Daily Cupcakes- the Goodbye Edition
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 6:01 AM MDT
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It's that time of year, we get to say a warm (or sometimes not so warm) welcome to new players, and sadly say goodbye to some beloved, and not so beloved players. Today, is about the goodbyes, here is a recap of the guys that have moved on thus far.
First up, the latest loss, Phil Dupuis is joining John-Michael Liles in Leafs gear next year.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Philippe Dupuis to a one-year, two-way deal worth $650,000.
Wikipedia lists this as a highlight of his achievements:
In the 2010–11 season, Dupuis made the Avalanche's opening night roster out of training camp, securing a position as the teams fourth line center.[6] He scored his first NHL goal, which was short handed, on November 6, 2010, against Andrew Raycroft of the Dallas Stars, as part of a 5-0 home win for the Colorado Avalanche. He also had two assists and was named the first star of the game.[7] Dupuis concluded his NHL rookie campaign with 17 points in 74 games.
Both goalies have left for greener pastures, Brian Elliott went to the Blues.
Prior to the trade deadline of the 2010–11 season Elliott was traded as a part of Ottawa's rebuilding process to the Colorado Avalanche on February 18, 2011 in exchange for goaltender Craig Anderson.[5]
With 2 wins in 12 starts to end the season, Elliott was released as a free agent after the Avalanche declined his qualifying offer.[6] Elliott then signed a one-year contract worth $1.2 million with the St. Louis Blues on July 1, 2011.[7]
And Peter Budaj has signed on with the Montreal Canadiens.
On April 1, 2011, Budaj became the first Slovakian goaltender to reach 100 career NHL wins with a 4-3 shootout win over Phoenix.
Budaj signed a two-year contract worth $2.3 million with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1, 2011.[7]
As A.J. had been saying for awhile, Tomas Fleischmann left the Avalanche, he is now a Florida Panther.
On November 30, 2010, Fleischmann was traded by the Capitals to the Colorado Avalanche for Scott Hannan.[17] Returning to Left Wing, he made his Avalanche debut in a 2-1 overtime defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes on December 3, 2010.[18] In his fourth game his scored his first goal with Colorado in a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on December 10, 2010.[19] Five days later Fleischmann notched his first career NHL hat-trick in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.[20] Fleischmann's torrid start with the Avalanche, scoring 21 points in 22 games, came to a sudden halt on January 20, when it was revealed that he was diagnosed with pulmonary emboli and would miss the remainder of the 2010–11 season.[21]
Fleischmann signed a four-year contract worth $18 million with the Florida Panthers on July 1, 2011.[22]
Ryan Wilson and Kevin Porter have asked for arbitration, so we may be saying goodbye to them shortly.
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I like Dupuis.
I could take or leave the goalies.
Flieschmann went with less travel, and more money than the Avs would have offered
And yeah, arbitration never seems to bode well for Avs who go that route.
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
5-0 home win
sigh… I remember back when they used to score 5 goals per game
Mission 48.3 Accomplished!
I remember that game
I was in the arena and kept thinking, “These clowns don’t even belong on the same ice as us”. lol oops.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
That was the one and only shutout of the season…Budaj was the starting goalie for the Avs.
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 Jul 7, 2011 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions
I liked Flieschmann a lot, and I wish we could have kept him, but I think he is now overpaid.
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As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
Waaaaaaaay overpaid
His highest point total was what, 50 some odd points on a loaded Washington team?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
That’s called a Dale Tallon special
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’m really not surprised talks between the Avs and Flash’s camp went silent early if that was the number being insisted upon.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 7, 2011 7:27 AM MDT up reply actions
I still question if there were any talks at all. Having watched the way my dad always suffered when coming to visit Denver after he started taking blood thinners, I just can’t imagine Flash wanting to live here. Moreover, the travel… my dad was always recommended to limit it as much as possible once the clots became a real issue. I think health, more than anything, was why Fleischmann went elsewhere.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 8:11 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
It very well could be, I know I wasn’t allowed to fly when my blood acted up. At all.
But there is no way the Avs would have paid him what he got.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions
I think him getting paid was more a result of Florida needing to spend a ton to catch the Avs at the cap floor.
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 Jul 7, 2011 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions
Seems a pretty astute observation to me. He’ll still have to travel by air quite a bit in FL, I imagine they even fly to the TB games, but you can’t get much more sea level than Miami.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 7, 2011 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions
It never sounded like they had talks. He was medically cleared by his docs…then the Avs went silent
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
When doctors clear you for physical activity on blood thinners, they don’t really clear you. They tell you that you can have physical activity but you need to avoid blunt impact due to the fear of internal bleeding. He’s never going to get more clots because it’s almost impossible when you’re on thinners. He will have to be disciplined to take medication on a daily basis. He will have to change his diet to avoid vitamin K. He will constantly have to test his “INR” or blood thickness level until he learns to manage his blood thiner levels.
It’s not a risk free situation for an athelete dealing with impact and sharp objects. It’s possible but a doctor will tell you it’s inadvisable.
I'll keep this brief.
I also see this as the Avs saying “Ok this is absurd. Our team has had so many injuries over the last 3-4 years. We need to limit this in some way. We can’t prevent all injuries, but we sure as hell can try to limit them.”
