Daily Cupcakes of Doom: February 11th, 2011

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 6:01 AM MST in Sandie's Daily Cupcakes

It looks like Quebec is getting the NHL-ready arena. Let the relocation rumors begin.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government has a new plan to funnel millions of federal tax dollars into a controversial plan to build a new NHL arena in Quebec City, CBC News has learned.

Sources tell CBC News that the Conservative government is considering allowing part of the federal gas tax revenues to be used for construction of "large entertainment centres" such as the proposed new Quebec City arena.

Buried in the last line of the Denver Post article talking about Craig Anderson's leave, T.J. Galiardi 's injury, Kyle Cumiskey's re-injured head, the news of Holøs and John Grahame's call ups. This tidbit.

Peter Forsberg, who is expected to rejoin the team at Friday's morning skate, could make his season debut against Columbus.

That's the happy in all of this? I don't know. Whatever is going on with Andy, I wish him the best.

A preview of the game

The Colorado Avalanche's offense has been ineffective lately. That hasn't been the case when they've faced the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Colorado can halt its worst losing streak in nearly two years by winning its seventh in a row over the Blue Jackets on Friday night at Nationwide Arena.

What was the worst streak, you ask? If you must know... between March 15th and April 1 st, 2009 the Avs went 0-7-1. Yeah, those apples hurt.

Trading season has started and one of the Burgundy and Blues is being mentioned as a potential player. Who do you think it is? If I were to say Highlander, what would you think?

Other hired guns that could be available at the right price include Columbus Blue Jackets Derek Dorsett or Jared Boll, Colorado Avalanche roughneck Cody McLeod

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Highlander? Yeah…see ya.

No offense, but when we kept him of McCormick, I thought the Avs made the right decision. He just isn’t the same agitator he used to be, and he’s not adding anything offensively like he looked like he was going to be able to do

Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?

by chiavsfan on Feb 11, 2011 6:29 AM MST reply actions

I’m disappointed, too. Not because his offensive output is close to zero, I miss the mad, pissed off McLeod who throws an octopus.

AVS. HEALTHY. WHEN.

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by StiflersMom on Feb 11, 2011 7:17 AM MST up reply actions

seriously. who throws an octopus?

I am the most humble blogger of all time

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 7:18 AM MST up reply actions

The mentally challenged?

Mile High Hockey: A Blog To Go And Get Lucky...
Andy is our starting goalie... so suck it people!

by i2strange97 on Feb 11, 2011 7:32 AM MST up reply actions

~~The mentally challenged?~~ Red Wings fans

Same thing right?

Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?

by chiavsfan on Feb 11, 2011 7:33 AM MST up reply actions

That actually might be an insult to the mentally challenged.

Colorado Avalanche penalties...on a whole bunch of guys!

by Americanario on Feb 11, 2011 4:56 PM MST up reply actions

Yummmmm..... Doom Cakes...

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Andy is our starting goalie... so suck it people!

by i2strange97 on Feb 11, 2011 7:31 AM MST reply actions 3 recs

I kind of want this on my kitchen wall.

by MalachiConstant on Feb 11, 2011 7:45 AM MST up reply actions

Wow.

AVS. HEALTHY. WHEN.

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by StiflersMom on Feb 11, 2011 8:04 AM MST up reply actions

I wonder what kind of poison or mutagen is in those ice cream cones. You know it’s something nasty.

Each of my replies is a work of art, each more brilliant than the last.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 11, 2011 8:54 AM MST up reply actions

How Red Wing fans are born.

An end to this "When" thing. When.

by Bob in Boulder on Feb 11, 2011 9:32 AM MST up reply actions

What's with Craig Anderson?

Only through our Daily Cupcakes did I find out about him taking a leave of absence. I thought his head was somewhere else because his play is not good right now. I hope he can get his act together, along with the rest of the team.

I make a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

by Bababouy on Feb 11, 2011 8:41 AM MST reply actions

We do not know, he took a personal leave due to personal reasons.

Winnik is a fucking Win!

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 8:45 AM MST up reply actions

According to Dater

Foppa is in Columbus.

Winnik is a fucking Win!

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 11, 2011 8:55 AM MST reply actions

wait, Sacco is going with Forsberg over Koci? this will ruin my preview

I am the most humble blogger of all time

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 11, 2011 9:39 AM MST up reply actions

What the hell?

Koci is the man…who is this Forsberg chap anyway?

Peter Forsberg - now with added despicableness

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 11, 2011 10:37 AM MST up reply actions

Hey, Peter. No pressure or anything but we need you to get two points a night from here on out. Thanks.

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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 11, 2011 8:56 AM MST reply actions

Hey, ~~Peter~~ Team. No pressure or anything but we need you to get two points a night from here on out. Thanks.

Peter Forsberg - now with added despicableness

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 11, 2011 9:00 AM MST up reply actions

Yea. both.

Each of my replies is a work of art, each more brilliant than the last.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 11, 2011 9:28 AM MST up reply actions

Can his feet and ankles carry the weight of the whole team, the season, and maybe the survival of the franchise?

And I wonder if it is just a coincidence that the Avs sent our their season ticket renewal packages right after signing Foppa?

An end to this "When" thing. When.

by Bob in Boulder on Feb 11, 2011 9:34 AM MST up reply actions

Is that Quebec City news article really dated February 10th? Cuz it just seems like soooo yesterday’s news. In fact, I thought it was yesterday that the news reported that the Federal government was jilted when it came to who was going to pay for the arena.

It turns out that the city and the province want all the credit, so they’re paying for the rink without the Feds. I expect tomorrow I’ll read about Foppa making a comeback with the Nords.

by Spezzal Teams Playa on Feb 11, 2011 9:39 AM MST reply actions

I honestly worry about KC. They have a relatively new arena without any major league tenants. Kroenke is from Missouri and now of course owns the Rams. Plus he has been in pure cost cutting mode for the better part of the past few years.

An end to this "When" thing. When.

by Bob in Boulder on Feb 11, 2011 9:45 AM MST up reply actions

I would cry. In fact, I’m pretty sure somebody would have to talk me off of a ledge somewhere.

"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi

I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?

by TheRed on Feb 11, 2011 12:34 PM MST up reply actions

Like your sig too

"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi

I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?

by TheRed on Feb 11, 2011 12:34 PM MST up reply actions

There is a buzz around the building that Forsberg will play tonight, but until we hear that from the man himself in about an hour or so, nothing is final. As I type this, he is skating at left wing on a line with Matt Duchene and Milan Hejduk.

From Sir Dater the"Hero/Villain"

Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?

by chiavsfan on Feb 11, 2011 9:50 AM MST reply actions

"Forsberg WILL play tonight"

From same.

Øptimism. When.

by SteveHouse on Feb 11, 2011 10:11 AM MST up reply actions

OH HAPPY DAY!!!

Mile High Hockey: A Blog To Go And Get Lucky...
Andy is our starting goalie... so suck it people!

by i2strange97 on Feb 11, 2011 10:17 AM MST up reply actions

Can’t we just give Dater’s credentials to Beachie?

I seriously want to like Dater’s stuff and I’m sure he couldn’t give a fig otherwise, but his articles and books have an underlying tone of unhappiness and cynicism. For a man who has unparalleled access to a team, he doesn’t express a lot of the lighter stuff in the locker room.

Peter Forsberg - now with added despicableness

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 11, 2011 10:16 AM MST up reply actions

his articles and books have an underlying tone of unhappiness and cynicism

He often admits that he’s a terrible pessimist so that’s not a surprise. The only two things I blame him for are that he’s overreacting a lot (especially his twitter during games) and the lack of insider stories, for example an interesting story about a player’s life.

AVS. HEALTHY. WHEN.

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by StiflersMom on Feb 11, 2011 10:26 AM MST up reply actions

He often admits that he’s a terrible pessimist

I actually didn’t know that. So am I, but I try not to let it show in everyday life. ;)

Peter Forsberg - now with added despicableness

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 11, 2011 10:31 AM MST up reply actions

Some days you have to let it rain instead.

Colorado Avalanche penalties...on a whole bunch of guys!

by Americanario on Feb 11, 2011 4:59 PM MST up reply actions

Lines?

Stewie-Stazzer-Jones

Foppa-Dutchy-Duke (Will this be our first line?)

Winnik-ORLY-Yippers

Porter-Dupuis- McCleod

Any news on Foote?

Living in the D, but It's All About The A.

by Avalanche318 on Feb 11, 2011 9:56 AM MST reply actions

I am not sure if Foppa on Duchene line would be the best fit for either. Would it slow the line down? Then again it could create more room for Duchene to play. I thought more or
Foppa-SOS-CGDS
Duke-Dutchy-Jones

by avalanchejef on Feb 11, 2011 10:28 AM MST up reply actions

Both combos look deeelish!

Living in the D, but It's All About The A.

by Avalanche318 on Feb 11, 2011 10:36 AM MST up reply actions

Can’t we just clone him and have him on both lines?
Worked for the Sedin twins

Peter Forsberg - now with added despicableness

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 11, 2011 10:36 AM MST up reply actions

Would it slow the line down?

It’s not like they’ve been brining a ton of speed to the game lately anyway.

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Asquith: Worse then Detroit?
Pennington: I'm afraid so.

by Paul X on Feb 11, 2011 1:24 PM MST up reply actions

Other than the obvious storyline here of Forsberg, what do you guys think Andy is away from the team for?
Speculation is almost never mirrored in truth but in rumor, so maybe we shouldn’t draw any conjectures here about TRADES, COACH FUEDS, or dat ANDY IS TEH SUXXORZ!

Let’s just leave the guy alone and hope everything works out. In the meantime, Let’s go Avs!

by HansoBonanzo on Feb 11, 2011 10:29 AM MST reply actions

I think that time will tell. You could draw a dozen conclusions from Andy’s withdrawal from the team. One might be right, but you wouldn’t get confirmation any time soon, if at all.

Let’s let Andy be and cheer on the second (or is it third) coming of Foppa

I really hope ESPN are carrying it……

Peter Forsberg - now with added despicableness

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 11, 2011 10:33 AM MST up reply actions