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Game 14: Predators At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread

Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche, Nov 8, 2008 7:00 PM MST


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Nashville Predators
   Colorado Avalanche
 6-6-1 November 8, 2008  5-8-0 
  Pepsi Center
 

 Denver, CO
 

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Relax

I’ve signed all my credit card reciepts “Go Avs!” today. I wore my lucky hat AND I’ll be at the game in person to end the streak. when we win, we can talk about public contribution to my season tickets.

by Dario on Nov 8, 2008 3:13 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Friendly reminder.

Everybody set your SPG’s.

I haven’t decided if I’m watching tonight or not. It could be pretty painful.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Nov 8, 2008 4:10 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Watching

With Wife, AND father who is in town… and wearing the lucky Yelle Jersey. We need it

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 6:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m going to go and get pizza and watch on an internet stream if I can find one.

Now that’s committment!

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 6:47 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

if you find one let us know

"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 8, 2008 6:56 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Do you guys not have NHL Centre Ice?

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 6:57 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't work

Loads fine but the video never plays. Might be bcause I’m in Australia, because I use Win2K and therefore have old versions of IE or whatever, or just because my computer doesn’t like it.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 7:00 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm too cheap

to pay for it.

"To have arrived on this Earth as a product of a biological accident, only to depart through human arrogance, would be the ultimate irony"
R. Leakey, Origins; 1977
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost

by Savage33 on Nov 8, 2008 7:15 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus

i’m also in Australia so with the exchange rate in the crapper it’d cost a hell of a lot.

"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 8, 2008 7:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

With me being in the military, nothing is too much to pay for me to get to watch my team play. I haven’t been able to watch many the last 4 years, and so this year i told myself I wasn’t going to miss a single game.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like me

I’ve managed to watch two live games in random cities, and like 4 games on TV in two years. This year I just threw down and said screw it.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I haven’t really got the time to watch many games anyway since their on during the day here,

"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 8, 2008 7:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I live in Seattle now so it’s perfect for me! Most games at 6pm!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Home game #500 for the Avs. Lets hope the Avs find something special, like a way to play a full 60 minutes.

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 8, 2008 6:55 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

How is this the 500th home game, didn’t they have a 500 game sellout streak which means they’d already have played 500 home games.

"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 8, 2008 7:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Playoffs count

this is the 500th regular season game.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

HHOF Game

If anyone out there has NHL Centre Ice, I recommend you switch over and watch some of this game! It is in the 2nd intermission now, but there were 5 goals scored in a 6-7 minute span!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 6:55 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Not sure I am seeing this right? Is Arnason a healthy scratch? Or is there some injury I haven’t heard about?

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 8, 2008 7:01 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

On a different note...

Happy Remembrance Day!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:02 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Avs going on power play:

May the goal girl tonight bring us luck: Gisele Bundchen

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 8, 2008 7:09 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

And a NSFW:

Gisele Bundchen-NSFW

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 8, 2008 7:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

TJ Hensick

SOOOOOO glad to see him in the NHL!!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:10 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

ITS A MIRACLE

I just saw on the NHL Gamecenter team list that #39 Tyler Arnason is a scratch with both Sakic and Hensiiick in the team lineup.

"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 8, 2008 7:11 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I thought the day would never come!

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 7:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

0-2 on the power play 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 Nov 8, 2008 7:15 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

HUGE momentum booster for Nashville to start 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 8, 2008 7:15 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Especially considering we did not get a shot on net on the second man advantage.

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 8, 2008 7:16 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Avs penalty = Svatos for high stick

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 8, 2008 7:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

o hay gaiz

I just got here. What have I missed?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:23 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Avs getting two early power plays and not get squat.

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 8, 2008 7:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Not even a shot on the 2nd one

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

So...

Haven’t missed anything new then! Excellent.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

And the Avs just killed off a penalty….but are now being out shot 5-4

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 8, 2008 7:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Arny's a scratch

thats a once in a lifetime event that you missed.

"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 8, 2008 7:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

OH YEAH!

And Hensick is up with the big club…hopefully to stay!!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

At least he’ll have the chance to show how much better he is than Arny.

"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 8, 2008 7:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

1 game 1 assist, I’d say he’s already shown that.

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 8, 2008 7:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

He also has one of the four shots so far 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 Nov 8, 2008 7:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

You’re right, he’s already equalled Arny’s non empty net point total, plus Arny can’t do anything to show up Hensick since he’s in the box.

"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 8, 2008 7:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Two other changes…
Arnason is a healthy scratch, while Sakic, Hensiiick and Jones are all playing.

Stastny moved to 2nd PP unit, with Hensiiick on the first.

