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Game 25: Avalanche At Predators, Preview And Open Thread

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Colorado Avalanche @ Nashville Predators


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Colorado Avalanche
   Nashville Predators
 12-12-0 December 4, 2008  12-10-2 
  Sommet Center
  

 Nashville, TN
  

Normally, since I live relatively close to the fine city of Nash Vegas, I try to attend at least one meeting between the Avalanche and the Predators each season.  But with finals ongoing, weeknight scheduling and other imminent travel plans, I won't be in attendance tonight at the Sommet Center.  Which is probably for the best, since I've only seen the Avs win once in Nashville (out of five chances).

Last year, I went to the Predators' home opener against the Avs, and sat miserable in my tiny, top-level seat with the multiple realizations that I 1) had blown more than $150 on gasoline and crap tickets and crap food, 2) had to sit among a bunch of enormous people who must have gotten lost on their way to a NASCAR race, and 3) had to witness the most pathetic 4-0 shutout loss in recent Avalanche history.  The Avs' front office never did respond to my invoice for the expenses, either.  Jerks.

Without me there to jinx them (it's the old school Nordiques jersey that does it, I just know it), the Avs will probably do much better tonight.  The Predators haven't been able to string together multiple victories since mid-November, and even though they're coming off a 2-0 shutout against Buffalo on Monday, they've lost four of their last seven.  There also seems to be a bit of a goalie battle brewing between starter Dan Ellis (8-10-2, 3.06, .893) and youngster Pekka Rinne (4-0-0, 2.78, .898).  Rinne had the shutout against the Sabres and has started two of the last three games, after a string of ten consecutive starts by Ellis.  Rinne will get the start again tonight.

For the Avs, Big Bad Peter Budaj will be netting it up, looking for the same winning result as on Monday against the Wild, but this time with a slightly better save percentage than .706.  That atrocious performance dropped his save percentage for the season back down to the precarious personal precipice of .900.  I'll take "Annoying Alliteration" for a thousand, Alec. 

The same guys who were injured before are still injured for the Avs.  Joe Sakic, Ben Guite, Adam Foote and Darcy Tucker are all out and will remain so for a while.  We might as well pretend they don't exist.  That definitely won't be a problem as far as Tucker is concerned, I'm sure.

The Avs will be counting on a repeat of the offensive firepower they had in their game on Monday and hopefully will remember how to play defense at the same time.  I know it's tough, but somehow they've got to make it work.  For me.

ESPN preview.

GP MIN W L T EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2008 - Peter Budaj 21 1207 9 11 0 1 56 2.78 562 506 .900 1
GP MIN W L T EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2008 - Pekka Rinne 6 281 4 0 0 0 13 2.78 127 114 .898 1

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Not gonna be in the thread today boys and girls

Have a b-day happy hour thing to go to. So I will rely on you to (1) piss off any Nashville fan bold enough to stumble in and post like the Mild dude, and (2) post some kick ass goal girl pics!!! On the positive side, the guys often win games I miss so….here’s to continuing that trend!

When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!

by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 4, 2008 4:56 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nashville has fans?

"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 4, 2008 5:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Never fear

Your Game Thread Leader is here to save the day.

"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 4, 2008 5:02 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No-one needs your arrogance. You should be more humble, like me.

"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 4, 2008 6:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahaha

looks like it’s going to be just us tonight, at least for a while. I was just kidding, anyway.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the master has arrived boys and girls!

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 4, 2008 6:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How did you get inside

"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 4, 2008 6:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have the keys!

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 4, 2008 6:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn, I thought I had them.

"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 4, 2008 6:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’ll be checking the thread, but I’ll be at work for most of this game…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 5:06 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thank goodness, I have the option of both feeds tonight on Center Ice. I’m tired and, honestly, if I had to listen to Terry “The Lisp” Crisp and Pete “Bubba” Weber, I think I would have just gone to bed.

The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 4, 2008 5:36 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your nicknames

seem apt. My brain is about to explode.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At one point

they were talking about goalies taking tap dancing lessons and some other hockey player or athlete learning how to ballroom dance. It wasn’t nearly as amusing as it should have been.

