Your Middle Of The Week Thread

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 7:00 AM MDT in News Comment 77 comments

I'm still "on vacation," for whatever it's worth.

The Avs have now officially signed Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie to one-year contracts for...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Sorry, fell asleep.

Thank god The Dark Knight is coming out soon because this summer is so boring I've been reduced to attending the AAA All-Star Game tonight for some excitement. Can't the Avs sign Ryan Smyth and Scott Hannan again so we can all get worked up (even if it's for no reason)?

Talk about hockey or whatever.

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I saw someone on HF speculate that Willsie is going to be the LEM captain. the only other explanation I can think of is that they’re done with Svatos and think Jones is ready for top 6 play, so there’s a trade in the works.

both would make sense to me, but I think the former is more likely. I still think a Svatos + Leopold package could land some excellent talent in return.

by thedoctor on Jul 16, 2008 9:25 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Only as long as nobody remembers that Svatos and Leopold are a health insurance nightmare.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

More fuel to the Silent Stan is being cheap theory, Nugs dump Camby to the Clip joint for essentially nothing. Pure salary dump. I wonder wtf is going on at Kroenke central? Is he going to need to rent out his 12,000 square foot condo that was appended to the Pepsi Center a few years ago?

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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 16, 2008 9:43 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m thinking this bold new economy in which we all live might not spare the super-rich this time. That breaks my wittle heart.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 9:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

it’s quite odd. you wonder if the teams lost money last year, especially the noguts. they won’t even sniff the playoffs this year, I think.

amazing what one bad contract can do in the NBA (Kenyon Martin).

by thedoctor on Jul 16, 2008 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dark Knight

You know that movie has been so uber-hyped that there is no way it can meet expectations.

Regardless I’m seeing the movie Friday night at 11:00pm thanks to my friend that is the biggest Batman fan, ever.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 16, 2008 11:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Me and the Mrs. at taking it in at 3:30 in the afternoon, so your friend can go screw.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 16, 2008 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

But she HAD to see it on the IMAX. I’m just going along for the ride.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 16, 2008 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree. I think, if there’s any movie ever that can actually live up to the hype, it’s this one.

I will also be seeing it on IMAX during opening weekend. I’m a fanboy.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe. I think the promoters did a good job of NOT increasing the hype from using Heath Ledger’s unfortunate passing. They haven’t ignored what happened but at the same time didn’t use it as a marketing tool.

I might be plesantly surprised though since I’m going in with low expectations. I tend not to get into things that hyped because they don’t deliver (usually).

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 16, 2008 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Giddy

This is the first movie that has made me giddy in a while. I have been trying not to catch any spoilers, but every review I have read has said it’s phenomenal.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 16, 2008 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same here. I have yet to hear or see anything negative about this movie. No movie is perfect, of course, but I had just about zero problems with Batman Begins and this looks even cooler.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had only one problem with Begins: Katie”Wet Blanket of Emotion” Holmes.

Maggie is a hotter upgrade and a MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH better actress, IMO.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 16, 2008 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree

Glyllanhal >>>> Holmes even if i can’t spell her name.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 16, 2008 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The promotors might not have used it as marketing but the media sure has. Over here in Perth, where ledger was born, every reviewer has made a huge deal about how good he was and how uinfortunate and sad every one is that he died, not me since i kinda laughed when i heard how he died but that’s just me. Not only that but our inempt, useless premier has jumped on the bandwagon naming some new Theatre centre after him even though he never performed on stage and alienating the community.

by Savage33 on Jul 16, 2008 7:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good to know Australia can be as stupid as the United States.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 6:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

We’re not that stupid yet, but we are getting their

by Savage33 on Jul 17, 2008 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Getting their what?

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 21, 2008 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Getting as stupid as America.

by Savage33 on Jul 22, 2008 2:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Misspell

Was the misspelling of “there” intentional. Because if so..well played.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 22, 2008 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um, yes, yes it was.

by Savage33 on Jul 23, 2008 4:02 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You Win

The Dark Knight was pretty damn good.

