Vokoun wants to play for Avs?
Tomas Vokoun openly states he would like to play for Avs and that he believes they can go on a decent cup run.
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Wow. That’s awesome to read. I wonder if he truly thinks the Avs are in a position to be that good in the next couple of years or if that was just “what he’s supposed to say”.
Your logical buzzkillery is ruining my already shitty jokes.
or if that was just "what he’s supposed to say
I really don’t think he would offer that information, if he didn’t mean it. He could say that about any team, but he didn’t.
He could say that about any team who has truckloads of cash to dump at his feet, but he didn’t.
Listen, last night this made me giddy. This morning however, I woke up my old realistic (pessimistic) self. I do believe we’ll be better (and not like “Calgary” better, but better like 7-8 spot better), but “Challange for a Stanley Cup now”? Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining.
Your logical buzzkillery is ruining my already shitty jokes.
Agree
It’s not like the interviewer asked him about the Avs, he brought them up on his own.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jun 17, 2011 7:17 AM MDT up reply actions
I bet it has something to do with what he saw Anderson do. Maybe he was thinking something like this: “Shoot, I can play better than him, so I can take Colorado further in the playoffs.”
That...
And it’s not like this team is getting worse. I mean, our defense now includes a number 1 overall draft pick, a health Quincey, Snatch and Larsson (fingers crossed).
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by i2strange97 on Jun 16, 2011 11:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Don’t forget Hot Pocket for at least a little while.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
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by i2strange97 on Jun 17, 2011 12:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Few times has a youtube clip made me laugh harder!
Shabalagoo
by YammerinYeti on Jun 17, 2011 1:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes.
"I would not be displeased if I got a good offer from Floria and accepted it," the paper quotes Vokoun as saying. "But if I happen to get an offer from a team that might have a chance to challenge for the Stanley Cup, now, that might be irresistible."
Like which team?
"Like Colorado," Vokoun said
Like F*ck yeah. If we’re able to sign him for three years hopefully one of those years he can be a nice mentor for Calvin Pickard whenever the Avs see fit to bring him up (as backup to Vokoun)
9601, pissing off Canucks fans since 1995.
As bomb diggity as this is
We still have to offer him a fair contract. That said, if we do sign him, I’m buying his fucking jersey the day they are made oh my god.
Still, I’m going with doc and saying he ends up in Tampa Bay.
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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Why do you hate the Avs (and me)?
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by i2strange97 on Jun 16, 2011 11:18 PM MDT up reply actions
I tell ya
these comments make me second guess that prediction. how the help cam he think we have a better chance than TB? was he kidding?
"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
Hensick stats: 13 games, 1g/2a/3p THOMAS/DETAVS: I WANT MY $20
It makes you stop and pause, for sure
but realistically it takes two to tango and I don’t have any idea if Vokoun’s price and our price will be similar. I texted Cheryl tonight and said to offer him 3 years, $15 million at midnight on July 1st and if he accepts it, great. If he doesn’t, we move on to whatever plan b we have.
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 Jun 17, 2011 12:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Sounds fair, I think we’ll need a little more than $15M (Maybe $17.5M) but that is still a pretty reasonable contract.
Of course, the Avs have been loathe to give out anything longer than 2 years recently….
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jun 17, 2011 7:19 AM MDT up reply actions
I wasn’t in the Vokoun boat, but this article made me smile. 35 is okay for a little bit. Hell, Tim Thomas won the cup at 37.
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
Precisely
Roloson was 76 and he made it to the conference finals too.
9601, pissing off Canucks fans since 1995.
Haha
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
by GeorgeInLimbo on Jun 16, 2011 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Vokoun signs with the Avs and he can be just like thomas and win a cup at 37
by avalanchejef on Jun 17, 2011 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
I’m concerned about Vokoun’s state of mind if he thinks the avs are anywhere near challenging for the Stanley Cup. We can’t even challenge for a playoff spot. Come clean Vokoun, just say you want the big juicy contract from the cap floor avs. No need to sugarcoat things, you had us at “if I happen to get an offer.”
Any team can draft a player. Great teams develop their players.
I think the Avalanche could make the playoffs next year. We just have to regain a little swagger and get the special teams going. We could definitely be contenders in three years with good development and smart management.
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
by GeorgeInLimbo on Jun 16, 2011 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Voukon himself would go a long way towards getting us to the playoffs.
Draft Larsson and McNeil + Pray for Divine Intervention in goal = Kick ass.
by niwotsblessing on Jun 16, 2011 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
goaltending and not be in the top 5 in man-games lost would go a long way toward getting the team back into the playoffs.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Jun 16, 2011 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions
The biggest factor in the avs short-term success will be dictated by the health of the team. We still aren’t deep enough too take any core-player injuries. Not to mention, we are getting younger-if that was even possible-with the retirement of Foote and the addition of 2-3 rookies starting next season. Solid goaltending without question will help but staying off the IR will be critical.
Any team can draft a player. Great teams develop their players.
Bordello of Blood.
Draft Larsson and McNeil + Pray for Divine Intervention in goal = Kick ass.
by niwotsblessing on Jun 17, 2011 7:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Brian Elliott
"With the 2nd overall pick, the Colorado Avalanche are proud to select... from the New Jersey Devils, Zach Par--what? What do you mean it doesn't work like that?"
Sign his crazy old ass!
Now!
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by i2strange97 on Jun 16, 2011 11:23 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I’d be ok with Vokoun. Esp since he wants to play here. Like to see that we haven’t become the Edmonton south of preferred places to play.
"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 like Vokoun…but until this team gets more physical, and has some kind of DEFENSE that shows up night to night. Patrick Roy himself couldn’t help them
The doctor's say he's got a 50/50 chance of living...though there's only a 10% chance of that. - The Naked Gun
Patrick Roy himself couldn’t help them
We’ll know that when he’s brought on as the Head Coach in December.
Your logical buzzkillery is ruining my already shitty jokes.
Ha! I thought Quinn was next in line
The doctor's say he's got a 50/50 chance of living...though there's only a 10% chance of that. - The Naked Gun
And it is exactly because of this that I believe the Avs will not be willing to offer a goaltender top dollar. They are going to do what they did that last several years – barely make the cap floor. So, I am assuming Vokoun is going to be way out of their price range. Harding or someone like that might be more in play. I just hope it isn’t Marty Turco. Gawd.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Defying Corsi
At least Turco wouldn’t have to worry about losing to the Avs in the playoffs……
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 Jun 17, 2011 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions
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