Avalanche at Stars, Game 46 Preview

by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 7:01 AM MST in Avalanche Previews

Why you hef be so mean, Dallas? The Stars are coming off a 5-4 shootout win against the Los Angeles Kings. During that game, they took a number of penalties. 23 minutes worth, to be exact: four roughing, two tripping, two slashing, one hooking and one fighting. The Kings weren't all that nice either, though. They had 41 minutes, 23 of which were all Mike Richards. Oh my.

The Avalanche have not been on the best behavior either. They seemed to be getting called a lot on various infractions while their counterparts are complete angels. THE NHL HATES THE AVALANCHE!!. Oh sorry. I was channeling a Canucks fan for a minute. Seriously, though, the Avs do stupid stuff when they get all discombobulated and running around and everything. My advice to them for this game? STAY OUT OF THE BOX, BOYS.

Okay, back to Dallas. They've been doing okay lately. Nothing special. They've won five and lost five in their last ten. They do, however, sit one point in front of Colorado in the standings. A win here by either team could put them in a lucrative 7th spot. Of course, they'd need help from LA and Minny. LOSERS. Well, let's hope so anyway. (Shush, AJ. Talking about standings gives me a higher word count. Besides, the Stars' coach looks at them too!)

Apparently Jamie Benn has been doing pretty okay recently. Named to the All Star team, first star on NHL.com, six goals and 12 assists in 13 games. Whatever. HAVE YOU SEEN PAUL STASTNY LATELY?? Yeah, me neither. We need some points on the board from those top six guys or this ain't gonna be pretty.

The game is on way early because there's some sort of playoff action going on, and some Denver fellow is involved somehow. Hopefully, this afternoon game will start on time because ~~Tebow~~ Howard knows, it didn't on Tuesday.

GO ~~BRONCOS~~ AVS!!

Just an FYI from the Post:

Veteran goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere will get his second consecutive start in Saturday’s game against the Stars. Jiggy was really good in Thursday’s 3-2 overtime loss at Nashville, in a game Avs coach Joe Sacco originally pegged Semyon Varlamov to start. Varly had a slight knee bruise but practiced again today in Big D and will serve as backup.

I was told there will be no changes to the D-corps, so Matt Hunwick will again be the healthy scratch. Forwards David Jones and Kevin Porter, who were healthy scratches against the Preds, are expected to participate in pregame warmup, and a decision about the lines will be made then.

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In big D hopefully we can get some tickets today!!!!!!!!!!

by avalanchejef on Jan 14, 2012 7:17 AM MST reply actions

Shouldn’t be too hard

Our attendance has improved dramatically since the last time the Avs played here, but you can still walk up and get tickets.

by Jeff D on Jan 14, 2012 9:48 AM MST up reply actions

Im going and just got tickets today.. shouldn’t be a problem for you either..

Cant wait to check out Ferris…

GO AVS!!

by AvFab on Jan 14, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions

You could check the Flashseats marketplace, people might be selling them for super cheap because of the Foosball game today. The electronic transfer would make it easier day-of.

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Jan 14, 2012 10:50 AM MST up reply actions

Actually

Totally nevermind. Duh.

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by mfured20 on Jan 14, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions

Cowboy fans have caught the Tebola Virus.

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.

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by wtnelson on Jan 14, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions

More like my sleepy ass can’t comprehend the world yet. All I had was two drinks last night!

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Jan 14, 2012 11:19 AM MST up reply actions

I’m gonna stick with
GO AVS and GO BRONCOS!

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by gl avfan on Jan 14, 2012 7:35 AM MST reply actions

afternoon game! sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I hope Altitude shows Dallas’ Ice Girls a bunch5

by jd21 on Jan 14, 2012 7:53 AM MST reply actions

Should be a great game!

But, then, Denver-Dallas games usually are!

And by the way . . . Shhhhh , , , don’t wake Stastney up quite yet! Maybe tomorrow.
I’d hate to have him wake up and go ‘Duchene’ on our Stars this afternoon.

Have a great rest-of-the-season (starting tomorrow, of course) and hope to see you in the playoffs. (Remember all those great Avs-Stars playoff games?)

by Cowpokealong on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 AM MST reply actions

welcome! Should be a great game, please don’t re-concuss Peter Mueller!

by jd21 on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Can’t help but think that Stastny is playing hurt. Maybe I’m dreaming it?

by Uncle Richie on Jan 14, 2012 8:19 AM MST up reply actions

I think so too

And I should be able to finish up my linemates study this weekend, have it up on King Day.

