Flyers at Avalanche, Game 34 Preview
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 7:00 AM MST
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After dispatching the Capitals on Saturday, the Avalanche have a giant opportunity tonight as they host the Eastern Conference's current top team (statistically speaking). Although they'll need some help, the Avs can pass as many as three teams (Calgary, Edmonton and Los Angeles) with a win tonight. The Avs won on Saturday by having Erik Johnson and Cody McLeod both break their 2011 goal cherry. Matt Hunwick and Brad Malone...looks like you guys are up.
Both teams are very banged up. You know about the injured Avs; the Phillies are in a similar boat, with Claude Giroux, Chris Pronger and Sean Couturier among the names on the injured list. Oh, and that Ian Lapperiere guy. We still miss you, Lappy.
On paper, this one doesn't look great from a goaltending standpoint. Both J.S. Giguere and Semyon Varlamov have their worst career GAA against the same team. Yep, the Flyers. Giguere is 2-6-2 with a 3.73 GAA all-time, while Varly is 0-0-1 with a 4.79 GAA. Oh, and the Flyers are the highest scoring team in the league right now. On the other side of the ice, Ilya Bryzgalov is 7-4-3 with a 2.43 GAA all-time vs the Avs. Thankfully, the game isn't played on paper. That's right, it's played on ice. Shocking, but true.
Go Avs
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Stats |
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| 31 | GP | 33 |
| 20 | W | 15 |
| 8 | L | 17 |
| 3 | OT | 1 |
| 43 | P | 31 |
| 0.694 | P% | 0.470 |
| 3.55 | G/G | 2.52 |
| 2.90 | GA/G | 3.03 |
| 18.6 | PP% | 21.7 |
| 81.9 | PK% | 80.0 |
| 31.8 | S/G | 32.0 |
| 28.7 | SA/G | 29.2 |
| 47.7 | FO% | 51.4 |
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Well I’m back…the first day of doing double the work for the exact same pay was…confusing so to speak. But I think I did, OK?? At least I hope so.
Go Avs!
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
I love our chances against anybody from the east
Speaking of that how does anybody think the new scheduling is going to affect our good record against teams we don’t play that often. Does this mean we’ll have a really good record against everybody we play against only two times a year and just suck against everybody in our new smaller conference? Is that better for our overall record or worse?
I think it’s better, because under the new schedules we will play everyone outside of conference twice, under the schedule this year we only selectively play certain Eastern conference teams and they rotate.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 19, 2011 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
MHH is sad without your morning grumblings Chia
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 Dec 19, 2011 8:16 AM MST up reply actions
I refused to show up while you were gone.
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.
If history is any indication, this is a game that the Flyer’s are almost guaranteed at least a point.
Avs can break their back to back regulation win drought tonight.
I'll keep this brief.
Best part of the Philly game is the Avs will briefly be on the 24/7 Flyers-Rangers. Hopefully the team is amped up for the game.
yep
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 8:20 AM MST up reply actions
With all due respect to Wilson, Jones, & Yip. I’m not sure they compare to Pronger, Giroux and Courtier being out.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 19, 2011 8:38 AM MST reply actions
maybe not, but the Flyers actually have depth and we don’t
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 8:44 AM MST up reply actions
Will Briere move back to center for a little while?
by ProfessorOak on Dec 19, 2011 8:47 AM MST up reply actions
Bigger question: Will Rycroft refer to Briere as Little Rat Guy? I hope he does, but it seems more and more like Rycroft is either suffering from Stockholm Syndrome from being around the other Altidudes or KSE has applied the screws because he actually has a personality.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
If Hunwick were out, then we could compare, but yeah, right now not really.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Dec 19, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Biggest Pet Peeve with the Avs
It seems that for a while, they just don’t execute offensive 2 on 2’s and 3 on 2’s very well. I know for 2 on 2’s the guy without the puck should drive the net, pulling the defensive back while the guy with the puck skates behind him, and that just never happens. 3 on 2’s the center guy should drive the net and in an ideal world, there should be a lateral pass from left to right or right to left and a shot.
I also wanna say thanks to all the Staff that help make MHH run as successfully as it does. I have looked at a couple other NHL blogs on here and they aren’t as active whether it be comments or the amount of articles, or previews, or GDTs. You are the reason why there are so many of us here constantly commenting, bickering and cheering for the Avs and you guys (and gals) are awesome. Thanks and keep up the great work!
by ProfessorOak on Dec 19, 2011 8:57 AM MST reply actions 6 recs
Rec’d for a deserved suck-up.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 19, 2011 9:08 AM MST up reply actions
Um
keep up the great work!
I think that excluded 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.
by c6hor8 on Dec 19, 2011 12:13 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
You’re right, if he was talking about me, he would have said “excellent work.”
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Excellent?
Transcendent or seminal.
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.
He does have a couple of kids, so seminal might be appropriate.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 19, 2011 1:01 PM MST up reply actions
No argument here, definitely one of the funnest (Is that even a word? Well, it is now…) and most intelligent Av’s-based blog I’ve come across…lots of cool people, too. :-D
"They called tripping!? Where did THAT happen?"
"On the ice."
".........my...brain hurts...."
by StoneCutter013 on Dec 19, 2011 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
Games are played on ice? I thought they were played inside my television.
"Put stick on ice, put puck in net"
by HeyPeterman on Dec 19, 2011 9:46 AM MST via mobile reply actions
They actually do play inside your television…. it’s a very little known side effect of quantum wave theory that allows them to play inside all televisions at once.
Even more amazing – though the television is generally warm to the touch, they’re able to maintain good ice conditions in there for the most part.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
I hope that MHH has paid up its liability insurance.
With all the shocking but true game previews of late, I’m pretty sure that my old heart will give out.
From the shock.
It’ll be Red Wing Dave’s fault.
Think of the my children!
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Doesnt Matt Hunwick still habve to pop his Avalanche goal cherry?
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 19, 2011 10:54 AM MST reply actions
his last goal was on October 19th, 2010. Anyone want to guess what goalie he scored it against?
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
no
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
good guess. Varlamov, actually.
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
Washed my Avs hoodie with white t-shirts
Now I have some lightly Avs colored t-shirts, that’s not a bad thing, right?
So… Roy wants to listen to coaching jobs eh…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
he meant his buddy Roy Johnson
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 19, 2011 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
“Once the end of the season arrives and if a team shows some interest in me – Colorado or Montreal for example – it’s certain I would listen to see what kind of role I would have in the organization,” Roy said at a media conference following a victory by his Quebec Remparts on Sunday.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
lol
Colorado or Montreal for example… in other words… I wanna coach in Colorado or Montreal
by ProfessorOak on Dec 19, 2011 1:08 PM MST up reply actions
Well, that is about as subtle as Roy gets.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I’m not going to lie… but I’d feel really uncomfortable bringing in Roy as a GM who has no NHL GM experience with sooooo much money to spend (and thats JUST to reach the cap floor) next year…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
coach… GM… no difference
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Roy is still leading the TSN poll for the Canadiens next head coach…..
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 Dec 19, 2011 1:54 PM MST up reply actions
So, Montreal coaches are determined the same way the NHL All-star starters are?
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.
Only if they listen to the fans…..
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 Dec 19, 2011 1:59 PM MST up reply actions
Ballot box stuffing by fans in Ottawa?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 19, 2011 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
I read it as he is happy with upper management – not necessarily coaching. Unless I missed something where he touched specifically on coaching.
Waiting for the return of a 2012 1st rounder.
by CrankyPete on Dec 19, 2011 11:50 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Does Kroenke even know the Avalanche have a coach??
"They called tripping!? Where did THAT happen?"
"On the ice."
".........my...brain hurts...."
by StoneCutter013 on Dec 19, 2011 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
I thought he said, "Look spoiled fans, I love to win. But, considering the high tax basis of gifting a franchise it’s important that we develop a young team for my balance sheet. None of the executives with the Avs know much about hockey so we are just going to tread water. If it wasn’t for Pierre Lacroix being on IR we totally would have done more. But the good news is the losing organization is making me money. But don’t worry! It’s going to get good real soon. So keep buying tickets until then. K?
I'll keep this brief.
Is it Gigure again?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Dec 19, 2011 11:20 AM MST reply actions
Unconfirmed, but likely.
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.
confirmed by Sacco interview.
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.
Several people have mentioned that they hear much more chatter between Jiggy & the D than between Varly & the D. Seems perfectly reasonable.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Or: They don’t
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 19, 2011 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
YOU BACK UP THAT CLAIM WITH NUMBERS.
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.
But avoid the dark side of the maths.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 19, 2011 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
I was using Occam’s razor:
The complex system of 6 defensemen somehow all play worse in front of one goaltender but not another for no apparent reason
OR
One goaltender (who does have a history of very strong play) is playing better than the other (who has a history of streakiness to boot).
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 19, 2011 1:55 PM MST up reply actions
Occam's razor is not what it's cracked up to be.
Dude had a beard.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
by Hopfenkopf on Dec 19, 2011 2:11 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
nice
The blogist formerly known as Paul's Coffey
by Brett Shumway on Dec 19, 2011 4:16 PM MST up reply actions
Yep!!! <- Song for tonight
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Game news
Sacco’s pregame interview courtesy of Moser:
-Porter in, Van der Gulik back in Cleveland for the birth of his first child.
-Varly’s not 100 percent, but even if he had been, Sacco would have gone back with JSG anyway.
-Jones, Yip, Quincey, and Mueller all were skating today.
Congrats VDG. Hope the kid and mother come through without complications.
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 Dec 19, 2011 1:58 PM MST up reply actions
Lucic 1-game suspension
How does this get a suspension but Lapierre on Wilson does not? I’m becoming more and more convinced that Shanahan is a fucking moron.
Well you see, Lapierre is such a clean player and Wilson had no serious injury to speak of….
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Shanahan is a fuckingmoronRed Wing.
Almost equivalent, but a Red Wing is a particular kind of moron.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 19, 2011 1:05 PM MST up reply actions
First of all, I would like to thank Tom Brady for proving there is a God. Second of all… Charlize still looking hot!
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 19, 2011 1:29 PM MST reply actions
I thought Brady proved there wasn’t a god by defeating the chosen one
by ProfessorOak on Dec 19, 2011 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
The chosen one chose to lose. He can not be beaten, but he can chose to not win.
The blogist formerly known as Paul's Coffey
by Brett Shumway on Dec 19, 2011 1:53 PM MST up reply actions
The Messiah lets himself be crucified, so he can come back more powerful and perform yet another miracle?
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 Dec 19, 2011 10:04 PM MST up reply actions
I would also like to thank Aaron Hernandez, who helped me make it to Championship Game in Fantasy Football 230 bucks for winning
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Dec 19, 2011 4:35 PM MST up reply actions
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