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 then promptly go out and sign two goaltenders who haven’t been all that healthy lately, including one (Giggy) who has a condition that prevents him from retaining water. He loses an average of 10 lbs per game. That’s going to go over well at high altitudes.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 9:47 AM MDT up reply actions
I just heard that radio show that Dario tweeted. Wow, that’s just crazy. But he said all the right things so i liked it.
I am not sure Varly is really unhealthy, but Giguere is a backup. I think the Avs are aware of injuries and have been and will continue to attempt to minimize injuries.
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’s not “unhealthy” he just has recurring groin problems. Trouble for all goalies that have them…see Lehtonen, Kari (Granted he had a decent season last year, he was still nageed by groin problems)
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 miss Flash too
And wish he could have stayed. But we’re always complaining about how injury prone our team is. I don’t think he would have helped that.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Forgive me if this has been posted already, but they have some…concerns… about the Avs.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=568536&navid=DL|NHL|home
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As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
Most people do. We are the underdogs. Which makes me love our boys even more.
They can scoff all they want. I think we have a really good shot at playoffs – the best we’ve had in years – with a strong offense, solid defense, and top of the class goaltending. I’m just praying to the hockey gods for some health, although I think the seamless glass leaving will help. We’ve got contracts up and people on possibly their last chance to prove themselves. It will be a fun year, so the naysayers can just keep saying “nay”.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
The key is Darcy Tucker. With him…playoff team.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
I wouldn’t say “top of the class” goaltending yet. If this was the Giggy of 5 years ago…then yes. It’s better than last year, no doubt…but top of the class? Nah
There are a lot of concerns about the Avs, and they are legitimate. To me, it’s simply wait and see
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 Jul 7, 2011 7:28 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Giguere played through a sports hernia last year (had offseason surgery for it) and still posted a 11-11-4 record with a .900 save % and 2.87 GAA. The Avs with a record like that would have been in the 81-82 point range making their draft pick at the 7-10 range. And Toronto is terrible.
Giguere is feeling a lot better after his surgery. http://www.evenstrength.com/nhl/2011/06/01/giguere-recovering-surgery
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Jul 7, 2011 10:03 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love him and am really happy with that signing. Soft spot for him from my OC days, I guess.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
I’ve got concerns, too, and even though we’ll all talk about them as the season draws nearer, might as well throw a few out there right now.
Of course, Varlamov is a big question mark. If he’s healthy, I think he’ll be very good. If not, then I hope Giguere can step up.
On defense, this unit certainly looks better than last year’s bunch, but there are potential problems, as well. First off, Johnson and Kyle Quincey both have to be better than they were last year. Quincey was hurt, but his start was brutal. Johnson needs to play like a top 10 defenseman in the league. Honestly don’t know much about Hejda, hope he’s not just a bigger Hannan. Hunwick has to be a lot better, and we need to be pleasantly surprised by one of the young guys.
Speaking of being surprised…the front 12 really needs to improve by leaps and bounds. I understand that Stats was saddled with bad wingers most of the season, but he wasn’t really good. He needs to be a lot, lot better. I’m concerned about putting so much pressure on Landy and Hishon, who are both young guys. It’s a lot to ask of them. We’re counting on Mueller to a) be healthy, b) play well, and c) play well consistently…something that hasn’t happened in a long time. I think Duke is on his last legs, and I’m not sure Jonesy is really a top 6 guy. Galiardi, who can be an excellent player in the league, has got to get his shit together. So many “ifs” among the forwards.
The coaches need to be better, too. I don’t care too much about the occasional benchings and if some guys don’t like them, I care about them fixing the fucking penalty kill, for one. I think good goaltending will go a long way to help that, and if we keep McClement, I think that’ll help alot, too.
We just can’t get sub-par performances from so many guys, and I’m most concerned with the offense from the top 6. Very nervous with the idea of Landeskog/Mueller/Hishon having to be big contributors, and I wonder if Stats has plateaued.
Last year was the perfect (shit) storm in so many ways, that I can’t believe that we’ll repeat it. But I still have doubts.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree with just about everything you said here.
Last year was the perfect (shit) storm in so many ways, that I can’t believe that we’ll repeat it. But I still have doubts.
I say this with proper subservience to the almight Whammy in all his greatness and glory. I know I will sin, but I throw myself at the mercy of your benevolent greatness; “There’s no way the Avs can have goaltending as bad as last year.”
I'll keep this brief.
Nice analysis. I agree with a lot of what you said. On paper we look vastly improved in goal, defensively improved on defense (but probably lost some blue line scoring) and we lost some production up front in my estimation. I think we are more stable, less volatile, and perhaps a little less exciting.
Thing 2—Coaching:
I like Sacco, but believe his journey should have already ended here. I think he pushes young talent well and brings a serious (albeit frustratingly misguided at times) sense of accountability. I think he would irritate veterans a bunch over time when he thinks they have more in reserve than they do. I give him props for pushing Liles to bring his A-game back. Sad that his reward was a bus ticket.
