Lightning at Avalanche, Game 36 Preview
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 7:00 AM MST
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The Avalanche host the Lightning tonight and the Avs are trying to do something that no other Avalanche team has accomplished: win their 8th straight game at home. The franchise has seen two different 10-game streaks by the Nordiques (most recently in 1995), but the longest Avalanche streak is 7 home wins from January 23rd - February 25th 2003. The Avs haven't lost in Denver since falling 3-1 to Dallas on November 28th. Of course, they haven't won any road games in that stretch - not since October 22nd, actually - but the Avs have owned at home. Colorado is also trying to move above .500 for the first time since mid-November.
There's a number of compelling storylines to tonight's game. Former Avalanche Brett Clark returns to Denver with his +1 Amulet of Fan Polarity in tow. Fans were often down on Clark, but I always thought that was a bit unfair. He was better than folks gave him credit for, and some of the heat came from that last $3.5 million-per-year contract he signed with the Avs. It is worth pointing out, though, that Clark has 37 points since leaving the Avs two summers ago. Since then, only one defenseman has matched that in an Avalanche uniform...and he's currently playing for Toronto.
That's not it, though. Brad Malone will be facing off against his cousin, Ryan. Steve Moore's brother Dominic is a center for the Lightning and Tyson Barrie's dad used to own the darn team. And, of course, Tampa's decision to draft Victor Hedman with the #2 pick has worked out fairly well for the Avalanche. Meanwhile, they traded their 2nd round pick to Detroit to move into the 1st round and drafted Carter Ashton. Detroit used their pick on Landon Ferraro, dropping Ryan O'Reilly into Colorado's lap. So, uh, thanks for that.
J.S. Giguere will be making his 4th straight start tonight. He's 5-2-0 all-time against Tampa, but this is really about his recent play. Giguere has been very good, but I know there's been some chatter in the comment sections on this fine board that the Avalanche have been playing better in front him than they have for Semyon Varlamov. I thought I'd crunch some quick numbers to see if there was anything to that.
With the help of the always-valuable numbers at hockey-reference.com, I put together a little statistical comparison. The numbers below are the numbers for Varly and Giguere and the numbers for the opposing goalie in the same game. So, for example, in Varly's starts, he has faced 29.9 shots per game while the Avs have put 30.9 shots on the opposing goalie (as a shortcut, I did not include the stats for the 2 games where both Varly and Giguere appeared)
| GAA | Sv% | SA/60 | SO | ||
| Varlamov | 2.81 | 0.906 | 29.96 | 1 | |
| Giguere | 1.90 | 0.931 | 27.46 | 1 | |
| GAA | Sv% | SF/60 | SO | ||
| Varlamov | OPPONENT | 2.38 | 0.923 | 30.99 | 2 |
| Giguere | OPPONENT | 2.53 | 0.921 | 31.88 | 1 |
Lo and behold, the Avalanche are playing better offensively in front of Giguere...to the tune of almost one shot per 60 minutes. Yes, there was some sarcasm there. Really, that's a fairly small number and the differences between GAA and Save Percentage are pretty small too. Bottom line, the Avs don't appear to be generating significantly more offense (shots or goals) in front of either goalie. They spread their offensive ineptitude equally.
Defensively, there's a big swing. Varly has a much higher GAA, Save Percentage and, most interesting to me, he's facing 2 1/2 more shots per game. That last stat could be a smoking gun that the Avs aren't playing as well defensively in front of Varlamov. Then again, it could also mean that Varly is giving up more rebounds than Giguere, which would certainly jibe with my observations of his rebound control (*waves at Mike*).
In the end, the stats are largely inconclusive and highly debatable. It's clear that the Avs are giving up more goals with Varlamov between the pipes...but no one needed me to make a fancy table to tell them that. What's not clear is whether the difference is just the difference in play between Giguere and Varlamov (a gap that likely will close as the season goes on) or if the Avs are simply playing better defensively in front of Giguere. Personally, I'm inclined to say it's the former; the fact that the Avs offensive numbers are largely the same makes me suspect the Avs are playing a similar game regardless of the man between their pipes.
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Detroit used their pick on Landon Ferraro, droppingLandon FerraroRyan O’Reilly into Colorado’s lap.
FTFY
Oh, and Go AVS!
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
yeah, uh, that might be closer to what I was trying to say. fixed
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 7:41 AM MST up reply actions
Numbers shmumbers – I just feel better with Giggy in net. I like Varly and all, but he still makes me a little nervous.
That's no moon...
I love Giggy, but Sacco’s strategy of playing the “hot” goalie until he fails makes me nervous. I would prefer a little more rotation. Time will tell.
by Uncle Richie on Dec 23, 2011 7:58 AM MST up reply actions
It’s not a bad system to ride the hot goalie, it ensures a competitive environment where if both goalies are up to it, they should thrive in…. it’s as soon as one goalie feels he’s more privelaged than the other or deserves to be the starter, blah blah ego gets in the way blah blah, where rotations like this are doomed to fail.
Just look at Tampa Bay right now… neither goalie can stop a beach ball, and that door in the blue paint just continues to rotate.
by Mapletreemarty on Dec 23, 2011 8:21 AM MST up reply actions
I think it helps that the “backup” has a Stanley Cup ring and a Conn Smythe trophy to point to. If the youngster gets too uppity, the backup just has to say, “Come talk to me, boy, when you have one of either of these.”
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
And now becuase of this jinx they’ll shut us out…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
There’s been a lot of jinxes in this thread today…..
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Dec 23, 2011 4:32 PM MST up reply actions
Is it just me or does it seem like Varly has to make 3 or 4 amazing saves per game and Giggy only has to make 1 or 2 if any per game? I don’t know if that is from better defense or from better postioning by the goalie.
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positioning is a big part
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 10:52 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Is that difference in shots against significant? It’s less than a shot a period…
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by SteveHouse on Dec 23, 2011 8:09 AM MST via Android app reply actions
For lack of cupcakes, this is going here
Pure, unadulterated awesome
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 23, 2011 8:15 AM MST reply actions
You can say theres no such thing as
JOHN SCOTT
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Dec 23, 2011 8:17 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 23, 2011 8:21 AM MST up reply actions
oh good lord. Brunette the Red Right Winger? Who authorized that one?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 8:27 AM MST up reply actions
Is it just me or does Kane seem creepy in that picture. It is kinda like the guy at your Christmas party that has a couple of extra drinks than makes inappropriate comments about every woman in the room thinking he could take all of them back to his hotel room.
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Might just be me, but Kane always seems creepy.
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 23, 2011 10:31 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Do you suppose he is as classy as Derek Jeter? After he takes women home for the night he sends them home the next morning in a limo with a bag full of signed memorabilia?
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
I do the same thing
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
It’s not creepy when you do it though. It’s humble.
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 23, 2011 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
What’s most worrisome is how the opposition has a .920+ save percentage against our offense regardless of who is starting. Our team shooting percentage is pretty dismal. We’re 27th in the league at 8.0%, but rank 8th in sog/game with 31.6.
yes indeed.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 8:31 AM MST up reply actions
I'm not worried
It’s all Landy’s fault
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
Damn third liners. Despicable ;)
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HEY
Landy is a 2nd Liner!
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
It was a joke going back to the debates at the beginning of the year. Landy’s doing great as a 2nd/1st liner, and Winnik’s not doing to shabby himself (although I do think that he’s still a very, very good 3rd liner instead of a Top 6)
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yea
If Winnik could finish, he’d be a pretty good player, he is always in the right spot to be fed.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 10:58 AM MST up reply actions
If he and Porter could finish, we’d have no shortage of Top 6 wingers.
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the only thing opponents’ broadcasters ever say about him is that he is a Hobey Baker award winner, EVERY TIME
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
out?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 3:28 PM MST up reply actions
and winnik is a 1st?
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 23, 2011 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Paul Stastny seems to like him well enough on that line.
Do you think we can all agree that Winnik’s role isn’t exactly to be a sniper? I’m fine with his shot total and his shooting percentage because a shot is going to either a) force a save, b) create a rebound, c) create an offensive zone faceoff, or d) result in a goal.
I’ve nagged on his shot a decent amount, but I think it’s more about settling the puck for him. He gets a lot of chances where if he just had softer hands and settled the puck, he’d bury the shot, rather than the puck bouncing off his stick. Granted that’s a lot to ask from a career 3rd liner, but it would be nice.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Ditto
shooting percentage will rise
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 23, 2011 3:41 PM MST up reply actions
no, twhs
she remained doubtful.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 23, 2011 4:09 PM MST up reply actions
Until the rabbit died.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 4:43 PM MST up reply actions
I wonder how many people will understand this reference…
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 23, 2011 5:55 PM MST up reply actions
We were literally talking about this at work a few weeks ago and our 33-year-old co-worker didn’t know it.
Found out the rabbit thing is a myth, actually. But that still didn’t stop Billy Crystal from making Rabbit Test. Or Aerosmith from including a line about it in Sweet Emotion.
I was waiting for you to chime in on this
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 4:25 PM MST up reply actions
I was bored at work, and Playing MW3 now
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 4:28 PM MST up reply actions
I bought myself a 24 pack of Red Bull… because apparently 6 packs of any energy drink are no where to be found….
Got my PS3 and PC ready to game (possibly even play some Arkham City as well…) And i’m set for the holidays!
Also looking to get my hands on a new TV! (Got lines running down mine!!"
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Girlfriend totally redid my whole man cave last year for xmas new xbox new tv new couch and we just moved into new house so I got Direct TV in here now so I can watch hockey too
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions
Girlfriend totally redid my whole man cave last year for xmas
Keeper.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 5:12 PM MST up reply actions
yep
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 5:51 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
new android app
doesn t like big pictures
lack of landscape mode kinda sucks typing is interesting at a 90 degree angle
I lost what little respect I had for Kessler (Parise please)
DiD is starting to scare me with his niceness lately.
the lack of certain people that appear only when we lose complain has been nice but has made a lack of entertainment in my day
Oh and everyone have a merry/happy whatever holiday you celebrate
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 9:07 AM MST via Android app reply actions
I like that it tries to let you scroll on the big pictures. I don’t like how much it sucks at it.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Dec 23, 2011 9:42 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
tries
but doesn’t work for me
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 10:54 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Tampa has surrendered 38 goals against in 9 December games… this would be a great time to really get our offense going. As long as we go to the net, we will be rewarded, their D corps is fairly soft on the back end.
by Mapletreemarty on Dec 23, 2011 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
Avs just need to sustain a GAA of 2.5 ish and they will be OK. But, that’s like saying all they have to do is get 95 points.
btw.. Duchene’s career stats w/ 3 games vs Tampa Bay are 3 goals and 1 assist. This three game stretch is Duchene’s longests pointless streak of the year. He’s got five powerplay goals this year but I don’t believe he’s even sniffed a shot since Sacco moved him to the point.
I'll keep this brief.
we only need to win 30 of the next 47 games…
or go 28-15-4 ….
by Mapletreemarty on Dec 23, 2011 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
I personally like him on the point. He can pass well and can obviously come down and shoot, I see him sorta being Brad Richards (obviously not as good… yet) on the point and not Kovalchuk.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
walking in from the point
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
So, either EJ or Elliott should sit so Dutch can walk in from the point?
I dunno. But I’m not about to argue with the Avs PP success.
I'll keep this brief.
I don’t understand. There are 2 units so EJ and Elliott can still also play a point
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
It was the San Jose game where he was on the left point and did walk in and scored with a twisted wrister.
I’m not in love with Duchene at the point, although that unit does posses the puck a lot. I think Dutchy’s showing signs, and right now we don’t have a ton of options.
Oh Kobario, you’re killing me with your Lindstrom love.
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by Bob in Boulder on Dec 23, 2011 2:39 PM MST up reply actions
Holy hell, that’s my new favorite video ever. That keyboarder is Gold. He really hits his stride at 2:20.
I'll keep this brief.
(1) Damn, she is wearing a ton of make up.
(2) He looks like a pedophile.
(3) When I was a kid, I thought they were SO OLD. Apparently, now I am.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 23, 2011 4:11 PM MST up reply actions
Based solely on statistics – the Avs first goal tonight will be scored by – STEFAN ELLIOT
"Hey man, don't bogart that puck."
Statistics, man, statistics!!!
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by andidee15 on Dec 23, 2011 10:31 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
In the Post
Radar and Landy were talking about how cool it was to be on the ice for Ovie. Hejduk was probably thinking “Gretzky, Messier, Roy, Bourque, Sakic, Yzerman, Hull, Stevens, Lemieux, these rookies don’t know crap”
Your post has a distinct lack of Peter Forsberg
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Dec 23, 2011 10:30 AM MST up reply actions
radar played with Forsberg a few games last year so that would not actually work. But i did think about it
by avalanchejef on Dec 23, 2011 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
Fat Tire Ale
Anyone have it? By the Belgium Brewing Company out of Fort Collins? It’s not sold here in PA but my dad was in Maryland and the guy at the beer store recommended it, any thoughts?
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It is a very popular beer and is great for a ‘transition beer’ into micro brews. Most beer snobs, myself included, tend to turn their nose up at it though. I.e. it’s better than average, but you could do better for an amber.
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 23, 2011 10:30 AM MST up reply actions
Thanks
I am not a beer snob, but know a good beer, it’s slim pickins when it comes to trying new beers here in PA because you usually have to buy a case (24).
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
If they have the 1554 Black Ale from New Belgium get that instead.
Varly!
by niwotsblessing on Dec 23, 2011 2:10 PM MST up reply actions
Odds of that happening until my dad goes to Maryland again are low. Belgium Brewing isn’t sold in PA or NY :(
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 2:16 PM MST up reply actions
Forever in debt to Fat tire
It’s one of the few serviceable beers that is sold out on the Eastern Plains, where my in-laws are. Anytime I start getting too beer snobby I try and remember it could be a hell of a whole lot worse.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 23, 2011 3:43 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah you could be stuck with PBR or Old Milwaukee.
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ahaha, there’s a soft spot in my heart for Old Milwaukee, not sure why. The only “macrobrew” that I will drink is Yuengling lager, it’s just so refreshing and probably one of the best bang for your bucks beer wise.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 3:54 PM MST up reply actions
1997, Doyle Hotel, Duncannon PA. $.50 Yuengling drafts. A weekend that will live in infamy.
"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?
oh. my. god.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 3:59 PM MST up reply actions
Ever been to the Doyle? I just went and looked it up online. They have apparently cleaned that shithole up immensely since I was there. There were things crawling around in the walls, no one gave a shit how many people were staying there, I’m not even going to say what I did or where I slept, let’s just say it’s the only time in my alcoholic life I’ve ever been cut off. Good times, I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.
"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?
hahaha, nope, but it is only 45 minutes from my/my parents house.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 4:13 PM MST up reply actions
I have never tasted a Yuengling that wasn’t skunked. I hear people rave about it, and I’ve had it in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Never tastes right. Is it really drinkable?
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by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
wow
that sucks. I love it, I really do wish they used brown bottles. It is just really refreshing and actually quenches your thirst. I’m biased towards it because of my region, but it’s cheap and has a good taste. Nothing world class, but very solid-good range
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
I’ll keep trying. What’s the worst that can happen, I get drunk?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 5:07 PM MST up reply actions
yep
if you can find it on draught that’s your best bet
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 5:08 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve only had it on tap, and a friend just brought me some cans. It isn’t all that great, but when I had it, it was like manna from heaven. Remember, in 97 there weren’t nearly as many good breweries around.
"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?
It’s pretty good, but I’m in no way a beer connoiseur.
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
Same. I like it, but I know nothing. But it’s one of my parent’s absolute favorites.
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Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
There’s not much to know, apart from what you like :)
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 23, 2011 10:42 AM MST up reply actions
Its not Miller Lite but it is pretty damn good.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
thanks all
now I’m pretty pumped, anyone ever have La Fin Du Monde? fucking AMAZING
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
decent
I like alot of their specialty brews they do the volley packs they make are nice gives you a variety
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 10:59 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
New Belgium’s 1554 is pretty great. Their new winter beer, Snowday, is also pretty good.
"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?
See
I not a big fan of IPAs, they give me headaches :(. I can enjoy a few sips, but then the headache comes, I wonder why
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t like Pale Ales too much, and IPAs really aren’t my thing
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Dec 23, 2011 3:44 PM MST up reply actions
Ranger = carbonated hop water IMO. YMMV
"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?
You really can’t go wrong with anything New Belgium. Are there better? Sure, but they have a pretty solid line-up and are probably easier to find in any given place than anything you might suggest otherwise. Rogue is another fairly easy to find brand with a good and wide selection.
That's no moon...
not here easy on the east coast :(
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 2:17 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, good beer tends to be pretty local/regional. I’d be lost on the East Coast, but know lots out west.
That's no moon...
yeah
we got good beer here too, also regional. Appalachian Brewing Company, Troegs and Victory just to name a few
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 2:26 PM MST up reply actions
not here easy on the east coast :(
Depends on where you are. I live in Western NC and there are 10 microbreweries within a couple miles, and they are growing every year. New Belgium and Sierra Nevada are getting close to building major breweries in the area.
If you can’t find a beer you like in this town, you really aren’t trying.
"He who fucks nuns will later join the church." -The Clash
oh I have some, just not that many. NY has some good ones, and that’s where I am for school, it’s just expensive up there, haha
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 6:17 PM MST up reply actions
So, I'll be there tonight.
I’m hoping that Giggy can hold up for one more game because I’d really love to see an Avalanche win.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
you do know if they lose you aren’t allowed to go to any more games right ;uP
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 11:02 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
This is only my second game. I went to one exactly a year ago and we lost to the Wild. I’m very much hoping that the hockey gods have not cursed me to endure another loss – although I’d much rather see the Bolts beat us than the Wild. Bah, adjectives.
Either way though, I’m looking forward to it tonight. I’ll be keeping an eye on Sacco to see how he reacts during the game, and I can’t wait to see the 21 in the rafters!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
WTF
Quincey out again tonight. I understand riding the hot hand, but Hunwick or O’Byrne are not the reasons we are winning, honestly I’d like to see O’Byrne out rather than Hunwick.
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nope
he is reportedly 100% and was 100% last game too
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
Sacco is weird.
Waiting for the return of a 2012 1st rounder.
by CrankyPete on Dec 23, 2011 12:10 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
maybe
he really is getting pressure from up top to showcase Hunwick
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:15 PM MST up reply actions
I agree
Hejda actually bailed him out a lot last game
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
If this isn’t a trade dangle issue (though that’s kinda weird during the trade lockout), ima be pissed. Quincey (this year’s Quincey) >>> Hunwick, O’Byrne, Hejda and in many games O’Brien and Johnson.
I’ll be nice to Elliott since he’s new.
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the trade lockout?
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:16 PM MST up reply actions
Part of the CBA is that there is a period around Christmas when trades are prohibited. This year it runs from Dec 19 – 27th. It allows the players to know where they (and their families) will be during Christmas. Not a bad rule imo.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
yeah, I really like that
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
At least they have nice weather imagine getting traded to Columbus.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
Or Winnipeg.
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Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Que Bryz Quotes
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 4:21 PM MST up reply actions
I thought you don’t lose your spot due to injury? Come on Sacco, Quincy deserves better.
by avalanchejef on Dec 23, 2011 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
What about the theory that you don’t change a winning lineup?*
*Unless David Van der Gulik is not available due to baby duties.
Quincey’s most recent game was the San Jose loss. He has picked up 12 PIM in his last 5 games. His ice time in San Jose was below 20 minutes for only the 3rd time this season.
Don’t get it either. Agree with the suggestions of Quincey for Hunwick or ROB.
But…the coaches see much more than we do. Maybe they think it’s better for the team on the ice, or maybe there are other factors that we don’t know about.
probably
I mean we are winning
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
And it’s not like teams say 100% when it’s really closer to 85%, could be a lot going on.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 23, 2011 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
I had to go back and check if Mike wrote the preview.
"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?
On my day off? Are you kidding?
Besides Previews require like research and shit….
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Well, I didn’t know who else would use such nerdy terminology.
"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?
Next 4 games
Are winnable. 100% here and we will have something to play for in the second part of the season.
except the one against the Wild
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
Winnable if their decline continues.
We have 3 games against Columbus, 4 against Anaheim. If we get these, then we are playoff bound, especially if we play slightly better against Northwest. We have not yet played Nashville. This season series can be pivotal for us.
Yes, I think that we are a playoff team.
Minnesota and winnable aren’t ever in the same sentence unless that sentence is something like “This game against Minnesota isn’t winnable”. No matter how injured, I have little confidence.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 1:30 PM MST up reply actions
Regression to the Mean sir Regression to the Mean
Unless you mean no one really wins after you watch a Wild game as its pretty much a snoozefest
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Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 4:23 PM MST up reply actions
just want to set expectations
I’m doing the recap tonight, and I am predicting it will set a new record in brevity.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 1:32 PM MST reply actions
they’re gonna lose 11-0 right?
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
they can win 100-0 and I’ll probably still just post 3 sentences
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 2:30 PM MST up reply actions
Do you want me to take it?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 23, 2011 2:34 PM MST up reply actions
Let me think about it. maybe I can put my grownup pants on and put off vacation mode for a bit
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 23, 2011 2:49 PM MST up reply actions
Are those you Red Wing pajama pants? Or your Depends you got from Amway?
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Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Dec 23, 2011 4:24 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m am SO doing that one of these days.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 23, 2011 4:13 PM MST up reply actions
Let the home roll continue! Avs 7 – Lightning 1. The better Malone, ours, with his first NHL career hat trick.
The Colorado Avalanche: 2012 Cup Champions Until They Ain't!
by burgundyRainbow on Dec 23, 2011 2:25 PM MST reply actions 3 recs
ah Rainbow, you always bring a smile to my face
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 2:26 PM MST up reply actions
Rec’d for your eternal optimism.
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Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
Nay, he has seen into the future.
And it is fruitful.
I am boobs.
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Dec 23, 2011 3:12 PM MST up reply actions
Just because the dude is bananas doesn’t mean it’s fruitful.
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by Hopfenkopf on Dec 23, 2011 3:29 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Fruity?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 3:34 PM MST up reply actions
On a scale of 1-10, how much help are we going to get from Calgary tonight?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I’d rather Vancouver win. We will need to jump Calgary to get into the playoffs, no way we catch Vancouver, they can win the rest of their games throughout the year for all I care (minus the ones against us).
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
I’m in the mind set of “anyone ahead of us loses…” and since there’s still more than half a season left to go, the higher up team loses, as to slow down everyone.
So yeah the Flames might still be ahead of us by 1 (after both best case scenarios) but the Canucks have been slowed down… and so on and so on…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I just think realistically, we will never catch Vancouver so it only does us good if Calgary loses.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 4:56 PM MST up reply actions
Since the goal is to make it to the dance, and there are teams in line ahead of us, the closer they are to us, the more I want to see them lose. If we’re playing well, that which is behind us does not matter. Once we hit the 8th spot, then we can start worrying about those in 7th and above.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
See, the way I see it, Calgary isn’t going to be in the final 8, so they do whatever they want in between… that’s why I don’t care if they win.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The way I see it,
that meteor had damned well better be on time and on target.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Let's Run The Hockey Numbers - (Game) 36
36 is one of the few numbers that is one half of 72 and two times 18. 72 is a number that describes more than 71, but less than 73 things only when you are using it to describe 72 things. 7+2 = 9. This is no coincidence. What is 9×2? 18. What is 18×2? 36!!! You should be feeling chills right now if my math is correct.
And that is this weeks edition of “Let’s Run The Hockey Numbers”
by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 23, 2011 5:08 PM MST reply actions
Altitude has their “Ask the Analyst” thing on the Avs broadcasts, but I’m beginning to think they might want to have an “Ask the Therapist” as well.
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by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 5:10 PM MST up reply actions
why not compine the two?
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 5:12 PM MST up reply actions
Like the sig.
Why did Constantinople get the works?
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by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
I still think the “favorite animal” question last game came from Pinchy. That would leave Pinchy talking to himself, and I would suspect the Altitude censors would have trouble with that.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 6:46 PM MST up reply actions
Odd stat
We are 10-3-1 when I miss the first 10 minutes of the game but still see more than 30 minutes. I will see you guys sometime between the 1st and 2nd, gotta go find some way to entertain myself until then.
Your sacrifice will not go unrecognized.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Dec 23, 2011 5:43 PM MST up reply actions
do you keep track of when you miss the first 10 minutes of a game?
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 5:55 PM MST up reply actions
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