Game 36 Preview: Capitals at Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 9:23 AM MST
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| Washington Capitals |
7:30 MT / 9:30 ET / 2:30 GMT |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 20-7-6 | December 14th, 2009 |
19-10-6 |
| 46 pts | Pepsi Center |
44 pts |
| 1st in East |
Denver, CO |
Ahead of Calgary |
Okay, folks, fun time is over. We spent yesterday thoroughly enjoying the win against Calgary, especially the part where Curtis Glencross was an incredible tool. But those clowns are gone now and a new circus has rolled into town. The Avs will have to take on the giant, happy, funball that is the Washington Capitals. As of this writing (as Tuesday's games are just getting underway), the Caps have the best record in the NHL (that will have changed if the Kings - the KINGS - defeated Vancouver). That's all daunting and stuff, but our hapless Avalanche are just two points behind Washington, clearly because the NHL rewards blatant dives.
Craig Anderson has been rock solid in net since his return from Keith Ballarditis, and the Avs defense has been excellent the last few games. They will be tested tonight, though, as the Capitals have the league's best offense and most potent powerplay. The Avalanche will need to play a disciplined game and stay out of that penalty box.
Capitals goalie Semyon Varlamov has been outstanding this year. But, he's injured and it's likely that the Avalanche will face old friend Jose Theodore in what will be his first game in Denver since leaving via free agency. This would be the point where you start chuckling and getting all confident and stuff. This would also be the point where I would punch you in the arm and remind you that we were shut out this year by Andrew Raycroft.
Capitals vs Avalanche coverage
Tailor Arnason update
Arnason's team won the battle of the Dinamo as the Riga Dinamo shut out the Minsk Dinamo 2-0. No points for Arnie, but Riga pulled into 8th in their conference. The KHL is now on a break until December 22nd.
Tale of the Tape
(note that all stats are from before last night's games)
| Washington | Colorado | |||
| 1st | 46 | Points | 6th | 44 |
| 1st | 3.48 | GF/G | 11th | 2.86 |
| 16th | 2.79 | GA/G | 12th | 2.69 |
| 1st | 23.9 | PP% | 18th | 18.4 |
| 22nd | 78.6 | PK% | 16th | 80.8 |
| 5th | 32.3 | S/G | 30th | 26 |
| 13th | 30.1 | SA/G | 25th | 32.1 |
| 5th | 52 | FO% | 29th | 46.6 |
| 4th | 10.5 | PIM/G | 14th | 13.3 |
| Ovechkin / Backstrom | 37 pts | Top Scorer | Stastny | 34 pts |
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Well hey!
Our goals against and PK% is better. That’s something right?
Will this win solidify us as a contender? Because beating Chicago, Boston, Calgary, Detroit and San Jose sure hasn’t.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Why should it, the wheels have fallen off remeber? Even if the team hasn’t received said memo yet.
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by Americanario on Dec 15, 2009 5:25 PM MST up reply actions
I am a typographical machine
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 6:57 AM MST up reply actions
as the Capitals have the league’s best offense and most potentpowerplaygoaltending
I still kill myself laughing whenever I realise Theo is someone else’s problem now.
In fairness
The Eastern Conference is awful this season, even moreso than most seasons, so Washington is probably going to win the Pres trophy
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 15, 2009 6:47 AM MST reply actions
With all due respect – who cares about the President’s Trophy? :) Ask the Sharks how much it helps in the playoffs. Be very sure that the Caps have their sights set on a higher trophy. With Michael Nylander’s cap hit off their books, they’re in a stronger position than they were last week come the deadline.
Unleash the Alex!
I do
I think it’s an impressive accomplishment.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 15, 2009 7:25 AM MST up reply actions
Getting rid of the Nylander?
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Dec 15, 2009 7:29 AM MST up reply actions
No
The pres trophy. But getting rid of Nylander is impressive too.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 15, 2009 7:31 AM MST up reply actions
I agree.
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
by Mike @ MHH on Dec 15, 2009 3:02 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I see what you mean, but at the same time, I think you’ll find that Caps fans are much more interested in Lord Stanley’s hardware. The Caps haven’t won one yet.
Unleash the Alex!
Yeah, as they should be. But the Pres trophy is still impressive and gets overlooked too often.
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 15, 2009 7:31 AM MST up reply actions
I can see it now: the Ted Leonsis goes up to accept the President’s Trophy and Kanye grabs it from him and says that Beyonce was the one who really deserved it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 7:34 AM MST up reply actions
Kanye? I was thinking it would be Glencross.
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Dec 15, 2009 7:36 AM MST up reply actions
LOL
“YO TED, IMA LET U FINISH BUT I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT MARIO LEMIEUX IS THE BEST OWNER OF ALL-TIME! ALL TIME!!”
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 8:46 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Hells no. He doesn’t dig American girls. :) None of the Russians do, although Varly’s the most vocal about it.
Unleash the Alex!
See: Robot Chicken. That girl is lethal. Why not introduce her to Bertuzzi?
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Dec 15, 2009 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Ahhhh, Robot Chicken.
So many happy memories.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
Robot Chicken FTW!!!!!!!!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
Kinky.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
Hey, Sabres fans liked getting the Presidents trophy… :(
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
We’re talking the Sharks here. Does any standing EVER do them any good in the playoffs??
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 9:53 AM MST up reply actions
I will probably be missing this one. I haven’t slept since 9:45 last night (Central time)…a very very sick 3-year-old. (Who is now apparently much better). I don’t think I can stay up for an 8:30 game….tomorrow on the DVR
yeah, that sounded like an awful night.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 6:58 AM MST up reply actions
Supposedly he is running around the living room pretending to be Peter Budaj…though my wife says he has his bucket next to him, so he can spit like goalies do. Thankfully that sounds “better”
he is running around the living room pretending to be Peter Budaj
YER SON IS TEH SUXXXOORRS (and I can’t tell you how ironic I find it that it is YOUR son pretending to be Boods! lol)
You were not alone last night. I was up all night with my 9 year old, big trash can next to his bed. He finally stopped heaving at 4:00 a.m. Fun stuff!!
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Visit from the Other Side
What, no mention of the Michael Nylander saga? :)
Caps didn’t have a good week last week for the most part, esp. on defense. I’m expecting a D shakeup. Hopefully a slightly lighter schedule this week and hopefully no travel problems will help.
Should be a good tilt tonight.
Unleash the Alex!
Why can't all fans be like Caps fans.
I hate you Calgary trolls
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Not all of us are angels, believe me. :)
At least you guys don’t have to deal with Flyers fans much. They’re just two hours up the road from Washington, so Flyers fans and Caps fans see a lot of each other especially on Saturdays.
Unleash the Alex!
so, what’s the goalie story? Valdemort is still hurt, right? and it sounds like both of the other guys have been, uh, less than stellar?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 7:32 AM MST up reply actions
Valdemort? XD That’s a new one on me, but I love it. Varly could play later this week; he’s traveling with the team, I believe.
As for the other two – Michal Neuvirth (pronounced Noy’-virt) is an AHL callup who has been solid in Hershey (and was last year’s playoff MVP at the AHL level), but he’s only 21 and probably needs more seasoning to catch up to the NHL game. Theodore you guys know about, and not much has changed. He has spectacular moments and not-so-spectacular moments, and you never know which you’re going to get.
The real problem, though, has been sloppy defense, and I chalk part of that up to a heavy schedule at least in Toronto’s case. 3 games in 4 nights plus travel problems getting into Toronto did not help. Theo doesn’t do well behind sloppy defensive coverage. Carolina – well, Pothier has been playing well but is hurt and Jeff Schultz has been a minute-munching rock. Everybody else took a mental vacation this week :P
You may see that change tonight, though. With Michael Nylander gone, the Caps can afford to call up their bluechip prospect Karl Alzner. This means they have 9 D (8 healthy) on their roster, so there’s now a competition on the blueline for ice time. That’s not tenable, obviously, but it lights a fire under some butts and I’m expecting and hoping for an improvement.
Unleash the Alex!
Who names a kid Karl Alzner? Poor guy.
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Poor guy nothing.
If he continues the career arc that he’s on he is going to be far from poor.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
Theo doesn’t do well behind sloppy defensive coverage.
You don’t have to tell us.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 15, 2009 7:51 AM MST up reply actions
Been looking forward to this game for a while. The Caps are my 2nd favorite team after the Avs. I usually go to four or five Caps games every year. I’m looking for a very convincing Avs win so I can torment all of my Caps fan friends for another year.
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Dec 15, 2009 7:27 AM MST reply actions
And I’m looking for you to be horribly disappointed. :) All with the best of intentions of course. I guarantee nothing, though.
Unleash the Alex!
Good
Maybe I can get some people behind me hating Mike Richards
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That’s not difficult. Just go over to JR and mention something about hating Richards. That post will turn green quicker than Kazoo from the Flinstones.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 10:15 AM MST up reply actions
to be honest
as i admit the avs won’t be contenders, i am pulling for the caps to take the cup…for no particular reason mind you.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 9:56 AM MST up reply actions
I am too
you would appreciate this more than anyone else at MHH – I have a crush on Brooks Laich :-) Anyway, I was rooting for them during they playoffs last year. They will have to play a more defensive and disciplined game if they want to win the cup, IMO
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<3 LaichNess Monster.
I don’t care who I stole that epic nickname from. It’s epic. I love it. I give whoever it was credit.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
If the Avs don’t win the cup, I just want to see AO hold it…just to shut the Crosby fanboys up.
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and have him promptly smash it
into the boards in celebration
by Muzia on Dec 15, 2009 10:35 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
OVIE SMASH!
haha that would be priceless.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
I worry about that, because it’d likely be his teammates he’d smash into in celebration. Not a good Stanley Cup celebration when multiple guys leave the ice on stretchers because Ovi crushed them all in jubilation.
Unleash the Alex!
I disagree...
That would be number two on the Awesome Stanley Cup Victory Celebration List (ASCVCL).
Number 1? Bourque’s son crying as his dad lifts the Cup.
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
by Mike @ MHH on Dec 15, 2009 3:08 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I thought Bourque was retired. Chris is in Hershey and will likely stay there for a while, and Ryan’s a draftee of the Rangers.
Unleash the Alex!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yjC5l4GO54
25 seconds in, that’s what Mike is talking about.
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
by ShadowPenguin on Dec 15, 2009 3:49 PM MST up reply actions
Damn! I still cry when I see that.
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by Americanario on Dec 15, 2009 5:32 PM MST up reply actions
Yup, but part of that comes with maturity, and they were a very young team last year. They’re still young, but less so, and they’ve learned some stuff since then. They also have more flexibility at the deadline than last year.
Unleash the Alex!
It will be interesting to see how the second half of the season goes, because I still feel that, of the games they have lost so far, most have been due to defensive breakdowns and bad penalties. I am hoping that having those problems early on in the season will help them tighten things up before the playoffs.
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Yes. Defensive breakdowns often happen when they slide outside their system or get cocky or frustrated. I think that a lot of Mike Green’s defensive issues happen when he spends too much time on the ice. He tends to stay out for the entire 2 minute powerplay, and this hurts him later. If his minutes can be managed more carefully on the PP, that may help, and you’ll likely see that when Brian Pothier comes back.
Unleash the Alex!
A lot of the Caps’ issues comes from Boudreau’s complete inability (refusal?) to manage ice time to keep his players fresh.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 11:21 AM MST up reply actions
Caps my 2nd favorite team too.
We are supposed to go to the game tonight, but it will depend on whether our son is up to it.
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I’ve also really been looking forward to this game. It’s an absolute crime that the Pens aren’t coming to town this year, but at least we get the Caps. Those folks who got to attend that seven game playoff series between the Caps and Pens last year are the luckiest hockey fans in the country.
Just consider, last season we paid a similar ticket price to see Arnason as Caps fans paid to see Ovechkin. Oh, I just made myself cry.
If Santa comes down my chimney wearing those Red Wing colors, he's going to wish he didn't exist.
And nobody can figure out why attendance is down.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
The thing is that it isn’t just Ovechkin, with the Caps (and anybody who doesn’t realize that by now hasn’t been watching this season). True that Ovechkin can and does create all by himself, but the best moments are team efforts, to my mind – stuff like what they did to the Flyers a couple of weeks ago, or the first goal in this highlight.
Unleash the Alex!
Varly
is what got be hooked during the playoff (and that the team is just really fun to watch). I can’t remember which game it was that went into overtime and the announcers said he went into the locker room wanting to go over shooters for the shootout. He didn’t realize there were no shootouts in the playoffs. I thought, "Unbelievable! This kid barely speaks English, is somewhat naive about the playoffs here, but just stands out there in front of the net with this “I Russian; I stop puck” attitude. Gotta love that!
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Varly is the man
If he stays healthy, we found our stopper for a long time. That kid is great and always fun to watch.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
This. I’m kinda hoping we let Theo go next year and take Brent Johnson back. He’s a solid backup and he deserves better than the flightless waddle-birds.
Unleash the Alex!
and
I bet you can get him for a lot less than 4.5 million. No, I don’t think Theo will be back. I I hope he has been saving his coin, because I think this is his last year making that kind of money.
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I like Johnson, but isn’t he a bit old and with durability issues now? Because the backup we need is one who is never injured, I mean we already have Varly…
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
About that game 7...
I was there for the playoff series, and that last game was nothing to write home about…game two, on the other hand…Wow. Crosby complaining about the hats on the ice was priceless.
by Nate Hewitt on Dec 16, 2009 12:13 AM MST up reply actions
Should be a good game, if the Avs play like they did against Calgary. I assume Ovechkin is back off suspension? Not that it seems to have slowed Washington much without him.
It's hard to be a saint in this city
Yes, he’s off suspension and has been for a few games now.
Washington actually has a lot of scoring up and down their lineup – 6 guys with 20+ points and 5 with more than 10 goals.
Unleash the Alex!
We do not have that
Although…we have 12 players with 10 points. That’s something.
Also WHEN THE HELL DID KOCI GET A GOAL?
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A month or so ago, it bounced in off his ass or his leg.
I want to know how he managed to bump his ice time from less than 2 minutes/game to 4:04 a few games ago, and then didn’t he have only 0:02 in one game?
To add to the irony,
it was a point shot from Brett F*(king Clark.
Blue Moon, 30th of February, the whole thing…
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Time to grow a pair, boys!
Who thinks Theo will get a shutout tonight?
a la Raycroft? Just sayin…….
It's hard to be a saint in this city
Burn the witch!
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by Americanario on Dec 15, 2009 5:35 PM MST up reply actions
It’s pretty simple: with Varly we’re an elite team. Without him we suck. Tonight no Varly so I expect an ignominious defeat.
Don’t underestimate the ability of weak former-Avalanche goalies embarrassing the Avalanche. There is a precedent.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
flacco5 seems like one of us
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 9:04 AM MST up reply actions
Don’t think so. The name is a Baltimore reference (Joe Flacco is the Ravens’ quarterback).
Unleash the Alex!
No, he meant “one of us” as a kindred soul to the dark, cynical bastards here at MHH.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Japer’s!
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
Nice try at the reverse jinx.
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by Mike @ MHH on Dec 15, 2009 3:11 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Okay kids…the bets are open…
KOCI ICE TIME
Scratch – > 1:00: 2-1
1:00 – 2:00 : 4-1
2:00 – 4:00 : 16 – 1
4:00 +: 10,000,000,000 – 1
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1:00 – 2:00
Also, 1 trillion – 1, says he gets a second goal tonight. I remember the goal now. It was a Brett Clark shot that hit Koci’s gigantic frame. At least he’s good for one things one in one season.
He is also good at reading it seems.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
he gets paid to watch a lot of hockey.
Jesus Saves! Stewart gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 15, 2009 9:31 AM MST up reply actions
Just remember…that move belongs to the master and the ruler of the Universe…
Andrew Brunette. (who, just like Lappy, was UBER PISSED when we didn’t resign him)
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I miss Lappy, but Brunette didn’t fit in with this team. In a year or two Stewart can be a more dominant player at the same role.
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Just as long as we get someone with a huge ass to plop in front of the net.
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Random Thought...
Whatever happened to Daren Rumble? Did he finally take a shower?
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HC of Norfolk Admirals, I believe.
I hate that I know that.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
I went to an AHL game once in Hartford, and he was playing…the SMELL coming from the pre-game skate…I wanted to wretch…Rumble must put on a ton of Eau de Skunk before making the ice.
Cripes, I’m afraid that man would fall apart if he took a shower…
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If you haven’t heard that song by Nickelback, “Shakin Hands,” that features a wicked witch of the west, you MUST. Dark Horse is a great album. I’m normally not a Nickelback fan but damn that record rocks. Oh, btw, I’m Beachie. Don’t believe a damn word anyone around here says about me. I’m innocent. I swear.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
Nickelback has a lot of solid stuff
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
I like particular songs, but I can’t hang with whole albums most of the time. This one, though, I can crank up over and over. I got hooked on it when this guy I used to date played “Somethin in Your Mouth” for me. Oh. My. GOD. I love that song! And it’s so very very true. ;-)
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not an album guy, but they do have a lot of solid tracks over the years.
also, I love you. :)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
NICKELBACK?!
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 12:37 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh my god I’m about to bring the ban hammer down on all of you.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
dude...
you HAVE to listen to these songs (or least see the lyrics) before you make that judgement…
Somethin in Your Mouth
Shakin Hands
Just to Get High (actually my favorite song on the album…and it has nothing to do with sex believe it or not!)
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
I promise you that listening to more Nickelback is not going to decrease my hatred of Nickelback.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
A ban hammer for a taste in music difference? I could have come in here saying I liked Calgary (I don’t).
Unleash the Alex!
It’s not the bad taste that deserves the hammer, it’s the promotion of said bad taste.
And remember: sarcasm dial turned to 11 here.
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Well we’ve got cranked to 12 back at the Rink!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 1:25 PM MST up reply actions
Yea, last night was gold.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
This kid SeminRocks comes in and starts trolling about how everyone gives Semin and undeserved hard time, without providing examples, then starts name calling. The rink responded in the only appropriate amusing way.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Go look at the comments for Capitals Ups and Downs. Particularly where SeminRocks jumps into the soiree.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 1:32 PM MST up reply actions
Yes, even though Semin got an up arrow. Logic is no defense
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
In the arena of logic he fights unarmed!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
Whoosh!
Yea you should be used to jokes coming from the rink
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Look, I am not telling you to listen to them because I think you will stop hating them. I am telling you to read the lyrics because you will not want to bring the banhammer down on me if you do. I think a chick liking a song about thinking another chick looking better with something in her mouth would be a good thing to you, but hey, perhaps I’m wrong on that.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
believe me, the shit Joe listens to is 1,000 times worse than Nickelback
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
believe me, the shit Joe listens to is 1,000 timesworseless absurdly dumbed-down than Nickelback
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
The “Once” album is pretty decent. “Ghost Love Score” is a freakin’ epic song.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I like Tarja, but I know why the band kicked her out. Have you listened to Dark Passion Play yet?
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No, I don’t believe I have. Once is the only record I have heard, I think. At least it’s the only record of theirs in my iTunes.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
oh good lord, now we’ve done it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 1:29 PM MST up reply actions
have you ever heard the term guilty pleasure? or are you one of those totally obnoxious lawyer types? oh wait…
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 1:41 PM MST up reply actions
I am told that I should be embarrassed about my love of Seal, but I’m not and never will be.
I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. You’re free to like whatever you want, and to be proud of it. Granted, just because you shouldn’t feel guilty doesn’t mean what you like doesn’t still suck (at least to somebody).
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
See, I am not saying your choice sucks or that you should be embarrassed. I’m not suggesting you should be “banned” for liking it. I do believe in guilty pleasures; they are things I normally wouldn’t like but for whatever reason appeal to me. I’m not one for pop-style rock like Nickelback. This album is a guilty pleasure because it is that kind of music. I truly dislike hip hop. There are some songs in that genre I consider guilty pleasures. I base that phrase on MY “guilt” not what others would judge me on. However, your very vocal distaste of a band I liked came across as judgment, hence my request to judge you right back. Get it? Personally, I couldn’t give a rats ass what you like or don’t as long as you love the Avs, hate the Wings and laugh at this every time it’s posted:
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:15 PM MST up reply actions
However, your very vocal distaste of a band I liked came across as judgment
My bad.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
I truly dislike hip hop.
Beachie, I think I have a crush…
(hey, I’m alegdely taken now…so it’s cool.)
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
I’m soooooo not getting involved in this one…
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
by Mike @ MHH on Dec 15, 2009 3:19 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Actually, lyrics like that tend to make me cringe.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
then give me a link to lyrics you do like. let me judge you.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not judging you. Simply because I don’t like lyrics like that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to.
And besides, some of the bands I like write lyrics that would offend many, many people (Christians, Republicans, parents, children, etc.). To each their own.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Threatening to bring the banhammer down on people for even talking about a particular band is, by nature, judging. Just sayin…
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
Whoa, whoa whoa
You aren’t at Mirtle’s right now. You’re startin’ shit with your own people this time. < Cool.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:03 PM MST up reply actions
I sure hope you are not accusing me of starting shit, Bubblegum. Cuz I’m not. I’m just pointing out facts, my love. Alter your “tone” meter when reading that post again, k? xoxo
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:07 PM MST up reply actions
Oh hell no.
> Cool.
xoxo
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions
Someone’s sarcasm meter is clearly malfunctioning today.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Dude I haven't slept
after working the night shift. I’m running at about 30 hours right now. Give a brotha a break.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions
SEE WHAT I MEAN?
FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
I keep trying
but the sun is coming into my window right on my pillow right now. Another 15 minutes and I’ll be golden. Maybe.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:20 PM MST up reply actions
this is why God gave you eyelids
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 2:28 PM MST up reply actions
Hahahaha
Doesnt matter. I have a really, really difficult time sleeping. I either have to be dead tired or the room to my specific settings. Sunlight directly on my face is not included within those settings.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:30 PM MST up reply actions
It’s not the bad taste that deserves the hammer, it’s the promotion of said bad taste.
i have a HUGE ability to sense sarcasm. but sweetie, that was not sarcasm.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
regardless, can we stop this now? please?
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
ilu
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
me or joe? lol
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:26 PM MST up reply actions
uzomg
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:28 PM MST up reply actions
wat?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 5:39 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously, in the same post you’re quoting I actually said “Sarcasm dial turned to 11 here.”
Please relax (no sarcasm this time).
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
lol. no problem.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:45 PM MST up reply actions
oh, and did you see the part where i said, “I’m not normally a nickleback person?” chill, my man.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
THEO
…dude theo has been decent this year.
he’s no varly, but who is…
its not like either one of these guys are playing behind a stifling blue line. If Theo played behind Chicago’s D he’d have a GAA of 2.00 or lower…book it!!!
With Nylander’s 2nd highest salary goooooooooooooone…look for the Caps to pick up a mean ass defender on or before the deadline.
he’s no varly, but who is…
Anderson is. you’ll see.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
How about a mean-ass shot blocker?
We got one, and I think you’ve cleared the cap space to land him!
Whoop whoop!
"We're going to have to learn the rules and how to play,"
Red Wings quote
Really?
Who do you have in mind? I’m listening.
Mind you, I don’t think that any moves will be made until closer to the break, but I’m up for a good discussion.
Unleash the Alex!
Avs have a number of D available:
Clark (shot-blocking D, offensive upside, slow)
Salei (physical D with a nice first pass, slow)
Liles (classic undersized PMD/PP QB)
Salei (physical D with a nice first pass,slowmedically immobilized)
Fixed
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Liles (classic undersized PMD/PP QB amazing off ice talents the girls will love)
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
I really, really hope that JML reads this blog.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
We need to get Duchene or ORLY to start posting.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Especially now since Matty D’s been dropping the “good guy” act.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
i just hope he doesn’t start getting arrogant. i could see it happening…
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 10:06 AM MST up reply actions
Nah, it’s more of the frustrated side of him…and I love it! He should play like Ovie…PISSED THE HELL OFF EVERY GAME!
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
i image ORLY would have some seriously funny shit to say
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
Of those, the only one I can see the Caps having any interest in is Salei. They’re much more in need of PK than PP help, and we don’t need more slow D. What we need is a bad attitude and a willingness to remove opposing forwards from the blue paint.
Unleash the Alex!
I don’t think COL will be selling at the deadline, will they?
Also, what does COL need right now that WSH might have?
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we’re in a unique spot. one foot in a rebuild, the other in a playoff race. I actually do think Colorado will try to trade Clark or Salei at the deadline because we have 9 D with Wilson and Cumiskey emerging. With Shattenkirk, Holos, Gaunce, and all the other young guys that will try to make the team next year, I also think they’ll attempt to move Liles in the offseason.
But we’ll also be buyers of the sort as well, and we need a top 6 LW with goal scoring ability primarily. Another stay at home younger D would work too (I’m currently wanting an offer sheet to be tossed at Hjalmarsson from Chicago in the offseason).
Well you can’t have out Ovie LW, but we do have some offensive tallent in our AHL Bears. That being said, we have a lot of D already. Most is 5/6/7 quality though. We don’t need more D, we need top 4 quality D.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Flash is the only one I can think of who fits that bill who might be tradeable. Dunno if Salei for Flash straight up works, though.
Unleash the Alex!
Maybe. But then we’d need someone like MP to replace Flash. And I Love MP, but I’m not sure that would work out. Him getting crushed in a 24 game series is something I worry about too (because you know the caps will always drag out series to 7 :P )
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Nah. MP’s a playmaker, not a finisher. Flash is a finisher. Not the same game. And yeah, he’s not ready yet, I think.
Let’s hope they learned last year about 7 game series. :P
Dunno about Salei, tho. Injury could be an issue.
Unleash the Alex!
True, he doesn’t have size but he has the hands. And he could learn, Backstrom have been scoring this year. Plus we do have Laich, Knuble, and when healthy sometimes Clark to camp out and knock in the rebounds. A possibility, but unlikely trade.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Fehr’s been parked in front of the goalie a time or two himself. Definitely we have much more crease presence than last year, and it makes a difference.
Unleash the Alex!
Yep, and that’s where Knuble has helped. Even if injured, the caps figured out that’s what we want, so other people did it too. Got to think he helped train them a bit
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
udamrite we wont.
That guy is untouchable, in my mind.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
And in GMGM’s mind, which is all that matters
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
How about maruc Johansson?
We could use some wingers… =D
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
Keyboard fail hard?
Marcus*****
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
NO NO NO
No more Johanssons. Remember the last one.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Johansson is looking like he’s following Backstrom’s development curve, albeit a year behind. He’s probably hands-off too, at least until he starts playing in North America.
by red army line on Dec 15, 2009 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
We’ll give you Erskine instead. He’s “proven”
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Carlson isn’t NHL-ready yet, but if you’re thinking D – consider Shaone Morrisonn. (Pronounced Shawn, we call him ShaMo.) He’s 29 but is a top-four shutdown D who goes UFA at the end of this year.
Unleash the Alex!
This.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Carlson is looking too good right now, I think. It needs to be substantial from the other side to even get George McPhee to pick up the phone.
by red army line on Dec 15, 2009 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
Didn’t he laugh at Anaheim when they wanted one of the goalie, a top prospect, and a high draft pick for Pronger?
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I wouldn’t be surprised. Murray (? Their GM, whoever it is) should know that he ain’t gettin’ a Varlavirth + a Carlzerson + a 1st. That package plus another first could probably fetch Ovie from a lottery team.
by red army line on Dec 15, 2009 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
Ain't it great
Gotta love their record this year. Hatred of the Flyers brings people together
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
The Flyers were way Douchebaggy last game we had with them. Dislike is at an all time high.
Thanks Joe...
Not really news to me, but sometimes I kinda forget, and begin to question my orignal assumption. I was reminded heartily why I dont like those guys
Thanks Joe...
Not just a goalie, they wanted a Varlamov. Hahahaha, no.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Yea, the only way Varly gets traded is if he gets a Brodeur and Luongo
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
A little sales to whet the appetite....
What if I told you he’s second in the league in blocked shots and has 10 points so far this season?
This guy is a beast and will be a UFA, we probably just won’t have the means to sign him in the offseason.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/1654;_ylt=AgO1sKTYm1lGHckRjaHootxivLYF
"We're going to have to learn the rules and how to play,"
Red Wings quote
Really?
He’s currently first in blocked shots.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Why yes....
yes he is.
Ahem, what I meant to say was…
He finished last year with the second most blocked shots in the league and has improved in the offseason to lead the category to this point!
"We're going to have to learn the rules and how to play,"
Red Wings quote
Really?
Hmmm. Nah – we’d be looking for a Chris Pronger-type, a nasty attitude and crease-clearer who can PK, if anything. A point shot on the PP is nice but we’ve got guys who can do that.
Unleash the Alex!
Before you say no....
Let’s have you take this “Clark the Cap” campaign back to the DC blog and see how it flies. Sometimes, popular opinion can make GM’s stand up and take notice of things that would otherwise fly under the radar.
You could be it!
You could be the reason you guys take the Pens down in the Eastern Conference Finals!
Because you had the forethought, the gumption, the sheer will to believe that this is the player that can make that difference!
You need Brett Clark, not just becasue I’m a Caps fan too, but because DC deserves the championship that he can deliver.
Let me hear it!
“Clark the Cap!” “Clark the Cap!”
"We're going to have to learn the rules and how to play,"
Red Wings quote
Really?
We already have a Captian Clark :P
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
We’d have a B. Clark and a C. Clark, then. (Chris Clark is WSH’s captain.) Do I hear an A. Clark? :D
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See!
You’ve already made up a catchy jingle for your upcoming playoff run.
B. before C. except when it’s D….
….OK, I oversold it. He’s crap.
Sorry.
"We're going to have to learn the rules and how to play,"
Red Wings quote
Really?
Nice try, man, and worth a good laugh. Nah, Clark’s not what the Caps would be looking for. Salei might be, though the injury thing is an issue.
Unleash the Alex!
lol, there are still those that believe in Theo.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 15, 2009 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
There are. He hasn’t been bad and some nights has kept us in games when he was getting peppered. Is he going to take us to a Cup? Probably not. But he hasn’t been horrid.
Unleash the Alex!
He won't take us to the cup, but he will make sure we won't fall out of playoff range.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Exactly this. Keep us in the playoff race, and really that’s all we can ask. He’s not fantastic, but he’s good enough.
Unleash the Alex!
Yep. And he allows us to rest Varly, so he won’t be injured come playoff time.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Or tired. Plus Theo can take a playoff game if Varly gets run down, I think. Not more than one, and just enough to give Varly a break if that becomes necessary.
Not ideal, but maybe necessary.
Unleash the Alex!
Yea, he isn’t 24 game worthy, but he can go on streaks. And if we feel like rolling the dice in the playoffs, he’s there
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Fun Fact of the Day...
Avs have won only five games within their division, but three have come against chief rival Calgary.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
That’s a big deal since Calgary is the next-best team. They could lose every game against the Wild and it wouldn’t matter as much.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Fun Fact of the Day... Avs have won only five games within their division, but three have come against chief rival Calgary.
do the peeps from calgary ride their horses, donkeys, elk all the way to denver???
We think they just drunkly stagger their way there. Just like the team does.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
I like these caps fans
Can we make them our Eastern Conference kin on SBnation? Cities have sister cities. Why can’t we have brother blogs.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
We tried to coordinate
some mass hangout over at Japers last season for a playoff game. It didn’t go well, if I recall, but they’ve been mostly cool people. Fehr and Balanced visits us frequently.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
F&B is good peeps and visits everybody. As with any group, there’s always a few that you want to tie up and gag and lock in the broom closet, but hopefully we’re generally good peeps.
Unleash the Alex!
yeah, JP has that whole “wait a day after registering” thing that took the wind out of our sales a bit
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 9:34 AM MST up reply actions
Sales?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
You really ARE a typo machine! :D
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
nah, it just means you’re one of us. we do that quite well. wait until you jibblekopf, tho. then you’ll really be part of the club!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 10:04 AM MST up reply actions
Your first jibble will come soon enough.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
And we'll all let you know about it.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
If you jibble too much
You’ll go blind.
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind - Humphrey Bogart
Check out the Glossary.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
One nice Caps fan does not make up for the 2000 asshole Caps fans I’ve met previously :D
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
I recommend highly to you the Wachovia Center. Go watch a Flyers game and you will discover what an asshole is.
Unleash the Alex!
by gotsparkly on Dec 15, 2009 10:34 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I’ve been given Death threats at the Pepsi Center by Penguins fans for informing them last year that Vanek actually had more points than Malkin at one point.
I think I know where asshole lives, and it ain’t all in Philly.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
Just Pennsylvania sports in general. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
I’ve heard tell that the Caps are almost as bad as the Avs at screwing up 3rd period leads.
BATTLE OF INEPTITUDE UPCOMING
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
How awesome would that be?
having like an 8 goal third period where neither team refuses to win.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 9:40 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Doesn’t look like it. According to nhl.com, WSH is 13-0-2 (.867, #17) when leading after two periods. COL is 14-2-3 (.737, #24) when leading after two. So you’ve got us beat on the 3rd-period choke thing. (Not that WSH is really spectacular at it.)
Unleash the Alex!
Bigfoot like to come out for Eastern Conference teams.
Hopefully that continues
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
The East seems to be a case of the haves and the have-nots this year. If I were you guys, I’d look out for the Sabres – they’re 6-0-0 against the West so far this year. Caps are 3-1-1 (not many games, huh?) and Florida is 5-3-2. Most of the other teams are even or worse against the West.
Total standings-wise, the East has separated into three clear groups – the playoff contenders, the elite, and the wrecks. The West is much closer.
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I can't believe the number is that solid.
I’m really surprised. We’re a heart attack waiting to happen in the third.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
No kidding :P I was surprised too. Usually they manage to hang in there, though, even if it requires more beers / valium / heart medication than any of us would want.
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Although, there is that stat that the Caps have had a lead in every game (except that Buffalo game, for obvious reasons) that they have played. They don’t limit their choking to a single period!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
Expected to be out again tonight.
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I’m sure Hannan will pick the Svats idiot penalty slack.
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So I’m guessing tonights game is starting a half hour later than usual due to the Versus exclusive broadcasting window? There are 3 games that will be going on during the VS. telecast of Pitt-Phi tonight, and none of them have TV coverage except for the one Canadian team.
No it's not.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Thank God.
Although, Versus is better than puke Nothing But Crosby. Pierre McGuire makes me want to rip my ears out of my head.
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I still put Puke McCrap behind Doc…at least Doc’s not a Whinesby fag fanboy.
Although, he’s a massive Debbie’s homer.
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Then again, Doug MacLean is at the bottom for me…holy crap, nothing but excuses on the Edmonton-cast.
psssssst…Douggie, being on the Oilers intermission thing doesn’t guarantee you the GM spot when their current idiot gets canned. Plus…NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT EDMONTON! They’re too strung out to care up there.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
Believe it or not, whoever does the Nashville PxP and color is a riot. I look for their broadcasts on Center Ice.
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I love the Buffalo guys. Although, I have to admit, LA and NYR have good ones too.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
RJ is pretty much awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEfbyrKnKc0
MAY DAY MAY DAY MAY DAY
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
I love LA’s because the guy was the PXP in the Might Ducks movies…lol
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LA? UGH! I cannot stand Jim Fox. He’s a great guy in person, nice as hell. But listening to him on air is like nails on a chalk board. I must admit, he’s been a bit better this year, but I generally watch the opposing team’s feed when their games are on and I’m not there…tho last night’s game v. the ’Nucks was as bad as our game v. the Wild last week. Snooze fest
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
But then again, I love listening to Bob Cole…so…take that as you will.
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I actually like Bob Cole too, he’s better than the rap he gets.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
i’ll admit he was good, but totally useless when he wasn’t calling a leaf game. or an eastern conference game in general..
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
Yeah, but Bob Cole >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Craig Simpson
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Since when is Doc not a fag fanboy? He can be doing a game between the Avs and Sharks and still find 40 ways to mention Brodeur every period.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
No, no, no…I said Crosby fag fanboy…there’s a diffrence.
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He’s pretty big on the Crysby dick sucking too, though…
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
You mean Bettman hasn’t filed a grievance about that yet, for stealing what’s his?
Unleash the Alex!
Well his gimmick is the Marty dick sucking, he at least only does it to Crosby when Crosby is actually playing.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
true…speaking of which, when do we play the Debbies this year?
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Just looked at the schedule…man, that’s 4 days after we get a brutal 3 game road trip @CAR @ BUF day off @CAL
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Just as long as Carolina will be a glorified practice. I’d start Budaj against them.
January is brutal for us though.
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Budaj's been solid of late
absolutely no reason not to put him in some games. Sacco would be wise to play him, because Andy does better when given breaks.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
If they continue as they are, it’s probably okay to start Budaj in Carolina, but you’ll want Andy vs. Buffalo.
Unleash the Alex!
That game in Buffalo might decide who gets on the Olympic roster and backs up Miller.
Although, I’d like Andy to stay home and rest up for the stretch run.
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I hear you on Andy, InfamousM. That’s why a lot of Caps fans are cool with Green and Varly not making their respective rosters.
Unleash the Alex!
Olympics are a double edged sword.
Although, if Kipper, Nabby, Giggy and Quick want to go…I’m cool with it.
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Especially looking at March…. 8 road games, and all of them are either in, or close to being in the playoffs. Not to mention a home and home with LA that could be critical.
If we have a winning record in March, I like our chances at not just making the playoffs, but at least making the second round interesting.
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McGuire’s infatuation with Mike Richards is unhealthy.
But I’ll never be the type to bash a player for being overhyped by a media that’s all too eager to pimp its players in a desperate attempt to emulate the NBA, especially since our team has The Messiah’s jersey in the rafters for playing less than two seasons here.
If Santa comes down my chimney wearing those Red Wing colors, he's going to wish he didn't exist.
What I do is enjoy the great picture quality, watch the game and tune out commentary, and occasionally tune in for the sounds like goal horns and the soundtrack. Works well.
by red army line on Dec 15, 2009 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
No I’m saying that if the game started at 7MT like they normally do, it would’ve started while the game on VS. was still going on, therefore they wouldn’t have been able to show it. At least I assume that because looking at tonights schedule, there are 3 games that show no home brodcasts for those teams.
Anyone seen this??????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I0Cz4NxE_M
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Honestly, did anyone have this game circled, and think that this would be the premiere matchup in the NHL tonight?
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No.
But then, Pitt/Philly is always an entertaining matchup. I thoroughly enjoy watching them beat the hell out of each other, and my only regret is that they can’t both lose.
(FYI, Caps, Flyers, and Pens all hate each others’ guts.)
Unleash the Alex!
I miss the East days, back when Quebec/Montreal, Quebec/Boston were riots.
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Holy Crap
I have a 2-day all-day review and MHH blows up…
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 15, 2009 11:47 AM MST reply actions
I know right? Hi Caps fans! I have spent the last hour reading thru the thread. Way to ruin a morning that would otherwise have been spent scrubbing the floors.
Thanks Joe...
We aim to please and entertain. I’m not always a traveler, but I don’t dislike the Avs and I was looking for a change of pace.
Unleash the Alex!
I don’t dislike the Avs
That’s really all we ask for.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 15, 2009 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
mutual respect yo
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
I gotta say…you guys rock. So often we get some serious douchebags around this joint that think being a fan of their team means they need to totally insult the players of the opposing team as well as all the fans. It’s immature and lame. Thus, you are welcome here any time! Much love and much props!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 1:07 PM MST up reply actions
Love back – you guys have been fun and welcoming, even when I sometimes miss the joke and take something seriously when I shouldn’t. And it is lame – you’ll find some fans of every stripe that do that, but that’s one reason why the day delay before posting that Japer’s imposes. It reduces the moron count, even if it is annoying for good peeps.
Unleash the Alex!
Yeah, I totally agree with Beachie here. It’s been a blast having you Caps fans around today.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 15, 2009 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
ditto
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions
We can even be civil with teams we DO hate (like Philly/Pitt)!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 1:28 PM MST up reply actions
Depends on how civil they are with us. Ben from BSH and Hooks Orpik aren’t bad, but some folks, oh man.
Unleash the Alex!
Well, we mainly interact with the BlogFathers, and they’re all reasonable.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 1:33 PM MST up reply actions
Carcillo was totally justified! I won’t see evidence on the contrary! Hitting a guy that has a concusion history AND both hand on his stick is totally reasonable and good. Go Flyers!
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
that's big of you
i don’t think we’d be civil to red wings fans. ever.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
I wouldn’t. Shit, they posted up some of my hatred over at one of their blogs. They don’t hate me like they do BiB, but still…
Wings suck. F them.
Thanks Joe...
my big issue with red wings fans (well, the men anyway) is their (well, two of them anyway) inability to initiate and/or maintain a state of firm positioning necessary for a solid – or really any kind of – performance despite many promises and attempts to the contrary. if…you know what i mean.
that and the fact they’re usually morons.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:04 PM MST up reply actions
Hey
You’re talking about sex.
…Right?
Amirite?
Do I win?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
DING! DING! DING! Does the lucky winner want what is behind door #1, door #2 or door #3?
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
Uhhhhhhhhhh
I feel like this is a trap somehow.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:11 PM MST up reply actions
nope
you’re just too young to get the reference, a game show called “let’s make a deal.”
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:16 PM MST up reply actions
No
I just don’t trust women when they give me options. There’s always a catch.
Always.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:18 PM MST up reply actions
I just don’t trustwomenwhen they give me options.There’s always a catch.
Always.
Fixed.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 15, 2009 2:20 PM MST up reply actions 5 recs
Truf. Pure truf.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:21 PM MST up reply actions
Hensick
Did anyone notice he got into a fight on Friday?
by toothandnailer777 on Dec 15, 2009 11:58 AM MST reply actions
Gordie Howe hat trick, I might add.
by toothandnailer777 on Dec 15, 2009 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
That’s extremely unlike him.
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
that’s awesome!
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 12:05 PM MST up reply actions
NOOOOOO
the chicken is back…..
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
Yeah, sorry.
I just love that picture so much :3
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
I love these commercials, but not as much as the local Anti-Gym ones from a couple years back…
Thanks Joe...
I really wanted a screencap of the chicken wearing the Blues Jersey, but I had to settle.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
GET THAT THING AWAY FROM THIS SITE
I will have nightmares again.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
YOU NO LIKE ME?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
Anyone going to the game?
I was planning to go tonight (I’m a sucker for the Alumni posters), but my in-laws are making a surprise visit. If anyone is going and wants to grab me an extra poster, I’ll be glad to get you a beverage of your choice. Let me know if you can and we’ll figure out a way to meet up. Thanks.
We are going
3 of us. I will get an extra poster for you. We can talk tomorrow about delivery :-)
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
Awesome!
You might even be in the running for my Favorite-Person-Of-The-Year – an honor to be sure. Seriously, I would really appreciate it. Let’s connect tomorrow; thanks again in advance!
You like Me!!
You really like me!!
/raises arms to show invisible award to the academy.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
proof that...
being a tool runs in the Phaneauf family
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
Help me...
…understand why the Hawks and Kings are in 4th in their divisions. I don’t understand, because it’s not wins. They have more points, more wins. I’m sure I could figure it out, but one of you must know…
Do you mean 4th in the conference? They’re second in their divisions; the top three seeds in each conference go to the division leaders for that conference, if that’s what you mean.
Unleash the Alex!
The Devils hold two games in hand on the Pens, which is why the Pens don’t lead despite being in a tie.
I don’t understand the Western conference, though. The Kings have one point on the Avs; why are the Avs leading the division? Likely an error on nhl.com’s part.
Unleash the Alex!
Yeah, could be a mistake. They have more wins, but they also have more losses. I know wins make a difference, but what about losses or OT losses?
Seeding tiebreakers
The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs. The division winners in each conference are seeded Nos. 1 – 3, and the remaining five teams are seeded Nos. 4 – 8, according to point total.
Tiebreaker
In the event teams are tied in the standings, the following tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.
1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
2. The greater number of games won.
3. The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any “odd” games, shall be used to determine the standing.
4. Goal differential
Mile High Hockey: Hoping for the best, expecting the worst, hating the Wings.
Because they have the most points in their division…
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
SRSLLY!! BUT BOOOODEYE IS STILL TEH SUXXXOOOORRRRSSSSS!!!!!!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 2:17 PM MST up reply actions
Any Pizza, Crust, Toppings, Size ONLY $10 At Pizza Hut!!!!
Woah, I think I know what I’m having tonight.
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Haha
I ordered Dominos. Some deal they have on Tuesdays about free large pizzas. I was in a celebratory mood, so heeeeey. Two large pizzas. Meals for a few days.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:17 PM MST up reply actions
A large lasts me about an hour…
which might be why I’m threating 250.
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Think you're better than me?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, except they lie. You still have to pay $1 more for stuffed crust. Dirty liars.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 15, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
That's what she said.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
Ok, that’s wrong…I mean I know the hookers where I live can be talked down to 5 bucks (just ask the local cops)…but a buck? What, is she 12 and about to go on Maury?
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Don't judge me.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 15, 2009 2:32 PM MST up reply actions
Is it too late in the thread
that the links for Capitals vs. Avs coverage and Japer’s rink go to the same place? It’s a happy place, but the same nonetheless.
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightenedinmate#2 on Dec 15, 2009 2:28 PM MST reply actions
never too late to point out my fuckups. fixed.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 2:32 PM MST up reply actions
*to point out
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightenedinmate#2 on Dec 15, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions
What does it say under crybaby?
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind - Humphrey Bogart
Just because you got 4 minutes, doesn’t give you a right to whine.
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Oveckin and Willsie
Still think it’s pretty awesome that Ovechkin and Willsie were road roomies in Washington. Can’t think of two players less alike than those guys. I know he’s not anyone’s idea of a great player, or even a good player, but I thought he did well enough anchoring the 4th line in a few games earlier this season. I’m glad we’ve improved to the point where we don’t need him on the big club, but I wouldn’t be stunned to see him back up this season.
I know this thread is huge and this question is buried, but do any Caps fans know why it took so long for them to send Nylander down to the minors? Why didn’t they make this move earlier?
When you’re trying to move a guy with an NMC and a $4.875million cap hit, options are limited. They didn’t have that many options and were trying to make a number of different deals, some of which fell through. Some would have sent him to Russia; some to Canada, some to Europe. In the end, it came down to finding someone that would take his crazy cap hit and give him playing time, where he’d be happy and that would work for him as well.
Unleash the Alex!
As already stated there was the problem of the NMC and the cap hit.
But he also put the kaibosh on multiple deals to the KHL because he wanted a clause that would allow him an out to go back to the NHL if that option opened up, and the KHL teams weren’t interested in providing that. Or so we were told.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
NMC
Thanks for the info, I Googled Nylander and tried to get the background but I missed the part about him having an NMC.
Seems like with an NMC a player can’t be sent to the minors without his consent, so I’m guessing the Caps management was trying to move him (as stated above, thanks) and then when that didn’t work they ended up having to convince him to go the Grand Rapids. Does that sound about right? If that’s the case, it’s one of those things where you have to wonder what happened behind the scenes. How do you convince a veteran to play in the minors instead of just sitting around collecting his paycheck? Maybe he’s in Sweden’s Olympic picture and needed the playing time?
He couldn’t be sent anywhere without his consent. It sucked.
No matter what he did he would get paid the same, so that wasn’t the issue for Nylander. Minors, NHL, sitting on the sofa…
He wanted to play hockey though, he came to camp in shape. The problem is, he wants to play in the NHL. No NHL team wants his huge cap hit, so a move is pretty much impossible. The best he can hope for is to showcase his moves then be a deadline deal, which is why he went to the AHL. We loaned him to the Grand Rapids before to showcase him to the KHL to show that he is still in shape and he did well there. They became a much better team with him, because they are good but lacking centers. He still a very skill center especially when playing against AHL players. The KHL deal fell though though, becasue he wanted an NHL release option.
So now he’s in the AHL, will do some good, and hopefully get picked up for the playoffs. He might be in the Olympics, playing will certainly help his case. But in any case, not our problem anymore.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
the NHL doesn’t take escrow out of the players check when they are in the minors so he’s making more in GR then WAS.
Jesus Saves! Stewart gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 17, 2009 8:57 AM MST up reply actions
I wonder if we’ll put Koci out there for another scripted fight.
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The Caps’ don’t exactly have someone that fits that mold, so I doubt it.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
The closest they have to a fighter are Bradley and Erskine.
Bradley is willing to throw down but he doesn’t really do the staged fight thing, and has more of a role than just bleeding on the other team.
Erskine is willing to throw down in defense of a teammate and does it very rarely. And I wish I could say he has no role on this team, but for some reason he does.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 15, 2009 3:54 PM MST up reply actions
with 12 healthy forwards on the roster, that might not happen
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 4:02 PM MST up reply actions
(I just got this email and stopped at number 4, feeling little need to go on…given certain moments in today’s GDT)
Random Thoughts for the Day:
1. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your
computer history and that special little drawer if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you
realize you’re wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was
younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 15, 2009 3:35 PM MST reply actions 4 recs
“Here comes that dude that gets shot by the cannon. He’s cool.”
“Dude, are you being sarcastic?”
“sighs …I don’t even know anymore.”
"I clearly miscalculated how popular it would be to show Calvin urinating on a Ford logo"--Bill Watterson
by frightenedinmate#2 on Dec 15, 2009 3:48 PM MST up reply actions
Hullabalooza
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 15, 2009 5:35 PM MST up reply actions
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
Couldn’t we just keep the default font for that and make a new font for when we’re NOT being sarcastic?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 3:49 PM MST up reply actions
that’s my approach
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 4:02 PM MST up reply actions
Reason 234 why I'm glad they didn't go after Tanguay
He’s been benched by Rick Tocchet in favor of an extra d-man.
If you can’t score with Vinny and Lil’ Marty as your linemates, why are you playing hockey?
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
by Mike @ MHH on Dec 15, 2009 3:40 PM MST via mobile reply actions
This just in..
I’ll be doing a Post of the Night for tonight’s game thread in honor of our visitors from the East.
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
woot!
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 15, 2009 4:03 PM MST up reply actions
No kidding…I’m resorting to re-watching the Flames/Avs game
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We all went and took naps?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 5:41 PM MST up reply actions
3 fights in 6 minutes to start the penguins/flyers game
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Yay! I hate the both, so that is good
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
question
who do you match against Semin + Backstrom + Ovy (assuming that’s the line tonight)?
if I’m guessing, it’ll be the usual Stastny line. Might be interesting to try and stick a McLeod – O’Reilly – Galiardi line against them as well.
or, if you’re really feeling dangerous:
Galiardi – Stastny – O’Reilly
McLeod – Duchene – Stewie
Stoa – Wolski – Tucker
Mercier – Hendricks – Koci
that top line would be crazy defensively, and the rest is so crazy it just might work…
Stoa – Wolski – Tucker
We might be hitting on TOO crazy right there.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 5:42 PM MST up reply actions
Keys to tonights game
keep Ovie and Co in check
tight D
give theo hell, shots shots shots
'I googled what the white stuff in a Ho-Ho was, i found out it has NINE cups of sugar..that will KILL YOU, it would turn your blood into fruit punch!'
Keys to tonights game
Don’t do something stupid and hurt someone. The caps are emotional and will destroy if that happens. Aka, don’t be the Flyers.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Key to tonights game
Borrow Ryan Miller.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 15, 2009 6:49 PM MST up reply actions
All this talk!
Am I allowed to be bitter that I dont get to watch the game on TV till 11:30 tonight? I have to have the sloppy seconds cause they dont offer Altitude HD in Utah. GRRRR
A vasectomy means never having to say you're sorry.
-- Anonymous
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