Game 11 Preview: Red Wings at Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 24, 2009 9:30 AM MDT
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| Detroit Red Wings |
7:00 MT / 9:00 ET |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 3-3-2 | October 24, 2009 | 7-1-2 |
| 8 pts |
Pepsi Center |
16 pts |
| 11th in West |
Denver, CO |
1st in West |
Here we go. Last Saturday's game may not have been blood feud caliber, but was an excellent addition to the Red Wings - Avalanche non-rivarly. The venerable Wings hit the buffet early, but then lost steam and ultimately packed it in for the night while the young whippersnappers from Denver cut circles into the lawn with with their Harleys. Okay, that may have been one of the most ridiculous analogies in the history of bad blogging analogies, but it's out and I'm not turning back now.
The Avalanche have a slew of players out: Ruslan Salei, Tom Preissing, Cody McLeod, John-Michael Liles, Peter Budaj and now Darcy Tucker. Thankfully, this is so far the only way the team resembles last year's version. On the ice, the team has looked really good, even when they don't always look so good (if that makes sense). Brian Willsie has been recalled, although I hope T.J. Hensick is the one to replace Tucker in the lineup. People may forget - he actually played pretty well in his one game this season. I'm guessing it's Craig Anderson in net.
The Wings? Meh. I don't really care. No late-game heroics from future Hall of Famer Chris Osgood tonight. He's been given some rest so that Jimmy Howard can get the nod. I'm sure it has nothing to do with Osgood's sub-Theodore save percentage. Really.
Programming note: No recap from me after the game. I'll be watching, though, and fully expect the Avalanche to kick some Red Wing ass. Feel free to use the FanPosts to roll your own recap(s) this evening. Go Avs!
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There was actually a mention of Preissing today:
Defenseman John-Michael Liles (bruised shoulder) hopes to return next week. He has been practicing but not taking contact. . . . Defenseman Tom Preissing (knee) remains two to three weeks away from returning.
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_13631735
Lines with Tucker now out…put Galiardi in Tucker’s spot and start Hensick out as the fourth line center?
Jones – Stastny – Svatos
Galiardi – Duchene – Hejduk
Wolski – O’Reilly – Stewart
Koci – Hensick – Hendricks
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 AM MDT reply actions
I think that makes sense
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 24, 2009 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Det-riot 11th in the East? What, they’re so bad they had to switch to a new conference? :)
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
Fixed. Just another example of DDC’s one-error-per-preview rule.
The Avs may (or may not) suck now, but they've still won a Cup more recently than 75% of the NHL.
As long as its not the Avs position that is an error. I like the number we have right now.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
I try to hide one in every one, like a puzzle. No one caught Friday’s. Sorry, no prizes
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 24, 2009 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
if this keeps up, the wingnuts will be singing a different tune about that whole rivalry business. just sayin…
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 24, 2009 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions
Dater
confirmed on his Twitter feed that Andy will be in net for us tonight.
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With how the dead things have been struggling, I think this would actually be an awesome time to let Weiman test his NHL legs. Looks like we won’t be seeing that though.
Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 24, 2009 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions
We won last game but it wasn’t pretty. Remember, we had our asses handed to us for 2 periods before we shook off the cob webs and started playing. I think Anderson is the right decision. Testing a goalie against our most hated rival would be setting us up for failure. I don’t care is we lose the rest of the season as long as we own the WIngs.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
According to Darren Drager of TSN
Tucker stayed in the hospital overnight. CT scan was negative. Ruttu also received a 3 game suspension.
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Tucker just had his brain squished a bit, no big deal.
The Avs may (or may not) suck now, but they've still won a Cup more recently than 75% of the NHL.
He doesn’t really use it anyway.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 24, 2009 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Come on, it’s the size of a walnut, how much can he actually use 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 24, 2009 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Dreger also updated twitter on Tucker a little bit ago… 40 stitches for Tucker, going to be out at least 10 days.
Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 24, 2009 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Hi Guys!
RED WINGS SUCK!
love, matt.
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Oct 24, 2009 11:50 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Is anyone else worried about Wolski being dinged up at the end of last nights game?
Maybe he just caught a stick in the nutz but he looked in some pain.
In true Altitude style they looked for about 3 seconds at the tape but then McNabb got his normal ADD and went on to something else.
thought?
by Ben from Portland on Oct 24, 2009 12:05 PM MDT reply actions
No reports from the team (which has been surprisingly forthcoming this year) or Dater, so I’m going to say he’s OK.
The Avs may (or may not) suck now, but they've still won a Cup more recently than 75% of the NHL.
Or overshadowed by the Tucker incident…but probably nothing.
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 24, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I remember
the play you were talking about. Cameras showed him doubled over on the bench, then he sat up and let out a sigh, almost like he did take a stick in the pills. Should be good to go.
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WTF?
The Denver post has a pop up add for “The Snowthrower”
seriously?
Doesn’t anyone think that’s in bad taste after Sakic?
Nice job advertising department.
retards
by Ben from Portland on Oct 24, 2009 12:09 PM MDT reply actions
The Avalanche have a slew of players out: Ruslan Salei, Tom Preissing, Cody McLeod, John-Michael Liles, Peter Budaj and now Darcy Tucker. Thankfully, this is so far the only way the team resembles last year’s version.
Actually, this doesn’t even resemble last year’s team. Seems like this year’s crew is driven to more success after an injury; last year, they’d just turtle it.
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 24, 2009 12:43 PM MDT reply actions
I’ll be at the game so here’s to a good one. Red Wings suck.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Hey Jibbles
I replied to you in the other thread but in case you don’t see it, I’m up for a beer before the game at Brooklyns. Around 5? I like to be there for warm ups.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
I don’t think we were thinking of going quite that early… I was thinking like 5:30 or 6. Let me talk to Jibblewife
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 24, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Ok. We’ll be there around 5, so whenever is cool.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
ok
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 24, 2009 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions
So wait. If Howard is playing and we win, I won’t get the “InYo face, Osgood InYo Face” sig change. Lame. Avs better chase him out of the net so Osgood takes the loss. I want what I want dammit.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Yeah but for Osgood to get the loss the Wings would either have to pull Howard after 1 or 2 goals or score 4 or 5 on the Avs. I’m happy for Howard to get the loss, it’s more telling that Osgood isn’t even getting the start against the top team. Plus it’ll serve Howard right for having uugly pads.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Ok
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Are we sure Anderson is starting in net?
I know its the wings but I really want to see what Weiman is made of.
Looks like I will be watching the game after all. But by the looks of it, I may be alone in the game thread.
Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19
Don't worry,
I’ll be here.
Then again, maybe you should worry…..
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - See what can happen if you like, you know, try and stuff?
I’m here to….the flight to Denver is a little too much to go more than once a season…
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 24, 2009 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions
same here, you’re stuck with my depressed ass as well.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Well hopefully your ass isn’t doing much talking…and the rest of isn’t so depressed.
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 24, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions
I just hope Clemson vs. Miami will be over by gametime…what a wild f’n game.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Thank the universe that the Broncos and Avs are doing great because my Wolverines are sucking right now…
There is basically a cumulative Niagra Falls of shit happening right now.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 24, 2009 5:18 PM MDT reply actions
The entire state of Michigan is being watched closely by astronomers as it threatens to turn into a black hole.
The level of suck is that high…
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - See what can happen if you like, you know, try and stuff?
You know, just three seasons ago, Louisville was one of the top five college football programs in the country. We even won the Orange Bowl.
Now we’re 2-5 and getting worse every week. Sigh.
The Avs may (or may not) suck now, but they've still won a Cup more recently than 75% of the NHL.
fire kragger NOW
whoa, a uofl, cubs AND avs fan in the great state of louisville?!
never thought i’d see that in, like, ever since louisville is a big gigantic hockey black hole and all.
at least basketball finally gets started on wednsday.
WHAT A GAME!!!!
holy cow!!!! now, I’m really PUMPED for tonight’s game against the Wings….as if I couldn’t be pumped up anymore….CATCH THAT MO’FOOKING TIGER, MIAMI YOU OVERRATED PILES OF GARBAGE!!!
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Where is everyone? Game’s close to starting and the crickets are chirping here…
I know I’m not the only one not at the game….
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.
The King of the Worlds here to retake his game thread leader crown, assuming I can get a decent radio feed.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
pfft!
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 24, 2009 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Hensick in the line up tonight….not sure yet who he’s playing with.
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.
looks like he out with Koci and Hendricks
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 24, 2009 7:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Detroit getting the first power play after Z got high sticked by SoS…double minor
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.
Foote
Got hit again by a Det-riot slap shot….
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.
Went to the locker room, but is back out on the PK with 30s left on SoS’s double minor
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 24, 2009 7:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Just after the penalty killed, Bitchtuzzi ran Anderson and Andy is down…
Looks like Stewie got a stick in the face also
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.
Oops…now I feel stupid
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 24, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Rec'd for massive lulz.
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 25, 2009 12:43 AM MDT up reply actions
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