Game 55 Preview: Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 11:00 AM MST
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And, here we go. The Avalanche are looking to shake off a 5-game losing streak tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Avs would move up one or two places in the standings with a win...or, they can fall farther out of contention. Can we go with option A? Please? Something will need to give tonight, by the way. The Avs have won one road game in 2011 and the Blue Jackets have won two home games in 2011. Is is too late to arrange a neutral site game?
For the Avalanche, the lineup is in a state of flux. TJ Galiardi and Kyle Cumiskey are out with injuries and Craig Anderson has temporarily left the team for personal reasons. John Grahame has been recalled to backup Peter Budaj, but the real fun begins with the rest of the lineup. With Cumiskey out, either Adam Foote (recovering from the Columbus flu) or Jonas Holos (which is Norwegian for "Bum Steer"). Up front, one of two forwards will replace TJ Galiardi: David Koci or Peter Forsberg. Kind of a coin toss there, wouldn't you say?
The Avs could also use some help from some of the guys who've been in the lineup lately. Chris Stewart: 5 points, -11 in the last 13. Matt Duchene: 3 points, -4 in the last 11. Paul Stastny: 7 points, -8 in the last 14. I don't care how bad your defense is, when 3 of your best forwards are putting up numbers like that, you aren't going to win very many games. Maybe this Koci kid will save the day.
Fun Juvenile Fact of the Day: One of the hottest BJs of late is someone named Grant Clitsome (8 points in the last 10 games)
Fun Non-Juvenile Fact of the Day: Only one player on the Avs has a positive +/- over the last 9 games. That would be Matt Hunwick at +2.
| Colorado | Columbus | |||
| 22nd | 56 | Points | 21st | 57 |
| 6th | 3.02 | GF/G | 20th | 2.65 |
| 30th | 3.30 | GA/G | 24th | 3.04 |
| 11th | 19.2 | PP% | 28th | 13.9 |
| 27th | 77.9 | PK% | 22nd | 80.0 |
| 18th | 30.3 | S/G | 17th | 30.3 |
| 20th | 31.0 | SA/G | 14th | 30.0 |
| 21st | 49.7 | FO% | 9th | 51.1 |
| 17th | 12.5 | PIM/G | 22nd | 14.2 |
| Duchene | 46 pts | Top Scorer | Nash | 46 pts |
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since we still lost....
fun forsberg ones when we win:
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 11:23 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
Skreeongk indeed, good Pinchy. Skreeongk indeed.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Feb 11, 2011 1:11 PM MST up reply actions
Nice..
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Andy is our starting goalie... so suck it people!
Hey
Good morning/afternoon. Anyone know how to live stream the game from Fox Sports Ohio? I was looking at this website , and it looked like I might be able to sign up for an account and see the game. Anyone ever heard of that? My Time Warner folks drop the price from $120 to $80 on the 14th, so I just don’t want to pay an extra $40 for a couple games, but I really wanna see Forsberg play tonight. Guess I might just have to settle for the radio…
my pleasure. Usually it works without problem with them. You can try also:
But it’s a little more complicated navigating their site to find a game.
Bang bang bangyeti bang! :-P
by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
C-A-N-T… S-T-O-P… L-O-O-K-I-N-G….
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Andy is our starting goalie... so suck it people!
by i2strange97 on Feb 11, 2011 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
i’m entirely lost in his eyes
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
I can’t seem to scroll past this section of comments… move mouse-wheel, move!
by AvInVancouver on Feb 11, 2011 1:18 PM MST up reply actions
this is incredibly perfect
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
Perfection comes from simplicity, and did you ever put the finger on it StiflersMom!!! You’ve got my vote, or “rec” I believe you see on Mile High?
Bang bang bangyeti bang! :-P
by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
say not see
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by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
That is awesome!
"When they should be throwing to the cutoff man, they are reading Men's Health for ab workout tips. When they should be sacrifice bunting, they are buying effeminate designer jeans. When they should be fouling off pitches, they are masturbating. Always, they are masturbating."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 11, 2011 1:39 PM MST up reply actions
Lens flare from eyes arrrgh.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Feb 11, 2011 2:47 PM MST up reply actions
I love seeing pics in here...
I love seeing pics in here, I love that spirit! Here’s my contribution. I tought at first giving a bottle of scotch single malt to everyone, then I change my mind… heheh
Bang bang bangyeti bang! :-P
by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:32 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Naaah, I know you are just joking! You are, aren’t you? Please, pretty please…
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by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
I'm not joking.
Highland please. Don’t like the Islay or Speyside stuff.
Because Foppa at 50% is still better than 95% of the NHL.
<Man, I am so broke. these guys are going to drink me to death… me and my big… keyboard!>
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by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
Wait what?? DON’T like the Islay? Are you mad?!?
by MalachiConstant on Feb 11, 2011 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
I’m sure that you can recommend a good one that I’ll like?
Because Foppa at 50% is still better than 95% of the NHL.
What have you tried? I’m guessing it’s the heavy peat you’re not into? The north side of the island stuff (i.e. Bruichladdich) is a lot lighter.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 11, 2011 1:11 PM MST up reply actions
My expert opinion of lowland Scotch.
Peat bad.
Iodine bad.
Can’t remember specifically what I’ve tried. It’s been some time.
Because Foppa at 50% is still better than 95% of the NHL.
Oi, I pitty your poor lost soul. I love the Lagavulin and Laphroaig for the peat.
Bruichladdich was a really prominent distillery back in the day until it burned down. It recently started back up again and is a not-too-peaty wonder.
by MalachiConstant on Feb 11, 2011 1:45 PM MST up reply actions
Islay is good for me too thanks. Preferably Lagavulin or Bruichladdich
by MalachiConstant on Feb 11, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Sorry, Lagavulin stays here, and I’ve got a shotgun trained on you… (ok it fires water, but who knows? … you do now)
Bang bang bangyeti bang! :-P
by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
I’m willing to travel for Lagavulin
by MalachiConstant on Feb 11, 2011 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
Today
Is the first day of Foppuary……..GO AVS!!!
Remembering when the Colorado Avalanche used to fill opposing nets like Santa Claus.
Oh where, oh where did the offense go? Oh where, oh where can it be?
FREE HOLØS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Foppuary 14th is Peter Forsberg love day.
I’m taking my girlfriend to the game, i wonder how she’ll feel as i gaze longingly at Forsberg
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
FOPPA~!
I’m actually a lifelong Penguins fan, but have always enjoyed watching the Avs. Joe Sakic is far and away my favorite hockey player not named “Mario Lemieux” and I have fond memories as a teenager in the 90’s watching those great Avs teams play and cheering on Sakic and Forsberg. I’ll be glued to my TV tonight; good luck guys!
Kamerion Wimbley is the truth
hey thanks!
Bang bang bangyeti bang! :-P
by god's clown on Feb 11, 2011 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
thanks! We’re looking forward to the Avs Pens Game next week, sad to miss Crosby and Malkin in that matchup though!
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
i would expect so
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks.
Here’s hoping you can get your big guns back on the ice soon.
Because Foppa at 50% is still better than 95% of the NHL.
Hah! I'd take that
Since Malkin is gone til September and no one knows when Crosby will be back.
In fact, I’d just forefeit the game outright and give you guys the two points to get Crosby back next Thursday.
Kamerion Wimbley is the truth
I’ve just spent the last 25 minutes reading comments at PD about Matt Cooke’s “apology”.
Wow. Some people shouldn’t be able to breed.
Similarly, Matt Cooke = Super Douche.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
Will be standing by
You know, in case this Forsberg guy is affected by time and space like the rest of us are and doesn’t put up a point in his first game.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
I’m so pissed I have to miss this game….why why why…..make the GDT epic so I can read along while I watch the game on DVR later tonight. Save the team Foppa!!!
Did I mention I’m super mad about missing this????
"NI-YIY-YICE PANTS!"
no, sister wedding stuff but I just found out we’re not doing it so I get to watch the game!!
I’m.So.Happy.
"NI-YIY-YICE PANTS!"
I was going to say, be a bad sister, don’t go! ;)
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
"go away creep"
Anyone else catch the comment on Dater’s blog where the guy bashes Adrian, saying that he started the rumor mill about Andy, and then Dater replies to the guy in the comments with “Go away creep.” lol hahahaha. Priceless.
Yes Danger is my real last name.
20 bucks says Foppa injures himself in the first 15 minutes and we see record amounts of suicides in Colorado.
I’ll take that bet.
Not that you’ll ever show up here again.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
Sacco tends to play players to death their first game back…does this count as a first game back for Foppa?
Nope. Second.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
Sorry it fell under the “ask a stupid question” clause in my MHH users manual.
Sacco would not dare be foolish enough to break his brand new Forsberg by playing with it too much.
8 minutes is my guess.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
I hope he plays that whole 8 minutes on the PP, then. I’m thinking around 12-15 would be about right.
And really, if Forsberg says he’s going back on the ice, is Sacco going to look over and say, “No?”
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
And really, if Forsberg says he’s going back on the ice, is Sacco going to look over and say, "No?"
Oh, I’m not saying that at all. If he gets out there and feels good and wants more then more power to him.
Though, he’s always played a little harder than his body seems to want to allow. So maybe someone pulling back those reigns a bit on his ice time wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
I am slightly worried that he’ll get injured as soon as he steps on the ice. Groin concussion? I’m seriously excited for this game, though.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Though, he’s always played a little harder than his body seems to want to allow.
Ain’t that the truth. Perhaps in his later years he may be more accepting of sitting more, and less likely to seek out throwing checks while handling the puck.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
He said something along those lines in one of the articles Dater tweeted links to today, something about needing to dial it back a bit “but it’s hard because once you get out there, you want to hit.”
Øptimism. When.
no, he plays d-men to death and eases in forwards. Stewart and Galli were both limited when htey came back
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 1:55 PM MST up reply actions
And our first “I hate you now go away you Brett Favre wannabe” Peter Forsberg article appears
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
1st comment is money:
Mr Shoalts,
I rarely take the time to respond to articles in the G&M and have even less inclination to respond to sports writers. However, your article is entirely pointless and comes across as juvenile and persnickety. It’s fairly obvious by looking at your picture that you were never an athlete. Likewise, your broad sword attempts at wit and insight are often transparent, lacking grace or subtlety.
As per Peter Forsberg’s attempt, it doesn’t really matter does it. The beauty of sports are its intangibles and unknowns, long shots and surprises, and the triumph of will and spirit. But, you probably have no real visceral connection to that, having not even the will power to be a healthy person.
This article has left me with an image of a young Dave, sitting in a sand box, throwing his tonka truck at the kid who actually could run twice as fast as him. Truth be told: you often leave me with that impression.
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 1:58 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
I like the tonka truck comment because it really is what it seems like
by Freakoffaleash on Feb 11, 2011 1:59 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
PETER FUCKING FORSBERG!
That is all
So glad I am off today and get to watch Foppa’s first game back!
by Freakoffaleash on Feb 11, 2011 1:55 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I need something good to happen this weekend!
I was just told that I will be surplussed at the end of this year. That means I will no longer have a job at the High School I am at. I might still have a job, some where in the school district, but that means I will be in Las Vegas and I will have to drive 1 to 2 hours to and from work every day.
Needless to say, I not in a good mood right now and if the Avs don’t win tonight I will probably break something.
SO JUST WIN!
Colorado Avalanche penalties...on a whole bunch of guys!
ugh. sorry man
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 2:04 PM MST up reply actions
Dude
That sucks. I hope you can find something.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
I have “tenure” with the school district so worse case scenario is I bump someone who has fewer years than myself. Which sucks knowing that you are putting someone else out of a job to have one yourself. That, and the major increase in gas, wear and tear on my vehicle, not knowing the students/families, the 3-4 hours of my day that will be lost, etc.
Luckily I think my wife is pretty secure at the Elementary school up the road, meaning at least one of us will be close to home and our kids.
Colorado Avalanche penalties...on a whole bunch of guys!
by Americanario on Feb 11, 2011 2:16 PM MST up reply actions
Which sucks knowing that you are putting someone else out of a job
Don’t put that on yourself “you” are not putting anyone out of a job.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
by Paul X on Feb 11, 2011 2:18 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
S’aight.. this is mafuggin merica.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 11, 2011 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
Shitty
Sorry to hear that!
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 3:30 PM MST up reply actions
Any word on Mueller yet?
I haven’t read anything since the ‘he skated for a couple minutes’ post…Anything new?
Odds are that we wont hear anything on him until the road trip is over. When there aren’t local team practices, no one has any insight into whats going on, and I am sure that he didnt take the trip with the guys.
Thanks Joe...
Hope I can watch the whole game..got my own game to play tonight
Behind Enemy Lines
by Suitcase on Feb 11, 2011 2:29 PM MST via mobile reply actions
On my way to the game...
Got to hit wal-mart to try & find a viking helmet in honor of our favorite Scandanavians (#21 & #6) returning. I have a whole hour and a half on the road to explain to my son about Peter Foresberg…can’t wait!!
you have to explain about Forsberg but he won’t have any questions about you buying a viking helmet?
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 2:37 PM MST up reply actions
I thought we wanted to limit the favre comparisons with foppa?
Behind Enemy Lines
by Suitcase on Feb 11, 2011 2:40 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
lol
"When they should be throwing to the cutoff man, they are reading Men's Health for ab workout tips. When they should be sacrifice bunting, they are buying effeminate designer jeans. When they should be fouling off pitches, they are masturbating. Always, they are masturbating."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 11, 2011 2:42 PM MST up reply actions
Have you not seen Rick Nash?
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 3:32 PM MST up reply actions
would you trade away your winnik for him?
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 3:34 PM MST up reply actions
No
But Hunwick, for sure.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
wait...
you wouldnt trade winnik for nash?
PETER FORSBERG. NOW
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 11, 2011 3:41 PM MST up reply actions
There is very little I WOULDN’T trade for ANY BJ….
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Andy is our starting goalie... so suck it people!
so would they be renamed Chris G.D. Foppa and Dr. Foppa
by avalanchejef on Feb 11, 2011 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
You know when you get too excited your heart races and your eyelids explode up and you get this deer in the headlights look and all you can hear coming from you is a high pitched noise…yeah, that’s what’s going to happen if that happens.
Knight the youngins Foppa!
Stewart has been showing a little more life with each and every game. I expect he’ll break out of his funk soon. Both he and Stastny need to pick up their game.
"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later." -- M.H.
Somebody said when Gali went down the first time (maybe Beachie?) that wrist and hand injuries are hard to come back from. I’ve set my expectations accordingly, as when it was said it made a lot of sense to me.
He’ll be back at the level we expect.
Pennington: These are the Hartz Mountains of Asia. A terrain so rugged, so treacherous, no country will claim it.
Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.
I feel the same way. Stewie may be know for being a slumper but we have to give him a little pass for being on an injury comeback.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 11, 2011 4:16 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
So excited for this. I even have one of my friends who is a Canucks fan coming over to watch this game since he’s happy to see Forsberg back.
Not too sure, but the Columbus commentators are brutal homers and for this night, I’d really just like to listen to the Altiboobs (crazy, I know.)
I think I’m listening to Columbus. I actually kind of like their obnoxious homerism – gives me something to get pissed off about other than the way the Avs are playing
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 3:54 PM MST up reply actions
Ugh, I don’t want to hear all the Shit they throw Foote’s way. It’ll be interesting to see what they say about Foppa though.
Winnik is a fucking Win!
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
Actually they were pretty good last game, I kinda felt like I was watching an Av’s feed without the homerism we have. I really have begun to hate the commentary on Altitude especially when the Av’s aren’t doing well and they pretend they are still playing at top form….
by Freakoffaleash on Feb 11, 2011 3:55 PM MST up reply actions
Just realized it wasn’t clear, the columbus feed was good…
by Freakoffaleash on Feb 11, 2011 3:55 PM MST up reply actions
I just had a mild heart attack when it didn’t appear in the guide. but it’s there now
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 3:51 PM MST up reply actions
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