Boston Bruins @ Colorado Avalanche GameThread, Oct 9, 2008 8:00 PM MDT

Game 1: Bruins At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 3:00 PM MDT in Game Threads Comment 404 comments

Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche, Oct 9, 2008 8:00 PM MDT


Boston Bruins		Colorado Avalanche
0-0-0	October 9, 2008	0-0-0
	Pepsi Center
	Denver, CO

The best part about being both a hockey fan and a baseball fan is that you never run out of games to watch or teams to follow. Baseball season starts in April and runs until October, where the hockey season takes over and then runs all the way into June, overlapping the new baseball season by two months. There's never any down time, never any layoff.
Unfortunately, this year the baseball season is already over for me. My poor Cubs did exactly what they're supposed to do by choking in the first round of the post-season and resigning themselves to yet another "maybe next year" sigh of remorse. It's pretty obvious that they're not ever supposed to win the World Series, so losing again is no big shock to anybody but the most wishfully deluded.

But their early exit means I've got nothing else to think about but the new hockey season, which is finally upon us. The Colorado Avalanche begin their 2008-09 campaign tonight against the Boston Bruins at the Pepsi Center in Denver. With a (kind of) new coach, a definite starting goalie and some other new faces on the bench, the Avs are on the cusp of a new era. Or, at least, a pre-era.
Joe Sakic didn't retire over the summer, so his reign as captain and patron saint continues for now. Tony Granato has returned to his old position as head coach with the exit of Joel Quenneville. And Adam Foote signed on for a couple more seasons. So the ghosts of Avalanche past still float through the Pepsi Center for now, and what few ties to Colorado's glorious past still remain have not yet been totally severed.
However, hints of a new age now surround the team. Paul Stastny enters his third year as a potential Art Ross candidate, and his cohorts Marek Svatos and Wojtek Wolski are free to develop their skills without the heavy hand of Coach Q stifling their abilities and motivations. They, along with pseudo-rookies David Jones and TJ Hensick, represent the new blood of the organization, a rebirth of the skill-heavy, fast-attack legacy the Avalanche franchise developed so many years ago.

Peter Budaj will finally be given the chance to be the first legitimate, full-time Avalanche starting goalie since David Aebischer back in 2003-04. No more carousels, no more random benchings, no more Coach Q Goalie Doghouse. There will never be another Patrick Roy, but Budaj could fill his shoes to the extent that the Avalanche will no longer have to question the ability of the guy backing them up. Steady, solid and reliable. That's what Budaj offers as the next full-time goalie of the Avs.

While the past still hangs around, the future is waiting in the wings, poised to take over and build a new era of Avalanche success. We hope.
The Boston Bruins are trying to create a new era of success as well. Led by young stars like Patrice Bergeron and Phil Kessel, and supported by veterans like Zdeno Chara and Marc Savard, the Bruins are an improving team. Last season they squeaked into the playoffs only to be eliminated by the Canadiens in the first round. But their post-season failure was as much due to personnel loss as anything else. Boston was one of the few teams that suffered more games lost to injury than the Avalanche last season, made worse by Bergeron's exit early in the year. Bergeron is now back and ready to return to his 70-point-a-season habits.
Another thing the Bruins have going for them: their jerseys are some of the best in the league. While the Avalanche have to skate around in ugly and poorly-designed uniprons, Boston gets to wear some of the sharpest, most classic-looking "sweaters" in the RBK era NHL.

So the two teams launch their 2008-09 campaigns tonight. Both are looking for the start of a new era but also a return to the levels of success they enjoyed in the past. No offense to Boston---and I wish them the best---but I hope they have to wait at least one more night.
Here are the lines per Rick Sadowski at the Rocky Mountain News:
Wojtek Wolski---Joe Sakic---David Jones Ryan Smyth---Paul Stastny---Milan Hejduk Darcy Tucker---Tyler Arnason---Marek Svatos Cody McLeod---Ben Guite---Ian Laperriere
Brett Clark---Adam Foote
John-Michael Liles---Scott Hannan
Ruslan Salei---Jordan Leopold

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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.

