Game 32 Preview: Avalanche at Blues
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 6:00 AM MST
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| Colorado Avalanche |
6 MT / 8 ET / 1 GMT |
St Louis Blues |
| 16-9-6 | December 7th, 2009 |
12-10-5 |
| 38 pts | Scottrade Center |
29 pts |
| 4th in West |
St Louis, MO |
t-12th in West |
It's almost over. Tonight, the Avalanche will play in their 21st road game while they've played just 11 games at the Pepsi Center. No other team has played more road games or less home games at this point in the season. After tonight, the Avalanche will have 50 games remaining and 30 of those will be at home (where the Avalanche are 7-2-2). When we saw this schedule this summer, we thought the Avalanche might be out of contention by this point. They've done far better than expected, though, and currently sit 4th in the Western Conference. While they are falling back to the pack a bit, their 9-7-4 record on the road is better than expected (and keep in mind, that includes 4 sets of back-to-back road games).
The travel schedule gets a lot easier from here on in. The Avalanche play just one more road game between tomorrow and Christmas. They have a two 3-game road trips in late-December and early-January and then from January 11th until the playoffs, the don't have any road trips longer than 2 games. And four of the 5 remaining 2-game road trips are back-to-backs (figures), so these guys will be spending a LOT of time at home the rest of the way. Is that going to be a good thing for the team? We'll have to wait and see.
They still have to play tonight, though. The Avalanche are playing a fairly mediocre team in the Blues. While the Avs have already gathered 5 points on their 5-game road trip, this is really a "must-win" kind of game. Why? The Avalanche are currently 1 point behind the Flames in the standings and 1 point ahead of the Kings in the standings. Want to guess who the Flames and Kings are playing tonight? Yep. Each other. A regulation loss by Colorado and they either lose ground to Calgary or get passed by the Kings.
The Blues haven't been able to score much this year, but they've been able to keep other teams off the scoreboard with the 9th lowest goals against average in the league. Chris Mason and Ty Conklin have both put up great numbers this year and oh, by the way, the Blues' penalty kill is 4th best in the league. The Avalanche haven't exactly been lighting up the lamp lately, so goals will definitely be at a premium this evening. Even with a rock-solid Peter Budaj between the pipes (Anderson is still out), the Avalanche will need another strong effort from him and the defense in front as this has all the makings of another 3-2 type hockey game.
| Colorado | St Louis | |||
| 7th | 38 | Points | 23rd | 29 |
| 9th | 2.97 | GF/G | 25th | 2.48 |
| 19th | 2.90 | GA/G | 9th | 2.59 |
| 19th | 19.2 | PP% | 30th | 12.9 |
| 15th | 80.2 | PK% | 4th | 84.8 |
| 30th | 25.7 | S/G | 14th | 29.9 |
| 26th | 33.1 | SA/G | 22nd | 31.1 |
| 29th | 46.2 | FO% | 18th | 49.1 |
| 16th | 14 | PIM/G | 23rd | 14.6 |
| Stastny | 31 pts | Top Scorer | Johnson | 19 pts |
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We average 16 PIM’s a game and we are only 16th? What the hell NHL. I thought the Avs were absurdly undisciplined but maybe the cocaine addicted whistle happy referees are more to blame.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 6:09 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Boods can put up solid game 3 in a row…but like DDC said, even with a solid showing, the Avs need to score. And both Conklin and Mason have been playing very well, and the Blues have a pretty stingy defense.
I won’t hide this, but after watching the NHL Network’s “documentary” of the Blues opening the season in Sweden, I have a bit of a man-crush on T.J. Oshie, what a fun player to watch. Even still, Go Avs!
by chiavsfan on Dec 7, 2009 6:29 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
How can the Avs be 29th in FO%? It hasn’t looked that hapless to me. Are they getting a conservative stat count because they are on the road? I know that in some cities the stat guys are pretty home friendly with certain stats like hits.
by Dario on Dec 7, 2009 6:45 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
look at that pp unit they’ve got! i say send them to the box and send ’em early..
that being said, we need to keep svatos out of aforementioned ‘box’
yes i know, beating a dead horse
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 8:28 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see a team other than the Avs be called for too many men once in awhile. I think it was the Tampa game where the puck went right through the Bolts bench area twice while Tampa was in the middle of a change, and nothing was called. It happened to the Avs shortly after, and they called it.
Was it Florida or Pittsburgh that had 6 guys on the ice for a faceoff?
Of course, it all started in Montreal earlier this season.
It just seems like the Avs get called for it every night, but nobody else does. Maybe it’s just the fan blinders, but I really don’t think I’m the only one that’s noticed this.
"I intend to kick your ass today." - Denver Broncos legend Tom Jackson
by wtnelson on Dec 7, 2009 8:31 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
It was Pitt
And Tampa was called for a too many men when Quincey flipped Stamkos into his own bench. When Stamkos came back out on the ice, he was the 6th man, and it was called.
by chiavsfan on Dec 7, 2009 8:34 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ironically
On that call, there is no video proof of the 6th man. Even though we are pretty sure it happened.
After the Montreal fiasco I have to imagine the NHL front office is telling the refs to be more wary. but, STOP BEING WARY AT JUST US.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 8:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
FYI, in Pittsburgh we (or, they since I don’t live there anymore) only refer to Pitt in collegiate sports. As in the University of Pittsburgh.
Given the presence of Pitt, it just seems weird to Pittsburgh sports fans to hear their professional sports teams referred to as Pitt, or the homophone Pit.
by c0nquistad0rian on Dec 7, 2009 3:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I usually just call them Shitt :)
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Dec 7, 2009 3:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You know
If you already are going to get called for the 6th man, why doesn’t he just stay out there so they don’t have an extra skater, and lessen the chances of them scoring on the delayed penalty?
by B Unit on Dec 7, 2009 12:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The whistle is immediately blown when too many men occurs, presumably to eliminate the situation you’re talking about.
by ExiledAmongYou on Dec 7, 2009 1:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You know what I was thinking when I woke up this morning? Where in the world is Trailor Arnasons? I miss those updates…
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 9:10 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Check the fanshots…DDC put up a nice photo for you
by chiavsfan on Dec 7, 2009 9:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The Dinamo are on a big homestand right now, so he’s in Riga for the next week or so. Hoping to have pics of his 2-goal game, but nothing up yet
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 9:17 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw that, and wow. He’s really got that look nailed down, huh?
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 9:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell can’t the Avs just give us more updates on Cumiskey and Anderson. For all I know they could both be dead.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 9:21 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Well, now that you mention it…..
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 9:22 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Missing avs
I think they’re making a sequel to Searching for Bobby fisher called Searching for Ruslan Salei
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 7, 2009 9:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
My story for the day
I went to the NHL store in New York City yesterday. First off, the Bruins Winter Classic jersey is amazing.
But more importantly I went to see what Av player they displayed. Clearly it was SoS. But why Ryan Smyth jersey’s were floating around, I have no idea. I walked around with my girlfriend forgetting the Dead Things were playing that night. I noticed a lot of Red Wing jerseys, so I said, “Yeah, I still would like to burn all those Detroit Jerseys.”
Her response, “That’s not really necessary”
The eavesdropping Red Wing jersey wearing douchebag then said," Yeah dude, that’s unnecessary."
My response, “No it’s totally necessary, I really hope you and your city burn down.”
Ok perhaps a little bit unnecessary in retrospect.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 9:29 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nice. But it isn’t necessary for you to burn the jerseys and the town. They’ll take care of that themselves next riot.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Dec 7, 2009 10:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
DD,
The game is on at 6 MT / 8 EST I believe.
by Dario on Dec 7, 2009 9:42 AM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It’ll be a busy sports night for me, what with both the Avs and the Packers playing.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 10:02 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
i picked the ravens ;)
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 10:03 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeaaaaah, they could win. I still have zero faith in the Packers’ offensive line.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 10:09 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i had faith in old man favre and look how that turned out
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 10:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Screw Favre.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 10:23 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
now that i see your sig…haha
silly me thinking a 10-1 team could kick arizona to the curb…i know
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 10:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
just make sure c6ho8 has enough time to grab up those RW jerseys to throw into the bonfire.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Dec 7, 2009 11:18 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
On it.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 12:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Duchene named the NHL’s “3rd Star” of the week. The details put in a FanShot
by chiavsfan on Dec 7, 2009 10:13 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that’s what I was getting ready to post. Here it is…
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 10:21 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone heard the Flames are going to trade Phadouche? My grandfather in law, my wife’s Canadian grandfather from Calgary, said there are rumors about that…
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 10:40 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
to Detroit?
he would fit right in.
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Dec 7, 2009 10:42 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
all they would need is Avery and they’d have the trifecta.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2009 10:45 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They have much more than a trifecta already
Bertuzzi, May, Draper, Osgodawful, etc.
I could go on for days.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 10:47 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, continue please…
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 10:49 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't be arsed
Just look at the roster, 60% of the time, they’re douchebags everytime.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 10:56 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i meant in adding douches this year.
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2009 11:25 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that
If he’s traded to Les Ailes, it’ll be proof they’re attempting to summon the God of Douchery or something.
… … …
That’s what all the fires in Detroit are, they’re for the summoning. It’s a freaking cult over there.
I think I’ve been watching too much Supernatural lately.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 10:46 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So, has anyone heard that, or is my grandfather in law just smoking crack again?
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
your grandfather isn’t Eklund is he??
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 10:52 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No, but it might have been Eklund who first mentioned it. I never heard anything about it, until my grandfather mentioned it. He just said there’s talk he’s ‘not getting along’ or something like that, and that he’s causing problems in the locker room.
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 10:53 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
apparently he had a shouting match in the locker room.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 10:57 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well I guess that’s not really anything serious. Who knows?
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 10:59 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
it culminates when they burn JLA down
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
In that case
They can do whatever they want.
The moment those fires spread though, call a nuke strike on them.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 10:58 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
question
given that Kyle Quincey and Scott Hannan have been playing together all season, how come one is a +10 and one is a +3?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 10:58 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Good question. Maybe it’s more penalties for one or the other. Which is the +10?
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 11:00 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If a guy sits in the box while the other team scores on his penalty, is he not free from that negative point on his +/-?
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 11:02 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, wait. Nevermind. +/- probably doesn’t count for Power Play. Does it?
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 11:03 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i don’t see why it doesnt, a goal for and against are still that on the pp
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 11:04 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it does
And your idea about getting – for being in the box when a goal is scored is a good idea.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 11:04 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hannan is +10, Quincey +3. just noticed the disparity today, kind of surprised me.
and right, PP goals don’t count against a +/-
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 11:06 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Who has more ice-time?
If Quince does, he might be staying out too long and getting tired, then a goal is scored.
If Hannan does, I’m blaming Boodeye.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 11:09 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Quincey 18:13 3:21 and 3:48 (EV, SH and PP)
Hannan 18:21 3:41 and :26
almost identical, except for the PP time. The Avs have allowed 2 SHG allowed. Lets just assume Quincey was on the ice for both…still a difference of 5 for two guys who almost always are on the ice together.
no big deal, just curious
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 11:18 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Matchups get wacky for a couple of shifts after special teams play. I know the Avs have given up a couple of goals at the end of pks this year and Hannan is usually on the fist PK unit. He also has an easier change for two periods in most rinks because he plays on the right side. Consequently he’s not on the ice for turnovers where a line change by the D has to abort early.
by Dario on Dec 7, 2009 11:44 AM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of that had to do with Quincey not playing with Hannan at the beginning. Wasn’t he with Liles for the first two weeks or something?
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by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 12:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Match-ups can really change when a d-man goes down and the team finishes with 5 d-men. That has happened a lot this season…
The 2009-10 Avalanche: Have the wheels fallen off?
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by Americanario on Dec 7, 2009 12:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yea, and you never know if a guy got stuck out there for a long shift or got double shifted when another D-man went down.
Jesus Saves! Duchene gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 7, 2009 2:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably due to their roles during PPs.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 11:07 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Because ± is a useless stat, that tells nothing and is almost arbitrary?
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 7, 2009 11:10 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, they need something that reflects time on ice, strenght of competition, pp goals for and against when on ice and probably some other stuff I’m not thinking of. Kinda like QB ratings, that stuff is witchcraft…
Jesus Saves! Duchene gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 7, 2009 11:15 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Corsi
Corsi rating tries to do that… but it fails at it.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 7, 2009 11:27 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ugh…i do NOT understand corsi numbers..or desjardins numbers…
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 11:29 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Corsi = Net shots for/against.
If you look at corsi together with zone starts its a territorial measure – not an efficiency measure
by HugoAgogo on Dec 7, 2009 2:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you get a minus
when the other team scores an empty netter? I’d bet Quincey has been out there for more of those then Hannan.
by B Unit on Dec 7, 2009 12:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If it occurs at even strength, or while you are on the PP (they are short handed when they score) then yes I believe it does.
The 2009-10 Avalanche: Have the wheels fallen off?
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by Americanario on Dec 7, 2009 2:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone hear any updates on Andy’s neck?
Jesus Saves! Duchene gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 7, 2009 11:08 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Boods keeps hitting it with his stick while Andy’s asleep. He wants something called “consistent starts”
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Dec 7, 2009 11:18 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
bwhahahahahah!!
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Dec 7, 2009 11:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I want an update on Roadrunner!!
2009-2010 Avs: a game away from being up on blocks
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2009 11:27 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He finally fell for the iron pellets hidden under a pile of bird seed in the middle of a highway trick.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 11:41 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn that Coyote!
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
by InfamousM on Dec 7, 2009 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Key to the game
The Blue’s power play is 30th in the league, which means the Avs can’t take penalties. They always seem to let the worst PP units score, while dominating the best.
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 7, 2009 11:22 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Whenever someone says “the Avalanche can’t” they manage to find a way to do just that.
by Cheesus on Dec 7, 2009 11:44 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The avalanche can’t win the cup this year.
There, I said it. Man law exams make me feisty.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 12:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Facebook Avs post
Avalanche forward Matt Hendricks played his high school hockey in Blaine, Minnesota. What was his team’s nickname, and how many points did Hendricks record in the 2000 state championship game? Hint: Visit ColoradoAvalanche.com to find the answer. The first fan to comment with the correct answer will win tickets to Wednesday’s game against the Wild! Good Luck!
I seriously can’t find this. I assume the late-night cramming is taking it’s toll on my internet skillz.
That, or it’s all Boodeye’s fault.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Scratch that
Bunch of people said he got 53 points.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
53 points in one game?
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 12:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
...
I missed that key point.
Seems a lot of people did too. He got 1 point, and 53 over the season.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That means some dude named Quinn Mulligan wins?
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 12:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's really funny reading the comments
They are all over the map for the points. 53, 28, 4, 1, 2. I’m convinced most just pulled a random number out of their ass when posting the comment.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I pulled the random 4pts and since everyone had Bengals I figured I was safe with that because I really had no clue.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 12:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
And I can now stalk you.
Muahahaha.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I know I’ve seen that somewhere.
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 1:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Defriend in an official word now just so you know…
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Colorado Avalnche Marketing
Getting busy on Facebook. Anyone else notice that?
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 12:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yep, and I hate it
They won’t pay for my travel expenses from T.O. so I can go to a game. My trip on Oct 1 proves how big a fan I am.
I’m not kidding, my flight to Denver on Oct 1 left from Buffalo, stopped at Chicago. Return flight stopped at Detroit, Washington and some town I forgot the name of.
I had to sit in Detroit, Chicago AND drive through Buffalo so I can watch Sakic’s banner be raised. If that doesn’t show how big a fan I am, I don’t know what will.
Granted, I’d do it all over in a heartbeat for Foppa’s banner night. If I have the money at that time.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
You won? You are the infamous Quinn Mulligan?
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 12:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No
I’m talking about the previous contests, where they ask you to describe how your helping spread the word of being an Av fan.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
im thinking about going down for the wings game on mar 1st..wanna come down to denver again??
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 12:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If you pay for me
And we don’t have to go through Detriot.
I’m in college. During finals week.
Money, pocket change, and fun aren’t in my vocabulary anymore.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yah, i’ve been there haha
'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!'
by horbayj on Dec 7, 2009 12:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Me and Bubblegum (so much easier to type than SlamDunkTheFunk) have tentatively planned to be there as well. Make an MHH play date (ie drinks and hockey) out of it.
Get rid of the loser point
09-10 Avs- Nowhere to go but up!
by TheRed on Dec 7, 2009 3:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I’m in on this too.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Dec 7, 2009 3:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I asked St. Nicholas for the Holiday Pack and he said I’ll get it, so I’m in!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Time to grow a pair, boys!
by Hopfenkopf on Dec 7, 2009 11:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Completely unrelated, but still is
Yay, I can wear the Fail Bleu in NHL10 now.
Bring on a 10 game losing streak.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I have a weird question for whoever… Is there some NHL site or other site that tracks statistics, like statistics that are not really official stats? Also, another thing I’ve been wanting to see is something with the ability or record of NHL standings at any point of any season. I mean, is there some way I can find out where the ’99 Avs were in the standings at this time, or where they were in January?
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 12:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, I was just using ‘99 Avs as an example. I’m not particularly interested in that statistic…
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 12:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno of any site that tracks that
Maybe that’s why DDC’s tracker didn’t survive the trip from ITCS to MHH.
I need a new sig, since i think I cursed ORLY by promoting him.
by Drakenlot on Dec 7, 2009 12:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Crappy. Maybe I should start tracking it, and make my own website, if that’s even possible.
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 12:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I can always have fun with the current stats. There are too many to track, anyway. I’d lose my head if I tried to keep track of every little thing. I would like to come up with my own way of rating players, though. Then I’d be able to advocate winners or talk bad about bad players with the conviction some of you guys have. I’m just not knowledgeable enough to talk crap about anyone.
by AlexanderH on Dec 7, 2009 1:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
can’t help you on the first part, but I do indeed have a site that has standings from, like, any day in time
http://www.shrpsports.com/nhl/stand.htm
very useful tool
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Were as good as the 00-01 team even with the wheels falling off.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 2:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
Through December 6th in the ’00 season it said we had played 27 games and had 41 points, or ~1.52 points per game.
This year through Dec. 6th we have played 31 games and have 38 points, or ~1.22 points per game.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Dec 7, 2009 2:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Must have been user error.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 7, 2009 3:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
My personal stats heaven is Behind the Net – try there, the advanced stats are really good
by HugoAgogo on Dec 7, 2009 2:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Star Wars Night in St Louis
It is Star Wars night at Kiel Savvis Scottrade Center. This is the first time I’ve wished I lived in another hockey city (if only for the day).
Dress as a Wookie and get 50% of lower bowl tickets.
by MalachiConstant on Dec 7, 2009 1:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
That is awesome…
I had a hamster he died in MArch and he was named Wicket after an Ewok.
Yes, I am a complete nerd!
Sandie
by sandiegee on Dec 7, 2009 1:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t realize Beachie’s cat could travel so far!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Time to grow a pair, boys!
by Hopfenkopf on Dec 7, 2009 1:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, no… he died an old man. He actually managed to scare a cat or two in his day. Oh, and a dog.
Sandie
by sandiegee on Dec 7, 2009 1:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
As kids we named our goats after Star Wars characters….Of course I actually went to the first Star Wars movie in the theater when it opened…at least my parents tell me I did.
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 7, 2009 3:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I only saw Star Wars for the first time about 7 years ago. :) Yes, I know I used to live under a rock.
Sandie
by sandiegee on Dec 7, 2009 3:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Some people would say I’m old….
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 7, 2009 4:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure I saw Return of the Jedi in theatres. Does that make me young?
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Dec 7, 2009 4:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen them all in theaters. the original trilogy many, many times over
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 4:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t born yet when Return of The Jedi was out… I was born in 84.
Sandie
by sandiegee on Dec 7, 2009 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always pitied people like you.
Jesus Saves! Duchene gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 7, 2009 4:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully there will be lots of camera shots at the crowd. Should be quite funny.
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Dec 7, 2009 1:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
this guy would SO get in for half price
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 7, 2009 3:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Chewbaca!!!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Dec 7, 2009 3:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it 6pm yet?
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 4:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
No, unfortunately.
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 7, 2009 4:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang. Thanks for letting me know.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Dec 7, 2009 4:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's play a game until then
Who is the next Flyer to get suspended? They are on a one player per week clip. I vote for Pronger.
Avalanche 2009-2010: They'll beat your 7 man power play; we'll take down your announcers.
by c6hor8 on Dec 7, 2009 4:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Captain Elbows is always a good choice.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Dec 7, 2009 4:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually dreaming about Daniel Briere last night. No sense in relaying the dream cause it made no sense anyway.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Dec 7, 2009 4:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going waaaaaaaay out on a limb here…my vote is Scott Hartnell gets pissed after going 6 games without a point, and tries to take Gabo’s head off.
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
by InfamousM on Dec 7, 2009 4:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you get suspended while you’re already suspended? If so then I’ll go with Carcillo, that dude is kinda crazy.
Jesus Saves! Duchene gets the rebound and scores!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 7, 2009 4:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Carcillo on suspention
Mile High Mayhem just another ho-hum Avs blog.
by InfamousM on Dec 7, 2009 4:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
While we are at it....
Here is our Blues Voodoo Bob for the night. My kids is chewing on his head as we speak
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/JeepOCD/VooDoo%20Bob/Blues-1.jpg
A vasectomy means never having to say you're sorry.
-- Anonymous
by Av O.C.D. on Dec 7, 2009 5:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
you do some nice tailoring there. I must admit!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Time to grow a pair, boys!
by Hopfenkopf on Dec 7, 2009 11:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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