Colorado Avalanche @ Phoenix Coyotes GameThread, Nov 28, 2008 2:00 PM MST

Game 22: Avalanche At Coyotes, Preview And Open Thread

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 10:00 AM MST in Game Threads Comment 94 comments

Colorado Avalanche at Phoenix Coyotes, Nov 28, 2008 2:00 PM MST


Colorado Avalanche		Phoenix Coyotes
10-11-0	November 28, 2008	9-10-2
	Jobing.com Arena
	Glendale, AZ

Hopefully the members of the Colorado Avalanche had a lot to eat yesterday, because they're going to need a lot of energy over the next several days. After today's game against the Coyotes in Arizona, the Avs fly home to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Denver tomorrow, then fly out to Minnesota to play the Wild on Sunday Monday.
Also fighting the overwhelming urge to fall asleep at any second is the swaggering Peter Budaj. Today will be his twelfth consecutive start in goal. He showed significant fatigue against Anaheim on the 24th and had to be pulled in the third period, but he was back in top form against the Blues on Wednesday. Though he has a proven track record of playing better the more consecutive starts he gets, one must assume that he can't last forever. That being the case, I'd say it's pretty much 100% likely that Andrew Raycroft will start tomorrow against the Lightning.

Besides the risk of fatigue, the Avalanche don't get to rest on their laurels after beating the Blues on Wednesday---the injuries keep mounting. John-Michael Liles has apparently contracted the SARS virus and will miss today's game, while Adam Foote remains significantly injured from the dirty hit by John Zeiler. Ben Guite may never be seen again, and it's still unclear whether Joe Sakic has officially returned to the lineup despite his appearance against the Blues. He missed the last nine minutes of that game and didn't practice yesterday, apparently still resting that bad back of his. Darcy Tucker is also out, of course, but not many of us really care about him. With the considerable personnel gaps they're now facing, the remaining Avalanche players will need to play like they actually care about winning games.
In goal for the Coyotes will be backup Mikael Tellqvist, subbing for Ilya Bryzgalov, loser of his last five starts. Tellqvist's last start was a 38-save win Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hopefully the Avs play better than those slackers from Ohio.

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2008 - Peter Budaj	19	1088	8	10	0	1	49	2.70	525	476	.907	1

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2008 - Mikael Tellqvist	4	241	2	1	1	1	10	2.49	141	131	.929	0

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Avs

Play the Wild on Monday.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 10:12 AM MST reply actions

Yep, thanks. Fixed.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 11:40 AM MST up reply actions

Has a team ever played three days in a row? I tried to look it up but couldn’t find anything.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 11:57 AM MST up reply actions

Not sure about in history, but the current CBA forbids it. The most games any team can play is 3 in 4 days

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 28, 2008 12:03 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah

I know that the Sharks played 3 games in a row back in 2003-04 I think. Not sure when, but I know they did.

Go Avs!

by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Nov 28, 2008 12:34 PM MST up reply actions

Is this game televised in Denver today?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 12:11 PM MST reply actions

Yes

http://www.altitude.tv/news/newsdetails.aspx?NID=668

I’m stuck at work though so I will be listening in on the FANTASTIC am1510. Video feeds are blocked here.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 12:14 PM MST up reply actions

I lied

I do get to watch the game. The boss man told me to take off. sweet!

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 1:26 PM MST up reply actions

Does G think so little about Raycroft that Budaj has played so many consecutive games? Or does he know that without Budaj standing on his head, the Avs’ chances are slim? Or something else?

The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux

by JonHaven on Nov 28, 2008 12:28 PM MST reply actions

A & B, I believe

The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 28, 2008 12:41 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, definitely a combination of both.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 12:46 PM MST up reply actions

I vote mostly A. What happened to every 4th game plan for Raycroft. He was pretty bad in the preseason too. Based on what I read, he was outplayed by Jason Bacashihua (sp?). Unfortunately Jason isn’t doing that well for L.E. Monsters.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 12:47 PM MST up reply actions

You do realize the artist formerly known as Prince is still ‘just’ Prince right?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Nov 28, 2008 1:03 PM MST up reply actions

Whaaaaaaaaa?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Nov 28, 2008 1:49 PM MST up reply actions

A little from Column A and a little from Column B

"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 28, 2008 5:06 PM MST up reply actions

Watch Online?

Anybody have a url to watch the game/pregame online?

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 1:36 PM MST reply actions

atdhe.net

I found the game online on the atdhe.net. My McAfee siteadvisor doesn’t like it. It’s supposedly linked to zango.com which distributes adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs. Anybody know anything about this? Is it going to download a virus or anything like that onto my computer?

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 2:07 PM MST up reply actions

My McAfee didn’t say anything to me when I tried this link. Though I wouldn’t try it if your computer warns you about it.

http://atdhe.net/live-tv-883.html

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 2:28 PM MST up reply actions

I just tried your link and McAfee doesn’t like that either. That’s weird.

