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Game 6: Avalanche at Maple Leafs, Preview and Open Thread

Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs, Oct 13, 2009 5:30 PM MDT


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Colorado Avalanche
5:30 MT / 7:30 ET
Toronto Maple Leafs
3-1-1 October 13, 2009 0-4-1
7 pts
Air Canada Centre
 1 pt
t-3rd in West
Toronto, ON
 Last

 

The surprising road trip continues. After dispatching the Boston Bruins yesterday, the Avalanche travel to Toronto for the second game of a back-to-back (and the first of two consecutive games in a building where they spell "center" wrong).

The Maple Leafs were also in action yesterday, if you consider getting shelled 7-2 as "action". The Leafs haven't been very good so far, with 15 players currently sporting a negative +/-. Vesa Toskala has a GAA above 5 at the moment. He is under fire in Toronto (Pension Plan Puppets called him the finished Finn this morning)...but we won't get to see him tonight. He's injured and so instead we'll face Joey MacDonald tonight. While we fans should certainly make fun of the Leafs, the Avalanche shouldn't get too cocky as this is a text book trap game. We especially want to watch out for Lee Stempaniak who has 8 points in 12 career games against the Avs.

We don't yet know who will be in net for the Avs. Peter Budaj is the presumed starter, but I wouldn't be shocked if Craig Anderson got the nod. Just a guess, but I wonder if Joe Sacco will want to build as much early momentum as possible. [Shocking Update: I was right. Anderson in net]. Both Milan Hejduk and Kyle Quincey have a point in every game so far this year.

Tonight's game is a field trip game. During the first period, we are all cordially invited to visit Pension Plan Puppets' game thread. During the 2nd period, the Leaf fans will stop by here (to crash our servers).

 

Media Game Notes (PDF)

Pension Plan Puppets

Avalanche vs Maple Leafs coverage

 

Today in Colorado Avalanche History: 2007. Joe Sakic scores his 15th and final NHL hat trick against Columbus

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Which is your preferred format for preview / live threads (see my comment below)
Combined preview and open thread an hour before game (current version)
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26 votes
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16 votes

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I’m waiting for AD to update this goalie thing on his blog. Either way…everyone is talking about a “should win.” Well, that’s why they play the games. Hopefully the Avs come out firing again

by chiavsfan on Oct 13, 2009 12:45 PM MDT reply actions  

there’s at least three teams out there who have lost games they felt were “Should wins”

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Calgary last night comes to mind…talk about a should win (after 12 minutes anyway)

by chiavsfan on Oct 13, 2009 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Man that was a fun game to watch after the first period. My wife asked why I bothered to continue to watch it because at 5-0 it was over…

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

I just meant the three we’ve beaten so far

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

You were being too obtuse. Even for you.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks
Boston Bruins…

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - "Hey Brother, can you spare a Left Winger?"

by Hopfenkopf on Oct 13, 2009 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Those were the three I was thinking of.

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hmm

I need to read further down.

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

DDC,

I like your ranking indicators.

“Last”

Subtle. Mean. I like it.

Taylor Hall is gonna look sweet in blue & white though!

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - "Hey Brother, can you spare a Left Winger?"

by Hopfenkopf on Oct 13, 2009 12:50 PM MDT reply actions  

Taylor Hall is gonna look sweet in blue & white though!

/steps out onto ledge…

Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.

by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ummm

Wasn’t that pick traded to Boston? or was that a year later?

To the Avalanche: Please stop messing with my head.

by c6hor8 on Oct 13, 2009 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

2011

we have to wait another year to make fun of Burke

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

Actually, David, the Leafs traded their first round picks for both 2010 and 2011. (and a second rounder in 2010).

That being said, I still don’t think the Leafs will be a lottery team.

Silver Seven: the Daniel Alfredsson of Ottawa Senators blogs.

by DarrenM on Oct 13, 2009 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

good lord. I CAN make fun of Burke now!

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well

There is always the fact that he’s a huge douche too. Don’t forget that.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

the whole concept of "should win"

is a little misleading, imo. even the best teams in the nhl lose 25-35% of the their games. in football, much better teams can win 90+% of te time…in hockey, not always the case. I’d say closer to 70% is the best you could hope for in the NHL.

so, I’m not going to freak out if we lose this game. It happens in the NHL, even in “should win” games.

by thedoctor on Oct 13, 2009 12:51 PM MDT reply actions  

PLUS, they have Jeff Finger

Craig Anderson - Mr. Anderson - THE MATRIX !!!

by slapshotr2007 on Oct 13, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

A PREMATURE WELCOME

But our real game thread will go up at 645PM Eastern on the front page.

We play nice as long as you all do and it’s been my experience that you do so enjoy the game.

p.s. don’t mind the mess.

Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.

by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 12:55 PM MDT reply actions  

personally, i love you folks over at PPP and will always welcome you here. now wild fans on the other hand…

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

I feel the same! Lets all play nice together, and see how our teams come out!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

I joined PPP over a year ago. Good times, though I rarely post there.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Poll question

so, I could use some feedback on the previews / live threads. Currently, we combine them and put them up an hour before the game. But that means you have to wait all day for the preview (not that they are all that overwhelming to begin with).

for a while last year I experimented with the preview during the day and then a separate live thread, but I found that to be kind of confusing and you’d have conversations spread between both (jibbles head explodes).

open to feedback on what’s the best way to handle these

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 1:11 PM MDT reply actions  

I voted for the first one, but I also don’t mind #3 as long as we don’t get to a point where the number of posts is slowing down the GDT.

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

I guess this is the perfect day to test option 3

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m with Canary. I voted for #1, but I kinda like #3 ’cause I can chat more. Mike hogs the computer at home.

by Mrs @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

Whatever makes jibble's head explode

keep doing it.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

HEY!

you take that back, Driscoll-Carignan. “centre” is a perfectly fine way to spell it

by centreice on Oct 13, 2009 1:14 PM MDT reply actions  

sure. for nut jobs who celebrate Thanksgiving a month early AND ON A MONDAY

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

sorry, I meant Mounday

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

fine. my embarrassing admission is that somebody had already taken “centerice” when i signed up, and i’m not one to over-think things

by centreice on Oct 13, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

ooh a field trip

sadly, i forgot my permission slip (a.k.a work) but hopefully shaw will get their asses in gear and send me my code for gamecentre live (p.s DDC centRE is spelt right ;)

and dont hate because we get turkey a month early ;)

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 1:16 PM MDT reply actions  

Where to Watch?

So if we spell it “Center” and “Leaves” (aka in the US), how the hell do we watch the game? No Altitude, VS, or NHL Network coverage here in Denver.

The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind - Humphrey Bogart

by smoky201 on Oct 13, 2009 1:22 PM MDT reply actions  

Center Ice free preview?

Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

I was laughing at you sorry directv customers for the opening night game, but now i’m jealous. the picture quality of center ice on comcast makes me sick to my stomach… what goes around comes around i guess

by centreice on Oct 13, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

I just checked and the center ice free preview is still going. Or in other words…..whew.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

How Does

the Center Ice Free Preview work?

by toothandnailer777 on Oct 13, 2009 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Scroll up or down to where the sports packages are on your guide (you should see channels like MLB extra innings) and chose the Colorado vs. Toronto game on the NHL Center Ice channels.

Do you have Comcast or DirecTV? Or one of the seven people that has DISH?

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

For Comcast

It will be on channel 464.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

For DirecTV

Channel 771.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

Or

If your listing is somewhat different which I think it is in some states, it is NHL Center Ice Game 4

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Thanks, InYo. don’t have to search for it now.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Digital?

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

464

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

And if you have cable

You have to have digital cable with a box to get it.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah….that too.

I thought everybody had digital boxes now?

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

I know a few people without them.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Thank the Lord

that I do have digital and thank you InYoFace for the tip.

by toothandnailer777 on Oct 13, 2009 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

I would buy you

a beer… if I knew who you were.. haha

by toothandnailer777 on Oct 13, 2009 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Free Beer?

Sounds like I need to make a new friend.

Your welcome. Thank the lord the free preview is longer than the normal one week preview this year.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh weird

I had a few friends without them too but Comcast forced them to get the box.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

BTW, I’m floating a new nickname tonight: Kyle Quincey, M.E.

Too dated?

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 1:48 PM MDT reply actions  

Can’t we just call him a mean motherfucker, like you did yesterday?

by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 13, 2009 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

How about Jewels?

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Kyle “BMF” Quincey? Like it.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

If we use it, I’m gonna shorten it to BFM. or i guess I could just ctrl-v it all the time.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m just gonna call him Jewels

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 5:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

i can dig it.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Craig Anderson – Mr. Anderson – THE MATRIX

Craig Anderson - Mr. Anderson - THE MATRIX !!!

by slapshotr2007 on Oct 13, 2009 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

Neo

if you please

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Bill & Ted FTW!!!

i LOVE that movie. it’s the best job of acting he ever did…apart from parenthood. he rocked that one too. oh and i have to give him credit for the gift. he really does make a great bad guy.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

Alright, I’ll agree that Bill & Ted rocked. But I think that’s the only character he can ever successfully play for me. It’s the one place his hyper usage of “whoa” actually works.

Just saying, we can’t ruin Anderson’s awesomeness with Keanu…

whoa

by canned on Oct 13, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

“whoa” worked at times during Point Break as well

by jd21 on Oct 13, 2009 4:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

Bogus Journey > Excellent Adventure.

Discuss.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

EA is way better. I really couldn’t get into Station and the good Bill and Ted robots vs. the bad Bill and Ted robots. Besides Frood Dude and the Royal Ugly Dudes were totally awesome.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

STATION!!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

bogus Journey v Excellent Adventure

Bogus Journey was great in stuff like effects and stretching itself out. But EZ had Socrates and Napoleon cheating at bowling.

EA FTW

Un ananas (truculent) qui parle? Impossible!

by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Socrates was awesome.

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

especially when he’s making fun of Frood dude

Un ananas (truculent) qui parle? Impossible!

by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

BJ had giant alien Station butt. End of discussion.

Wings fan by birth. Leafs fan by truculent osmosis.

by SkinnyFish on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

BUT

also, playing Death in Twister and Clue. We also learn death is an excellent bassist.

Un ananas (truculent) qui parle? Impossible!

by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wild Stallions!

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

by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 13, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

i tried that one about 3 games ago

beachie gave me the same response :P

and who came up with Johnnie Hot Pocket? haha

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

Liles did a commercial last season for Pepsi where he was cooking something in the microwave. When it dinged, he said, “Ooooh, hot pocket.” It was hilarious and given his hotness and that commercial, he was tagged with the Johnny Hot Pocket nick name forever and ever.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

hahaha sweet! i can dig it

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, a little dated, but I loved that show so I’m on board.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Curious Leafs Line Up

From TSN:

Forward Tyler Bozak was also recalled from the Marlies and will suit up tonight, as will Viktor Stalberg, who is returning after two games off with an injury. Matt Stajan and Nik Hagman will not play tonight as they are both healthy scratches

I guess this is them trying to get things going?

by canned on Oct 13, 2009 2:03 PM MDT reply actions  

By sitting their top two scorers, apparently.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well Wolski was/is our leading scorer the night he got benched for a period.

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

except he got benched cuz he started slacking for, you know, two shifts. it worked tho…and not just with him IMO.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

SO even though there is a Fanshot that I made of this…I felt this would work perfectly in the game thread. Why not?
From ESPN:

by chiavsfan on Oct 13, 2009 3:11 PM MDT reply actions  

I think that will work perfectly in every thread.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

Could have been the whole team photo. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 4:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

How nice that they could find true love in this topsy turvey world of ours.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

on another note...

have you checked the Western Conference standings today?? not as pretty as first/last but i’ll take 4th/12th any day.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

Anderson

as I suspected, Anderson gets the call again.

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 3:21 PM MDT reply actions  

sorry, here’s AD’s link http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2009/10/13/anderson-in-net-against-leaves/

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 3:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

hmmm

I thought this would be a Budaj night

Aku, Soku, Zan

by haj_saitou on Oct 13, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

I did too. honestly.

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 3:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Can’t say I’m disappointed that it’s not!

by canned on Oct 13, 2009 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

If not tonight, then when? Against the Wings?

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

didn’t he win one of those last year? you know, one of the THREE (of the four games played) when the Avs beat the Wings. oh how i still love to say that.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think Budaj will get the call against montreal or carolina. Sacco probably wants to keep racking up the points against a lesser team. I mean Anderson can’t pull a Brodeur and play 145 games a season right?

To the Avalanche: Please stop messing with my head.

by c6hor8 on Oct 13, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

something tells me that anderson just might think he can…i dig his attitude.

The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Anything is possible.

"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 13, 2009 4:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah it’s a good mix of confident and stoic. I wonder if he has any Roy type outrage buried deep down there?

by Ben from Portland on Oct 13, 2009 4:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

He’s been on the bench for most of career, I’m guessing he’s going to make the most of his chance to start.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think this is a good part of it…

and the fact that he’s on fire right now, doing so well… rack up the team points early, in case we come up against a wall later in the season.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

NHL Center Ice...

saves my life ive bought the package the last 5 years living in NY i neeeed by Avs lol 70 mins till game time =]

by SportsDalaiLama on Oct 13, 2009 4:20 PM MDT reply actions  

same here, I get to start watching games at 5 right after work.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

Altitude

I am a little surprised nobody has asked this but does this mean Altitude will NOT be televising all non-Versus/NBC games this year? Or is this just a special case because of the game being in Toronto or something? Center Ice is a god send for this game but what about when the free preview is done?

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:31 PM MDT reply actions  

Un-Fucking-Believable

How long has VS had this contract, and they are enforcing it now? I’m writing the NHL. For one thing, VS does not have a national broadcast if they don’t let the satellite companies in on it. Second, we have to watch the FUCKING RED WINGS? I guess I’ll be going to a sports bar. Bastards.

Mr. Anderson. Welcome back, we've missed you!

by tele-mon on Oct 13, 2009 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

WTF?

What on earth could Versus gain by forcing Altitude not to show tonight’s game when Versus is not airing it? Or….why is Versus stupid and buying the rights to show two games occurring at the same time? Good job Versus. Avs fans seemed to have your back on opening night with the DirecTV debacle with all those signs, nice way to pay us back.

If Versus was smart, they could do what CBS and FOX does with NFL games. They air the marquee game unless they have the rights to a local team’s game at the same time and air that one instead.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

well, I’m lost.
because this press release says that Altitude is broadcasting 79 games this year (all except the 3 games on Vs)

and this schedule of Altitude games includes tonight’s game.

I don’t recall ever seeing that rule before. they are really saying that any Avalanche game on at the same time as a Vs game can’t be televised…at all?

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

I read that wrong

Versus does not have the rights to Colorado vs. Toronto.

What an awful agreement. That is really alienating. Any Avs game on Monday or Tuesday night may not be televised if they are not playing on Versus that night. So is this what fans of other non-“marquee” teams have to put up with?

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

PS.

Do Blue Jacket fans have this problem tonight too. According to Center Ice, that game is also airing at the same time as the Versus game. They are playing Calgary so they get a Canadian feed like us but damn.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

and what makes me really curious is that there’s a Versus game at 7pm on November 16th. At the same time, the Rangers are playing Boston and the game is listed as being carried by both MSG and NESN (both regional sports networks).

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think Altitude originally thought they would be able to carry this game so maybe MSG and NESN both think they will too. I wonder if it gets knocked off. Maybe the fan bases from two large city teams will be able to put some pressure on the NHL/Versus about this.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Maybe the fan bases from two large city teams will be able to put some pressure on the NHL/Versus about this.

You’re so cute when you have naive statements like that.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

you would think we would have heard about this clause before, no?

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

With the NHL? No.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

At first

From an outsiders point of view, it seemed like DirecTV was more at fault in their dispute. But with the sudden enforcement of this clause, maybe I underestimated Versus role.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

hmmmm

Point taken. And yes, I am adorable

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Does anyone who’s downloaded gamecenter gotten the dvr function to work. I need to record the game and watch it when i get back.

To the Avalanche: Please stop messing with my head.

by c6hor8 on Oct 13, 2009 4:49 PM MDT reply actions  

I woke up too late

but I’m running to Toys R Us to capitalize on their epic sales going on right now. I’ll be back when finished. Make sure we don’t lose. Thanks.

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by A.J. Haefele on Oct 13, 2009 5:05 PM MDT reply actions  

I don’t know why but that was really funny.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Because a somewhat grown up is running off to buy toys instead of watching hockey? And it’s not even X-Mas?

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

no one else gets that urge to round up buddies in order to go buy nerf guns?

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

I do.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

me too, but its usually water guns…

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

water guns do work better…you always left your friends house with more/less nerf bullets then you came with..and the bullets were for the guns your buddies had

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

I like that we’ve been debating the merits of Keanu’s catelog, while the guys and guys over at PPP are throwing out Star Wars references. It’s nice to know we’re not the only one’s stuck in a previous decade of pop culture references.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:06 PM MDT reply actions  

yeah, that thread was a lot of fun to go over.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

We’re a decade (or 2) ahead…What a bunch of losers over there.

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

careful jibbs, they outnumber us a shitton to a handful.

be respectful of the sleeping monster, in case it comes back to bite us in the ass!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

So what

Did that stop Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and a ragtag group of rebels from destroying the deadliest weapon the universe has ever seen. I think not.

P.S. This makes Mike @ MHH Chewbacca

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 5:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

I do rip arms off when I lose…

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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

OK

 I was being nice. You’re really an ewok. Jub Jub

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

Still, Ewoks gets the ladies.

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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

dammit, Star Whores should have become a reality.

too bad the costumes and sets burned up.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

LOL

No shit. That really would have rocked.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Haven't seen that one

But no joke at all here, for my bachelor party one of the movies we got for the pre-entertainment was “Sex Trek, the Next Penetration.”

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s Zach and whateverhernameis Make a Porn.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

touche…

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

OMG

I have to see that movie. Men who stare at goats? LOL

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 5:29 PM MDT reply actions  

agreed.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

is the game starting soon?

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 5:31 PM MDT reply actions  

currently watching the Leafs feed and the teams are heading to the benches so I think they will be starting soon

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

and this is the game thread aas well right? not just for debating the merits of various pop culture icons?

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Some over us maybe over at PPP’s game thread for the 1st period. They are coming over here for the 2nd.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s kinda like a student exchange, but without the hot coed sex.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Rumor is Finger is scratched.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 5:32 PM MDT reply actions  

Holy crap

The Leafs intro is the cheesiest thing I have ever seen…And my wife watches a lof of ABC Family.

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 5:33 PM MDT reply actions  

You guys heading over to PPP too for the 1st period?

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:33 PM MDT reply actions  

we could i guess, but there are a LOT of people over there… we might get lost in the crush.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s difficult to keep up over there but, yeah, kinda.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

lets doooo eeeet

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

They regularly get 1,000+ comments a game. It is usually a mad house

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

i totally forgot to tape the game..cause i thought shaw would be on the fricken ball and send me my gamecentre info tonight..ugh

can we all car pool to PPP? haha

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:34 PM MDT reply actions  

here's the link

http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2009/10/13/1083951/a-new-hope

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 13, 2009 5:36 PM MDT reply actions  

its crazy over there

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 5:43 PM MDT reply actions  

game hasnt started at its almost at 500

and i thought we all needed lives (kidding)

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:46 PM MDT reply actions  

COLOOTOR!

What the hells wrong with the audio?

I'm going signature-less for a while...

by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 13, 2009 5:52 PM MDT reply actions  

i couldnt do it..it was like a post a minute over there

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:53 PM MDT reply actions  

I think they’ve opened a new thread….

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

SB Nation Problem

I don’t like the fact that I can’t drop a group after I join one. When is that going to be changed, DDC? I’m more likely to jump into an enemy’s thread if I don’t think I’m then going to be a member of that group for life.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 5:54 PM MDT reply actions  

Lines?

idk if this has been posted but what are the 4 lines tonight?

by SportsDalaiLama on Oct 13, 2009 5:54 PM MDT reply actions  

Sound like

things are going well? McNab is doing color on the radio tonight.

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 5:55 PM MDT reply actions  

ooh scrap

this is why we signed Koci!!

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Koci vs Orr

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 5:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Koci and Orr

I wish someone on the Av staff would beat the crap out of Burke up in the box.

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 5:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Wow. Koci was swaying like a drunk guy during that fight.

by canned on Oct 13, 2009 5:57 PM MDT reply actions  

sounds like Orr has the edge

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 5:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Koci got some good ones in early, Orr came back…I’d say pretty even.

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

colton Orr fights the enforcer on the other team within the first ten minutes of every game.
its ridiculous

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 5:59 PM MDT reply actions  

Could it be

because his GM is a Neanderthal?

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

careful

when all those leafs fans come over for the second period they might read the whole thread and as someone said, they outnumber us a shitton to a handful

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Don't care

I can’t think of too many figures in sports who have been more of a douche than Burke was before, during, and after the Bertuzzi attack on Moore.

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

Avs Power Play!

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:02 PM MDT reply actions  

Good thing Toronto called up their new goalie White this morning…

by canned on Oct 13, 2009 6:03 PM MDT reply actions  

(they didn’t really call him up today… )

by canned on Oct 13, 2009 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

DAMNIT

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:03 PM MDT reply actions  

Duchene snake bit, the goalie not even in the crease and White won’t let Duchene get it in!

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:03 PM MDT reply actions  

Damn White

Duchene got robbed by a defenseman. Nothing is going right for Boy Wonder with regards to goals.

by Drakenlot on Oct 13, 2009 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey Guys...

I’m home….FOOOOOOOOOGLE…

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:05 PM MDT reply actions  

Avs getting another chance on the PP.

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:06 PM MDT reply actions  

Home ice, perfect sheet, slap shot, kick save, face off, wtf? Horrible ads.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:07 PM MDT reply actions  

If I was Darcy Tucker, I’d give the finger to the croud.

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:07 PM MDT reply actions  

Finger’s already been scratched tonight

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

Damn it, I made him my Leaf to watch…

Who hasn’t been scratched by Wilson?

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

I smell a finger joke coming…

by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 13, 2009 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

he WOULD do that as well

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 6:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

hahaha well done infamous

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:09 PM MDT reply actions  

BRET CLARK?!

Whodathunkit?

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:10 PM MDT reply actions  

next thing you know

Hannan will have a hat trick.

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

that would be the greatest thing ever.

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

Little known fact: That was what the Myans were actually predicting…not the end of the world…when Scott Hannan gets a hatty.

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

is it worth keeping him on the roster just to see it happen for us?

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

So you are saying we still have two years before that will happen?

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Actually, I was saying it’s the 7th seal. The next day, frogs will rain from the sky.

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

Tucks

with an assist in TO! Nice!

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:10 PM MDT reply actions  

9th PPG against the leafs….lol

Tucker and Wolski with assists.

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:11 PM MDT reply actions  

Stat of the Night....

make that 7 straight games in which the Avs have scored a PP goal!

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:11 PM MDT reply actions  

Memo to Tyler Bozak...

IT DOESN’T COUNT WHEN YOU SCORE YOURSELF! HA!

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:13 PM MDT reply actions  

PK

Time for a shortie by Boy Wonder?

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:13 PM MDT reply actions  

Let’s hope!

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

I thought it would have made sense

to start Budaj in the 2nd of the b2b.

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

I know the expectations aren’t high…well, he’s not on the Olympic roster…so, maybe it’s a good idea?

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yes

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

 man, we need Quincey on the PK!! not in the box

by Peeter on Oct 13, 2009 6:15 PM MDT reply actions  

He’s out now

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

good play by Hannan

keeping the leaf tied up and away from the open goal thre.

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:16 PM MDT reply actions  

Fo Sho.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

Using his size? What is going on this year?

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s like I don’t even know this team anymore…

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

OMG

Hannan just hit someone and knocked dude off the puck.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:16 PM MDT reply actions  

Hannan just killed someone…and it was clean.

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

outshot every game...

i knew we’ve had some bad thirds..but every game??

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:17 PM MDT reply actions  

Its so hard to keep track of the insane number of comments at PPP.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:17 PM MDT reply actions  

mmmmmmmmmm…..Tim Hortons..

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:17 PM MDT reply actions  

Gawd

Yes. I’m driving to Canada just to get some Timmy’s one of these days. It’s been years.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

Same here, I miss GTA….although, this time I think I’m going to Western Canada.

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I’ve only been to the East Coast. I would love to hit up Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hell yeah…I got the buddies in the Peg and Edmonton I’d love to visit.

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wow, the Battalion are at the game?

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:18 PM MDT reply actions  

Twitter from one of the Leafs beat writers….

“With the #leafs sitting Hagman and Stajan, five of their 12 goals on the season are gone.”

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:20 PM MDT reply actions  

Yeah. Weird call for the Leafs.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

That’s Ron Wilson for ya….

HOLY CRAP MR. JONES!!!

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

JONES! SCORES!

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:22 PM MDT reply actions  

JONES

WOOOO

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:22 PM MDT reply actions  

Why?!?!?

Why is Jones not on the 2nd line?!?!?!? Hot DAMN!

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Davey fricken Jones!

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:23 PM MDT reply actions  

For the love of Roy

Put Jones with Duchene and, you know, see what happens. Now!

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Mr. Jones

he just wants to be someone a little more funky

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Shoot me....

I JUST CAN’T RESIST….

MISSSSSSSTER JONES AND ME…

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:23 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

NNNNNOOOOOOOO!…

I don’t mind counting crows, but just a little too whiney

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Exactly

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well, I could have gone with this...

DAVID JONES….A DAYDREAM BELIEVER!

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by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

i’m a huge CC fan. Have all their albums and everything

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

this is awesome…

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions  

Duchene

With another assist.

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:24 PM MDT reply actions  

Wait a minute...

If Duchene got an assist, is Jones on the 2nd line?

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by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

Woohoo

The muppets said he’s not ready and he’ll be a bust.

No i’m serious check out Dater’s Bobby Orr post.

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

That had to be pure trollery

Didn’t it? I mean, nobody is that dumb, are they?

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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

No, i think they are

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yar!!!

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

damn and I thought regular shaving was bad

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

you guys do realize that if the Leafs win, we will never leave this thread…

by birky on Oct 13, 2009 6:26 PM MDT reply actions  

Put him up with Duchene

and it will be 40.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Um

That was last year’s prediction. Hold your tongue, man. No jinxing this.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

PPP is on their way. This thread could get big fast.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:27 PM MDT reply actions  

Could?

I think it’s a guarentee

by Drakenlot on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions  

yar

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:27 PM MDT reply actions  

How appropriate. Welcome.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions  

i try to stay on point

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

yar?

like a pirates yar? such as the pirate Davey Jones?

by SportsDalaiLama on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yarb!

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

FYI

the leaf invasion is coming

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT reply actions  

its already hear

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hello, Avs fans....

I come in peace. (Only with more RAAAGE!!!1 than usual)

by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT reply actions  

We’re here!!! Wheres the booze!

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT reply actions  

good question… hey guys, whats the beer tonight???

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Jibble. We need a beer of the night.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

im runnin st paulie girl

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

hmmm

I forgot one.. let’s go with a colorado Classic:

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

now that sounds tasty jib!

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

That looks terrible but at least you didn’t recommend Coors.

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding? Real Coloradans don’t drink that crap.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Looks

They can be decieving. It’s not bad, I tried it when I went to Sakic Night.

by Drakenlot on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

If we’re drinking beer and maple syrup we need Canadian Car Bombs:

1 Molson Canadian
1/2 shot Canadian Club
1/2 shot maple syrup.

Layer Canadian Club over syrup in shot glass. Drop into Molson. Chug.

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Why wouldn’t you use a beer that doesn’t taste like it was brewed in my asshole?

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by puckurgently on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

dude I won’t have any Mo-can bashing

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Then I suggest you not raise the subject.

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by puckurgently on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey Elway! Coors sucks and it’s all your fault!

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by SkinnyFish on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

Just drink Keith’s.

by JP Nikota on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

oh god..

im from edmonton…i dont know if even i would drink that

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

i would

…mainly because I will at least try anything with alcohol in it

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by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Instead of Maple Syrup layer whiskey over oil.

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

ahhahahahah

i like your style

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

I like where you head is at.

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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s delicious

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I got Fat Tire but Hoptoberfest has been the choice last couple games.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m drinking a margarita I made from scratch. None of that mix bullshit.

Can we swear here?

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Fuck

Yes.

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I got some at my place! Come on over.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

Jibble

always buys the beer. Hope you don’t mind hundreds of awesome Colorado micro brews.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

WE’RE HERE

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT reply actions  

did you say that in the creepy poltergeist voice?

by birky on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

No Worries

He’ll be along shortly. :P

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

(I had to. Just had to.)

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by texacogirl on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

you might have to explain that joke though, since Joe can’t seem to finish the glossary!

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Bubblegum = Bubblegum tate the Avatar of MHH user SlamDunkTheFunk

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

LEAFS FANS

You must rejoice in :

Buffalo 5
Detroit 1

Otherwise ye be wary of the banhammer.

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM MDT reply actions  

More like

FAILtroit.. ok that doesn’t make any sense. But still… they’re losing

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

One thing I like about you Avs fans, your hatred of Detroit. I dig that.

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by stucky on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do Hecht or Gaustad have any piece in that 5?

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by puckurgently on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

Sweet. I’m less of an idiot in fantasy.

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by puckurgently on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

haha, same here

first game i have him for. can’t complain about the results so far

by jlahey on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

But Buffalo is in our division. Can I be unhappy?

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

no

Detroit losing is good for freedom

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

No

any loss for Detroit is a victory for humanity.

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hating Detroit is your job. We have the Habs & Sens to worry about.

http://beyondbeleaf.blogspot.com/

by BeyondBeleaf on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

We don’t win a lot of games but we talk about it plenty!

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT reply actions  

*We don’t win any games but we talk about it plenty!

Fixed…. Sadly :(

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Remember that scene in the Simpsons when Bart says “so lisa what are you changing your name to when you grow up”

I feel like that except “what NHL team am I going to cheer for next year”

by The Meatriarchy on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Were you saying boooo or booourns?

by The Meatriarchy on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

BOOOOO!

No tolerance for conditional fanhood.

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by puckurgently on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey I was a fan back before some of you weenbags were even weaned

by The Meatriarchy on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Let’s not be weenies about fan weaning.

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by bkblades on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

I was saying boourns

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I was saying “Boooooooooooooooo-jackets”.

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

welcome leafs fans

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT reply actions  

Thanks

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by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

this will be interesitng

by TMB on Oct 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT reply actions  

A Message From Viktor Stålberg

Hello there, Coloradonians! I really want to thank you for hosting the 2nd period thread. While the fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs may be loud, brash and wildly emotional, I offer that they’re also quite hilarious and will make this game thread the best thing that’s ever happened to you today while you were sitting alone at your computer. Good luck to everyone involved in the hockey game, may the best team win, and may nobody ruin my dashing good looks. I appreciate your hospitality.

Sincerely,
Viktor

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Guess what? I don't read your blog. Ever.

by Archimedies on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM MDT reply actions  

Viktor, I am in love with you.

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Not often you get a bonafide NHL rookie in your game threads, eh MHHers?

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Especially not one as charismatic as Viktor.

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Boy Wonder

Or as the mortals know him, Matt freakin Duchene.

by Drakenlot on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

You also forgot “Radar” O’Reilly!

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Viktor

I love you. Let’s go out sometime, Or we can just drink beer and watch Family Guy. Your choice!

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by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

are they replaying the teeder vid? seriously?
I know he was awesome and all, but

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT reply actions  

It’s a different one.

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by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’ve got a back-thread in place if these gets laggy before the start of the second period.

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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT reply actions  

Good call.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, gonna need that soon.

by JP Nikota on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hello

Resident Capologist

by clrkaitken on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM MDT reply actions  

Hi.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

The infamous one will be quiet during the intermission…he has a toilet issue

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT reply actions  

…… ew.

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

anyone got a snake? fucking kids…

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

this GDT

just got some crazy thrown in

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by horbayj on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT reply actions  

Coo Coo Ka-Choo!

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

"’But I don’t want to go among mad people,’ Alice remarked.
‘Oh, you can’t help that,’ said the Cat. ‘We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.’
‘How do you know I’m mad?’ said Alice.
‘You must be," said the Cat. ’or you wouldn’t have come here.’"

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Question to join our club

Detroit Red Wings: Most hated team in hockey, or most hated team in the history of organized sports?

Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 13, 2009 6:32 PM MDT reply actions  

TRICK QUESTION

MOST HATED GROUP OF PEOPLE IN HISTORY

Well…second most hated.

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

nazis

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ah, the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel.

Resident Capologist

by clrkaitken on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

They’ve got nothing on the Yankees.

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by puckurgently on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

The Yankees are the most hated team in history.

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

That’s the truth.

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by Archimedies on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Mets

are fast approaching that for me.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

Sorry, Chemmy. I’m putting the BoSox near the top for me. I’ll still drink pints with you though anyday.

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by bkblades on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

The Oakland Raiders are the easiest team to hate. I mean who goes to a game dressed as ‘darth raider’? REally?

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hi

"He'll be fine, he grew up by a nuclear power plant"- Alexander Mogilny

by Almo89 on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT reply actions  

Nazem Kadri sends his regards

Greetings, Avs fans. I appreciate you welcoming the Leaf Nation contingent here on your fine blog. On behalf of the Leaf Nation, I’d like to say welcome, and we hope to enjoy our time here.

Your pal,
Nazem Kadri.

by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 13, 2009 6:33 PM MDT reply actions  

Hola Avs fans,

soy Senor Reyes. I’d like to thank you for welcoming us Leaf fans here.

by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT reply actions  

Black and white hockey looks funny.

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by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT reply actions  

Yeah but that should change once Kadri is here.

I don't care what the game says! It's pronounced Krushel-NIT-ski!

by Megha on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

that jersey looks too big for him

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by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

Did you just make a race joke? WOW!

by JP Nikota on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

That’s how we roll.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Are they unheard of in these parts?

I don't care what the game says! It's pronounced Krushel-NIT-ski!

by Megha on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

heheh

Made me laugh but I’m a minority so I am allowed to laugh.

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

im a minority in the GTA, can i laugh?

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

shut up whitey

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Since when is London GTA?

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

all of ontario is the gta

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m from PPP!

Also, it was well played.

by JP Nikota on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m so confused.

Why am I here?

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:34 PM MDT reply actions  

ROAD TRIP! did you bring snacks?

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

I have Ringolos, they are so amazing.

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

I have smarties.

Canadian ones, not american ones that are Rockets to us.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

rec’d

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by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

It makes me happy that you know what real smarties are.

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

the chocolates? yes, I know what those are.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wait what are smarties in the states then?

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

What we call rockets

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by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Smarties in the states are what rockets are to us.

It’s weird I know.

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

THEY DON’T EXIST!

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

So they don’t have candy covered chocolates?

You’re shitting me right?

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

we do

we call them M&Ms

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by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Definately not the same though, Different tasting chocolate.

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

yeah

Smarties chocolate always tasted kinda off to me

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by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Smarties Blizzards…. mmmmmmm

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by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

M&M’s.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, M & M’s.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

They have M&Ms, ie Smarties’ poor relations

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Mmmm...

Peanut M&M’s. Gonna have some now.

by JP Nikota on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Peanut BUTTER

M&MS FTW

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by loser domi on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Pure sugar deliciousness.

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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Because we are awesome. And much more classy than any fans in Montreal or Ottawa.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

the hobo i saw licking gum on a park bench last weekend has more class than habs and sens fans

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

and taste. ABC gum is delicious.

Wings fan by birth. Leafs fan by truculent osmosis.

by SkinnyFish on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

So, will I have to do anything funky to officially join the “Mile High Club”? I don’t have much money on me…

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by bkblades on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT reply actions  

Funky? Most definately.

We don’t need no stinken airplanes to join that club in Denver!

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

So, bash the Broncos and I’m in?

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by bkblades on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

ummm, no.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Guess you just don’t understand football, Marge.

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by bkblades on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Though we do take donations….so we can leave messages at Avs games.

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by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Bad idea. You may get that other Mile Hi blog to come over here with about the numbers you guys have and any thread here will totally crash.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

ANTON STRALMAN

Just scored for the Blue Jackets against the Flames.

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by Archimedies on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT reply actions  

my mind just blew up

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by Almo89 on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

That’s exciting, but we have Wayne Primeau!

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think the best thing that guy has going for him is that he’s Keith’s brother.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Too bad Keith can’t remember who he is.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

even if the leafs somehow win tonight, cox has his next article already done

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Canadian commercials pwn.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM MDT reply actions  

i already said that in the other thread. awesomeness.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yep

10 out of 10 are to do with hockey, Timmy’s, or Timbit’s hockey.

by Drakenlot on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

mmm…I should go get some timbits

A Nation of Masochists I can't believe "Stay Truculent!!!1" replaced goodbye.

by furcifer on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Or at least have Sidney Crosby in them.

by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

or beer

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

I won’t lie. I love the Tim Horton’s one that ran all last year with Sid.

by the cat on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

That commercial bugged me.

Why did no one else get off the bus to go play with him?

Resident Capologist

by clrkaitken on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

wow. 10-2 in the first period.

by birky on Oct 13, 2009 6:37 PM MDT reply actions  

What?

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

oh, sorry. the leafs have been outscored 10-2 in the first period so far this year

by birky on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Don’t worry. The 2nd period of Avs’ games have been crazy so far this season.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s ok Toronto stinks.

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

seriously, how depressed were you when you thought that was the score?!

by the cat on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

oh, i’ve been watching. that original statement was not a complete thought

by birky on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Damn it...

I really want Timmys….BAD.

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT reply actions  

I just finished mine!

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

I don’t know why Bob McGill’s face looks a feral cat attacked him, but I want it to continue if it means he stops talking.

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by clrkaitken on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM MDT reply actions  

If we get Stajan….WE RIOT!

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

No.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

too late, no take backs

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

I don’t mean that in the good way, I mean that in the We take torches and pitchforks to PL’s house.

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Duchene for Stajan and our first rounder….in 2012…that’s the next one we have….for serious.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Steve Duchesne? I thought he was dead or retired or something.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

BTW

Filpula just got owned on a penalty shot in the Detroit-Buffalo game

by chibigodzilla on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM MDT reply actions  

Is there any specific rule about having two goalies in net?

I’m thinking that might help.

If God didn't want me to eat animals, why did he make them out of meat?

by The Meatriarchy on Oct 13, 2009 6:40 PM MDT reply actions  

The meat slab!

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Unfortunatley, yes

Wings fan by birth. Leafs fan by truculent osmosis.

by SkinnyFish on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

SAdly

Yes.

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by PPP on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Could we duct tape them together?

"He'll be fine, he grew up by a nuclear power plant"- Alexander Mogilny

by Almo89 on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ugh no.
Stop trying to make this the Leafs Anthem. I don’t want.

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT reply actions  

me either crapity crap crap crap

If God didn't want me to eat animals, why did he make them out of meat?

by The Meatriarchy on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

This song stinks.

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT reply actions  

I agree, it is terrible.

by Huey2k2 on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

durrrrr this is canada’s team durrrrr

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by Chemmy on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Seriously

That’s what made me think of Leafsterbation…

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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

yeah, i like the new leafs anthem. even if it’s too canada-centric. and it needs more bagpipes.

by the cat on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM MDT reply actions  

HEY LOOK HOCKEY!

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT reply actions  

Game back on!

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

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

by Americanario on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT reply actions  

New thread open as the second period starts.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Oct 13, 2009 6:42 PM MDT reply actions  

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