At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?

by SteveHouse on Jan 14, 2012 9:35 AM MST up reply actions

Agreed

I watched the last game and he seemed not quite even 90%.

by Cowpokealong on Jan 14, 2012 9:43 AM MST up reply actions

I remember last year it was revealed he had been playing the last part of the season with a stress fracture in his leg. Is something like that going on?

by stpn47 on Jan 14, 2012 10:32 AM MST up reply actions

This game is at 5am my time. Blah. Well forget sleeping, I'm gonna game til then.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 8:05 AM MST reply actions 1 recs

Generic comment about winning or something.

I am boobs.

by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 14, 2012 8:07 AM MST reply actions

Generic reply about needing to play a specific amount of time.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 8:08 AM MST up reply actions

Generic reply about firing coaching staff or management.

I am boobs.

by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 14, 2012 8:09 AM MST up reply actions

Generic reply about players responsibilities.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 8:10 AM MST up reply actions

Generic reply saying you all are not experts

by jd21 on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 AM MST up reply actions

Generic reply about cats:

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 8:15 AM MST up reply actions

generic reply about my game time beverage of choice

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk212/jd_21_2008/2672305870_22eb603f2f.jpg

by jd21 on Jan 14, 2012 8:19 AM MST up reply actions

generic fail

by jd21 on Jan 14, 2012 8:20 AM MST up reply actions

Generic Steve Ott is a douche comment.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 8:55 AM MST up reply actions

Generic comment of agreement.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.

by andidee15 on Jan 14, 2012 10:50 AM MST up reply actions

Generic encouragement for fornication of a certain team from Detroit.

Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....

by mfured20 on Jan 14, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions

Generic comment involving “indeed”.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.

by andidee15 on Jan 14, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions

Generic comment about a certain Avs player, name rhymes with ass tea, needing to play better…

"Hey man, don't bogart that puck."

by KKtheHippie on Jan 14, 2012 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

apparently this game is on the NHL Network? is that new?

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 14, 2012 9:11 AM MST reply actions

Does that mean it won’t be on GCL?

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions

Nope…it won’t be. Weak. This should be a good game too.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 9:22 AM MST up reply actions

Damnit

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

by Avalanche318 on Jan 14, 2012 9:32 AM MST up reply actions

I asked the question yesterday and Chia said NHL network. It is not even on NHL center ice. I thought it was suppose to be on Altitude if you live in the colorado area.

During the game Thursday they had said the game would be on at 12:30. eastern now it is 3 eastern.

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by cush52 on Jan 14, 2012 10:06 AM MST up reply actions

Pre game starts 12:30 mountain which is 2:30 eastern. Game does start 3 pm eastern. Centre Ice never carries any game that NHL network is showing.

by ny_avs_fan on Jan 14, 2012 10:39 AM MST up reply actions

Doesn’t the NHL own GCL? Why would they black out GCL if the game is on NHL Network (also NHL owned).

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

by Avalanche318 on Jan 14, 2012 12:01 PM MST up reply actions

No idea. I have Centre Ice and whatever game is on NHL network is never carried on CI. Helps my cable company as after I pay for CI I have to buy an additional sports tier package to get NHL network

by ny_avs_fan on Jan 14, 2012 12:06 PM MST up reply actions

So THAT’S what I wrote in this preview. Beer flavored previews are the bestest.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 9:28 AM MST reply actions

I updated the preview: Giggy in net, D pairings the same, Jones and Porter game-time decisions.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 9:44 AM MST reply actions

From another DP article

Referred to as “Factor” or “Radar” from television shows (“The O’Reilly Factor” and “M*A*S*H”),

And where did the Radar name originate? You’re looking at it, bb.

Read more: Ryan O’Reilly looks like 2nd-round steal – The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_19740776#ixzz1jS5AqSRv

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 9:47 AM MST up reply actions

Today’s game begins an NHL-NBA doubleheader at American Airlines Center, where a crew of 250 is expected to complete the conversion in less than two hours.

