Game 18: Flames At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 3:00 PM MST

Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche, Nov 20, 2008 7:00 PM MST


Minnesota Wild		Colorado Avalanche
10-8-1	November 20, 2008	8-9-0
	Pepsi Center
	Denver, CO

About the only thing the Avalanche have going for them tonight is the fact that the Calgary Flames generally play like garbage in Denver. Other than that, the prospects for a win tonight are bleak, even with Peter Budaj in net. He's been phenomenal lately, but the team in front of him has looked about as interested in playing hockey as I am in studying for my upcoming finals (not at all, in other words).Thankfully, we won't see the Flames again until late January.

Joe Sakic won't be playing again tonight, having succumbed to the continuing negligence of the Avalanche training staff. Mike Chambers at the Denver Post reports that Super Joe hurt his back lifting weights, much like Milan Hejduk did at the beginning of last season. How did it happen, you ask?

Sakic, 39, said he sustained his first significant back injury doing lightweight "cleans," a barbell movement from the floor that is intended to strengthen the core.

"I did it wrong, I guess," Sakic said.

A clean is a technical Olympic lift, and correct form is very important to prevent injuries like the one Sakic has apparently suffered. But if you've been properly trained and are lifting a weight you can handle with close supervision, injuries are far more rare. One of these factors was missing, and the blame must fall on the training staff. Again.
Ben Guite will also miss another game with injured ribs. Or colon cancer. Or a ruptured testicle. Who knows? This is the Colorado Avalanche we're talking about, so he could be suffering from just about anything.
The weight of the world is on coach Tony Granato's shoulders now. If the Avs play tonight as uninterested and uninspired as they were on Tuesday, a serious effort to get him ousted might pick up steam. The team can't afford to finish the month of November deep in the Northwest Division basement. That's a real possibility at this point.

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This game

Lets me know what the sterotypical, “kid who sucks at high school dodgeball” must feel like when he the gym teacher says that they are going to play dodgeball again in two days. You just spend on class getting pelted with balls over and over, get ready for another one.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Nov 20, 2008 3:24 PM MST reply actions

just spent one class

Grammer is hard.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Nov 20, 2008 3:25 PM MST up reply actions

I was too focused on your “getting pelted with balls” phrase to notice.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 4:02 PM MST up reply actions

I knew someone would like that phrase.

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Nov 20, 2008 4:32 PM MST up reply actions

…ladies.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 4:36 PM MST up reply actions

Broken record

the Avs were a dismal 41% against the Flames in the faceoff circle going into Tuesday. Now they are at 39. Craig Conroy is now a ridiculous 31 of 44 (70) against the Avs.

Hensick (1 out of 10) and Arnason (3 out of 7) might want to try something different. Like using a stick, for example.

Hi, I'm new here

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 20, 2008 3:24 PM MST reply actions

Back to your new FT position, DD

Didn’t Dater have any openings? For his blog, that is.

MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.

by Bob in Boulder on Nov 20, 2008 3:27 PM MST up reply actions

I applied, but lost out to Craig Morton

Hi, I'm new here

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 20, 2008 3:29 PM MST up reply actions

Sometimes I get sick of Dater pimping his books. Although the bit he did about his dad’s film the other day was interesting.

Honest question here: Is there money to be made in the blogosphere? Not even asking you personally, but someone in the overall big SB Nation chain has to be making some cabbage, no?

I see there was more to your response to my post yesterday on your blog than met the eye, eh?

MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.

by Bob in Boulder on Nov 20, 2008 3:34 PM MST up reply actions

I see there was more to your response to my post yesterday on your blog than met the eye, eh?

honestly, I was planning to write something and probably would have if the Avs had pulled it out. But I kind of lost my head of steam at the end AND I ran light on time.

If I had, I would have marveled at how impressive our penalty kill was (especially Wolski and Salei) but how terrible we were at even strength

Hi, I'm new here

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 20, 2008 3:42 PM MST up reply actions

If I had, I would have marveled at how impressive our penalty kill was (especially Wolski and Salei) but how terrible we were at even strength

I thought we were on the PK all game… now i’m really depressed.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 20, 2008 3:43 PM MST up reply actions

Smyth

one thing I missed was the Smyth penalty at the end. anyone catch what that was all about?

Hi, I'm new here

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 20, 2008 3:52 PM MST up reply actions

Honest question here: Is there money to be made in the blogosphere? Not even asking you personally, but someone in the overall big SB Nation chain has to be making some cabbage, no?

