Game 55 Recap: Avalanche 5, Blue Jackets 1
by Dustin Burfiend on Feb 2, 2010 10:48 PM MST
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So, Ryan O'Reilly and T.J. Galiardi: best rookie penalty killing duo of all time? The rookies went crazy tonight as Colorado curb-stomped the struggling Blue Jackets 5 to 1.
The first period started out badly for the Avs. The Blue Jackets were all over them early and they gave up a short-handed goal off a nice feed from Rick Nash to Antoine Vermette. After that, the Avs started to play back on their heels and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought that the Avs were going to lay another egg. However, four players stepped up and showed some great leadership to pull the Avs out of their funk and energize the team. These four were Paul Stastny, Kyle Quincey, Brandon Yip and O'Reilly. Quincey had 3 of the first 5 or 6 shots for the Avs and ended up with 6 on the night. Stastny was all over the ice trying to make something happen, Yip had a great individual rush and hit the post and O'Reilly generated some tremendous offensive pressure. The momentum swung the other way and Quincey scored off a fantastic feed from Stastny to tie it up. I'd just like to praise these four again. On a young team, I'm always looking for leadership. Not to slight any of the other Avs, I just thought these four were the real standouts of the turnaround.
The second period, and the rest of the game, was all Avs. Kyle Cumiskey showed off that speed of his again and rushed the zone so fast that the Jacket's defenders were left out of position. He made a great pass to Yip and the rookie scored his first of the night. Yip scored another shortly into the third period by banking it off of Mathieu Garon. After that it was the Galiardi and O'Reilly show. Stastny took a double minor for highsticking that gave the Jacket's a little bit of hope for a comeback. Then O'Reilly nailed the coffin shut by scoring two shorthanded goals during the four minute powerplay with Galiardi assisting on both. Seriously, has there ever been a team with a rookie penalty killing duo this good? The rookies on this squad are unbelivable. I was watching the Jacket's feed and they put up the numbers on how many points the Avs rookies have scored this season: 104 which, if my math is correct, is now 113. That is double the points of the Islanders, their nearest rivals. Amazing. Craig Anderson played very well and stopped 20 shots tonight but this game is all about the rookies.
Dustin's Three Stars
3rd Star - T.J. Galiardi - four assists. Hard to give him the third star during a four point night but...
2nd Star - Ryan O'Reilly - two short-handed goals and was great all night, instrumental in turnaround
1st Star - Brandon Yip - two goals. He went out and made it happen when the Avs desperatly needed a win
Minus of the night - Why is Ken Hitchcock never in danger of losing his job? He made the playoffs once behind a Calder-winning performance by Steve Mason. Barry Trotz has done much better in a very similar situation.
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I called a big game by Stastny
But people have criticized his leadership because he appears to not be very vocal. I think he is more vocal than we know. He shows leadership on the ice and I bet he gets the C when Foote steps down.
I thought Wolski was great tonight too.
But I have to credit Sacco above all else. He changed his lines around in practice and the Rangers game. But he stuck to his guns and his coaching instinct and the SWS and Young Guns lines were back together and incredible. Can we just sign him to like a 50 year coaching extension.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 2, 2010 10:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wolski was doing a fantastic job of keeping the puck in the BJs zone tonight. Every time he got the puck, he worked it out of the neutral zone through traffic and kept it there until the rest of his line showed up.
It may not show on the scoresheet, but Wolski was creating chances tonight.
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Feb 2, 2010 10:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I really though Wolski had an assist on Quincey’s goal…oh well.
He was very good on the back check tonight and was causing all kinds of problems for the BJ’s in their zone.
That first line was flying tonight, but still couldn’t come out with much other than the Quincey goal.
The “Young Guns” were just burning tonight.
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by Americanario on Feb 2, 2010 11:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are right about Wolski. I made a note in my head to praise him but then promptly forgot after the two shorties. He had a great game.
by Dustin Burfiend on Feb 2, 2010 11:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed…… Wolski was outstanding, especially early…… seemed to disappear a bit later one. 2nd period Yip really started to pick it up. 3rd period was all O’Reilly
by jd21 on Feb 2, 2010 11:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching the Columbus feed tonight, they said Wolski had the secondary assist on that first goal. Maybe they switched it around?
