Coyotes at Avalanche, Game 39 Preview
by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 7:01 AM MST
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The Avalanche will attempt to get back on the W side of the standings when the visiting Phoenix Coyotes invade the Pepsi Center tonight. The Coyotes always present the Avalanche with unique difficulties as the kind of ultra defensive, collapse the net style seems to consistently challenge the Avalanche's speed demon hell on wheels offense to score in ways they're unaccustomed to. As a result, the Avs seem to only experience frustrating disaster against the Coyotes. Instead of rehashing recent failures against Phoenix or mentioning their second-best-in-the-West road record (11-7-1), let's just talk about all that could go right tonight.
First, it's the Avs' turn to be rested and play a team coming into the second game of a back-to-back after a hard-fought game one. The Coyotes had to stomach a rough 2-1 OTL versus insane buzz saw Boston in a playoff atmosphere level game before getting on the plane and heading to Denver. As detailed in yesterday's post by overlord DDC, tonight's game marks the return of Kyle Quincey and, much to Dario's delight, Chuck Kobasew to the lineup. With Kobasew's return, Brad Malone will be pushed to the press box for a taste of the always-delicious Pepsi Center nachos. A tough break for Malone whose game has been coming along slowly but positively in his short time in Denver. With no word yet on who Quincey will replace in the lineup, speculation on the internet runs rampant about the continued use of Matt Hunwick. It stands to reason he'd be the first guy off the ice but with the abomination of a game Shane O'Brien had the other day, I wouldn't be even remotely shocked to see him sit. Smart money goes to Hunwick, though.
With the return of Quincey, the Avs defense will only get stronger to face a middling Phoenix offense that boasts former Av Radim Vrbata, in the midst of a torrid pace (29 points in 37 games played) that if continued across the entire season would be a career year at the young age of 30. The other main offensive threats come in the form of familiar faces Ray Whitney, who continues to produce at age 39, and Shane Doan, who seems like he's been in the league for the last 39 years. The return of Chuck Kobasew, still seeking his 100th career goal, would have tested G Mike Smith...except Smith is currently on Injured Reserve. This puts the Coyotes in a bit of a sticky situation as they either have to run out the extremely average Jason LaBarbera for the second night in a row or play recently-recalled Curtis McElhinney. Don't recognize the name? He managed to shut out a floundering Avs team in Denver back on February 4, 2011 while a member of the Anaheim Ducks. Knowing the Avs history against backup goalies and their tendency to make everyone not named Martin Brodeur or Craig Anderson look like Vezina candidates on any given night, I'm sure everyone is dreading this as much as I am. Lesser of two evils: The career backup or the AHL starter/backup's backup with a shutout against us in this calendar year?
I believe in you, Avalanche <3
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Overlord? yeah, I like the sound of that
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 7:27 AM MST reply actions
I suddenly feel very suppressed.
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 should. That would make you his underling.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
which is better than being his underthing.
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
Burn?
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 29, 2011 7:58 AM MST up reply actions
it does burn a little
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 7:59 AM MST up reply actions
Don’t look at me.
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.
Cream application is strictly the #1 underling’s job.
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 29, 2011 8:03 AM MST up reply actions
it’s all about supression
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 8:13 AM MST up reply actions
Is that the new MHH web slogan to replace “What a bunch of Stastnys” perhaps?
by quietstorm560 on Dec 29, 2011 9:02 AM MST up reply actions
that one I won’t do. only because I used to work with an idiot who used that line on a somewhat daily basis
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
someone used it in a funny way once, which means it was funny for him to say over and over and over again. come to think of it, that does kind of fit our site
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
What’s that supposed to mean ….. red wing dave
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Dec 29, 2011 9:37 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
doesn’t that fall to Mike then
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Dec 29, 2011 8:25 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Does he have the fu going, sort of like that nice young man Cal Clutterbuck of the Wild?
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by burgundyRainbow on Dec 29, 2011 11:09 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I believe in you!
Isn’t that what the head of the Human Centipede says to the abdomen?