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 8, 2008 7:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Arnason is a scratch! I’ll drink to that!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:27 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Liles….that’s how you play defense…instead of going for the puck he hit the guy.

LAPPY…how did he not score?

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 8, 2008 7:30 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

LOL I answer you, you return the favor…

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 8, 2008 7:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

After juggling the lines for a while

it looks like we’ve started to find a chemistry. Hopefully Q powers don’t break us up.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:32 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Weird

How did the puck not go in? What the hell?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:30 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hit both F’n posts….boy are the Avs snake bitten.

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 8, 2008 7:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Colorado getting another 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 8, 2008 7:32 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Bullshit! Sakic called for a penalty.

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 8, 2008 7:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I agree with Sakic on that one. What was he supposed to do?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

THAT"S HOW THE D HELPS THE GOALIE!

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 8, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Budaj

flexing his Hulk muscles. And was that some D?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Way to be there Budes!!!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Stastny needs to just shoot that….

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 8, 2008 7:35 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

DUMB PENALTY! WHY GRAB HIM THERE!!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:36 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

The penalty was more for the stick between the legs that tripped up the Nash. player

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 8, 2008 7:37 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

After

I say the replay i agree. I just saw the loose hand go around him.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:39 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

23 seconds of 5 on 3 for the Preds…..

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 8, 2008 7:36 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

It’d be great to see Stastny just try to take a guy 1-on-1. Him trying to get real cute with that pass cost a good scoring chance.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:36 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

So

If you’re on the ice when the Avs are going to get called for a penalty while already on the power play, why wouldn’t you just give them the puck to get the most time ?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:37 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

There’s mixed reasons….you can pull the goalie and have 6 on 4 as opposed to 5 on 3. It kind of depends on where you are on the ice.
With the new rules, if you are in your D zone, I’d give up the puck because the face off will be in you offensive zone.

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 8, 2008 7:38 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

See

I’d rather the 5-on-3 because there’s a lot more open ice to make something happen. But I guess if the unit has everything set up already, it would be easier to pull the goalie and slot in the 6th guy than trying to win the faceoff and set it all up again.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:41 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly, and if you don’t score the second penalty hasn’t started, so you still get that 2:00.

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 8, 2008 7:42 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

With 30 seconds left

I can understand keeping it all set up, but if it’s for an extended period of time, I say go for it.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:43 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

you would think that would be the strategy. But most teams would rather extend the total time on the PP vice a longer 2 man advantage.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:38 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Calgary has lost to Columbus 3-1

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 Nov 8, 2008 7:39 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Good deal!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:40 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Avs still scoreless in the first period….how long has it been since we scored in the first?

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 8, 2008 7:40 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Did you ever find a video link?

"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 8, 2008 7:47 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Found Flames v CBJ but that’s it. And over anyway.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 7:50 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I tried earlier and it was taking it’s sweet time to load, probably my crappy computer but i’ll give it another shot.

"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 8, 2008 7:53 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It's a little jerky

But watchable. Thanks, mate!

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 7:53 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Those Pepsi Stuff ads on the radio crack me up every time.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 7:51 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I LOVE

listening to Don Cherry on Coaches’ Corner!!!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 7:54 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

So

I think I hate commercials more tonight than I usually do.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:55 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

My favourite comment so far

on JTV .com,

trade smyth and hannan to free up space to begin with, get biron, zetterberg and bouwmeester…sakic will retire…we have heaps of space

Why go after Biron, he’s not that much better than Boods has been, the Wings would never give us Zetterberg and it would cost heaps to get Bouwmeester.

"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 8, 2008 7:55 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Even if we could get Zetterberg, it would cost us half our team….probably involving Stastny, Wolski, and others….
NOT WORTH 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 8, 2008 7:56 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Boumeester

would be a great pickup. We could use a mauler like he is, but at this point his value is overrated a little bit too much.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 7:58 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Zetterberg and Bouwmeester would both be great investments but they would cost us way too much to and the chances of even getting one, let alone both is next to impossible.

"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 8, 2008 8:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I focused on Bouwmeester because he probably will be traded this year, but his return won’t be the originally hoped for Hossa-like return. We have recently found a happy trading partner in Florida, and we might be able to strike a reasonable deal with them again. That being said, I think Bouwmeester will ask for way too much money per year, probably in the $6-8 million range, and Colorado straight up can’t afford that and he isn’t worth that money.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Are we, talentwise, that bad? Because it feels like we either massively overrated our team pre-season, or we’re severely underplaying our talent.

If it’s the first, maybe we’re just all homers. But if it’s the second…wtf is wrong with our coaching?

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 7:57 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I'd say underachieving

but we did have a great pre-season so we may have got our hopes up as well.

"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 8, 2008 8:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Defense has really under achieved….
Boods has under achieved a little.

