Avs take on the Leafs GDT
by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 7:52 PM MST
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PrintSince 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
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-
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
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!
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
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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Blues Clues
kicks ass. I have that shows theme song on my iPod.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM MST up reply actions
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.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
We don’t pat him, we high five, cuz he rockz! With a Z!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
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
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!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
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
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.
I know I'm not ;D
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:32 PM MST up reply actions
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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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
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
In case anybody missed the first goal
Cummisky is out with a shoulder injury. What did we do to anger the hockey gods?
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.
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
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-
I like how they HIGHLIGHT for Tucker is him initiating a hit and falling on his ass. Sham-wow indeed…
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Dear Lord in HEAVEN!!!!!!!
Why are they force-feeding Shammy to us tonight!! He used to play for the Leafs, WE GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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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?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
FY
especially for piss poor college students with shitty hotel jobs looking for a break from ramen.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:29 PM MST up reply actions
Night Audit FAIL
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:32 PM MST up reply actions
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:36 PM MST up reply actions
Jeff Finger
actually happy to be a Leaf, where mediocrity = cash, unlike his role wit the Avs.
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I’d say that judging by the Avs this year that he could have found mediocrity and some cash in the Rocky Mountains too
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Nah
Brett Clark already had dibs.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:38 PM MST up reply actions
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-
Okay, Mike Haynes
I’ll show you roaring if you don’t stop saying that.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
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-
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
I hear ya...
You deal with architects and contractors too?
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
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
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.
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
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.
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
zomg
So awesome.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:37 PM MST up reply actions
Damn Ref
I knew he had screwed it up.
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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
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:40 PM MST up reply actions
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.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
Yeah?
I’m notoriously terrible at figuring out how pucks go in when I don’t get 3480953497 views.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions
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-
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
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!
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
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.
Yup
That was even edited because you can’t talk about waterboarding anymore…
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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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions
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
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
Lifestyles Of The Rich And The Famous?
It could be.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:44 PM MST up reply actions
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
Oh
I only mentioned that song because it was the one playing.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions
What in the hell is that?
Who came up with that? NOT a good nickname.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions
Ugh.
They were my favorite announcers this year, too. That’s a terrible nickname.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions
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-
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.
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
Boods confidence is shot at this point. He has far outplayed Raycroft this season, imo.
Red Wings Suck
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
Usually he follows that up by staring at his glove like it was its fault.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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
Well
He does look and talk like a bit of a stoner…
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions
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
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions
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-
Finger scores
right after the Leafs get away with Too Many Men On Ice.
Sweet.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
On the bright side...
You guys like Finger right?
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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
Bwahaha
You’ve been visiting us haven’t you ;)
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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
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-
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.
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-
Hejduk does
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:53 PM MST up reply actions
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
Vesa see Raycroft’s shitty glove and raises him slow lateral movement.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
Channeling
his inner Carey Price. I’m sure you love the comparison.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions
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
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
Ace in the Hole
Vesa has the 197 foot goal in his hand.
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Oh wow.
I watched the replay of that game last week. That must have really sucked.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions
At least the Leafs won but now it looks like Raycroft pulled out the inconceivable-shortside-goal.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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-
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
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
Raycroft and Toskala
were teammates last year.
Omigawsh!
What a great storyline!
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
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-
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.
It's hard to be positive
when you have Raycroft playing Ole Goalie tonight.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions
McCormick and Lappy with a good shift and then
good god, raycroft sucks (I’m assuming, I still haven’t seen the goal).
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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
We’re taking bets on whether the third starts with Budaj and Cujo in net.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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
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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Let’s take a vote, should I stick around for the 3rd period, or go read my new Incredible Hercules tpb?
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Dude
you might be as big a dork as me.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions
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
This is like the anti-All-Star Game
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You don’t want to miss the Avs comeback.
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LOL
You say that because you watch your team, and I’m laughing because I watch mine.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions
BWAHAHAHA
Good point :)
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What are the odds on that?
You do know we can’t win a game in the third…we always fall one goal short.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:04 PM MST up reply actions
Comebacks? Comebacks? You want to talk about comebacks?
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
Haynes
was extremely nice when he said “Willsie streaking up the ice”.
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Streaking?
is that like underwear streaking?
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
Things get testy at the end of the period
Probably arguing over who sucks more. Avs trying to take the trophy in suckitude.
Liles SCORES!
Beachie begins to throw off the clothes!
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Good hell
Yank Raycroft all frakin ready.
Blake scores off the face off.
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:(
PULL RAYCROFT GRANATO!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:32 PM MST reply actions
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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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?
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:42 PM MST up reply actions
Add Toronto to the list of NHL cities laughing at the Avs.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:44 PM MST up reply actions
You get used to it. Trust me.
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GAH!!!
I feel your pain whenever I see anyone suggest he’s better than Budaj.
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Hejduk scores!
WHAT THE FUCK! No goal, because of a penalty?
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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
BULLSHIT call
that is an absolutely terrible call.
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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
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.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions
Either way, it was a terrible call. Schenn drove him into Toskala.
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I agree, it was marginal. Smyth guilty by reputation.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions
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.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions
Cause then we might hurt our goalie. Scratch that. We should drive everyone else into our goalie all the time.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:47 PM MST up reply actions
NOW you're with me
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:49 PM MST up reply actions
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.
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Who
is someone I really was looking forward to seeing in action.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions
At least we know they won’t be running FEMA tomorrow.
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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'!!!
Wait...
Are you guys tanking too?
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At least Toronto admits the rebuilt. Our Avs are trying to rebuild stealthy like, thinking they can somehow suck and not have anyone notice.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions
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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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.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions
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
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
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:52 PM MST up reply actions
Avs soon to be 13th in the West
LA is currently up 3-0 on Chicago in the second.
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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!
Yeah, but it fits.
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions
He must have pictures
of Granato and/or Giggy with somebody’s wife.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:51 PM MST up reply actions
Late in the period
Granato needs to shorten the bench and leave Arnason and Sham Wow on it.
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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
Too early
Just wait for the goalie to be on his way to the bench.
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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!
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
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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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
But
I would feel SO much better dude.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
6-4
F’ Raycroft
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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
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
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
Or piss off Raycroft
The reverse effect of ROY?
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM MST up reply actions
Raycroft
Add playing the puck to things he can’t do to save his life.
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MAn
Our defense and goaltending is fucking solid
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
Make it 7....
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM MST up reply actions
I can only type so fast…
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions
Pull Raycroft
We have an open net even with him in it.
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by Americanario on Jan 29, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions
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
WEAK!
and it’s 7-4
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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
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
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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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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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
Seriously
If he does, burn the Pepsi Centre down. It’s the only way that they’ll learn.
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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
IT doesnt matter
Which hack goalie starts the next game. The Defense is just as horrible
+1
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:03 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously.
Let’s trade Salei straight up for Brendan Witt.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 10:04 PM MST up reply actions
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
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
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions
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 A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 10:16 PM MST up reply actions
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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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
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.
Red Wings Suck
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
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
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
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.
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
*his team needs
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions
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
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
lol.
Did you just say the Avs have a system?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 29, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions
what’s that?
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by JonHaven on Jan 29, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions
There system is the opposite of San jose/Detroit. Its controlling the puck as little as possible all over the ice
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
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
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
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
Offseason
Finger gone Sauer gone Brunette gone Theo gone = losing to the maple leafs 7-3
Dave Barr
I would say is another great offseason move
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
And they have to keep showing Stastny commercials...cruel.
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