Daily Cupcakes: March 11th, 2011
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 11, 2011 6:00 AM MST
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Chara is being investigated for the hit on Max Pacioretty
That hasn’t stopped police in Quebec from entering the fray on Thursday by confirming there will be an investigation into the hit to determine whether charges will be laid. It’s the first such criminal probe of on-ice actions since former Vancouver player Todd Bertuzzi sucker punched Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche during an NHL game several years ago.
Karlis Skrastins may no longer be an iron man soon
Barring injury, Jay Bouwmeester is set to play his 495th consecutive game Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. In doing so, the smooth-skating Calgary Flames blue-liner will tie Karlis Skrastins for the most NHL games played in a row by a defenceman.
is the Phoenix Saga going to be done soon?
All of which has put NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in a very difficult spot, something he fully acknowledged Tuesday night in Glendale when he addressed the Coyotes future before a game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.
This was Bettman as we've rarely seen him. There were no promises of a resolution, no calling out members of the media for wrongly speculating that the deal could go down in flames.
No, on this night, Bettman laid out the facts as simply as possible.
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I know we have some overseas readers, like Randy Time. Hope everyone is okay.
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 11, 2011 6:21 AM MST reply actions 6 recs
Yeah jesus, that was 1 point away from Megaquake category and I’ve seen those National Geographic movie on that. I am waiting anxiously to see what happens with Hawaii.
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.
I was just coming to say the same thing. Hope all our pacific readers make it out unscathed
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 11, 2011 6:35 AM MST up reply actions
Fortunately, Japan is better prepared for it than other countries.
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.
The military says ALL U.S. military personnel in Japan is accounted for and safe. So good news there
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by chiavsfan on Mar 11, 2011 7:10 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I am watching a video of the Hawaiin coast line. I guess everyone there is excited because they say they are safe.
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.
One of our sales girls is there. She just told me they aren’t officially out of the woods yet, but probably won’t get the 6 foot wall of waves that were predicted. They are expecting nothing higher than 3 footers now
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
The craziest story I have heard so far is that there is a 20 car passenger train missing entirely.
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.
That, and the video of the giant whirlpool…this thing is incredible, and sad at the same time
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Foxnews just played the whirlpool. Wow.
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.
I think the coolest thing (as cool as something can be in this) is that their nuclear power plants are not leaking radiation. They had one plant with a cooling problem, but I was just talking to my Dad about it (he works at a plant in Alabama) and he was telling me that there are tons of ways to cool those things down, and that it was under control now.
Yeah there was a worry because the earthquake struck so quickly the plant needed time to shut down.
Some of the Japanese plants have auto-shut downs with severe seismic activity, the one near Sendai didn’t I guess.
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.
Ate lunch at Yoko’s downtown and they had tv cameras in there left and right. Apparently the cook is from an area near the epicenter.
by MalachiConstant on Mar 11, 2011 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
The NHL could really use an outdoor game right now to get everybodies mind off headshots and relocation
Patrit19: Languishing for Landeskog since 2011
by patrit19 on Mar 11, 2011 6:24 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Are you kidding? People pissed and moaned about how terrible the conditions were at the Calgary/Montreal game. It was too late, it was playoff effecting, not fair…etc.
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Yup, I am kidding outdoor games are too cheesy. But betman needs something to buy him time
Patrit19: Languishing for Landeskog since 2011
by patrit19 on Mar 11, 2011 7:46 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
You know what's really really intelligent
Air Canada deciding to make a stand that it will pull its support if the NHL does not address the Chara hit. You’re right Air Canada not only are there no other airlines who would LOVE to sponsor the NHL, but I am sure Air Canada can easily buy sponsorship of another worldwide sport; maybe Curling? That will generate the same revenue right?
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.
The staff writer for NHL.com was on some serious acid last night
Bryz-y Bee, Jaro-ic Effort, Erat-icated, Hal-ak of a Save, Halp-earned It, David and Goal-iath, Rechi-n Ball, Hor-ton of Talent.
I don’t even know what to say.
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.
As always- fuck todd bertuzzi.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Mar 11, 2011 7:15 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
Today’s Colorado Avalanche Desk Calendar FACT of the day is:
On June 4, 2009, the Colorado Avalanche named Joe Sacco as the fifth head coach in team history and the 13th in franchise history, replacing Tony Granato.
How much longer until #6?
by MalachiConstant on Mar 11, 2011 7:28 AM MST reply actions
Please welcome coach David Quinn…because we are not allowed to go outside the “system.” Remember…BUILD FROM WITHIN!!
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
What system would Quinn impose do you think?
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.
I’m thinking Lefebvre
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 11, 2011 8:16 AM MST up reply actions
I wonder how he’ll be.
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.
Take a peek at our defensive statistics.
"It's all about the $"
by Busted Twigg on Mar 11, 2011 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
1-2 seasons if he improves, next Christmas if he doesn’t
Patrit19: Languishing for Landeskog since 2011
by patrit19 on Mar 11, 2011 7:39 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Just a friendly piece of advise...
when the 3 officers with tasers tell you to lay down or you are going to be tased, lay down… being tased looks like no fun what so ever….
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Don’t tase me bro.
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.
Seriously… and if the police NEED to taser someone you know, don’t yell at the cops for doing their jobs…
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St. Louis Game Time: A Blog To Go And See Chris GODDAMN Stewart...
a good story. Or at least a text from last night.
"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?
Brother in law.
Laced mushrooms.
Cops.
Tasers.
Crazy ass sister in law.
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by i2strange97 on Mar 11, 2011 10:30 AM MST up reply actions
The only thing I can think of worse than being tazed would be getting tazed on mushrooms.
"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?
How about having a cop chase you down from behind, grab you by the back of your head, leap in the air and pile drive you face first into a slope of concrete. Then you’re dragged down the slope, face scrapping while held to the ground by a 240 lb cop for about a length of about 4 feet. Afterward people assume you were hit by a truck and miraculously survived.
by MalachiConstant on Mar 11, 2011 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
I still wouldn’t want to be tazed. And of course, you know that’s your own fault for letting a 240lb cop catch you, right? j/k that sounds like it sucked 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?
Been tased. Don’t recommend it. I would rather get pepper sprayed, but then again I herniated two disc when I got hit
by avalanchejef on Mar 11, 2011 11:48 AM MST up reply actions
Heh, wasn’t me. I just have a bat shit crazy cop for a friend.
by MalachiConstant on Mar 11, 2011 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
bat shit crazy cop
Far too many of those out there. “Bat shit crazy” is not something I want associated with “badge and gun”, but all too often it is.
"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?
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Mar 11, 2011 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
oooh the Tank Watch has been upgraded.
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.
I do not understand this “copy” and “paste” you speak of.
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.
I have confidence that the Avs can lose all of their games in hand on their competition. And I think their record in their last 10 games is actually a deceptively weak 1-7-2. The tank will not be deterred. By season’s end, we will be able to proudly shout, “We’re number 1!”
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Mar 11, 2011 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
Confirmed. My 4 year old has his first “official” (AKA, non-dad taught) skating lesson on Saturday. Yeah!
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Andy continues to play lights out with the Sens. 7 of 9 starts he has allowed one goal or less. AD, would it kill you to dig deep and try to find out more about wtf happened here? We lost the second true number one goaltender we’ve had in Colorado, for whatever reason, and it pisses me off.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
I want to blame the Avs and the Avs defense, I really really do. But I watched the Sens game, their defense is just as bad as the Avs. The only difference is Andy looks like his old self. He’s aggressive, cocky, challenging. I hate to use the “he cares now” argument but for whatever reason he is playing better there than he was in Denver.
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.
wait, we’ve never ever seen a goalie struggle and then do well with a new team.
has anyone ever figured out just why the hell Giguere was tanking in Anaheim before his trade? no, they haven’t. fucking lazy media people.
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 11, 2011 9:48 AM MST up reply actions
Sorry to pick on your boyfriend, DDC, but this is my team, and I want more information. Has AD ever asked anyone, on the Avs or otherwise, if the personal leave was purely related to a desire by Andy to get the hell out of town? Not that I know of. Has he talked to Anderson since the trade? Not that I know of. It should be a huge story, given how it relates to the health of this franchise, yet AD has allowed it to be an afterthought. Seems pretty weak to me.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Mar 11, 2011 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
IIRC, AD said he thought he knew why (the personal leave), but wasn’t going to post it. Tease.
"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?
He does have to walk a fine line though…he’s probably told not to publish somethings and if he goes ahead and publishes it, the Avs will never divulge information to him again. I doubt we know the reasons behind the Andy situation as long as the current Organ-I-zation is in power, or as long as Andy is in the NHL, if ever.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
by Americanario on Mar 11, 2011 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
I understand that, but then why even say “I know but I’m not telling”. It’s a tease. And I believe it will eventually come out, it just may take a great deal 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?
Plus
You failed miserably in your comparison. Anaheim, unlike the Avs, had a number one goaltender to replace him with when they traded Giguere. We didn’t, and didn’t even try to get one in return.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Mar 11, 2011 10:14 AM MST up reply actions
And was Giguere any good after he left Anaheim? I thought maybe you were referring to Bryzgalov leaving for PHX.
Living in the D, but It's All About The A.
by Avalanche318 on Mar 11, 2011 10:15 AM MST up reply actions
Didn’t Gigure get two shutouts in his first two starts in Toronto?
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
The Senators defense is Norris caliber compared to ours. They break up rushes so much better and actually have “positioning.” Plus they actually put bodies on people. They aren’t “great” or “good” but they are significantly better than the Avs D
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
He’s not a true No. 1, Bob, we had this discussion. There are only a handful of really good goalies that can be counted on consistently. Anderson hasn’t done anything to prove he’s one of them.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Mar 11, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
I disagree with this assessment. He was a late bloomer, but in the two years prior to signing with Colorado, he started to show that he was a legit number one in the league who was stuck behind Vokoun. And last season he proved that he is a legit number one given his first opportunity to do so. In the three seasons prior to this one his save percentages were .934, .924, and .917 (last season with the Avs). And that was playing behind mediocre teams. Last year in his only NHL playoff stint his save percentage was .933 and he won one game by himself.
I don’t even pretend to 100% understand what happened to him this season with the Avs. But since his departure, his stats are as follows backstopping a dreadful Sen team:
6W – 3L, save percentage .956, GAA 1.44
Hell, he hasn’t just shown, over the course of the past 4 seasons, that he is a legit number one in the league. He has shown that he can be elite.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Mar 11, 2011 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
Just as an FYI
Both Randy and Chop Chop Chop are okay. (as okay as they can be)
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 11, 2011 10:00 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
This is good.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Mar 11, 2011 10:07 AM MST up reply actions
Mile High Hockey
Earthquake-proof.
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.
Fun new Pic!!!
I was avoiding homework like the plague last night. So, instead of something productive, this happened. Call it… a Visual Cupcake!!!
Jumpin' on the Johnson bandwagon
Good goalie. WHEN.
The Impossible: MAKE IT HAPPEN, SHERMAN
by andidee15 on Mar 11, 2011 2:57 PM MST reply actions 4 recs
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