Game 5 Preview: Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 15, 2011 7:00 AM MDT
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The Colorado Avalanche are in the great city of Moan Rhee All tonight to take on the Canadiens. The Avalanche are trying to win their first four road games for the first time since October, 1985, which they did with a win over...the Montreal Canadiens. How long ago was that? It was Patrick Roy's rookie year. Claude Lemieux was a 20-year old with the Canadiens, and Chris Chelios was just 24. For the Nordiques, Peter Stastny was 29 years old; his son, Paul, would be born about 6 weeks after that game.
The Avalanche could not have looked any better than they did on Thursday night (although the Senators did not put up much of a fight). Hopefully, the boys in burgundy keep up the same hard work that led to the 7-1 victory in Ottawa. Hopefully, we'll here more on Peter Mueller today. But we are talking about the Avalanche here, so I wouldn't hold my breath there.
The Canadiens are a very banged up team. Michael Camalleri, Chris Campoli, Andrei Markov, Ryan White and Jaroslav Spacek are all out. The thinking is that Peter Budaj will probably not get the start tonight, but that hasn't been announced yet (I'm assuming; I'm far too lazy to look)
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I wonder if Varley was thinking, “I am glad we won, but why do I have to save 30+ shots, and Giggy only had to 8 shots to win that game. They must really want me to win that Vezna”
by avalanchejef on Oct 15, 2011 7:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Because Varly is a stud in Montreal, that’s why! He loves playing there. He made his NHL debut there, a win back in December 2008 (.970 sv% 32/33). He had some amazing games in Montreal in the playoffs in 2010 (3 games .920 sv% 80/87, 2 wins). He’s played 4 regular season games against Montreal with a 3-0-1 record, .950 sv% and 1.45 GAA (2 of those were in Montreal).
Varly was probably like Giggy, you’re old, so I’ll spot you this easier game against Ottawa and take Montreal, because I’m a stud there!
Now I hope I didn’t curse Varly for tonight.
You probaby did.
Erik Johnson... holds... holds! HOLDS! PASSES!!
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, now in colour. Blood and Thunder Record: 2-1-0 (Total Record: 3-4-0)
by Tempestuous Binary on Oct 15, 2011 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions
The first line of your sig makes me sad. FYI.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
We need to get you a Simpsons DVD. You will feel better after you know the reference.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I just want EJ to shoot the puck. And score. That would be nice too.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
You have a dirty mind.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
andidee- you may be the only person around here who doesn’t.
Bring on The KOG!
by niwotsblessing on Oct 15, 2011 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions
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I hope not. In penance, here is a nice translated interview of Varly after his NHL debut in Montreal, where he was the first star of the game. I saw in an interview once where dad said that he had a DVD of that game and watched it every day for a long time.
Just saw this old pic of Varly that I never saw before when I was looking for that article above, here is Varly with Ovi and some other Russian Caps prospects during training camp 2008. Fortunately his fashion sense has improved.
In other news, update on the Caps goalie drama: Neuvy is still hurt. They sent Holtby back to Hershey for practice yesterday after he backed up against the Pens Thursday. I guess they really want Holtby to start tonight for Hershey, so the Caps recalled Dany Sabourin to backup (Sabourin played last night in Norfolk for Hershey). All I can say is please be healthy Vokoun. Vokoun actually played well against the Pens other than the first goal he let it. Neuvy had his injuries last year but I never would have thought he’d get injured sooner than Varly and that it would last more than a day or two. Neuvy games missed so far: 2, which in comparison to Varly’s big fat 0 makes me happy.
Have I mentioned recently that I’m happy Varly got out of that? Here, it’s just him an Giggy trading off every now and again, doing their thing and playing their game. No drama, just hockey.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Ovie kept saying after the trade that he thought it was a better situation for Varly. Caps fans of course took that to mean Varly was a wimp who couldn’t handle competing, but I am starting to see Ovie’s point very clearly as the season unfolds for both teams. No drama or fuss for Varly, just starting and knowing his team and coach are behind him completely and he’ll get to play as long as he isn’t injured. I have to think that makes a big difference to a goalie’s mindset and confidence. He was extremely upset after the Caps didn’t give him a chance to play in the playoffs last season.
