Game 40 Preview: Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 4, 2011 6:00 AM MST
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The Avalanche will once again try to get their season back on track tonight, as they welcome the Buffalo Sabres to the Pepsi Center. The Sabres stumbled out of the gate this year, slumping to a 3-9-2 start. Since then, though, Buffalo has gone 13-9-2 and is coming off a big 7-6 shootout win against the Bruins on New Year's Day.
In other words, Buffalo won't be a pushover tonight. If the Avalanche want to shake off this recent slump, they will have to do it with hard work and, perhaps, some voodoo magic. Or lots of goals. And the Avs might want to watch out for a couple of former Avs who are enjoying success in Emerson Eten's favorite town. Both Jordan Leopold (9 goals, 21 points) and Cody McCormick (9 points, 93 penalty minutes) are well on their way to career years for Buffalo and I'm happy to see that. I would prefer them to take tonight off and not go all Brad Richardson on us.
The Sabres will be without their leading scorer, Derek Roy, who is out for the season with a torn tendon in his arm. Roy was the 32nd pick in the 2001 draft, 31 picks ahead of the Avs' starting goalie tonight, Peter Budaj.
For those with the option to pick their TV feed tonight, do yourselves a favor and go with the Buffalo feed. The Altidudes are great, but there is no one quite like Sabre's play by play by Rick Jeanneret. [EDIT: Looks like Jeanneret is on vacation. Woe is me]
| Colorado | Buffalo | |||
| 15th | 45 | Points | 26th | 36 |
| 4th | 3.31 | GF/G | 18th | 2.66 |
| 29th | 3.20 | GA/G | 24th | 3.00 |
| 7th | 21.6 | PP% | 22nd | 16.4 |
| 28th | 77.8 | PK% | 12th | 81.9 |
| 15th | 30.4 | S/G | 3rd | 33.2 |
| 20th | 30.9 | SA/G | 14th | 29.7 |
| 17th | 49.8 | FO% | 26th | 47.9 |
| 16th | 13.0 | PIM/G | 20th | 13.8 |
| Duchene | 39 pts | Top Scorer | Roy | 35 pts |
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Deciding if I should skip the game and sleep as I work just a few hours after the game ends or if I should nape earlier and watch it. Missed that last 2, and I’ve been waiting for this game since last years excellent showing.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
You missed the last 2 and we’ve lost, don’t you dare miss this one!
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by niwotsblessing on Jan 4, 2011 2:12 PM MST up reply actions
“Top shelf where mama hides the cookies”
I would love to take the Buffalo feed tonight, but Center Ice has the Altiboobs in HD, and I won’t suffer poor TV quality just to listen to Rick Jeanneret, though I enjoy him immensely (he’s up there with Toronto’s guys who may be the most entertaining in the NHL).
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
Why is everyone against Mike Haynes and Peter McNabb? Have you guys had to listen to the Capitals or Hurricans play by play guys. I love listening to Haynes and McNabb as they both get into the game so much and also will say nice save or nice shot no matter which team is making the save or the shot.
Let the new season begin already!!!
I don’t have anything against them per say…they are just on the low end of the totem pole when it comes to announcing teams that I enjoy. And what you said is exactly my problem with them…they are always in “praise mode.” In listening to them I don’t think I have ever heard them talk about anyone on any team making a “bad play” or “poor judgement” or anything of that matter…it’s always a strange bounce, or a good play by someone else (even when it isn’t). They don’t (or aren’t allowed to) have a critical bone in their body. Everything is sunshine in rainbows and that annoys me.
It seemed for a little while like McNabb was starting to get a little more critical (at the end of the season which shall not be remembered), but he backed off that. And I KNOW he can be a better analyst and more critical when he needs to be because he did that with NBC. And I KNOW that Haynes can be the same because he was on the radio.
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
I like them overall. I’m not sure there’s anyone more entertaining to listen to than Haynes late in a close game.
I do find them a little to chatty at times, especially Haynes who sometimes just skips the action on the ice completely to try to coax McNab into some commentary (“And, Peter, there are some new faces tonight…tell us what sort of energy that will bring to the team”).
