Game 16 Preview: Coyotes at Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 4, 2009 6:00 AM MST
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| Phoenix Coyotes |
7:00 MT / 9:00 ET |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 9-5-0 |
November 4th, 2009 |
10-3-2 |
| 18 pts |
Pepsi Center |
22 pts |
| 5th in West |
Denver, CO |
1st in West |
By now, I think you know that I like to draw paralells. Sometimes its a stretch for me. Not this time.
The Coyotes and Avalanche both endured a very tumultuous offseason and neither were expected to do much this year. Both teams have used exceptional goaltending (Craig Anderson edged out Ilya Bryzgalov for player of the month honors in October) and timely scoring (18 players have scored for the Avs, 15 for the Coyotes) to surprise the hell out everyone. I personally don't think either team is going to be at the top of the standings in a few weeks, but they both deserve a lot of credit for their unexpected fine play to date.
As you may have noticed, the Avalanche have had some trouble scoring recently, and it won't get any easier tonight. Bryzgalov already has 3 shutouts and even if he gets hit by a bus on the way to the rink, backup Jason Labarbarino has been excellent as well. And they play behind a stingy defense that is 4th best in shots allowed. That doesn't bode well for an Avalanche team that's struggled to get to the 20 shot mark recently.
The Coyotes have a lot of new faces on the team as a quick glance at their recent line combos reveals. Paul Bissonette? Lauri Korpuskristi? Not ringing any bells, I'm afraid. I have heard of that Radim Vrbata fellow though. Sadly, another former Av - Kurt Sauer - is on the IR; I don't know what's wrong, but I'm going to assume he dislocated his jaw talking with that fantastic Minnesota accent he has. Don't laugh. It could happen to you too...
| Phoenix | Colorado | |||
| 18 | 7th | Points | 1st | 22 |
| 2.57 | 22nd | GF/G | 13th | 2.93 |
| 2.14 | 2nd | GA/G | 1st | 2.13 |
| 29.5 | 17th | S/G | 29th | 25.1 |
| 27.5 | 4th | SA/G | 26th | 33.1 |
| 23.3 | 9th | PP% | 13th | 21.4 |
| 79.3 | 17th | PK% | 2nd | 87.7 |
| 50.8 | 14th | FO% | 30th | 45.3 |
| 13.9 | 16th | PIM/G | 12th | 12.2 |
| 12 pts | Doan | Top Scorer | Wolski | 13 pts |
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/Gets glue for the wheels…
Maybe Both goalies will have a save percentage of 0 tonight!
Think about it, 2 teams both not able to shoot the puck…
Look for a big game from Stastny tonight? Why? Because the Avs are back at home, and he only plays well at home.
Also, anybody else sick?
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
i hear they’re thinking about changing the design of that flu…i hear it looks to cluttered..not enough white space
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Actually, the version before this one was SBN 2.0. But yeah.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I’ve been leveled with the flu since Sunday. It’s been years since I felt so exhausted.
Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Nov 4, 2009 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
Slow day?
or does everyone actually have to work today?
Just a measly 5 comments.
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.
I'm here.
Just playing a windowed game at the moment. Yay days off.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
Life…hmmm, I actually had a rather busy news day at work.
- Kid brought a gun to a middle school this morning (always good)
- 35-year-old woman taped her 14 year old daughter in the shower, and sent it to the 16-year-old she was cheating on her husband with
- Guy was in scuba gear, cleaning out a pond, tank ran out of air (I think you can guess the results)
- Guy was hit by a car in an intersection, died. Police now say the other guy did it on purpose
- 56-year-old guy decided that turning his basement into a pot farm was a good idea…until police found it anyway
- AND your federal stimulus dollars saved 473 teachers in one of our school districts…at least according to the government. The problem…the district only employs 290 people. Oops
Wow
Just when I thought there might be a hope for humanity…
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
Another true story
I’m not supposed to watch the news for this exact reason. I haven’t since I was 16. Of course, that can backfire on a guy. Because I don’t watch the news, I didn’t realize I checked in a prime suspect in a murder case into my hotel on Sunday night. Yaaay.