Just think how much mental stress that goalie-go-round is putting on the Washington goalies. No wonder they’re always injured. I’m no expert, but I’ve been around sports long enough to know that in quite a few cases mental stress = tension in the muscles = injuries. Competition is good, but that is ridiculous.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
There is a team that has bigger goalie issues then the Avs, and Quenville isn’t involved?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2011 8:49 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec’d for the Princess Bride reference.
FOPPA!!!!!!
R.I.P. Wade, Rusty and Scratch
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
by gl avfan on Oct 15, 2011 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
My girl finally gave in and watched it. She wouldn’t believe me when I told her how awesome it was. She learned though.
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
by Randy Time on Oct 15, 2011 10:53 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
When I find out someone I know hasn’t seen it, it becomes a moral imperative that I show it to them as quickly as possible.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
by mfured20 on Oct 15, 2011 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just remembered that we watched it the evening of Sept 11,2001.
We had taken in as much sadness and fear as we could. It was a friend of our’s birthday and we found out she hadn’t seen it. Took it over to her camper and cooked out and tried to make something good that day. It turned out to be as nice an evening as we could have hoped to make it.
FOPPA!!!!!!
R.I.P. Wade, Rusty and Scratch
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
For once, anyway. Pretty sure Colorado invented the goalie carousel.
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by BraxtanFILM on Oct 15, 2011 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
I think Q invented it, he just happened top be in Colorado when it materialized.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2011 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions
With Camalleri out, it limits their scoring, and with half their top defensemen out…Campoli, Spacek and Markov, this should be a definite win for the Avs. We’re bigger, faster and better. Love to see Boods in there, and that shitty glove side of his.
...holy freaking f*ck, snakes!
Last season this would have been a recipe for an unmitigated disaster for the Avs……
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2011 8:49 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Woah, now
Let’s not get too ahead of ourselves here with the “definite win”
Montreal is still a decent-to-good team with an above average goalie.
However, if the boys come out tonight with some hustle and work for the win, I don’t see why we CAN’T win, let’s just hope they don’t do the same thing you did, and underestimate these guys.
Yes, gentlebeings, I am Captain Lando Calrissian, in the flesh and hopeful of remaining that way
by LandoCalrissian on Oct 15, 2011 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions
There is no such thing as a definite win in the NHL. Least of all for this young Avs team.
No soup for you!
I’m ok with them not starting Budaj.
I’d hate to see us light him up like we did Andy.
GO AVS!
FOPPA!!!!!!
R.I.P. Wade, Rusty and Scratch
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
Sure would be a weird coincidence if we face Andy and Budaj in consecutive games, though.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
We don’t play St. Louis after this, right?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Liles is next
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 15, 2011 8:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Don’t forget Blue Steel. Dupuis plays for the Leafs too.
In Sherman we trust
by Busted Twigg on Oct 15, 2011 8:44 AM MDT up reply actions
And the tour of Ex-Avs continues!
After that we have Brunette (twice), Tanguay and Hannan, Smyth, Richardson, Vrabata and Morris, Raycroft (even though he probably won’t play), and Tanguay and Hannan again!
Then we have the Dead Things and the tour ends.
Fun fact: There are 37 Ex-Avs still active in the NHL.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Yep. I’m writing a post on it.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
I have faith in you that you’ll win my bet with Malachi for me. #GoAndiGo
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Oct 15, 2011 10:13 AM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
What were the terms again?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Bottle of Bowmore as the wager.
I claim that there will not be a significant difference in Ex-Avs players’ performance against the Avs. viz. “The curse”
Malachi claims there will be.
I think we agreed that it had to be within 1 standard deviation for me to win? I dunno, it was something math-y and nerd-y. He or Jibs will remember.
I need your help. Your my only hope.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
In a row?
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by BraxtanFILM on Oct 15, 2011 10:56 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree. I mean I was joyful in watching Anderson get lit up but Budaj I just wouldn’t feel the same satisfaction knowing the guy he is.
