Game 47: Kings At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread
by Joe Dunman on Jan 21, 2009 3:00 PM MST
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| Los Angeles Kings |
9:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm MT |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 18-20-7 | January 21, 2009 | 23-22-1 |
| 43 points |
Pepsi Center |
47 Points |
| 13th in West |
Denver, CO |
11th in West |
Tonight the Colorado Avalanche will win against the Los Angeles Kings.
How's that for a preview?
But wait a second, Joe, how can you be so sure, you ask. Well, let me tell you. Starting on December 23 and continuing up until tonight, the Avs have been on a consistent three-games-won, three-games-lost roller coaster. Before crushing Calgary on Sunday, the Avs had lost three straight games between January 13th and 16th. Before that, they won three straight. Before that, they lost three straight. And before that, there was the three-game winning streak that began just before Christmas that I already mentioned above. Soooooo, the Avs have already won one game in the next three-game streak, and still have two more wins before they start crapping the bed again.
Sure, they can't seem to stay above .500 for more than a week, but at least they're getting the consistency thing down pat.
Now, other items of interest. Since the Avalanche had a huge offensive burst against the Flames (who had until then owned their asses), they will struggle to put points on the board tonight. Luckily, Los Angeles is absolutely horrible and it won't make any difference.
Also, the Quenneville Goalie Carousel Of Pain is back in full effect. You remember that, don't you? The one where each goalie plays until he loses? Yeah, that one. It's back. If you look at the Avs' schedule, you'll see that on January 4th, Peter Budaj started against the Wild and lost. The next game, Andrew Raycroft started, and he won the next three games. However, on January 13th against Columbus he lost, which meant Peter Budaj got the next start, on the 15th against the Blues. But Budaj lost that game, so Raycroft got the next start, on the 16th against Edmonton. Rayzor lost that one, so Budaj got the start against Calgary on Sunday. Since Budaj won that one, he gets the start tonight.
Sure, you could argue that Raycroft's sore calf muscle and back-to-back games played a hand in the coach Tony Granato's choice of starters. You could argue that, sure. But since I'm determined to see only the absolute worst possible scenario no matter what, I'm not going to listen to you. So be quiet.
(I admit the very high possibility that every single thing I've written here is worthless.)
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As I read your astute preview, one thought immediately jumped into my mind. “Who the hell is Jonathan Quick? And is that a great name for a goaltender or what? But shouldn’t he go by "Johnny” to make it even more catchy?" OK, maybe three rambling thoughts went through my head.
I’ll be at the Can tonight. I understand the 3 games winning and 3 games sucking thing, but I’m wondering (and fearing) that it may be overcome by the recent trend of sucking against the suckiest of sucks tonight. Hope not. If it does, listen to some maniac screaming for Bob Hartley during otherwise dead moments in the crowd.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
Actually
The Avs do pretty good against teams that have worse records than them. It’s those good teams they tend to struggle against.
(I looked up the records a bunch of times, but they change every day. They are something like 15-5 against teams worse than them and 8-17-1 against teams who aren’t.)
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 21, 2009 3:12 PM MST up reply actions
Shows how much I've been paying attention
this season. I just remember two wins against the hated wheel, finally beating Calgary, and that last three really sucky string of losses to Columbus, St. Louis, and Edmonton.
Face it, until they show us otherwise, the Avs are who we think they are.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jan 21, 2009 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
I'll be there too.
I went to an Eagles game in Loveland on Saturday night and successfully got a “Lets go Eagles” chant going. I’ll see if my luck continues and try to get a chant going tonight. I may have a little success in the rowdier (barely) 3rd level.
Columbus, St. Louis, and Edmonton.
2 of which are better than the Avs!
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 21, 2009 3:30 PM MST reply actions
GAAAAHHHHH
Curses reply button. Curses.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 21, 2009 3:31 PM MST up reply actions
Yuck
Somehow that little factoid doesn’t cheer me up much.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 21, 2009 3:37 PM MST up reply actions
(I admit the very high possibility that every single thing I've written here is worthless.)
Well, let’s hope at least not the part about the Avs winning.
I keep hoping that now that their backs are truly up against the wall, this team will realize that every game has to be played as if they are playing a team better than they are. As Brett Clark so eloquently put it “We can’t take 20 minutes off in a game anymore.” Clarkie, I never knew you could, but thanks for the insight. (You know, there’s more than one rocket scientist on this team).
I hope Cody McLeod gets his hat trick this time. But then again, LaBarbera’s not playing for LA anymore, so maybe at least a Gordie Howe Hat Trick.
I'm leaving for the game right now! 100 miles of Colorado Blue skies.
I’m counting on this being an easy game to get lower bowl seats for cheap. If not, ITCC and then poach away. I’ll be at the “Tuaca Chill Zone” at some point. GO AVS!!!
Keeping my fingers away from all moving parts since 2007
Four
I’m leaving in a few, taking my grandmama to the game. Lets get the Can rockin tonight! everyone get loud!
My seats are in section 350. I’ll try to raise the dead too. At least we shouldn’t have to contend with too many opposition fans. Like during the fricken Wing games. Those just keep getting worse and worse. I wish Michigan would get jobs again.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 21, 2009 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
Make that five.
I’ll be at the game as well, with my daughter. I’m in Section 128 (neener neener. Wonder if Texaco is going? Anyone for a quick meetup?
"The difference between winning and losing? Getting more goals than the other team. Would you like to sit down and I'll explain it to you?" Lappy 2008
I’m hanging out at home tonight. Some one has to prop up the game thread and try to make it look respectable.
Red Wings Suck
I'll be here with you...
Since I have to travel to Washington (state) in April for my borther’s wedding, I definitely won’t be able to make a pilgrimage to Denver this season. I hope they continue to do Frozen Fury every pre-season.
And you guys with tickets…you all suck!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 6:26 PM MST up reply actions
What was that? Altitude just showed Kopitar making pancakes. Last i checked, Kopitar is not an Av….
Red Wings Suck
Sadly not
I wish he was though, I also wish I had some pancakes.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
He isn't
I dropped him from my fantasy because he isn’t scoring, he isn’t putting points on the board period.
And unfortunately I have to watch the Kings feed tonight. I hate how Fox always talks to the fans like they are idiots….then again they are from LA.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 6:59 PM MST up reply actions
Not really what you want
for what, 6/7 million a season, though.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:00 PM MST up reply actions
I Agree
His numbers are comparable with Smyth’s (and Hejduk’s). But I think Smyth is overpaid for what he puts up on the scoreboard.
Red Wings Suck
But Smyth
was also acquired on the open market, in which you have to pay that little extra to bring guys in. He also brings all those unquantifiable “intangibles” that announcer’s love to gush over all the time. He works his ass off, he’s a great leader, blah blah blah. Though he is overpaid. Lol.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:07 PM MST up reply actions
I was actually surprised
to see Kopitar has more points than Brown. Every game I have watched seems to have Brown contributing and Kopitar all but invisible….
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:08 PM MST up reply actions
I'm watching Stars-Panthers
for a few minutes and I still can’t believe Skrastins is Bouwmeester’s defensive partner.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I had to laugh
watched a bit of the Washington – ttawa game yesterday and they showed the Panthers game and Skrastins scored an own goal.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
No Way
You can get it done for free if you do it yourself. just something to help save money in this economic crises
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Hell yes
I’ve been cutting my own for several years now.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:13 PM MST up reply actions
I haven't paid for a hair cut
in at least 12-13 years.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:14 PM MST up reply actions
Oh it gets cut..
I just keep it short and use the shears every couple of weeks.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:16 PM MST up reply actions
Actually
One of my friends recently dared me to dye my beard white and wear a white robe with a big staff and run onto the ice during intermission and stand in front of one of the nets and holler “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!”
I’m still contemplating it.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:19 PM MST up reply actions
Not long enough yet
But we’re waiting for beginning of April to do it =D
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:22 PM MST up reply actions
Game on!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Penalty on the Avs
Pk for LA
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Oh my god
“Tony Granato and his coaching staff have done a GREAT JOB!”