HOWEVER—my main point about Sacco is that his inexperience (a whopping 4 yrs at the AHL/NHL level) is showing and that he may have run his course and now may be running on fumes.
Systemic problems (PK + scoring late in the season) can also be caused by flawed systems, or, as I suspect is the case, systems that more veteran coaches can “solve” and then exploit. My fear is that he doesn’t have the acumen to retool fast enough, well enough, or frequently enough to keep the Avs even with the other team, much less at an advantage. I fear that we go into the season with a coach(ing staff?) that other teams secretly smirk about, knowing they have an edge over the course of an entire season.
Perhaps they sit and say to themselves “Good thing the Avs have Sherman to keep them afloat otherwise they would be in deep trouble.”
I think he needs more Sacco (and crew?) need more seasoning and keeping him in the bigs too long may be hurting him in the long run.
14.2.2011--St. Valentine's Day Massacre
"But we remain touching a wound that opens to our richest horror." --Karl Shapiro, "Auto Wreck"
I agree with you guys. I don’t think Sacco is a bad coach, I have doubts about his ability to make adjustments through the season. Last year we came out and everyone was amazed at our team speed and I don’t think they were ready for it. But as the season went along teams learned how to slow us down. It seemed like we never really adjusted to the other teams adjustments. We just tried to keep doing what we always did and when that didn’t work we just scratched our heads with a dumb look on our face.
The sample size is small. His plan his first year was speed and speed. This didn’t work the second time around. I think there was team turmoil as well as other issues that prevented him from getting a full shot.
He’ll have a shorter leash but I think he’ll be able to adjust.
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 there’s more to a coaching staff than the head coach.
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I think it would be tough for ANY coach, or coaching team, to coach an AHL team to victory in the NHL.
"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 Jul 7, 2011 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Truth.
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 Jul 7, 2011 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Very true. But a vet SOMEWHERE would help.
{Sigh} for better or worse, we are a young team next year. Young in goal, young on D, young up front, and young on the bench. I guess we just have to hope we don’t implode again.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Silly girl.
Young is going to play in the NCAA again next year – he also only plays defense.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
’Bye guys. Thanks for all your work. Good luck with the rest of your careers.
Man, both goalies got great big raises. Crazy.
Boods didn’tt. His cap hit this past season was 1,250,000. The next two years his cap hit will be 1,150,000.
2011 – 1,250,000
2012 – 1,100,000
2013 – 1,200,000
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I figured. :)
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:57 AM MDT up reply actions
Shouldn’t the ruling on Porter and Wilson’s arbitration come through soon?
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Hearings don’t take place until July 20-Aug 4. If they settle before then, yes we will hear soon. If not, we have weeks.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Ah was under the impression they had 48 hours from filing. My bad.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
The team has 48 hours after the ruling to accept or reject the number.
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Ahhh. Thanks.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Also, I read something from last year that said the team can’t walk away from a ruling of $1.61 million or less. Not sure either of those guys is going to get awarded that much. They could be bought out, I guess…
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Interesting. They could also be on the block or just let go soon as they can only be given a one or two year deal.
"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 was talking with a Montreal fan yesterday, and he was trying to reassure himself that Budaj was only bad because JML and ROB were our “top pairing”
Mission 48.3 Accomplished!
Best to keep low expectations
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 7, 2011 7:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Oy.
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 Jul 7, 2011 7:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Budaj is still young enough, and a serviceable backup.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Budaj is a solid enough backup for not much money. I don’t know much about the Habs, but I think their defence is better than ours was last year
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
A lot better defense than the Avs. Budaj should put up solid enough numbers.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Solid as in…only lets up one backbreaking soft goal per game?
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
My worry is that they eat goalies in Montreal. He’s so nice, I wonder if he’ll be okay.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Me too. It takes a while for fans to see all the team-oriented intangibles Budaj brings. If he has already been Hunwicked into oblivion before he can prove himself, they never will.
14.2.2011--St. Valentine's Day Massacre
"But we remain touching a wound that opens to our richest horror." --Karl Shapiro, "Auto Wreck"
He can shit in one hand and wish in another…
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 7, 2011 8:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Sigh
I can only hope that every negative article is pinned up in the Avs locker room, like in 09/10, when everyone was writing off the Avs. They came storming out and set records for the best start to the season since….ever.
Of course, they then proceeded to drop off a cliff and we just scraped into the playoffs.
I am hoping that with the old glass, it might cut down on the concussions a bit.
"Time to bust out the increasingly shameful porn and let fly the balls of war!"
-AJ Hellofawaffle 2011
I’ve seen mention of the seemless glass several times, but I don’t know much about it. What did the Avs change, and how will it help cut down on injuries?
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As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
NHL mandated the switch. Only a handful of arenas still had it, most in the NW division coincidentally…or maybe not so coincidentally.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Well, yeah. I just figured that’s what he meant.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 9:47 AM MDT up reply actions
Not only is it now seamed, it’s also now no longer glass, from what I understand. I think the new stuff is acrylic, which has far more flexibility.
Not only is it acrylic, but it’s painted to make it look like people are in the stands. There’s even a Waldo thrown in for the kids to find.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
http://www.milehighhockey.com/2011/6/7/2212521/seamless-glass-and-injuries
That should answer some questions.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Tutting your own horn again I see. ;-)
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 Jul 7, 2011 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, as Pinchy would say, at least it’s not her mud trumpet
"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?
Haha.
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 Jul 7, 2011 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Niiiice
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Uhh. . . . Sandie,
Was this a little Freudian typo as we bid adeiu to Liles? Isn’t there a commandment against coveting Beachie’s boyfriend?
and sadly say goodbye to some beloved, and hot so beloved players
14.2.2011--St. Valentine's Day Massacre
"But we remain touching a wound that opens to our richest horror." --Karl Shapiro, "Auto Wreck"
LOL
Umm, that was for Cheryl and her Liles?
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:56 AM MDT up reply actions
My appearances this summer have been sporadic. Do we now refer to everyone by the boring names?
If so, Ms. Gauthier, I wanted to let you know that I like your cupcakes. Their constant presence is reassuring and always enjoyable. While I may not always comment/compliment them, my appreciation for them remains resolute.
14.2.2011--St. Valentine's Day Massacre
"But we remain touching a wound that opens to our richest horror." --Karl Shapiro, "Auto Wreck"
Some of the staff are trying to appear more…credible by using their slave names as SDTF puts it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
LOL
I love the expression “slave name”.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions
cupcakes? “slave name”?
You always dance delightfully on the evocative edge of risque.
14.2.2011--St. Valentine's Day Massacre
"But we remain touching a wound that opens to our richest horror." --Karl Shapiro, "Auto Wreck"
Hahahaha, well then.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 8:26 AM MDT up reply actions
Awe, thanks. :) And, my slave name is pretty close to the name I used.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 8:11 AM MDT up reply actions
Per Commodore’s twitter feed, he’s contemplating on whether or not to wear 64 for the Wings. I might hate the team, but damn it’s about time he embraced it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
It reminds me
of the happy times last year, before all their hearts were broken. (or heads, wrists, hands, lungs, etc.) :(
So the club arbitration filing deadline was yesterday. Did anyone see any lists of players that clubs chose to take into arbitration?
I’m looking and cannot find anything.
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Dupuis
Gosh, I remember his career game like it was yesterday, something about that SH goal just stuck out to me, it was such a nasty shot, short side top shelf, good times.
FYI
@mirtle James Mirtle
Was told Leafs assistant GM Claude Loiselle was high on Philippe Dupuis.
Us too, Claude. Us too.
[Insert witty line here]
Do you smoke, or shoot up Dupuis to get high?
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
Rub him on your gums.
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you first
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 7, 2011 9:33 AM MDT up reply actions
How do you know I already haven’t?
Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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Ihavenoideasifyouhavebutitsagoodideabecauseitsfunandeveryoneshouldtryanditmakesyoufeelhappyandallkindsofthingsnadhtehskyisprettyandilikehockeyandotherthingsaregoodtoanddupuiswasgoodbutnowheisamapleleaf.
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.
speak for yourself. hard worker, good shot for a 4th liner…but a bad faceoff guy, little leadership shown, not a overly physical guy (though he did hit some) and pretty average as a 4th liner in every other way. a totally humdrum, run of the mill 4th liner. i shed no tears.
Hendricks…now HE was a serious 4th liner. still mad we let him go.
little leadership shown
Is leadership really an attribute that a 4th liners needs, or should be considered? I mean, he’s a 4th liner, and if you’re getting leadership from him doesn’t that say a ton about the 1st and second liners. It just seems a silly attribute to talk about for borderline roster players.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 7, 2011 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions
it's certainly not a requirement
but it’s something I’d like to have from my 4th liners, all others things being equal.
the chatter around here is like we lost some super valuable 4th liner…I disagree. to be a super valuable 4th liner, I would have expected more. like the leadership and other things Hendricks brought.
I didn’t notice Hendricks before he played for the Caps, but he seems like a hardworking guy and Caps fans love him and were happy about his contract extension. I think it helps to have guys like him that are leaders on every line. Hendricks also has some sweet moves on a breakaway/shootout. He didn’t play very well in playoffs though.
Totally disagree with you on Dupes. 100% with ya on Hendricks.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 9:48 AM MDT up reply actions
what did he bring that was above average for a 4th liner? his shot was pretty good for a 4th liner…but I seriously can’t think of anything else, and I’ve already pointed out things he does below average…?
He was average, but he was one of the hit leaders on the Avs. McClement is an upgrade as 4th line center, and I prefer beefier guys on the bottom line to generate a real ruckus when they are on the ice.
That said, I wish Phil Dupuis good fortune in his career.
Well Languished.
Semyon says: "Let's win the Cup!"
by niwotsblessing on Jul 7, 2011 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
I never said he was above average for a 4th liner. But I saw a lot more grit and fire in him than you did, apparently. I think he was more than humdrum – I loved watching him play because he never got caught in the “feel sorry for ourselves” crap so many others seemed to – and he was more physical than you give him credit for (4th on the team in hits). On a crappy team where your first and second line centers logged a +/- of 7 and -8 respectively, he was a -4. (Yes, I know….zone starts and all. However, the list of +/ better than him for regular players only includes Jones, Winnik and Holøs).
I am not saying he’s not replaceable. And I’m not saying he was going to single handedly take the team to the Cup. But I am going to miss him and do think highly of him.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions
grrr strikeouts. ignore.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
I refuse to ignore it. I am going to read it intensely and probably 6 or 7 times.
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.
You would. ;-)
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions
i guess i expect his level of grit and hustle from all 4th liners. it’s good he didn’t quit, but I expect that too.
4th line centers should have high hit totals, and it’s not like he was putting the fear of god into opposing teams with his hitting. there’s hits and HITS. Wilson does the latter, Dupuis the former. there was nothing notable that i will miss about his level of physicality.
+/- is meaningless luck to me (well evidenced by the random list of players above him).
i don’t think the team will miss him at all. nice guy, hope he does well, but i think we’re getting carried away with the level of love for Dupuis here.
Hate to tell you guys, but 4th liners don’t matter as long as they play a good defensive game and give the 1st line a breather every 3rd shift or so :). We put a lot of emphasis on 4th liners but they don’t really factor much in winning or losing. Dave Reid and Chris Dingman were great role players and I don’t begrudge their contributions to the 2001 cup at all but they were a big factor.
I'll keep this brief.
4th liners don’t matter
agreed. that’s essentially my point.
but they were a big factor.
hold on, huh?
lol
"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 Jul 7, 2011 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Hard work and grit from is the baseline expectation from 4th liners, not something that distinguishes them. It just makes those guys endearing for the fans. We have numerous options to ‘replace’ him.
"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 Jul 7, 2011 11:00 AM MDT up reply actions
It just makes those guys endearing for the fans.
Exactly. And is precisely why I will miss him.
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Off topic
Off topic, I know, but has anyone looked at the roster for the Jets? It is not looking too promising this year. They have Kane, big Buff, and Ladd… that’s nearly it…
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As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
I think they need a season to adjust before they can start adding to it. They do have Pavelic and Enstrom. I also think they need to see how the conferences look next year before they start doing things.
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.
Even if we had stuck with Boods and Elliott, the Avs may have had a hard time tanking it harder than the Jets. It’s smart, and nearly expected, for them to tank it hard this season.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 7, 2011 10:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Tank to the bottom and build around the Nail.
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.
Enstrom and Buff on the PP is legit scary to every team in the league.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
So, it's October 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.
Habs add Willsie. They seem to like former Avs
LANDESKOG!!!!!
How Swede it is
by Cole D Hamilton on Jul 7, 2011 11:02 AM MDT reply actions
Varley press conference is over. Justin at the Goalieguild tweeted up an audio summary.
Apparently Varlamov grew up as a Roy and Avs fan. True story bros.
I'll keep this brief.
nice. i like that he’s going to take #1 too, i like number redemption*.
(except for #18. JUST LET IT GO BOYS IT’S CURSED)
YES
Duchene idolizes Sakic
Landeskog idolizes Forsberg
Varlamov idolizes Roy
Now when Siemens gets up here and we hand him the keys to THE LAWN……..
Landeskog + Siemens :D
I am ok with this meme from the Avs. Maybe Typhan Barriot idolized Ray Bourque.
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 won’t win anything for typhoid…it’s a killer.
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As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.
by David Danger on Jul 7, 2011 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions
For what it’s worth, I prefer Stefson Barriott.
Yip, Cumiskey, and a 7th
by Pacifier Night on Jul 8, 2011 9:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Saw that
Pretty good. His English isn’t as bad as I had heard it was.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions
I find it odd that EVERYTHING coming out of Washington about this guy was exaggerated. It’s like they tried to squash his talent or ruin him in some way. I almost feel like the Avs saved him.
His English is better than Washington seemed to imply. His injury history may not be as bad. His play was better. His losses resulted from Washington scoring 12 goals in 14 games. His attitude is much less quintessentially “Russian”. He seems more excited. It’s very very odd.
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.
It’s probably absurdly low. He played well and Washington, it seems, blamed him in part for that losing streak because god forbid we criticize OVechkin or Backstrom or Semin.
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 like the hour shifts. Dude’s an animal.
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.
Things like Ovie taking hour shifts whenever he feels like it makes Caps fans question if Boudreau even has control of the team. Ovie didn’t play that well this past season, at least not for him. It was maddening to see him try the same move over and over again (attempt to skate through 3 guys and get a shot off only to have it blocked). It was like he couldn’t adjust and learn some new moves. Boudreau sometimes played Ovie at right wing and it helped a little. Another thing Ovie did that drove Caps fans to near suicide was stay on the left point on the PP for the whole 2 minutes. That worked in the past but not this last season, although this is on Boudreau more than Ovie for setting it up like that (injuries contributed to this).
Actually I don’t think any Caps fans blamed Varly for the losing streak at all. Boudreau was the one being crucified, a lot of fans wanted him fired, along with some blame for HBO, and having such awful luck with shooting percentages and such during that streak. I just heard a radio interview that Mike Green did and he said being on HBO during the losing streak and getting all that attention made it worse, and he thought it extended the length of the streak.
His English is decent. He has always spoken in complete, grammatically correct sentences when I’ve heard him speak English in the past. The problem is that he doesn’t always understand things, such as when Goalie Guild asked him a question. It’s funny because Varly speaks more correct English than Ovie, but Ovie understands much more than him and has a twitter account where he posts in English (although he butchers it). The Russian PR guy for the Caps tried to convince Varly to get a twitter account this past season but he said maybe next season. Hopefully he does get one!
They shit all over Flash after that deal, too. They seem really worried about their former players, and not nearly worried enough about their bunch of underachievers.
All I can figure is it’s mostly a bandwagon fanbase that likes to chirp.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Dater posted an iPhone video that you can’t hear, it’s all hum and reverb. Honestly idk why he bothers
Landeskog + Siemens :D
He tries.
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.
This
Better than not having it at all.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions
No, not really. His job is to transcribe the interesting aspects of the press conference, like the great Dan Steinberg takes the time to do.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Agree
Can it really take that much less time to upload an iPhone video and link it than to just tell us what happened?
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 7, 2011 12:57 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
The Avalanche Guild has a wrap of this as well:
http://theavalancheguild.com/2011/07/semyon-varlamovs-press-conference/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook
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
Panthers
Bringing in Ramsay is a nice move. I really hope they make the playoffs this season and justify some of the other crazy things they’ve done.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
They’ve done a nice job collecting a shit-ton of young prospects the last couple years, though. A lot of the new signings are space-fillers until the young guns are ready. Problem is, can they find takers on those big contracts when they’re ready to make room?
Yip, Cumiskey, and a 7th
by Pacifier Night on Jul 8, 2011 9:29 AM MDT up reply actions
After Ramsay got dumped by Winnipeg, I was thinking that maybe he’d be a good choice to be a veteran voice on the bench. This was after Deader got moved up, so I’m not sure how they’d do that. Also wonder if a guy like Gerard Gallant would have been a good fit. I wouldn’t mind it at all if Sacco felt some heat and had the coach in waiting standing next to him every night, not to mention that I still think the Avs can use some veteran coaching experience.
Anyone know if there’s an NHL rule that limits the amount of coaches a team can have? Why do NBA teams suddenly have 12 guys in suits on the bench, but the NHL still has just 3? I know bench space is part of it, but I wonder if there’s something official.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Why do NBA teams suddenly have 12 guys in suits on the bench, but the NHL still has just 3?
Cuz of the racism.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Or because each one of those attention whore crybabies needs their own coach/ posse.
"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?
super joe and myself share a burfday. i like to think it makes me classier. /burps
by thedoctor on Jul 7, 2011 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
Happy one incremental step toward yours demise day.
Seriously, I think we shouldn’t celebrate birthdays past 21. We should mourn them. It would be cheaper on the presents and we could still drink. Possibly more.
14.2.2011--St. Valentine's Day Massacre
"But we remain touching a wound that opens to our richest horror." --Karl Shapiro, "Auto Wreck"
I have been doing this since I turned 15.
Happy B’day Doc.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Jul 7, 2011 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Eff Super Joe
Happy birthday, Doc!
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Happy B-Day Doctor!
Well Languished.
Semyon says: "Let's win the Cup!"
by niwotsblessing on Jul 7, 2011 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Indeed.
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 Jul 7, 2011 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Did anyone notice something strange about the jersey at the Varly press conference? On the back, instead of the Reebok logo that we are all used to…it actually said “Reebok.” And the colors looked darker, but it could just be the room
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 didn’t even notice….need to look. You have a link mebe?
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 7, 2011 11:41 AM MDT up reply actions
I’m gonna try to take a vid snap and post it
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
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
Just looks weird
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
Maybe he’s been sponsored to legally change his name to Reebok Varlamov.
Landeskog + Siemens :D
by SteveHouse on Jul 7, 2011 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
That would be different
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
Word on the street awhile back was that Reebok was going away from the RBK trash and going back to the wordmark.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Who are you and what is this “Street” 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.
The corner is the best place to hear information…and pick up a little extra for cheap. So I heard
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
that is different though…..unless I am mistaken. HEY SOMEONE, take a pic of your maroon jersey and see how much it matches
by Avalanchefan86 on Jul 7, 2011 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions
There is a picture of the back of Porters at the top of the article
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
One of the many awesome anagrams for Semyon Varlamov is “Maroon Savvy Elm.”
But my favorite is “Ammo Navy Lovers.”
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
assuming this is from the dater video
probably just the apple camera’s shitty white balance/color in general. i had an offer from their iphone/ipad camera division not too long ago, that was one of the problems they specifically mentioned with their existing stuff. they know it’s a major problem.
Pic from the Avs Guild looks odd too. Maybe they tweaked it a bit:
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
Is it me, or does Sherman look like the more stout player.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Just more Reebok horseshit. Are they gonna go out of business any time soon, or are we gonna have to put up with their shitty jerseys for many more years to come?