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 8, 2008 8:02 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

To start the second period:


Gisele – NSFW

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 8, 2008 7:58 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

So does Jay Leno.

"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 8, 2008 8:02 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hard hitting creates a chance for Guite.

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 8, 2008 8:01 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hensiiick’s very calm in traffic, keeps his head and finds a guy. I like his game.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 8:04 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hensiiick creates a chance on the power play then breaks his stick…
Hejduk passes to the point rather then shoot 5ft out..

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 8, 2008 8:05 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Colorado STILL can’t put one home.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:05 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Seriously…WTF!

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 8, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Another F’n post!

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 8, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

This is getting stupid

another post, and this is like the Oilers game earlier this year where we blasted 4 of them in a game.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:06 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Bad break. No goal though. :-(

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:07 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

nope…it isn’t. Unfortunately…

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 8, 2008 8:07 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice work

by the cameramen getting good looks at the puck!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:08 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Gah

this is frustrating, but I really like the Lappy-Guite-Tucker line. They’re making some stuff happen. And Hensiiick is for real. He has zero reason to go back to Lake Erie.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:09 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I like

the line because it is not the “punch” line!! HAHA!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:16 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that name! Though I like the line with Tucker or McLeod

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 8, 2008 8:17 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh

That was just a whole lot of nothin for both teams.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:14 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Yep, why do I think the first goal is either going to be the winner of a 1-0 game, or open the flood gates for a 5-6 game?

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 8, 2008 8:16 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

i gathered

not much happened when i left to get some lunch, came back about 5 mins later and there were no new comments

"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 8, 2008 8:16 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup!

Not much going on. Kind of a boring game compared to the Leafs Canadiens game i was watching earlier.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:17 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Avs have more hits than shots….

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 8, 2008 8:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I was switching between Caps/Rangers and Pens/Islanders earlier — both were great games. Lots of effort, diving plays, etc. by both forwards and defensemen.

by Pookie on Nov 8, 2008 8:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

12-9 shots…can’t say much has happened

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 8, 2008 8:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Right now

Its all about the small plays…because there aren’t any big plays going on. Hensiiick has made a lot of small plays that are going to turn into big plays pretty soon.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

  • crosses fingers

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 8, 2008 8:20 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish

we didn’t let Danny Hinote go to St. Louis!!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:19 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Same, especially since he scored half of his goals against us the next 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 8, 2008 8:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Did you know

that Danny Hinote is married to Jenny McCarthy’s little sister Amy?!

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Avs penalty

holding

"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 8, 2008 8:23 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hejduk two steals shorthanded….

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 8, 2008 8:23 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Wolski and Hejduk are real pests on this PK.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:23 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Ugly clear but it got out

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 8, 2008 8:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Great save

by Budaj! No idea how the breakaway happened, but that was awesome.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hannan made a bad pass right to a Preds player and a quick pass created the 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 Nov 8, 2008 8:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

You sound surprised, why.

"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 8, 2008 8:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha

I’m not at all surprised. Just disgusted. We’re winning, and the defense has really played solid overall and a perfect game is unreasonable to expect, but damn it sucks to give the other team prime scoring chances like that.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

SAVE! 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 8, 2008 8:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

GOAL!

Tucker from Hensiiick again!! How the pass made it through I HAVE NO IDEA.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Talk about

hanging your goalie out to dry…

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Does that mean

Hensiiick already has more points than Arny.

"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 8, 2008 8:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Not yet

But it won’t be long.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

They

actually have the same now.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

2 games and 2 assists…
But that ties him with Arny for points…Arny has two “even I can’t miss this” goals

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 8, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Hensiiick

Is now sleeping with everyone’s wife.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Gisele – NSFW

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 8, 2008 8:26 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

THEO FLEURY!!

HAHA!! Where is he at now!?

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:29 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

No idea

But wherever he is, I hope he’s doing okay.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I heard he was thinking of trying to make a come back….

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 8, 2008 8:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I ’m sure i heard he wanted to start playing baseball, i have no idea where i read it but it seemed strange.

"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 8, 2008 8:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Arnott vs Foote

That’s a fun battle coming into the zone.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:31 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Thankfully Foote won that one.

A penalty on Nashville…how many power plays is it going to take us to score? 6 last game – no score 4 so far this game with no score.

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 8, 2008 8:32 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

o hay gaiz

can i has a goal plz?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:31 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

No

no you cant, untill you speak real english

"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 8, 2008 8:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

So much for that power play….0 for the last 11 at least.

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 8, 2008 8:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

0-5 tonight
0-6 vs Wild
0-4 vs Chicago
0-2 vs San Jose
2-4 vs Columbus

So Avs are currently 0-17 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 8, 2008 8:36 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow

That makes me want to break stuff.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:38 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Great

A solid overall game by Svatos will be marred by a stupid penalty on an even worse turnover.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

He was an awesome player!

His last playing season was with the Belfast Giants where he had 22 goals and 52 assists for 74 points in 34 games. He now is a part of the ownership group of the Calgary Hitmen with Super Joe.

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

in 2005-06

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Who, Theo Fluery

"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 8, 2008 8:37 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:40 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I’d say we won that period, but it’s really been a pretty even game, which isn’t good. We should be wailing on Nashville, imo.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:37 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

lol

I switch over to the Stars-Sharks game and they have the entire Stars roster listed as a scratch.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:38 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

That could be a one-sided affair

"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 8, 2008 8:39 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Only 1-0 Sharks so far

but the same quick, precise breakouts they pulled off against us are consistently putting pressure on the Stars. They’re really, really good.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:41 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Stars and Sharks

locked up in a good one. Avs/Red Wings type atmosphere to it! 1-0 sharks 2min to go in 1st

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

by Derek B on Nov 8, 2008 8:40 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

We'd be 3-0 up

If it wasn’t for Budaj [/Dater]

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 8:41 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I know

He hasn’t scored a single point this year, thats really pathetic. He definetly needs to work on 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 8, 2008 8:42 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It is Budaj's fault.

His tendency to talk to his posts has backfired on him because he apparently pissed off those posts and tonight they’re exacting their revenge by getting in the way of multiple Avs would-be goals. Where Dater is failing is that he is right in blaming Budaj, but hasn’t taken the proper initiative to go down and interview the posts to get the scoop on Budaj’s verbal abuse.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:44 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I never thought of that, it makes perfect sense. he’s also pissed off his pads by treating them badly and they’ve taken revenge by throwing out huge rebounds. It all makes perfect sense.

"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 8, 2008 8:47 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

His hot-headed, abusive personality causes all things around him to seek revenge. When the defense doesn’t clear the puck, it’s because he never picks up any checks. When a puck hits the post, it’s because Budaj gave them a tongue lashing and they haven’t forgotten. When the offense fails to score goals, it’s because the forwards are tired of being shown up by Budaj in practice when he takes off on “breakaways” and shows off his goal-scoring potential and screams “THATS HOW YOU DO IT!”

If Budaj wasn’t such an arrogant, selfish jerk, this team would be one of the top teams in the league.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:51 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

But he doesn’t have to interview the posts, because as a “great” journalist he can sense how they really feel about the treatment they are getting form Budaj.

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 8, 2008 8:48 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Savage and eltharion - where in OZ?

Sorry this is off topic of the game, but I’m here freezing my a$$ off in Winter Park and I miss living in Manly (the NSW one, not QLD)

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 8:51 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Perth, Western Australia

"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 8, 2008 8:55 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Very nice. We road tripped from Perth to Broome, and I definitely could have handled living in WA for awhile (a long while to boot).

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 8:58 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

it’s not a bad place to live, the lack of ice hockey rinks, and fans, kinda ruins it but other than that it’s pretty cool.

"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 8, 2008 8:59 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I got lucky in Manly, I had two Canucks that I surfed with. It was fun putting the smack on the Oilers and the Maple Leafs fan. Honestly the only good part about moving home was that my wife got me tickets to 10 games the year I moved back. Though i do miss listening to the broadcast while “working”.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Never been into surfing

I’ve met a few hockey fans around, I actually ran into a Canucks fan at the shops once, I was wearing my Budaj jersey and he came up to me and we started talking. Having started playing ice hockey as a goalie this year it’s good cause there’s actually a fair few hockey fans around.

"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 8, 2008 9:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Balmy balmy Townsville.

Real hockey weather up here…

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 9:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

There is definitely a disconnect enjoying hockey and heat at the same time….unless it is the playoffs

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:07 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Huh

You live in Townsville but you’re an eagles fan, I find that weird. I thought you’d be from WA.

"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 8, 2008 9:07 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Grew up in Tassie, uni in Adelaide, Brisbane for a year for work then transferred up here.

I’m a vagabond.

Does mean I get to see a lot of the country though.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 9:08 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

That hit chart was really cool.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:53 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Yes it was…but the Avs out hitting 19-9…thats even more cool!

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 8, 2008 8:55 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely.

It was like two pirate ships sailing alongside each other shooting paintball guns at one another.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 8:56 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Another Avs goal would be nice.

Make it happen Hensiiick!

