2010 Free Agency Live Thread
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 6:00 AM MDT
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Happy Canada Day! In honor of Canada's birthday, we have this raucous live thread going. Also, it's the start of NHL free agency. But, you already knew that. It's why you're here.
For those who are new here, free agency day live threads can be a blast. And today should be a very interesting day. The majority of MHH readers (about 2/3) think the Avalanche should be pursing Ilya Kovalchuk, but a source with the Avalanche has told Adrian Dater this won't be the case. The Avs could probably use another defenseman (Anton Volchenkov, Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek were the three receiving the most votes in a MHH poll last week), but will the Avs spend ANY money? Are the Avalanche committed to building slowly (a tactic that no team I can think of has pulled of successfully in the age of the salary cap)...or are they still trying to keep costs at a bare minimum (the rumored Tom Preissing buyout would be an argument fort he latter). Or, is there some subterfuge involved? We'll know in a few hours.
I generally stick with the TSN trade tracker for trades. Of course, there are about a zillion twitter accounts now with breaking trade news. Dater always does a good job with breaking news on his feed. Of course, there's always Bob MacKenzie, Darren Dreger and Pierre Lebrun. There's a MHH feed too, but don't go there for breaking news...this thread is the best place for that.
We'll try to keep this main article update with moves today, but deals by the Avalanche and movement by former Avs; the only UFA the Avs are expected to retain is Matt Hendricks, and even that isn't a guarantee. Shane bids a fond farewell to our departing free agents over at Avs Talk. And Jibblescribbits has his picks for who the Avs should pursue.
Avalanche Signings:
Potential Avalanche Targets:
F Ilya Kovalchuk
F Alexander Frolov
F Matthew Lombardi
F Ray Whitney
F Raffi Torres
F Lee Stempiak
F Alex Ponikarovsky
F Yan Stastny
D Paul Martin
D Dan Hamhuis
D Anton Volchenkov
D Zbynek Michalek
D Willie Mitchell
D Kurt Foster
D Andy Sutton
D Pavel Kubina
D Henrick Tallinder
D Toni Lydman
D Jon Scott
2009-2010 Avalanche Players:
F Darcy Tucker
F Marek Svatos
F Matt Hendricks
F Stephane Yelle
F Chris Durno
F Brian Willsie
F Darren Haydar
F Julian Talbot
F Codey Burki
F Marty Sertich (signed with Swiss NLB)
D Brett Clark
D Ruslan Salei
D Brian Fahey
D Derek Peltier
D Wes O'Neill
D Brett Skinner
G Tyler Weiman
G John Grahame
Other Notable Former Avs:
F Paul Kariya
F Alex Tanguay - Calgary Flames, 1 year, $1.7 million
F Teemu Selanne
F Owen Nolan
F Brad May
F Tyler Arnason
D Derek Morris
D Martin Skoula
G Jose Theodore
G Andrew Raycroft
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And away we go! After my morning air shift…I’m gonna go grab a giant sammich at Wal-Mart and a big ole Pepsi Max, and listen to TSN while trying to pay attention to the news
Help help! I'm being repressed!
I’ll be sitting here in Ghana. Luckily its a national holiday, so I have plenty of time to check in, oh, every 3 seconds or so.
Also, send some of that food and drink my way.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 7:10 AM MDT up reply actions
Like you wouldn’t believe.
We went out to a local bar to watch the US – Ghana match. It was seriously one of the best sporting events of my life, and I wasn’t even at the game. Of course I have to put up with everyone giving me guff about the US loss now.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 7:16 AM MDT up reply actions
This will be my first Free Agency or rather the first time I’m actively following! Any advice on specific websites, trackers, whom to follow on Twitter, etc. ?
look up. or did you want more than that?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 6:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Oops! :/ Gotta admit, that I scrolled right to the comments, without reading the article first! My bad!
no problem. you aren’t the first and wont be the last
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, nobody gives a shit about content, it’s all about the internet chatting.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
This might be the Avs new marketing slogan by the end of the day.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 7:33 AM MDT up reply actions
not exactly
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:46 AM MDT up reply actions
You mean Mike let you out of the kitchen long enough to read this?
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Ha! Haven’t heard the “barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen” joke in a while.
Sad thing is I knew somebody who believes that’s the way things should be.
I’ve always wanted to know, do you post something, log off, let Mike log on, post, log off and then you log back on?
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
What time do I get to start actively being disappointed the Avs aren’t trying to sign Kovi? (i.e. what time can free agents officially start signing?)
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Just be pro-active and start now.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 7:11 AM MDT up reply actions
12:15 eastern
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:13 AM MDT up reply actions
Way ahead of you
I started yesterday as soon as Dater posted his blog. But There’s still some small glimmer of hope that PL is lying through his teeth to Dater in order to throw other teams off (even though that’s not his style at all, but it could be Sherman’s style… right? Right???).
But I fully anticipate that sliver being crushed, and want to know when the guillotine is falling.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 7:15 AM MDT up reply actions
I’ve already started writing the “cheap bastards” article in my head
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Even though I keep saying “let’s see what they actually do” It still feels like they are being unreasonably cheap, even though nothing has happened yet. I’m still going to wait until we get close to the season, but It wouldn’t shock me to be a “near the salary floor” type team.
Maybe they are just saving the cap room for Forsberg though!
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 7:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Hopefully it will be the kariya/Salannie deal. “it was to good to pass up” excuse
by avalanchejef on Jul 1, 2010 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions
not off to a great start
Firefox is having issues with the site (mostly due to work filters and all the facebook “enhancements”). I can either deal with 10 nag boxes every time I refresh the site…or use IE and lose my adblock extension. It’s a tough choice
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:32 AM MDT reply actions
I thought we weren’t supposed to block the adds so mike could afford his Arbys
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 7:34 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah, probably shouldn’t have put that in writing. don’t tell Mike, okay?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:36 AM MDT up reply actions
are the ads random? Because if they’re focused I get a lot of women’s clothing ads. Not that I wouldn’t look fabulous, but it’s not quite my thing.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 9:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Chrome
It’s the way of the future
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
That’s a funny way to spell Kovy.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 7:41 AM MDT up reply actions
I know he was traded to the leafs just hoping we wouldve made an offer for him. Were not getting Kovy (just trying not to give my hopes up)
Yup, what Dario said. That being said Versteeg is a project. He has moments of “HOLY SHIT!” in the good way…then there is the other 80% of the time. He wasn’t nicknamed “Verstoopid” for nothing.
He has gotten better as a player, a complete player…but he still has major Clark brainfarts
Help help! I'm being repressed!
I just don’t like the name. too weird.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:46 AM MDT up reply actions
I always wanted to do one of those Academy Awards recently deceased tribute videos for departing Avalanche. Somber music and applause included.
and the loudest cheers for Tucker
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Its 10:50 pm here in Japan (active duty Air Force) and I cant decide if I should stay up and watch the frenzy on NHL.com and hangout on this thread or should I just give up on the kovy deal and go to bed?
go sleep for 3 or 4 hours and then get up and watch the festivities
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 7:50 AM MDT up reply actions
Sleep. Even if the Avs are playing it takes hours for all this stuff to come in.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Honest opinions, what do you truly think were gonna get done today? Just some depth moves or a big splash or hell even neither.
what do you truly think were gonna get done today
I’m thinking several six packs, maybe a handle of something just good enough to not make me go blind.
