The Avs And MHH Had A Big Day Yesterday
by Joe Dunman on Dec 2, 2008 8:36 AM MST
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PrintDecember got started with a bang. It was a really big day for both the Colorado Avalanche and Mile High Hockey yesterday, with a big win and a ton of site activity. I mean, every guy has a "big day" every once in a while, but that's not what I'm talking about. Pull your heads out of the gutter, kids.
Team News:
First of all, the Avs scored six goals. The RPM Line was firing on all cylinders, combining for three goals and seven points. All four lines scored. Minnesota, a defensive team that has relied on solid goaltending for most of the year so far, got lit up.
Peter Budaj had his worst game of the year, but still managed to grab the W. Seriously, how many goalies can give up five goals on 17 shots and still skate away with a victory? It was vintage (as in the beginning of this season) Avalanche out on the ice. All offense, no defense, win win win. Honestly, if we have a choice between boring one-goal hockey that ends with a 2-1 Avalanche loss and crazy exciting one-goal hockey that ends with a 6-5 Avalanche victory, I'll take the latter. I don't care if Budaj's stats are in the tank if he's got 40 Ws next to his name and the Avs go deep in the playoffs. I think he'd be OK with that, too.
Site News:
Mile High Hockey pulled in 650 unique visitors yesterday, the biggest day in a while. And the game thread was ridiculous, with more than 600 comments. It was so big, in fact, that a post-game thread with over 300 comments is still going over in the FanPosts section of the right sidebar. That's a nice change of pace from the last few threads that have barely eked out 200 comments. Pat yourselves on the back.
And I've got to give much love to my colleagues David and Mike for their increased presence on the site. David's really taken the puck and skated with it, and the response from MHH members and certain outside voices (cough Dater cough) has been overwhelmingly positive. His recaps have been excellent. And Mike's keeping things cheery as always, even though that giant floating smiley face was creepy as hell. Somebody has to be in a good mood around here, though, so I'm in debt to him.
All this excitement yesterday and I missed it. My first real law school final exam was last night and I was deep in study most of the day. The final was at the same time as the game, so I didn't get to see a bit of it, but such is the breaks. I read through the entire game thread this morning and it was just as much fun.
Seriously, thanks to everybody for contributing and staying upbeat despite the crummy season the Avs have had so far. No matter what, let's keep this place hilarious. It might be all we have.
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David’s really taken the puck and skated with it, and the response from MHH members and certain outside voices (cough Dater cough) has been overwhelmingly positive. His recaps have been excellent.
that’s nice and all, but I’m still not finishing the Top 19 list for you.
The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 2, 2008 9:40 AM MST reply actions
I’ve got to finish that crap or I’ll never live it down.
even if you were to finish tomorrow, the jokes will always be there…
The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 2, 2008 10:56 AM MST up reply actions
Alexi Gusarov MUST be on that list BTW!! :-)
"I can't hear Jeremy because I have my 2 Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears!" -Patrick Roy
and Eric Messier!
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 2, 2008 12:05 PM MST up reply actions
I was going to say
I thought the reason for all the page hits was that he was building anticipation.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 2, 2008 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
As I said in the PGT
Last night had a sports bar feel here. The conversation would go off on a tangent every now and then but it always came back to the task at hand. Good times.
Ah, we were just fueling the imaginary game day thread competition with PPP, seeing as we’re becoming the Colorado Maple Leafs and all.
Red Wings Suck
LOL
Unfortunately for us I don’t think were at the level of PPP in terms of members and group therapy classes they’ve taken. They’re just trying to distract themselves from the troubles of being a Leafs fan by talking non stop.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
And it’s not like the Raptors or the Blue Jays help them forget about the Leafs.
Not that the Broncos, Nuggets or the Rockies are anything to talk about this year either.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
The Raps
Are actually a well talented team. Good PG, good forwards, decent depth…
Dunno what’s wrong with them. Maybe their now departed coach wasn’t letting them listen to their iPods on the team bus.
by eltharion_doa on Dec 3, 2008 7:41 PM MST up reply actions
If thats true
He deserves to be fired. How else are the players going to keep up their gangsta appearance if they can’t listen to other gangstas tell them how to act.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Congrats on all the traffic, gents. I’m as happy for you as I am sad for myself that none of the new guests (losers) voted on my blog.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 2, 2008 12:12 PM MST reply actions
OFFENSE!
I couldn’t have said it better myself. That was a great game to watch. That’s what all hockey games should strive for!
I know Budaj was bad…but he’s turned me into a believer over the last month. He’s good enough.
The Angry Avalanche Nerd.
Aha!
See? I didn’t break 100 posts and I didn’t lead the night! I told you all I was rusty in my return! Though Americanario called it with being just a couple back.
Oh, right. The game was pretty cool, too.
I was in the middle as usual, although i did lead the last game thread and because i’, such an arrogant jerk I will now call myself a game thread leader in most conversations. Plus I was actually able to watch the game instead of listen to the radio so I wasn’t near the computer. I’d bet me, you Tex and InYo would have dominated if you included the PGT comments.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Absolutely
Jibbles was all over the PGT, too. It was fun. Tonight has been noticably more boring.
by A.J. Haefele on Dec 2, 2008 10:29 PM MST up reply actions
Knew I was forgetting someone. All nights, or in my case days, are boring without random conversations and arguments. its a scientific fact.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
When I left the thread
and eventually work and headed home, I tried explaining to a friend on the phone that we had a prolonged discussion about the merits of Rambo/Rocky/John McClane. He was jealous, and I realized we had just been grazing the pinnacle of manliness (except for you, Maddox) and came through on the other side. Awesome memory. Some of the strangest, seemingly most inane things stay with me a long time. Last night is definitely one of my better internets memories in a long time.
by A.J. Haefele on Dec 2, 2008 10:50 PM MST up reply actions
That’s what it’s all about. Good memories and good games.
And puppy dogs and sunshine. Really, I’ll let go of the happiness before next week.
Red Wings Suck
Definetly one of my best as well, Not often you get a prolonged discussion about Rambo/Rocky/John McClane and multiple Zap Brannigan quotes in the same night. Took me back to working at HJ’s flipping burgers when me and a few of my mates would quote Futurama all night. Good times, good times.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
That would be awesome. Only problem is Benders Game doesn’t come out till the 10th of December, Angry about that.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Here
It was out in Target
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 3, 2008 6:49 PM MST up reply actions
Frei, too
I took Frei’s piece where he said Denver still hearts the Avs as sort of a nod to smart blogs like this one. He said people now argue about the 3rd line, and god knows we don’t shy from discussing topics big and small here – which is absolutely how it should be. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe TF has never read this blog, but that’s what came to mind when I read his column. Here’s the quote:
The Avalanche honeymoon period is over, but there are more hockey fans in Colorado than ever. And even more Avalanche fans than ever. I’m convinced of that. I’m generalizing now, but more fans debate who should be on the third line or be banished to Lake Erie, know who plays goal for the Blue Jackets, and are dumbfounded when the Avalanche treats forechecking as a task to be avoided — roughly akin to taking out the garbage.
Two things that probably don’t belong here, but I’ll post them anyway: 1. I’m enjoying the Brian Willsie Experience. I like what I see so far. 2. Scott Hannan absolutely sucks dick. Plus/minus is sketchy, at best, but there’s no hiding behind minus 9 at this point of the season. Well done to Hannan’s agent, who got the Avs to overpay for an undersized pylon who plays like the bastard child of Karlis Skrastins and Sylvain Lefebvre, only worse.
by Dan Winkler on Dec 2, 2008 4:30 PM MST reply actions
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