Game 56 Preview: Avalanche @ Predators
by Derek B on Feb 4, 2010 11:00 AM MST
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| Colorado Avalanche |
6 MT / 8 ET / 1 GMT |
Nashville Predators |
| 31-18-6 | February 4th, 2010 |
30-21-4 |
| 68 pts |
Sommet Center |
64 pts |
| 6th in West |
Nashville, TN |
7th in West |
The Avalanche are taking the kids on a quick road trip.
Tonight in Nashville, the "Young Guns", T.J. Galiardi, Brandon Yip, Ryan WIlson, Ryan O'Reilly, Kyle Cumiskey and Matt Duchene, along with the other Avs rookies, come into this game having scored a total of 110 points. Give that a minute to sink in. 110 POINTS! Matt Duchene, T.J. Galiardi (7th) and Ryan O'Reilly (10th) are all in the top 10 in rookie scoring. Oh yeah, and Matt Duchene (17G) is not only leading all rookies in goals, he is tied for the team lead as well.
This game is another one of those that I am a little reluctant to put in the "must win" column, but it is very close. The Predators are only 4 points behind the Avs in the standings and with the Canucks playing in Ottawa and the Kings hosting the Ducks, the team has a serious chance to gain some ground in the standings.
The Preds are coming off of a heartbreaking loss to the Coyotes on Monday in which they lost in the 10th round of the shootout. This was a game where both goalies earned shutouts and were both on top of their game, only yielding 3 goals combined on 20 shooters in the shootout.
Nashville is also mired in bit of a slump. They have only won 1 of their last 7 games, a 4-3 win over Atlanta back on January 30th. As far as health goes, they are pretty good though. They only have 2 players listed on the injury report, Marcel Goc (upper body) and Wade Belak (foot), both are listed day-to-day. The Avs however, are not quite as healthy. Ruslan Salei (back), Milan Hejduk (knee), Ryan Stoa (shoulder), Matt Hendricks (ankle) and David Jones (torn ACL) are all on injured reserve.
For Colorado, it is no secret anymore just how much we are relying on the scoring touch of our rookies. Expect this game to very hotly contested as both teams are in desperate need of the 2 points. I anticipate for the team to lean heavily on them again tonight.
I'm going out on a limb here and call for Craig Anderson to get the start for the Avalanche, if so, it will be his 11th consecutive start. I expect that Pekka Rinne will get the start for the Predators.
Derek's Prediction: Colorado 4 - Nashville 2
Derek's Game Notes: With a win tonight, the Avs will have 70 points, surpassing the 69 points they earned all of last season in just the team's 56th game. Today is Joe Sacco's 41st birthday, so from all of us at Mile High Hockey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!
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that cake, uh, takes the cake
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 11:06 AM MST reply actions
I swear i saw that when I was thumbing through the cake catalogue at the grocery store
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I need to find that cake for my son’s birthday. Too Cool!!!
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Price Chopper if you have that around you. OR Big Y if you have that around you.
They have a cake catalogue.
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 don’t think the cake is on your weight loss plan DDC…much like Chinese for lunch wasn’t on mine
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yeah, don’t think so either. I am going to indulge in some buffalo wings this weekend, though. the future svelteness can wait a little longer.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 12:02 PM MST up reply actions
Ohh a prediction...
ballsy move Derek you now become the fall guy if we lose lol
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by SportsDalaiLama on Feb 4, 2010 11:13 AM MST reply actions
What happens
When we win 4-2?? :-)
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by Derek B on Feb 4, 2010 3:07 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
taking the kids on a quick road trip
Are we there yet?
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
by Uziel on Feb 4, 2010 11:17 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Another marketing idea
That would be funny, Avs trip to the SC playoffs, Duchene, O’Reilly and the other kids in the back of a car in full hockey gear asking Sacco, “Are we there yet?” Too creative and funny for Stan’s “marketing” department, I’m sure.
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 4, 2010 11:22 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
Actually brings up another general point
Why aren’t they using their players at all to market the team? Seems to me that in the past they have at least used them some. Get those bright young faces in front of the public, for Roy’s sake.
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
I’m surprised we haven’t seen any of the guys pitching cars or pizza for any of the local companies.
Looking at those Champ Bailey and Rod Smith commercials, it’s not like they are screening guys for their acting talent.
Why the hell isn’t Craig Anderson hawking savings accounts for Key Bank?
Why isn’t T.J. Galiardi dressing like a mafioso for Maggios Italian restaurant?
Why isn’t Ryan O’Reilly advertising Check Into Cash for when people come up shorthanded before payday?
When will Adam Foote finally do a subway commercial for a six-foote sub?
Can we finally get that Cumiskey commercial for Bandimere Speedway?
And finally, shouldn’t we be see Joe Sacco “Grocieries” doing a King Soopers ad?
If Santa comes down my chimney wearing those Red Wing colors, he's going to wish he didn't exist.
by Dixomatic on Feb 4, 2010 11:58 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
This * 6! Dixomatic is the offical Avalanche marketing genius!
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See! If we can come up with this stuff why can’t the Avs? It’s simple, THEY AREN"T TRYING!
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by Americanario on Feb 4, 2010 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
I’d love to see something along the lines of what the Rockies do with their players and commercials. They’re funny, goofy commercials but get the name out there. Some of them feature the mascot to appeal to families too. Example here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSSHvVREPPw
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Tie Breaker
In points earned between the clubs this season, the Preds are actually winning 4-3. Considering how close these 2 have been in the standings, this final match is a must win for both teams.
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absolutely
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
A win in regulation
would be nice no 3 pt games
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by SportsDalaiLama on Feb 4, 2010 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
Agree
An OT win for the Avs ties the series, but OT loss gives the series to NSH. The Avs really need to try and win in regulation to take the series and keep points away from the Preds. They are one of the teams I am paying close attention to in the standings.
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point of clarification
re: Preds injuries, both Goc and Belak are healthy. Belak won’t play, though, as it looks like Trotz is close to making him Mr. Permascratch in favor of Cal O’Reilly.
You can get our lines over at OtF in the game preview.
Big game tonight…Preds need this one more than the Avs do, so expect to be hit hard early.
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I'm going
Out on another limb and calling that Gali scores the first goal from Yip and Clark.
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by Derek B on Feb 4, 2010 12:08 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Tucker ;-)
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Alright then
Koci.
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yeah, baby
unassisted, on a breakaway!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Aiming for Magic #31 - 31 points in 28 games. 2 points in 1 game; 29 points to go!
When is the last time a goalie scored a goal? It’s been a long time since I heard of one (now watch it was just last year)
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Last GK goal: Chris Mason of the Nashville Predators. April 15, 2006 against Phoenix in a 5-1 win.
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Ok, so not so recent
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
How the hell does a goalie score in a 5-1 game?
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Goalie scores when up 3-1 when the other team pulls the goalie, and then the team gets another before the end of the game is what I would think.
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I was wrong:
Mason was credited with the goal – the ninth by a goalie in NHL regular-season play – and made 23 saves for his fifth consecutive victory in the Predators’ 5-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.
Mason, forced into the starting role with Tomas Vokoun out for the season because of a blood condition, was credited with the goal when Phoenix’s Geoff Sanderson shot the puck into his own net on a delayed penalty midway through the third period.
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Seriously. Talk about a fluky play. On a side note, props to the NHL for keeping an archive of all the box scores and game recaps that far back.
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Yeah, right? I wouldn’t even know where to look, let alone have the patience. Nice research
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There is a YouTube video with all the goals scored by goalies…about half of them are this fluke play. The last REAL goal scored by a goalie was Nabakov. March 10, 2002 against the Canucks
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pUOSGvH-ps
Gee, Osgood scored a goal, does that secure his HOF 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
Whoa, that is a limb twig.
fixed
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That's what she said
Oh yeah!
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 3:39 PM MST up reply actions
Wolski finally breaks out
1st goal of the game from SoS and Hannan
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by SportsDalaiLama on Feb 4, 2010 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
there are young girls across Colorado, wishing they could say the same.
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Not just Colorado
My girlfriend is swooning over Duchene and Galiardi.
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I’ll stick with Quincey (yeah, I know, No shit) or maybe Stewie (because it seems like he’d be fun)
Sandie
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I bet you’d take Quincey on a power play, especially if it was for a really long penalty.
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Wolski
He’s due
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
Nah
He sucks. He just floats. He has no skill. He’s on a perpetual cold streak. He’s worse than Svatos. He’s supposed to be a sniper and can’t hit the broadside of a barn.
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TEH BAREN IS TEH SUXXXOOORZ. SEND HIM BAK TO POLUND FOR PIX ND PUKS!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Aiming for Magic #31 - 31 points in 28 games. 2 points in 1 game; 29 points to go!
60 points for aliteration.
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.
Jib
You’re just going for the long odds payout here, right? ;)
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 1:36 PM MST up reply actions
We’re going to get into an epic sarcasm war over this in the near future.
Best bet of the week
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 1:49 PM MST up reply actions
We could ....
But do I need to remind you how small the chances are that the Av first goal of the night will be an empty netter?
(am I winning yet?)
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 1:53 PM MST up reply actions
Hell
After your jumbotron performance the other night I’m just surprised you could get a full sentence out with so many good looking gals around these parts.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 2:02 PM MST up reply actions
I probably have a better chance at scoring with the Av promo goddess than Wolski does at hitting a half open net these days. And that isn’t good.
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 4, 2010 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
I’ll give you this, your Delusions per comment is better than Wolski’s PPG
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
A more striking similarity
Wolski and I have the same number of non-empty net goals for the Avs in the last 17 games.
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 4, 2010 2:21 PM MST up reply actions
he got paid a lot more for those than you did though
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 2:45 PM MST up reply actions
Zing!
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, but unlike you
he at least made some solid points in that stretch
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
excellent
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 2:57 PM MST up reply actions
Hey, who the hell’s side are you on?
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
I root for comedy
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 3:05 PM MST up reply actions
Then you don’t mind watching Wolski shoot these days?
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 3:06 PM MST up reply actions
There’s no comedy in watching something that never happens.
Get rid of the loser point
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Guess I thought he was the original “Wolskiing around” guy.
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Yes
Yes I was. As in, “I’m tired of seeing guys Wolski around on the points on the PP.” Even Sacco is using it now.
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 4, 2010 4:23 PM MST up reply actions
i was kidding.
seriously though, Wolski has been bloody awful for 20 games. he needs to get going again.
See I just completely disagree. He’s getting a ton of chances, and he’s been good on the forecheck.
He’s also held his own in his own zone. It feels more like Stastny’s slump at the beginning of the year, where he was playing fine but nothing would go right for him.
I honestly think he’s fine and it’s a normal slump, albeit an extended one.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
his effort has been there, I’ll agree on that.
he’s getting tons of chances and squandering them. it’s pretty clear that his shooting ability is average at best. now, he’s lost confidence and isn’t trying for anything risky at all. no dangle. no dekes.
Case in point: Mose recent minny game. Wolski steals a terrible clearing attempt when we’re down 1 – 0 with ~2 min left. No defensemen in sight. Goalie is way out challenging. It’s an open net if he takes a couple of strides with the puck or makes a deke. What does he do instead? An instant little half-slapper Harding saves easily. I don’t know if it’s coaching, confidence, or what, but that’s a really poor choice, and he’s continually making those overly simple plays.
So, what’s Wolski without dekes/dangling? well, we know now: a decent passer, good at puck posession, decent defender…and that’s it. I know it’s demanding, but I honestly do expect more from him. He’s got the talent.
P.S. don’t get me started on his inability to receive pases, ffs get a shorter stick Wolski. :p oh and hit the net kthx.
The slump may have made him grip the stick a little tighter. I’ll give that, but he’s getting shots, quality ones at that. They’ll start to fall.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 5:29 PM MST up reply actions
Are you gonna claim “conspiracy, the league’s against me!” now?
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 3:13 PM MST up reply actions
Hey now, don’t you dare play the “lump him in with EZ card!”
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 3:15 PM MST up reply actions
That was a low blow… I rescind my insult.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 4, 2010 3:22 PM MST up reply actions
first goal
Duchene. Doesn’t want to be shown up by the other rooks.
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 4, 2010 1:33 PM MST up reply actions
Haydar is still with the LEMs.
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 4, 2010 1:54 PM MST up reply actions
Rinne confirmed in net
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May you lose in regulation tonight
But beat the Winged Wheel like rented mules from now until the end of 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 4, 2010 1:29 PM MST up reply actions
Personally,
I’d rather they pwned The Mule. But so long as they win. Big.
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well
I certainly agree to the second part.
Hate the living hell out of the Wings.
One of my favorite hockey moments ever was scoring 5 goals in one period (8-0 game) and Weber creaming Lilja. Looking back, it was the most one sided fight I’ve ever seen, and I enjoy watching it, but I wish Lilja hadn’t gotten hurt.
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Not a hard call Derek…Anderson was confirmed in yesterday. Hence the Frei story today about getting Budaj some duty
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And in no way am I ripping on you…that sentence sounds mean
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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
Nice attempt at a cover
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No worries.
My sarcasm was lost in the text. I almost typed Budaj just to see if I had the same magical powers as Dustin.
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by Derek B on Feb 4, 2010 12:06 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Anderson should play this game, because there is too much riding on it. Now the Edmonton game on Saturday . . .
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Yeah, I can see Boods starting on Saturday and again on Wednesday.
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Don't ruin his omniscience.
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OT
Can you imagine playing goalie in the desert?
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Had an article on this too: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Hockey-in-Afghanistan-where-it-s-game-on-afte?urn=nhl,217666 Really cool stuff!
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What’s with the safety glasses? And I wish we could all donate rollerblades to them but 12 teams is a lot of skates. At least they have a chance to get some stick in. (TWHS)
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maybe, but I used to clean my bearings after every two games or so- it’s not that hard and doesn’t take much time. I kept one set going for 5 years with paint thinner and tetra lube. Wheels, on the other hand, I had the hardest ones they made almost and went through a set every month or so. Of more concern might be the surface. If it gets too sandy you won’t be able to skate very well on it.
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Yeah, I haven’t been over there (yet), but I would think that just keeping up on maintenance and new parts probably makes it more trouble that it’s worth. After all, I’d rather spend the little free time I have actually playing then fixing my skates.
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yeah, maybe we can donate sticks instead?
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Go to hockeyoverstock.com or similiar sites, buy some practice jerseys (like $5 a piece) and send em. Hell, take the extra time and get some numbers screenprinted on the back and send a nice card. That’s win all around.
The Avalanche, clearly, are down with No PP.
I’d be in for $20 or so if some others want to get together and buy a set. i can’t afford a whole team.
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this is a great idea!
I’m in for $20.00 if someone is coordinating.
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That is so awesome. I wonder how to donate to them?
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Someone who has access should e-mail puck daddy and see if they have any more info.
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Completely off topic:
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Completely off Topic
but last night I got some good news in the department of raising up my children correctly.
My wife took my 6yr old daughter to see “Tooth Fairy”. At one point in the movie she recognized that one of the teams were the “Kings” and said “Hey Mommy, we’ve seen them play the Avalanche”. Then she started chanting “Kings can’t win the Cup!”
(After Frozen Fury games, if the Avs lose many LA fans chant “Avs suck” and I usually respond with “Kings can’t win the Cup”)
Then a few minutes later she turned to my wife again and said, “At least they aren’t the Dead Things”.
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Canary…you just won father of the year!!!!
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Ha!!! Awesome
Proud Soldier in the Burgandy Army.
"You mess with our Hejduk and the Spirit of Lappy is coming!"-Jibbles
Jib and I
Will fight each other on our own turf. How dare he hit me with the “you looked like one uncomfortable mf’er up there on the jumbotron with that goddess” body blow.
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 4, 2010 2:29 PM MST up reply actions
It was polarising I would say – some of their commenters stated basically that they didn’t like the pace of our commenting and left, most of the rest were cool though.
couldn’t keep up with our wimmens, eh?
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ridding the world of booze: one drink at a time
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They aren't fans of the ladies over there, are they Trebek?
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by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2010 2:44 PM MST up reply actions
I’ll take “the penis mightier”
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Give me “Catch the Semen” for 200. Followed by, “Is that what the mustache is for, Trebek?”
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 4, 2010 3:05 PM MST up reply actions
eh
I read the thread, and wished I was in there – looked like fun.
I’d say most everyone appreciated it and would welcome it again. Don’t mind the negative Nancys.
Can I get a reverse field trip invite?
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thx
Some SBN peeps don’t really like opposing team fans hanging out.
I love it. Makes for better snark and conversation.
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you’re not the wings, or rangers trolls, so it won’t bother me at all. i actually enjoy that you come over and talk different lines for the night.
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
The worst SBN experience I’ve had is at Second City Hockey. I could step on to a 1940’s battleship and hear less profanity and get better grammar.
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we’re more like stepping into a 1970’s disco, except without all the awesome coke
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
Coke is overrated.
Crystal Pepsi baby!
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Feb 4, 2010 3:29 PM MST up reply actions
This only works if you say crystal methsi…..
Because I think the coke is not the coke you think it is.
Get rid of the loser point
ridding the world of booze: one drink at a time
Detroit Sucks
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Feb 4, 2010 4:39 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
this place is pretty cool, I’ll admit…
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100% agree.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
you're more than welcome to come
I should be there this time as I’m relegated to radio.
I bring the snark, but more importantly, a massive number of comments.
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I’ll be watching the game at home but won’t be able to comment, I’ve got a dreaded case of BSoD at home and I refuse to see what the game thread would do to my storm. BTW, BFD with the first goal, he’s due.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 4, 2010 2:34 PM MST reply actions
I’m thinking about recording the Nashville feed tonight, just for fun.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 2:46 PM MST reply actions
and brain damage
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 4, 2010 2:53 PM MST up reply actions
Fun? That’s more torture than anything
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won't be able to
its radio or Altitude only for Nashvillians tonight…
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what up with that?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 3:10 PM MST up reply actions
stupid ass
FS-TN…only 55 games on TV a year.
I HATE that contract.
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that seems ridiculoud
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 4, 2010 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
Here’s a fun stat. Duchene only has 8 PIM. To me that’s amazing considering his TOI and role, compaired to svatos’ one lazy stick foul per game he’s a saint, he makes O’Reilly look like a thug at 14.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 4, 2010 2:54 PM MST reply actions
So that works out to about 3 hours and 55 minutes of TOI per minor for him.
But he is not even tops on the Avs in that regards this year – Dr Jones is at 6 hours and 52 minutes TOI per minor.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Feb 4, 2010 3:01 PM MST up reply actions
You know who else has 8 PIM on the year
Craig Anderson. The 2nd most penalised goalie in the league (behind Dwayne Roloson).
Well if the team doesn’t stick up for him, he’s got to do it himself, right?
Get rid of the loser point
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some day i do want to see him in a fight. preferably against kipper or luongo. that. would. be. awesome.
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
Tomas Vokoun
foughter Kipper as a Pred once. That was epic.
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Fixed
Anderson fightingbeating the living crap out of Osgood, then subsequently demolishing Howard, would be win.
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 4, 2010 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
Taking Bertuzzi out and then doing the Tucker kamikaze bench dive at the rest of the team would be awesome.
True story
Anderson has the same save percentage when the Avs are short-handed this year (.898) as Budaj/Raycroft did last year.
This means the Avs could have got the same, if not better results last year if you’d played Anderson short-handed the entirity of last season.
1st goal of the game
Weber, from Suter and Sullivan on the PP….
That sounds overly optimistic.
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Can I Just Ask...
Why do you think the Nashville penalty kill is so bad? The save percentage of Rinne/Ellis on the penalty kill is the 2nd worst in the league (behind Toronto) at .834.
thats the $1M question
Traditionally, its been our calling card. We lost Vern Fiddler, Scott Nichol, and Greg Zanon- arguably our three best PKers. Weber especially has had trouble getting accustomed to the PK, as has Sullivan. I have to close my eyes when they’re out there.
The PKing of Smithson, Ward, Legwand, and Suter is fine, but Trotz has to employ someone else at some point and its disaster time.
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Kovi to the Devils
per a bunch of folks on Twitter
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
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