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 10:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I remember that

and I kept thinking about how the dominating Cowboys teams of the early and mid-90s used to take ballet lessons in order to improve their footwork. The other player was Warren Sapp, btw.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 10:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stupid 6:00pm MST starts

I know it’s good for you eastern time zone guys but early start, combined with a snow packed highway, means I probably won’t be around until the 3rd period.

by InYoFace on Dec 4, 2008 5:50 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Before the Avs game starts

I decided to check on the Canucks-Wings game and saw that Holmstrom and McCarty are scratches. Without wanting to do any real research of my own, does anyone know if they’re hurt or what the deal is?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 5:59 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I believe Holmstrom has a slight back injury and McCarty just plain sucks. I think he’ll be in Grand Rapids soon to free up some cap space. I also have to say teh Grand Rapids have an awesome logo, makes me hate the wings that much more.

"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 4, 2008 6:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ahhh

and yes, the Griffins do have an awesome logo. Damnit.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have the Preds feed...

and wow. How do these two make a living TALKING?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:02 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its Nashville. Anyone can make a living from talking there, hell Miley Cyrus is a millionare and she sounds like a country bumpkin.

"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 4, 2008 6:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Err...

she IS a country bumpkin. Her dad made a KILLING off of one of the most annoying/catchiest songs I’ve ever heard.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know

and now shes making a living of the same thing. It sucks donkey kong.

"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 4, 2008 6:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh god

The baby shaking PSA’s have already started and the game’s not even started.

"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 4, 2008 6:06 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Budaj with big save early.

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 4, 2008 6:09 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sup d00d

good to see some more trickling in. It was a big save, definitely. 30 seconds into it
and trailing 1-0 is NOT cool.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definitely not cool, like supporting Detroit uncool

"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 4, 2008 6:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boods covers again. Preds seem to be the more offensive team so far. Not good to see.

"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 4, 2008 6:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Goal girl?

Any one upset by Laura Prepon

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 4, 2008 6:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope

That 70’s show rules.

"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 4, 2008 6:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome

Willsie may be injured from a glancing knee-to-knee. Why does the hockey gods hate us.

"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 4, 2008 6:13 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because

we got a pro team in Denver and immediately won the Cup. Now we’re learning how to suffer.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

#29 on Nashville

Joel Ward. One of my favorite players in Houston last year. Played hard, scored over 20 goals, almost all of which were of the garbage variety. Extremely hard working player who is earning every bit of his time in the NHL right now. I’m happy for him.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:14 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As long as he stays out of the action, I’ll be happy for him. He does anything this game and there could be problems though.

"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 4, 2008 6:18 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even better news

Cumiskey is the ONLY healthy player left on the Avs that isn’t in this game.

"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 4, 2008 6:15 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn, Preds up 1-0

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 4, 2008 6:15 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice

sounds like Salei was watching it go past, assuming it would go to the corner. Thats defense at it’s best

"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 4, 2008 6:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crap

Preds score 1-0.

"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 4, 2008 6:15 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great

Belak scores. Preds up 1-0. Team looks completely uninspired and giving up the first goal felt inevitable. Hopefully we show more jump now that we’ve coughed up the initial goal.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hopefully

but it normally takes a few more goals to get us started.

"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 4, 2008 6:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was actually Fiddler that scored, belak gets the assist

"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 4, 2008 6:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Preds all over the Avs right now…penalty on the Avs

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 4, 2008 6:17 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Smyth for hooking….damn you Smyth

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 4, 2008 6:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ep, Symth for slashing. That guys got some problems lately.

"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 4, 2008 6:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Checkin’ in. I didn’t even take the highway and it took me an hour an 15 minutes to go 11 miles. I love snow but not when all the Californians are out driving 25 miles an hour because there is a dusting of snow on the road.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:18 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In their defense, they can’t drive anyway.