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 8, 2008 8:58 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I don’t see how he gets sent back down. He has been strong on face offs, strong defensively…and set up the only two games he’s played in. My only complaint was that I couldn’t choose him in the SPG thingy

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:00 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

But

what about Arny, we can’t send him down. he’s the heart and soul, look how we play without him, it’s liek we know what were doing. We can’t have 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 8, 2008 9:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing…

But some how Arnason will knock Hesiiick back 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 Nov 8, 2008 9:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

well, considering the fact that the very few opinions I’ve made on this thread in past games has immediately been smacked down, Hensick may well get sent down this period

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:03 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Nah, I think Granato playing Hensiiick in key parts of the Minnesota game might have been a message to management that the young man is ready to stay here.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Granato seems like he’s wanted Hensiiick to be in the team for a while, hopefully he can make it happen.

"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 8, 2008 9:06 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Crap I forgot a goal girl to start the period.

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 8, 2008 8:59 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Penalty on Avs…

Jones for hooking!

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 8, 2008 9:00 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Interesting fact

I believe Tucker’s goal was his 200th NHL goal

"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 8, 2008 9:02 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Preds take a penalty…Clark draws the penalty on Peverley….20 seconds of 4 on 4

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 8, 2008 9:04 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Salei

I’ll take that penalty, because it really killed what would have been a wide open chance.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:06 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I’m not sure that Stastny played that puck with a high stick, Avs need to win the face-off regardless.

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 8, 2008 9:07 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hejduk creating havoc again on the PK

AND 2 BIG SAVES BY 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 8, 2008 9:09 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Budaj

Taking two golden Weber chances and annihilating them.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:09 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Wolski shooting….
and the Avs getting a power play. Currently 0-6 tonight and 0-18 streak.

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 8, 2008 9:13 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Avs finally shoot. it’s from the point and Smyth knocks the rebound wide.

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 8, 2008 9:16 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

/sigh

This powerplay isn’t very good. Lots of passing, a little movement, and zero production.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:18 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Yep, lots of passing around the boards, but nothing that creates a shot. The opposition defense is doing very little chasing because we aren’t trying to pass across the ice. When we finally shot one from the point it created a chance…Smyth just put the rebound wide.

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 8, 2008 9:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Guite’s is in the net…I wish the Avs had put the puck there instead.

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 8, 2008 9:18 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Jones

has speed that you just don’t see coming, and apparently de Vries had no idea because he just got blown by. Another penalty on him.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:19 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

0-7 tonight 0-19 streak….2-23 in last five games

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 8, 2008 9:20 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

thats not even funny.

"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 8, 2008 9:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

And Smyth just got robbed!

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 8, 2008 9:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Showing clips of Keminsky. man I miss him :(

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 8, 2008 9:21 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

He was

my first favorite player. Kamensky ftw.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yea, I knew it didn’t look right.

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 8, 2008 9:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis

just stole a goal from Smyth.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:21 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Set up by?

TJ Hensiiick.

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 8, 2008 9:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope

Arny’s at least taking notes in the press box

"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 8, 2008 9:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Psh

When he’s not spilling his drink and shying away from any contact whatsoever, people probably don’t even know he’s there.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

he seems like the guy who would stand in the corner all night. Apparently he’s a really funny and popular guy in the locker room.

"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 8, 2008 9:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis

seems to have a big career ahead of him.

"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 8, 2008 9:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Another Hensiiick chance for Smyth and it’s another F’n Post!

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 8, 2008 9:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hensick needs to have a talking to with Smyth. If Smitty doesn’t start putting those away, they are going to send Hensick back down for lack of production.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Another post

off a great feed from Hensiiick. Budaj really did something to those posts.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

He needs to be flogged….

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 8, 2008 9:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Avs getting a little sloppy….

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 8, 2008 9:26 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Empty Net

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 8, 2008 9:26 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

wheres Arny when you need him.

"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 8, 2008 9:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

where’s Arnason? empty nets are his favorite

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

They only thing he can hit…

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 8, 2008 9:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Only because

he gets confused because he can’t see the goalie and doesn’t know where the net is.

"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 8, 2008 9:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Jones hooked….Delayed penalty

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 8, 2008 9:27 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Love that play

Empty net, and Wolski and Stastny just keep pinning the puck against the boards and killing more time. Awesome job.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:27 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

God

We can’t even score a powerplay goal when they don’t have a goalie.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:28 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Smyth wrap around Empty Net and he hits the damn post again….

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 8, 2008 9:28 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

How is that even possible.

"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 8, 2008 9:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrows headline

Budaj gets shutout but fails to get assist or goal.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:30 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Budaj gets shut out, but still has rebound problems and looks slow going side to side.

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 8, 2008 9:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It'll all be

the D’s great play that got us the win, Budaj was just lucky.

"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 8, 2008 9:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

sadly, I think that is EXACTLY what will be written

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:34 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

We’re 2-0-0 when I watch now. Anyone want to pay me not to go to work when the Avs are playing?

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 9:30 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

0-9 on the power play tonight, 0-21 streak, 2-25 in last five games. The kitten killers have returned.

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 8, 2008 9:30 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

YES

Boods gets a shutout, how will Dater blame Boods for this.

"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 8, 2008 9:30 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Like I posted above....

Budaj gets shut out, but still has rebound problems and looks slow going side to side. )

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 8, 2008 9:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Your post came up not long after i poster mine.

"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 8, 2008 9:38 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

For the Win!

Gisele – NSFW
And another for luck – NSFW

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 8, 2008 9:32 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Boods

gets first star as well

"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 8, 2008 9:32 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hensiiick with the second star

Clear grounds to be sent back down right there.

by eltharion_doa on Nov 8, 2008 9:35 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

We can’t afford his ups and downs. We need the reliable consistency of Tyler Arnason. Sure Hensick has had one assist each game, but what will happen next? what if he gets no points for an entire game? We can’t risk that. We must bring back a player that we can rely on to only get a point when the game is in the bag, right?

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:38 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

What if he actually plays for a full game. We cant have that sort of work ethic in our team. We need people who will stand around like Pylons in this side.

"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 8, 2008 9:40 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

we CAN NOT have Hensick and Budaj being two of our best players. It is unheard of. What are they thinking? They could really hurt the feelings of all those players making more money than them….and that would be a disaster since everybody (including Raycroft!!!!!) makes more money than they do…I think.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:44 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

If not for Smyth gripping his stick too tight, Jones might have had another assist or two tonight. We can not let a kid like Hensiiick have that kind of a game. Send him back down 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 Nov 8, 2008 9:47 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Money$

Raycroft and Budaj make the same amount ($800k)

Hensick actually makes more than these Avs:

McCormick
McLeod
Guite
Jones

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 9:55 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

well, when i said “everybody” I should have said “almost everybody”…and I was talking cap number more than salary (which I consider to be more important in the grand scheme of things).

I was being mostly sarcastic above, but in all seriousness, I guess my point is: blaming the goaltending when the goaltenders are paid roughly the same as the “energy” guys is stupid (I know that you don’t blame them, AD blames him/them) . If salary is a reflection of the percieved talent and importance of the players from the managements perspective, then analysis of a losing streak has to begin with where the management places their priorities and work from there down. Based on where the Avs spend most of their money, clearly they expect more out of the D and O than out of the G. I think the first 3 games of the season could relatively fairly be blamed on Budaj. But the most recent losing streak? No.

The Avs would seem to be built around the theory that they will score plenty and stop shots from happening….when the defenseman that has yet to see a single shift (Tjarnqvist) has a higher cap number than the starting goaltender….then you aren’t really planning on winning games via amazing goaltending.

Sorry for the mini-rant. Not aimed at ANYBODY on this board. Just general frustration.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 10:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

Just wanted to clarify.

I agree, the Avs have been (rightfully) expecting better offense and defense this season, and haven’t gotten it. This was the best defensive game of the season, bar none.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 10:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

definitely their best. And thank you for not poking holes in my theory/rant using the Stasty Cap number argurment ;-)

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 10:20 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

dammit – Stastny not Stasy. Never type drunk

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 10:20 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

what’s the fine for a TUI?

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 8, 2008 10:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it is mostly waking up the next day, checking the thread and then thinking “who is that idiot…doh…that idiot is me”

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 10:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Just do what I do. Get so drunk you don’t even remember typing in the thread.

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 10:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

And

he speaks very clear English. I was really surprised.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:35 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Budaj

also speaks really good english, that surprised me the first time i heard him.

"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 8, 2008 9:36 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Watched the Minnesota Gophers Game before this one

and Stoa got a short handed goal. He is big, fast, and consistent (has had at least one point in every game this year). I can’t wait to see him in an Avs unipron.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:41 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it is really surprising since he had that knee injury last year…and yet he is looking really fast. Frankly, he looks better post injury than he did two years ago (last year doesn’t really count).

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 9:45 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Ack

I gotta jet, guys. Sorry for not hanging around like I normally do, but Saturday night duties call to me. Good win!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 9:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Arnason sits

Avs win… Coincidence? I think not!

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 9:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Anyone out there?

Was McLeod a healthy scratch?

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 9:55 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

No, but he saw limited time after Sakic didn’t return to the ice early in the second. He only got 5:14 of ice.
Svatos got 6:07, as he saw little time 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 Nov 8, 2008 10:02 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

That looks bad for both of them. I thought Svats played ok. I never even saw McLeod

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 10:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Well when your down a man, hard to roll 4 lines…two other guys end up suffering. Jones at least got 10:54, and every one else was 14:00+. But Hensiiick is rolling, so you aren’t going to take ice time from him.

