Avalanche at Predators Recap: Preds Play Full 60 Minutes; Beat Avs 3-2
by Derek B on Jan 12, 2012 8:41 PM MST
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No doubt the biggest story heading into this game was the return of Peter Mueller. How effective was he going to be having only played in 18 games in the last 3 years?
The game didn't necessarily start the way the Avs would have liked. Jay McClement was called for hooking, fortunately Colorado was able to kill of the the penalty. Moments later the Avs gave up an odd man rush, and had it not been for a tremendous defensive play by Erik Johnson back checking, the Avs' could've been down a goal. However, hockey is a funny game and things can turn around very quickly.
The Altitude jinx was in full effect tonight, this time however it worked in favor of the Avs. Mike Haynes had literally minutes earlier complemented Pekka Rinne on his ability to play the puck. Rinne made a very ill advised pass, as he tried to send it up the middle of the ice. Ryan O'Reilly was there to intercept the pass and send it into a nearly wide open net to put the Avs on top 1-0.
The Avs kept the momentum train moving in the right direction just over 6 minutes later as Rinne gave up a soft goal to Gabriel Landeskog. Landy walked into slap shot near the left wing face-off dot fired the puck underneath Rinne's pads to give the Avs a 2-0 lead.
Heading into the first intermission of tonight's game was nearly the polar opposite of Tuesday night's game. The Avs outplayed the Preds in nearly every aspect and it showed. The Avs lead in shots on net 15-7 and the scoreboard reflected the team's effort as they took a 2-0 lead into the break.
During the second period the Avs regressed quite a bit from their effort in the first period. In the Avs defensive zone, there were multiple times where the defensive zone coverage was absolutely horrible. The Avs also took a lot of dumb penalties. With just over nine minutes played in the second period, the Avs defense was caught standing still and watching the play. It cost them big this time as a Preds forward walked out from behind the net and get the puck to the slot where David Legwand buried it past Jean Sebastien Giguere to cut the Avs lead to 2-1.
One side effect of being out worked by your opponent is that you are more than likely going to have more penalties called on you. It showed too as at the end of the second period the Avs had 5 penalties called against them, including the only 2 in the second period, to the Preds 3. Thankfully the Avs PK has been a bright spot and had ben able to kill all the penalties to that point in the game.
Heading into the 3rd the Avs were going to need to continue to play their game and continue to try and get scoring chances. The one thing they could not afford to do is sit back and let Nashville come at them and try to maintain the 2-1 lead.
The Avs dodged a HUGE bullet as Giguere was trying to cover a puck next to the net, it snuck between his skate and the post and to the top of the crease. Fortunately Paul Stastny was "Johnny on the spot" and hammered the puck out of the zone.
Unfortunately the Avs continued to play not to lose and it was a major reason Nashville was able to tie the game at 2 nearly halfway thru the 3rd period. Sergi Kostitsyn fired a puck right between the legs of Ryan Wilson who was caught out of position.
The Avs continued to tempt fate as the period was winding down and required several huge saves from Giguere to keep the game tied. Probably the most spectacular was as Giguere was forced to dive back to his right and get his paddle on a shot as it was fired from just outside the crease. Thankfully it was enough to get the game to overtime and get the Avs at least one point in the standings.
Unfortunately the Avs continued to let the Preds take the play to them, and allowed David Legwand walk into the slot and get his 12th goal of the season and seal an OT win for the Preds.
- 1 Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Did ABSOLUTELY everything to get the team a win. Team failed him.
- 2 Ryan O'Reilly, 1G and 1A in his 200th NHL game.
- 3 Gabriel Landeskog, 1G, +2, continues to prove he is going to be a great player for a long time.
- 1 Landeskog-O'Reilly-Hejduk
- 2 Galiardi-Stastny-Mueller
- 3 Winnik-McClement-Kobasew
- 4 McLeod-Van der Gulik-Yip
- 1 Wilson-Johnson
- 2 Hejda-O'Byrne
- 3 Quincey-Elliott
- 1 Peter Mueller returned to the lineup, enough said there.
- 2 Ryan O'Reilly played in his 200th NHL game almost a month before his 21st birthday, wow.
- 3 For some reason the Avs continue to play a very passive, "prevent" style defense when the have a lead in the last part of the game and it cost them again tonight. So frustrating to watch.
The Avs make their way down to Dallas to take on the Stars in a matinée game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars lead the season series 2-1 so the Avs will be looking to split the season series with Dallas.
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Dater
Good blog about Paul Stastny’s troubles http://t.co/oWec1DyQ
Hmm I wonder where this link goOH GOD WHAT
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 12, 2012 8:45 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
*stick tap*
That’s great!
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Nice work, I think you are now giving Jibble a run for his money as Statsmaster of MHH
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Naw
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 13, 2012 10:22 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Mueller ends the game with 5 shots, -1.
Not too bad/great of a start.
I am boobs.
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 12, 2012 8:52 PM MST reply actions
Yeah he needs a few games at midseason speed to get his legs under him, then we can talk about how he looks
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Good point.
SSSS with only 13:10 worth of data.
I am boobs.
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 12, 2012 9:00 PM MST up reply actions
I’m glad EJ and Mueller are back. I’m not glad how everyone but Jiggy played past 3:30 remaining in the 1st. We lost this game as a team. We have to be better than that. We need to stop taking so many penalties as well.
Well, at least Minnesota lost.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
We need O’Brien back. I hope he’s better by the Dallas game.
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Beginning to look a lot like tanking….
Shutout
Start Late lose
Start on time, finish weak
gotta win the next one
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 12, 2012 9:20 PM MST reply actions
Puck Daddy compared tonight’s trade to this one. Ouch.
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That’s a bit much, don’t you think?
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I think so too, but to bring it up shows how bad the media is treating this trade. I definitely think the Flames won it, but I doubt it will be to the Roy level.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I love this part from that article
The talented Quebec Nordiques, the previous incarnation of the Avalanche, were blown out in the first round of the playoffs last spring by the Rangers because they lacked playoff experience, a power-play quarterback and an experienced goalie. Since October, Lacroix has pried loose playoff MVP Claude Lemieux from the New Jersey Devils, scoring defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh from the San Jose Sharks and Roy. The Avalanche are now the NHL’s glamour team, which even corporate ticket holders eventually should figure out.
It’s kind of reminiscent of now, don’t you think? This year’s team is much like that last one of Quebec’s. A few key pieces, and that team became a dynasty. With a few key pieces, maybe this one can too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 13, 2012 9:47 AM MST up reply actions
Well put Cheryl. It seems like Sherman may have done it already but bought Varly and Johnson earlier rather than later. By getting them earlier he didn’t have to sell the farm (and draft picks) like Lacroix did.
Maybe they only need 1 or 2 more additions in the form of wingers.
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’d still like some more 2-4 depth at the blueline.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
That could come from previous drafts, viz. Gaunce, Siemens, Barrie.
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.
Long term, I think we’re doing pretty well. It’s just short term we’re a little tight on Top 6 forwards. We don’t have any in our system since they either make the team their first year or end up concussed, but I have faith that Pracey and Co. will fix our farm over the next few drafts.
Add some solid wingers via trade or FA, a bit of experience, and a lot of consistency, and we’ve got ourselves a contender. And it was done without breaking the bank. Management’s given themselves a really good foundation, but they need to make sure they build on it and don’t destroy it this summer. I think Sherman will be fine.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
No way!
‘coz we all know that Cammi singlehandedly won a couple of Cups and reignited a city’s, nay, an entire provinces hopes for a proud and storied franchise!
No exaggeration whatsofuckingever.
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 13, 2012 1:29 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Well Avs wont be getting Cammalleri or Bourque
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 12, 2012 9:33 PM MST reply actions
Hey, at least Bourque is out of our division now. That’s a win for the Avs.
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Cammalleri is the better player IMO
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 12, 2012 9:37 PM MST up reply actions
He is in most people’s opinions from what I’m gathering. Still, Bourque was one of the big reasons why Calgary had our number. Even if Cammalleri is better in general, as long has he’s not as much of an Avs killer, we’re better off.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
`Cammalleri makes the fLames better
maybe playoff contention better
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 12, 2012 9:48 PM MST up reply actions
6 points in his 6 games against the Avs last time he was in the northwest. Nothing spectacular but not bad either
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 12, 2012 9:51 PM MST up reply actions
Good for Teej, but why did Stazzer get thrown off the dot 5 times?
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He knows if Stastny gets tossed, he gets to take the face off…what a stats whore.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Jan 13, 2012 7:59 AM MST up reply actions
If he has a goal and an assist already in a game, I don’t mind him roughin’ someone up as well.
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Thought Mueller looked pretty good out there, came so close on Galiardi’s feed. It’s good to have him back, definitely adds a different element on offense. Hope he feels OK.
Quincey’s on his way back to the press box if he keeps giving the puck away.
Stastny played 18 minutes and was one of four forwards who didn’t manage a shot on goal. None of the other forwards, Van Der Gulik, McLeod, and Kobasew, play in the top 6 or make $6.6 million per season.
So we are back to blaming him for his salary?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I think DiD does have a point. Your best players need to be your best players. Stastny, regardless of salary needs to play a more visible role for what he’s asked to do; be a top six center.
I'll keep this brief.
I agree he needs to be better. Absolutely. But I don’t think his salary should matter. The fact that he played so much more than other people and managed 0 shots is important.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
The salary was just another way to differentiate Stastny from the other guys who didn’t get a shot on goal last night. It was late-ish, and the Ambien and Kaluha was kicking in.
I was thinking about describing him as a former all-star, a proven scorer, and a guy who is in his physical prime. The salary, in my mind, is important because it shows that there are high expectations on him, deservedly so.
Yeah, I think the “top 6” is a better argument for needing to play better than the “$6.6 million”.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 13, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
Plus, without his $6.6M, how would we even approach the salary floor?
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 Jan 13, 2012 12:16 PM MST up reply actions
Question from somebody who didn’t watch the game:
Was SoS drawing the top defensive matchups from the Preds last night?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Looks like most of his shifts were up against Erat/Fischer/Klein rather than Legwand/Hornqvist/Wilson.
I'll keep this brief.
Looks like he saw Klein and Josi as his defensive pair too.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Weber was doing battle with landeskog most of the night.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 13, 2012 10:24 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Speaking of which. If you had told me that Landeskog could play a full game matched up against Weber/Suter and not get his lunch handed to him I’d have told you; 1). That’s never going to happen anyway because why would you shift those two against O’Reilly and Landy. And 2). a rookie won’t even touch the puck for more than a few seconds in their zone with that matchup.
Landeskog after that goal, had two more shifts shortly after where he showed some crazy confidence. In particular rolling down the middle of the slot and going forehand, fake backhand pass, forehand to get underneath the defenseman’s stick for a sick backhand feed for a scoring chance. It was all done at full speed. I keep waiting for him to hit a wall but he’s just been extremely consistent. I’m pretty excited about Landeskog’s future. I think his skill ceiling has some room to grow, especially if he starts to feint on some of his shooting and distributes the puck in some of those shooting situations.
I'll keep this brief.
Klein is no slouch, but Josi isn’t a world-beater by any stretch.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
He’s a pussycat.
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 Jan 13, 2012 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
Oh whoa whoa whoa
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 13, 2012 1:33 PM MST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Oh and Elliott? Terrible again tonight. I think he could use some time back in LE when O’Brien gets back
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 12, 2012 10:18 PM MST reply actions
On Legwand's
OT GWG, he was doing what a lot of my Junior A defensemen do, tried a weak stick play as the man was driving to the net instead of playing the body and separating the man from the puck. Weak plays like that will almost always end up in the back of your own net.
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Were you really expecting Elliott to play the body in that situation? He’s a stick-first d-man.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I didn’t expect him to play the body but I would expect him to protect the middle of the ice. He got burned for sure. He’s a higher risk/reward d-man no doubt. I think with younger players it’s not so much learning how to fundamentally play the game differently but rather, knowing when to take certain risks depending on the score/period/game clock. At that point in the game when it’s four on four in OT and your team has just given up two straight goals it’s probably not the best time to try and bite on an outside move when they are just getting in to your zone. He followed his instincts.
EJ does this with his outlet passing. His instincts tell him to feint with the puck and pass. He’s much better if he makes a quick read and passes it. Or, if he skates it out of danger. He’s already improved and as more time passes it will get better. Elliott’s mistakes will just take a little time to get better. The question is, does he make a mistake and learn from it? Some guys do, some dont.
I'll keep this brief.
after thinking about that a little while, I don’t think it would be a terrible idea. He could use some more time to work on his defensive game.
I don’t know if there’s anyone still saying that we should bench ROB… but he very quietly led the team in ice team, played almost 7 minutes shorthanded, and had a 0 for +/- (Johnson & Wilson both finished -2).
ROB is a guy who is doing his best when you have no idea whether he even played. Maybe you remember a big hit or something.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
ROBHannan is a guy who is doing his best when you have no idea whether he even played. Maybe you remember a big hit or something.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 13, 2012 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
Oddly enough, I do remember Hannan playing – a lot. I remember him shutting down Foppa in his prime during the playoffs, being physical (outdoing Foppa in the physical department is really saying something).
Granted, aggravated assault (though no longer allowed for those not named Torres or Sutton) is no longer the primary defensive strategy, but Hannan has been at best of ghost of his former self since the lockout.
In fairness, though, the comparison is apt. Hannan, like Snatch, is a good to passable 4-6 Dman.
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I was unable to watch the game. But judging from tonight’s lines, it looks like Sacco scratched #54 Jones. And after further investigation, #71 Chris Hansen apparently also had Nacho detail and didn’t show up for tonight’s game. There was no catching of Predators tonight supposedly.
Sad to see this is how they start the new year. Especailly with the likes of Brian Elliot being named to the All-Star team after his resurgence in Saint Lou with ahem Hitchcock AND a full time goalie coach. Craig Anderson also seems to have reverted back to his 09-10 form and shut out the Rangers, stopping 34 shots.
Right the ship here guys. Team shouldn’t be going prevent when every team you’re playing against seemingly has games in hand on you. Points squandered especially as it sounds that Jiggy kept them in the game. Bummer.
Should I keep a “2nd half” record chart? 1-2-1 so far
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
What can I say about the Avs last night
Avalanche, I am not angry with you, I am just disappointed in you (shakes head slowly).
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The Avs have always had problems trying to sit on two goal leads. Whether it was Nashville putting more pressure on the Avs, or the Avs trying to go into shutdown mode, it didn’t work. I just wish they could keep doing whatever gets them out to leads, instead of going into the NFL equivalent of “prevent” defense
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Games like last night always reaffirm my thought that an early 2 goal lead is the worst lead to have in hockey. At least when you are up by one you are still trying to get that next insurance goal.
I just will never understand how a NHL coach can allow his team to sit back on a lead.
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love and logic
I’m not even saying a word. Just looking at them. Knowingly, firm … but not with hatred. Just disappointment.
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 Jan 13, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
Want to know how to throw a 16-year-old into a rage? Just like that. It’s wonderful.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 13, 2012 1:14 PM MST up reply actions
Positivity – Hey, at least we had a lead to lose!
Negativity – Oh my fucking god! I’m going to throw myself off a building!
Andyray ArlyleCay
TnotWSS
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 13, 2012 8:36 AM MST up reply actions
There’s a fire station off of 19th and Lawrence that would work really well. Guessing it’s only about 8-10 ft from roof to ground on the north side of the building.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 13, 2012 8:34 AM MST up reply actions
Actually, I shouldn’t joke. One of my coworkers witnessed a suicide on his way to work this week.
Andyray ArlyleCay
That’s a tough thing to watch. Ever read Nick Hornby? A Long Way Down is a pretty good read.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 13, 2012 8:55 AM MST up reply actions
I like haikus
even though I cannot
count well
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 13, 2012 9:30 AM MST up reply actions 5 recs
I thought Kobasew did another nice job of letting a forward walk right in to the slot behind him for an open one timer for the second game in a row.
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Dear Derek
I am not one to criticize or point out mistakes in other peoples’ posts and I especially dislike highlighting errors from the staff here. But the title of this recap is misleading. The Predators did indeed play a full 60 minutes, but they actually needed more time than that to beat the Avs since they won the game in overtime. So, though they played a full 60 minutes, it was the fact that they played more than that that gave them the win. I hope this comment finds you well.
Best,
SixWhores
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I disagree sixwhores. I don’t think the Preds did play 60 minutes. I think they showed up about 15 minutes or so late to the game, but were in attendance until the final goal horn. The Avs on the other hand showed up on time played the first period, decided to stand around and watch the second period and then decided to beat the traffic and headed home at the start of the third. Except for Giggy, I thought he was about the only person who played from start to finish.
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Wanna know my take on this game?
Well, you’re gonna get it anyway.
The biggest thing this team did wrong last night was be too young. It was what you might expect out of the youngest team in the league. Experience would have made this game a ROW. Such a simple word. Only time will help them get there, tho.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 13, 2012 10:00 AM MST reply actions
Not to be a Debbie Downer on your theory....
But I believe the Preds are nearly as “young” as the Avs.
Serious question
So if this team is young and still learning, whose responsibility is it to teach them and stay on them so they understand that you need to play and play hard for 60 minutes not this 40 minute shit that we have seen the last 2 games and saw over and over last year?
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Weren’t they young (up and coming if you will) two years ago when they made the playoffs? And last year? How long does the “young” excuse last?
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
They made the playoffs (just barely) 2 years ago on the back of a white-hot goalie and a league that had forgotten about firewagon hockey. They got killed 1 year ago when the league remembered how to stop firewagon hockey, and the goalie couldn’t keep up the pace. This year they are finally playing responsible hockey, and their inconsistency can be blamed on youth, and a shortage of real veteran talent in the ranks.
Bring in two skilled veteran wingers this off season, and there will be no excuses. They are a playoff team.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 13, 2012 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
Their average age is also lower this season….Gone are the older vets like Foote, Hannan (30), Tucker (34), Anderson (28), Koci (28), Liles (29), Clark (33), Hendricks (28), Durno (29), Salei (35), Yelle (35) [Haydar (30), Preissing (31) and Willsie (31) all played 4 games or less].
This season there are 2 players 30+ (Hejduk still, and Giggy) compared to 6 two seasons past.
There are 4 players 28+ (Van Der Gulik, O’Brien, McClement and Kobasew) compared to 5 two seasons past.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Jan 13, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
Thank you.
and their inconsistency can be blamed on youth
This is what I was going for.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 13, 2012 1:38 PM MST up reply actions
Umm…. I can the Preds fight back… but where was Radar/Hejduk/Landy in the third period? When we needed a shift to fight back… where were they?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I can understand* Preds would fight back…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Are you fucking kidding me? That line produced our only two goals, and they did it against two Norris candidates. Where the fuck was Stastny’s line all fucking night? That’s the real question to ask. As was pointed out above, Stastny’s line played against Klein and Josi – not exactly top-notch defensive competition, to put it mildly.
Not to mention the style of play in the third was not really conducive to scoring goals. We were basically skating the puck in to the offensive zone and shooting from the point then heading to the bench for a change. As was mentioned earlier we played hockey’s equivalent to a prevent defense.
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If he’s going to be hailed as captain and the heart of this team, he’s going to face this kinda spotlight … yeah, you know who else faced these guys? All the top lines from every team. He has the fucking captain on his line where as Stastny is with 3rd liner in Galiardi and a guy who’s played 3 games in almost 2 years.
Stastnys NOT a topline player on this team anymore, should he be? Yes, but he’s not. I’ve asked where the fuck Stastny is all season, and at this point when he shows up it’s a plus… not a given.
O’Reilly, Landeskog, Hejduk all were hemmed in there zone, JUST like the entire team.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Playing not to lose
I hate when we go into that defensive prevent shell. It’s hard to keep up the pressure and not sit back but that is the only way you keep the other team on their heels is to press the play. If Giggy doesn’t make some super saves at the end of this game, we don’t even get the consolation point in OT.
That said, how the hell does legwand walk into our zone, make one cut and skate straight down the slot when we have two of our fowards backchecking below our blue line and our dmen are in good position to pot the game winner on giggy? It seemed as if everyone on the ice thought someone else would step up and make him go wide or get a stick on the puck, but they all ended up watching him blow by.
If it makes you guys feel better, I lost my game last night 3-2 too…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
That does make me feel better. Downright giddy, actually.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 13, 2012 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
But had it been something like 11-2, with Mike jumping around like Denis Lemieux in Slap Shot, then we could have a damn party.
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 Jan 13, 2012 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
On the bright side....
At least we don’t have to listen to Sunnyside gush about the Pred’s Wilson and his great offensive ability again. That got really old really quick.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
So I was looking to DVR the game for tomorrow and noticed it is not on television or at least I couldn’t find it. Since I don’t live around Colorado I can’t watch it on Altitude, NBC is playing Hawks and Red Wings. I did not even see it listed on the NHL center ice channels. This pisses me off, it will be the first game I have missed watching in about 2 years.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Ffuuu
I usually have to watch those on less than outstanding streams
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by SteveHouse on Jan 13, 2012 1:37 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
This really bugs me
and is a huge pet peeve, but can we all spell Jiggy how it should be spelled, which is how it is spelled on the back of his helmet? J-I-G-G-Y
K, thanks :)
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
But giggy looks like giggity and it makes me smile
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by SteveHouse on Jan 13, 2012 1:42 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
yea but
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 13, 2012 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
Can we agree then that it’s Varly not Varley?
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by c6hor8 on Jan 13, 2012 2:45 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
definitely
that also bugs me when i see the e in there
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 13, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
Sorry
but I’ve been spelling it Giggy since he was with Anaheim….I’m set in my ways and not likely to change.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Jan 13, 2012 5:08 PM MST up reply actions
I move that both “Giggy” and “Jiggy” are deemed acceptable, but Varly should be spelled without an “e” (as in Varley) and Winnik without a “c” (as in Winnick)
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I cannot accept it being spelled “Giggy” due to the fact that the back of his helmet says “Jiggy”
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 13, 2012 5:40 PM MST up reply actions
Lacking a second, the motion fails.
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 13, 2012 9:19 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
yep
Jiggy it is
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 14, 2012 12:07 AM MST up reply actions
When we can figure out how to make the pronunciations of “Food” and “Good” rhyme, I’ll worry about the spelling of nicknames
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 15, 2012 2:43 PM MST up reply actions
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