Game 14 Preview: Avalanche at Sharks
by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 10:59 AM MDT
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| Colorado Avalanche |
8:30 MT / 10:30 ET |
San Jose Sharks |
| 10-1-2 |
October 30, 2009 | 8-4-1 |
| 22 pts |
HP Pavilion |
17 pts |
| 1st in West |
San Jose, CA |
4th in West |
The Avalanche continue their current road trip with a stop in sunny San Jose to face the Sharks for the second time this season. Colorado won the first game (the first of the season for both teams) 5-2.
San Jose has played well lately. They went 4-2-0 during a six-game road trip through the Eastern Conference, and beat the similarly successful Kings in a shootout at home on Wednesday. They don't seem to have quite the same all-around power they did last year, but they're still a formidable opponent.
The Avalanche, of course, are one of the worst teams in the NHL. Even though they currently lead the league in points with 22, and have set a new franchise-best opening record at 10-1-2, the wheels are about to fall off at any moment. Craig Anderson, magical iron man puck stopper, will start in net tonight---his 14th-straight appearance between the pipes for the Avs this year. Even though backup Peter Budaj has now fully recovered from the flu, coach Joe Sacco will save him for Sunday against the Canucks, who will be without captain Roberto Luongo.
There is still no confirmation, but John-Michael Liles could will return to the Avalanche lineup after recovering from an early-season shoulder injury. That would be good news for the Avs' power play, which has gone 0-7 over the last three games. Players not expected to play are Cody McLeod, Darcy Tucker, and young stud T.J. Galiardi, who suffered an ankle injury of unknown severity on Wednesday against Calgary.
UPDATE: Along with the return of Liles, Dater reports that Galiardi will be out 4-6 weeks, which is a really tough break for him and the team, since he'd been playing so well. Also, T.J. Hensick will be in the lineup to replace him.
Evgeni Nabokov is expected to be in net for the Sharks.
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Svatos
I’m beginning to think that Sacco should trade Hedjuk for Svatos and get Duchene going, getting the highlander or Shamwow back would help, but that line is not doing anything and I’m beginning to hate to see Duchene make some sick 1 on 3 moves with no help.
That being said, you can’t move Svatos down to the third or 4th lines because he’d be even worse and he’s still to good to scratch regularly—although if they wanted to give him a wake up call and sit him for a game or two I wouldn’t mind.
What happened to him? He used to go to the net and score, although that’s becoming an urban myth…has anyone seen him infront of the crease at all this year? Maybe all those injuries have added up and he’s lost his ‘battle courage’ I don’t think he shys away from the crease on purpose, but subliminally maybe he just doens’t want to get hurt again.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 30, 2009 11:16 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
As has been said before, Svatos place on this team, when the team is relatively healthy, is a problem. I’m glad he can skate tonight, but other than the second power play unit or maybe a shootout, he doesn’t fit anywhere. Not on the first, third or fourth lines and he kills the second. Unfortunately, they have to move him or just let him go in the future.
by Digit on Oct 30, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOG
As I was telling Mirtle yesterday (from Av’s website):
Coach Joe Sacco isn’t too concerned because a lot are coming from the outside.
“If Andy sees the shots from the outside, he’s going to stop them,” Sacco told the Denver Post.
http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/preview.htm?id=2009020179&navid=DL|COL|home
by AlexanderH on Oct 30, 2009 11:17 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nonsense. Don’t you know that all shots are created equal? It’s in the Declaration of Independence!
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if Phadouche fires five slap shots from mid-ice, it’s much better than Wolski or Stastny shooting a couple down low…definitely.
by AlexanderH on Oct 30, 2009 11:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say the Av’s not only have a 1-2 punch, but a 1-2-3 in Stastny, Duchene, O’Reilly. Tonight’s game will be a good one, for sure…
by AlexanderH on Oct 30, 2009 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I’m gonna be there!! WOOOHOOO! Yay for work trips scheduled around MY life. heehee
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean that wasn’t always the case ;) :P
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a teacher, work trips are few and far between, unfortunately. and when they do happen, they’re usually for some kind of conference or training that is supposed to make me some kind of super teacher (which i find ridiculous because i already am the superest of super teachers). this time, I am doing the training so I get to make people do what I want. kind of like with hot pocket. and radar. and…well you get the idea.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 4:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha fair enough
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had also mentioned yesterday that the SOG would change if the avs could cut down on the minor Penalities they’re taking, they were 4th from last yesterday, now they’re 6th, but still they are taking way too many.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/teamstats.htm?fetchKey=20102ALLAAAAll&sort=minorPenalties&viewName=penalties
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 30, 2009 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, good call. Let’s just completely ignore the fact that the Av’s are killing so many penalties, like they did in half of the last game in Detoilet…
by AlexanderH on Oct 30, 2009 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry if that seemed I was being sarcastic toward you. I do think the penalties are a big reason why those teams are shooting more often. The sarcasm was actually toward those genius minds that say the Av’s will fall because of not enough SOG.
by AlexanderH on Oct 30, 2009 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of those geniuses was on that Fagsticks and Gasoline web thing, talking about how the Flames were airplanes, and the Av’s are rocks. I swear, I’d kick that guy in the nuts quicker than he can blink. That’s just stupid talk, plain old stupid. I just don’t get how people can be so blindly idiotic. It’s truly amazing.
by AlexanderH on Oct 30, 2009 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that too, he’s a moron and his team is looking up at the avs.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 30, 2009 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
newest Av
Philippe Dupuis has been recalled. Weiman back to LEM
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 30, 2009 11:44 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting thin
I hope Sacco can work his magic for a little while longer. Far too many Monsters in the lineup tonight.
by Dixomatic on Oct 30, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yet another?
LEM “better than Hensuck” option? They either need to trade the lesser TJ or see if he clears waivers on the way down to Lake Erie. He’s as good as done in the unipron.
Hey Peter McNab, I'm starting to see sunshine and rainbows here.
by Bob in Boulder on Oct 30, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding, his confidence must be in Detoilet, seeing callup after callup go into the lineup ahead of him
by jd21 on Oct 30, 2009 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
McNab
was talking out Hensick a few games ago. He basically said he has nothing more to prove in the minors, and that it is pretty much sink or swim time for him. I think he is going under for the third time.
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by hockeymom on Oct 30, 2009 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hensick is in the line up tonight, Per Dater.
Dupuis was probaby recalled to give the Avs an extra healthy forward. With Tucker, McLeod and now Galiardi out for long periods of time and Hendricks still probably nursing a groin injury, they needed to bring up an extra forward for the rest of the road trip.
Liles is also back in the line up.
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 30, 2009 1:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philippe Dupuis
A player who we got for the amazing Mark Rycroft, no less
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Avalanche, of course, are one of the worst teams in the NHL. Even though they currently lead the league in points with 22, and have set a new franchise-best opening record at 10-1-2, the wheels are about to fall off at any moment.
May your chain-ladden wheels fall off on our snowless streets.
Love,
Fear the Fin
Fear the Fin: "Hope you bitches brought your guns! I’m always packing heat!" - Mr. Plank, 10/15/09
by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 30, 2009 12:09 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
*-laden
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Oct 30, 2009 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fear the Fin? What Fin????
I don’t see one Fin on your roster….. nothin to be afraid of there…..
by jd21 on Oct 30, 2009 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
darn snow blowers
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Oct 30, 2009 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 30, 2009 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this the game where the equipment guys screw up and take the ice with cricket bats and roller skates?
If so, Avs 18 Sharks 2
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightenedinmate#2 on Oct 30, 2009 2:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAha
really like your name…. great reference to AD (aka the best show ever created)
by toothandnailer777 on Oct 30, 2009 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
McLeod and Galardi out… that’s a lot of energy out of the lineup.
I’d say it’s time for Dutchy and Svatos to start taking over. Those loses are going to add up sooner or later.
by Dario on Oct 30, 2009 1:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to put too much pressure, but we really need to get some production out of Duchene tonight if we want to win this.
And of course, STAY OUT OF THE FRICKIN PENALTY BOX.
Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 30, 2009 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
fear the fin huh....
Wow talk about a lot of laughs reading these posts. Did i forget to check the standings this morning…. Did the AVs suddenly take a free fall and I missed it??? Oh yeah I forgot we are in a parallel dimension and the AVs are full of Smoke and Mirrors….
God it’s good to be in FIRST PLACE!!!!
Go AVs GO
by BryceLeo on Oct 30, 2009 1:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
your better than Detroit too, don't forget that
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 30, 2009 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even when the standings indicate otherwise.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 30, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s practically our mantra these days
by jd21 on Oct 30, 2009 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Galiardi’s out 4-6 weeks? Ouch. Hopefully Tucker and McLeod return sooner rather than later.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 30, 2009 2:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
I can’t believe I just typed that about Tucker. Wow….
by Rather Dashing on Oct 30, 2009 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by c6hor8 on Oct 30, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
i’d say it’s cooler then the cris angel type
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A thought...
can we bring back the ‘best post of the night’ for GDT’s?
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 3:12 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
i liked those…especially when i got one! it’s fun to be popular.
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 4:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes everyone bring their witty A game
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 4:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of like the idea of putting Hejduk with Duchy, but at first we should keep the Royalty Line of Hejduk, Stastny, Wolski together and see how it goes.
Should help with Johnny Hot Pocket coming back, get some help on the PP.
Hopefully Neo still knows he is the ONE, and we can pull out another one tonight!
GO AVS!
Mr. Anderson - THE ONE
by slapshotr2007 on Oct 30, 2009 3:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So, with Liles coming back, is Wilson out? Not sure that I’m thrilled about that. I’d almost rather see Cumisky put on the wing, and Hensick kept out.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 30, 2009 3:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I could almost buy into that. The thing that helps Cumisky when he’s on D, is that he can build up more speed on the rush, in some ways, moving him up would limit his effectiveness. I could certainly be wrong about that, and would find it very interesting to see what’d happen with him on a wing.
by jd21 on Oct 30, 2009 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine
this team keeps Cumiskey and Liles.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
by c6hor8 on Oct 30, 2009 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
minus the e in his name
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
by c6hor8 on Oct 30, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson’s been pretty good, but I don’t think he’s quite reached “can’t sit” status
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 30, 2009 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
minus the e in his name
I think they should keep both Cumisky and Lils and sit Clark in Wilson’s favor.
Jewels-Hobbit
Liles – Wilson
Foote – Cumiskey.
Me likey!
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by Hopfenkopf on Oct 30, 2009 4:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently sometime during my trip to san jose...
quincey got a new nickname. jewels?? really?? you all can’t be serious about that one.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually it's:
Bad Mother Fucker:
But since it belonged to Jewels, we call him jewels for the PG-13 crowd
Jewels:
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 30, 2009 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
“Jewels” when used as a man’s name is spelled “Jules.” You know, as in Jules Verne.
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 30, 2009 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I get it.
I figured Jewels was some dude from some kind of Superfly / Shaft / Blacksploitation movie that I hadn’t seen.
I didn’t realize that I had fallen in with the mis-spellers!
Oh, the infamy!
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by Hopfenkopf on Oct 30, 2009 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
see, that i get. when i see “jewels” in reference to a man…well, i immediately go to those of the family kind. Jules I like.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that to say that you don’t like Jewels? :P
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 30, 2009 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
did not say i didn’t like them…just didn’t think it would be a good nickname for quince. i mean, you’d effectively be saying, “hey kyle…you’re a couple of testicles.” not endearing.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
I don’t plan on naming anyone Joules
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 31, 2009 2:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTUs
is much cooler in any event.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
by Hopfenkopf on Oct 31, 2009 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, we’re better than that. I looked at “Jewels” and thought it was a small typo for the singer.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 30, 2009 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have a live feed for the game? I don’t have cable and my Gamecenter is blackout cuz I live near the damn Sharks.
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by i2strange97 on Oct 30, 2009 3:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It should be on local TV there. I can’t remember what Comcast sportsnet was there.. 26 I think
And you’re lucky, Hahn and Remenda are the best duo in the business
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 30, 2009 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I just make random, completely unbiased score predictions like Fear the Fin does
17-1 Avalanche. The Avs score on their first 13 shots. Wait does that seem asinine? irrational? retarded? Sorry.
However, out of reading their game day thread I did get this gem. I hadn’t seen it before.
http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2009/10/29/1106877/looks-like-maltby-and-draper-have
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
by c6hor8 on Oct 30, 2009 3:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Anderson
looks like the Avs are going to give this Craig Anderson fella an opportunity. I wonder if he’s any good?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 30, 2009 4:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He can’t be better than Raycroft was last season. Besides, the team played so much harder in front of him.
Can’t believe we let him walk!
Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 30, 2009 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
even remotely thinking of this as a serious statement hurts my brain. yay for sarcasm grasping skills.
by Uziel on Oct 30, 2009 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’ve heard he’s stole a game or two for these guys..couple of shut outs…that kinda thing…
just waiting for the wheels to fall off
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 4:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know – wheels aren’t all that useful on the ice anyhow…
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
blades then? skis?
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah…I don’t know.
Maybe if the Avs wanted to nip this thing in the bud they should just forfeit a couple of games and take the wheels off before they fall off anyway…
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Avs fans.
I hope your team loses. Just thought you should know.
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 5:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the Sharks fans on SBN think they’re funny.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
the ban hammer approacheth?
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’d be wise not to tempt it.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We like to have fun and make jokes.
I guess MHH is more serious?
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Wings...
does that help?
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
FTF
Fear the Fin people are cool. I’ve had the chance to hang over there during the playoffs. They’re just as snarky as we are. Welcome idunno723 and any other Sharks fans who care to enjoy some good natured ribbing.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Us Sharks like are avalanche ribs grilled thank you very much
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by Diamondback15 on Oct 30, 2009 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shark can be cooked many different ways, but it’s all very tasty.
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by Americanario on Oct 30, 2009 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
We just appreciate good jokes ;-)
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 30, 2009 5:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
If only I was as funny as I think I am…
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is you don’t have our inside jokes to fall back on if another attempt at humour fails…it just means you have to bring your A-game
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just like talking about the ban hammer….
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
MHH? Serious??
take a look a the sig lines…you’ll get the idea.
oh, and in case you’re wondering about mine, i’m just the token slut around these parts. speaking of…do the sharks have any players on a serious hot streak that i could, you know, get warmed up for the game tonight? my beloved Avs would be very appreciative…
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah okay. It's probably just my infamiliarty (a word?) with you guys.
The “I hope your team loses” thing is my icebreaker when going to other SBN hockey sites. I got a different reception then I usually do. Odd first impression? Probably.
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 5:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
no worries, we’re the odd bunch of the SBN family..like the uncle at the thanksgiving day table who passes out in the mashed potatoes
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone’s a bit sensitive about the constant “the wheels are going to fall off” thing that has been bandied about everywhere…I think that’s the reason everyone’s a bit more hostile to your playful attempts to mock the over-the-top homerism of fans (that and the aforementioned love of ban-hammering)…
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell dude, we mock ourselves all the time…esp with the wheels falling off
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know, i would have thought they would have been looong gone by now ;)
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson: Tthere are no wheels."
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lord
that was a grammatical fail of the fourth kind!
Anderson: “There are no wheels.”
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly...
we havent gotten use the banhammer much recently. i think we’re all just chompin at the bit a little!
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If someone gets banned, can you unban the? Because you could ban me… I’ve been a bit curious as to what that’s like.
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 5:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
from what i’ve heard…it’s kinda like you’ve never existed…
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s kind of scary… don’t do it then, don’t do it then!
by idunno723 on Oct 30, 2009 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually we just burn the witches.
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by Americanario on Oct 30, 2009 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could always ask Earl or Rudy…
Oh wait….
They are ban hammerless
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by texacogirl on Oct 30, 2009 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are 2 ban hammers, a individual blog one and a SB Nation-wide one. You’d have to do something intense to get the SB Nation-wide one.
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
intensity in ten cities?
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or just enrage Mirtle, supreme overload of SB Nation hockey blogs.
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
kinda like we’ve (ok..just Joe) engaged him in debate
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know you're joking...
but we have to be fair…Mirtle’s been a great sport about all of this…despite how misguided and wrong he is.
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s true, he really has…cheers to his professionalism!