Yup...
Agreed. Budaj’s a good guy. Not an exceptional goalie, but a really good guy.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Anderson is a fine guy, despite what people THINK they know about him (which is ZERO). I would love to see Budaj lit up. Great guy, sure…but the Avs gave him way to many chance to be an average if not below average backup.
But it won’t matter because MTL will throw Price at us anyway
Aebischer. Nope. Salo? Ha! Sauve? Nah. Theodore. Meh. Kolesnik? Hey bud, nice shootout against the Devils, but no. Budaj? You kidding? Anderson, close, but no cigar. Elliott? GET THE TANK!!! Varlamov and Giguere? To the playoffs...AND BEYOND!!
Where's Moan Rhee All???? I thought theCanadians played in Montreal??
Erik Johnson... holds... holds! HOLDS! PASSES!!
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, now in colour. Blood and Thunder Record: 2-1-0 (Total Record: 3-4-0)
by Tempestuous Binary on Oct 15, 2011 8:11 AM MDT reply actions
I am working from 7am to 7pm and then heading straight to a Montreal hockey bar. I might die tonight.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Oct 15, 2011 8:12 AM MDT via iPhone app reply actions
ah, work. I wish I had one of those what ever they are called, it’s been so long I dont even remember what they are called.
by avalanchejef on Oct 15, 2011 8:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Have you tried being a man-whore?
Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
by Paul X on Oct 15, 2011 9:24 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I might die tonight.
Why? You expect a showdown with the Black Knight?
I have faith that good will triumph.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I appreciate your support, I will fight to the death. I hate montreal from being a whalers fan and having members of my family be Bruins fans.
/start White Knight Exit Theme
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Oct 15, 2011 9:16 AM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
All I can think of is the “kung fu” exit theme, will that work?
Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
by Paul X on Oct 15, 2011 9:22 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder if today will still be...
Erik Johnson... holds... holds! HOLDS! PASSES!!
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, now in colour. Blood and Thunder Record: 2-1-0 (Total Record: 3-4-0)
by Tempestuous Binary on Oct 15, 2011 8:15 AM MDT reply actions 5 recs
You can make that into a great game day pic
by avalanchejef on Oct 15, 2011 8:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Might be better when we play the blackhawks
by avalanchejef on Oct 15, 2011 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Guitarpick ought to do it because it's his pic.
Erik Johnson... holds... holds! HOLDS! PASSES!!
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, now in colour. Blood and Thunder Record: 2-1-0 (Total Record: 3-4-0)
by Tempestuous Binary on Oct 15, 2011 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for the sticktap… I remember doing that one for the PLAYOFFS against SJ, not even last season. Disappointing how it can still ring true today.
I’m actually away from my main computer all day today, so if anyone wants to tweak it for the GDT have at it.
I'm such a huge fan of the Avs I can name who our goalie was FOUR seasons ago! Crazy, right?!
by Guitarpick8120 on Oct 15, 2011 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
That’s frakkin awesome.
Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
by Paul X on Oct 15, 2011 9:02 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Per Dater
With the health status of Peter Mueller again in question for tonight’s game — it might be natural to look to one of the third-line guys to move up the depth chart to fill in. But Sacco says that won’t happen.
“Not right now,” Sacco said. “Not with the way they’re playing.”
I’m just happy they’re leaving the Thirst Line alone. Radar deserves to play with someone he has chemistry with for a while instead of having his line demolished after every injury. Besides, Lindy looked great last game. I wonder what the lines will be tonight.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
The Thirst Line needs to remain as long as Winnik can keep it up.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Oct 15, 2011 8:24 AM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
TWSS (That’s what Sandie Said) lol!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
LOL!
btw- Dater once again presents a foolish notion in writing. Lindstrom subs for Mueller and scores two, why even speculate about taking someone off the 3rd line?
Bring on The KOG!
by niwotsblessing on Oct 15, 2011 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions
In his defense, it may not have been his question. There are lots of reporters there asking questions.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions
You mean there are hockey reporters other than Dater who can’t see what’s right in front of their nose?
Bring on The KOG!
by niwotsblessing on Oct 15, 2011 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions
You mean there are hockey reporters who can see what’s right in front of their nose?
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
by StiflersMom on Oct 15, 2011 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions
In Dater’s defense, that is a well written end to the article and in no way implies that he thinks it’s a good idea. What he’s trying to say is that conventional wisdom is that you move the best players up to the higher lines, but because the chemistry on the third line is so solid and they give the team a chance to win every shift, it makes little sense to change it. What he’s trying to do is highlight the fact that it WOULD be foolish to move someone up, not that he thinks someone should be moved up.
by Kyle Stucker on Oct 15, 2011 1:01 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh you!
hahaha
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions
So I clicked on one of the "Related Fanshots"
and found this little gem:
It’s probably too soon to tell, but….
I guess there’s no one worth tanking for in the draft this year.
by Markopolo on Nov 8, 2010 10:42 AM MST actions
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
There’s always someone good to tank for, unless you don’t have a thirst round pick…..
Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
by Paul X on Oct 15, 2011 9:10 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
the thirst round??? Is that where the Toronto management does shots to expand their minds to pick the best player possible when the real draft starts?
Fun fact:
Anaheim and Carolina are the only two teams not playing tonight. There are 14 games in the NHL today.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
speaking of Anaheim, best of luck to Jason Blake, sounds like surgery after that nasty cut on his forearm.
yeah, I was watching the game, it was bleedin pretty bad
by ProfessorOak on Oct 15, 2011 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh hey, I'm back from California.
Since I had to miss some games (all of them so far), took the opportunity to sit down and watch the shelling the boys gave Andy. Wow is all I have to say. More Lindstrom please.
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
More Lindstrom please.
This.
Bring on The KOG!
by niwotsblessing on Oct 15, 2011 10:21 AM MDT up reply actions
From Dater's Twitter
adater adater
Peter Mueller skating this morning with team, but word I’m hearing is he won’t play tonight. Update soon
2 minutes ago Favorite U
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 9:38 AM MDT reply actions
went on to say he skated hard with the 4th liners, Must be a conditioning/sick/level of play thing, not a concussion thing i think
LANDESKOG!!!!!
How Swede it is
by Cole D Hamilton on Oct 15, 2011 9:57 AM MDT up reply actions
I hope so. You can fix conditioning/sick/level of playing faster than you can fix a concussion.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Yes.
And if Sacco leaves Lindstrom in the lineup as it appears he will, credit him for giving Lindy the playing time he has earned.
Bring on The KOG!
by niwotsblessing on Oct 15, 2011 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions
and no orange jersey
adater adater
Mueller skating hard. Can’t be hugely concussed one wouldn’t think. Coach talking soon, will get official word
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Varly is starting as expected.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Oct 15, 2011 10:16 AM MDT via iPhone app reply actions
Any word on Budaj vs Price?
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
by Pyotr09AVS! on Oct 15, 2011 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions
I hope to see Price in net.
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
Looks like Price
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2011 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions
LWL agrees
http://www.leftwinglock.com/starting-goalies/
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
summary for those too lazy to click:
Mueller Galiardi out. Lindstrom Porter in. Mueller is day to day. Gally is in doghouse
LANDESKOG!!!!!
How Swede it is
by Cole D Hamilton on Oct 15, 2011 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
This weirds me out. I thought Gali had a good camp/pre-season? I’ve yet to really see any games, so don’t know what’s been going on with him.
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
He did. I loved him in camp. Which really bugs me about the current situation. He hasn’t been playing very good D recently, hasn’t been playing with quite the edge that he needs to be. He has scored a goal, but thats about all that he has done thats really good out there.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I want Gali to be better :( How has Kobasew been?
