Game 22 Preview: Avalanche at Oilers
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 18, 2009 8:41 AM MST
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| Colorado Avalanche |
7 MT / 9 ET / 2 GMT |
Edmonton Oilers |
| 13-5-3 | November 18th, 2009 |
8-10-3 |
| 29 pts | Rexall Place |
19 pts |
| 2nd in West |
Edmonton, AB |
12th in West |
The Colorado Avalanche won a big, big game last night but we don't have a lot of time to celebrate. Tonight, the Avalanche complete their 4th set of back-to-back games this year when they take on the Oilers in Edmonton. So far, the Avs are 7-0-0 in back-to-backs. I hope I didn't jinx anything there...
Last night's effort was terrific and much-needed. As an added bonus, it pissed off the Flames so much that someone allegedly called out Dion Phaneuf. Man, I just hate to see stuff like that happen. The Avalanche showed that, while they aren't the most offensively gifted teams in the league, they can win with hustle, hard work, defensive commitment...Craig Motherfucking Anderson.
Speaking of Anderson, Joe Sacco hasn't named his starter tonight (as of yet). But since Anderson has already started - and won - all of the previous back-to-back starts, I can't imagine Sacco will make a change. I'll update this once Anderson is confirmed a starter has been named. [UPDATE: Budaj is in net tonight. -Joe] Likewise, no word yet on the status of Adam Foote, T.J. Galiardi, John-Michael Liles, Ruslan Salei, Matt Hendricks, Jimmy Hoffa or that annoying guy in those old Dell commercials. We'll probably have news on at least a few of those guys as the day progresses. (And, since I'm off today, I'll actually be able to make timely updates).
After a solid start to the year, the Oilers are struggling big time. They have just one win in their last 8 games. Unfortunately, I think you all know who that one win came against: the Colorado Avalanche (thanks to, approximately, 87 power play goals). Their possibly-accurate HockeyCentric line combos are here.
I don't know why, but I have a feeling this is going to be a wild one.
Where is Tyler Arnason Today? For some reason, I think it might be fun to keep track of Tyler Arnason as he sleepwalks through Russia. Today, Arnason and his teammates (including Riga captain Sandis Ozolinsh) are in Moscow to take on Spartak.
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I really hope you keep the Where Is Tyler Arnason? meme going. Please don’t let it die a premature death!
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 8:51 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
I do think I’m going to ride the gravy train for a little while
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 18, 2009 9:07 AM MST up reply actions
Arnason’s travels can be like that Travelocity gnome. Maybe wflan could use his mad Photoshop skills to photoshop Arny’s face on one.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
Oh my god. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any creepier.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
i think anything in gnome form is an automatic creepy
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
I really hate that I can’t see half of these pictures at work.
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 18, 2009 1:20 PM MST up reply actions
PERFECT!!!
I REC’d it!!!!
And creepy = Arnason, so that works!
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
Flipping through the KHL rosters is pretty interesting. Lots of forgotten guys still going strong.
For instance, former Avalanche backup goalie Vitaly Kolesnik is one of the platooning starters for the best team in the league, Salavat Yulaev Ufa. That happens to be Alexander Radulov’s team, too. Radulov is leading them in points with 30 in 23 games. Also on the team is former Wings player Victor Kozlov.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Ah Kolesnik. He always (for what, like 7 games?) looked HUGE in net.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Yeah, he wasn’t bad at all, and is proving that in Russia. Probably enjoys playing pro hockey at home more than in Denver, I’d imagine.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
and WAY more than in Lowell, Mass
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 18, 2009 9:54 AM MST up reply actions
Radulov
What could have been. Oh well.
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 Nov 18, 2009 9:16 AM MST up reply actions
He looked dynamite for the Preds. They need offense and they really miss him.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 18, 2009 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
He’s still dynamite in Russia, which just adds salt to the wound.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Yuh.
He had all the makings of being my next favorite Russian and then he went and bailed on me. Jerk.
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 Nov 18, 2009 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
And now he gets to play with Tyler Arnason.
Karma wins.
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 Nov 18, 2009 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
Well, against Arnason. They’re on different teams.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I didn't even look.
So much for karma. Dynamic player like Radulov would have a field day with a guy like Arnason on the ice. It’s like 15 minutes of a power play every night.
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 Nov 18, 2009 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
that should slow down that scoring pace.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
Also on the team is former Wings player Victor Kozlov.
Actually, former wings player Vyacheslav (Slava) Kozlov is currently playing for the Thrashers. Viktor Kozlov never played for the Wings. He played for the Sharks, Panthers, Isles, Devils, and most recently, the Caps.
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Hot damn you’re right. That’s my brain fart for the day.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
KHL
I think the true test to the KHLs comparison as a league to the NHL is how well Arnason does over there. If he suddenly becomes a ppg (or even 3/4 ppg) player over there, I don’t see how anyone could possibly make the argument that it’s anywhere near the NHL, or even AHL level.
It’ll be interesting to see how he does.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 18, 2009 9:28 AM MST reply actions
Games Played
From looking at stats, if I am reading it right (which I am sure I am not), it doesnt look like he has played any games? How long has he been there again?
Not long. He just signed a contract last week, I believe.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
It might be interesting to have the Stanley Cup Champion face off against the KHL champion at the end of the season….
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 18, 2009 1:22 PM MST up reply actions
1 game, 8 minutes of ice time
…and a -1.
The big question is, how the hell does Ozo get 50 PIM in only 21 games?
by Dan Winkler on Nov 19, 2009 6:28 PM MST up reply actions
Tyler is very excited about this new "Arnason watch" feature
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 18, 2009 9:35 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
And I’m adding this picture to the glossary.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
It was probably Dion’s mom that called him out, I heard she hates that guy.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 9:44 AM MST reply actions
IS it just me or does he resemble a Neanderthal?
Sandie
by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 18, 2009 9:53 AM MST up reply actions
The Neanderthals in the world now hate you a little bit more.
That’s a bit of a low blow towards Neanderthals, kind of like Geiko’s cave man commercials
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 18, 2009 1:24 PM MST up reply actions
Wow
The Oilers preview makes me sad. It’s basically a link dump with minor commentary that sounds like someone within the Avs organization broke his vagina and he hasn’t had a chance to get it fixed yet so he until that happens he’s taking out his frustrations on the internet. Pro tactics are pro.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
I had to re-read that. I thought you were dumping on our preview. (Which is fine, fwiw, I just didn’t understand where it was coming from)
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 18, 2009 9:57 AM MST up reply actions
No, no.
Reading their preview and then coming back here makes me appreciate the winrars that is MHH all over again.
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 Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
Man they are babies
It’s not surprising though. The first game of the season all their fans kept saying “the Avs aren’t special. We have two 18-year-olds last year”. I think reality hit them hard that our 18-year-olds are the real deal and theirs are under performing, or just not as good, either one.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
Fixed
The Edmonton Oilers
rebuilding since20061988
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
Hilarious. Except that they won the cup in 1990, sans Gretzky.
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I meant to say 1990, i wish i could edit things
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
Not gonna happen. Honestly, it would cause a lot of confusion and potential abuse, and it’s extremely easy to just post a clarification or correction in a subsequent response.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Bitter
is the word I’d use to describe it.
Envy is another.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 18, 2009 9:56 AM MST up reply actions
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 Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
Seriously, how old are those girls. We’re all going to jail now, aren’t we?
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
That wasn't the point, Joe!
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 Nov 18, 2009 11:56 AM MST up reply actions
Well something is pointing now and I’m sure it means my legal career is over before it began.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I did you a favor, then,
is what you’re saying, amirite?
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 Nov 18, 2009 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
I agree, bitter was the first thought that came to mind. I don’t remember were we that bitter last spring? I don’t remember calling anyone lucky…
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
Why does the whole “Blank somethings are blank” thing never get old to me? I use it all the time.
Epic black metal is epic. Painful work day is painful. And on and on…
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
It's applicable to everything.
I constantly use it, too.
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 Nov 18, 2009 9:59 AM MST up reply actions
Can we get a cool Tyler Theme song, like the old a capella “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego” one? Am I dating myself here??
I remember the show. I also had the original DOS version of the game.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I may not be in the GDT
Since this game is the first in a while that I’ll be able to watch in glorious HD on TSN.
2009-2010 Avalanche: The memo the 'experts' sent about sucking was lost en route.
I won't be there fo sho
Tho i do miss most of them anymore so I guess it doesn’t really matter…except for the reason:
I’m going to the Kings-Flyers game tonight to watch LAPPY KICK ASS!! I’m even wearing one of the new “It’s All About Lappy” shirts in Flyers black and orange. I can’t wait!
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 18, 2009 10:38 AM MST up reply actions
Awesome reason! Much better than mine:
Mike will be at squirt/midget practice influencing young minds, so I’ll be pulling my hair out with Preschooler and Crazy Dog. Although hopefully one or both of them will have passed out by the time the game actually starts. Good times!
i'll be at work tonight
listening on the radio though…man im gunna get it from the boys tonight if we blow it
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
oh also..
big key to tonight’s game
stay. out. of. the. box. please?
the oil may not have a dangerous powerplay, but as we saw last week, they seem to turn it on against us.
oh souray is also back, and i dont know about you, but as big of a shot block beast brett clark is, i’d rather not be another D man down because he decided to man up and dive in front of a sheldon souray blast
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Injured regulars John- Michael Liles, Ruslan Salei and T.J. Galiardi all skated in the morning but didn’t play. It’s possible any or all of them could play before the trip ends.
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 11:12 AM MST reply actions
when I saw that this morning, I instantly posted it to my facebook page under: If I ever scored an NHL goal this is how I would celebrate.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
I posted it on my Facebook as well…
Sandie
by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 18, 2009 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
The Swedish hockey version of Gus Frerotte.
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 18, 2009 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
So, I’m on shopnhl.com and looking at the new third jersey, which is hideous but that won’t stop me from getting one, because when it comes down to it, I’m A) a sheep, B) impulsive and C)Irresponsible with my money…but that’s not why I’m writing this, you should all go there and see what choices you have from their ‘pre-approved’ player list….I think I’ve heard of a couple of guys…I think….Who doesn’t want a Tyson Barrie or Joel Chounard sweater? I’m leaning towards a Peter Delmas because I want people to think I’m stupid.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 11:21 AM MST reply actions
Once again
I’m disappointed Ryan Steeves never got to play on the Avs.
It’s the only semi-legitimate reason I could have my name on an Avs jersey.
A 2nd round rookie in the race for Calder? ORLY? Ya RLY!
For me it was Sean O’Connor of the florida panthers, I don’t think he ever made it to the ahl even, but it would feel weird wearing someone’s name that was also my name on a jersey.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 4:08 PM MST up reply actions
For me, it's Willie Nelson
Since he’s not a hockey player, I couldn’t get a jersey with my name on it, but I do have a sweet Texas flag bandana that says “Willie Nelson” on it. The downside, though, is that I’ve been made fun of every day of my life as well.
"I intend to kick your ass today." - Denver Broncos legend Tom Jackson
Random thoughts. . .
I was reading comments on the Post’s blog today, and someone suggested the Avs trade, and trade soon, for a complementary winger to play with Duchene. It got me to thinkin. . . I think Galiardi can be that guy when he comes back. I don’t always like the idea of trades. Something about transplanting a player without his consent even further away from his family to go play in a new place. I mean sometimes they work out (see: Bourque, Raymond, and Blake, Rob), but I’m never surprised when they don’t. I could be wrong though. I’m just saying though, that if the Avs’ continue to play like a playoff team, at what point in the season do they become buyers/sellers or stay-put-ers?
This.
I love Galiardi and he’s a very good center, but I really think that he’s wasted on the 4th line (with lots of PK time). As great as Slap Chop has been this year, he is incurably slow when compared to Dutchie & the Duke. Drop Galiardi on the LW (he showed he could play well there last year and in a game or so this year and give us two legit scoring lines. Put SlapChop on the 4th and create a scenario in which the 4th line winger gets more than say, 0:47 TOI in a given night (looking at you Mr. Koci).
Baron – SoS – Dr. Jones
Galiardi – Dutchie – Duke
Highlander – Radar – Stewart/Svats
SlapChop – Hensick – Hendricks/Stewart
Koci
Hendricks/Svats
Me likey!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
Tucker. Formerly ShamWow (when he sucked), now Slap Chop (because he’s awesome lately).
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
LOL. . .
I see. So, Mr. Hopfenkopf (if you please), you would say no trade? And c6hor8, you would be willing to trade so long as the initials of the players correspond to quality Avs’ players in years past? :)
I’m not against a trade. In fact, I’m for one if it involves Clark/Salei/Svatos(to a lesser degree) to anyone for just about anything.
That being said, I haven’t seen anything floated in the way of a trade proposition that I find particularly attractive. the doctor is all about Stoa to DAL for Brunnstrom, and while that bears consideration, I’m not convinced that Brunnstrom isn’t Svatos2.0.
I merely see this as an opportunity to utilize a player I like a whole lot (Galiardi) to a far greater degree than he’s being used now.
Got a suggestion for a trade? I’m all ears!
Here’s one:
Clark/Salei/Preissing to ATL for Kovalchuk
/puts crack pipe down
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
Lets pretend its the old nhl and throw in ten mil in cash.
09
by wflan on Nov 18, 2009 4:39 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
And I do mean literally hurling large stacks of bills. Ten points for a headshot.
09
by wflan on Nov 18, 2009 4:40 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Although, I make a motion that Hannan keep his “Meathead” nickname until further notice.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
I don't think
Sacco wants to leave Duchene unprotected. He seems to want either Tucker or Highlander up there.
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
M'kay....
But I think Galiardi gets his nose just as dirty as Tucker, but can, you know, skate & stuff. Let’s say that you don’t think Galiardi is big/mean enough to be Dutchie’s imposing wingman. Put Stewie on the LW, ’coz he can skate (mostly) and is a damned sight bigger than Tucker with => hands.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
I’ve been saying Fabian Brunnstrom would be a good pickup. Good speed, hands, and size, though he doesn’t play huge. Dallas wants to trade him too…
Barring that, I agree Galiardi is the next best option. But it’ll never happen, the team loves Tucker and Svatos too much.
Not to belabor the point after our previous discussion,
but have you seen him play in ways that make you believe that he is more than / better than Svatos (who drive you & me both crazy) in an incrementally bigger, younger package? I’ll readily admit that I’ve only seen him in about 10 games between this year and last, but he seems to be the emodiment of all the reasons Cherry hates Euros – lots of skill, but doesn’t skate hard and defensively irresponsible as hell.
Do you see something different?
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
I see better play along the boards, much better passing, less bad penalties, and less hustle than Svatos — and in a LW, not a RW. He’s also a bit more of a pure scorer than Svatos — Svatos has brilliant rebound cleanup abilities but he’s not a sniper in the classic sense either, which is what we need.
We need LWs badly, and it’s Svatos’ lack of passing and board play that crippling his lines’ chemistry. So yeah, I do think Brunnstrom is a better fit despite the Euro style and less hustle.
although sometimes players need a new start in a new town to revitalize themselves.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 4:04 PM MST up reply actions
possibly a runner up to the arny photo
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
Who is that?
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 Nov 18, 2009 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
Cutler. Jay Cutler
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
Who?
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 Nov 18, 2009 12:05 PM MST up reply actions
I don't know either
but I heard he likes to throw the ball to the other team a lot.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
Though it’s not the same dumbfounded look, I always loved the Phil Rivers photo Deadspin likes to post all the time:
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Haha
I love the Y SO SRS? version of that picture.
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 Nov 18, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
Go post that over at MHR. Hate Rivers. Love that pic.
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 18, 2009 12:18 PM MST up reply actions
This is so win
Space Weed Says The Steve Ott of Hockey Blogs
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Nov 18, 2009 5:14 PM MST up reply actions
that sums up why he’s a horrible leader.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 4:06 PM MST up reply actions
Oops. Wrong Jay Cutler.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
You can see that he’s just about to have a thought…oh wait no.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 4:05 PM MST up reply actions
Dater says Budaj is in net tonight. Footer is a game-time decision and Hendricks is out again with a sore groin. BEACHIE!!
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Well, they’re on the trip with the team, but apparently not quite ready to play yet.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Do we know on which play Foote was hurt?
Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?
Oh that narrows it down.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
sorry. i had a bad week, needed some release and hendricks was there. what can i say?
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 18, 2009 2:21 PM MST up reply actions
So, who plays instead? Hensick? Or is he bypassed for the recently recalled Durno?
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
An interesting observation:
for someone who was totally invisible on the ice almost all the time, Tyler Arnason sure gets a lot of visibility on the MHH posts. Sometimes it really is the squeaky non-existent wheel on the bus that gets the attention.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 18, 2009 4:28 PM MST reply actions
Especially when it falls off, apparently.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 18, 2009 4:44 PM MST up reply actions
He is exactly the the person at the dmv that hates his job and does it so 1/2 assed that it infuriates everyone else. Do you remember what a black hole of production that he did to anyone on his line? Poor Svatos still hasn’t recovered.
Ryan O'Reilly for the Calder.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 18, 2009 4:57 PM MST up reply actions
What's really crazy to me is...
There was a 15-20 injury depleted stretch of games the season before this past where the Wolski – Arnason – Svatos line was just on fire and keeping the team afloat.
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 5:04 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe that’s Wolski’s problem, he got sick of carrying Arnason….
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 18, 2009 5:31 PM MST up reply actions
God
I hope the game I will be watching is alot better than the game I just played.
14 – 2 for the bad guys.
But that’s what happens when a total of 8 players show up. Double-shifted the entire game, and triple-shifted quite a few times.
A 2nd round rookie in the race for Calder? ORLY? Ya RLY!
ooh
Bummer I’m sorry. This one must be better that that. (a girl can hope right?)
This is a hockey board — You fuck with our Hejduk, and the spirit of Lappy is coming. =)-Jibbles
My hope that it won't be
I just checked the year, and it’s not 2008.
A 2nd round rookie in the race for Calder? ORLY? Ya RLY!
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