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Firstly, Mirtle generally provides top notch analysis – been following his blog for ages…
And…it’s not that he’s wrong…it’s that he’s yet to be proven right.
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a joke. snark is my middle name.
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
some people just don’t get sarcasm in textual form :P
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 7:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figured – sometimes its better to respond as if it were slightly serious as to prevent the making of enemies…
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 7:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
around here, when you’re unsure, it’s better to respond as if it’s snark…
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 31, 2009 2:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please provide a list of things that are noteworthy about San Jose
Then we will proceed to mock all of them.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightenedinmate#2 on Oct 30, 2009 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can be like an analyst and a therapist mixed together…
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
to the arrested development drop
can’t wait for the movie
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m preparing to be disappointed tbh…it can’t live up to the genius of the tv show – if it does, my head may explode.
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I want to see the movie, but at the same time I want it to be good. I don’t want it to be thrown together because people thought there should be a movie, so the did it half-assed.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightenedinmate#2 on Oct 30, 2009 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well they’ve had some time to not make it half assed…they’ve got the full cast…now they just need the same writers…
it’s like ‘i hope they serve beer in hell’ possibly the funniest book i’ve ever read..but someone decided they would fuck it up and make a movie…of all the books to make a movie about..this one doesnt work
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
David, Mike, I won’t be around for the game thread tonight (Halloween party), so please keep an eye out for obvious trolling. I’m getting the feeling there might be a bit of it.
Wield the Ban Hammer in my place, and wield it without remorse.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 5:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Arnason? OOOOOOOOH scary
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
by c6hor8 on Oct 30, 2009 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
still scary
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and still freaking ass funny. ahhhh. i love a good laugh.
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep,
still funny.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - See what can happen if you like, you know, try and stuff?
by Hopfenkopf on Oct 30, 2009 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a secret.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arnason as a lawyer….? That’s a fearsome thought for the criminals of the world….
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine him negotiating a settlement….he’d have a fierce poker-face…
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he defended clients like he defended the defensive zone…
i’d start finding the right sized prison scrubs before i got to court
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
im kinda jealous of joe
soon when he wields the ban hammer, we’ll get a message going..BOOM..lawyer’d…bitches
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've Been Lawyer'd
I heartily endorse any How I Met Your Mother references….
by HugoAgogo on Oct 30, 2009 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was wondering who would get that, well done hugo
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by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know...
I do believe I’ve scared off Nate with all my feminine wiles….I responded to his shout out for folks going to the game tonight, getting drinks, doing some pre-game heckling of the local yahoos…and he never got in touch with me. Go figure…
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he may just live to regret that
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Per Dater
Hotpocket in tonight…sounds like beachie was working overtime
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 5:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i did my best! turns out i’m much more effective in person…
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think my eyes are confused..
I took a gander at the plus/minus stats on nhl.com. Oooh Radar at number 2. Good for him i knew that. Let me look a little lower. HEY what the hell is Hannan on here for at number 4. Stop playing like the player we supposedly signed.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
by c6hor8 on Oct 30, 2009 5:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It only took two full seasons of suck to get there. Not bad.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 30, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some video of my BF
and Boods via Dater
Beachie: Injuring hottie Avs players' almighty groins since 1996
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 30, 2009 6:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. A positive comment about the training staff. I wonder if the days of “injury” being synonymous with “could be dead any day now” are finally over.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Oct 30, 2009 7:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of injuries
i’ve found alot of the teams are acutally disclosing their player injures, no longer is it ‘lower body’ in the middle of the season
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
by horbayj on Oct 30, 2009 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of writing is this?
“The Avalanche, of course, are one of the worst teams in the NHL. Even though they currently lead the league in points with 22, and have set a new franchise-best opening record at 10-1-2, the wheels are about to fall off at any moment.”
Are you kidding me? Is this mile high hockey .. or tonight are we mile deep hockey? Don’t write that sort of crap here.
by Rich@Empower on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the critique.
yes, we were kidding.
yes, we will continue to write that sort of crap here.
no, you don’t have to read it.
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sarcasm at it best because that’s how we deal with the lack of respect the Avs are getting in the media right now.
If you take all this to seriously you are going to have a melt down.
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by Americanario on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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