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Game 80: Stars At Avalanche, Preview And Open Thread

Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche, Apr 9, 2009 7:00 PM MDT




 

Giddy up giddy up giddy up 409
(giddy up giddy up 409)
Giddy up 409
(giddy up giddy up 409)

Beach Boys, "409"

For those of you who had April 9th on the When Will DDC Stop Putting Any Effort Into The Previews Pool, congratulations!

Peter Budaj is up against some dude named Matt Climie. Let's see...the Avs have been shut out by Al Montoya in his first career start. They've been shut out by Dan LeCosta making his second career start. Any chance Climie is making his 3rd career start? Yes, yes there is.

For those at the game, don't forget to show Guite and Lappy the MHH love!

 

 

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Oh, I definitely smell a shutout for this Climie character. It’s our specialty! Guite will be getting enough love from me, let’s hope the other 10,000 in the Can tonight will do the same.

Ben Guite, MVP.

by Adam19 on Apr 9, 2009 5:13 PM MDT reply actions  

“Guite will be getting enough love from me”

there’s a blogging joke to be made here, but I’m going to restrain myself

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 5:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Can we talk about “lappy love?” ;-)

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

it’s…uh…wide open.

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

yeah

that’s what she said

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

November 14th
For those of you who had April 9th on the When Will DDC Stop Putting Any Effort Into The Previews Pool,congratulations!

I had November 14th… but that was for Joe so I still won.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 5:17 PM MDT reply actions  

My boy Svats out for the season. *Sigh. At least Ledin should be exciting…. Don’t make me eat my words, Mr. Ledin.

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 5:25 PM MDT reply actions  

Ti4ToH

Tampa tied with Caps 1-1 with 5 min to go in first period. It is Tampa’s fan appreciation night and hopefully they will show they appreciate their fans by winning tonight and avoiding a sweep by the Caps this year.

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:03 PM MDT reply actions  

Fuck!

I turn on the Islanders game and the Penguins score immediately. COME ON.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:09 PM MDT reply actions  

I blame you. Implicitly.

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by Mike @ MHH on Apr 9, 2009 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

no worries – the Avs cannot catch the Islanders

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

It's true.

It actually JUST hit me that I was rooting for the wrong team. That being said, I’ve adopted the Isles as my other team to watch this year, so it’s sort of habit to root for them. I’m on the Tampa Bay game, now. Stamkos is talking. I can’t believe I’m older than he is. siiiiigh

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Was that a callback to a game thread? I think it was!!

Holy shit, you guys are paying attention to this crap!!

DD, Jori, somebody is reading this dreck!

Hot damn!

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by Mike @ MHH on Apr 9, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

It was!

Mostly because it isn’t often I can mix love of hockey with comic book nerdness.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

dude, I know for a fact – these people will read ANYTHING

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Islanders hit the post.

Are you talking about some action in tonight’s game or the season overall?

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by Mike @ MHH on Apr 9, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

If you have ESPN2 BU/Vermont starts in about 10 minutes!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:20 PM MDT reply actions  

Oooohhhh....

I read the preview for that on NHL.com and the section where they have each team’s draft picks listed was pretty funny. Biiiig list for BU, itty bitty list for Vermont.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

The bigger schools tend to have more draft picks. I think Bemidji only has one draftee.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

Makes sense

and I really didn’t expect anything different. It was just funny to see the graphic because the box was so goofy looking.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

So, Jori...

Is Shattenkirk coming out after this season or does he return for one more? Have a guess?

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think he stays one more year. The Avs already have five defenders signed for next season and if by some miracle they land Hedman, that will be six. I think he’s better off with one more season to refine his game.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hahahaha

The Tampa Bay announcers are doing their end of the season awards for the Lightning and apparently they were so bad, they are awarding the equipment managers and defensive coaches the awards. What in the world.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:26 PM MDT reply actions  

That would be pretty high on the list of stuff you’d never see the Altiboobs do.

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by Mike @ MHH on Apr 9, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

it’s right up there with the Altiboobs saying something useful during the intermission…

IT will NEVER happen.

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

are they being sarcastic about awards to the defensive coaches? (tampa’s biggest weakness is supposed to be their defensive play).

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

That was what I thought!

But they were totally serious about it.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Kari Ramo…

Doing his best to get Headman to help him next year

curses

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 6:32 PM MDT reply actions  

Tocket looks like his head is about to explode. I remember that look on him when he was behind the avs bench.

Maybe he’s got 5 K riding on this game…

ha ha

too soon?

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

also stamkos didn’t try to block semin’s shot either (so he didn’t screen ramo).

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Crap

Laich scores his 2nd goal for the Caps. C’mon Theo, let in 3 or 4. You’re our only hope now….

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Lightning get a clean 2-on-1

and do their best Avs….

Caps up 3-1 now. Come on.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:41 PM MDT reply actions  

This is demoralizing!

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

meaning three passes…. no shots and an odd man rush the other way?

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Damnit

I turn on Caps-Bolts and Caps score 2. Damn damn damn damn

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

this Boston MTL game is entertaining as hell….

Gotta say i know it’s a vogue pick but i like the way Boston plays

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 6:44 PM MDT reply actions  

OT: Rockies fans

All you Rox fans will be sad to know that I think I’ve finally picked a baseball team to like… and it’s the SF Giants.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 6:45 PM MDT reply actions  

You didn’t sell out and pick the Yanks or Red Sox

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

God no

I’d rather not follow a team if that was the case. That’s like picking the Wings with only slightly more intelligent fans.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Honestly I wanted to like the Rox for years

But the Montforts lost me. Their whining about being “small market” after having Denver taxpayers build them one of the nicest stadiums in the Bigs, combined with the fact that the Avs, Nuggets and Broncos can make it in this market, but it’s too small for the Rox. That was too much for me.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m a Rox fan, but I have a personal boycott going on six years because of those reasons. I root for the team, but I wont spend money on them until the Monforts do!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I’ve always kinda liked the Giants, probably because of an unnatural hatred of the Dodgers, but being in the Bay area and going to a few games at PacBell AT&T have made the switch pretty easy.

Also I always seem to catch the Giants when I go to a game in a different city. I saw them at Wrigley when I was in Chicago for 4 days a few years back.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

THe Monforts are shitheads

but to be fair, the Rockies are one of the few teams this season to have increased their payroll from last season. The Matt Holliday trade was bad PR, but a good baseball move.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

But what happens in a few years when they are “forced” to trade Tulo or Iannetta? It’s the same story with that bunch.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

They already locked up Tulo

to a long-term contract that buys out part of his free agency years. They did the same thing with Jimenez and they’ve already locked up Hawpe up, as well. If Iannetta performs to expectations this year, I think they’ll sign him to a 3-5 year deal, as well. The team has learned how to compete without paying $120 million for one player.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m talking when they get in Holliday’s shoes, will they step up or start bagging the guy in the media like they did with Matt and trade him?

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well...

I was okay with Holliday. He tried to talk it up like he would give the Rockies a legit shot to sign him, but when the Rockies offered him a big-money, long-term contract he scoffed at it and made it clear he wouldn’t re-sign in Colorado. I think the Rockies did what they had to do and got solid value for him.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

That remains to be seen if they got fair value. We can blame the Boras factor with Holliday, but eventually..the organization is going to have to step up and hold on to their talent long term (and I’m talking beyond their arbitration years).

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

I agree with you.

They have to commit to a guy who really deserves it. I think the Helton contract has scared them off more than the Hampton one because they see how grossly overpaid he is now. It does remain to be seen if the package was fair value, but looking at it at the time it was made, it’s a good package.

One All-Star LF for a servicable 5th starter, a very talented closer, and one of the best OF prospects in the game. You really won’t find much more than that because the days of teams just throwing their prospects around are over.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

And

Giants have a pretty good rotation, with Lincecum, Johnson and Cain. Zito sucks, but he’s a good (albeit vastly overpaid) 4th starter.

Their lineup could be… uuuhhhh…. interesting.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Sanchez

is a good starter, as well. The rotation is unquestionably talented, but this year the offense might finally catch up just enough to win them some games and make them a threat. They aren’t bad at all this season.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

True

But so far they have been pretty good. 3 games and all, but still.

I think they need to trade for a bat later down the line, but they could score enough to be decent. They could win the NL West.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

They won't win the NL West.

That’s going to be Colorado or LA. I’m being serious.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Probably

but they won’t be as bad as they were last season.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

Barry Bonds called…

and he wanted to tell you He’s a complete Douche Bag.

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

haha Hejduk’s kids are cute

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:47 PM MDT reply actions  

Almost all kids are cute.

I keep seeing them everywhere and it makes me realize my clock is ticking.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

BU scores…Shatty with an assist!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:53 PM MDT reply actions  

Yeah, a great tip by Wilson. Nice sequence by two future NHLers.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

Umm

we’re going to have to work on that nickname before he makes it to the Avs. I am still pushing Ensign Kirk

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m fine with The Captain

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

Can't be Captain

He’ll be ensign until at least he makes the Avs roster. Then we’ll talk about promotions.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Haha…he was called Captain Kirk after he was drafted

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

looks like Ledin is inn

and Arnie is a scratch

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 6:59 PM MDT reply actions  

link: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/RO021207.HTM

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 7:00 PM MDT reply actions  

An Avs win tonight would make me happy. Hell, if they just put up a fight and someone smacks Ott, I’ll be happy. This has been one suck-ass day.

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 7:06 PM MDT reply actions  

Let the “Battle of Pride” begin! lolz

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:08 PM MDT reply actions  

the patented Darcy Tucker drop “pass”

ugh

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 7:09 PM MDT reply actions  

Per Ledin

So can actually stay up on his skates unlike Darcy Tucker. I’m sold.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 7:13 PM MDT reply actions  

Hmm

Can we keep him and send Tucker to Sweden next season?

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

That would be my vote if only for the fun of gold paint and homoerotic photos.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 7:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

You're One to Talk

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 7:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

Haha

Friends then? Or do we have to fight first?

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 7:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

If by fight

you mean mud wrestle, then yes, we must. Then we can be friends.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m in. That sounds like tremendous fun.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

That took a weird turn.

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by Mike @ MHH on Apr 9, 2009 7:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hmm

exciting game we’ve got here

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:35 PM MDT reply actions  

This seems to be Tucker's "Go ahead and waive me" game

He has hosed up at least 4 scoring chances from Duke and Galiardi

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 7:40 PM MDT reply actions  

2-1 BU, not a good one to give up by Millan.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:40 PM MDT reply actions  

Yeah I think CC screened Millan.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Rags clinched a playoff spot. MTL/BOS tied at four in the third. If MTL wins, they are in and the Panthers are done.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:42 PM MDT reply actions  

Well, my game thread is uncharacteristically vacant.

Mind if slide over here for a bit?

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 9, 2009 7:42 PM MDT reply actions  

Not at all.

To be honest, most of the conversation is about mud wrestling and college hockey.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ha! That'll work.

Hows the Tavares sweepstakes going?

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 9, 2009 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

Not in those, anymore.

We’re in the Hedman or bust camp at this point.

At least, I am.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Honestly, you need him more than Tavares.

You’ve got decent young scorers if they can stay healthy.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 9, 2009 7:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yup.

I’ve been all over the Hedman bandwagon this season.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 7:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

They need everything. With Sakic on the verge of retiring and Smyth and Hejduk getting older, adding a dynamic scorer wouldn’t hurt.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’s going great for the Islanders.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Poorly

TB and NYI both down 3-1 midway through the 3rd.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Man

this game is exciting….

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:51 PM MDT reply actions  

Cats tie it!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:52 PM MDT reply actions  

I've got a friend at the game.

Said he’s never seen it so dead.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 9, 2009 7:52 PM MDT reply actions  

I believe it

Avs fans haven’t figured out how to handle losing yet.

Well except Nuggets fans.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 7:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ouch, both Cats goals have gone through Cohen.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:53 PM MDT reply actions  

3-2 Vermont!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:53 PM MDT reply actions  

Good call Parker, BU needs a break.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:55 PM MDT reply actions  

News Flash-

McNabb says Cloutier does a “marvelous job” with the young defencemen.

and the sky is pink, the grass is purple.

Ignore the man behind the curtain.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 7:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Cohen hits the post!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 7:59 PM MDT reply actions  

F*ck

Green gets empty netter with 4.8 seconds left. Tampa sucks.

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 8:00 PM MDT reply actions  

Tampa loses

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:00 PM MDT reply actions  

" The Avalanche will be giving away Game Worn Jersey's"

The Equipment guy doesn’t even have to wash Arny’s and mini-Arny (Hensick). It’s not like they’ve sweated in them.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:00 PM MDT reply actions  

I want Arnasons :-)

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Warning...

Uniprons don’t burn cleanly..

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

toxic, cancer-causing fumes

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Odd...

many cultures and peoples have burned excrement for fuel…

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

lol. I’m hoping for a Lappy or Budaj jersey. If Sakic skates and by some miracle we were to get his jersey, I’d give it to my dad.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Jason Lawrence robbed

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:02 PM MDT reply actions  

WOOT!

Ledin’s first NHL penalty!

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:04 PM MDT reply actions  

Or not. I wasn’t watching. He drew his first NHL penalty. WOOT!!

Time for the Avs feckless power play.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

MTL clinches the last playoff spot in the east. Sucks for the Panthers…no playoffs and Bouwmeester likely gone in the offseason.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:05 PM MDT reply actions  

Bummer

I was hoping the Panthers would make it.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

No Worries

Tha Avs just put them out of their misery.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

BTW

I blame all my typos on Jibbles. Reading his work has taught me that spelling errors are no big deal as the masses actually read typo :) (Sorry man, you seem to be the scapegoat of the day. Arny is not playing.)

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

No

my typing is awful. My grammar and typing is not my strong suit.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

and yet you manage to get your point across and rock at blogging so, no harm no foul. Reply fails not withstanding.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I really need an editor though

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well, I’m a good editor. If you really want one, I mean.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

I might take you up on that.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

Honestly, it would be a welcomed break during my work days especially since it would be reviewing Avs content instead of geeky stuff. You’re writing is miles above the stuff I’ve had to edit (read rewrite).

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Tucker sucks it up again on a pretty cross through the crease.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:07 PM MDT reply actions  

Oye

Of course the Stars goalie is playing awesome. It wouldn’t make sense if he was sucky.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:10 PM MDT reply actions  

Ouch

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

Don't worry -

The Avs are the ones “throwing” games.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

BU ties it!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:13 PM MDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:14 PM MDT reply actions  

Goal

1st one in a while.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

I just realized I haven’t cheered for a goal in many, many games. Thank you, Avs. You made my day.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions  

LOL good job on the name McKnob

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Hey

Hensick’s playing

(I’m getting started on my Hensick hate for next season. )

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:19 PM MDT reply actions  

Don't hate on TJ

He and Montreal’s 2nd that we got from Calgary will bring us Pavelec from ATL!

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

Only if ATL

is giving up on next season, too.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I’d much rather trade Hensick, the 2nd, and another for Lehtonen.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Other = Salei

I like Salei, but he is slightly overpaid. ATL needs a solid defender, and the salary wouldn’t be an issue since they will probably have to get the salary to make the salary floor.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

That would be acceptable

But I’d be willing to throw in another 2nd or 3rd if they would take Hannan instead of Salei.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

Eh

Hannan’s defensive work is incredibly underrated.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

He's good,

but is he worth that kind of money? If ATL needs salary, I’d rather keep Salei and his far superior offensive capacity (and roughly equivalent defensive skill IMHO).

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

i agree. i think (like some others) that hannan is overpaid.

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

Watching the sharks game left me with the impression the only defense he can do is screen our goalie. He sat in front of Budaj by himself more than the Sharks did.

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by Savage33 on Apr 9, 2009 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

yeah

I think Cloutiers system has him confused. He was always aggresive at taking the man, not sit back and passively block shots. He doesn’t seem comfortable in that role.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

To Point Out

Salei was a beast in the playoffs last year. He even made the BOC defense men list as one of the favorites. IMO, Salei has been “dumbed” down by our defensive coaching meaning, “Don’t kill Wolski, mmmmkkk?”. Salei is good just not with this “system”.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'm reasonable

I’d settle for Raask too.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

That would be okay

as long as he keeps his attitude in check. That epic freakout was hilarious, but holy crap.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

OK,

but somebody that obviously gives a shit would be nice.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Besides, that temperment isn’t the sort to play backup and Thomas ain’t goin’ nowhere.

I like Peter, but he does have the temperment to be #2 (or #1b if need be)

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

OK kiddos

time to make some dinner really quick. be back for the 3rd

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Shattenkirk’s physical play is so underrated.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:44 PM MDT reply actions  

4-3 Cats!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:48 PM MDT reply actions  

this game is so exciting!

by Pookie on Apr 9, 2009 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

Another one that goes through Cohen and Millan…

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:49 PM MDT reply actions  

Jori,

Is Brian Roloff w/ Vermont the son of Dwayne?

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:51 PM MDT reply actions  

Nope, not his pop.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

McKnob is truly omniscient

he just told us how the draft is the “John Travares (sic!) lottery”

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 9, 2009 8:53 PM MDT reply actions  

he also just said “he’s not sure that Florida will be able to sign Jay Bo…”

dunce

by Ben from Portland on Apr 9, 2009 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

BU ties it!!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:54 PM MDT reply actions  

Wow

BU ties it up (yup i’ve switched over)

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 PM MDT reply actions  

Nothing better then college hockey in HD!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 PM MDT reply actions  

Wilson scores!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:00 PM MDT reply actions  

If he lights up the Red Wings…it’s worth it.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

2-1 Dallas

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:07 PM MDT reply actions  

Hedman

Still up for grabs, Avs down 2-1 with 3:11 left

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:07 PM MDT reply actions  

Or not…Avs tie it

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hmmpfftt

Dallas scores.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:07 PM MDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Liles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:09 PM MDT reply actions  

Liles

break’s bubblegums heart

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:09 PM MDT reply actions  

BU wins!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:09 PM MDT reply actions  

Sets up perfectly for Avs fans. Four prospects in the Frozen Four final!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:10 PM MDT reply actions  

Galiardi is making the team next season for sure if this is how he plays.

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:10 PM MDT reply actions  

No kidding.

I’ll take that TJ over Hensick right now any day.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yup

Small sample size and all.

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

Avs have played themselves out of drafting Hedman. Depending on the lottery results, it’s #1, #3, or #4.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Yup

Bubblegum is a sad sad panda.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

Shhhhhh

Don’t say that… Bubblegum might hear you.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

That being said

We might as well win this motherfucker now.

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yep, at this point, they might as well win out. They can’t catch Atlanta.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Pride is a Bitch

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

I hate my life.

The one time in my sports loving life I accept losing for the greater good, AND MY TEAM CAN’T EVEN DO IT RIGHT.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 9, 2009 9:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Put away the knives and IV the anti depressants STAT!! (jk) <3

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

No. Not really.

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 10:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wolski time!

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:20 PM MDT reply actions  

If Joe plays this weekend, I fully expect another Avs win just for him. And I can’t say I’m opposed.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:21 PM MDT reply actions  

The Avs are in 28th no matter if they win or lose out.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

Good to know.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

yep, we no longer are a vector for Victor

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

WOLSKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Goalski is back!

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:23 PM MDT reply actions  

Wolski

just wow

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 PM MDT reply actions  

DUKE!!!!!!!!!

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 PM MDT reply actions  

Nice move

by Brunstrom

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 PM MDT reply actions  

Ewwww

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:25 PM MDT reply actions  

Hensick?

ummm. mulligan?

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:25 PM MDT reply actions  

Oh wow….hello Sportscenter

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by Angélique C. Murray on Apr 9, 2009 9:26 PM MDT reply actions  

Ribero

Lucky as hell

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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 9, 2009 9:26 PM MDT reply actions  

lucky. but that was still sick

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 9, 2009 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Fuck Ribeiro.

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by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 9:26 PM MDT reply actions  

I Hate Hate Hate the Stars

But I have to say, I was so impressed with him in the playoffs last season. He is one of those players you want on your team and hate to play against.

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

by texacogirl on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

apparently

the lake erie monsters are struggling on the shoot out.

by goavs on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 PM MDT reply actions  

Damn

I finally got into the hotel and the game is already over….

Guess I’ll have to look for some highlights.

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by Americanario on Apr 9, 2009 10:41 PM MDT reply actions  

I have a feeling you’ll see that Ribiero goal somewhere

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 10, 2009 6:23 AM MDT up reply actions  

I was hoping to see Goalski’s but alas, the motel’s wireless is dragging things out and NHL’s highlights isn’t working well.

Rebiero’s goal…lucky som-ofa-bich!

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