"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 4, 2008 6:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are slightly better than Utahrds. Which is strange because Utah has snow too.

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 4, 2008 6:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup

Nashville’s PP sucks like ours for the same damn reason. Too much passing.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:21 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs struggling to clear the puck, but kill the penalty.

Avs going on the power play…Smyth draws 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 Dec 4, 2008 6:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh gawd. If we have to watch both crappy PPs all night, I’m going to bed.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another Nashville penalty….5 on 3 for 1:55

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 4, 2008 6:22 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Salei Scores on the PP

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

by Americanario on Dec 4, 2008 6:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I go answer the phone and the Avs get a 5 on 3 and Salei converts.

"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 4, 2008 6:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Salei!!

1-1 baby! Just after calling him a massive disappointment earlier in the day, he scores on the 5 on 3!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rusty!!!

Boomer from the point causes a goal. Imagine that.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:24 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was thinking

about your earlier comment and too much passing, and then noticing how that powerplay attempt involved 3 shots in quick succession….leading to a goal. Who knew?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

“Great minds” ’cause I was thinking the same thing on the goal.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:26 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Takes a genius to figure out PP shots = possible goals.

"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 4, 2008 6:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap. Rinne’s 6 foot %, he’s a giant for a goalie

"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 4, 2008 6:24 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that would be a 5, not a %

"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 4, 2008 6:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 Dec 4, 2008 6:24 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CODE BLUE

That ad used to be funny, now i really hate it.

"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 4, 2008 6:27 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It got old very fast….

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 4, 2008 6:28 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I remember

I used to spend a lot of time hating Greg de Vries. Then he left the team, and I didn’t hate him so much anymore. Kind of like Skoula, really.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:29 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Speaking of which, how many goals will be scored with Brett Clark on the ice tonight?

There’s one.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In Clarks defence, he did score that one.

"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 4, 2008 6:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His trade-ability is sinking fast with all the negative +/-…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lappy wants to fight

TooToo, may get an instigator.

"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 4, 2008 6:29 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fan-fucking-tastic

Another Double minor to the Avs. TooToo’s a douche

"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 4, 2008 6:30 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tootoo

declines a fight, and we have a 4 minute PK now. Greeeat.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:30 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great, another dumb penalty taken by one of the people we expected to step up and fill the leadership void.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definitely

I was just more annoyed that Tootoo would be peace out like that.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I liked him when I first started, admittedly that was becaus ethey showed some piece about him living in Alaska. I quickly found out he’s douche like Phanuef, just less well known since he comes from a backwards ass team.

"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 4, 2008 6:34 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Norm just said Arny has a good shot. Maybe he should use it sometime.

"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 4, 2008 6:30 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh my

A shot from the point scores. What a fucking concept.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:31 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

deflected off of Clark…lovely

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 4, 2008 6:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m amazed no-one’s tried that before.

"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 4, 2008 6:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brilliant

Arnott scores on the first PP. 2-1 and we have to kill another penalty

"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 4, 2008 6:31 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GREEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT. Maybe it’s a good thing I missed watching this one.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:32 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually Weber scored 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 Dec 4, 2008 6:33 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah they corrected it after i posted. I like Weber as a player, just not when he’s scoring

"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 4, 2008 6:34 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Same, I even have him on my fantasy….

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 4, 2008 6:35 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another f’n penalty on the Avs….

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 4, 2008 6:34 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another penalty

This getting really old, really fast.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:35 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another Penalty. McCleod 2mins for Hooking.

"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 4, 2008 6:35 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Apparently

talking to Granato is like talking to a professor. Give me a break.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:36 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe the Professer from Futurama, What’s his name again.

"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 4, 2008 6:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats the guy. I kept thinking Fry because it’s his uncle, but I knew it wasn’t Fry. Professor Hubert Farnsworth.

"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 4, 2008 6:40 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you mean he speaks in broken english and you can’t understand a word he says?

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 4, 2008 6:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have no idea

the Nashville announcers were going on about how he talks quietly and has a soft voice and all this nonsense. I think they wanted to makeout with him.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SHORTIE!

