is she not behind the Avs bench?
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, sure enough.
My bad guys. Tied up.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Lucky break for the Bruins, Savard got a lucky bounce. But Foote got caught lookin’ at him instead of hitting him.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Off of foote’s skate…this same shitty luck
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 9, 2008 9:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I just thought of it
Anyone see texaco and the Budaj sign?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not a great night to have brought it.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
negative. I think we would be more likely if Altitude was showing the game.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What section
is she supposed to be in?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no idea
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bit of a barn burner
to open the season, eh? Wait, can hockey have barn burners? Ice…large scale fires…anyway.
So my season long boycott of the game threads due to experts informing me before the season what would happen lasted an entire…half game. Excellent! I’ve missed hockey season so, so very much.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
Even worse cause I can’t play hockey now, so NHL is all I have.
Bastard knee. I curse thee.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough break =/
Is it can’t play forever or just can’t play for a while?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what happened?
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got injured during a game
Hit into the post after a goal, and busted up my kneecap.
It’s a ‘very unlikely’ to play again injury. Doc said I shouldn’t play, but to keep rehab on it, that was mid-last year.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, sorry to hear that man, good luck!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your knee pain.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Smyth was floating down the ice, but it’s obvious stick handling is not his strongest suit.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Delay – for glass repair
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 9, 2008 9:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
was that Chara’s shot?
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crowd seemed pumped about it.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta say, the defense looks great on the attack, but they’re looking weak in their own end. They’ve got it all backwards.
Foote’s looking slow tonight.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Little Davey had a nice hit there before the stoppage…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been an enjoyable presence all night.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Svatos is playing hard, too. I’m liking him more and more. He’s really developing a two-way game.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I mentioned something to my girlfriend about there being a new number 40 this year because that couldn’t have been Svatos. She didn’t get the joke.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend’s still trying to grasp the idea that there’s no halftime.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just twitched.
If I was such a man, I’d put in a prayer for you. I’m not, so you’re on your own.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My ex despised every sport, but she at least let me watch the few games I got on TV.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird, second period called for glass repair, extra time added to third.
Not sure I’ve ever seen that before.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure they’ll just resurface the ice, then play out the last 2 and change, then drop the puck at center ice for the 3rd. I’ve seen it before
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my reaction. If its a new rule, we should protest Dater for leaving out of his new rules post.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
About that
What are the list of new rules?
I know about the one with penalties called and the play starts in the offensive end.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other biggie was the "No TV timeouts on icings…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
here is the post I referred too
http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2008/09/30/your-primer-on-nhl-rules-changes-this-year/
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They ended the period early. 2nd Intermission
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta call it a night. Must go study. I’ll say this: the puck movement into, and while in, the offensive zone has looked 100% better than last season. The lack of a dump and chase approach (except for Arny who is afraid to pass to teammates when he has boards right in front of him…) is refreshing.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that, too. They look like an actual offense!
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Arnason's defense
I DID see him take a shot that hit the goalie square in the logo. Then he hit a defenseman that was standing right in front of him on another shot attempt (I think?). At least it wasn’t the boards!
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that the Nuns play a drinking game when watching Avs games. Every time Arnason has a hit, they take a shot.
Quite the party.
by Dario on Oct 9, 2008 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the Palin “maverick” drinking game. Good times…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You betcha.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Six-Pack!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tucker has been guilty of wearing out the logo tonight too…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think if they hit it enough
they’ll just be able to put one through him at some point? I’d pay to see that (assuming no fatalities occur).
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Thomas is kind of a legend on one of my message boards. He used gear from some lesser-known companies when he got his shot with the B’s and has a small cult following. It might be interesting to see how his fans react if a goal ripped through him (no fatality of course, just flesh wounds…)
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Puck sizedhole through chest
tis only a flesh wound.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will give Versus one thing, not a single political add yet. Hockey is Nirvana.
by Dario on Oct 9, 2008 9:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
True dat…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
shhhh
They might read you.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody knows Engblom can’t read…
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say, regardless of how this game turns out, I like what I see so far. The Avs on the attack, a coherent offensive plan, d-men actively passing and shooting, everybody playing from the point and the slot without getting lost behind the net…
The defense is kind of uncoordinated in their own end and they need to tighten up around Budaj, but it’s not horrible. And you gotta think they’ll be fine after another game or two.
I’m excited.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
THREE CHEERS FOR CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC!!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hip hip!
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ho!
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
or, are you optimistically cautious?
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
After watching this offense cause me to grind my teeth into a fine powder last year, their sudden cohesion is almost startling. Hopefully this continues because a guy can only go through so many sets of teeth…
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there is a George Washington joke in there somewhere….
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Six foot twenty fucking killing for fun.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wha?
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRom1Rz8OA
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet it’s lawyer-speak.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, dental benefits haven’t been increased in years. That $1000-1500 runs out real quick.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing
About coaching. I don’t think some people really recognize how important a decent coach is to a professional hockey team. The difference between Granato’s style and Q’s style is really striking. The Avs look completely different out there tonight.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This period has been going on forever!
just kidding
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
God Damned TiVo
I was out and trying to TiVo the game, but it screwed up.. so i only get the 3rd period.. Anything worth mentioning?
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a whole different team
Nothing like last year.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
good?
That’s good right.. who scored.. Wolski, Hejduk and?
- GA… Budaj ok? or poor defense?
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two goals were tough, one he should have stopped. Not his best night, but he’s been pretty good for most of the game.
And McLeod had the third goal.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
McL scored
And one of the goals I think was kind of weak, the other two were d breakdowns.
D has been off in our end, and amazing in their end.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the third goal was a deflection that should have been prevented by Adam Foote. Budaj didn’t have a chance.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
More importanly...
Anyone seen Tacogirls sign?
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game started at 8:20am. So you may have it
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhhh….7:20 pm your time jibble.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
got the beginning of the “third” period.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live in china.
Nah, I just can’t think tonight
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruins with the cheap shots on Stastny. Classy.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
AGhalgkjla
I keep having to remind myself who #16 is. Following two hockey teams a year is starting to catch up to me.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t realize who it was at first, either.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third period!! It’s like there was no break at all.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
The whole “2nd period just ended” thing caught me off guard. I’m watching the game on Mute and from a distance, so I was thinking to myself “Why in the world did play just stop?” Now I get it. Doh.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Smyth parked in front of the net on the PP. Good man.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What? Not behind the net?
What the fail?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
I saw shots… like a few of them. I like this new “Shoot” philosophy
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I forgot what a power play was supposed to look like.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Granato
Thinks of the kittens.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Thomas
is a really active goalie…
He’s diving all over the place trying to fall on the puck and making everything look really dramatic. Is he always this way?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It must be torture to watch him all season then
because he’s driving me nuts with all these “theatrics”. I keep thinking something big might be happening, but oh, no, he’s just falling on another puck. Maybe he gets bored?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He attended the Hasek School of Goaltending.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can I find it?
I’ve been looking for a good place for a bonfire.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must have dropped out
before the all important Diveing class
"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 10, 2008 5:00 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must be acting so he can play in some big hollywood movie.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just occured to me
Budaj is wearing the new mask
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to post something about that. The colors are very sharp.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love
his nerdy masks. First it was Altiair, now it’s Banner/Hulk.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he went and saw the new movie and freakin’ LOVED it.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
get with the program
I noticed this like a week ago, Do you honestly think you have more important things to do than see if Boots has a new mask( he also has new awesome pads by the look of it). Do you think you’re better than me,is that it.
"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 10, 2008 5:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang,
he’s now number 100 on the list of people better than me.
"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 10, 2008 8:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Versus announcers still with the “Budaj lost the starting job to Theodore” bullshit. How do you lose what isn’t yours? Please explain.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
But now they’re ragging on Arnason, so it’s cool.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember that part about me watching it on Mute?
That was no accident. Hockey announcers in general drive me NUTS.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then they say Hensiiick challenged Arnason for his job, due to Arnason less than stellar play
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 9, 2008 10:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
crap Bruins up 4-3
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 9, 2008 10:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the best night for Budaj, that’s for sure. That said, great shot by Ryder.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
But the thing that stands out the most is the weak defense. They’re still giving the Bruins too much room.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn’t Wolski have Ryder on the way to the net? Did he think Hannan was going get there from the other side of the ice first?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liles looked like he let up on Savard as well….
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 9, 2008 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously
I don’t know for sure, but that didn’t seem like his fault. I’m worried this up tempo hockey Granato is going to play will make Budaj look worse than he is since the D will be giving up more quality scoring chances, with more 4-3, 5-4 games.
That said.. i cannot make an accurate assesment of game 1… of course either way it is 1 game.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we know he won’t be losing the job to Raycroft of the Carosel of Doom
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Great move by Arnason to deke one defender, and then promptly run the puck RIGHT INTO another’s skates. I only mention it because they showed a nice close-up of it.
I lol’d.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
SCORE LEOPOLD
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 9, 2008 10:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Leo!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
LEOPRONE
Even if the Avs suck this season.. They’ll be exciting.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t ask for much more, really. I just want to enjoy watching hockey again. So far, so good.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn straight, damn straight. At least we’re not the Mild or the Devils.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, is this an Eastern Conference game or what?
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehehe
At first I thought….Who is #44
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
By the Goddess!
Look what Leopold can do when he’s healthy!
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Like I said earlier, the defense has looked great tonight…on offense!
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
36 shots on goal so far. Granato, I’m likin’ what I’m seein’.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It helps...
…that we’re playing 4 forwards and 1 defenseman.
What do you mean we’re not?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you missed it, we had 20 shots in the first period.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Who knew ‘shoot first, as k questions later’ actually works?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
…raises hand…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loving Jones’ energy. Even if 9 foot tall Chara just had to stand there.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s been struggling to get around that monster all night.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have a goal girl tonight?
