Daily Cupcakes- August 12th, 2011
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 6:01 AM MDT
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I got sent a link today about the ex-Avs goalie Peter Budaj his goalie mask, and other masks as well, being highlighted for their nerdom.
Perhaps best known for having Ned Flanders from "The Simpson's" on the back of several of his masks, current Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj(notes) also featured … well, the antithesis of Ned Flanders on a mask while playing for the Colorado Avalanche.
That would be Altair, the main character from Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed," whom Budaj honored in 2008 according to Mile High Hockey. (Due respect to an assassin, but it's nowhere near as cool as having Ned Flanders on his Slovakian Olympic team mask, okaley doakaley neighborino?)
An article on Mercier.
At just 24, Justin Mercier considers himself old in hockey years.
The Colorado Avalanche's youth movement, which began in earnest two years ago, has produced an NHL club with future stars like 20-year-olds Ryan O'Reilly, a former Erie Otter, and Matt Duchene.
Mercier, an Erie native, is as old or older than nine of the 25 players listed on the club's roster. So with a recently signed one-year contract in hand, Mercier said, "it definitely puts a little bit of added pressure. It's a business for them. They're at a point where (they) have a lot of young prospects coming up here."
Fox takes a look at everything the Avalanche have done recently to avoid the same fate as this past season.
After one of the worst stretches in club history overshadowed a sparkling first-half performance, the Colorado Avalanche have excercised all means of change this offseason to help kick-start a new era for the franchise.
From taking highliy-touted prospects Gabriel Landeskog and Duncan Siemens with the No.2 and No. 11 selections in the Entry Draft to acquiring Semyon Varlamov and former Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere, the 2011 offseason has been the lastest step on the Avs' road to restoration that begun at the turn of the calender year.
Today's question comes from Jog73 : Aside from the two cup clinching games, which is your all-time favorite Avs game? Well, I'm going to add "or memory?" to the end of that question.
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My favorite non Cup clincher was in January of 2004. My (not quite yet) wife and I took in the Hawk/Avs in Chicago. Hawks got out to a 3-0 lead, but the Avs stormed back, including a penalty shot goal by Milan Hejduk. Avs ended up winning the game with just a few seconds left on OT…Tanguay scored the winner.
A few nights later, Hejduk was awarded another penalty shot that beat Tampa Bay in OT
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
1996 game 6 vs detroit. I cant begin to describe how much i loved that game. Up 3-2 coming home, the pressure was on after a sloppy game 5. First goal a highlight reel. Deadmarsh flyin up the wing with the puck. Little give and go with Corbet at the line and the cross-ice beauty and a one-timer by superjoe sets the tone. Claude remodels drapers face. Superjoe is throwin checks. Second goal another superjoe undressing of Coffey and the wrister in the back of the cage. Third goal, a rebound by ricci, typical Mike cleaning up the garbage and mcnichols is goin bonkers. Fourth goal needs no description, Peter the Great undressing Lidstrom. The clock winding down in the third period. The house was shaking. Stanley cup being chanted. Easily my favorite non cup clinching game and memories.
by Jog73 on Aug 12, 2011 6:22 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
I don’t know if this properly qualifies as my favorite, but I’ll always remember that first game in Chicago after the deadline a couple years back after we re-acquired Scott Parker. The Hawks score a couple of early goals, so Quenneville sends out Parker for his first shift to shake things up. You just know something is going to happen…the puck drops…gloves start flying…but it’s not Parker, it’s Mark Rycroft. I’m not sure why that sticks with me, but it does.
Marek Svatos’ fight would also rank up there.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 12, 2011 6:54 AM MDT reply actions
Another one
Leopold’s shoot out goal against Osgood
http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20090215_COL@DET
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 12, 2011 6:56 AM MDT reply actions
It’s tough to top Andy’s 51-save playoff shutout from ‘10. Best sports event I’ve attended live. Opening day with retiring Sakic’s number and then beating the Sharks was also pretty special.
