Daily Cupcakes- November 11th, 2011

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 11, 2011 6:01 AM MST in Sandie's Daily Cupcakes

A recap of the tilt between the Avalanche and Islanders.

Kyle Quincey scored a power-play goal 2:39 into overtime and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 30 saves, helping the Colorado Avalanche rally from a three-goal deficit and beat the slumping New York Islanders 4-3 on Thursday night.

An interesting tidbit, could we see all the teams have an 24/7 type show?

The NHL is starting its own production company.

The league will work with former HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg on NHL Original Productions. Greenburg is also producing sports documentaries for NBC's networks.

Greenburg freely mentions NFL Films as the model for the new venture. NHL chief operating officer John Collins and executive vice president Charles Coplin both have backgrounds working in football.

A story on Philippe Dupuis, he has good things to say about the Avalanche/ Lake Erie organizations.

So it's certainly fair to say he welcomed the Jan. 22, 2008 trade that shipped him and Darcy Campbell to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Mark Rycroft.

"It changed my whole career, to be honest with you," Dupuis admitted.

"I came from a team that... I wasn't even playing ten minutes a game to come into Lake Erie, and Joe (Sacco) was the coach there and they gave me a lot of confidence. They put me out there with some really good players, I was playing with (Chris) Stewart on the first line right away.

Something I found disturbing, players are still trying to play with concussions.

Under the N.H.L.’s injury-disclosure policy, clubs may not lie about players’ injuries, but they are not obligated to volunteer specifics. "You guys didn’t ask, so I didn’t give you the information," Tortorella said in September when asked why the Rangers did not disclose Staal’s concussion.

The N.H.L., the players association and players say the policy is in place to preserve players’ privacy and to protect them from targeted hits that might aggravate injuries.

But the policy did not seem to have preserved Staal’s health; he continued to play with concussion symptoms without facing questions about the effects of doing so.

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I once again learned this morning that you can’t “Z” through comments on other web pages like Facebook and Twitter. It should work for everything dammit

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!!

by chiavsfan on Nov 11, 2011 6:13 AM MST reply actions 1 recs

YES, it should.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 11, 2011 6:17 AM MST up reply actions

I don’t know if this would be the solution at captain, but DAMN, this is the kind of leadership I would like to see more of: From the Denver Post

But here’s what you might have missed: Defenseman Shane O’Brien took it upon himself to call a timeout to make it clear that losing wasn’t an option

by chiavsfan on Nov 11, 2011 6:47 AM MST reply actions

The more and more this season keeps going, the more I want SOB in an Avalanche jersey for the rest of his career. <3 that man.

The Colorado Avalanche 2011-12: If teams can't stand the heat, then get the f*** out of our O'Zone!
"Dude, switch seats with me? Jonathan Toews hasn't blinked in about 20 minutes, and I'm starting to fear for my life. - Corey Perry" (Down Goes Brown)

by Chris Damasceno on Nov 11, 2011 7:09 AM MST up reply actions

I agree. Plays a surprisingly good offensive game, is usually good about defense, and honestly? compared to some players his ‘bad’ penalties aren’t too frequent considering his reputation. That and he’s always so happy so in moments like this when he’s serious it sends a message to the team.

Captain? doubtful. Leader? most definitely

by LeonardoC6 on Nov 11, 2011 3:24 PM MST up reply actions

I went to bed at the end of the 2nd period

Fully expected to see a final scoreline of 5-2 another Avsuck loss. Was very pleasantly surprised they pulled it together for the OT win. And all the other divisional rivals lost last night except the Nucks. Not bad altogether. And yes, SOB is showing his character. I think Duke should be “C”, SOB an “A” along with ROR. Stastny has too vanilla a personality to lead.

History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte

by Schwerepunkt on Nov 11, 2011 7:42 AM MST reply actions

You should see SOS in the locker-room. I have after two losses and two wins. One of the most vocal guys. What you see on the ice isn’t necessarily what you see on the ice

by chiavsfan on Nov 11, 2011 8:02 AM MST up reply actions

What you see on the ice isn’t necessarily what you see OFF the ice, I should say

by chiavsfan on Nov 11, 2011 8:03 AM MST up reply actions

I just wish they'd make a decision on a "C". . .

I think there is a strong core of talent and leaders on this team. A little clarity on the leadership front could help a lot. It’s a long season with many ups and downs, injuries, line-juggling, travel, family crap, etc. We’ve got a lot of young players who might need someone to go to with their problems who is not a coach or in management.

History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte

by Schwerepunkt on Nov 11, 2011 9:35 AM MST up reply actions

Nice info.

Thought food: if Joe Sacco is fired, Sylvain Lefebvre will be the Avs' new head coach. Think about it.

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: 6-7-0 (Total Record: 7-10-0)

by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 12, 2011 5:54 AM MST up reply actions

Fun choice for the photo, by the way.

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Nov 11, 2011 8:26 AM MST reply actions

I’m happy they won?

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 11, 2011 8:37 AM MST up reply actions

I love it when those two look happy. If the heart of this team is happy (which is what Landy and Radar are), then everyone’s happy. It’s much better than pictures where they look ready to run stairs for a few hours afterwards.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.

by andidee15 on Nov 11, 2011 9:46 AM MST up reply actions

optical illusion

Anybody else get a little cross-eyed when looking at that photo? Who’s arms belongs to whom? Kinda looks like Landy has two sticks and O’Reilly’s arms are stuck in Heman pose….

The blogist formerly known as Paul's Coffey

by Brett Shumway on Nov 11, 2011 11:18 AM MST reply actions

like this

Do you see Young lady or old hag:

The blogist formerly known as Paul's Coffey

by Brett Shumway on Nov 11, 2011 11:22 AM MST up reply actions

Both. =)

Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120

by Cheryl Bradley on Nov 11, 2011 12:10 PM MST up reply actions

I sort of remembered this one from when I was younger. Of course I saw a young, attractive woman; possibly one who wants my number and can cook and give massages.

Also, if you squint, there a sort of a beak-nosed creature into which the aforementioned young lady may mature. Sad days.

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Nov 11, 2011 2:07 PM MST up reply actions

A duck/rabbit

Avalance 2011-12 season, Mission 45 Wins.
Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Nov 11, 2011 12:18 PM MST up reply actions

Duck Season - FIRE!!!

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: The possibility exists that this may not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 11, 2011 1:44 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Nov 11, 2011 2:08 PM MST up reply actions

Ho-ho, very funny. Ha-ha, it is to laugh

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 Nov 11, 2011 2:17 PM MST up reply actions

you’re despicable!

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: The possibility exists that this may not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Nov 11, 2011 3:12 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

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 Nov 11, 2011 5:00 PM MST up reply actions

I see both a duck and a rabbit.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 11, 2011 6:56 PM MST up reply actions

I think it’s a seagull. Beak’s too square for a duck. Either way, it’s head is messsssssed up.

Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120

by Cheryl Bradley on Nov 12, 2011 9:23 AM MST up reply actions

Caption:

Midway through the third period of Thursday’s game against the Islanders, the chemistry between Ryan O’Reilly (37) and Gabriel Landeskog (92) became so great that they spontaneously conjoined at the shoulders. There is no word yet if this merger is permanent, but it has been hypothesized that if Coach Sacco tries to move them onto different lines, such a split could cause the space-time continuum to destabilize and the world to end.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.

by andidee15 on Nov 11, 2011 12:20 PM MST up reply actions

They are becoming ONE!!!!

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Nov 11, 2011 2:09 PM MST up reply actions

The way they play out there – give them a few more months and I think they might. I’ve not seen chemistry this strong since Dutch/Flash last year. Please, please, please don’t let something split them up! {knocks on wood}

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.

by andidee15 on Nov 11, 2011 2:26 PM MST up reply actions

Especially once Landy gets a break and buries more than one of the multitudes of scoring chances he creates from nothing

by LeonardoC6 on Nov 11, 2011 3:27 PM MST up reply actions

Good thing O’Reilly’s of Irish descent. We know what happens to telepathically conjoined Swedes.

In Sherman we trust

by Busted Twigg on Nov 11, 2011 4:47 PM MST up reply actions

They get creepier and creepier each year.

But honestly, if Radar and Landy can develop even half the chemistry the twins have, we’ll be doing good. That’s a strong basis for a championship-worthy 2nd line.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.

by andidee15 on Nov 11, 2011 5:14 PM MST up reply actions