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
Kobasew had been getting better….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
I just checked his stats: 1g, 0a, 0pim, 5s. His biggest knock at the moment seems to be his average TOI of 9:59, almost tied for lowest on the team with Cody Mac.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Oh – McLeod has 15 hits on the season, Gally has 5. So thats a big difference, too.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I think there is two type of players. Gally has a goal. I want to know what he needs to be doing more of. I think it is some BS personally, but I am not the coach.
by avalanchejef on Oct 15, 2011 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions
This is where I’m at too.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Oct 15, 2011 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions
It could just be an attempt to jumpstart Galli… He did look good in camp, and this could just be a wake-up call to him to get his house in order.
I dunno. I am a Galli-over-Porter kind of guy for sure, but im not the coach.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Honestly, I saw Gali float a lot in the last game. He looked very Woslki-ish.
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: a mean, junkyard dog looking for revenge
by Cheryl Bradley on Oct 15, 2011 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Gali in the doghouse is utter bullshit
He’s gotten shit ice time on the fourth line, and done about as much with it as anyone could expect. If you switch him and Kobasew, all of the kind of nice things people are saying about Chuck would be even nicer things about Gali. This is maddening.
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by airforcefoo on Oct 15, 2011 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I always believe that Sacco doesn’t like Gally for personal reason. From his tweets, it sounds that Gally is a “loudmouth” probably doesn’t suit well with Bostonian Joe Sacco.
and apparently
Porter with Duchene and Hej rather than Lindstrom? Lindstrom prob taking Gali’s spot? weird
by ProfessorOak on Oct 15, 2011 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
Either Dater is wrong or Sacco is a freakin’ moron.
by NomadJackson on Oct 15, 2011 10:46 AM MDT up reply actions
i feel like that might be a typo. doesnt make any sense
LANDESKOG!!!!!
How Swede it is
by Cole D Hamilton on Oct 15, 2011 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions
I think Lindstrom-Dutch-Duke might have some potential. Until, of course, they start to develop chemistry and Lindstrom gets some sort of concussion.
Sacco’s said that it’s top 6 or nothing for Lindy. My bet is Dater had a typo.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Could be that Lindy goes to SoS’s line and Kobasew drops to 4th.
In Sherman we trust
by Busted Twigg on Oct 15, 2011 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
bah, beat me by mere seconds… porter in for gali… meh.
I'm such a huge fan of the Avs I can name who our goalie was FOUR seasons ago! Crazy, right?!
by Guitarpick8120 on Oct 15, 2011 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
I’d really like to see Gali get some scoring line time. He comes into the season ready to go by all accounts, gets stuck on the 4th with the scrubs and gets in the dog house after three games and jack worth of ice time. Sucks for Gali.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Oct 15, 2011 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions
but Gali never really showed in those games that he was willing to make an effort to move up from the 4th line. I mean if you’re stuck there at lease bring the energy, bang some bodies around, Gali didn’t really do this
Who are you?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
though I don’t always have my laptop around when I’m watching..so my participation in the game threads are less..I mostly rant on twitter
I need to follow you on twitter. Be right back.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I don’t think that’s really Gali’s game. He’s mis-used playing on a line with Mcloud and other random, I couldn’t create a scoring chance to save my life scrub. Gali is a pest, not a bruiser. He pressures and hits to get other guys open and create space.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Oct 15, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
so really, he should be 3rd line at least. But that isn’t happening anytime soon, so we wait till Landy is moved up to the Duchene line?
The way that Thirst Line is playing, it’s not happening anytime soon. O’Reilly has been on fire, and he and Landeskog are developing some chemistry. On top of the offensive pressure, their defense has been sold. They’re getting equal time with the top 2 lines, so what difference does it make where the Kog plays?
In Sherman we trust
by Busted Twigg on Oct 15, 2011 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions
sold = solid
“i” is crapping out on this keyboard.
In Sherman we trust
by Busted Twigg on Oct 15, 2011 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Hmm
Lind-SoS-Jones
Porter-Duchene-Hejduk
LandO’Winnik
Kobasew-McC-McLeod?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
whoa..Kobasew dropping to the 4th? interesting. I thought he played well with Pauly Walnuts and Jonesy
I don’t think Porter deserves to be ahead of Kobasew…..
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Oct 15, 2011 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t think Porter deserves to be ahead of me in the grocery store check out let alone 2nd line of an NHL team
by horbayj on Oct 15, 2011 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec ed for truthiness.
Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 15, 2011 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions
I think a good Porter definitely deserves to be in front of me at the Liquor Store, however.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
by TheRed on Oct 15, 2011 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
LandO’winnik sounds like a butter product
by avalanchejef on Oct 15, 2011 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions
a delicious, Thirst quenching, butter product
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
… I’m staying quiet on this one.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Alrighty, I'm gonna grab a nap then watchin the game with Adam so won't be in the GDT yet again.
Later all and hope the game’s a good one!
I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.
Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs
OT:
Anyone else notice that the border is gone from the logo?
Erik Johnson... holds... holds! HOLDS! PASSES!!
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, now in colour. Blood and Thunder Record: 2-1-0 (Total Record: 3-4-0)
by Tempestuous Binary on Oct 15, 2011 11:05 AM MDT reply actions
Yeah…but the stick is still completely taped up like a bandaged foot!
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by BraxtanFILM on Oct 15, 2011 11:09 AM MDT up reply actions
that would explain Howler missing...
after they found out he ran off with Peter’s good feet
Languishing for Landeskog
Anyone think that the Teej will be tweeting from the press box tonight?
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Oct 15, 2011 11:25 AM MDT reply actions
Against the rules.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Even if it wasn’t, I’m sure his agent would suggest it’s not a good idea.
In Sherman we trust
by Busted Twigg on Oct 15, 2011 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions
Please, please, please win tonight. Montreal is the soon to be ex-wife’s team.
And on a lighter note, just got tickets for the Flames v. Avs game on November 6th!!!
In unison: "Wonder twin powers Activate!" Varly: "Form of Goal"; Giggy: "Shape of Tending."
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Oct 15, 2011 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Please tell me that montreal is playing in those third jersey’s, I haven’t had a seizure in at least two days without seeing them.
Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Oct 15, 2011 11:42 AM MDT reply actions
From the RDS Col-Mon pregame
I had to have google translate it but the wording of this made me happy:
The guardian number one of the Avalanche, Semyon Varlamov, who will be in net Saturday, presents a record of 3-0-1 with an average of goals-against 1.45 against the glorious. Varlamov is in his first season with the Avalanche, he spent his first three – two full – in the uniform of the Washington Capitals.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Let's try it again.
The guardian number one of the Avalanche, Semyon Varlamov, who will be in net Saturday, presents a record of 3-0-1 with an average of goals-against 1.45 against. The glorious Varlamov is in his first season with the Avalanche, he spent his first three – two full – in the uniform of the Washington Capitals.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I liked the first version better.
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
by StiflersMom on Oct 15, 2011 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions
The glorious Varlamov
sounds about right to me
by vtcapsfan99 on Oct 15, 2011 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Blinky
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Inky
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Pink
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
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A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Oct 15, 2011 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
http://legrandclub.rds.ca/profils/599681/posts/123350/public
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I think the glorious modifies Varly's goals against average
As in: “with a glorious goals against average of 1.45.”
History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte
by Schwerepunkt on Oct 15, 2011 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Probably won’t chime in much today – off to the pumpkin patch with the fam, probably going to be watching the game a little late.
Have fun, go Avs, and please MHH-ers try not to take the bait on another “Stastny sucks” argument.
Red Wings suck.
Gonna be watching this one from my perch at the United Center again. Actually, I should be able to finish this one before the Hawks end. Then I won’t have to bother GL for score updates. I’m sure she appreciates that
Aebischer. Nope. Salo? Ha! Sauve? Nah. Theodore. Meh. Kolesnik? Hey bud, nice shootout against the Devils, but no. Budaj? You kidding? Anderson, close, but no cigar. Elliott? GET THE TANK!!! Varlamov and Giguere? To the playoffs...AND BEYOND!!
Bababouy's looking forward to tonights game
I am so excited on the Avs start this season.
Are you ready to have your mind blown apart by the most awesome show in the universe . . . Tonight is your night to watch an NHL game !
by Bababouy on Oct 15, 2011 1:24 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
An MHH First!
Bababouy referred to himself using a first person pronoun. A sure sign of the Apocalypse.
Or Mike Bossy will be on Stastny’s line tonight.
Bring on The KOG!
by niwotsblessing on Oct 15, 2011 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Rainbow hates to be the one to say “I told you so,” but I sure told you so about this team. 3-1 is just a start. And we’ll see many more beatdowns like the other night against the Sens this season at the hands of our mighty Avs!
The Colorado Avalanche: 2012 Cup Champions Until They Ain't!
by burgundyRainbow on Oct 15, 2011 1:25 PM MDT reply actions
I live in Ontario, an hour from the Quebec border
Can’t wait to watch the game. Unfortunately, I will have to watch it on tape delay . Have to attend a formal dinner for charity. So, I won’t be visiting here or any other website til late tonight or tomorrow morning to watch the game in blissful ignorance.
Go Avs! Make Price cry and chase him to the bench!
History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte
Strange
Ok, I get why Sacco wants to play Porter instead of Galiardi. You should give a chance to everyone. But, Porter on Duchene’s line? That I don’t get. Porter played with Stastny before and they had some chemistry. Lindstrom seems like the player Duchene needs on his line. Kobasew should be fine on 4th, he is not shying away from the contact and plays solid defensively. 4th lines gets good amount of minutes, especially comparing to the last two years. So, why Porter on Duchene’s line? Some kind of mistake? I wonder if mistake is Dater’s or Sacco’s.
I’m not banking on the lines. They might be different during the game. They might change in the first period. They might switch things around all night long. Ill withhold judgement until I see it going down.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Yeah, I hope we can get through the season without all the musical chairs of years past
That is a sign that things are not working. Juggling lines has its place, but let’s not overdo it Sacco. Of course, injuries can force a lot of that. Here’s to a healthy season!
History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte
by Schwerepunkt on Oct 15, 2011 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions
I don’t know what font Guitarpick used, so I used Gill Sans Std Ultra Bold; it looks very similar, but the M and P are completely different. I also tried to match the drop shadow as close as possible. The opacity is a hair too high, but after uploading this multiple times, clicking the “preview” button, and hovering over “post” before seeing an imperfection and returning to Photoshop, I’m just going to bite the bullet and post this one.
Erik Johnson... holds... holds! HOLDS! PASSES!!
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, now in colour. Blood and Thunder Record: 2-1-0 (Total Record: 3-4-0)
by Tempestuous Binary on Oct 15, 2011 2:02 PM MDT reply actions 4 recs
At least, we don’t have a russian spy on our team.. Oh wait.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA-okJmri2o&feature=related
if you like that, watch the behind the scenes video
by vtcapsfan99 on Oct 15, 2011 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I wonder if Levy was telling the truth about losing the NHL or if it was a bunch of BS.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Well, Levy used to cover hockey,
so for him I’m sure it was a disappointment. I’m guessing the programmers at ESPN didn’t give a shit; it just gave them more time slots for their true love: creating as many shows as possible to rehash the same NFL stories. I liked how the director of the commercial didn’t even know Varly’s name, though. He just says “your goalie” to Ovechkin with Varly standing right there.
Quitter's People United: Member #19
What do you think of...
An eventual Landeskog/O’Reilly/Hishon line?
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
would change the dynamic of the current line
but would do some serious damage
Languishing for Landeskog
no doubt.
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
by GeorgeInLimbo on Oct 15, 2011 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions
WHERE IS THE GAME DAY THREAD???* IT SHOULD BE UP TWO HOURS BEFORE THE GAME.**
I need something to complain about and see if DDC or Sandie will cave.
*I have been looking at FINRA documents for 10 hours and I am very bored.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I react better to kindness, and it’s up one hour before to give time for GDT pics. :)
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Why not two hours on Saturdays? I can start talking about what I am doing until I get 1) banned, or 2) my way.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
You can do that here, and really, it’s just to give peeps time to submit a GDT pic and for voting to happen.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Oct 15, 2011 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions
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