Game 41 Preview: Phoenix Coyotes at Colorado Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 6:01 AM MST
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The Avalanche host the Phoenix Coyotes tonight at the Pepsi Center in a game that marks the halfway point of the season for the Avs. Depending on how the team fares tonight, the Avs will be on pace for either a 94, 96 or 98 point season when the dust settles. No matter what, that's not bad. I'd prefer the 98-point pace, though. Wouldn't you?
When I think of the Avalanche and Coyotes, one of the first thing that comes to mind is the trades. The teams have made some fairly big trades over the years. The biggest on came at the deadline in 2004, when Avalanche GM traded defensemen Derek Morris and Keith Ballard to the Coyotes for Ossi Vaananen, Chris Gratton and a 2nd round draft pick. That has to rank as one of Lacroix's worst trades (I still shudder when I picture Vaananen and his spindly legs). And yet, it also turned into one of the franchise's greatest moves, as that 2nd round draft pick became Paul Stastny. Still, the Avs could have taken Stastny instead of Ryan Stoa in 2005 and we wouldn't have had to bitch and moan about this one for 6 years and counting.
More recently, the Avalanche and Coyotes hooked up at the last trade deadline with Wojtek Wolski going to Phoenix in exchange for Peter Mueller and Kevin Porter. Mueller and Wolski both kicked ass after the trade last year, combining for 38 points in 33 games. This year, not so much. Mueller hasn't played at all, while Wolski has just 16 points in 34 games and has been a healthy scratch on a couple of occasions. Meanwhile, Kevin Porter has more goals than Wolski does, so this is clearly a win for the Avalanche.
Maybe. I haven't watched the Coyotes at all this year, but I have to point out that Wolski is averaging just 15 minutes per game and lately has been playing far less than that (8:59 in his last game). We can have a long chicken vs egg argument, but I do think you can argue that Wolski's numbers are affected by his playing time (or lack of it). Now, I know Phoenix coach Dave Tippett was the coach of the year last year and all (snark intended), but I wonder if there are any other examples of him misusing one of his players. Oh wait, I just thought of one! That Peter Mueller guy was languishing in Tippett's doghouse, averaging less than 13 minutes a game. Amazingly, he had a great deal of success when he came to Colorado and started getting quality ice time. I'm certainly not here to defend Wolski (the Week of Wolski at MHH is long since over). I'm just saying that the fact that he may just be getting a bit of a bum rap from that Adam's Trophy winning coach. Man, I wish we could find a great coach like that.
Finally, we have Daniel Winnik. Winnik was acquired from the Coyotes in June for a 4th round pick, and he has been 100% win since the first game played with us. For kicks, I thought I'd look back at the Avs' 4th round picks in recent years. And not-so-recent years. Going back to 1998, a grand total of two players the Avalanche drafted in the 4th round have played in the NHL: Ray Macias and Tom Gilbert. The rest of the field is littered with names I've never even heard of. Colt King? Mikko Kalteva? David Svragovsky? Are there any other awesome players we can get for any of those guys? Besides Ossi Vaananen, of course.
Oh, and birthday wishes are going out today to Adrian Dater. Happy Birthday, AD.
| Colorado | Phoenix | |||
| 10th | 47 | Points | 19th | 44 |
| 4th | 3.32 | GF/G | 15th | 2.77 |
| 29th | 3.20 | GA/G | 19th | 2.87 |
| 7th | 21.4 | PP% | 21st | 16.6 |
| 27th | 78.3 | PK% | 28th | 78.0 |
| 16th | 30.4 | S/G | 11th | 31.7 |
| 20th | 31.1 | SA/G | 25th | 32.7 |
| 19th | 49.7 | FO% | 5th | 52.4 |
| 17th | 13.1 | PIM/G | 10th | 11.6 |
| Duchene | 40 pts | Top Scorer | Yandle | 30 pts |
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Sorry kids, I won’t be watching this one, I have a date with the amazing GoDaddy.com bowl between perennial college football powerhouses, Middle Tennessee and Miami of Ohio. Seriously, the Bowl season is beyond ridiculous.
As for the game tonight, and Wolski…maybe the reason Wolski keeps getting in the doghouse is because all the rumors about his attitude and work ethic (or lack of) are true?
The Avs always seem to have a hard time with Bryzgalov (back to his time with the Ducks). Just hoping to nab a point in this one
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
As for the game tonight, and Wolski…maybe the reason Wolski keeps getting in the doghouse is because all the rumors about his attitude and work ethic (or lack of) are true?
no question that that’s a factor. but he’s certainly not unique in that regard.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 7:03 AM MST up reply actions
The coaching doghouse decisions of Tipett aren’t unique either. Look at Sacco and Holos, who I feel has done nothing to warrant the extensive amount of crap he’s gotten this season…while I’m sure Sacco will run out Cumiskey like crazy when he gets back, even though he offers nothing outside of speed.
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
That’s not true. He has speed and a funny name.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 9:30 AM MST up reply actions
But, what we have no to evaluate is what Holos gives every day at practice and that’s what I’d really like to hear about. Sacco seems to me to be all about the kids that show up and play hard when they aren’t in the game. It’s almost like the game is something you earn based on what you show him when you are grinding through the day-to-day.
True, but that doesn’t diminish Cum-is-key.
which by the way is the name of my fantasy hockey team this year. 38 year old body encasing a 12 year old soul.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
I go to practices all the time. Holos is one of the first on the ice and one of the last to leave. He listens intently to Sly when he’s giving him feedback about what he’s doing. Holos works with the forwards during free time on slap shots for tip ins and with other defensemen whenever he can on passing the puck along the blue line and cycling for PPs. He’s one of the hardest workers out there.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
Are we talking about practice? I mean it’s practice. We’re talkin’ bout practice.
"I just had a chicken finger and it was terrific." Gary Bettman
not the game holos lives and dies for, but practice?…
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
not a game?
practice?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Jan 6, 2011 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
google ‘allen iverson rant’
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 6:17 PM MST up reply actions
G'mornin MHH!!!
Be forewarned. I’ve been awake since 0300 and I actually feel great right now!
We’ll see if that actually carries until gametime.
Either Way,
GO AVS!!!
"That's what We DO"-Paul Stastny
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zzzzzz
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 7:17 AM MST up reply actions
I’m with DDC. I’ve been awake just as long as you my dear, but I’d rather be back in bed.
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
I’ve been up for two hours less than that and am in a grumbley, bitter mood because:
a) iTunes sucks and wouldn’t sync this morning, causing me to leave late; and
b) People suck. Especially people who drive with a death wish in morning traffic and include everyone else in their plans for a glorious, fiery death via vehicular “accident”
by MalachiConstant on Jan 6, 2011 8:04 AM MST up reply actions
Good morning, Sunshine.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 7:34 AM MST up reply actions
What’s going on in GL that could get you up that early?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 9:30 AM MST up reply actions
SIGH
Nothing, I needed to be up at 0500 to get ready for work.
My brain apparently just wanted to be awake earlier, it gave me time to realize that the heat in the house wasn’t working and wake the hubby up so he could fix it about 30 mins before he needed to be and before I left for work.
Now, at 1330, I’m ready to go to bed, I’ve actually been working today and haven’t had time to hang here iwth you guys :(
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Sorry to hear that. I just woke up and I went to bed about 4. When you comin through next?
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I have tix for the game on Feb14th. Not sure if we’re gonna make it down there before that, I have a knee surgery scheduled next Fri and I’ll probably be a bit of a homebody for awhile after that.
We should def grab a beer though.
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damn, what did you do to your knee? hope the surgery goes well.
Who do they play the 14th? Know of any deals? Never mind, I’ll go look. I have some friends trying to go to a game with me, maybe we can make it a party.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I can e-mail you a link to a 20 ticket deal. It’s the canucks.
I have a “tracking disorder” =) my knee cap is grinding up the cartilage underneath it and my doc wants to go in and clean it up and make the kneecap sit where it’s supposed to so that it stops waking me up at 0330 ;)
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urg *20 dollar ticket deal
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Shoot me the email.
That sounds suspiciously like my knees. They don’t sit in the groove they’re supposed to, and have been giving me degenerative arthritis since I was born. Makes skiing painful, but I do it anyway. I’ll need new ones by the time I’m 55, just like my ma.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
yep, it’s apparently very common, I greatly accelerated my need for surgery with wii boxing of all things last year ;)
I don’t have your e-mail.
text it to me =)
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ironic….just returned from the knee dr. and my kneecap is slowly grinding away at the joint, no cartilage left. Looks like a new knee cap is in order.
Yeah, that's me and THE Cup in 2001
Very common, same reason my wife had knee surgery. But for her it was back in High School. Now if you look at her closely, he knee cap sits off to the side a slight bit
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can we?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 4:41 PM MST up reply actions
She’s not a fan of people gawking, but I’ll see if she will let me take a picture of it. She hates it, I think it’s cool
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(I was only being a dork)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 4:44 PM MST up reply actions
I injured my knees in a football game. I now have calcium build up between the kneecap and the joint. you can feel it grind sometimes.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 4:43 PM MST up reply actions
You might look up peusdogout. I have that as well. Calcium crystals cause inflammation of the joints.
Yeah, that's me and THE Cup in 2001
The doc wants to do surgery.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 5:41 PM MST up reply actions
Free surgery in Canada ;)
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 5:56 PM MST up reply actions
I have an annoying jingle in my head – the Glade “plug it in, plug it in” jingle. Yesterday, it was Frank Mills’ Music Box Dancer. What the fuck is wrong with me?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 7:33 AM MST reply actions
I hate you. I now have the Glade song in my head.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 7:35 AM MST up reply actions
I have a cure that may be worse than the disease. . . warning. . .
Subarus are suba cool
and suba fun to drive. . .
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by Rapierwhitt on Jan 6, 2011 11:57 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Subarific
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by Americanario on Jan 6, 2011 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
If I ever get any song stuck in my head, just thinking the first couple lines from this cheeseball flushes whatever used to be there right out. Go on, discover and see.
Shattencup
the theme to GI joe does it for me. Transformers (the series) if it’s really bad.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve been watching a lot of classic Transformers lately. That and classic Twilight Zone have ruled my world
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How is that classic Twilight Zone? Never watched any of it and a few people have already recommended picking it up (on Bluray…but I won’t be doing that lol…)
Some of them are a bit cheesey, and some are well dated, but heck, the show was made in the 60’s. It’s smart TV, way better than the garbage put out these days
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
Even the cheesy ones are cool, though. “My name is Talking Tina, and I’m going to kill youuuu.”
I think a lot of movies over the years were stolen from Twilight Zone episodes. Example: the above is awfully reminiscent of Chuckie…
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
I saw one on PBS a few days back about an escaped Gestapo officer that used to run a camp. It was pretty damn good, actually. Quite powerful and well done.
Thanks Joe...
I watched the first one I had ever head of last night. THe one with Shatner and the Gremlin on the wing.
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
That one’s ok, but there are some that are way better. Often, there are political messages or commentary (like the one mfured20 just mentioned) . I used to watch them all the time in high school. Bro and I would come home for lunch and catch the last half of Bonanza and the first half of Twilight Zone.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
My favorite 2 so far are “Elegy” (The asteroid cemetery) and the 1 hour long one about the colony of people who are finally rescued after some 16 years on a different planet…and their “captain” loses his mind.
Also their take on the “Adam and Eve” story was quite good
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
The episode with the Opie-looking kid that got anything he wished engraved that image of the human jack-in-the-box in my brain forever. Back when I first saw it, maybe around 10 years old, freaked the hell out of me.
It also might be why I don’t have children.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
Saw it too. Definitely powerful.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
I looked up the old “Garfield and Friends” theme song on YouTube yesterday because it was in my head.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 6, 2011 7:45 AM MST up reply actions
It’s time to party with Garfield and friends?
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
I hope you brought lots of Spaghetti
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 6, 2011 8:47 AM MST up reply actions
Sigh
in the song he asks them to bring spaghetti because it Rhymes with “Ready”
KIDS THESE DAYS!
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 6, 2011 9:03 AM MST up reply actions
I had that “Snow Miser” Christmas song in my head over the holidays. Annoying.
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I had the Care Bear countdown stuck in my head a couple of weeks ago.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 7:52 AM MST up reply actions
I have every annoying commercial every played on Nickelodeon stuck in my head. I think it’s a mental illness at this point
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
Stop it! Stop it now! I know all these tunes and they are on continuous loop in my head now. #$%&!!!
Detroit is peopled entirely by slovenly ill-informed troglodytes, excepting of course the few Avalanche fans who are victims of unfortunate circumstance.
I could say Let’s get physical, physical… I wanna get physical !
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 8:20 AM MST up reply actions
Evil
Detroit is peopled entirely by slovenly ill-informed troglodytes, excepting of course the few Avalanche fans who are victims of unfortunate circumstance.
speaking of, Evil Woman was playing on my drive in, that’s what stuck for me.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Jan 6, 2011 9:02 AM MST up reply actions
American Pop Culture = Death
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 6, 2011 9:13 AM MST up reply actions
See: Beiber, Justin,
Perry, Katy
Ke$ha…ect…
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Hey now kids come gather round see what just skipped into town. But the very best thing of all, there’s a counter on this ball so skip it skip it.
Enjoy.
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by c6hor8 on Jan 6, 2011 12:40 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Dear Avalanche,
please win tonight, because I am going to go and cheer for you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Inmate#2.
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by frightened inmate #2 on Jan 6, 2011 8:39 AM MST reply actions
Stewart. When.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
Was the report I saw that said possibly Saturday greatly exaggerated?
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by frightened inmate #2 on Jan 6, 2011 10:01 AM MST up reply actions
I will be in the press box with my nachos with the groin “Fancusion” that I suffered after the Buffalo game. Fortunately this injury will not limit my ability to post during the game in the GDT. Let the winning continue.
The Avs defense is "air tight"....so tight it's gasping for air and turning purple.
You must have one helluva goal celebration to get that groin fancussion.
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I think it’s more likely one of my kids crawled into my bed and kicked/hit me with out me knowing it.
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by Americanario on Jan 6, 2011 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
Children have a groin finding magnet don’t they?
"The only people we hate more than the Romans is the fucking Judean People's Front" (and the Red Wings of course)
Not nearly so much as we adults, just for different purposes.
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Galiardi
Changed his Facebook picture to Christian Bale from his role in The Fighter. I wonder if he’s foreshadowing a little fisticuffs tonight.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
I’m sure WW will be up for this game, he’s been taking easy for the last 10 just to be sure he has the energy for tonight.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 10:56 AM MST up reply actions
or Morris. or Vrbata.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
or or and?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 11:48 AM MST up reply actions
I’m calling for a curse of the ex-Yotes. Winnik sets up Porter, Porter sets up Winnik, it’s a Phoenix fest of disaster.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
Since Ex-Avs always return to the line up against the Avs (ala Richardson for LA), any chance Mueller laces up the skates to take on his old team? No? Damn!
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by Americanario on Jan 6, 2011 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
Any word on if we have Commodore yet? I’m still a little bitter about giving up Cohen for Hunwick. I’m not upset that Cohen was traded, I just think we could have gotten a lot more in return.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
other than our little community is there any speculation on him coming here?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 10:56 AM MST up reply actions
Nothing official. It’s all speculation. The only thing of fact is that he wants to play and the BJ’s aren’t playing him. It’s not that he’s terrible, he and the coach don’t necessarily see eye to eye. It’s been claimed that he’s a cancer in the locker room but that is still speculation as far as I know. I’ve always liked the guy and the way he plays. His contract isn’t atrocious (well not for us) and it’s only 2 years left after this.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
Just read that he was waived. http://twitter.com/#!/TSNRyanRishaug/status/23062737286332416
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
If there’s any kind of truth to him being a locker room cancer at all, there’s no way he’s coming here.
Shattencup
Yeah. But keep in mind, this is coming from CBJ fans. They hate Foote too.
Colin Campbell doesn't have the balls to eject Semin.
But we all know that Foote is a locker room cancer, and Duchene can’t wait to grow up and get out of the house.
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by Americanario on Jan 6, 2011 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
Most of the females in the the American South actually.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I don’t get why women wouldn’t like them…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 2:43 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not sure what to say to that.
I feel there must be something, but I don’t know what.
Everyone throw some salt over your shoulders, it’ll be ok.
You could try" Wanna go out?",
Not sure Sandie would except, but it would be worth a try.
The Avs defense is "air tight"....so tight it's gasping for air and turning purple.
Surprisingly enough, the Mrs. doesn’t like me making passes at other women. I’m not sure what her problem is, but I guess I have to live with it.
Everyone throw some salt over your shoulders, it’ll be ok.
Funny, that’s my problem as well.
And I almost put in the above post “If I wasn’t married I might give it a try”. LOL
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I don’t see why my comment would lead to being asked out, but I’d never date a married man.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 3:54 PM MST up reply actions
Unless they put him on re-entry I wouldn’t do it. I think the avs don’t have the space for him unless they actually make a trade. but 1.8mil would make me consider it.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
ditto. and maybe not even then.
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Hey!
I was just wondering today about your whereabouts. Haven’t seen you around these here parts in a while. How the hell are ya?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 5:24 PM MST up reply actions
According to Dater's Twitter:
Bryzgalov (family matter) will not play tonight for Phoenix against
AND
Stastny in tonight.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 11:45 AM MST reply actions
OH NOZ! IZ DE CURZ O DE BAKUP!
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by Americanario on Jan 6, 2011 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
yeah, like that time Al Montoya shut us out in his first career start?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 12:30 PM MST up reply actions
Hannah Labarbera
The Avs defense is "air tight"....so tight it's gasping for air and turning purple.
In LA, we called him Hannah Barbera.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 5:24 PM MST up reply actions
Also on the ice with a stick in his hand today for the Avs was right wing Chris Stewart, though he won’t play tonight.
Stewart, out since Nov. 27 with a broken bone in his left hand, participated in skating and shooting drills with the team for the first time since the injury.
Sweet!!!! Can’t wait for him to be cleared for full practices and full contact
Wait a minute…Since when do Avs players have sticks in their hands?
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by Americanario on Jan 6, 2011 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
Might strengthen the wrist and hand after the long immobilization.
Detroit is peopled entirely by slovenly ill-informed troglodytes, excepting of course the few Avalanche fans who are victims of unfortunate circumstance.
Somehow I don’t think Stewart has much difficulty getting some, negating the need for self mini golf.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 5:25 PM MST up reply actions
Also in that article...
Also, Avs defender Kyle Cumiskey (concussion) has been cleared to return to full-contact practice by the club. He will not play tonight, however.
Let the wheel ’o defensemen get in full gear.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
Hunwick might be getting a taste of nachos soon. Though I think he’s worthwhile and will be on our team next year.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
by c6hor8 on Jan 6, 2011 12:44 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't count on it...
From Dater’s Blog after the Sabres game:
Jonas Holos was very solid. And yet, I remember when he lost a puck at one time, I saw Joe Sacco grimace and move around a bit. I didn’t see him do that when Matt Hunwick lost about three pucks tonight. Why does Holos have such a tighter leash than everyone else? The guy plays WELL.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
yeah, that was discouraging
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
Getting closer to full health
Jones-Stastny-Stewart
Flash-Duchene-Hejduk
Gali-O’Reilly-Winnik
Mauldin-Dupuis-Porter/Yip/Koci/Conway Twitty
Sweet mother of … I can’t wait until Saturday.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
That last guy's dead
cross him off the list then.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 6, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
I suspect Gali and Jones will be switched. Gali, top line. Jones, third.
I also suspect Yip might get to eat more nachos.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
I disagree. Jones is first line scoring talent. He had a knack for scoring but needs people with him. He can’t carry a line. Galiardi can play up there but doesn’t need to. He’s more of a speed/forechecking/grinder. I think only Mueller could bump Jones and at that point have our fourth line be Jones-dupuis-Mauldin: they would be a scoring threat.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
by c6hor8 on Jan 6, 2011 1:03 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I agree with you completely. I just don’t think that’s how Sacco will go. He loves him some Gali on that top line and Jones has been inconsistent. Tho Gali has been getting some third line treatment lately. I hope it goes as you’re saying. I think that would make our third line a shut down line that can score big goals.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
Ahh. I see that’s true. Sacco will likely play whoever is playing better. But, when they are healthy, they have enough depth ( wait what???) that they can interchange.
In Jimmy Howard's first ever round of golf, he shot 8 holes in one.
by c6hor8 on Jan 6, 2011 1:21 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
If nothing else, this dressing seven defensemen stuff goes out the window. We can post a threatening and effective fourth line.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
I've got an extra ticket...
anyone want to go tonight?
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
I’d love to. But I’m in Canada :(
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
I always want to go to games.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
Dig it… want to meet by those flagpoles on the southside?
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
by Guitarpick8120 on Jan 6, 2011 1:05 PM MST up reply actions
Sure. What time?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
at sexy time, of course
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
be more specific… any time with me has potential to be sexy time
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
by Guitarpick8120 on Jan 6, 2011 1:21 PM MST up reply actions
645? earlier? whatever r
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
by Guitarpick8120 on Jan 6, 2011 1:22 PM MST up reply actions
whatever works i meant to say before my sausage thumbs hit the trackpad and buttons
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
by Guitarpick8120 on Jan 6, 2011 1:22 PM MST up reply actions
6:45 works.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 1:30 PM MST up reply actions
In the Avs mailbag, there was this about Koci…
It’s been mentioned on ColoradoAvalanche.com before, but it’s an interesting story worth repeating. David actually grew up playing defense and continued in that position during his five years in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ organization. Only when he moved to the Chicago Blackhawks’ organization during the 2006-07 season did he begin skating as a forward on occasion. In fact, he’s only been playing the position on a full-time basis for three seasons now.
"It was always my dream to make it to the NHL. When I was a kid, I was always picking up NHL cards back in Europe, so I was always dreaming to play in the NHL. When I was playing in the minors with Pittsburgh for the first two years I recognized that if I started fighting and playing a more physical game, that would help me make the NHL. Back home I was kind of a stay at home defenseman, but in the minors I realized that if someone wanted to fight and I went with them, it would help me much more."
That could explain things. I wonder what would happen if they stuck him on defense…
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I wonder what would happen if they stuck him on defense…
It would make Foote and Hunwick look like this years starting all star d-pair. I shudder when I think about him on D. Of course, then we could roll 8 d-men, and they’d all get ice time.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
Maybe. Or maybe he’d be like Liles when they stuck him offense. Totally wasn’t his gig, but rocks at D. Koci would be a big, tough body back there. I’m not saying it’d happen. Or that he’d be any good. But who knows. Could be that he never really made the adjustment to forward.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 1:48 PM MST up reply actions
I recognized that if I started fighting and playing a more physical game, that would help me make the NHL.
I wonder when he’s going to put this plan into motion.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
LOL
Poor Koci…I like him. I really wish he was better.
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
I have a hard time believing Commodore will clear waivers.
A big d man with playoff experience? For nothing (‘cept the $’s of course)?
Pick him up on waivers and dump Cumisky or Hunwick for a 2nd or 3rd…..
Everyone throw some salt over your shoulders, it’ll be ok.
If he’s claimed off Waivers…do the BJ’s cover half of next year’s salary as well?
It would be wise if he’s worth it…unfortunately I havn’t seen enough of him yet to know…but how do you fit him in an already crowded defense?
this guy? clear waivers?
yeah, he will
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 1:59 PM MST up reply actions
Think he would fit in with Duchene, Stewie, and Radar? Seems like the perfect compliment to the locker room chemistry existing now. Just what we need.
Thanks Joe...
actually, there are a lot of rumors about him having a poor attitude and terrible work ethic. If he were to be acquired, it wouldn’t be for his locker room chemistry, it will be in spite of his locker room chemistry.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 6, 2011 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
Are the rumors actually substantiated?
I would imagine a lot of people would look at one picture and think “what an asshole!” and jump to the conclusion that he must be a bad guy, not a team player, has fucked-up priorities, cannot hire a decent photographer, etc.
I’m not doubting you, just sayin’….
Everyone throw some salt over your shoulders, it’ll be ok.
At first I thought you were talking about O’Reilly and was thinking, “Has DDC lost it??”
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
Dunno if they’re real pages, but O’Reilly posted on Duchene’s wall something about drinking that night. Both say “Official celebrity pages verified by facebook” so who knows…
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
Oh yeah. I saw Yip’s party pictures all summer long. And it’s not like I was going to his page stalker like – they’d just show up on my “recent news” wall.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 7, 2011 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
Does anyone
know a good site for merch with the alternate logo? I love it and can’t find anything really! I’m looking for hats mostly
What Up (Barney Stinson voice)
Need regulation win vs. Western Conference foe
Avs need a regulation win tonight against a WC opponent. The last time the Avs won a regulation game against a WC team was 12/15 and the last time they won a regulation game against a Western Conference team not from Chicago was 11/27! Time to get 2 points and not give the other team a loser point. Let’s go Avs!
My super quick (that wasn’t so quick cuz it kept effing up) GDT pic submission:
Unfortunately, I couldn’t get it bigger so….prob won’t work.
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You’ve no idea…but then he was a Red Wings fan, so what do you expect.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 6, 2011 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
I have this magazine. It didn’t have as much Duchene as I thought it would.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 3:32 PM MST up reply actions
Hey EVERYBODY!
So I came back to the gdt last game after a long hiatus, and I just felt in my penis that it was DESTINY we would win. I didn’t even worry when the Sah-brays tied it. Unfortunately I couldn’t really participate as my browser started acting up, but TONIGHT, well let’s just say tonight I’ll be back again for another win.
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
Um, hopefully you can feel it that the Avs are going to win again?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM MST up reply actions
In my penis? Yes.
Logic part in my brain? Hmm, it’s fuzzy, but that’s always like that, sooo…..
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
If I meant penis
I WOULD HAVE SAID PENIS! QUESTION ME AGAIN AND THERE WILL BE NO WIN FOR YOU! My penis is sensitive…to comments…and other things.
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
Haha
Jibble?
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
Ps Rapierwhitt
Not even MY penis can stop a win tonight. I just…feel it.
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
Maybe you should get that checked?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 6, 2011 4:12 PM MST up reply actions
Hm..
Maybe thedoctor can help? The question though, is if I feel a win, and it works, do we really WANT it fixed?
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
I guess it depends on whether or not it limits you in other situations.
Everyone throw some salt over your shoulders, it’ll be ok.
After all, mini-golf isn’t just a game.
Detroit is peopled entirely by slovenly ill-informed troglodytes, excepting of course the few Avalanche fans who are victims of unfortunate circumstance.
Good points all around! Although, I’d rather have a win than another day at the golf course.
"Okay, here's the deal, there's a difference between 'confident' and 'cocky'. For example, I'm confident enough to tell a girl that I'm the only guy she'll ever need, but I'm nowhere near cocky enough to quote myself." - Me
My first of two...
Bang bang bangyeti bang! :-P
by god's clown on Jan 6, 2011 4:30 PM MST reply actions 4 recs
Is this a subtle way of saying that the baron likes the sauce? did I miss something?
Everyone throw some salt over your shoulders, it’ll be ok.
yes, I was going to say i don’t think subtle means what you think it means.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 6:23 PM MST up reply actions
Langenbrunner
supposedly on the move, dunno where, Lamiorello is supposedly asking him to waive his NTC.
dont think ill be around for the game, just want to say GO AVS and I hope you all have a good night.
Thanks Joe...
Too bad! They can have Hunwick or Cumiskey though.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a raging dick hole like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Jan 6, 2011 5:19 PM MST up reply actions
skipping anything in this thread about precognitive penis, hoping for the win tonight.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 6, 2011 6:23 PM MST reply actions
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