Game 17 Preview: Blackhawks at Avalanche

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 6, 2009 6:01 AM MST in Game Previews Comment 153 comments


Chicago Blackhawks	7:05 MT / 9:05 ET	Colorado Avalanche
8-5-1	November 6th, 2009	11-3-2
17 pts	Pepsi Center	24 pts
9th in West	Denver, CO	t-1st in West

I have only one hope for tonight: that the Avalanche effort this evening is nowhere near as half-assed as this preview is going to be. Because of work committments, I have to write these previews up the night before and, well, I completely forgot. And here I thought I was going to make it to bed early one night.

Here goes...

Our beloved Avalanche got back on track on Wednesday with a solid outing against the Phoenix Coyotes. There are some rumblings, however, that the Avs are letting opponents take too many liberties with our skilled players. Matt Duchene sat out practice yesterday, suffering a bit from the effects of that cheap shot by Phoenix's Martin Hanzal in front of the Avalanche bench. Someone's got to stop this crap before it gets out of hand. Duchene, by the way, is expected to play tonight. Figure on Craig Anderson in net.

Last night, the Blackhawks lost to those same Coyotes in Phoenix. Cristobal Huet started for Chicago; no word yet on whether it will be him or Antti Niemi tonight (I'll guess the latter). The Blackhawks could get a nice boost if injured forward Jonathan Towes returns to the lineup tonight. There was talk he might play against Phoenix, but that didn't happen.

For the handful of fans attending the game tonight, Shjon Podein will be celebrated beforehand as this is the 3rd Alumni game. Congratulations, Shjon!

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I would guess on Niemi as well…though Huet didn’t play terribly last night.

The Hawks are currently punch-less on offense without Toews (and eventually Hossa) in there. Last night was a prime example. The got a shorty from Versteeg…but both Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp didn’t even register official shots on back to back breakaways.

If the D plays against the Hawks the way they did against Phoenix the other day…that should limit the shots, and it should give the Avs a good chance to win.

Also, if Niemi does play, we lit him up late last year…leading point getter in that game? (which ended 5-1 for the Avs):

Maybe that day he was actually Happy Tyler:

by chiavsfan on Nov 6, 2009 6:43 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, forgot to mention that Arnason was the 1st star in that game (Maybe the only time that happened) with 3 assists.

by chiavsfan on Nov 6, 2009 6:57 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Countdown timer?

When is the puckdrop in GMT time?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Nov 6, 2009 6:59 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

2:05 AM, if my calculater is correct

Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nhl-icehockey/46214-ice-hockey-today-nov-6th-2009-a.html
Here it says 1 AM, though I’m pretty confused by the 2 hour difference between GMT and CET! Usually it’s just one hour.
Anyways … 3am for me! It’s gonna be a loooooong night!

by Osirius on Nov 6, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Or

Just go here And do the math yourself. That way you never have to say Ïs it daylight saving time or not"

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 6, 2009 12:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

ahhhh, Greenwich Mean Time. I wanna be in Greenwich!

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 12:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

“Arghh… I’m Greenwich Mean Time. It’s 3:49 you stupid idiots.. arghhh.”

Trust me, I’m much funnier in person.

All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...

by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 6, 2009 12:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I’ll have a chance to see for myself during your sleep-over! ;)

by Osirius on Nov 6, 2009 12:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s what he said.

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Mmmmm….Sandwich….

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 1:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Please please

Stop posting images of Arnageddon. I have a minor heart attack each time.

Also, I just checked tsn ice chips to see in Andy was starting and learned something I didn’t know. Cheechoo is a 4th line winger. I hope he invested that bloated 50 goal salary because he’s never getting that again.

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 7:29 AM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

According to the “Chicago Tribune” Toews is still “questionable” tonight

by chiavsfan on Nov 6, 2009 9:01 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Time and Place

IIRC, the shot against Duchene came when the Avs were nursing a one goal lead in the 3rd. I’m all for the team standing up for each other but if someone had drawn a penalty that lead to the tying goal, that would have been crappy. If it was 4-1 midway through the third, by all means go after the guy. But winning the game is still most important.

