Daily Cupcakes - November 28th, 2011

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 6:00 AM MST in Sandie's Daily Cupcakes

Let's start with a recap of the Avs win over the Oilers.

Stefan Elliott scored his first NHL goal, Semyon Varlamov had 31 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.

Paul Stastny, Shane O'Brien, Jan Heda and Jay McClement had a goal each, and Ryan O'Reilly, Milan Hejduk and Chuck Kobasew had two assists apiece as the Avalanche snapped a two-game home skid.

The Dallas Stars owner spoke to the players shortly before being announced.

Only two hours before Tom Gaglardi was to be officially introduced as the new owner of the Dallas Stars this week, he walked into the team’s dressing room and spoke for the first time to the players themselves.

His message was simple, but it was one the Stars had waited more than two years to hear.

"The uncertainty’s over," Gaglardi told them. "I’m here and you’ll get my full support."

NHL.com has an article about Gabriel Landeskog.

"Right from the start of camp, he seemed very comfortable playing against guys who have played in the NHL and he's definitely proved that in these first [23] games," Daniel Winnik, Landeskog's linemate, told NHL.com.

The 6-foot-1, 204-pound wing may not be a flashy playmaker but he registered 21 NHL games before he celebrated his 19th birthday Wednesday. In that span he notched 10 points (five goals) and he currently leads the Avalanche in shots (77) and in hits (55). According to teammates, he approaches the game with a physicality and hockey-sense that boast a maturity beyond his years.

"He's a very smart player, gifted offensively and defensively," Winnik said. "He's just a really good all-around player. And I think a lot of that has to do with his hockey smarts."

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Vityaz the KHL goon squad is up to no good again.

Can’t remember if this had been shown here yet. If so, disregard.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:04 AM MST reply actions

Holiday weekend over, back to wasting all my work time on MHH!!!

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 28, 2011 6:04 AM MST reply actions

I don’t waste work time on MHH anymore (when I did it was uber rare). I just waste precious sleep hours on here.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:08 AM MST up reply actions

Well the regulars came back to the radio station today

1) All my sponsor sheets were thrown away
2) My lights didn’t work
3) The AM studio mics were all rewired and/or unplugged
4) My studio computer was filled with spyware

This is why I both love/hate time off

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:20 AM MST up reply actions

Also of note..

Max Pacioretty has his phone hearing today for his hit that broke Letang’s nose. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=381408

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:13 AM MST reply actions

Maybe there should be a police investigation…

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:17 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Holy shit.

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
WSH GM George McPhee fired Bruce Boudreau this morning. Dale Hunter is the new head coach. Will be at practice this morning.
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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 28, 2011 6:18 AM MST reply actions

Can’t say I’m surprised

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:21 AM MST up reply actions

Not even remotely. But hey, now there at least 1 legitimate coach without a job.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:22 AM MST up reply actions

I don’t know, two years in a row with talent like that where they lost their way big time. Sounds like a coaching problem, more than a help

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:25 AM MST up reply actions

He’s still a legitimate coach though. Not that I want him to replace Sacco in any way but I imagine he will find a new job soon.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:28 AM MST up reply actions

And i’m not so sure it was his fault. His players just didn’t show up in the playoffs. That is partially coaching, but not entirely.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:29 AM MST up reply actions

I'm sure he'd make a fantastic mall Santa.

Sig.

by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:29 AM MST up reply actions

Ice Cream spokesperson (if you remember his 24/7 mall appearance)

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:32 AM MST up reply actions

Oh and I do,

especially since I rewatched it this past weekend.

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by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:38 AM MST up reply actions

Okay, props to wikipedia. They already have Dale Hunter as the head coach of the Caps.

Next question – does the curse of the ex-Avs (and ex-Nords for that matter) apply to coaches? Because if so, we’ve got a problem.

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 28, 2011 6:30 AM MST up reply actions

Only a problem if the team moves east.

Thankfully the Avs don’t play the Caps all too often.

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by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:30 AM MST up reply actions

That could change with reallignment

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:32 AM MST up reply actions

I am already preparing the Avs to be in the Northeast Division next year and none of you all can convince me otherwise.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:34 AM MST up reply actions

All I meant was with one of the plans, every team would play every team in a home and home…not necessarily on back to back nights of course

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:36 AM MST up reply actions

I was joking.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:40 AM MST up reply actions

I'm preparing..

for Kobasew to have a 50 point season this year.

Sig.

by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:39 AM MST up reply actions

Nice. That makes sense.

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:40 AM MST up reply actions

Like Hensick?

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 28, 2011 6:41 AM MST up reply actions

Saw Hensick this weekend playing for Peoria against the Chicago Wolves in the AHL

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:44 AM MST up reply actions

Still AHL fodder or is he working for a callup?