And McNab either needs to stop with the quizzes (“Michael, what was the special thing about that game in 1997?”) or prep Haynes in advance.
and yes, it would be nice if they had a little more freedom to call the game without the sunshine. I don’t quite understand why Mark Rycroft can be critical during intermission but everything that happens during the game is a bad bounce.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 4, 2011 7:19 AM MST up reply actions
I really wasn’t a big fan of all the ‘transitions’ made to the Avs’ radio programming over the last year or so, but I have come to realize that Moser is hilarious. He’s way over the top, a complete homer and has to correct himself just about every other sentence, but it’s all somehow endearing.
by MalachiConstant on Jan 4, 2011 7:36 AM MST up reply actions
I’m not sure there’s anyone more entertaining to listen to than Haynes late in a close game.
Marc Moser. ’Nuff said.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 9:24 AM MST up reply actions
agreed. I always wonder if this will be the call that kills him.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
The problem with putting Mose in the booth was taking him out of his previous job as a radio personality. When he and Sandy had their show together, it actually felt like there was hockey in Denver.
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Before the game can we trade Cody McCleod for Cody McCormick? I still think we let go of the wrong Cody Mac
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
speaking of the Highlander, where’s he been? still having issues with that injury?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 4, 2011 7:11 AM MST up reply actions
None of the MHH ladies want to massage his groin, they have other priorities
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
He’s married.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 1:29 PM MST up reply actions
Jeannerett
the Sabres fan here at work just told me RJ is on vacation. frig.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 4, 2011 7:45 AM MST reply actions
Guess that ends that huh? Who takes vacation during the season…kind of odd
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
I would throw the Lightening announcer in that category too
I listened to the Tampa feed for our games because he is just awesome. Sadly he is stuck in Tampa.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
it’s better than Buffalo!
(just kidding)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 4, 2011 8:07 AM MST up reply actions
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In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
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by Randy Time on Jan 4, 2011 8:22 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
HAHA. This is so much better than the past pre-game threads. i am glad everyone is back from holidays.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
To be fair, I never really left. Was just spending time with friends and the girlfriend. Getting some mini golf done in the name of the holiday spirit ya know.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
My jack-ass wings fan of a neighbor has a new lady-friend who is a crazy loud mini golf player. Apparently mini golf is something of a religious experience for her, as god is invoked routinely.
by MalachiConstant on Jan 4, 2011 8:35 AM MST up reply actions
I had some neighbors like that once…so when I was jolted awake at 4 am out of a dead sleep from it, I went outside and under their window (they were 2nd story) and yelled, “Hey, Lassie! None of us want to hear you fake your orgasms. So do what every other self-respecting woman around here does…put a damn pillow over your face!” Another neighbor of mine yelled out, “Hear! Hear!” I heard a “Yah!” out there too. It was funny. I hope the Lassie reference wasn’t lost on her, though.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 9:33 AM MST up reply actions
My first year of college, I was in a co-ed dorm, and our neighbor’s roommate dropped out right away, leaving her in a room of her own. She was the (in Austin Powers terms) village bicycle, and a loud one at that. My roommate and I would every month play rock, paper, scissors to see who would have to put their bed on that wall. I lost…a lot unfortunately
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Agreed. I like the Tampa feed a lot. Used to watch their games a lot when I lived in FL.
by MalachiConstant on Jan 4, 2011 8:25 AM MST up reply actions
Ah the rivalry and hate between these two teams….you can throw out the record book whenever they play. I’d rank this rivalry right up there with the thrashers….
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 8:08 AM MST reply actions
Well, I suppose I didn’t say it well. But if your best and most exciting player is your goalie, then you’re just not an exciting team to watch….and so the ho-hum, lukewarm reaction to this particular game from me.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
I like both teams so, I’m pretty excited to watch it.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
I almost have a hard time knowing which team to cheer for, almost.
I’ve been a big Sabres fan almost as long as I’ve been a Nordiques/Avs fans. Avs are still #1 though.
The Avs defense is "air tight"....so tight it's gasping for air and turning purple.
by Americanario on Jan 4, 2011 12:07 PM MST up reply actions
I will say
and I am echoing Canary’s comments on a separate thread, I can really get behind this 4-1 game ratio for Budaj. If we make the playoffs, Andy will be fresher.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
Someone should check the prediction thread, I doubt that anyone expected him to have 30+ starts.
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yeah, I think we should do a little midseason update
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 4, 2011 8:36 AM MST up reply actions
With out Andy’s injury I’m not sure he’d be this close to thirty…..
The Avs defense is "air tight"....so tight it's gasping for air and turning purple.
For whatever reason, I expected Andy to get injured. No pitchforks and torches, please. I also predicted the USA would win last night. lolz on me. /hits head on desk in despair
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
I was definitely pulling for USA, but I don’t think I would ever bet against Canada in hockey. I mean, do you realize how many Canadians they have on that team?
by MalachiConstant on Jan 4, 2011 9:39 AM MST up reply actions
Uncanny, really.
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 4, 2011 9:47 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Fewer than usual actually. I think 4 of their players were born in the USA.
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 4, 2011 10:06 AM MST up reply actions
I know one for sure was, can’t remember which, but they were talking last night about his brother who had played previously for team USA.
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by Americanario on Jan 4, 2011 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
Nick Foligno has dual citizenship, but he chose to play for Canada because his mom asked him to before she died.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
I loved his dad’s work as The Incredible Hulk when I was a kid.
"Oh, that's Brock. He's my dad's bodyguard. One time I saw him kill a guy with a sock full of party snaps!"
lol
That’s what I get when I do a phone meeting and comment at the same time.
Marcus Foligno
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
BTW, Nick is Marcus’ brother. I knew there was a Nick Foligno in hockey. He plays for the Senators.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
I saw some 30 numbers. I think I went that high, in fact, but can’t remember if I’d planned on it and changed it or actually went with it. It was my original thought, tho.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
I said 82.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 9:46 AM MST up reply actions
Strategy
It will be interesting to see how the Sabers defend the AVs tonight. It seems that since (and including) the Wings game we have been forced to dump and chase. It seems that we could use our speed more when we carried the puck in. When cycling we also seem to have trouble keeping one forward out front to score or defend a breakout. It seems that we too often have all 3 behind the net with nobody in position to score or defend?? Any thoughts from those more knowledgeable?
Your pretty much right, our best ways of scoring have been on quick breakouts and have stewie/jones in front of net. With Stewie out Jones surprisingly hasn’t been able to plant himself in front of net. And teams seem to be figuring out we suck at dump and chase without having some one that can post up solidly in front. Stewie being out has reduced us to close to a one trick pony that teams have figured out. And the fact that our D has been horrid and not giving us odd man breaks we have struggled to score. Even though I have seen the replays I am far from an expert but thats my 2 cents.
by Freakoffaleash on Jan 4, 2011 2:03 PM MST up reply actions
By my rough count the Avs are 20-2 when scoring 3 or more goals and 0 and 14 when scoring 2 or less. That’s not accounting for OT winners, SO winners, let alone empty nets. Which of course makes no sense because the Avs have a record of 20 wins and 19 losses for a total of 39 games. I’ve got them at 20 and 16 with my hand count. Math is hard.
I no for damn sure the Avs haven’t won a game when they score less than 3 goals.
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I broke my own policy of posting prior to 9am. I “no” i’m going to pay for it.
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You Japanese people and your time machines.
"Who?" -Joe Sacco’s post-game answer to how Todd Bertuzzi looks as a player these days.
(didn’t have time to, you know, fix it properly. lol)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 9:54 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Hopefully the Avs put in more effort tonight
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by Americanario on Jan 4, 2011 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
It’s nice. It’s like the Avs roster. You’ve crossed off a bunch of names that don’t work right now, and filled it in with some chicken scratch that looks like it has as much chance of being wrong as right.
I say this equals win tonight.
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Comments with less than 50 lines or 1000 characters don’t count as posts so don’t worry. If anything, this proved that you should stay away from math prior to 9am :p
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So, if andy struggles the rest of the year, do the avs re-sign him?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 9:48 AM MST reply actions
I think that would need a definition of “struggle”. If we get to the playoffs and he is a liability, maybe not. He’s been playing fine of late. A few soft goals, but I am seeing his stride coming back.