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 4, 2008 6:37 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs Score SH

Wolski.

"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 4, 2008 6:37 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet! The Baron Strikes!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wolski

continues my mancrush on him! 2-2!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:37 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy Shit Batman! It’s a short handed goal!!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:37 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 Dec 4, 2008 6:38 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I approve of this picture.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

I didn’t know she was, erm, “built” that way. To be fair, though, I don’t watch anything with her in it.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

She seems to have “built” up a bit since That 70’s show finished, but she was still pretty nice in that, especially towards the later seasons.

"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 4, 2008 6:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good lord.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 5, 2008 7:07 AM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Our PK

forecheck was ultra aggressive in the last kill.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:41 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What’s a forecheck?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:42 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it’s that thing teams do against us. But I’m not 100% sure

"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 4, 2008 6:42 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It won’t last

"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 4, 2008 6:42 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2-3…shit, shit, shit

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 4, 2008 6:42 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whaaaaaa? This is crazy…

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Remember the part

last game where I complained about finishing periods? THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe you should tll the Professor, I hereby declare that Granato’s new nickname.

"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 4, 2008 6:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For the love of Roy

why was someone left in the slot unopposed again.

"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 4, 2008 6:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not only that but they set up the same shot three frakin times…

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 4, 2008 6:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NHL.com says it was scored with one second left! Do we get a goalie change during intermission?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not if we want a chance at winning this game.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah for real

I don’t see Raycroft winning more than 5 games this year. He’s really that bad.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If he does win more than 5 it will be because we score a lot of goals, it won’t be his play that wins it.

"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 4, 2008 6:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like the Tampa game

when the offense got out early and the defense was allowing many shots on goal. Of course, that didn’t stop Raycroft from making it close.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not sure it was Budaj’s fault, but by the third time you’d think he’d have the shot memorized.

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 4, 2008 6:46 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wasn’t really paying attention but I’m guessing Clark was on the ice. Again.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 6:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn't notice.

I was busy banging my face on the desk.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was…he’s been out for 2 of 3 goals so far.

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 4, 2008 6:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We’re only paying him 3.5 million though, its not that bad is it.

"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 4, 2008 6:57 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

the other teams in the NHL should be paying his paycheck.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not with Raycroft. It’s a serious problem the Avs have. We can’t pull Boods in one goal games.

"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 4, 2008 6:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Budaj made several saves

on those chances. We gave them about 6 chances like that in the period. We’re lucky to only have given up 3. Of course, I say Salei is a bust this year, and he scores. Then I said Liles was the best d-man this year, and he plays a terrible first period. Not cool.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Had some mental lapses

No shit, McCormick. We call those Avalanche goals.

"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 4, 2008 6:45 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

great, the nucks are now leading the dead things 3-2

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 4, 2008 6:48 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Santa Claus Suits

Just tied it. I HATE to root for them.

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Dec 4, 2008 6:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't care who they are playing

I won’t root for them. Ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're right

I tried to root for them & just couldn’t do it. The division will just have to work itself out.
And I think they look like cheap Santas in those jerseys.

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Dec 4, 2008 6:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think that's funny.

I had never really thought about it until you called them “The Santa Clause Suits”. It’s too bad more of them don’t wear red helmets =[

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've always wondered?

Has there ever been a player who played for both teams?

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As in

Detroit and Colorado. Not that I know of.

"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 4, 2008 7:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You mean

like a bisexual?

Sorry, I’ve never actually gotten to use that joke before.

Anyway, no I don’t think there’s ever been one to play for Detroit and Colorado.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uwe Krupp (sp) is the only one I know of because I asked that same question last season and the was the wise MHH answer.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ohh yeeeah!

I forgot about Krupp! He did play for them for a while, didn’t he?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmm

I believe that I read somewhere that 3 players have played for both teams, though none as notable as Krupp, and he was only marginal by the time he played for the winged wheel.

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Dec 4, 2008 7:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AH YES!

I knew it!