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by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Jul 1, 2010 8:06 AM MDT up reply actions
All right, MHH brethren.
I see a bunch of names I don’t recognize, several powers that be, and a few others that oughta be powers that be. We’re off to a good start.
Time to start dominatin! Naturally, that means sitting around gaming while waiting for my Twitter to explode. Yeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
FREE AGENCY DAY. Also, LeBron. There. Got it out of the way early.
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They raised the corpse of Lyndon B. Johnson to be in the NBA? Leave it to David Stern…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
HEY
I meant to ask you, since you’re one of the bigger dorks around here that I actually communicate with on occasion. Are you into Transformers at all? I seem to remember you enjoying them but I couldn’t exactly remember.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:09 AM MDT up reply actions
You hear about the new vidya game released?
I’m installing it now. Will probably ramble about it on FB later but it got really good reviews. First time I’ve ever been excited for a Transformers game.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Agreed,
but this new one has given me my last legit ray of hope.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:18 AM MDT up reply actions
that does look sweet, I’m going to finish red dead redemption before I go out and get it. BTW RDR is the bomb, I never had this much fun playing GTA and the story is actually good (i say that without knowing the ending).
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
Old cartoon Transformers? Good times. Shia Leboooofer and the crap that Hollywood puts out now? Not so much
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Did that really even need to be said? I mean really?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 8:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Quick discussion:
What’s worse: The Michael Bay version of Transformers or Go-Bots?
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Go-Bots.
Easily. I hate Michael Bay but at least LISTENING to Optimus talk was amazing. Nothing about Go-Bots was amazing.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Michael Bay
Couldn’t direct traffic
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by Nemesis44UK on Jul 1, 2010 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
That would be awesome. So many flying car explosions.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm, Go-Bots have the nostalgia behind them…Michael Bay just sucks at pretty much everything
Help help! I'm being repressed!
That said
the fake Michael Bay twitter feed was pretty humorous.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:15 AM MDT up reply actions
the fake Michael Bay twitter feed was pretty humorous.
So was the fake Brian Burke. Until BB lost his cool and threatened to sue DGB
My opinion is worth about what you paid for it: Nothing.
BB lost his cool?
Surely you jest.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:08 AM MDT up reply actions
Did he have someone break the author’s neck?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions
from what i’ve heard, some moronic reported asked him a question based on a tweet from the fake account.
Is it October yet?!
Yeah
“reporter” (it was Eklund asking him if it was really his account)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions
that’s not true, he is really good at blowing things up—everything else he does suck at.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
We already talked about this today!
Still, you haven’t been able to say “free agency 2010” without LeBron for the past TWO YEARS. I’m stoked to enjoy real free agency that doesn’t involve….weird, awkward courtship.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:09 AM MDT up reply actions
What?
You mean the Chop Shop is for something OTHER than kittens????
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes, we talked about it, but some people weren’t privvy to my Facebook ramblings
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Well dump my “friendship” would be a good start…though your wife gave me a depressing fact about kids last night…the “my child was up once a night until 14 months.” Oy vey
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Yeah, but she was breast-feeding, so unless you’ve spliced your genes to give you man-milk, just learn to sleep heavier when your better half gets up.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Wear a chest protector. It has the added bonus of reeking so fierce her eyes will tear up and she won’t be able to aim accurately.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I could bring my skates to bed…works about the same in the smell department. Plus the added bonus of a sharp object
Help help! I'm being repressed!
But the sheets man, think of the sheets. And if you ever get her to agree to some happy fun time, it’s just awkward.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
So you’re saying buy kevlar sheets and only wear the skates 364 nights a year?
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You’ll never get her to agree to that.
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Wow. Just read this, and Mike is kinda right. He was up with me at first, but after about the 6 month mark when it was just once a night, he slept right on through. Pisses me off to this day.
Sounds like grounds for divorce to me. Just two more years to go and I’ll take the Oklahoma bar exam just to ensure I can help you out.
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hell, i have a 3 week old daughter, and the gf won’t let me get up at night with her… i offer to take the night shift and everything when i’m not working in the morning, but she does it anyway.
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Well that’s no fair, my wife is more than happy to stay in bed if I offer to do anything overnight. Or if the boys are up before 6 on a weekend…
Help help! I'm being repressed!
With my daughter my wife would get up and feed her, then hand her to me so I could get her back to sleep. Since my wife was working and I wasn’t at that time it worked. With our other two children, she wasn’t/isn’t working, so I sleep as best I can.
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I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
I can’t wait until my wife gets mad at me for this. I am a really heavy sleeper.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Maybe that’s my problem. I have always been a light sleeper. My wife says I can hear a pin drop 3 houses away…meanwhile, she could sleep through a nuclear attack
Help help! I'm being repressed!
The breastfeeding thing does make it hard to share, I’ll admit. I just want him to wake up if I have to, dammit! Doesn’t make sense, but there you are.
Doesn’t make sense, but there you are.
Women in a nutshell.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Playboy
Should do a pictorial – hot nekkid ladies wearing skates…
Hmmmmm
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Time Killer
Have you guys and gals seen this? The reviews are awesome.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Just waitin for that gold box deal.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions
That thing looks like the atomic clock in Prague.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Err
astrological clock. slight difference.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:18 AM MDT up reply actions
According to the reviews, you can use it to divide by zero.
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I DESERVE EXCELLENCE.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Jon McAwesome's review of the watch is hysterical.
Chuck Norris riding into the Super Bowl on the back of Godzilla and round house kicking the crowd is no where near as awesome as this priceless poon magnet. When I was just moments from sending my $100k to some needy neo-hippie help group, I stumbled onto this gem. It was like the heavens opened and Jesus himself appeared with this same watch on. I mean how can you not follow Jesus when he’s rocking a watch of this caliber. So I asked “What would Jesus do?” Jesus pimp smacked me and said “Forget those hippies, buy the watch!” I was like “HECK YEAH.”
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: Now with Playoff Goodness!
Almost all of them made me rofl.
This is example #354807342590125792345 why I love the internet.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Song of the moment that’s rocking the news studio in Waukegan, IL. “Squeeze Me Macaroni” by Mr. Bungle. People are looking at me a bit strange
Help help! I'm being repressed!
I'm listening to Dragonforce.
My neighbors judge me all over again everyday.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Ah Dragonforce! Seen them last year at Rock am Ring here in Germany! They had an amazing keytar player! Keytars rock!!
MY SPIRIT WILL GOOOOO ONNNNNN
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They're terrible.
Really, really terrible. I just need something with insanely quick drums and can justify turning up the volume to.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Percussion Gun
by White Rabbits
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:39 AM MDT up reply actions
I can't believe I missed this comment
but hell yes. Any music that ends yup on Friday Night Lights is automatically winrar.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:59 AM MDT up reply actions
I love when this song appears while running on my ipod.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 9:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Hahaha
Touche.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:04 AM MDT up reply actions
Terrible? A power metal version of Journey? They’re freakin’ amazing, if you ask me. Some of the best solos ever!
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Ugghhh
The music I can dig but listening to this guy sing, oh good god. I have to put so much effort into not scooping my eyeballs out with a spork it’s almost not worth it.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:41 AM MDT up reply actions
Clearly not a power metal fan. It’s OK.
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I love their sound. Their videos make me chuckle, when they show the close-ups of the guitar solos.
Help help! I'm being repressed!
And Herman Li takes a swig of his beer while The Other Guy shreds. So good.
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It's completely mood dependent.
One day, DragonForce is the greatest band in history. The next, kill me. Today is a great day. I just wish I could listen to the music only.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:44 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s tough to find really good instrumental power metal bands. The singing is kind of part and parcel.
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Gotta Run
Me and StructuralPoke gotta go inhale some asbestos. Hopefully be back at lunch.
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Dan Hinote joining Blue Jackets coaching staff according to Andy Strickland
http://twitter.com/andystrickland/status/17495717962
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 8:31 AM MDT reply actions
As someone who has lived in Columbus
Bringing any woman to Columbus is a bad idea.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:40 AM MDT up reply actions
I’m not sure it’s ever been done before
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 8:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Let’s see here…Andy Sutton is 6’6", 245. So he’s out.
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At least this criteria excludes John Scott, as well.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Sutton hasn’t been bought out either, so he’s double out
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 8:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Over 100 comments with nearly two hours before the nonsense even begins. We’re gonna need a backup thread for sure.
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last year’s was 600 something, right?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 8:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Uh, anything after 2008 is pretty fuzzy to me, sorry.
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I cheated – I looked last night.
I think our biggest is 1200 for one of the playoff games (probably the sandwich match)
650 something was the 2009 free agency thread I think
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 8:42 AM MDT up reply actions
The nonsense begun a long time ago.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 8:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Stocks getting another kick in the teeth today. Just to seem like I am doing the job they are paying me for
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Since we're just killing time
this is my recent obsession. Several hours already dumped into it.
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sell me on it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 8:48 AM MDT up reply actions
Errrrrrrr
I’m a huge dork, so it was an extremely easy sell for me. It’s all about customization, really. I like having all the ability to customize the look and feel of my desktop and easy access to my most used programs. I like having email updates pop up on my desktop without having to sign in to read any of them and leaving myself notes in the morning when I wakeup. The first thing I do everyday when I roll outta bed is hop on the compy and check the news and start crackin on my To-Do List. With some of these add-ons and such, everything is right there in front of me. No more forgetting to do anything.
It’s very easy to learn to use as long as you put some time into it (I had 2 hours to kill the other day and that was about all I needed) and if you’re really into putting your stamp on everything you own, it’s really an awesome addition. Also, it’s free, which owns. Tons of user created content if you don’t feel like doing EVERYTHING on your own and most of the best designers are artists and do this kind of stuff for fun. Very high quality program.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
okay, I might give it a whirl
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 9:04 AM MDT up reply actions
If you do, be patient with it.
There’s some language to learn and there will certainly be some missteps. As with all good technology, the tools are there, you just have to learn when and how to use them. Also nice is that it’s constantly being tweaked and patched with upgrades.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:05 AM MDT up reply actions
I was told there would be cake.
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My recent obsession… all 3 seasons on 5 days. I started using meth just so I could watch it.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2010 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Did the same thing 2 weeks ago.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:28 AM MDT up reply actions
Wait, Wait...
You started using meth 2 weeks ago? =(
"That F******* sandwich had it coming!" -Mike@MHH
Oh man, what did you think of it? Its on my list. As well as Mad Men, The Brotherhood, The Tudors, True Blood… Man I could watch TV shows for the rest of the off season! Maybe thats how I should fill my time…
Thanks Joe...
Can't watch True Blood
Got through most of season 1 and tbh thought it really sucked. Bad acting, ugly leading man, too much swearing, paper thin plot…
Sorry.
My opinion is worth about what you paid for it: Nothing.
You know, I thought I’d like it for the soft core porn, but then I realized I could get all the soft core porn I want (which isn’t much, honestly) from the internet without all the stupid dialogue and lame stories about vampires.
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Depends on the lady. My fiance prefers to cut to the chase. She’s a keeper.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
I don’t even know what that means but I like the sound of it.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Don’t think I don’t still lurk around.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
He prefers to lurk under your bed.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions
technically not locked in yet though – might want to keep that under wraps
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions
As if marriage makes somebody “locked in” these days…
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Now THAT’s the cynicism that only $60,000k tuition to law school can buy.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions
I was amazingly mediocre in Contracts. My unfortunate situation is this: my best grades, by far, have been in Criminal Law and Business Orgs. I’d take a job as a prosecutor or a public defender but I can’t justify the pay cut. And I don’t have the overall grades to get hired by the big corporate firms. Sigh.
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You can start out in government like the solicitors office. Not a progressive kind of practice though and not many people leave once they start.
Same problem here with pay: Commonwealth Attorneys (our state workhorses) start at around $36k a year. I can’t justify that in any way, considering I already make more now with a bachelor’s degree and I’ll be carrying debt from school. I have no idea how they find anybody to work for the state here.
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Mike’s brother just finished a stint clerking with a federal judge in Mississippi. I don’t think he got paid very well either, but it put a feather in his cap. Then he got hired on with a firm in Hattiesburg. Don’t know exactly what kind of law they practice.
Yeah, as of right now I don’t have the grades for a clerkship. Clerks and big firm kids are all top 10%. I’m creeping higher every semester, but I still have a way to go.
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I know nothing of it, but if I catch up on the show then I have some girls that get together and watch it every week. I would like to attend, even tho its not so much for the show itself. And I have heard that its pretty decent, especially in the second season.
Thanks Joe...
I thought that was only for teenaged girls who like worse acting than the Star Wars prequels
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Ha! Mike would shoot me. I don’t think I could stomach the Twilight stuff. I like Sookie ‘cause she’s a woman who stands up for herself. Bella just seems like a whiner.
I saw a review this morning that summed up the Twilight series.
“The whole series is about a moron named Bella who can’t decide who she wants to lose her virginity to. The end. This movie is better than the first two, but that’s like saying you only lost one arm in that car accident, when you could have lost both.”
Help help! I'm being repressed!
That tweet you dug up
comparing soccer and Twilight was spot on.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Now I have to go look thru Chi’s facebook to figure out what you guys are talking about.
Thanks Joe...
I’ll save you the trouble:
Twilight and Soccer are the same thing. People run around for 2 hours, no one scores, and it’s millions of fans say you just don’t understand
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Soccer I can watch, to enjoy twilight you have to be a teenage girl.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Stupid Twilight
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
Tell me about it, I think I’m being dragged to it tonight by the wife…(I wonder if I can sneak my Ipod in and listen to music the whole time?)
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions
This IS how I fill my time.
Not kidding, dude. I watch so many shows, almost all of them terrible, that it gets overwhelming.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
I have decided only to watch ‘good’ shows. Of course, it kinda depends on what people think of as good, but I have only given up on a couple of shows that I started. I am currently keeping up on Treme, The Boondocks, and Justified. And I am snagging the True Bloods that air just so I have them for the future. Oh, and I think that Entourage started back up, I have to be sure to keep up with that.
Thanks Joe...
Well, I’ve never seen the show, and I live in Louisville, which is pretty different than the rest of Kentucky. So I’m probably no help.
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Justified rocks…… we’re going through Eureka on netflix as well, which cracks me up…. silly, bad science, but we enjoy it.
New season of Eureka is about to start. July 7th I think.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Justified dominates.
Straight up.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Yup. Very pro-Justified. I love how its mostly Deadwood, except in modern-day Kentucky.
Thanks Joe...
exactly…. I miss Deadwood….
I saw a biography show the other day that said Ed O’Neill (Married with Children) was originally up for the role of Sweringen but he wasn’t interested. Thank GOD he didn’t get it and it went to Ian McShane.
I always found myself cursing alot more after watching an episode of Deadwood…. weird huh?
I like it a lot. It’s up there with Dexter in my book.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2010 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions
That should be your first investment.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2010 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
I love Breaking Bad
I just need to finish up the last 4 episodes of BSG so I can start the 2nd season
well, my sis is getting married today
so I’m doing all of that stuff in estes park after ~12:30 today. I’m super excited for her and the wedding, but I’m going to miss all of the FAF stuff. I can’t even get texts at this place. :(
I thought Fridays are the new thing. Never heard of a Thursday wedding
Help help! I'm being repressed!
someone at work is flying out somewhere for a MONDAY wedding…… guess that’s one way to find out who you’re real friends are
As an engaged man, I can testify that our research has revealed that weekday weddings can be 50% cheaper than weekend weddings. For real.
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That’s true, but think of your guests. Having to take off work and everything could be a hassle. (mom off) Of course ours was 3 hours away from where all our guests lived, so we didn’t really consider them either.
Once you realize how much money you are spending on what’s essentially a 4-5 hour party, screw the guests.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 9:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Me and the wife did the drive through wedding in vegas. Best 60 bucks I ever spent! Top off on the Jeep, preacher hangin out the window like Arby’s. Priceless. Then preceded to get so hammered I passed out by 8. I love Vegas.
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by Av O.C.D. on Jul 1, 2010 9:57 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s why I dont like Friday weddings. They always happen smack dab in the middle of rush hour, and here in Chicagoland…that makes it tough to get to those places
Help help! I'm being repressed!
because it’s just like disneyland! but with (more) guns!
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Because basically everyone from outside the actual city filters in in the morning…then filters out in the afternoon. So everything in an 8 county area surrounding the actual city gets lumped into “Chicago”
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Same thing happens in Toronto.
Except they call the surrounding area the GTA.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
What guests? We have no friends.
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Oh yeah, them. We have to invite them?
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My fiance and I are vegetarians. Thanksgiving is already awkward enough.
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Are you kidding?
This has been an enlightening thread. You suck at Contracts, you’re engage, you don’t eat meat, and you can’t even speak to the validity of anything Justified.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t suck at contracts, I’m just mediocre. Bs in both Contracts I and II.
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Mediocre in contracts
You should easily be able to land a job in the NHL then.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions
I’ve already got an offer from Calgary.
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But everyone knows that the more pain something felt when it died – the tastier it is!
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions
And de-fur them with tweezers before hand. Its a slow process, but TOTALLY worth it.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Aph on Jul 1, 2010 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions
There’s a forest fire up in Estes Park. Good omen.
by Dario on Jul 1, 2010 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I drove to estes on saturday with a fire burning along 34. Its the small things that make you feel like a badass.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 9:29 AM MDT up reply actions
TSN will probably also have a live feed.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
won’t work for your American friends.
(NHL.com will be streaming it though, I think it starts at 2pm e)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 9:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Free agency news just in, Avs sign obscure young foetus, Rick Pracey says “he really jumped around the womb, he has a great work ethic, although he needs to bulk up before the big show”
In other news: Kovie goes to LA for a $10 mil per year, 20 year deal
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To all our MHH brethren who continue to suffer under the yoke of the British Crown!!!
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A great present would be Kovie wearing the Burgundy and Blue.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
I’m anxiously awaiting my latest opportunity to be underwhelmed!
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by Dario on Jul 1, 2010 9:44 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Is it sad that every now and then I try to use it on another site?
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
Woot, glad I’m not the only one~
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
Same here…every site that allows comments should adopt the power of the “Z”
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh, that would be great!
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
I tried using it on twitter last night
no joke
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
first avs news of the day
doesn’t look good for Hendricks sticking around per AD
Is it October yet?!
good question…. McKenzie didn’t mention anything about re-signing him. maybe they did a sign and trade?
that would make philly move coburn I bet, Avs should go after him regardless. They have cap issues already so somebody would be on the move if they sign him.
Coburn must be asking for > 4m, because Mez makes 4m. This move seems crazy to me from Philly’s perspective. Don’t they need a goalie?
that’s where I was going with that, if they sign him and a goalie (they resigned Leighton but I’m sure he’s the no 2 in their minds as they are poised to make a run at cup) they would have to dump some guys. Rumor has it even Carter may be available (he’s at 5M yr) and how nice would he look on avs. Maybe they don’t think coburn is worth the dough. He had a shitty plus/minus last year
by hockeyexpert on Jul 1, 2010 10:01 AM MDT up reply actions
half an hour til we get to watch everyone else sign free agents!
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
why do we need anybody, Jones, Yip and Galiardi are all future first team all-stars according to lots of peeps on this site. Right there with Sharp, Hossa, Bolland for sure! Plus, we have like 5 future all-star d-men in the minors. In 2-3 years they could help.
God damn dude.
It took you TWO posts to start antagonizing people. I can enjoy a long troll as much as anyone, but you’re losing your touch.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions
MHR troll: Anyone who questions anything McD does.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Not even that
But questioning ANYTHING over there. I had a brief stint of telling author’s their posts were pointless drivel and they got all butthurt.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
I havent been over there in like a year. I will do my own research, thank you very much.
Thanks Joe...
It's allllllllll bad.
Complaining about author’s bias and pulling quotes from random blogs??? A fanbase that’s convinced the world is against them. So annoying.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions
Complaining about author’s bias and pulling quotes from random blogs??? A fanbase that’s convinced the world is against them. So annoying.
Are you telling me the Broncos have become Red Wings fans?
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
Instant rec fest
Just post any type of “analysis” proving that:
A) They are better off without Cutler.
B) They are better off without Marshall.
C) McD is a genius and here is proof number 4,358.
D) MHR University: Why an offense that consistently flames out on short passes on 3rd and long is a good thing.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
One of my biggest problems with that place is that I don’t necessarily disagree with a lot of what they have to say, just the entire mentality of the site offends me.
Thanks Joe...
This.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Countdown Alert:
8 minutes til “meh”
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Much more gooderer than last year!
8 minutes until I officially regret staying up.
This is going to be so not worth going to work on 2 hours of sleep tonight. Damnit.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions
No such thing for me.
When it gets to such a small amount of time, I usually just pump myself up on Bad Religion and Misfits and get pissed at all the injustices of the world (dude Detroit has won HOW many Cups?) and the adrenaline lasts me the 10 hours I need. Pro skills, yo.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Dropkicks also infiltrate the mind.
Warrior’s Code <3 <3 <3
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Ever hear Gogol Bordello? Think Dropkicks combined with Devotchka.
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Detroit Sucks
I had a POD delivered this morning to put all my shit in for my move to Denver. Yay me! It’s getting real guys! Oh, and it took an hour of lots of noise waking up all of my neighbors which was GREAT payback for their loud, obnoxious children and ridiculously amped up bass settings on music that white boys really have no business blaring all hours of the day.
"Being called an off-the-board pick, I love it. I can’t wait to prove everyone wrong and show that’s where I belong to be drafted." - Joey Hishon
The Colorado Avalanche: every second, every shift, every play
Yeah fuck those white boys.
I had to listen to that shit for like TWO HOURS one morning and could not get back to sleep. I still blame Frontier.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:57 AM MDT up reply actions
just popping in to
say hi. off to watch a former student’s final presentation and then it’s packing goodness! Bubs, send me texts on the important moves, K???
"Being called an off-the-board pick, I love it. I can’t wait to prove everyone wrong and show that’s where I belong to be drafted." - Joey Hishon
The Colorado Avalanche: every second, every shift, every play
You assume I'll be awake
but I’ll go as long as I can (lol’d).
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
TWSS
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions
OMG OMG OMG 15 minutes left!
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aaaaaaand we're off
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah I was way late with my comment here. It was really 5 minutes to go!
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Rangers sign Biron. 2 years at under 900k a year.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Apparently not.
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as the rest of the league’s GM’s pick up their blackberrys, Greg Sherman drives to work, wondering if he locked his front door
Is it October yet?!
by horbayj on Jul 1, 2010 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Boston RE-SIGNS some yahoo.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
LOL
I was just wondering who Dan Paille was.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
How close can the Avs keep to the cap floor!
(please be wrong please be wrong)
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:06 AM MDT reply actions
They may petition the league to ask if they can still count all of Priessing’s salary against it.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Thats why they waived Priessing
His buy out is the broom…….
by delta quad man on Jul 1, 2010 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Zybenek Michalek WILL be on the market. Rumors were he was trying to get a last minute deal in place.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Did anyone get hurt?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
christmas?
time to watch the avs sign NO ONE and overpay the rfa’s we’ve left till the last second.
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 10:10 AM MDT reply actions
It is called being cheap ass bastards building from within.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Its more than being a cheap ass. Its being content with average and average doesn’t fill the can. Its a downward freaking spiral.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be a fan of Columbus.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s not uncommon for RFAs to sign after July 1st. The threat of an offer sheet is overblown.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t remember any team actually tendering an offersheet in the past couple of years. Can anyone else?
Thanks Joe...
Agreed. Plus the Avs hate the media and wait to report these things.
My fear is that they are obfuscating a potential strategy to come in just above the cap floor. I think I will be wrong, but panic is more fun.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:16 AM MDT up reply actions
lol
I just thought it was the most precise word for what I was trying to describe.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions
not worried about an offersheet. i’d just rather not see arbitration and overblown contracts for 4 guys with great potential and little evidence of good play
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Preissing wasn’t picked up by anyone so the Avs will need to buy him out.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
Read that as uninspiring
same difference
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
You may want to re-read those posts.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions
TSNBobMcKenzie: Darren Dreger reports Sergei Gonchar has signed in OTT for three years at $5.5M plus a NTC.
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Good lord. Hope that doesn’t set the bar for other defensemen.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
Gonchar to Ottawa 3 years @ 5.5
Holy overpayment Batman
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 AM MDT reply actions
5.5 ouch.
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 Jul 1, 2010 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
Really makes me wonder how much Volchenkov will be going for now…
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Yeah
There goes THAT dream.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
I hope I’m making $5.5M per when I’m 50.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Avs deal with Hendricks not looking good according to AD.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:20 AM MDT reply actions
I can’t believe Brett Clark hasn’t been snatched up yet…;-)
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:22 AM MDT reply actions
seriously, he’d work great in….. tampa with hedman! yeah, that’s the ticket…
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
GET OUT
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions
Ew. He is an Avalanche killer.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
there goes 1 guaranteed loss for the Avs
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jul 1, 2010 10:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Tangs back in the NW. That’s cool. I always liked him and won’t mind seeing him play more often.
by Paul's Coffey on Jul 1, 2010 10:44 AM MDT up reply actions
liles and picks for carle? that would be a dream come true
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
I was thinking this AM
It would be awesome if the Avs could package Liles and one of their offensive D prospects for a defensive defenseman. Seems like it would make a ton of sense, anyhow. But then they wouldn’t be able to get to the cap floor.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions
Wait, how much did Finger get a couple years ago?
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
The Leafs thought they were signing Bobby Orr.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
OMG Kovie!
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to the Rangers, of course.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Wishful thinking?
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Just being an ass.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
I expected more by now.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
There have been over 100 siginings
on July 1 the last two years combined. I’m expecting it to kick up REAL soon.
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jul 1, 2010 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions
This is actually pretty fast, normally it’s 90 minutes to two hours after free agency starts before signings start coming in. I imagine Kovalchuk will take some time though.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
i’ll honestly be pretty surprised if kovie makes a deal today
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
I be he signs today, but it’ll probably be late afternoon early evening. Now if he is seriously considering the KHL, then I’d agree, this could go into tomorrow.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions
If he’s seriously considering the KHL, my interest in Kovie is dead. What a waste that would be.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Almost every source close to him says he’s not considering it at all.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Eck says Pitt and Isles in on Volchenkov. He’s my number two wish. Crickets chirping at Av headquarters.
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ill be amazed if the avs shell out as much as 3 million for any ufa, look further down the list
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
kind of funny that Pittsburgh, with all those big salaries can go after Volchenkov and Avs can do nothing?
by hockeyexpert on Jul 1, 2010 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Sherman must've forgot to lock his door afterall.
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Talk that the Pens need a new PP QB with Gonchar gone – send liles!
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:39 AM MDT reply actions
Orpik
Talk about just what the doctor ordered. I’ll remember that SCF shift where he just kept laying out Red Wings forever.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Pens may want to get rid of Kunitz. Would be a pretty even trade say Liles for Kunitz and a 4th. Then the Avs sign Martin or Michy.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
We’re stuck with Liles. Especially when a team can get Kaberle cheaper.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
I would say that giving up a 2nd for Liles would be madness, but seeing some of the trades in the league the last few years, I imagine it’s quite possible.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
I think the only way they unload Liles and his contract is to include one of those promising D prospects in the deal.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Hahaha Pierre said Clark would be a steal for a lot of teams…
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:39 AM MDT reply actions
Hey, I am not a Clark fan, but every team needs a guy who needlessly throws his body in front of 100 mile an hour slap shots. He’s one of them
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Give him 1 @ 1.25 as a bottom pairing guy and he will be good for a team. Maybe he will regain some of his old form.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions
1.7 for Tangs AND a NMC? Lord, only the Flames…
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Maybe he wanted more than one year, and they wouldn’t give it to him so he asked for a NMC?
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
He probably doesn't want to have to move twice or maybe three times in a year.
by Andrew_in_Seattle on Jul 1, 2010 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions
dater
on the Vs chat Dater says:
adater: I do think Avs are trying for one of the several D-men available. stay tuned
Paul Martin may be heading to Pitt nothing finalized
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:48 AM MDT reply actions
Just going to add that. But I shall defer to your wisdom (and beauty)
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lol
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
How tf can Pitt afford these guys while we can’t? Oh, that’s right. They’ve gone deep in the playoffs several times over the past several years. Takes money to make money. Something the Avs used to understand.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Looks like Martin to stay in Pitsburg.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Meanwhile, the Avs “official” Twitter is just getting to the draft. Yikes
Help help! I'm being repressed!
I suspect the Winnik tweet to be upcoming…
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
I guess this is what I get for showing up late. Hitting the “z” key 500 times.
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Yep
Did the same thing, just caught up.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
I was gonna
but decided to refresh the page so all the comments appeared “read”.
by Avalanche318 on Jul 1, 2010 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Or
hit “shift+a”
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions
You would think I would know that considering I am coming up on 10,000 MHH comments.
Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love, hard and fast.
If I had anything to give, I’d give you something for reaching that milestone. Instead, how about a hearty, yet virtual, handshake?
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
After checking, I’m not as close as I thought. I thought I was in the 9,000’s.
Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love, hard and fast.
I’m in the 9200s and I created this blog. The fact that some of you are so close to me is pretty amazing. This blog would be nothing without your prolific smartassery.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Beachie must have over 20k
Adding in her various profiles over the years.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
Considering she and I joined around the same time and I have 19k, I say that’s a safe bet.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions
I created this blog
And this whole morning I’ve been trying to find out who this “Joe Dunman” character was.
MHH- A drinking site with a hockey problem
Detroit Sucks
I meant to write “I created this blog, and I can destroy it!!!”
Actually, I can’t really, but it sounded cool in my head.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
One question though
If you created this blog, why isn’t your UID #1?
How did 6 people sign up before you?
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
When they did the whole switch to the current platform from the old Snoop setup, my account wasn’t transfered over and set up until a day later. By that time, people had already hit the “Become a Member” button.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
probably has to do with when the site switched over.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m at 9250. I’m actually surprised i’m that low
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 12:13 PM MDT up reply actions
i’ve managed to rack up almost 3000 since the end of december 2008, and every one of them has been worthless or drunk, take your pick.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions
you have to prepare for a move like that. wouldn’t want to strain you index finger.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions
Conan O'Brien weighing in on free agency on twitter
Not NHL FA, of course:
I don’t care where LeBron James ends up… As long as it’s not at 11pm on TBS.
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Still
that was hilarious
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Two best tweeters
Conan and shitmydadsays.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions
but you are a close 3rd.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions
I like Colbert a lot too
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions
st-louis
4 year extension.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
Who did St. Louis sign?
…oh, Martin St. Louis!
by Avalanche318 on Jul 1, 2010 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Marty the midget
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:03 AM MDT up reply actions
What, the Blues signed Martin St. Louis? Have the Devils signed Satan yet?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:03 AM MDT up reply actions
I’ve always hoped that they would.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
At his age, maybe the Devils can sign him for 666K?
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Thanks! I just spit Mt Dew on my computer.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Seems like they shorted him a bit.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions
I just thought I’d add to the above commentary, the Gonchar deal is absolutely ridiculous.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
According to LeBrun Pitt and LA in the lead for Martin’s services.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:07 AM MDT reply actions
LA is playing ball. Are you watching Sherm? PL? Stan?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions
LA is getting around more than …
/not big on pop culture, so fill in your latest tabloid slut at the end.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
no
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 11:25 AM MDT up reply actions
Wow some of the suggestions of the Avs fans on the Versus chat are laughable. Skoula? Really???
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:09 AM MDT reply actions
I often have nightmares about Martin Skoula on defense. I’m really glad that Anderson took his number and made me forget a little bit.
But, he was better than Brisebois.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
fond childhood memory: Skoula turns over the puck in the defensive zone. Dad jumps up and screams “SKOULA YOU SACK!”
every time I see him on TV I’m compelled to call him a sack.
LOL
That’s awesome.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
One of my favorite things said by a fan at a game: “Come on Skoula, at least hit him with your purse.”
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Well we’ve brought back a bunch of other former Avs over the past few seasons….
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions
Didn’t Skoula already sign in the KHL? Thought I saw that a few days ago.
You'll see all your favorite soccer stars. Like Adiaga! Adiaga two! Badiaga! Aruglia! And Pizzoza!
The people on Versus chat
must not be very SMRT.
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horrible contract for pitts, way too much.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions
DarrenDreger
Z. Michalek to Pitt. Done.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:10 AM MDT reply actions
Are the Pens going for him and Martin?
by Andrew_in_Seattle on Jul 1, 2010 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions
No, Martin will go elsewhere
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions
5 years/ $20 million according to McKenzie
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions
I think Martin will be in the $5M range.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
Yep, which probably rules out the Avs.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Just out of our price range… by $3.8MM
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Tebow
screw kovie lets put tebow on the wing
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 11:11 AM MDT reply actions
He might make a hell of a PP Quarterback.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions
He’s taken on 30 less shifts than snaps under center, he’ll be fine
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought you guys were just joking about Tanguay to the Flames. Son of a bitch. Keep former Avs out of the division.
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Even the 50 year old ones who were products of their line?
Hammel-Chicken wearing USA gear says "booo"
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions
He’s still good for at least a goal per game against the Avs…..that alone will almost match last season’s total
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Sup guys
I slept in late and missed all the action D:
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You missed two expensive D signings.
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One thing to consider, if some other teams miss on out defenders, perhaps the Avs could trade someone to open up a spot for one of the prospect defensemen?
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:18 AM MDT reply actions
See: Liles to Pitt
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Pitt just got a defensive dman. They need a PP QB like Liles now.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Doesn’t make sense even without a NTC
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Martin doesn’t replace Hannan. We have extra PMD’s and there are teams that need them, like Pitt.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
He is a cancer in opposing forwards sides? I dunno.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions
“I hear…..the oven timer for my frozen pizza.”
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AD: Dear fans, Crickets!
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Don't get him started on the Lebron to the Avs thing again
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought he was signing with the Browns?
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Everybody knows the Yankees will just out bid everyone.
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AD has his finger on the pulse of …. himself. That’s right. He’s just hanging out, taking his own pulse. Nothing to see here folks.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
To be fair
That’s pretty much all he can do when his job is to find out who the avs are pursuing
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
trying to have faith in Avs managment
Dater says things around the Avs are quiet and are likely to remain that way.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:22 AM MDT reply actions
…in the stands
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
See this is why I slept in
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Dater says things around the Avs are quiet and are likely to remain that way
in bed.
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
The Avs management thought Canada Day was an actual holiday and didn’t show up to work today.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions
DarrenDreger
3 teams, at the moment chasing Ray Whitney. 1 offer on the table. Stay tuned.
Maybe the Avs could be in?
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Doubt it. :/
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions
stempniak is the only player dater has admitted the avs are interested in. no whitney, no way
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Wyshynski: BTW: The teams that have said they’re not interested in Kovalchuk are the Leafs, Rangers, Blues and Avs. Now watch one of them sign him.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:26 AM MDT reply actions
How about this rumor?
From NHL Snipers, which, admittedly, is just a site that passes along info that is reported elsewhere, so I dunno where it came from originally.
Big rumor….Rangers send Drury/Dubinsky or Callahan/Prospect to Flames for Iginla. Any thoughts?
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
any thoughts?
that would be crazy for the flames
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Admittedly, it’s probably bullshit, but it’s on the internet. Therefore, we’re required to talk about it.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Auld to Mtl – 1yr 1Mil?
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Stockpiling goalies. Maybe they’re counting on either trading Price or hoping Ellis gets an offer sheet.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Montreal signs Alex Auld for 1mil/1yr
So what was the point in trading for Ellis if it’s fairly well known he wants a starter job.
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Finally some awesome news!
Sherm just saved a bunch of money on his car insurance!
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by Bob in Boulder on Jul 1, 2010 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Can the gecko play left wing
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Kroenke's personal car insurance company?
His Gecko is a horse? Did Sherm have to pay the extra convenience fees to make it cheaper?
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Colby Armstong signs with the Maple Leafs
No details yet.
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jinx
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Says I have it first,
So nyahh
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Now TSN will spend two hours on the Armstrong signing.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:34 AM MDT reply actions
Nittymaki to the Sharks
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oh lawd
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions
2mil 2yr
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Antero Nittymaki is a SJ Shark.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:34 AM MDT reply actions
Now there’s a hell of a replacement for Nabby.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
He's no spring chicken though
Better hope that Thomas Griess is ready soon
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Greiss will be playing more minutes than Budaj this season
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Like this signing for them
As someone who had Nitty as my 3rd goalie for my fantasy team, he quietly had a good season
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions
Whitney looking for 2 years @ 3.5
lol wut
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:35 AM MDT reply actions
cheap
i wonder how much of this is kroenke’s fault
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 11:37 AM MDT reply actions
All of it, most likely. There’s no way Sherman looks at this team and doesn’t realize what it needs.
I hope and pray you're right
If not Sherman is not a very good GM. Period.
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Sherm is under the guiding hand of PL, who is under the foot of SK. Shit rolls downhill.
Thanks Joe...
My point is though
Seeing what you need to do and not being allowed to do it is vastly different from not seeing what’s needed at all.
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According to ESPN, the Nuggets told Melo that they’d trade him if he doesn’t sign their extension offer. Kroenke’s budget could be looking really good before too long.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
If they low ball him, then it will prove Stan’s getting cheap.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:43 AM MDT up reply actions
The offer is 3 years/$65M. I’d say that’s a pretty good little lick.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
yea, if you turn that down you don’t want to be in denver.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
65 million is double avs entire payroll right now
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Sean O’Donnell signs in PHI. One year deal.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Are they planning on playing 8 D-men next year?
by Andrew_in_Seattle on Jul 1, 2010 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions
If so they should sign Clark, since he can play goalie.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Only because Clark’s sat on the ice while Budaj sat on the bench.
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions
TRU B-CUZ BUDAJ IZ DA SUXXXXORZZ!!!
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Joel Perrault signs with VAN, 1 year, $510,000 one way contract.
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AD: “Colby Armstrong is the new Jeff Finger of the Leaves”
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What happened to the old Jeff Finger? Don’t they still have him? How does Jeff feel about no longer being himself?
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Talking to a leafs fan right now
He thought Jeff Finger was 21, I laughed at him
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
adater: @Russostrib@tpanotch When Sean O’Donnel is your big signing of the day, it’s time to start drinking early
so dater is absolutely smashed right now right? since we’re not trying for anything apparently
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
Well, since he’s not gonna have to do any interviews today, why the hell not? You can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Nothing like getting that weird half drunk, half hungover feeling at 3:00pm.
Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love, hard and fast.
well he can recover and get drunk again before bed.
by avalanchejef on Jul 1, 2010 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Malhotra to Vancouver
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Seriously.
He would’ve been a nice value pick-up, I think.
by Andrew_in_Seattle on Jul 1, 2010 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
yep
TSNBobMcKenzie: Manny Malhotra to Vancouver, 3 yrs / 7.5M no trade AAV 2.5.
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
mwuahaha
NTCs being handed out like candy
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
remember when those were reserved for good players?
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions
not much.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jul 1, 2010 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions
I’d give that to Malhotra in a heartbeat, but he doesn’t really fit here with O’Reilly.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
That blows
He finally got a decent contract too. Good for him, but that sucks.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
3yr, 7.5mil, notrade
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions
Per AD
Avs not in on Ray Whitney.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
shock and dismay
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions
sarcasm and wit
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Saving money for Kovy?
:_(
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions
whitney overrated and wants 3.5. good decision
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s too much, but our cap will be fine for the next two years. Dude can play.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Damn Malhotra would have been nice…good pick up for Vancouver.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:53 AM MDT reply actions
that seems like a lot to pay for manny
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by Ben from Portland on Jul 1, 2010 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah after seeing how much he signed for, it’s a bit too much.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions
Coyotes close to signing Morris…..
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4yrs 11mil
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Thread is getting Choppy.
Get a new one started soon?
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:53 AM MDT reply actions
Mine is fine…no problems
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:54 AM MDT up reply actions
none here either. anyone else having trouble?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Its mostly when I try to post. Not unbearable, just being preemptive.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions
this iphone app from TSN kicks serious ass…
streaming coverage
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by Ben from Portland on Jul 1, 2010 11:54 AM MDT reply actions
it’s kicking my ass… as an American i rarely get to see the TSN guys… humor
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by Ben from Portland on Jul 1, 2010 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions
best line so far: Panger – “He’s big he’s bald…he’s alex Auld”
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by Ben from Portland on Jul 1, 2010 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Song currently playing on itunes: You Never Give me Your Money
I laughed
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bad sign?
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
TSNBobMcKenzie: Hearing Derek Morris signs for four years, $11M in PHX. Working on confirmation.
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And note:
Posting comments are getting laggy now.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
Yep, just had that problem…hit and miss though
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions
In other news, former Denver Bronco trainwreck Chris Simms was arrested this morning for driving under the influence of marijuana, according to the NY Post.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
so he’s as good a drunk driver as he is quaterback, horrible.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Has he ever been charged
for playing that game in DC last year on acid?
I wanted to kill him that day. Seriously, I considered murdering the man. I was pissed because my buddy had dropped the turkey fryer handle on me, so I burned the shit out of my left wrist (there’s still a scar), I had to drive to the party, so I couldn’t drink heavily, and to top it all off, the Broncos lost to the Foreskins. I’m getting pissed right now just thinking about it.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Doc Ellis
Pitched a no-hitter on acid.
by niwotsblessing on Jul 1, 2010 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Not so different
Simms didn’t hit a single receiver that day, either.
This thread just got as quite as the Avs front office
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still not as quite as the box office
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
I think it’s the lag setting in.
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what would be worse signing another defenseman at 5m per year or signing kovy at 9mill per year?
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 12:04 PM MDT reply actions
5 mill seems to be the top end defensman this year.
retsasiddetagitimnuna. I’m petty sure that’s contagious, stay away.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jul 1, 2010 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Well
Another defenseman, pretty much by default
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by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Agreed. Wholeheartedly. Kovy @ $9M per is overpayment, but probably “only” by $1M per. $5M per for any of the remaining UFA defensemen is MADNESS!!
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another D man
I would be happy with the mess in my pants after we sign Kovy.
by Avalanche318 on Jul 1, 2010 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
I will go with C. Not signing Kovy. There is no D worth 5 mil out there right now, never was in this years FA
by avalanchejef on Jul 1, 2010 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Avalanche Signings:
.
.
.
Sigh.
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crickets…
oh wait. Dan Winik
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by Ben from Portland on Jul 1, 2010 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions
You can’t spell win without winnik
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
We were done long ago
already re-up’d Koci!
by Avalanche318 on Jul 1, 2010 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions
don’t get too excited winnik is still unsigned too.
coyotes dumped him because he wanted too much
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Every time I see Rick DiPietro’s contract expires in 2021, it is no less funny than the time before.
Ellis might be in Tampa
Pens and Kings fighting over Martin
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Would rule the LAK out of Kovy.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not sure if that's good
I might almost rather see them with Kovie. I’m not sure there’s enough pucks to go around with him, Kopitar and Frolov (though I guess Frolov probably would be gone if Kovie signed…) Martin, OTOH, might be pure positive for them…
Martin to Pitt
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions
ridonculous
loving Duthie’s use of ridonculous
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:10 PM MDT reply actions
I hate that “word”. Absolutely can’t stand it. Probably because Oren Lomena uses it, and I usually only associate bad things with Oren. I never did like that guy.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
See, the fact we are quiet on the UFA front doesn't scare me.
Even if Kovie would be awesome.
What really scares me is we’ve heard nothing concerning our RFAs, besides all of them getting qualifying offers.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
A lot of RFAs from other teams haven’t signed yet. It’s not uncommon to handle RFAs well after July 1st.
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 12:13 PM MDT up reply actions
"Niittymaki is the guy we wanted"
I cant believe we lost to that
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:13 PM MDT reply actions
Dater getting a little miffed at Avs fans on versus
adater:
To all Avs fans who keep asking why no signings or what’s the plan – please read my story today on denverpost.com. thanks, have a nice day
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What, he didn’t tell them to subscribe to the paper to read it? And buy season tickets while they’re add it?
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Maybe he should get the hint that we’re a little pissed off at how things are laying out. Maybe he should realize that ticket sales suck and the lack of action isn’t going to help that. Maybe he should realize that just because he’s covered the topic doesn’t make things all better. Thanks, Dater. Have a nice day.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
You know, I gotta admit, I’m gonna miss Darcy Tucker. I’m probably the only one, but I always kinda liked the guy. I mean, yeah, he sucked, but I just kinda have a soft spot for him for some reason.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
DOES NOT COMPUTE
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because this team is now short of scapegoats.
salei tucker svats? who can you yell at now?
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
My fear is that will all the chaff cleared out, we’ll start actually realizing that our young players aren’t the second coming of Jesus.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
well someone will have to take up tuckers mantle. if duchene starts falling over behind the play and throwing all his checks at the boards instead of players, we’ll know what happened
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions
It’s probably more likely to be O’Reilly, since he was the one mentored and all.
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Detroit Sucks
too bad we dont have anyone as slow as salei
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
As soft as his offense?
Hammel-Chicken wearing USA gear says "booo"
The 09/10 Colorado Rockies: Starring Johnny Herrera as THE ANSWER
THIS IS BUFFALO NATION GODZILLA HAS AWAKEN - abayarde
by UZ on Jul 1, 2010 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
but I just kinda have a soft spot in bed for him
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
It was kinda like watching the special olympics. You don’t watch it for the actual athleticism, but darnit! they try!
I like the username.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Dear God, don’t say that.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Well the Avs are still trying to get “younger”. I guess being the third youngest in the league wasn’t good enough.
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions
After all his douchey hits AND sucking $ from the Avs you…. like him?
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions
I can’t help it. It’s just like my hatred for the Phoenix Coyotes. It’s just there. Nothing I can do about it.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
A psychiatrist is a good start ;)
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Jody Shelley to PHI. 3 years/$1.1M per.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
BobMcKenzie
Jody Shelley to PHI on a three year deal worth $1.1M per year.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
if you ask me
90% of what’s signed so far is crud. not bothered at all that they aren’t in unipron. Michalek being the one exception
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 12:20 PM MDT reply actions
I’m feeling a new thread soon, Boss.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
okay, I can take a hint
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, there really hasn’t been anything good. I like Gonchar, but $5.5M is WAY too much.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Malhotra is good, but he was overpaid too. Morris is fine, but overpaid. Michalek is good, but before the rest of these signings I would have said he was overpaid. There is a pattern here.
Malhotra is a fairish deal for most teams (ie Avs have 3 centers already). Morris is a fair deal @2.75. Michalek is just slightly overpaid. In general, things aren’t gangbusters out there.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions
The Leafs got Crab(s).
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Joey Crabb just signed with the Maple Leafs. 2 way deal
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
Leafs collecting ex CC players…lolz
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 12:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Tucker to Philly
3 Million a year, 3 years. Do it!
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:26 PM MDT reply actions
Dater’s doing his best Troy Renck impression, trying to make goofy analogies for everything.
Hamhuis the Rennie Stennet of this year’s class. the Jon Koncak signing. Wayne Garland
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
He is also advertising Tucker.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jul 1, 2010 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
[Comment From jqcolorado jqcolorado : ]
saying Darcy Tucker is still available is like the old classic one timer: Take my wife. Please.
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Dan Ellis in Tampa, 2 yr 1.5 mil
Hammel-Chicken wearing USA gear says "booo"
The 09/10 Colorado Rockies: Starring Johnny Herrera as THE ANSWER
THIS IS BUFFALO NATION GODZILLA HAS AWAKEN - abayarde
Stevie Y
gettin hisself some cheap goaltending!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - Much more gooderer than last year!
10 years, 55 million last I heard.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
He made 500K last season, how much does he think he’s worth? What was the offer I wonder?
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
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by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I like Hendricks, but he’s a role player. He’s not Lappy for crying out loud. I won’t be heartbroken if he’s gone.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Saying Paul Martin is a Penguin
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
They have to make a trade, don’t they? They can’t possibly be in a good cap situation.
"Andrew Raycroft - Much like Martin Brodeur (chip shot off glass) and Rick DiPietro (quick outlet pass from behind net), has developed his own trademark play for clearing the zone: 'faceoff at center ice'." - Down Goes Brown
Martin to the Pens per ESPN
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by Angélique C. Murray on Jul 1, 2010 12:30 PM MDT reply actions
Funny how ESPN breaks news for the Pens and the Pens only.
Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love, hard and fast.
Well put. Simple and to the point. Rec’d.
"Here's your dream: Matt Duchene, can he do it?... HE CAN! HE DID IT! MATT DUCHENE AND THE AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!" - Mike Haynes
Go look at their “Tracker.” It’s a little slow.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
Which tracker are ya’ll using? I’m using tsn.ca and it’s hella slow. Dan Ellis is the last signing I see.
"Here's your dream: Matt Duchene, can he do it?... HE CAN! HE DID IT! MATT DUCHENE AND THE AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!" - Mike Haynes
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Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
TSNBobMcKenzie: Darren Dreger reporting Boogard to the NYR is done.
Dear Colorado Avalanche: Thank you for the excitement, see you in October.
thats a few less times we have to deal with him
by canucklehead272 on Jul 1, 2010 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOO GARD!
The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."
Screw the Wings.
adater: Boogaard is HUUUUUUGE
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Jul 1, 2010 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions
PLEASE NOTE
I’ve created a new thread for lag issues. Please move. now.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 12:39 PM MDT reply actions
New thread up.
Mile High Hockey: Significantly better than the experts predicted, just like the Avalanche.
that was much more polite
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 1, 2010 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
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