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Adrian Dater reports that Roberto Luongo will be out indefinitely for the Canucks, which means the Avs will face Andrew Raycroft in net when they hit Vancouver on Sunday.

Also, Peter Budaj is recovering and will likely play in net against the Sharks on Friday night. Makes sense.

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Not that he will be much worse than Luongo has been this season.

Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.

by Joe Dunman on Oct 28, 2009 1:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

I reckon Luongo will pick up his game somewhere this season.

by Tommelot on Oct 28, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

did something happen against the wings last night? I dont remember hearing anything about Bobby Lou

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Oct 28, 2009 1:26 PM MDT reply actions  

I’m sure one of those dirty fuchs ran him. And it probably wasn’t called.

Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 28, 2009 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey bob

stay off the EZ. We’re allowed to say fuck here, and fuch really reminds me of the troglodytes

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Oct 28, 2009 7:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

“stay off the EZ” is just good advice in general.

Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.

by Joe Dunman on Oct 28, 2009 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

So sorry

Those fuckers are rubbing off on me. Like a fungus.

Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 28, 2009 9:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Cracked rib.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4602878

Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.

by Joe Dunman on Oct 28, 2009 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

Regardless

I’m still sure he was interfered with repeatedly last night without getting any calls. Just another part of the hated wheel’s M.O.

Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 28, 2009 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

As expected, a Wing douchebag did aggravate Luongo's injury

From tsn:

He appeared to aggravate the injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Red Wings during a second period collision with Todd Bertuzzi.

And upon further inspection, the Wings were called for exactly zero goaltender interference penalties last night. Wtf is going on with the officials and goaltender interference this season? Did Bettman send out some memo saying “We no longer value goaltending in our league. Please do not call goaltender interference under any circumstance.”

Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 28, 2009 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Todd Bertuzzi: The douchiest of douches!

by Rather Dashing on Oct 28, 2009 3:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

it’s because one of the canucks defenders shoved bertuzzi into luongo… i hate em both, but can’t blame either one of them for this.

by Uziel on Oct 28, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey now

Quit raining on my douche parade.

Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 28, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

Its all part of his master plan to increase scoring. More goaltender interference not being called + smaller pads = crazy delicious less goalies wanting to play. Its an incredibly long, drawn out master plan but he’s working on it. Truct me, It’ll happen

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

by Savage33 on Oct 30, 2009 3:58 AM MDT up reply actions  

I thought rib injuries would keep you out for longer than a week, that’s somehting that’s going to linger all season for him.

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

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 28, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Towelie in net on Sunday?

Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.

by Bob in Boulder on Oct 28, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions  

When do you think he’ll remember he plays hockey, and not for the avalanche? I could totally see him show up in the avs locker room.

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

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 28, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Watch Raycroft stand on his head and play like the goalie we wanted him to be last year.

Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 28, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

What do you mean, he was the reason we won half our games. He was clearly robbed by the NHL, he deserved the Vezina and Hart or his play last year.

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

by Savage33 on Oct 30, 2009 3:59 AM MDT up reply actions  

I wonder…is it an advantage or disadvantage to have played with a goaltender you’re now going to face? Or neither? I can see how it’d be an advantage: you know the guy’s style and have practiced against him in net before. But the same could be said for the goaltender having an advantage since he’s faced the shooters before. I would think, in this case, the Avs have the advantage since so many of these guys are new and Raycroft won’t be familiar with their shooting style, while those that have worked with him can give them pointers.

Anyone wanna weigh in?

Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 28, 2009 1:42 PM MDT reply actions  

I would think, in this case, the Avs have the advantage since so many of these guys are new and Raycroft won’t be familiar with their shooting style, while those that have worked with him can give them pointers.

I’m thinking this, too.

Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.

by Joe Dunman on Oct 28, 2009 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

The REAL question is: Do we even need the advantage?

by Rather Dashing on Oct 28, 2009 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

Given Raycroft's ahem, "Training Regimen"

and the impact of same on memory, I’m not worried. In truth, he may not remember his way to the arena that night!

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - See what can happen if you like, you know, try and stuff?

by Hopfenkopf on Oct 28, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Remember the game when Theo went back to Montreal?

nuff said.

It’s an advantage

by Ben from Portland on Oct 28, 2009 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

The Be All End All!!!

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Oct 28, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m assuming by “Titans” you’re referencing this year’s Tennessee Titans, not last year’s….

by Rather Dashing on Oct 28, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

I don’t listen to hip hop.

Joe Sakic.

by BraxtanFILM on Oct 28, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

I just want definitive proof Budaj is the better goalie and this game will do that much better than those pesky “facts” and “statistics”

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

by Savage33 on Oct 30, 2009 4:01 AM MDT up reply actions  

Budaj vs the Sharks makes nooooo sense! I hope Sacco can understand this by Friday

by shikemania on Oct 28, 2009 3:50 PM MDT reply actions  

Budaj against the Sharks does make sense because Vancouver is a division rival and a win against them is worth more than a win against San Jose.

Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.

by Joe Dunman on Oct 28, 2009 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

Agreed

We had this discussion about when and when not to play back-up goalies in a different post. Definitely save your starter for divisional opponents.

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Oct 29, 2009 8:31 AM MDT up reply actions  

I cannot wait to watch Budaj play. It’s been far too long. I don’t care who he plays against. He has this thing called goal support from this team and he’s a solid goalie. I see no reason to worry.

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

by texacogirl on Oct 28, 2009 4:28 PM MDT reply actions  

I’m with you, Tex. I’ll be at the game Friday and I would LOVE to see Boods kick some ass.

Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996

by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 28, 2009 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Agreed x 3

This year’s team scores goals and actually plays defense; a benefit Budaj didn’t have last year. During an interview with Anderson he basically said he has confidence that the team will clear the puck from the crease for him, so it isn’t something he worries about. That is not something that could be said last year. I want both goalies to have great games. We need Budaj to be successful so Anderson can get the rest he needs. Plus, I like him. Go Budaj!

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Oct 29, 2009 8:34 AM MDT up reply actions  

Raycroft

is one of 4 goalies with a better save percentage than Craig Fucking Anderson.

of course, they have 4 starts between them and Razor has 0.

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

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 28, 2009 5:00 PM MDT reply actions  

Ryan Miller has also been outstanding so far this year. Team USA has a nice selection of goalies all of a sudden. Anderson wasn’t even invited to Orientation camp because he declined an invitation to the worlds for fear of injuring himself in a year in which he would be a UFA.

by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 28, 2009 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

Smart move on his part.

Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.

by Joe Dunman on Oct 28, 2009 7:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

Might not be Raycroft...

Canucks called up Schneider, and he’s not having a bad year at all.

http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=503866

Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09

by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 28, 2009 6:16 PM MDT reply actions  

He's a good goalie.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Oct 28, 2009 11:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Rayzors a "good’ goalie. Much like an autistic child is a ’’special’’ child.

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

by Savage33 on Oct 30, 2009 4:03 AM MDT up reply actions  

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