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 8, 2008 10:11 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

True

It could have been a symptom of Sakic getting hurt, but honestly, we never missed McLeod.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 10:16 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

True, Tucker actually looked pretty good filling his spot on the forth line. We might see Hensiiick and Jones playing more, less of McLeod and McCormick (hopefully less of Arny)

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 8, 2008 10:20 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought mcleod lappy and guite had a pretty good few shifts in the first. I thought Guite played well overall, too.

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 10:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Bad give away by Turco and the Sharks take a 2-1 lead with 28.3 seconds left in the game. Tough break for the Stars, who should be going to overtime. Turco really having a bad 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 8, 2008 10:27 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Didn’t he just fiunally shut his critics up last year too? PS thanks for the goal girls!

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 10:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

No prob. We’ll have to remember Gisele.

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 8, 2008 10:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m too lazy to read Dallas papers and blogs but is anyone calling for Turco’s head, he hasn’t played much better than Boods.

"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 8, 2008 10:41 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

So, why is no one calling for Turco to be traded to the Avs? All the other goalies people were calling for in the offseason are faring no better than Boods and Washington keeps denying they have a goalie carousel. Hell, even Broduer is out so the Devils are tanked. This is not the year of the goalies for sure.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 10:53 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Defensive Pairings

Maybe it was just me, but the D pairings seem to have been shuffled a bit in this game. I couldn’t tell because at times it seemed like they were back to the pairings from every other game this season, but then I noticed Leo and Liles together frequently and also Salei and Clark together a fair bit.

In the continuing trend of my analysis/opinion proving woefully wrong: Jibblescribbits called for the Clark and Salei pairing in a post a few days ago and then I proceeded to question that based on Salei’s speed and Clark’s puck clearing. If they played regular shifts together this game, the shutout would tend to make me look like an idiot. again. some more. dammit.

I’ll take the win of course. But I’m sick of being the accidental anti-jinx.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 10:29 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

What ever give us the wins….if it helps the Avs can prove you wrong all season long.
Take one for the 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 8, 2008 10:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I will

don’t worry. Maybe next game I’ll question Hejduk’s hands in close.

Actually, now that I think about it….I WILL question Smyth’s touch around the net.

You may ridicule me after he scores a hat trick.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 10:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

If it weren’t for the fact he couldn’t buy a goal tonight he would have had a hat trick

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 10:44 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Shot wide once, got robbed another time, and hit the post on an empty net…he must really suck.

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 8, 2008 10:45 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Send Him Down, Play Arny!

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 10:59 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Foote and Hannan got put together. Clark shifted with Salei and Liles at times. But, Foote and Hannan was relatively consistent. I thought they did well.

by Dario on Nov 8, 2008 10:32 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I like

I likwd these defensive pairings. With Liles and Leo playing ok in their own zone it makes sense to put Hannan and Foote together to have a shutdown pair, and Liles and Leopold for an offensive pair.

Clark and Salei actually look comfortable together

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 10:42 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet game. Boods with the shut out!!!! I haven’t caught up with the game thread but to me it looked like the game tonight was a battle of the goalies and Budaj prevailed.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 10:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Neither team was really shooting much. It was more of a defensive battle with the Avs really hitting the Preds. Shots were only 26-20 (Preds). But both teams had some good scoring chances. Half the game was played shorthanded.

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 8, 2008 10:44 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

????

We won a defensive battle? LOL

Still, Boods was solid and deserved this win. More net, less crossbar would have made this game a blow out.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 10:49 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Blame Budaj

for that, too. My theory is spread out somewhere above.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 10:55 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

So

You’re sending me on a fishing expedition? Sweet. Thanks.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 10:57 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just frazzled

It’s not been a good night.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

:( Sorry. I hope your night gets better.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:06 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

That makes two of us. You know how it is, though. When the ball rolls off the cliff, it takes a miracle to stop it before it hits the bottom. At this point, that hasn’t happened yet.

/end self-pity

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:09 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I definitely know how that goes.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:11 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

SDTF sorry I wasn’t here to drink with ya.

Texacogirl, I don’t think we actually hit any crossbars. I think they were all posts. Not that I’m trying to split hairs…

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:02 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Purely a reference to the MHH motto. I know we hit the post not the crossbar.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:04 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I figured. More net less crossbar is a great motto. I try to follow it in my own games. Although the reality is more net, less two feet wide of the open net. think I can get a call up to switch with Smyth?

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

we clearly hit the post at least twice tonight. Once, Lappy’s shot rode the redline to the post and Smyth for sure hit the post in addition to being robbed. Shots are going to go wide a lot more than hit the goalie or the net. I don’t play but it just seems to be a reality of hockey.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:09 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank You

I feel much better now for the one I shanked last game….

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:11 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I could help.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:16 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

She's right, though.

It’s the nature of the game. Trying to put that tiny piece of vulcanized rubber into the netting behind a padded monster who will eat your soul to stop the puck is a daunting task, so you’re bound to put it two feet wide now and then.

Just relax, and don’t grip the stick too tight, Smyth.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:17 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll work on that. Its just that I’m having trouble coping with getting old. the last league I played in with these guys I scored lots. this time I can’t score at all. I’m also 7 years older than last time. Hmmm…. Its coming back though. I’m gonna go real loosey goosey on the stick next time.

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

Luckily I haven’t had to deal with age issues yet, but if I’m lucky enough, I will someday. I still love your avatar <3

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey thanks again. My desktop picture changes every 4-5 days. That avatar just seems to stick around, because every time I look at it I laugh. I can still remember where I was for the first game the avs played, against detroit. With a bunch of friends from “agh” Detroit. Oh, they didn’t like me that game. Or that playoffs. It was nice to see the highlights again on the tube tonight.

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:26 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate to do this

but I’m using any distraction from reality right now, so I’ll admit this publicly. My background on my computer is a picture of Gambit being freaking hot as hell while leaning against a wall. It’s a common picture for X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse.

Ruv u Gambit <3

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:32 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Just to avoid

nerding this place up completely, my desktop is Nate Adams(Best FMX rider in the world) doing a Lazyboy Backflip.

"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 9, 2008 12:33 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

It is an awesome desktop, it replaced Pastrana’s Double flip at X games.

"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 9, 2008 12:41 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I kinda wanted him to stack it so Bilko would get silver, he was robbed the Cliff flip was so much better than Rebauds one handed nac underflip IMO but i wanted him to land it because it was so insane. I can’t believe it didn’t get a 100 score but considering they’ve underscored the 360 since X games 10 it shouldn’t surprise me, honestly theres only two people consistently doing 3’s, Nate and Bilko and it gets scored lower than a flip combination. Its redonkulous. have you seen the Nitro Circus videos they’re awesome. he does the stupidest stuff.

"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 9, 2008 1:14 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

It’s cool man. Lots of things were happening around me while I was watching the game and wasn’t able to focus entirely on the game. Besides, with the way the defense played tonight, I wouldn’t have been able to drink much.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:07 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, thats a good thing. Even I don’t drink every night. I limited it to one glass of The Balvenies 17 year old sherry oak… /homer voice, ummm, sherry oak…

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:09 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I"m very worried. I drank way more than I usually do during a game, and we won. That is not a streak that I can afford to continue.

by exredcoat on Nov 8, 2008 11:11 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m worried too. I drank way LESS and we won. Thats a streak guaranteed to make me very sober and unhappy. I have so much more fun drinking and yelling at the TV.

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:13 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh

I actually never drink when I have things to do. I’ve had the worst luck ever with police and things, so I keep myself out of bad positions as often as possible. I only drink when I’m not working and have zero school obligations for the next 12 hours at least. And when Leopold has his back to Clowe while he bangs home a rebound he had no business getting his stick on.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:13 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Yeah. This game really put a damper on the drinking game. Obviously I wasn’t home for the game and I had to drive home. The people around me, however, felt it very necessary to get snookered and they weren’t even watching the game.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm okay with it.

The drinking game can be altered if the defense keeps its play to a higher standard.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yer a wise man. i have several friends with 4 dui’s. Seems to be a hobby around here. I too, try not to drink when I have things to do. “Things” does not include skiing, frisbee golf, or working in a bar thats playing an avs game. “Things” does include driving

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

My "things"

that I’m talking about usually are driving, studying, test-taking, cleaning, cooking dinner, writing papers, working, and people watching.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 8, 2008 11:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Good things not to be drunk for. Unless you are a brewer, vintner, or distiller. Then works OK. Or thats what I tell myself

by TheRed on Nov 8, 2008 11:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man

Thank you Avs for the great birthday gift.

by Drakenlot on Nov 8, 2008 10:43 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Preview

Of something for my blog…

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 10:44 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Refs

I am happy for the win, so i don’t like bitching, but the refs were out of control tonight.
Both teams had a lot called against them that I thought was absurd. There were some "holding"and “hooking” i thought were egregious. Terrible job by the refs tonight.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 8, 2008 10:46 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Another goal girl just because:

Gisele – Stars and Stripes – NSFW

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 8, 2008 11:00 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

We deserve it, IMO.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2008 11:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

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