Game 43 Recap: Avalanche 5, Red Wings 4
by Dustin Burfiend on Jan 10, 2011 10:40 PM MST
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The Avs started strong again and forced Jimmy Howard to come up with a few big saves early. The Avs drew first blood thanks to Milan Hejduk knocking the puck off a Detroit defender's stick to a wide open Paul Stastny who didn't miss. Detroit managed to tie it up less than a minute later with everyone's favorite new defenseman as the main culprit. First, Matt Hunwick turned over the puck to Detroit's forecheck, never a good sign, and then he lost Jan Mursak in front of the net. Mursak collected the puck and slid it around Peter Budaj. Fortunately, the next ten minutes belonged to the Avalanche. First, Tomas Fleischmann took a hit to spring Matt Duchene, who turned on the jets and slipped a quick shot through Howard's legs. Greg Mauldin drew a penalty when he was hit away from the play and a few seconds after it ended, Kevin Porter scored an entertaining goal. He whiffed on a shot from the slot and took another slap at it, sending it weakly wide of the net. Luckily it bounced off Jonathan Ericsson's skate (fresh out of the box) and into the net. Just a couple minutes after that, David Jones took a big hit to spring Duchene and Fleischmann on a two on one. Dutchy and Flash played the passing game perfectly and Duchene got an easy goal (I do so hope he is turning into a Detroit killer). This led to Howard getting pulled. Which is hilarious.
The Wings are not a team to stay on their heels for long though and started to turn up the pressure in the last five minutes. Ryan O'Reilly got called for a weak goaltender interference call and Budaj had to make three very nice saves to kill it. But a defensive zone turnover after the penalty again gave Detroit a goal. Darren Helm pressured Adam Foote and knocked the puck loose. He passed it out to Brian Rafalski who walked into the slot and whistled one by Budaj. Finally, Duchene almost got his first NHL hat trick thanks to a great rush with Jones. Jones carried the puck up the ice, two on two with Duchene and muscled his way by the Detroit defenders while Duchene slipped past, creating a 2 on 0. Jones passed and Duchene deked around Joey MacDonald but the Detroit goalie got lucky when the puck hit his skate and then the post and bounced out. Phew. Damn fun period of hockey.
Contrary to my expectations, the Avs controlled play for the first part of the second period. Nicklas Lidstrom was out trying to slow the tide for much of the first eight minutes or so. It was to no avail though, as the Avs scored the next goal. The Red Wings managed to get a 3 on 2 going but Kris Draper missed his shot and it hit the backboards hard enough to bounce it out of the zone. Duchene and a hustling Jones got another 2 on 1, this time with Duchene making the pass and Jones dekeing MacDonald (who played it horribly) but Jones didn't miss. This seemed to wake up Detroit and they started playing much better. Budaj made a couple of big saves including one against Todd Bertuzzi that was probably more luck than skill but still very satisfying. But Colorado took a penalty and are still absolutely terrible on the kill. Budaj tried to cover the puck after stopping a point shot but Tomas Holmstrom poked it out of his glove and Henrik Zetterberg tapped it in. After that the game slowed down a little and Colorado ended the period basically in the same position they started it.
The Red Wings controlled play right from the beginning of the third period, outshooting the Avs 5 to 0 in the first five minutes. The Avs took a stupid too many men penalty which led to Sacco looking as pissed as I've ever seen him. Detroit, of course, made them pay. O'Reilly lost his stick which allowed Zetterberg to get set up for a point shot. Our old friend Holmstrom was planted in front of the net as always and tipped it under Budaj's glove. Detroit continued to pour it on for the rest of the period but a combination of luck, some great play by Budaj and the third line, the Avalanche managed to hold on for a 5-4 win. I don't think it can be understated what a huge win this was. The Avs really, really needed a win to close out this home stand and getting it against Detroit with some great offense was fantastic. Hopefully this sends the Avs on a streak to get some breathing room in the West.
Game Notes:
- John-Michael Liles knocking Holmstrom on his ass when he was hacking at Budaj was fantastic to see.
- Budaj's 26 saves on 30 shots might not look great on the face of it but I don't think he can be faulted for any of the goals and he made some enormous saves.
- Nik Lidstrom was a -3 tonight. How often does that happen?
- Sacco limited Hunwick's TOI to 13:41 tonight. Maybe there will finally be consequence for his poor play? On the other hand, he limited Jonas Holos to 11:03. Why?
- Jones was frigging awesome tonight. Duchene got the first star but I think it should have been Jones.
- Fleischmann pushing on Jones to send him past Rafalski before his 2 on 1 goal was great.
- Porter, Stastny, Hejduk
- Fleischmann, Duchene, Jones
- Galiardi, O'Reilly, Winnik
- Yip, Dupuis, Mauldin
- O'Byrne, Liles
- Foote, Wilson
- Holos, Hunwick
Chicago is up next. Think the Avs can sweep the season series?
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TSN idiots
Great win by the team tonight, except for the whole sitting on a lead crap. Great effort tonight!
Of course TSN laments the Wings injuries, but no mention of the Avs even greater injuries woes this season:
“The dinged-up Red Wings have done a remarkable job of weathering a string of injuries”
We all know the wings are the most important team ever and an injury doesn’t count unless it happens to them.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
Neither does a consistent Wolski. Wonder if the East will be better for him?
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
What is the over/under on games until WW is eating nachos in NY?
Detroit is peopled entirely by slovenly ill-informed troglodytes, excepting of course the few Avalanche fans who are victims of unfortunate circumstance.
by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 8:30 AM MST up reply actions
5. Minutes/games, take your pick.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 8:30 AM MST up reply actions
seriously? I think he’ll play lights out the rest of the season and transform back into a cushion next season.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 8:31 AM MST up reply actions
Starting a bit early this morning?
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 8:33 AM MST up reply actions
He now enters the world of hockey gods, also known as Eastern Conference. He’s just too good for that lousy Western Conference and stopped scoring to make it not look too obvious.
(Before anyone complains, Jimmy Howard is the ambassador of the Eastern Conference. He’s nothing but a regular goalie over there. For us, the uneducated Western Conference fans, he’s a god.)
STEWART. WHEN.
NHL on The Fly said sometime about the injuries
After showing all the guys that were on the shelf for the Wings for that game, they added that the Avs nearly DOUBLE them in man-games lost, yet are still in it.
Liking the Avs love….and this win!
Living in the D, but It's All About The A.
by Avalanche318 on Jan 11, 2011 8:37 AM MST up reply actions
But you have to remember, in the world of the NHL, and Wing fans in particular. It doesn’t matter how many man games they have lost to injury, because their man games count 5 times as much as anyone else’s
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
And the players they lose are of way more significance. I mean, who is Chris Stewart anyway?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
i’m trying to decide what the best part of the game was for me. The douchey D-fan behind me who missed the third after getting shot down by the highschool girls sitting behind me (drunk and abrasive, but somehow thought girls should fall all over him). Dutchy’s 2 goals or that (redacted) can’t put a good game together in denver after all this time. And I gotta tell ya, I hate that (redacted). Perhaps if he had ever shown remorse I would feel somewhat different, but he’s a douche.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2011 10:53 PM MST reply actions
I was really hoping he would get into a shouting match or some such nonsense with the fans after he took that penalty
Too bad some didn’t toss a bag of fecal matter in the box to keep him company.
The Avs defense is "air tight"....so tight it's gasping for air and turning purple.
by Americanario on Jan 10, 2011 11:00 PM MST up reply actions
can I just say, I am extremely proud of the “[redacted]” thing
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 11, 2011 5:33 AM MST up reply actions
One of your best contributions, methinks.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 7:58 AM MST up reply actions
As a separate post: Galaradi has the best closing speed (first 2 steps) I’ve seen in a long time he is able to harass on the forecheck like a mofo. So in summary: galaradi=badass.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2011 10:56 PM MST reply actions
That's why he's... Galiardicious.
"When they should be throwing to the cutoff man, they are reading Men's Health for ab workout tips. When they should be sacrifice bunting, they are buying effeminate designer jeans. When they should be fouling off pitches, they are masturbating. Always, they are masturbating."
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 11, 2011 10:22 AM MST up reply actions
YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Where do you prefer to sit at a game of ice hockey?
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jan 10, 2011 10:59 PM MST reply actions
tough call, I had a season ticket share in the 1st row of the 3rd level, dead center ice and really enjoyed those. sitting on the glass near the bench is fun because you can hear the chatter, but you don’t get the best view of the opposite end. I like sitting upper lower level directly behind the net because you can see the rushes develop so well, but the damn netting sucks.
top few rows of lower bowl, corner, end the home team attacks twice.
Thanks for asking.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Depends on what I’m looking for. If I’m drunk and looking for big hits and lots of action, put me on the glass in a corner. If I’m sober and trying to see what’s actually happening on the ice, I’ll take the top of the lower bowl behind either goal.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 8:46 AM MST up reply actions
I am taking a couple of friends to the Kings/Avs game in Feb. I like the lower corner seats, but I wonder what the best ones are for newbs that don’t understand the glory of hockey.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jan 11, 2011 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
sometimes being up a little higher and closer to the center helps with being able to see the entire ice and the unfolding of the game. I like it because I can see how the plays are developing and how all the players are positioned on the ice, etc. That’s just my opinion, but since I don’t feel I am all that knowledgable about the game, I just like that view.
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If they’re not hockey fans (yet), I’d say as close to the glass as possible. Let them feel the speed and action and they’ll love it.
STEWART. WHEN.
by StiflersMom on Jan 11, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
I’ll be sitting upper lower bowl in the corner too for that game. In my experience bringing newbies to the games, lower bowl always impresses them the most. Lower corner is the best compromise for price, proximity to glass and proximity to center ice.
by MalachiConstant on Jan 11, 2011 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
Lower bowl corners are awesome because you can see the scrums in the corners and that’s where most of the hitting takes place. Also you see the saves and scores up close. If I’m going to be close to the ice, that’s where I like to be.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 2:36 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks for the responses… I am going to get 4 ticks in the low corner and about 16 beers.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jan 11, 2011 2:53 PM MST up reply actions
Strange. I just got finished watching the highlights on nhl.com which had the wings’ feed, read this recap, watched the highlights again and it was altitude feed.
Awesome game by Dutch, Flash, and Jones!
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
by Guitarpick8120 on Jan 10, 2011 11:01 PM MST reply actions
I <3 Flash. I’ve already promised myself that if we re-sign him to a good deal I’m getting his jersey.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
why does “<3” look like a set of sideways testicles to me? not sure if that says more about my internets illiteracy, my juvenile mentality, or some questionable latent predisposition I’m not aware of….
It’s either boobs or a heart to me. I do heart boobs though.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
good call….. it still reminds me of those damn fake balzacs people hang from their trailer hitches tho
Indeed. I wish people would stop hanging those.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
Seriously!
those damn fake balzacs people hang from their trailer hitches
Why can’t they use the original?
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Just curious here. When was the last time we killed a penalty?
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
When I named the powerplay kitten “Penalty”
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 12:05 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
+1
"When they should be throwing to the cutoff man, they are reading Men's Health for ab workout tips. When they should be sacrifice bunting, they are buying effeminate designer jeans. When they should be fouling off pitches, they are masturbating. Always, they are masturbating."
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 11, 2011 10:54 AM MST up reply actions
Quick numbers.
Jones +3
Duchene +3
Flash +3
Hunwick -1
Lidstrom -3
Holmstrom -3
Zetterberg -3
Kronwall -3
Liles 24:58
Snatch 21:14
Wilson 21:35
Foote 20:43
Hunwick 13:41
Holos 11:03
Wings with 3 points – 0
Wings with 2 points – 3
Wings with 1 point – 5
Avs with 3 points – 2
Avs with 2 points – 2
Avs with 1 point – 3
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I remember I called out Jones before and said he could play better using his hands and speed and size…and people said he needed Stewart and Stastny with him to make something as he isn’t good on his own…THIS, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECT FROM HIM!
Besides that, our special teams licks…but a win is a win, and this was huge…we’re 2-1-1 in our last 4 and suddenly it’s half full look lol, I guess that’s how it works…
Hunwick wasn’t horrible, but he shows way too much later day ozolinsh (the guy who liked to hang out deep in the offensive zone) than I’d like.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2011 11:46 PM MST reply actions
First Detroit goal he lost the puck on a weak forecheck, said turnover led directly to the goal scored by the dead thing in front of the net that hunwick could not cover.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 11, 2011 7:32 AM MST up reply actions
You’re missing the big picture-he didn’t single handedly lose the game for the avs tonight. Baby steps.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 8:28 AM MST up reply actions
If he had the offensive instincts (and production) of Ozo, I could forgive the defensive lapses. The Avs would find a Gusarov analog and pair them up. Right now, Hunwick isn’t working at either end of the ice, or for that matter, the neutral zone.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 8:55 AM MST up reply actions
I bet he can eat a mean nacho.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
Sadly, I don’t think we’ll ever know for sure.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
he tried though. he was responsible for the first goal, and continued to make horrible turnovers and miss defensive coverages all night.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
On the Powerplay he had one pass to Wilson that was so bad that I wanted to go down to the ice and hit him. Wilson was on the point and passed it to Hunwick because a PKer came out and challenged Wilson. The other one came out to challenge Hunwick and instead of dumping it deep or passing to Stastny(I think) along the boards he passed it back to the covered Wilson, who promptly turned it over because he pretty much couldn’t do anything else.
The Wing got it and almost got a breakaway (In Hunwick’s credit, he used his speed to chase him down and snuff the SH chance out) but his poor pass still cost the Avs ~20 seconds of PP time.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
can anyone think of a worse performance over a 20 game stretch by any other Avs defenseman? I can’t. I mean, this even eclipses those Vaananen stretches and The Skoula.
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Off the top of my head I can’t. At least not without a benching or something. He’s been lights out awful. I can’t imagine a career AHLer, like Lifton, or Rookie, like Holøs, would have been nearly as bad over 20 games.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 10:58 AM MST up reply actions
http://tsf.waymoresports.thestar.com/thestar/hockey/depthchart.cgi?Col
Without knowing anything about Jens Hellgren (other than he has a great last name) I’d want to see him or any of the guys listed below Hunwick on the depth chart in lieu of Hunwick.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
No because most coaches would have benched the player before it got to 20.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
I remember Macias getting called up a little. He didn’t look that bad (I mean compared to Hunwick)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
•Nik Lidstrom was a -3 tonight. How often does that happen?
What else is Nik Lidstrom hiding?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 10, 2011 11:54 PM MST reply actions 4 recs
Nice.
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by i2strange97 on Jan 11, 2011 12:16 AM MST up reply actions
Quick observations from the stands tonight:
1. The crowd was great, good energy
2. Hunwick was just AWFUL, we tried to count the number of times completed a pass w/out a turnover and well… we didnt count very high, he got a few boo’s from Avs fans too. I feel a little bad for the boo’s but his play isnt shutting them up.
3. Jones is a beast, he was just electric with and away from the puck tonight
4. I thought galiardi had a great game defensively, as did dupuis (as usual)
5. Power play has gotta change, no more point shots and for god sake stop dumping it or carrying it through the middle of the damn zone, just bring it in along the boards and drive the net guys, hopefully some CGDS will help that cause.
It's all about the A-nderson
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 10, 2011 11:55 PM MST reply actions
Liles Levels A Douchebag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CnLenfyVOU
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Thanks for the link i2strange, I couldn’t see the game last night. LOVE that. Liles sees Douchey and puts him on his ass. Franzen complains to the ref and points at Liles as if to say “MIss, miss, Liles isn’t playing nicely”
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We need that on a video loop.
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by niwotsblessing on Jan 11, 2011 7:43 AM MST up reply actions
On it.
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by i2strange97 on Jan 11, 2011 10:56 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
STEWART. WHEN.
by StiflersMom on Jan 11, 2011 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Whether they are a douchebag or not, the Avs need to do A LOT more of this. They were in Budaj’s face all night long, and that power play goal Holmstrom scored could have been prevented if someone would have knocked HIM on his ass and gotten him out of the crease.
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red wing fan... just before ... it happend :))))
I know it’s early, but Howard is a fucking sponge tonight. I am liking it.
altiboobs need to learn from this guy :)
That's what we DO!!!
Would anyone really have thought that Matt Duchene would be 13th overall in the NHL in points? Have more goals then Ovi? More points then Staal, Kesler, Richards, Heatly, and Toews…. Not bad for the kids 2nd year…
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Tonight was fun.
Sure it was much closer than it ever should have been but it really showcased quite a few things. Things that make me excited for the future of this rivalry. Things such as the Wings defense. Take a peek at who they have lining up on their blueline. Take away Lidstrom’s name…and there it is. Kronwall showcased tonight what he really struggles with. Mighty big hit he put on Fleischmann…just in time for him to bail on his partner and allow Duchene to go streaking down the boards with the puck. Their best young defender, Ericsson, got absolutely abused tonight. He went for the big hit on Jones and it allowed us to chip the puck and run with it again. Thanks for not skating hard to get back into position, kid. Detroit has some holes this year and I really don’t believe they can play with us 5 on 5. Sadly, those other times count, too :(
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Watched this at a bar
And it was great… my friend who is a Red Wings fan was sitting next to me until the end of the 2nd. I bugged him until he left (not because I was bugging him, but that would have been fantastic).
Here's the root of your problem.
my friend who is a Red Wings fan
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Sacco limited Hunwick’s TOI to 13:41 tonight. Maybe there will finally be consequence for his poor play? On the other hand, he limited Jonas Holos to 11:03. Why?
Yet Holos was a +1 while Hunwick was a -1.
Also, Yip managed an assist in less than 10 minutes of playing time. Dupuis also had just over 9 minutes of playing time. Maudlin had a team low 5:48 after being scratched the previous game. Think Sacco is trying to ween his line up of some Maudlin to create a roster spot for Stewart’s return?
by c0nquistad0rian on Jan 11, 2011 1:12 AM MST reply actions
He shouldn't.
Mauldin was pretty solid tonight. I thought it was striking when on a particular play Mauldin, Dupuis, and Yip were all headed back to the defensive zone and Mauldin and Dupuis were skating their asses off trying to get back and Yip glided towards center and then raised his hand to hop off. Yip is not making a good impression =/
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2011 2:08 AM MST up reply actions
I saw that, but the one I saw he had been hit in the boards and was kind of awkward getting up. I just thought that was why.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2011 6:44 AM MST up reply actions
A number of us commented in the GDT that Yip looked like he was hurt.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 11, 2011 7:39 AM MST up reply actions
I put this in the grades thread...
But I think it deserves to be here as well. This is what I think is happening with Yip:
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:05 AM MST up reply actions
beautiful on several levels
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 11, 2011 8:38 AM MST up reply actions
and...
Kevin Porter had a goal and an assist, playing just under 15 minutes in a top six role, and 3 minutes on the power play.
Seemed the top power play unit featured 4 forwards (Stastny, Duchene, Hejduk and Fleischmann) and Liles, with Shattenkirk outta the line up.
by c0nquistad0rian on Jan 11, 2011 1:13 AM MST reply actions
Thumbs up to Fleischmann on the point. That one freaking bomb surprised the hell out of me…and I liked it.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:06 AM MST up reply actions
Great game by Dutchy tonight.
And seeing Liles knock Holmer on his ass definitely was awesome to see.
@G_Rees
Question
Did Hunwick see any PK time? I know he wasn’t on the PP.
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Unfortunately, yes. And was the cause of some of those big saves Boods had to come up with.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:07 AM MST up reply actions
Boxscore disagrees.
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I’m sure I saw him out there. Can the box score be wrong? Would the world end?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
Me too. I even said to Bubs, “Holy crap. Hunwick on the PK?”
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 2:39 PM MST up reply actions
Beating the Wings always rules. Still, the negatives were there…
1) Nearly blowing 2, 3-goal leads…again
2) I know Budaj Played well at even strength, and Anderson has played well lately at even strength as well…but there has to be a point soon where one of these guys needs to start making a big stop or two on the PK. It’s not happening right now, and we aren’t going to outscore guys every game while still allowing 2 and 3 PP goals a game
3) Along with that last point, the penalties continue to come at key points of the game. The Avs only had 3 minors, but it seems they always come after a momentum swing.
4) Why do the Avs ALWAYS change strategies when leading? Just keep doing what you were doing to get the lead…stop taking the foot off the gas. No lead is safe in the NHL, especially with this team
Again this comes back to the Avs an their lack of consistency. Hopefully it’s coming soon…and beating the Wings is always something that can spark a team. Off to Chicago for the (hopeful) season sweep.
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
It bothered me that the Avs were entirely in the “Hang on to win” mode the entire 3rd period. They were mighty content to play the Wings game.
As I’ve said before they really struggle when they allow teams to play 1/3 ice hockey, and that’s when the Wings made their comeback.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
After rewatching that
I’m noticing that the first goal was cause by Hunwick letting his guy stand right in front of Budaj. Again.
MHH: Mr. Howard, Doctor Jones will see you now.
That was after he lost the puck to the forecheck- double screw-up for hunwick there.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 11, 2011 7:41 AM MST up reply actions
This is nice though, very very nice to see:
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
Oh man! Someone dropped a turd on the ice! Call the health department.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 11, 2011 7:41 AM MST up reply actions
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by i2strange97 on Jan 11, 2011 7:46 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
I had to rewind that on my DVR to watch it again it was so awesome.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:09 AM MST up reply actions
I think Foote maybe telling Bertuzzi to eat his shit….
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Holos in the game. We win. Weird.
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by i2strange97 on Jan 11, 2011 7:49 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
He didn’t get a point, though, so he’s a failure. So says Sacco.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:09 AM MST up reply actions
only defenseman not on the ice for a GA.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
well, he’s also only at 0.64 ES GA / 60 min on the year. Hunwick was at 4.02 ES GA / 60 min with the Avs before last night (and he got worse).
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Also
His SA/60 is 26.6/60 (compared to Hunwick’s 31.9). His SF/60 is almost equal (27.5 vs 27.4), but his GFON/60 is a lot better (3.20 vs 2.1)
So aside from: • allowing less shots while on the ice
• having those shots that he allows be of lower quality,
• creating better offensive chances while
• playing against tougher competition
Holøs and Hunwick are neck and neck
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 11:08 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, you definitely know better than Sacco and Sly.
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by Dan Winkler on Jan 11, 2011 2:16 PM MST up reply actions
Well said Dan.
We ought all just shut up since our observational powers and the application of relevant statistical data is in every way shape and form entirely irrelevant to the matter at hand.
Rather, we ought, like good little drones, step up, pays our money and unquestioningly place blind faith in the capacity of “the professionals” no matter how much evidence may stack up to the contrary.
Thank you for reminding us that our only role is to swallow whole whatever the organ-I-zation may deem, in its infinite wisdom and merciful condescension, to dole out to us – poor, unworthy, ignorant masses that we are.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
Do you think you know more than the coaching staff about their reasons why Holos hasn’t played much? Do you evaluate the team on a daily basis like the coaches and the scouts do? Do you think your ability to evaluate what’s good and what’s bad in a hockey player is better than Sacco’s?
Do you think it’s possible that it has less to do with stats and more to do with other reasons, whatever they might be?
I’m a big believer in statistical analysis for baseball, much less so for hockey. Baseball’s an individual game and is much easier to translate into advanced stats.
As fans, we can offer our opinions based on what we see on the ice, as well as digging deeper with advanced stats. Beyond that, we have no idea.
When you’re having a tough stretch, that’s when there are too many reactionaries out there. All the experts come out, all the pundits come out with their opinions. And the truth of the matter is that if they knew anything about the game, they’d be in it. -George McPhee
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by Dan Winkler on Jan 11, 2011 2:37 PM MST up reply actions
Have you watched the games, Dan? Have you been to their practices and watched Hunwick there? He is not playing well. Period. And Sacco does have a history of benching players who deserve ice time and playing players who don’t. No, we don’t know the reasons he plays Hunwick. I don’t believe anyone has said they do without serious sarcasm. Hunwick has turned over the puck, resulting in a goal or a chance, too many times to think, “Oh, we’re just not seeing it the way it really is.”
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 2:45 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Look, Hunwick has by all accounts failed the eye test, and the statistical analysis. It’s not like the stats I use are showing a slight advantage for Holøs. They are showing a monumental difference between the two’s level of play. Add that to the observations that I, and many many others who have shown to have a pretty decent eye, and if the decision to play Hunwick over Holøs based on their play on the ice it’s a no brainer that Sacco is failing at.
You’re right, there could easily be other issues going on, but saying that is a big cop-out. You gave your opinion on Hannan all the time, and there he was earning 24:00 a night for a long time. Should you have shut up. Did you know better than Quenneville, Granato, and Sacco? (I’ll guess yes on Granato FWIW)
It’s a gigantic cop-out to counter an argument with “Well you know better than the coach”.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 6:06 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Can they still send that Duchene guy back to Junior for some seasoning?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 10:01 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously, Gali-Winnik-O’Reilly…does a third line get much better than that?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:33 AM MST up reply actions
Nope...
Not possible ;)
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2011 8:36 AM MST up reply actions
We Three Kings Line?
All wear #30 something, and it’s our third line.
Weren’t people claiming that The Red Wings would have this year’s best third line? We easily have the best 2-man third line.
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by Avalanche318 on Jan 11, 2011 8:45 AM MST up reply actions
Or use triad (which means the #3)
There are all sorts of associations with the word “triad” but I kinda like this one:
Nuclear Triad line: nuclear arsenal with three components
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:57 AM MST up reply actions
Pretty sure those guys played on the first line together too. Oh the glory days…
by MalachiConstant on Jan 11, 2011 8:57 AM MST up reply actions
Hmmm, I don’t recall glory…except maybe when Arny played games in Edmonton
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You just made me cry a little.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2011 8:57 AM MST up reply actions
sigh
The Donut Line…oh how I miss it am still thanking the hockey gods that we don’t have to suffer through it anymore
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2011 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
That’s a pretty damn fluffy donut.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 9:06 AM MST up reply actions
This is giving me visions – visions of Hensick demonstrating his incredible skating ability by doing toe-loops above the face off dots, Tucker flat on his back in the corner impaled on his own stick, and Arnason somewhere in the neutral zone staring unblinking at the underside of the scoreboard.
Sure glad that season didn’t happen.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 9:22 AM MST up reply actions
After stewie gets back I’ll take a 3rd of Winnik, O’R and Jones. Remember the Chemistry that Jones and O’R had last year?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 8:59 AM MST up reply actions
Gali as 4th liner? Mauldin and Porter to the AHL?
Damn, that depth makes me insane at times.
STEWART. WHEN.
Yip has nachos. Gali will stay on the 3rd line. Jones will be on top until Mueller comes back.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
porter?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 9:10 AM MST up reply actions
It’s not much of a 3rd line so far, in my opinion. Looks better on paper than on the ice. They didn’t play with enough grit and they got stuck on the ice for a brutally long shift (although it was in the 2nd, to be fair). At least two of them seem to think they’re scorers when, in fact, they don’t have the hands for it.
So yes, 3rd lines do get better than that. Much better.
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by Dan Winkler on Jan 11, 2011 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
Now, if we could just find the genius who decided to nix the GDT pic for good mojo. Anybody remember who that was?
Horton Hears a Holøs.
No idea...
None whatsoever…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2011 9:34 AM MST up reply actions
not ringing any bells
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 11, 2011 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
By the way
The penalty on Mauldin that led to the Wings 3rd goal was comically bad. A classic “this team is up by 3 so we need to penalize them” referee play.
Still, the avs PK has got to be better. It’s just pathetically bad right now.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 9:50 AM MST reply actions
It should have been a penalty on the Wings. Agreed. Absolutely horrific joke of a call there.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 11, 2011 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
If the refs need to call something, just wait, there’s always something that can be called. no need to make anything up.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2011 10:33 AM MST up reply actions
I didn’t think it was a penalty at all. The Wing threw a basic check on Mauldin along the boards, which was fine, and their legs got accidentally tangled. No big deal.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
Was the puck there? If not, it should have been interference on the Wang. If it was, I agree, no call would have been OK.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 11, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
Going off memory, but I think Mauldin had just tipped it in before going for a change.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
How creepy is this?
That’s Kevin Shattenkirk and Tyson Barrie. Evil twins…..
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by i2strange97 on Jan 11, 2011 11:18 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
SOON.
Dater:
– As expected, Chris Stewart is participating fully in practice, and his return to the lineup likely is imminent. Confirmation of this will come later, but I’m assuming it won’t be on this trip to Chicago or Minnesota, but at some point in the upcoming home stand, which begins next Tuesday against Vancouver.
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Not defending his play, because it was bad, but the first goal wasn’t entirely Hunwick’s fault. The turnover was him, but that guy (Mursak?) in front of the net was more Wilson’s than it was Hunwick’s. Hunwick was on the right side of the ice, which was where the puck was. Wilson should then be taking the man in front of the net, but he was instead standing in the high slot doing nothing. Hunwick was actually covering for him, and while he did do a bad job of that, Wilson being out of position was the bigger problem.
disagree, it was Hunwick’s man. He’s was covering him for a good 5 seconds. Yes, Wilson wasn’t covering anybody, but that doesn’t excuse Hunwick for covering a guy…er, standing next to him and watching him score.
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Wilson has to come down and defend him. Hunwick has to stay on the right side of him as that is his position. The rebound came out to the left side where Hunwick didn’t have position. If Wilson had been there, covering the left side like he was supposed to, he can tie up the Detroit player or clear the puck out.
Hunwick admittedly didn’t do a great job on the guy as he still could’ve tied him up, but the fault in my eyes falls on Wilson for being out of position. If he’s where he’s supposed to be, Hunwick doesn’t have to take the man at all.
I defense of Hunwick
just kidding. Good god that guy sucks.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 11, 2011 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
My brain may not be working correctly today...
but on the first goal didn’t Hunwick give the wings the puck in the first place?
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Hunwick was covering that guy the whole time though. He didn’t leave Hunwick, so there’s no reason for Hunwick to release him.
Honestly, regarding the zones, I think something got a little screwed up as well — Hunwick and Wilson are usually on the left side, no? They definitely don’t play together much.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
Budaj’s 26 saves on 30 shots might not look great on the face of it but I don’t think he can be faulted for any of the goals and he made some enormous saves.
I agree with this. He made a bunch of huge saves last night, especially on the PK when O’Reilly was in the box. The 2 PK goals I don’t fault him for – Zetterberg’s goal was through a bunch of traffic and Holmstrom’s goal was a redirect of a wide shot. Not much he could do with either. Defense has got to get those guys out from in front of the net. During his interview, Budaj was talking about how he really studies tape on Detroit and the players/teams’ tendencies, etc.
Speaking of watching tape, the Avs coaching staff might want to study some tape of Detroit’s PP, because you may not like them but they have an unbelievable PP. I wish the Avs could do that. 5 PP chances for the Avs last night, and 0 goals – and the kittens weep.
I really love how Duchene has become the Evil Wing Killer. He is to Detroit what Hedjuk has always been to Vancouver. It just seems so appropriate.
That Too Many Men on the Ice Penalty really ticked me off, and at a key moment in the game. Those are the stupid penalties the Avs need to eliminate.
And best of all, driving Lord Howard from his blessed net. Now, that is worth something.
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Agree
I think both Andy and Buds Save% is being brought down due to horrid PKing right now. Buds was steller.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2011 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
But again, one of these 2 is going to have to step up and make some big PK saves…otherwise it’s going to be a moot point. Neither are. It seems like the second the Avs are on the PK, it’s an auto goal
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I agree about the Wing’s PP. Excellent puck movement. I think that’s an outgrowth of their 5v5 play. They’re a puck movement team. The Avs are a transition team. It’s hard to play speed and transition when the other team has sagged back on top of their goalie. It’s still hard to argue with a top-10 power play (the Avs are 9th right now), it’s the kill that’s got to improve.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2011 1:15 PM MST up reply actions
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