Peter Forsberg’s Rat-trick was one that was pretty special too.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 AM MDT reply actions
Considering Sakic night against the Sharks was my first, and one of only two regular season games I have seen live (the second being the 3-0 game against the nucks two nights later), it is pretty high on my list of favorites.
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 Aug 12, 2011 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Do you guys remember this game vs. Dallas? I think it was at or near the end of the 2000 or 2001 season, during the time when the Avs and Dallas were meeting in the conference finals practically every year. Belfour, despite his various drunken adventures, always stood on his head vs. the Avs and I hated him for it.
So I was at the game, and it went into OT. The tension was high, and the can was rockin’. Then, the Avs got called for a penalty. My heart sank, along with 18,000 others that day.
I can’t remember how much time was left on the kill, but the Avs had sent it out of the zone and down to the other end of the ice. Belfour went to get the puck behind the net, fumbled it a little bit, and Shjon Podein took it from him, wrapped it around, and put the puck in the net, shorthanded.
The Pepsi center fucking ERUPTED. It was amazing. I was at game 7 in 2001, and I’m serious, the can was just as loud when Podein put that in against Belfour as it was when the Avs beat NJ for the cup. It was an unforgettable moment, and one of my favorites all time in any sport. Podein will always have a special place in my heart after that goal. :-)
No soup for you!
found a recap. 47 seconds left in the game. what a finish!
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20000403/ai_n9968796/
No soup for you!
Watching Game 6 against NJ was one of the best experience that wasn’t Game 7 of that series. Patty Roy puttin’ on a clinic. I KNEW after that game that the Cup was coming to Colorado and wouldn’t be leaving on a plane for New Jersey.
In person, Joe Sakic Night was fucking epic.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I remember that game vividly, especially the first period. “Putting on a clinic” only begins to describe how phenomenal Roy was in that game…it was one of the best career performances of an all-time legend playing in his prime. It was incredible to behold.
No soup for you!
Totally agree, Foote was just as valuable that evening as well. Beside the d he scored the first goal and the look on his face after the goal, ok boys we survived thier opening round, the rest of the nite is ours.
by Jog73 on Aug 12, 2011 11:27 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
My other favorite was when Joe Sakic got in a fight with Doug Gilmour. I was watching it on TV with a buddy, and we went absolutely apeshit in my living room. Good times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18zsScCM1kY
No soup for you!
The game that Foote was traded back to Colorado from Columbus, Feb 26, 2008.. I remember watching that game, and, at least the Canadian telecast, had constant updates as to where he was. “He is being escorted by police from the airport to the arena”, “He just arrived”, and then they showed him arriving and taking off his suit jacket and his tie walking towards the lockerroom all the while people are trying to shake his hand and you could tell that he just wanted to get on the bench. Then he finally does (and wow can that man get his gear on quick!), sits down on the bench and plays.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 8:30 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs
The awe on some of the younger player’s faces was nice too
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
Yup
I just tried finding it on youtube, couldn’t. So I’m going to see if it’s in the Vault on NHL.com.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 8:39 AM MDT up reply actions
I loved that,
Watching him walk down the hallway onto the bench and join the team mid first period.
The boys were all so surprised and happy to see him.
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
My fave part was Cumiskey’s face. Liles was all, “Hey bud. What’s up? Nice to see ya.” Cumiskey? “ohhhh myyyy goddddd. That’s Adam Foote. What do I do? What do I say? Act normal. ACT NORMAL.” lol
The Colorado Avalanche: much more hugerer and depthier than last year
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 12, 2011 9:11 AM MDT up reply actions
LOL
EXACTLY… wish I could find that clip. Loved it!1
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 9:13 AM MDT up reply actions
This!
SOOOOO much this!
I love the look on his face!
And how very Liles reacted was great, so cool about the whole thing.
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
Yeah, no clip anywhere that I can find
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
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10100213718353603
It’s the Avs video they put out on Facebook once he retired. ~4:28 Shows him getting to the arena that night, walking down the tunnel, and getting to the bench. Not perfect the best I could find so far.
So was I.