"Put stick on ice, put puck in net"
by HeyPeterman on Dec 29, 2011 8:36 AM MST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
So, Avs lose a game and it’s time to mix up the roster. I mean, if Hunwick for example is the scratch… he didn’t play any differently than the previous game. It seems like nothing changes after a win, even if specific players didn’t play well. It’s almost superstitious.
I'll keep this brief.
have you ever known a hockey player that wasn’t superstitious?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
also hunwick WAS worse last game. He had a few ok ones, the other night was less so
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 9:19 AM MST up reply actions
unlike the rest of the team, which was totally awesome.
/troll
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
TRADE ALL OF THE THINGS
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
30 seconds of winning though
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 29, 2011 8:46 AM MST up reply actions
anything special happen with them on?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
Bryz is a genius of funny though. They could just tape him and that show would be worth watching.
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 29, 2011 8:52 AM MST up reply actions
one might say, humongous funny?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 8:55 AM MST up reply actions
I enjoyed the Flyers coach with Steve Ott. Ott is such a douche bag, I truly hate him.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
I liked it better
when Ott told Giroux how he was about to win the faceoff, to which Giroux replied by winning it cleanly and assisting on a goal within seconds.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
I liked that part also. I think quoting your own stats on the ice should be grounds for an immediate ass kicking.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
Overall
Fuck Steve Ott made 2 of my top 5 moments of the show.
1. Flyers-Rangers, my god that game was intense and it was 4-1! Every time my stream froze I freaked out more than during an actual game lol
2. “You’re irrelevant out here Shelley!”
3. Ott owned by Giroux
4. Gaborik’s Christmas tree walking down the street, oh god I lol’d
5. Lavy on Ott: “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Did something happen?” ;)
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
I knew I should have bet Cheryl on that one.
"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?
She’s smart enough to not take that bet.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 3:59 PM MST up reply actions
Well, I don’t think I said anything (although I might have) but she sure did seem to think that the Avs would get a fair bit of time.
"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?
Incorrect
I was making a remark about Landeskog’s comment that he was hoping they would get a lot of air time: “after that injury, Landy, I suspect you will!”
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:08 PM MST up reply actions
Yup
We talked about this after the Landy interview over beers. We kept saying “Wow, he really wants to make the show!”.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 4:10 PM MST up reply actions
over beers
How could any faulty memories happen here?
"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?
over beers and shots
How could any faulty memories happen here?
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:23 PM MST up reply actions
Wait a minute, I didn’t think you did any shots with us?
"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?
I didn’t. Thus I think my recollection of the conversation might have a little more credibility! ;-)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:29 PM MST up reply actions
I’m sure you’re right. I know better than to argue with a woman anyways. :)
"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?
Such a smart man!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:44 PM MST up reply actions
Well, as they say, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. And I can clearly see the insanity in trying to reason with women. ;)
"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?
PREACH
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 4:53 PM MST up reply actions
lolz
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:53 PM MST up reply actions
Smart Man.
And… I don’t think I did shots either. Did have beers though.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 5:57 PM MST up reply actions
Hey folks...
spoilers, man. Some of us haven’t gotten to watch it yet.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, same boat here. Gotta wait a week or so…travel.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Me too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
It's really minor
not even a big deal
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 4:53 PM MST up reply actions
Yes, I know. The comments have made that pretty clear. Which is kind of the point, right? I would prefer if peeps didn’t talk about it in a general thread. Just me and my pet peeve, tho.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:55 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah...
GON HAVE TO GET OVER IT
UMAD?
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 Dec 29, 2011 4:57 PM MST up reply actions
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:57 PM MST up reply actions
lol somad
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
sami aittokallio
Sorry if this was mentioned elsewhere, but Sami Aittokallio looked pretty good while the Fins beat USA.
If I can’t pronounce his name, I don’t want him here
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 9:28 AM MST up reply actions
Just call him Sami.
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 29, 2011 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
Just call him AK, and pray to the alter of Ice Cube that we don’t have to use him.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
yessssssssssssss
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 4:08 PM MST up reply actions
You’re welcome.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 4:11 PM MST up reply actions
oh my god all I want is for him to play one game for the Avs right now, so AK47 can get the shutout. Unfortunately we have Varly, Pickard, Cedrick and AK47. My guess is one of the latter three get traded, we have a nick name for you AK47, don’t leave us. :(
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 4:13 PM MST up reply actions
I thought Andrei Kostitsyn was AK47.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
he’s number 46, phew
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 4:39 PM MST up reply actions
Andrei Kirilenko is AK47. And it’s a pretty lame nickname in general, and really weak for a goalie, who doesn’t exactly fire any shots, but rather takes them.
hi debbie. maybe he’s just badass like an AK47
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
you’re putting too much thought into it.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 5:57 PM MST up reply actions
The Finns have used the AK and many of it’s variants, Russian made, chinese copies, and east german made. They also have a domestic copy; all of those use the same 7.62×39 russian cartridge used by the AK-47. (the AK74 uses the 5.45 russian round)
"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?
at-uh-kallio (like CALifornia)
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
can’t pronounce California either. it’s why I moved away
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 11:51 AM MST up reply actions
Anyone see this???
They sure do whine a lot up north. Avs are mentioned for three of their “instances” where a Mild player was hurt. Seems easy to blame your 8 game losing streak on injuries, as opposed to the abysmal play of your team. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone repping MHH blame the terrible play we’ve had so far on injuries this year. Freakin’ Adjectives fans…
well, to be fair…if that was an Av on the receiving end of that McLeod hit we would be freaking out. Not that we would take our butthurt quite to the extent of that post, but we’d still be pissed.
I really cannot believe they included the “high hit” by Jones on that butthead Justin Falk. That’s simply moronic.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 9:33 AM MST up reply actions
Agreed, the McLeod hit likely deserved a suspension. Especially since we were all clamoring for one against Lapierre. The Jones hit and Johnson not-a-hit (complained about in the comments) didn’t deserve a suspension.
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 29, 2011 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
McCleod’s hit was so brutal and devastating that his hit to the back caused a knee injury. There’s also unconfirmed reports that it flattened two tires in the parking lot and was felt by a Jedi in a distant galaxy.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
by Dixomatic on Dec 29, 2011 9:42 AM MST up reply actions 6 recs
What about his rock?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Jedi can be ladies too Hopf.
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 29, 2011 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
OK, my knowledge of such is limited to Luke, Ben and Yoda – all guys.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
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There……..is….ano……..another…….sk…….sky……skyyyywalllllkkkkkerrrrrrrrr………………….
"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?
So, Darth/Anikan? Guy/cyborg amirite?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Really? I’m shocked you don’t know this one. LEIA.
"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?
She’s a Jedi?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Yep. Just doesn’t have any training yet in the original movies. But it’s pretty obvious that if Luke fails Obi Wan and Yoda are going to try Leia next.
"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?
They should anyway. She’d kick ass and say, “Fuck getting names.”
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:56 PM MST up reply actions
They do in the later books when Luke goes over to the dark side. Oh shit, you don’t like spoilers, do you?
"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?
Star Wars books? mmmmmkay.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 5:20 PM MST up reply actions
They all started out as books. Don’t worry, they won’t ever be made into movies, so you don’t have to worry about spoilers I guess.
"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?
As I’m not geeky enough to read Star Wars books, there’s no reason to worry about spoilers anyway!
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 5:28 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t worry, they won’t ever be made into movies, so you don’t have to worry about spoilers I guess
You could just say thank you.
"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 come on!
WICKET!!!
I have to admit I read a book or two. I’ll read almost anything.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:00 PM MST up reply actions
THANKYOU
feel better now?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 6:03 PM MST up reply actions
I’m sure he’s patting himself on the back now.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:07 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, but that’s because I accomplished something entirely different.
"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?
Do I want to know?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:37 PM MST up reply actions
It’s not bad. I was finally able to get my new router to talk to BOTH of my computers, and not just one. One more step on the home network trail completed. 6 more years, I should be only 10 behind the times… :)
"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?