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 4, 2009 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
An old job of mine was to watch hours of television news every day. I worked their during both the Indonesian tsunami and the Terri Schiavo fiasco. God that shit was depressing.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Anyone see Paranormal Activity?
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 AM MST reply actions
I did.
I really liked it. It was fun and interesting. I’m bummed they’re talking about a sequel =(
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
I did too. I think seeing it in a big packed theater made it fun.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 9:11 AM MST up reply actions
I disliked that part.
Ain’t nothing like a woman crying in the theater to ruin a good scary movie. It was ridiculous. Seeing it in a theater is a great atmosphere, though. I wonder what it would be like to see it in your house when you can easily visualize your house and how things would unfold there.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
I got sucked into a movie on IFC last night. Anyone ever see Cube? Random people trapped inside cubed rooms, some with booby traps and some safe. No why or how given. The acting was mediocre, but I’m a sucker for those kinds of movies.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightened inmate #2 on Nov 4, 2009 9:17 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, not entirely different, but there is no killer to “catch.” More of a psychological study of people freaking out.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightened inmate #2 on Nov 4, 2009 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
Sounds really interesting.
I think I’ll look into it. I’ve been looking for a new slate of interesting movies to look into.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
I rented ‘state of play’ the other day..i really enjoyed that one…ben affleck plays a hell of a congressman
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
The original BBC miniseries of the same name is MUCH better. Available on Netflix.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
not all that memorable, it wont win anything for sure (breaking russel crowe’s ‘awesome movies’ streak) but it was entertaining
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
hey now..bon cop bad cop won something up here…if only for rick mercers awesome portrayal of his own version of don cherry
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Haha… that would be annoying. Women crying pretty much can ruin just about anything. No offense to the ladies.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 9:26 AM MST up reply actions
I'll call your crying woman
And raise you two crying kids while watching Saw 2.
Things like that make me wish they had some sort of license you needed to have before you can be a parent.
True story
There was a baby in the theater when I saw Paranormal Activity, too. That was fun. Thankfully, the lady took her young’un and bailed about 30 minutes into the movie, well before anything had really happened.
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 4, 2009 10:38 AM MST up reply actions
I wanted to go see it
But they sold out honestly less than a minute before I got there.
Pissed me off that I was able to see the guy who bought the last ticket get in.
We watched Saw 6 instead. Why the hell do they still make this? It’s retarded how they keep the original killer around even when he’s friggin dead.
I haven't seen Saw 6
but in general, I’ve enjoyed the series, save for 2 which I hated.
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 4, 2009 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
Haven’t seen any of them. Not really interested in it.
Growing up through the Elm Street, Friday the 3th, Halloween, Chain Saw, series was plenty thank you.
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 4, 2009 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
It's sad
That they continually kill horror franchises with the never-ending line of sequels.
I can think of only one that wasn’t, Jeepers Creepers.
Ginger Snaps Back wasn't terrible
The third one sucked monkey balls though. So yeah, they killed it.
Jeepers Creepers had a sequel
and it was much, MUCH worse than the original.
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 4, 2009 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
On top of that
a third movie is set to be released in 2011. Oh, joy.
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 4, 2009 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
Seriously.
House = OK
House 2 = suck
Critters = Awesome
Critters 2 = meh
Critters 3-6 = WTF?
Elm Street series had decent sequels, but then again i laughed through most of them anyway.
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 4, 2009 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve seen none of the Saw movies. I’m perfectly fine with that
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Almost everyone I know
has no interest in them. I really don’t know what it is about them I enjoy so much. Maybe there’s something seriously wrong with me.
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 4, 2009 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah. It’s called you like really bad movies syndrome.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 11:01 AM MST up reply actions
I freely admit this.