Wow

At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?

by SteveHouse on Jan 14, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions

Saw that. The ice probably won’t be so spiffy tonight.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.

by andidee15 on Jan 14, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions

Not necessarily. The hockey game does come first, after all. Nothing changes until after the game.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:11 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Is the AA ice bad?

I remember when they played in Reunion Arena, everyone always complained about the ice there. Had a well-earned reputation of being far and away the worst in the league.

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by wtnelson on Jan 14, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions

Oh, that’s right. NVM. Much better than the other way around. Laying the court isn’t that bad. I’ve seen them lay it at the Pepsi Center – it comes out in big squares on a forklift. Plop them down, hook them together, and you’re set.

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by andidee15 on Jan 14, 2012 11:52 AM MST up reply actions

I always thought the Factor name came from the fact that he has been the only factor that helped us to win half of our games. Kinda like he is our game deciding Factor.

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by cush52 on Jan 14, 2012 10:09 AM MST up reply actions

I’m missing most if not all of this one. Friend getting married.

At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?

by SteveHouse on Jan 14, 2012 10:23 AM MST reply actions

Well congrats to them. I’m missing it cus of GCL, and it’s 240am here. I’m thinking about bed.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Jan 14, 2012 10:41 AM MST up reply actions

I’m sure they’ll be a link somewhere to one of those “shhhhhhhhhhh” sites.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 10:49 AM MST up reply actions

Tired of being happy, eh?

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by wtnelson on Jan 14, 2012 11:18 AM MST up reply actions

Why does your friend hate the Avs, what is he a Red Wing fan?

Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean

by cush52 on Jan 14, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions

hey look

Duchene will be out for his birthday, which means we won’t get crushed!

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 11:22 AM MST reply actions

Yahoo sports and Dish Network show the game on both Alt and NHL Network. We shall see.

by Uncle Richie on Jan 14, 2012 11:26 AM MST reply actions

Hishon is at least participating in team events

@jhish18 and Cedrick Desjardins checking out the outdoor rink at @Indians Fan Fest right now…

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 11:28 AM MST reply actions 2 recs

I wonder how much time working out Hish gets in, if his head will allow it. Must be incredibly frustrating for him.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions

I can only imagine how frustrating it is, especially with it being his first pro year

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 11:35 AM MST up reply actions

He looks like he’s put on some weight. I hope it’s just the weight of growing up and not of being out of shape. Things will be even more frustrating when he gets back on the ice.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions

probably a little bit of both. He has a long road ahead of him, luckily, it seems like the Avs organization are pros at dealing with concussion (or at least should be by now).

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 11:39 AM MST up reply actions

it’s pretty unfortunate how they became pros at it, tho.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:48 AM MST up reply actions

He doesn't even have a number yet :(

Get better soon, Hish!

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.

by andidee15 on Jan 14, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions

VDG is scratched tonight with Yip

looks like Jones is getting the nod

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 11:41 AM MST reply actions

And Porter. Don’t get why VDG is scratched. Don’t get that one at all.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions

did yip play last game?

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 11:51 AM MST up reply actions

supposedly.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:58 AM MST up reply actions

Hey, I just ran into Sherman at the game. When do GM’s attend away games?

by avalanchejef on Jan 14, 2012 11:55 AM MST via mobile reply actions

ooooooh, hit HF Boards now!! TRADETRADETRADETRADE

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:59 AM MST up reply actions

that’s really interesting.

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 12:11 PM MST up reply actions

did you give him a hip check or a shoulder check? Was it an open floor hit or up against a wall? Details damn it, we need details!

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by cush52 on Jan 14, 2012 1:01 PM MST up reply actions

I’m guessing the avs get up or down by two, there are a lot of penalties and someone wins the game in overtime.

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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 14, 2012 11:56 AM MST reply actions

SHOOT. OUT. SHOOT. OUT.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 11:59 AM MST up reply actions

Per Chambers on Twitter:

Little more info about #Avs lines: Galiardi centering LW Mueller and RW Winnik. Stastny between RW Jones and (Porter?). They Want Muells LW

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 12:13 PM MST reply actions

just saw that, not a fan of that at all

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 12:14 PM MST up reply actions

Should be interesting to say the least. I’m okay with the Galiardi choice. Not sure about Winnik tho. If he crashes the net, rather than trying to be a playmaking sniper, it could work. but he’s often disillusioned about his real role and skill set.

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 14, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions