Day 2: 2009 NHL Free Agency Live Thread
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 AM MDT
in News
249 comments
Most of us weren't expecting anything earth-shattering from the newly budget-conscious Avalanche, and that's basically what we got. The Avalanche signed just two players yesterday. First, they signed Florida backup Craig Anderson to a 2-year, $3.6 million contract. As I mentioned yesterday, I really like this deal on several levels. Anderson is a talented goalie, but Budaj will also have his opportunity as well. A good signing by Greg Sherman. As MHH community member hockeymom reported, Anderson was in Colorado recently for the 24 Hours of Hockey Aurora Children's Hospital Benefit. Coincidence? The Avalanche also signed enforcer David Koci. I'm not as excited about this one. Perhaps the Avalanche missed the memo that the single-faceted goons are becoming extinct. Teams are moving more towards players who can play a little bit, and fight when called upon. Guys like Ian Laperriere and Cody McCormick. Oops.
So far, it seems clear that the Avalanche are committed to keeping their payroll under control. Whether they are doing this to make more money for Stan Kroenke or if they are just maneuvering to position themselves to grab one of the succulent fruits from the free agent tree next summer (Kovalchuk) remains to be seen. Either way, the purse strings are certainly not open right now, and I suspect Anderson may be the biggest Avalanche signing to date. We've got this live thread going, though, just in case anything happens.
You might also want to keep an eye on Dater's blog as he was the one who broke the Anderson signing long before the ESPN guys could rip him off cite him as a source. He also had the news that Ty Conklin was not coming to Denver and that Brian Willsie is in negotiations with the team (inexplicably). And probably something about Ambien, too, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Oh wait, he also confirmed for us that Michael Vernace and Jason Bacashihua were not given qualifying offers (a bit of a head scratcher, that). Clearly, NH grows some talented Avalanche writers.
Around the NW, the Canucks lost Mathias Ohlund (as expected) but retained the Sedins and still have plenty of money left over to give to Mats Sundin next February. The Wild replaced Marian Gaborik with a cheaper Martin Havlat (a move that I like). The Flames already had acquired Jay Boumeester before the start of free agency. And the Oilers upgraded their team significantly (in my opinion) by signing Nikolia Khabibulin. Four of the five NW teams now have a stud goalie, and divisional games will be tough for the Avs.
Mile High Hockey free agency cheat sheet.
- G Peter Budaj (Col): 1 year / $1.25 million
- G Craig Anderson (Fla): 2 years / $1.8 million
- F David Koci (TB): 1 year / $575K
Copper And Blue free agency cheat sheet.
- G Nikolai Khabibulin (Chi): 4 years / $3.75 million
- D Jason Strudwick (Edm): 1 year / $700k
Matchsticks & Gasoline free agency cheat sheet.
- D Jay Bouwmeester (Cal): 5 Years / $6.6 million
- F Fredrik Sjostrom (NYR): 2 years/ $750K
- F Martin Havlat (Chi): 5 years / $6 million
Nucks Misconduct free agency cheat sheet
- F Daniel Sedin (Van): 5 years / $6.1 million
- F Henrik Sedin (Van): 5 years / $6.1 million
- D Aaron Rome (CBJ): 1 year / $550k
Notable Ex-Avs
- F Ian Laperriere: Philadelphia 3 years / $1.17 million
- F Ben Guite
- F Tyler Arnason
- G Andrew Raycroft
- F Stephane Yelle
- F Alex Tanguay
- D Patrice Brisebois
- D Derek Morris
- F Bates Battaglia
- F Chris Gratton
- D Greg de Vries
- D Ken Klee
- F Dan Hinote
- D Karlis Skrastins: Dallas 2 years / $1.375 million
0 recs |
249 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
So who will ride the bench more…Gaborik out in NY? (They are big on disgruntles NW division guys huh?)…or Havlat, who seems to have a good 2-3 injuries a year?
And like I said yesterday…Khabibulin is due 1-2 injuries a year…unfortunately, he always seems to come back the day the Avs play him, and he always does well
by chiavsfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, it seems like every time we played Chicago, Khabibulin was just coming back from an injury. and starting with a win.
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 7:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it my imagination
or was there actually a positive comment in DD’s post. I have seen nothing but negativity for months; I can almost not believe my eyes.
Also, I know there is still some latent pity for Budaj and MMH-goers who, out of what I can tell is pride, still want him to be our goalie, I see no circumstance where he is “competing” for the stating job. Whether Anderson becomes the goalie of the future or not, that is unknown, Budaj’s time to be no. 1 is, and I think should be, done.
by c6hor8 on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I know. I guess I got up on the right side of the bed today or something.
I think the expectation (by the brass) will be for Anderson to be the starter, but I don’t think it’s a sure thing.
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 8:08 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’m sure Anderson will be the starter on day one, but if he faulters, theres no reason not to put in Boods.
Of course, I want Anderson to do well. It would be great if he turned out to be a long term solution.
by From the Point on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t care either way. If both goalies split the games, Anderson is the starter, or Budaj is. I just want the Avs to win and I am damn glad Budaj got to stay because he really is a very good goalie.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 8:32 AM MDT up reply actions 5 recs
You girls are so cute when you’re en masse like this…
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking the same thing….
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another reason why hockey has the best fans…
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a fantasy I should know about?
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t know about it? WTF???
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just that it’s a pretty common fantasy, and I thought you were more creative than that…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:16 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zing!
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s an engineer. they tend to just stick with what works.
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I would really try to stick with that too…
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think anyone said they think Budaj is going to start as the #1 goalie, and I say that as one of the biggest Budaj backers there is.
That said, Anderson was a backup last year, so to flat-out give him the starting job would be a mistake. But I see him as the starter unless he has an absolutely awful camp. I mean World of Raycroft-esque bad. Phillip Suave bad. Even if he is that bad in camp, I see him and Budaj splitting starts…
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I suspect there will be stretches during the year where each guy is the primary guy
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 8:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that is the largest cause of annoyance for me from the Avs’ front office. I don’t agree with that; this Nashville-like approach to goalies. I want one goalie, who is number one for the year. Plays 60 games and unless he gets hurt or can’t stop a beach ball, (cough) theodore, there should not be stretches back and forth.
by c6hor8 on Jul 2, 2009 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fine and dandy
if you can get that guy. There are more teams than great goalies.
But I see your point, that was why I wanted Biron. I think Anderson is more of a gamble, but we shall see.
by From the Point on Jul 2, 2009 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nashville-like? How is a 1, 1a situation Nashville-like? Last I checked there were several teams with this lineup. Besides I think Nashville has pretty much settled on Rinne as a clear #1…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant over the past 4 years they have starters get replaced and traded, year after year. Vokoun, Mason, Ellis. I refer to it as Nashville-like because they are the best example in my mind. It wasn’t derogatory towards that mind set, i just dislike it. Mainly because, the teams who seem to win cups, don’t have a goalie carousel.
by c6hor8 on Jul 2, 2009 8:20 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
K, I get it. I hated the Vokoun trade, even though I understood the need at the time. Mason was never that great as a #1. We still have Ellis though.
Sorry to get snippy. I’m just oversensitive to Nashville-bashing. The whole Balsillie (sp?) Canada thing really pissed me off.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understandable. I am still amazed how that organization can produce goalies. 4 goalies, all starters, in 4 years.
by c6hor8 on Jul 2, 2009 8:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they’ve really got a good system. It always amazes me that every fall there are several young guys that I’ve never heard of who make the team and really contribute. I’d love to see Colorado do the same…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 8:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there will be stretches only if Anderson struggles. But if he’s really struggling stubbornly sticking with him as the starter isn’t the best option.
Hopefully he plays well and this entire argument is useless.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is also true, if he struggles. I just don’t see the point in assuming partial failure from the beginning. From the point put it best; he is a gamble, all we can do is wait and see and have this mysterious thing called “confidence”.
by c6hor8 on Jul 2, 2009 8:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not over for him
If Budaj is ever able to consistently stand on his head then he will be the starting goalie. It’s up to him.
by mcarson01 on Jul 2, 2009 9:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dev Camp
I’m penciled in to go Friday July 10th, as long as there’s nothing that comes up between now and then. (And since I’m buying a house, it’s possible something can come up).
Anyone know a good place to look up who is going to be there, and what numbers they will be wearing?
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 8:07 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
PS
(Jori I’m looking in your general direction for this comment)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you get there, they will have a list of the players and their numbers at the camp so you can see who is on the ice at all times. It also lists their position. So, no worries.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 8:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
(PS) Sorry, I’m not Jori. :)
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 8:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
And thanks.
Is it a good place to bring kids. I’m thinking of bringing my 3-year old nephew one day, but I don’t want to bring him if he’s going to be bored, because that won’t be fun for anyone
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 8:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ice rink is always a good place for kids, imo. However, being 3 yrs old, well, the action may not hold the attention of the little one for too long.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take Toddler @ MHH to Mike’s games occasionally. From experience I will say bring toys (especially cars in his case) and snacks. My little guy lives for the zamboni, so that should be fun too.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’m going to wait and make his first hockey experience a game or something
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 9:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is this Dev Camp info on the Avs site…???? Or anywhere…no can find…duh!
by From the Point on Jul 2, 2009 8:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
I just know thedoctor and SlamdunktheFunk is going, and they told me it’ll be going on next weekend.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 8:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo jibbles, i think i can make it too, unless i get called out of town. ill shoot you an email.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i may come on friday as well now, if that’s when everyone else is going
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be there too.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol. I meant the weekend. I have to work Friday.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about thedoctor be my friend? :)
by From the Point on Jul 2, 2009 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://avsprospects.blogspot.com/2009/05/development-camp-dates.html
i assume all days are open to the public, but i suppose i could be wrong…
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks doc
so did I see someone say that it is a lot of drills, not really any scrimages?
by From the Point on Jul 2, 2009 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
last time i went, that was the case. they did have some fun 1 on 1 drills and 3 on 2s, that was about it. Jori would know more about whether they do actually scrimmage ever.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 9:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In related news, both Joe Sakic and Ryan Smyth invited to Canada’s olympic hockey camp.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 2, 2009 8:51 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s very intriguing
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 9:01 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed, promising. especially with the cap room we seem to have retained.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
curious, that
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also in funny news
Apparently Burke flew all the way to Sweden yesterday just to attempt to woo the Sedins to join him in Toronto. I honestly don’t think anyone believed they would leave Vancouver for any price.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 2, 2009 8:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Goalie Coach?
Did the Avs hire one and I slept through it?
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 2, 2009 9:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
bastard.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t a goalie coach be a good thing to have BEFORE development camp?
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Price must be too high
For Arnason this free agency period. Some team has to be able to afford his excellent services!
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 2, 2009 9:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He is scoping out which area contains the best brass poles for his after-game entertainment
by chiavsfan on Jul 2, 2009 9:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately Vegas doesn’t have a team yet.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 2, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
this was a new kind of fail.. the “meant to hit cancel” fail
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not new, i did it a couple days ago, and nobody called me out, so i let it slide.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
great…
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 10:01 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s ok… or is it?
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want I should delete it? Don’t want you to be embarrased and whatnot.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 9:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way
This evidence needs to be there when we work “mfured’d” into the lexicon
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know, I've been waiting a while to break this out, but...
I just want Drury back... I recognize the Drury->Morris->Statsny chain, and I stick with the statement.
by wflan on Jul 2, 2009 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
in actual free agency news
Mark Recchi reups with Boston 1 year / $1 million
Nik Antropov to Atlant 4 years / $4 million
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 9:42 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just about to post this…
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 9:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be interesting to see how Atlanta does this year. they seem like they’re turning the corner…
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 9:51 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like they've been trying to turn that corner for a long time now.
by Streams Of Whiskey on Jul 2, 2009 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
they might actually be doing it though. Antropov is an upgrade, as much as i dislike his game, Kovy and Antropov know and like each other (Kovy helped recruit him), Bogosian is a killer dude, Kane is coming, Little rocks, goaltending looks solid…
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no. Here we go…
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s because traffic is so horrible in Hotlanta. It takes a WHILE to turn corners or get anywhere…
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re turning the corner like a semi in a small town. Lots of backing up and trying new angles.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 2, 2009 3:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
kids at dev camp
Jibbs, your nephew will definitely be bored out of his mind. This is hockey geekville. Very little scrimmaging, mostly drills. Two rinks side by side, with us moving back and forth depending upon what’s happening. Very chilly inside, bring a coat or sweater. Seats are aluminum and freezing. There were maybe 20 of us total last year on a Saturday watching with FG and his kid.
by Digit on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Thanks, I won’t bring the nephew. But I will work on my “Pass that Puck” and “Make Bombay Proud” chants.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was definitely Jibbled. Just sayin’.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
can’t echo this enough — bring a friggin sweater/sweatshirt/long pants. especially for skinny guys like me, it’s insanely cold.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just dress like I would for an Avs game in winter. Jersey and layers underneath :)
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it free?
Or is there a fee to get in to watch?
by smoky201 on Jul 2, 2009 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get it… what exactly happens there? From what I understand, it is cold, boring and full of skinny guys drilling things.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skinny Guys Drilling Things?!?
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 2, 2009 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you talking about about Dev camp, or a Frat party in Minnesota?
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to go with a joke on Doc’s marriage life, since hes a self-proclaimed skinny guy, but then i realized that i have no idea if doc is even married…
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Ice Girls
dig skinny guys!
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 2, 2009 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skinny guys definitely dig ice girls
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That picture never gets old. You can practically see the drool!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone’s gotta take this picture to training camp and get it autographed by him! Tell him to sign it on her lower back, “make it look like a tramp stamp.”
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 2, 2009 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be AWESOME!!!!!!
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ all the skinny guys at MHH!
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 2, 2009 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ all theskinnyguys at MHH!
fixed. (and i honestly think sometimes some of you gals have a little thing for ice girls. If you don’t please don’t tell me)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is most definitely gazing into her eyes. Aren’t boob the eyes to the soul?
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:41 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just check your shit, Jim.. it isn’t that hard. It’s BOOBS.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
he is,
I also thought about going with a self-depreciating comment about my married life.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am, and she may come with me to the rink on friday too. im not exactly sure how me calling myself skinny fits into my married life though! :)
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was weak, thats why i didnt post it. no point in posting weird non-sequitur insults that vaguely stem from skinny guy references drilling things in an icy climate.
altho the frat boy one was fun…
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh.
btw, my wife goes by thenurse on the internets. thinks it’s hilarious. i should get her to post on here sometime. she’s a texas girl though, huge spurs fan. better chance of getting her involved there.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
thenurse is hilarious! And tell her to come on over. She can be fans of both!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d still like to see the Avs trade Svats to the Pens. They’re still looking for value scorers, we still need him gone.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 10:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Do they have any left wings worth taking?
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think it would be for a draft pick. ’10 2nd, something like that.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really. Their LW’s are Kunitz, Talbot, Cooke, Dupuis. Fedotenko remains unsigned.
Kunitz costs too much. Talbot they’re not getting rid of. Cooke is a third liner. Dupuis is a two-way player and played well with Crosby and has a heck of a slap shot coming down the left side. But he’s more suited for bottom two line duty. Not top 6 duty.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 2, 2009 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have also noted that rumors here in Pittsburgh are saying that the Pens are looking to unload the afore mentioned and/or tough guy Eric Godard to clear space for the team to be able to re-sign Rob Scuderi.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we could trade Svatos for Dupuis + 2nd, I would think about it, but I don’t think they’d go for it cap-wise.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
disagree. maybe he’s equivalent this year to one of the young guys IF Sakic and Duchene both do not play, but Stoa, Galiardi, even Jones/Stewart/Hensick out of position should cover that spot fairly well. And I bet the Avs are hoping for bounce-back from Tucker too.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I bet the Avs are hoping for bounce-back from Tucker too
Hope in one hand…
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope in one hand…
is it “Jibble into the other” or “mfured” into the other? I can never remember…
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They must be on some very strong drugs
If they think Tucker will be worth even a quarter of his salary.
Although, I also said during last year’s off-season, that Tucker will have a career year in Avsland. So I think they stole my stuff…
2008-2009 Avalanche: It's like watching a car crash.
by Drakenlot on Jul 2, 2009 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
as i mentioned in some other thread this morning, 08-09 was tuckers worst year in the last 10 (16pts), with only half of the production of 07-08 (36pts). i assume they think he can turn it around.
as for being a douche, i think theres no cure.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So in a way, I was right
Just not in the good way.
2008-2009 Avalanche: It's like watching a car crash.
by Drakenlot on Jul 2, 2009 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRADE HIM
for staal
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Jul 2, 2009 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which staal?
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fido Staal.
Skates better, smarter, more heart, better leader and plays better in his own end than Tucker. Lower cap hit too.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 2, 2009 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Probably less of a crotch-sniffer too.
by smoky201 on Jul 2, 2009 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what she said!
Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.
by hockeymom on Jul 2, 2009 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but
all those sticks are bound to distract and if someone shouts ‘squirrel’ during a shootout we’d be hosed..
I just want Drury back... I recognize the Drury->Morris->Statsny chain, and I stick with the statement.
by wflan on Jul 2, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So stipulated,
yet I stand by my statement.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 2, 2009 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Straight up for Ben Lovejoy. Now that is a hockey name.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:06 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Even after a preview.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just had a really cool idea for a fanpost on development camp. Since so many of us are going, we should all write up our opinions and condense them into one fan post. Like email them all to one person and post each write up in one post (less doc and jibbles since they have their own blog).
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 10:07 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like a Dev Camp Roundtable! I likey!!
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I need is a Dev Camp for fanposting.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but there should be. I need the right kind of inspiration.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ice Girls aren’t inspiration enough? Don’t tell Shermanator!
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arnason
I’m just waiting till he decides to join the Poker World Tour.
2008-2009 Avalanche: It's like watching a car crash.
by Drakenlot on Jul 2, 2009 10:10 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
100 comments and hardly anything has happened!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 10:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That, my friend, is what life is all about.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not true. we’ve had skinny guy jokes, some new ways to jibblefail and some awkward flirting between Mike and his wife. I can’t wait until next July 2nd when we can do it all again
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a new way to reply to jibblefails.
New Jibble Slapshot With Sound
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, darren dreger says that he has two sources saying that koivu is mulling over an offer from the wild. yay for something maybe happening someday?
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m blocked from ESPN at work (which isn’t a bad thing)
anyone care to tell me how the Avs fared on the “fan friendly” survey?
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/teamrankings
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 11:07 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I posted this in a fanshot a few minutes ago ( I think it’s my second ever!) Avs are 74th, while the leafs are last in the NHL.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s also interesting is that Carolina is second overall. I knew about their atmosphere and everything, but not about their ticket prices, which are apparently some of the lowest to be had.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were one spot above the Broncos who got 75.
by smoky201 on Jul 2, 2009 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i thought this was interesting… the broncos are less open with their fanbase? i suppose the recent unpleasentness dropped them in the ratings a good bit…
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 11:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it’s interesting that it’s Rockies at 72, Avs at 74 and Broncos at 75. Are things in Denver that bad?
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s middle of the pack, which is about right.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure, never been anywhere else to compare it to.
I think that the Broncs are much more open than the Avs; I don’t know about the Rockies or Nugs since I don’t really follow them that much. The Broncos actually have player interviews on the daily, lots of videos from training camp, etc. They are the more popular Denver franchise, I suppose, so that warrants something.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
For fan relations they got 46. higher than the broncos. Which must mean they adhere to the “no news is good news” philosophy.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 2, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
but for on-field (ice) leadership they got a 117 out of 121… The worst part is that I can’t tell if they did that ranking before or after TG was fired…
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that too. I had to just laugh, in a sad way.
Get rid of the loser point
08-09 Avs- can we decline the penalty?
by TheRed on Jul 2, 2009 3:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn’t realize he was a FA. have to add him to the list
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. almost worth thinking….wait, no, nevermind
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO NOT FINISH THAT THOUGHT, SKRASTINS SUCKS
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking back at the Scratch-Salei trade
You know Scratch was overpaid at the time, and slow as molasses, but that trade looks to be at best a wash for the Avs. The Avs could really stand to shed some salary, and Salei is overpaid at $3M.
Scratch was overpaid (and pretty awful at times) before, but his contract would have been off the books this season, and the Avs could have used that cap space.
and I think it’s safe to say we could have finished worst in the west with Skratsins in the back instead of Salei…
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think it was a good move. That team, by whatever bizarre alignment of the stars, was close. Hot goalie, productive offense with Sakic AND Forsberg performing well, and Salei hadn’t been Cloutier’d yet. If Theo/Forsberg/Stastny/Wolski stays healthier, who knows what might have happened?
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I agree at this point. He certainly was helpful in the playoff run, which was worth it.
However if he has a poor season this year, we may look back on that trade and say Ït wasn’t worth it"
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was worth it in the short term of 2008-2009, but I don’t think anybody figured the trade would have gotten stale as quickly as it did.
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cloutier’d.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tanguay
Any way the avs go out and get alex? price might be too high but he was a fan favorite in colorado.
by Kansas Avs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 11:54 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
doubt it. we’re in cost cutting mode, and the gayer will still get a good contract from the loser of the HEatley sweepstakes, I think.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think they will, due to budget stuff. If the contract is lower than what I think he should get, I’d be willing for the Avs to go out and get him for a reasonable price.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m really glad there’s a rgood general Columnist at the Denver Post
Dave Kreiger’s piece makes it look like he actually pays attention to the Avs, which is more than can be said about other columnists.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i was surprised it was such a good column. Kreiger is good though.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is a solid article
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it even has some well thought out comments, which is fairly uncommon for a DP Avs article…
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
At hearing this, I had to go back and read the comments, something I am NOT in the habit of doing. Not bad at all, considering.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have always liked Kreiger
and was glad the Post took him from the sunken RMN. But I was hoping he would replace Kiz.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jul 2, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s obvious to me that Kiz has goat pictures.
Why else would he be there still?
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 2, 2009 3:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if...
That we haven’t heard about anyone giving an offer sheet to Phil Kessel. He’s a restricted free agent and the Bruins are already over the upper limit now that they’re re-signed Mark Recchi. If someone throws an offer sheet at Kessel for say, $3-4 million per season, the Bruins wouldn’t be able to match it.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 2, 2009 12:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
*Teams can go over the cap by 10% ($5.68 million) during the off-season. They just have to get back under it by the time the season starts.
And to disprove my previous comment:
Players who finished the prior season on LTIR are excluded for the purpose of offseason calculations.
http://nhlscap.com/cap_faq.htm#exceed_UL
Marco Sturm’s $3.5 million cap hit is off the books for the off season.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jul 2, 2009 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick question
what happens if you try to exceed the upper limit? The other teams won’t play you? Gary Bettman leaves a stick blade and a pile of wet in your bed? They swap your most expensive signing for Tyler Arnason?
I just want Drury back... I recognize the Drury->Morris->Statsny chain, and I stick with the statement.
by wflan on Jul 2, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know the punishment either. I thought one team went over for a game or two (I thought it was philly) due to a call-up, and nothing happened.
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 2, 2009 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSN ticker reporting numbers on the Aucoin signing: 2.25mil for 1 year.
Sippin' PBR on a Colorado game day...
by mfured20 on Jul 2, 2009 12:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew today would be slow…but sheesh
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does that mean
PPP’s ManGrabsLemon line is still available?
2008-2009 Avalanche: It's like watching a car crash.
by Drakenlot on Jul 2, 2009 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Piece
to LA. Scuderi seems like one of those classic overpaid stanley cup winning guys, imo. decent guy, going to get overpaid.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 1:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that kick save was indeed a beaut. for his pocket.
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and for getting his name scratched into that big silver thingy
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 2, 2009 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s very benign.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This site must have some sort of “very gentle silver thingy with Scuderi’s name scratched into it” picture blocker.
Hockey... The most favoritest sport of Jesus.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 2, 2009 3:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In local news
The OKC Blazers CHL team is folding. Supposedly they’re in talks to get Edmonton’s AHL team. But no hockey in OK this year…
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess I should say “no hockey in OKC”. There is a team in Tulsa.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike’s team is going to have to carry a heavier workload
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 2, 2009 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww, too bad. I’ve been to many a blazers – eagles game, good stuff. their playoff series a year or 2 ago was epic.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and on a side note
im starting to wonder about a chl – echl merger, and the avs should jump on a colorado eagles affiliation. the eagles are mega successful with a great following — Weiman won the CHL championship with them!
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike has said the same thing about the avs picking up the eagles. They really are a great team.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it would be simply awesome to get the fans more involved with the organizational prospects. It’s one thing I really miss here in the states.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 3:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They did have a good rivalry. Colorado is really too good for everybody though. The best series were the Wichita/Blazers ones. But people seem to think the AHL thing could be good. I know ticket prices will be higher than the $18 for lower bowl that they were this season.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colorado is ridonkulously good for the CHL. Friggin Pankewicz should have played in the NHL, let alone the AHL, but he can’t keep his douche factor under control.
you wonder if they’d compete in the AHL, tbh. they sure as hell have a ton of good AHL players in their primes! arena is too small though for the AHL. but the ECHL might fit the CHL in as another division or conference quite well.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 3:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the weird thing about the AHL coming here. Our arena is pretty old too. But with the Thunder coming in last year, they’re supposed to be putting something like $100 million in upgrades in the place. Restraunts, concourses, etc.
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s a big arena too, right? you guys should get and support an AHL team easily. grats!
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 3:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so. Maybe then the intermission entertainment will be better than the “Toby Keith Sing-Along”. God that was awful!
by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 2, 2009 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
one thing the eagles simply nail is arena supplemental entertainment:
the eagles chicks, while not exactly my cup of tea, are very popular with those into sluts. they make all kinds of hilarious videos taking shots at the other team, often specialized for individuals. they get kids on the ice all the time for games. they promote fun little tradiations at all kinds of moments in the game — i love that the announcer pauses after each opposing player is announced so the entire arena has time to finish the intro with “SUCKS!” they do fun, popular music, not the generic metal the avs play. and they keep ticket prices everywhere very low, right about 18-22$. and the players are always out in the community helping, doing hockey camps, etc.
there’s a reason the eagles are successful besides the on-ice product: smart marketing and connecting with the fans.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
“there’s a reason the eagles are successful besides the on-ice product: smart marketing and connecting with the fans.”
Which explains why they haven’t yet been picked up as an Avs affiliate.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 2, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Avs would either have to learn something…or destroy them?
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 2, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Learn something?
PL is the font and depository of all divine and human knowledge! Thus it is IMPOSSIBLE for him/the organ-I-zation to learn anything as they know it all already.
I guess we have to go with the destroying business.
Sorry ’bout that.
by Hopfenkopf on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO...
any more news or can we just call it a day and wait to find out how much super joe was signed for? (knocks on wood)
I just want Drury back... I recognize the Drury->Morris->Statsny chain, and I stick with the statement.
by wflan on Jul 2, 2009 4:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
im still interested in Biron and Tanguay’s fate, as well as the Avs continued signings. they’re supposedly still chasing Betts and some other guys.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much cash do we need for the callups?
we’ve got over $7 million left–I figure that could ink us a captain and winger without too much sweat. I’m also collecting signatures for the novelty oversized thank-you card for Hedjuk and playing 82 games for 50% less than his linemates.
>>How much do you think Tanguay is worth, seeing as he appears to be slipping to around .8 ppg, from the 1 he was pulling off for the three or four years before the last two ‘off seasons’?
I just want Drury back... I recognize the Drury->Morris->Statsny chain, and I stick with the statement.
by wflan on Jul 2, 2009 4:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
im not sure. 4m, 3y would be my offer if im LA or EDM.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
any comparables
at either .8 ppg or let’s say 55-65 points?
I just want Drury back... I recognize the Drury->Morris->Statsny chain, and I stick with the statement.
by wflan on Jul 2, 2009 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
for playmaking lazy top line wingers like him? i really don’t know of any. he’s a pretty unique player.
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leopold
has signed with Florida…1yr 1.75mil
MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 2, 2009 6:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Twittering about both Svatos and Gustavsson—-rumors say Svatos is getting traded and that The Monster is leaning toward signing with the Avs.
For whatever that’s worth.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 2, 2009 6:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that same guy
pleeease be true. wonder what we’d do with budaj if we somehow got gustavsson?
by thedoctor on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him for a serviceable third winger?
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noes. Budaj should stay dammit.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But if we have The Monster
something has to give.
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what?
So if that’s true, we have to say goodbye to Boods? Dang.
2008-2009 Avalanche: It's like watching a car crash.
by Drakenlot on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, they could always give Gustavsson the Per Ledin treatment. Who wouldn’t like being brought over from Sweden and buried in the AHL all season?
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 2, 2009 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arnason
apparently has been signed by the Rangers
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
no doubt
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
a twitter feed. so, still waiting for real word. maybe it was the Texas Rangers
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
my god, what if they play him with Gaborik?
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 way deal, apparently
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is becoming all sorts of awesome.
My question is, how long before Sean Avery makes him cry? (whose twitter feed?)
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 3, 2009 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://rangers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433404
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://twitter.com/reporterchris
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 3, 2009 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad…
expect 40 pts outta him this season, skating on the third line with Avery
by Anthony J on Jul 3, 2009 8:56 AM PDT
There’s some positive comments over on Blueshirt Banter. I actually can’t see Avery and Arnason together on a line for very long.
One down, three to go
by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In related news
President Barak Obama hires Glen Sather as his chief of his Economic Stimulus package because “He can get anyone a job”
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 3, 2009 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Mile High Hockey
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