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 4, 2009 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
FYI
there’s an alternate ending to Paranormal Activity floating around in bootleg-land.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:32 PM MST up reply actions
Ya
It was made a few years ago as a movie with one ending, then when shown to more and more audiences, they decided to make it into a widely released film based on the positive reception it received and couldn’t resist tinkering. Supposedly there’s a third version with another different ending. Sadly, both of the alternate endings sound more interesting than the one being seen in theaters.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
Sadly, both of the alternate endings sound more interesting than the one being seen in theaters.
Which is so often the case.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:42 PM MST up reply actions
Ugh.
That movie was going through my head as I was typing that out. Just, ugh.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
Honestly, I could go with either ending. They were both pretty good, IMO.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 4, 2009 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
No.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
Read the book. Or maybe you shouldn’t, cuz if you do, you won’t be able to stomach the popularly released ending.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I never did read that one but heard about it after seeing the Will Smiff version. The ending of the book sounded a lot more intriguing. And the constant trying to shoehorn Bob Marley in got annoying.
And that was the one with my experience of parents bringing in kids that are way too young.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightened inmate #2 on Nov 4, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
Oh don’t get me started on that one.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
Whoa. Somewhat jibblekopfed. I never do that.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
how to we prevent ourselves from catching this ‘life’ germ?
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Easy. Sit in your room all day posting on MHH.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 4, 2009 9:25 AM MST up reply actions
Hey....
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
on an unrelated noted
is this ovie’s first where he’s been out for an extended period of time?
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Believe so, same for Malkin.
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.
I think so
And to think, I called this during the preseason.
I had an argument with my retard buddy, who said Ovie will get 80+ goals this year.
I told him it won’t happen since he will be injured about 1-2 months in, miss a few weeks, and will get 60 goals.
Dear Avs
For the love of god, please score some goals today. Thanks.
Your pal,
Eric The Red.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
i love how we continued our ‘lets make backups, notably backups that use to be our backups, look like A1 prime fucking time’ the other night…
/snark
i hope it doesnt continue…
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
You know
People have been saying we shouldn’t have let Raycroft go.
At least on FB and the Avs boards they have.
IT'S A FUCKING BACKUP GOALIE!!!
Why are some fans hell bent on dragging this controversy out. It’s a backup goalie that hasn’t even played once this season.
I can’t remember a part of a fan base so obsessed with the performance of someone who hasn’t even played yet (minus Toronto and Kessel). This has quickly turned to absurd.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 4, 2009 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah he has
And his stats are pretty good too, check the link
What the hell is he doing, sporting a Luongo beard though?
It’s almost as funny as the Tyler “NHL READY” Arnason picture.
I was talking about Budaj.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 4, 2009 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
Considering he hasn't played
in about 45 years, it’s no surprise you forgot about him.
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 4, 2009 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
I’d just like to pretend the entire 08-09 avs season didn’t exist
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
It builds character.
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 4, 2009 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
lol'd
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 4, 2009 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
though i dont think tonight is the best way to wake up the offense…against a team that only allows..2.14 according to the stats…Defensive battle me thinks
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
This brings me to something.
Why is it called a defensive struggle when two teams are playing well defensively? The defenses clearly aren’t struggling and the offenses get a free pass in the so-called “defensive struggle”. It seems ludicrous.
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 4, 2009 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
It seems ludicrous. bq.
such is the english language?
maybe call it an ‘offensive stalemate?’
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
This works for me.
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 4, 2009 12:00 PM MST up reply actions
Woo… UPS just brought me my new Avs hats.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 10:30 AM MST reply actions
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
Head sold separately.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
That's what she said.
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 4, 2009 10:59 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
You win the internetz.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
How would you like your ball? On a tee?
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
New as in new style?
Or just new for you?
I don’t pay much attention to other merch besides jerseys.
Then you will obviously never be wearing the new Avalanche men’s thong?
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 10:44 AM MST up reply actions
I, on the other hand...
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 4, 2009 10:45 AM MST up reply actions
Holy shit...
Dater’s article on Sacco keeping the boys accountable is in the sports page here in edmonton!
sweeet
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
Love to see Duchene play between Jones, Highlander or even Shamwow—-never thought I’d see me write that.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 12:04 PM MST up reply actions
Last I heard, he’s still practicing wearing a no contact jersey.
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
HEY YOU!!
Where you been? I was beginning to think you didn’t love us anymore. =(
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
She doesn't.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
LOL!
I’m around! just not posting much. Trying to be a productive employee and all! I cruise here on my phone but can’t really post from there. I’m at the library now on my way to work. Still stupid dial up at home you know.
I was there when they lifted #19 to the rafters. Were you?
Yeah, that’s what Dater said.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Last I heard, he’s still practicing wearing a no contact jersey.
I’m surprised they didn’t just let Arnason keep his jersey.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 4, 2009 2:41 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
It took me a minute… but that was hillarious.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 4, 2009 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
Ya know, in thinking about it…he looks like someone off-camera wants to take his virginity….and he’s not willing to put in the effort.
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Checking...
yep.
Still funny!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.
Stop playingDuchene andSvatostogether, dammit.
Fixed.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
now i think to, as we say, Arnify Svats is a little harsh..i mean sure he’s sucked giant sac as of late..but hasn’t he sucked just as much sac the other years when he started slow (save for his rookie year when he ran show)
that being said..if we can get another LW for him..maybe a pick as well…
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
horbayj,
Are you from Edmonton? I just noticed you wrote toque, and you said, ‘here in edmonton’. If you’re in Edmonton, how did you become a fan of Denver teams?
Aren’t all Edmonton residences fans off being somewhere else?
Isn’t it then natural to cheer for a team somewhere else.
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 4, 2009 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
once upon a time...(circa june 96)
in a grandmothers living room..an 8 year old boy from saskatchewan saw joe sakic lift the cup high, he then knew he found his team…
when we moved to edmonton, there was no way in hell i was giving up my avs…believe me…elementary school was fun, and when they won in again in 01..i wore my avs jersey for a week
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
long story short, we obviously had no team in saskatoon growing up
there are alot of canucks fans there though
Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange
My story is similar
No hockey team in Newfieland besides the St. John’s Maple Leafs back in late 80’s, early 90’s.
I refused to cheer for them, more or less because I wanted to be different. And when I starting seeing the highlights Sakic was doing as a Nord, I feel in love.
Cool story. I lived in Denver from about ‘87-’88 to about ‘93-’94. So, there were no Av’s when I lived there. I started watching hockey when they won the Cup in ‘01. I was just in Edmonton a couple years ago, and that big mall was awesome. I was there while visiting my Calgarian wife’s family, in Calgary. You must be a young’n, considering you were 8 in ’96. Are you about 22? You were born about the same year I moved to Denver, around ’88. Am I right?
Vicious hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv0EpEiyqUs
the OHL suspended Liambas for the remainder of the season…. yikes.
That guy is known for his brutal hits. His reputation played a big role in his suspension, I suspect.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I'd say the injury did, too.
That’s the hockey way. Punish based on result instead of process, right?
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
True Post from the Crackhead Section on TSN
If you agree with the suspension…you are not a true hockey fan. The hit was clean.
With this kid’s rep, I’m not sure they went far enough.
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TSN Quote
That quote is an instant classic! MHH is so blessed I’m the only one trolling their forum.
I read that crap, but don’t post…I’m afraid my brain will turn to liquid and run out of my nose.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Pretty much…but the most classic is with the Canucks/Rangers story…all the Canucks fans want Avery’s head on a platter….hahaha…
I saw that and nearly wet my pants laughing.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Ah, B^Uckley
I still laugh when I see the edited comics.
Take out all text, first, second and last panels.
Epic lulz all around.
Good Job, you Cheap Calgary A-Holes
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297196
Flames get their flu shot, while old people and kids were turned away….
Flames: “Our Bad”
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In the Flames defence...
They did receive the shots before Alberta health officials made the decision to prioritize the immunizations.
Was it a poor choice on the part of the Flames? Yes.
Did they knowingly jump in line ahead of higher-risk Albertians? I don’t think so.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297102
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind - Humphrey Bogart
Nah, I’d like to overblow this one…makes for better comedy.
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Agreed. It’s probably overblown, but it allowed me to make fun of Dion Phaneuf, twice in one post. I’d say it’s getting the appropriate level of scrutiny.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 4, 2009 2:41 PM MST up reply actions
Looked like he had his stick up in his left hand trying to get him in the head, but got him with his right instead. Idk, the replay’s pretty quick, but I think he was going for his head.
Always hard to judge what a player’s intent was though, just hope the guy comes out alright…fractured skull, facial lacerations. Yikes.
~Billy
Bryzgalov
confirmed starter
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 4, 2009 1:23 PM MST reply actions
any idea who the avs are running out there?
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
Some guy named Boodeye? Haven’t heard of him.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 4, 2009 1:34 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, he was a really promising goaltender some years back. Even went 15-2-2 once to get his team into the play-offs.
Then he found god and everything went wrong.
Damn god.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
Why in the hell is god always getting lost? Isn’t he supposed to be god? And you would think that he would make people that find him millionaires… it’s the least he could do. “thanks for finding me, i was getting worried that I might not make it back… here is a million dollars”
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 1:53 PM MST up reply actions
The team didn’t get into the playoffs in the 15-2-2 thing by the way…they missed it by a point. Just sayin…
It was Theo's fault
I remember it well. The night was March 20, 2007. I was there receiving the Hobey Baker High School Character Award for my hockey team, which included a free ticket to the Avs/Canucks game in the top (and I mean the row where you can’t get beer spilled down your back, on the attack once end…cheap bastards), and it was the only game down the stretch that year that Jose Theodore played. Needless to say, the Avs lost.
So there. I blame Theo.
"I intend to kick your ass today." - Denver Broncos legend Tom Jackson
Here’s hoping the Avs have a similar effect on the ’yotes tonight:
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
by Joe Dunman on Nov 4, 2009 1:53 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
oooh, yes please!
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:56 PM MST up reply actions
There’s actually a large number of old photos on the internetz of Coyotes players getting wrecked.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Look at his face...
“Oh, please, mommy, help me!”
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:58 PM MST up reply actions
can you say...
clusterfuck??
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 4, 2009 1:59 PM MST up reply actions
Twister in Ice Skates
that could be a new Saw movie
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Nov 4, 2009 2:01 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
aw, they’re so cute when they are napping.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 3:37 PM MST up reply actions
Is that a Velociraptor claw down there? Be careful.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 1:56 PM MST up reply actions
Is that a Velociraptor claw down there? Be careful.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 2:07 PM MST up reply actions
No. It’s a hockey stick, dumbass.
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
christ
All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...
by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 4, 2009 2:07 PM MST reply actions
you’re having one hell of a conversation there with yourself.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 3:38 PM MST up reply actions
The beer is interfering with the anti-psychotic drugs.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
When that happens to me I just have 10 red bulls to ballance it all out.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 4:00 PM MST up reply actions
Note to Avs
shoot the f**ing puck TOWARD THE NET on the PP.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
It’s one of my keys…
PHX is 17th in the PK…we gotta send them to the box and convert tonight.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
I’d be happy if they just shot it. They just like to screw around with it most of the time.
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 4:40 PM MST up reply actions
I'm going
I’m a fill in for someone that can’t make it. I’m behind the home net so I’ll keep my eye on the defense
This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 4:40 PM MST reply actions
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