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Game 31: Avalanche At Flyers, Preview And Open Thread

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Colorado Avalanche @ Philadelphia Flyers


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Colorado Avalanche
7pm ET / 5pm MT
 Philadelphia Flyers
15-14-1 December 16, 2008  16-7-6
31 points
 Wachovia Center
 38 Points
T-9th in West
  Philadelphia, PA
 4th in East

By all accounts, this is a game the Avs shouldn't win. Tonight, just like last night when they faced the Red Wings, Colorado is up against a vastly superior team who excels at both ends of the ice even without consistently amazing goaltending. The Philadelphia Flyers have won their last four games, scoring 17 goals during regulation and overtime in that span. The Avs are barely above .500 again and their offense sputters and chokes like my old '89 F-150. But I don't mean to drag crap from Detroit into this preview, because that was last game and this one involves crap from Philly.

The Flyers have not suffered from a lack of punch this year. They are one of five teams who have scored 100 goals, while forwards Simon Gagne, Mike Richards and Jeff Carter are all near the top of the league in points scored. They also have one of the best power plays in the league, second only to the Wings and best in the East.

But where the Fly Guys (copyright pending) aren't top notch is their defense. In one less game than the Avs have played, the Flyers have allowed two more goals against. And remember that the Avs aren't a very good hockey team. So that's bad for Philadelphia. And neither of their goalies, Martin Biron nor Antero Nittymaki, are really worth a damn. So there's that.

The Avs are still suffering from injury problems, but it shouldn't be much longer before Ben Guite and Marek Svatos are back to full strength (I hear). The rest of the team is still hanging in there (Sakic excluded, of course). And Peter Budaj is fully rested after getting spared the previous night's incompetent and unimaginative heckling from the savage barbarians who now only fill some of the seats at Joe Louis Arena. But again I digress to Murder City. Sorry.

The one really reassuring fact about the matchup is that the Avs have owned the Flyers in their own building lately.  Over their last ten visits to Philly, Colorado has an 8-1-1 record.  The only wild card is that Peter Budaj has never faced them, ever.

The game starts at 7 PM Eastern, 5 PM Mountain.  I might actually be around for this one, since I'm out of school until early January.  So keep an eye out, you yokels.

ESPN preview.

GP MIN W L T EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2008 - Peter Budaj 26 1514 11 13 1 1 69 2.73 708 639 .903 1

GP MIN W L T EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2008 - Antero Niittymaki 10 556 5 1 2 1 25 2.70 276 251 .909 1

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our worthy opponents

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/philadelphia-flyers-pop-collars-crash-frat-party-21363
(article and website are safe for most work places, but YMMV)

The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 16, 2008 3:20 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What a classy group of people. Nothing better than a bunch of 20 to 30 year old athletes hanging out at a frat party.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 4:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the best part of that article, btw, is all the “experts” in the comments section IDing the different players

The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 16, 2008 4:36 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Back to reality

Can’t…..let…..one…..game…..raise expectations….too….much. Ugh. Ok. I’m alright.

Lets see if the Avs can gain some momentum. Now would be a good time for a streak while the other NW teams are within striking distance.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 3:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was thinking before the road trip

That 2 wins — 4 points — would be very successful, considering the back-to-backs and the caliber of opponent. If the Avs play as hard tonight as they did last night, they could get the 2 wins right off the bat…and hopefully at least get a split in Florida. That would be outstanding.

Time is yours to take, and choice is your's to make. Some dive into the sea. Some toil upon the stone. -- Cowboy Junkies

by captainwave on Dec 16, 2008 3:26 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Theres something seriously wrong with a schedule that has an NHL goalie, who admittedly has been a backup for most of his career, has never faced a team in his 3 or 4 year career.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 4:06 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Loathe

The only thing I loathe more than Les Ailes fans is 4:00PST starts. Needless to say i’ll be missing much (all?) of the game thread As I am still sitting at my desk

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 4:47 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think I loathe wings fans more. I don’t even have to think about it very hard.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 4:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will be streaming the game at work as I found out yesterday, it is not blocked.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 4:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and I will be trying to avoid seeing the score before I get out of work tonight.