Unfortunately, I live my life on the edge and must watch the game on this site (only one I can find) even if McAfee doesn’t like it. I appreciate your advice to be careful though. I wish I could be careful.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 2:36 PM MST up reply actions

By coincidence

My McAfee is doing a scheduled scan right now. I’ll let you know if it finds anything.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 2:41 PM MST up reply actions

Ugh…. 1-0 thanks to Morris.

by Rather Dashing on Nov 28, 2008 2:13 PM MST reply actions

Coyotes putting pressure on the Avs early. Avs are still having major problems clearing the zone and they frickin score. Imagine that.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 2:13 PM MST reply actions

Oh no

Derek Morris scores.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 2:13 PM MST reply actions

Good grief

Here I am working my butt off and the Avs are already playing hockey.

Good thing I’m working remotely so nobody knows I’ve tuned in to the game.

by ShaneG on Nov 28, 2008 2:20 PM MST reply actions

I’m studying for my torts final today, so I can’t watch the game. So far it seems as though I’m not missing much.

For the love of god, Avs, please don’t lose to Mikael Tellqvist.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 2:20 PM MST reply actions

coyote 3rd jerseys

are ugly as hell. The red helmets don’t help with the mostly black sweaters.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 2:31 PM MST reply actions

Comcast info on the game

….The Avs’ lone victory came in a 12-round shootout won by Cory McLeod.

I wonder if he is related to Cody.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 2:34 PM MST reply actions

After one period, the Avs look awful. I saw nothing remotely resembling sustained pressure in the offensive zone and maybe two good scoring chances. Sakic is out again. I just can’t believe this team right now. When your counting on Lappy to be your offense, well, things aren’t good.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 2:46 PM MST reply actions

Lappy and Tyler Arnason.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 2:49 PM MST up reply actions

Its also a bad sign when I’m not surprised when they play like this.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 2:51 PM MST up reply actions

Tellqvist

Just had problems picking the puck up. If the Avs have problems scoring on him…

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:02 PM MST reply actions

I know. He keeps looking behind him for the puck. Obviously, he is not very confident and we can’t score.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:04 PM MST up reply actions

Balls. They score again. I know the Avs are missing their afternoon nap but jeez. Could they at least attempt to play some hockey?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:05 PM MST reply actions

2-0 phoenix

Knocked it in after a scramble in front of Budaj. hmmmm, I like this crashing the net theory. Maybe the Avs should try it.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:05 PM MST reply actions

But that would involve playing some physical hockey. That’s just crazy talk.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:07 PM MST up reply actions

I thought that they were crashing the net pretty well during the first. A lot of replays showed that.

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:10 PM MST up reply actions

it feels like its only one player though. Nobody else goes up to help.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:11 PM MST up reply actions

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:06 PM MST reply actions

now would be a good time for the Avs too prove us wrong.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:07 PM MST up reply actions

Except the PP is so predictable. Point, pass, off the boards, pass, back to the point, pass…

rinse, repeat.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:11 PM MST up reply actions

Would it kill the Avs to score a few goals every once in a while?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Nov 28, 2008 3:10 PM MST reply actions

Yeah.

by Rather Dashing on Nov 28, 2008 3:11 PM MST up reply actions

Penalty on Avs

interference on McLeod

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:12 PM MST reply actions

At least their power play is as bad or worse than ours.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:17 PM MST up reply actions

killed. Phoenix is 29th on the PP

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:17 PM MST up reply actions

Arnason continues to contribute to the sucktitude by taking a penalty. Awesome.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:21 PM MST reply actions

now a 4 on 4

penalty on Hanzel for holding.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:22 PM MST up reply actions

First time I heard Haynes refer to Hanzel and Yandle in the same sentence as Phoenix players I thought he was joking.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 3:28 PM MST up reply actions

Penalty on Arny for tripping

maybe he shouldn’t have such a long stick. Its like he is compensating for something.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:21 PM MST reply actions

That goes without saying

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 3:30 PM MST up reply actions

Holy crap we suck.

by Rather Dashing on Nov 28, 2008 3:27 PM MST reply actions

Seriously, I wouldn’t blame Budaj if he packed his bags and went to a team who would actually play for him.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:30 PM MST up reply actions

Why? We all know Budaj sucks too. I mean, he’s OBVIOUSLY the reason we can’t score.

by Rather Dashing on Nov 28, 2008 3:33 PM MST up reply actions

Haha. Yeah, that’s one area of his game that needs a lot of work to make him attractive to other teams. If he doesn’t step it up, he’ll be worth a bag of pucks and maybe a stick boy.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:42 PM MST up reply actions

I mean come on! Is it too much to ask for him to start chipping in a goal here and there?? Brodeur and Nabakov have goals!! :-)

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:47 PM MST up reply actions

Hell, even our lord and saviour had a goal. I talk about Jose Theodore of course.

"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 28, 2008 5:09 PM MST up reply actions

More Led Zeppelin at hockey games would be good.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:32 PM MST reply actions

Avs lose every battle for the puck

ok not every battle for the puck but at least a majority. There will be no sustained offensive pressure if the Avs can’t win them.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:34 PM MST reply actions

Hilarious

I can’t believe McNabb/Haynes are talking about how wonderful Tellqvist is and that’s why the Avs can’t score.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 3:35 PM MST reply actions

when your employer says you can’t say anything bad about the product, all you can do is talk about how great the competitor is (even when the competitor isn’t great).

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:37 PM MST up reply actions

Why can’t the Avs have some of these?

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:40 PM MST reply actions

They’re afraid the cheerleaders might be more athletic than their players.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:43 PM MST up reply actions

AH!

I didn’t think about that, but you’re right! :-)

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:46 PM MST up reply actions

Every brothers' dream

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:43 PM MST reply actions

Yan – “Hey bro. I heard you got a fat new contract. How about some money for your brother. Please. Don’t make me drop to one knee and beg”

Paul – “Wait a second. Somebody is taking my picture. See when you get money like me, then you get power…..then the women.”

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:48 PM MST up reply actions

LOL!

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:50 PM MST up reply actions

Missed shots count too!

So now the missed shots count as evidence the Avs are playing well according to the Altidudes. Yep, you miss the net, you’re doing a good job!

by ShaneG on Nov 28, 2008 3:51 PM MST reply actions

Ha

I couldn’t believe my ears when they said the Avs are playing good this game.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:52 PM MST up reply actions

Maybe if the goal was the size of a soccer goal.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:52 PM MST up reply actions

score

Tip in off of Smyth!!

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:55 PM MST reply actions

THAT A WAY SMYTTY!

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

by Derek B on Nov 28, 2008 3:55 PM MST reply actions

Finally!

Sustained pressure plus an ass in Telly’s face = goal

by ShaneG on Nov 28, 2008 3:55 PM MST up reply actions

Obviously, the other part of the offensive problem is only one guy is ever crossing the blue line at a time. Why are we not lining up three guys and commanding presence in the offensive zone? This seems like a real basic type of play and I’m baffled at our inability to attempt it.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 3:56 PM MST reply actions

Or...

sometimes it looks like one guy but it’s really two. They’re just trying to occupy the exact same space for some reason.

They are really opposed to spreading out on the rush for some reason.

by ShaneG on Nov 28, 2008 4:00 PM MST up reply actions

Hence the amount of embarrassing collisions between Avs players this season…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 4:01 PM MST up reply actions

Penalty on Yotes

And the Avs are starting to win some battle for the puck. Nice.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 3:59 PM MST reply actions

Faceoffs

Stastny is currently 15-for-20 in the faceoff circle, Willsie is 4-for-5 and Arnason has won all 6 of his draws.

Damn.

by ShaneG on Nov 28, 2008 4:01 PM MST reply actions

Arnason sucks. Sorry for the lack of originality. Why is he even on the power play.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 4:02 PM MST reply actions

Apparently he’s a good replacement for Sakic? At least Granato thinks so…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 4:05 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, the next unoriginal thought I had when I was wondering why Arnason was on the power play (giving away the puck in the offensive zone) is that Granato needs to be relieved of his duties.

by Pookie on Nov 28, 2008 4:08 PM MST up reply actions

Yup

I second that unoriginal idea.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 4:10 PM MST up reply actions

I'm still in shock

From Smyth failing on his splitting the defense chance.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 4:14 PM MST reply actions

He didn’t fail. He chose not to score.

This message brought to you by the “Ryan Smyth is Chuck Norris” committee.

by ShaneG on Nov 28, 2008 4:16 PM MST up reply actions

Smyth thought he shouldn’t be the only one scoring. He already has a goal. Might as well spread the wealth around.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 4:19 PM MST up reply actions

Penalty on yotes again

2:30 to go.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 4:18 PM MST reply actions

6 on 4

Avs empty net with 1:30 to go.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 4:21 PM MST up reply actions

oh boy

now Svatos takes a 4 minute high sticking minor. Nice.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 4:22 PM MST up reply actions

Nice Job, Avs

They have successfully tanked this game.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 4:22 PM MST reply actions

Tellqvist

had 38 saves. Avs had every chance to win but instead preferred to suck.

by InYoFace on Nov 28, 2008 4:25 PM MST reply actions

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 4:25 PM MST reply actions

Granato

is in total denial. He says the team worked hard and they should have won. “Normally, if you work that hard you should come out with the win. This time it didn’t happen.”

Or the time before, or the time before that…

Work hard and you’ll be a less than .500 team.

Clueless. I saw hard work in the last 10 minutes of the game. That won’t create a win.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 28, 2008 4:49 PM MST reply actions