Avs take on the Leafs GDT
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 7:52 PM MST
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Since I just got home and there seems to be no GDT, I'll start one, but we're half way through the first and no one seems to be here.
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson's frustration with his team's poor defensive play is boiling over. He expects to see some improvement or he'll make personnel changes to get the desired results.
Wilson looks for a better defensive effort from the Maple Leafs, who have lost four in a row going into their first meeting in more than two years with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
The Maple Leafs (17-23-8) have given up a league-high 174 goals, and Wilson's first move to try and improve the team's defense was to call up goaltender Justin Pogge from Toronto's AHL club.
Pogge, 22, was scheduled to return to the minors after starting the Leafs' game Tuesday night regardless of how he performed. The rookie, however, had little chance to make a case to stay in the NHL due to the sloppy play in front of him in a 6-1 loss to Minnesota.
Pogge, considered the team's top prospect, made 15 saves and had virtually no chance on all four Wild goals in the second period.
The lopsided loss was just the latest poor defensive performance for Toronto this season, and Wilson is reaching the point of exasperation.
"We have a lot of guys that have to show a lot more pride in their performance defensively than they're showing," he said.
"Right now it's a garden full of weeds and I need to pick some weeds. It's as simple as that."
The Maple Leafs have been outscored 16-7 during their four-game losing streak, and have lost eight of nine.
With Pogge returning to the AHL, struggling veteran Vesa Toskala is expected to be back in net Thursday. Toskala has lost his last three starts and is 2-8-2 with a 3.73 goals-against average since Dec. 23.
Toskala has not faced the Avalanche since 2006 when he was with the Sharks. He's 3-3-0 with one tie and a 2.56 GAA in nine games against them.
Colorado and Toronto haven't met since the Avalanche's 4-1 win Oct. 18, 2006, behind two goals from John-Michael Liles. The Avs have won their last three home games against the Maple Leafs since a 3-2 loss March 29, 1997.
The Avalanche (23-24-1) are halfway through an eight-game homestand that hasn't gone well. They've lost three of their first four in the stretch.
After scoring 11 goals in its previous two games, Colorado lost to San Jose 3-0 on Tuesday. The Avalanche have dropped five of six since a three-game winning streak.
Despite its recent struggles, Colorado is only four points out of a playoff spot.
"It's frustrating. We need all the points we can get right now," Colorado's Brett Clark said. "Little mistakes here and there. If we can eliminate those, we're going to be OK."
The Avs have also suffered from a shaky situation in goal of late.
Andrew Raycroft, who stopped 35 shots Tuesday, has posted a 3.12 GAA in losing his last four games, while Peter Budaj is 1-4-0 with a 3.89 GAA in six starts since Dec. 31.
Raycroft, who was in goal for Toronto in its last meeting with Colorado, is 3-5-1 with a 2.73 GAA in nine starts versus his former team.
Budaj made 27 saves in the win over Toronto in October 2006, his only career start against the Leafs.
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 8:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Saw this and the Avs scored! Stewie!!! 1-1
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Stewart scores
to tie the 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 29, 2009 8:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
fyi family guy fans
Part two of this episode should be on channel 2 in Denver tonight at 10pm.
Keeping my fingers away from all moving parts since 2007
by tele-mon on Jan 29, 2009 8:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Where did you get all that stuff? I’ve been typing away to start an open thread as well:
Leafs vs Avs Game Open Thread (Improv Version)
Well, apparently tonight we get what we pay for. Joe, Mike and DD have abandoned us. PPP has the most hilarious stories & posts up tonight. It appears the Avs signed their two least favorite Leafs of all time. If they ask us at MHH, we can all tell them that we love Sham Wow and Stoner Rayzer as much as they do. We have yet to start writing them open letters though. We do, however, love posing as Altitude Kid Casters during games and asking Sham Wow lots and lots of questions about secrets to his craft. I hope this rambling has reached 75 words by now, as there is 7 minutes left in the first period and the Leafs have already scored on our goalie.
Good thing I checked before I posted.
And Stewie just scored!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I stole it from NHL.com
I usually write my own, but I just got home (after the game started) and figured I’d get on up quick in case anyone was hanging around.
