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Game 22 Preview: Avalanche at Oilers

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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.

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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.

by hockeymom on Nov 18, 2009 9:15 AM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:33 PM MST up reply actions  

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!'

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 12:40 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by hockeymom on Nov 18, 2009 1:28 PM MST up reply actions  

seriously LOLed at my consoel at work!
Rec’d

This is a hockey board — You fuck with our Hejduk, and the spirit of Lappy is coming. =)-Jibbles

by gl avfan on Nov 18, 2009 5:45 PM MST up reply actions  

Maybe it’s just me, but I think it’s hilarious that a guy from Oklahoma City is playing in Russia.

by Mrs @ MHH on Nov 18, 2009 8:57 AM MST reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:03 AM MST up reply actions  

Ah Kolesnik. He always (for what, like 7 games?) looked HUGE in net.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Aph on Nov 18, 2009 9:09 AM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:11 AM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:28 AM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk 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 SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 18, 2009 9:36 AM MST up reply actions  

Yeah I really hate that fucker.

by Mrs @ MHH on Nov 18, 2009 9:37 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:41 AM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 11:41 AM MST up reply actions  

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?

by AvFab on Nov 18, 2009 9:38 AM MST up reply actions  

Not long. He just signed a contract last week, I believe.

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:41 AM MST up reply actions  

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

Still funny.

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:41 AM MST up reply actions  

And I’m adding this picture to the glossary.

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:42 AM MST up reply actions  

Oh, please do!

Sandie

by sandiegee on Nov 18, 2009 9:51 AM MST up reply actions  

Really liked Duchene and Hejduk together, and I hope that continues.

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 9:37 AM MST reply actions  

I hope so too. Sacco doesn’t seem to be given to fits of changes without letting them play out first, as was painfully obvious with the Svats-Duchene chemistry experiment.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 18, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions  

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 sandiegee 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.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 18, 2009 9:45 AM MST reply actions  

Yeah that was pretty pissy, and not very imaginative. Great way to kick off the evening’s fanfare!

by Mrs @ MHH on Nov 18, 2009 9:50 AM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM MST up reply actions  

No, no! Yours was great! Sorry for the confusion…

by Mrs @ MHH on Nov 18, 2009 10:11 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?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 10:59 AM MST up reply actions  

The Edmonton Oilers

rebuilding since 2006

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 11:00 AM MST up reply actions  

Fixed

The Edmonton Oilers
rebuilding since 2006 1988

Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 11:06 AM MST up reply actions  

hahahaha well done.

speaking of which, for those in canada, Kings Ransom, the doc about ‘the trade’ that espn did is on tsn tonight

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 11:08 AM MST up reply actions  

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?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 11:14 AM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions  

And adds to your comment totals. Not that I’m counting or anything.

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 Nov 18, 2009 4:06 PM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 11:48 AM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 18, 2009 12:20 PM MST up reply actions  

FYI, just came back from lunch at the Tilted Kilt, scenery is definately worth it, but I now feel like a dirty old man……. those girls seem friggin young

by jd21 on Nov 18, 2009 1:32 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 9:57 AM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk 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??

by chiavsfan on Nov 18, 2009 10:05 AM MST reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 11:43 AM MST up reply actions  

Then you’re dating a bunch of us. I loved that show.

This is a hockey board — You fuck with our Hejduk, and the spirit of Lappy is coming. =)-Jibbles

by gl avfan on Nov 18, 2009 5:53 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Drakenlot on Nov 18, 2009 10:20 AM MST reply actions  

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!

by Mrs @ MHH on Nov 18, 2009 10:45 AM MST up reply actions  

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

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 10:48 AM MST up reply actions  

yea!!

Have fun! I got our new IAAL shirts in the mail yesterday. Now I wish even more that we were going to the Monday game in Denver.

This is a hockey board — You fuck with our Hejduk, and the spirit of Lappy is coming. =)-Jibbles

by gl avfan on Nov 18, 2009 5:55 PM MST up reply actions  

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

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 11:00 AM MST reply actions  

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.

Per Dater

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 11:12 AM MST reply actions  

Wow, someone's got a bit of egg on their face.

Video

That was an awesome goal though.

A 2nd round rookie in the race for Calder? ORLY? Ya RLY!

by Drakenlot on Nov 18, 2009 11:19 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 sandiegee on Nov 18, 2009 11:42 AM MST up reply actions  

my facebook haunts my dreams..

'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!'

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 11:46 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!

by Drakenlot on Nov 18, 2009 11:27 AM MST up reply actions  

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

by wtnelson on Nov 18, 2009 4:52 PM MST up reply actions  

Willie Nelson=good, Texas Flag, not so much.

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 18, 2009 4:54 PM MST up reply actions  

I know

That’s all they had, though. It was a Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard/Ray Price/Asleep at the Wheel show in Loveland at the Bud Center 2 or 3 years ago.

"I intend to kick your ass today." - Denver Broncos legend Tom Jackson

by wtnelson on Nov 18, 2009 5:01 PM MST up reply actions  

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?

by ljp78 on Nov 18, 2009 11:40 AM MST reply actions  

Are there any start players with the initials R.B. available? Those seem to work out for us?

Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 11:46 AM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 18, 2009 12:03 PM MST up reply actions  

i like the looks of that, highlander and radar are good on a line

'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!'

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 12:05 PM MST up reply actions  

:) Sorry, I’m not up-to-date on all the nick-names. Who’s SlapChop?

by ljp78 on Nov 18, 2009 12:05 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:07 PM MST up reply actions  

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? :)

by ljp78 on Nov 18, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions  

Yes. I mean if Kovo changes his name to Rilya Bovulchuk I am all for it. Actually, I am for that even if he keeps his name.

Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 12:12 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 18, 2009 12:18 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by InfamousM on Nov 18, 2009 4:38 PM MST up reply actions  

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?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 12:06 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 18, 2009 12:24 PM MST up reply actions  

love those lines, sir.

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 12:41 PM MST up reply actions  

Yeah, but

Tucker won’t go on the fourth the way he’s playing this year.

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 18, 2009 4:55 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 12:28 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 18, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 12:51 PM MST up reply actions  

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!'

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 11:54 AM MST reply actions  

Who is that?

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk 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!'

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 12:00 PM MST up reply actions  

Who?

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk 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!

by TheRed on Nov 18, 2009 12:10 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:08 PM MST up reply actions  

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 SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 18, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions  

hahahahaha

win.

'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!'

by horbayj on Nov 18, 2009 12:10 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

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Nov 18, 2009 5:14 PM MST up reply actions  

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:57 PM MST up reply actions  

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:58 PM MST up reply actions  

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:59 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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 1:01 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:41 PM MST reply actions  

no word on Galiardi or Liles, hmmmm….

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 12:44 PM MST up reply actions  

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.

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions  

Do we know on which play Foote was hurt?

Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions  

the one where he was slow.

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 12:52 PM MST up reply actions  

Oh that narrows it down.

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 18, 2009 12:56 PM MST up reply actions  

I assume it’s also the one where his face looks mangled?

Avalanche 2009-2010: We fend off 7 man power plays? Do you?

by c6hor8 on Nov 18, 2009 1:00 PM MST up reply actions  

im glad some people got it.

by thedoctor on Nov 18, 2009 1:00 PM MST up reply actions  

delayed injury from two Lidstrom slapshots to the face.

by jd21 on Nov 18, 2009 1:34 PM MST up reply actions  

Ok, he’s not that slow.

09

by wflan on Nov 18, 2009 4:43 PM MST via mobile up reply actions  

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  

Damn girl, do we need to get you more batteries just to keep the boys healthy for a bit?

This is a hockey board — You fuck with our Hejduk, and the spirit of Lappy is coming. =)-Jibbles

by gl avfan on Nov 18, 2009 6:03 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  

that’s probably why Arnason kept finding jobs, all about “potential”…. he’d show flashes of brilliance, then long stretches of absolute nothing.

by jd21 on Nov 18, 2009 5:26 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!

by Drakenlot on Nov 18, 2009 5:34 PM MST reply actions  

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

by gl avfan on Nov 18, 2009 6:04 PM MST up reply actions  

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!

by Drakenlot on Nov 18, 2009 6:07 PM MST up reply actions  

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