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Three more Cuts

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 25:  The Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal by Ryan Stoa #29 of the Colorado Avalanche against the Dallas Stars in the first period at Pepsi Center on September 25, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 3-0.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)



Three more cuts today and, as promised, they are significant names:  Jonas Holos, Cameron Gaunce and Ryan Stoa. I don't have my spreadsheet with me to update all the battles, so you'll still have to work off of the most recent one for now. 31 players left.

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It’s about time someone did some Holos cuttin.

I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.

by Pinchy The Lobster on Sep 26, 2011 11:49 AM MDT reply actions  

Yeah, sounds like he hasn’t had a good camp, or any “good” in pre-season action

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

i doubt many people besides jibs and i will get this. love it.

by thedoctor on Sep 26, 2011 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

-i²

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 26, 2011 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

No. For God you need a square root symbol and likely an infinity sign.

by Andy_ on Sep 26, 2011 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

I didn’t say where to put the infinity sign but I can show you if you’d like, Jimmy.

by Andy_ on Sep 26, 2011 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

...said

and then there was light

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 26, 2011 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

but what was god’s corsi?

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 Sep 26, 2011 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Not sure the raw numbers, but his relative Corsi is now -1

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 26, 2011 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

I f*#king hate you for that.

Maybe.

i2 died, I'm his replacement.

by Tony Trujillo on Sep 26, 2011 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he was extremely fast, but too light on the puck.

"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.

by Busted Twigg on Sep 27, 2011 8:15 AM MDT up reply actions  

I actually thought Holos looked really good last night. I was commenting how he looked like a new skater. Maybe one game wasn’t enough….

by Sasha on Sep 26, 2011 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

It was a foregone conclusion that Holøs and Gaunce would start the year in Erie. The only real question (with the D) was Elliott, but I think Barrie might be making a case for himself as well.

And it has begun....

by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 26, 2011 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Barrie’s looked so poised though…no offense to Elliot at all.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

But he’s so tiny, he’s like a smurf.

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

So what you’re saying is that he suits the Blueberry jerseys we have.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

I bet they have a sweater with the a “4” on it that would fit. A little white stick tape and he’s ready to go, and the Organ-i-zation will have saved a couple hundred bucks.

"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.

by Busted Twigg on Sep 26, 2011 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

I forget this every year...

But how many players can be on our opening night roster?
And who’s currently injured? I know that Hejda and Yip are hurt, and I think I saw somewhere that Wilson is hurt, too, right?

So who’s next to go?

by AaronHawn on Sep 26, 2011 11:50 AM MDT reply actions  

20 active players including goalies with 3 inactives,

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 11:56 AM MDT up reply actions  

Not unexpected and not shocked by any of it.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 11:55 AM MDT reply actions  

Here's who's left:

Center:
Stastny
Duchene
O’Reilly
McClement

Left Wing:
Mueller
Galiardi
Landeskog
Lindstrom
McLeod
Malone
Olver
Bordeleau

Right Wing:
Hejduk
Jones
Winnik
Kobasew
Porter
Yip (injured)

Left Defense:
Hejda (injured)
Quincey
O’Brien
Wilson (injured)
Hunwick
Cumiskey

Right Defense:
Johnson
O’Byrne
Elliott
Barrie

Goalie:
Varlamov
Giguere
Cann

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Is it October yet?

by andidee15 on Sep 26, 2011 11:55 AM MDT reply actions  

So with 10 D men…we need to get rid of 2-3. If I had my say it’d be Hunwick, Cumiskey and Elliott.

But since Hejda and Wilson are out, Hunwick will probably stay.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hunwick would get snagged in waivers by a D-shallow team in the East and the Avs would have nothing to show for it. He’ll stay up and each nachos.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Sep 26, 2011 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

And the Avs will have nothing to show for it.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Sep 26, 2011 2:43 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Two words:

Salary Floor.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Sep 26, 2011 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

There’s better ways to hump the floor.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

Your Friday nights in high school are none of our business.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Sep 26, 2011 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

Dry humping isn’t the answer

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 3:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m doing it wrong :(

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well of course, you forgot the girl!

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 Sep 26, 2011 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

Don’t they come on their own? (and no I don’t mean that either!)

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

uhhh……not going there.

