Game 20 Preview: Canucks at Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 14, 2009 8:24 AM MST
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| Vancouver Canucks |
8 MT / 10 ET / 3 GMT |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 10-10-0 | November 14th, 2009 |
12-4-3 |
| 20 pts | Pepsi Center |
27 pts |
| t-9th in West |
Denver, CO |
2nd in West |
The Avalanche host the Vancouver Canucks tonight, a game Joe Sacco has called "must win" (geez, he throws that phrase around like our own Joe does*). But this game is really about one thing: the jerseys. The Avs wear their new revenue source third jerseys tonight for the first time. We've all seen them by now, but this will be our first chance to see them on the ice. For those of us who can stay up that late, that is. (For the record, no recap from me tonight)
Craig Anderson will start for the Avs. Tom Preissing could make his season debut (I think he will) and Milan Hejduk could return as well (bank on that). Ruslan Salei took part in a full practice Friday, so he's close to returning too - but I don't think we'll see him yet. John-Michael Liles and TJ Galiardi are getting closer, but they won't play. Philippe Dupuis has been returned to Lake Erie.
For the Canucks, Roberto Luongo is back and he's the presumed starter tonight (thank goodness, as I don't think I could stomach getting shut out by Andrew Raycroft again). One of the Sedins is out (no, not that one, the other one. Or is it? I can't tell). The Canucks still have a very potent powerplay but are so-so at even strength. They have 18 goals at 5 on 4 and 28 at 5 on 5. The Avs have 11 PP goals and 36 5 on 5.
I am very excited today as we're taking the kids to Boston to see Star Wars in Concert. I've heard nothing but raves about this, and my kids are stoked (even my daughter who is under the weather). Why am I mentioning this? I actually do have a reason. My wife and I debated going to this for quite some time, as tickets were something like $60 each. To me, that was a lot of money for a concert. While we ultimately relented (and I'm glad we did), it occured to me later that that's considerably less than I would pay for one hockey game. To see the Bruins, only a handful of shitty seats are under $60. Where we're sitting for Star Wars (Loge 9), B's tickets cost $130 (plus fees) to see the crap teams and $150 to see the good teams. To me, that is an insane amount of money to spend on one hockey game. Playoff game? Sure. Beyond that, I can't justify spending $300 for tickets alone for my wife and I to go to a game (nevermind the price for parking, food and street hookers). We've been to 2 hockey games in the last 5 years, and both were special occasions (once for my birthday and once as a Christmas present for my wife). I really don't mind spending all the wads of cash I rake in from this site (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha), but $300 for a single hockey game? Not worth it. I know lots of you have weighed in on the reasons for the Avs' attendance woes. As of this 10am this morning, I could buy tickets for great seats next to the glass (sect 130, row 1) for tonight's game...at $216 a pop. To me, that's just simply too much. Call me when tickets are $20.
*[Geez, you make a mistake two years ago and they never let you hear the end of it. Tough crowd. -Joe]
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Surest bet of the night
Jibblescribbits will buy a $2 program at the Pepsi center to support Youth Hockey. Jibblewife will get annoyed and ask “What do you need another program for? You get one every game and they just pile up at the house”
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 AM MST reply actions
No game for me tonight
Matthew Good concert tonight, and if i play my cards right (ie get her really drunk be charming self) maybe a round o’ mini golf)
i want to come home and see 1000 + again ladies and gents!
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Us “faithful” fans will try to uphold your standards.
Good luck, but the problem with drunk mini golf is that it’s much harder to put straight.
The 2009-10 Avalanche: It's like having a banana split while all the other kids are getting an ice cream cone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 AM MST up reply actions
or putt
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 14, 2009 8:59 AM MST up reply actions
i am the john daly of mini golf, i can drink half a 26 and a six pack and still get it in the cup every time ;)
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
that being said…im not a fat ass. nor do i have a short temper
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Well I will be missing the game as well, because 2 weeks after the fact, the wife and I are getting rid of the kids and celebrating my turning 30 in the right way. The good news is…for those that miss the game and don’t have a DVR…NHL Network is replaying it tomorrow afternoon.
As for Mini-golf, I haven’t skipped a game for it yet, but I have a mini-golf game on my PS2 that I can no longer beat my 3-year-old at
too much beer makes it harder to putt at all, my friend.
“Hey, just so you know: it’s not that common, it doesn’t happen to every guy, and it is a big deal!” -Rachel
just sayin…
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
I think about baseball. It bores me to tears.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Nov 14, 2009 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
it’s only 10:30 am here and i just about spit my coffee across the room reading this tread.