"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson

by frightenedinmate#2 on Nov 6, 2009 9:35 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Although

most likely it would be both players going off for fighting and still be 5-on-5

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 10:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought in the recap

that someone who was at the game said the Coyote players wouldn’t drop. So any Av player who went after them anyway would get an instigating minor.

"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson

by frightenedinmate#2 on Nov 6, 2009 10:53 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

well, in the case of a chicken shit pussy boy on the other end of the altercation, then yes, it was probably best to let it go.

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 11:06 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Man, I loved Pods

Him and Keaner were 2 of my favorite Avs.

by thedoctor on Nov 6, 2009 9:47 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

agreed. Is Keaner still playing for Vancouver’s minor league team?

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 11:06 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

He’s still playing for Manitoba. I talked to him at a bar in Houston after one of their playoff games last year. He appreciated my Avs jersey. Yay me.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 11:10 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

sweet, that’s amazing that at his age he can still get out there with the kids, and it’s not like he had all the tallent in the world either.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 11:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly

He’s the same obnoxious player he was back then. He’s lost a step or five, but he’s basically an on-ice coach. During the game he was constantly talking to guys on the bench and positioning his guys, giving them protips leff n rite. I made sure to never miss a Manitoba game because he was such an interesting guy to watch. In terms of production, he’s still pretty much the same guy he always was. He chips in a few goals here and there and picks up the odd assist when he can. Cool guy. Really nice, 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 6, 2009 11:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s going to be a really good coach when he retires. Always was a very smart player.

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 6, 2009 11:17 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

he was the Habs’ captain when he was traded. I’m not sure he had the C for that long, but it still speaks to his ice presence AND how a Montreal C can turn into a role-player in Colorado

by wflan on Nov 6, 2009 12:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

That confirms every story, interview and anecdote I’ve ever seen or read about Keane. A hockey player’s hockey player.

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 6, 2009 5:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Tucker back next wednesday.

Wonder who’s moving to the 4th? I would guess Stewart, based on past history. :(

by thedoctor on Nov 6, 2009 10:41 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Just noticed that Colorado is the only undefeated team at home left in the entire world (of the NHL).

All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...

by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 6, 2009 10:43 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Fixed

Colorado is the only undefeated team at home left in the ~~entire world (of the NHL)~~ universe

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

I would just like to take this time to thank MHH for being awesome. I’ve been browsing through other SBN blogs for the last…four hours (stop laughing) and oh my god had some serious shit gone down before. I’m glad everyone gets along pretty well here. Yay us.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 10:53 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

I’m secretly plotting against all of you.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 11:07 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

by thedoctor on Nov 6, 2009 11:18 AM MST up reply actions 6 recs

rec’d for the utter coolness that is the Brain

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 11:40 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

and on top of that..

yes..always..

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 12:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

also for being one of my all time favorite eps… Third Man FTW!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 6, 2009 12:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

NARF!!!

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 3:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

we do rock. but then we have savage, the master of the universe, on hand. his awesomeness must be rubbing off on us.

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 11:08 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It's true

I have so much awesomeness I can give some away and still be awesome.

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 6, 2009 5:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Brain: We must prepare for tomorrow night.
Pinky: Why? What are we going to do tomorrow night?
Brain: The same thing we do every night, Pinky – try to take over the world!

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 11:28 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

damn, jibbled.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 11:28 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

you may have jibbled, but you jibbled well.

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 11:41 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Brain: Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
Pinky: I think so Brain, but if we get Sam Spayed, she won’t be able to have puppies!

by Rather Dashing on Nov 6, 2009 1:03 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

My alltime favorite

Brain: Are you thinking what i’m thinking?
Pinky: I think so Brain, but how are we going to get the chicken to wear the nylons?

by Digit on Nov 6, 2009 4:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Brain: Are you thinking what i’m thinking?
Pinky: I think so Brain, but how are we going to get all the Spice Girls in the paella.

I love that show. The guy who does the voice for the Brain is on some morning show around Connecticut. I caught a glimmer of it once or twice but then lost it. I had found Atlantis. Oops.

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

he also does a bunch of voices for futurama

by TMB on Nov 6, 2009 4:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh right, one of Mom’s kids. Well he was still on some radio somewhere.

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Chris Durno

was just sent back down to the AHL, according to capgeek.com

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 6, 2009 12:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

- Darcy Tucker could return to the lineup Wednesday in Chicago, if the rest of the tests on his head test out OK. That probably means Chris Durno will go back to Lake Erie, but we’ll see.

Dater’s thoughts earlier this morning.

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 6, 2009 12:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

This pisses me off so much!

To think that Hensuck will still be up with the club when a hustling guy like Durno gets sent down.

Hensuck MUST have inherited those goat photos from Arnasuck. It’s the only rational explanation.

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 3:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, Hensuck is staying with the team but not playing. Durno is sent down so he can actually play and stay in shape. Hensuck is no more than a hockey bag that dresses in a suit and travels with the team.

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yotes

beat up the Hawks last night so we’ll see if we still have a hapless team with missing stars and underperforming supports OR if the moustache can get them to bounce back

by wflan on Nov 6, 2009 12:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

im going to kick some mini golf ass tonight…so i’ll have to miss the game :(

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 12:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m going to the free Del tha Funkee Homosapien show tonight… they are giving out free gear my my double favorite, PBR. But dont worry, ill be with you guys in spirit!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 6, 2009 12:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

just try and keep the comments down tonight, i dont know if i wanna read over 500 again :P

kidding, love the support here over this season!

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 12:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm geared up for tonight.

Gonna be an epic night and because I basically lost my damn mind in the last thread, I have to make up for it with some coherence.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

oh, i think i found your mind…or a giant cauliflower

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 12:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Did you read that last thread?

God damn I was nuts. I dunno. I want to be able to look back on tonight’s thread and not think “I wasn’t even on anything. Just, wow.”

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 12:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

i briefly skimmed it…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 12:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I got drunk and posted

So let’s not implicate Funk for all of the nonsense.

And I plan on doing the exact same tonight.

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 1:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcaEdnFLb1U

All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...

by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 6, 2009 1:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Intellivision. I wonder how many people that post on this board actually remember when it FIRST came out and was all the rage. The answer to the Atari anarchists. Boy, that went well, huh?

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 1:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously…

My friend pulled his out the other day to show me that B17 Baawwwwmer voice module thing and I just about peed my pants… my abs still hurt. I’m still laughing.

All at once, the clouds are parted
Light streams down in bright unbroken beams...

by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 6, 2009 1:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

this one has "watch out for flack"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faWw2aY0j80&feature=PlayList&p=1F99A207B337E23E&index=9&playnext=2&playnext_from=PL

by Dave's A Killer on Nov 6, 2009 2:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Intellivision. I wonder how many people that post on this board actually remember when it FIRST came out and was all the rage.

Umm, I do.

Excuse me, it’s time for my Geritol….

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 3:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

I assure you. I was out of it. I have a bad habit of being on a crazy binge and seeking out the internet to cure what ails me. Smooth.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 2:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Free Del show?

Damn, wish I didn’t have to work

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 6, 2009 1:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, plans have changed. I am going to the game! Del would have been awesome, but I cant turn down free tix!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 6, 2009 5:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I still have to work

Free Del, free game, I still hate you. :)

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 6, 2009 5:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Pressing

Close to coming back? Got sent down for one of those conditioning assignments. Has anyone ever seen him play? Who is he comparible with?

http://tsf.waymoresports.thestar.com/thestar/hockey/movements.cgi

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 1:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

oh, and Wilsie sent down too.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

he’s like a poor man’s wade redden, I’ve heard.

by thedoctor on Nov 6, 2009 1:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

wade redden v. ottawa
or
wade redden v. rangers

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 1:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

wade redden @ ottawa : tom preissing @ ottawa/SJ :: wade redden @ NYR : tom preissing @ LA

by thedoctor on Nov 6, 2009 2:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Does he posess the burning speed of a wade redden? /scarcasm

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 1:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

the fact that he went on conditioning means the Avs plan on keeping him, I suppose. he doesn’t get exposed to waivers this way – there was speculation by a few of us (myself included) that they may waive him and send him to LEM when healthy, but looks like he’s sticking around for a bit.

Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 6, 2009 2:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

They could possibly keep him down with Lake Erie when his conditioning assignment ends, which would expose him to waivers.

Although, I’m not at all surprised that he was sent on a conditioning assignment. It sounds like he will be given a fair shot at working his way onto the roster.

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 6, 2009 2:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, but if they were planning to do that, a conditioning assignment doesn’t make much sense

Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 6, 2009 4:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It might if they want to further evaluate his performance.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 6, 2009 5:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm in favor of giving him a chance to skate.

I know that he hasn’t set the world on fire in the last several years and that his salary is far too big, but if you don’t give the guy the chance to skate, you don’t get the potential for upside surprise (be it for your team in the long term on the ice or through increased trade value).

If, of course, he has Hensuck’s Syndrome, then we ought waive him at the first opportunity.

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 5:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

unless they need his money to sign forsberg then by all means add him to the mix.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 10:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

True,

but in that event, your waiver list looks something a little more like:

Salei
Hensick
…

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 10:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m starting to think Pressing is a myth, a legend. Kind of like bigfoot.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Nov 6, 2009 1:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought so too, but there he was in the transactions.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 1:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, we have a hobbit, why not a Bigfoot?

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 6, 2009 1:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

i like the sound of that..

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 1:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Bigfoot

We’ll see if he comes out onto the ice all blurry.

by Dixomatic on Nov 6, 2009 2:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He did have Vertigo

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 6, 2009 2:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think it counts if it’s only blurry to him.

This team will make the playoffs and upset the Sharks in the first round...it's our turn.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 6, 2009 10:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Could he be the yeti? maybe the reincarnation of Howler?

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 6, 2009 7:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He’ll have to play pretty damn well to deserve any nickname, let alone either bigfoot or yeti. Well, I guess sucking has provided a few nicknames too.

Get rid of the loser point

09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!

by TheRed on Nov 6, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

The Hawks are the best test for the Avs. I know we already played them but if the Avs really are on a quick turn around, the Hawks are probably one of the better case studies.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Nov 6, 2009 1:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

as long as we don’t get out shot like last time..

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 6, 2009 1:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

The Hawks are out some key players though that they DID have in our last matchup…I think they are a beatable team tonight. Remember, Toews will be back soon, and then add Hossa, and they will be really good…especially since Huet has been playing better

by chiavsfan on Nov 6, 2009 2:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Why won't Dater just confirm Andy is starting.

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

by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 1:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Avalanche website

Colorado/Chicago Preview:

Big story — The Blackhawks are looking to wrap up a quick two-game road swing on an up note, while Colorado is trying to maintain its perch atop the West and get another win for netminder Craig Anderson.

That pretty much confirms Anderson is in net

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 2:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Why does it matter that much. Pretty much everyone knew that Anderson would sit for a day and be right back in. I don’t really see any need to push that fact that the number 1 would be back in there.

In fact, in very few cases this year do I see getting Budaj getting more than 1 start in a row (barring injury of course)…that’s kind of what the back-up roll entails

by chiavsfan on Nov 6, 2009 2:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not the one asking the question.

I agree with you. I knew Anderson would be in net.

c6hor8 is the one who stresses a lot at the thought of Budaj in net.

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 3:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I already acquiesced on the anti-budaj comments. I am not sure why you still need to attack me hockeymom. At least you showed respect this time my not insulting my name. I simply asked because i haven’t felt confident in a goalie in a long time and i really like it. I find it incredibly rude that you allow other people, including me, to criticize any player, rationally or irrationally, but I am not allowed to dislike Budaj. So what if i stress when Budaj is in net, i’ll over look the hidden invective there. I also stress when Clark in on the power among other things. As a die-hard fan i have that right. I ceded making insulting comment directed at Budaj because i don’t think slamming a back-up goalie does anything positive, but if you keep bringing it up i will defend myself. We got a goalie, a great goalie; too bad you put faith in Budaj and that didn’t work out.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

So what if i stress when Budaj is in net

Good to know we agree on something. I stress too, but not because I believe he will do a bad job, but because no matter what he does people will attack him and put him down, just like they did in the game thread for that game. People have the right to say what they want, and I have the right to defend a player if I so choose.

Anderson is on course to play about 75 of the games, so to relieve your stress I would operate on the “Anderson is in net until told otherwise” approach to games.

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

too bad you put faith in ~~Budaj~~ the Avs’ ability to play solid defense and score more than a goal a game and that didn’t work out.

Fixed.

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 4:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I spoke too soon, another unnecessary comment

There are myriad of implications you could have intended. Instead of choosing a handful and arguing, just leave me alone. I dislike Budaj. You don’t need to defend him with snarky comments directed at me. I actually respect the comments in the game thread about his form and how he looked more alert. I don’t respect the way you talk to me. You make it worse. I have no issue arguing about the player himself, that is what a blog is for, but you just make personal attacks.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Since YOU put words in MY mouth commenting on what I did or did not have faith in, I felt it important to correct you.

Now who is being the insulting one.

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by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 4:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Apologies. I used your prior comments and sentiments on previous threads all of last year and the barrage of attacks i received from you earlier this year as evidence. We all faith in our defense.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Truce. I am overly sensitive to the Budaj issue because I have a 9 year old goalie/skater son who worships him. He has pictures of Budaj all over his walls and he went through hell last year listening to all the ugly stuff and defending him. He almost got in a fist fight with a boy in the locker room one night over this stupid Raycroft vs. Budaj crap. So it hits a nerve with me.

I really think the goalie situation is a total win this year. Budaj has all the elements needed to be an outstanding back-up goalie, and Anderson is the bomb. We should all be happy about that. Right?

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 5:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly. I went and found the other argument we had and upon reading it Beachie made a good point. Though we have personal ties to liking/disliking Budaj they are just opinions. My ire came from feeling like an outcast on this site last year and that needs to dissipate because it’s not fair to keep residual resentment. I vested the Avs failed season in Budaj, which was of course not fair.

Hopefully your son will get over Budaj and find a new idol. I understand because I had two loves growing up. The Whalers first and the Nordiques second. You can imagine what happened when Carolina stole away my team and the season tickets my family had had since 1978 . So I do feel for your son. I will cease attacks on Budaj because this is now a positive blog. However, Clark is fair game.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 5:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

If Budaj stinks up a game, you and I can both rag on him.

And here is the irony: although my son loves Peter Budaj he looks exactly like Craig Anderson in net. The term all of his coaches use is “unorthodox.” He makes these crazy wild flipping saves that have everybody’s respective jaws dropping. I keep hoping he will latch on to Anderson.

And Clark: absolutely fair game.

And you aren’t an outcast. Think of us as squabbling siblings who need to be separated every now and again :-)

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Nov 6, 2009 5:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

don’t make me turn this blog around! I swear i’ll do it!

by Uziel on Nov 6, 2009 5:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok

You can stress too. But I don’t attack you. Or insult you. Or belittle your comments, like you have with mine.
As long as this crap “c6hor8 is the one who stresses a lot at the thought of Budaj in net” remains absent i have no issue.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 6, 2009 4:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

"Woah...

Kill the motor, dude."

So, like, there are a couple of threads here that are getting a little chippy, kind of like the Avs and Flames do. I’m thinking we all need to just take a ride on the East Australian Current, slip some fin, hit some noggin, and relax, man.

As our fearless leaders once said, “This is a hockey blog. Remember: rip it, roll it, and punch it.”

Oh, and the Avs are 11-3-2. Righteous.

2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 5:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah!

visit me on your way through.

my fav is “little dudes are just eggs, leave em on the beach to hatch…ku ku katchu, they make their way back to t big ole blue.”
I love that movie.

by TMB on Nov 6, 2009 5:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

DUDE!

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 6, 2009 7:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Off topic

not entirely sure there IS a topic here today, but whatever. If any of you have a Nintendo DS and enjoy puzzle games, I strongly recommend Scribblenauts. I just picked it up a few hours ago and I have to…it’s hilarious. I just had God fight a T-Rex in a battle to the death. It was highly amusing, especially when I equipped God with a rocket launcher. Naturally, I was observing the battle from above while I hovered with my jetpack. Seriously, just go buy it.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 2:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Scribblenauts….is that a euphemism for Jibbles’, you know, jibbles?

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 3:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

=(

It’s the title of the game =(

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 3:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve been wanting to check it out, though my time for games (even portable ones) is being seriously hampered by school stuffs.

It looks awesome, and supposedly has my hero, keyboard cat!

Colorado Avalanche: Preventing itchy playoff beards since '09

by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Nov 6, 2009 3:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Get in line

Everyone wants to check out the Scribblenauts.

The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Nov 6, 2009 3:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I know Bubblegum, just trying to be funny. =)

/humor fail

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 3:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

We've fallen so out of touch.

I feel like a failure.

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

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 6, 2009 6:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It's pretty good

but it gets old after a while.
You think up all these awesome things, and they do stuff.
But thats what hppens in my brain anyway! I don;t need a game to tell me how things will interact in imaginationland.
And yes Five finger, it has keyboard cat in it. and Yes, it’s extremely hilarious

by TMB on Nov 6, 2009 3:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

yawn

Still 3 hours til the game starts and I’M really tired! :-/

by Osirius on Nov 6, 2009 3:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Penn mal eine Weile! Darum gibt’s sowas wie ein Wecker!

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 4:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Entweder komm ich dann garnicht wieder ausm Bett oder ich bin noch mehr im Arsch! Alles schon versucht… ;)

by Osirius on Nov 6, 2009 4:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey! If you want to see this seventh card you’re gonna stop speakin’ fuckin’ Sputnick.

by jd21 on Nov 6, 2009 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t blame me! He started it … ^^

by Osirius on Nov 6, 2009 5:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care who started it, I'll finish it.

If you kids don’t knock it off I swear to god I’ll hit you with my ring hand.

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 6, 2009 5:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

you’ll swear to yourself?? how does that work.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 6:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s complicated but I make it work. Basically it involves random words, incantations and a big dog, most likely an awesome Dingo.

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 6, 2009 7:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It's Kraut, not Sputnik.

FWIW.

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 5:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I know, but I just like the quote, despite it’s inaccuracy in this particulary situation :)

by jd21 on Nov 6, 2009 8:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Killin’ some time looking for a cheap car insurance for next year! :-/ If I only lived in the states … Then I could save 15% or more with Geico. sings the jingle

by Osirius on Nov 6, 2009 6:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Note to 20 Cent:

Pull that shit here in our town and we’ll drop a dime on your ass!

And we all know how upset you get about losing small change!

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 4:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

good luck tonight guys

hope for a clean good game.

by redtribe14 on Nov 6, 2009 4:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Get that lumber in his teeth. Let ‘em know you’re there!

by jd21 on Nov 6, 2009 4:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Bloody work....

yawn.

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Nov 6, 2009 5:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Bloody.... boredom

Is it 7:00 yet?

by Rather Dashing on Nov 6, 2009 5:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

After 12 hours, I’m ready to relax. lol

Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.

by InfamousM on Nov 6, 2009 5:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

i hear that

by TMB on Nov 6, 2009 5:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

In unrelated news

Smyth is kicking ass in L.A.
It makes me happy to see him used properly. Him and Anze (and whoever the other guy is) seem to be one of the best lines in the league.

by TMB on Nov 6, 2009 5:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Anze opened up the proverbial can of whoopass on the Pens last night. At least for the 3rd period that I saw.

Kid is scary good.

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - We really suck, it's just that we didn't get the memo.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 6, 2009 5:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

also, just scary

by TMB on Nov 6, 2009 5:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

You’d have to be scary with a name like Anze, He must have got some serious crap at school.

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 6, 2009 5:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

His face is pretty scary as well. Like him as a player, but dude is ugly.

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 6, 2009 7:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

He scored an amazing goal 28 seconds into the game. Kris Letang stepped out of his lane and pretty much allowed Kopitar to walk in on a mini break away against Fleury. He came in with a lot of speed and made a move on which Fleury committed too soon and ended up on his can. Kopitar had an empty net to put it into. It was like a roller hockey deke.

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 6, 2009 5:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Anze

is so fun to watch live. He’s done so much for the Kings; they love Smyth out here, BTW. Though I am still sad he left the Avs, I’m so happy for him. He deserves it.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 6, 2009 6:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Smyth

has been a huge difference maker for that team and for Anze. He is doing for the Kings what the Avs thought he would do for them. He just didn’t have the right players here. Glad LA loves him (although I think he misses Colorado).

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by hockeymom on Nov 7, 2009 12:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs