Game 37 Preview: Blue Jackets at Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2009 9:10 AM MST
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| Columbus Blue Jackets |
7 MT / 9 ET / 2 GMT |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 14-14-7 | December 19th, 2009 |
19-11-6 |
| 35 pts | Pepsi Center |
44 pts |
| 12th in West |
Denver, CO |
7th in West |
If you have a riff with people wanna bust,
Break out before you get bumrushed at the (Wild Wild West)
When I roll into the (Wild Wild West)
When I stroll into the (Wild Wild West)
When I bounce into the (Wild Wild West)
Will Smith, Wild Wild West
Welcome to the wild, wild west where the Avalanche have slipped from 2nd to 7th in the span of just 6 days. That's the kind of crazy stuff that happens in a division where 1st and last are separated by just 14 poits. A win tonight could move them back in 3rd (and atop the NW division). Then again, they could also win and stay right where they are. Losing is not really an option, as the Red Wings and Canucks are just 3 and 4 points behind the Avs going into tonight's games.
The Blue Jackets are a struggling team right now, with a dismal 2-8-5 record in the past 15 games (one of those 8 losses is to the Avs). Steve Mason will get the call for the BJs. Derek Dorsett and Rotislav Klesla are on IR (if I recall correctly, both players missed the previous Avalanche - Blue Jacket matchup.
The Avalanche laid an egg on Wednesday, a game notable mostly for David Koci's non-suspension-worthy boarding penalty on Mike Green and John-Michael Liles' 3rd period benching. Hopefully, the Avalanche will get a boost from the return of Milan Hejduk, who has missed the last two games with a lingering knee injury. I hope the rest has done him some good, as he hasn't looked all that sharp lately and has just 1 point (a goal) and just 8 shots in his last 6 games. Marek Svatos will not play (according to Dater) and Brandon Yip is expected to make his NHL debut (he'll be wearing #59). Craig Anderson will get the start. No shock there; Peter Budaj has gotten just two starts while Anderson has been healthy.
Today in Colorado Avalanche History: December 19th, 2007. Cody McLeod makes his NHL debut against the Anaheim Ducks. He was here to stay - he's missed just 9 regular season games since his debut (all due to injury, I believe).
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After having two full days off you would have to expect Andy would start. Personally I hope Sacco put his foot in soma asses, because if the Avs come out slow to start this game bad things could happen. They don’t want the BJ’s to get any feeling that they can be in this game. Hit them early, hit them hard.
The 2009-10 Avalanche: Have the wheels fallen off?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Even worse…it was three days off…
The Capitals held their warmup skate at the can on Tuesday….
The 2009-10 Avalanche: Have the wheels fallen off?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Dec 19, 2009 10:44 AM MST up reply actions
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
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 19, 2009 11:10 AM MST reply actions
Gotta get something going tonight…. I’m predicting big things from Brandon Yip tonight… He gets at least a point tonight, beginning of an illustrious career overshadowing that of Sidney Crosby’s. You heard it here first.
"Four goals in sixteen shots... I'm really tired of the...............25% rule." -John Tortorella
Like I said the other day. I used to like the Blue Jackets, I mean rooting for the underdog is always fun. Then last year both they, and their fans got an enormous chip on their shoulders because they finally made the playoffs. Add in the Adam Foote anger, and complete ridiculousness…and now I just want the Avs to hand their asses to them on a plate..or some kind of platter type object
That is all
As noted, I am not a big Peter Budaj fan. Just so everyone knows...you know, so people don't have to point it out every post. That doesn't mean I want him to fail, as some have suggested...that is all
Will this work?
The 2009-10 Avalanche: Have the wheels fallen off?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Dec 19, 2009 11:59 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I completely agree
I used to try and go every year when the BJ’s were in town. For whatever reason, I always liked them. Not anymore. I hope they lose every game (unless they play the Wings or any NW division team not called the Avalanche).
"I intend to kick your ass today." - Denver Broncos legend Tom Jackson
John-Michael Liles’ 3rd period benching.
I’ve been a bit out of the loop lately and had not noticed this during the game nor read Dater’s article. All I have to say about that is this: have I mentioned lately how much I love this new Sacco guy??? Benching Liles was absolutely the right thing to do. I hope it turns his game around.
Then I went to the article and read that by BF said this:
“I deserve to be called out”
Yeah, I still totally and unequivocally adore the guy and you can forget any of that rubbish I was talking before about not caring if he was traded. He better stay burgundy and Sakic blue for the rest of his career!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 1:35 PM MST reply actions
yeah, I had missed that as well until AD’s article
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2009 3:15 PM MST up reply actions
Oh, and regarding the standings….expect the Kings to plummet over the next week as they don’t play again until DECEMBER 26th!! Smyth will be back that game, his first since his injury, so expect them to win.
As I’m sure you all know, the West. Conf. standings will be in total flux until the bell rings and we’ll all have high blood pressure until then. Given that, all we can really do is listen to Cartman, cuz no matter what happens, this always feels good:
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 1:42 PM MST reply actions
Yip???
Did anyone else see that Brandon was coming up for the game? I saw i on Yahoo Canda
A vasectomy means never having to say you're sorry.
-- Anonymous
Yep, Yip's Up.
The MasterDater says that he’ll skate. I’m excited to see how he does.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Time to grow a pair, boys!
Im blind. Right above Opie. I love seeing the new guys. Makes um more of a family. For some reason i have a hard time accepting people that move in instead of rooted here
A vasectomy means never having to say you're sorry.
-- Anonymous
well, we can tell who doesn’t read MHH for the articles
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2009 3:16 PM MST up reply actions
the real one you want to hope for is Cal – Nas
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2009 3:22 PM MST up reply actions
3-2 Calgary late in the second… lets go Preds!
"Four goals in sixteen shots... I'm really tired of the...............25% rule." -John Tortorella
lesser of two evils on this one as preds are already up a pt and one game in hand on us, tho we’ll get thrd spot with a flames loss. it’s been a fun day watchin. saw the dal-det. now flippin between pred-flames & ducks-phx. go quackers! don’t often say that. hurts a little.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:14 PM MST up reply actions
No 3pt game, Detoilet loses 3-4
The 2009-10 Avalanche: Have the wheels fallen off?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Dec 19, 2009 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
that was freaking CLOSE. yokinen (however you spell it) almost got it in. (that’s what she said)
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:16 PM MST up reply actions
I'm turning this into a GDT on the preds/flames game...hope no one minds
Ellis just made a HUGE save on a breakaway. beautiful.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:17 PM MST up reply actions
one minute left!!!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:27 PM MST up reply actions
lets go preds! lets go preds!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:28 PM MST up reply actions
empty netter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
preds take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
flames suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh, life is good.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:28 PM MST up reply actions
And if we take that win tonight we’ll be golden.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Andifwhen we take that win tonight we’ll be golden
fixed
POSITIVITY!!!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
Ducks beat Yotes too, so it’s been a good day for the Avs thus far. Keep it rollin boys!
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
Flames deserve a much better fate than this.
How many horseshoes does Ellis have up his ass right now?
Pretty obvious stick hold. I guess the whistles are away.
This is hysterical. Are they in such a realm of delusion? They make Eklund look like Nostradamus.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
lol. so they don’t whine only when they lose to the avs huh? at least they’re equal opportunitity babies.
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:38 PM MST up reply actions
They aren't babies.
They deserve to win. Someone had to clearly cheat to beat them.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, top of the NW division.
Or make a deal with the devil
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
btw, what’s up with the freaking NFL network crap sidebars???
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:18 PM MST reply actions
does anyone know if the boys are wearing the unismurfs tonight?
You mean the Avs aren't going to get the top draft pick this summer???
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 19, 2009 4:38 PM MST reply actions
Nope, next Smurf game is Tuesday against the Ducks. Unismurf sched for the rest of the year:
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 Anaheim Ducks 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 New York Islanders 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 New Jersey Devils 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 New York Rangers 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 Edmonton Oilers 8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 1, 2010 Detroit Red Wings 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Los Angeles Kings 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9, 2010 Chicago Blackhawks 7:00 p.m.
As noted, I am not a big Peter Budaj fan. Just so everyone knows...you know, so people don't have to point it out every post. That doesn't mean I want him to fail, as some have suggested...that is all
I demand the following things:
1. The Avalanche score more goals that the Blue Jackets tonight.
2. Every time you see Yip on the ice, you exclaim “Yip!!”
These are my demands. Only the second is negotiable.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 19, 2009 5:55 PM MST up reply actions
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