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 Sep 26, 2011 5:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Too easy

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 5:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

I said I didn’t mean that! So you guys can’t comment on that innuendo.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

NotWhatSheSaid

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 Sep 26, 2011 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions  

You aren’t the boss of me!!!!!

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 27, 2011 3:45 AM MDT up reply actions  

Holos and maybe Stoa

Will have to clear waivers. Holos was only exempt a year from what my info shows and Stoa may have enough “professional” games/years to require waivers.

Languishing for Landeskog

by zandar on Sep 26, 2011 11:59 AM MDT reply actions  

Oh nolos!

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 Sep 26, 2011 12:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think Holos is still exempt. Gaunce and Stoa are too (I forget how many games, but he’s getting close)

I am the most humble blogger of all time

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 26, 2011 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’d love to be proven wrong, but I think that last season was probably our last opportunity to trade Stoa and get anything for him. Willing to bet he ends up as AHL depth this season.

Colorado Avalanche: PROMOTING itchy playoff beards since '10

by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Sep 26, 2011 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m worried that he’ll get traded/let go at the end of this year and find a coach that brings out the power forward in him. We are so hosed if he comes back to the NHL and plays like he should.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Is it October yet?

by andidee15 on Sep 26, 2011 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

I have very, very little fear that this is every going to happen.

And it has begun....

by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 26, 2011 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

This

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

This^2

Our Johnson is bigger and better than LA's Johnson so suck it.

by cush52 on Sep 26, 2011 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that ain’t happenin’

Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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by Muzia on Sep 26, 2011 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

I thought all staff writers were drones who felt the same way about everything?

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, no.

It's all about the A-

by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 26, 2011 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

That seems to be the Avs approach. Trade highly regarded prospects who don’t work out for a year of AHL leadership. Maybe they’ll be smart and get someone else’s player who is struggling too and they ignite it here. Plenty of 21-23 year olds teams are ready to give up on or try something new.

Languishing for Landeskog

by zandar on Sep 26, 2011 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

Trade for Kyle Turris?

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

It’d have to be Stoa +. Turris can at least hang in the NHL, Stoa doesn’t seem to be able to.

Anyway, considering our depth at center, this wouldn’t be a good trade for us anyway.

Colorado Avalanche: PROMOTING itchy playoff beards since '10

by FiveJeffFingerDiscount on Sep 26, 2011 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

But everyone knows we’re trading away Stastny.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Stoa + Stastny for Bozak, Grubnarson, Gustavsson, and a 4th.

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Gross overpayment for Stastny. We’d have to throw in Duchene and EJ in that deal.

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 Sep 26, 2011 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, cuz two goalies with injury history aren’t enough. Now we’ll have three that are inured because of the way they play instead of just freak injuries like Jones’.

Sounds like a recipe for winning!!!

/sarcasm.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Sep 26, 2011 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah but a bad groin, and a bad back are nothing compared to a bad ticker

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Stoa for Tangradi

I know Eric Tangradi has been an ubber flop for the Penquins. It might lead to the same thing we have now but hey at least we get a different environment for a player. Otherwise we didn’t lose anything

by avalanchejef on Sep 26, 2011 10:25 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions  

yes, that’s the sort of trade they need to do, a failed prospect for another failed prospect.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 27, 2011 8:28 AM MDT up reply actions  

It’s worked out well so far…

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 27, 2011 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions  

what else are you going to do with the guy. Wasn’t that what we did with Mueller for Wolski. Mueller turned things around for us before the injury.

by avalanchejef on Sep 27, 2011 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

You may be right

i could have sworn Holos was only exempt for a year due to his age when he signed but guess not.

Languishing for Landeskog

by zandar on Sep 26, 2011 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

Holos is exempt

Also sprach Capgeek.com

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: The possibility exists that this may not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Sep 26, 2011 11:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Stoa’s best game was probably last night…

Either way, all 3 of these cuts were expected…I’m surprised there wasn’t a couple more.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 12:08 PM MDT reply actions  

Pure speculation

I have seen exactly 0 hockey so far this year (any of the preseason games televised locally?) but here’s my wildly speculative assumptions on the “Still to be cut”list:

G:
Cann

LW:
Olver
Malone

RW:
Porter

D:
Cumiskey
Elliott
Barrie

This would leave 22 on the roster (plus 3 injured), so I guess one of these guys would make it (rosters are 23 right?). So Cumiskey probably gets to keep his press box seat for now.

