Game 27: Canucks At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2008 5:00 PM MST
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| 15-10-2 | December 7, 2008 | 12-13-1 |
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[David here, doing some last-minute pinch-hitting for Joe.]
Remember at the start of the season, when we thought the Avs were going to score 300+ goals this year, and the lowly Canucks would be lucky to hit 200? Yeah, funny how things work out, right? The Canucks, with 11 goals from reclamation project Kyle Wellwood, have 82 goals in 27 games - 15 more than our beloved Avs.
Vancouver so far is the surprise of the division, currently sitting in first. I don't have to tell you where the Avs are sitting.
In happier news, the Canucks are without Roberto Luongo. Vancouver is expected to start some guy named Cory Schneider (not to be confused with this guy or even this guy). I'm not going to lie, I've never heard of him - I guess he got his career win on Friday against the Wild. Sounds like we're getting set up for failure...
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Wellwood
Wasn’t he that fat guy everyone was making fun of at the start of the season. Got bought out by the Leafs or something.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
turns out, we picked the wrong Toronto reject
The artist formerly known as Draft Dodger
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2008 5:12 PM MST up reply actions
Sounds like we’re getting set up for failure…
It certainly appears that way…Lets just hope we don’t add to it by giving this guy his first career shutout.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Chances are we will. The Avs have extended their off-ice charity to now include on-ice acts as well. They enjoy giving people/teams/jerseys their first goal/points/wins.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I’m endorsing our charity work, thats kinda positive. Although my mates did take a vote and awarded me ‘Most Negative Person Ever’ award so that could be why my positivity is generally negative.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Oh yeah
Let’s make with the happiness. You notice on our day of positivity and happiness we won?
I think we should try that again.
I think you picked the wrong team then, don’t worry you gte used to it after a while. Soon it becomes almost second nature.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Cubs fan here
Boy, do you get used to it!
hockeynana
by hockeynana on Dec 7, 2008 6:14 PM MST up reply actions
I was trying to say
You can be a fan of a team that loses for decades (in the Cubs instance) and love them anyway. It’s called being a diehard fan who loves a team anyway. I feel that way about the Avs too.
hockeynana
by hockeynana on Dec 7, 2008 6:26 PM MST up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I despise losing, and standing in line. The only thing that helps keep me relativly sane when i lose is smashing my goal stick on something.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
It’s about a little courtesy and respect. When I am a fan of the Away team, I do not get all obnoxious about my team, even if they do beat the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. :-)
I can’t stand how the Wings fans wear all their ugly gear at Pepsi Center and do as they do, as if they FU**ing own the place. That kind of behavior sometimes merits a drink thrown in their face. Just sayin.
I'm a fan of the away team
a lot of times, so I’ve learned how to act and not act. At the same time, I don’t at all take kindly to people treating me like shit, especially over something ultimately trivial like hockey. Of course, I should do a better job of not letting people get to me over something ultimately trivial like hockey.
Wearing the Away team’s jersey is no big deal, you want your guys to see that they’ve got support — it’s just the way the Wings fans seriously act like the Pepsi Center is their barn. It’s disgusting.
I went to a Caps game at Capital Center a couple of years ago ’cause I really wanted to see Ovechkin play. I scored like a 2nd row seat except it was all Leafs fans around me. They were all wearing Toronto jerseys and very loudly cheering the Leafs but they were NOT being assholes like Wings fans.
The Wing sjust want to have the best arena in the NHL, and to achieve that they have to destroy every other arena.
I don’t mind away fans at sport, as long as they’re not complete assclowns about it. I’ve had good conversations with opposing fans at some event because they know how to act. I’ve also been close to a few fights with opposing fans because they act like dicks.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yeah
I cheer my team, but I don’t do anything to other fans or their team. I’m there to see my team play, afterall.
I like to talk shit, just not to the fans or be a dick. But when I went to the buffalo game, I did mention rather loudly that any team that didn’t keep briere and drury didn’t deserve to win. At all. fortunately no one wanted to mention that my team din’t keep drury either, and I didn’t get into any fights.
If i’m around people who I know won’t get super pissed and that have a sense of humour i’ll probably say sarcastic things, but I wouldn’t go to a game and start insulting the team after 5 minutes.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Me neither. I like to wait until I know its going to be a close game. I went to a detroit game and some avs fan tried to talk to a wings fan by saying something along the lines of “when are the red wings going to show up”. the fool didn’t realize it was 3-0 wings until their fan shouted “3 goals ago jackass”… even I had to laugh.
Point being
I’ll never get used to losing. I might be trying to run in quicksand, but I’d rather that than being like “eh, we lost again. No big deal.”
I attempt to forget about loses but it doesn’t always help, doesn’t help that every single goal i let in is followed by me thinking I should have saved it, regardless of whether or not any other goalie would have stopped it.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I had to try real hard not to smash my stick the other night. I didn’t but only cuz it cost $200 and it need to last a while.
Mines $150 but that hasn’t stopped me smashing it on the ice/posts or anything else i can hit. Neither has the fact they’res only about 4 other goal sticks to choose from in WA.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Well I can’t afford that anymore. I’m the next thing to laid off right now. I should have broke my $30 back up tho, I’d a felt better.
Mine’s $150Aus, so it’s about $100US. I’m in the same position as you though, don’t have the cash to buy new a new stick. Still doesn’t stop me.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I did throw it when I got back to bench, but, no breaky on the ice. Had to really control myself tho as we just got scored on shorthanded. Like the avs almost just did….
Avs screwed again
Goal went in of Symth but was “Directed in” by his glove. the refs hate us. that’s the second goal we’ve been gypped on in 2 games.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Avs PP
Jones gets tripped
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Great PP
you know it’s good when the shorthanded team has more shots than the team with the man advantage.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
For real
That was a powerplay I haven’t even seen in the AHL yet this year. It was undeniably atrocious.
Is It Me?
Or did the avs PP get worse in the last few games? Is that possible? I can definately say no one fears our PP at all.
We have no idea what we're doing
it’s the most tentative powerplay I’ve ever seen. We can’t control the puck in the zone, and when we do, we know HOW to setup position wise, but there doesn’t seem to be any concept of what to do.
Evening guys…seems I haven’t missed much, Avs losing again.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Sappenin
Yeah, not a lot happening. Team has had a couple decent chances, but Schneider is a very good young goalie. He’s showing off his talents so far.
Is he that good, or are we making him look good?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
You know the answer
Turco has been horrible all year but looked like Mr. Vezina against the Avs in the last game.
Honestly
He is one of the best young goalie prospects in the game next to guys like Jimmy Howard and Ondrej Pavelec.
Hejduk needs to quit looking for the pass and just shoot the damn puck. He’s in there making plays – just shoot!!! Gah
Red Wings Suck
Thats crazy talk, none of the Avs shoot. Its not part of their game plan.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
What, you can shoot the puck?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Did Anybody See
the pic the altitude guys had a few games ago with brett clark photoshopped in goalie gear? I think the avs wouldn’t be able to score on him. Oh wait, yes they could, he’s on our team. Wait, I guess it isn’t that bad yet, we haven’t scored on ourselves…
He also made a big save a few games ago….
Mr Clarkle and Hyde?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Except he had to make that save because of his own bone-head play. I have an official position here.
Clark sucks.
Red Wings Suck
Don’t worry we will. Was Clark on the ice for the first goal.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Ok
Hehe. It might make me feel better. Would you mind putting on a Wings jersey before I commence?
Red Wings Suck
Yes
Actually I would mind. I would never be able to take enough showers. I actually shuddered at the mere thought.
Hannans managed to deflect a few in the net as well.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I still wish
Hannan would be traded. I haven’t seem him live up to his past reputation or his current salary. Not even close.
Oh not at all
He’s not nearly as physical as his reputation allowed me to believe he was, and he doesn’t shut anybody down. I just don’t see how he is at all worth that kind of money at this point.
Yeah
Only D men worth tha money either have a wicked shot from the point or a brutal hit. hannan does neither.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
The few games i’ve seen I don’t think i’ve ever noticed him on the ice.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I always see him behind the play,
being slower than the other team’s player, and not hitting or missing the hit.
But when it’s deflections because he’s standing in front of Boods doing nothing it’s crap.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
You’re like my goalie- always whining when we aren’t covering the guy in front, then bitching when we accidentally deflect one in. sheesh. //kidding
What
you expect me to take responsibility for the goals, thats not how goalies roll. It’s always someone elses fault.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
That was entertaining, maybe I should go watch the Cowboys.
Crap, they suck too.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
yea, giving up 17 pts in the final 7 minutes….and the game wining touchdown on an interception….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
THey had that game
and as Broncos fan, I was really pulling for a Steelers loss. It was “damnit” all around.
Hold up
someone just said the Iowa Chops is a great name for anything. How are people so stupid.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Anaheim's new affiliate
big pig for a mascot. Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid. I talked to one of the players earlier this year when they were in Houston, and HE said most of the team hates it, too. That made me laugh.
I’m not surprised, It’s an ugly logo, on an ugly jersey, with ugly colours. It ruins the entire AHL logo set, most AHL teams have pretty sweet logos IMO but the CHops bring everything down.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yeah i like that logo as well, first Aeros game i ever saw was back in the IHL. It was Aeros vs the All stars after the Aeros won the cup. I always liked that all star game concept, I’d like to see the NHL do that. My favourite team was the Orlando Solar Bears, the polor bear wearing sunnies was awesome. Probably one of my favourite sporting logos ever.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
The jerseys
got a lot uglier when they became a Minnesota affiliate and adopted their Christmas tree colors. The logo is still the shit, though. There is a minor league basketball team named the “SkyForce”, which I think is awesome, but their logo is a super letdown.
I hate when minor league teams adopt the colours and logo of their affiliate. They should be allowed to choose their own logo/colours/name.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Luckily
They kept the Bomber logo, but the colors have really ruined everything else. It’s too bad. I wish they wouldn’t have adopted the rotating captaincy crap, as well.
Ha ha ha -- I wonder
how the Ducks players really felt about being the “Mighty Ducks” back in the day…
The second period is starting…does anyone care?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Bullshit…how does Liles get a penalty there?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Thats crazy talk
they would have had to give the Canucks a penaly as well if they let it go.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
For real
There was zero reason for a penalty there. He defends Budaj, and gets roughing? What the hell is that? This is still hockey, right?
Boods comes up big
again, The Avs need to start helping him. He can’t keep saving their asses forever. And he’ll end up burnt out when they need him at his best.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Hard work, never give up, and get the puck on net….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Davy Jones
Has had a good game, made some amazing shots and finally scores. Another shorthanded goal as well
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Wolski and Hensick
showing some chemistry and creating an offensive chance. Too bad Wojtek can’t bury it.
Is Stewart playing
or has he been scratched for someone. haven’t heard much about him.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
He made a move earlier
and he showed surprising speed and came up with a good scoring chance. Other than that, invisible.
Avs done teach that crap, you know that.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Wow
The Avs seem interested to play this game now after Liles scrum, PK and the goal. This I like.
Red Wings Suck
A penalty on Lappy?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Ok that is a legit “boarding” penalty. Damnit there goes the momentum.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Oh yeah it is.
I was bummed to see it was Lappy. That was a McLeod kind of penalty (last year’s version, anyway).
Hannan, try hitting that guy before he gets a chance to whack at the puck.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Looks can be decieving, especially when it comes to anything Avs related.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Symth
Scores. 2-1 Avs.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Still not sure SoS didn’t tip that, but who cares. Avs lead!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Yeah
Altitude just said he was close to it, As long as it’s a goal who cares who gets it, none of the Avs will challenge for the Art Ross or Rocket Trophys.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I'm here just in time for a goal
Nice
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 7:23 PM MST reply actions
Well you need to get here sooner, so we can score sooner.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
just wanted to make it more exciting for ya
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 7:25 PM MST up reply actions
Smyth
gets the goal, and honestly, it’s about freaking time. He takes that slap shot from the left wing allllllllllll the tiiiiiiimmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeee. FINALLY he scores.
OMG
the Canucks announcers just said Arny once had a hattrick against the Canucks. They used the words “once upon a time” — it was when Arny was with the Hawks. Ha ha ha.
There’s that dumb McLeod penalty…..
Leads to a pile up of players.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
What just happened
McCleod gets a penalty, Stewart gets a penalty. Kessler and Bernier in the box.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
McLeod boarded a Canuck player, though it was a quick play and happened real fast. The Canucks took exception and jump McLeod, bodies got together….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I did
but I was mentioning that it was mostly last year he pulled that crap. He has been much, much more responsible this year, but that was definitely a return to form for him.
Too bad
that penalty overshadowed Stewart making a nice break for the net and showing his speed again, though the offensive chance was ho-hum. Bunch of 2 minute penalties all around, but we don’t get to see 3 v 3. Bummer.
Avs definitely working this period
Hortichuck and McCormick try to fight at Center but wrestle instead.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Damn
McCormick going WWF
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 7:29 PM MST reply actions
FIGHT
McCormick vs Hordichick on the opposite side of the rink. Avs stepped up their physical play.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Winning every game is unrealistic
but asking the team for THIS kind of effort night in and night out isn’t unrealistic. If this team showed up every night, we would be a much more formidable foe.
Thats all anyones ever asked for though. We don’t care if they win or lse every game to an extent, just as long as they put in 100% effort every game the results will come.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
2-2
HEY GIVE BUDAJ SOME HELP!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Yeah
Without Boods this Avs team would be even worse, and i didn’t think that was possible.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Once again I’m reminded how everyone thought he would be the problem, not the rest of team. Cliche, yes. True? Also yes.
yeah, I always had faith Boods would show he’s starting caliber. Put him on a team like San Jose or Detroit and he’d be one of the top goaltenders. No-one gives him the respect he deserves for some reason.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
That reason
would be Hannan, Leopold, Liles, Clark, Salei, and sometimes Foote. The new guy whose name I still can’t spell correctly hasn’t been too bad.
And WHAT THE HELL
I’m never complimenting another Avs defender. I mention a few days ago how well Liles has played this season, and he goes out and plays a couple horrible games in a row. That was no exception. Budaj left out to dry by his hapless (or helpless?) defense.
Delayed on the Avs ….WTF?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Smyth for holding…that was very, very, very weak.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
You aren't kidding
but it allowed Wolski to further my mancrush on him with that shorthanded chance.
I just turned the online feed on to see Clark start a breakout that led to a great scoring chance. Nice.
Wait, 2-2 now? awwww
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 7, 2008 7:35 PM MST reply actions
Symth gets the penalty
3rd time this period. Symth finds it somewhat funny.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
nobody's laughing now
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 7:37 PM MST up reply actions
perhaps i should go back to my nap
they were doing better before i arrived, methinks
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 7:37 PM MST reply actions
Well
you DID show up in time for us to score a second time. Maybe you should leave and come back so we can tie it up?
good point. i’ll be back… (read ala Arnold accent)
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 7:40 PM MST up reply actions
Fuck
Canucks get the rebound and the Canucks knock it in. because we all know the Avs don’t knock anything in or over.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
This is ridiculous
Why is Granato putting Leopold on the ice for a PK? His biggest weakness is clearing the puck out from the front of the net, and what happens on that goal? Leopold is standing there chillin, presumably thinking about the good ole days growing up in Minnesota playing pond hockey where everyone thought he was so awesome. Damnit.
Avs fail to play the last 3:00 of the period and they are down a goal. Could have been more with the Nucks controlling the zone those final 3:00.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Haven't I been
complaining the last few games about not finishing periods? This continues to kill us, although that holding call on Smyth was pretty freaking phantom.
Did you forget
to tell the babysitter not to shake the baby. Its one of the leading causes of baby trauma in Colorado.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Everyone hates the Flames
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I don’t like the Flames, but the Red Wings make the Flames look like Crotch Capers 2.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 7:48 PM MST up reply actions
I loved a few years ago
when they played each other and Iginla spear-headed their meltdown at the end that sparked the huge douchefest that has engulfed Calgary. That was fun.
Are you talking about
when the Flames played the Avs and the Avs scored like 9 goals and everyone on ice fought, including the goalies, Abby & Phil Sauve? ’Cause that was a fun game.
This is true. But as long as there is a breath left in Darren McCarty’s body, I hate the Wings the most.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 7:51 PM MST up reply actions
+1 million cool points.
The things I want to say about McCarty/Draper would probably force the net nanny to unleash the Ban Hammer, and I rather like it here, so I’ll just pass.
And Maltby. And Dino Cicarrelli. And Federov will always be a communist no matter who he plays for., lol.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 7:54 PM MST up reply actions
I've admitted this before
and still find it amusing, but my favorite three hockey players when I first got into hockey were Fedorov, Pavel Bure, and Kamensky. It didn’t take me too long to fall for Roy (who remains my favorite hockey player ever), Deadmarsh, and Forsberg (I love love love Ricci, too).
That's
the second time I’ve seen you call him that. Ricci was my first “glue guy” player that I really appreciated. Jon Klemm ended up being another one, and Lappy is the guy I’m all about now.
Aw, come on! Ricci was awesome. That goal he scored in the finals in 96 when he was jumping up and down in Vanbeesbroaoakockladkl’s face was awesome.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
Mines always been Roy, followed by pretty much mot other NHL goalies. I used to be obsessed with Cory Schwab after I saw him in an IHL game. Never really liked many players. Current favourites are Boods, Miller and Turco. Followed by Sakic and Stastny
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I won’t provoke you but I think the net nanny would rather suspend someone who defends the Wings…. and doesn’t understand sarcasm. We all have a natural hate for all that is Winged and Wheeled.
Red Wings Suck
Thanks
but when it comes to this topic, the net nanny very likely wouldn’t have much of a choice (unless the post was deleted entirely). My hatred for them is still very real.
Holy crap
Blackhawks beat Coyotes 7-1. Dont see thumpings like that too often.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I’m too lazy to look it up, anybody know Q’s record? An approx would be fine.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 7:55 PM MST up reply actions
Not cool
The whistle came WAY too quickly on that play. Schneider never fully controlled the puck, and they whistled it dead. Hate you ref.
I’ve seen them do that a few times. One of the refs in my game whistled the play dead after i made the save and i just looked at the puck that was a couple of inches away from my pad in the middle of the crease. I was just like"Whatever, I’ll take the face off.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
well, no goal but...
a couple of decent chances upon my return
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:00 PM MST reply actions
Was that a point shot from 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-
you must be dreaming
cuz it couldn’t have been. could it??
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
No. Can’t have been
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Poorly directed dump in.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:03 PM MST up reply actions
lol
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:04 PM MST up reply actions
i shall leave and come back again! = )
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:03 PM MST up reply actions
K
i’m watching CSI for a few…
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:04 PM MST up reply actions
Ok about time to come back
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
did just in time for lile’s hip check! that was sweet!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions
Score on the face off!
Sweet!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:02 PM MST reply actions
SCORE
Avs get the goal, possible Smyth deflection of a Hejduk shot.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Avs PP
We could really use a goal on this, or even a shot. that would be nice
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
We start with an off-sides, surprised it wasn’t an icing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Chin up, there’s still time.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions
Liles just smashed Pyatt! BAM!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
So glad he’ll be around for a long time.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions
And then he came right back with a hit along the boards…any hope he continues to play that way?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I adore JML
and that hit got all hot and bothered! Ok, sorry, TMI…
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM MST up reply actions
*got me*
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:09 PM MST up reply actions
Liles
with what looked like a knee-to-knee hit that kept the puck in the zone. Hope that guy was okay.
jam that stick in his side, let ‘em know you’re there!
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:08 PM MST up reply actions
Pretty much.
The Avs have been a team without an edge for a long time. I’m tired of it. I miss the days of Rob Blake laying the wood on a nightly basis. Maybe when Foote gets back he can rediscover that aspect of his game.
I wish, I’m so frustrated this year watching Foote play like he’d rather be playing boccee. I dunno what his deal is, but if he can’t bring his edge with him when he comes back, I’d almost rather he didn’t come back. It’s too aggravating otherwise.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:12 PM MST up reply actions
Why do we have better chances shorthanded than we do with an advantage?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Altitude guys
talking about Sedin twins. Am I the only one who thinks, while they’ve been good, they certainly have underachieved for being the 2nd and 3rd overall picks?
I’d love to see if they even do as well as they have if you separated them.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
that’s exactly what i was thinking
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:12 PM MST up reply actions
They were pretty tough a couple years ago. I’m most sick of the two of them being talked as though they’re one player.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:13 PM MST up reply actions
But they are….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Even exact DNA clones deserve to be called by separate names, lol.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:15 PM MST up reply actions
But these are the Frankenstein Twins…do they have rights?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Darren McCarty has no soul and he gets rights, so probably?
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:19 PM MST up reply actions
No, no-one in Vancouver has rights. What would happen if you gave one of them the C. Would they try and share it.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I think they all have a C…
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:24 PM MST up reply actions
yeah
I dunno how well they would do, but they haven’t been BAD. They just…haven’t been as good as I thought they would be once Vancouver found a way to keep them together. 800 combined points is all right, I guess. Even when the Canucks had Bertuzzi in his prime and Naslund in his, they were an underwhelming duo.
They don’t seem to have the impact Ovechkin and Crosby have thats for sure, but considering they’re the only offense the Canucks have had for a while it’s tough to really dominate.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
What if any two other great players… say Sakic and Forsberg pulled the Sedin move and refused to play for any team that wouldn’t always put them on the same line?
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:14 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t think they refuse to play with other players; I think the management/coaches just realize that’s the best way to get the best production out of the two of them. It’s to their advantage to use them that way.
but its… gay
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:18 PM MST up reply actions
Anyone ever see them with a woman?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I’ve seen them hold hands. Does that count?
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:24 PM MST up reply actions
Believe me, I am not a fan of the Sedins, but I’d acknowledge they’ve done a decent job for first rounders. And like I said, they’ve been given some pretty special treatment by the management to be drafted together so they can play together.
And it doesn’t always mean anything, but one of them is indeed married to a woman.
ARNASON…. CUTS TO THE NET…. and releases a piddly shot without even a thought of making a play.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 7, 2008 8:12 PM MST reply actions
I’m sure he didn’t mean to go to the net, he must have been trying to avoid contact.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
and rightly so
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:14 PM MST up reply actions
and just like that were are down again
3-4
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
K
More CSI. I’ll be back soon….
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:14 PM MST up reply actions
That goal started well before hand after 2 guys chased the puck to the point instead of one man marking the open man. Gah.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 7, 2008 8:16 PM MST reply actions
Great
I can and get my lunch from the oven and the damn Canucks score. Bernier left alone in the slot while the Avs watch like it’s a traing drill. Am I right.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
more or less…
Liles actually left him to double up another guy, Svatos never picked him up and Liles couldn’t get back to him in time.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Wow are the Avs knocking guys down, our is Vancouver forgetting how to skate/balance?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Do the Avs realize they're losing?
Their intensity level is not matching Vancouver’s even though they’re behind, and there is no jump to anything they do. Its like they’re going through the motions to get out of there. I realize it’s the end of the period and it’s their job to collapse, but COME ON.
Avs never try when they’re a goal down. the most they do is wait for Boods to get pulled and make weak efforts with the extra attacker, before generally giving up the EN goal. They have no desire to win.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yes. I try not to be a complete negative nancy on this site, but the way they are playing now is why I think they need to rebuild and get a new coach. No excuse for an NHL team to play like this on a regular basis.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:23 PM MST up reply actions
See
I actively try to be upbeat, and if I’m not, I’m sarcastically cynical, but sometimes this team just drains the happiness our of you.
Yes, I’ve turned off more games this year than the last 5 years combined.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:27 PM MST up reply actions
I’m only ever sarcastically cynical. I figure If I’m ever happy somethings gonna happen to take my happiness away so why bother.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Tjarmin ultra!
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:25 PM MST reply actions
Tjarnie sure wants to keep his spot
Right on!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:25 PM MST reply actions
He now has as many goals as does Arnason…
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
You know what?
I think the new guy whose name I still can’t spell needs to stick around. He has been solid, and now he’s scored his second goal.
How many goals have come off of shots from the point tonight?
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:26 PM MST reply actions
More than the rest of the season combined
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
lol
ya think they might learn something from this?? yeah, prob not
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:28 PM MST up reply actions
Holy crap
Tjarnie score the Tying goal. Thats the second time I’ve heard his name all night.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
WOW! Avs have called a time out. Not sure I’ve seen that this season.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Granato wasn’t about to send Tyler out this late in a game…
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:30 PM MST up reply actions
Big save by Budaj…damn Sedins
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I actually worried Budaj could have been injured on the play – taking a stick to the ribs. Let’s face it. If Budaj gets injured, this season is over for sure. And we will be in the Hedman/Tavares lottery.
Red Wings Suck
Does seem worrying, maybe their trying to see whether Stewart could replace Arny.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I don’t remember ever hoping for ties until this season.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:31 PM MST reply actions
Well
It’s taken a few years, but the Avalanche are no longer an All Star team. We actually have to scratch and claw for all of our points now.
doubt we’re even going to get a rep in the all-star game…not like that game means a whole lot or anything.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:33 PM MST up reply actions
We’ll get a rep, but only because the NHL wants someone from every team in the game, although the only one who deserves it is Boods, and they’d pick Osbad over him for some dumb reason anyway.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yeah, it wouldn’t be so bad if they were scoring 5 goals a game and losing though.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:33 PM MST up reply actions
The only positives i can find from this is that we’ll see what prospects have the talent and heart to play in the NHl and there’ll be less bandwagon fans.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yep, it’s nice wearing my Deadmarsh and Lemieux jerseys and not being called a front runner here in Pittsburgh anymore, lol.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:36 PM MST up reply actions
Good hustle by Stewart there though.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
another guy who wants to stick around
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:31 PM MST up reply actions
Yep, I can’t believe Arnason isn’t scratched more. I don’t care what he’s making, he’s not bringing anything to this team.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:34 PM MST up reply actions
OT time
Well this is going to Ot, and therefore a SO. What’s Schneider like in SO’s anyone know.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Meaning he’ll beats us in the SO.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
anybody facing Baron von Wolski has to get nervous…I’m just sayin
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:34 PM MST up reply actions
Why, why is arnason out with svatos? We know that line won’t score unless it’s the D
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Or play a lick of defense.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:36 PM MST up reply actions
I love you, post
Too freaking close
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:36 PM MST reply actions
Salei your supposed to put the puck in the net, not the bench.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I’m what Willis is talking bout.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
1:00 left in OT and they play Nickelback Animals. I’m sure that really fires everybody up.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:39 PM MST reply actions
In the A
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 7, 2008 8:40 PM MST up reply actions
Twice.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
Of course it does. Nickelback always riles me up better than say, Rage Against the Machine.
Red Wings Suck
I don’t know. i tend to agree with Bubblegum on this one, you probably mention them more than anyone else. Not that I care, I always drop my favourite team/bands/things into conversations.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I’d like to see Rage and Nickelback fight to the death. Either way, I’m coming out a winner.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:06 PM MST up reply actions
That better not be an imitation of me or I’ll jump through the screen and pummel you, Bubblegum.
Red Wings Suck
You do seem to do an accurate imitation, very,very disturbing.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I went to high school
at a school that has an upscale shopping center across the street from it. I got to listen to highly intellectual conversations about this stuff everyday. Yaaay/
Sounds fun
I got to listen to one of them conversations a couple weeks ago. I was at my mates party chilling with a bunch of mates and 2 of my mates girlfriends were talking about shoes. One of them had like 62 pairs she’s never worn and they wee having an indepth converation about how many shoes/dresses lthey had and never wear. I turned to my mate and go they’re insane, I’ve got a pair of DC shoes, Work boots, cricket shoes, one pair of hockey skates, one pair of goalie skates, one pair of jeans, a pair of shorts, 2 hockey jerseys, some shirts, an Avs hat and Dragon sunnies and that does me for wherever i go and my mates like, yeah, no-one needs that much shit.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Fer Sure
We should go shopping or something, like, I haven’t been to the mall in two days!
Red Wings Suck
Shit. That reminds me. I need new shoes. Gawd. You would think someone wouldn’t keep forgetting something like that.
Red Wings Suck
Actually
I do too. Mine literally came apart last week. It was pretty funny, but it sucked because I had to resort to flip flops.
Mine too. There is a hole in the sole so my big toe is sticking out. Not a good thing in the cold and snow.
Red Wings Suck
Wow
That’s awesome. Toe sticking out? Hardcore.
Have we reached the sidebar limit again? Are the three of us going to make a habit out of this lol?
Out the bottom of the shoe, not the top so it’s not visible (heels no less). But there are other parts of the shoe messed up too. I have an aversion to shopping. I like to look good but it’s just so high maintenance. Internet shopping, here I come.
Red Wings Suck
Pretty much how my Christmas shopping has gone
Amazon and others like it have been in order. I hate standing in line. And people.
Yeah
It’s just difficult to justify paying shipping costs when I could get of my butt and save a few bucks.
Red Wings Suck
The only thing i buy from the Internet is Ice Hockey related so I’ve come to accept the shipping costs becaus ei have no choice and they generally show up,ecept for My framed, signed Roy picture. Clowns sent the first to Florida so I had to get a refund. Refunded more than the thing was worth and teh econd one got sent to me. ordered it with framed Dynasty picture with individual shots of Bourqe, Forsberg and Sakic holding the cup and Roy holding teh Conn Smythe. It’s awesome.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I brave the lines and people, mainly to see if anyone comments on my jersey. I despise internet shopping so I have to visit the shops, but when I do it;s for the essentials, ie. DVD’s, video games, books and Skittles. I have been known to go clothes shopping about Once a year and I despise it.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I think we have hit the limit. Depends how much random stuff we can talk about.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I can talk all night
The world is too vast to truly ever run out of stuff to talk about lololol. Now whether or not you actually want to talk to those people, well, that’s entirely different =p
How does I do that?
I don’t ever post these things, so I dunno how it all works. I just join other people’s hard work.
Yeah
but most of my conversations tend to annoy people, although my mates have th same interests as me so I have been known to talk about Futurama/Family guy/Robot Chicken all night.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
You know
I’ve never really gotten into Robot Chicken, but I think I’ll download all the episodes made and blow through them once this stupid semester finally finishes. I’m sick of studying.
you’ll need the handbag to match the shoes, i can help their. We can all go.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Budaj #1 star of the game, regardless of the outcome.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:40 PM MST reply actions
he has a sweet backhand shot.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:42 PM MST up reply actions
Tell me about it. Who ever that guy was he got blown buy.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Louisiana move.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
I know the Avs like the shoot out this year and all but...
do they have to dick around and not even take a shot when it’s down to a minute in OT??
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:40 PM MST reply actions
Seriously, at least get int he O zone and cycle or something.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
EWWWWWW
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:43 PM MST reply actions
Wolski rocks
Nothing more to say than that
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:43 PM MST reply actions
Wolski shoots
and Scores. 5-5 in SO
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
UNDRESSED
Baron
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 7, 2008 8:44 PM MST reply actions
Svats Machine: scores!!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:44 PM MST reply actions
Tits
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:44 PM MST reply actions
BOOODS!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:44 PM MST reply actions
Isn’t Demitra too old to legally be able to participate in the shootout?
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:45 PM MST reply actions
The Duke? SCORES!!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 8:45 PM MST reply actions
Effin A
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:45 PM MST reply actions
At least he didn’t spike himself.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:46 PM MST up reply actions
Shootouts suck
I hate them as 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
I like them in the AHL
but in the NHL…
Well, I’ll take the Jibbles stance on this one and not voice my opinion on it.
I was referring more to facing shootouts in a game as a goalie. I suck at them, always get deked out of my pads. But yeah, the NHL SO’s are a joke. At least make them 5 shooters like the AHl if you must keep them.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Hejduk shoots
and SCORES. Avs win 5-4
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Avs spot the Canucks another point
The Avs must like watching cats. They continue to play with their food and give the Canucks another point.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Who gives the #1 star to a road team player in a home win. WTF.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:47 PM MST reply actions
+1
I missed what idiot was calling the three stars tonight. However, I will say thanks to Cody McCleod for waking up Bernier and making him play like a giant in this game.
Red Wings Suck
According to NHL.com Dater picked the 3 stars?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Yeah, there are symbols to make
but I’m on a laptop, so I don’t have a numeric pad to try it with. No idea if it would even work anyway.
That explains why Boods wasn’t on it then. I don’t think he’d give him a star if he made 100 saves in a 1-0 lose.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
or score a goal… or even get credited with an assist (which he could have this game).
Red Wings Suck
Wish you had received an assist on the Jones goal, he deserved it.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Look for a Dater blog tomorrow talking about though he made 10 awesome saves and kept the Avs around when they probably didn’t deserve to be, Budaj’s feet position needs work and Dater doesn’t like the Boods holds his blocker when shooters come down the left side.
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by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:03 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t forget Boods keeps giving up juicy rebounds off the pads and his puck control is horrendous.
Red Wings Suck
Seriously
How can you leave those out? His rebound control was atrocious. How can he expect his defenders to cover their guys, lift their sticks, skate forwards and backwards, AND clear rebounds away? Who does he think his teammates are? Defensemen?
He’s got alot of nerve that for sure, have you seen the way he expects the forwards to score. Its downright rude, I don’t think he’s really a christian either. He’s probably into satanism and beats up little puppies on the way to games.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Exactly. If you have to go into such depth to critique a player that you don’t like that casual fans/readers don’t even know what you’re talking about, your bias sucks.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
Dont forget the way he looks around the stadium when he gets on the ice or the way he roughs up his crease. His glove also ina non-Dater approved position.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I enjoy most of Dater’s stuff, but leaving Boods completely off the list was a dick move.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:09 PM MST up reply actions
I will refer to it as the D move from now on.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:10 PM MST up reply actions
To add to the Dater bashing, he seems to fancy himself as some sort of Eklund with all the rumors he has been posting that are not coming true. It’s a great thing to aspire to, for sure.
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Ugh
He was awesome last year, but this year he’s gone completely nuts. Frei has been a nice voice of reason.
Which is funny because it was the opposite last year. I think Joses leaving hit dater pretty hard.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Oh, Ambien.
We have a history, and it was pretty freaking insane. That stuff can really mess with you.
Seriously?
The #1 start should never be for the losing team either. Even if they guy scores a hat trick in a 3-4 game.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I wouldn’t say never for the losing team, you start doing that and eventually you end up with crap like the Conn Symthe only going to the winning team regardless of how good someone was on a losing team, and thats just stupid. If the guy scores a hattrick and dominates the game for the losing team and is the only reason it was close give hime the first star, or if the goalie makse 40odd saves and keeps them in the game they deserve it. But not when they’re were other players who deserved it more on the winning team like Boods.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Eh, the Conn Smythe is a the master personal achievement in hockey. The 3 stars are a stupid gimmick to give the home fans one more reason to cheer before they go home.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 9:00 PM MST up reply actions
It's just a small nod
to those who excelled in the game that night. The Conn Smythe usually does go to the winning team, but there are times when it doesn’t.
I know
I’m more just pissed at Brodeur for being such an subtle arrogant jerk. he reckons the Conn Smythe should only go to someone on the winning team because Giguere got it instead of him in 03.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I’ve got very little respect for Brodeur, hes a great goalie but he seeems like a tool. He’s so arrogant, but not the outright arrogance Roy had. Brodeur trys to be the humble modest kinda person when in reality he’s incredibly arrogant and it annnoys me. I got angry when he was talking about Lundqvist and said something along the lines of “I don’t like his style of play, it’s too weird and not traditional” and thats coming from someone who prides himself on the fact he has a hybrid stytle and thinks it makes him better than everyone else. Who the hell is he to criticize another goalies style. A goaltenders style is always a personal choice and as long as he keeps the puck out of the net who cares what he does as long as it doesn’t involve throwing your stick and diving to the ground.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
His book was obnoxious, dude.
I think you mentioned reading it, but when I was reading it, I was getting so annoyed. All of his contract stuff was ridiculous. He’s a great goalie, but I wouldn’t hang out with him.
Yeah, his book put me off him so much. Especially the part where he was bitching about Roy “Demanding” to play every game in Naano and then went it came time for Brodeur to start in Salt lake he did the same thing and would always be talking to the coaches. Even when he wasn’t scheduled to start and Luongo was he’d say he wanted to be backup and sit on th bench to offer advice and he’d say that he felt bad for Turco and Luongo that they didn’t play every game but they had future olympics they’d play in and he did the exact same thing Roy did. I don’t think Turco was even dressed for a single game that olympics because of Brodeur.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Stars
3. Symth
2. Hejduk
1. Bernier
What a joke. Boods should have had one of the top 2 stars.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I concur.
The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux
by JonHaven on Dec 7, 2008 8:47 PM MST up reply actions
Tonights Stars!
- Smyth
- Hejduk
- Bernier
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I feel that.
True story, actually. Since the morning of the Dallas game, I’ve been exhausted and haven’t stopped running around doing stuff since. I have like two 5 o’clock shadows stacked on top of each other. If I’m not careful, I’m going to look like Jake Plummer pretty soon.
Total OT Thought
But my brother and I were talking about going to the game on Friday it was the first time I ever wanted to go to a game to watch the other team play – Blackhawks. How bad is it when you just want to watch good hockey whether it comes from your team or not?
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Well
Two seasons ago, the Aeros were absolutely horrible. They were rotating in terrible goalies, and were routinely giving up 6 goals a game. It got so bad that I drove to Beaumont to see the ECHL team play just so I could watch quality hockey again. Not entirely the same, but the frustration is similar.
I can understand that. I think it kinda seperates the ‘Hockey’ fans from ‘Bandwagon’ team fans, A hockey fan will go to agame involving teams they don’t fully support to watch a good game while a bandwagon fan will only go to watch their team, generally only when they’re playing well.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
3 stars
I wonder if they just got posted wrong or something, because after Roach announced the order whereby Bernier got the #1 star, he says: “Here’s Julie with tonights #1 star, Ryan Smyth.”
No way an opposing player gets the #1 star in a shootout loss. I’m giving AD the benefit of doubt for now.
Beware the Baron VonWolski
…sorry, Julie’s insight and passion just blew my mind, and I forgot who she was talking to.
Beware the Baron VonWolski
Understandable
I think she even forgets who shes talking to she’s so passionate.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Nice call
on the bernier star SDTF bubblegum, even if he wasn’t on the losing team. I really couldn’t understand that, but I wouldn’t have given it to budaj. I’m not dater here, but he did let in 4 goals…. I was actually wondering why jones didn’t get a star. Or wolski for his complete and utter shootout sickness.
Wolski has been way sick on the shootout and I think he has been working harder during games but one sick shootout goal does not a star make.
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I think mostly because of his overall play, although I guess that would have made lappy a candidate too, but its gotta be nice knowing you can just sit him and chalk up a goal in the first slot. Maybe it doesn’t deserve a star, but bernier? I mean he lost, and its not like he was the only reason the canucks were in it… ok nevermind, he got two, and probably was the only reason. But maybe third or second star.
Bernier played hard after McCleod pissed him off and that’s great. But yeah, he should have been second or third star, not first.
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There were just too many numbers
for them to give it to a guy like Wolski, who technically didn’t put up anything tonight. Stastny had a couple assists, so he could have just as easily gotten a star. Don’t hang all 4 of those on Budaj, though.
I’m not hanging them all on budaj, I just have see better (and worse) games from him. In my experience of watching, a goalie doesn’t get a star unless the other team is routinely shaking their heads coming off the ice…
We really played the most hard-fought game of the season tonight, IMO. Fights, hitting, scoring, defense, goaltending… the whole package. Win or lose, never mind sleeping in the last 3 minutes of the second, we played a great all-around game and one I would love to see more of win or lose.
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not to mention come from behind, and not quitting. IIRC the avs are one of the NHL leaders in victories when trailing. Wheres DD when you need him?
Not this season. I saw the stats today on the main site. Before tonight, we had yet to come back after trailing in the second.
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Ouch
i swear I saw something that said we were better than that. I’m gonna go ahead and blame that one on my new puppy distracting me.
Typical Defenseman, blame something else.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
yes, yes you do
You’ll do well to remember that it’s never eeeevvvveeerrrr the goalies fault.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
On the three stars
Someone had an article (sorry I don’t have it) where they explained the process, and it seems that you have to make your three star selections with about five minutes or so remaining in regulation. Think about that the next time you complain about someone’s picks.
5 minutes left
still doesn’t excuse Budaj’s absence. He had been outstanding even before that, despite his defense’s best efforts to give up ten goals so they could lose faith in him again.
So put that in your pipe and smoke it.
They call me Bubblegum.
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