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 9, 2008 10:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t really need one, and besides, the game’s almost over. But feel free to submit photos if you feel it’s necessary.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case anyone wants to know, Mrs@MHH is currently leading the SPG points. She got both Sakic’s first shot in the first and Liles with the first goal in the second.
There are lots of us tied with 1 point.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Should I wake her up and tell her?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a second – Liles didn’t score a goal in the second period. Something is incorrect here.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure I’m getting shut out tonight. Unless Wolski heroically wins the game in OT or gets the first shot in the shootout and buries it.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I signed up for the site like 10secs too late.
Avs game was closed.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I blame Joe for not telling me 20seconds earlier.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just don't wanna cooperate, do you?
One of these days, my good man.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d throw some sort of political joke in here, but they don’t belong in hockey.
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucks balls.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
craptastic
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 9, 2008 10:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit
4-5
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
leoprone’s guy…
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come ON.
Since when is letting guys stand in front of our goalie without punching them in the mouth totally cool?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the D is going to have to toughen up real fast. I appreciate their efforts to score goals, but stopping a few would also be good.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Super super super lame. Even lamer than the concert.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So, how many morons are going to use this one game as fuel for the Budaj hate train tomorrow in the Post’s comments section? And I’m definitely not going anywhere near the Avs message board for a while.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
over/under
200
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take the over.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on kids, DOOOOO ITTTTTT
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
no hustle what so ever…come on guys!
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 9, 2008 10:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
lost a critical faceoff
why hasn’ management addressed this problem?
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't*
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
we lose the damn game on a goal in the last 2:30…
lovely!
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 9, 2008 10:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great stop
Thomas saved the game
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Great save.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if Stastny could have lifted that puck
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it was a close game, and the Avs showed a new spark. Even if we have to endure a lot of games like this, at least they’ll be fun to watch.
I think the defense will be doing some major retooling after this game. The offense was just fine.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Night all. Great thread.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t remember what I did without them
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear the D saw offense generated behind the net for the first time tonight. They acted totally out of synch whenever Boston ran from down low…
Going to sleep now….
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
The only good part about losing on opening night -
It was opening night.. and I needed some hockey in my life. Opening night feels like a success even if you lose… unless you lose to the Leafs
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
oh burn!
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't give Detroit any ideas
not that they need to be told to burn things, it’s what they do.
"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 10, 2008 5:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to our d
We should have a great shutdown d, but did we dress forwards instead?
by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say, it was a good and fun game and it’s great to have hockey back!
But, I also must say that the Avs PP still sucks. Even though there was a lot of shots tonight, there’s still not enough on the power play. There is just too much standing around and not enough shooting the puck when we’re on the PP. Poor kittens :(
Go Avs.
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHH
Keith Jones questioning Colorado’s goaltending… from what i saw it didn’t seem like Budaj’s fault, despite 5 goals….
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruins got a lot of good bounces. Plus the Avs D looked sloppy in their own end.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 10:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three of those goals were pretty good, Boods probably should have had the other 2…
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 9, 2008 11:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said Budaj was okay, just that he didn’t show any sign that he was able to “steal games,” that all-important but poorly-defined pinnacle of goaltending.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 10, 2008 5:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
I actually thought Budaj was very much to blame for part of the loss. He reminded me of Theodore early last season, playing VERY deep in the net and not challenging shooters. He very much lacked his usual swagger and did not seem like the usual, confident number one goalie he has been in the past. The defense left him out to dry in the first period, but the second two periods were really all on him, as the defense improved dramatically. All we can do is hope this was just opening night jitters.
At least we can say that we will have no problem scoring any goals!
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Oct 9, 2008 10:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
I didn’t see the first 3. The 5th goal wasn’t his fault at all (if anything he was too far out of the net, but it was more unlucky) and the 4th goal wasn’t his fault either… but i can’t say anything on the first three.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ultimately it’s the goalie’s fault if the opponent scores a goal, but he didn’t get any help from the defense for most of the game. And the fifth goal was a super shot. Budaj was pressed up against the post like he should have been, but the only angle he couldn’t stop (high, opposite shoulder) was where the puck went. Sometimes you just can’t stop it.
He needs to tighten up a bit, you’re right, but I liked the fact that he was keeping his rebounds in check and was in pretty good position all night. He got beat by lucky bounces and weird angles, and that’s gonna happen.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 10, 2008 5:14 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Curse
The Burgundy Sakic Jersey loses again… I should have worn the White “Yelle” jersey. I know they were playing “Yelle” but still… the
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Budaj's fault...
Quenneville was in the building scouting for the Blackhawks. Clearly there was some sort of voodoo in play :-)
by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 9, 2008 11:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that theory.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs