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Feb 2, 2010 11:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wolski
was originally credited with an assist on Quincey’s goal, but that got retracted.
by Andrew_in_Seattle on Feb 2, 2010 11:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I love SoS
And I’ve been saying, I’m holding out for a Stastny jersey until a big C gets plastered on it!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 2, 2010 11:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I posted this live but I do want to point out that I think Stastny will be a similary kind of captain to sakic…. not all that vocal….. Foote seems to be CONSTANTLY in the refs ear, talking to them all night long. Sakic alwasy seemed to pick his spots, I think stastny will do the same. Nothing wrong with either approach, but VERY different styles.
by jd21 on Feb 2, 2010 11:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I also think Stastny would a very similar style of captain to Super Joe with the quiet leadership. It’s gonna take him a while to get Sakic-like respect around the league, but I suppose it’s possible. Perhaps captaining a couple of cup wins would go a long way? Maybe even scoring 900 or so pts. in an Avalanche uni? Asking too much? That’s alright, there will never be another Joe Sakic. I do really hope Stats can stay healthy and with Colorado for his whole career. He’s extra special for Denverites because of his time with DU.
He’s close to a point per game hockey player and he seems like such a goofball, you can’t help but love the guy, and I’m getting a Stastny jersey too, but I have one unipron already, and that’s enough. I’m gettin’ a team USA olympic #26, as much as I despise wearing a swooshtika.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 3, 2010 1:11 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Where are you getting the Olympic jersey?
I’d like to know where to get an SoS one.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 1:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ditto
both links that Beachie and Chiavs showed only had the juniors sweaters, not the Olympic ones
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 3, 2010 7:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
usahockey.com has a store
I don’t know how good that site is
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by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 7:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You can’t get the sweaters personalized, at least I haven’t figured it out.
These are beauties:
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 3, 2010 7:34 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Me likey as well. Too bad funds are already extremely low
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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
by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 7:41 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I only use the people I linked to for the letter kits, not jerseys. The lettering on the Olympic jerseys might be standard so it could work. You said you emailed them, right?
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
you’ll be waiting a long time. Duchene will be the C imo.
by thedoctor on Feb 3, 2010 9:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, I’m thinkin’ Radar could be the captain in a few years. It’s not like the captain is always the best player on the team.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 3, 2010 11:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
also possible, but Duchene is gonna be the face of this franchise.
by thedoctor on Feb 3, 2010 11:44 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Duchene is amazing but I see a Sakic-Forsberg feel to Stastny-Duchene.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 11:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I was thinking Radar at the beginning of the year, but then I read that article about SoS NHL.com. He’s a freaking smart guy and has a ton of leadership qualities we don’t see in interviews or in what the camera shows. Footer recently said something about that too. I’m convinced it will be Stastny with the C when Foote retires. I think Footer’s even grooming him for it, especially given that comment.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Stastny’s personality is so different from Sakic’s though. goofy where joe was serious.
by thedoctor on Feb 3, 2010 1:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Please allow me to remind everyone,
that ORLY IZ TEH SUXXXORZZ N DA OOFFENSSS!!! HE NVER SKORZ!! SND HMI 2 DA MINERZ! TRD 4 DA PIX!
Thank you, that is all.
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 2, 2010 10:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just me or did Svats do himself no favors tonight? I didn’t get to see all of the game, but I saw him fail to bury several strong chances.
Not encouraging (if for no other reason than trade value).
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 2, 2010 11:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
He got demoted from Duchene's line within 2 shifts
He’ll be dealt in a package. We have 7 healthy D, which honestly, i don’t mind seeing the 7 man rotation except there was less Wilson. I need to have more Wilson. But it seems like Svatos and a D-man in some trade.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 2, 2010 11:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Need more Wilson.
Can’t agree enough!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 2, 2010 11:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind the 7 D either.
SoS/Dutchy/Radar basically rotate double shifts because of the rarity of Koci’s shifts when 6 D are dressed. Since they’re doing that anyways, why not put somebody useful onto the ice regularly?
by ExiledAmongYou on Feb 2, 2010 11:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, Wilson still looks a little lost since he got his can rattled. Hopefully he shakes that off soon, and can get back to the way he was before that hit
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by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 5:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I think that’s the decision behind the 7 D more than anything.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s a combination of the concussion and the Elias hit. I think that bothered him as much as he said it didn’t.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 6:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
it just seems to me that every player coming back from a head injury goes through a period of “not playing like themselves.” McLeod and Tucker went through the same thing, and I am sure other players from other teams have gone through it too. It seems like a pretty normal reaction, kind of like PTSD. I sure with a little time he will be fine. If you have ever been in a bad car accident you probably know what I am talking about – there is anxiety when you get back behind the wheel, and it goes away with time.
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by hockeymom on Feb 4, 2010 8:10 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. I agree with you.
Sandie
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by sandiegee on Feb 4, 2010 8:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, totally agree with you. There’s also anxiety that goes with hurting another person because the accident was your fault, especially when it is the first time you’ve done that. So I still think both are contributing factors.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 4, 2010 9:46 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Svats helped make the 3rd line a lot better tonight. He wasn’t great, but he added some much needed energy to that line.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 2, 2010 11:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I thought Svats did quite well on the third line. Its his first game back from injury, and gave the line a bit of jump. I noticed him not bury a couple chances, but several of our guys didnt bury thier chances either. I would rather see him in a couple more games before we ultimately decide to ship him off.
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Feb 3, 2010 1:08 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts as well. He had some jump.
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by Mike @ MHH on Feb 3, 2010 8:22 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think a Galiardi/O’Reilly/Svatos line might work for a while if they give it a shot. Galiardi and ORLY can handle things defensively on their own, which means Svatos can just patrol the center line and try to start some chances the other way.
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by Dixomatic on Feb 3, 2010 9:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely LOVE the idea of that line. I salivate at the idea of Gali and ORLY on an offensive line together. They have a Sedin-like mental connection where they know exactly what the other is going to do before they do it. Would be freaky if it wasn’t SO. DAMN. COOL.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I concur with this too. Said so even in the GDT….which everyone had an aneurism about cuz I was actually a part of the thread during the game. Seriously guys. I do that on occasion.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
WHY COULDN'T THIS HAVE BEEN AGAINST THE RANGERS?
That is my only complaint.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 2, 2010 11:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
You are not alone it that complaint.
by Dustin Burfiend on Feb 2, 2010 11:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer to have had that 3-game losing streak now then later
We are only 2 points behind Vancouver and Phoenix and LA have to slow down eventually.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 2, 2010 11:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree,
but this is the kind of win I’d have loved to shove in the face of that fat Rangers fan who told my fiance to “keep his woman under control.”
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 2, 2010 11:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a Rangers jersey in my collection, and after going to that game, I kinda feel like I should burn it.
Just so I don’t ever get associated with those obnoxious (insert adjective(s) because I can’t think of a single one that comes even close to being adequate)!
Sorry if there are any here, but I’ve never met one New Yorker that I didn’t instantly hate.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 3, 2010 1:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same way about fans of all Philadelphia teams. Passionate yes, but over the top in their idiocy
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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
by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 5:39 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I had an arguement with a Wings fan...
who said Jimmy Howard should win the Calder….
That’s idiocy!
by Avalanche318 on Feb 3, 2010 7:45 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Idiocy? From a Red Wings fan?
If you take into account all the injuries that the Wings have had, plus the Refs being against the team, plus Bettman being against the team, Howard would have stopped every shot he faced this season plus he would have been making saves so fast that his glove would have hit 88 mph, causing the flux capacitor in his goalie mask to activate and send him back to 2009 where he would have also stopped those two Max Talbot goals and kept the Penguins from cheating their way to the Cup.
I think that’s worth a Calder, don’t you?
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by Dixomatic on Feb 3, 2010 9:56 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Any player that gets their flux capacitor…. fluxing, deserves the Calder, yes.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Feb 3, 2010 10:21 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:23 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
With or without Mr. Fusion?
Fly Navy!
by chopchopchop on Feb 3, 2010 2:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I had an argument with a 34 year old, die-hard, Detroit born and raised, wing fan about the reason their fans throw octopi on the ice. Someone asked him the reason, and no shit, the words outta his mouth were ’it’s because the goalie is playing so good, it’s like he has eight arms"
That sorta thing just makes the brain hurt.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 3, 2010 10:31 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Wow… I just don’t have the words.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:35 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am actually impressed. You found a detroit fan who comprehended a question you asked. Next you should teach him to roll over.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Feb 3, 2010 10:36 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Test his hockey history
Make him argue that it never used to take 8 wins. Make him look worse.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 10:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I have two Philly fan friends that I adore. Awesome guys, both of them.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
New York fans are consistent, if nothing else.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Feb 3, 2010 3:07 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY!
Tucker played nine minutes tonight, playing sparingly on the third line. I was interesting that we didn’t have a fourth line we just rotated the RWs on the third line.
by Avalangelist on Feb 2, 2010 11:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
As much as I like to see Tucker’s time decrease, isn’t it a bad thing to roll only three lines this early in the season? I know these young kids are full of energy and all, but won’t this come back to haunt us after 90 games? (why yes, I am assuming two playoff round sweeps.)
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by Dixomatic on Feb 3, 2010 9:58 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching lost last night, and I got the dreaded blue screen crash on my home computer but when I flashed to the game twice the first was Tucker taking a stupid penality in the offensive zone and the second was footer getting into a fight.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 3, 2010 10:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That he only ended up getting a roughing penalty for…not much of a fight
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by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 10:44 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I wondered about the Foote fight only getting 2 minutes. I think McNab had it right when he said there was only 1:59 left and the ref wanted to make the game 4-4 to keep the game managable.
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by smoky201 on Feb 3, 2010 10:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
The Tucker penalty was BS. He wasn’t charging at all, just finishing a check. He had the same thing called against him in another game. I am wondering if his rep is getting him these calls… but it was a BS call.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Stewie seemed invisible tonight….. great games by Wolski, O’Reilly, and Yip….. For whatever reason I barely noticed Galiardi as well…… very quiet, but obviously very productive night for him….. just my observations.
The one thing that really stood out for me tonight seeing the team live for the first time this season….. Yip….. that kid will be an absolute TANK of a power forward in the future….. He’ll never have the puck handling that Foppa had, but in terms of being able to knock him off the puck, I honestly believe that Yip will surpass Forsberg in that respect. The kid is just built to drive to the post and hammer in the corners.
by jd21 on Feb 2, 2010 11:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I noticed Stewie plenty. He single-handedly maintained possession in the BJ zone on multiple occasions. He’d go in the corner and behind the net, take a beating, but still come out with the puck. He and SoS were cycling machines in the 2nd and 3rd. They didn’t get much out of it, but it let Wolski play front of the net and apply a great forecheck on the rare occasions Stewie/SoS got stripped of the puck.
Galiardi straight up worked his ass off last night.
The Avalanche, clearly, are down with No PP.
by Mike @ MHH on Feb 3, 2010 8:25 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Gali works his ass off every night. I’d say he is consistently the hardest worker on the team.
Fly Navy!
by chopchopchop on Feb 3, 2010 8:41 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Yip’s effort as well. Has anyone else noticed the coincidence between Yip’s arrival and the end of our third period slackfests?
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by Dixomatic on Feb 3, 2010 9:59 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Stewart really likes the “I go left. Puck goes right” move as he enters the zone. I think he needs some variety in his moves.
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by AvDog on Feb 3, 2010 10:01 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It works well until they start showing him as part of the game tapes.
Sandie
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by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
3 games this year
I’ve seen at the Can..and I’m 2 blow out wins by the Avs…and a Wild game.
I’m never paying to see the Wild play….ever again.
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by Redhawk on Feb 2, 2010 11:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Lucky!
I saw them win at the home opener and then I’ve been to:
- Capitals
- Ducks
- Islanders
- Wild
- Rangers
I am terrible luck for that team!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 2, 2010 11:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They're 4-0 when I'm at the games.
Please contact me for my address so you can all send me tickets if things get rough down the stretch.
by moltobenny on Feb 2, 2010 11:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the Islanders game as well, I blame you! :)
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by UZ on Feb 3, 2010 12:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I am 0-2 in Avs games this year. Both in Chicago, both SO losses. On the flip side for Chicago fans, I am 6-0 in favor of them this year. (Only 1 of which I paid for…the one perk of my media status)
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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
by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 5:40 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m 1-1 so far, I was at the 4-1 Phoenix game with the lowest attendance in team history (!) and that crap-ass islanders game.
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by UZ on Feb 3, 2010 7:08 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
0-1 this year (New Year's Eve)
and 1-2 all time at JLA when the Avs play there. Went to a game 3? years ago when we got an OT winner from Brad Richardson. Budaj also stopped Holmstrom on a penalty shot.
by Avalanche318 on Feb 3, 2010 7:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember the Richardson game. That really made me love the kid.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Feb 3, 2010 7:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We were at the game last night
My daughter is 3-0 as a fan. I think I need to take her to more games. :)
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by AvDog on Feb 3, 2010 9:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m 4-2 so far. Wins being San Jose, Vancouver, Calgary and NJ. Losses were Edmonton and NY.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 3, 2010 10:37 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m 2-0 life time. Both this season, the first two games of the year.
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by Americanario on Feb 3, 2010 10:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
2-0 this year, same games as you Canary! Dunno about lifetime…often get road wins in tho! ; – )
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Much more gooderer than last year.
by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
O’Reilly was the 1st Avalanche player to score 2 SH goals in a game. He’s made his way into the Avalanche record books! It was also done for the franchise back in 1984 but that’s in the Nordique records.
by CAR on Feb 3, 2010 12:15 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping to hear about if that had ever been done before in Avs history- or how many times it’s been done in the league this year but the announcers didn’t say anything (which is surprising seeing as how they are full of the most useless stats ever) so I’m really glad to hear this!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 12:21 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Another question...
How many times has the same guy scores two SHGs on the same power play.
by moltobenny on Feb 3, 2010 12:35 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
That should be at least tied for a league record.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 3, 2010 1:21 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
But is it considered the “same” powerplay?…since a 4 minute minor in the end, is considered 2, 2-minute power plays
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by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 5:41 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No
Well yes. It is the same infraction with two separate punishments. I guess after the first goal the first penalty disappeared. Still a weird tidbit of trivia.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 8:36 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about?
The penalty didn’t “disappear” when he scored the first one, that only happens when the PP team scores.
by moltobenny on Feb 3, 2010 9:13 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am a moron. I have no idea what I was thinking.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 9:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The Avs PK looked like a power play last night. I made the same mistake you did after Ryan’s shortie.
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by smoky201 on Feb 3, 2010 9:28 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping to hear about if that had ever been done before in Avs history- or how many times it’s been done in the league this year but the announcers didn’t say anything (which is surprising seeing as how they are full of the most useless stats ever) so I’m really glad to hear this!
Technically Stastny’s penalty was two penalties (it counts as 2 penalty kills for the Avs). Stastny’s penalty was taken at 7:05, O’Reilly scored at 7:14, and at 10:29, so officially he scored SHGs on back to back penalties.
So the last time 2 SHG goals were scored on back to back penalty kills by a single player in the NHL was???
11/13/08…Simon Gagne for Philly versus the Penguins
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by Americanario on Feb 3, 2010 10:57 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t know that double minors counted as two penalties in the books (I knew the if the other team scores on them it only erases the first penalty if there’s enough time left.) But that is good to know, thanks!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 6:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
But the question, who was the last person to score two shorthanded goals on the same penalty.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 8:33 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Altitude had it on the postgame show last night that the last time 2 SHG were scored in the league was Mike Richards for PHI vs. PIT in November 2008. Don’t know if he did it on the same set of penalties or not.
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 3, 2010 9:02 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was Simon Gagne.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Feb 3, 2010 9:10 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I second the Gagne thought.
If Santa comes down my chimney wearing those Red Wing colors, he's going to wish he didn't exist.
by Dixomatic on Feb 3, 2010 10:05 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You're both right. Sorry.
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 3, 2010 10:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
RADAR!!! That’s awesome that he will always have that on the Avs books. Which will mean he’ll be honored at some alumni night in 20 years even if he’s traded this summer. lol.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 12:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Per Dater
That was the first time in Avs team history the feat was accomplished, with Tony McKegney doing it for the franchise (Quebec) in 1994.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and Dater says O’Reilly’s nickname is now “The Factor” in reference to Bill O’Reilly. WTF?? That’s lame.
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I Wonder...
What the record is for most points by rookies in a season? Its probably not the highest ever – I mean Ovechkin as a rookie put up 106 points and Kane/Toews put up 126 – but if it continues to go at this pace it might just be.
by HugoAgogo on Feb 3, 2010 4:41 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
255 Points
In 2005-2006 by Pittsburgh is probably the highest ever.
by HugoAgogo on Feb 3, 2010 4:49 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Joe Juneau put up like 140 when he was a rookie, it’s pretty high up. Don’t forget that Selanne had 60 or 70 goals as a rook.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 3, 2010 10:18 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
72
Which is abjectly redonkulous.
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 3, 2010 10:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
now a days it would take 2 or 3 rookies to get to that.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 3, 2010 1:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
hops, i just noticed your sig. lolololol!!!
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hops
you take care of the Tucker game countdown in your sig, and I will take care of the Magic #31 countdown.
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by hockeymom on Feb 3, 2010 2:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Done.
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 3, 2010 3:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone read Dater's latest atricle in the Post?
About how to lively up Avs Home games?
When the game is about to start, I would dim the lights and play the Steve Miller Band’s “Threshold” in a mash-up video that morphs from old Avs glories to a final shot of the new “Young Guns” ad campaign.
That’s just awesome!
by Avalanche318 on Feb 3, 2010 7:51 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wait… the Avs have a new ad campaign? when did this happen?
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 3, 2010 7:53 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait… the Avs have annewad campaign? when did this happen?
Fixed. And this was just a recommendation from Dater.
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by Rather Dashing on Feb 3, 2010 7:55 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t you all get the memo? MHH is the new department of Avalanche Advertising. Only problem is we have no connections to the Organization, and there for no money and no method of implementing the marketing strategies outside of the internets.
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by Americanario on Feb 3, 2010 12:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I will offer the team my photochop and Internet fame abilitiles for free. And by free I mean they have to let me in the locker room after losses so I can pass out slaps.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 6:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Galiardi
was name Performer of the Night on NHL on the Fly. Again, they were raving about how awesome the Avs Rookies are, scoring 110 points this season. I believe that is more than the combined efforts or the rookies from the 2nd and 3rd top teams in rookie points.
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by hockeymom on Feb 3, 2010 8:24 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
He also got the number 1 star of the night on Puck Daddy
And 2nd star of the night (behind Jose Theodore LOL) on NHL.com
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by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 8:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Sacco, next game I want to see...
Galliardi and O’Reilly on a line together the chemistry that they had in the penalty kill was awesome. Put them on a line together.
by Adam Manter on Feb 3, 2010 8:28 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
I would say no to that
I like their chemistry when we take a penalty. Save that for the PK. Although when Jones/hejduk come back, I wonder if TJ will go down because of that chemistry. z
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 8:39 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a fun game to watch. One thing that will stick with me for a while is after one of the dominating shifts by Radar and his linemates in the waning minutes of the third, Radar went to the bench and slammed his stick against the boards as he sat down because he didn’t convert on one of the chances he had in front of the net. He was pissed. I liked seeing that fire. Hopefully he broke out of his offensive slump in a big way last night and continues to use his legs and brain to help this team down the stretch this season. He and Gali had redunkulous games last night. Really fun to watch.
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by Mike @ MHH on Feb 3, 2010 8:29 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
The best..
..was after his 2nd SHG he immediately pointed to Gali and gave him credit. They were having a hell of a time out there last night.
I’m so glad we don’t have big breaks in between games before the Olys. I WANT MORE AVS!
by Avalanche318 on Feb 3, 2010 8:37 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Stuff like that from O’reilly and the many times Duchene has ensured that the right player got credit for a goal he has close to is what amazes me every night about this team. I can think of bosses I have had who are not as mature as these 18 year olds.
Fly Navy!
by chopchopchop on Feb 3, 2010 8:47 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It goes back to that chemistry thing…which I think is more than that. I think it’s a family thing. These guys are so close that it’s not about individuals at all. It truly is about the team and each other. Their selflessness and humility is awesome.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Much more gooderer than last year.
by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What I loved was after the two shorties how Radar just unleashed the shots. He was SO hungry for that hat trick it was totally redunkulous.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Much more gooderer than last year.
by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Though I think Duchene should and will win the Calder
Something needs to be said for Galiardi. I know he won’t be in the running but he keeps putting up huge +/- and a good amount of points. If your rookies ended the season with 60, 40, 30, 20 points from Duchene, TJ, Radar, and Yip respectively that’s just bloody awesome.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 3, 2010 8:51 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Galiardi and O'Reilly
Would be one and two in the Calder Selke, if there was such a thing. Those guys are awesome.
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 3, 2010 9:31 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think all our rookies should get a combined Calder win.
Yup.
I’ve got tickets to the April game against the Sharks and you better believe I’ll be holding a sign to the glass with a blown up Calder trophy will all the YGs names on it!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 6:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
completely off-topic - but awesome.
But look at this ice girl’s favorite book.
I cannot understate how unintentionally awesome that is.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 3, 2010 9:39 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fan-f’n-tastic.
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by chiavsfan on Feb 3, 2010 10:14 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I laughed…
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I laughed and was sad at the same time. Here I was hoping it would be something crazy like War and Peace. I should have known better. :-(
by Mrs @ MHH on Feb 3, 2010 10:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You should always know better than that. ;)
I thought it was going to be a sports one… I was wrong too :)
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus one for hilarity. And plus one to Jibs for perusing ice girl bios.
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 3, 2010 10:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, very true.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I wondered about that. Slow day at the office Jibs? How does one end up on the Caps’ Ice Girls site?
by Mrs @ MHH on Feb 3, 2010 10:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No credit to me
It was a link someone else re-tweeted on twitter.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 3, 2010 10:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah. I use that one all of the time.
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 3, 2010 10:27 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am sure you do.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 10:35 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
god i hope she has an amazing sense of humor
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by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Bwahaha….
Hadn’t seen that one before. Good find.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by sandiegee on Feb 3, 2010 3:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
sigh. and that’s my company’s camera too.
by thedoctor on Feb 3, 2010 4:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still surprised that Yip keeps scoring. He’s not doing anything terribly special out there, but he’s doing simple things and the puck is coming his way. good for him.
Top line played better, but geez, how bout some goals? Especially from Wolski? Stastny seems to be shooting directly into opposing goalie’s chests, and Wolski can’t hit the net. :p
Galiardi and O’Reilly should be together full time, they have great chemistry. The injuries have made that hard, but I would love to see next year:
Wolski/New LW – Stastny – Stewie
New LW/Wolski – Duchene – Hejduk
Galiardi – O’Reilly – Jones
McLeod – Hendricks – Yip
If you could try and match that 3rd as a shutdown line instead of Stastny, we might see tons more scoring…
by thedoctor on Feb 3, 2010 9:53 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yip plays fired up
I never noticed him half-assing it out there.
It was fun watching him play after he got his 2nd goal. As soon as the Avs would get control of the puck, he’d be pointing up ice and would be to at least the center line as soon as possible. You could really tell he wanted that hat-trick.
I should never be taken seriously.... Seriously!
by AvDog on Feb 3, 2010 9:59 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I never noticed him half-assing it out there.
Which is true and so very, very cool, because the biggest knock against him at BU and from all the scouts was that he dogged it far too often and didn’t show enough heart.
Now he is the paragon of heart on the team. I absofrickinlutely love that stuff!!!
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 3, 2010 10:29 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yip Yip Yip BRRRRRRIINNNNNGGGG Yip Yip Yip
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 3, 2010 9:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! Love it!
I’ve been sayin that since he started playin for the Avs.
yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip uhhhhhh huh.
meh
by Jimmy_the_scumbag on Feb 4, 2010 6:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yip isn’t necessarily doing anything special, but is slotting in wonderfully into the budding power forward position. He just goes to the net. Then, he goes to the net. After that, he goes to the net. Few, if any, of his goals are pretty, but they still win games and that’s all that matters. He’s also very defensively responsible, though it’s obvious that he is rough around those edges at this level.
I agree generally re: your ideal lines for next year, but I’m not 100% convinced that we need to go hunting a new LW to replace Baron, but would like to try this:
Baron – SoS – Stewie
Jones – Dutchy – Duke
Gali – Radar – Yip
Highlander – Hendricks – Durno
If Jones can successfully shift to LW, this is going to be a beheamoth!
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 3, 2010 10:36 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
that works too. O’Reilly and Jones worked so well together though. We never did see Jones with Duchene, so I’d be happy to see it too. Though you know my pathology with having players on their natural wings…
by thedoctor on Feb 3, 2010 11:12 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
my lord
those lines. hello, stanley. how are you today?
(and have i mentioned how much i like durno? /drool)
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Much more gooderer than last year.
by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
my lord
those lines. hello, stanley. how are you today?
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Much more gooderer than last year.
by NurseBeachie on Feb 3, 2010 1:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't read the whole thread yet,
So excuse me if this has been mentioned, but can the whole team get the calder?
Get rid of the loser point
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by TheRed on Feb 3, 2010 5:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Haha I just posted that!
But you posted that first so in essence I read your mind!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 3, 2010 6:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s ok, just give me a little credit on the poster!
Get rid of the loser point
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by TheRed on Feb 3, 2010 8:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Post the poster here so we can enjoy it before it finds internet fame.
Games are worth only 2 points, DAMMIT!!
by Busted Twigg on Feb 3, 2010 8:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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