JIM CUMMINS also played for both Detroit and Colorado (8 games vs 55 games)

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Dec 4, 2008 7:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who

"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 4, 2008 7:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cummins

Cummins played for as as an enforcer in 2003-2004. He was on a tryout contract if I remember correctly.

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Dec 4, 2008 7:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also

Bob Boughner played for Colorado and was drafted by Detroit, though he never played a game for Detroit.

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Dec 4, 2008 7:21 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That one doesn’t count, then.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:22 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As uselessas Worrell. I always saw him at the bottom of the Avs list in NHL games. Did he even play any games for the Avs.

"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 4, 2008 7:26 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So it wasn’t anybody really important then?
I liked Cummins, he was funny.

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Dec 4, 2008 7:23 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, but you should sort of be able to play too, if you’re taking up a roster spot, no?

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sort of play was about it, that’s why he didn’t last long.
I think he’s doing something off the ice with the Coyotes now.

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Dec 4, 2008 7:26 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and it hasn’t happened in a really long time – since the rivalry really heated up – I imagine.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

Krupp is the only important player of ours to also play Detroilet.

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Dec 4, 2008 7:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh Wait!

There is one more: TODD GILL

104 games for Detroit, 36 games for the good guys.

Gill is notable because he did this at the height of the rivalry

Detroit 1998-2001; Colorado 2001-2002.

Mir ist egal.

by Selanne on Dec 4, 2008 7:30 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Traitorous bastard.

"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 4, 2008 7:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is Detroit

every things cheap there. And yeah, they do resemble Santa Clause’s now that you mention it.

"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 4, 2008 7:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

the Robot Evil Santa of X-Mas.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He comes down from his home on Neptune to spread his evil winged wheel propoganda around

"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 4, 2008 7:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Florida just scored twice about a minute apart. They have some decent defensemen in Ballard, Boynton, and Bouwmeester.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 6:55 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The same Ballard we gave up on?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

More than likely

"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 4, 2008 7:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Isn’t Morris logging quality minutes in PHX along with Sauer too?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God

Yes. I’m done responding to this. I’m not over the Drury trade. See his Top 19 profile for my long-winded explanation.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boods still in net

"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 4, 2008 7:01 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tootoo’s new nickname is now TuTu, the Gender Bendering Hockey Douche.

"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 4, 2008 7:08 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I deleted some of the double posts. Wouldn’t want anybody padding their post count tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:09 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That’s the problem…

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 4, 2008 7:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know

the post stats has become an odd fascination around here. It’s always interesting to see conversation about it pop up around here.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s all because you dominate. People don’t like other people dominating. If you stopped posting so much it would die down.

"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 4, 2008 7:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats not the point. You and your Globetrotter Algebra doesn’t apply here Bubblegum

"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 4, 2008 7:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was wondering if anyone ever looked at those. I’ll keep posting them!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 5, 2008 7:09 AM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fine

I’ll go create my own post count, with blackjack.

"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 4, 2008 7:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it just me or is MHH having problems 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 Dec 4, 2008 7:10 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definitely having problems.

The Leafs game just started, so I blame PPP.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha!

I bet it is PPP. lol

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Everyone blames PPP.

"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 4, 2008 7:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s you.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know

besides that offsides call not being very good, the Avs have played a much more physical game than I’m used to seeing them play. McCormick especially has been hitting everyone he gets nears.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:10 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup and he paid the price for it too. Knee on knee hit.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

According to the running boxscore at NHL.com, Jones is the real culprit with a -2, while Clark and Liles are -1. Avs had 6 SOG in the first period to Nashville’s 11.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But Clark was on the ice for Nashville’s PP goal, so he didn’t get a -1 there.

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 4, 2008 7:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs PK

Arnason can’t contain his man, creates a chance and the 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 Dec 4, 2008 7:16 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great

the announcers babble on and on about the lack of penalties, and Colorado gets called for one immediately after. I hate these announcers.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:16 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome

ANother Hooking penalty. #29 Daniel Tjarnquist.

"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 4, 2008 7:16 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

a lurkers first post...

Does anyone have a url for a live stream?

Also, though I’m not active here, I love reading all of the recaps, posts and threads. I’ve watched hockey since the team moved to Denver, but I’ve learned more about the game in the last year reading this site (and a few other blogs dedicated to the avs) than I ever did from the MSM coverage.

So, Thanks Everyone!!!

by Theodore on Dec 4, 2008 7:17 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome!

and that’s the nature of MSM. They tell you what they want, even if it’s wrong or unwarranted. Just look at Dater’s running hatred of Budaj.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dater’s running hatred of Budaj never seemed wanted. He just did it and the muppet mob over at DP blindly followed along

"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 4, 2008 7:21 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ahahaha

The muppet mob. Great name is great.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:22 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The names fits, since Dater’s pulling their strings.

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 4, 2008 7:23 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finally someon acknowledges the greatness that is the Muppet Insult.

"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 4, 2008 7:26 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That and...

Watching the game threads while watching the game helps me catch a lot of the action and smaller things that I never would have otherwise. As a whole, this has helped me enjoy wathcing the games more.

by Theodore on Dec 4, 2008 7:28 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Glad to help out

and make hockey a more enjoyable experience.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:39 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That’s great to hear! Glad we can help!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Dec 5, 2008 7:10 AM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome, I’m Game thread leader, Savage. How ya doing

"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 4, 2008 7:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cool, cool. Just letting you know there’s a 95% chance I’ll refer to you as Ted since it’s shorter and it’s kinda my thing to change names.

"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 4, 2008 7:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:40 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What the heck was that….Clark in goalie gear?

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 4, 2008 7:18 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he doesn’t need goalie gear

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Color me not impressed.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I attempted to comment on it earlier

but I can’t believe someone at the Tennessee Lottery thought it was a good idea to sponsor the Predators PP.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:19 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can’t believe someone thought it was a good idea to sponsor the Predators

"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 4, 2008 7:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did they just say

teh Avs have been called for 15 5 on 3’s. Thats redonkulous.

"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 4, 2008 7:19 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stastny going to the box, let the penalty march continue…

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 4, 2008 7:21 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep, Altitude just had the brilliant comment that “The Avs need to stop going to the box” “That is for sure”. How do I get a job pointing out the obvious.

"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 4, 2008 7:23 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My favorite Captain Obvious moment

was during a Broncos game and Phil Simms, CBS broadcaster extraordinaire, decided to say “Well, this is either going to be a run or a pass!” It was the best when the snap got fumbled and the play ended up being neither. Take that Simms.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thast gold.

"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 4, 2008 7:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aww

Hejduk went in 1v4 and I really wanted to see him take his chances and burn all of them. Oh wtf, another penalty. God this game sucks tonight.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:21 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Best thing so far

was the pileup outside the benches when players tripped over each other just a few seconds ago. But then again, I’m joining late, so maybe there was some excitement during the 1st period.

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:23 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some people might think the five goals were exciting….

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 4, 2008 7:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think I missed them all. Bummer.

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh nice.

My game feed just froze. Just what I wanted. How ever did they know?

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:25 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe they made a hostile take over of Santa?

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 4, 2008 7:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You can't hostile takeover Santa

He’ll send his TOW Missile at you and your pet bird

"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 4, 2008 7:28 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs PP

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

by Americanario on Dec 4, 2008 7:27 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Avs fail on another PP

"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 4, 2008 7:30 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gawd

That was a snoozer of a second period. Avs look to be back to dump, chase, and lose.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Dec 4, 2008 7:31 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are so right

That last PP – zzzzzzzzzzzz

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If it ain’t working why fix it. Seems to be the Avs philosophy

"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 4, 2008 7:31 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

sounds like I was lucky enough to miss the last 5 minutes of the period when my tubes failed.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:41 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

Not a lot happened.

"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 4, 2008 7:42 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No news is good news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:42 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Clark leads in TOI

through two periods. No wonder we’re losing. Jones has just under 7 minutes, but has still managed a -2. Not good.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:42 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder how many times we can see Jones’ name in a sentence followed shortly by “not good” before the romance will be completely warn off of that kid?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But

we’re talking about the Avs management.

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sooooooooooooooooo, before he turns into a slightly more talented version of Arny or after he’s traded to another team where he blossoms?

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by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Knowing the Avs it’ll be after he’s traded. then he’ll come back and be a more talented Arny.

"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
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by Savage33 on Dec 4, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am positive he is already more talented than Arny. They do play different positions, but still. I am positive.

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like him

and he’s shown flashes of being really good, but he’s just way too inconsistent right now. I don’t know why they aren’t giving Jones the Christ Stewart treatment, tbh.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Chris***

Come on. Nothing is working right tonight. Except that accidental rhyme.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You probably could have left it at Christ and then claimed you’re a huge fan of him. No one would hav enoticed.

"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 4, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do the Avs have anyone they can replace him with on the Monsters. I think they might just have to hope he finds some consistency.

"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 4, 2008 7:46 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would be the aforementioned Stewart probably.

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by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah but is he ready for the NHL right now, would he have the same problem as Jones.

"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 4, 2008 7:57 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think

he is ready yet. I agreed with management with putting another year of development into him before exposing him to the NHL. Of course, there’s only one way to find out…

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 8:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think we need a FA signing

Just to acquire an NHL ready forward, we’re losing players to iinjury and with Willsi possibly injured we may have no healthy scratches tomorow. Sign someone, hopefully for 1-2 mill so If Foppa really wants to play he can take 3-4 mill and return, If not then start prepering for Sakic and Foppa’s retirement night(s) and plan for the future. Let Stewart and Jones stay in the NHL a bit longer till they’re ready.

"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 4, 2008 8:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I mean stay in the AHL a bit longer

"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 4, 2008 8:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The only guy

I would advocate bringing up would be Stewart, but management seems completely sold on giving him one more full season in the AHL before letting him crack the lineup. I think when Tucker comes back, he should takes Jones’s spot on the roster if he doesn’t at least gain some consistency.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But would you rather have Jones or 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 Dec 4, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jones

without a doubt. I just don’t see them doing anything with Arny.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

Also I’m not super-enthused about Tucker’s return.

by Pookie on Dec 4, 2008 7:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me neither

but he had started playing much, much better before his injury. His first 15 games were completely forgettable, but he started to hit a bit of a groove after that. That being said, I still dislike the guy.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jones has potential to play well. Arny’s too lazy.

"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 4, 2008 7:57 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe even play Cumiskey as a forward?

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 4, 2008 7:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know

I’ve had this thought. He has the blazing speed to be a factor, but I don’t know if he would at all translate.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Salei goal changed

Salei’s first goal has been changed to Symths goal. looks like Salei will have to get his first goal again.

"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 4, 2008 7:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boxscore update: Another 6 SOG for Colorado to total 12 in the game, while Nashville added 7 more to bring their total to 18. I may have picked the PERFECT game to miss!

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by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa

why is the Predators announcer wearing a scarf?

Also, the Salei goal has actually been changed to the Smyth goal.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 4, 2008 7:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s cold in the hockey rink. In Tennessee.

by c6hor8 on Dec 4, 2008 7:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey, I nearly froze to death at practice last night. Granted, Mother Nature was player her usual Oklahoma tricks (65 in the morning, 30 by noon), but still. Don’t knock the cold-ness of hockey rinks…

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by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 7:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ice rinks are freezing, especially when you’r sitting down in shorts and a shirt waiting to pad up.

"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 4, 2008 7:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m considering going the long-johns route this winter under my gear. Or some of those UA leggings.

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by Mike @ MHH on Dec 4, 2008 8:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know alot of guys run the Skins under their gear. It’s not so bad when i get on the ice. it’s just when i’m waiting to start getting changed that i notice the cold

"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 4, 2008 8:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another bad offsides call

That’s two I’ve seen tonight.