The night before I went to the Col- Edm game and met Dater. So part of me was a bit disappointed that the games weren’t reversed.
Something I need to admit, as far as I can remember I have taken the TDL day off. I remember skipping high school on those days and telling my father I would be. And I’d tell him it was to watch hockey stuff. He’d laugh and call me in “sick” so that he wouldn’t get phone calls telling him that I wasn’t in class. What? He knew I was just sitting at home. Anyway, I remember TSN saying that Foote was traded to Colorado and I called my now ex, he couldn’t understand me “Babe, only dogs can hear you right now… I don’t even know if you are speaking French or English, slow down and take a few breaths!”… he ended up having to pull up TSN.com to know what I was talking about. And that “talking quickly and high pitched” thing didn’t end with that phone call.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Are you talking about sex noises there at the end of that story?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
by Mike @ MHH on Aug 12, 2011 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Great call.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 12, 2011 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Game 3.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Aug 12, 2011 8:32 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
forsberg 6 points to comeback against the panthers (down 5-0) . that guy was absolutely unreal to watch some games.
a ‘memory’ – just the way sakic played during 2000-2001, beautiful skating, passing, shooting, you name it.
bad memory – i was at the 2002 wcf game 6……. so sad :(
That comeback game is among my top ones. A friend and I were at a bar to watch it, and things looked pretty bad to the point where we almost didn’t want to continue watching. Then a goal went in, then another, then another, then the rest of the bar started to wonder what the hell was going on, and by the time the Avs took the lead, everyone was watching this regular season game like it was a cup clincher.
My others:
Adam Foote’s final shift.
Podein’s 24-hour uniform
Another right by Sakic. Another right by Sakic.
Sakic blowing out Scott Stevens’ tire in Game 7
Yelle’s goal from his stomach, facing the wrong direction
Roy’s spinarama around Gretzky
Stanley Cup rings in Roy’s ears
Stewart beating the shit out of a Wild player then telling the whole bench to shut the fuck up.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
My head, get out of it
I’ll add andy’s 51 save shutout against the sharks, duchene stripping however you spell that guy’s name he fought, and roy crossing the center line xD
It's all about the O'
by SteveHouse on Aug 12, 2011 9:23 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Game 7 Versus the LA Kings in 2001. So many emotions. Kings clawed back from being down 3-1 in the series. Avs fans are having Dallas Stars flashbacks. Roy clamps down and Avs win. Huge euphoria of going to the finals and late breaking news of Forsberg going to the hospital. Conflicted emotions, no sleep. I’ll never forget it.
I'll keep this brief.
One of the tops for me now is Footer’s last game and Sakic’s retirement night.
The Colorado Avalanche: much more hugerer and depthier than last year
I guess that would be two of the tops, huh? Yay Friday!!
The Colorado Avalanche: much more hugerer and depthier than last year
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 12, 2011 9:16 AM MDT up reply actions
But both amazing ones
That last Foote shift was awesome sauce. I loved that he told everyone that it would be his last game before it happened.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 9:20 AM MDT up reply actions
That last shift and his retirement stuff is what’s making it hard to find that video of him returning. Everything I search – even if it doesn’t have the words retire, last, etc in it – comes back with links to final days stuff. Didn’t used to be like that. I’m getting annoyed.
How do like dem apples, Gilmour?
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 12, 2011 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions
I know, same here… NHL vault doesn’t have it either.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 9:37 AM MDT up reply actions
I love this thread.
Fucking August
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 12, 2011 9:26 AM MDT reply actions 6 recs
Automatic rec.
If August were a person I’d punch him in the face.
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Aug 12, 2011 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
If august were a sandwich it wouldn’t have any Arby’s sauce on.
It's all about the O'
by SteveHouse on Aug 12, 2011 9:35 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
August has poor rebound control.
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 Aug 12, 2011 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions
August is so stupid it got fired from the M&M factory for throwing away the W’s. Stupid August.
I'll keep this brief.
I was about to say August is the Minnesota Wild of months, then I realized there’s no way it would be as high as 8th.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 12, 2011 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
August has ZERO puck poise
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
August slept with my wife.
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 Aug 12, 2011 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions
And that was over the line!
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 Aug 12, 2011 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Exactly! Bros don’t do that to each other. I’ve never forgiven August after that.
I'll keep this brief.
August is not my bro. August is a slew-footing dick.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions
August thinks Osgood is a Hall of Famer.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
You’re this blog’s August.
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 your its May 26, 1997.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, well you’re February 14th, 2011.
Eat 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.
Pfft, so I dropped a game against Calgary. It was one regular season game.
You bloody well handed the Cup to the Wings. Good show bucko.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions
You ruined Forsberg’s finally game EVER in the NHL. Thanks jackass.
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.
August is sitting next to July on a beach in Florida. July says to August, “What do you think is closer to us right now, London or the moon?”
August replies, “Duh! You can see the moon from here.”
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 Aug 12, 2011 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions
August is still looking for the “any” key.
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 Aug 12, 2011 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions
How about the magic of that Run where the avs fell just short of the playoffs despite going 14-1-2. It’s a bittersweet memory as My biggest memory was Forsberg pretty much single handedly knocking the Avs out, but the general feeling of that run was awesome.
On a personal note it was right when I started blogging and following the Avs with the amount of detail and fervor that I currently do, so that was a lot of fun too and probably got me into this whole blogging thing.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 12, 2011 9:30 AM MDT reply actions
Yeah, I remember the run, and I remember the Foppa interview afterward.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
The run that gave rise to “Budaj is a number one” and the several years long argument
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
Please, please don’t bring up that 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.
I remember that
It was my senior year of high school hockey. My coach had nominated me to be our recipient of the Hobey Baker High School Character Award. They are honoring all of the recipients at a game against the Canucks, so I go down there that night.
I’ll never forget that Budaj was playing absolutely out of his mind, and Theodore had sucked since we got him. I saw that Theo was starting that game, and I was pissed. I told my friend that there was no way we were going to win. Sure enough, it happened to be the only regulation loss in that stretch. Had we gotten to overtime in that game, the Avs would have made the playoffs that year.
Low-cut blouses are looked down upon in this establishment.
You have a blog?
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.
Of course he does. Pull your head out of your ass. ’Course I always gave Jibs the benefit of the doubt that his blog at least used to be good, but apparently not:
it was right when I started blogging and following the Avs with the amount of detail and fervor that I currently do
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Are you totally blind or just legally blind because you really can’t see sarcasm. But really nice try at insults. Amazing how you can fail at both reading comprehension and insults.
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.
Joe Sakic retirement night was pretty great, loved being at that game:
http://video.avalanche.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlg=20082009
I'll keep this brief.
Worth watching again for the lockeroom handshakes alone.
btw. Black Eye’d peas and Coldplay. I’m sure no one will regret that 15 years from now.
I'll keep this brief.
you’ve got a feeling?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 12, 2011 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
I’m regretting that now and I had nothing to do with any of it
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
December, 1995 - In a strong statement that still resonates to this day, the Montreal Canadiens make it clear to Patrick Roy that the franchise will simply not tolerate championship-calibre goaltending.
DGB
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
Non-Avs
But I really enjoyed being in the house when TJ Hensick scored his 50th point last season
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 12, 2011 9:39 AM MDT reply actions 9 recs
My favorite game.....
Was just with-in a couple seasons. Avs vs. Blues. I had glass tickets and we whipped the hell outta the blues. Stewart had his hat trick….on a penalty shot….on my end….and my father-in-law is a Blues fan was with us……EPIC!! First time I had glass seats. Mcleod stood in front of us and was talking to my wife and I, then started shooting pucks at us…awesome. Never forget..
On a personal level: when I flew from Milwaukee to Edmonton to go to the first post-lockout game. We lost, and gave up a goal to Horcoff like 10 seconds into the game (nothing like being jazzed up for hockey to be back, tell yourself it’s gonna be a good year, and whomp, mood ruined 10 seconds in), but to have hockey back, and be able to be at the first game back, that was awesome.
Not having that many years of serious Avs watchin under my belt
I’m gonna go with two different ones, the game against the Dead Things where Duchene scored his first career goal, so fitting, and against “Lord Howard” and the game where we clinched a playoff spot against Vancouver in that SO.
One more that I remember, and this was referenced in the lopsided victories thread the other day, was the 12-2 victory of San Jose way back in the day. I remember watching it and laughing at SJ (I was like 8 at the time). They were such a terrible team. Until then, I didn’t even know a team was allowed to score more than 5 goals in a game.
Low-cut blouses are looked down upon in this establishment.
Also getting a fist pump (Before the Jersey Shore days) from Lappy and a “How YOU doing?!” from The Sheriff was awesome.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 12, 2011 10:47 AM MDT reply actions
Two Games
1. The first game when we had Kariya and Selanne, we lit up the black hawks something like 5-0, and the whole Can was super excited and jazzed for the upcoming season
2. There was a playogf game vs Dallas post lockout and we were down by a goal in the game, and we score with less than a minute left to tie the game, then win less than a minute into overtime to go up 3-0 in the series. So much fun to be at that game
3. Bittersweet moment was a game where we were playing nashvile, they pull there goalie, and Roy gets the puck and shoots it down (we all know how much he always wanted to score a goal), the whole can is on there feet screaming their heads off because it looks like its going in, the place is so loud (never have heard it that loud since), and then the worst noise you can possibly hear at that moment “CLINK!!!!”…he hits the post. Never have seen such noise, and then instantly such silence. It was awful.
"I cannot really hear what Jeremy says because I've got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ear."-Patrick Roy
David Aebischer with the shutout in his first game as number 1 in that CHicago 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
I remember when I thought he could be Roy’s replacement
"I cannot really hear what Jeremy says because I've got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ear."-Patrick Roy
So did Roy.
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.
So did Colorado
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
December, 1995 - In a strong statement that still resonates to this day, the Montreal Canadiens make it clear to Patrick Roy that the franchise will simply not tolerate championship-calibre goaltending.
DGB
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
This is a bit off base
Having grown up in New England, I grew up on Whalers games and then, once they moved, Bruins games. ESPN would play at most 10 Avalanche games a year until the playoffs. So Bourque was a big deal growing up and essentially a god.
The Avs had made trades before, but that trade was epic. I remember ESPN changing their programming in order to play his first Avalanche game. I remember getting goosebumps when they showed the video of his name being ironed on. It was just an incredible moment when the game started and this Cup winning team added the best defenseman in the world to a team that had the best goalie of all time and two of the best forwards to ever play. Just wow.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Of recent memory
The game where Duchene scored his first goal was pretty amazing. Come from behind to being the Evil 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.
I see that was already mentioned.
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.
Come from behind to being the Evil Things
You stupid bastard
Either don’t suck at typing
Or ‘fess you’re a troll
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Don’t you dare use troll-ku on me. You think you’re fucking cool because you used the word “’fess” with an apostrophe. Give me a break. You are either too dumb to work the word confess into the poem OR you are too stupid to realize it was a typo.
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 is my fav hands down
It was 2006, I had just finished my master’s thesis defense down at a school in Texas, and to celebrate, myself, my wife-to-be and some Dallas Star fan buddies went to see game 2 in Dallas of the first round series between the Avs and the Stars.
The Avs went up 3 – 0 early, but then blew the lead and were down 4 – 3 with a couple min left. Then Hinote took a silly goaltender interference penalty, and we were shorthanded and down a goal. all seemed lost. The AA center was rocking, you couldn’t hear yourself think. Oddly, Q made the call to actually pull the goalie shorthanded as well, so we’re 5v5 with no goalie.
I don’t even remember how it happened but somehow we go the puck up ice for a 3 on 2, and Hejduk slipped the puck over the Clark on the left side and BAM he put he put it in.
Have you ever been the only one to jump to your feet and scream for pure joy in a building with ~18000 suddenly silent fans? I have. By far my favorite hockey memory.