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by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:45 AM MST up reply actions

The Rivermen are gonna win this game, Hensick, Hensick

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 Nov 28, 2011 6:46 AM MST up reply actions

I believe he is the leading scorer in the AHL…

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:47 AM MST up reply actions

Yup, tied for first with 28 points…only 6 goals however

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:47 AM MST up reply actions

Wow...just wow.

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by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:49 AM MST up reply actions

Hardly wow

He’s a great AHL player. He just is.

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+

by A.J. Haefele on Nov 28, 2011 11:40 AM MST up reply actions

So he might actually score 50 points this year! Just not in the NHL!

Thomas would be so proud.

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 28, 2011 6:49 AM MST up reply actions

Pretty much

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:50 AM MST up reply actions

Well at the same time, the first Lake Erie Monster to appear on the top scorers list comes in at a tie for 152nd…that being Evan Brophey with 10 points. Ouch!

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:53 AM MST up reply actions

That does hurt. Ouch :(

The #3 scorer makes me happy though. Chris Bourque is 25 years old and was born in Boston. I have no trouble rooting for him. :) He and his brother, Ryan (2009 draftee, like him already), are pretty small though and play forward. Still, wouldn’t mind having a Son of Bourque on this team….

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 28, 2011 7:06 AM MST up reply actions

How about we get Rene and just pretend he is a Son of the Bourque

by cush52 on Nov 28, 2011 8:03 AM MST up reply actions

But if it makes you feel better, we do have the top goalie in the league.

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 28, 2011 7:21 AM MST up reply actions

Which helps

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 7:23 AM MST up reply actions

Indeed.

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 28, 2011 7:24 AM MST up reply actions

DvdG is 27th. 18 points.

by Ilkinio on Nov 28, 2011 8:03 AM MST up reply actions

Must have glanced over that. Thank you for the correction

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 8:05 AM MST up reply actions

I was really hoping Luke Walker would show more. His speed was nice to see during preseason.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Nov 28, 2011 10:18 AM MST up reply actions

I hear he has daddy issues.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Nov 28, 2011 5:41 PM MST up reply actions

Almost as much sense as Porter on the point.

Sig.

by Randy Time on Nov 28, 2011 6:44 AM MST up reply actions

This is pretty darn funny: facebook page for Dale Hunter for Head Coach of the Washington Capitals. It’s like Chuck Norris jokes gone hockey.

Looks like fans have wanted him as coach for a while.

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 28, 2011 6:39 AM MST up reply actions

Well if he can get Ovechkin to play like Ovechkin, and can keep the Caps from choking in the playoffs…he will be hailed as a hero

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 6:40 AM MST up reply actions

Brian “Tank” Elliott. 10-1 with a 1.3 GAA and a .951 Sv% with 3 SO. This can’t last, can it??

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 7:49 AM MST reply actions

No way in hell.

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 28, 2011 7:59 AM MST up reply actions

It better not

I have seats in the second row for the Blues game this Friday and I will be PISSED if he kills us.

by JackAvsFan on Nov 28, 2011 9:13 AM MST up reply actions

Take your anger meds now.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Nov 28, 2011 5:41 PM MST up reply actions

Good for him.

But it’s not just us who are looking at that and shaking our heads. Ottawa has to be thinking the same thing right now.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Nov 28, 2011 10:20 AM MST up reply actions

So other than Avs games and practices, and the Pepsi tour, what should I be doing Dec 16th-21st?

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 8:53 AM MST reply actions

Shopping for my Christmas present.

by cush52 on Nov 28, 2011 9:03 AM MST up reply actions

Walk around Denver, looking pretty

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 9:15 AM MST up reply actions

Was there ever any doubt?

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 9:32 AM MST up reply actions

Of course not!

by chiavsfan on Nov 28, 2011 9:35 AM MST up reply actions

That’s better. Hahaa.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 9:37 AM MST up reply actions

You could always do a tour of the Coors brewery. Anything involving beer is usually a good time.

by cush52 on Nov 28, 2011 10:44 AM MST up reply actions

I lived in a town that's has a Labbatt brewry and I've done Molson too

Bwahahaha

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 11:41 AM MST up reply actions

Drinking duel. Book it.

"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 Nov 28, 2011 9:48 AM MST up reply actions

DONE

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 11:40 AM MST up reply actions

Oh yeah. Guess i better start practicin’. (I ain’t no AI)

"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 Nov 28, 2011 2:23 PM MST up reply actions

LOL

I haven’t done that in a while, but it’ll be fun. :)

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 2:25 PM MST up reply actions

Too bad you’re here over the weekend. Well, too bad for me. Whatevs. Should be fun

"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 Nov 28, 2011 3:32 PM MST up reply actions

Well, I am there for a weekday too?

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Nov 28, 2011 10:03 PM MST up reply actions

I fb’d ya.

"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 Nov 29, 2011 1:30 AM MST up reply actions