The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 16, 2008 4:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’ll be sitting in a comy chair trying to decide what to have for lunch. These starts aint bad for me.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 4:54 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can riff a list of things i hate more. NBA,NFL,MLB,britney spears, pussycat dolls, lindsay lohan, paris hilton, stupid tiny dogs, Detroit, Red wings, Philidelphia, Dominick Hasek, Martin Brodeur, UAVs and of course, Chris Osgood.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hehehe, stupid tiny dogs.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome.

Commentary by Bill Clement!

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:03 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got another link that works at work. Well, at least where I work. (I know Justin tv doesn’t work at my work). (How many times can I say work in one comment) (6 seems to work…ah damn).

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is your link HD? Things are so blurry I can’t even read the numbers on the unis. Pass on your link url, if you don’t mind.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don’t want much do you.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s really blurry…just want to read the uni numbers during the play….

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its a justin tv feed which is weird considering I can stream it here.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, it’s the same feed as mine, but it’s a little smaller so it’s a little less blurry. Thanks.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Clark would have been my choice for a scratch but whatev.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 5:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe G is starting a D-man rotation.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably trying to ship him off to an east coast team so playing him on this road trip instead of Salei makes sense

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Broadcasters were talking about the scouting report on the Avs. Bill Clement says the “Avalanche are VERY predictable.” Hilarious.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:18 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And refreshing, compared to Haynes/McNabb.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pretty even so far

A lot of back and forth and pretty open ice.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:20 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs PP

Hooking penalty on Flyers

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SCORE!!!!! Statz!!!!!!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 5:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SOS Scores

PP goal straight of teh faceoff. great start

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And score apparently!

There was a giant pop up ad on my feed so I didn’t see the penalty or the goal

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But now I saw the replay. Sweet.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:23 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Are the Avs on a PP? Weird!

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:25 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holding Penalty

I’m guessing to the Flyers.Altitude goes straight to ads

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:25 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We’re watching a circuit city commercial from the Philly broadcast. Penalty is still a mystery.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crap

Flyers score to tie it up.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:28 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Flyers score

1-1. Avs D did nothing to stop Knuble’s point blank shot in the slot.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:28 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 of them, standing around, looking for the puck., discussing the weather….

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:29 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you seem surprised. I’d be shocked if they did something. They never seem to play a defensive game when Boods is in net. They were all over the Wings last night.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:30 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, I don’t get it. Why can’t they give a consistent effort on D?

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like to think it’s because they have more faith in Boods but I think it’s because they’re lazy and want Boods to work so they don’t have to.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:33 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just Joining In!

my first game thread guys!

I thought the game was late tonight, just to find out that its already 1-1. hows it been?

by mfured20 on Dec 16, 2008 5:32 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

welcome!

Yeah this is an early one. It will get more lively later.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:35 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, a few people are still at work and doing other stuff. Not to worry though, the Game thread leader is around.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:37 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hannan too has stepped up. He looked good the last game and I’ve noticed him playing well in this one so far. ’bout time!

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs PP

Jones draws the penalty.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:36 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn. Shortie and they score.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 5:39 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome

Avs give up a 2 on 1 shorthanded goal.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:39 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Philly’s 12th Sh goal this year as well.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs end the first in their usual style, giving up a late goal. Shorthanded as well.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:42 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

special teams is going to be the death of them. Time to bring back the pessimism, worked last game.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

End of 1st, 2-1 Flyers

Wait, Budaj gave up 2 goals already, put Razor in!!!!!!

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder if the Slovakian dude is at this game wearing the Forsberg jersey? Just to show the Philly fans what Forsberg’s jersey really looks like.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oooo, burn.

But the chances of him making it out of Detriot not being stabbed, shot, bludgened, strangled, scalped, drowned, set on fire, or crucified isn’t good.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:46 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My thoughts are with Slovakian Guy with Forsberg Jersey. He’s my new hero. I think he was our good luck charm last night.

by AHead on Dec 16, 2008 5:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If he’s there and they interview him on air again, we should do shots. ha ha!

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hey Avs fans

im bacck…was that slovakian guy that guy that looked like carrot top that they interviewed?