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by InYoFace on Jul 21, 2008 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Understatement of the year.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 21, 2008 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skipping

You should skip the Dark Knight and see this instead

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 16, 2008 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Starring Kris Draper?

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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 16, 2008 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ZING!!!

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 16, 2008 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Iron Man

Was extremely good, imo. But I don’t get out much.

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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 16, 2008 12:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

It had a few holes in it, but overall it was very good.

I am actually surprised how little I have heard/seen about Dark Knight…I won’t be going to see it right away, but I will see it within a week or two.

"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-

by Americanario on Jul 16, 2008 12:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably a good idea. The crowds are going to be insane.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s why I’m waiting a week or so on it – I hate opening weekend crowds. They stand up and applaud the screen! What’s up with THAT?

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Jul 17, 2008 8:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

They’re amazed by all the moving lights on the wall in front of them!

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I must admit

I did that at the first Harry Potter. Not the other ones though. I imagine Mike will be applauding after tomorrow’s show. :-)

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 17, 2008 10:01 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Admit it, Mike stood up and cheered at Sex & the City too.

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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 17, 2008 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve only applauded the start of a movie twice in my life, I didn’t stand, just clapped and yelled….The two times were for the first Lord of the Rings movie and the 4th (or 1st in the relative series) Star Wars movie.

"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-

by Americanario on Jul 17, 2008 10:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling you weren’t clapping at the end of that Star Wars movie.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jibblewife

HATES when people cheer/clap at movies:

If she wasn’t so shy I think she’d stand up and scream “They can’t hear you”. I used to hate it too, but seeing my wife that visibly frustrated by others is actually quite amusing. I will join in someday just to annoy her more.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 17, 2008 11:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is it about being amused when your significant other is frustrated by other people? I take weird pleasure in that, too (sometimes, when she allows it, of course). Almost as if I’m thinking to myself “hah, they got her!” like we’re in some kind of weird battle to see who can keep their cool the longest when surrounded by knuckle-dragging morons.

Anyway, yeah, I hate it when people clap, too.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

For me

It’s because I’m usually the one annoying her, so it’s nice to see her upset without any possible way it could bite me in the ass (unless I laugh. I have to sit there and be silently amused)

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 17, 2008 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I haven’t seen it yet, but definitely will before long. The last movie I saw was that dirty communist propaganda movie Wall-E (which was really good). Probably not the “best animated film of all time” like I actually read in a review somewhere, but pretty good.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 16, 2008 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Iron Man + Incredible Hulk were both pretty stellar, with the nod to Iron Man. They set it up nice for a sequel, and they both have little clues to an Avengers movie, which is a good thing.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 16, 2008 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Movies

I have actually seen quite a few this summer, and not a bad one yet. Even Wanted, which i thought looked terrible and only saw because of a friend, was decent, and then upgraded because you get to see a naked backside of Jolie (

which isn’t really saying much if you’ve ever seen choice scenes from Original Sin. Unfortunately to see Jolie nude you have to put up with gratuitous Antonio Banderras nude shots too. )

Either way I’ve seen, Hancock, Wall-E, Wanted, Iron Man and Hellboy II this summer and haven’t had a complaint yet.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 16, 2008 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn fat Humans who screw up the planet and must be cared for by the mechanizations.

"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-

by Americanario on Jul 16, 2008 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh hey

Avs schedule for next year is out. 10-09-08 at home vs. the Bruins is game 1.

http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=SubseasonSchedule

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 17, 2008 11:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

another note

8 home games in a row in late Jan/early Feb.

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by InYoFace on Jul 17, 2008 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

That boads well for the Mile High Blogger Meet & Be Disappointed Extravaganza that we’ve got planned!

