Final Grade: Matt Hunwick
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 7:00 AM MDT
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This report card is a joint effort by Beachie, Sandie, Paul, SlamDunktheFunk and DDC. Stats courtesy of hockey-reference.com and NHL.com
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Final Grade: C
Position: D (50gp), LW (1gp)
Vitals: 5'11" / 190 lbs / Age 26 / Shoots L
Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 7th round (224th overall) of the 2004 Entry Draft
Joined Avalanche: November 29, 2011, in a trade that sent prospect Colby Cohen to Beantown.
MHH Nicknames:
Linemates:
F: Dupuis & Yip 1gp 0g 0a 0p -1
- Foote 16gp 0g 3a 3pt -7
- Shattenkirk 11gp 0g 1a 1pt -2
- Holos 9gp 0g 2a 2pt -5
- Gaunce 5gp 0g 3a 3pt Even
- Johnson 5gp 0g 0a 0pt -2
- O'Byrne 1gp 0g 1a 1pt +1
- Wilson 1gp 0g 0a 0pt -1
- 7th D 1gp 0g 0a 0pt -1
Avs with Hunwick in the lineup: 15-29-7 (.363 pt%) 2.45 GF 3.65 GA
Ice Time:
- TTOI 19:30 (8th)
- EV 15:36 (7th)
- PK 2:22 (6th)
- PP 1:31 (9th)
Career Highlights: Appeared in his 200th NHL game on February 26, 2011, vs. the LA Kings.
Report: Hunwick started off slowly with the Avalanche, to say the least. In addition to not producing, he was a seeming liability. His play was so questionable, in fact, that a Twitter hashtag of #BlameHunwick not only started trending, but it also ended up on the entry gate at the Avs' practice facility in Centennial. Why Joe Sacco continued to play him over other fan favorites like Jonas Holøs and Cameron Gaunce became a familiar subject across the Avalanche blogosphere. It seemed the coach knew something we fans didn't, however, as Hunwick's play improved, eventually making him a solid player on a broken team. Between mid-February and the end of the season, he put up 7 of his 10 points with the Avs and logged as high as 27:52 minutes of ice time. Hunwick's season certainly was a case of Jekyll and Hyde.
Fun Fact: In 2008, Hunwick had a six-game scoring streak, tying the Bruin's record for rookie defensemen set by Ray Bourque
The Matt Hunwick Drinking Game: Drink when someone comments about how bad Hunwick is. Drunk potential: Higher than it should be.
What We Said Last Year: NA
2010 Cap Hit: $1,450,000
2011 Status: RFA ($1,450,000 QO)
Outlook for Next Season: Frankly, we still don't "get" the Hunwick trade. We traded something we don't have a lot of - a big, young blueliner with a good shot who didn't seem afraid of mixing it up a bit - for something we have an abundance of - another smallish, mobile defenseman. While Hunwick did settle down last year after a very poor post-trade start, he never quite wowed us to a point where we said "yeah, that trade makes sense now." Will we ever see that? Hunwick has never scored more than 30 points in a season (college, AHL or NHL). The Avalanche blueline projects to be crowded next year, making it tough to project where he fits into the grand scheme of things, other than helping them get to the cap floor with that $1.5 million salary.
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Yeah, I will never “get” why Hunwick was trotted out night after night. Yes, he played better during garbage time, but he just isn’t the type of D-man the Avs need more of. He is a good passer, but again, no big shot, and no real positional defense
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
I don’t know if he gets re-signed. Looking at capgeek there just isn’t room for him. Especially if Elliott, Gaunce, and perhaps Larsson are put into the mix.
On a side note, is this the appropriate place to bitch about the grade given… ? ;)
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
I really hope they let him and Cumiskey go, and if they keep one, it’s Cumiskey. Both would be just…stupid.
"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
If they are both back, I see them getting buried in Cleveland. It suits the Avs to let them run free and go make some other NHL team’s D-corps a little easier to play against.