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 29, 2009 8:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Good Job on the GDT preview, I appreciate it…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Checkin’ in. Joe missed out on the GDT apparently.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I was engrossed
in an especially riveting episode of Blue’s Clues. Apparently, this little cartoon dog leaves hints, or clues, for children to use to solve a somewhat dubious mystery. Mind boggling…
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Blues Clues
kicks ass. I have that shows theme song on my iPod.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Blues Clues.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So does Toddler @ MHH. He speaks back at the appropriate time and everything. I think he’s going to be depressed when we can’t by him a magenta cat or a torquoise dog some day.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Aww. That’s adorable. Pat Toddler@MHH for me and tell him he’s super smart.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We don’t pat him, we high five, cuz he rockz! With a Z!!
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the one where Forsberg is in bed with the couple.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like
the one with Crosby in the shower…and then he flushes the toilet on the guy.
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 29, 2009 8:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Little did we know
That was just the first of many douche/bitch moves that Crosby would pull on unsuspecting victims.
Not in the taint, not in the taint!
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
THis one
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 29, 2009 8:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember it now. That is a good one.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
gracias!
it would be even better if he had his real (avs) jersey on, but you know, it’s forsberg in bed, can’t complain too much. ha ha ha.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I know I'm not ;D
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
Love that commercial!
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going to lie
and say that the thought didn’t cross my mind when he was born, loe these two years ago, but I can say he knows hockey well, as we watch it a lot, and now Mrs. has starting bringing him to my games to watch me flop around the crease in my kick-ass custom jersey.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Teaching him the difference between goad goaltending and bad goaltending huh.
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
by Savage33 on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Baby Canary isn't quite old enough
Kindergarten Canary still loves Blue’s Clues…though now she’s in school when it’s 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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 8:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I remmeber when I was about 15 two of my mates came over, Me and the 17 year old were obsessed with that show. We watched every episode. It was fucking awesome. good times, good times.
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
by Savage33 on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in.
Stewie shoots, he scores!!!
Keeping my fingers away from all moving parts since 2007
by tele-mon on Jan 29, 2009 8:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
In case anybody missed the first goal
Cummisky is out with a shoulder injury. What did we do to anger the hockey gods?
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How’d THAT happen?
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He lost an edge and went flying into the boards. Leaving the puck for the leafs to dance around Rayzor and get an easy goal.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
did he lose an edge or was he trying to make a sliding defensive play?
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
When he was getting up from sliding he just fell back down.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of dance?
Two-step? Samba? Merangie?
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Some sort of ballroom
He just skated a big half circle around Raycroft.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I just heard that
they were talking about Smyth going to the locker room, thankfully it was just a skate issue, and they mentioned Cumsikey being 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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Sham Wow
has played hard for this team? Played hard at what, not fitting 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 29, 2009 8:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Altiduds’ talking up of Sham Wow is making me want to throw up. Now they’re making excuses for him. Vomit!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I like how they HIGHLIGHT for Tucker is him initiating a hit and falling on his ass. Sham-wow indeed…
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dear Lord in HEAVEN!!!!!!!
Why are they force-feeding Shammy to us tonight!! He used to play for the Leafs, WE GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
MY EYES, MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If they are going to
run some pre-produced Shammy garbage every time he’s on the ice, I’m going to get good and shit-faced during this game just to block out my short-term memory.
Ohh wait, I don’t drink.
Fuck you Altitude…
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
you might want to start drinking...
stolen from PPP:
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They gave that douche the ‘A’? WTF were they thinking?
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
And that was his reaction when he found out that they put the A on his sweater.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Svatos gets mugged.
Interference on Toronto.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Why do they tease us
with the SoS piece during intermission of the Darcy Tucker Show? That’s like kicking a dog? Why be that cruel?
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Totino’s Pizza Rolls = The shiz.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
FY
especially for piss poor college students with shitty hotel jobs looking for a break from ramen.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I had a shitty hotel job in college. It WAS shitty.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Night Audit FAIL
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
That’s what I thought at the time too.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The best part
is the running diary I’m keeping of all the insane crackheads and pimps and other nefarious characters I meet on a daily basis. It’s going to be fun to read in 5 years.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Finger
actually happy to be a Leaf, where mediocrity = cash, unlike his role wit the Avs.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:28 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I’d say that judging by the Avs this year that he could have found mediocrity and some cash in the Rocky Mountains too
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Brett Clark already had dibs.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE THIS VENTING COMMERCIAL
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
2nd period about to start
How about we do something with this power 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 29, 2009 8:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Mike Haynes
I’ll show you roaring if you don’t stop saying that.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
ARGHHHHH!
how did that not go 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 29, 2009 8:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
never mind
shot by hejduk. they’re reviewing it now though.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No
it was Hejduk….being reviewed, but I don’t think it went 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 29, 2009 8:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
never mind again
it’s HEJDUK.
i’ve been drinking. it was a tough day
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya...
You deal with architects and contractors too?
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate architects. Yes, you can DESIGN a house that looks great, Can you figure out how to get the plumbing and electrical in that house. NO, you can’t and that is why you fail.
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
by Savage33 on Jan 29, 2009 9:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No!
I think architects are awesome. Contractors, on the other hand, do not even get me started. I am sure there are a disproportionate number of contractors who end up as murder victims by clients driven to insanity by their incompetence and general inability to act like human beings. God I hate contractors.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They are reviewing it. I don’t think it has much of a chance though
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Overhead view.\
It SHOULD be a goal, it crossed the line.
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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 8:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Penalty killed
Had some chances though.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
So frustrating
because the PP actually looked pretty damn good. We had chances, we were skating, moving the puck and putting solid pressure on.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AKLSHGS;JKFS
THATS A GOAL COME ON.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It counts!
Hejduk scores on the power 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 29, 2009 8:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
zomg
So awesome.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Good Goal
The Duke Strikes Again!!!
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Damn Ref
I knew he had screwed it up.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Well, none of us thought it was in either, until they showed the overhead.
But the Avs give it right back…
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 29, 2009 8:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Shit
At least you’re boy is playing true to form.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Gah
Raycroft fucking sucks.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
That’s the John Madden “You could have driven a truck through that hole” between Raycroft’s legs.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He got beat over his glove hand, he came out to challange and then shrunk into the smallest profile possible on the shot. Horrible goal.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah?
I’m notoriously terrible at figuring out how pucks go in when I don’t get 3480953497 views.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Toronto comes right back on the PP....
Raycroft leaves about a foot open on the post and that’s an easy tuck 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 29, 2009 8:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Was??
Was Raycroft doing the robot while he was getting scored on?
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I thought
it was the sit on my ass shuffle.
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 29, 2009 8:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s his favorite, along with the lie facedown on the ice flop.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious
Altitude talking about how a couple of the Leafs getting out of scoring droughts tonight.
It was exactly what the PPP people were predicting tonight!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
They are playing.....
The Avalanche – your cure for all our problems.
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 29, 2009 8:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
well, i think they were referring mostly to our goaltender rayzor as the cure-all for your scoring problems. they wrote an open letter telling him how much they hate him.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
That was even edited because you can’t talk about waterboarding anymore…
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
May I sign it?
I haven’t read it, but if the point is to tell him how much you hate him, I want in.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Only Arnason
could have screwed up that centering attempt.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
To true
you have Toskala laying on the ice and Arnason can’t beat him.
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 29, 2009 8:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow
Arnason fails to score or make a centering pass. facepalm.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Good Charlotte
HATE HATE HATE.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Is that
Sham Wow’s theme music?
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 29, 2009 8:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Lifestyles Of The Rich And The Famous?
It could be.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say that brass knuckles wanna be thug one fits him better. he seems like the kind of douche canoe who would brag about wearing brass knuckles.
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
by Savage33 on Jan 29, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
I only mentioned that song because it was the one playing.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hannan
clearly isn’t an offensive defenseman.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Didn't your hear?
He is the minister of defense.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What in the hell is that?
Who came up with that? NOT a good nickname.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The Sharks announcers from the last game said it.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
They were my favorite announcers this year, too. That’s a terrible nickname.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hannan
can’t hit the partially open 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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 8:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How telling is it
that Raycroft’s immediate reaction after a shot is to look behind him? He’s my least favorite Avs goalie of all time. Easily.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Theo used to do that a lot too.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
they both give up about as many goals….not that Budaj is any better this season, unfortunately.
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 29, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Boods confidence is shot at this point. He has far outplayed Raycroft this season, imo.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You'll get no arguement from me
As Raycroft gets bailed out be yet another post.
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 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
And gets beat again.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Usually he follows that up by staring at his glove like it was its fault.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
what it is he is actually saying to his glove….and does the glove 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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
He does look and talk like a bit of a stoner…
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
we’ve been going on and on about his stoner vibe.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
I love the look he gives his glove. It’s like his glove is a completely separate entity and he’s pleading at it to work. “PLEASE GLOVE, CATCH THE PUCK! PLEASE!”
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha. No doubt. I bet he has dreams about it too.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that like Happy?
Happy Gilmore telling the ball to go home to it’s hole?
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 29, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Very similar
except the glove is actually attached to his hand, and is controlled completely by him. And that’s why a 3rd grader could beat him high on the glove side.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft
“how or why did you become a goalie?”
He must have sucked at forward….
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 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
But that didn’t stop him from passing the puck to a forward for a goal.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, another kidcaster asks a question of our stoner goalie Rayzer.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Finger scores
right after the Leafs get away with Too Many Men On Ice.
Sweet.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side...
You guys like Finger right?
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Is that what she said?
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 29, 2009 8:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Bwahaha
You’ve been visiting us haven’t you ;)
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Visiting you?
we had him first, we started it all.
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 29, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Finger shoots
and scores!….oh wait he plays for Toronto. DAMNIT
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 29, 2009 8:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AND LOOK AT THAT.
Just as we were talking about the legendary glove of Raycroft, he puts it on full display.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Avs tie it back up
who wants to win?
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 29, 2009 8:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hejduk does
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
His second of the night
on a great wrap around….one more Duke?
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 29, 2009 8:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Vesa see Raycroft’s shitty glove and raises him slow lateral movement.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Channeling
his inner Carey Price. I’m sure you love the comparison.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
this game could become an epic showdown
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So who has
slightly open 5-hole in their deck?
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 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So that was the goal I missed.
So then how about the 50ft weak slapper card.
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 29, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ace in the Hole
Vesa has the 197 foot goal in his hand.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow.
I watched the replay of that game last week. That must have really sucked.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Leafs won but now it looks like Raycroft pulled out the inconceivable-shortside-goal.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
And now
the Avs can’t get the puck out of their zone….figures
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 29, 2009 8:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What is going on?
How about some defense!!!
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Raycroft deserves as good as Boods gets. Or less.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s 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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 8:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Shit-tastic play from everybody in the defensive zone…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that
a little harsh towards shit?
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 29, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you might be right. I’ve had an off day. Didn’t mean to insult shit.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft and Toskala
were teammates last year.
Omigawsh!
What a great storyline!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
4-3
that was a terrible goal….stupid turn 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 29, 2009 8:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How the fuck
does Raycroft give up a goal right there?
Our defense sucks, sure, but I’m focusing all of my hate on Raycroft.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 8:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
So much for positivity, eh Bubblegum?
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to be positive
when you have Raycroft playing Ole Goalie tonight.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Aw C'Mon
Go Avs!!!!
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
McCormick and Lappy with a good shift and then
good god, raycroft sucks (I’m assuming, I still haven’t seen the goal).
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 8:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It wasn’t pretty
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 29, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Goal by Steve's brother
Seriously, with these goalies, the scoring could become epic in this game
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 8:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s play shinny, 6-on-6, no goalies. It might keep the score down…
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We’re taking bets on whether the third starts with Budaj and Cujo in net.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s the action?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 9:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What are you giving as odds?
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 29, 2009 9:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s about evens for Budaj but Toskala needs to give up at least one more goal.
Let’s say 4-1.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Stewie with the bad giveaway. He had to so something wrong eventually.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s take a vote, should I stick around for the 3rd period, or go read my new Incredible Hercules tpb?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 9:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dude
you might be as big a dork as me.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
At this rate
You might miss a 10-9 game.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You wouldn't want
to miss the Avs losing a 7-8 game do you?
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 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What? You don’t want to see a 14-13 score game?
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
This is like the anti-All-Star Game
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
brilliant characterization! very high scoring game, but for the opposite reasons of an all-star game
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t want to miss the Avs comeback.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
You say that because you watch your team, and I’m laughing because I watch mine.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
BWAHAHAHA
Good point :)
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds on that?
You do know we can’t win a game in the third…we always fall one goal short.
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 29, 2009 9:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Comebacks? Comebacks? You want to talk about comebacks?
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 29, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Haynes
was extremely nice when he said “Willsie streaking up the ice”.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Streaking?
is that like underwear streaking?
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 29, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he thought he was naked?
maybe?
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Things get testy at the end of the period
Probably arguing over who sucks more. Avs trying to take the trophy in suckitude.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just give it to Tucker and Arny and let the fans get home early.
I’m leaning toward the comic book….
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 9:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
but you took votes and it looks like it was 5-1 on sticking around for the third…sort of…
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Tucker has to be a douche at the water fountain too? Man!
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Sham Wow sucking in as much water as he can!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Third period has began…
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 29, 2009 9:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Liles SCORES!
Beachie begins to throw off the clothes!
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 29, 2009 9:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
JML!!!!!!!!!!
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 9:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
LILES!!!!
Re-sign Everyday Atty!
by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Good hell
Yank Raycroft all frakin ready.
Blake scores off the face 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-
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What a fun game this has been to watch.
Even as the Leafs score.
by Selanne on Jan 29, 2009 9:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
:(
PULL RAYCROFT GRANATO!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dude
I wrote a huge fanpost at the beginning of the season telling you that. Did you think that I was lying?
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I believed you. And that was an epic post. Thanks.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 9:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We believe you
it’s the rest of Avalanchlandia that doesn’t. Just look at Raycroft’s record, he has to be the better goalie, right?
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 29, 2009 9:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
RIGHT??
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 9:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Add Toronto to the list of NHL cities laughing at the Avs.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You get used to it. Trust me.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
GAH!!!
I feel your pain whenever I see anyone suggest he’s better than Budaj.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hejduk scores!
WHAT THE FUCK! No goal, because of a penalty?
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 29, 2009 9:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
And then we get MH hat trick taken away :(
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
BOO!!!
hats being thrown on the ice and ref calls no goal.
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
BULLSHIT call
that is an absolutely terrible call.
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 29, 2009 9:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
The goalie does not have to be in the crease for it to be a penalty. Wherever the goalie is, a player is not allowed to interfere with him. The skater must make every effort not to make contact with the goalie, Smyth did not. No, it didn’t really affect the goal as Toskala had plenty of time to get back into position and make the safe, but according to my understanding of the rule, that was the right call.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Haynes and McNabb were complaining he was out of the crease.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, selective homerism. If roles were reversed, it would be an amazing call. Funny how when the team is lousy, suddenly all the calls seem to go against you.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Either way, it was a terrible call. Schenn drove him into Toskala.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, it was marginal. Smyth guilty by reputation.
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~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So
Smyth gets driven to the side of the crease, RIGHT WHERE Toskala was. So exactly what in the hell is Smyth supposed to do? Why don’t we just drive everyone else into our goalie all the time then? Seriously. That call was atrocious.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Cause then we might hurt our goalie. Scratch that. We should drive everyone else into our goalie all the time.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
NOW you're with me
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That was bullshit. Good goal called off.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 9:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
SO
Let me get this straight. Raycroft has given up 5, but is still in the net. That’s bullshit right there.
Also, Finger’s goal came right after Toronto got away with too many men on the ice. Now we get this. Jesus christ I fucking hate this season. This is my breaking point. Without a doubt.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
another injury. This one to Cumisky.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Who
is someone I really was looking forward to seeing in action.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
First they missed the too many men,
Then a bogus goalie interference. Doing a heck of a job refs!
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
At least we know they won’t be running FEMA tomorrow.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Best line of the Hercules TPB so far
Have at thee, villains! Verily. I shall bust thine heads most thoroughly!
I think I made the right call for period #3.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Jan 29, 2009 9:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I still think
The Avs should recall Weiman. Couldn’t hurt.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 9:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
PULL
RAYCROFT.
WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING HERE.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:44 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
Are you guys tanking too?
