Game 80 Preview: Avalanche at Oilers
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 11:49 AM MDT
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| Colorado Avalanche |
7:30 MT / 9:30 ET / 2:30 GMT |
Edmonton Oilers |
| 43-29-7 | April 7th, 2010 |
25-46-8 |
| 93 pts | Rexall Place |
58 pts |
| Playoffs |
Edmonton, AB | 15th |
The Colorado Avalanche are in. The Oilers are not, but if there's any group of fans who knows better than to point and laugh, it should be us. We've been there...and rather recently, if I recall correctly. If nothing else, our Avalanche are a tremendous example that franchises can turn around in a hurry. I, for one, would much rather be competing with the Oilers in the division instead of the Canucks and Flames. So, here's hoping this year is just a temporary glitch in the matrix.
As for the Avalanche, they can still end up anywhere from 5th through 8th, as the From The Rink guys and gals have broken down for us. I'm still going to break it down here, though, mostly because I can. First, I said there was a slim chance that the Avalanche could play the Kings in the first round. That was not correct. While the Kings can still catch Phoenix for 4th, the Avs couldn't get into 5th if that happens, so LA is out. Here's what has to happen to get the Avs to each available seed:
8th
If the Avs do nothing else, they are the #8 seed. As the #8, they would play either San Jose or Chicago - the only 2 Western teams who can finish 1st overall. The Avalanche will have an impact on this race, as they play Chicago on Friday.
7th
The Avalanche are 3 points behind the Red Wings for 7th in the conference. They do hold the tiebreaker in wins so just need to tie Detroit to take over 7th. They'd still play either San Jose or Chicago (whichever ends up as the #2 seed).
6th
The Avs are 4 points behind Los Angeles, but these two teams do play each other. There's a few scenarios that have the Avalanche doing it, but a couple of LA wins will close that door. Vancouver is the #3 seed no matter what.
5th
The Avalanche need to win all 3 games to have a shot at 5th, and they'd still need a boatload of help beyond that. Interestingly, the only time any of the bottom 4 seeds play each other is the LA - Colorado game, so 3 point games won't come into consideration at all. The only possible opponent for the Avs if they make it to 6th is Phoenix. The Kings and Predators can both get into 4th, but if that happens, the Avalanche would have no chance to get there.
Realistically, the Avalanche will be the 7th or 8th seed. If the stars line up, it's a #6 seed (and a dreaded first-round against the Canucks). #5 is all but impossible, but still mathematically on the table.
Dustin has the recap keys tonight.
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Finally
i was wondering when this was going to post and as for the who I want to play in the first round I DON’T CARE Bring any of them on!!!
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Let the Playoff Beard growth commence!!
I added an option just for you!
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
Thank you kind sir
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Let the Playoff Beard growth commence!!
i picked chicago, why? cause we’ve had some barn burner games against them this year!! even though statistically we’re par with the sharks, I still remember one playoff round against them so many years ago where they looked deadly and Vinny Damphouse ate us for breakfast lunch AND dinner…though now part of me thinks it would be sweet to have Ferris score a series clinching goal against the sharks….shit…is there an option E for all of the above?
Mission 16W
Chicago’s offense is pretty scary.
Isn’t nice that we have this poll. I never would have predicted this at the beginning of the season.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Now with Playoff Goodness!
we can keep Kane and Towes in check…it’s Bufglyn that is scary..that guy had a HUGE playoffs last season
Mission 16W
When Byfuglien gives a shit, he is scary. But currently he is playing D, while Chicago’s real defensemen are in the infirmary.
I still want to see Chicago for selfish reasons (AKA, I would get to cover the games)
Colorado Avalanche: Back to the playoffs!
I’ll go with a different one each time (if they let me do all the games anyway). I wouldn’t be torn either. I root for the Avs 1st, the Hawks 2nd, and anyone who plays the Wings 3rd. (SO I would root for the Avs in the series)
Colorado Avalanche: Back to the playoffs!
me too
Mostly because I want the opponent that would prove to be the most entertaining series, and I think for straight up game play, that would be Chicago. After all, making the playoffs was beyond our wildest dreams 9 months ago so I’m not even contemplating advancing right now. I just want an enjoyable series, anything more than that is just sugar on top.
by Brett Shumway on Apr 7, 2010 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Screw that
I want to at least get into the second round and make everyone really eat crow plus it’ll be nice not to have to shave for more then two weeks LOL
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Let the Playoff Beard growth commence!!
By the way
I never had a doubt they’d make it. Off to watch Bayern Munich vs Manchester in a bar… in Munich. Pray for my life. (making it easier to survivie.. I don’t like Manchester at all. Suck it Infamous)
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
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by Jibblescribbits on Apr 7, 2010 12:46 PM MDT reply actions
wow, i’m surprised. are you guys really that scared of facing the canucks in the 1st round?
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you’ve owned us this year
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions
everyone is
honestly
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions
well, i’ve heard rumours that some of the wings fans aren’t….
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i’ve heard rumors that wings fans are reasonable, intelligent human beings. but i haven’t found any proof of that yet. ;-)
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions
well, i did go to Winging It In Motown once for a gamethread, they were quite reasonable.
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hmmmm, maybe having the word “Avalanche” in your sig line has something to do with the sudden breakdown of all that’s reasonable when confronted with such persons…
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions
For wings fans
WiiM folks are reasonable. It is the inbred, toothless, moronic 19 over at Excluding Zetterberg that need to be avoided at all costs.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind seeing a nice Vancouver rivalry flaring up in the first round.
I do believe we have the best chance to beat Phoenix though, with Vancouver our 2nd favourite opponent.
and we would love to bring on that rivalry!
seriously, we’d rather face you guys than the red wings, they’re the ones who are scaring us the most.
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they scare everyone
honestly
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions
true dat
VIVA LA DUTCHY!
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions
i admire your courage.
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Hating, and not fearing, the Wings is a way of life for any true Av fan.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Hate is a big word. I wouldn’t really hate anyone for the reason of watching sports. But then again, hostility is too small a word to describe how we are regarding the wheel of death.
I officially want to recommend spite as the word to be used whenever we talk about the deadthings. And fear thee, who uses a capital letter for anything detroit related.
Nope
Hate works for me.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions
don’t mind me asking, but why do you guys hate the wings so much? i can understand the blues, preds and hawks not liking the wings, but not you guys….
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To know them is to hate them
But seriously, it still mostly stems from the most heated rivalry in all of sports in the mid to late 90’s, started by a bloody WCF playoff series in 1996 that culminated in poor little Kris Draper’s face being rearranged by Claude Lemieux in a gentlemanly manner akin to Rob Blake’s latest hit. Several other playoff series between the two teams ensued, including ones in 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2002. We won’t count the one in 2007, because it sucked beyond belief and half of the Avs were on IR.
Plus, their fans are the worst by a mile, and they continue to employ some of the biggest douchebags in all of hockey, the latest being Todd fricken Bertuzzi (you may know him?).
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions
as did the Baron.
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - On the upside, there's only 3 more (regular season) games of Darcy Tucker left!
and Hannan
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions
So I stand corrected
Half of the Avs were on IR, the other half were playing with broken bones. And the one healthy player almost made our local beat writer light himself on fire.
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by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions
ah, that makes a lot of sense, thank you.
and should the canucks face the wings in the playoffs, you’ll be very much welcome on the bandwagon, with all the hawks fans, blues fans, and everyone else.
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and we will happily and boisterously hop on!! thank you!
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions
I’ll be totally there. My second favorite team is always whoever is playing the Wings. And actually, before the Avs came into being, the Canucks were my favorite team because I was living in Seattle.
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by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m in.
BTW it’s very nice having a civilized rivalry with the Canucks and having also civilized conversation with their fans.
by Paulo Saraiva on Apr 7, 2010 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions
yes, it’s quite pleasant being able to calmly talk hockey with fans of rival teams.
btw, we are actually quite civilized at Nucks Misconduct, so don’t be afraid to visit. just refrain from trashtalk and insults, and you’ll easily be welcomed.
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I’ve actually cruised over and had some chats with you folks. And it’s always been a great experience!
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions
i really hate detroit
“we are so good, even though we played in the worst division in the NHL for years while playing each team 8 times”
Pass the Duchy to the left hand side...
by slapshotr2007 on Apr 7, 2010 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions
You must be too young
Blood Feud.
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heh. I guessed you were under 20 without even looking!
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Where to Start
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_rivalries#Avalanche-Red_Wings_rivalry
This sort of sums up some of the historical stuff (1996-2002ish).
More recently – all the Michigan transplants moving to Denver and filling the Pepsi Center with their disgusting fans. Plus they signed Bertuzzi and Brad may this season.
A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her.
The Red Wings are for stupid idiots that like dumb things.
Oh yeah? Well you're under fuck off for grand fuckin' offin'!
by Pinchy The Lobster on Apr 7, 2010 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh Pinchy
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions
All this talk about not shaving….bandwagon here I come! Oh wait, not shaving would mean not coming so nevermind.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
I don’t think JML would like the non-shaved Beachie…if you know what I mean
Colorado Avalanche: Back to the playoffs!
oh yeah, i know.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Rivalry
We need a rivalry opponent it’s been too long!!!
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well, that’s what playoffs are for. i’m sure you’ve noticed the nucks-flamers hatred….
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ehhh
Everyone hates the Lames
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that's why I wanted to face LA
I think we could develop a huge one there!
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions
you just want the rivalry to with a a CA team so you can go to the games and get involved but hey it’s cool!!!
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it’s true i would love to get to go to the games, but i still think the rivalry would be epic. each of the games have been chippy from five into the first. good stuff maynard!
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Convoluted thinking
So here’s the way I see it. San Jose has been a consistent first round choker and has clearly earned the title of chokiest playoff team.
Therefore, they ARE expected to lose in the first round. So, if we fail to maintain the fine tradition of their first round exit, wouldn’t the headlines read
Colorado becomes first team to lose to the chokingest playoff team ever
(yes, I realize this newspaper would have sloppy headline standards).
And if it did, would we not be the ones standing in the middle of the metaphorical ring holding the fancy heavyweight choker champion of the world belt?
I’d rather not risk those ramifications.
i was about to say the same thing here, it hurts us more losing to them then any of the other potential teams we play
Mission 16W
you do have a point. CHICAGO IN THE FIRST ROUND!!!
Actually, I think SJ will hold on to the West Conf lead and I most def want to overtake the winged wheel, so I guess it is Chicago that I’d want to face anyway…and what a fun freaking series would that be! Triple OT anyone?
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh god
Avalanche and Blackhawks will no longer have any fans left after 7 games of that.
2009-2010 Avs: Totally not about to win the Stanley Cup!
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The Avs will be heading back to the postseason for the 12th time in 14 seasons since 1995-96. Only Detroit (14) and New Jersey (13) have made more trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during this time. Philadelphia
is on the verge of making it 13 this year, while Ottawa has tied Colorado with its 12th playoff berth.
Colorado’s first round matchup will be its 29th playoff series since relocating from Quebec, second to only the Detroit Red Wings (36 including this year). The Avs are 19-9 in those postseason series, the second most wins behind only Detroit (26-9).
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 1:12 PM MDT reply actions
/goosebumplies abound
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Dear Avalanche,
beat the Oil now and beat ’em good.
It won’t be as much fun with Taylor Hall in the lineup next year….
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - On the upside, there's only 3 more (regular season) games of Darcy Tucker left!
I can’t wait for the
Dutchy-Hall battles!!Oilers to realize that Hall is not as good as Duchene and chose the wrong year to suck!!
Fixed
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Prediction
Budaj with the monster sh………. not going to say it
Dutchy goes off and gets his hat trick tonight
Stewey and Staz have major assists
And Wilson dumps someone into the bench to make up for last nights dumping!!!
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Let the Playoff Beard growth commence!!
and Liles continues to say, “Bench my ass? I’ll show you, you mother fuckers!”
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec’d, cuz he was the #1 star last night, in my book.
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I think he has been in the last two or three games. He’s single-handedly prevented at least 4 or 5 goals with some awesome backchecking. And man, with all this focus on Cumiskey’s speed, I forgot how damn FAST Liles is.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions
True, true. All very true.
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that move he did to ruin daniel’s breakaway was really good.
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did you see Sedin’s face on the replay? He looks down at the ice watching the puck go out of his control and then looks behind with this “WFT – where did you come from.” look. Good Stuff.
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seriously, we’re not used to seeing defensive plays like that.
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it certainly does help when our fast d-men aren’t on the bench doesn’t it?
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
I suspect Sacco had a similar look on his face.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Chicago--2 reasons
1) Great, games between two teams that can really skate and probably a glimpse of a future matchup.
2) San Jose seems bigger, slower, boringer (sic) and also more physical and I don’t want our smallish defense to be beaten down for seven game before moving on.
Has San Jose every played a 7 game series?
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by c6hor8 on Apr 7, 2010 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not to mention a few games in a time zone where I can actually watch, unlike a San Jose series
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Objectivity
But doesn’t it make it omore fun for you to jettison the mantle of journalistic objectivity and just be a fan? Even if it is at 1 a.m.?
San Jose
(1) I think we can beat them
(2) I want Wilson to check Blake into the Avs bench where Mueller can kick the shit out of him without the refs seeing it
(3) I think we can beat them
(4) I want Stewie to pound Blake’s face in
(5) I think we can beat them
(6) I can fly up to see the games
and (7) Nabby’ll choke…thus, we can beat them
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
8) Has San Jose ever won a playoff series in the past 6 years?
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ohhhhhh yeah, that quadruple overtime against the stars was insane in the 2nd round a couple years ago. had somewhat forgotten about that.
stupid stars
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
That game was crazy. I went to the movies and DVRed it to watch when I got home, except when I got home the game was still going. I walked in the front door right before this.
Dead on center ice? Yeah. But Wilson has a way of doing it that seems to defy the size of the player he’s hitting. It might work…you never know….
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Danger Game
Edmonton has sewn up the top seed in the draft lottery. They have nothing left to lose for. They may come out flying, whereas the Avs just had a huge game, and might let down.
Good health is all I’m looking for out of the game tonight.
It's all fun and games until someone blows up Detroit...then it's a PARTY!!!
Along with good health, I would like a win for Peter Budaj, so I hope the Avs don’t overlook this one.
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by hockeymom on Apr 7, 2010 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
This. A gazillion times this. (And I don’t pull out this meme anymore so that’s really saying something that I did.)
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I sure would like to see ours avs healthy in the playoffs. However, I think they also need to maintain their confidence, therefore they should still try to win tonight.
by Paulo Saraiva on Apr 7, 2010 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions
It is always easier to maintain a loosing streak that to maintain a winning streak. Go Avs, you can win tonight without loosing any important player.
by Paulo Saraiva on Apr 7, 2010 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Not that it necessarily would sway anyone...
but I just talked with McSorley and he said for sure we want San Jose…he thinks we can take them….seriously.
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
At the risk of showing my ignorance, who is McSorley? I saw the picture from the other threads, and the comments, but I don’t know who the crap he is!
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Apr 7, 2010 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions
really?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_McSorley
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 7, 2010 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Hmm, interesting. Thanks for the info. (And for helping me be lazy)
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a douche bag like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Apr 7, 2010 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions
AVS RULE! LAMES DROOL!!! YAYAYAHAHAHAHAHAYAYAHAHA….
Screw the Wings. Screw Lidstrom. Screw Franzen. Screw Holmstrom. Screw Zetterberg. Screw Datsyuk. Screw Osgood. Screw Howard. Screw May. Screw Kronwall. And Super Double Mega Screw Bertuzzi (May God NOT have mercy on his sick twisted warped soul). Did I miss anyone?
bwahahahahahaha
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 3:04 PM MDT up reply actions
well, i’m not going to agree with the “avs rule” part, but i’ll join you with the LAMES DROOL!!!! YAYAYAHAHAHAHAYAHAHA….
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We can’t tempt you… even a little?
Screw the Wings. Screw Lidstrom. Screw Franzen. Screw Holmstrom. Screw Zetterberg. Screw Datsyuk. Screw Osgood. Screw Howard. Screw May. Screw Kronwall. And Super Double Mega Screw Bertuzzi (May God NOT have mercy on his sick twisted warped soul). Did I miss anyone?
if you guys make it further in these playoffs than the canucks do, i might think about it (don’t count on it, though)
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…… so do i :P (it was just Easter)
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We have Raycroft’s special brownies…
A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her.
Correction,
they have Rayzor’s special brownies.
And it only cost them about $500,000US too!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - On the upside, there's only 3 more (regular season) games of Darcy Tucker left!
and toronto is still paying for them too, apparently :P
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Hmmmmm,
when you think about it, Tucker didn’t even come with brownies.
What a raw deal!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - On the upside, there's only 3 more (regular season) games of Darcy Tucker left!
That does it!
From now on Toronto rejects have to come with special brownies! At least then they could still be partying in Calgary.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 4:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Wings suck.
Screw the Wings. Screw Lidstrom. Screw Franzen. Screw Holmstrom. Screw Zetterberg. Screw Datsyuk. Screw Osgood. Screw Howard. Screw May. Screw Kronwall. And Super Double Mega Screw Bertuzzi (May God NOT have mercy on his sick twisted warped soul). Did I miss anyone?
by i2strange97 on Apr 7, 2010 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Can I just say...
FUCK the guys @ copper and Blue. What a sad bunch of girlie d-bags.
I trolled over there and am now incensed.
Screw Edmonton and that whole blog.
DIE Oil DIE
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:23 PM MDT reply actions
…. that’s why it’s bad to troll in the first place……
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couldn’t agree more…
wait…
Aren’t you currently trolling?
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions
She is definitely not.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions
what’d I miss Bibby?
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:28 PM MDT up reply actions
That’s correct. Trolling would be stirring up trouble, and missy is instead carrying on intelligent conversations.
Example of trolling
Say one of your best players gets hurt pretty badly on at best a questionable hit. Your fans are upset and calling out the hit as a cheap shot, dirty, etc. A troll would pop in here admonishing you for your opinions on the hit, calling them “laughable” and telling you to “tone down the hyperbole.” At least that is one example I just made up off of the top of my head.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions
another good thing to look out for is horrible spelling. for some strange reason, none of them can actually spell properly.
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yeah, like that, although it’s not always that extreme.
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trolls can spell hyperbole? let alone use it in a sentence?
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:45 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Of course not. BiB’s example was totally 100% hypothetical and did not happen after the Shark’s game.
A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her.
Nor was it some SB Nation blogger named Mr. Plank who did it.
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by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions
who’s got the ban hammer around these parts?
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions
no, i’m not trolling, i’m just visiting.
you’d know a troll when you see one. they’re the idiots who just created their SBNation accounts to go on a site and talk the trash that belongs in the comments sections at TSN, ESPN, and Yahoo.
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glad for the clarification…
Welcome to MHH!
(as I’m sure you’ve heard this already)
considering the heavy hitters are sticking up for you!
:)
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions
see what happens when i watch the game from the bar for a few months and neglect MHH?
(see above)
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions
i also like that Marty Scsorley thinks we can take SJ.
Love that guy
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by Ben from Portland on Apr 7, 2010 3:25 PM MDT reply actions
especially considering he played with Blake for so long…says something about our boys
This is our team: underrated, filled with amazingly talented kids and veteran leaders, both young and old, who are buying into the vision of a hard working, fast moving, never-say-die game. They are the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche.
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 7, 2010 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I want the Sharks I think, they’re kinda the second team I follow so I hope I don’t come out of the series hating them because Clowe elbows someone in the head or Blake gives Ferris a concussion. Oh, wait.
It is a little funny that a couple months ago, Nabokov v. Anderson would have seemed like a great goaltending duel. Now it’d be a battle of two huge question marks. I still think Anderson will come through when it really counts, but that is a much bigger question than it was before the olympics.
Behind the net would love a SJ-Avs first round tilt – considering they thing that they are the two teams that are outperforming their corsi/zone start/etc….
im trying for the perfect sports day in the mile high city, on friday i have tickets to the rockies home opener and tonight im going to try to pick up tickets to the avs game friday. that would possibly be the greatest beginning of spring i have ever had. either way im spending all of friday in lodo.
i found out that my date to prom is growing a playoff beard. would i be so bad to ask him to shave if its for prom?
and of course GO AVS!
That is one hardcore spambot. Just looked at the profile and he went after every SBnation blog.
Burgundy army now taking recruits.
Not a very literate spambot though.
Jibbles is an older man so you can trust what he says.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 7, 2010 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions
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