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
It suits the Avs to let them run free and go make some otherNHLAHL team’s D-corps a little easier to play against.
fixed
The artist formerly known as Canucklehead. Till that whole riot thing.
Thanks Footer
by Cole D Hamilton on Jun 20, 2011 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions
:)
The artist formerly known as Canucklehead. Till that whole riot thing.
Thanks Footer
by Cole D Hamilton on Jun 20, 2011 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions
between the two Cumiskey is more trade-able. Hunwick as the 7th would be my guess. If they are both on the team past the draft I would be shocked.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 20, 2011 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions
i disagree. Cumiskey missed almost the whole year with a head injury, he’s a huge injury liability. Hunwick has got to be more tradable than that… right?
The artist formerly known as Canucklehead. Till that whole riot thing.
Thanks Footer
by Cole D Hamilton on Jun 20, 2011 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions
More footage of hunwick is availble being the worst defenseman in the league last year. I would hunwick is all but untrade-able. Someone somewhere is looking at tape of Cumiskey, sees his speed and thinks, that guy would do much better here…he won’t but all it takes is one guy. I also think it’s the same deal as Winnik, the avs get back a 4th. Which, IMO I would take.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 20, 2011 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions
i would too, but ill be surprised if they find a taker
The artist formerly known as Canucklehead. Till that whole riot thing.
Thanks Footer
by Cole D Hamilton on Jun 20, 2011 1:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Shenanigans:
a C? He wasn’t just bad for the Avs, he was the worst player. Not only was he the worst player on the avs, he was the worst player in the NHL for a long period of time. Your drinking game should have been drink for Hunwick’s +/- you could have gotten blasted. Is it his fault? Yes because he was the guy who sucked it all up big time, although you have to question why he was out there on average of 20 minutes a night. If Elliot was out there driving the tank off the cliff, he was sitting on Hunwick’s shoulders.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 20, 2011 7:28 AM MDT reply actions
I have to agree. I have not critized the grades at all, but this one is pretty off in my opinion. I thought he was probably the worst player on the team for about 2 and half months. I would say he only earned a C for his play during the last month of the season The rest of the time he was a solid F (probably even F-). I would have graded him as a D (and some of that would only be out of sympathy for the guy) and would have considered a D-.
this post is precisely what i cam e into this post to say. awful grade for an awful player. D-, saved from an F only by his last month of play.
"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
as I quote an insanely brilliant and might I say devilishly handsome man:
bq.he was the worst player in the NHL for a long period of time.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 20, 2011 9:32 AM MDT up reply actions
a player worthy of your handle. the MHH grades are officially a laughingstock.
"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
whew, glad we could finally make that official
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 9:48 AM MDT up reply actions
It was a long hard road, but I always had faith in you
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions
In DDC We Trust!
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.
With a marginal hedge though. Can’t blame a guy for diversifying.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Officially jumped the shark, that is.
"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 Jun 20, 2011 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
I think Sherman and others just got to caught up in trying to be the fastest team in the NHL. Then when injuries started hitting the blue line they didn’t trust Cohen to be NHL ready yet and needed someone that could play now so they traded him for someone they could get straight up and had speed.
Once he got here my problem with him was that he would cough up the puck constantly. It also seemed to be with in 15 feet of his own goal too. It seemed every game I watched his turnovers would lead directly to at least one goal allowed.
I didnt realize he was getting 1.45 million per year. That seems like quite a bit for his level of play. Maybe I don’t realize what the average player makes, but I would have guessed he was a less then 1 million per year player, probably around 750K.
(Que random stat time!)
Well, at least on our team, the average salary last year was $1.49 mill, but that’s including Stastny’s $6.6. You take that out and it drops to $1.32 mil – which still includes Liles’ $4.425 mil, Dutchy’s $3.2 mil, Quincey’s $3.125 mil, EJ’s $2.6 mil, and Flash’s $2.2 mil.
However, his salary does seem pretty typical for an NHLer off his ELC. McClement is at $1.45 mil. But does that mean his play this year justified it? ….probably not. If the Avs do decide to give him another chance, I hope he plays better next year.
(other fun numbers – M. Hunwick, 51 GP, 6.9 points per million, 33.8 hits per million, and 39.3 blocks per million)
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Don’t re-sign the guy, let alone make him a QO at that salary. That’s how I feel about his game. I wouldn’t give him a passing grade myself. I just browsed some of his game log assists and when he did get a point they seem predominately secordary assists. I just don’t see anything redeeming about his play except that he’s fast and healthy.
I'll keep this brief.
I will be pretty mad if he’s on the team come training camp too. It just doesn’t make sense. The whole trade never made sense to me.
I just hope we can get something for his rights in trade.
"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
I still think Hunwick is a good player, but I have no idea whether he’ll regain that form for the Avs.
As for Cohen, there is something up with him. Something we will probably never be privy to. The Avs were high on him entering the season, but he did something that had them determine he wasn’t even worth having as a prospect. It’s odd and I would love to know what happened, but oh well.
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 for Cohen, there is something up with him. Something we will probably never be privy to. The Avs were high on him entering the season, but he did something that had them determine he wasn’t even worth having as a prospect. It’s odd and I would love to know what happened, but oh well.
[insert Stewie rumour here]
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 20, 2011 8:44 AM MDT up reply actions
That’s a different case for me. Cohen managed to get himself out of favor with the team very quickly.
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.
He is the opposite of Duchene’s sunshine and roses Twitter account
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
I wonder if the bitterness on his Twitter is because of the trade or something more...
His trade feels incredibly similar to the Andy trade.
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 20, 2011 9:02 AM MDT up reply actions
nigel williams.
"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
we sure were up in arms over that one, weren’t we?
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Although, Nigel Williams has been a bust so it’s really not a loss.
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 that’s doc’s point
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
A little late here,
but I have to say that I thought getting rid of Cohen was a good move at the time, not knowing anything about Hunwick before the trade. The few times I saw Colby on the ice, I found myself saying every single time “that kid is completely out of control”. He seemed to me to be looking for a fight, no matter the circumstances. He may grow into a fine NHL’er, but I have my doubts. He just seems reckless to me.
Speculation… rationalization(Cohen ‘did something’)…..Hunwick a good player? It was a horrific trade!
It was horrific based upon Hunwick’s play after the fact. I watched him for a few years in Boston and he was a good player. He’s just regressed a lot and especially this year and will either rebound or regress to nothingness.
I am speculating as to Cohen because the Avs front office has not shown a tendency to ditch prospects for no reason. Shattenkirk was essentially traded for the 11th pick because Barrie and Elliott can replace him. The Avs could have shipped of Gaunce or someone else for Hunwick but chose Cohen. That means the Avs decided Cohen was expendable. Why? It’s logical to assume his play, attitude, personality, meshing with other players or all of the above played into it. His play seemed pretty good from our perspective so it has to be one of the others. Hence, it’s just random speculation but deductive reasoning.
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.
Well I am glad you had the courtesy to give me a thoughtful, articulated response. It makes my argument’s victory all the more glorious
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.
by c6hor8 on Jun 20, 2011 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who needs an argument when you could just say WRONG!!!
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
Good point. I prefer to actually have logic behind my counter arguments, but you know to each his own.
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 disagree…but only about 10%
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
by chiavsfan on Jun 20, 2011 9:42 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes, I know. It was called dismissive sarcasm. You are full of vitriol aren’t you.
If you want to discuss this, then let’s discuss it. Hunwick sucked, no one is claiming otherwise. I am simply saying the trade is not just the Avs management throwing away elite prospects for nothing.
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 Avs management threw away a prospect for close to nothing and because GM is stupid. My opinion. It does not matter to me if you like or agree with it or not.
So you believe our GM was stupid getting Flash? EJ? O’Byrne? Being a part of drafting Duchene, Radar, Elliott, Barrie, Pickard, Hishon etc?
A GM’s job is to make trades to better the team better. Sometimes they work well, O’Byrne, Flash, I think EJ, sometimes they do not work well like Hunwick. Our sample size for Cohen was tiny. The scouts, coaches, and management as so much better suited to judge Cohen then we are. You may think Cohen is the next Pronger or something but I don’t agree and neither did management.
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 jury is still out on all of those trades. The scouting staff is most accountable for the draft picks. As to the GM’s job, yes Boston’s did a great job improving their team with this trade. We don’t know what kind of player Bournival will turn in to. Flash may never play again. Cohen could blossum into a great one. We gave up a great power forward for someone everybody expects to be good eventually. Nice chatting. Send your resume to the Pepsi centre, would you?
Well I am glad you come on this blog to mock instead of debate.
First, the scouting staff works for the GM. Pracey is great but he works with the GM even if they defer to him more than most.
Second, based upon your view of prospects the team shold only play draft picks and never trade for NHL players. In fact, let’s jut field a team of AHLers. HEY! They did that. Flash might not play again, but it was an attempt by the GM to help the team and it did. How could he foresee pulmonary emboli?
Third, Cohen might blossom, but he might now. It’s about 50/50 and sometimes GM’s make mistakes.
Fourth, you will swallow your words with the EJ trade. It is so hard to get a defenseman like that and though it hurt to lose Stewart it made the team better in the long run.
God tell me Joe is going to be around soon.
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 thought everyone came here mock?
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t recall that in the Terms and Conditions. Let me check.
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 sleeping with Craig Anderson in a wig because I defended him. Mock away.
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
No, I think a wig is a type of bed,
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 20, 2011 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Well he is bald and so am I…so I guess it’s whoever wants the wig that night
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
whether Cohen blossums or not, do you think the Avs, when they made that trade, needed another small, puck moving defenseman?
you’re being kind of a dick, but I have to agree with you here. We don’t know what the deal is with Cohen…but that’s been my question from day one: why Hunwick?
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
I disagree with “kind of.”
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 Jun 20, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah, i agree. Maybe Cohen needed to be traded, we dunno. He’s not doing himself any favors in PR, that we know. but Hunwick?!
it was a bad trade, even if Cohen is Nigel Williams 2.0. Heck, I still feel the Nigel Williams trade was a bad one — they waited too long, could have gotten more.
and for the record, wb, Cohen will never be special either. it’s was a bad trade, but a minor bad one. i suggest we all move on and join under the common banner of hoping Hunwick is not tendered a QO.
"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
I am not saying Hunwick was the defenseman fo the future, but if you go back the Avs, along with other team, wanted him. The Avs saw him available and jumped on it.
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.
What’s a Blossum? Was it that ugly chick with the big nose? Had her own TV show?
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
I had shuttered that out of my memory until now, thank you.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Her friend Six was kinda hot
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
Judge for yourself
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001883/
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 no idea who you are talking about
When I read this, this is who I thought of.
I’ll get off the collective lawn now.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Hmm, I’ll have the #6 please.
Draft Larsson and McNeil + Pray for Divine Intervention in goal = Kick ass.
by niwotsblessing on Jun 20, 2011 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions
The Star of the show was obviously Joey … WHOA
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jun 21, 2011 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions
EJ, defenseman like….what?? If they wanted that, they could go after, Weber, Bieksa. Adam Larsson, all number of options, but now, what do they say, “we will look for a powewr forwaerd in the draft and like Landeskog”. EJ may have great potential and may have been a number one pick but he IS NOT God’s gift to hockey, as of yet. Oh, and sorry if I hurt your feelings again. (sarcasm)
Hey, douchebag, I am happy to have a debate about this because i think it’s an interesting discussion but if you want to start being rude to each other I am happy to indulge that. I think I have a few words you’ll need to look up if we start that. I learned most of them from Bubs.
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 made a rule never to meet Thomas in person.
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.
fwiw, i don’t think this is thomas. the reg date would fit, but doesn’t match the speech/capitalization patterns. nor has he displayed prospect knowledge/interest.
"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
Yeah, I agree. The reg date made me think about it.
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.
and he hasn’t spazzed about detroit yet either.
"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
There’s always time.
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.
there’s actually someone else i suspect, but he’s been a good citizen so far so i’ll keep my mouth shut as to who. honestly, im glad: good citizen thomas is a good poster and a guy i like having around.
"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
I absolutely agree with that. That guy knows a lot about hockey (everyone makes mistakes), and he brings knowledge to this site.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jun 20, 2011 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions
not Thomas, does post as another name.
will be nicer, too.
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
please remind him he owes me $20 so i can afford to buy hopfen his beer. thanks.
"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
These betting debts are a house of cards man. Credit default swaps and CDO have nothing on these things.
"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 Jun 20, 2011 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey Malachi, I bet you 40 bucks or 8 shots of scotch when I go to my first Avalanche home game that Ryan Wilson scores more points than Cody McCleod.
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.
Done, conditional on you accepting my exactly identical bet, ensuring that scotch will be enjoyed.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Done. We have an agreement.
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.
But, but, but,
I wanna bet! I even have my stakes picked out!
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
We’ll have to consult c6hor8, but your Macallan 30 yr delightful personality would be more than welcome at the scotch drinking table by me.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 21, 2011 8:22 AM MDT up reply actions
I will insure that bet if you want to hedge your risk.
"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 Jun 20, 2011 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think Doc’s right. Thomas could spell and string sentences together. I think this is a guy with less knowledge than Thomas but with the same dickish attitude.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jun 20, 2011 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
The only way it is Thomas is if he’s intentionally dumbing his posts down. Haven’t seen the interest and knowledge in prospects or the hatred of certain Av icons. However, Thomas’ last name does start with “W.” Coincidence?
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 Jun 20, 2011 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Thongs, jello, and pictures or it ain’t happening.
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 Jun 20, 2011 10:57 AM MDT up reply actions
…but the thing is, with most of those guys you listed, there is no way in hell their teams are going to give them up unless we DRASTICALLY overpay. And Larsson? Yes, he has potential to be a #1 guy, but he’s not there yet. Even though he’s been playing against men for the past 2 years, he’s not been playing a North American game for that time. EJ is just as far along in his development (if not further, which is probably more accurate) than Larsson, and has just as much upside.
What we got in EJ was a defenseman with the potential to be a Weber, a Bieksa, a Lidstrom. Our #1 guy. No, he’s not one yet. But neither is Larsson. EJ was the best option out there, and Sherman did what he had to to bring him here. This wasn’t a trade about “now” for the Avs. It may have been for the Blues, but not for COL. This was a trade about the future – about finding that cornerstone defenseman. We had forwards to build around, but not defenseman. I’m sad to see Stewart gone too, but we needed d-men more. Whether or not it was ultimately a good move, only time will tell. But even just judging by his play in an Avs jersey last year, it’s way too soon to write him off completely.
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I just spent some time looking. I cant find anything. Out of curiosity, is Larsson on the 1st paring for Skellefteå?
When in doubt....
It looks like he may not have been at the beginning of the year, but by the time playoffs rolled around, Larsson and Tim Erixon (you know, the guy the Flames are lamenting over) were the top pairing.
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You want Weber (Really who doesn’t)? The Avs would have to give up a hell of a lot more the Stewart to get him.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Jun 20, 2011 11:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Stewart, Duchene, Radar and Yip.
BUT THEY WOULD GET WEBER!!!!!!
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by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey man, knock it the fuck off. Your shtick is already old.
You seem like you know what you’re talking about sometimes, and you’ve got knowledge to share. Stop being a royal dick.
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by Dan Winkler on Jun 20, 2011 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions
I don’t think it was because they thought Cohen was expendable. I think it was hard for them to give away what some thought of as being a blue-chip prospect. I (here’s my jibble) agree with whoever it was that said that the Avs got caught up in wanting to be the fastest team in the league. It was a mistake, one they recognized, hence at least part of the reason for the EJ trade.
I heard that Shattenkirk was apart of the trade because St Louis was very high on him and wanted him as a way to replace EJ in the lineup. All the talk from the Blues side of that trade said that the only way it would happen was if Shattenkirk was included, there was no other D-man the Blues wanted
The crucialness cruciality importance of the 11th overall in judging that trade makes waiting on the draft all that more difficult to stomach.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions
If the judgment here is whether EJ + Elliott/Barrie + 11th is better than Stewart +Shattenkirk, I still like the trade.
Are we building up Elliott too much?
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Us? Overvalue our players? Perish the thought.
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by Dan Winkler on Jun 20, 2011 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions
he NigelWilliams himself.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 20, 2011 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Don't be deceived.
He has lots of physical talent but it just never reconciles in his brain and we end up with terrible plays that take talent to make.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jun 20, 2011 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Agree with this one.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 20, 2011 8:43 AM MDT reply actions
Suck up.
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First time someone has called me "brown nose". Usually, it's Rudolf.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 20, 2011 9:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Hmmm…
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Maybe a gin blossum?
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 20, 2011 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Same here.
He was one of our better defensemen the last six weeks of the season.
While it may not excuse his terrible play the first couple of months in an Avs sweater, he doesn’t deserve a failing grade.
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D isn’t failing, it’s just below average.
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by Americanario on Jun 20, 2011 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Well then sign me up for a C-/D+
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I usually go for C as I am a proportionality person and that’s the perfect size.
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normally I would agree
but recent experience has drawn me towards the D variety
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But you would have to take the grade over.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 20, 2011 11:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Little known fact: Hunwick is Irish for “better than Quincey.”
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
My biggest issue with Hunwick’s play is in his defensive zone coverage. It was terrible. He would let opposing forwards hangout near the crease in prime scoring areas for rebounds. He would rarely tie up sticks or make it difficult for that forward to not capitalize on scoring chances. Yet if the puck somehow came to area close to him he would take it and try to go end to end then miss the net with a terrible shot. This would usually result in a scoring chance against the AVS.
I believe the applicable term is “turnover machine.”
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by CrankyPete on Jun 20, 2011 11:17 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
C? Outrageous
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jun 20, 2011 10:10 AM MDT reply actions
I’ve agreed pretty much with the grades until this point, but I do think that C is a bit high for Hunwick. By the end of the season, it may have been was C worthy, but over the course of the year?
Could someone tell us what the individual grades were that were averaged to get this?
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by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions
B-, C+, C, C, C-, D+
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions
who was the B-. I have to know so i can SMITE THEM RAWRGHAFGAUIFHASFHGH
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Hensick stats: 13 games, 1g/2a/3p THOMAS/DETAVS: I WANT MY $20
oh, those aren’t the grades. I was just playing Contra in another window
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 20, 2011 11:44 AM MDT up reply actions 6 recs
muah ha ha ha ha ha!
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by Dan Winkler on Jun 20, 2011 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions
They have a – button in Contra? Can I use it on the dude with the two swinging arms?
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up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions
30 guys (also works in the game Life Force)
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
I think it was kind of a universal code for the developer
by MalachiConstant on Jun 20, 2011 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Correct, something about him being so bad at his own game he ended up programming that in and forgot to take it out for release. Then it became tradition and went into all the Konami games for a while.
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by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Jun 20, 2011 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hunwick sucks. Moving on.
Draft Larsson and McNeil + Pray for Divine Intervention in goal = Kick ass.
by niwotsblessing on Jun 20, 2011 12:34 PM MDT reply actions
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by Busted Twigg on Jun 20, 2011 12:54 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
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