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Might as well be. Sigh.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Toronto admits the rebuilt. Our Avs are trying to rebuild stealthy like, thinking they can somehow suck and not have anyone notice.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, we know that strategy. Umm I am going to predict your future:
In two years Sakic will finally be gone and then your GM will man up and admit it’s a rebuild.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this will be his last year, but we’ll see.
We have a GM who has no experience, no hockey knowledge and a coach who coudn’t take the most talented roster in franchise history past the 1st round. I’m not Don Cherry, but that doesn’t seem like the best strategy to me.
I'm back to doing what I love most and it feels great.
~ Claude Lemieux
by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I’d be okay with letting go of this game and season and letting Dater and everyone else who has decided to suck the Raycroft teet all fucking year just so they can see HOW MUCH HE SUCKS. If the lesson gets learned that way, FINE. This team isn’t very good, so we might as well try to convince our financial officer of a GM that RAYCROFT IS NOT AN NHL CALIBER GOALIE. This shit is ridiculous.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft and Arnason are gone in 3 months. Turn that frown upside down!
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure?
with this front office we have they’ll get 4-5 million, 5 year contracts.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s entirely frickin’ possible with current avs management
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If that were to happen
I’d say we should have a super pissed off rally in front of their houses.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell was stoner rayzer doing there just now?
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Avs soon to be 13th in the West
LA is currently up 3-0 on Chicago in the second.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
UGH
I just realized they moved Sham Wow up to Hensick’s line for the game tonight to play with Tj & Stewie. Poor Svats playing with Arny line tonight. Granato sucks!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it fits.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
5 goals
and Raycroft is still in there. Boods was pulled after what, 4 against LA? And then Raycroft responded by IMMEDIATELY GIVING UP TWO MORE? WHAT IS THE FASCINATION WITH THIS MAN?
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He must have pictures
of Granato and/or Giggy with somebody’s wife.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Late in the period
Granato needs to shorten the bench and leave Arnason and Sham Wow on it.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Late in the period
is exactly when Granato puts Arny & Sham Wow in the game. SCARY!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if he doesn’t, how is the Sham gonna take an awful penalty to put the game out of reach?
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Too early
Just wait for the goalie to be on his way to the bench.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure Sham Wow! could still find a way, even if he were sitting on the bench. We’re talking Sham Wow! It’s his destiny!
by Pookie on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus he could scoop up some of that snow and excess moisture that collects outside the bench door?
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
This is one of those games
where instead of trying to be “fair and balanced”, I would love for the announcers to call it like it is.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
PULL HIM NOW?
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
with 4:00 left
And two down, it doesn’t really matter. Budaj can’t score goals.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
But
I would feel SO much better dude.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
6-4
F’ Raycroft
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Typically
I’ll say that I’ll always take a 5-4 game, make that 6-4 game over a 2-1 game, but this has just been sloppy. It’s two #12 teams and its felt like it.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Granato....for leaving Raycroft in for 6 MOFO'IN GOALS!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
He should pull the Peter Gibbons then. Just not show up anymore. Go fishing and stuff.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Or piss off Raycroft
The reverse effect of ROY?
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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.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft
Add playing the puck to things he can’t do to save his life.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
MAn
Our defense and goaltending is fucking solid
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 9:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft coughing up 6, or Budaj giving 6, or Raycroft 3 and Budaj 3, it really doesn’t make a difference to me.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Make it 7....
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I can only type so fast…
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Fuck it.
Come on guys! LET’S GIVE UP A FEW MORE.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Pull Raycroft
We have an open net even with him in it.
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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.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No thankyou
that’s not s disease I want to catch.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
WEAK!
and it’s 7-4
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Granato must have some money against the avs on this one...
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 10:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
LOL
This team is fucking terrible. Every player except for Liles and Stas should be shopped.
Too bad DDC isn’t around to put his positive spin on this game in tomorrow’s recap. Goodnight folks.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Okay
I’d like to tell PPP that I’m very happy they got their redemption on their shitty players that we signed. I’m super bummed that it came at our expense, but if this doesn’t convince managements to end the Andrew Raycroft experience, then there’s no hope.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Not only does Raycroft suck…But the Leafs get lucky goals too. Sweet.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
You guys saw history tonight
For the first time ever, in their first game back against the Leafs, the exes did not singlehandedly backstop their team to victory or score any goals.
So at least you have that going for you…
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How many people want to bet Raycroft starts next game?
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 10:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
If he does, burn the Pepsi Centre down. It’s the only way that they’ll learn.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 10:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
With our luck, they’ll have kick ass insurance and we’ll have only made them richer.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
IT doesnt matter
Which hack goalie starts the next game. The Defense is just as horrible
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Let’s trade Salei straight up for Brendan Witt.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 10:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll trade Salei for 2 Illegal Immigrants and a pick. At least those dudes work for their money.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone play the man infront of the net instead of chasing the puck
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hannan wanted to tonight, but he just had his nails done.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was watchin the bruins game before the avs and their D was just dumping people on their asses
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Witt
works for me. He’s a warrior and brings his lunch pail every single night. At least he’s tough and isn’t playing completely off of his reputation like Foote is.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yea and whose he playing for NYI they shouldn’t be hurtin to hold onto him
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't fit their system
AT ALL. He makes 3 million for next season, but if we could convince them to take Clark…
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 10:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
True...
But Raycroft lets in a tonne of shit goals. His first year in Toronto he faced not only the 7th fewest shots AND they were pretty easy. End Result: awfulness
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 10:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is, so does our other goalie.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No. Not like Raycroft the “imposter” goalie. Boods may be playing bad lately but he knows how to position himself and makes really difficult saves. Boods kicks Raycroft’s ass any day.
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by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed I think boods could play decently well if the D could every do anything
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Boods is a little better goalie, but come on. He has had 20 something starts this year to prove he’s worth a damn and can’t do it. His numbers stink. He can’t make big saves. He had 30+ starts last year to show he was better than Theodore (or any of those awful nicknames people call him) and he couldn’t do it then either.
He lets in less awful goals than Raycroft, yes, that’s true. But at the end of the day, he’s still a loser.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
he does have zero the confidence you need to be a #1 goalie. Atleast theo has some balls to make some big saves when it counts
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. People bitch that Granato doesn’t have confidence in Budaj. How can you pin that solely on G when it’s evident that even Budaj doesn’t believe in himself. Ironic for a dude who touts his faith so much.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Boods isn’t right for the Avs “system”. I think he would be pretty good in say, Minnesota’s system. But the Avs method seems to need a miracle worker back there.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 10:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Or just an opportunistic goalie would more than suffice. Ryan Miller is not Martin Brodeur, but he makes the big save his team wins or more nights than not to give his guys a shot to win.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
*his team needs
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say thats what Theo did for us some nights last year. Then obviously i don’t think boods would ever play like theo in the playoffs either
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Theo was awesome when he had to be and he had to be for the last 3 months of last year. Maybe he only played for the contract, but at least he was capable of playing at that level. Boods and Raycroft are playing for contracts and this is what they’ve got?
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What do you think of Halak in montreal for a possible trade
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
lol.
Did you just say the Avs have a system?
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 29, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
what’s that?
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
There system is the opposite of San jose/Detroit. Its controlling the puck as little as possible all over the ice
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
OR the dump system. We can shoot the puck in okay, we just aren’t so hot at ever getting it back.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
At least it’s not communism. Fucking red wings.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this. I also agree with the earlier statement that raycroft should get pulled after the same amount of goals as budaj. I think budaj could be better with support/consistency…
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 10:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Avalanche – Pipe dreams of making the playoffs.
Leafs – Admittedly in a rebuild phase.
Final Score
Rebuilding team 7
Pretenders 3
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Offseason
Finger gone Sauer gone Brunette gone Theo gone = losing to the maple leafs 7-3
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Good lord. I’m outta here. Try to have a good night and don’t bang your heads on the keyboard to hard. I’m running out of snoopy band-aids.
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by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 10:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dave Barr
I would say is another great offseason move
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I think this year’s Avalanche team meeting going into the offseason was pretty much the first 10 minutes of Major League.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
he stands behind the bench as the NHL game blows his mind. Time to go back to junior Davey
by avs19fan26 on Jan 29, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
And they have to keep showing Stastny commercials...cruel.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 10:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like I made the right decision….
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