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

No Arny or Smith?

Boo to that.

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:53 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.

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

Question

Is Versus televised there or are you watching from package deal like “Center Ice” or online?

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 6:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about an illegal stream?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Oct 9, 2008 6:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’s what she said

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 9, 2008 6:54 PM MDT up 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

Nice find

thanks man. Now I need to get a cable to feed it from comp to TV

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:46 PM MDT up 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

Leafs win 3-2

Sweet.

by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 7:42 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

Way to go leafs.

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 7:45 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

She was at one point?

News to me.

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:08 PM MDT up 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

holy CRAP

I thought he just dropped his drumstick…

In protest of adulthood

by Bradicus on Oct 9, 2008 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

I love Def Leppard.

More than makes up for Morrisette

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:07 PM MDT up 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

Lame.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:04 PM MDT up 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

Scratch that

Crap Killers

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:12 PM MDT 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

Super, super lame.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:14 PM MDT up 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

Neither

for me right now.

I hate living in Canada.

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:20 PM MDT up 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

Well

I just saw it now…

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:34 PM MDT up 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

Ah

Yeah, online feeds will always be delayed. It will get compressed before it gets sent out which takes some time on the server end.

by ShaneG on Oct 9, 2008 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

I’ll just have to deal with it

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:43 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

WOOO! Save by Budaj!

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:37 PM MDT 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

Who's the GoalGirl

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:38 PM MDT up 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

D.O.
www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Oct 9, 2008 8:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

seriously

I don’t know what to think so far.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 8:41 PM MDT up 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

how did thomas get over to stop that one?

by ahtrap on Oct 9, 2008 8:43 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

Wow, Thomas is a beast.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) 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

Two-man advantage

D.O.
www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy 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

Or was it one?

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up 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

We had one?

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 8:47 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

GOAL! WOLSKI! Yes!

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 8:47 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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still

It’s signature worthy

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:08 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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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 like your patience with the puck.

by Dario on Oct 9, 2008 9:15 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

Game on

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 9, 2008 9:14 PM MDT 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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

GOAL!!!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

McLeod!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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!!!!!!!!!!!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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!!!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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….

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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

Way to jinx

Jerk.

by Drakenlot 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

Nucks winning

1-0

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is Cammi doing with Brett Hull? And why is she not behind the Avs bench?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn, sure enough.

My bad guys. Tied up.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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

Blame society =p

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Naw

I blame free healthcare.

And the asshole who hit me.

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn your logic, sir.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 9:50 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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The crowd seemed pumped about it.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nuts

I was hoping it was for a hit

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:44 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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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

;-)

by Dario on Oct 9, 2008 9:53 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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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

Put money

On Chara doing it first

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:56 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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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

WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I mean… wooo

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 9:58 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

Hooray!

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ho!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

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….

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Six foot twenty fucking killing for fun.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wha?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 9, 2008 10:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Youtube George Washington.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRom1Rz8OA

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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

Oh, look.

Game on!

by SlamDunkTheFunk 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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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

Not yet

unfortunately.

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 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

am? really?

by Drakenlot 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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Oct 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Shhh

I still have 25 secs left

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:11 PM MDT up 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

In a word

Yes.

by Drakenlot 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.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

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

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.

by Savage33 on Oct 10, 2008 5:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Yes he is better than you.

by Drakenlot on Oct 10, 2008 6:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang,

he’s now number 100 on the list of people better than me.

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

Leo. Sweet.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 9, 2008 10:27 PM MDT 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

Now will you blame society?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:36 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

That the proline?

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:41 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

We're going to end with a PP

by Drakenlot on Oct 9, 2008 10:43 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

They did

But only Arny.

by Drakenlot 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

damn

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 9, 2008 10:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Son of a bastard

The end.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 9, 2008 10:46 PM MDT 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.

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