From the awesome Uni-Watch blog, he voiced the same concerns, which he noticed in the new NHL EA Sports video game:
Here’s an even worse idea: The new NHL EA Sports video game suggests that the league’s Reebok logo creep has morphed from the vector to the wordmark.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Well looks like he was right
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
Icethetics also has some info on it:
http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2011/7/7/reeboks-ongoing-brand-transition.html?lastPage=true&postSubmitted=true
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 these KHL jerseys show where Reebok wants to go:
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
As far as european style-sweaters go, those are down right classy
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jul 7, 2011 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure those are the Champions Hockey League jerseys. Each club had to use those Reebok things, without ads. Their real jerseys look like this:
http://www.metallurg.ru/site/media/show/26.03.2011_SU_MMg/78715-640×458-1301151119/#image
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
Kirk McLean
Does the fact that Varlamov mentioned Kirk McLean by name bring an end to the “we don’t have a goalie coach” meme? Or are we mad that he’s a “consultant” and not a “coach.”
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 1:07 PM MDT reply actions
Forget winning, we’re trying to ice the best looking team. Liles was a tough loss but Landeskog made that up in spades!
I’m glad someone else said it so I didn’t have to!
He is def a nice addition to our team of eye candy.
Someone had to help fill the holes left by Liles and Dupuis.
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
this is nice, but I like a little scruff!
And the Avs Sweater doesn’t hurt ;)
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
I have some more at home that I can post for you tonight if you want more scruffy Varly. You’ll have to overlook the Caps jersey though.
Relax. If it’s that big of a deal, I can easily fix that.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Varly spam
Scruffy Varly at 2010 World Championship
Team Russia 2010 World Champsionship
Awesome autograph
Varly visiting school kids in his hometown Summer 2010
There are no words to adequately describe this pic, other than welcome back 1990’s
Scary stare
9/3/2010
2/1/2011
Hannan screened Varly and a goal was scored (this is Varly’s serious death stare during games)
by vtcapsfan99 on Jul 7, 2011 8:17 PM MDT up reply actions 4 recs
too much Datsyuk in that picture.
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.
It really is. I love the autograph one.
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.
Me too.
Look at the names he’s surrounded by in that WC pic. If his country sees fit to make him the guy to backstop that team, then we obviously have something good on our hands.
There is a lot of talk in Russia about who the goalie will be in Sochi. One of the reasons Russians wanted Varly to stay in the KHL was because he would have a better chance to get the starting position in 2014. Russia tends to favor KHL guys for some crazy reason. They invited Ovie to Worlds this year but not Semin or Varly because they preferred KHL guys that weren’t as good.
There is a crazy amount of talent in that pic—Ovie, Semin, Datsyuk, Malkin, Afinogenov, Gonchar. All they are missing is Kovalchuk, who was the team captain at 2010 Worlds. If the Russians didn’t have such bad coaching by Bykov, it would of been a lot more fun to see how they could have done in the Olympics. Fortunately they fired Bykov after their bad showing at Worlds this year so their is some hope for Sochi.
South Korea just screams Winter Olympics…that irks me.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
So excited for that.
More attention for SK, potentially more attention for Starcraft <3
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 7, 2011 11:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Apparently the Hobbit’s new goaltender wasn’t too pleased with his performance…
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 8:24 PM MDT up reply actions
The scruffy one is the best.
Hahaha
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions
More Scruffy ones for you
4/28/2011
Stubble at least
4/27/2011 Varly’s 23rd Birthday
No Scruff but pretty cool to see him on the ESPN set with Ovie (this is from the day they filmed the Russian spy commercial at ESPN)
From 2010-2011 Season: No Scruff here either but more strange fashion sense (I’ve got a pic of Semin also wearing this black studded shirt)
Celebrating Winter Classic Win
Montreal people make excellent stalkers (they got pics of most of the team)
Varly’s very last game he played as a Cap 4/6/2011, he was the first star of the game and celebrated by shooting with his stick
by vtcapsfan99 on Jul 7, 2011 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
ok since you asked for it
Varly’s rehab start in Hershey 11/12/2010
Intense stare 12/09/2010
Another scruffy pic
Varly and Lundqvist shaking hands at the end of the first round playoff series 2011
4/12/2011
4/6/2011 Varly’s last game played as Cap, 1st star of the game
Celebrating Winter Classic win, seconds before he jumps into Ovie’s arms
Caps Fan Conference 2010—I was at this Coming to America session, Varly was pretty funny, although he didn’t talk a lot (I am not sure how much he understood)
by vtcapsfan99 on Jul 7, 2011 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL at "Montreal make the best stalkers", I'm from Quebec.
That is a really weird shirt.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
We can always count on finding tons of pics of the team when they are playing in Montreal. Here’s a nice stalker video of Ovie, Semin, and Varly on the street in Montreal during the playoffs in 2010. Varly is the one in the tight light colored acid washed jeans.
THAT is a funny video
They were trying to get tickets for the game.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Fucking love that autograph.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Now, all we need is Cameron Awesome or Buckets o’ Hate (what I’ve started calling Siemens for some reason) to start defending Varly’s house’s front lawn, and we should be set.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
THANKS!
I dobn’t hate the Caps Jerseys, I just have to overlook the shared Red Wings color.
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
Caps jerseys look way better.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
SO true
scruff is so awesome.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions
I prefer smooth or maybe a little landing strip.