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He’s not going to get the $5M contract some people were thinking at the end of last season, that’s for sure.
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Maybe a deal similar to what he has now. Maybe 3m a year for 2 years.
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That would be incredible! I was afraid he’d take a lot of money and cripple what is a huge asset going into the offseason. (our cap space) Chicago got crippled over paying for guys like Campbell and Huet when guys like Keith and Seabrook were worth more and not off their rookie contracts.
I think Randy Time said in a previous thread that expections in money between the two parties had halted negotiations. If Anderson’s numbers at the end of the season are similar to what he is sporting now, I don’t think he will get much of a raise.
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Yeah it was mentioned by Dater…what worries me is that we’ll let him walk and have no one next year…I think Andy’s a good goalie, can steal games at his best, that’s what you want in a number 1, hopefully he can get it going now…he’s been solid the past few games. And we can keep him at a modest price…
The only thing I fear is he pulls a Theodore on us and walks for more money.
We could always snatch up that Leighton guy. It’s not too late!
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No
Please tell me you’re being sarcastic.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 4, 2011 3:16 PM MST up reply actions
Me?
Sarcastic? On this here little blog? Noooo.
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We could always replace him withBudajGrahame during the Game 7 overtime.
Fixed
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Only if you spring for his bail.
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by niwotsblessing on Jan 4, 2011 6:20 PM MST up reply actions
Couldn’t tell for a second, but the mere suggestion had me on the verge of a 5,000 word profanity-laced rant.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 4, 2011 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
It does get the blood up a bit, doesn’t it?
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I’d take Conz of Switzerland, though. He may not be ready next year, but the kid has talent.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 3:36 PM MST up reply actions
I’d never seen him play till the World Jrs. He’s been nothing short of awesome.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
Never heard of him. Nice name, though. Goes straight to Fonz for nicknames. Being Swiss, however, it is probably pronounced more like “Consh,” or “OhGodILikeToSki.”
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He’s the guy in net for Team Switzerland in the World Juniors. He’s been single handedly keeping the Swiss in games throughout the tourney.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
A lot of goalies get hot for a tourney, then go on to underwhelm. Still, does he belong to an NHL club yet?
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True. He was passed over the past two drafts, so he’s a free agent as of next season. He is playing on contract in Europe, though, so I’m not sure how that would affect this freedom to sign with an NHL club.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 4:37 PM MST up reply actions
this his
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 4:39 PM MST up reply actions
There’s some agreement between the IIHF and the NHL on situations like that. Of course I have no idea what it is, and I’m not so motivated to find it right now. Sorry.
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by niwotsblessing on Jan 4, 2011 6:22 PM MST up reply actions
You going Dario-esque on us Jibble?
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5000 words is hardly dario-esque…
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 4:12 PM MST up reply actions
They won’t pay him what hes not worth. That being said, I don’t know who would be coming out of the Free Agent class next year that I would like to replace him with.
Grammar fail, sorta, but it makes sense in my head. Maybe instead:
The Avs will not pay Anderson more than they believe him to be worth as based on the talent available in the upcoming goalie free agent class. Despite that fact, I cannot think of anyone with whom I would like to replace him.
Thanks Joe...
Vokoun…Panthers are a team notorious for letting their stars walk away…they’ll try to deal him if they can or resign him…
And yes, I have faith the Avs will not overpay…the question remains does Andy overvalue himself and walk…
YES PLEASE! I would love to have Vokoun on our team.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 3:37 PM MST up reply actions
I think there are too many goalies coming up on FA for him to get a lot more than he’s making now (if he stays playing at this level).
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 3:13 PM MST up reply actions
I really hope he regains himself…he has that swagger about him you want in a goalie…he loves to compete compared to , no offense, Budaj who let’s in a goal and his body language reads “whoops guys, oh shucks, by golly I did my best”..he has that body language of a guy who’s driven. I want that one my team…Forsberg had that, though his drive was on another level…like Crosby…Duchene shows flashes of that drive this season.
We need guys like that…those are the types that elevate themselves in the playoffs.
Goalies for 2011
If that’s my list of goalies I want:
Bryzgolov
Andy
Vokoun
Harding
In that order. Vokoun is great (and I think the most underrated player in the game) but he’ll be 35 next season. Bryz is probably the best goalie, but he’s only slightly better than Andy, IMO. I still think Harding will be a good goalie, and his injury this season is tough luck.
Niemi: no
Smith: No
Turco: no (although I liek him, he’s over-the-hill)
Giguere: No
So basically it’s Pay Andy, or overpay for a possible slightly better upgrade. (That and I think Andy will be fine and we’re freaking out over nothing. Look at his stats since coming out of Chicago. Sparkling, minus the one hiccup this season, which isn’t even 1/2 way over yet)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 4, 2011 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
Damnit…I forgot about Bryz…he’s on the top of that list for sure. I wouldn’t want to take a chance on Harding though…havn’t seen enough of him and that injury begs the question how long it’ll take for him to regain his prior form.
Bryz is nice, I like him a lot. But he’s going to make more money than Andy, and he’s only a slight upgrade, at best (not to mention I think there’s a 0% chance Phoenix lets him go. That team needs to win, and they finally started when he came to town).
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 4, 2011 3:44 PM MST up reply actions
Andy would do well to study Theodore’s recent career path prior to invoking that strategy.
These days a Cup won’t even get you more than a shot at #1G.
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The salaries for goalies has changed dramatically over the last few years, not to the benefit of a lot of goalies. Hopefully, Avs management and Anderson can find a number that works for both. I don’t know the time table for Calvin Pickard, but he may a goalie of the future for the Avs.
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There’s more regret than reward with long or large goalie contracts these days. Penguins fans rotate love/hate with Fluery. Huet was hidden in the minors. Nabokov was practically blacklisted because of his asking price. Dipietro … yeah. Luongo has his share of detractors after his playoff performance. Even Marty isn’t safe these days.
I think the league climate is in the Avs’ favor, and not Andy’s. Sure hope he plays well enough for us to have to worry about it though.
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If the Front Office determines Andy is not the goalie, they will go after someone like Vokoun. They made it very clear they are building this team like the 1996 Avs. They will find someone who can lead them.
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I just realized we dominated the best faceoff team against Vancouver…
Stastny went 59
Duchene went 64
Radar went 70
And we managed to bump their PP down to number 2!
I like those face off percentages. Keep it up, boys!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 11:36 AM MST up reply actions
The face off percentages surprised me, I could have sworn the Avs refused to win a face-off in the final 10:00 of the game.
Still, the Avs seem to have been improving in the face off circle lately.
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by Americanario on Jan 4, 2011 12:15 PM MST up reply actions
Faceoffs are a tricky stat. It’s much more about when and where than about how many. That Detroit game convinced me that we are the worst faceoff team in the league, no matter what the numbers say.
"Oh, that's Brock. He's my dad's bodyguard. One time I saw him kill a guy with a sock full of party snaps!"
Go team!
The Doctor Jones fanclub: Active for more games than Jones himself.
"Just Do Something" - Nike’s new logo for Bills apparel.
Paul McCartney Can't Play Piano
Burgundy Wave - SBnation's Colorado Rapids site
Crystal Palace FC - WHY
Thanks to McD, we’re probably looking at about 3 or 4 years of recovery.
My fantasy hockey team sucks. But at least I'm not a Red Wing sellout.
by Bob in Boulder on Jan 4, 2011 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
Eh, you could be a Cubs fan…100 years of recovery
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
100 years of something, but it’s not recovery
by MalachiConstant on Jan 4, 2011 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
Wait until they take a QB with the No. 2 pick and the Earth opens up to swallow the franchise. At least the name change to Denver Four Horsemen means we won’t have to change logos or statues.
"Oh, that's Brock. He's my dad's bodyguard. One time I saw him kill a guy with a sock full of party snaps!"
I would be a happy camper if they drafted Luck with the No. 2 pick. Won’t happen though.
by MalachiConstant on Jan 4, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
We all know that Corsi will go first overall. I guess the only alternative is Luck.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
by Hopfenkopf on Jan 4, 2011 1:04 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I also issued a small golf clap that the rest of my office couldn’t hear.
"Oh, that's Brock. He's my dad's bodyguard. One time I saw him kill a guy with a sock full of party snaps!"
Thank you, thank you.
I’ll be here all week! Tip your waitress. Try the fish.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
We need everyone to watch this and hope it comes tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f8JTS4brVk
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
I may be drunk this morning.
Youtue led me to this. And I am entertained.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0RWLxOFGLY
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
Lawinengefahr!
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 4, 2011 2:27 PM MST up reply actions
Explanation for “my” GDT pic: that’s the one we used against Atlanta where the 6-game winning streak started. We have to try everything to make them win again. Full credits to whoever created this, of course.
"Who?" -Joe Sacco’s post-game answer to how Todd Bertuzzi looks as a player these days.
by StiflersMom on Jan 4, 2011 11:30 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
awwww shit! I hadn’t realized that Matt Groining and the Fanclub’s collaboration sparked the 6 game win streak. naturally this gets my rec.
It's called sex panther, by Odeon. It's got bits of real panther in it, so you know its good.
by RyanO'Reilly FanClub on Jan 4, 2011 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
Suxxorz 1.0 in net, world is teh doom3d and wheels have fallen off. Also Lord Howard is struggling…Crosby hasn’t scored in a week…
Oh crap! Maybe the Mayans got it wrong by a year and the world is ending this week.
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 4, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
In further news to be filed under "completely unexpected"
DiPietro left the game last night with an injury.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
Either a) they’ve got a trade lined up or b) they’re just not even trying to pretend anymore.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: pretty good at hockey since they can't get into the bars yet.
I concur, and HI
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 1:37 PM MST up reply actions
Except for leaving out the apostrophe, you are doing it right.
One of the best - if not THE best - commenters on the entire internet.
My ‘Nashville’ font doesn’t have apostrophes, or question marks. It makes things hard to do right. I really wanted to put down
“Am I doing it right?” , but it gets totally lost if theres no question mark at the end.
Thanks Joe...
What?
Nashville has grammar problems? Shocking.
I see your dilemma, given the lack of punctuation. You could always have gone with something along the lines of: Fuck The Red Wings.
One of the best - if not THE best - commenters on the entire internet.
From now on, I am going to use the brilliant generic gdt as a guide for everything I make -
Thanks Joe...
by mfured20 on Jan 4, 2011 2:47 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
You missed ‘picture of batman killing a shark with a lightsaber’
Each of my replies is a work of art, each more brilliant than the last.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 4, 2011 3:15 PM MST up reply actions
Add the actual time and date and location and i’d totally rec it.
BANG! BANG! BANGITY BANG!!
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 3:41 PM MST up reply actions
That’s what I wanted to do but was at work and didn’t have the photoshop tools to do it.
BANG! BANG! BANGITY BANG!!
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 3:40 PM MST up reply actions
Sure is! Ain’t she cute?? This was her first trek in snow in about 6 years.
BANG! BANG! BANGITY BANG!!
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 4, 2011 4:42 PM MST up reply actions
“They’ve got real good speed, real good energy with [Matt] Duchene and [Paul] Stastny and the likes of those guys. They’ve got a defense where a couple guys back there are very mobile, get involved. They may be as good as it comes when it you look at a five-man attack where defense are involved and how hard they play in the offensive zone.” – Sabres Coach, Lindy Ruff
From an article in The Buffalo News. Nice compliment.
BANG! BANG! BANGITY BANG!!
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
I could really use some bang bang action tonight. Make it happen boys!
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a raging dick hole like Brett Favre.
I could use some Bang Bang action too….
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 4:51 PM MST up reply actions
Sucks doesn’t.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 5:11 PM MST up reply actions
*Sucks doesn't it?
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 5:11 PM MST up reply actions
Bang, Bang; Sucking- these are both in the same territory.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 4, 2011 6:26 PM MST up reply actions
They sure are!
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 6:28 PM MST up reply actions
Just so you know, the GDT pick is usually picked two hours before the GDT.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 6:03 PM MST up reply actions
Yup, it was just an FYI, you do nice work!
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 4, 2011 6:07 PM MST up reply actions
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