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 26, 2011 12:09 PM MDT reply actions  

You think they keep Bordy and McLeod over Porter?

porter wouldn’t make it through waivers.

Languishing for Landeskog

by zandar on Sep 26, 2011 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hmm, Maybe I should think Cumiskey will be sent down instead of Porter. McLeod’s fallen out of favor, but the Avs have very little in the way of role players who can be a pest. Is Malone up to that? who knows. McLeod can and lackluster results aside, it’s an element he brings to the team.

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 26, 2011 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think Malone will be a better version of McLeod than McLeod by December

Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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by Muzia on Sep 26, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

ATL is going to come after you.

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

/rolls up sleeves
/takes shot of whiskey for courage

Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings

by Muzia on Sep 26, 2011 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

What if he attacks you from behind?

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

Then hopefully he’ll drop his whiskey so I can thief it

/waits around

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

If he attacks you from behind, his last name is likely Clutterbuck

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Or “Bitchtuzzi”

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 Sep 26, 2011 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Then I shall march him to the sea!

Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
SB Nation Denver | On Twitter | Random Music Writings

by Muzia on Sep 26, 2011 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

cue jaws theme

I…………… dont just want McLeod because hes Mcleod. I here you guys. Malone is the answer long term. Im just saying I think McLeod is a better option as of October 8th.

Thats all

"To all the critiques, thank you for the motivation… because it has been an edge for me and will continue to be an edge for me" - Timmy Tebow

by David G. Little on Sep 26, 2011 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

hear, not here durrrrrrrr

"To all the critiques, thank you for the motivation… because it has been an edge for me and will continue to be an edge for me" - Timmy Tebow

by David G. Little on Sep 26, 2011 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Malone’s not a long term answer, either.

The nature of this role is that you have somebody filling it. If that person has some actual hockey talent, great.

Some days, I feel like I’ve accidentally entered the Church of Tulowitzki on Baseball Easter.
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by Muzia on Sep 26, 2011 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it’s pretty much a short-term role across the board. Also, Danny Hinote FTW.

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 2:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Some people were born for the role

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Sep 26, 2011 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

I feel like an idiot

but who is that?

Living in the D, but It's All About The A.

by Avalanche318 on Sep 26, 2011 4:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

Jeff Odgers, I believe.

Whiskey tends to make me high, and sad songs make me cry. Pretty women break my heart almost every night. I run on beans and nicotine; I'm a real, live buckaroo. And my heart's not pure, my boots ain't clean, and I never tell the truth.

by wtnelson on Sep 26, 2011 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

as Cumiskey would have to pass through waivers to be sent down, I ’m actually expecting Barrie or Elliott for the replacement D spot.

by thedoctor on Sep 26, 2011 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

Cumiskey has a 2way.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

once again, NHL ’XX teaches incorrect things.

a 2 way only refers to the amount of money they will be paid if they’re sent down, that’s it’s different in one league vs. the other. it has no bearing on waiver status, unlike the NHL ’XX games.

waiver status is about years experience and games played. PPP had a nice post with all the details: http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2009/11/26/1174855/waivers-101-a-guide-to-the-nhl

by thedoctor on Sep 26, 2011 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m too lazy to read this so I’ll have to agree with you on this.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m too lazy to read this so I’ll have to agree with you on this.

—Kyle Cumiskey’s agent to the Avs in getting that 2-way contract

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 26, 2011 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey! I resent that. In the minute and a half that I spent reviewing that contract, it looked great.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 3:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

He saw NHL and got excited.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think Wilson is healty enough to play by start of the season so he gets a roster spot. I thought he was going to be practicing this week. Also I think Porter stays over Bordy since he is kind of a utility forward.

Our Johnson is bigger and better than LA's Johnson so suck it.

by cush52 on Sep 26, 2011 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions  

I don't see why Cumiskey on waivers is a big deal

He had all off-season to generate interest. He hasn’t played in the pre-season. Why would Cumiskey on waivers be an issue in the slightest? If a team claims him, enjoy, but we should all know that won’t happen.

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 Sep 26, 2011 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

I’m not worried about losing Cumiskey in the slightest.

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 26, 2011 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

However, I wish we could lose him

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 27, 2011 3:46 AM MDT up reply actions  

Hey Kyle, go check out the new stuff in the toy aisle. We’ll just, uh…be outside or something.

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 27, 2011 4:34 AM MDT up reply actions  

Wanna take a ride to the country?

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 27, 2011 7:34 AM MDT up reply actions  

This scenarios can be fun..

I picture Kyle in a Home Alone type situation where he gets left behind, except on purpose, and they never come back…

Kyle shows up to the Can for warm ups while the rest of the team moves back to Quebec.

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 27, 2011 10:01 AM MDT up reply actions  

I prefer the image of him being put on a plane for Quebec and being told the rest of the team will meet him at the rink.

"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.

by Busted Twigg on Sep 27, 2011 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

I prefer him heading over to the KHL so he can be a superstar there.

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 27, 2011 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: The possibility exists that this may not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Sep 27, 2011 11:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 28, 2011 8:18 AM MDT up reply actions  

Stare off!

That is pretty creepy.

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 28, 2011 9:49 AM MDT up reply actions  

don't think so

They like Malone (so do I a lot) and Olver is not really a 4th line guy so I think he stays. No way Porter getting cut, they need him and his salary.

Elliot or Barrie, one or the other will stay b/c they need some offense from the D, who else besides EJ has any scoring.

Hard to say but I agree Cumiskey is the odd guy out on D, they really need to trade him or Hunwick. Speaking of Hunwick, anybody heard how Colby Cohen is doing/looking. I don’t mind saying I hated that trade, esp. when they had Cumiskey, Liles and Shatty, all small D in same mold roughly.

I think there’s a good chance they are trying to trade a couple guys. McClement to me is def. an odd fit and he may help a team poised for run at cup. I could see him, Cumiskey or Hunwick, and maybe even Winnick get moved for a prospect or pick.

by the cool breeze on Sep 27, 2011 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions  

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i2 died, I'm his replacement.

by Tony Trujillo on Sep 26, 2011 12:20 PM MDT reply actions  

Hey!!!

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

I don't think I've mentioned this today

but I love our new logo!

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 Sep 26, 2011 12:26 PM MDT reply actions  

Made me scroll up. Jerk face.

Nothing is beautiful and true.

by Paul X on Sep 26, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

You know I’m keeping track of this right?

Also, did you read the actual rules? We aren’t unveiling until the 7th.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on Sep 26, 2011 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

did you read the actual rules?

Lord no.

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 Sep 26, 2011 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey, the Senators are revealing their new jerseys on October 1st…that didn’t stop anyone from “previewing” it

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

We could do a brief selection of Commenters’ Grades next year to go along with c6’s Staff Grades if that helps.

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Would we grade commenters in Dans?

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 Sep 26, 2011 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Dans and Sleeping Dans for sure.

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

That book? Um. No.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

My favorite part is when Stoa was cut.

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 12:40 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

Hey!!!

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Sep 26, 2011 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

But he scored a goal in an NHL preseason game!

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 26, 2011 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’m sure if we could have kept his shin on the 23 man roster, Sacco and Sherman would have found a way.

by Hobbes Hiltz on Sep 26, 2011 10:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Hensick was just put on waivers.

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 1:02 PM MDT reply actions  

Someone must be willing to give this kid a chance. All he needs is a shot.

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

well and skating ability, and stick handling, and passing vision, and body presence, and motivation, and work ethic, and natural hockey skill, and some height, and passion for the game.

A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.

by c6hor8 on Sep 26, 2011 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

We should sign that kid…he can put up 50 pts with the right help.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Help*

  • Paying off the goal judge.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

Put him on a line with TEBOW. They’d both be incredible!

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think Hensick maybe tougher than Stoa though.

Our Johnson is bigger and better than LA's Johnson so suck it.

by cush52 on Sep 26, 2011 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

But what does that do to DetAvs bet?

Stupid Blues, they LIED!

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Steve Reinprecht is available.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Sep 26, 2011 1:08 PM MDT reply actions  

Steve Reinprecht is available.

…. and I hear he’s quite the ladies man. Gggrrrrawr!

Nothing is beautiful and true.

by Paul X on Sep 26, 2011 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

So is his walker at this point

Riku Hahl was over-rated

by chiavsfan on Sep 26, 2011 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Has the Subacool commercial been cut as well?

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 1:19 PM MDT reply actions  

if there is a God.

Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.

by David Danger on Sep 26, 2011 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE.

by Andy_ on Sep 26, 2011 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Why do you hate the Avalanche?

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

‘Cause they’re suba-cool?

by Andy_ on Sep 26, 2011 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

That commercial is suba-rific

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 Sep 26, 2011 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

If it isn’t aired this season I’ll be suba-sad.

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 Sep 26, 2011 5:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

They said it’s too good for the environment to be cut.

Because....fuck the Red Wings!

by StiflersMom on Sep 26, 2011 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh man I miss those.

I seriously hope they come back.

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by BraxtanFILM on Sep 26, 2011 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

Whoever has the most musical skills…please make a remix of this.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh lord have mercy

I may give that a go

It's all about the O'

by SteveHouse on Sep 26, 2011 3:49 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions  

That would be awesome. Go for some hard core or techno Suba cools.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Is it October yet?

by andidee15 on Sep 26, 2011 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh don’t worry. If I can manage to minimize that bass I’ll try to give a super-aggressive breaks mix a go >:3

It's all about the O'

by SteveHouse on Sep 26, 2011 11:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wøw

Because....fuck the Red Wings!

by StiflersMom on Sep 26, 2011 1:22 PM MDT reply actions  

So, is it better for Barrie and Elliot to make the team this year and be played sparingly or be on the Monsters and play a lot? Which way do you learn more?

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 2:52 PM MDT reply actions  

I will tell you on October 7th.

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 Sep 26, 2011 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

Personally I’d send them down, but I was curious as to what everyone else thinks.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’d send them down, but keep their cell phones on speed dial for the first injury call-ups. AHL for confidence and NHL for experience.

"It's all about the $"
Lawn defender since... crap, I can't remember.

by Busted Twigg on Sep 26, 2011 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

I don’t think they would see limited time if they are dressed. According to the stats at NHL.com, even when Belle was up he was getting 17 mins/game. Hunwick and Holos were over 18 mins. Cumiskey was at 19 mins in his few outings. Sacco doesn’t seem to hide his lower D pairing much.

And I would assume that either or both of them would see PP time as well.

Sacco’s got some tough decisions ahead.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Sep 26, 2011 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

I agree somewhat, but with the likes of Johnson/Hedja and O’Bryne/Quincey, I don’t think the 3rd pairing is going to get that much time on ice any more, no more than 12-15 tops.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’d still like to see Quincey traded and one of them become a regular, not a 7th D. I think either of them would bring an offensive dimension to the team that is now needed since we’ve swung the other way, and both of course has much more potential upside than Hunwick, Holos and Cumiskey. We may see one of them start the season with the big club anyway due to the Hejda and Wilson injuries. Here is what I would do once Quincey is traded and everyone is healthy:

1. Hejda=EJ
2. SOB-Elliot or Barrie
3. Wilson-ROB

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 Sep 26, 2011 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’d rather lose SOB or Wilson over BAMF.

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by BraxtanFILM on Sep 26, 2011 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

I’d rather get a BAMF return than a 4th rounder.

I need a drink, please.

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by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

If Sherman gets a 2nd rounder for Liles…what good is Quincey worth?

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

More than Wilson.

I need a drink, please.

Note: I tend to be light-hearted and sarcastic about everything and forget that other people can occasionally take something seriously.

by MalachiConstant on Sep 26, 2011 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

First hockey game of the season for me. Go Froggies!

Check out my girlfriends business at www.AllyBStudio.com
As grandma always says, Fuck the Red Wings, indeed.

by David Danger on Sep 26, 2011 3:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Blacker was cut yesterday
Damnit Blacker! can’t even make the big team so I can yell ‘Damnit Blacker!’ at you all season

by some white guy on Sep 26, 2011 6:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Damnit Blacker!

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Is it October yet?

by andidee15 on Sep 26, 2011 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Dammit Blacker!

"When I got to Colorado, they just said go out and play your game, be the player that you can be, we're not going to put any restrictions on how you play. That gave me a big boost of confidence. That's something I lost in St. Louis." - Erik Johnson

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, now in colour. DSB Record: 1-3-0

by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 26, 2011 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

I still don’t know where I missed this meme :u(

…..but I feel left out

by Freakoffaleash on Sep 26, 2011 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Came here during last season’s Memorial Cup iirc.

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 Sep 26, 2011 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

During the OHL playoffs; I asked some white guy about Blacker and he mentioned that he always shouts it during a game.

"When I got to Colorado, they just said go out and play your game, be the player that you can be, we're not going to put any restrictions on how you play. That gave me a big boost of confidence. That's something I lost in St. Louis." - Erik Johnson

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, now in colour. DSB Record: 1-3-0

by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 26, 2011 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

And by "some white guy", I mean the above member. Not some random white man. LOL.

"When I got to Colorado, they just said go out and play your game, be the player that you can be, we're not going to put any restrictions on how you play. That gave me a big boost of confidence. That's something I lost in St. Louis." - Erik Johnson

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, now in colour. DSB Record: 1-3-0

by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 26, 2011 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

I can totally see him doing that, hahaha

It's all about the A-

by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 26, 2011 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wisniewski get’s raped. Out for 8 regular season games.

Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.

by amit916 on Sep 26, 2011 6:18 PM MDT reply actions  

Don’t make Shanny have to make a ruling. You ain’t going to like it.

Chip, I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Sep 26, 2011 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Great Ruling

LANDESKOG!!!!!
How Swede it is

by Cole D Hamilton on Sep 26, 2011 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

He got Shanabanned

by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Sep 26, 2011 9:54 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions  

I guess that answers what Shanny will do to anyone that plays for reasons other then being a douchebag thug.

by Hobbes Hiltz on Sep 26, 2011 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Speaking of suspensions..

Still no word wether the league will even look at the Souray hit from yesterday?

by Hobbes Hiltz on Sep 26, 2011 10:51 PM MDT reply actions  

Not yet.

The Wiz ban game from a Friday game so we’ll see in a couple days.

I love it
2 Wing fans disagreeing about a potential deal for Shea Weber in the comments section of a post about the Avalanche.

Winging It In Motown
by Amerinadian on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply 1 recs

by Randy Time on Sep 26, 2011 11:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

DP post kinda funny....

I read the denverpost version of this story also —→ Read the comments of the (very)few guys on there. A random fan says Avs fan’s are uneducated about hockey and like 5 guys in a row rip on the douchelord named J something. Haha as much as I love MHH and think the DP is a joke, it was quite funny.

On an ending note, good cuts. No need to wait around on these guys and waste minutes. Unfortunately, we may see all 3 of them again at some point during the season though…

Oct. 8... is it here yet?

by avsfanatic33 on Sep 27, 2011 1:25 AM MDT reply actions  

question

anybody heard anyhting about Kobasew in camp yet, I haven’t.? Per comments above on Dmen, I think they realize they need depth (see 2010), so they will likely keep 7-8. I think the interesting decisions will be who are the 3rd and 4th lines. Do they want offense from 3rd line. It could be pretty good with oreilly, TJ, Kobasew? anyway, they will have lots more depth and that will help. They are really in a prime position to pull off a big trade as mid-season, maybe they could get Stewart back! I wish!

by the cool breeze on Sep 27, 2011 11:27 AM MDT reply actions  

Kobasew is baaaaaaad. Camp and preseason keep reiterating this fact. I was holding out hope that AJ would be wrong on this, but he is so so right. Bad, bad, bad.

And it has begun....

by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 27, 2011 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions  

last question

How’s Hishon doing? He should be ready to play in NHL now (20 I think). He would help the power play, good 2nd unit guy maybe.

by the cool breeze on Sep 27, 2011 11:30 AM MDT reply actions  

He’s still recovering from a concussion from a cheap shot during the OHL playoffs last season.

And it has begun....

by Cheryl Bradley on Sep 27, 2011 11:51 AM MDT up reply actions  

yeah

I knew that, was wondering if he had recovered from the concussion. Guess not. It’s a little scary b/c they had said over summer he was ready to go and he’s still sitting.

by the cool breeze on Sep 27, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

Actually, over the summer he said that he still was having issues.

It's all about the A-

by Sandie Gauthier on Sep 27, 2011 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

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