OOooh
LOOK at you GO!!!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
Yay, I can watch my big tv and comment on GDT now. Look out, post count!
"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?
LOL
Good luck catching Canary.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:45 PM MST up reply actions
Hey now, you’ve given me a run for my money some nights.
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 29, 2011 10:03 PM MST up reply actions
Hardly… you have, what, almost 10,000 more posts than me?!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 10:05 PM MST up reply actions
So, you’re a Jedi just by virtue of birth or something? It’s an inheritance, not a vocation?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
No, your capability of being a Jedi is determined by the miticlorian count in your blood. Genetics, my friend. Some people got it, some don’t.
Check out Wookiepedia sometime if you REALLY want to geek out on star wars.
"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?
Check out Wookiepedia sometime if you REALLY want to geek out on star wars.
No need. We can just rely on your immense level of geekiness.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 5:22 PM MST up reply actions
No, no you can’t. I am extremely unreliable. Besides, I haven’t been a geek, in like, years. Oh wait, am I on the internet?
/checks
Shit, I am. Yep, I’m a geek. At least I have plenty of company.
"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 are not a geek
You are an intellectual badass.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:02 PM MST up reply actions
suck up. you do realize he can’t ship that beer to you, right?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 6:04 PM MST up reply actions
Fuck
He can’t. :( Well, that sucks. I really want a freaking Blue Moon. Guess that means I need to kick butt on that interview, eh?!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:08 PM MST up reply actions
Sure I can. It just costs more than the beer.
"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
… I’d be willing to pay for it.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:38 PM MST up reply actions
You should just move here. Easier.
"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?
I'm looking into it.
Just trying to figure out the work visa applications. I think I can get the one that is for semi-permanent because of my accounting background. I’m really hoping so. I’d be able to move there for about six years… and by then I might be able to go for a citizenship.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:44 PM MST up reply actions
Just marry AJ then you’re good.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
Why is everyone on the “marry AJ” bandwagon?!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 30, 2011 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
Yet even their announce crew said that it wasn’t as bad a hit as the initial viewing of it reveals. It’s just stupid to whine about it as hard as the Adjective fans do.
by quietstorm560 on Dec 29, 2011 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
If spurgeon doesn’t slow up his momentum and mcleod’s momentum carry him into the boards square, no headfirst fall and no leg injury. Spurgeon slammed on the brakes trying to knock mcleod down, he in turn gets shoved, his leg buckles and he goes headfirst into the boards. It looked bad, but alot of the fault on this play is on spurgeon.
My thing is if a blatant boarding by lapierre that knocks out arguably our best dman this season isn’t called then why would there be a call on a play like mcleod’s that really wasn’t malicious and more circumstantial?
That was part of my reasoning too – I’m pretty sure Spurgeon knew where McCleod was and that he was coming in hard and fast. Not sure what Spurgeon was thinking – if it as that he could knock McCleod or it wasn’t going to be as bad as he thought? Either way, I don’t see it as a surprise blind-side hit or a purposeful hit to the head and as such McCleod does not deserve to be suspended.
That's no moon...
What would you prefer Spurgeon do? Slam himself into the boards at full speed? Are players not allowed to not crash into the boards anymore? Please keep in mind the rule places the onus on the hitter, not the player being hit.
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I would have had no issue with McLeod getting a suspension, but to suggest that Johnson and Jones deserved them as well is utterly absurd. If those are two of your fans’ “OHMYGOD the NHL hates the Wild” examples, then you really don’t have much of a leg to stand on.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 30, 2011 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, when I saw the McLeod hit, I thought it was borderline and could easily see it going either way. The other two? One didn’t even freaking connect!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 30, 2011 2:20 PM MST up reply actions
Would you have been OK with a suspension if McLeod had caused a head injury? Does it matter where the injury is to? An illegal hit resulted in injury. Seems pretty black and white to me.
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Master of unsustainable passive regression.
Johnson "not a hit"
Indeed, he didn’t connect. Does that make the play any less dangerous? Why? He attempted to decapitate Cullen. If the league wants dangerous plays out of the game, then punish the attempts as well. Attempting to commit a crime is just as much a crime as committing the crime.
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Master of unsustainable passive regression.
Yet you Mild Tool Bags seem to forget Pal Cluttersuck decapitating McClement prior to the goal in the previous game. Selective memory I suppose. I used to feel bad for y’all when the Northstars left but your whining just solidifies the move.
by quietstorm560 on Dec 31, 2011 4:18 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
*cough*
Wilson.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 4:00 PM MST up reply actions
You wouldn’t have posted the plethora of dirty hits and attempted hits in one place? Why not? It was to show a trend. How else do you show a trend without showing the hits?
And may I ask how the hit to Falk wasn’t high? He had a cut under his eye from where Jones rammed Falk’s visor through his face. A hit that doesn’t come into contact with Falk’s face doesn’t do damage under his eye, right?
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Master of unsustainable passive regression.
Since when is "plethora" six?
Aside from that, every team will have that. It’s not a “everyone against the Wild” thing. Every single team has a fanbase out there that believes there are a number of hits that should have been penalties/ suspensions that weren’t. Hell, we’ve had two fairly recently that left guys on the IR.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 30, 2011 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
You get out of here with your logic! BRey and his friends are MAD damn it!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 30, 2011 2:30 PM MST up reply actions
You are so right, I’m such a terrible woman. I mean, honestly, how dare I?!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 30, 2011 3:12 PM MST up reply actions
the Jones hit isn’t even remotely dirty at least in my eyes.
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 10:29 AM MST up reply actions
Jones didn’t jump at Falk and in order to target his head, would have to grow a few inches. I’ve been over this on an other site with screenshots. They let the argument go for a few days and then include it in their conspiracy theories like I never showed them evidence it’s bullshit.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
…then include it in their conspiracy theories like I never showed them evidence it’s bullshit.
You expected different?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
From this guy in particular…. yes :( He’s a good dude when he isn’t being a Chucklefuck
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
well it could we have never seen brey not act like that so it s possible
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 29, 2011 11:58 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
You shouldn’t, that’s pretty much how 90% of conspiracy theories continue to be relevant.
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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?
Agreed, Jones hit was legal. Johnsons flying elbow at the end of the game was definitely questionable, luckily it didn’t connect, I can understand their fans frustration, but how quickly they forget clutterf*cks high stick to mcclements head that turned the puck over and gave them their only goal of the game.
you mean… like us blaming last season on injuries?….
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
oh wow
I just decided to go over and read through it. I love the Canucks fan coming in and giving his condolences. STILL WAITING ON THAT LAPIERRE HEARING, YA FUCK
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 5:17 PM MST up reply actions
Wait, I just read this. Did they really take Spurgeon off on a stretcher? Is that what we are calling a guy on each side helping a player off the ice? A stretcher? What a joke of a writer.
"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?
haha seriously
I just made a comment about it. Expecting that will go well.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 5:39 PM MST up reply actions
You have given me a reason to go back and read the comments. Damn you!
"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 I also like how the rules there state “post often”. That is a fail on so many levels.
"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?
Don’t be mean now…
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 5:51 PM MST up reply actions
Honestly? Not in the slightest. About as much as I miss The Macarena.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I thought it was cool
and fun to watch. Never understood people’s problem with it. I wouldn’t say I miss it, though. If they do it, awesome. If they don’t, as long as we’re winning…whatever.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:22 PM MST up reply actions
This
I loved it, mainly because I love HIMYM.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 4:02 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t have a huge problem with it. I used the kris draper example because I liked seeing him get his face mashed into the boards, after that, not so much. Bang bang was cool the first few times, after that, yeah, not so much. At least for me, 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?
I thought it was funny, especially knowing its origin. I think Radar’s more subtle beard tribute to their wins is better.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:12 PM MST up reply actions
? explain
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 4:46 PM MST up reply actions
As long as they win, he won’t shave. He shaves only after a loss.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
either his beard grows quickly… or we won quite a few games there for a while
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
A bit of both, I believe.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
I like how it only seems to be girls that notice it though ;)
Still, I like the gesture. It’s like perma-playoffs – lots of good practice for both his play and his face. Just think how spiffy his playoff beard will be when he’s lifting the Cup in a few years! {knocks on wood}
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Nope. I like them going to center ice and thanking their fans.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 4:01 PM MST up reply actions
What if they all went to center ice and did the “bang bang”?
I don’t care if the do it or not, honestly. I do like the salute the crowd at center ice thing.
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 29, 2011 4:04 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
I like that lots of teams around the NHL have started doing it. Really small thing that goes a long ways
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 4:20 PM MST up reply actions
Makes a difference to me for sure.
"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?
I take a picture of it after every home win. I love it.
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The return of Kobasew will mark the start of another huge run by the Avs.
Avs 7 – Coyotes 1. Kobasew with 2 goals.
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by burgundyRainbow on Dec 29, 2011 11:02 AM MST reply actions
If Kobasew scores two goals I’ll change my Avatar to Chuck for the remainder of the year.
I'll keep this brief.
yussssssssssssssssss
Make it happen suba!
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
CMON CHUCKIE
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Start looking for the best photo now. I sort of like the steely gaze in this one.
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by burgundyRainbow on Dec 29, 2011 11:34 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
.
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That’s where the aliens land…
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by Tony Trujillo on Dec 29, 2011 3:30 PM MST up reply actions
Giorgio, is that you?
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:31 PM MST up reply actions
For those Hunwick haters out there
he is scratched tonight for Quincey
That's nobody's business but the Turks
Nice to see us on that list
Although we do have a player on the worst plays list (albeit before he was an Av).
That's no moon...
Avs blueline....
So we’re 38 games into the season now…. something like that, and I figured with us gaining size on the back end we were going to be slow and lose production from our D…
So far it hasn’t been the case.. the Avs are ranked 5th overall with 82 pts. from their blueline (Canucks lead the way with 92), and the blueline has accounted for 31.5% of the team’s total pts. (ranks 2nd in the league)… This second statistic isn’t necessarily a good thing as it shows the lack of talent, finishing, skill, whatever you want to call it up front from our forwards this season. Thank goodness the D has stepped up offensively this season.
On the other side of the coin is Minnesota… dead last in the league with only 40 pts., 17.6% of their offensive production, lead by Spurgeon with 15 pts…Looks like their inability to generate anything from the back end is slowly catching up to them…
by Mapletreemarty on Dec 29, 2011 11:48 AM MST reply actions
This has been a very pleasant suprise albeit I wish they didn’t account for that much of our offensive output.
Looks like their inability to generate anything from the back end is slowly catching up to them…
Kind of like constipation and sepsis?*
*Note: I am not a doctor and have no clue if you can get a blood infection from lack of stool movement. If you have a lack of stool movement, I suggest you get a chair with wheels.
that’s points not goals right? which means assists too
or It could speak of d men pinching alot which could be the reason for our large amount of odd man breaks against us
jibbs here is something you could look into
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by Freakoffaleash on Dec 29, 2011 2:15 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
yeah goals and assists.
Just goals I believe we’re 13th or 14th…
by Mapletreemarty on Dec 30, 2011 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
what a bust
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
Jones (198) and O’Reilly (193) are getting close too
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
A Matty Hatty.
I’d be alright with that.
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A Matty Hatty.
I’d be alright with thatty.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
This took way to long to think of:
There once was a guy, Matty
Once was teammates with, Shatty
He played good hockey
Was sometimes cocky
But tonight got a hatty
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There once was a guy played for Brampton
Who never did listen to Frampton
He once got a hatty,
Curtis-y McElhinney
Then did the bang bang dance right on your mom.
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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?
Discuss
Bobby Ryan for Paul Stastny
Is this trade fair, would it be a good idea for the Avs?
a few stats for consideration,
Bobby Ryan career
285 games, 116 goals 104 assists 220 pts
Paul Stastny career
383 games 116 goals 285 assists 341 pts
Bobby Ryan has 11 goals and 7 assists so far this year and Paul Stastny has 11 goals and 9 assists.
I’m not sure if I’d do it, it would make this team even younger but if he doesn’t pick up his game then something needs to be done.
That's nobody's business but the Turks
in a heartbeat
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 1:41 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
does it seem fair from both sides? I’m trying to look at this from the most objective stand point, and to me it seems pretty fair.
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by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 1:42 PM MST up reply actions
I’d say so, although thinking the Ducks would want younger players. Did I really just type that?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
Paul Stastny for Bobby Ryan, Corey Perry, Drew Doughty, and a 1st and I might consider it.
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by burgundyRainbow on Dec 29, 2011 1:53 PM MST up reply actions
burgundy for GM!
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Dec 29, 2011 2:04 PM MST up reply actions
Especially if he can pull off this trade considering Doughty plays for the Kings.
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 29, 2011 2:12 PM MST up reply actions
So it would have to be a 3 team deal and we would probably have to throw in 3rd or 4th round pick for LA as well.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
A 3rd or 4th for Doughty, or would the Ducks send someone else over to the Kings?
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 29, 2011 4:05 PM MST up reply actions
maybe. I’d rather see Stats for Suter though…
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
Should Weber sit for a long while with his concussion, Nashville will feel a lot of pressure to keep Suter around I would think.
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by MalachiConstant on Dec 29, 2011 2:15 PM MST up reply actions
They will feel an equal if not greater pressure on ownership’s pocketbook and their cap generally if they try to keep Weber and Suter given that they already paid Rinne.
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I know this might be crazy
but I truly believe they should trade Weber and sign Suter. Weber would probably fetch the biggest bounty and the difference between the two isn’t huge. Nashville develops D very well and runs a system where they understand their identity and play to their strengths. Weber would leave a void but a trade could bring back the kind of offensive help they need to take the next step.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
Not crazy. From an outside perspective, I agree. But there’s more to Weber for that team than his great numbers.
Weber is the first home-grown superstar that team has ever had. Trading him would be a kick in the teeth to a growing hockey community. Business reasons may force it to happen anyway, but you don’t ship off a guy like him without some fan resentment.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Oh
I get that Weber means more to Nashville than he will elsewhere because of the weird relationship between the fans and the mostly faceless franchise. Still, I think Suter is the better defender, which is important in Nashville, and the drop off of offense can be replaced if they pick up good offensive talents. They don’t need to replace a D for a D because their pipeline and development programs are so strong and reliable. The money saved by trading Weber can be split into a couple of good players. They don’t need a powerhouse offense; they just need solid. Their goaltending and defense can help make up the slack. Weber is their best trade piece and they can get the most for him. It isn’t like in LA where Doughty is far and away the best all-around D and clear-cut franchise cornerstone so trading him away would leave a huge gaping hole on their blue line.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 4:46 PM MST up reply actions
huh huh you said huge gaping hole heh huh
"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?
*giggle*
Damn you both.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:05 PM MST up reply actions
I BELIEVE IN YOU, AVALANCHE
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:20 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
suck up
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2011 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
I know the pratfalls of Coyotes games
but I have this odd belief we’re going to win tonight. Probably a boring, hard fought, frustrating game but I just feel so good about it.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
Kobasew is back tonight. Guaranteed W
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IM BEING SO CEREAL RIGHT NOW
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:32 PM MST up reply actions
cereal
<3
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 29, 2011 3:42 PM MST up reply actions
Captain Crunch?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 4:05 PM MST up reply actions
Muzia, you are totally correct. There is definitely a “W” in the name Kobasew.
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A victory is already kobasewed up!
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Hopefully Varly has an amazing game. The offense has troubles scoring against Phoenix. Especially when there is usually 4 or 5 Phoenix players with in 3 feet of the crease at all times.
Having men work with women is like having grizzly bears work with salmon...dipped in honey.
Yeah
Winnipeg played a similar style and we just can’t seem to handle it. I’m gonna be watching the offense a lot more tonight to see how they’re trying to handle it.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 3:36 PM MST up reply actions
If their primary offensive strategy is to do nothing but shoot from the point I am at least hoping for very hard shots and a lot of Coyote players taking those shots in the foot and ankle regions.
