Daily Cupcakes: April 11th, 2011
by Sandie Gauthier on Apr 11, 2011 6:00 AM MDT
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PrintAdam Foote played his last game as an NHL player yesterday afternoon. It seems only fair that today's Cupcakes are all about him.
First up, a recap by the Edmonton Journal, apparently the Oilers were unhappy with the mugging that Foote got away with.
they were in Denver, playing the Colorado Avalanche, and it was Adam Foote’s last shift after 19 seasons in the NHL. So the referee let the defenceman mug Teemu Hartikainen and instead sent off Oilers winger Liam Reddox for tripping Matt Duchene.
"I don’t know if a guy earns those things over time, but if you’re not going to call that one, then don’t call the other," said Oilers coach Tom Renney. "Erase the tapes and let the teams decide who is going to win the game."
How can I not quote The Man of the Hour? This one on Yahoo.
"Thank you for your support, and I love you all," Foote said in a farewell broadcast over the public address system.
"I’m just so happy to be able to play in that one," Foote said later. "It’s hard when you play a game when you’re on a team and you’ve got this everything’s about me (perception). My teammates were so great about it. They really supported me, and I thank them."
This was a preview by CBC for the game. I think we can agree that the team did put a bit more of an effort, and that the fans got to say their Goodbyes to him.
Foote can probably expect some extra effort from his teammates as they try to send him out with a win.
"It's going to be exciting, especially with [Foote's] last game," said forward Brandon Yip, who has three goals in the past two games. "We definitely want to put together a strong effort and get a win for him."
This is a slightly older article. But still all about Footer.
"That’s what I think of, really, when I look back, that run of about eight to 10 years when every day you went to the rink knowing it was going to be a great time, there was a good chance you were going to win and there was no stress, You never worried about going on a bad skid. There wasn’t a day that went by when you didn’t enjoy it. I’d say that was a pretty good run."
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I’m gonna say, one thing I really, and I mean really hope to see changed next season, is a new goal horn song. Rock & Roll Pt. 2 is overused in just about every compettive sport. It’s not that I have a problem with it (I don’t care much for Gary Glitter), but the song is just…overplayed (although ironically one of the places it gets played the least is the Can. With that being said, for such a young team, a goal horn to fit their style could help establish this team’s identity. Chicago has Chelsea Dagger (I know results here are mixed, but I actually like it). Regardless, whether you like it or not, it’s known league wide as their song. It is so uniquely theirs, that it gets under their opponents skins. It gets the fans riled up, and it pumps the building full of energy. This team deserves something better than the boring old overplayed stereotypical goal song.
Avs win. When?
Can't stand Gary Glitter, full stop.
It was bad enough when he was “just” a gurning glam rock star with a bad wig. But it’s oh, so much worse now….
Farewell Peter.
BRING BACK THE AVALANCHE SIREN
I agree on the goal song, though I’m not sure what I’d replace it with. I’ve always associated Pepper with the Avs (“pouring like an Avalanche, coming down the mountain…”), but that’s not exactly celebratory.
"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 thedoctor on Apr 11, 2011 9:28 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Not only is it not celebratory, it also contains a whole lot of references that just won’t fly: football player rapists, all in love with dying, should have been a better shot and got him in the head…. Somehow, I don’t think that would fly too well with the family contingent.
"My name is still Cameron Awesome, and I still play defense, yo! (Though, admitedly, I really do need to learn how to fight.)"
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by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 11, 2011 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions
I would love to have the siren/Avalanche horn back. It would be like the train whistle in LA. As an fan of the opposition, I hate that damn train whistle.
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 Apr 11, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Article in this mornings Denver Post indicated that Foote was playing on a broken ankle. Damn!
Fuck Tom Renney! Apparently what his talentless thug defenseman was doing to Olver behind the oil net was not a penalty? He’s lucky Stoa was a pussy and didn’t beat that guy senseless with his stick.
Nice to see the boys finish Adam’s career with a win. Now let’s get a goalie, draft a Swedish God, heal the wounded and kick ass next season.
Thanks for the cupcakes Sandie!!
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Apr 11, 2011 6:48 AM MDT reply actions 5 recs
Yeah, I had heard fractured bone in the leg before the game started. Pretty Damn impressive, eh?
And you are welcome :)
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 Apr 11, 2011 7:01 AM MDT up reply actions
He’s lucky Stoa was a pussy and didn’t beat that guy senseless with his stick.
Sad, but true… he’s really lucky that wasn’t Lappy/Parker.
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by i2strange97 on Apr 11, 2011 7:03 AM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
Stoa during his stints with the Avs has proven to me that I don’t want him in an Avs jersey again. Trade bait at the draft. Maybe we could get a 4th for him.
October. When?
I doubt he’d fetch much, I’d like to keep him in Cleveland for two reasons:
1- He can play in the AHL and I want the Monsters to succeed.
2- He may find his game in a year or two (he’s played about 50 NHL games).
But this year he has been rather meh.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Apr 11, 2011 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions
#2
Aside from looking lost on the ice, someone needs to tell him to play like Olver. I love watching that little energizer bunny play. Put that energy into a guy the size of Stoa…
Stoa plays too much like: “Look, ma! I am in the NHL!”
You mean this guy?
I wish I could have found a good pic of him smiling (sigh). Oh well. This will have to do for now.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
he’s really lucky that wasn’t Lappy/Parker.
And that’s why the Avs have the most mangames lost to injury
Farewell Peter.
Paging Patrick Bordeleau, paging Bordello of Blood.
Jonas Holøs- Putting the Ø in defense since 2010!
by niwotsblessing on Apr 11, 2011 11:01 AM MDT up reply actions
His legs are so long
It freaks me out. I remember spending all of training camp talking 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.
by A.J. Haefele on Apr 11, 2011 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions
Hahhaa, I want to see him play more.
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 Apr 11, 2011 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions
It wasn't actually his legs
it was the pants he was wearing that made them look like he was 14 feet tall. Seriously it was freaking me out.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on Apr 11, 2011 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes, you did.
"My name is still Cameron Awesome, and I still play defense, yo! (Though, admitedly, I really do need to learn how to fight.)"
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by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 11, 2011 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Or even Wilson. You couldn’t really see it in the TV feed, but as soon as that guy’s elbow got up in Dutchy’s face, Wilson was racing from center ice at him like a madman, tossing gloves and sticks all over the place. I think he would have pummeled that guy to a pulp if he’d been on the ice when Olver was getting shanked.
"My name is still Cameron Awesome, and I still play defense, yo! (Though, admitedly, I really do need to learn how to fight.)"
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 11, 2011 8:03 AM MDT up reply actions
The Oiler player knew it was coming too. As soon as he turned around after hitting Duchene, his gloves were off ready for Wilson.
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 Apr 11, 2011 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions
thats what happens when you lead with the elbow
Last place. When.
by Cole D Hamilton on Apr 11, 2011 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions
AND he started turtling immediately. Please don’t hit me, Please don’t hit me! I’m sorry. My bad. Soooooo sorry!
"My name is still Cameron Awesome, and I still play defense, yo! (Though, admitedly, I really do need to learn how to fight.)"
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 11, 2011 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fuck Tom Renney! Apparently what his talentless thug defenseman was doing to Olver behind the oil net was not a penalty?
EXACTLY what I was going to say. Well put.
"My name is still Cameron Awesome, and I still play defense, yo! (Though, admitedly, I really do need to learn how to fight.)"
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 11, 2011 8:00 AM MDT up reply actions
I know this has been said 1000 times since yesterday but...
Thanks Adam.
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by i2strange97 on Apr 11, 2011 7:08 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Powers that be...
Can we change the “Winning” to “Thanks Adam?”
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by i2strange97 on Apr 11, 2011 7:09 AM MDT up reply actions 5 recs
Oilers…WAH!!!!!
Hey, even Footer admitted he got away with some. Gie the man a break, it’s not like the teams were playing for anything but some semblance of pride. It was suck vs. suck jr. for goodness sakes. Get over it Edmonton
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Yeah, I’m not going over to Copper and Blue again for a few days. Hahaha.
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 Apr 11, 2011 7:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks, Footer!
Got home from gf’s house just in time to catch the last 1/2 of the 3rd and overtime. I was screaming at my television, “WIN IT FOR FOOT!” Glad we did.
FUck the red wings, indeed.
Similar situation…
I caught the first period, and then got home just in time for OT. Still I re-watched the game later last night…
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 Apr 11, 2011 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Loved that last shift. Unfortunately, I couldn’t set my DVR to record longer than the normal game time from my phone, so the recording ended just after the penalty was called on Reddox. But I did see the last shift of awesomeness.
How about those grades? Well, there's an A in alcohol, a B in beer. C is for Miss Carter, who we love so dear. D is for drunk, and there ain't no E, so F's for Forever Clear.
TRIVIA from the weekend:
Which Colorado Avalanche player was voted to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team in 2003-04?
by MalachiConstant on Apr 11, 2011 7:44 AM MDT reply actions
JML
Patrit19: Languishing for Landeskog since 2011
Fuck the red wings indeed
Thats What Sherman Said
by patrit19 on Apr 11, 2011 7:45 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
You just can’t handle how big of a winner patrit is.
by MalachiConstant on Apr 11, 2011 7:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Today’s Desk Calendar FACT:
On Jan 25, 2009, Milan Hejduk of the Colorado Avalanche played in his third career NHL All-Star Game and scored a goal and two assists for the Western conference in a 12-11 shootout loss against the Eastern Conference at Bell Centre In Montreal.
by MalachiConstant on Apr 11, 2011 7:45 AM MDT reply actions
Tom Renney
Boo-fucking-hoo
That wasn’t even a penalty. The guy had the puck, Foote roughed him up, stole his lunch money and the puck. Welcome to the NHL Hartikainen. If you play against Brooks Orpik or someone like that, expect the same treatment as Foote. And expect no call.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2011 8:59 AM MDT reply actions
Most games in the “new NHL”, even Foote would have gotten called for holding or something.
Still the Oilers and Renney have nothing to cry about, both teams got away with stuff. The only reason this incident is getting so much “press” is because every camera caught it because it was Adam Foote in his last shift of his last game.
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 Apr 11, 2011 9:13 AM MDT up reply actions
It’s tough for anyone to complain about the no-call on Footer and not have the same gripes about the no-call when Olver was held on the ground for a good long while. Not sure he was even playing the puck.
by MalachiConstant on Apr 11, 2011 9:20 AM MDT up reply actions
The puck was still around Olver….being pushed around by him while he was desperately trying to protect himself from the crosschecks to the ice he was receiving. Olver didn’t even have his stick at that point, didn’t care about the puck, was only trying to stop the beat down. The Oil dude wasn’t interested in the puck either at that point. It squirmed free and he could have easily taken it and bolted but he was too focused on fucking Olver up. I felt so badly for Olver last night. For whatever reason, the Oil had it in for him. I wonder what kind of smack he was talking. lol.
"My name is still Cameron Awesome, and I still play defense, yo! (Though, admitedly, I really do need to learn how to fight.)"
Avalanche Breakaway: a blog of hockey goodness
by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 11, 2011 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
“Your NHL club is going to lose to an AHL club tonight.”
October. When?
by Randy Time on Apr 11, 2011 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think Renney’s crying about it because it’s been so long since he’s seen how they play in the playoffs.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2011 9:22 AM MDT up reply actions
You want more reminders that the Avs are in them?
Seriously, though…we usually either have a thread, or we take a field trip.
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 Apr 11, 2011 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Funny you mention it...
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on Apr 11, 2011 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Real funny.
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 Apr 11, 2011 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions
“What do you mean I’m funny?
What do you mean, you mean the way I talk? What?
Funny how? What’s funny about it?
You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it’s me, I’m a little fucked up maybe, but I’m funny how, I mean funny like I’m a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I’m here to fuckin’ amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
You said I’m funny. How the fuck am I funny, what the fuck is so funny about me? Tell me, tell me what’s funny!”
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
by Dixomatic on Apr 11, 2011 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
yeah, we can do that
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 11, 2011 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Question:
Who actually chooses the Captain? Is it voted on by the players, bestowed by the coaches, or granted by the management?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Depends on the team. I know Montreal has the players make the choice. I believe it’s coaches/ management in Denver.
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 Apr 11, 2011 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions
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