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 17, 2008 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey 1/29/09 is against Toronto. If we get disappointed from that game, ie. Avs lose, something is not right in the world.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 17, 2008 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if we could get enough people for group rates.

by thedoctor on Jul 17, 2008 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody work for a company or know somebody with access to a suite? That would cool.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Xcel Energy has a permanent suite in the Can. My girlfriends dad just so happens to be president of the union. I can try, but I’ve only succeeded once. Plus the executives tend to only give games to union guys when they are trying to get something from them.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 17, 2008 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

perfect. tell them they need to wine and dine me for cheap video security at their power plants.

by thedoctor on Jul 17, 2008 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which game is scheduled at the same time as a big union contract vote?

Anyway, do your best.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

What are the odds that Leafs win that game and that Finger scores the game winner?

"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-

by Americanario on Jul 17, 2008 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

About 3.5 mil to 1 sounds about right….or, atleast according to Leafs management.

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by InYoFace on Jul 17, 2008 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bettman still blows

No Caps, with Ovie and Theo, in the Can this year. The schedule is better than the last few years, but still not quite there yet. Wtf was wrong with:

6 games against each division team, X 4 for 24 games
3 games against each team from the rest of the conference, alternating home advantage every other year between the other divisions, X 10 for 30 games
2 games, home and home, against every team from the other conference every damn year, X 15 for 30 games????

84 games total, get rid of 2 preseason games and don’t rape season ticket holders full price for the damn things anyway, and we’d be good. F Bettman.

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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 17, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey, it’s not perfect, but it’s a hell of a lot better than it was. At least the Avs get to play the Caps at least once, and the divisional games are back to a more reasonable 6 games each.

by thedoctor on Jul 17, 2008 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately I’ll only get to run the Doucherade photoshop masterpiece six times instead of eight. Well, Steve Ott is on there, so maybe I can run it during the Stars games, too. Is he still on the Stars? I’d have to care to know for sure.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can throw in one for Avery as well, admittedly he hasn’t done anything to the Avs but i think his reputation outweighs that fact.

by Savage33 on Jul 17, 2008 6:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one who thinks you should change Ott into Bertuzzi and make it Douche Overkill?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 18, 2008 4:21 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You could

You could always add Bertuzzi, and have Ott be a different flavor.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 17, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I really don’t think I can handle looking at Bertuzzi’s face that many times.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 17, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

well not untill the Sherriff or Lappy finish with him at least.

by Savage33 on Jul 17, 2008 6:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

So I’m not alone, just slow on the reading and quick on the responding…

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 18, 2008 4:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s more or less the motto of the Internet.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 18, 2008 8:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The secondary motto being ‘I like, to put. punctuation and Capitalization anywhere, in the sentence’

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Jul 18, 2008 9:06 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not funny :p

That took me like a minute to read

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 18, 2008 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

For Me

See I am making an e.e. cummings like statement with my punctuation and capitalization. If you don’t understand the symbolism behind it I won’t be able to explain it to you.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 18, 2008 9:32 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about the whole pr0n thing then? Isn’t the motto of the internet related to that?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 18, 2008 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Depends on your definition of “responding.”

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 18, 2008 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

and just like that...

our Ryan Miller dreams come to an end:

http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=368707

Kari Lehtonen here we come?

by thedoctor on Jul 18, 2008 10:43 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

5 years, 31.25m (6.25 per)

bargain deal, he’d have swung 7m+ next year.

by thedoctor on Jul 18, 2008 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t want to talk about how Ryan Miller swings.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Jul 18, 2008 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

haaaaaay

no seriously though, this leaves the Avs in a predicament if Budaj doesn’t pan out.

Backstrom, Gerber, Biron, Thomas, Legace, Garon, Khabibulin, Conklin, LaBarbera, Niittymaki, Fernandez, and Lehtonen (most likely) is the list. Every goalie on that list has some monster question marks. Personally I’d say Biron, Lehtonen, and Backstrom should be the Avs targets. Anyone else?

by thedoctor on Jul 18, 2008 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs