Game 18 Preview: Oilers at Avalanche

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 8, 2009 8:17 AM MST


Edmonton Oilers	6:00 MT / 8:00 ET / 1:00 GMT	Colorado Avalanche
7-8-1	November 8th, 2009	12-3-2
15 pts	Pepsi Center	26 pts
t-11th in West	Denver, CO	t-1st in West

The Avs try to continue as the only NHL team undefeated at home this year as they host the Edmonton Oilers this evening. If you're the type of person to believe in omens, my iTunes just served up two straight classic AC DC songs as I was writing this preview. Clearly, that bodes well for our chances, right?

Actually, if you glance at the tale of the tape below, these teams are quite similar statistically with the obvious exception being penalty killing and goals agaisnt average. Once you get beyond those (admittedly key) statistics, they are more or less the same. Both teams are middle of the pack scoring-wise. They are 29th and 30th in the league in terms of shots taken and are both near the bottom in shots allowed, so something will have to give tonight. And they both absolutely dreadful in the faceoff circle. Figure tonight's game to be a close one, similar to their meeting on October 27th when the Avs won 3-0 (it was 1-0 until midway through the 3rd period).

The Avs will again be without the services of John-Michael Liles. He is day to day with a shoulder injury suffered in the Chicago game. We wondered out loud if the Avalanche would recall Tom Preissing from his conditioning assignment to replace Liles tonight, and our question was magically answered by Craig Stancher on the Avs website. Preissing will remain with Lake Erie (they play tonight) and will rejoin the Avs on Monday and Ryan Wilson will play in Lile's absence. In other injury news, Darcy Tucker and Ruslan Salei both practiced Saturday wearing non-contact jerseys.

The Oilers have some injuries as well. Shawn Horcroff, JF Jacques, Ladislav Smid and Sheldon Souray are all out and Ales Hemskey is listed as day-to-day. The hockeycentric line combos are here.

Craig Anderson is the confirmed starter for Colorado. Nikolai Khabibulin is the presumed starter for the Oilers.

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Copper and Blue Preview

Game Notes

Edmonton			Colorado
22nd	15	Points	1st	26
14th	2.81	GF/G	10th	3.00
21st	3.06	GA/G	1st	2.12
16th	19.7	PP%	14th	20.6
20th	78.7	PK%	2nd	86.1
29th	25.2	S/G	30th	25.1
27th	34.2	SA/G	25th	32.8
29th	47.2	FO%	30th	44.4
17th	14	PIM/G	11th	12.1
Penner	19 pts	Top Scorer	Stastny	16 pts

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i’ll be around tonight, no ‘mini golf’ tonight haha

i want to see hawk’s GDT level of epicness tonight!!

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 9:35 AM MST reply actions

mini golf

So that’s what they’re calling it these days?

by Rather Dashing on Nov 8, 2009 9:39 AM MST up reply actions

you’ll have to look back at fridays after party…

but long story short..i missed fridays game for…personal reasons

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 9:43 AM MST up reply actions

No, I know what you’re talking about.

by Rather Dashing on Nov 8, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions

lol'd hard

Well played, my friend.

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 8, 2009 11:21 AM MST up reply actions

why thank you, i think we should call it ‘Mini Golf’ now

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:22 AM MST up reply actions

well some people do struggle to sink their puts.

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 8, 2009 11:23 AM MST up reply actions

+1 billion

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:23 AM MST up reply actions

let’s just say i was par for both courses ;)

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:26 AM MST up reply actions

oollloloololoo

This is only the preview thread. Bodes well for a good night.

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

by A.J. Haefele on Nov 8, 2009 11:29 AM MST up reply actions

and i haven’t even cracked a pre-game beer

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 AM MST up reply actions

I've been awake for 20 minutes

so I’m not even in pre-game form. I’m just all over the map. Which leads to my question: To calzone…or not to?

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 8, 2009 11:41 AM MST up reply actions

i would say definatly calzone

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:47 AM MST up reply actions

That's it.

I’m doing the calzone.

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 8, 2009 12:29 PM MST up reply actions

good choice! i was also going to suggest pzone, do they still have those?

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:30 PM MST up reply actions

Dunno.

Anthony’s pizza makes incredible calzones, so I’m going there. They’re typically enough to make a meal for two days and I have work tonight, so it works out wonderfully.

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 8, 2009 12:33 PM MST up reply actions

mmmmm calzone…

im still in my pjs, so im not going anywhere to pick anything up. i have some chicken tho, ill make some kind of chicken and potato roasted concoction of deliciousness.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:37 PM MST up reply actions

khabi now the confirmed starter

http://www.leftwinglock.com/

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 8, 2009 10:50 AM MST reply actions

That Copper and Blue preview was pretty amusing. I suppose we could look like a whiny bunch to a team with as storied a history as the Oil. You would almost think they were an original six team, not just a team started in ’71.

Altho they do have a Gretzky to show for it, so… yeah… a little ego seems understandable.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 11:18 AM MST reply actions

they came to the NHL in 79..unless you’re counting the WHA days..

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:22 AM MST up reply actions

Your logic and dates do not effect me, for I am impervious to them.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 11:38 AM MST up reply actions

do you “reject my reality and substitute your own?”

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:52 AM MST up reply actions

ruv u Myfbustarz

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 8, 2009 11:52 AM MST up reply actions

muthbusters wishes i gave a shit in physics class

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:54 AM MST up reply actions

that should read

makes me wish i gave a shit in physics class

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:56 AM MST up reply actions

Don’t do that to me. It sounds too much like the biostats class that I’m taking:

Reject null hypothesis
Fail to reject null hypothesis
Accept alternative hypothesis
Fall to accept alternative hypothesis.

Ugh!

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 8, 2009 11:56 AM MST up reply actions

that just sounds terrible…i’d hate to live it

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:57 AM MST up reply actions

that’s a preview?? that’s…funny.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 11:40 AM MST up reply actions

Yeah

Calling Denver sports fans bandwagon fans doesn’t sit real well with me. First of all, every sports team needs the bandwagon fans to survive. The hardcore group can only take a franchise so far. Second of all, 2 Denver sports teams own major attendance records and neither of them are the Broncos, who are easily the toughest ticket in town.

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 8, 2009 11:40 AM MST up reply actions

are ticket prices to Bronco games absurd as what i’m hearing tickets to avs games are..

btw..at rexall here in E-town…$77 CDN gets you a bleed seat…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:46 AM MST up reply actions

It's more like $130 to sit on 5th deck.

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 8, 2009 11:49 AM MST up reply actions

and $130 at the can would get you prime lower bowl seats?

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:50 AM MST up reply actions

I think so.

My pricing is also a quick check for tomorrow night’s game, which I should have mentioned. The team’s official site has pricing that goes as low as $45.

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 8, 2009 11:52 AM MST up reply actions

too bad i can’t go to denver and catch an avs. broncos and rockies game..but that would involve the rockies playing october ball…and me to have ass loads of cash

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:53 AM MST up reply actions

Cough

The Rockies have played October ball 2 out of the last 3 seasons.

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 8, 2009 11:56 AM MST up reply actions

damnit

baseball fail…i never pay attention to the NL…and here it shows

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:57 AM MST up reply actions

Which preview Falcon’s or the Luke 18:9-14?

Both are pretty terrible.

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 8, 2009 11:47 AM MST up reply actions

Because I’m curious… what did you think was “pretty terrible” about the (Luke) preview?

by Scott Reynolds on Nov 8, 2009 3:22 PM MST up reply actions

Had my first strip club experience last night. A friend celebrated her 30th birthday at one.

I have to say, to increase the amazingness, be sure to take cash-carrying, inebriated women with you.

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

by Joe Dunman on Nov 8, 2009 11:57 AM MST reply actions

It's true.

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 8, 2009 11:58 AM MST up reply actions

i’ve never really ‘got’ strip clubs…i mean why the people who go to them (on a regular basis) get themselves a girlfriend..and have them take their clothes off..for FREE..

p.s..teehee, we can drink in our strip clubs ;)

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 11:59 AM MST up reply actions

why don’t the people who go to them…..

jesus im full of post fail today

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:00 PM MST up reply actions

You sure you haven't cracked a beer?

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 8, 2009 12:02 PM MST up reply actions

Or 6?

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 8, 2009 12:02 PM MST up reply actions

well i am surrounded by products that can inebriate..i like to say i deal potential death…

saying ‘i sell liquor’ doesn’t sound as cool

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:04 PM MST up reply actions

I don’t know what comedian pointed this out, but it sums stuff up for me pretty well.

going to a strip club is like spending all day cooking a turkey to perfection and then taking that turkey out of the oven, putting it on the table…and just looking at it.

In other words, I don’t want to look at the turkey, I want to EAT the turkey

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

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 8, 2009 12:07 PM MST up reply actions

yeah… um… i would say it depends on the strip club….

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions

Ew.

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 8, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions

for example..strip clubs around truck stops..

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions

I should add that I don’t want to pay to eat turkey

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

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 8, 2009 12:09 PM MST up reply actions

All I’m saying is that the strip club I mentioned below… there was a reason we didn’t do much with the girls. They may be described as… “C line-up.” They didnt bring out their A game and import girls except for weekends of big festivals and such, where they knew the clientele would be more numerous, more inebriated, and more generous. Really the girls we were with were the focus of the trip.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:16 PM MST up reply actions

“the girls we were with” being the non-strippers we showed up [and hopefully went home] with.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions

the girls were just a plus? the $2 beer was the point of the pilgrimage?

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions

The point of the trip was to keep drinking and partying. The girls on stage were just a bonus, and one rarely taken advantage of. Like I said, they weren’t very good. This was on the side of a two lane highway in South Carolina, for goodness sake. They lineup would get better for, say, St. Patty’s day, when there would be 5 x the people with looser wallets. That would be awesome, like going to a high end vegas club. But most of the time we would just hang out and dance to crappy remixes and get blitzed on bud light.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:37 PM MST up reply actions

so you drank them dry of bud light? haha

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:40 PM MST up reply actions

yes. and went home in the daylight, more often than not.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:53 PM MST up reply actions

ummmm, how often do you get free turkey? hit the homeless missions around the holidays? with turkey, as with women, you always pay, one way or the other :)

by jd21 on Nov 8, 2009 1:14 PM MST up reply actions

At school the strip club was the constant after-party spot… served beer at 2$ til 7 am, no cover charge. We used to mob up like 30 deep [deep pocketed inebriated women included] and take over the back room. Didn’t do much in terms of watching the girls, but continued to drink for hours.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:02 PM MST up reply actions

i want to go to your school…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:05 PM MST up reply actions

The glories of being on state lines… Georgia laws were prudish, but South Carolina laws were very free. I doubt that SC county would have made any money if not for the string of strip clubs just over the river.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:08 PM MST up reply actions

i will never understand individual state laws…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:13 PM MST up reply actions

No way it was better than mine

One stripper put a cigarette out on some dudes neck, punched another guy, and stole some douchebags wallet who later started a fight with his friend thinking it was him that stole his wallet only to get arrested. One stripper did all of this while the bouncer did nothing except throw, at minimum, 15 people out that night. All this on a Tuesday night too.

The strip clubs on Federal around I-70 to I-76 are good times.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Nov 8, 2009 3:06 PM MST up reply actions

Hehe

That whole area is shady as hell. Great places to get in all kinds of trouble.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2009 3:17 PM MST up reply actions

SAYS THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE

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 8, 2009 3:19 PM MST up reply actions

No comment.

An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.

by texacogirl on Nov 8, 2009 3:21 PM MST up reply actions

By the way. There is a bar in that area call the Blue Bar that is hidden behind a mexican restaurant and has not windows but is painted bright blue. Most dangerous and pukey smelling bar I have ever gone too.

I think I had a death wish that year of my life.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Nov 8, 2009 4:02 PM MST up reply actions

Also

Quite possibly the worst grammatical comment I have every written. I deserve a reward.

Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19

by InYoFace on Nov 8, 2009 4:03 PM MST up reply actions

I need Paul Stastny to get like 12 PIM’s for me to get a clean sweep of my fantasy opponent this week:P

by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 8, 2009 12:19 PM MST reply actions

well it is a home game..he tends to break out his ‘game legs’ wearing the burgandy unipron

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:23 PM MST up reply actions

From the Twitter of a 29 year old who still lives at home and tweets what his dad says to him

I wanted to see Detroit win. I’ve been there. It’s like God took a shit on a parking lot. They deserve some good news."

poor guy

http://twitter.com/shitmydadsays

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:43 PM MST reply actions

i love this twitter feed.

and for claryfication, his dad moved back in with him, not the other way around. so its not like hes quite a complete loser, the pops just ran out of money / cant take care of himself / whatever.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:46 PM MST up reply actions

oh, thought it was the other way around…still some funny ass shit

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:47 PM MST up reply actions

i was just rereading it all… it amazing!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:48 PM MST up reply actions

hahaha, to go with all the stripper talk -

“Who in the fuck is tila tequila? Is she a stripper?…That’s her? Yeah, that’s a stripper, son, I don’t give a shit what you say.”

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:49 PM MST up reply actions

Favorite -

“I’m having a Makers Mark, you want one? What? 7up? I ain’t mixing fucking makers with 7up. Might as well put a lil’ fucking umbrella in it”

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 12:50 PM MST up reply actions

hahahahaha..that link just made my day…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:49 PM MST up reply actions

Wolski's work ethic:

“I just did an hour on the gym machine. I’m sweaty and I have to shit. Where’s my fannypack, this workout is over.”

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:50 PM MST up reply actions

lol'd

I linked that exact quote a week ago. WHAT NOW.

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 8, 2009 12:53 PM MST up reply actions

um..great minds??

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 12:55 PM MST up reply actions

YOU WISH

just kidding

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 8, 2009 1:02 PM MST up reply actions

i thought you were going for calzone?

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:03 PM MST up reply actions

all this talk of calzones has made me hungry. now…what to get?

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

Calzone.

Obvious choice is obvious.

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 8, 2009 1:09 PM MST up reply actions

maybe a hotpocket?

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions

Beachie will fight yo for it.

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 8, 2009 1:28 PM MST up reply actions

two words

Bring. It.

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:30 PM MST up reply actions

Not sure you wanna do that…I kicked ass on the ice last night, taking down guys left and right. Oh, and I also blocked 5 shots too. Just call me Lappy, baby!

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 2:24 PM MST up reply actions

Lappy, baby!

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 8, 2009 2:25 PM MST up reply actions

I think that’s gonna be my name in today’s GDT.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 2:26 PM MST up reply actions

Are you going to be in the GDT Lappy, baby?

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 8, 2009 2:27 PM MST up reply actions

yup

I wanna witness Bubblegum’s esoteric madness in real time! He’s generally so stoic I’m looking forward to seeing this other side of him. = )

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

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 2:29 PM MST up reply actions

Me? Stoic?

Are you being sarcastic?

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 8, 2009 2:32 PM MST up reply actions

what do you think?

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

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 2:33 PM MST up reply actions

You have to be.

I don’t know that anyone has ever described me as stoic before.

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 8, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions

;-)

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

by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 2:38 PM MST up reply actions

o u

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 8, 2009 2:45 PM MST up reply actions

You don't get to choose your name

wtf.

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 8, 2009 2:28 PM MST up reply actions

okay

so then what do you think it should be today, Mr Smartipants.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 2:30 PM MST up reply actions

I'm happy

with the name you have. You don’t just get to CHOOSE your own names.

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 8, 2009 2:31 PM MST up reply actions

HA HA HA!

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 8, 2009 2:27 PM MST up reply actions

just moved to a new place and don’t have the low down on the good calzones in the area…taking chances on things like calzones is not recommended

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 1:14 PM MST up reply actions

You have to take a chance

in order to find the one that rocks.

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 8, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions

try Yelp! -

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Calzone&find_loc=Los+Angeles&ns=1

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 1:16 PM MST up reply actions

I went for kung pao chicken instead. had pizza friday for lunch and dinner. craving a little bit of the orient today.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions

That sounds awesome.

Fuck. It’s time I go pick up my calzone. FFFFFFFUUUUUU

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 8, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions

OH I forgot!

Beachie,

MHH thoroughly misses your irreplaceable presence in the game threads.

/end pining

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 8, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions

where the hell was my ‘i miss you’

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:11 PM MST up reply actions

Pfffffffffffttttttt

Even if it was for “mini golf”, you still bailed on me. You turned your back on me brah and I won’t forget that.

aka BBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

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by A.J. Haefele on Nov 8, 2009 1:12 PM MST up reply actions

did you really even realize i was gone? :P

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:14 PM MST up reply actions

I'm special

duh.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 1:13 PM MST up reply actions

despite the fact you’ve been here since day one…i think im just as special!

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:13 PM MST up reply actions

you can think that, but you’d be wrong. though i’m not quite up there with savage, i’m pretty high on the importance ladder around these parts

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions

srsly

I’m not even that special.

aka moar BBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW

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 8, 2009 1:16 PM MST up reply actions

yes,,,rly

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:17 PM MST up reply actions

I’m happy now! =)

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 1:12 PM MST up reply actions

Ordered it.

Takes a while. Will go pick it up in a while.

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 8, 2009 1:08 PM MST up reply actions

Finally

something worth following on tweeter.

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

by Pinchy The Lobster on Nov 8, 2009 1:09 PM MST up reply actions

i like how levar burton is a fan…here i thought all he did was hang out in library’s and space ships only to occasionally show up on pbs

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions

lolllll

I’m watching the NFL with Spanish-speaking broadcasters. It’s really, really amusing.

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 8, 2009 1:18 PM MST reply actions

is there really nothing on tv?

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:19 PM MST up reply actions

I love the NFL

I’m just flipping back and forth between the games with the most fantasy football implications on the line.

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 8, 2009 1:20 PM MST up reply actions

Ruidos, torpe, tropezando, él podría ir todo el camino!

by jd21 on Nov 8, 2009 1:21 PM MST up reply actions

i really hope my picks dont suck as hard this week as they did last week…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:22 PM MST up reply actions

hahaha

omg, now I’m watching a feed that doesn’t go to commercials, but sends it back to a British studio to talk about the various games in the league. This is awwweeessssssoooooommmmmeeeeeeeee.

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 8, 2009 1:23 PM MST up reply actions

british?? talking…american football..whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?

head explosion

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 1:25 PM MST up reply actions

I remember the original satellite dishes where you could pickup the raw network feeds. no commercials or substitute programming whatsoever. When the network would cut to commercial, you still got the feed from whatever cameraman they decided to leave on. Most of the time the commercial breaks were a cameraman scanning the crowd for hot women.

by jd21 on Nov 8, 2009 1:25 PM MST up reply actions

I remember that.

Many, many lulz were had.

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 8, 2009 1:27 PM MST up reply actions

Whoa...

So i wasn’t able to check the scores from last night. Toronto beat the Red Wings. How many losses to shitty teams does it take to get to ~~the center of a tootsie rool pop~~ the fact that the Red Wings suck.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 8, 2009 1:58 PM MST reply actions

what the hell is a tootsie roll pop

and just one thing..looking from the outside in on the playoffs…i think wingdom would go mad

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 2:01 PM MST up reply actions

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 8, 2009 2:07 PM MST up reply actions

i know what a tootsie pop is…

you said tootsie roll pop…

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 2:08 PM MST up reply actions

Look closer at the wrapper: their full name is tootsie roll pop

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 8, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions

I knew i wasn’t screwing that up. And Horbayj had be questioning myself. Apologies for the unnecessarily esoteric allusion.

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by c6hor8 on Nov 8, 2009 2:13 PM MST up reply actions

appologies for thinking you were crazy..i guess i never noticed the wrapper said both ‘roll’ and ‘pop’

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions

Roll and pop

Sounds like a dance.

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 8, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions

i bet those kids in south central LA are all about the Roll and Pop

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions

oh man, doesnt this one give you a free next one? the 7-11 used to give us free tootsie roll pops when we got a wrapper with a complete indian shooting a star [i think thats what it was]… we used to buy a ton of those hoping to get a free one.

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions

We had some place here that did that too. And yes it was a complete image of the indian shooting the star.

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 8, 2009 2:24 PM MST up reply actions

But didn’t you know? They don’t suck, they are just trying to reach out to rest of the league by giving the rest of the NHL a head start.

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 8, 2009 2:02 PM MST up reply actions

Holland: hey gary..we’re kinda sick of this whole..how do the kids say..pwning thing? so we’re going to blow for the first 20 games..how does that sound?

Bettman: Sure thing kenny boy!! just keep the NHL out of southern ontario!

Make Me A Milkshake, Malkin! - Mike Lange

by horbayj on Nov 8, 2009 2:07 PM MST up reply actions

I’ll be in absentia for tonight’s game (like that’s a change). I got 6:30 and 9:45 games of my own to slog through.

"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "

by Mike @ MHH on Nov 8, 2009 3:02 PM MST reply actions

good luck!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 3:16 PM MST up reply actions

don't block any shots with your ankle

or you’ll have a golf ball on it to match mine.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 3:19 PM MST up reply actions

UGH

THIS GAME IS STILL SO FAR AWAY. COME ON.

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 8, 2009 3:43 PM MST reply actions

well that’s what happens when you start posting nearlly 7 hours before puck drop

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 3:46 PM MST up reply actions

ugh 3 hours and then some….

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 8, 2009 3:47 PM MST up reply actions

boo

by TMB on Nov 8, 2009 3:50 PM MST up reply actions

what am i supposed to do at work for the next 3 hours? serve customers? PFFT

by TMB on Nov 8, 2009 3:51 PM MST up reply actions

Don't judge 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 8, 2009 3:49 PM MST up reply actions

not judging. commiserating.

i think i might put in miracle. or my cousin vinny. or maybe finding nemo. hmmm

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:11 PM MST up reply actions

I was kidding.

All three movies are epic choices. Miracle sounds awesome. I think I might watch that at work tonight.

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 8, 2009 4:13 PM MST up reply actions

o u

i know u were joking. =)

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:15 PM MST up reply actions

o u

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by A.J. Haefele on Nov 8, 2009 4:15 PM MST up reply actions

went for the best...

put in slap shot

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:20 PM MST up reply actions

Deffff can't go wrong.

You might have also made up the list of movies I’ll watch at work tonight. Usually I struggle to come up with any and end up watching old episodes of Lost.

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 8, 2009 4:22 PM MST up reply actions

when the hell is lost coming back???

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:22 PM MST up reply actions

It comes back

in January for about two weeks, then takes a break for the Winter Olympics and returns to finish up uninterrupted in March.

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 8, 2009 4:27 PM MST up reply actions

am i the only one who wants them to finish this thing?

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:28 PM MST up reply actions

I'm ready for it to be done.

As amazing as the show is, one of the reasons I’ve enjoyed it so much these past two seasons is they came out and said “This has an ending and we know how we’re getting there” instead of ending up like The 4400 which ended the series with tons and tons of questions. The story is awesome but I think another 16 episodes will be plenty.

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 8, 2009 4:33 PM MST up reply actions

ugh

don’t remind me of the 4400 business. i’m still bitter about that.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:39 PM MST up reply actions

omg

You’re the first person I know who has even heard of it, let alone knows wtf is up.

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 8, 2009 4:41 PM MST up reply actions

i loved that show and thought my tivo was effing up and not recording the new episodes. i was livid it was cancelled and there wasn’t at least a direct to DVD release to tie up all those thousnads of questions they left.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 8, 2009 4:42 PM MST up reply actions

Its their ice, its their rink, and its their fuckin town… but tonight we got our fans with us! They spent their own dough to get here, and they came to see us!

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Nov 8, 2009 4:34 PM MST up reply actions