Game 51: Preview and GDT: Lesson #2 How to extinguish Flames
by Americanario on Feb 2, 2009 11:18 AM MST
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PrintThe Avs are once again hoping to not match their longest losing streak of the season (five games) as they face the Calgary Flames in the second to last game of this eight game home stand. Surprisingly the Flames are the last team the Avs beat before losing their last four. In case the boys in Burgundy and Blue have forgot, here's some tips on how to properly extinguish a fire.
50 games and more than half the season has expired for the Avs, leaving them in unfamiliar territory, even with the struggles they have faced since the lockout. With 32 games left on the season the Avs are three games under .500 at 23-26-1 and have been flirting aroung the .500 mark all season. With two more games remaining on this eight game homestand, the Pepsi Center has been anything but inviting for the Avs who have lost four straight and are steadily dropping further and further from a play off spot, though they remain a mere 6pts out. The Avs will face the number one team in the NW division tonight in the Calgary Flames and, ironically this is the last team the Avs beat. The Flames are still one of the hottest teams in the league, and will be a tough opponent coming into the Can having won their last three matches. One reason for the Flames success on the season has been the play of Mikka Kiprusoff who leads the league in wins at 30. Kipper has been in net for 17 of the Flames last 18 games, recording a 14-2-1 record. Kiprusoff has sat out just three games this season for the Flames, including the Avs only win against the Flames (5 games ago). Against the Avs, Kipper is 7-1-1 with a 1.57 GAA and two shutouts in the last nine contests. Also on a streak for the Flames in Michael Camalleri. Camalleri has scored 11 of his team leading 25 goals over the last 8 games. He also has two goals and four assists against the Avs this season.
Despite going 1-5-0 so far on this home stand, the Avs hope that home will continue to be an advantage against the Flames considering the Avs are 10-3-1 against the Flames in their last 14 meetings at the Can. Unlike the Flames, the Avalanche's goal-tending situation is questionable at best. Andrew Raycroft is struggling through a personal five-start losing streak, while Peter Budaj is not doing much better at 1-5-0 with a 3.92 GAA in his last seven starts. Budaj is expected to be back in net against the Flames after he made 27 saves against the Ducks in a 3-4 loss on Saturday. He's been in net for all five previous meetings with the Flames this season, allowing 2.84 GAA. He posted a career-high 47 saves in a 4-1 loss on Nov. 18 and then turned aside 32-of-33 shots in a 1-0 defeat on Nov. 20. Budaj posted a victory in his last outing versus Calgary a 6-2 win on Jan. 18 in which he posted a 39-save performance. Budaj also posted 27 saves in a 0-3 loss on Oct 28th and 30 saves in a 5-4 loss on Oct 14th.
Saturday's loss to the Ducks also saw the first drastic line changes made by Coach Granato this season, not directly influenced by injuries. The Avs two leading scores were separated for the first time this season as Hejduk was replaced by Svatos on the first line of Smyth and Wolski. Hejduk joined T.J. Hensick and Chris Stewart on the second line. Ian Laperriere returned to the line up while Tyler Arnason was a healthy scratch for just the second time this season. The Avs continue to be with out centers Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny, defense-men Adam Foote and Kyle Cumiskey, and winger David Jones.
Special teams, as always, could be a factor in the outcome. The Avs penalty kill continues to struggle having allowed a power play goal in ten straight games. Though in that span both Milan Hejduk and Ryan Smyth have recorded short-handed tallies for the team. Those two short-handed markers increases the teams total to four this season.
The power play has, however, improved as they have scored six times on 21 man-advantage chances (28.6%) over the past five games; the team holds a 17.3% success rate on the season (36 of 208) .
Both of those (power play and penalty kill) are huge aspects for any winning team. Right now, one of them is going and one isn’t,” said center T.J. Hensick. “We need to get them both going at the same time, especially the penalty kill. I think that’s the bigger of the two. If we can frustrate their top players and shut them down it’s only going to help us.
What's at stake for the Avs? The Avs currently sit 14th in the West, last in the NW division, and 6pts out of the playoffs. With teams like Dallas, Los Angeles, and Nashville starting to get hot, the Avs need to find a way to win, period. There is no more room for error.
"We have to have some urgency and a little bit of desperation in our game," said forward Sham Wow. "We played pretty well in spurts the last couple of games, but we need to put a whole game together to get the two points."
Then again, there are fans who are starting to think the Avs are better off tanking the rest of the season with the hope that they'll win the Tavares Lottery. With the lack of moves by the management this season, maybe the front office is already in that mindset?
Just in case that is not the path the team is on, here's another reminder of proper usage of an extinguisher:
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I’ll be cheering the team on from the Can tonight. From the lower level, actually! It’s my first time not in the nosebleeds.
I like the lower level from time to time
But the 3rd level I like better. More rowdy and people don’t give you looks when you scream. The lower level is too quiet unless you sit by the right people (Which is rare).
ill be there too… my grandmama is getting really upset about our losing streak, shes going to blow a gasket tonight if we dont put on a good show. if you see a little old lady in pink yelling and shaking her fist at the ice, its prob us.
Go Avs!
OMG. I hope the online feed has the Calgary broadcast (obviously Altitude would never show a disgruntled fan) and they show your Grandma in pink shaking her fist. That would be so CoooL! I will totally do a shot if I see you guys.
Altitude would show it, But they’d claim shes really impressed with the Avs defense on the last goal against or some crap like that.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
You don’t want the Calgary broadcast. If you think the Avs crew is bad…
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:24 PM MST up reply actions
I just wanted a chance to see mfured’s grandma in pink yellin’ at the avs….
but now you’re making me curious. could they be worse than the penguins’ announcers who are HORRIBLE? they are the opposite of nice, intelligent human beings.
I hate the Penguins guys
Every single time anyone initiates contact with Malkin, it’s interference.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Calgary
One of the 3 worst for announcers in the league. My worst 3 looks like:
1a) Detroit
1b) Calgary
3) Minnesota
With apologies to Boston and Nashville
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:30 PM MST up reply actions
I am back...sort of
I just got home from Tampa. Theoretically, I could do the Calgary recap, but I’m pretty spent from the long exhilarating day yesterday and the early flight home this morning. I am 99 44/100% sure that I will be asleep before the opening kickoff…er, faceoff. So, no recap from me tomorrow…but I should be back on track going forward (not that the season isn’t all but over).
I will be posting about my experience at the game – hopefully by tomorrow.
Go Avs
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 2, 2009 2:04 PM MST reply actions
You mean you didn’t fall asleep at the Super Bowl. I watched about 3 seconds and that was to get a score check and I got bored. Only good thing about it was having an Aussie in Ben Graham taking part.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Well
the first three quarters were pedestrian, but the last one was amazingly tense.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
Agreed
i thought it was pretty boring too until the 4th quarter. It was like someone sent the Cardinals a note saying, “It now the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl. Please feel free to try and win the game any time now.”
it was not boring at all in person
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 2, 2009 5:49 PM MST up reply actions
I almost forget there is an actual game. I thought the superbowl was all about the halftime show and $3 million ads. You could probably put two NCAA teams in and people wouldn’t know the difference. Say what you want about the Stanley Cup Finals, It’s boring, people don’t watch blah blah blah, but atleast it focuses on the actual sport and not has beens and stupid ads.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
lol.
I had more to say, but after just getting up, my brain is experiencing massive fail.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Work to do
Right now TSN has us in 7th in their mock draft
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
No one on tsn has given the avs a chance all year. I was hoping we could stick it to them and win the Northwest. Lately im beginning to see why they said we weren’t making the playoffs
Looking at TSN’s mock draft list, I think there’s a good chance our boys could “overtake” Toronto for 6th. (They’re pretty excited about Schenn#2 over at PPP). And we’re only 3 points away from St. Louis and Tampa for 5th and 4th too!
We keep playing like this
and we might give ourselves a shot at Matt Duchene.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
He would be a good pick
but like Tavares he is a center and I’m not sure we need another center, no matter how fast he is. Avs need to look at Hedman, Cowen or maybe even Despres with their first pick.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Despres
has been on the move lately, but I don’t think shying away from an elite offensive talent just because he plays center would be the wisest of moves. Do we really not need another one? Wolski, while his play has been much improved, still has come up fairly average on the production side of things. Hensick has been channeling his inner-Arnason all season long, and Stastny hasn’t proven capable of being able to handle the load as the first line center. If we end up with too much talent at one position and the guys can’t make the transition to another one, then we have a valuable trading chip.
If we start winning some games and end up in the 10-15 pick range, I’m all for grabbing a Despres/Ellis type of selection. But if we end up in the top 5, picking for need is the kind of mistake that results in you getting familiar with being in the Top 10 picks every year.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Yeah but we really need a good Defender like Hedman, Personally If we got a shot at either player we couldn’t really lose.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Oh dude
I’ve been saying all along I would take Hedman over Tavares. If we have a shot at Hedman, you CAN’T pass that up. It’s just passing over other elite offensive talent for the next tier of defensemen is what I question.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I get that. Personally I think a little bit of our offensive problems is TG’s lack of coaching. If we had a system designed that everyone knew then I think our offense would be alot better whereas right now they have no idea what to do.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
TG
is god awful. He’s a terrible, terrible coach. I have no idea what the hell management sees in him other than his willingness to be their little company man. Oh…maybe that’s it. =[
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
At this point
I’m really falling into the idea out there that he is just keeping the seat warm for some one else.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Yeah, but who? Some say Roy, some say Sakic. Who else is out there like maybe AHL coaches ect. they would be waiting for?
Red Wings Suck
I can’t see Sakic being a head coach, plus I don’t think he’d retire and come back as coach the next year. Roy I can see but it depends when his sons finish playing QMJHL since he’s gonna stay with the Remparts as long as they play there.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Hopefully
But the Avs need to learn from other teams. Sens just fired Hartsburg in his first season cause he wasn’t getting it done.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
They haven't pulled the trigger
since Hartley, and both coaches since have had some pretty bad starts on the season. What has changed? The GM.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Oh wow
If we end up with the 7th pick, and Cowen is still there, that would be a hell of a steal. I know people here are giddy about offense, but I’m championing any tanking to be done for Hedman, so naturally I love the idea of picking the next best d-man.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Hedman
I was just looking that over, and he plays at Modo. That’s awesome, and I hope mr. Forsberg does some serious recruiting for us.
Not that he has much say in where Hedman goes, but it couldn’t hurt anything
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 5:30 PM MST up reply actions
Well
The blurb for that pick is that Atlanta might be looking to move that pick……….
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Swap
I would be more than willing to swap picks plus another draft pick or a prospect for the 2nd pick
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:32 PM MST up reply actions
Okay
and in reading the comments below, and then doing some digging, apparently he suffered a serious knee injury. That scares me. A lot. After watching all of my Colorado teams get bombarded with injuries the past two years, I think I’ll take healthy guys. I’ll wait a bit to hear more about the severity of the injury, but I’d have to think that would effect his stock a bit.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I also think Hedman would be a better choice for the Avs, I haven’t seen much of Cowen but as the second best D-man I’d at least take a very long look at him if Hedman isn’t still around.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Another thing to keep in mind
is I have a personal love for d-men and am certifiably terrified of picking another Benoit Pouliot. Also, the pipeline right now is strong on defensemen prospects with guys like Shattenkirk, Williams, Gaunce, Cohen, and even Cumiskey. Offensively, all of our best prospects are on the Avs now. We might want to look at really re-stocking the farm on offense. If this team keeps playing as poorly as it has been, we’re going to get our hands on an elite talent. We can’t screw this up.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
That is beautiful!
How great would it be to start seeing signs like that at the Can? Of course, most fans wouldn’t know what the hell it meant. Heck, FG may not get it either, if he’s even still alive.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 2, 2009 6:26 PM MST up reply actions
Hoping for Tavares is like hoping to capture the 8th seed. It ain’t happening.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:26 PM MST up reply actions
Go St. Louis, beat Detroit!
I’m watching this game on Versus, and St. Louis just tied it up at 2. While this goal was pretty normal-looking, St. Louis’ first goal was the most lame, bizarre goal given up by Osgood EVER. Hilarious. Totally want Detroit to lose anyway, and now there is extra incentive for us to root for St. Louis to win (“Tanking 4 Tavares!”)
And Detroit back in the lead
it’s now 3-2 and Legace is being pulled.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I almost find it funny
every time I hear the “imperial March” played in the arena when I watch them play.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
LOL. I find it hilarious because they play it constantly at the Joe. They know what they are and are damn proud of it.
Red Wings Suck
I’m not sure they are aware of the connection. They probably think it sounds intimidating, Admittedly all their music sucks nowadays so they have nothing new to play.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
*ahem*
“Scotty Bowman you were a great, great coach.
Too bad you couldn’t play…..
Twice as old as your CHEEECCCKKKIIINNGGGG LIIIINEEEEE”
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I just remembered they’re showing that game in Australia. Putting Osgood in was the mental mistake.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Ahahahah
Too true. Strange how they’ve been making it for so many years…
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Why are the Blues wearing their 3rds against Detroit in an away game. Is the NHL actually going back to white homes, which I don’t mind, or are they retarded.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
WHo knows
it seems the only time a team wears whites at home is so the away team can wear their thirds. The whole idea behind dark home jerseys was so that thirds could be worn at home and the team wouldn’t have to worry about an “extra” uniform when they traveled. And yet here they are traveling with third jersey’s.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Yeah
That was always my understanding as well, but it seems they have to bring the both sets of gear when they do this.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
The NHL is stupid.
It’s being run by the dude who tried to fit in with the nerdy crowd, but they all mocked him so he tried to hang out with the kids who had money but it turns out he didnt have quite enough to be awesome, so he became hockey commissioner to stick to everyone who didnt like him growing up.
And now nobody will ever like him.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
It's official
Boods is back in net for this game.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Thank god
He may have lost his chance here in Denver, but I’d much rather watch him play than waiting for Raycroft to show off the worst glove hand I’ve seen in a long time.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
It almost funny
because a lot of other people away from this site are complaining about Budaj and his open 5-hole being back in net.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
A valid complaint
because that thing has been a 16 lane highway lately, but Raycroft is just so….useless. If it isn’t the glove, then he’s getting smoked by his complete lack of reflexes. I mean, can’t we get the guy a first person shooter just so he learns SOME kind of twitch reaction other than looking helplessly as his hand?
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Have you read the Toronto media’s review of Raycroft’s performance against the Leafs last week? I at first thought they were not real, they were so funny and scathing. See:
Leafs win thanks to dull Rayzor
and
Leaf Snap Out of Slump
Here’s the gist of the “Dull Rayzor” article:
Who knew all it would take is Raycroft’s presence (or should that be presents) to cure Toronto’s scoring woes?
and
‘I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry,’ former Toronto goaltender says
hilarious!
I read the top one
real quick. The part that I focused on was that the referee was Don Koharski, which made the god awful Smyth call completely understandable. How that man is still a referee in the NHL is beyond me. He’s always been trash.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
helloooooooo
wanted to stop by to let ya’ll know i’m alive. will be watching the game but cant participate in the gdt. hard to type with only one good arm. for those who dont know, i mangled it while riding loveland with red. weeks til it’ll be better. worst pat is not being able to play hockey. anyway, love ya and i’ll be back soon!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Feb 2, 2009 6:58 PM MST reply actions
Feel better
Get well soon
Hope to see you back soon
Have a speedy recovery
I’m sure we’ll be here when you get better
There we go. I got all the cliches I would normally use all in one post, so I didn’t have to spread them out.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
cool beans! thats all i can muster. sorry!!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Feb 2, 2009 7:01 PM MST up reply actions
in a word
it SUCKS. = (
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Feb 2, 2009 7:03 PM MST up reply actions
i would
tho wine+vicodin could get scary. lol
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Feb 2, 2009 7:07 PM MST up reply actions
Must be the S
Beachie has been added to the Avs Mash unit…the curse is getting worse when even the Fans are starting to get injured.
Get better soon beachie, it won’t be the same with out you taking you clothes off in the stands.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Should I be worried
I know my greatness may save me a little but still, I have been known to do stupid things that could cause injury.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yet another reason to hate Osgood
Not only does he wear a stupid cage but His pads don’t even match his glove and blocker. he has Brians pads and Itech glove and blocker. Thats just stupid.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Dude
matching is WAY too complicated for him. That’s why he has that cage. He couldn’t think of even the most generic of designs, so he went with a blank slate.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
So
you had an Osgood moment?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Damn, I was just about to post that, and wouldn’t you know it, it came from a blast from the point. Further proof that if you shoot from the point good things happen.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Julie Browman
wow did see get a make over or something, she almost “looked” presentable there.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
What is G thinking?
Looks like Arnason and Tucker are both in the line up.
Guite scratched
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Well
Tucker is apparently thought of highly enough to play on the freaking powerplay.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
yeah
he has clearly not been the same player. Al all.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:34 PM MST up reply actions
Is asplode
anything like explode, or more like implode?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
So that's why
the minute the game started I felt my IQ drop.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Slow
: Guite
: Clark
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
lol well done sir
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by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
Lappy and Giordano
drop the gloves…a couple of hits and they go down.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
You can be a Minnesota fan
and think he did some great injustice to further break Gaborik’s vagina. Or be an idiot.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Wings win
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:46 PM MST reply actions
which puts us
closer to last place in the West..
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Well
I just became a giant St. Louis, Atlanta, Ottawa, and LEafs fan
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:48 PM MST up reply actions
1-0 Flames
Bourque scores on a second rebound chance.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Wait
was that some semi-criticism in that Mcnab actually pointed out that all 5 avs were there and the Calgary guy got the rebound?
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:50 PM MST up reply actions
Can’t have been. Must have been a compliment to Bourque in that he beat all 5 players.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Well
He was trying to say how lucky Calgary was, because the puck went right to Borque, so I think he unintentionally criticized the Avs.
Make no mistake.. those are scathing remarks coming from McNab
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:53 PM MST up reply actions
Better start packing his things. It’ll be tough to get out of the doghouse now.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
But
the organization no longer fires people.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Good point
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Well, not everyone can afford to carry a jewel encrusted man bag like Savage. Kronke is just sensitive to the economy.
Red Wings Suck
Tactical Survival pack. We’ve been over this a few times.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
This doesn't count
as a hat trick.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Don't worry sir
It won’t happen again
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:55 PM MST up reply actions
Weak goal by Boods, lack of defense or just a good shot?
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
All of the above? Blame the Avs charmin defense.
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:51 PM MST up reply actions
Boods made the initial shot, all five Avs were in low and no one got a stick on the rebound. Bourque got it stick handled and burried the shot.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Boods
Not a terrible goal, IMO. He gave up a rebound on a point blank shot. it went to borque who held it for 2 seconds and, since no one was around him, was able to fake a little and get Budaj moving.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 7:52 PM MST up reply actions
Sigh…at least Boston College is getting spanked.
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:54 PM MST reply actions
Game #100
for the Highlander
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Goal!
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 7:59 PM MST reply actions
SCORE!
Svatos ties it.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
And it wasn’t at the benefit of the other team!
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 8:00 PM MST up reply actions
Either
he got mad about the benching
he watch “how to play hockey” videos in the press box
or he just got lucky again
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Honestly
He was probably getting tips from the NHL ’09 thread
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 8:04 PM MST up reply actions
I would love him more
If that was more than just his 10th goal of the season. And he doesn’t even have injuries as an excuse.
I think he does
because he’s coming off of some serious knee surgery. He’s been playing so much better the past month that as long as he keeps playing like he has, the goals will keep coming.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Having Arny and Tucker as linemates doesn’t help point production much either.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
For a while
he wasn’t playing well enough to warrant playing with anyone better. Not that playing with Arnason is really a gift…
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I don’t agree with that assessment at all. Svats needs good players around him to be effective. Yeah he’s had a slow start but placing him with Arny & Co. helped nothing.
Red Wings Suck
I won't argue
that he needs good players to be effective, but the first two months of the season he was really, really average. You just can’t give him ice time with our better players when he wasn’t producing anything. Only recently has he really kicked it up.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Not true. Svats has kicked up his play since December at least. I also argue that Svats would have recovered faster with better linemates/coaching blah blah.
Red Wings Suck
But how do you produce anything If the people you’re with can’t get you the puck. Thats mostly th eproblem, whether he deserved it or not playing with Arny’s not going to turn you into a goal scoring phenom.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I love Cody McLeod
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 8:01 PM MST reply actions
Svats scores
and apparently Arny did something decent. This is getting scary,
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Hannan
has absolutely zero puck skills. When the puck hits his stick, he just doesn’t know what to do. When he makes up his mind, he usually finds a way to screw it up.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Wolski
without a stick pushes Camalleri to the ice…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Bad play by Clark
Leads too a good Calgary chance. “Bad play by Clark”…..where have I heard that before?
Last game
when Budaj saved his bacon on the short handed break away by Kunitz.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Avs getting the first power play
Aucoin – holding the stick
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
And Calgary
has more shots than we do on the first half of that power play.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Nice Avatar. Now I just have to find a good Fry one and it’ll be sweet.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Maybe, but...
“PROFESSOR HUBERT J. FARNSWORTH SMMMMAAAAAASSSSSHHHH!” doesn’t carry the same ring as “HUUULLLKKK SSSMMMMAAAAASSSSHHH!”
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
But PROFESSOR SMMMMAAAAASSSSHHHHH! does.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Do it
Then you’ll have somewhere to go during Avs games.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Ugh…Liles
Colorado Avalanche Prospects (www.avsprospects.blogspot.com)
by Angélique C. Murray on Feb 2, 2009 8:12 PM MST reply actions
Last 15 seconds
were about as awful as you can get. Bad play/bounce Liles, and a couple bad plays by Wolski.. who despite his improvement still isn’t a defenseman.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 8:15 PM MST up reply actions
He has gotten better on D
but that whole sequence was just “wow” bad.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
im reposting this
because it took me 2 whole minutes and i think it got lost: lappy asploding gaborik’s well, whatever he has.
lol
What if we sign Gaborik this summer? I think it’s a possibility
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 8:25 PM MST up reply actions
Then he can join the rest of the team on the IR list.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Sadly
With his price tag dropping like a rock, I’ve thought about it as well. When he’s healthy, he’s for real. You just can’t count on him…
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Just
another player to add to the long list of IR players? Seeing as Marion can’t handle a season?
Red Wings Suck
Gaborik
I was only 1/2 kidding about signing him.
I think it would be a good signing, he’ll be on the cheap, and his surgeries are supposed to finally fix those groin problems. That would be a tremendous signing if it really is fixed.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 8:34 PM MST up reply actions
Altitude
This interview reminds me….I wonder if Altitude ever thought about interviewing Bertuzzi and at least somebody with some sense told them it would be a terrible idea.
Wow
Svatos is the second leading scorer for the Avs since the lockout…his goal tonight put him one ahead of Sakic. Hejduk leads.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
HEJDUK SCORES
a power play goal for the lead.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Svatos took the initial shot, Smyth was dropped on top of Kipper (by the Calgary defense) and Hejduk deflected it in off Kipper’s skate.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
The Duke
scores a PP goal. Nice
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Damn
2-2 as the Flames ring it in off the post off the face off.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Avs
playing there usual game once getting a lead
Damn
Aucoin gets the tying goal.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
SALEI
SCORES on a blast from the point.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
SALEI
There’s that slapshot again. It’s been showing up a lot lately…
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Salei gets the goal
3-2 Avs
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Seriously
Anyone who would take Phaneuf over Regehr doesn’t know a thing about hockey or doesn’t watch the Flames play at all.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
Anyone that would take Phaneuf in the first place is pretty stupid.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Yet another Douche canoe with a hot chick.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Finally
A kid caster question for some other than Raycroft and Wham Wow
David Jones – looked up to Joe Sakic growing up, and now he gets to play with him…cool
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Tony G
Should run some odd man rushes in practice. Have you seen any other teams pass horribly and make worse decisions on them than the Avs
I’d be happy if Tony G did some coaching at practices. Seriously I’d love to see just what the Avs do at training. I wouldn’t be shocked if he put NHL 09 on and had them play that.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
To be fair
a lot of odd man rushes lately have been Cody McLeod (like that last one was with Arnason), and even though he’s played so well this year, he still isn’t that kind of player.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Fraking hell
Iginla ties the game.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Flames score
while the Avs announcers are talking about a coach battling cancer. Clearly, Iginla loves cancer.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Awesome
Iginla scores to tie it at 3-3.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Not surprising
that the Flames score, they seem to have spent most of the last 5-10 minutes in the Avs zone.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Then
the Flames get another 4-5 chances before the Avs can clear…and it’s right back in the zone
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Avs
Are gonna have to score 8 goals to win this game
Damn that Budaj
when will he learn to clear the puck.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
That was
Tony’s gameplan to start the year i believe
Fantastic
great pass, and that’s a great job heading to the net and getting position by Svatos. Excellent work
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 8:56 PM MST up reply actions
And
Arnason has two assist on the night…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Notice
he just roasted Phaneuf, and then go an elbow after the play by Phaneuf understudy and ball warmer Adam Pardy.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Good news everybody
McLeod sets up SVATOS FOR A SCORE!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
That was nice!
Thats what I’m talking abuot!
Keeping my fingers away from all moving parts since 2007
Svats again
Gets a redirect and McLeod gets the assist.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Mcleod
One hell of a pleasant suprise this year
After living 1,000 years
it’s about time he learns to play hockey.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Good news everybody
Svatos just beat Phaneuf like a rented mule to get that goal. God his defense is really that bad
I believe in Peter Budaj
Good news everybody
I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance……
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
This just in...
…Phaneuf is still a douche.
Avs best in NHL leading after two periods...
…worst in the NHL when tied.
Keeping my fingers away from all moving parts since 2007
Worst when tied
A sign of good coaching? NOT.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 2, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions
Indoor Lacrosse
Is just boring as sin. I went to a mammoth game and it was just snoozerama.
Not fun (it would be a lot better if they didn’t comepltely line change and have “offense” and “defense”
I believe in Peter Budaj
Surprising
I thought it would be a pretty intense, rough game indoors.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Good news everybody
That Altitude commercial with Tucker shows exactly what an as he is.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Can we put him back on the IR?
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Mark Mosur
Is a tool. I’m listening to the game on the net. He drives me nuts.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
We gotta
Keep our streak of PP goals against going
Good news everybody
one more power play goal against would tie the Avs record for number of consecutive games giving up a PPG.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Another sign
of good coaching?
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 2, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions
Based on those records...
..I guess we know what it takes to make the playoffs.
While I’m behind the “Tanking 4 Tavares” motto, I totally hate the Flames and would rather have the Avs win this game.
Tanking
I can’t cheer for my team to lose… more on this tomorrow on Jibblescribbits
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
Cheap Plug Alert
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
No way
A cheap plug would have linked to the blog
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:16 PM MST up reply actions
Oh
that was so close….
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Bettman
will make sure Tavares gets drafted by an eastern team. Even if it means the Isles get him.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Careful there guys
We don’t want to start sounding like RW fans.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 2, 2009 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
OMFG
I can’t believe the whole league is out to get us. Notice how they show the Toews goal where he schools the Avs all the time. It has nothing to do with the fact that it was a brilliant goal, but only because it was against the Avs.
And Notice how they are always enforcing the rules on the avs when they break them, and they never punish anyone else when the Avs break the rules. Betteman totally wants to see one of the most successful franchises in the league fail and doesn’t want them in the spotlight at all.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:15 PM MST up reply actions
Can you believe people actually think it was a SNOW BLOWER that injured Sakic?
by AvslovaFactor on Feb 2, 2009 9:16 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
And what color are most snowblowers… RED! obviously a Red Wing conspiracy
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:23 PM MST up reply actions
To be a true RW style conspiracy theory you need to missspell more words.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
And CAPITALIZATION!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Sorry
But i don’t speak idiot Ailesese
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:22 PM MST up reply actions
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
I HATE THIS VENTING COMMERCIAL.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Join the Club
The Code Blue one’s suck as well.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Have the Avs
Lost a game when leading after 2 or are we still undefeated
I believe we’re still undefeated
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
We are
and the Altiboobs are drooling all over it.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
The streak is something like
16-0-0 this season
24-0-0 straight.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
That's OK
They also drool all over themselves when the Avs lose by 3 at home to Toronto.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 2, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions
Could be worse
it could be Julie Brownman interviewing him.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Is it just me or is she drunk half the time?
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 2, 2009 9:21 PM MST up reply actions
Actually
that would explain a lot.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
No, I think if she were drunk, it would be more amusing. She’s just clueless and can’t even hide it.
Her interviews are just more painful to watch … the awkwardness, the lack of hockey knowledge, the complete discomfort.
Pffftt
It’d be an awesome interview. The simple fact I’m their would make it great.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
HELL NO
I just feel that my greatness might alienate me from the commoners so i do little things like spell words wrong so people don’t think I’m too good for them.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Jinxing
I’ll bet anybody that McNabb says something to jinx the Avs.
I hope
he hasn’t already….
And the penalty…wow it’s on the Flames…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Phadouche
dumped into the Avs bench by the other Cody
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
McCormick
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Our recently
Sometimes decent PP to possibly ice this game
Good News Everyone!
Avs have a chance to give up a short handed goal.
Keeping my fingers away from all moving parts since 2007
Or
draw a penalty of their own and let the Flames score 4 on 4…then again we haven’t given up a PPG yet this game
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
33 shots
Man if we had some defense and goaltending who knows what this season could be like
To be fair
In the beginning of the season (first half) the Avs offense was the weakest link. It’s only the last 5 or so games that they have finally picked it up.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:36 PM MST up reply actions
Hensick
with another steal and even more offensive moves. His confidence is really growing.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
Clark
almost gave another odd man rush…but this time got back and broke it up.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Ugh
It makes me sick when the Ducks can put out Selanne, Ryan, Getzlaf, Perry, etc on their PP and all we have is Smyth, Hejduk, Wolski, and then move on to Tucker and Hensick.
Still makes me sick to see a team that was once an offensive powerhouse reduced to putting Darcy Tucker on its 2nd PP unit.
by AvslovaFactor on Feb 2, 2009 9:40 PM MST up reply actions
Avs getting a penalty
here we go…cross your fingers.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Penalty
on Clark – high stick
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
After 2 periods
The Sabres and Ducks are tied at 1.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Wait for it
Wait for it, Wait for it…..
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Great
Phadouche has been knocked into the Avs bench twice and knocked on his ass by Lappy. LOVE IT!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Avalanche vs Ottawa
Maybe the avs can take a page from the Sens playbook… and fire the coach.
I believe in Peter Budaj
I have a sick feeling FG is going to give him another season. I’ve been coming home every day hoping to see the headline that Granato has been fired, but it won’t happen.
by AvslovaFactor on Feb 2, 2009 9:44 PM MST up reply actions
Agree
I think this is going to happen. I have the feeling that Avs management (And honestly I blame LaCroix more than FG for this one) that they have invested too much in Granato to just fire him after one season. Even if that season has been as bad as this one.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:46 PM MST up reply actions
If he stays
they’ll say he didn’t have a fair chance because of the injuries.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Which is bogus, because the Avs are just average as far as teams that have lost man-games due to injuries. They are in the middle of the pack.
Don't buy it
Vancouver lost Luongo. San Jose lost Nabokov. Minnesota has played 6 games with Gaborik. Ducks have been without Selanne. Injuries are part of hockey.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:52 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, but to be fair, not many teams are missing their top two centers. They’re big losses, but we’ve now seen Granato fail twice. He didn’t do what he said he was going to do and that’s what I blame him for most.
Still, I wish a real coach with a good philosophy was on his way. I forget the feeling of being able to watch a team with a plan.
by AvslovaFactor on Feb 2, 2009 9:50 PM MST up reply actions
You can’t really just say we’re average in man games lost because we’ve lost two top players while other teams may have just losta bunch of scrub players but yeah, the injuries shouldn’t be enough to keep him because we played the same crap style before the injuries that we do now.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
As I said above
Other teams haven’t lost average players. There have been some great players injured this season and their teams are doing well.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions
Penalty killed
but then they ice the damn puck.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
If Willsie is able to put that on net
Arnason might have had a third assist…he did actually make a good play…
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Arnason
Was getting ready to celebrate on that one.
There it is
“It’s a light night”
-Peter McNabb
2:11 mark
Wolski
getting physical with Iginla, but the Flames keeping it in.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Svatos just wide
looking for the hat-trick
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Seriously
Are the Avs incapable of scoring an EN goal? seriously that’s patently absurd.
I believe in Peter Budaj
well one of my friends has a tough time with it on NHL09.
Same thing. Right?
Wait…
by AvslovaFactor on Feb 2, 2009 9:56 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously
I cannot hit the EN in NHL 09. I have so many problems with it
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t aim. Just shoot.
In the Avs case, I’d say the opposite.
by AvslovaFactor on Feb 2, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
Problem
I’m skating up ice so the i always shoot it over the net
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions
He's 100% right.
Don’t aim, don’t do anything. Just a simple pass into the net will do.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Feb 2, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions
Too Many men on the ice
penalty on Calgary after Kipper went back to the net.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Smyth looking for Svatos
and the EN goes off sides
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Wow
Phaneuf taking on… Marek Svatos. I don’t know why i call him a whiny bitch-ass coward
I believe in Peter Budaj
And with a 5 on 3
even with an EN the Avs make it scarey.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Pathetic
That last 45 minutes was pathetic.. they were up 2 men and gave up those chances. Absurd, but i’ll take the win.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2009 10:00 PM MST reply actions
Avs Win
To lose the series 4-2
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
ESPN Beat the Streak
97.4% of the people who decided to pick this game went with the Flames.
I picked the Avs. Thank you Svatty.
3 Stars choosen by McNabb
Star 3 – Lappy
Star 2 – Smyth
Star 1 – Svatos
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Stars
3-Lappy
2-Smyth
1-Svatos
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Since I didn't get to use it during the game.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
FINALLY a good game
When even Arnason has a really good game, I think that has pretty much all that has to be said. I have no idea where that Tyler Arnason has been all year. Quite a few good steals and some good passing. Unfortunately, he will now never be scratched ever again.
It’s amazing how much more fun this team is to watch when everyone plays like they want to be there.
After the game
guys going through the game and breaking things down. The second Svatos goal is even better because Phadouche got schooled twice. First McLeod beat him when he tried to keep the puck in and didn’t. Then he gets burned by Svatos who gets the goal. Not a good night for Phadouche…again LOVE IT!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
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