Game 60 Preview: Coyotes at Avalanche
by Brett Shumway on Feb 12, 2010 4:30 AM MST
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| Phoenix Coyotes |
7:00 MT / 9:00 ET |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 37-19-5 |
February 12th, 2010 |
34-19-6 |
| 79 pts |
Pepsi Center |
74 pts |
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2nd in Pacific 4th in West 4th in the NHL |
Denver, CO |
2nd in Northwest 6th in West 8th in the NHL |
Let the battle of the surprise teams commence! The Avalanche take on the Coyotes tonight in a game between the two biggest surprises in the NHL. The AVS and Yotes were picked by many to finish 15th and 14th, respectively, in the the West this season. However, both teams have surpassed EVERYONE'S wildest expectations and evaluations to create two feel good stories of the season. They have both already equaled or bested their point totals from last season. Be aware: these are not your older brother's Coyotes - this team is GOOD. Tonight's game is also the 2nd to last game for the AVS before the Olympic break so it is essential that the AVS finish strong and regain first place in the NW. If the AVS win tonight (or get OT) and the Nucks lose to the BJ's, then the AVS will retake 1st in the NW.
Tonight will mark the second meeting between the teams this season, with Colorado taking the first game back on Nov. 4th by a score of 4-1. Budaj got the win against Bryzgalov in Bood's first start of the season after conquering swine flu. Hejduk (2), Jones, and Svatos scored for the AVS, and SoS chipped in with 3 assists. The final score is deceiving though because it was 2-1 with a minute left when Jones scored on a breakaway (get well soon Dr. Jones) and then Hejduk added an empty netter.
MHH readers are familiar with the Avalanche's predicted woes this season. With a new coach, a bunch of kids, and a unproven starting goaltender, the season appeared pretty grim at the outset, but those supposed weaknesses have proven to be strengths that nobody could have predicted. Starting goaltender Craig Anderson carried this young Avalanche team on his back early in the season posting the best October in franchise history. He gave the Young Guns confidence and eventually the team came together under the tutelage of coach Joe Sacco. Now Andy doesn't have to bail his team out EVERY night, but he is there for them when he has to be.
Similarly, Phoenix has been propelled through the standings by the quietly strong play of their netminder Ilya Bryzgalov. He and Craig Anderson are probably the two most underrated goalies (if not players) in the NHL today. Ilya's record is 32-15-4, with a .921 save %, 2.29 GAA (7th overall), and 6 shutouts (tied for 2nd with Craig Anderson). His 32 wins put him 4th overall in that category. Phoenix had all kinds of trouble last summer. They filed for bankruptcy on May 5th 2009 and were subsequently bought by the NHL. On top of that, they brought in a new coach in Dave Tippett, who was fired from Dallas after last season failures in Big D. Similarly to Sacco, Coach Tippett has turned his team around and given them much needed structure and discipline. Sacco and Tippett will compete down to the wire for coach of the year and it is more than likely that one of them will take home the Jack Adams trophy.
Both teams will be playing the first of back-to-back games tonight so there's a chance (about -10%) that we could see Budaj between the pipes for the Avalanche and Jason Labarbera for the Desert Dogs. Which would kinda be a bummer cuz I'd like to see Andy and Bryz go head-to-head, Clash of the Titans style. UPDATE: Anderson will start tonight, surprise, surprise. Bryzgalov is listed as probable. Should be exciting to watch two of the games best.
The other big question for the AVS is what to do with their 8+ healthy D-Men. The trade freeze goes into effect today at 3pm EST, which leaves just 72 hours from March 1-3 for the AVS front office to wheel and deal before the big push for the playoffs. There has been a lot of speculation that Liles, Clark, Svatos, Salei and Preissing are all on the trading block - especially Liles with his numerous benchings lately. In reality, the AVS are in a great position to make some moves to shore up the forward lines a little. No major overhauls, just a minor tweak here or there. I have to believe Liles is close to gone. His plentiful benchings are possibly a way for the ownership to ease the young players into get used to the idea of Liles leaving. At this point, I'm guessing Liles wouldn't be too upset about a trade. He's an athlete - he'd rather play than sit in a press box, no matter how good the nachos are.
One thing is for sure about tonight's game: this is not a battle of overachievers, both teams have earned and deserve their place in the standings.
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Andy in net tonight.
Avs coach Joe Sacco said Craig Anderson will be in goal tonight and added that he hadn’t decided whether he would come back with Anderson or give Peter Budaj a start in the last game before the Olympic break, at Los Angeles on Saturday.
Liles “gets the message”
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_14386675
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Also
I knew the Coyotes were doing well, but didn’t realize they were doing THIS well:
Phoenix is expected to start Ilya Bryzgalov in goal. He is a contender for the Conn Smythe Trophy.
That’s spectacular.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 7:54 AM MST up reply actions
Well how about that…it’s always nice to contend for the top playoff honor (outside of the Cup), during the regular season
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Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
Regular typos just aren’t enough anymore!
I call it... The Avaslug!
I am the 1st and probably only official member of the David "Dr." Jones fanclub.
Syracuse Basketball 2010: Making Hoya's cry.
by UZ on Feb 12, 2010 8:02 AM MST up reply actions
Already
Detroit fans are calling conspiracy… Lidstrom deserves it right?
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 10:54 AM MST up reply actions
Poor Liles
He sounds a bit desperate. Sacco sounds convinced and annoyed with the questions. I think they’re waiting until after the break to do the deal to make the transition easier. /sigh
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
Supposedly Tampa is looking for a puck moving defensemen and had a scout at our game against Atlanta (this happens often enough outside of trades, I know). Though I can’t think of much from their squad I’d like to see in Colorado. Tanguay is the only reasonable option, as I don’t see TB giving up Malone or Ranger.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 9:08 AM MST up reply actions
hmmmmm....
puck moving defenseman? check! Liles
scoring winger? check! Svats
grinding third or fourth liner? we’ve some floating around, right? (they just better keep their hands off Durno! I can’t let BOTH my sweet cheeks go)
Not sure they have anything we want in return tho.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 9:22 AM MST up reply actions
Avs coach Joe Sacco said Craig Anderson will be in goal tonight and added that he hadn’t decided whether he would come back with Anderson or give Peter Budaj a start in the last game before the Olympic break, at Los Angeles on Saturday.
I wonder if the outcome of tonight’s game will influence the decision. If the Avs win, Budaj plays next game, if they lose Andy plays…?
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by Americanario on Feb 12, 2010 10:34 AM MST up reply actions
I think you’d want Andy for both, regardless. Two teams we’re battling for playoff position right before a two-week break? Gotta go with the starter, IMO.
The Avalanche, clearly, are down with No PP.
It surprises me that Andy didn’t insist Budaj play tonight so he could be fresh to dominate Quick tomorrow night…
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
I’ve been a fan of the Bryz since his time with the Ducks, he’s probably the most underrated Goalie in hockey. I’ve enjoyed seeing him get some success this season.
Unless he gets it against the Avs, of course. In that case he can bench himself! Last Yotes game the Avs won 4-1 and I was there :D
I call it... The Avaslug!
I am the 1st and probably only official member of the David "Dr." Jones fanclub.
Syracuse Basketball 2010: Making Hoya's cry.
I’m going to say that Vokoun is just as underrated. I was big on getting Bryz when he was on waivers, I like him as well.
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
Completely agree on Vokoun.
I like Bryz but Vokoun has been a forgotten man for like 5 years.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on Feb 12, 2010 8:37 AM MST up reply actions
This will be interesting to watch. The first game we played the Coyotes made me want to yell at kittens because they (the Coyotes) we’re playing the dirtiest, most disgusting hockey I had ever seen. My finace had to go into the other room because he couldn’t deal with it. I haven’t watched any of their games since so I don’t know what their playing style has been like lately, but hopefully it’s nothing like what I remembering seeing.
I was thinking about that first game and there’s not much I remember about it. I remember Jones scoring the EN and Hejduk tacking one after that for good measure, but not much about the rest.
your description doesn’t surprise me – the Coyotes and Avalanche have been involved in a lot of those types of games in the last few years. Hard to explain why, especially now that that douchebag Boynton isn’t with them.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 6:48 AM MST up reply actions
The Coyotes got called for boarding (my #1 hockey pet peeve- people get so up in arms about “head hits” and yet boarding is what practically kills people), elbowing and cross checking despite the refs missing the good majority of their penalties. Duchene took two nasty hits to the head and was hurt. Hanzal, Aucoin, Doan, Pyatt and Jovanovski were hitting high and from behind like it was their job and Lombardi had the most blatant and ridiculous dive I’ve ever seen. Not to mention Michalek giving up on trying to save our empty net goal when he could have definitely blocked it with any sort of effort. It was awful.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 12, 2010 7:00 AM MST up reply actions
I was at that game, it really was a bad game to watch physical-wise.
I do remember that Budaj was in net that day, Jones and Hejduk scored at the very end for lulz, etc.
I also remember that it was the lowest attendance in Avalanche history.
I call it... The Avaslug!
I am the 1st and probably only official member of the David "Dr." Jones fanclub.
Syracuse Basketball 2010: Making Hoya's cry.
by UZ on Feb 12, 2010 8:00 AM MST up reply actions
By the way, I am enjoying the giant KY Intense banner ad that keeps popping up on the sides of the site, every time I jump on MHH
I am sure my co-workers are enjoying the view through the studio windows.
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
make sure you mention us when you purchase it. you get a 10% discount
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 6:45 AM MST up reply actions
Only 10%? I was thinking it would be bigger, you know, Valentine’s Day and all
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
it you mention my name, it’ll be 20. just for you.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 6:52 AM MST up reply actions
So when they ask me “who the hell is that?” I can say “he’s kind of a big deal, he has many leather bound books”
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
Oh thank God, I’m not the only one getting that.
I call it... The Avaslug!
I am the 1st and probably only official member of the David "Dr." Jones fanclub.
Syracuse Basketball 2010: Making Hoya's cry.
by UZ on Feb 12, 2010 8:01 AM MST up reply actions
I haven’t been.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
Taileru Arnasonu
something appears to be up with our beloved muse Arnason:
http://sportacentrs.com/hokejs/khl/11022010-sejejs_arnasons_un_karija_atpakal_var_neb
not 100% sure what that’s about – here’s a really lousy latvian to english google translation:
Continental Hockey League club in Riga’’Dinamo’’ģenerālmenedžeris Normunds Sējējs conversation with the evasive Sportacentrs.com responded to the question of whether the deduction from the team legion Arnasons Tyler and Martin Curry.
In response to today parādījušos information on the Riga’’Dinamo’’composed this season no longer see a two foreign uzbrucējus – Tyler Arnasonu and Martin Curry, Sportacentrs.com contacted’’Dinamo’’ģenerālmenedžeri Normunds sower.
Sower both commented on the future of Legionnaires Riga team:‘’To me, it is the first hearing, I do not know anything about it. Riga, they must be returned to 15th February, when will resume workouts. After the Olympics will be the last three games Continental Hockey League, which is very important for penetration play’’off’’. We can not afford any exemption, because injuries can happen.’’
I’m not really sure what that means. Did he leave the team? The KHL is on a break right now for the Olympics, but my understanding is that they still practice (unlike the NHL where players are locked away from their teams) and then they resume for just a few more games before the playoffs. I’d love to know the story here.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 6:55 AM MST reply actions
Maybe Trailor had a legion deducted from his body (can’t get to his brain however)
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
I like Taileru Arnasonu
It sounds like he’s turned into a Japanese anime character.
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, more points than the Flames and Wings. But hey, your Corsi number is better.
I’m not too sure I would want to be around for that “penetration play’off’”.
If Santa comes down my chimney wearing those Red Wing colors, he's going to wish he didn't exist.
I really did not need that visual today thanks.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 10:17 AM MST up reply actions
4-point game
Assuming no loser point, this game will have a 4-point swing in the conference standings. Win, the gap closes to 3 points (and we leapfrog into 3rd), lose and it opens to 7. Yeah, I know this is true of every conference game, but Phoenix is a team we will be battling down to the end for playoff position.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
Facebook thing
here’s an explanation on the new FB stuff, blatantly ripped off from Broad Street Hockey
You may have noticed that big orange box at the top of the page when you first hit the site today. SB Nation and Broad Street Hockey are now connected to Facebook.
What’s this mean for you? Well, if you have a Facebook account, you can link it with your SBN account. That will allow you to log in to SBN with your Facebook username and password, one less login to remember.
Once you’re connected, you won’t even have to type to log in here if you’re logged in on Facebook already. Just click the blue button on the top bar and it’ll log you in instantly.
Also, it’ll allow you to send comments, FanPosts, and FanShots you’ve written to your Facebook wall to share with your friends. It’s another way to get more people aware of the community, which is never a bad thing either.
No worries if you don’t have Facebook. Just click the ‘X’ on that box and you’ll never see it again.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 8:48 AM MST reply actions
Separation of church and state I say!!!! If I did this it would negate my whole anon exercise in December. Thanks, but nope. lol.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
I'll pass
I use a different name on here than on Facebook for this very reason. I don’t want ALL my various activities broadcast to the Facebook world.
I still only mildly understand this concept. Not that I need to post more stuff about hockey on Facebook though. All my friends are annoyed with me enough as it is! I don’t mind people from here seeing my FB though.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 12, 2010 3:06 PM MST up reply actions
Ah, you didn't hear about that.
Probably should ask her directly. Needless to say it involved web privacy issues.
Applying for new jobs, was too easy to search and find me on here and elsewhere and link back to my real me so I had to delete my previous personas and go totally anon everywhere, wiping everything out. Otherwise it would have jeopardized job ops. Even tho it was all in innocent fun, because of the type of job, it could have been bad.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 3:12 PM MST up reply actions
I went ahead and connected, there is an option to show it or not.
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thoughts on attendance
anybody happen to catch the Wings-Sharks game last night??? Panning the crowd, there was ALOT of empty seats, yet, look here at the attendance report http://espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=300211005 (100% full the ESPN box score says). I know alot of teams fudge the attendence numbers, but really? But no-one talks about that, or if they do, the economy is the default reason, and it’s accepted as the only reason, no talk of “bandwagon” Wings fans, etc. Just peeves me that “good hockey markets” like Detroit get a free pass on shitty attendence, but Denver is written off as being a bad hockey town by so many people.
season ticket holders…
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 9:23 AM MST up reply actions
Vintage Whine
Watched part of the game on NHL Network last night. They had the Detroit feed. Good Grief! It’s no wonder that Detroit fans whine constantly. Every imaginable transgression by the Sharks or the officials was called out by their color guy (not Murphy, he was down between the benches), often stomping right over the top of the play-by-play guy. The conspiracy mindset must be coming from the club itself since the announcers are likely on the club payroll like the Altiboobs. I finally had to hit “mute”.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 9:30 AM MST up reply actions
ya, those guys are definately homers….. you’d think Gretsky himself scored that toe-drag goal by Williams…. it was a very pretty goal for sure, but damn
Not sure what the SJS defender was thinking. Skated himself completely out of the play. The toe drag wasn’t really even needed.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 10:14 AM MST up reply actions
God
the Detroit announcers are the worst. they tie with the Calgary and Wild guys. Just unbearable whining all game.
Meanwhile, Hahn and Remenda are the best combo in the league. They are superb.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
Speaking of which
Did anyone notice the offensive powerhouse explosion Calgary put on last night. In one period they put up their average goals per game for the season!!!!!!!!!
Avalanche 2009-2010: Ostensibly, the worst team in the league. Realistically, more points than the Flames and Wings. But hey, your Corsi number is better.
I watch a lot of Wings games
living in Michigan. I like Ken Daniels and I USED to like Mickey Redman until he turned into a homer. It does ruin the game for me. I’m already not really enjoying myself watching the Wings (this year’s the exception) but Redman makes matters worse.
by Avalanche318 on Feb 12, 2010 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
WOH!!
Hold the phones, everyone. I just noticed something. Here we are, concerned about getting back up into 1st in the NW and yet still feeling good about where we are now compared to where “they” predicted we would be and yet, there is this statement….
8th in the NHL
Hee. Hee. Now doesn’t that just feel good?? I mean, that’s a playoff spot in the conference. Hee hee. Ahhhh, the good life. (and don’t go ruining it with your “the west vs. the east” arguments, k?)
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Sherman on the Radio
Greg Sherman was on with Les Shapiro this morning. He sounded like he was going to sit still this offseason as far as free agents go and just keep building through the system.
No comments on the trade deadline, though.
If Santa comes down my chimney wearing those Red Wing colors, he's going to wish he didn't exist.
I think that’s smart. It would be really easy to end up in the situation Chicago finds themselves in once our crop of youthful talent starts asking for bigger contracts. I’d hate to be here 2 years from now saying, shit, we’re gonna have to trade stewie, or david jones, or galiardi to just get under the cap. That kind of roster transition always happens somewhat, but it’s worsened by excessive FA spending.
So long as we grab a top two left wing, I’m happy leaving everything else alone.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 10:16 AM MST up reply actions
anyone else interested in this florida situation?
GM says everyone is available. Boy would I love to get Booth or Horton here.
Yes, on the one hand. But that will cause a lot of players to lose respect for them, I would think.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
Booth
Me want badly. I’d even trade some good talent to get him.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
oh hells yeah
in a heartbeat.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 11:01 AM MST up reply actions
Even more
he’s signed through ‘14 at $4.5M/season. I’d probably give up more than that even. Maybe Wolski, + 1st plus a D prospect (Elliott)
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
how bout Barrie, not Elliot. :) But we’re in total agreement: Booth is a REAL top line winger, and cheap to boot. He’s what we wish Wolski would be (and probably never will be).
You’ve sold me.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Ok, this is driving me nuts. Is anyone else have display problems? Could just be the server here at the non-profit, but all of a sudden all the main stories are really wide and the fanshots/fanposts/twitter stuff has been pushed all the way to the bottom underneath everything else. It’s not the narrow or wide thing, I tried that.
Sure is.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
me too. i had weird time getting anything up at first.
(that’s what he said)
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
I’m having lots of problems.
Budweiser is a lot like making love in a row boat. They're both fucking close to water.
The edit windows are freezing a lot?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 12, 2010 1:25 PM MST up reply actions
Noticing IE8 using LOTS of CPU, too. Something wrong with the underlying page scripts.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 1:29 PM MST up reply actions
I switched to FF. I can at least type. Might it be related to the KY Jelly ads in the BK ; )
Budweiser is a lot like making love in a row boat. They're both fucking close to water.
FireFox
with AdBlock+ = no problems for me!
My firefox is eating up some heavy CPU too… I am not totally sure what it normally is, but this seems pretty high. almost a full core out of four.
Thanks Joe...
weird. I’ve been totally fine all day
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 1:32 PM MST up reply actions
I’m pegging out a core as well. If I scroll the mouse, I can see what I just wrote.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
KY gone from the background and all is well
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
KY is back, and performance is crappy.
I think you have your “lightswitch” test.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
KY is back, and performance is crappy.
Sounds like a personal problem to me ; )
Budweiser is a lot like making love in a row boat. They're both fucking close to water.
Call a doctor after 4 hours?
Why? Go have the time of your fricken life!
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 12, 2010 2:36 PM MST up reply actions
Wife, mistress, secretary, babysitter…if you’re still going after that you probably should see the doctor.
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by Americanario on Feb 12, 2010 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
Lombardi too.
With the notable exceptions of Radim Vrbata and Matt Lombardi, who have combined for 10 points in the last four games, much of the offense has struggled to match the play of its netminder.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 11:11 AM MST up reply actions
Forsberg
is set to carry the flag for Sweden in the Olympics
sweet.
by Ben from Portland on Feb 12, 2010 12:04 PM MST reply actions
SKOL TRE KRONOR!
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here’s a sneak peek
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
They could, now that Aebi isn’t on the team…lol
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Hopefully he won’t suffer any injuries during the march… :P
I love Forsberg so much, but sometimes you wonder if he’ll have to be paralyzed from the neck down before he’ll stop trying to play.
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Feb 12, 2010 1:05 PM MST up reply actions
That won't even stop him.
Robo-Berg will be out on that ice in a heartbeat!
(If I had access to Google or photoshop where I am right now, I would have used both for a killer pic. Thus, you will have to imagine it instead. Sorry)
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 12, 2010 3:07 PM MST up reply actions
Good afternoon everyone [besides you westcoasters, and in that case, good morning!]! I am pumped for tonights game, but torn between watching it and the Olympic Opening Ceremony. I suppose I will just have to juggle a bit.
Thanks Joe...
I'll watch the Olympics
once the hockey starts…
Did you hear about what happened today?
Olympics: Georgia may withdraw from Games after luge death. Practice run in Vancouver.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 4:14 PM MST up reply actions
Gruesome. Saw the replay about 20x at work. I was surprised they showed it, maybe they hadn’t heard he didn’t make it.
Apparently a lot of the other lugers weren’t real keen on that track before, I wouldn’t be surprised to see major mods or a complete luge cancellation.
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Yeah, I was watching interview with a few of them that were taped before the incident. One of them said something about it pushing the boundaries and that it was the most dangerous one in the world.
I haven’t seen it, nor do I want to.
Sandie
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 13, 2010 8:19 AM MST up reply actions
Sounds like they put up a plywood wall along that turn to protect anyone else from hitting those beams….
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by Americanario on Feb 13, 2010 11:59 PM MST up reply actions
Look up
It’s a giant beer can!
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 12, 2010 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
It is technically morning here yep 0039 is morning.
There are two ways of being happy: We must either diminish our wants or augment our means - either may do - the result is the same and it is for each man to decide for himself and to do that which happens to be easier.
- Benjamin Franklin
I forget that some of us are more abroad than the continental US. soo, yeah, good morning!
Thanks Joe...
I hope to be in Hawaii Standard time some time soon so I will be closer in timezone to the rest of you. On a side note a benifit of being that far behind is I get to watch “late” games and have them over an hour or so before I go to bed.
There are two ways of being happy: We must either diminish our wants or augment our means - either may do - the result is the same and it is for each man to decide for himself and to do that which happens to be easier.
- Benjamin Franklin
Cheechoo has evidently been waved
He can play LW., but has been awful lately. Could be worth a try to pick him up and see how he fits.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 12:47 PM MST reply actions
Contract?
He’s been sucking, and I wouldn’t want to end up with an albatross.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
Just looked him up. He’s due $3.5M through next year.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Eeesh
Ok, just looked him up too. Didn’t realize his point totals have been so bad for the last couple years.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
I think he owes Joe Thorton about 80% of his paycheck. He lived off those passes.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 12, 2010 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
No
I watched him struggle in San Jose. No thank you.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
perspective: Cheechoo has as many points as Scott Hannan
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
He’s doing better than Anderson and Budaj COMBINED.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 12, 2010 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
and he has more spleen than Forsberg.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 12, 2010 1:04 PM MST up reply actions
Brad May also waived, and I’m putting a bounty on any team that signs him
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So, even the Wings
can suffer from douche overload?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 12, 2010 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
If the Lames can…
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think the Wings suffer from lack of cap space, something about Lifja coming back and needing to clear a couple million in salary.
Could this finally be the end of that sack of crap May? Or will the Oakland Raiders sign him?
Now that T.J. Galiardi has accepted me as his FB friend, can I officially say that I'm one of the cool kids?
Philly might still be interested….
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by Americanario on Feb 12, 2010 2:23 PM MST up reply actions
Sad News...just breaking...
Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili has died from his injuries following a crash.