Sakic went on to score the OT winner after Arnott rang one of the post at the other end. I still have the little towel they handed out and display it on my office desk. People ask me all the time why I, a huge Avs fan, have this Stars towel displayed. Always a fun story.
Let's do the reveser
Worst day in Colorado Avalanche history: April 3rd, 2009.
The date Malachi joined this blog.
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.
Your insults are as juvenile and disappointing as your existence.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions
You are just bitter you didn’t think of this insult first; jealous.
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.
Jealous of an unoriginal, egotistical, boorish, bunny-kicking, twit like you? Please.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Four of those is correct. I am not a twit. 80%. That’s good enough for a B- in insults.
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 and i’ll call foul on my use of “is” right now. Beat you to it, moron.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I was only gone a few days…what the hell happened?! Lol…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Malachi is a flexing his pathetic insult capabilities.
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.
c6hor8 deserves to be rhetorically flogged for his constant and insipid banality.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions
You are insulting Steve Carrel’s character by implying he’s as dumb as Malachi.
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.
if not
Then Mike should put them both in time out.
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 Aug 12, 2011 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I thought we were already in August.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions
They are. They decided a couple of days ago to disagree on everything for the rest of August, which is apparently the worst month ever.
Well I think it is the worst month ever, but Malachi loves it because he hates the Avalanche.
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.
Fucking August. SeeSix loves it only slightly less than he loves Detroit.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Next time try to be original. Oh wait, you can’t be, you even stole your screen name from some book.
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.
We all take our screen names from our life experiences Whores
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Go hump your lamp, fanboy.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Try to be a little more gauche, heathen.
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.
Speaking with you is inherently gauche. Just being near a conversation with you is enough to bring every thought into the mire, every utterance into the marshes of despondency.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions
I am impressed by your ability to only use the same environmental analogies a 4th grader would use.
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.
Analogies are only appropriate when they fit their subject, dimwit. You ought to be impressed I was able to think of analogies base enough to even slightly compare with your miasma of fatuity.
I need a drink, please.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 12, 2011 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I don’t want to animadvert beyond your ken of comprehension, but I think you can do better with analogies; a child could. You know what? Never mind, you are trying your hardest.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
wait, wait, wait,
six whores kicks bunnies!? Dude! that’s not cool.
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
GL Kicks moose in her back yard…much cooler
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
Well, just the baby ones.
The Mommas are really big and angry, I just aim at them with my car ;)
*sigh*
MHH - Home of the troll-ku
Pfffft. Shadows. Tricks. Mirrors I say!
How do like dem apples, Gilmour?
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 13, 2011 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions
One of my favorite recent memories was when Forsberg cameback to the Avs…might have been his first game back against Vancouver IN Vancouver. Had my Sakic jersey but Forsberg jersey in my backpack and then whipped it out when I found out he was playing…scores a breakaway goal in the third to put it away…amazing!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I remember as a kid having to go to elementary school the next morning staying up to watch Game 4 of the 96 finals, that was memorable…as was the entire run for 2001.
Anderson’s 51 save performance was jaw droppingly amazing as well as the reception afterwards…I still get chills.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Calling Dr. Bob from Boulder... Bob from Boulder
I remember as a kid having to go to elementary school the next morning staying up to watch Game 4 of the 96 finals, that was memorableI remember as a kid having to go to elementary school the next morning staying up to watch Game 4 of the 96 finals, that was memorable
We need one “Get off my lawn!” stat!
Remember #36 Steve Moore!!
by TheBrandyBarrelRescueTeam on Aug 12, 2011 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Dr. Bob is on vacation. I will be seeing to your needs today
Lawn. Off.
"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.
by Busted Twigg on Aug 12, 2011 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Seriously.
I remember coming back from my undergraduate graduation to watch that game.
Damned kids!
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
Grade 11, but I was at a prom that night. In a little room with about 20 guys, watching the game. Man, their girlfriends were pissed that they weren’t dancing with them.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 13, 2011 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions
All of you…Off my lawn.
I had been married 8 months and had just graduated from college.
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 Aug 13, 2011 9:21 AM MDT up reply actions
I was in college. Future wife and I had just started dating.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 13, 2011 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, yeah. I was old. At least I have three or four more years left that I’ll be able to remember 2001 and I’m going to savor them.
Ditto. I honestly don’t remember the game well but his post-game interview with the background music of AN DY! AN DY! AN DY! Is what I’m stuck on. :)
It's all about the O'
by SteveHouse on Aug 12, 2011 2:13 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
and then whipped it out when I found out he was playing
Yeah? Did they kick you out too?
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
big lol on that one.
How do like dem apples, Gilmour?
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 13, 2011 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL
I heard about this! I might have seen some video too…
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 13, 2011 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions
So are you saying your an expert at whipping it out?
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 Aug 13, 2011 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
There just is NO way to answer this.
It's all about the A-
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 13, 2011 7:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Valerie Kamensky's spinning goal...
I can’t remember what year it was but that was INSANE
Remember #36 Steve Moore!!
by TheBrandyBarrelRescueTeam on Aug 12, 2011 2:09 PM MDT reply actions
Deadmarsh PS GW goal
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Aug 12, 2011 2:22 PM MDT reply actions
Nice!
We need another Deaders on the Avs…. I still have his A-1 rip-off steak sauce in my fridge…
Remember #36 Steve Moore!!
by TheBrandyBarrelRescueTeam on Aug 12, 2011 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions
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latest Varly stalking update: I saw on a Russian news site that he said he was flying back to the US on August 13th. I don’t know if that is to DC or Denver. No update either on whether or not his car is still parked in the driveway of Ovie’s house. Sadly since I live in Maryland and not Virginia it’s not really convenient to stalk Ovie’s house. But anyway, Varly should be in Colorado soon to work out so you guys can take over the stalking from me.
Just found this pic of Varly with a fan in Samara taken after his goalie class for kids when I was looking for twitter updates about his car:
We really need to get him an Avs t-shirt.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I really hope he doesn’t “accidentally” go to the Capital training camp…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
___
I kinda hope he does. Recently I was thinking about how awfully sad it will be to go to Caps games and not have Varly there anymore:( When I go to Caps game, I sit in the section behind the end of the bench where the backup goalie sits. So I either got to watch Varly on the bench all game or watch him playing for two periods in goal right in front of me. Now I’ll go and only have Vokoun on ice and Neuvy on the bench to watch. Recently I came across all my tickets I saved from past games and Varly was on the season ticketholder season opener game ticket from last season, along with Ovie. Almost enough to make me cry. I hope Avs fans appreciate Varly.
Here’s one other pic that girl posted:
If Varly plays like we know he can, I don’t think winning over the entire Avalanche fanbase is going to be that hard given our past few goalies.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
I think the Anderson situation might give some fans a little reservation (at least for a couple of seasons). If he plays well for more than one season and re-signs after this contract (RFA), fans might breathe a little easier.
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 Aug 13, 2011 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions
OT:
I greet you all tonight from the wonderful state of our beloved Avs. I got a flight in this morning and landed in the Springs around 2.
I’ve also met Kevin. So far, I know that he’s cute, cuddly, has more hair than his namesake, and likes to bite everything with his little sharp puppy teeth. I’ll post pictures later.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Alright…. Which one of you guys is Kevin? And will you stop biting Andi? She has photos to chop and cool stats to play with.
And here I thought she was multi-tasking and could do that while being bit. Maybe she isn’t all that great. ;-P
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 Aug 13, 2011 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions
So who wins the bet?
Hannan is returning to the Western Conference: Signs with the fLames for 1yr and $1 mil.
Flames sign veteran defenceman Hannan
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.
Not I (See the fanpost)
I am willing to bet Hannan’s agent overplayed his hand here. I mean there’s been a couple players (See: Vokoun) who did that this summer.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Aug 13, 2011 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Especially since he only was holding a pair of 2’s.
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 Aug 15, 2011 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions
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