Wait, what are we talking about again?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
by Mike @ MHH on Jul 7, 2011 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL.
I agree with you in that instance,
Scruff does not belong in some circumstances ;)
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
HAHAHA
I prefer scruff on men’s faces?
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Also congrats to David Jones?!
hoosierjm26 John-Michael Liles
Just had a fantastic dinner at #sunda in Chicago…with possibly one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. Victoria tmrw for D jones wedng
It's all about the A-
So Liles is in my neck of the woods huh? I’ll hunt him down for you ladies
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
was
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 7, 2011 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions
He’ll be in my neck of the woods for a long time to come…
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions
no stalkerish puck bunnying out of you Ms. Gauthier.
You’ve gone legit don’t forget ;)
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
Hey, I’m not going after JML, that’s Cheryl’s boy!
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions
And you know I like Winnik more than JML
not really a blonde kinda girl…. now Dups is closer …
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m no longer going to lust after players. They all end up getting shipped out. (see Durno, Chris; Liles, JM)
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions
They do all leave :( Sad Panda.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't want him.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m glad your with the plan…also, if you want stay away from Landeskog and Varlamov…they are also good looking apparently….
Now if you suddenly became attracted to Kyle or Matt Hunwick…
In all fairness, the last one I liked before Winnik was Quincey, he’s still one the team.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Whose side are you on?!
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 8, 2011 9:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Actually, I’ve actually come across puck bunnies for Hunwick. It was….disturbing. But the photo they showed of him shirtless in evidence wasn’t terrible.
Still, he’s no Landy or Varly. Or EJ for that matter. Or even Mueller. Mueller’s pretty hot too.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Mueller looks like a pirate…
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions
He was such an awesome pirate.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 7, 2011 11:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I like how Varlamov says Avalanche
He sounds so bloody evil.
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 am so khyappy to be here in Colorado”
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 am very ex-cited to play here foor the Cullorado Ahvlanche and to meet Patrick Rr-wah”
Landeskog + Siemens :D
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
“I am varry khyappy to be heer”
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.
Buccigross tweeted about one-year deals for O’Reilly and Mueller. Came here for the details then realized, oh yeah, the Predators have those guys, too.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
How’s Bucci on Twitter? Is he worth following?
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Comedy gold
Worst pickup line: One that I used to give — it was just for fun, though, I didn’t really use it — it was, "I lost my phone number, can I borrow yours?" It actually worked! It was just for fun. I didn’t do it to a girl I really liked. On a dare I would do that. It worked before. American girls, you know.
Yeah! American girls! I know, right? I’m right there with you, brother!*
*I really have no fucking idea what he’s talking about.
If I could marry anyone: It’d probably be Jessica Alba. She’s exactly my type physically, and she looks really fun, too. I need a girl I can have fun with. My type is brunette for sure, dark skin. I like really tiny girls. I don’t like if a girl is taller than me. And a great smile.
No shit, Dupes. Nice call.
Beer, wine or martinis: Beer. I’m not really picky. I like Corona in the summer.
I think Denver might have been a bit too sophisticated for Dupes.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jul 7, 2011 7:09 PM MDT up reply actions
I giggled a lot throughout this article.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions
I know what he's talking about.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jul 7, 2011 11:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Just an FYI,… Stewie is in Victoria, too. More credence to (1) Davey Jones’ wedding and (2) that Chris Stewart needed to be shipped out of town cuz he was a cancer to the locker room.
[Insert witty line here]
Wonder how many are out there.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:41 PM MDT up reply actions
You saw it on Twitter right Cheryl?
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
Oooops
Sorry, Girlis, didn’t see your response.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:49 PM MDT up reply actions
CstewSTL25 chris stewart
Finally got to victoria after a long day of traveling, its beautiful here #weddingseason
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Stewie: “I’m gonna let ya’ll finish your wedding, but I’m gonna nail the bride first.”
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
by Randy Time on Jul 7, 2011 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Long day?
Well Languished.
Semyon says: "Let's win the Cup!"
by niwotsblessing on Jul 7, 2011 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions
that Chris Stewart needed to be shipped out of town cuz he was a cancer to the locker room.
Wait what?
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.
Yeah…still don’t see it.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
You usually pick this stuff up…
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Jul 7, 2011 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions
you know, the whole rumor shit
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 7:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Are you saying it's more credible now though? Maybe I'm still too tired to comprehend.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
yeah your meter is asleep
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions
oh and...
sarcasm meter…
[Insert witty line here]
by Cheryl Bradley on Jul 7, 2011 7:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah mines off apparently.
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ~Jacques Plante
Yeah
If Duchene, Hishon, Pickard, Elliott, and Barrie all want to hang out together for the next, oh i dunno, 20 years, that would be pretty sweet.
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 gotta admit -
It is a pretty fun time to be an Avs fan. Even though we may not be winning too much as of late, we’re seeing all of these guys staring out. Our entire core for the future is only at most a few years removed from being a prospect. They’re young, they’re funny, and they have personality as well as a great future with us.
It makes me wonder what Sakic and Forsberg were like as people at that age.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
we’re seeing all of these guys staring out.
Are you sure this is a good thing?
"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?
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