Without going into details, the answer to your question is that there are varying amounts of cabbage being made by many someones.

If any of the SBN powers that be would prefer I not have made this comment, please delete or instruct me to do so.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 4:05 PM MST up reply actions

let’s just say I’m not quitting my day job…

Hi, I'm new here

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 20, 2008 4:24 PM MST up reply actions

Same here. Or law school.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 4:27 PM MST up reply actions

Really

I don’t do it for the money, but the hot girls.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 20, 2008 4:25 PM MST up reply actions

"Using a stick"

LMFAO!

Seriously though, I’m torn. On one hand I want the Avs to win. On the other, I want to see Granato fired.

The Angry Avalanche Nerd.

by BraxtanFILM on Nov 20, 2008 5:00 PM MST up reply actions

Conditional Prayers

My thoughts are prayers will be with Guite should he have problems in the colon, testicular, or pelvic region. Otherwise, his being in the lineup has about as much impact on the game as it being free Avalanche license plate frame night.

The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux

by JonHaven on Nov 20, 2008 4:06 PM MST reply actions

I disagree. Guite hits, and the more hits the team has, the more often the team wins. See Draft Dodger’s post from yesterday.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 4:12 PM MST up reply actions

True, but half of the players on the team are there pretty much only to hit, so as long as they don’t play this game via absentee ballot, I still don’t think they’ll miss him too much.

The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux

by JonHaven on Nov 20, 2008 4:19 PM MST up reply actions

Not all hitting players are created equal. Guite is a better defensive hockey player than McLeod, McCormick and Tucker.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 4:28 PM MST up reply actions

Guite also seems to have the knack of creating shorthanded chances. I don’t know if it’s just his hustle, or if his instincts are just better wired for the pk.

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 Nov 20, 2008 5:58 PM MST up reply actions

another interesting moment in the Tuesday game – the Avs were killing a 5 on 3. Wolski and Stastny in the box, Sakic and Guite watching from home. Granato was down to Lappy and Hejduk. I wonder who he would have had to go with if he’d needed another guy…

Hi, I'm new here

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 20, 2008 4:23 PM MST up reply actions

You guessed it… Frank Stallone?

The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux

by JonHaven on Nov 20, 2008 4:27 PM MST up reply actions

concur with the disagreement

Guite is a valuable part of the Avs. He’s one of our best PKing forwards, and he actually seems to have SH chances and he wins face-offs, which are usually in the defensive zone. Teamed with Lappy and a Cody Mc they make a valuable checking line.

that and he keeps Arnason out of the lineup.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 20, 2008 4:26 PM MST up reply actions

+1. My thoughts exactly, expecially the PK and face-off points.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Nov 20, 2008 5:10 PM MST up reply actions

And

Another definite minus for Granato for scratching Guite when he was healthy while other guys were Arnasoning around out there.

MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.

by Bob in Boulder on Nov 20, 2008 5:12 PM MST up reply actions

Not just arnason

Guite deserves a spot (if healthy) Over:

Arnason (obvious)
Cody Mc #1
Cody Mc #2 (they are like Dr. Seuss’s thing 1 &2)
Jones
Svatos
& Tucker (at least until recently).

For him to be a healthy scratch earlier this season, especially when the Avs were struggling ion the PK, was inexcusable.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 20, 2008 5:23 PM MST up reply actions

Excuse me

the Inexplicable Roadblock known as Tyler Arnason

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 20, 2008 5:25 PM MST up reply actions

Just a thought

Who are some possible replacements for Tony Granto should management pull the plug?

Possible choices:
Denis Savard
Ted Nolan
Dave Lewis
Brian Murray

I’m sure there are more options out there, but these are the ones that came to mind.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 5:31 PM MST reply actions

Bob Hartley. I loved him his first time around here. Not sure what the heck happened in Atlanta, though. 4 WCFs, including one SC, in 4 years ain’t bad. And he beat Scotty Bowman in two straight playoff series (1999 and 2000).

MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.

by Bob in Boulder on Nov 20, 2008 5:34 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, but look at those lineups.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 5:46 PM MST up reply actions

Just an interesting observation…
Last night was not a good night to be a goalie in the League. Only three games were played last night and 30 goals were scored.

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

by Americanario on Nov 20, 2008 6:03 PM MST reply actions

It’s rarely a good night to be a goalie. What a crappy job.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 20, 2008 6:09 PM MST up reply actions

I wouldn't trade it for anything!

I would be a goalie no matter what!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 6:17 PM MST up reply actions

I’m with you, Screw all the people getting the glory for scoring a goal. I get to be hit in the head with a hockey puck, beat that.

"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 Nov 20, 2008 11:54 PM MST up reply actions

That was a junk diving call on Svats. He was clearly tripped and dumped.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 7:15 PM MST reply actions

I was starting to wonder

if anyone was even gonna post on the game! :-)

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 7:16 PM MST reply actions

I kept looking all over thinking that i was missing something. :-)

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 7:17 PM MST up reply actions

Well, I’ll probably head to bed if we play like last game. I have no wish to lose sleep over the Avs the way they are playing.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 7:19 PM MST up reply actions

I missed the last game

because of work. But i went back and read through the game thread and it looks like i missed an awesome game by Budes, but no one else showed up.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 7:21 PM MST reply actions

Good speed burst

better save

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 7:22 PM MST reply actions

First

“Punch Line” reference in quite a while!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 7:39 PM MST reply actions

Smyth – Svatos – Arnason

That’s a real winner of a line, yeesh.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:04 PM MST reply actions

Any line

with Arny is “winner”.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions

For sure.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:07 PM MST up reply actions

'Winnar'

by Drakenlot on Nov 20, 2008 9:57 PM MST up reply actions

This game sucks, too. I think I’ll be out after this period or soon after. I can’t believe I’m still awake after three hours of sleep last night. For this. Craptastic. We better score on the PP.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:10 PM MST reply actions

Definitely

The only reason I am still up is cause it is only 7:15 here in Seattle.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:13 PM MST reply actions

Awesome

No shots on net.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:13 PM MST reply actions

I think that the other reason I am still watching is cause of Budes.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:15 PM MST reply actions

Yeah. I love that kid. He and Lappy need to light a fire under this team. It’s just not fair Budaj is playing his heart out and no one else is.

Fight anyone?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:17 PM MST up reply actions

I hate to say it,

but the “Punch Line” has been the best line that I have seen tonight. HA!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:19 PM MST up reply actions

Pretty much. Fourth line should be our top line. Hey, at least the Flames may not expect it…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:20 PM MST up reply actions

HA!

Right.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:21 PM MST up reply actions

DAMN IT!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:15 PM MST reply actions

Budes wants that one back.

He smacked himself in the head for giving up the 5 hole.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:16 PM MST reply actions

Nothing he could have done, IMO. But yeah, he’s was not happy see comment above ^

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:18 PM MST up reply actions

As a goalie myself, the only thing he prolly wishes he would have done is “shuffle to his left” instead of trying to stand up.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:20 PM MST up reply actions

There is a little action

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:20 PM MST reply actions

Another lopsided game in power plays for the Flames…what is going on with this Avs team?

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:21 PM MST reply actions

No passion.

No motivation. No chance at winning.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:22 PM MST up reply actions

Bad coaching, no system, no plan, no win.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:22 PM MST up reply actions

I agree

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:22 PM MST up reply actions

Dumb penalty to take

Budes!!!! We need you to keep playing like that!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:21 PM MST reply actions

Dodged a bullet

on the non-call trip on Bertuzzi….Thank you posts!!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:23 PM MST reply actions

Post! whew!

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:23 PM MST reply actions

Wow

This game looks like some of the pick-up games that you would see at the local rink in Anytown, USA.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:25 PM MST reply actions

A thought

Are we actually trying to get the D-man in the play too much? A couple of times forwards have had a moderate to good shot down low, but pass it back to the point instead of shooting it. Thoughts?

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Nov 20, 2008 8:26 PM MST reply actions

Forwards are gun shy and can’t pull the trigger. They are looking for someone else to take the lead?

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions

Like Sakic, Guite, or Tjarnqvist?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:30 PM MST up reply actions

Could be

looking for Super Joe…I dunno though. It is frustrating to watch either way.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:34 PM MST up reply actions

Could be

that since the scoring has been down, they are gripping their sticks too tight. Or maybe they are over-thinking the play and trying to find that “perfect” play that generally isnt gonna be there.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions

I agree. The forwards are not taking quick, reactionary shots which could result in garbage goals. Put to net = score. Puck to point = short handed/turnover chances.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:29 PM MST up reply actions

That is the one

“smart” play Arny made tonight, was on that 3-1 (sort of), he just wound up and let’er rip!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:29 PM MST up reply actions

But it was Arny. I’d rather see him pass.

by Pookie on Nov 20, 2008 9:17 PM MST up reply actions

The Avs have had that problem for a few seasons now…they pass too much looking for that perfect shot and then they never get a shot. Also the biggest problem on the PP.

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

by Americanario on Nov 20, 2008 8:35 PM MST up reply actions

Canuckleheads down the not so Wild 3-2.
Oil down to the evil empire 3-0 half way through 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 Nov 20, 2008 8:27 PM MST reply actions

Nice pass

Arny! What an idiot.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:31 PM MST reply actions

Budes

is the only reason that this game is 1-0.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:33 PM MST reply actions

Starting to be a broken record….isn’t 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 Nov 20, 2008 8:35 PM MST up reply actions

Sadly enough, it also raises his stock as trade bait.

Roy forbid.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:37 PM MST up reply actions

Except, we know Raycroft is not the answer and we’re not going to get another goalie cheap. I don’t think we have much to fear about Budaj being traded…but with this organization, who knows?

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:40 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, I don’t necessarily mean it would happen this season but more to the point of what is the Av-idiots want forwards or defense and decide Boods can go and let’s say bring in a call up. It’s far fetched, I know but somehow, I think management would trade players before firing G. (Based on the Q experience).

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:49 PM MST up reply actions

What’s her name on Altiboobs seriously just said “…so how did we get to a 1-0 ball game”. Ball game? Where do they gets these idiots?

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:42 PM MST reply actions

Sorry, Couldn't Find Anything More Appropriately Funny

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 20, 2008 8:44 PM MST reply actions

So are the Avs actually going to play a third period against the Flamers this season?

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:51 PM MST reply actions

Nice save Budes.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:53 PM MST reply actions

Bad turnover Leo

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:54 PM MST up reply actions

Last few games

bad turnover ______ fill in the blank!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:55 PM MST up reply actions

WOW!

.958 sv % over the last 4 games!!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:54 PM MST reply actions

Really Salei!!!!!!

Go back to mites you tool!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:56 PM MST reply actions

“puck to Conroy, and he loses to Arnason”…
that’s a statement you don’t hear but every hundred thousand years.

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 Nov 20, 2008 8:56 PM MST reply actions

How long

til the D-men jumping up costs us? 5 minutes? Damn “Punch Line”.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:58 PM MST reply actions

What a save by Kipper. :-(

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:59 PM MST reply actions

Looks like a little

fire has been lit under the Avs…

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 8:59 PM MST reply actions

We

are REALLY trying to draw a penalty!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 9:01 PM MST reply actions

I dunno why, we can’t score on the power 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 Nov 20, 2008 9:01 PM MST up reply actions

Dunno why we can’t score periiod. Is Super Joe really that much of a catalyst on this team??

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 9:03 PM MST up reply actions

WHAT A SAVE BUDES!!!!!

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 9:02 PM MST reply actions

Phadouche starting to douche things up…

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

by Americanario on Nov 20, 2008 9:04 PM MST reply actions

+1!!!!!

Keefe thinks Svatos may be injured because of that asshole’s attempt to hit him. Slow replay shows him reaching high with his elbow trying to hit Svatos. UGH!!!!

by Pookie on Nov 20, 2008 9:13 PM MST up reply actions

Bloody fucking hell! Svatos has been hospitalized!
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/flames-shut-out-avalanche/

WTF?!!!!!!!
What is next for this god-forsaken team?

What the hell is wrong with Granato? Hannan has done NOTHING all season. Jones has done NOTHING since the preseason ended and the REAL season started. I’m just going to skip the obvious about Arnason.

OMG, I have finally lost the last bit of patience I had about the Avs.

by Pookie on Nov 20, 2008 10:47 PM MST up reply actions

7:00 to oblivion

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 Nov 20, 2008 9:06 PM MST reply actions

Penalty on Arnageddon….get him off the damn ice!

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 Nov 20, 2008 9:08 PM MST reply actions

Wow.

i really dunno where we would be without Budes playing his heart and soul out right now.

"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy

by Derek B on Nov 20, 2008 9:08 PM MST reply actions

in the last four games? we would be 3 wins and 6pts lower than we are. The Stars and Blues would be ahead of us and Avs would be basement of the league without Boods.

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 Nov 20, 2008 9:11 PM MST up reply actions