MHH
How do i love thee? Let me count the ways
p.s. I understand the mini golf ref but how did it come about?
by Ben from Portland on Nov 14, 2009 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
I won’t be here either. I’m probably playing COD MW 2.
by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 14, 2009 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
Im going to the game
In my season tix, one of the best deals in the Can. Section 350, row 6 (first row of that section). I’ll be with my 6 year-old daughter. Yes, at a late game. Does that make me a bad daddy, or a really good one?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Nov 14, 2009 10:42 AM MST reply actions
It’s a Saturday night, it’s not like she has school in the morning….
The 2009-10 Avalanche: It's like having a banana split while all the other kids are getting an ice cream cone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Nov 14, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions
I wanted to take my niece but she said it was too late of a game for her. Anyway, I’ll be in section 380 row something.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
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Per usual
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 14, 2009 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
jib
could you post a shot of the view from there? I need to find tickets for a game or two when I’m in town and don’t have upper level at the can experience…
09
Yeah
When I get homoe i’ll try and find one. Problem is I always use the zoom on my camera, which is pretty good.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 16, 2009 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
=)
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 6:15 PM MST up reply actions
I may or may not be here for the game. I may or may not be shooting a round of mini golf. I may or may not be going to the Genghis Kahn exibit at the museum. I am supposed to be at my parents house right now but woke up late. This whole day I am playing by ear.
Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19
Awesome quote from Nucks Misconduct-
"Milan Hejduk
I fucking hate that fucking fucker. Fuck him.
This Saturday morning rant brought to you by Wisers. For the worst damned headache you can possible imagine, drink Wisers until 1am the previous night, then wake up at 7:00am.
Wisers."
For reference, the entire point of the Nucks preview is Duke’s stellar record against them, 23 goals and 19 assists since the ’01 season. I hope he can keep this streak alive and inspire more wonderful hatred from competing teams down the line.
Thanks Joe...
Wolski has a pretty good record against them as well I do believe.
The 2009-10 Avalanche: It's like having a banana split while all the other kids are getting an ice cream cone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Nov 14, 2009 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
I hope
Duchene doesn’t hit the post 3 times this game, and all go in. I want him to be a Canuck Killer like Hejduk. I want to see blood.
by toothandnailer777 on Nov 14, 2009 12:49 PM MST reply actions
Speaking of Canuck killer….if you haven’t read the Nucks Misconduct preview, DO IT!!! It’s awesome. Makes me like them a little bit…only just a tiny little bit tho.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
The picture is funny
The 2009-10 Avalanche: It's like having a banana split while all the other kids are getting an ice cream cone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Nov 14, 2009 1:33 PM MST up reply actions
especially considered it is soooooooo unlike our sweet little Duke.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
Preissing in
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 1:41 PM MST reply actions
Looks like a busted axle.
Wheels fell off.
Undercarriage fraked all to hell.
This is gonna take a while.
“Me – Tall Belorussian with a hard shot, who’s been hurt before, but is willing to try again. You – 2nd or 3rd round pick in the 2010 NHL draft just waiting to turn into a speedy, tough LW with a rocket wrister and a nose for the net. Let’s get together and make everyone happy! Call me – 1.800.TRADE.NOW. I’m waiting!”
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
This game is going to be fun because I’m going to be watching it on my computer with no sound. :(
GOD DAMN I wish I could get some tickets once in a while…
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
I got this game free… Avs Guild had a special. Buy Red Wings game get a game free. Ya gotta know where to look :P
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
See now, I couldn’t afford the Red Wangs game either :P
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 14, 2009 4:29 PM MST up reply actions
Just got home from my high school’s state semi-final football game. We won 49-0 and will play next week for the State Title. Hopefully this will be a good start for my teams today.
The 2009-10 Avalanche: It's like having a banana split while all the other kids are getting an ice cream cone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
WOW!! Rock on, Canary!
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
Ya
That’s awesome!
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Congrats!!
Thats awesome.
This is a hockey board — You fuck with our Hejduk, and the spirit of Lappy is coming. =)-Jibbles
the boat?
The 2009-10 Avalanche: It's like having a banana split while all the other kids are getting an ice cream cone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Nov 14, 2009 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
No boat.s I just looked at the water. a And the sunsset. And drank some beers.
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 14, 2009 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
clearly drank A LOT of beers! ; – )
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM MST up reply actions
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