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I believe in Sacco.
.
.
.
.
.
Maybe.
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by Tony Trujillo on Dec 29, 2011 3:32 PM MST up reply actions
Altitude 2 again
The Comcast guide shows this game carried on 948 tonight in HD, at least in my part of Denver (SE).
I have this irrational hatred for the Coyotes. I really don’t even know why.
Whiskey tends to make me high, and sad songs make me cry. Pretty women break my heart almost every night. I run on beans and nicotine; I'm a real, live buckaroo. And my heart's not pure, my boots ain't clean, and I never tell the truth.
They play boring, awful hockey that makes me want to gouge my own eyes out?
Hell must be a Phoenix-Minnesota game.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Which is still better then detroit.
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 29, 2011 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
Actually, I think it started a few years back when I went to an Avs/Yotes game like on New Years Eve. It was the same night I started to hate Brett Clark.
The Avs were up with about a minute left, and Clark takes a stupid penalty. So Coach Granato (I believe it was Granato’s year) sends Stastny out to kill the penalty, and he takes a slapshot off the wrist. Breaks his wrist. Then, the Yotes tie the game.
Now, eventually, I think it was Clark that scored the gamewinner, but I never liked him again after that game. I blame Stastny’s broken wrist on that penalty and the Phoenix Coyotes. And Stats really hasn’t been the same since.
Whiskey tends to make me high, and sad songs make me cry. Pretty women break my heart almost every night. I run on beans and nicotine; I'm a real, live buckaroo. And my heart's not pure, my boots ain't clean, and I never tell the truth.
No shit eh?
what season was this?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
season that shall not be named i believe
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 4:49 PM MST up reply actions
THAT WAS THE JOKE
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Dec 29, 2011 4:49 PM MST up reply actions
LOL NOWAY?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
Okay, while in Denver, I had some of Red’s friend’s nachos from the Pepsi Center and they were delicious. I can see why they want to eat those suckers. Freaking amazing.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 3:57 PM MST reply actions
Yeah, but he only got that much of a hook up cuz the guy was getting fired. That cracked me up. Not the getting fired part, just his response.
"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?
Yeah, I know
But they were still Damn delicious.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:06 PM MST up reply actions
the Monster Nachos? They have those at Coors Field over the summer, but twice as big.
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No no these were ginormous. Dude was getting fired so my buddy says “hey before you leave hook them up since you’re getting fired” dude says “ok”. Four people couldn’t finish them off.
"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?
Yeah
We didn’t even get through half. It was massive.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:06 PM MST up reply actions
Fantasy Help
Matt Read vs Pitt or Ryan Smyth vs Minny?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Smyth imo
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
agree.
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2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
easily, ya
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 Dec 29, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions
Easy-peasy
I’d go with him too.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:06 PM MST up reply actions
You're doing it wrong -___-
it’s ezpz.
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 Dec 29, 2011 6:29 PM MST up reply actions
It's the way the Frenchies write it, qt.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:30 PM MST up reply actions
Needs more swearing then.
"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?
That's the truth.
Seriously.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Dec 29, 2011 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
Sorry
They do it wrong.
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 Dec 29, 2011 8:33 PM MST up reply actions
Add another to the concussion list
well probably, Martin Hanzel is on IR with an upper body injury after taking a stick to a head. This concussions, much like shoot percentage are more based on chance? Either way, this list keeps getting longer and longer :(
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
alright, gonna go break in the new skates. First time I’ve ever owned my own, was using my dad’s handmedowns. learned when I was fitting the new ones that they are 2 sizes too big, so maybe with proper fitting, less than 20 year old skates I’ll now have Duchene speed. See you all come gametime
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by Cole D Hamilton on Dec 29, 2011 4:51 PM MST reply actions
Something interesting brought up during last nights game before I changed the channel and realized I was watching the two most boring teams go at it….
Behind Suter, most of the defense on Nashville is 5’9-5’11.
The average height for that blueline has to be under 6feet, yet they play very well defensively.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
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