Peter Mueller is set to return!!
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 5:18 PM MST
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According to the Colorado Avalanche Twitter Peter Mueller is available to play in the NHL once again.
UPDATE: Peter Mueller has been activated from IR and is available tomorrow...Shane O'Brien placed on IR retro to January 7.
When Cheryl and I attended part of a practice on December 17th, we noticed that he looked great out there. We also talked about the fact that he wasn't wearing an orange "no contact" jersey. We also found out that, at that point, he has been practicing with the team - and flying across the ice- for about a month.
It's important to note that Mueller will be sporting a new bucket. One that is expected to better protect his head. Let's hope that this helmet keeps his noggin from getting bounced around too much. Just because he has been reactivated doesn't mean that he will play in the next game, as the Avs have proved they don't mind sitting guys who are healthy once again.
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So you’re saying he’ll make it an entire day? I’ll bet the under.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2012 5:22 PM MST up reply actions
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2012 5:24 PM MST up reply actions
I still think he should get a couple of games in LE just to make sure he’s ready to play….but I guess we’ll see how his first game goes, when ever that occurs.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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If he’s really been practicing with the team for a month, I don’t think he will need it.
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In about twenty minutes, I’ll be posting a shit ton of videos and notes from practice on Monday. I think you’ll see he looks fine.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:05 PM MST up reply actions
Looks like unemployment is going to be great for Avs coverage.
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Seriously. It’s just too bad that my trip to CA coincided with a long home stand and the unemployment is coinciding with a month-long road trip. But I will get to as many practices as I can.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:16 PM MST up reply actions
He’s been looking great for the last two months.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 6:14 PM MST up reply actions
Did you see that the Rangers were supposedly going to ask Wolski and Christensen if they’d accept assignments to Hartford for conditioning? So I have no idea how that works, if the team can do it or if they have to get the players to accept it. No clue.
Players have to agree to it. If it’s just the team, waivers become an issue.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 7:13 PM MST up reply actions
Oh My God! Ferris! Yay! I’m so excited to see him play again!……… …………………..False. I learned from my mistakes. Cautiously optimistic this time
Mission 48.3 Accomplished!
by patrit19 on Jan 11, 2012 5:29 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
IF! he can come and play for real this top 6 could use him, that’s a big IF and now is as good of time as any to test him out.
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I’m very excited for Peter!!! I’m sure he’s just dying to get out there and play.
by Kimberly Macklin on Jan 11, 2012 5:34 PM MST reply actions
I was at Game #1 against the winged wheels.
The guy behind me was bemoaning the Avs play the entire game (justifiably).
At the end of the game he was bitching up a storm. I turned to him and said “You have to look at the positives. Mueller made it through an entire game without a concussion.”
Yeah, I felt terrible when Mueller was out again just a few games later.
Good luck Peter. Good for you and godspeed.
I think he should play as soon as possible. He’s been waiting for months and before that over a year. He deserves to play.
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 nothing else, the Avs need any potential scoring they can get. If that comes in the form of ol’ bruisey brain, if he’s cleared and ready to go, I’m in.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 11, 2012 5:39 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
This just in via Twitter...
Don’t worry people, he won’t play till our losing streak ends.
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OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2012 7:58 PM MST up reply actions
The question is now where to put him. Does Sacco risk breaking up the Radar line to put him with Duke, or does he demote Gali or Jones
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by patrit19 on Jan 11, 2012 5:42 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Um… Demote Gali? No. Demote Jones? Well… I don’t see how you can demote that top notch scoring machine… no I guess not.
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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 11, 2012 5:43 PM MST up reply actions
I would demote one or the other for different reasons
Jones – He hasn’t produced since being back he hasn’t looked great at all he really has been the disappointment of the season imo
Gali – I love this Gali we are seeing and he is doing great as a filler but his bread and butter is that 3rd checking line him Winnik and McClement are just Money on that line I would like to see him back there. And put it this way he doesn’t have the offensive potential Jones or Mueller does (not saying either of them will produce but the potential is there more than it is with Gali)
Reasons to keep either one
Jones – A line of Gali/Stats/Mueller doesn’t have that in front of net presence they could really use that Jones can bring (not saying he is doing that now but he can do it)
Gali – He has been flying, making the smart plays the majority of the time and really helped sustain pressure on that top line and is for right now generating offensive opportunities
Its a tough choice but right now is best time to chance it for a game or two and not when we are fighting tooth and nail for that 8th spot at end of season
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 11, 2012 6:08 PM MST up reply actions
Jones; Not gonna lie, the dudes been MIA for a long long time… but he was doing things last night that I haven’t seen him do (TWSS), things like going into the corners and out-muscling guys and walking out with the puck and driving to the net (all in the same play). If he can keep feeding off the work ethic of Stastny/Gali, I see no reason to break up that line…
Mueller: Ease him in… play him on the point on the powerplay.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Which one?
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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 11, 2012 7:14 PM MST up reply actions
But seriously, this is fantastic news for him personally… I pray to god he can live a healthy normal life… I really hope we never have to worry about concussions when it comes to him again… now to listen to a song to celebrate this momentous occasion!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Not gonna lie
Im more than a little worried about the guy.
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I’m so stoked, and I’m trying not to get excited, but it’s hard not to. I’m excited because I know he’s itching to get back in. I’m also excited because this could be the jump start this team needs, please stay healthy Ferris and please return to your form when we just received you!
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Just keep whispering Foppa Foppa Foppa
Then you won’t be as excited.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 6:15 PM MST up reply actions
sniffles
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:16 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t care if he retired. If someone whispers Foppa Foppa Foppa, I am going to be excited.
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LOL… now I find this out!
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 12, 2012 3:43 AM MST up reply actions
Well, sheesh, all you had to do was try.
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Had a nice visit, did you Sandie?
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 13, 2012 7:32 AM MST up reply actions
Wait a second, I did talk about Foppa…
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 13, 2012 4:27 PM MST up reply actions
I’ll vote YES with the hope that the team and he himself wouldn’t let him play if they didn’t truly believe that he was ready.
And, If Cheryl says he looks ready, I believe her. ;)
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Haha! There you go, believing me again. You know I’m a pathological liar! ;-)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:16 PM MST up reply actions
Sure, but that’s part of why I love you.
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
by gl avfan on Jan 11, 2012 9:19 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
nou
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 10:48 PM MST up reply actions
Awww you girls!!! <3
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 12, 2012 3:43 AM MST up reply actions
HELL YA
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 11, 2012 6:17 PM MST reply actions
As for the Poll, if he’s ready, there’s no reason to hold him back. We have to trust that he’s actually ready, and that he is going to help the team.
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it just sucks Duchene is out now, because he always played with Duchene and Hejduk
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:19 PM MST up reply actions
is anyone else concerned about O’Brien? Putting him on IR could suck big time. If it’s just a temporary thing because they don’t know what to do with the other forwards, okay. But if this is major….ugh.
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I mean, I don’t know what he has, but Chambers made it seem like they only put him on IR so that Mueller could be taken off. Now that he is back, the big question becomes, when (if) this team is actually healthy, who goes down?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:19 PM MST up reply actions
Yip is expendable… if he goes down AND we lose him, meh, who cares at this point…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
as I think I mentioned in another thread, I agree, AND they’d save nacho money
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:21 PM MST up reply actions
I’d be willing to eat those Nachos and not let them go to waste.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
agreed
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:22 PM MST up reply actions
If they’re anything like the nachos we had when the nacho guy got fired right when Red’s friend was buying them…I’m all in. YUMMMMMY.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:25 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
Those were hella yummy.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 6:26 PM MST up reply actions
And to think we had to practically force feed them to you two.
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To be fair, I was afraid I’d have a massive allergic reaction and need the hospital or something.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 10:49 PM MST up reply actions
Whatevs. That was the only excuse you didn’t give. Don’t try to play all high and mighty for the interwebz crowd. We all know those were some bomb ass nachos and you just feared the awesomeness so much because you thought it would distract you from watching some hunky young boys in blueberry.
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I was scared of dropping it on my jersey. Once I didn’t have to hold them I enjoyed them.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 12, 2012 3:44 AM MST up reply actions
uh huh. Play it off for the masses, I see how you are.
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Oh you. They were delicious, it just looked like we didn’t any because you kept piling on more nachos.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 13, 2012 4:29 PM MST up reply actions
The BBQ chicken Nachos I had at the can were delicious
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 11, 2012 7:24 PM MST up reply actions
who goes down?
if he goes down
heheheheheheh.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:22 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I am. I really felt like his presence was lacking the other night. Mostly last night. Yeah, that night.
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Me too. Neither the Preds nor the Blues looked frightened of our D at all. O’Brien does that. Wilson does too but I think they forgot the pain he brings.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:23 PM MST up reply actions
Really? I felt last night was a glaring example of what Johnson brings to this team… similar to when Stastny went down and we lost 3 straight games, games that we just couldn’t get anything done…
It seems one of the two bring something that isn’t all that flashy or noticeable on the boxscore but is very important to this team’s success.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Johnson and O’Brien are different beasts. Plus, I’ve no doubt Johnson will be back very, very soon.
It seems one of the two bring something that isn’t all that flashy or noticeable on the boxscore but is very important to this team’s success.
Disagree. Both do, IMO.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:33 PM MST up reply actions
Oh they do, they definitely do… but they also bring things that aren’t noticeable is what I was trying to say.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Oh absolutely.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:58 PM MST up reply actions
Another Point
Mueller is playing for his contract more than anyone else is right now because of his injury history, think he needs to play real well for the Avs to re-sign him?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Avs lowball him in the offseason, he goes elsewhere, is concussion free and puts up 60ish points.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I totally hope not :(
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:22 PM MST up reply actions
I thought about that, too. I actually don’t think that the Avs would be crazy to re-sign him. He would have to play well, and be symptom free. But we stuck with him, and he is going to remember that; theres a lot to be said for loyalty, and I don’t want the Avs to forget that, even tho they are running a business.
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I think the fact they stuck with him will make Mueller more likely to accept a lower contract. Like you said, loyalty means a lot in this biz.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:24 PM MST up reply actions
Especially since he has seen the other side of the coin; Phoenix wasn’t that good to him.
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Totally. I remember in early interviews (and I spent hours trying to find them but couldn’t) I remember Mueller talking about how the Yotes rushed him back and how unhappy he was about it. The time and energy the Avs have put into him and the patience they’ve shown have cemented his appreciation for this team, I’m sure.
Speaking of, it’s funny how we all lament the lack of attention the Kroenkes seem to pay the team, but players are always so high on them, even after they leave. Unsolicited praise and affection is so common with the Avs. Tells you a lot, I think.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:32 PM MST up reply actions
I remember an article back in like December/November where he was quoted as saying something like he wants the fans to know that he really appreciates all the loyalty and patience they’ve shown him
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I remember that too, because it made me think so highly of him. I remember him saying something along the lines that it was the fans that really helped him get through all of this.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:40 PM MST up reply actions
He said something similar in Training Camp too
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 11, 2012 7:27 PM MST up reply actions
And the season ticket holders event. He was probably the most positive of the players I chatted with—next to O’Brien.
by quietstorm560 on Jan 12, 2012 2:40 AM MST up reply actions
O’Brien is a goof. He’s awesome.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 12, 2012 3:44 AM MST up reply actions
I remember that too
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
If I remember right Stewart had some harsh words for the Organization after he left but I think that’s really it.
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 11, 2012 7:28 PM MST up reply actions
well we all know what he supposedly did so yea…
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 7:30 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t know. I think the harsh words were more about the fans and the lack of them in the Can.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 7:38 PM MST up reply actions
I seem to remember him saying something about the way management handled certain things, I may be wrong and I have slept way too many times since then.
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 11, 2012 7:41 PM MST up reply actions
and really, how much has he also been compensated with in the terms of medical help? Let’s be real, he probably owes the Avs a year free to pay for all the bills from this past year and a half, ahahahahahah
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 6:39 PM MST up reply actions
the fact they stuck with him
He does have a contract. Technically they have to continue to pay him, and keep him with the big club during his recovery, or until his contract expires. I think he also has guaranteed access to facilities and training staff, but I’m not sure about that.
Now, I think the club has been exceedingly patient with him and has not rushed him back. I hope he remains symptom free for the remainder of his career, and he retires an Av as a first ballot HOF player (OK, maybe that’s going a bit far).
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2012 8:07 PM MST up reply actions
I just hope it's the right decision.
I’m worried about his head.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
Loyalty Over Rated
Welcome back Peter!!!!!! We really need help up front ont the top 6 and at the PP point.
As far as whether he will remain loyal to the Avs, I would argue that this organization has not commanded loyalty in the past so why should it now? If you do not kiss the ring of King Pierre you are gone. Did the Avs receive loyalty after the lockout when Blake, Foote and Forsberg walked for more $$$$$ even though it was their bonuses (and Theodore’s contract) that got them in cap trouble. In short, if the money is not there neither wil he be.
Where was the loyalty from Anderson who is now 2nd in the league in wins. He did not kiss the ring so he fell out of favor. Elliot wasn’t nurtured since we have no goalie development or goalie coaching he is gone and so is our #1 pick for next year. Mind you I like Varley and Giggy but would have just as soon had either of the other goalies if they would have performed for us the way they are performing elsewhere. We gave up on Fleischman a well even though he was creating magic with Hejduk. If I am noticing so are the players . So in the end if Mueller can get a better deal he can and he should. What would your do in his shoes or should I say skate?
by Doctor Hockey on Jan 12, 2012 7:42 AM MST up reply actions
I’m as big of an Anderson fan as anyone on this board, but your logic is a bit…flawed?
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
I’m speechless. and that’s not easy to do.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 12, 2012 9:28 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I just don’t think he “failed to kiss the ring”…the dude just wanted more years on his contract, didn’t get it. Blah blah blah…now he in Ottawa. He started horribly, but he is 6-0-1 in his last 7, his GAA is getting close to 3.00 and his Save % is now over .900. Quite a comeback from his early season suck fest (which was classified as “personal problems” in the Ottawa media…whatever the heck that means).
Plus he has 21 leagues…2nd in the league, and he leads goalies in assists (thank you Mr Karlsson).
I don’t think he’s unhappy at the moment.
ANyway, I have been critical of management for their lowball mentality in the past, I just don’t think it’s quite as cut and dry as Doc Hockey makes it out to be..
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
It is cut and dry...kiss the ring or die!!!!!!
You may not realize this, but every player in thehistory of other Colorodo Avalanche who has ever held out has been traded or cut. Go back as far as you want….you won’t find one exception. I had the pleasure of chatting with Joe Sakic last year and even he could not come up with an example of when that was untrue. Look, I have been an Avs fan since the introduction of the team to Denver and an avid hockey fan since 1967 (man am I getting old). I have seen organizations like the Rangers give up their future for washed up stars (like Rick Middleton for Espo), I am not a cynic but rather a keen observer of an organization that is autocratic and arrogant.
Why on earth do you think Drury was traded. Owen Nolan and Chris Simon held out as well. Mike Keane had an amazing locker room presence for this team and was allowed to walk for a paltry couple of hundred k when he signed with the Rangers and was later traded to Dallas. The year Dallas beat us it and won the cup do you think Keane had added Iincentive to prove LaCroix wrong and kick our ass.
Look, I give credit where credit is due and LaCroix put together 3 of the best trades in hockey history with the Lindros deal being perhaps the best deal in the history of all sports. the other 2 deals were for Roy (and Keane), and Borque.But I argue that those deals were deals he fell into and not some strokes of genius as he has been given credit for. In the 90’s we could have won way more than the 2 cups we won had he not been so frivolous with our plethora of draft picks and prospects. Shoot, I cringe every time I hear the name Robin Regehr or even Tom Gilbert.
This organization is inbred and looking for greatness in all the wrong places. Look at the current coaching staff. What qualifications did Le Febvre or Deadmarsh have to coach? Tell me about the hockey pedigree that Greg Sherman (who by the way is earning my respect) has. Why is Eric LaCroix being groomed for management . No nepotism there???? Sakic….another story. This man exudes greatness. Having met him and talked to him on several occasions, it is easy to see first hand the silent leadership qualities he possesses. Kroenke should do with LaCroix et al what Bowlen did with Shanny….thank him for the good years and move on. Give Sakic the reins not Eric. Hire a blue chip coach instead of a blue collar one. I could go on and on….but I enjoy the banter and would enjoy it if the true fans that post here would barage my Tuesday 5pm radio segment on Mile High Sports (1510AM, 97.3FM) with phone calls so they consider extending it from 15 to 30 minutes. Mac and Doog have a great drive time show and are one of the only shows that give a dam about hockey. Cheryl, I would see love to have you as a guest!!!!
by Doctor Hockey on Jan 13, 2012 5:24 AM MST up reply actions
Aight folks
My practice notes are up with a plethora of video. The last one of Mueller skating is still uploading to YouTube, so go through some others before you try it. =)
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BTW, Mueller spent most of his time playing right wing. Jones is right wing. hmmmmmmmm. CONSPIRACIES!!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 11, 2012 6:27 PM MST up reply actions
Yips in play for Crosby though… but stupid NHLPA rules about trading for players on IR.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Wait, didn’t we get Theo when he was on IR?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 9:10 PM MST up reply actions
According to Wiki...
At the time of the trade, Theodore was on the injured reserve; he strained his Achilles tendon after slipping on the winter ice outside his home. He came off the IR with enough time to play in the last five regular season Avalanche games
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 11, 2012 9:11 PM MST up reply actions
Theodore was one of the worst trades ever.
First he was injured as you allude to. His contract however made the resigning of Blake, Forsberg and Foote all but impossible after the lockout!
by Doctor Hockey on Jan 13, 2012 5:27 AM MST up reply actions
That’s not what caused the issues. The issues were that the Avs had assigned huge bonuses to two of their stars before they found out that the new CBA would not only have a cap, but that the cap would take into account these previously signed bonuses.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 13, 2012 4:31 PM MST up reply actions
I'm glad to see him back. If the Avs are confident that he's recovered, he should have a shot to play again.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 11, 2012 6:47 PM MST reply actions
So, an Avs player is making another comeback after being sidelined repeatedly due to injury? This player could have just as easily retired but has stuck it out because he loves hockey and wants to play? This player still feels like he has something to contribute?
Obviously there’s only one word to describe this.
Despicable.
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despicable?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 11, 2012 7:07 PM MST up reply actions
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
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by andidee15 on Jan 11, 2012 10:31 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Somebody alert Michael Russo to get his high horse ready
by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Jan 11, 2012 9:56 PM MST up reply actions
Somebody please don’t tell BRey anything except STFU.
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by TheRed on Jan 11, 2012 10:04 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s important to note that Mueller will be sporting a new bucket. One that is expected to better protect his head
Its got the shaded visor too.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2012 7:21 PM MST reply actions 5 recs
Rec’d cuz I lol’d
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 11, 2012 7:30 PM MST up reply actions
SAVE (us) FERRIS!!
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
In all fairness to the Vader mask above, which was hilarious.
Wasn’t he supposed to be wearing this new helmet all along? I’d be more excited if it wasn’t for Sidney Crosby. The guy took one hard check and is back out. I would guess it could happen to Mueller as well.
I’m excited that Mueller is back, but I’m keeping my hopes in check
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
The new helmet he was wearing before was the Easton one. Is there another new one?
Mission 48.3 Accomplished!
by patrit19 on Jan 12, 2012 6:22 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Nope, different one.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 12, 2012 8:17 AM MST up reply actions
The last time I got excited about Mueller coming back, he was taken back out of the lineup, so I’m holding back until I see how he does. Plus, my excitement’s tempered by SOB being placed on IR. Hopefully he isn’t out long.
As far as Mueller, I hope he’s able to live without worrying about dealing with concussion symptoms. Anything beyond that is just gravy. So if he’s able to step-in, not aggravate it and maybe contribute a point here & there, I’m happy. :-)
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