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 5:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, and if he’s at this game too, and they interview him, I’m going to do a shot, partly to celebrate his making it out of Detroit alive.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha yea

i wonder if he made it…

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 5:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Forsberg may be a bad jersey for him to wear there but

At least it wasn’t a Claude Lemueix jersey. That would have been suicide.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:54 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lmao

yea other than Patrick Roy thats probably the worst jersey you can wear in Motown

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 5:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, but it would have made JonHaven proud. Where is JonHaven?

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

did u hear

Claude was trying to m ake a return…whatever happened with that?

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 5:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We hear his with an AHL team in Worcester. I think some people tried to watch the game on Sunday when it was free AHL Live day.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:57 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*he’s (not his)

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 5:58 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ohhh i see

i hope he makes it back so we can send him back into retirement

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 5:59 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, he is 43 or something like that.
How old are Draper or Maltby? Chelios?

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 6:01 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

chelios is 46 now i believe

draper n maltby probably near 40

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 6:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chelios needs to retire

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 6:30 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yep i would agree

i rather see our younger defense man play

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 6:59 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does Chelios even play though, he’s always a scratch when I see a Wings game.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he had been out awhile

since the preseason…he just came back the other night

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 7:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he was listed as a healthy scratch last night.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahaha

What? His Cheli Cart broke?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

atleast he didn't

get in a fight wit a snow blower lmfao

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 7:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmmm

Cheli cart.. much funnier.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not really

most of the world viewed Sakic vs the snow blower a lot funnier lol…sry u started lol

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 7:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sry u started lol

must… hold…. back…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think i need ....

to….hold….back…

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 7:21 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gasp. oh, no you did-n’t! i’m popping off my nail extensions and pulling off my earrings…lol

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

obviously

my reply is to TuLo’s snowblower comment. haha. not tex’

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol

i came in peace but somebody juss hadd to start haha :-)

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 7:18 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well Malibu doesn’t really have a lot of snow.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mehh

to tell u the truth i’d rather him not even play…nice to see him come back from the injury but i could care less if he plays in all honesty

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 7:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep. Who was getting heckled during the interview.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Due to circumstances beyond my control I have to leave. ’ll check back later some time.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 5:55 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Excuses, but I too will dissappear for a bit

I’m leaving work. I’ll be back sometime during the 3rd period.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 5:58 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stewie Fighting

Sweet. Looks like he won to me.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:07 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed. Short fight, but I’d give the edge to Stewie.

by Rather Dashing on Dec 16, 2008 6:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was a nice exchange, from the steal to drawing the penalty

by mfured20 on Dec 16, 2008 6:12 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Especially getting Gagne into the box. Way to go, SoS.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 6:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stewie sticking up for Davy Jones, who was dumped into the players’ bench by Asham. I hate seeing an Avs player dumped into the bench. Way to go, Stewie, learning from Lappy, the ultimate linemate & role model!

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 6:13 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Arny sucked on that PP.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 6:16 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crud. What happened to the Avs of yesterday?

by Rather Dashing on Dec 16, 2008 6:19 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

That was yesterday, otherwise known as opposite day. In other words, those Avs are not here anymore.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:21 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Frick

It’s time for us to score a goal or two…

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:19 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

got my hopes up that it would be overturned somehow

by mfured20 on Dec 16, 2008 6:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wooooo!!! Lappy fight!!!!!

Let’s go Avs!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hannan Scores

On Budaj. F’in great.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:25 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WTF

Has anyone told Hannan that own goals don’t count towards his point totals.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 6:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why couldn’t you guys play like this yesterday

Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 16, 2008 6:26 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

great, back onto the PK.

by mfured20 on Dec 16, 2008 6:27 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeez

2nd period = penalty fest.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:32 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOO

Score Jones!!!!!!!!!!!! Gawd we needed that.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we did need that, we had to switch some of the momentum

by mfured20 on Dec 16, 2008 6:40 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well that was an interesting period

Lots of weirdness heard from the radio.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 6:56 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

By the way

101.5 fm is awesome. I found this station a while ago because they had a good mix of music that I liked and now they play Avs games too! (when the Nuggets are playing at the same time). Sweet!

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 6:58 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cool. Good to know we aren’t completely stuck with crappy 1510.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 6:59 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah 101.5 was way clearer too.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

whoa, 101.5 has avs games? ill, you are not lying…. its about 5 secs behind the web radio feed.

and yeah, their music is good.

by mfured20 on Dec 16, 2008 7:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

credit pensblog

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 6:58 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Has anyone noticed...

That on Altitude they keep jinxing us?

" They have the most short handed goals "
" They have the most second period goals "

And also, I hate Vehix.com comercials… twice they had them 4 times in a row…

GO AVS

by slapshotr2007 on Dec 16, 2008 7:01 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Altitude does that a lot it seems.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ouch

5-2

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:02 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn, I didn’t want to come home to see that…Philly scores right after I turn on the tv.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Deflection off of 3 dudes. Nice. Avs seemed to have used up all their good luck last night.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

At least two of the Flyers’ goals have been lucky/flukey. Although, Budaj has been way short of impressive tonight as well.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Budaj should have at least had the shorty… bad anticipation

GO AVS

by slapshotr2007 on Dec 16, 2008 7:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AND AGAIN

" Philly has the best home PP "

GO AVS

by slapshotr2007 on Dec 16, 2008 7:03 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like when they say a certain player hasn’t scored in X many games and then they always score after Altitude says it.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

great, now Philly is going to win another world series…

GO AVS

by slapshotr2007 on Dec 16, 2008 7:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oooo

Now that I’m watching a telecast that isn’t blurry, I just had an Ossi Vannannnannanenen sighting.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:07 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does “less blurry” = “less boring?” I am ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz here.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No. I think the Avs are tanking the rest of this game.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah. This game has been rather boring even with the fights and scrums of the 2nd period.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right? This game blows.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So I really haven’t missed much

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

First period was pretty even. 2nd, the Avs kind of gave up so decided to give the Flyers a beat down.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, it was wonderful at first when SoS scored very early…

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs going on PP

Maybe they won’t tank the rest of this game if they score here. Big IF at this point though.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope that they gain the zone and get a shot on goal

GO AVS

by slapshotr2007 on Dec 16, 2008 7:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Got some chances, but nope, they can’t find the twine.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I blame the post count. 150 comments and we’re lucky to have 2 goals.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's predict

whether AD calls the Avs “losers” again tomorrow. lol.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s all Budaj’s fault

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right, with those huge rebounds and not scoring enough goals by himself. But remember he started calling the entire Avs team a “mediocre” team in his blog 2 days ago. He changed his mind the next day (after the Detroit game) but will he change his mind back?

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:28 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t think this qualifies as a loser game seeing as we only blew a one goal lead and were subsequently scored on 4 more times. But that’s just my opinion.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:29 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Giving up a shorthanded goal doesn’t help your argument though.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:30 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another colse but no cigar shot for the Avs…

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:25 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Smyth takes another inopportune penalty. Again. Cheese.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:26 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least I’ll get something out of him for my fantasy besides his -2

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Look at how spread out the Flyers PP is….the Avs are running all over the place.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:28 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And I'm caught up

Just not the Avs night. They looked slow and sluggish, like they were tired from last night. You know what If they are going to sacrifice the tail end of a back-to-back to be Les Ailes I am ok with that.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:28 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah. Plus the next two games seem very winable and can make this a super successful road trip.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:33 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And it’s about time for Arnason to come through with a meaningless goal.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:30 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pppppppptttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:32 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And

I’m there. I love me some Ovie

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:34 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Johnson In Net?

Or the other back-up whatever his name is? Theo sucks.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:36 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Johnson.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:36 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ovie scores OT game winner, right toward the end.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jose injured himself a few days ago, remember? That’s how the Caps’ website producer ended up as backup in a game for the first 10 minutes. Hilarious.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:37 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Injury, flu, whatev. Theo seems to have a knack for making back-ups turn into starters.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 7:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ovie

Scores, and thus gives me a GWG for fantasy

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But

MacDonald is one of my goalies.. so that’s a bummer. no win and 5GA

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:39 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will admit that I had both games on tonight and MacDonald gave up some major stinkers. I felt sorry for the Islanders for having him in goal. Sorry….

