Try To Stay Awake

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 21, 2008 8:00 AM MDT in News Comment 37 comments

Normally people reserve the term "dog days" for the month of August, when the summer heat really intensifies. But I think right now certainly qualifies, considering how mind-numbingly boring this off-season has become, especially for the Avalanche.

But hey, such is life. The new season is just over two months away, and in less time than that we'll be seeing rookie camps and training camps and all kinds of fun pre-season preparation. Plenty of time to figure out how we're going to handle a likely .500 season.

In other news, Ryan Miller has been signed to a big extension with the Sabres, so anyone entertaining fantasies about him minding the Avalanche net will have to find a new object of lust. What, Peter Delmas isn't good enough for you?

By the way, I promise I'll resume the countdown of the Top 19 Avalanche Players of All Time (see left sidebar for the list so far) this week. Maybe even tomorrow.

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i miss hockey

and i hate baseball so much. I’m so bored i’ve been watching reruns of sitcoms. :(

by thedoctor on Jul 21, 2008 9:27 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Bored

My summer has been an endless loop of movies, video games, and Discovery/History channel specials.

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

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 21, 2008 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

i only WISH discovery had specials or interesting stuff on, like mythbusters or shark week. instead it’s interminable deadliest catches. who even watches that show? HOW MANY POTS CAN YOU WATCH COME UP

by thedoctor on Jul 21, 2008 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Deadliest catch

I used to always watch like 15 minutes between showering and going to uni in the morning.
It made my head numb. I liked that

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 21, 2008 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Koppel

I TiVo’d Koppel’s : “The People’s republic of Capitalism” which looks interesting. I’m a sucker for Man vs. Wild and Survivorman (which come to think of it hasn’t been on much).

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

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 21, 2008 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

For sure. Koppel’s first episode on China and its economic ties with the US is a good watch. A lot of Irony is revealed.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 21, 2008 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love Suvivorman, but MvW always reeks of set-up situations. plus he has cameramen with him. He’s certainly a hardcore eater though, geez.

I’d love to see a face-off show between the 2 of them (Bear and Les). Not sure how you’d pull it off, but it would be awesome.

by thedoctor on Jul 21, 2008 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

MvsW

Man Vs Wild is a setup, but still impressive. For the remote island one Bear actually got caught staying in Hawaii during filming. The idea was that it’s pretty easy to sleep on a remote island in the middle of the night (it’s not like he’ll freeze to death or anything), but since it was misleading they put a disclaimer on the show saying that he receives assistance.

\Nevertheless a lot of the stuff he does is still damn impressive. The one where he had a hot air balloon in Africa and built himself a flamethrower to ward off potential wild cats was pretty awesome.

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

by Jibblescribbits on Jul 21, 2008 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The only major team sport in the world that makes baseball look exciting is cricket. But the 4-letter network does nothing but ram baseball down your throat 24-7 all summer long anyway. At least my summers are relatively sports free. But yes, the Avs off-season hasn’t exactly been inspiring. From the hiring of Granato, the losses of Theo and Bruno, and the wtf signings culminated by Willsie, not to mention nothing yet from Super Joe, it has been a crap Av summer indeed.

MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.

by Bob in Boulder on Jul 21, 2008 9:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

speak for yourself

frankly, i was overjoyed to see Bruno and Theo leave. Nothing against them, but letting both go was sound management imo—not clinging to aging, slow vets (however awesome they were in the past) / letting youth get a chance, and not overpaying for massive risk.

by thedoctor on Jul 21, 2008 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bruno wasn’t overpaid. And he’s not overpaid in Minnesota either. We should’ve kept him. Theo single-handedly got us to the 2nd round of the play-offs, only to decide to lay down and die, once there. They both could’ve been traded for something better than NOTHING.

I think I will miss Bruno, but Theo is okay, I guess. It still stings a bit, that he fought hard and we gave him a chance, but in the end it all came down to money. Slice it any way you want, but Theo’s stay in Denver wasn’t worth 12M.

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 21, 2008 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, Bruno wasn’t overpaid, didn’t mean to imply that—Theo was. Bruno is on the downside of his career and he’s slow, while we have tons of young talent ready for that top 6 winger spot. Keeping him might have made the team better next year, but they’d have been worse long term in not giving the youth a chance. I’m still really happy with those 2 leaving.

by thedoctor on Jul 21, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chicago Captaincy

Does anyone know why the Picked Toews over Kane?
I was quite interested in this, and if I can find enough to write about it, I might make it a fanpost. But if someone has the answer now, it’s not very useful to do so.

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 21, 2008 11:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ve heard Toews compared to guys like Sakic and Yzerman. Maybe there is something magical about the # 19…

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 21, 2008 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me no likey Yzerman.
They actually described Toews and Kane as Yzerman and Fedorov here.
I guess they mean that Fedorov is the better player, Yzerman gets the glory?
Anyways, I think Kane is a cooler name than Toews any day of the week ;)

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by Tommelot on Jul 21, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually, I think Toews is cooler because it’s pronounced completely different than it’s spelled.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I got it right the first time though, it’s like “ouch”, right? Maybe that’s because I’m European and those names are more common here.
But Pimp-Kane is better than ouch-Toews in my book

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 21, 2008 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, his name is pronounced “Taves.”

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 6:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Toews is a year older than Kane. If you have to pick between two kids that aren’t old enough to drink, why not pick the older one?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 21, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

He’s not a year older though. April ‘88 and November ‘88 or something.

[googles]

Toews
Kane

WHO DA MAN?? (I looked it up before)

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 21, 2008 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let me rephrase that:

Toews is seven months older than Kane. If you have to pick between two kids that aren’t old enough to drink, why not pick the older one.

Wow, that makes a huge difference.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 6:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough, but if it’s age you want, why not pick a veteran then?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 22, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh? I think you’ve completely missed my sarcasm.

That’s an excellent question for the Blackhawks, not me.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Peter Delmas

His favorite actress is Jessica Alba? Huh, something tells me its not for her “acting” abilities.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 21, 2008 12:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, shouldn’t the question ask, “Who is your favorite Hollywood hottie?”

Don’t ask who Theodore’s favorite is.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 21, 2008 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard Theo’s favorite movie was “House of Wax”.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Jul 21, 2008 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back to tv shows

Top Gear on Monday nights BBC America is a hoot. Totally makes my tv week. Fast cars, English humor. Heaven.

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Jul 21, 2008 4:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s one of mine and the Mrs. favorite shows.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 21, 2008 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Hamster FTW.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 6:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like James May. The other two are the flashy ones that get the most attention, but I think of May as the quiet, sweet guy in the back corner. Kind of like nerds vs. jocks imo. I always go for the nerds.

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except for me of course. Cuz I’m a manly man of manish proportions.

by Mike @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course honey. :-)

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

How nice when the real boss makes the underling feel important. ;)

MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.

by Bob in Boulder on Jul 22, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but just wait until he comes up for review.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Jul 22, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Captain Slow FTW ;)

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Jul 22, 2008 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamster Fan Here

I know he’s short but he’s soooo cute!

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Jul 22, 2008 2:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG I MISS HOCKEY

I’m tired of watching Phil cough up blood & I hate the other reality tv shows. The last lacrosse game is coming up (it’s my hockey substitute.) And I wish Joe would let us know he’s coming back. I even miss news about hockey.
/end rant

hockeynana

by hockeynana on Jul 22, 2008 8:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs