Game 7 Recap: Avalanche 3 - Canadiens 2
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 15, 2009 9:08 PM MDT
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Dissin' the circuit - you say 'why, what this is !'
'cause you rock like a kid
I gotta do it right
This is no kid
- Urban Dance Squad, No Kid
The Colorado Avalanche overcame a sluggish start and a bad goal to extend their winning streak to 3 games. The Avs spoiled the Canadiens home opener 3-2 and continue to hold their improbable perch on top of the Western Conference standings. Bring on those Red Wings.
The Avs didn't look all that hot coming out of the gate. The Canadiens are a fast team and the Avalanche looked a little tired at the start. The Habs outshot the Avs 11-6 in the first, thanks in part to having 3 powerplays. They converted on one when TJ Galiardi overcommitted to one side leaving Roman Hamrlik all alone on the far side of the net. Hamrlik buried Tomas Plekanac's cross-ice pass to put the Avs down 1-0 for just the second time this season. Thankfully, Craig Anderson's stellar play closed the door for the rest of the period and after the first the Habs had just that 1-0 lead.
The 2nd period has been the Avs' period this year as they'd scored 12 of their 21 goals in the middle frame this year. The Avalanche appeared to find their legs in the 2nd period and the decided Montreal tilt went away. And by the time Kyle Cumiskey was finished, it was tilted the other way. Kid Cumiskey played a GREAT game tonight. Paired with Adam Foote after a shuffling of the defensive pairings, he appeared more comfortable jumping into the play offensively. At 13:39 he calmly circled with the puck behind the Montreal net before finding Milan Hejduk in front. Hejduk's shot was kind of weak sauce, but it found a Montreal skate and went in past Carey Price to knot the game up at 1. It looked like that was how the period would end, but with time winding down in the 2nd Cumiskey rushed in and fired a bad angle shot in from the far corner. It took a funky bounce and found it's way in to give the Avs a 2-1 lead.
The Avalanche did a good job holding off the Canadiens in the 3rd, but got a bad break (or two) that lead to the tying goal. About 8 minutes in, the puck got fired into the Avalanche zone and possibly bounced off the netting above the glass. If it did, the refs didn't see it and play continued as Andrei Kostitsyn made a nifty move behind the net to break free with the puck. As he was coming out, Max Pacioretty (who?) blatantly slashed Kyle Quincey's stick away from him and before Quincey could react Kostitsyn had found Plekanec in the slot to tie the game. The Avs protested vehemently (I thought Matt Duchene was going to get called for the hook he put on the refs) but there was no reversing the goal.
To be honest, I though the refs might have made it up to the Avs. I think the Avs got away with a couple in the 3rd period (including two Foote tripping penalties). That shouldn't take away from what happened at the 13:47 mark when Cody McLeod absolutely demolished Scott Gomez in the corner. McLeod drew the ire of Gomez and a 2nd Canadien player, and still managed to get the puck out to David Jones who found Ryan O'Reilly all alone in front of Price. Radar's first shot was stopped, but he was able to reach out and wrap the rebound past a sprawling Price. It was, of course, O'Reilly's first NHL goal - and a game winner at that. The Canadiens put some pressure on, including a late PP from a stupid, stupid retaliatory penalty by Darcy Tucker, but Anderson made the lead hold up.
So, no, Matt Duchene did not get his goal tonight although he played well yet again. Tonight belonged to a couple of other kids - Kid Cumiskey and Radar O'Reilly. It's great to be an Avalanche fan right now!
John-Michael Liles missed the game with that shoulder injury that will keep him on the shelf for a couple of weeks. Ryan Wilson played in his place, pairing with Brett Clark. Clark replaced Liles on the point for the 1st unit of the powerplay, although Wojtek Wolski was back there instead for one of the powerplays.
Chris Stewart and TJ Hensick were healthy scratches again.
- Wolski - Stastny - Hejduk (The Royalty Line)
- Tucker - Duchene - Svatos
- McLeod - O'Reilly - Jones
- Koci - Galiardi - Hendricks
- Quncey - Hannan
- Cumiskey - Foote
- Wilson - Clark
- Matt Hendricks was held without a shot. He entered the game tied with Wojtek Wolski for the team lead (13).
- Cumiskey had a season high 18:11 of ice time
- Marek Svatos was -1 and has not had a positive +/- in any game yet this year
I'm pretty sure you ALL know who we're playing on Saturday, right?
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If the Avs beat the Wings on Saturday
We may began to question if the Avs are legit and not be laughed at. I think the biggest thing that could hurt the Avs is depth but Wilson played a solid game in his debut so depth may not be as much of an issue as I thought.
Still need to get Duchene some linemates. I think the biggest disappointments so far have been Stewart and Svatos. Hensick actually had a good game in his one game played, why not give him more starts?
Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19
by InYoFace on Oct 15, 2009 9:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Officiating
I said above that I thought the refs might have been making up for the bad goal in the 3rd, but the more I think about it the more I recall that the officiating was really inconsistent throughout the game. There were some blatant missed calls for both teams and some bad calls on both teams. So, perhaps I was giving the refs too much credit.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 15, 2009 9:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought
that the refs sucked like a hooker on payday. Looked like an NBA game to me with all the “we missed that one so we’ll miss this one on purpose but call this BS etc” crap.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Oct 16, 2009 1:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just re-watched the game…HOLY SHIT….WE REALLY GOT FUCKED at the end….want to know why the Habs had so much pressure….THEY HAD 7 GUYS ON THE ICE!!!
THEY HAD SEVEN PLAYERS ON THE ICE WHEN THEY PULLED PRICE!!! NO CALL!!!!
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
by InfamousM on Oct 16, 2009 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, that was mentioned last night on “NHL on the Fly”. The even sat there and counted the players on the ice. Three on the blue line and another 4 in/around the crease.
it was pretty obvious on the replays…not sure how the officials missed it.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 16, 2009 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
* Wolski – Stastny – Hejduk (The Royalty Line)
* Tucker – Duchene – Svatos {Darcy, Matt, Marek – DMM….DooM line?}
* McLeod – O’Reilly – Jones {Mojo Line?}
* Koci – Galiardi – Hendricks
Just thinking out loud….
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2009 9:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I like MoJo line.
honestly, when I think Tucker Duchene and Marek, the first thing that pops into my mind is the Turducken line.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 15, 2009 9:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
love mojo line. not so sure about the doom tho. thus far, they haven’t really brought the doom. ya know?
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-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the same thought about the “doom” moniker….but MMuD didn’t seem quite right either.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2009 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nor does “stud” line…you know, Svatos-Tucker-Duchene = STD = STUD. lol. simply wrong in so many ways.
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"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave it to you to come up with an STD….LOL
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2009 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s what i was thinking. too poetic, isn’t it?
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Legion of Doom was the Lindros line in Philly. Let’s not associate Duchene with anything remotely resembling Lindros.
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Oct 16, 2009 6:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just watching
NHL on the Fly on the NHL Network since I missed the game because of work. I was absolutely blown away by what they pointed out. The Canadiens had SEVEN players on the ice for the last 30 or so seconds!
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by Derek B on Oct 15, 2009 9:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
oooh...
I love TiVo…checking it out now!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
just counted them. 7 guys. plus the goaltender. wow, that is way fucked up officiating.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY! just turned it on and there is no doubt that there are 7 different players on the ice for the Habs. Don’t know if Price was out of the net, but that’s still one man too many. How do you miss that with four officials?
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s the answer, They just went through the play and said Price was out, and counted the habs players….all 7 of them.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2009 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once again
Hooker on payday.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Oct 16, 2009 2:00 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable. Coincidentally…. there are no refs to be seen anywhere.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 16, 2009 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know of two…there was one DEAD BEHIND the net…and there was one near the blueline on the other side…both had a clear view of the play.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
by InfamousM on Oct 16, 2009 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone besides us (and NHL on the Fly last night) been talking about this?? Seems to me there should be some shit falling down on somebody about it. Or does the fact that we won anyway negate the issue?
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen any other talk about this but I do hope that there is at least some reprimands. Refs can’t miss stuff liek that and keep their jobs.
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
by gl avfan on Oct 16, 2009 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s one I found, though it’s Puck Daddy so some of the comments are …er… indicative of the gene pool, I will say.
Avs survive final minute flurry against seven Montreal skaters
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best quote of that post?
Through seven games, it appears not even the refs can stop the Colorado Avalanche.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 16, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That rocks!!
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
by gl avfan on Oct 16, 2009 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I broke down the video
on my blog…don’t ask why…
:01: Five players onto the rush.
:04 One goes back on defense, so, there are now 4 players on the screen.
:06 there are now THREE back playing defense….this makes for a total of seven players.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
by InfamousM on Oct 16, 2009 4:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is bad overall
all across the NHL. If you all remember, a similar situation happened during the Cup Finals last year when the Pens had 6 players on the ice for about 20-30 seconds and it also went uncalled.
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by Derek B on Oct 15, 2009 9:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hah
The talent on the ice is not the only talent pool being diluted. Yet another reason for contraction.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Oct 16, 2009 2:01 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I don’t usually bitch about the refs this much, especially when we win, but it is getting a little ridiculous. Used to be I could say with a straight face that NHL refs were totally on top of their game and if they missed a few well that happens, but now I’m just saying to myself, “self, these refs blow”. Sad, although given the state of the rest of the NHL’s upper echelons, not too surprising.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Oct 16, 2009 2:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
each game i am more and more convinced that, with different linemates, duchene would be on his 3rd or 4th goal by now. please, sacco, move jones up. please?!?
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
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-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 10:18 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
SERIOUSLY
Do they want Duchene’s first goal to be a highlight reel or something? Because most of the time his scoring chances are due to his individual effort.
Mr. Anderson - THE ONE
by slapshotr2007 on Oct 16, 2009 8:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not that the highlight reel idea is a bad thing…but i would love a few ‘gimmes’ in there as well.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Game!!!
And in other worlds, Pimp Cane hurt his back in Washington.
Mr. Anderson. Welcome back, we've missed you!
by tele-mon on Oct 15, 2009 10:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure it wasn’t his five-hole?
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
zing!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 15, 2009 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
After tonight, I think I am moving my Avalanche dread index from “surprised” to “cautious optimism”.
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 15, 2009 10:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it surprised, I don’t need a jinxing here. Plus when your surprised every win is that much better. Think about it…
by wolski-08 on Oct 16, 2009 12:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson
OK, I have made it no secret that I am no big Budaj lover. More because I don’t think he was ever a capable starter (Yes, I know 15-2-2…but really, since then?)
Here is what I love about Anderson, compared to Budaj. Budaj would normally have a very good game, well played, and would keep the team in it. But then, when things got right down to it, he would let in a back-breaking, and usually soft goal late in the game. Granted, sometimes, a defensive break-down would lead to that back-breaker. HOWEVER, Budaj was good for at least one softy a game…which can sometimes be the difference between 1 point or none.
Anderson maybe has 2 or 3 goals that he would like back. He doesn’t let up soft goals (so far, it will come at some point I am sure). Going back and watching highlights, most opposing goals are results of just terrific unstoppable plays by the other team.
Now I know AD is a big Budaj basher, but he also may have had a point in that Budaj doesn’t have that goalie “attitude.” And I notice a lot of people here talking about Anderson…he just has that “swagger.”
So far so good (and people really thought Biron would be a better choice…yikes)
by chiavsfan on Oct 16, 2009 6:41 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He is THE ONE
red pill or blue pill?
Mr. Anderson - THE ONE
by slapshotr2007 on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then, when things got right down to it, he would let in a back-breaking, and usually soft goal late in the game
I actually really like Budaj, but if he had faced those 7 guys pounding the net like that, he would have let something past. His style would not have lent itself to that flurry of shots.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until I see Budaj backstop THIS Avalanche team, I am going to hold off on judging how a play like that would have gone down. Why? Because last year those 7 guys pounding at the net would not have been facing an Avalanche team fighting AS A TEAM to prevent that puck from going in. This team is not the same as last year’s team. Last year, those 7 guys would have faced players standing around watching a puck go in, or kicking it in themselves. McNab and Hayes were even commenting on who hard the ENTIRE team battled to keep that puck out of the net – not just Anderson.
If Budaj plays poorly this year when the team in front of him is standing on its head, scoring 3 or more goals and playing solid defense, then I will be the first to say he blew it.
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by hockeymom on Oct 16, 2009 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
You have a point.
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-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game!!! I am adoring Anderson. Love the pic at the top DDC.
by Mrs @ MHH on Oct 16, 2009 7:19 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
First off, I like the sounds of the MoJo Line, and I like them together on the ice too!
I have to agree with Dater as I don’t think Duchene had one of his better games (It would have been awesome if he would have buried that backhander though)
Both of Tucker’s penalties made me sick, especially the second one late in the game. He needs to learn that checking is allowed and if someone hits you, you don’t have to punch or slash them in the face every time.
Refs were terrible for both teams all night and Andy is a total STUD!!!!!
by kh2733 on Oct 16, 2009 7:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I was able to catch the end of the 2nd and all of the third last night and the pace of the game seemed to slow dramatically at times. I don’t know if that’s fatigue setting in or just the conservative approach the Avs seem to be taking when the have the lead.
On Radar’s goal, wasn’t it a Jones shot that O’Reilly picked up and swept behind Price, not a pass? I just remember thinking Jones did the smart thing and got the shot off quick, which lead to the rebound and the goal. Also, I’m not one of “those guys”, but I thought the hit on Gomez was OK. Scotty put himself in a dumb position and it almost looked like he was trying to draw a call.
Tucker’s last penalty was a doozy, but watching the slow-mo last night, I couldn’t tell if he got the guy in the face of if he just got him in the chest. The Hab player reacted like he’d been punched in the jaw, but I’m not sure.
And you’re all correct, that was some piss-poor officiating last night.
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 16, 2009 8:41 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
from the replay it sure looked like O’Reilly took two shots…
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 16, 2009 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s how it was called, and it looked like it to me too. But then what do I know? I was drinking.
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"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radar put in his own rebound. It actually was a pretty nice wrister for his first shot.
Mr. Anderson - THE ONE
by slapshotr2007 on Oct 16, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Red Wings Song
Can anyone find/post the song? I wanna put it on loop from now until Saturday night…
“I hate Red Wings
I HATE Red Wings
I, hate Red Wings….
Red Wings Suck!”
by Avalanche318 on Oct 16, 2009 8:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! AVS rock
These young kids are fun to watch. I love Cuminskey getting involved on the offense, his speed is a huge asset! Can’t wait to see Duchene score the game winning goal on Saturday against the Red Wings at their place. It will be SWEET!!!!!
by Adam Manter on Oct 16, 2009 10:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The game winning goal, followed by a couple more? I wouldn’t mind seeing a hat trick.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 16, 2009 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m calling a 5 point night. Two goals and an assist. I called O’Reilly for last night and “a first NHL goal” the night Hendricks got his. I’m on a roll here. = )
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
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-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should be his nickname.
"The bottom line is we have to make the playoffs and whatever it takes, that's what will happen."
- Craig Anderson.
I like this guy's attitude.
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 16, 2009 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
I love the format, DD. Pre-Game thread, then separate Game Thread. Totally works.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 10:37 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
And that’s not how I originally voted. But I like it.
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
by gl avfan on Oct 16, 2009 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it too, but I think I will spend too much time talking to yous guyses.
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Oct 16, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I think we’ll go with that for a while and see how it works
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 16, 2009 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was an awesome game
Possibly the best game I’ve watched since the lock-out, in my opinion. It was hard-hitting, chippy, and the refs let ‘em play. There’s still a hint of the old Nords/Habs rivalry when the Avs go up there.
Oh, and the 1st penalty on Quincey that led to the PP goal was horseshit. We deserved to get away with a couple in the 3rd.
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by wtnelson on Oct 16, 2009 10:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
best game?
I thought it was actually really boring….
by toothandnailer777 on Oct 16, 2009 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too. Seemed pretty slow compared to some of the games we’ve seen the Avs play this season. And Montreal had a similar up-tempo offense.
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by Mike @ MHH on Oct 16, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it was kinda like two negatives make a positive. two fast teams make a game that’s stuck in the mud.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think so at all
The Avs came out flat, but this was the kind of hockey game that I like to watch. There was a lot of hitting and some good skating from both sides as the game went out. The 3rd period was great.
"You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours." -- Coach Herb Brooks' pregame speech prior to the Miracle on Ice
by wtnelson on Oct 16, 2009 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we played a pretty poor game, all things considered. We pulled it off, but we sure looked terrible a good bit of the time. I like the fact that we can win even playing like that, but other teams will make us pay.
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Oct 16, 2009 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the Avs *that* good?
That now teams can’t even beat us with 7 skaters on the ice? Neo did manage to beat about a bajillion Agent Smiths during The Matrix movies, so I’m thinking that Mr. Anderson may be earning his nickname of Neo.
Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?
by Bob in Boulder on Oct 16, 2009 11:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And I don’t care about the Keanu Reeves association. It’s just too cool and too appropriate (given Andy’s unorthodox style in the net) of a nick name.
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-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Matrix is everywhere. He is THE ONE
Mr. Anderson - THE ONE
by slapshotr2007 on Oct 16, 2009 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Neo/The One, either way, sounds pretty sick.
"The bottom line is we have to make the playoffs and whatever it takes, that's what will happen."
- Craig Anderson.
I like this guy's attitude.
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Oct 16, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to make an image macro
Of that 7 Habs on the ice thing, with all the Avs edited out and Andy having that motion blur effect of arms going everywhere. Caption:
MR. ANDERSON
by eltharion_doa on Oct 16, 2009 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 fo sho. that’s awesome.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEO FTW!
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
by gl avfan on Oct 16, 2009 11:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I know Jibblekopfed
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
by gl avfan on Oct 16, 2009 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least you didn’t jibblekopf your jibblekopf…or a double Jibble
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 16, 2009 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I loved
seeing Duchene work in his own zone at the end of the game. For a second I just saw the 9 and immediately thought “Joey” at seeing a forward so deep, making such great plays on D.
Great to see O’Reilly with the goal, and McLeod with the perfect agitator play to set it up. O’Reilly, I’ve struggled to compare his game to a current player, but I got it last night. It’s Stastny, minus some playmaking and skating ability. What a steal he was.
I’ll say it again: that 2nd line needs to be done. It’s killing Duchene. Galiardi is being wasted on the 4th anyways, move him up! And Jones!
Tucker had an AWFUL game. The kind of game that should get you demoted. Those undisciplined penalties are inexcusable.
Cumiskey, wow. If he can play like that at both ends consistently, we’ve got quite a defenseman on our hands. He singlehandedly changed that game. Does he seem bigger to anyone else? I remember thinking that he looked tiny out there…not this year. He’s at least playing bigger.
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 11:27 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great to see O’Reilly with the goal, and McLeod with the perfect agitator play to set it up.
Not to be too much of a downer, because O’Reilly made a real nice play (and Jones had an excellent quick pass that many players would have taken too long to make), but McLeod should have been called for boarding. He hit Gomez in the numbers.
But I guess that was one of many many bad calls last night. Yeesh.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 16, 2009 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it was definitely borderline at least. But god knows we had some ref karma coming…
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure, but I keep thinking O’Reilly might be a Yelle or Hinote type of guy, maybe a Deadmarsh type, though Deader was more physical. All I know is the Avs have been missing that guy for a few seasons.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 16, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
O’Reilly kinda reminds me of Brunette when he skates, but with a little more quickness. He definately makes up for his skating ability with his stickwork. Combine that with some smarts and you have a SOLID 3rd line center for years to come. Same role Yelle played for years, but with a lot of upside.
Mr. Anderson - THE ONE
by slapshotr2007 on Oct 16, 2009 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I truly hope he stays with the club for years. With SoS, Duchene & O’Reilly up the center, the other teams won’t know who to put out against whom cuz they’ll all be scoring threats. How I like that thought…it’s easing the nightmares of the donut line that still have me waking to my screams and a cold sweat
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and one other topic of note
how closely do you think Forsberg is watching this run? :) :) :)
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 11:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s watching cuz it’s his former team, but not in any other interest. This isn’t the team for him. Honestly, I think he’d eff up the chemistry. Tho, putting him on a line with Duchene….I think I need to change my panties now.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the Avs are in contention and he’s healthy in February, he’ll play for us. Mark it down.
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the Avs are in contention and he’s healthy in February
let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very
To the Avalanche: Please stop messing with my head.
by c6hor8 on Oct 16, 2009 11:37 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
and one other topic
Ryan Wilson looked solid too. Played a nice simple game. He looked like he belonged. I wonder what our defense looks like next year? Liles, Quincey, Hannan, and Cumiskey are signed, Shattenkirk, Wilson, and Gaunce all seem like strong possibilities too.
Will Foote be back? Salei and Clark are almost certain to be gone. Will we trade Liles? With so many players of his type coming up, it almost makes sense to acquire a strong winger in exchange for him. (Don’t kill me Beachie)
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 11:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as he goes to Anaheim or LA (and I don’t move to CO), then I won’t kill you. But if he goes somewhere back east or /shudder/ Minne, I will be sharpening my ax, my love. ; – )
But, to be fair, watching Cumiskey last night got me a bit worried. He offers what Liles does but with more speed and if you add in some experience under his belt, I wouldn’t be surprised to see my bf traded off somewhere.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Preissing’s still under contract for next season, too.
Just sayin’.
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 16, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah…forgot. Looks grim for Footer if we don’t trade someone.
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
except he’s got maybe one more season left. i would HOPE they would keep him for one more freaking year. tho this is the avalanche so who knows.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he should end his career as an Av.
The brass wont make him Captain just to not re-sign him next year.
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Oct 16, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
After last night
Can someone give me some info on Elliot. Is he really that good?
To the Avalanche: Please stop messing with my head.
by c6hor8 on Oct 16, 2009 11:58 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Elliot who?
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
by Mike @ MHH on Oct 16, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you did there!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stephan Elliot. They called him the Mike Green of the WHL.
To the Avalanche: Please stop messing with my head.
by c6hor8 on Oct 16, 2009 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s cool and all, but I imagine there are a LOT of Mike Greens of the WHL
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 16, 2009 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looked raw in camp. I haven’t seen him play a game, so hard to say. It’s said he’s another strong 2 way defenseman, lots of skill with good skating and size. Jori would know more.
by thedoctor on Oct 16, 2009 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing that we’ll see either Stewart or Hensick in the line up in place of Koci on Saturday night as the Red Wings don’t have a true enforcer that Koci would match up against.
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 16, 2009 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
true, but I sure wouldn’t mind seeing Koci take a few swings at Holmstrom, Maltby, etc.
by jd21 on Oct 16, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Habs really wanted that win last night, but they didn’t have what was needed. They wanted it chippy, they wanted it rough, they wanted to send a message: “You kids don’t have what it takes… we are a real hockey team, 100 years and counting.”
Well, the kids on our team didn’t recognize their arguments. Or the ref’s arguments. Or the crowd’s arguments. The Avs knew they had what it took. Took them a period to realize it, and we were bad that one period, but they remembered. And we pulled off the win.
Go Avs!
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Oct 16, 2009 3:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that's because...
these kids are too young and naive to realize they’re not supposed to win. all they know is, “pass. shoot. score. win.” god bless their hearts!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
off topic...
i get to go home in 30 minutes!!! no students = early day for me! yay beer!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 3:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i get to go home in305 minutes!!! no students = early day for me! yay beer!
did not look at the clock properly the first time.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 16, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wondered why you were around so much today! :-)
by Mrs @ MHH on Oct 16, 2009 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Stripe FTW
It’s Jamaican for “Go Avs!”
And Swedish for “Fuck the Red Wings!”
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Oct 17, 2009 12:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If we're talking about the Refs slacking on the Avs...
The Canadiens had 7 men on the ice for a good couple seconds during that frenzy at the end.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Oct 17, 2009 8:39 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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