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:40 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

I only watched the last 2 minutes… So i wouldn’t know.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I saw a bit of the game. i saw one of Ovies goals that came when macdonald missed th puck behind the net, Semin had a behind the back pass to an open Ovechkin on the other side of the net. macdonald was unlucky, not much hope of a save but it looked like he would have made the stick save but it bounced of a defenders stick and over his.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was exciting, although being an Avs fan, I automatically hope there will be a shootout.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:39 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

…when a game goes into OT.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eh

I think we all know how i feel about the shootout

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C’mon, it’s the Avs’ thing! ;-)

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope

If it’s going to be there, I hope the Avs are good at it. But i’d just as soon scrap it.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

if you’re forced to do something you should at least do it good, which is why I should never be forced to do housework.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:39 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’d be a little happier with the shootout if it went to 5 shooters, 3 shooters makes it look like even more of a carnival event.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well Avs lose.

You know what. Whatever. We beat the fricking Wings last night. The Avs looked tired, and on the tail end of a back-to-back, I’m ok with that. Philly is a good team that is hot right now and the Avs played the best and second best PP teams in the league.

Seriously I’m disapointed. But if there’s an acceptable game to lose, it’s this one. They didn’t look like they gave up. They just looked a little tired.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:33 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go tell Dater and his haters that…..

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:34 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good band name:

Dater and His Haters

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:35 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That

And Budaj didn’t look terrible tonight. It’s not like the 5 goals was because of misplays. The Avs just were a step behind all night. One incredibly unlucky goal, a screen, a nice play on the PP, a SH 2 vs one and a tip in from Gagne.

Nothing to be ashamed of there.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:37 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But he needs to start winning games by himself, and the only ones that people remeber are when he loses. Seriously i can’t think of another starting goalie who has copped this much unfair criticism by so called ‘fans’

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I remember a guy named Aebischer who took a lot of shit despite being a pretty good goalie.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 16, 2008 8:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I remember him, i liked him as well. I think it’s something that’ll always affect us. We were incredibly lucky to have the G.O.A.T in net for most of our history and everyone’ll be compared to him. Unfairly i might add.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats how I feel. meh, whatever.

by InYoFace on Dec 16, 2008 7:36 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA…..

Anyone else just see Stastny’s new commercial?

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:41 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably a good thing judging by the reaction to his last commercials.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He standing by a door and a string is tied to the handle and then some poor guys tooth. Stastny say saomething about it improving the guys image. Some one else comes through the door and asks if he needs help….

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Saw That

An Alt commercial. Much better than the last one

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What to watch?

Anyone else on Center Ice?

Phoenix vs Dallas
Blackhawks-Oilers
Flames-Blues

?

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:46 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

crap choice, I’d say Coyotes vs Stars but I don’t know why.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:46 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because Avery is out of a job?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 16, 2008 8:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Could be, possibly because Turco’s the only person i really like out of any of the 6 teams he listed.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dallas Phoenix or Hawks-Oil

Flames are up 3-0 on Blues

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Games

Dallas:1 – ’Yotes 0

Hawks:0 – Oil:0

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’d say Blackhawks – Oilers.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh!

Oilers wearing throw back jerseys…or is that their new third?

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thats their new third, ya know the one they debuted against us in a win.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Debuts

Who has debuted their 3rds against us. My thoughts:

Blackhawks
Kings
Oil
Coyotes

Anyone else?

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I believe thats it, and we went 1-3 with a SO win.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes

both. But I like it

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, their new third is vintage/throwback. Bobby Nilsson says it’s the same as the one his dad wore with the Oilers.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 7:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like the one Gretzky wore with them….

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats what they were going for I think, The jersey from teh Gretzky/Messier dynasty. To remind the fans that once upon a time they were good.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Better

than all the damn black ones.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gosh that sounds racist.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 16, 2008 8:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Only if you take it out of context, expect to see him on the news sometime tonight. San Jose man makes racist comment. We blow it out of proportion at 9.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds alot like how my day has been going….

Only it’s the white kids accusing me of being racist…

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Clarification

I was talking about the jersey.. not Simmonds of LA

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, mush better than their home and away jerseys, much like the Islanders. My personal favourite jersey(not overall look) is the Hurricanes and the Coyotes

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 7:54 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jerseys

The ’Yotes normal ones are actually very very nice.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, they have one of the nicest looking sets IMO.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hawks score on the power play…Kane

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 7:52 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crashing the party

I’m crashing the ’Yotes party.

As i said there… I want to cheer against the ‘Yotes since they are tied with the Avs, but I have a deep deep hatred of Stars, and their fans, and can’t bring myself to cheer for them.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 7:59 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Miss?!?

Did i miss something. everyone leave?

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:04 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, I’m still watching the Oilers. How are the Yotes

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Intermission

3rd just started 1-0 Dallas still

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You scared everyone away, obviously!

Ben Guite, MVP.

by Adam19 on Dec 16, 2008 8:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey guys, sorry I missed the fun (as usual).

I have to say that the Avs-Philly game should have taught Granato something by now: NEVER REST BUDAJ. Ever. He requires no rest and plays worse when he’s had some.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 16, 2008 8:05 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He’s a cyborg in disguise. Or maybe G should tell the D to play like they do for Raycroft in every game, just without having to put Raycroft in net.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, there’s a simple explanation why the D plays better in front of Raycroft: he’s not sleeping with all of their wives.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 16, 2008 8:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Selfish Budaj, thinking about his needs more than the teams.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just got home - Stewart Fight

Hi guys, I just got home (FYI, proctoring undergraduate exams is actually less fun than a 5-2 loss), and I was wondering if anybody knows where to get a clip of the Chris Stewart fight? I just saw a replay and it was amazing. He pretty much grabbed the other guy’s fist out of the air and then wailed on him!

softpillowcase

by Selanne on Dec 16, 2008 8:13 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m sure it will end up on Hockeyfights.com or Youtube shortly.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hawks now lead by 2. 2-0

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:13 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know, what a drag.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On the plus side Edmonton won’t get any points either.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, right. I forgot. The points thing.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UUGGGHHH

I am having trouble rooting for the Hawks this season. It’s the whole hype thing and Q thing. People are going to start thinking he’s a good coach.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:18 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Start? I though the Avs were crazy and unfair for getting rid of him.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:21 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, except for the goalie thing and the messing with Wolski thing.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and the line changes,a nd the random benching of people and the insistance on playing Theo, although thats partly Boods fault as well. You don’t touch the coaches wife, Bad Budaj.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:34 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eh

I thought he coached very poorly last season. The goalie rotation was botched all season and he had favorites and least favorites that really affected the teams play.

That and the guy couldn’t go 2 shifts without completely changing the lines. I think it really affected the Avs play.

I just don’t think he was that good a coach, but I think for the Balckhawks he is a better fit.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, I was going to mention the Q thing too.
Last year, I was excited to see both the Pens and the Sabres in the outdoor game. This year, I am “Whatev.” I have no desire to look at players from either team.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:22 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, I’m the same. Although if you replaced the Dead Wings with another team it would be better, I reckon it should be between a western and eastern conference team, maybe the previous stanley cup finalists. it would add a bit more to the game.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:35 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Campbell scores on the power play and Hawks lead 3-0-

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:41 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How long left in the game, looks like the hawks have this in the bag. Especially since Q doesn’t make them take it easy with a lead.

The Savage - Game Thread Leader and King Of The World

"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 Dec 16, 2008 8:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s the first 5 minutes of the Second period. And Horcoff just scored. at them.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

delete “at them”
i have no idea where that came from. ghosts typing on my keyboard

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yotes-Stars

1-1. Fedoruk scored for Phoenix

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game is in OT

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OT

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eriksson

in OT wins it. 2-1 Stars

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Dec 16, 2008 8:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aww, no shootout? ;-)

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Darn it….I needed Brygo to win that…

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hawks score again on the power play 4-1

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:57 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is Roloson warming up? Is Garon getting pulled?

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 8:59 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hawks score again 5-1. Oil are pulling Garon.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 8:59 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eager scores to put Hawks up 6-1….this is getting ugly very fast.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 9:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

6 different goal scorers for the Hawks so far

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 9:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

7-1 Hawks. off the face-off….reviewing

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

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 Dec 16, 2008 9:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow. Is Garon pulled yet?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 16, 2008 9:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, soon Roloson will be pulled and Deslauriers will be in.

by Pookie on Dec 16, 2008 9:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply