Game 1 Recap: Avalanche 4 - Blackhawks 3 OT
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 7, 2010 11:46 PM MDT
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Yes, we can.
The team with the lowest payroll in the NHL went up against the defending Stanley Cup champs last night. Score one for the underdogs. The Colorado Avalanche opened off the 2010-2011 season in fine form, knocking off the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, 4-3.
This was a high-flying game right from the start. The Avs had 41 shots and the Blackhawks notched 38 of their own, and each team had at least 11 shots in all 3 periods of regulation. The Avs' transition game was in full effect last night, as numerous innocuous turnovers around the blueline quickly turned into scoring chances in the other direction.
The Avalanche got off to a bit of a rough start with Mark Olver getting penalized just a few minutes in (Olver would get just 2 more shifts the rest of the night). The Hawks' Bryan Bickell scored on the ensuing powerplay and then the Avalanche had to kill off two more penalties in the next 10 minutes or so. They weathered the storm well - Ryan O'Reilly and the rest of the penalty killers looked strong tonight and then Chris Stewart knotted things up with a beautiful curl and drag move on Marty Turco on a breakaway at the 16:30 mark. You have to get up on Turco, and Stewart pulled it off beautifully, faking a pass to his wingman, Kyle Cumiskey before potting it top shelf.
The 2nd period was almost all Avalanche. At the 6:13 mark, Matt Duchene deflected Adam Foote's nifty centering feed past Turco to give the Avs a 2-1 lead. Later, Paul Stastny won a key offensive draw on the PP and then positioned himself in the front of the net to bang a rebound of John-Michael Liles' point shot home. Marty Turco was excellent tonight, but that goal was the proverbial "one he'd like to have back."
Unfortunately, the Avalanche couldn't take that 2-goal lead into the locker room. Late in the 2nd period, Scott Hannan coughed up the puck on a dump in and Adam Foote got caught tangled up with Tomas Kopecky in front of the net, giving the Blackhawks too much room with the puck and leading to a Marion Hossa goal with just 96 seconds to go.
If you thought that late-goal would come back to haunt the Avs...well, you were right. With Kyle Cumiskey in the box for holding (the Avs had 7 penalties on the night, and at least 5 of them were of the "what were you thinking" variety), Patrick Sharp intercepted Craig Anderson's misplayed pokecheck to tie the game at 3. Both teams had some chances to take the lead, but Anderson and Turco were both tremendous the rest of the way.
In overtime, Paul Stastny buried a great feed from Matt Duchene to score his 2nd of the night (and 2nd all-time against the Blackhawks) to give the Avalanche an emotional win. The NHL season is incredibly long and there are still 81 games to go, but this was an excellent way to start things off.
- Galiardi, Stastny, Stewart
- Jones, Duchene, Hejduk
- Winnik, O'Reilly, Yip
- McLeod, Porter, Olver
- Quincey, Hannan
- Cumiskey, Foote
- Liles, Wilson
The Avalanche had some interesting looks on their 3 powerplays. Paul Stastny centered Milan Hejduk and Matt Duchene up front, with John-Michael Liles and Chris Stewart patrolling the blueline. Stewart seemed a little unsure of where he was supposed to be, and a couple of times I caught Hejduk going back there (or maybe that was by design?).
The 2nd unit featured Yip, Galiardi and Jones with Cumiskey and Quincey - an intriguing unit.
- T.J. Galiardi looked like the fastest player on the ice tonight. He only had 2 shots (Radar O'Reilly, by the way, had 7), but I thought he had an excellent game.
- David Jones had a good game, but he did not look like he had the blazing speed we're used to seeing. Since this is his first real game since the knee injury, we'll give him a pass. For now.
- Ryan Wilson had an interesting game. I thought he waffled between terrible and invisible in the first 40 minutes or so, but had a solid 3rd period (even then, he had one rough shift where he made an ill-advised pinch on one end and then failed on a weak sauce clearing attempt in his own end)
- I counted good scoring chances on 4 separate Chicago powerplays. Great job...but maybe we can just stay out of the box next time?
- 4 guys in the stands wearing funny wigs and sunglasses is an absolute hoot, and I totally stand behind Versus' decision to show them about as often as plugs for that T-Ocho show.
The Avalanche leave on a 5-game east-coast road trip, beginning with a game on Monday in Philadelphia.
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I thought he looked a little tentative early (besides those excellent chances), but he seemed to get better as the night went on
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 7, 2010 11:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Didn’t help that he got plowed by Jonesy on their first or second shift. But as the game went on he got more aggressive.
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by Americanario on Oct 8, 2010 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions
For being one of the older guys, his speed absolutely astounds me.
by xskatebakerrx on Oct 8, 2010 12:04 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought he looked better after he got leveled by Jones early on. Ooops. Stastny last year, Jones this year. Glad this one didn’t knock him out though
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
Mike is looking more and more like a raging butthole.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 7, 2010 11:52 PM MDT reply actions
you mean dickhole
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 7, 2010 11:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks LeMike.
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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 8, 2010 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
I think we won the ES Corsi battle tonight too. I jest a little, but it is encouraging to see the Avs outshoot the other team (especially with a discrepancy in powerplays)
Davey Jones looked a little tentative, but not bad.
Stastny was a beast tonight. Phenomenal opening game by him.
I really liked the Winnick-O’Reilly-McLeod 3rd line when it was used tonight. It just didn’t seem nearly as effective when Yip was out there instead of McLeod.
Olver: penalties like that one will not keep you with the big club.
I thought the PK looked pretty strong, despite the 2 PPGA.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 7, 2010 11:58 PM MDT reply actions
Stastny to me was the best player on the Ice hands down. (wtf does hands down even mean?)
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 12:02 AM MDT up reply actions
I think about a classroom setting...
Hands Down means no more questions?
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
I am just dying to know what his hand was…
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 7:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Agree
I thought his line was far superior to the Toews-Kane-Hossa line last night. That’s a big compliment
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 7:51 AM MDT up reply actions
I only watched the first period, but Kane was invisible.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Jibblewife asked if he was playing towards the end of the second period, and I had to answer “I think so, but I haven’t seen him”
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 9:30 AM MDT up reply actions
On SoS
Not only did he do great on the scoresheet, but I noticed him double shifting for a while with the 4th line, taking Olver’s place as he was warming the bench.
2010 Opening Night minus 46
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I noticed that and was like, why the heck is Stastny out there with the fourth line! I can’t believe he wasn’t just exhausted.
by xskatebakerrx on Oct 8, 2010 12:03 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s all about conditioning. ;)
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 12:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Wrong.
There’s no ‘A’ in conditioning.
by ExiledAmongYou on Oct 8, 2010 12:10 AM MDT up reply actions
According to Stewie’s after-game interview “It’s all about Accountability”
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Well apparently Sacco thought Olver was so incredibly awful at the start of the game that he pretty much sat down the rest of the night. Somebody had to take his place on the 4th line. Although I agree, the choice of double shifting SoS in a high scoring game where he needs to be rested and ready to go is interesting.
All worked out though.
2010 Opening Night minus 46
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In this case Stastny has three days of rest before the game against Philly…make the decision to play him extended time a little easier.
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by Americanario on Oct 8, 2010 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I was at the game and boy was it a fun one. Of course I had to leave before overtime (I have never left a game before they announced the stars before- even after the heartbreaking losses) because bby was not feeling the stadium food, but I am so glad we won!
I thought Galli and Stewie looked EXCELLENT tonight, and Stastny is obviously still amazing. I thought Foote looked like shit- I couldn’t believe that whole dive and tackle thing that he did allowing the Hawks to get goal #2- but he was really the only one I yelled at consistently throughout the night.
All the dumb penalties we took were inexcusable though (except for the “boarding” call on Winnik which I did not think was boarding at all.) I have no idea what in the hell Duchene was thinking when he hooked that guy- that was downright dangerous.
I didn’t think Foote was too bad. Sure he was slow, but he made up for it by laying a serious beatdown on some Hawks and threading that perfect pass to Duchene. Definitely on his last legs though, and he’ll get worse as the year goes along. Odds are we’ll see him scratched for Holos soon.
Btw, shoot me an email sometime? I’ve a proposition to make.
Actually, I thought that Foote had a pretty damn fine game. For Foote, that is. If he can keep playing like he did last night, I would like to have him out there every minute.
Thanks Joe...
He had one or two cringe moments, but I liked him last night.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Farewell Tour
Is there anyone who thinks this isn’t Foote’s last season? I don’t think so. Seen in that context and against the backdrop of the great career he has had for the Avalanche, I’m willing to tolerate his occasional incineration and savor his feisty and frequent triumphs over the whippersnappers.
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I thought he played decently but he had alot of douchebag moves, Like standing over one of teh Blackhawks trying to get their stick and just cross checking him in the head when the puck was nowhere near and a few other times he looked like he just wanted to start shit more than play defense. I’m not as big a fan of him as I used to be after watching this game.
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I saw no cross checks to the head :/
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 9, 2010 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh Mjolnir.....
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
oh cool – Sandie can have some practice deleting comments!
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 5:59 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s even annoying when it’s sarcastic.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Nice recap, DDC
I was there, and Gally looked great. I forgot how much I like the guy, and it’s obvious the coaching staff loves him, because they put him out there in key situations.
Guys the coaches did not love: Mark Olver, Kevin Porter, Cody Mac.
Surprised at how much more confident O’Reilly looked, he even got an OT shift.
Sacco with a pretty revealing postgame quote about Stewart, saying basically that he was awesome last year at times but wasn’t conditioned well enough to stay strong throughout games and the season. He seems to think Stewie’s in much better shape this year.
Pretty revealing quote from Stewie where he said this year’s Avs were at the reunion dinner last night. If that was public, I didn’t know until the postgame.
Footer did the reverse-Bourque, putting on an extra sweater instead of taking one off. I was certain he’d pull off the white to reveal the burgundy, but it was the other way around.
Poor Rene Corbet, having to follow the Sakic lovefest during the alumni introductions.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 8, 2010 12:04 AM MDT reply actions
I felt bad for Yelle during the alumni introductions- especially when Foote came out. Poor guy just wanted 500k for one more season. I’m sure he wishes more than anything he was still playing.
by xskatebakerrx on Oct 8, 2010 12:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Galiardi was fast, but he reminds me of my dog. A lot of running around for the sake of running around.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 12:07 AM MDT up reply actions
If your dog has an awesome stride that allows him to get to the goal and create chances, if he plays everywhere during crunch time, often looking like the best player on the ice, and if he tells Kopecky to go fuck himself and stop the cheapshots, then, yes, I’d have to agree, Galliardi should, indeed, remind you of your dog.
And if that were the case, then I shall forever more call your dog Galliardicus, the Most Awesome Dog in the World. Don’t pop my bubble, man. If he’s called Spot or Blue or Max or Buddy or even Little Pinchy, then I just don’t want to know about it.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 8, 2010 5:55 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well… His name is nothing special. He has a really fat tail and likes Irish dancing so I named him “Lard Tail Jig”.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 7:41 AM MDT up reply actions
C’mon… Do you really think that is my dog’s name? His tail weighs no more than an gram.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 8:45 AM MDT up reply actions
I feel like this is the set up to a really really really bad pun, but I can’t figure out what it is.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
I thought it was going to be really obvious. Apparently I am more clever than I originally thought.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Plenty of fermented barley last night. I’m being a bit thick this morning. I still don’t see it.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
Lard Tail Jig
than a gram (yeah i goofed on the original hint)
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Do I have to spell it out?
Colorado is not taking it anymore.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions
LardTailJigGram?
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions
Arm a nag?
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions
That would be true.
"Play that 'We're Not Gona Take It' song, because we have decided to stop taking it." - The Aveselanche's
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions
That’s a nice description of Gali. Kid is a beast.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 8:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Kopecky
Is a dirty PoS isn’t he? Who did he start his NHL career with again? Oh, that explains it. What a breeding ground for douchenozzles. Don’t forget that Avery got his start wearing the winged wheel too.
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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 8, 2010 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Andy did his best to beat the crap out of him. I kept hoping Foote (or anyone!) would take out the trash, but it never happened.
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Foote rubbed him out a few times. But they were just tangled together on that second, sort of flukey, hawk goal.
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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 8, 2010 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
former roommate of Holmstrom, yes?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Kopecky? That would explain why both of them can’t keep their fat asses out of the crease.
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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 8, 2010 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree. Damned fine work for an adherent of the winged wheel, Dave.
Highlander looked really good to me when he was out on the ice. Do you think he didn’t get the time because Olver was stuck to the bench or because he wasn’t bringing it?
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Following Sakic and then Forsberg followed him.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 7:52 AM MDT up reply actions
check the upper left corner of that pic, the douchenozzle in the Wings jersey…
Cousins in town, Red Wing Dave?
Is it October yet?!
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And you’ll notice; it appears he’s there alone.
The Doctor Jones fanclub: Active for more games than Jones himself.
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by UZ on Oct 8, 2010 12:43 AM MDT up reply actions
I spotted three douchenozzles in Wings jerseys (and 1 in a Skoula jersey, but that’s a different kind of douchenozzle).
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 8, 2010 5:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Maybe one of the 3…
After the game the crowds were being herded out of the Can in the upper balcony. One douchenozzle in a douchetastic jersey was standing in the corner fondling himself. The whole crowd starting chanting “red wings sucks! red wings suck!”. Even (especially?) the Chicago fans joined in. Said dickhole got irate and starting yelling and screaming at the crowd asking who wanted to fight.
"Here's your dream: Matt Duchene, can he do it?... HE CAN! HE DID IT! MATT DUCHENE AND THE AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!" - Mike Haynes
That’s funny. I went to opening day last year for the Hawks, and in the upper section, for no reason at all (Since it was Avs/Hawks), the whole upper bowl started chanting “RED WINGS SUCK” It’s the common bond we share with Hawks fans
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
Same thing happened during a few Blues games I went to.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 9:28 AM MDT up reply actions
Last game last season, Oilers v. Avs in Edm, all the Avs fans were chanting ‘playoffs’ not the same as bashing the Wings, but still awesome
Is it October yet?!
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Last year at Frozen Fury the Kings fans were in their usual “Avs suck” chant on the way out of the game; that is until one degenerate got spotted in his Wings jersey. Avs and Kings fans joined together in a solitary moment to serenade him with a “Red Wings Suck” chant.
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Great recap, thanks DDC!
Our entire team looked dangerous and really pulled off the uptempo style well, though like I mentioned in the other thread, Sacco should at least pretend he wants to play the 4th line or the forwards are going to be gassed at the end. Gotta give props to Liles for standing out as our best dman too. If he keeps this up, he could make a legit return to top-pairing status.
Also, lol @ the Arby’s ad in the picture. Maybe Avs management is more connected with the fans than we’d guessed?
oh man, I didn’t even see that. what a beautiful accident
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 5:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Team pictures will be taken at that spot after the MHH grudge match against that other blog.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
Loved the pace of the game tonight, a great win.
I kind of enjoyed the Versus call too. Peter McNab is almost too much of a homer for my liking, so not hearing him tell me how every single Avs player is the best in the league at their positions was somewhat refreshing.
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
You kidding me? The Versucks have the worst announcers I’ve ever heard. Is it too much to ask that they spend 20 minutes before the game going over the rosters?
Their “bandwagon” announcing style drives me nuts, too. Momentum shifts to one team, so all you hear is how that team are the most incredible men ever to skate. Then the other team gets a goal, so now you hear nothing whatsoever about the first team. But the other team are all giants among men.
Close games that switch the lead a lot make it really obvious what they are doing. It also makes my head feel like a yo-yo.
I thought they were pretty terrible. They were so scripted that they barely gave any insight into how the game was actually going. They never once mentioned the speed of the Avs. Well, once they mentioned it in connection with drawing penalties, but that was it. They barely talked about all the shorthanded chances that we had, nor really the ones that Chicago had.
They just found a formula that they thought would make the people happy and stuck with it, even though it didnt really describe the flow of the game. Thats just as annoying as blatant homerism.
Thanks Joe...
I agree they neglected significant and frequent short handed chances by the Avs. That was a huge missed story of the game. That said it was nice not to hear that " you can just sense that he is poised to have a breakout (game, day, week, month, season, shift, afternoon, evening, stretch, run, playoffs etc.).
I would have enjoyed a nice cleansing of the play by play palate a little later in the season, however.
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Quick few notes from this midwest observer.
Stay out of the box. Almost ALL of the Hawks momentum came from powerplay goals. Granted I think the San Jose playoff refs showed up a couple of times last night, though not nearly as bad.
Andy (outside of a couple of play the puck mistakes…which I half expect at this point) looked good if not great. He was quick on shots all night. Didn’t leave (outside of one major one) any glaring rebounds. I think he could have stayed on his feet for the 2nd goal, and that may have helped. But again, he made key saves.
Wilson…meh. Foote, slow but getting crotchety in his old age, serious mean streak, and a great pass for the Dutchy deflection goal.
Stewart looked good early, kind of went invisible from the 2nd on, but I believe he will be fine. What a move on his goal.
Stats looked fantastic, as did Duchene. He was PUMPED after winning, he went back to Anderson twice and looked to be using some 4 letter words to express his happiness.
ANd finally, STAY OUT OF THE BOX
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
Agreed that Andy could have stayed on his feet for that second goal, but he’s always been a flopper. It bugs me a bit more that he’s so slow to get back up. I get that he’s being confident and concentrating on the play, but shit man, catch an edge in the ice and move your butt! Swimming on the knee pads is just painful to watch in that situation.
I’d appreciate a take from someone here that plays goalie, if that’s an unreasonable thing to say.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 8:09 AM MDT up reply actions
You get burned just as often by scrambling to your feet too quickly as you do by finding the puck first, and then recovering. If that puck hadn’t ended up along the boards, Andy wouldn’t have been in as bad position. He was fighting through the legs trying to find the puck, but when he did, it was too late. I’ve always said that recovering for the sake of recovering when you’re down/on your back, etc. doesn’t mean anything if you don’t know where the puck is.
Still, he made the initial save after two or three separate “WTF” moments from his veteran defenseman in Foote and Hannan.
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It looked to me like Hannan didn’t see the officials wave off the icing. He looked really nonchalant on that one like all he needed to do was touch up.
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
Looked the same to me.
Thanks Mike. My goalie playing experience is limited to indoor soccer. Minor differences.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 8:20 AM MDT up reply actions
I never had any problems playing the two, You’re meant to play a butterfly style in soccer, Right?
My indoor soccer style was caveman like, charge the guy running in and hopefully save the ball and hurt him as much as I got hurt.
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I think I play a good mix of “butterfly” and “caveman” for indoor.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 9, 2010 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I actually thought Andy gave up a few huge rebounds, granted alot were off his outside pad on shots from the wings which are almost impossible to control well but thats never mattered when it’s Budaj in net so Andy should get the same poor rebound control comments. Right? I mean that’s how it works isn’t it?
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
You are right. And one of them went straight into the slot – fortunately to an Avs player or it would have been a sure goal. I remember that one because my son made a big stink about it.
And the fairness thing in evaluating goaltenders only applies in Australia, since you guys do everything backwards.
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4 guys in the stands wearing funny wigs and sunglasses is an absolute hoot, and I totally stand behind Versus’ decision to show them about as often as plugs for that T-Ocho show.
Those guys were pretty funny, and yes, they did go back to them quite often on Versus.
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
so, for those who were at the game…was Crawford there?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 5:45 AM MDT reply actions
He was not there
The sound system was bad up in the nosebleeds so I didn’t hear everything the announcer said, but I got that Crawford had a previous commitment. I might have heard a few boos, but some cheers, but nothing as loud as for Quenneville and Cloutier and even Paul Fixter, who was introduced first among the coaches. Nobody lingered on it and they quickly moved on.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 8, 2010 5:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Jones
I guess I’m not the only one
Dater:
- David Jones played, but, and this is tough to say, but a loss of speed was pretty noticeable. There were times the old Jones would have burst through a couple openings he had to skate with the puck, but he kind of was caught too quickly by the Hawks defense. Jones outside speed seemed far down from what it was. But let’s give the kid a lot more time before we start judging his whole game.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 6:56 AM MDT reply actions
I think it’s going to be quite a while before Jones is back at full speed. It just takes a long time to feel comfortable and confident after an ACL tear. And I’ve had friends who tell me the gaps between serious training → practicing → and actually playing, can be quite large.
He’s had all summer to get back in shape conditioning-wise, so I doubt it’s a fitness thing. Just gotta give it time.
He didn’t look too bad even without his speed though, and he made it through three periods without an injury! (as far as we know ;) )
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 8, 2010 7:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Post-ACL
Makes me nervous—Svatos was never the same after ACL surgery. Let’s hope that the jinx doesn’t hit Jones!!!!
OT
but I think I know what the next jersey I’m going to get
http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2010/10/7/kings-unveil-vintage-jersey.html
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 7:19 AM MDT reply actions
Tonight’s jersey has been brought to you by the good people at Crown Royal.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 7:23 AM MDT up reply actions
And I thought I was the only one here who follows Icethetics.
I suppose I should probably apologize for the completely awful Avs concept. I sent that in a long time ago when I was just learning how to make a jersey in Photoshop and I thought he deleted it, but nope, 3 months after I send it in it pops up on the site.
Speaking of that, I was thinking of doing some concept uniforms for the game against Avalanche Guild. Too bad we don’t have money to buy them…
2010 Opening Night minus 46
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Stewart seemed a little unsure of where he was supposed to be, and a couple of times I caught Hejduk going back there (or maybe that was by design?)
Apparently it was by design. I read from AD that the Avs had both Hejduk and Stewart on the left side.
it was tough to tell. They did score that PP goal, but it looked a little keystone cops out there. Stewart in particular was all over the place (and I don’t mean that in a good way)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 7:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Maybe it was to confuse the other team?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 7:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh, one other thing
You thought Turco played well? I mean, he stopped alot of shots and all but he looked extremely shaky. He avoided at least 2 goals by luck alone. First time was during that Avs penalty in the 1st period. He handled the puck in the circle and turned it over, and he was lucky the Avs player (it was probably O’Reilly but my angle was bad) missed that open net.
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He was also making some simple saves look really good, which usually means he was out of position for the shot…
I’m glad he’s not on our team.
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I thought he played extremely well. If it wasn’t for Turco, the Avs lead 3 or 4 to 1 after the 1st period. Yes, he had some issues, but outside of Keith/Seabrook (and Keith looked lost), he had no help. (OT goal not withstanding)
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
I thought he was deep in his crease for most of the game and wasn’t making saves so much as reacting. He was fueled by instincts more than positioning, etc., IMO.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
True
He was making a ton of saves, but he was also making too many mistakes that came ever so close to biting him in the ass.
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Watched the game with a Hawks fan...
He was shitting bricks every time Turco came out to play the puck.
I think the number of heart attacks in Chicagoland will sky rocket this year.
I remember feeling that way about a certain other- wait a certain two other goalies.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 7:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Turco has always played the puck, apparently Hawks fans didn’t watch enough Dallas games. I’d rather see Turco out playing the puck than Anderson. My goodness is he just brutal with the stick
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
No goalie has ever made me as nervous when playing the puck than Patrick Roy. He used to drive me bonkers. I spent most of my youth screaming “GET BACK IN NET, ROY!!!”
Doesn’t matter who they are. If you’re wearing goalie pads and you’re playing the puck, you’re making me nervous.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Yeah, Roy was pretty ridiculous. It got me in the same mode as you…I trust no goalie with the puck
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
I almost refuse to play any puck thats not near the crease, even then I’ll drop and cover it rather than use my stick. The only exception is on the power play, if it gets dumped in I’ll skate to it and stop it for my D-men. I got 2 assists that way.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I know, and I think because of living through Roy, anytime a goalie leaves the net I get worried.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 8:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Hextall
Even Ron Hextall? I was a flyers fan back before we had a team after the Rockies became the Devils. He was amazing with the puck and beat the crap out of many a man who tried to take him out. He even scored int he playoffs one year! He was the best of his time!
Even when he did... this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429QFwN8Yy4
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Oct 8, 2010 8:25 AM MDT up reply actions
ESPECIALLY when he did that, awesome as it was.
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I don’t even have to click the link to know what that is. One of my favorite Roy moments, partly because he completely forgot the rule, and mostly because of the spin move. I start laughing every time I see that.
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by chopchopchop on Oct 8, 2010 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
Has anybody else read Kiz's extrememly pessimistic article?
Instead of talking about how it’s a good, young team, he complained that Duchene isn’t as good as Crosby, Stastny isn’t as good as Forsberg, Anderson isn’t as good a goalie as Roy, and Sacco isn’t as good a coach as Roy (which I actually disagree with). He also complained that the team isn’t totally “young” because we have one old player, and that means we’re still rebuilding.
It was actually kind of funny. But it’s gonna piss me off if this is what I get in my morning paper after every game this year, win or lose.
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kind of an unwritten rule that we ignore him
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 7:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, he doesn’t really exist to most of us.
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It’d be interesting to ask Dater if Kizla is just as insufferable in person as he is in his articles. Would have to be outside of a public forum of course. Like the next time DDC has a date with Dater or something. Good pillow talk material.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 8:25 AM MDT up reply actions
In “Blood Fued” Dater goes out of his way to mention Kizla as a mentor and good guy. So, yeah, maybe it’s just his writing personality, because he’s almost as bad as Bernie Lincicome.
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Hockeytown was a marketing invention to draw fans to a team that had less gate than the atlanta thrashers.
In one of our chats, Dater mentioned that Kiszla likes to stir the pot a bit.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 6:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, it seems apparent to me it is a schtick to get readers.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions
I saw it, but can’t bring myself to actually read it…knowing how much he knows about hockey (about as much as my 88 year old grandfather who has never seen a game
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
OK, I read it (for some god forsaken reason)…and it has a couple of poorly worded but correct points. This crap drives me nuts though:
Will people pay good money to watch Duchene grow up?
My answer? I will twice this year…though my money will be going to the Hawks organization. If I lived in the Denver area, yes I would. And I would be telling my friends
Get over it Kiz, and go back to football so I don’t have to read your drivel anymore
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
I know I will
Hopefully at least twice maybe 3 times. My dad who is from Chicago wants to see them play the hawks. I will prolly go for my Bday again and I am supposed to go see them for either Vancouver for my that is a Kessler fan (he hates the nucks but loves kessler) or Pitt with other friend who is a Crosby fan.
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 10:10 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Has anybody else read Kiz’s extrememly pessimistic article?
This narrows it down to just about every single article he’s ever written. You’ll have to be just a bit more specific.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 7:54 AM MDT up reply actions
I made the mistake of reading the article before I checked to see who wrote it. Once I realized it was Mark “Raging Dickhole” Kiszla, everything made sense. I mean, seriously, does someone piss in his cheerios every morning, or what?
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 8, 2010 9:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Nice recap DDC. The best part of last night’s game to me was that Chicago played pretty well too. They had a good game and of course we beat them. The defending champs playing well and we beat them at their own pace.**
**Defending champs plus/minus 10 or so guys and who are probably still capable of turning it up another notch or three.
The Avs/Hawks games last year (the first 3 anyway) were all highly entertaining last year. Teams that have similar styles
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
I love the speed of their games. It makes things so much more interesting. Oh, and even though Gamecenter is a bit delayed (under a minute) and that angered me, I love that I can re-watch this game over and over until Monday nights game.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 8:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Winnick
We stole a very good player from Phoenix, he was solid last night, playing his game and being conspicuous on the ice. He is a guy you win playoff games with.
I am so excited for this guy. He won’t do anything fancy, but he’s good. I think I’m getting his jersey next. Not that I need another one….
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions
He looks like he could be real damn mean when he wants to.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 8:36 AM MDT up reply actions
His first period was brutal, not in the good way. He must have calmed down after that as he improved his play later.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
I have a man crush
on chris stewart.
yeah.
by TheFightingFarsi on Oct 8, 2010 8:12 AM MDT reply actions
If he plays to his potential this season he’ll be taking a restraining order out on me.
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That move on Turco was pretty wasn’t it? Helps to have Roadrunner beaming down the other side as a target
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
It’s really too bad there’s no statistical category for hustling your ass down to the other end of the ice to draw the goalie out of position. Stewart’s move was sick, but it doesn’t work if Cumiskey isn’t there with him.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
by Busted Twigg on Oct 8, 2010 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
This. I thought the Chicago player that turned it over was just being lazy coming back to defend Cumiskey. That is until I realized that it was Cumiskey just making the poor kid look slow.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 8:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Nick Leddy, first game as a pro, 19-years-old. I believe they call that a rookie mistake, a glaring one at that
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
It’s not a mistake if you just can’t keep up.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Well who the heck is going to out-skate Cumiskey speed wise? That’s a bit unfair
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
Versus guys were comparing Roadrunner’s first step with Duncan Keith. Keith can skate, but I don’t know if he compares. Cumiskey is not just fast, but quick. He’s almost at full speed in 2 strides.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
they also talked about Greg Sherman picking up Kyle Quincey on waivers last year…
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 8:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, they made some… interesting points last night.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 8:41 AM MDT up reply actions
To be honest, I was very impressed with the announcers for being national broadcasters despite a couple flubs. They were up to speed on the Mueller injury and how we’d miss his power play presence, and they were also informed on our young defensemen and how Shattenkirk and Cohen were waiting in the wings. Not bad for guys who will see this team once or twice this season.
As for the Cumiskey comment, if I remember correctly, they were saying that Sacco first made that comparison.
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
I don’t mind what Benenatti has to say, I just can’t stand his voice.
And living in Chicago, and getting a chance to cover games for my radio statioon I have talked to Ed Olczyk on many an occasions (usually in the elevator because he’s always off to the airport to make his VS commitments). I like him as an analyst but sometimes he over-analyzes. As a person you can’t find a guy much nicer.
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
I generally like Benenatti when he does a game, and it was interesting to hear him do an Avs game. A different perspective from the local boys.
I do miss Gary Thorne, though, and his glorious cries of “OH MERCY!”
by niwotsblessing on Oct 8, 2010 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
I know people who weren’t Thorne fans, but I always loved his call.
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
I’m a diehard Thorne disciple.
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Eddie Olczyk is one of the nicest, if not THE nicest, guy in the announcers booth.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
I imagine Peter McNab’s a pretty nice guy too.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Probably one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
Probably one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet that will beat you with your own shoe.
Fixed
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by Hopfenkopf on Oct 8, 2010 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
THat was awesome!
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions
On versus, the first time they flashed up a graphic on Duchene they had him at RW. Changed it later to C though. Dater’s influece?
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
If I was Vs, I would have him around anytime the Avs played to make sure that things were right and get some of the most recent news.
Thanks Joe...
I don't know
Some guys have a face for radio, Dater definitely has a voice for print media.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
Good thing you know a lawyer who can help him with that
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 9:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Helping a client file a restraining order against you? That MIGHT be an ethical violation. Maybe.
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Definitely in Kentucky (we do indeed have standards), but nothing applies in Louisiana. It’s a legal free-for-all. Wooo hooo!
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
I was worried when the Chicagos tied it up in the 3rd, but the sound dude played “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister, and I knew everything was going to be just fine. And then Colorado didn’t take it anymore.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 8:17 AM MDT reply actions
Since Chicago fans like to misidentify the Avalanche as the “Lanche,” would it be inappropriate to refer to their team as the “Blacks”?
Never mind, not worth going there.
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 8, 2010 8:33 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Second City Hockey got it right with the “Avs.” Which is worse though, ’Lanche or Aves?
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
We see that. I believe overuse of that moniker will bring derision and ridicule upon you.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
I love 'lanche!
Sportscenter really tried to make that stick for a while, but it somehow didn’t.
Avs is too generic. Sounds like Habs. If Canucks can be ‘nucks, why can’t we be ’lanche?
Because it sounds stupid?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions
I love 'Lanche?
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
I agree, Lanche is stupid. But it doesn’t piss me off more than “Aves.”
by xskatebakerrx on Oct 8, 2010 7:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Because why would anyone want to copy the Canucks?
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Beause the canucks have an exact copy of their best player
Daniel and Henrik Sedin
Just imagine: Adam Duchene
by HeyPeterman on Oct 8, 2010 10:41 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Adrik Duchene
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions
I hate to be "that guy" but...
I’m still disapointed the Aves didn’t pick up a big-name FA rental or two in the offseason.
The team with the lowest payroll in the NHL went up against the defending Stanley Cup champs last night. Score one for the underdogs.
Ya, well, that sure is nice, but I wonder how long the kids can keep doing that. Even if the fore-mentioned big name FA’s were rentals for a year or two, at least we could have a shot at the cup. I think we have an outside chance right now, but why not go for it? Take the blackhawks- they had to rebuild like crazy this offseason because they lost a lot of talent following the cup win. I gotta tell ya- I would like to be in their situation- having just won the cup, cut a few key players, and still have enough to make another run this year.
I’m worred the reason we have so much cap space isn’t becaue we are “rebuilding” but because the ownerships bottomless well of money is drying up, with the Nuggets over payroll and having just spent Hundreds of Millions on the Rams. The Aves are a good team, but ownership is holding them back.
no worries. I am 100% sure you will hear that from me many, many times this year.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 8:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Glad I'm not the only one thinking this.
When I read the article I was pumped about the “Aves/Avs” but I was jolted by the above quote regarding our payroll and it bothered me the entire article. I’m all for the rebuilding process and youth movement but it seems to me ownership is leaving a lot of money on the table. They should spend it to be more competitive- besides that would increase fan attendance as well. For years the Avalanche had a sold out crowd, but when the bigs all left/retired that changed. They have a chance to get that back now.
I’m really not surprised though, given how the ownership w/ Purchase of the Rams thing all shook out. I think that was goal #1, working with Melo goal #2, and signing NHL FAs goal #8.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 8:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Newsflash
they got rid of #8 last year.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
There are a number of us upset they didn’t bring in at least a stop gap, even before Mueller was hurt. To be honest I think we are all tired of bringing it up when it won’t do anything :(
Also, it isn’t to late for a deal… some hope remains.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions
Good things:
the number of times they shot from outside. not looking for the perfect chance, but just putting it on goal.
penalty kill was good, but got too much practice last night.
Bad things:
Penalties (I’m not exactly breaking new ground here)
The energy in the third period did not match the first two.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 8:39 AM MDT reply actions
Also, it’s nothing new, but did anyone else notice Andy being especially snarky in the first period? He took a couple swipes at Chicago players way outside he crease just in the first period.
I noticed it too, I also noticed Foote swiping, talking, hitting around the crease. I like the attitude. I absolutely loved when Foote lost his stick (I think it was in the 2nd period) and one of the hawks went behind the net, and all Foote could do was wind up and try as hard as he could to level him…unfortunately by the time Foote got him, he was easily able to slip the check. Foote looked pissed
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
speaking of sticks....
Is Hossa just a dumbass?
Let me know if I’m wrong, but in the third before a faceoff, Hossa dropped his stick, presumably broken, and went to the bench for a new one. Why not take the broken one back to the bench?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 8:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Penalty. Have to drop a broken stick immediately.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
Even during breaks?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 8:51 AM MDT up reply actions
I also thought it kind of weird that he had to decide which of the 3 sticks he was going to use. conspiracy theory: some were legal, some weren’t.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 8:54 AM MDT up reply actions
eh, tennis players do it too.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Sounds like he was pracitsin witchcraft to me.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Which time? Many of us wanted to duct tape Foote’s stick to his glove, except he lost a glove too at one point. He was clearly giving it everything he had. That really concerns me because he was just barely keeping up with the play last night.
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
Liles, Liles, Liles ...
LILES!!!
That guy was a monster last night. I was very impressed with his drive to press the offense and join the play. He even hit a guy. I had no idea what to think.
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
But he also lost a lot of pucks in his skates and had a few glaring turnovers that led to Hawk scoring chances.
I wish the Avs still had Forsberg so that Liles could do that backdoor sneak on the Powerplay. I don’t think I have seen the Avs utilize that in 2-3 years
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
indeed – good and bad from him
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 9:28 AM MDT up reply actions
OT, but I was really shocked at the picture of him from the Chop House stuff. The one that had Uwe Krupp on one side and him on the other. I had no idea he was that short! Gorgeous hair though.
I’m still recovering from last night…what a game….what an atmosphere. Still pissed at that dork who showed up in a Lidstrom jersey.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Oct 8, 2010 9:23 AM MDT reply actions
I saw 3 idiots in Wings jerseys. Who wears the rival sweater of both teams that are playing.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Douchebags?
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
That’s what smoky201 said.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 8, 2010 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Those guys are at Kings games, too.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Anyone else love seeing Stastny do his little skippy-type jump after his first goal? He always reminds me of Sakic in the “emotion” category so it was awesome to see
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
YES. It was even more fun to watch this morning checking the highlights. I love how he bends his head forward looking real hard to see the puck.. waits to make sure that it is definitely in the net and then celebrates like a school kid. Awesome.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions
YES. He showed some serious emotion after the game winner, too! Perhaps a little Dutch influence. . . ?
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It’s Dutchy and the rest of the youth. The boys on this team love to play hockey and that’s a great sign for the year ahead.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions
Twlight Zone
Anyone look at the standings today?
- in East: Toronto
- in West: Edmonton
"Here's your dream: Matt Duchene, can he do it?... HE CAN! HE DID IT! MATT DUCHENE AND THE AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!" - Mike Haynes
ok I shouda previewed that…
1 in East = Toronto
1 in West = Edmonton
"Here's your dream: Matt Duchene, can he do it?... HE CAN! HE DID IT! MATT DUCHENE AND THE AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!" - Mike Haynes
I think Tom Remmey is something like 7-0 on opening nights now
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 9:30 AM MDT up reply actions
my thoughts:
Good:
- Stastny: was awesome. he was seemingly everywhere, he shot more, and his defensive work was tip top. if he keeps this up, it’s a 100 point season for him.
- Galiardi: looked incredible. So fast, some nice shots, working like a maniac and I dunno if I could name a better winger defensively.
- Duchene: didn’t have a superb night, but he still looked stronger than last year, and more confident.
- 1-2 punch: Chicago clearly focused on the top line with their defensive pairings, and it was clear that ES pressure wasn’t going to come from the top line consistently. We needed the 2nd line to get chances, and they did.
- Liles: played a great game. if he keeps this up, I will be thrilled.
- Andy: it was a huge sigh of relief when I saw that he was the same old Andy. yesss…
- Rolling 3 lines: was a choice I thought the Avs should have made a while back, and I was glad to see it. A lot of great Avs teams barely played their 4ths, and with RoR’s strength as a center (he played good too, btw) we need to do this more.
Mixed bag:
- Foote/Cumiskey: they got pushed around a little much for my taste and took some bad penalties. They ran around their zone way too much. Nervous about this pairing.
- Wilson: was squarely in the bad section until the 3rd, where he upped his play considerably. His play style is way different, but in a lot of ways he reminds me of Finger when he was here. :/
- Jones: was definitely slower, but still works hard and played a pretty good game. I didn’t see any chemistry with Duchene though, which is a major concern.
- Winnik: big, tough, works hard, great defensively, but yikes he’s bad in the offensive zone. You know what he is? He’s Super-Durno — Durno if you fixed his skating, defense, and head. But not the offense. :/
- Stewie: Looked awesome offensively, but really had some bad plays defensively. par for the course for him though.
Bad:
- Refs: really screwed up the 2nd goal against, with a late icing call causing the Avs to be wildly out of position, and I’m not even sure Hannan heard them. Not to mention missed calls all over the ice and ticky tack whistles that generally favored the hawks.
- Yip: um, buddy, the season started. totally invisible, wasn’t even hitting.
- Olver: that’s exactly how not to make a good impression. switch your number now, there’s still hope!
- Liles/Wilson: wait doc, you had them above! i know, but this pairing was an adventure every shift through the first few periods and not in a good way. they got pinned deep, they just struggled. Liles and Wilson both need to be with a partner that’s stronger than them defensively, and they didn’t have good chemistry. this needs to be addressed, imo.
- Liles on the PK: not that he did bad, but this is a recipe for disaster long term. Cumiskey isn’t a good solution either.
Adjustments:
- If I’m coach, next game I have Olver and Porter out and Dupuis and Holos in. Holos provides a defensive rock for Liles and Wilson for some shifts at ES, and he can take Liles’ shifts on the PK.
- I might also like to see McLeod on the 3rd instead of Winnik sometimes. McLeod is a better offensive player from what I saw.
I agree on Winnik. I know there are raves above, but I wasn’t overly impressed. Doesn’t mean he won’t be a good guy to have, but after hearing all the positive stuff about him recently, I was expecting a little more.
another thing that I don’t think has been pointed out (certainly not by the slacker who did the recap), noticed a lot of effort defensively from the Avs’ forwards.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah, our forwards backchecked better than I may have ever seen from an Avs team. Stewie excluded. :)
a point i forgot: we looked so freaking fast. chicago, one of the fastest teams in the league, looked slow often next to us. is there a faster team in the league, seriously?
I was giddy with excitement about our team speed too, but we seemed to be too fast at times. Pretty sure I noticed it more often on the power play than anything else so it might be a moot point, but our guys were trying to be so quick into the opposing zone we often didn’t have a chance to set anything up. Looked like they were just trying to crash the net and hope to recover the puck after. Chicago on the other hand, seemed to enter our zone with their whole team simultaneously, putting themselves instantly into a cycle.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
I liked they way they drove the zone with speed. It shattered their defensive settings. Played to our strengths, not theirs.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Agreed
Sometimes we were so quick, two or three players would skate up ice and turn to each other and say, "Hey, did one of you happen to grab that puck I skated past?
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Absolutely on the defensive forward play. Very pleased with their transition game which allowed offensive pressure to not be mutually exclusive to defensive play.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions
Agree
I pretty much agree with everything you said, except I thought Winnick was really good on the 3rd line. I’d liek to see more Winnick-O’Reilly-McLeod. Not sure what to do with Yip though, but when those three were on the ice together they were the perfect 3rd line last night.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions
I liked Winnik’s play too, just not the offensive, um, attempts. I like that 3rd too. Yip looks like he needs a message sent to him, yikes.
Yeah
I’m trying not to be too hard on Yip, it was just one game, but he wasn’t very good at all.
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
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by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Forwards were like a pack of wolves in general and lifted our D. Loved how they drove the center of the ice.
Winnick: 1st period was just horrid. His D game got much better later.
Yip: Invisible. Attitude problem?
Liles: Had a fabulous pinch on the PP but overall another above average but not great PMD day.
Liles/Wilson pairing: yeesh
Jones: As stated before, slow. Tough injury to come back from. Ask Svatos.
Unless something changes I am worried about our 3rd line scoring. Solid D.(based on play, not just this game scoresheet.)
Impact of no Mueller on the lineup was as we expected :(
Really nice not to see Tucker and Svatos. I was surprised how much addition by subtraction occurred.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Not to beat a dead horse, but with the options presented to him last night, was anybody surprised about the 3rd line? O’Reilly had a REALLY strong game, but with Winnick/Yip/McLeod as his options, he didn’t have much to work with in the O department. People worried about the 2nd line due to the loss of Ferris, but IMO it played more havoc with the 3rd as it removed any semblance of offense (except Radar) from that line.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I agree with you en totale. That is why I fussed about the knockdown effect of Mueller’s injury.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions
The true meaning of “bitch…give me your lunch money:
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And the DDC crew:
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
put your hat on and sit down, Shorts McGillicutty.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Those Hawks jerseys still have the price tags on them.
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
Yeah
Where the fuck were these guys 5 years ago when the Hawks were crapping out 51-point seasons? Dickbags.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 8, 2010 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions
how about Milan hejduk wearing a forsberg jersey right beside Shorts McGillicutty. Ha!
2010/2011 Hart Trophy - J.Howard
2010/2011 Vezina Trophy - J. Howard
2010/2011 Norris Trophy - J. Howard
2010/2011 Calder Trophy - J. Howard
2010/2011 Lady Byng Trophy - Martin St. Louis
The Howard doesn't care for Ladies.
by RyanO'Reilly FanClub on Oct 8, 2010 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions
He doesn’t look impressed.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions
pic
Upper right corner: Is that a Nuggets hockey jersey? Sort of cool. Sort of wrong.
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by Bob in Boulder on Oct 8, 2010 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Hunh...
Look at that, I had assumed it was a Sweeden hockey jersey…
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t trust that tweeker in the white beanie.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Oct 8, 2010 10:40 AM MDT up reply actions
yeeeaaa…h mm…aaannnnnnn
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought he was just a window licker that got lost and found an open seat.
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 11:46 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
That made me WOL*
It’s true. That guy’s got Robbing You For Drug Money written all over him. Dude, go sing that Bee Girl video song and get the hell out of here.
*Wheeze Out Loud, I’m old, get off my zzzzz….
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Oct 8, 2010 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions
I just have got to say
This entire conversation thread has had me rolling in my chair this cold Sunday morning!
thanks guys!
"That F******* sandwich had it coming!" -Mike@MHH
Oops, the lunch money picture:
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
“Anderson with a devistating elbow from the top ropes, I don’t think he is getting up from that one”
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 11:38 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Galiardi was amazing.
Hell…all the forwards. I think they’re even more enjoyable to watch than last year!
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But can he stay healthy?
The way he plays, is there any way he plays 70+ games?
In protest of adulthood
What was up with Smith's two handed crosscheck to Duchene's face?
That guy was over Duchene several times with extra taps, pushes and especially the two handed punch to the face which left Duchene bleeding. I guess this is what Duchene can expect for the rest of the season?
In protest of adulthood
auto format
if you type #, it assumes you are doing a numbered list.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions
Holos
So, I’m assuming he’s going to play against Philly. No reason to have a prospect sitting the bench. Where does the Wheel of Defensemen land to determine who sits?
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
Wilson for sure, IMO
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions
He was awful in the first and second. But improving through the game has to leave a good impression on the coaches.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions
and Sacco played him in OT, so he has some confidence, apparently
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t think so
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions
Sit Olver?
I thought it was pretty Osgood to take a Bertuzzi behind the Draper, but it ended up blowing the Abdelkader of my Kronwall.
Olver sitting is a pretty safe bet, but I think Dupuis will play
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions
That is the thought…or Porter.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Getting calls
I wonder if the officiating inequity was due to the Av youth? Then it could come from two angles:
1. The Avs were committing more penalties because of their youth, or
2. Like the fricken NBA (even more of a joke now thanks to LeBron’s fiasco), players don’t get calls until they’ve earned a certain amount of respect.
There were a few obvious molestations of Dutchy, including one that drew blood, that didn’t get called.
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
Maybe the kids need “embellishment training.”
The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed.
by Busted Twigg on Oct 8, 2010 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Ahh, yesss. The really cheap second post play mugging after the initial “gritty” post play mugging. Thought that was an obvious no call, but not as bad as the open ice trip on the puck carrier.
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Frustrating...
Living on the East coast (NY) and having a lot of friends who are fans of teams around here the next 5 games are all like must win for me and that’s just unlikely =( I’m going to be @ MSG for 10/18 game they better win that one!
Lord Howard, Thy Holy Osgood, and Todd Bertuzzi --The Trinity of douche bags.
by SportsDalaiLama on Oct 8, 2010 10:45 AM MDT reply actions
OT
But from the banner ad on this site now, apparently there are nothing but young, sex-starved looking, hotties on mate1.com!
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
huh. Monster just wants me to get a new job.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
I may have been drunk, but I could have sworn I saw an add for senior singles on MHH a few days ago.
"Here's your dream: Matt Duchene, can he do it?... HE CAN! HE DID IT! MATT DUCHENE AND THE AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!" - Mike Haynes
probably all the Red Wing comments messing with the ad algorithms
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
nice.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions
I wish that was the ad I kept getting. Instead, I’m being reminded that there is a birth control pill available that I don’t have to take every day. What a relief!
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
just saw that. totally need to check that out
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 8, 2010 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions
I have a kijiji ad.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Yup, same here.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 8, 2010 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions
never saw or heard anything in the preseason, but i really like the PK so far. watching the forwards put that much pressure on the puck at the top of the zone and then trying to make a SH chance out of it reminds me a lot (from what i saw, which wasn’t much so it may just be a small sample size) of the detroit penalty kill from the mid 90s- a lot of puck pressure and try to turn clearouts into scoring chances. wow our guys are fast. even though the black hawks did their best 99 bulls impersonation, they still have most of their core group and are pretty fast themselves.
we keep playing like that, we’re likely to lead the league in shorties this year especially if we keep taking stupid penalties.
especially if we keep taking stupid penalties.
Still, I’d rather not.
two Icehouse 24 oz beers = $3.20 two "fancy" Bud Light 24 oz beers = $5.00
NOW who comes out on top?
by frightened inmate #2 on Oct 8, 2010 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions
You know, I realize the Avs had a lot of short-handed breakaways, but let’s not forget that they scored on none of them and allowed two power play goals. I’m all for flash and sexy plays, but when it comes to effectiveness, the Avs obviously could have done much better.
I guess it depends on the score of the game, but if the game is close, give me ugly, boring, effective PKs over flashy, edge-of-your-seat 2-for-7 kills.
Obviously it’s too early to call the Avs PK good or bad, but one thing we did learn is that the Avs PK is no time to leave your seat.
"I'm gonna fix that last joke by taking out all the words and adding new ones." - MH
watching NHL network
Anyone else seen the awkward puff interview between Bettman and the new show host. It closes with the following gem:
Q: Have you had a chance to try any of the food at the new arena?
Bettman (with charisma): Yes. I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
He creeps me out
Kinda like Hannibal Lectar.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions
At least Hannibal’s tastes were more interesting.
Somehow finding a chicken finger “terrific” fits perfectly with his robotic approach to all of us humans.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
But I can see him eating it, like Hannibal ate the brain…
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions
Bettman was so bad in that interview I would rather have watched paint dry.
I think that question was the host trying to get some kind of emotion out of him knowing that interview was sucking
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 11:52 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Don’t know that I’ve have ever seen two people do a canned interview together so badly.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
With Bettman its not surprising, though I did like the host (forgot his name) in the rest of the show. He shows a lot of enthusiasm for the game which is rare when it comes to hockey commentators in my opinion.
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 12:01 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
You should see his interviews with Ron MacLean. Those can get pretty uncomfortable. Not from creepiness, but they just don’t seem to like each other.
I love Ron
He is awesome. The only one that seems to be willing to argue with Bettman.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 8, 2010 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Did you see his ESPN Magazine article?
They were kissing the hell out of his ass. Using lines like, “The smartest guy in the room.” You can’t make this stuff up.
There's a place out west where the Powder River rolls off the Bighorn Mountains and winds its way out across the plains. It's a land of red walls, blue sky, and clean air, where the eagle glides high above the canyons and makes its nest in the rocks that overlook the valleys where the sagebrush and cottonwoods grow. This is ranch country - has been for more than a hundred years.
Well, things have changed some since the early days, but there's still a thread of character and tradition that runs true from one generation to the next. You can see it in the way folks out here set a horse; you can hear it in the way they talk. And when the work's all done, there's nothing they like better than to get together at the one room schoolhouse under the red wall for another down home, homegrown, Western Saturday night.
At one point in the third period I looked up at the board and every single stat between the two teams was EXACTLY the same (shots, faceoffs, saves, etc). Usually the Avs are trailing in that department, so it was great to see such an evently matched game.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Defying Corsi
I agree. They were not outshot by one of the most offensive teams in the league.
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offensive is right!
Take a shower Chicago!
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Oct 8, 2010 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions
I wondered if someone would take that. Nicely done.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
Yeah, I am kinda’ bad about that. Good thing the practice was already named before I showed up.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
AHHHHH!!!!!!
Can’t even not jibble when my jibbles are caught. Need some kind of intervention.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
Ha, I was just going to comment on your jibble of a jibble comment. Nicely done.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a raging dick hole like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Oct 8, 2010 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions
A Jibble to a Jibble? I’m not sure but I think my left leg just disappeared…
YOU DESTROYED REALITY!!!
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Sorry about the leg. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to mend reality.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
It’s too late. I’m now a giraffe. Thanks.
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A giraffe? That’s really improbable.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
and wouldn’t that make you an intermittent, absentee giraffe from everything I have heard?
"I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific." Gary Bettman
I prefer “otherwise preoccupied” myself.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Going for the first giraffe lawyer from what I hear
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 12:05 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
hmmmmm. . . . seems like a giraffe/shark would be a formidable adversary with its ability to breathe underwater, eat you or leaves off of tall trees and peek in second and third story windows.
"I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific." Gary Bettman
All things that will help him stalk Stewie and get that restraining order
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 1:20 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Why, thank you.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
Please excuse my ineptitude.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
It’s pretty hilarious at this point. Keep it up!
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by Joe Dunman on Oct 8, 2010 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
not intentionally, but it’s looking inevitable.
Some people have great signatures. Imagine what it would be like if I was one of them. . . . . . Now that you are done imagining, you are ready to start pretending that I am. Okay, start pretending. . . Now!
This is making me nostalgic for my younger days here
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
the legend himself… Wow, now I feel truly flattered for my idocy.
"I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific." Gary Bettman
It’s like satire for the lazy. Just sit back and let me do all the work myself. One of those days. . .
"I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific." Gary Bettman
Its friday your brian must be doing an early shut down
by Freakoffaleash on Oct 8, 2010 12:13 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
can’t complain about the PK but I found it really odd that Jones played on the PK instead of McLeod. And even Cumiskey got some PK time. That’s different.
Long season ahead for sure.
I’m watching the Wild / Hurricanes game on Versus right now and the Avs look like a superior squad to either of those.
CORSI comparison just for grins because Matchsticks and Gasoline think the Avs have four leaf clovers sprouting out their ass and only made the playoffs because of pure luck.
Avs outshot the Blackhawks in a close game 41 to 38 and win.
The mighty Flames outshot Edmonton 37 to 33 but got smoked in the loss 4-0. From this we are supposed to deduct that Edmonton got totally lucky.
Flames fans: still giving Red Wings fans a run for their money.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
As far as I can tell
COL is leading the league in Corsi so far. (EDM and TOR might be slightly higher)
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions
The mighty Flames outshot Edmonton 37 to 33 but got smoked in the loss 4-0. From this we are supposed to deduct that Edmonton got totally lucky.
Being serious for a second, it’s not just shots, but ES shots. In that egard, Calgary got smoked last night as best I can tell (link above the +/- category
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Oct 8, 2010 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
FYI
Stastny is now on pace for 162 goals and 0 assists. That’s nice and all, but isn’t he supposed to be a distributor. The Avs are going NOWHERE if Stastny continues to play this selfish. And Anderson was completely off, 3 goals yeesh. This team is in BIG trouble
/muppeted
The Avs are under the cap floor, and others laugh at them, but when the Tornado comes, they'll be the only safe ones.
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
Yest but we’ll also win every game ever and no one will be injured.
by MalachiConstant on Oct 8, 2010 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions
reverse hex or something!
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
by Bob in Boulder on Oct 8, 2010 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions
What a selfish player. He has to be stopped.
Hopefully, Sacco will realize this and bench him until he learns his lesson.
"I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific." Gary Bettman
I may have underestimated Galiardi. Maybe he is a 1st line player. Maybe.
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Older and drunker - Me
He was touted as an offensively gifted player coming into the league (see his HF prospect profile). And he did put up a respectable 39 points in his first full year in the show.
I have a theory that he felt his best shot at making the team last year was as a two-way guy, and now that he’s played his way into a regular role, will start to roll out his offensive game.
by ExiledAmongYou on Oct 8, 2010 8:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Personally, I’d just love to see an Avs/Hawks playoff series. I think it’d be great.
There's a place out west where the Powder River rolls off the Bighorn Mountains and winds its way out across the plains. It's a land of red walls, blue sky, and clean air, where the eagle glides high above the canyons and makes its nest in the rocks that overlook the valleys where the sagebrush and cottonwoods grow. This is ranch country - has been for more than a hundred years.
Well, things have changed some since the early days, but there's still a thread of character and tradition that runs true from one generation to the next. You can see it in the way folks out here set a horse; you can hear it in the way they talk. And when the work's all done, there's nothing they like better than to get together at the one room schoolhouse under the red wall for another down home, homegrown, Western Saturday night.
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Good game. I thought that Stastny GWG was pretty sweet ass sweet. Maybe now, people understand why the Avalanche don’t need a player like Kovi. The Av’s don’t need him. The Av’s will beat the $#!+ out of those Devils.
Overall:
I have to say this game was better than I expected it to be. Granted, half of the Cup winning Hawks lineup now has new homes, but I still wouldn’t place them as an underdog however. The first game of the season was a win and it was done @ home in dramatic fashion. Really couldn’t have asked for too much of a better game. I’d like to see some players step it up and I’m really curious to see how Sacco handles lines as he did a lot of swapping last year. Really looking forward to game 2 and seeing how we play on the road against the team that other team that played in the SCF.
Now we have nothing to bitch about!
Besides marketing, ticket prices, depth at LW, ice girls…~ Mfured20
Well Philly beat Pittsburgh, and kept Crosby scoreless in the Pens new rink(I know I couldn’t believe it either, I was sure the NHL would give him a goal, especially with Bettman in the house) and Bobrovsky stood on his head in net so it won’t be easy.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
You have all covered everything already in evaluating the game and players and such, so I will only add a couple of things a whole bunch of stuff from my experience being there:
1. As expected, Joe, Roy and Foppa got lotsa love from the crowd. Not expected: Foote got the most. His legacy of being the only player to be on both teams at the time of the anniversary will be remembered and be special forevermore. It was one of those goosebumps moments when he skated from the one line of the Cup champs to the other line of the current team.
2. I’m liking the “It’s all about the A” slogan more and more. The marketing team nailed the video promo of the new team, and the introduction of them as a passing of the torch from the Cup winners to them worked so well. Apparently, someone lurked on MHH last year and got our message.
3. My god, the 1995-96 Avs were so young! Even more so, the 2010-11 Avalanche are YOUNG! Lining them all up next to each other with the camera panning across their faces from one to the next…I flipped back and forth from giggling with excitement to shaking my head in disbelief.
4. It’s been mentioned, but holy hell in all that’s sacred in Lord Howard’s land, this team is MOTHER EFFING FAST. Bubs and I have 14-pack seats in Section 374 (blue line, Avs attack 2x) and it has a great vantage point of just high enough to see the whole ice but close enough to see the players and know whom they are. Even when they clearly weren’t going at top speed, the Hawks were struggling to keep up with them. When an Avs player was left behind the play, he was able to jump back into it so quickly, his defender would get lost and thrown off his assignment. Their speed may have sometimes been too much for the Avs themselves, but it confounded and surprised the other team so often that it stopped offensive chances the other way that could have been breakaways. When the Avs get used to playing like that – remember, they weren’t going full throttle in pre-season – those passes will connect and they’ll take that speed with them cohesively into the offensive zone. Dangerous. I’m especially excited to see what’s going to happen against a team like the Wild who aren’t known for their speed and Detroit who’s filled with old dudes who won’t be able to keep up. One note about this: many have mentioned that Jones wasn’t playing up to full speed, but neither was Cumiskey. He had a couple of moments, but he was often slow coming up ice and even beat to the puck a few times. Bubs and I just stared at the ice, jaws dropped, saying WTF? This “groin strain” might be a hip replacement.
5. And finally, what might be worse than a Wings fan sitting there watching the game? A 16-year-old Hawks fan who has clearly drank an entire keg herself and continues to yell at the top of her lungs in the most grating voice ever “GOOOO HAWWWWKKKKSSS” at every single moment. Not every moment something good happens for the Hawks. No. Every moment. So much so that the Hawks fans around her want to take her out. We all contemplated buying her a bunch of shots just to make her pass out or spend the rest of the game in the bathroom.
I think I’ve become Bizarro Dario in my posts lately. I must find a way to be more succinct. =)
Bitch, give me your lunch money.
The Avalanche was without two of its regular defensemen at this morning’s practice, as captain Adam Foote and fellow blueliner Kyle Cumiskey did not skate.
Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco said following practice that it was simply a maintenance day for the pair.
Maintenance day for Foote? I can believe that. Cumiskey? Don’t buy it. He’s got something going on. I knew he wasn’t playing at 100%.
Bitch, give me your lunch money.
by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 9, 2010 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions
A buddy of mine went to the game and was sitting behind 4 hawks fans. One of them kept mis-pronouncing Toews name so he decided to correct the bangwagoner. He told him “Funny how I know more about your team then you do.” I had to buy him a beer last night after hearing that.
Younger and cheaper - Colorado Avalanche
Older and drunker - Me
Hahaha
Gotta love when that happens.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 9, 2010 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Toes sounds like he’d be a good pairing with Foote.
Now we have nothing to bitch about!
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If only we still had Finger….
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by Americanario on Oct 10, 2010 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Gotta love it.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 10, 2010 12:14 PM MDT up reply actions
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