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yeah, just terrible
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 1:29 PM MST up reply actions
yeah, horrible way to start out the olympics. i’m hoping georgia does really good in the medals
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
Might pull out. (That’s what she said)
Shit this is what i get for not reading the complete board. Sorry.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 4:16 PM MST up reply actions
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
Vile just got Cam Barker
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Kim Johnson and a pick going to Chicago…
we coulda traded Clark to the Hawks…damn
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I thought it was their first round pick from 09 – so a prospect instead of a pick.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Quite a few years ago when I was still a young girl, I wanted the Avs to get Timonen and/or Johnson to replace the aging Blake. Those two both had some really solid years but are declining fast now. I think Wild got great value out of it.
Yeah, Leddy is a long way off. A freshman in college still.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
I guess so…I guess the Rangers want to be the Charleston Cheifs now.
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This was probably step one for Chicago cleaning the books. Barker had a $3.1 M cap hit
Budweiser is a lot like making love in a row boat. They're both fucking close to water.
Minny has been a terrible drafting team under Riseborg. Maybe they thought Leddy would never amount to anything.
But for $3M+
would you rather have Barker or any of Salei, Footer, Clark, Liles, or Hannan (all $3M+)? I think Hannan is the only one on that list I’d prefer to Barker. Footer too, but only for sentimental reasons.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 1:47 PM MST up reply actions
absolutely, i’d take him over all you list but Hannan. But he’s not a game breaker either, and suspect defensively. He’s not going to make Minny a better team in sum — if anything, they’re worse without Johnsson and Leddy going forward.
It will be at least four years before Leddy plays in the NHL. And that’s if he progresses wicked fast.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 1:51 PM MST reply actions
Jibbled again...
I hate replying to posts at the bottom of the page…
by MalachiConstant on Feb 12, 2010 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
Btw, the last time we played the Yotes…that was the night Budaj got the start after coming back from TEH SWYNE FLOO
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multi-tasking
i have no idea how im going to watch everything tonight.
DU plays, Avs(duh) and i kinda wanna see opening ceremonies. and its friday soo i have about 6 people asking me to do something. why is it always all on one night?!!
i have a feeling that this is gonna be a great game though.
I totally agree… I’m rather torn too between the opening ceremonies and the Avs… It’ll probably lean towards the ceremonies. They’re once every 4 years. Avs play 82 games a year. I shall see though.
"I can make it on my own!"
by Lil' Brudder on Feb 12, 2010 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not sure, they are cool but really long. What time are the opening ceremonies on at? I think I may just do PIP.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 4:40 PM MST up reply actions
Lil’ Brudder?!? Nice name.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Feb 12, 2010 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
Haha thanks!
"I can make it on my own!"
by Lil' Brudder on Feb 12, 2010 5:36 PM MST up reply actions
I just checked out Five for Howling, and they barely get any comments to anything. They had 177 comments in their GDT from the last game, and a total of 4 comments on all their other front page stories combined. I just forget how prolific we can get sometimes.
Thanks Joe...
and that’s no dig at FFH. Last time I checked, MHH was the 3rd most visited Western Conference blog at SBN. You crazies need to get lives or something!
(I kid, I kid)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 4:59 PM MST up reply actions
Really this is the 3rd in the West? What are the two higher ones?
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
St Louis Game Time and Second City Hockey. at least in December, anyway.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 5:03 PM MST up reply actions
AND WHAT DO YOU MEAN “REALLY”????
:)
Mile High Hockey: stupid jokes for the intellectual crowd
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 12, 2010 5:04 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t know, it’s just anytime I go to another board they seem much quieter than here.
Sandie
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 5:06 PM MST up reply actions
RABBLE, RABBLE, RABBLE
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we are a
raucousperverted bunch…
Fixed to more accurately explain the huge number of comments.
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Good point.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 13, 2010 8:19 AM MST up reply actions
RANT!!!
I can’t believe NBC was THAT LOW to show the video of the Luger dying. NOT ONCE, BUT FIVE TIMES….FIVE F’N TIMES.
SHAME ON YOU, NBC…SHAME ON YOU.
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seriously? what. the. fuck.
that’s in seriously bad taste. give a memorial, but don’t shove it in everyone’s face.
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
If only pictures is good enough for the AP…why would NBC want to show that…
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Here they showed a picture of the medics trying to save him. I don’t want to see the video.
Sandie
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 12, 2010 6:03 PM MST up reply actions
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