Yeah. Awesome job. It’s a real cohesive unit we have.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I noticed this
IT made me choke on my juice.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 21, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions
1-0
Kings…shot from the point…may have been tipped by Calder
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Definitely tipped
but Budaj was sliding like he was Marty Turco there. What in the world.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:12 PM MST up reply actions
Is it just me, or ...
have we had an unusual tendency to get scored on imediadetely at the start of a game since the early Aebi-as-backup days?
That was cool
Hejduk flying through the LA line change. Got the penalty from it, too. It was like he was tip-toeing between raindrops.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Too many men called on the Kings
Avs power play….I’m positive we won’t answer.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Sweet
so we spent the first minute of the PP DANCING AROUND IN OUR OWN ZONE. How long can this ineptitude continue before someone has to answer for this shit?
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Did Altitude just say the Avs have done a good job on the penalty kill this year. theres positivity and then theres straight up bullshit.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yeah definitely.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:18 PM MST up reply actions
A slashing call on the Kings?
well when the Avs spend half the power play in their own zone LA isn’t going to be afraid of taking penalties.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Okay
That Waste Management driver needs to keep his eyes on the road when he’s driving without guardrails right there.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
there was an article in the nytimes a week ago about how sanitation workers have started keeping an eye out for unusual or suspicious activities for the police. they are trained by the police and don’t get paid extra. waste management was mentioned as one of the first companies to do this. i know, completely off topic.
I know everyone loves to hate him
but Tucker did just draw that slashing penalty.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
GOAL!
Svatos on a sweet feed by Wolski!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
That net was SOOOOO
wide open….Arnason could have scored it. But still good job by The Baron and Svats to finish.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:22 PM MST up reply actions
SCORE
Wolski and Svatos making it happen. I’ll come off my Svatos hate if he keeps this up.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Anybody know
how big Quick is off the top of their head? He seems kind of small and when he goes down, a lot of the net looks open.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Yay another PP! Positivity works wonders!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 7:29 PM MST reply actions
I definitely
don’t like that second PP unit…Tucker being out there is just so wrong on many levels.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Stewart in a fight with o’ donnel…
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 7:31 PM MST reply actions
More dancing than fighting
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:31 PM MST up reply actions
Lol I love the picture and the idea behind it!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 7:32 PM MST up reply actions
lol
All of those guys on the ice showed up the Kings players trying to hit them. That was awesome. O’Donnell wanted the fight, and got it, and then looked like he wasn’t going to be letting go anytime soon. That should have been roughing more than anything else.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
He's definitely
making his presence known out there.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:36 PM MST up reply actions
Another Kings penalty
another slashing call. Not sure I agree with that one…at all.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Another penalty on the Kings
Johnson’s 2nd slashing and the Kings third slashing call of the period.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I would love another power play goal!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 7:39 PM MST reply actions
Nice effort from the Baron to keep it in and then Salei can’t take the pass.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
And over....
Avs have had one good PP and one decent….
Way to make the Kings pay for their poor play.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:41 PM MST up reply actions
That's why
I said one decent….it wasn’t bad, but could have been better, especially with a score.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
Its disturbing to see 16 on the ice at anytime. I need to trade him in NHL 09. I traded Arny and raycroft for Al Montoya and some other center prospect.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I waived Arnason (funny LA picked him up and has yet to play him) and picked up Yelle. Philly offered me Niitymaki for Raycroft.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:45 PM MST up reply actions
luv u CPU Trades
I used to create a player at all 99, but make him like 50 years old, and then trade him for a bunch of young stars and watch my created player retire after one season and my young dudes flourish into bad asses.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:49 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting
that’s the second time Svatos has used that little spin move right next to the net. Also, that’s a much better looking PP than the first try. Positivity!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Very entertaining first period
Too bad we couldn’t burn them for a few more goals.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
We need to step it up a notch, IMO, in the second and play with some killer instinct.
Red Wings Suck
Agreed
But it was fun to watch us come out flat and then find our legs. I loved the Durno McLeod Stewart hits.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:48 PM MST up reply actions
I see a kings player being interviewed
and I think nothing of it….then I realize, I’m not watching Altitude but FOXW.
Seems the Kings have no problems interviewing their own guys.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
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 is really on my nerves lately with their pre, post, and in game coverage. At least Clough is not longer around to piss off Joe lol.
Red Wings Suck
But
Clough was slightly smarter than Browman.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:51 PM MST up reply actions
Dallas up on Florida 3-1 with 2:00 left
Skrastins has the only goal for Florida….
Blues 1-0 Hawks (16 sec)
Bruins 3-3 Leafs (9:00 in second)
Bolts 5-3 Sabres (7:00 in 3rd)
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
uhhh
switch the times on Blues-Hawks and Bruins-Leafs
Bruins-Leafs in OT
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 7:58 PM MST up reply actions
Staying up all night
will do that to you. Tsk tsk tsk!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:00 PM MST up reply actions
I will be soon =[
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
Because they're at home
and that’s how it should be.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 7:59 PM MST up reply actions
Looks right
but it isn’t…
I hadn’t even noticed it…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
Kings look like they are in their 3rd jerseys. In that situation, the Avs are allowed to wear the white uniprons.
Red Wings Suck
But why are they wearing their 3rds away. with the exception of dallas and Toronto I thought all the 3rds were home jerseys. i’m confused by all this switching uniform crap.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
The Kings played the Stars at the start of the road trip and they wanted to wear there white jerseys, so the league granted the Kings request to wear their dark jerseys the rest of the trip. I guess to help the equipment manager out.
What
he can’t do the laundry that fast?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:21 PM MST up reply actions
Penalty on the Avs
Liles
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
good hell
2-1 Kings again they score on the PP
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
You guys think
we have the worst PK in the league? We’re honestly terrible at this. It seems like every time we’re on the PK, the other team scores.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
3-1
That was f’n fast
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Beat Budaj
high glove side.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Budaj
sliding again. I might be wrong about this, but that’s two goals it looks like he was sliding way out of the net. More Turco.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
And now
the Avs can’t even get through the neutral zone with possession.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
4-1
PICK UP THE F"N PUCK!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
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, clark had sort of fallen on budaj, and while budaj did scramble back up (despite clark sort of being on him) and get back in position, clark just stayed down while the goal was being scored.
It's true
that he got jobbed by the defense there, and nobody tied up anybody’s stick and everyone was just standing around, but Boods should have covered that with his hand in the first place. He’s given up several goals this year because he was too slow to cover it.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:15 PM MST up reply actions
Hard to cover it
when your defender is between you and the puck and sitting in your lap…just saying.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:17 PM MST up reply actions
Boods coming out
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Here comes Rayzor! Sorry Boods..just not your night.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:10 PM MST reply actions
Not that
he’s had much help this period.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:11 PM MST up reply actions
That's definately true...
he hasn’t. I love Budaj, he’s one of my favorites. He gets such little help at times it’s ridiculous.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:12 PM MST up reply actions
Just for show
Budaj faced 9 shots in the period before the Avs even got one on Quick. They are being outshot 10-1.
But Boods needs to be better, making a change was the right move, even if it’s just to wake the team the F up.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:15 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I definately agree he needed to go out…it can be pretty draining and something hard to erase in his mind if he stayed in. I just wish they really would wake up. I keep thinking sometime we will get some of our hurt guys back.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:18 PM MST up reply actions
Gonna be that kind of night?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:17 PM MST up reply actions
Already has been.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:18 PM MST up reply actions
i must be crazy because, despite my snarky attitude tonight, i’m thinking there’s still half a game left.
Depends
on which team has shown up this game…so far it’s not looking good.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:20 PM MST up reply actions
There is
But having two surefire goals robbed already is a major bummer. 4-1 is definitely something you can come back against, but if the opposing goalie is making saves like that, it’s gonna be real, real tough.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:21 PM MST up reply actions
Arnason draws a penalty
but can the Avs answer?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
PP for us, hoping hoping hoping for a goal!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:19 PM MST reply actions
And this power play is looking positive
can’t even keep the puck in the zone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
SCORE!
and then some rough stuff.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
GOAL
Hensick baby!
Come on Brown, make sure you hurt Tucker enough that he can’t play again this season!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
SCORE and a fight!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:23 PM MST reply actions
Wade Simmons
took a run at Stewie…
Then Tucker and Brown square off….
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Oh hell no.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:25 PM MST up reply actions
Stewart and Simmonds in the box.
Tucker and Stewart getting assist on Hensiiick’s goal.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:25 PM MST up reply actions
so much for that
5-2 right over Raycroft’s glove.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Lol
At least he did his scouting. High on Raycroft’s glove side is a goal 7 out of 10 times.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
rofl
2 for 2….
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:27 PM MST up reply actions
Where have you gone Patrick Roy? cries 6-2 WTH
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:27 PM MST reply actions
He's wearing #5
and not playing defense.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:28 PM MST up reply actions
Do we really want Clark in net? Then again that seems to be what he does best, block shots.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:28 PM MST up reply actions
Can we ask for a mercy rule since the team obviously doesn’t want to play this game.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:29 PM MST up reply actions
In some sports
there is a point in the game where if the score differential is high enough they’ll call the game to save the losing team. Hockey doesn’t have one, but since the seem disinterested in playing, maybe they should be allowed to forfeit the game after 2 periods.
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Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:34 PM MST up reply actions
I heard Jeff Francis was at the Avs practice, maybe he could give it a whirl.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:29 PM MST reply actions
He is Canadian...
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:29 PM MST up reply actions
Yup
It’ll be awesome when his first game is March 4th.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:33 PM MST up reply actions
I mean
he’s not coming back.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:34 PM MST up reply actions
Actually
from what I’ve seen, goalies have to be phenomenal skaters. And you can’t tell me Forsberg in goalie gear playing the puck behind his net he wouldnt take someone out.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:35 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
Goalies need to be great skaters. it sucks.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Smyth
can’t jam it in, misses the net…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Durno
having words in front of the Kings net.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
How can we miss scoring so many goals and yet have so many scored on us. Another fight.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:36 PM MST reply actions
I know it
I’ve been talking outside of MHH to a friend about the line all night lol.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:45 PM MST up reply actions
True but
Svats scored on the power play and was playing with Wolski, Smyth, and Hejduk when he scored.
And Svatos was not on the ice for Hensiiick’s PPG, Tucker was.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:01 PM MST up reply actions
THATS RIGHT
I forgot Svatos had just gotten off the ice when the second goal was scored.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions
SCORE!
3-6 STEWIE
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Stewie scores!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:37 PM MST reply actions
Stewie goes to battle
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Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:38 PM MST up reply actions
I'll try
and get it done this weekend…but no promises
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Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 8:40 PM MST up reply actions
You do indeed rock and I send my thanks as well!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions
I wouldn’t go so far as to say you rock, but you definetly pebble.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Get out of here
with that trash. I just threw a tomato in Australia’s general direction.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions
yep, agreed. He’s donned another jersey in case the avs don’t score/get scored on again lol jk
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
Oh great
being reviewed…the way things are going it’ll be overturned.
Should be a goal. And it is!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
YIKES
I leave the game at 1-1 to get my fat ass on the treadmill and come back to 6-3. WTF happened?
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:52 PM MST reply actions
Lol, except for the 20 other loses that I sat through.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:54 PM MST up reply actions
Well
Boods having one of his better AHL nights, Raycroft’s glove having a normal night, our defense needs a new name like “Guys with sticks who do nothing”. I think Salei might be Russian (or whatever they speak in Belarus) for “traffic cone”, but I’m not totally sure, and the Monster Line (Stewart-Hensick-Svatos) has been just that tonight, accounting for all of our goals.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:56 PM MST up reply actions
Thank you, awesome to see those three finally getting some points anyway.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions
You and I
have been the toughest on Svatos around here, I think, but he’s really been the best player on the ice tonight. He could have a hat trick if not for some great goaltending.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions
Figures I would miss most of it. I guess I’ll have to get back to ragging on Dr. Douche.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions
LOL he comes the positive part of giving up 7 goals in a period. These dudes could’ve done propaganda for the Nazis.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:56 PM MST reply actions
Okay
That actually made me spit out my drink. You win ten thousand freshly packaged internets, sir.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions
If the Avalanche come back, I’ll buy you a new keyboard?
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions
That would be great.
I have a new everything else, and my keyboard is pretty much an atnique by now.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions
lol shit
I think it heard me.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions
Better watch out, i’ve seeen keyboards get pretty psychotic when their pissed. throwing letters like F and U at you. It’s nasty.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"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 true.
A pissed off keyboard is the ultimate troll.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:01 PM MST up reply actions
I recently spent like $40 on one of those high end logitech gaming mice and wish I had $35 of that back.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions
Haha
I got one for Christmas as my big gift. Logitech, as well. It doesn’t work with how my computer is setup, so I’m still tweaking it. Later, 80 bucks.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions
Probably my fault. I’m not sure what I was expecting it to do. I probably set the bar too high.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:01 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
I got seduced by 7 buttons and form fitting feel for right handed gamers. Damnit.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions
I used to love when center ice picked up the Avs feed, but these dues are embarrassing anymore.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
That little lovetap on the puck by Arnason was a microcosm of his entire career.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
McLeod cannot be happy about being on that line.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:02 PM MST reply actions
Cartman cannot be happy.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions
Black Bart’s Cave @ Casa Bonita > Avs’ Special Teams
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:04 PM MST up reply actions
Oh lawd
I watched that episode at work two nights ago. His dead sprint through Casa Bonita is so, SO funny. I loved when he was trying order sopapillas by moving the flag as fast as he could.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
I saw that episode a dozen times or more before the first time I went there, so I went nuts with the camera, lol
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
Avs on PP#6
Another 2 minutes of nothing.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
We are on the PP…please another goal for us please!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:03 PM MST reply actions
What a difference 1/2 a season makes.
I think I can safely say that NOBODY would’ve said before the season started that there would be a time this year that Cody McLeod would completely outclass his linemates.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:03 PM MST reply actions
+1
(is it legal to +1 yourself?)
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
It's legal
But incredibly egotistical and gay.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"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 surprised
you don’t so it more….LOL
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:10 PM MST up reply actions
so = do
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:10 PM MST up reply actions
I save my ultimate arrogance for Ice Hockey. Every glove save is followed by baseball batting the puck away. It’s awesomely fun.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Funny?
So how much do you miss batting the puck causing everyone to laugh?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:12 PM MST up reply actions
not that there’s anything wrong with that
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:11 PM MST up reply actions
2 for 5
is not a bad PP that you would take aevery day and night, Maybe so probably not though.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Most night's it isn't bad
but when your opponent is 2 for 2. You need to answer more.
PP over
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
LOL a King dives for it in the corner while one Av on each side of him just watch.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:05 PM MST reply actions
Nice finish.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:05 PM MST reply actions
GOAL! Quick not happy about that!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
GOAL
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Whew
Good thing I came back when I did.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:09 PM MST up reply actions
That’s okay, too much pressure.
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:12 PM MST up reply actions
CODY I LOVE YOU!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:08 PM MST reply actions
and he gets, buried by Gauthier for his trouble.
Also, if the Avs ended up still losing this game, Raycroft will be credited with the loss.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:09 PM MST up reply actions
GOAL
McLeod gets the loose puck, they’re coming back.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Good pressure
but can’t get the equalizer.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Not yet. Next goal wins?
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:14 PM MST up reply actions
Hannan!
just decked a Kings player. That’s the way you hit Brown.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Either Hannan is incredibly strong or Brown is terribly weak on his skates.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:14 PM MST up reply actions
Please AVS please please complete the comeback….I don’t care who does it just score!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:15 PM MST reply actions
Avs are going on the PP yet again!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:16 PM MST reply actions
Who is everyday atty?
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:17 PM MST up reply actions
Just guessing
but Garrett Atkins?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:18 PM MST up reply actions
Who is that? I assume not hockey?
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions
Yep Garrett Atkins, he’s my favorite!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions
Ah, baseball. Here in Pittsburgh we mostly prefer to pretend that baseball doesn’t exist.
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions
So does
most of the Pirates organization.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2009 9:43 PM MST up reply actions
Garrett Atkins…I’m a big Rockies fan and he’s my favorite player. He got the nickname for playing in the most games of all the players on the team these last couple years.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions
lol
Pass.
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:17 PM MST up reply actions
Penalty on the Kings
Avs going on the PP. Now would be good time to get the equalizer. Can we do it?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Avs on the PP
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Penalty on Smyth
Good grief. Interference
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Guite shortie?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions
In NHL2K9
It’s always Guite that scores my SHG… and he scored a few last season. Always seemed a threat….
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:21 PM MST up reply actions
I have him as center on one of my Shorthanded lines. he scored a breakaway 3 seconds after the penalty expired. I was slightly dissapointed
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
do you have the 360 version? I played the demo and wasn’t crazy about 2K9, but it seems like half the time the demos don’t do the full versions justice.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
I have it on the Wii
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
Ah. I was a 2K guy for years until this year I made the switch back to EA.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:25 PM MST up reply actions
I got the 360 version of NHL 09, It’s pretty damn awesome. NHL 2k9 isn’t out here in Australia, apparently it’s not getting released either.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"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 love it. I’m surprised at how much fun the Be A Pro mode is.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:27 PM MST up reply actions
That is awesome, except my sniper can’t seem to score at all. 5G in 10games for the Portland pirates.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Sabres! Atta boy. I had some trouble for awhile too, but then I got the hang of it.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:30 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I’m a big Miller fan, top 3 favourite players along with Boods and Turco. It’s mostly my teammates not having any brains. gets very frustating watching them screw up plays.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Miller is my wife’s favorite player, lol.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:32 PM MST up reply actions
I like Miller
but lately he’s becoming a bit too whiney.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:34 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t think so, he’s feisty and I like that.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:36 PM MST up reply actions
He has whined a little bit, but I also think what he’s said has been blown out of proportion a bit.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"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 heard some of his quotes are direct responses to questions asked of him and then the reporters take that quote completely out of context to make him sound like a whiner. reminds me of that HACK adrian dater.
Like his comment about Smyth knocking his stick when he scored a while back, It’s a fair complaint for a goalie because it does hinder your ability to make a save but you never found out the question, he might have been asked whether he thought Smyth hit his stick or not in which case the answer is an honest answer and not so much of a whiny answer.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I have him and Lappy together, they are killing the league in SHG. They have at least on almost every game.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
Oh Gawd
Smyth takes another penalty at an inopportune time. Why does he keep doing this?
Red Wings Suck
Better than playing with Tucker?
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions
Well done
Smyth gets the penalty. 4 on 4.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Not a great call
but one they’ll call that way almost every time…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions
Good grief Charlie Brown, can we please score more goal?!
Re-sign Everyday Atty!
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 21, 2009 9:21 PM MST reply actions
Some more good chances
but can’t get in in.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:22 PM MST up reply actions
LET'S GO AVS!
clap, clap, clap!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Empty net
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Tucker is the extra man?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:28 PM MST up reply actions
We must have someon better than him.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Stewart, Hensiick, Svatos….
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:30 PM MST up reply actions
Leaving the goalie in…
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:30 PM MST up reply actions
Okay Tucker, I concede, that was a nice play.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:28 PM MST reply actions
Until you knocked the goalie out and disallowing a goal. Your douchery prevails again.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:28 PM MST up reply actions
Shot went wide I think?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 21, 2009 9:29 PM MST up reply actions
Granato take a timeout
and talk strategy, What kinda crazy talk is that.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Crap,
one more rush?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
And no joy
Damn..so close and no cigar.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I don’t typically think like that, but yeah. At least I’m not walking away feeling that I wasted 3 hours of my life.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:34 PM MST up reply actions
Damn
Well, this is sad, but at least this game was fun to watch.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:31 PM MST reply actions
So much for streaks
this team can’t be consistent at anything can they. Except at being inconsistent.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Yes, I’ll take 6-5 losses over 1-0 wins any day.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:36 PM MST up reply actions
I’d rather the 1-0 win, not just becasue it’s a win but because it sounds like more of a goaltender battle, which I’d rather see than goals every 5 minutes and every dressed goalie on the ice at some point.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
They dress Arnason no matter what. That’s about it.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:35 PM MST up reply actions
Well folks
its been fun, I am out. See you after the All Star break.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 21, 2009 9:37 PM MST reply actions
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