Game 50: Cooking with the Avs: Duck a la Orange

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 1:24 AM MST

Rinse, trim excess fat from duck. Take a sharp knife and cut slits in the SKIN of the duck in a number of places on the back, ribs sides, thighs, drumsticks but NOT in the skin on the breast. Place duck on a rack in a roasting pan, laying it with the back up. Place in preheated oven for about 7 minutes. Turn duck over and place in oven for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven (turn oven off) and move duck to a cutting board and allow it to cool enough that you can handle it. Drain fat off pan and discard it. Reserve roasting pan. When duck has cooled, with a sharp knife, quarter the duck. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Place duck pieces skin side down on a roasting pan, sprinkle salt and black pepper. Bake in preheated oven at 350 Degree F. for 10 minutes. While duck is cooking, in a 2 quart saucepan, combine ginger ale with sliced ginger root; bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced to about 1 cup. Add orange juice, brown sugar, orange marmalade, and chopped green onions and 2 Tbsp brandy. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until mixture is a thin syrup. This takes about 30 minutes. Remove ginger; turn duck skin side up and drain off any fat. Baste thoroughly with sauce. Return to oven and bake for 7 minutes basting well. Add 3 Tbsp brandy to the remaining sauce and simmer until thickened. When duck has reached desired doneness (DON'T OVERCOOK), place duck on serving platter and pour sauce on it. Serve with wild rice, or parsleyed potatoes.

The only thing cooking in Denver at the moment is the blood of the fan base. Neither team coming into this game is setting the league on fire. While the Ducks still sit in the 8th playoff spot, they are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games and could very soon find themselves basted with an orange sauce and sent to the tables. The Avs are currently on the outside and if things don't change in a hurry their reservation for dinner will be canceled. The Avs had hoped to take advantage of an 8 game home stand, but instead of serving up some tasty desert to their fans, they left the oven unwatched and have been burned in 4 of their last 5 games and 6 of the last 10.

In the first match of the season the Ducks defeated the Avs 4-1 in Anaheim, with Teemu Selanne scoring twice. Selanne has 25 goals and 54 points in 50 games versus the Avs. The Ducks, however, have struggled lately on the road, and more so in Denver, where they are 1-5-2 since 2003. Selanne hopes to give his team a boost as he plays his second game since missing 17 straight with a lacerated thigh.

"I think this is going to be the statement for ourselves," Selanne told the Ducks' official Web site on Thursday. "We are going to take a huge step forward in those away games."

Other Ducks to watch are youngsters Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry who lead the Ducks with 58 and 44 points respectively. Rookie Booby Ryan is riding a six game point streak and is tied for the team lead in goals with 17.

If the Avs want to cook up a win they need to get on the Ducks early and keep them off the board. The Ducks have scored 2 goals or fewer 23 times this season and have won just seven of those games, with three wins coming in OT/SO. The Avs continue to get scoring from their first line as Milan Hejduk scored twice in a 4-7 basting at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But with youngster David Jones out of the lineup the Avs need someone else to step up and put some points on the board.

Goaltenders have yet to be announced but I would bet Peter Budaj will get the start after Raycroft was roasted for seven goals on Thursday by his former team. For the Ducks, it might be better for the Avs if Giguere is in net as apposed to Hiller.

J. Giguere 12-12-4 3.08 GAA and a 9.04 Sv%

J. Hiller 12-10-1 2.14 GAA and a .926 Sv%

P. Budaj 14-19-1 2.91 GAA and .899 Sv%

A. Raycroft 9-6-0 3.01 GAA and .895 Sv%

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Budaj is going to start.

Hejduk will skate with Hensick.

Arnason is a healthy scratch.

by Dario on Jan 31, 2009 8:24 AM MST reply actions

WOW

They scratched Arny? Maybe there is hope!

by gl avfan on Jan 31, 2009 10:47 AM MST up reply actions

He gets scratched

almost as much as he scores goals.

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 31, 2009 10:57 AM MST up reply actions

Nicely Done Again

Canary. Props on the pic and ‘theme’.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Jan 31, 2009 11:37 AM MST reply actions

Yes

Well done Canary.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:04 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks

I just hope I don’t end up “eating” my words.

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 31, 2009 12:30 PM MST up reply actions

It actually doesn’t sting as much as you’d think.

Let's go Pens!

by JDunman on Jan 31, 2009 3:02 PM MST up reply actions

No it doesn't

but I’d rather eat Duck.

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 31, 2009 3:02 PM MST up reply actions

Other games

Anyone warming up for the Avs game with some good hockey? I’m watching Caps-Wings (albit I’m behind in the TiVo.)

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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:05 PM MST reply actions

I'm following that game

as well as the Boston-Rangers 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 31, 2009 12:28 PM MST up reply actions

Er

My NHL ’09 thread inspired me to play a game against Les Ailes.. I just beat up Darren McCarty

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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:30 PM MST up reply actions

I find the game completely biased

at least in the team rankings. No matter how much my record is better than Les Ailes, no matter how badly I beat them in a game, the still remain ahead of me in the power rankings.

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 31, 2009 12:32 PM MST up reply actions

Power Rankings

I’m in be a player mode, haven’t seen power rankings yet…

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:32 PM MST up reply actions

Don't you have NHL2K9?

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 12:52 PM MST up reply actions

Ooops

yes I do, I wasn’t paying attention…dur

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 31, 2009 1:00 PM MST up reply actions

Little behind

But Ovechkin is a freaking stud. Good god i love watching him play.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:00 PM MST up reply actions

Oh yeah

I loved his post game interview on the bench when he says “fans give us energy” and everyone started cheering. The kid just gets it.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:01 PM MST up reply actions

FF

And he scored again with a bit of FFing.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:01 PM MST up reply actions

Female Avs fans

I bet all they are reading is: NERD NERD NERD NERD NERD

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:33 PM MST reply actions

Reply to me above

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:33 PM MST up reply actions

I know one of them is....

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 12:53 PM MST up reply actions

Hey, I’m being quiet.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:12 PM MST up reply actions

On a non-hockey related note...

that movie “Taken” looks bad ass. Of course, that might come from my love of Liam Neeson.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 12:58 PM MST reply actions

Yes

It looks awesome.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 12:59 PM MST up reply actions

agreed. i am pro.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:06 PM MST up reply actions

Looks like I’ll be watching with the tv on mute….I have to watch on the Ducks local channel.

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 31, 2009 1:04 PM MST reply actions

Good call.

I’ve watched a few games on the Ducks feed. DO NOT WANT.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:05 PM MST up reply actions

Sounds like center ice doesn’t like the Altitude feeds.

by InYoFace on Jan 31, 2009 1:06 PM MST up reply actions

It’s Altitude for this guy’s Center Ice. In HD no less.

by ShaneG on Jan 31, 2009 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

Ahh touche

I don’t have center ice. Don’t really need it living 5 miles from Denver.

by InYoFace on Jan 31, 2009 1:08 PM MST up reply actions

ALT

I got Alt even though I live in CA… Can’t complain.

Center Ice has been giving both feeds a lot lately, might be worth looking for

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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions

It gives both feeds

but I get blacked out for LA and Anaheim games….So I have to watch on FSW and Prime.

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 31, 2009 1:11 PM MST up reply actions

I’ll mute the tv and listen on the radio feed on NHL’s game center…too bad it’s usually 10-30 seconds behind.

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 31, 2009 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

Surprisingly

so far the radio is only about 2 seconds behind.

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 31, 2009 1:13 PM MST up reply actions

lines?

what the hell? svats, wols, smyth? interseting.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:09 PM MST reply actions

Game on

Smyth-Wolksi-Svatos top line.

by InYoFace on Jan 31, 2009 1:09 PM MST reply actions

hehehe

by InYoFace on Jan 31, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions

Dater mentioned some line changes.

Smyth-Wolski-Svatos
Hensiick-Stewart-Hejduk

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 31, 2009 1:10 PM MST reply actions

Tucker

Demoted to the 4th line and Arnason to the press box. About 30 games too late

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:11 PM MST up reply actions

Too bad they aren't Press Box buddies

Svatos with a nice little move but can’t get it by Hiller.

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 31, 2009 1:12 PM MST up reply actions

30 games too late

but it’s happening. This is a positive sign.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:13 PM MST up reply actions

Hopefully

Granato will be gone by the time we build on this.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:14 PM MST up reply actions

Hopefully

the guy who replaces FG is the guy firing Granato.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions

FG

I’m not ready to can him yet. I want to see how he responds to his awful moves.

He has made some really good moves too, and his drafting has been pretty good, and the trades he’s made have been pretty good. (Remember Skrastins for Salei, which was still a good trade).

I’m waiting to see how he handles this trade deadline at the very least before I call for his head.

Granato has been a nearly Melrose-esque level debacle though.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:18 PM MST up reply actions

Granato should have gone the way of Melrose as well. That’s why FG needs to go. After a good start to the season, losses and all, the Avs just fell apart and not firing TG has been the worst move so far the season. Forsberg won’t even come back because of this shit.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:20 PM MST up reply actions

Well

I had given him until the end of this season, but you’re right about his drafting record, especially when it comes to the defensemen. I’m not sure if he was in charge when Cumiskey was drafted in the 7th round, so I won’t give him credit for that, but the Shattenkirk/Williams/Cohen/Gaunce picks are the ones I’m the most excited about. I do think this trading deadline will be interesting, but the Skrastins/Salei deal was each team giving up a guy that didn’t belong on their respective teams, and I believe we still gave up a 3rd rounder in that deal.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:23 PM MST up reply actions

Eh

Skrastins was useless on the Avs roster at that point, and making way too much money. That trade was a + for both teams, but it was a good trade.

The Foote deal is starting to look worse and worse though.

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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:24 PM MST up reply actions

Oh yeah

I hated the Foote deal last year, and it was one of the only things I got riled up about on this site last year. Getting Foote was awesome, but the price was insane.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:25 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah

Waay too much, but I bet from a management point of view, it helped because they made a lot of money on the playoff games last season.

Not that it helped the teams, but at least they aren’t giving up their first round pick this season. That would be a disaster.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions

Hopefully

we stop losing guys to injury, we start getting other guys back from injury and it makes it easier to scratch those two.

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 31, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions

Shane

you out there… you got googlechat? I’d like to talk about all the other people that comment here with you and laugh at them without them being able to see my comments…

But seriously get on google chat if you see this

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:15 PM MST reply actions

Hey!

WE love you too Jibble

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 31, 2009 1:16 PM MST up reply actions

I take it

The auditions are not going too well?

by InYoFace on Jan 31, 2009 1:18 PM MST up reply actions

No

In fact they are pretty good. I’m pleased with the quality (even if i expected a few more)

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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:19 PM MST up reply actions

I’m on now

by ShaneG on Jan 31, 2009 1:26 PM MST up reply actions

Mcleod and Montador

things getting rough behind the net and McLeod gets a few good shots in on Montador

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 31, 2009 1:17 PM MST reply actions

McLeod has a cut under his left eye but he got the much better punches in.

by InYoFace on Jan 31, 2009 1:17 PM MST up reply actions

He tried to rip Montador’s head off. Literally.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:17 PM MST up reply actions

McLeod

told Montador what was up.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:17 PM MST reply actions

Mt Dew.

That commercial was one of the funnier one’s i’ve seen in a while, if a bit disgusting

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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:20 PM MST reply actions

way to draw a penatly svats!

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:22 PM MST reply actions

Svatos hooked

it keeps him from getting a good shot.
Pronger going to the box…

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 31, 2009 1:22 PM MST reply actions

LILES SCORES!

Power play goal!

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 1:23 PM MST reply actions

my online feed must be behind….

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:24 PM MST up reply actions

LILES!!

A PP goal. Suck it, Pronger.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:23 PM MST reply actions

JM Liles

Continues to be a bright spot this season. 1-0

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:23 PM MST reply actions

JML!!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:23 PM MST reply actions

Stewie and Hensick

with the assists on the goal

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 1:24 PM MST up reply actions

i have been hoping that duo would start to put up some numbers… seeing the little graphic describing points it looks better the last few games.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:25 PM MST up reply actions

Tucker

Takes a stupid (delayed) penalty, interference (my guess)

Tell me if that sounds familiar

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:25 PM MST reply actions

aaaaaannnnnnddd

It leads to a Ducks goal.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:26 PM MST up reply actions

And Hannan

sitting in front watching Parros camp out in the crease and then scoring. Just his 4th goal of the season.

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 31, 2009 1:26 PM MST up reply actions

Not Hannan

it was Leopold

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 31, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions

Avs giving the advantage

back to the ducks, that is if they can ever get control of the puck.

Never mind they score 1-1

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 31, 2009 1:25 PM MST reply actions

Leopold

does what Leopold does. * sad face *

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:26 PM MST reply actions

Svatos draws another penalty

high-sticking 2:00 on Perry.

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 31, 2009 1:28 PM MST reply actions

Svatos leaving

and the Avs getting a 4:00

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 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST up reply actions

Svatos hacked

He;s just finding his legs this season. If he gets hacked down by a Duck, I’m gonna freak out.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:28 PM MST reply actions

svatos off the ice? fuuuuuuuudge….

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST up reply actions

He's ok

they just have to stop the bleeding….

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 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST up reply actions

yea i saw that after i had posted….

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:30 PM MST up reply actions

Wow. They changed the penalty minutes? I don’t recall ever seeing that.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST reply actions

4:00

You know, I always though if I were a hockey plaer, i would sharpen one nail, so that when i took a stick to the face i could cut myself as i “checked” myself to see if there was blood…

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST reply actions

So close

on a couple of chances by that first unit…Hiller not letting the puck past 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 31, 2009 1:31 PM MST reply actions

And for some strange reason

Tucker is still getting PP time.

Clark coughs it up and Budaj stops Kunitz break away

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 31, 2009 1:32 PM MST up reply actions

BOODS

And take TUcker off the PP NOW.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:32 PM MST reply actions

BUDAJ!!!

Bails out Clark.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:32 PM MST reply actions

seeing the replay of that budaj save made me happy.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:35 PM MST up reply actions

Good thing

Kunitz couldn’t lift that puck….

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 1:36 PM MST up reply actions

I really don’t like Clark. Just sayin’.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:33 PM MST reply actions

he can play well. but doesnt.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:33 PM MST up reply actions

Me too

I really disliked him, warmed on him, and have soured on him again. The Doctor and I will forever argue about him I think.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:34 PM MST up reply actions

I believe The_Doctor has said that Clark is not playing so great this year.

Never trust the lunch lady.

by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jan 31, 2009 1:40 PM MST up reply actions

Montador

wrapping up McLeod from behind after a scrum/chance in front

Lappy and Montador having words

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 31, 2009 1:36 PM MST reply actions

Getzlaf doing all the work and gets a pass to get the Ducks up 2-1

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 31, 2009 1:39 PM MST reply actions

Damn

Getzlaf with a one-timer in the slot through the 5-hole.

Man he’s a stud.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:39 PM MST reply actions

out muscling

our so called defense…

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 31, 2009 1:40 PM MST up reply actions

The Ducks

channeling their inner Keystone Cops at the blueline…

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 1:40 PM MST reply actions

I hate to say this

but I think I would rather have Arnason in the line up over Sham Wow. At least Arnason had been playing “better”

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 31, 2009 1:45 PM MST reply actions

Maybe if we all hold our collective breath, Sham Wow will get benched along with Arny. Or we could all pass out… that would be fun too.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 1:47 PM MST up reply actions

Like I said earlier

We stop losing guys to injury, and start getting others back…
The hard work of guys like Stewie, and Jones make Arnason and Sham Wow “expendable”.

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 31, 2009 1:49 PM MST up reply actions

Smyth

giving and taking shots from Neidermeyer, Perry and another Duck

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 31, 2009 1:46 PM MST reply actions

Ok

Time to make me a homemade meatball sandwich…. mmmmm

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:51 PM MST reply actions

Sound good

Mrs Canary brought home McDonalds…definitely not my favorite.

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 31, 2009 1:53 PM MST up reply actions

ive got italian sauage. made better with stoneground mustard. illness.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 1:55 PM MST up reply actions

Stastny

anyone wonder how many takes the Director of that 20/20 went through before he just said “Oh screw it”? I bet it was like 20.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 1:59 PM MST reply actions

not really. the commercial just makes me sad that hes not playing, and i hide my eyes. and then i smile cause i know hes coming back soon-ish.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:01 PM MST up reply actions

Yes. I have had that same thought. Somehow, I think Stastny had no problem doing the tooth pulling commercial. More his element I think.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:02 PM MST up reply actions

McNabb's man crush of the day

NED, and Prong….ugh!

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Jan 31, 2009 2:07 PM MST reply actions

I can tollerate

a man crush on Niedermeyer…Pronger is Phadouche’s long lost brother.

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 31, 2009 2:09 PM MST up reply actions

New Jersey

is a beautiful state?

Really??

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:10 PM MST reply actions

its not bad, the area around princeton is beautiful. but then there are other areas.. not so much.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions

Avs

can’t even get through the neutral zone let alone put any pressure on Hiller…

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 31, 2009 2:12 PM MST reply actions

Lappy/McLeod/Willsie

did a pretty solid job of providing pressure. I enjoyed their shift.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:15 PM MST up reply actions

Salei

busted lip. Wonder how he got that?

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:16 PM MST reply actions

Question for Salei

You know what, I can’t think of something sarcastic to say to make fun of Salei…

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:16 PM MST reply actions

He hasn’t been playing as well as he was in the playoffs last year but I really have no complaints about him.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:17 PM MST up reply actions

Ultimate fighting

Salei’s buddy is an ultimate fighter… you think he got any tips on avoiding oitch black eyes?

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:17 PM MST up reply actions

Another penalty on the Avs.

Smyth going to the box for high sticking.

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 31, 2009 2:17 PM MST reply actions

Pronger

takes the high stick. If he’s still up and moving around, it wasn’t hard enough.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:17 PM MST reply actions

Suck it, Pronger.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions

becareful

what you offer, he might just do it.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions

HEJDUK

YEAH BABY.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:19 PM MST reply actions

illness!

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions

THE DUKE

SCORES SH!

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 31, 2009 2:19 PM MST reply actions

The DUKE!!!

Hejduk with a Short handed goal!

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:19 PM MST reply actions

That. Was. Awesome.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:19 PM MST reply actions

!

Leopold with a good defensive play.

looks out window for falling meteors *

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:21 PM MST reply actions

Twilight zone?

he’s played more than 40 games this season as well.

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 31, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions

Hejduk's goal

was just the third shot by the Avs this period.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 2:21 PM MST reply actions

Pahlsson

is an UFA next season, he’s a superb defensive forward and a good face-off man. I’d really like the Avs to take a look at igning him next season

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:21 PM MST reply actions

SCORE!

Lappy from the Highlander!

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 31, 2009 2:22 PM MST reply actions

LAPPY!!!

3-2!! Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:22 PM MST reply actions

Lappy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:22 PM MST reply actions

It's All about Lappy!!!

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:22 PM MST reply actions

Even Willsie

was skating hard to the other side of the net looking for a rebound…this line is looking good.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 2:23 PM MST up reply actions

woo hoo!

glad to see him score since his injury…

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:23 PM MST reply actions

Great line changes!

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Jan 31, 2009 2:24 PM MST reply actions

Avs have just four shots this period

but have scored on the last two.

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 31, 2009 2:24 PM MST reply actions

not anymore...

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:25 PM MST up reply actions

Hensick

With some fantastic moves in front for a good scoring chance.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:25 PM MST reply actions

That was awesome

I was all kinds of giddy to see him finally showing some flash.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:26 PM MST up reply actions

great save on hensiiick, i thought that was going in for sure.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:26 PM MST reply actions

Is this the first afternoon game where the Avs have actually shown up to play? Did they forget it’s nap time?

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:26 PM MST reply actions

Wasn't the Penguins game

an afternoon game?

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:26 PM MST up reply actions

Oh yeah. So the second game, then.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:27 PM MST up reply actions

It's not over yet

there is still 27:20 left to 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 31, 2009 2:27 PM MST up reply actions

Penalty on the Avs

Smyth again, this time for hooking.

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 31, 2009 2:28 PM MST reply actions

That.....was hooking??

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:28 PM MST reply actions

weak call

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:30 PM MST up reply actions

Smyth really needs to work on not taking penalties.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:28 PM MST reply actions

and score...

Niedermeyer from the right side and the game is tied again.

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 31, 2009 2:29 PM MST reply actions

Great play

Avs PK continues to unimpress

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:29 PM MST up reply actions

it was a nice pass for sure, but mike and peter need to stop gushing over it….

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:30 PM MST up reply actions

AGREED! ! ! !

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Jan 31, 2009 2:32 PM MST up reply actions

DAMN!

three chances and they don’t score on 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 31, 2009 2:30 PM MST reply actions

WTF

Hiller just robbed Stewie AND Hensick… unbelievable

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:30 PM MST reply actions

And Duke

with the first shot….

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 31, 2009 2:31 PM MST up reply actions

Avs on the power play

Niedermeyer in the box. Avs 0-3 on the man advantage today .

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 31, 2009 2:32 PM MST reply actions

They keep saying that

but wasn’t Liles goal a PPG?

Hejduk going to the box, so much for that 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 31, 2009 2:33 PM MST up reply actions

I thought so too

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions

Hejduk with interference

another call I don’t agree with.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:33 PM MST reply actions

Have to agree

two straight weak calls against the Avs.

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 31, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions

I dislike complaining

about officiating. It bothers me because it seems so standard, but the hooking and interference were the very definition of ticky-tacky calls.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:35 PM MST up reply actions

another weak call. i dont know much about it, in all honesty, but i dont really see much of an issue with what happened.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions

Wolski schools Pronger. LOL. Love it.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 2:35 PM MST reply actions

i love watching wols at center… certainly his natural position.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:35 PM MST reply actions

He definitely

looks more “comfortable” playing at that position.

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 31, 2009 2:36 PM MST up reply actions

Guite

with a fucking stupid penalty. That’s as dumb as it gets.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:36 PM MST reply actions

did you see his reaction when he saw what he had done? at least he knows it….

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:37 PM MST up reply actions

Good hell

and now Guite going to the box for “delay of game”

Quite giving the #5 PP chances!

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 31, 2009 2:36 PM MST reply actions

Svatos nice move

but out dekes himself….draws a penalty though.

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 31, 2009 2:41 PM MST reply actions

Svats machine

He sure draws a lot of penalties

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:41 PM MST reply actions

sweet penalty draw… two full mins on fresh ice. nice.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:42 PM MST reply actions

Thanks to Jibbles dork thread

I’m gonna fire up some NHL 09 for this intermission. Back in a few.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:42 PM MST reply actions

lol

I have all afternoon to do so, i will after the game

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:42 PM MST up reply actions

I do, too

but I already have Left 4 Dead gaming dates tonight, so I need to sneak some NHL in now.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 2:43 PM MST up reply actions

Sounds

like a good plan.

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 31, 2009 2:46 PM MST up reply actions

Ironic

my next game is against Anaheim.

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 31, 2009 2:49 PM MST up reply actions

Tucker

Even in the Alt commercial he’s an ass.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:45 PM MST reply actions

god i was thinking the same thing.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 2:46 PM MST up reply actions

Bobby Orr

I was watching the Avs “Hockey U” here…

..and man is there a night and day difference between goalies then and now. I think 85% of the goals they let in would be considered extremely sift right now. Gretzky’s record will never fall.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 2:50 PM MST reply actions

Third period on

Avs 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 31, 2009 2:59 PM MST reply actions

And nothing there

Avs get just one shot

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 31, 2009 3:01 PM MST up reply actions

faceoffs?

i dont remember Duke taking many faceoffs, but he has been today. have i just not noticed him before?

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:02 PM MST reply actions

He takes a few

almost every game, but he’s taken 6 today. he’s 4-2 67%

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 31, 2009 3:03 PM MST up reply actions

thanks

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:04 PM MST up reply actions

no prob

with the line changes, maybe Duke is taking that face-off responsibility from Hensick

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 31, 2009 3:06 PM MST up reply actions

NICE

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Jan 31, 2009 3:04 PM MST up reply actions

do you keep track of stats yourself? or else what boxscore do you watch?

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:06 PM MST up reply actions

I usually use

NHL.com during the game…they’re not always accurate, but seem to be pretty reliable.

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 31, 2009 3:07 PM MST up reply actions

Craptastic

Ducks score and it’s Selame

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 31, 2009 3:06 PM MST reply actions

Well

I was apparently a few seconds beind and this comment at least gave me a warning.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:07 PM MST up reply actions

right around Liles

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Jan 31, 2009 3:07 PM MST reply actions

yeah i noticed that too

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:08 PM MST up reply actions

Prime

showing the Ducks players Superbowl picks… 6 picked the Steelers 3 the Cardinals

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 31, 2009 3:11 PM MST reply actions

Doubletake

Did Peter McNabb (or possibly Haynes) just say…

“You don’t want to overstate it, but…”

Seriously, when has either of them ever been shy about overstating anything

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:12 PM MST reply actions

AGREED

Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear before Defeat!

by monodono on Jan 31, 2009 3:13 PM MST up reply actions

Careful there Willsie

Don’t poke the bear that is Parros

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:13 PM MST reply actions

Mcleod going to the box

2:00 high stick…

Another 3rd period frak up?

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 3:13 PM MST reply actions

Avs being out shot

8-2 in this period…not the way you are going to get this thing tied up.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 3:18 PM MST up reply actions

Smyth

with that slap shot from the left side. Always reliable, that Smyth is.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:21 PM MST reply actions

Yeah it’s about time he takes a late game, back breaking penalty.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 3:28 PM MST up reply actions

I'd be saying more

but I’ve been busy banging my head on the desk for the past few minutes.

I HATE THIS VENTING COMMERCIAL.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:27 PM MST reply actions

so do i dude....

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:28 PM MST up reply actions

I have one snoopy band aid left. You can have it.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 3:28 PM MST up reply actions

Me too

truly stupid.

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:29 PM MST up reply actions

Not sure which is worse

“Venting” or “Code Blue”

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 31, 2009 3:30 PM MST reply actions

venting. but just barely.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:31 PM MST up reply actions

Ugh

They both piss me off.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:31 PM MST up reply actions

"Drinkibility"

Those commercials say to me “Our beer is so crappy we have to make up a word that sounds like it’s a good word in order to properly describe it”

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:32 PM MST up reply actions

This team is pathetic

you are tied early and then down a goal in the third period and you have 2 shots.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 3:31 PM MST reply actions

GOOD HELL

How did that not go in….it was behind Hiller but didn’t go in the net. Every fraking bounce in this game has gone the Ducks way.

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 31, 2009 3:33 PM MST reply actions

Smyth

Almost scored on that left side slap shot. I can’t believe it even came close to working

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:33 PM MST reply actions

Hiller

Just robbed Wolski on the doorstep

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:35 PM MST reply actions

Avs are now 3 games below .500

and are one game from .500 at home. 14-13-0 home record….up there no place like home.

I no longer have any hope that this team will make the playoffs.

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 31, 2009 3:36 PM MST reply actions

i havent for the last couple games. just not good enough, for whatever reason.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:37 PM MST up reply actions

for whatever reason.

cough Granato cough

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:38 PM MST up reply actions

i wasnt going to be the one to point fingers. but fuck yes.

by mfured20 on Jan 31, 2009 3:39 PM MST up reply actions

BiB

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:37 PM MST up reply actions

As Brownman would say

That’s a ballgame

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:36 PM MST reply actions

Well

This is really starting to suck.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:36 PM MST reply actions

I can deal with the Avs tanking. I’ve accepted it. They just have to play and score while tanking.

Red Wings Suck

by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 3:38 PM MST up reply actions

With our luck

they’ll tank (St Louis does have a very good shot at passing us now) and still won’t get either of the top two picks. So we sit through another crappy 32 games and we get neither Taveras nor Hedman.

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 31, 2009 3:41 PM MST up reply actions

Taveras and Hedman aren’t the only good players in this draft.

Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)

by Angélique C. Murray on Jan 31, 2009 3:43 PM MST up reply actions

Yes

It’s a very strong draft if i recall

I believe in Peter Budaj

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2009 3:46 PM MST up reply actions

You aren't kidding.

I was gushing about Brayden Schenn earlier today. And Evander Kane. And Nazem Kadri. And Jordan Schroeder. AND OF COURSE MATT DUCHENE.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:48 PM MST up reply actions

Meaning

we’ll get the 8th pick….

Seriously though, it’s still going to take more than one good draft pick. At least some of our young guys are starting to get their game going.

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-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2009 3:50 PM MST up reply actions

Oh

there are more. I just listed the ones I was gushing about earlier. I left Jared Cowen off the list, and Jori just mentioned MSP (who I left off just because I can’t pronounce or spell his name, but MSP is a good way to put it).

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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:53 PM MST up reply actions

And MSP…..teams drafting in the top eight will be very happy. If Giguere sells, I hope he can obtain a mid to late first so the Avs can grab Colorado native Drew Shore.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Jan 31, 2009 3:51 PM MST up reply actions

The problem

is that I dunno what we can sell that we don’t want anymore that would bring back a first. I really don’t want to trade Wolski, and I don’t Svats would be worth that…

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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 3:55 PM MST up reply actions

That’s true, and I doubt the Avs would dangle Wolski. Can Giguere get creative and find a team desperate enough? I realize the likely-hood is slim.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Jan 31, 2009 3:58 PM MST up reply actions

We would have to get more in return than a draft pick for Wolski like start with the world and go on from there.

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by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 3:58 PM MST up reply actions

I agree

the only guys we have that might turn into a 1st round pick would be SoS, Duke, Wolski, and Smyth. Not sure the Avs can afford to lose any of those…

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 31, 2009 3:59 PM MST up reply actions

Someone

looking for PP help might look at a low salary like Leopold and jump on it. Someone might even put in a call about Salei and his shot from the point and just hope he gets re-energized by being in the thick of a playoff race again.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 31, 2009 4:00 PM MST up reply actions

I really don’t think we can afford to lose Salei either seeing as he is the only one on this team who even attempts to have a hard point shot. Obviously the best scenario would be to get someone back who does if we give him up. Of course, then I would have to find a new man crush.

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by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 4:07 PM MST up reply actions

Liles tries he just have the power that some other guys have, and Clark…well some one needs to kick his ass and get him going again…last season he was a bright spot on the point until he got injured….he’s been down hill since.

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 31, 2009 4:10 PM MST up reply actions

I think sometimes people expect too much of Liles. People want him to have a big point shot, hit, fight, score ect. He is what he is. He may not score goals shooting from the point but at least the puck gets through. I think Liles is best when he’s pinching in and getting chances to score. That’s where he really shines.

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by texacogirl on Jan 31, 2009 4:32 PM MST up reply actions