Game 48 Preview: Panthers at Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 7:00 AM MST
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On Monday, the Avalanche faced a struggling warm-weather team in a bid to climb back into the playoff picture. As you may have heard, it didn't work out very well. Tonight, the burgundy boys get to try again as they host the Florida Panthers at the Pepsi Center. The Panthers have lost 4 of their last 5...but as tired and true Avalanche fans, you know that probably doesn't bode all that well for us.
This is an interesting matchup for a few reasons. One, these teams match up very evenly statistically. Two, the Panthers have a couple of ex-Avs in Tomas Fleischmann and Jose Theodore. Theo is day-to-day and hasn't played in the last five games...but the Panthers sent down #3 goalie Brian Foster last night, which means Theo will dress and I assume he'll start. It also illustrates a contrasting style in, uh, financial management. Panthers GM Dale Talon acquired some pricey free agents this summer while Avalanche GM Greg Sherman took the more frugal approach. It's worth noting that Tomas Fleischman, Kris Versteeg and Brian Campbell have 106 points, just 78 more than Shane O'Brien, Jan Hejda and Joaqim Lindstrom. Just sayin'...
As discussed yesterday, hopes are that O'Brien will return to the lineup tonight, forcing Joe Sacco to make a tough decision about who to sit. Personally, I'd dress Quncey just to offend his sense of entitlement.
No huge surprise that J.S. Giguere will get the nod in net over Semyon Varlamov, who struggled in his last two starts. There was a minor controversy yesterday over the fact that the Post's Mike Chambers reported that Varlamov refused comment after getting shelled by the Coyotes. Some people felt Chambers should not have made a big deal about it, while others took Varly to task for not being more professional about the interview request. Personally, I don't have a problem with either. There's nothing wrong with a player wanting to be left alone after a tough loss...and there's definitely nothing wrong with a beat writer reporting about it.
And there's nothing wrong with rooting for the Avs to get a big win tonight. For the preceding sentence, please remember to nominate me for the Worst Segue Award at the upcoming Basement Blogger People's Choice Awards. Thanks.
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Stats |
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| 44 | GP | 47 |
| 21 | W | 24 |
| 14 | L | 21 |
| 9 | OT | 2 |
| 51 | P | 50 |
| 0.580 | P% | 0.532 |
| 2.50 | G/G | 2.40 |
| 2.68 | GA/G | 2.85 |
| 18.4 | PP% | 18.8 |
| 81.5 | PK% | 81.9 |
| 30.0 | S/G | 30.7 |
| 31.1 | SA/G | 29.3 |
| 50.3 | FO% | 51.7 |
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tired and true Avalanche fans
I am tired of the inconsistent play, that’s for sure.
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.
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DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 7:23 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
Inconsistent play…especially from the vets (Stats, Hejduk…) the Avs are counting on (Giguere not withstanding)
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Stastny has picked it up lately.
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 5 points in 12 games is picking it up, at least he won’t have to worry about back problems.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I thought his play has been better.
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.
You’re right, of course. I just find it unfortunate that his better play has resulted in a still low output of points. And even with his better play, it took super slow motion replay for him to be credited with one goal in his last 12 games.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
There is a difference between getting better and still not being any where near good enough. Statsny is like a kid who improved his grade point from 1.5 to 1.9, yes there is improvement, but you are still going to be making fries at McDonalds for the rest of your life at that rate.
6whores, I am sure you are not saying he has played good enough.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
by cush52 on Jan 18, 2012 9:21 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
This is one of the best analogies I have ever read. Ever.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
Going with the schoolwork analogy for a minute...
Stastny’s season is the kid who has a bad grades because he’s tested poorly. He’s doing his homework, studying hard, and generally doing all the things that kids who get good grades should do (i.e. Corsi), but when the test comes around, for whatever reason, the results aren’t coming around. Maybe he’s studying the wrong material, or had a brain fart, but all the pieces & work habits for him to be successful are there.
With those kids (and I taught a few like that) you always feel the success will be there, just keep chugging along.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 1:47 PM MST up reply actions
yeah, but as a student, if I was like that for 47 tests in a row……
Can't listen to Party Rock anymore....all I hear is 'Everyday lines are Shufflin'
He hasn’t had bad tests 47 in a row. He’s had good games where he didn’t score points, and he’s had good games where he did too.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
Not sure where I said otherwise. (although, again his advanced stats, PDO, show he’s also been incredibly unlucky)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 2:37 PM MST up reply actions
Bah on anything that claims to quantify luck.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jan 18, 2012 6:04 PM MST up reply actions
So… all of statistics?
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 6:08 PM MST up reply actions
The menace I feel towards this comment is well over 9000
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 7:41 AM MST up reply actions
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 7:48 AM MST up reply actions
‘All of statistics’ does not aim to quantify luck. In fact, a good model can be judged on how little error or “luck” is present. Statistics tries to minimize “luck”, not measure it.
The idea of “luck” is just a concept people use to characterize circumstances too complicated to accurately define. If we were smart enough to capture the existing data, there would be no such thing as luck – there would only be what happened.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 8:15 AM MST up reply actions
Statistics aims to quantify the patter that will happen to seemingly random events over time. If a model has been shown to accurately quantify that, deviations from that model can be considered “random chance”
The idea of "luck" is just a concept people use to characterize circumstances too complicated to accurately define. If we were smart enough to capture the existing data, there would be no such thing as luck – there would only be what happened.
I disagree with that because of Quantum Mechanics. For stuff like dice rolls, etc (where we could, in theory, know the rotation of the dice, the force at which they are rolled, the table friction coefficients, the micro-mismatches in wieghts of the dice etc..) maybe that’s true, but quantum mechanics has some truly random variables that are truly lucky.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 8:37 AM MST up reply actions
If a model has been shown to accurately quantify that, deviations from that model can be considered "random chance"
But if I produce a more accurate model, then a portion of what you considered “random chance” would no longer be undefined. The error term, or what you refer to as “random chance”, is merely what the model fails to represent; that’s not to say it cannot be defined inherently.
My point is that a good statistical model does not strive to define what is random; but rather the opposite, it tries to identify variables that contribute to an outcome in some definite manner.
Statistics aims to quantify the patter that will happen to seemingly random events over time. If a model has been shown to accurately quantify that, deviations from that model can be considered "random chance"
Another way to represent your statement could be:
‘Take some seemingly random situation’ → ‘churn through our model’ = A(Defined explanatory variables for the now not random portion of the situation) + B(smaller portion of the situation that is still seemingly random)
The goal is to capture A. B is just the portion of what you started with that your model isn’t capable of capturing.
The model doesn’t “allow” you to refer to B as random chance – that would be a colloquialism and an over simplification.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 9:11 AM MST up reply actions
But if I produce a more accurate model, then a portion of what you considered "random chance" would no longer be undefined. The error term, or what you refer to as "random chance", is merely what the model fails to represent; that’s not to say it cannot be defined inherently.
An outlier will still be an outlier. Maybe the definition of your 2σ changes, but (at least in Guassian and Poisson stats, which account for like 99.9999999999% of events) there will always be outliers that are possible but very unlikely. But when they happen they are “lucky” or “unlucky”.
I’m pretty sure the mode for dice rolling is extremly accurate. Yet you can always roll 3 5’s in a row. Luck. A good statistical model strives to find what is most likely, yes by incorporating as many variables as possible. But it’s always in terms of “likely”
Lucky events are still defined in incredibly accurate statistical models, they are just outliers.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 9:22 AM MST up reply actions
An outlier can only be defined as ‘likely’ or ‘unlikely’ per your model or data set. Perhaps outliers represent a small proportion of your data set and are therefore “unlikely” to happen in the predictive confines of your data and model, but that does not mean there was not a specific reason(s) for their occurrence (nor does it mean their occurrence cannot be predicted).
Sure outliers are accounted for in incredibly accurate statistical models, though the term ‘lucky’ is still a colloquialism for them. Outliers are accounted for in incredibly bad statistical models too; and are often inappropriately – even as a colloquialism – referred to as “lucky”. Often enough, there is not an appropriate amount of data.
Data are black & white past occurances. They says what they say. The author is responsible for any predictions he or she may make based on their analysis.
good statistical model strives to find what is most likely, yes by incorporating as many variables as possible. But it’s always in terms of "likely"
Are you really only talking predictive modeling here? I don’t see how conclusions like “we’re z% confident that x caused y” have anything to do with “quantifying luck”.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
I’m not really sure what you’re getting at here, other than possibly a very nitpicky definition of luck. Or you’re getting into a very philosophical argument about predetermined fate.
Rolling 2 dice you have a 1/36 chance of rolling a 12. That may change slightly due to imperfection in the dice (wieghted a certain way). Rolling it more (or less) than that is either lucky or unlucky, obviously depending on your viewpoint and consequences.
Data are black & white past occurances. They says what they say. The author is responsible for any predictions he or she may make based on their analysis.
Except if the conditions that govern that statistics are still set, then the predictions still occur. I am 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999% certain the Sun won’t supernova tomorrow. If it does happen, It’s unlucky.
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 12:17 PM MST up reply actions
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 19, 2012 1:08 PM MST up reply actions
I call double light saber.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
Simply put, saying ‘“all of statistics” is out to quantify luck’ is a mis-characterization that imho is harmful to a consumer’s understanding of the tool.
I’m not trying to get at a nitpicky definition of luck, it’s pretty clearly defined in any dictionary. It’s just inappropriate as a generalization here.
A last example: consider a statistical analysis on the effectiveness of higher education and it’s impact on lifetime earnings. The study finds that completing a 4-year degree on average increases lifetime earnings by some amount that’s determined to be statistically significant. There’s no question of luck here. Could you overgeneralize and note some outliers of 4-year degree earners that earned less than some non-degree earners? Sure. But it wouldn’t be appropriate to determine all those outliers were unlucky/lucky – nor is it wholly appropriate to attribute it to random chance either.
Rolling it more (or less) than that is either lucky or unlucky, obviously depending on your viewpoint and consequences.
The point I was trying to make previously on this is that it depends on how many times you role the dice before you can conclusively say you’re lucky or unlucky. It’s called ’The Law of Very Large Numbers" for a reason. That being said, I think this example/point got away from our original topic.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 1:18 PM MST up reply actions
Ok, so All of statistics isn’t for the sole purpose of quantifying luck, but even when that’s not it’s purpose it does so.
Could you overgeneralize and note some outliers of 4-year degree earners that earned less than some non-degree earners? Sure. But it wouldn’t be appropriate to determine all those outliers were unlucky/lucky – nor is it wholly appropriate to attribute it to random chance either.
Of course not. But that’s a pretty complex example, type of degree, location, etc all come into play there. Hence the model is very broad.
Would it have been more acceptable if I said “A large chunk of statistics” instead of “all”
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 1:26 PM MST up reply actions
I might’ve stared at your comment with the same amount of malice, but for slightly fewer seconds if that had been the case.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 1:45 PM MST up reply actions
I stare at every Jib comment with malice.
Maybe.
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 19, 2012 2:18 PM MST up reply actions
Shift R^2 all your asses!
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 19, 2012 2:57 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Is this student smoking marijuana?
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jan 18, 2012 6:00 PM MST up reply actions
smarmy bastard
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 7:41 AM MST up reply actions
I’m tired of three point games in the West….
last night three teams fighting the Avs for a spot picked up points….
detroit 3-2 Dallas in SO
LA 3-2 Vancouver in SO
San Jose 2-1 Calgary in SO
At least both Minny and Edmonton lost in regulation….
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 18, 2012 7:36 AM MST up reply actions
The Avs have been a part of so many of these 3-point games…they aren’t doing themselves any favors
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Avs went over an entire calendar year without winning back to back regulation games. They’ve been a 3 point game lock for a while now. Even when they go on “winning streaks” they are giving up points.
This is a critical time for the Avalanche. Post Christmas hockey has been really inconsistent so far. Right now, things feel sloppy and pretty crappy to be frank. But, it was only just January 6th when the Avs went in to Chicago and blanked a really good Chicago team 4-0. In that game Jones and Galiardi scored big goals. I think with Duchene out, the Avs need some secondary scoring if they are going to compete because Hejduk and Stastny are not consistent. I think you can count on O’Reilly and Landeskog getting a couple of good scoring chances every game. They don’t score every time but they are getting the chances. Until Mueller can beat his buzzard’s luck, Stastny needs to get at least two or more quality scoring chances every game. Then GallyMcClemeWinnickSew are absolutely essential pieces to produce a couple of scoring chances every game. Usually your GallyMcClemeWinnickSews are just complementary players but with the thin scoring depth on the Avs for better or worse they need to chip in goals.
I'll keep this brief.
very well put, I think having SOB back will help us a ton
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 18, 2012 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
Minny got steamrolled last night and Calgary lost Glencross.
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.
DAMNIT. I forgot they added the missing piece to a Stanley Cup run.
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.
Their Stanley Cup (turn tail and) runs in recent years have been less than successful.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 8:16 AM MST up reply actions
Waffles!!
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 8:49 AM MST up reply actions
I think you mean 135000 to 145000 gallons, since it’s 1000 gallons per goal, only 135 gallons would mean we get a lucky goal and that’s it for the rest of the year, heh
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 18, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
OT
But with all the legal minds that frequent here I am wondering opinions on sopa and pipa fr
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 8:25 AM MST via Android app reply actions
From a legal perspective
Stupid phone btw
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 8:26 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Politically: It’s a mess. It’s a possible election killer for some and it craetes strange bed fellows depending on that politician’s support.
Legally: Laurence Tribe (One of the three top Constitutional scholars in America) says it undermines the First Amendment. Bruce Ackerman (Another of the top three) thinks that the First Amendment is not affected by it because internet free speech is essentially uncontrolled as it is. It’s a really broad bill and it would take years to come into effect BUT the DOJ could theoretically block this site if a few posters broke the law. That is the fear and asks the question in this case: Is DDC (or the blog owner) responsible for the comments posters make?
The Intellectual Property issue is trickier and more complicated. The best example I heard was from Mark Levin (the third top constitutional scholar): If you paint a picture or write a story on the internet and disseminate it, you think you own it. You don’t, essentially, as you have no claim against anyone else if they use it; not until you get a copyright for it. Now you have a legal claim to it and no one else can use it. Now that you have a copyright, do you care if another person on the internet uses it without your permission? You may or may not. Now what about comments, blogs, posts, pictures, poems, game, coding, etc. Those still fall under Intellectual Property law but there’s no real way of making a claim unless you copyrighted every single thing you did: that’s impossible. Most people think that it’s not a big deal to borrow other people’s creations because on the internet they are not being used for profit or personal gain or whatever. Legally, that’s wrong and this bill attempts to stem that by giving the DOJ and copyright owner/creator the ability to sue. There needs to be a change in IP law to combat the internet issue and the question is whether this bill does it correctly or is way too borad.
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 Jan 18, 2012 8:52 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks mr whores as I have followed it quite a bit lately didnt at first because never thought it would get this far it still confuses me with alot of the legal speak and like you said with current broadness of it how far it “could” go is dedinately scary
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:08 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
It’s interesting because people either love or hate a complex, badly-written, overly-broad bill depending on the purpose. People appluaded the Health Care bill because they agreed with it’s purpose even though it was just as badly written and broad. Here, a lot of people are up in arms because it’s badly-written and complex and broad.
I am not comparing the two bills, only pointing out people judge differently depening on the bill’s purpose.
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 guess I am in later because both are bad imo
I think they both go about the fix in wrong ways also
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:26 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
To be candid, I still believe IP-law needs to be adjusted, but as a conservative both SOPA and PIPA are a blatant example of government over-reach and intervention.
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.
Definitely agree but as I said they are going about it the wrong way
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:37 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
There is a huge legal issue going on (Internet IP-Law). Every lawyer would admit it. I have my own views on the cause and the solution and SOPA/PIPA is the standard Big Government/1984 (good call Cheryl) solution.
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.
As someone who both uses the internet and understands how it works, both SOPA and PIPA are blatant examples of rich old white guys writing laws about shit they don’t understand, mostly because some lobbying group paid them to do so.
Oh yeah, and too much government over-reach and intervention too.
No soup for you!
but asa conservativean American both SOPA and PIPA are a blatant example of government over-reach and intervention.
I don’t think that opinion is exclusive to conservatives…
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
I didn’t say it was. I was saying that my disagreement with government over-reach stems from my conservative values. Though it is not exclusive to conservatives, by reasoning for disliking it is.
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.
Maybe I should have put the wink smily on there
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
In pragmatic terms, U.S. protection of IP can be terribly ineffective in general, not just on the internet. It would be much more effective if the government could determine when and where to prioritize its efforts before trying to craft policy to regulate a complex environment like the internet.
As more of a classical liberal, I think the system should put a relatively greater focus on economic incidence rather than personal property rights. The primary purpose of IP should be to encourage innovation and thus economic growth. Innovations/technology that are inherently costly (time, money, resources) to develop should be afforded greater IP protection (e.g. pharmaceuticals, engineering, etc.). Otherwise, innovations requiring less costly development (e.g. art, music, etc.) should not be protected to a degree that it sacrifices a utilitarian well-being. That’s not to say it should be abandoned wholly.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
. It would be much more effective if the government could determine when and where to prioritize its efforts before trying to craft policy to regulate a complex environment like the internet.
I agree whole heartedly on this point. But asking the government to prioritize is a systemic impossibility in this day an age. There are some better alternatives in theory; one being where each individual state takes up it’s own legislation in an attempt to solve the IP issues and in a few years one or more of the plans will be remarkably effective. While that happens, people and businesses will move the states where there is a postiive regulatory environment (viz. Delware for businesses) and then the US Government can adopt similar legislation nationwide.
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.
asking the government to prioritize is a systemic impossibility in this day an age
And I agree whole heartedly in turn.
each individual state takes up it’s own legislation in an attempt to solve the IP issues
While that happens, people and businesses will move the states where there is a postiive regulatory environment
Classic Tiebout. Tends to work remarkably well.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 11:19 AM MST up reply actions
Sometimes it fails miserably when not given enough time, sometimes a state like Oregon tries a bunch of wacky welfare ideas and one of them works amazingly.
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.
Pft, political economy theory only fails when not executed correctly. That’s what’s great about political economists — they’re always f*cking right and never feel the need to supply empirical evidence.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
phew, i thought you were saying conservatives were american and liberals weren’t, heh
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 18, 2012 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
That why when I use something, I parody it, it gets me off the hook.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
Or have others parody it for u
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:48 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
What you talkin about willis?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
Worst defense post that was inspired by u
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:50 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Not really, it doesn’t. Plagiarism includes the theft of an idea. Parodying something could be considered plagiarism if someone wanted to pursue it. The generalities these bills seem to have would give people that leeway.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
By my understanding, satire and parody are generally considered “fair use.”
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:14 AM MST up reply actions
It’s a slippery slope. Depends on how it’s used and how much of the original is included. Generally, it’s not something someone would pursue. But this legislation might invite it.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:17 AM MST up reply actions
Sorry Cheryl, but plagiarism is taking someone else’s work/idea and claiming it as your own. If you copy what someone says for the purpose of commentary in the form of satire or parody, then you are not claiming the person’s work as your own.
I stole the Copper N’ Blue idea but I am not claiming it as my own because I am adding my own commentary and it is clearly used for the purpose of parody.
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.
You are giving credit where it’s due. That is not plagiarism. I didn’t include that part (i.e, giving credit) because, well, I figured people were bright enough to know I wasn’t including stuff that is, you know, cited and shit.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:18 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
But this was in response to UM. Amost every sort of parody is not plagiarism because there is no claim that is your own work. The essence of parody negates plagiarism.
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.
Generally, yes. That is why it is not pursued. However, there have been instances where people have taken issue with parody. I will try to find articles on those I read about.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
They can take issue with it but they are usually wrong. It does become an issue when the parody/satire is not obvious and apparent. That issue was made clear in Hustler v. Falwell.
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.
Exactly. And the generalities in those bills, as I understand them, might provide more leeway in determining whether it really is or it really isn’t.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
Part of the problem is that SOPA/PIPA allows IP owners to issue take down notices without judicial review. If something is parody, but the owner doesn’t like it, they’ll issue the order and it’s up to the creator of the parody and his ISP to fight it in court. Guilty until proven innocent.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
Thank you for that. It is much clearer than my babbling.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:29 AM MST up reply actions
Yes, that makes more sense now; I see what you are going for. Even if SOPA passed, that rewirting of the parody standard would be tried in court right away would absolutely be called unconsititunional in my opinion and most legal experts’ opinions. Changing jurisprudence like that, in a sweeping nature, usually gets killed.
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.
Oh I see what your saying now. With regard to parody, I think the Hustler standard is still applied fairly. I can see now how it might be skewed on the internet and how this bill would change that. However, if the bill was interpreted to change the Hustler standard there would be a Supreme Court issue going on.
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.
Sorry c6hor8, but plagiarism is taking someone else’s work/idea and claiming it as your own. If you copy what someone says for the purpose of commentary in the form of satire or parody, then you are not claiming the person’s work as your own.
I stole the Copper N’ Blue idea but I am not claiming it as my own because I am adding my own commentary and it is clearly used for the purpose of parody.
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Jan 18, 2012 10:20 AM MST up reply actions 5 recs
Haha.
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.
Parody detector is in the green.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
©
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
you are super intelligent good sir
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 18, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
Not really, you pay a lot of money for law school and understanding this is an outcrop. But moreover, I deal with FINRA, OFAC, the SEC, and the OCC all bloody day. I do financial compliance for a hedge fund and reading and understanding how these bills will apply to the firm is my job. It’s like the engineers here talking about engineering-y things; it’s second nature.
I was trying to explain it in a non-political way which is often hard.
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.
you are still super intelligent
that’s stuff that I could never deal with but everyone has their niche, mine is Animal Behavior and Ecology.
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 18, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions
Well that’s pretty cool in my opinion. Does that explain your rotating avatar’s of pokemon characters?
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.
He has to know which would have the Behavior most likely to kill the other team’s Pokemon or something right?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
hahaha, no, I love pokemon, grew up with it. It started maybe like 3 or 4 weeks ago, I would figure what type of pokemon would represent the other team (for example, for the lightning, it would be electric) and I would match up a ground type against it so we could win. It worked a little, but then I got the teams like the Stars, etc, and was like uhhhhhhhh. Animal Behavior is just rooted to classes I took in undergrad and my huge love for animals.
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 18, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
We are playing the panthers. What would be good against a large cat? Is there a pokemon of a spray water bottle or a vaccum cleaner?
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.
Well, the only cats of the original 151 are Meowth and Persian, so I imagine myself changing to a fighting type such as Machamp, Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 11:43 AM MST up reply actions
Make the change.
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.
it has been done
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
Machamp
Will land 2 Karate Chops after taking a Slash from Persian, but then finishing it off with a monstrous Seismic Toss
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
....you are such a dork
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
I prefer geek, but dork is acceptable as well.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
Really!
I’ve always been the other way. Geek has always felt so…slimy. Vastly prefer nerd over anything else but dork is fine, too.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
I see geeks and nerds as being smart, I see dorks as being just losers, hahaha. All terms of endearment here at MHH!
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
That's so funny
Any reason for the difference in opinion? Mine is completely arbitrary.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
mainly arbitrary but a dork is also another name for a whale’s penis… so yea….
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
That's manly as hell
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Tim Tebow thinks you should change this to “manly as heaven”
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Charles Darwin thinks you should change it to Manly as Evolution by means of natural selection.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 1:14 PM MST up reply actions
Darwin would’ve just been cool with ‘Manly as a whale penis’. It is the pinnacle of penis.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
50 first dates tells me that walrus penis is the largest.
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by TheRed on Jan 18, 2012 1:26 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
yet the barnacle is the largest when considering proportion to the body
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 1:30 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
I wouldn’t know, I’ve never seen it.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
actually a pretty funny movie.
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I think I actually own it. I own way too many movies. It’s rather sad.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 5:04 PM MST up reply actions
Gives you something to do at least.
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Meh
I’ve been watching Planet Earth lately (yeah, I’m a nerd). Plus with Netflix…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 5:14 PM MST up reply actions
I have that on blueray, it’s sweet.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 5:37 PM MST up reply actions
see i am with him i prefer geek or g33k being most people refer to me as a computer geek specially working in IT field it means you know your stuff guess its my background though dork for me generally dork means cheesey humor which i have been called too
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 12:52 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Only on MHH can you get the computer games guy and pokeman guy calling each other dork and nerd and the rest of us stay quiet. (yes I know it was not serious and all in fun)
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by cush52 on Jan 18, 2012 2:21 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
ahahahahahahaha
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 18, 2012 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
If they are wailing on each other, what in the world could the rest of us add that would contribute?
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
I just let them duke it out, and then go for the pin.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
You havea thing for nerds and dorks? I would have guessed your taste differently.
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.
LOL, I seriously think I don’t have a type.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 3:53 PM MST up reply actions
Everyone has a type. Even if you don’t consciously know what it is your psyche in combination with your pheramone receptors does.
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.
Well, then. I don’t know my type. Although, I do tend to go for “manly”. Don’t know if that’s really a type or not…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 4:09 PM MST up reply actions
Well manly is defined by whatever you think of as something a man should do or should be doing. Some women think someone is manly if they make a lot of money whereas other think that if some guy can chew on barbed wire. To each her own.
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 can make my own money. Don’t need a man for that.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 4:19 PM MST up reply actions
Ah, it’s the barbed wire type then…
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 4:23 PM MST up reply actions
That is awfully attractive?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 4:26 PM MST up reply actions
It would certainly scar
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Scars can be hot, just ask RoB.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 4:41 PM MST up reply actions
Nicely done.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
Im not a legal mind
but I spend a pretty significant amount of time on the internet and this SOPA/PIPA bullshit is all kinds of bad. That bills this draconian can make it this far into the process is extremely troublesome. The outcry against them has been magnificent, though.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
Lol I had feeling u would comment and I totally agree very scary it got this far
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 8:51 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Like essentially everyone else
My activism extends just to the causes that effect me. This has been something I’ve followed throughout most of the process. Gotta love Lamar Smith blatantly stealing the background picture for his website, giving more evidence to the theory that most of the big advocates of this bill don’t really understand it.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 9:03 AM MST up reply actions
Oh, hey lookie there
Speaking of Lamar Smith….
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 9:04 AM MST up reply actions
I am not a legal expert, but even from my layperson’s point of view, SOPA and PIPA are terribly-written pieces of legislation.
The bottom line is that the MPAA and RIAA should focus more on innovation and less on litigation.
No soup for you!
But they have always just tried to take easy way out so nothing new there
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:10 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
It might help if you go on the Library of Congress and read about the Bill’s legislative history. It will give you some background as to it’s origins and realize this sort of bill (in whatever form) has been in the pipeline for years. Both Bush and Obama would have vetoed this even though they both knew IP-legilsation is BADLY needed.
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.
It is very difficult for people and businesses to change and especially radically change. Organizations/buisnesses like the MPAA and RIAA will fight and claw till there dying breath to hold on to old business models that just don’t work in new situations. Occasionally some businesses change and are successful, but not a lot of them. Some even try to change and still fail.
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I think this is the key issue. You have the music and film industries along with the dead-tree book publishers trying to hold on to a business model. At the same time, you have the musicians, actors/producers, and writers who should be compensated fairly for their creations.
SOPA/PIPA are designed to maintain the industry that lives of the creations of a few. What should be happening is finding ways to protect those who actually create something, and ensure they receive fair compensation for the use of their creations. The music/film/book publishing industries are dinosaurs in the internet age.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 9:57 AM MST up reply actions
The outcry against them has been magnificent, though.
It’s still shocking to me that people who frequent the internet can get this worked up over an issue
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
are you implying us internet users are lazy ?
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 10:41 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
excitable
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:45 AM MST up reply actions
What do I think of it?
Give the people contests they win by remembering the words to more popular songs or the names of state capitals or how much corn Iowa grew last year. Cram them full of non-combustible data, chock them so damned full of ‘facts’ they feel stuffed, but absolutely ‘brilliant’ with information. Then they’ll feel they’re thinking, they’ll get a sense of motion without moving. And they’ll be happy, because facts of that sort don’t change. Don’t give them any slippery stuff like philosophy or sociology to tie things up with. That way lies melancholy
Those who don’t build must burn.
“What a dreadful surprise,” said Beatty. “For everyone nowadays knows, absolutely is certain, that nothing will ever happen to me. Others die, I go on. There are no consequences and no responsibilities. Except that there are. But let’s not talk about them, eh? By the time the consequences catch up with you, it’s too late, isn’t it, Montag?”
There was a silly damn bird called a Phoenix back before Christ: every few hundred years he built a pyre and burned himself up. He must have been first cousin to Man. But every time he burnt himself up he sprang out of the ashes, he got himself born all over again. And it looks like we’re doing the same thing, over and over, but we’ve got one damn thing the Phoenix never had. We know the damn silly thing we just did. We know all the damn silly things we’ve done for a thousand years, and as long as we know that and always have it around where we can see it, some day we’ll stop making the goddam funeral pyres and jumping into the middle of them. We pick up a few more people that remember, every generation.
Just like it did with 1984, this world is getting too close to Fahrenheit 451.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 9:23 AM MST up reply actions
That book scared the crap out of me as a teen.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
That, 1984 and Footloose (yes, Footloose) got me all riled up about censorship and government control to the point of protesting. lol.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
What scares me now are the similarities.
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Yeah
I actually just got it again to re-read it.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 3:48 PM MST up reply actions
I think it's simple
Basically, even if the author of this idea has merit… it’s technically naive to think it would work.
Ignore the consitutionality of it and just assume SOPA has merit and is legal.
Like gun control, drug law and DRM it simply won’t work. It’s the ICANN high address level equivalent of blocking email based on sender address. The true criminals of intellectual property will beat it.
IE. Proxy or zombie a host of computers in Canada from your pirate movie operation in China. US discovers intellectual property violation from a Canadian IP. No way ICANN puts a high level DNS block on Canada.
In the end is simply unenforceable and like DRM, Gun laws etc… it punishes the law abiders, not the breakers.
Which just leads to more problems because Government will then create a department tasked with administering this kind of thing. Legitimate users of the Internet like say an ex-pat from Thailand that wants to see local news and has to deal with a block will just bounce his connection and get through anyway. Like DRM, there will be a very short learning curve for the bad guys to beat it and a longer more painful learning curve for legal users. It punishes the totally wrong set of users.
I'll keep this brief.
This should not be a surprise. Almost every sweeping regulation punishes the law abiders. Dodd-Frank is fucking up my world right now and all it’s doing is punishing my trader who doing their job legally.
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Couldnt put it better myself Dario
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:33 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Something about these bills that hasn't been mentioned yet...
Is how it strains resources of both existing websites and upcoming start-ups.
For existing websites, they suddenly have to recruit lawyers to be ready in case some take-down notice is handed down, and they need to be sure everything is done correctly. Also, the bill basically requires that ALL SITES have to be self-regulating. Some one (or many someones) would have to monitor every post in every SBN thread for possible copyright infringments in perpetuity. Those fun photochops that we do? They might all be deleted just to avoid the possibility of legal action taken against the site. All links have to be monitored; if someone puts up a link to a legitimate website, relevant and free of infringement, but some other part of that site was “condoning” piracy in some way, the link might have to be taken down even tho neither SBN, nor the person that posted the link, nor the guy who wrote the original article did anything wrong. The wording is just that broad.
For startups that don’t have any stake in the web as of yet, they have to build in tools for censorship as they go along. They have to be sure that the new site is totally monitored just like the existing ones, but they often don’t have the resources to do that. They have to contact lawyers to make sure that their ‘big, new idea’ isn’t going to be potentially shut down due to some caveat or interpretation of the loosely-worded bill. And, most importantly, Angle and Venture investors that would usually put money into these firms hoping one would turn into the next About.com won’t bother doing it because of the higher possibility that websites can be shut down. Why put money into something when it can be shuttered because some users over which they have no control post something infringing? It just wouldn’t make business sense for them, and I can’t blame them.
The restrictions on innovation and the threat to the free-and-open form of the internet scare me much more than the possibility of full-site censorship blackouts.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 11:01 AM MST up reply actions
Un-insured poster
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 12:30 PM MST up reply actions
Adding to the discussion
PIPA is essentially dead now. Marco Rubio just pulled his support of PIPA. Why he even threw support originally is beyond me but now that he’s out, few other Republicans will vote for it.
Great news if you’re against it.
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Yo, if you are looking for a little bit more info on PIPA and SOPA at the basic level, including some history on copyright infringement, check out this video – http://www.ted.com/talks/defend_our_freedom_to_share_or_why_sopa_is_a_bad_idea.html
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by mfured20 on Jan 18, 2012 1:18 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
TED!
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
thanks will check it out when i get off
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 2:00 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Amazing no one thought to ask about this
Thanks Freak for mentioning it in your post, this hadn’t even crossed my mind yet, but will PIPA and SOPA have any affect on internet porn?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 3:10 PM MST up reply actions
Very much so specially if you are a user of alot of the Free sites out there if your a subscriber you shouldn’t have a problem
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
It’ll also make things a bit tougher for those of you that need video feeds for games.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
Only when they are on Vs or it seems like half the Yotes games for some reason
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 5:08 PM MST up reply actions
But that also makes me wonder,
What does this do for all the streaming sites that do Video game feeds and cover tourney’s and such could end up killing them completely
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 5:09 PM MST up reply actions
For sure.
Unless they own the rights to broadcast them.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 5:14 PM MST up reply actions
I predict a .000004 second lapse between these sites being shut down and reopened with a work around. Never underestimate the power of the porn community.
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"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Porn companies run the world. DVDs weren’t big until Porn started to use them, and now Bluray is getting bigger because the porn industry has started making their productions on bluray as well.
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 18, 2012 5:29 PM MST up reply actions
This is the reason for the 3D push as well…?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 5:31 PM MST up reply actions
3D has found it’s way into the pornography industry, but 3D will only become real big, once they start selling Bluray in 3D. THEN you will see a large increase in those, and in 3D TVs
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 18, 2012 5:38 PM MST up reply actions
Porn is also responsible for the quick adoption of broadband internet service … or so I hear.
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Just watched that was great breakdown of it thanks again man
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 4:44 PM MST up reply actions
It’s official, as a February 1, my radio station is going spanish language. I still have a job on a sister station, but instead of being a news guy full time, I become a glorified traffic guy who also does news. That kind of sucks…plus the loss of covering Blackhawks games.
But I’ll thank the good people upstairs that I have a job still
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Job good
Sucks no more hawks though
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 8:49 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
lo siento, mi amigo :-(
No soup for you!
by creamy on Jan 18, 2012 9:03 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I will say it again,
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Sorry, Chia.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 9:25 AM MST up reply actions
Well that blows.
If you don’t mind, let me give you some advice on traffic reporting. You will always be right if you say, “Traffic is stop and go on the blah”. The sports radio traffic update on the station I listen to says this EVERY MORNING.
If you want to get innovative and ahead of the traffic.com stuff, check out an app called waze. Free turn by turn voice directions as a bonus (no Magellen or TomTom $60 fee or whatever it is).
I'll keep this brief.
I use a lot of “slow” “heavy” “tapping the brakes”
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Throw in a random “massive toxic spill” here and there just to spice things up.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
He's a boss
He once managed to find a place for Godzilla per my request. <3 foeva
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
I gotta get more requests for strange traffic throw in’s
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
where’s waldo
dodo bird
venus flytrap
lady gaga
pumpernickel bread
betamax
narcolepsy
pygmy monkeys
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
Lady Gaga won’t work, simply because we play TOO DAMN MUCH of her music
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
y so jerkface
dont hold it against her she was born this way. just put on ur best p-p-poker face and hope to avoid a bad romance lest ye find yourself on the edge of glory
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
The backup for no obvious reason should be a “Waldo sighting.”
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 1:20 PM MST up reply actions
“Wolski sighting”
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Guy in a Red Wing jersey hit on the freeway. 44 times.
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 18, 2012 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
Tomas Fleischman, Kris Versteeg and Brian Campbell have 106 points, just 78 more than Shane O’Brien, Jan Hejda and Joaqim Lindstrom
big frickin deal, so we would have to lost to Phoenix 6 to 4 instead of 6 to 1 and St Louis 4 to 2 instead of 4 to 0 and Nashville 4 to 3 instead of 4 to 1. Big fricken deal
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heh
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
And you completely forgot about Kobasew. I SAID, YOU COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT KOBASEW!
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
Our leading goal scorer for the week of January 15th so far.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 10:02 AM MST up reply actions
its a close 1 goal differential though
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 10:07 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Here’s a question:
How in the hell did McCleod go -3 in only 8 minutes of ice time? Some buzzard’s luck there for sure but… damn.
I'll keep this brief.
He’s such an asset though
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 10:19 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
funny, I KNEW I was forgetting someone but couldn’t figure it out
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
cuz he sucks
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 18, 2012 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
not that +/- is a measurable statistic to how good a player is, but he sucks anyways
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 18, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Stats question, can I find on the interwebs how many games Anderson had played at this point two years ago?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 9:41 AM MST reply actions
+
http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/a/andercr01/gamelog/2011/
he played 6 games after game 47 and 33 total with the Avs, so 27 total through this point
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions
I vaguely remember him playing in just about every game, it must have come later in the year.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
yes.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Lindstrom wasn’t frugality. Lindstrom was blatant stupidity.
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But he was top scorer in SEL
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 9:49 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Lindstrom was to small of a sample size and never really given a good chance to succeed.
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I saw enough of him to know this: If you want a guy to stand around on both ends watching his teammates, someone who generally avoids contact at all costs, then Lindstrom is your man! He was that horrible. Arnason played with more fire.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 9:57 AM MST up reply actions
Have to agree for most part he looked lost and didnt know what to do his goals we mostly being lucky being in right place when puck bounced to him
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 10:02 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
he was a gamble and one that was worthwhile imo but gambling everything on him was the stupidly frugal part always have an out if things go wrong with a gamble like that which sherminator didnt unless it was subasew which is dumb also
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 10:05 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Which was more irresponsible? Sherman giving Lindstrom a min contract chance in training camp or Sacco tossing him on a line with Stastny from day one of training camp and never changing that through the preseason until he yanked sat him as a healthy scratch for opening night?
I'll keep this brief.
Lindstrom was top 6 or bust, you know that. He didn’t have a defensive bone in his body. See no problem putting him with Sacco from the start.
I don’t mind the move, it didn’t work out and I didn’t think it would. The real negligence, of course, comes from the Avs not covering their bases and having other viable options at wing.
Agreed. They were banking on him as insurance for Mueller being out. In a word, dumberthanhell.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
Well, it’s a personal preference thing with the entire training camp where they spent a valuble three days of zero changes. Dutch centered Jones and Mueller too. The only line that really held together and took that momentum in to the season was O’Reilly centering Landeskog and Winnick. Even in that case Landeskog never once took a shift with Duchene. Maybe his philosphy is the right one but I think chemestry really does exist and it’s pretty tone deaf to me to watch all that training camp hockey and not test things.
I'll keep this brief.
I’ve never been fully on the fire Sacco bandwagon, but you do more to sway me than most with your arguments. I still think he’s been saddled with pretty minimal forward talent. Especially when you consider how underwhelming Stats and Duchene have been. But yes, utilizing training camp and the preseason to tinker with lineups seems like it would have made sense.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
It might also be a matter of internal politics. If Sacco couldn’t stand the way Lindstrom played, and wanted to sit him for the regular season, he stuck him on Stastny’s line through the entire pre-season so that Sherman couldn’t say he didn’t get a shot. Lindstrom is now back in Sweden. Problem solved.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:33 AM MST up reply actions
Pretty minimal? PRETTY MINIMAL? The Teej has 12 points. Kobasew has 10. Yip and Mueller combined for 0 points in 16 games. Pretty minimal?
PLAYOFFS?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
OK. Godfrickingawful.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
Fun Sad Fact: If Hejduk goes without a point tonight, he will be on a scoring pace even with what Lindstrom put up over their last 16 games as an Avs’ players. And Hejduk is playing with the Avs’ best forward through most of that. Yuck.
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Lindstrom = Hejduk!
You know, maybe I should abort the “What’s up with Paul Stastny” thing and change it to “What’s up with Milan Hejduk?”
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Also makes you wonder who is pulling what strings? I could tell from the first time I saw him in a real NHL game that he wasn’t an NHL player. I can’t help but think that Sacco saw that too? His last game in an Av uni was a doozy. I remember him standing around even when he could have and should have been helping his teammates to keep the puck in the zone. Just completely worthless.
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 18, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
Ultimately it’s the GM’s decision who gets paid to play hockey. It’s the coach’s decision who steps on the ice for any given game. Obviously since the coach works for the GM, there might be some influence, but that’s how it’s supposed to work. Also, a coach will know if someone works well for his system, and may suggest that certain players be recruited (or let go).
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
It can’t be both?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
Good point.
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 18, 2012 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
But, was it stupid frugality, or frugal stupidity? This is the real question.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
Bullshit Bob. Bullshit.
Signing Lindstrom to a LEAGUE MINIMUM CONTRACT as the leading scorer in the second best hockey league in the world was not blatant stupidity. It was very clever in point of fact.
Now, relying on him to be one of a very few long-shot options to the dire need for top 6 wingers, that, my friend, was blatant stupidity – or better said, Pyrrhic avarice.
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For the more stats inclined a question: How many more wins would the avs have if Giggy had Varly’s starts and vice versa. I’m way too lazy to figure it out myself and I’m really more of an ‘idea’ guy than a grunt.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 10:08 AM MST reply actions
If Giggy had all Varly’s starts and had the same stats as he does now – he would have conceded 62 goals rather Varly’s 89 goals. This is a decrease of 27 goals.
According to the Wins Versus Threshold stat – 6 extra/less goals is what is required to ensure a victory. In this instance, Giggy would have had about 5 extra wins than Varly (4.48).
So there you go…
because the team plays the same in front of both goalies…..
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
In reality, I don’t think there would be that much of a difference. As you state – the Avs do tend to play differently in front of Giguere (ie the Avs outshoot the opposition by about 3.5 shots per 60 minutes) than Varlamov (i.e. the Avs are outshot by the opposition by about 1 shot per 60 minutes). I would question whether this result is somewhat due to the quality of teams each goalie is getting matched against.
But according to An Unmitigated Disaster’s hypothetical scenario, about 5 extra wins would result if Giguere had all Varly’s starts and maintained his stats.
Then again
the GA is almost a full goal… which is not good for Varly.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 3:14 PM MST up reply actions
it’s probably a bit less since Varly would have fewer wins (1-3) than Giggy.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 3:44 PM MST up reply actions
Brandon Yip on waivers
From the excellent Bob McKenzie.
Holy Howard. Did not see that coming. Who’s going to be called up, then? Or is there a trade looming. The questions!!!!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:14 AM MST up reply actions
Is it because we have people coming back from IR and someone has to go? Maybe Elliot is not going down and we are going to keep 8 defensemen, 2 eating nachos.
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Good point.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:18 AM MST up reply actions
rant alert – it REALLY drives me crazy that this information can’t be made publicly available
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
you call that a rant?
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:46 AM MST up reply actions
That’s your rant?
What info are you talking about? How McKenzie always seems to have the waiver info before anyone else?
insider info
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
I’ve heard rumors that he actually runs the waiver wire for the NHL.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:56 AM MST up reply actions
There goes the cornerstone of so many trades …
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 10:14 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
PIT is looking for talent while Crosby is out. Just wait. They’ll be claiming Yip.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:15 AM MST up reply actions
that means SOB is reactivated and they are keeping Elliott.
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ok. That makes sense.
I don’t think they would want Elliott in his development to eat nachos. That means ROB, Quincey or even Hejda rides the pine I would think.
I know I’m in the minority but I’d sit ROB.
I'll keep this brief.
I’m with ya. Sit ROB.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
But he’s better than a 6th defenseman! Or so I’ve recently heard. Although I’d sit Elliot. He’s been pretty brutal for a while now.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 10:22 AM MST up reply actions
I’m looking at type of player, though. O’Brien is not a puck-moving defenseman. Neither is ROB. Elliott is. Although he hasn’t been producing lately, the likelihood that he will is higher than that of OB or ROB, I would suspect.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
SOB is like, half puck moving and half not, he is bipolar
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 18, 2012 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
Also, we’re not winning the cup or even making the playoffs this year. Elliott has a much longer future with this team than ROB. Play Elliott. Let him learn at game speed.
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Doubtful.
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.
What’s doubtful? You don’t think we’ll have room on the blueline, or you don’t think we’ll trade SOB?
If we’re out of the playoffs by the trade deadline, I absolutely hope we’re looking at picking up a 2nd or a 3rd for SOB.
I think that if the Avs fall from the playoff picture then they’ll be a lot of trades, including SoS. But if they hovering in 10th or 9th or close enough, then I don’t see them doing anything but adding.
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 they are in 9th spot at the deadline why would they trade players for picks?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
We aren't making a Cup run
and this draft is the GOD OF GODS draft, remember? We neeeeeeed to load up on mid round picks and let UBER GENIUS Pracey get to business.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
Uber Genious Pracey?
He of injured Duchene
Suspect Elliott
Joey “the concussion” Hishon
and Bleacher Report hates Duncan Seimens
plus Aittokallio couldnt even win WJC.
Looks like the SUXXORZ TO ME
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 3:15 PM MST up reply actions
meh, 5/10
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Because buying at the deadline is often an overpayment and because even if this team manages to make the playoffs this year they’re not going to go anywhere.
I’ll remember SOB fondly for playing his ass off for 55 games, but I’ll remember him even more fondly if that draft choice we get for him turns into anything.
Let’s let Stastny and Duchene and Varly and all the other underachievers pull their heads firmly out of their asses and be ready to go next year. That’s when we need to think about making a serious playoff push.
Ok that’s fine, i get that. Adding was probably the wrong word to use. Why does it matter how far they will go this year if they make the playoffs. They just should try to make it. They shouldn’t mail it in because they are in 9th and likely won’t go far.
Of course, i am not advocating the Flames tactic of thinking every team is a Stanley Cup winner, but I just think trying to make the playoffs is the most important thing.
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 don’t think trading SOB or McClement is mailing it in. Bring up the Imaginary Awesomeness of Cameron Gaunce and see how he does. Bring Brad Malone back up and see how he does when he’s given a bigger role. Give the future guys some valuable experience.
As much as I like Square Peg, and you know I love him, he’s not going to be the reason whether we do or don’t make the playoffs. We need our “best” players to be our best players pretty much every night. McClement and SOB can play their asses off every game the rest of the season, and it won’t mean dick if Stastny keeps laying turds the way he has done the entire season.
We betta not trade Jay
I am not having another mancrush shipped out of town. I had to watch Shattenkirk go last year and I’m ill-prepared emotionally to keep picking favorite players.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
hmmmmm
Wolski, Shatty, McClem…if it happens, you need to start picking bad players to be your favorites. Just sayin.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
I love Duchene, O'Reilly, Gaunce, Varly
this team is retardedly likable so it won’t be TOO difficult. Still :(
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:11 PM MST up reply actions
I <3 HUNWICK!!!
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same here except sob instead of square peg loved shatty last year
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 2:02 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Stastny’s played better than Duchene…
runs
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Nope, he hasn’t… but with him it’s like “damnit fuck, that was so close”
Whereas with Duchene or Jones you’re like “um…. are these guys even playing” or worse “…fuck that’s a stupid turnover…”
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Basically what Dan said. You should maximize value and try and get a return on mid-level guys that are a dime a dozen (SOB, ROB, Hunwick, Jones, Silent Jay, Winnik, etc.). Call guys up. Evaluate talent at the NHL level. Don’t mortgage more future for a 1st round ass-whipping at the hands of Detroit/St. Louis/San Jose/Vancouver.
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trading SOB
Team Downie Soft™ can’t afford to trade SOB. I know he’s going to be a UFA, and that he’s a bargain right now at his salary, but he brings an element of toughness we are severely lacking. We can’t afford to lose him, imo. Lock him up Sherm. Even to one of those long-term contracts you offer up once in a while. That’s right. Two years.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 1:41 PM MST up reply actions
Totally agree with you here.
I’d rather trade Quincey or O’Bryne. If the Avalanche brass aren’t doing a little forecasting on defense with Barrie, Siemens, and even Gaunce who’s having a really good year in LE. Then they are going to repeat the Liles trade again, except with less return. Way less.
I'll keep this brief.
I read on Bleacher Report (yeah yeah I know I know) that Siemens is having a tough year. I hope that’s just an anomaly that will get straightened out soon.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 1:48 PM MST up reply actions
I read that too. Lost his nastiness, making mistakes. Its not over yet, tho. Just needs to get himself straight.
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 1:56 PM MST up reply actions
You may be kidding, but it is def a reminder of the necessity of taking “camp” and “juniors” and “AHL” performance with a grain of salt when predicting NHL outcomes.
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I don’t think AHL fits in to that equation. The AHL is a men’s pro league and as close to NHL prep as you can really get. Preseason, training camp and juniors is tricky because you need to look at overage seasons, if they just have a single breakout year etc….
I'll keep this brief.
Ya for example. Ryan Stoa sucks in the NHL AND the AHL
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:45 PM MST up reply actions
But TJ Hensick RULES the AHL, and sucks in the NHL.
Darren Haydar, Jason Krog…the same
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
If they’d just give Hensick a chance? 50 points
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
Pft, Keith Aucoin has ruled the AHL for the past 5 years
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 18, 2012 3:59 PM MST up reply actions
Last I asked WHLFromAbove on twitter (Blades guy) he said Siemens was doing just fine. His scoring was down but that has a lot to do with not being paired with Elliott anymore. I don’t think anyone expected Siemens to score goals.
I'll keep this brief.
My hope is that he’s not concerned about impressing scouts anymore and is working on all the things the Avs tell him he needs to improve to have a shot at staying in Denver in the near future.
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I know from a couple of tweets that Pracey has been up to Saskatoon to talk to him.
I'll keep this brief.
Sort of OT, but not really, when I was at the DU Pioneers game on Friday, I chatted with a scout from the Islanders checking in on their guy.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 2:38 PM MST up reply actions
he say anything interesting? Did you ask about the avs 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 18, 2012 2:44 PM MST up reply actions
He didn’t say much, just that he was watching other guys as well as their draft pick. He had a page of notes on DU and only a few lines on the Beavers (insert TWSS/TWHS joke here). We talked about his career (he was drafted by the Isle and played in their system, seeing some but not a lot of NHL time) and whether or not he missed playing (the competition yes, the camaraderie no cuz he gets it in his job now, the aches, pain and injuries hell no). And we talked about the altitude in Denver. That’s about it. We both were more interested in watching the game, TBH.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
LOL what the fuck… so now players are considered bust a few months after the draft? The guy just lost his defensive partner, made team captain, AND was playing 30 god damn minutes a game…
Sometime’s Bleacher Reports… ugh… there’s some articles that are just straight ass.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I also find it strange that most of articles (about half of which are hockey) are about the Detroit Red Wings or the Toronto Blue Jays…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Dude, you’re nuts. If we can get a 3rd for him, who cares if his absence allegedly makes our team softer? He’s had 3 fights this year, none of them especially impressive.
Wouldn’t mind signing him for two years, either, but I don’t see him as being a necessary part of our D going forward.
A 3rd is a little light for me…. Prefer to see a 2nd from a contender maybe
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:00 PM MST up reply actions
In the summer. I’d expect higher return at the deadline. I could see something like:
SOB + a 4th for a 2nd
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:06 PM MST up reply actions
how about a 1.5 year contract and he’s a FA next january.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 2:23 PM MST up reply actions
Half-season contracts? Don’t give Sherman any ideas.
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by Dixomatic on Jan 18, 2012 2:25 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
WARNING!
Fehr just put out a contract on you.
The union (Teamster) kind.
Nice knowing you.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 2:28 PM MST up reply actions
Dear Hopf, as I write this, I am very sad. Our President has been overthrown and…
…replaced, by the benevolent General Fehr. All hail Fehr, and his glorious regime. Sincerly… little girl.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 2:31 PM MST up reply actions
Ho ho ho!
I’d sit Quincey again, maybe give Elliott a rest, definitely rest Hejda sometimes. I think they’re all candidates to sit out every now and then, but I think that, besides Elliott, Quincey is our biggest defensive liability these days.
Good point. Quincey hasn’t been good lately. At all.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 18, 2012 10:34 AM MST up reply actions
Elliott definitely he’s lost some confidence lately. I’ll have to watch Quincey more before I have an opinion.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 10:34 AM MST up reply actions
OK.
I think you don’t mess with the EJ / Wilson pairing. I think those two have some good chemestry so far.
If Elliott doesn’t sit, I’d like to see O’Brien with him. I think a vet with good communication skills (looking at you Hejda) and better stay-at-home skills that Quincey will help Elliott.
That leaves Hejda with either Quincey/ROB/Hunwick. Can’t say I’m thrilled with any of that and I haven’t seen Quincey play the right side all year. Maybe Quincey does get the nacho treatment and they keep ROB.
I'll keep this brief.
It has been suggested that Hunwick is sitting.
I’m a bit concerned about Wilson, though. He sat out practice yesterday. Haven’t heard yet about morning skate today.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
would they waive Yip still? If he’s got something going on maybe it’s not serious enough to put him on IR at least. Maybe he’s sore. I hope.
I'll keep this brief.
Well, if they aren’t sure, then they wouldn’t put him on IR because that would force a certain number of games he’d have to be out. They may see risking Yip on waivers as a better option than risking Wilson having to sit out so many games.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
Oh good
So the wheel of fucknuttery where lineup choices are made based on “how guys look during warmups” from a couple years ago returns. At least this time there’s no Brett Clark option that makes you scream in agony every time he touches the ice
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I highly suspect the whole “not knowing which D-men will be in tonight” has more to do with Wilson sitting out of practice yesterday than anything. I could be completely off base. Maybe he had a dental emergency or food poisoning or overslept. But it’s a gut feeling there’s a question about his readiness to play.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
We still have 8 D, though, right?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
Yes. Hunwick has already been identified as a probable scratch by Dater. He also said Sacco will not be rolling 7 D. Since Elliott wasn’t sent to Erie, I doubt he’ll be scratched. Also doubt Johnson will be sitting. That leaves ROB, Quincey, Hejda and Wilson as your possible nacho munchers. My fear is that they aren’t announcing/deciding who it is because they don’t know if Wilson will be ready.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
Was there an update as to why Wilson didn’t practice or are we left to make asses out of you and me?
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The latter. I asked the news guys, never heard back. That’s what made me concerned too. If it’s a maintenance day or something personal, they usually will say. When it’s injury, they stay all tight lipped.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
So logic lends to Wilson being in the press box.
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Fear more like. I sent another Tweet to the press peeps. I’ll pass on what I learn.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
DP says Hejda on the bench tonight.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting. He did have a bad few games.
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Saying a groin injury.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
Well there you go. Thanks Twigg.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
o dem press bawks madmen
they think they are so amfuckng smart but we have Cheryl to sift through their wily ways. Take dat, super closed off asshole Avalanche!
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
Please take meds all the time.
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by c6hor8 on Jan 18, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
See? Prescription drugs are fun!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
the wheel of fucknuttery
See, this is the type of high quality stuff that truly deserves the government’s IP protection.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 12:40 PM MST up reply actions
Okay, good news
Wilson is fine. Practiced this morning. Is expected to play.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
Yessssssss
Wheel of whatever the hell I called it earlier returnnnsssssssss
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
I’m waiting to hear if there’s news on who sits, so you may not get your wheel of whatever you called it.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
Fucknuttery
The Wheel of Fucknuttery.
That’s just begging for an andi / skatebake photochop, that is.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 18, 2012 1:05 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Maybe they want to call Brophey back up or Malone…
I liked Brophey a lot for a 4th liner.
I'll keep this brief.
How about Hugh Jessiman? Doesn’t he lead the team in goals? Isn’t he a former very high draft choice? Oh, sure, I doubt they’d ever do it, but I’d love it, if only because it would remind me of this guy.
heh.
Actually I don’t think Jessiman is even signed to a two way deal. He’s not on the Avalanche “In the system” roster. So I think they would have to sign him. Considering his goal scoring in Lake Erie and their winger depth they would be smart to get him on a deal asap.
I'll keep this brief.
Avs could easily sign him to a one year 2 way deal if they’re on good terms with LEM. Jessiman wouldn’t turn them down.
Also, watch this.
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
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Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots
by Chris S Roberts on Jan 18, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
Essentially he could take McCleod’s role but score goals. I wonder if he can skate….
I'll keep this brief.
McLeod once has McLeod’s role, and could score goals…wonder what happened to that guy?
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
He was the 1st/2nd line winger of the 2nd worst team in the league when he scored those goals.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
Brophey was good but why when we have been sitting vdg unless ther is fear some one will snipe vdg on waivers which i think is possible
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 10:25 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
VDG will play tonight.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
I was at practice yesterday. He was playing on a line with Kobasew and McLeod. Porter and Yip were in green jerseys. Usually those are the guys that sit. VDG had been wearing the green when Porter was in the line up.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
It happens on occasion. =)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
Actually, I’m kinda wondering if we’re going to be seeing Olver back up here soon. We don’t have the roster space right now, but I think he could be the next callup after he’s had some more games to get ready.
And the next on IR when he skates his short ass through center ice with his head down again too.
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by SteveHouse on Jan 18, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
and rec'd
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 18, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
Side thread: Will anyone claim Yip on waivers? Discuss.
I say not just no, not just hell no, but no fucking way.
You forgot that Granato still has influence on his respective team. But yeah, long shot.
I'll keep this brief.
he is only 26. maybe.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 10:42 AM MST up reply actions
highly doubt it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 10:44 AM MST up reply actions
Only so they have another chip for that Rick Nash trade
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
You misspelled “cornerstone.”
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 18, 2012 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
You misspelled “damaged goods/flat out overrated”
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
You think boobs when you see Rick Nash?…
WE GOT A CODE BLUE, I REPEAT, A CODE BLUE!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I doubt thinking about Rick Nash and boobs are in any way related. That said, just about anything makes me think of boobs.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
Breast fed. What can I say?
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
I’m probably in the minority but I think there’s a chance that a team would take a chance on him… despite his overall shittiness last year he still had 11 goals, and I think an absolutely desperate team (like the ones jd21 mentioned) could take a chance.
It would be a “what do we have to lose” kind of flyer.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, but I wouldn’t call the Islanders a “team”…
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, that made me chuckle.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions
It wouldn't surprise me
if a team with essentially nothing to play for jumps in and gives him a shot. If I’m Scott Howson I probably put in a claim on him and just see what he has. There’s no real downside for them.
Except, you know, Yip is bad at hockey.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
They might lose their lofty position on the waiver claim list. You never know when another Bryzgalov will float past.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
You know, I don’t think that Yip is bad at hockey. I think that it’s more that he doesn’t really try to be good at hockey.
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...Arnason?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously, no one should be allowed to wear #18.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 3:51 PM MST up reply actions
Did anyone else see Skinner destroyed last night?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7roY1pRkQY
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 10:41 AM MST reply actions
So… either we get blown out, we barely scrape by a 1goal win, or we blow said 1goal lead and lose the game?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
we blow the 1 goal lead, but get to the shootout and win, giving up a point screwing teams in the East for a change, rather than screwing ourselves
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 18, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
Oh, wow
I just watched a video with lots of scantily clad hot chicks dancing with each other. These pain meds made the crazy lights even better. Please don’t steal my internet, government
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But seriously
Can I get some suggestions up in here? I’m skipping work for the first time in like two years tonight and I don’t have the coordination to play games. What movies should I watch?
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Zombieland + meds could be fun.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
Such a quality movie
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:04 PM MST up reply actions
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY!! On drugs? Oh yeah baby.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
Big Lebowski. ;)
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
Recently, I’ve found A-Team pretty enjoyable.
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I was extremely pleased with that movie.
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That makes us two of the like 8 people. I wish there was a sequel coming.
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I liked it for what it was, but I also like GI Joe and freaking everyone seems to hate it
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 18, 2012 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
I didn’t find the A-team horrible….hard to replace MR. T as B.A. though…..
Haven’t seen G.I. Joe……
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by Americanario on Jan 18, 2012 5:42 PM MST up reply actions
Is that a porn?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 18, 2012 1:07 PM MST up reply actions
No, you’re thinking of Inside Job XXXVII
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People who watch porn can’t keep roman numerals straight. That would be “Inside Job 37”
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LXIX?
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 1:26 PM MST up reply actions
ooooh
good choice
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 1:51 PM MST up reply actions
District 9 on meds could be especially interesting
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
Season 1: Arrested Development
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 1:58 PM MST up reply actions
so gooood
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
really? i mean, there had to be ONE scene you liked right?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 3:15 PM MST up reply actions
Something about chicks making out or something like that
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Hot. Fuzz.
Starts a bit slow, but when it does pick up, oh lordy.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
So, since this is an JV conference game, the avs get the win in a shootout?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 1:23 PM MST reply actions
yep
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 18, 2012 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
Theodore is starting. Let the curse begin.
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.
Nah, when he was on Washington, I remember the Avs lighting him up. Plus they lit up Anderson this year…and have beaten Raycroft (I believe). I think all is well
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Well there was reason why in Washington he was known as Jose Three-or-more. Sadly the days of the Caps being able to outscore other teams with more than 3 goals are pretty much gone.
we was Jose three-or-four here lol
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 3:31 PM MST up reply actions
Just saw a nice quote by Varly on Theo. I don’t know the source but I’m guessing it isn’t Chambers.
“He was my best friend in Washington. It was tough…when he played well all season and in second game coach puts the young guy out on ice. He was very professional and helped me in the playoffs.”
Amazing what the google machine will do for you. That came from an article in the Sun Sentinel. So I guess Varly will talk to opposing team’s beat reporters at least.
Sacco on Flash:
"He’s a great kid,’’ said Avs coach Joe Sacco. "He had some good production when he was with us. Unfortunately, he got sidetracked when he was bit by the injury there. Obviously, went in a different direction in the offseason, but I’m glad to see he’s doing very well. I’m happy for him.’’
Theo on returning to Colorado:
"I had some good memories there,’’ said Theodore, who was 42-39 with Colorado.
BTW
These are the lines I expect to see tonight based on practice yesterday:
Mueller, Stastny, Galiardi
Landeskog, O’Reilly, Hejduk
Winnik, McClement, Jones
van der Gulik, McLeod, Kobasew
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
tasty
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 1:49 PM MST up reply actions
Game three for Mueller. If he’s still got his legs and keeps skating my hope meter just rose a tad. Bring back Duchene in to the fold and the Avs just got a whole lot more scoring talent. Still not enough goal scoring depth when Galiardi is getting your top winger minutes instead of Jones who was suppsed to be that guy. Paper thin when Duchene and Mueller get injured and when Stastny/Hejduk aren’t scoring. If it wasn’t for O’Reilly and Landeskog the Avs would be in a world of hurt.
I'll keep this brief.
Gali has earned every second. He’s creating as well as Jones at his best
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:18 PM MST up reply actions
Sure he’s earned it. But that’s relative to his competition on this team’s thin lineup at wing.
I'll keep this brief.
i think that line will produce in a big way if things click well
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
Yes. At this very moment, I am fondly recalling all 12 of his points this season. I think my favorite was probably his 10th point, where he did that thing and the Avs scored.
My favorite was his shortie against Detroit. That cemented his place as a good player this season imo. Of course, I hate Detroit and love anybody who does anything good against them.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
that was sick
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:33 PM MST up reply actions
What the heck has happen with stastny and Jones this year?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 18, 2012 2:26 PM MST up reply actions
I blinked and missed it, when did the opinion on Quincey go from return to form to sucking again. I’m not sure he’s playing any differently at all…
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 1:48 PM MST reply actions
he’s made a few bad turnovers his last 2/3 games
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 1:49 PM MST up reply actions
New whipping boy needed. The dart landed on his name.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 18, 2012 1:50 PM MST up reply actions
What about Kevin Porter?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 1:51 PM MST up reply actions
I think having Yip in the lineup is worth it just for this role.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 1:58 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t know what advanced stats say about him but he’s been coughing up the puck. Not been a factor on even strength scoring (possession) and he’s been taking his usual penalties. He’s not the reason the Avs are losing because it seems like he’s paired with Elliott more often than not lately and he’s getting protected. With protected minutes he’s not exactly a showing signs of improving in to that top four guy you would hope. Again, without looking at the advanced stats on him that’s just what I’m seeing. I think Wilson and O’Brien have surpassed him in a short period of time defensively. That being said, Quincey still has a nice shot at the point. I mean, he’s looking like Jack Johnson in some ways. But without as much offensive talent as Jack. Not trending well to my eyes.
I'll keep this brief.
I haven’t looked at his recent stats at all (or anyone’s really) so I don’t know.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 2:02 PM MST up reply actions
Quincey
his last 10 games has actually been pretty good.
The rest of the team, however, have trended downwards. Basically, on offense, O’Reilly’s line has been great, Stastny’s barely holding his own (no surprise there, trading out Duchene for Galiardi will do that). Of course, I don’t know the Ozone% for these lines or players over that 10 game set, and it’s a small sample size, but The Avs are hurting, especially at forward (duh)
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 6:15 PM MST up reply actions
Draws too many penalties, turns the puck over, doesn’t use his physical tools consistently, slowed down offensively (10 points in his first 15 games, 10 points in his next 26).
And…here’s a new one that I think I noticed last game…he puts his defensive partner in bad spots in his own zone and doesn’t move enough without the puck.
Could be the whipping boy thing, too.
Holy shit, talking about SOPA and PIPA
Just went to wikipedia to look up something and it jumped to a screen saying they are blacking out wikipedia for 24 hours due to the legislation in congress they may dramatically affect it. It said something about submitting a zip code, but I tend to avoid hitting submit on any website well at work when I don’t know exactly what it is going to do
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
the zip code is so your signature on the petition goes to the correct government representatives
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 2:55 PM MST up reply actions
You been in a cave all day? :-) Its all over the news. Also you can go around it by doing a google search and clicking on the grey arrow instead of the direct link.
btw cush,
we won the war. You can leave off with that God Save the King shit now.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
First, the only time I use Wikipedia is when I need to look up one of those big ass words Jibble likes to throw out.
Second, yes in Iowa the internet is a little slower, it is the damn cold and snowy weather that finally showed up this week I think. The horses don’t turn the wheel as fast when they get cold..
Third, Hopf I know we won the war, we heard Bush proclaim it on the radio last summer.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
It went up at 10PM last night mountain time.
I thought December 21, 2012 had come early.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
The Blues gave Elliott a 2-year extension, worth about 2M per year.
Still can’t believe he’s playing so well for them.
I can’t believe he didn’t wait longer. A vezina is very good leverage
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 18, 2012 4:01 PM MST up reply actions
Ed Jovanowski
if that’s spelled correctly, is out. Getting hand surgery.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Good. He won’t be able to punch Deadmarsh again.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 4:19 PM MST up reply actions
Would that have been before or after Quincey put him into the bench?
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 Jan 18, 2012 5:49 PM MST up reply actions
So when the Cats win tonight…
I might be fully ready to finally forget about 96 :]
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 18, 2012 4:42 PM MST reply actions
Two words: Finals Sweep
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 18, 2012 4:44 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Stacked Team
Against our team who probably shouldnt have even been there.
Honestly I had loved hockey since I was very young but was mainly a Pens fan up until that season when I started watching the Cats.. Had always been bitter about the loss even though I know realistically we never had a chance anyway.
The following year my family wanted to take a trip to Colorado and I refused to go because of it lol. But over the years honestly I can say I’ve liked some of the guys you have, Duchene is a beast
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 18, 2012 4:46 PM MST up reply actions
It wasn’t a stacked team. It was a good team that made efficient use of their strengths, and used their assets to minimize their weaknesses. The Wings- Avs series was brutal on the team.
I grew up watching hockey. I was a Nords fan. And, boy, that was tough sometimes. Duchene can be great, after spending time interview Landeskog though, there is a little spot in my heart for him.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 5:04 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah I was kinda mad when the Avs took him instead of Larsson (I truely believe he was the best pick for your team) because I really wanted Landy.. but I’m def happy now with Huberdeau, that kid is going to tear it up in the NHL next year..
And I’m sorry but having solid depth in forwards including Sakic and Forsberg.. Solid defense and Roy in net.. def was stacked and built to win the cup
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 18, 2012 5:08 PM MST up reply actions
By any objective measure, Sakic, Foppa, Roy, Lemieux, Ozolinsh is a pretty stacked damned team.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
by Hopfenkopf on Jan 18, 2012 5:11 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Shift A'd all the lawyer jibber jabber.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
you missed movie talk, pokemon talk, and porn talk
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 18, 2012 5:58 PM MST up reply actions
Okay folks, it’s that time again… changing my music on my phone. I’m bored of the same ol’ same ol’. Make any recommendations? I like most stuff…
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 6:13 PM MST reply actions
Incubussssssssssssss
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 18, 2012 6:14 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I already have a bunch on Incubus. Pardon Me is one of my faves.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 6:17 PM MST up reply actions
Umbrella is my fav by them, so good
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 18, 2012 6:18 PM MST up reply actions
Favorite Albums of the last year
(not released last year, but that I listened too)
Arcade Fire: The Suburbs
The Decemberists: The King is Dead
Florence + The Machine: Lungs
Mumford & Son: Sigh no More
Portugal the Man: The Satanic Satanist
Rodrigo y Gabriella: 11:11
Them Crooked Vultures: (self titled)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: It’s Blitz
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 6:24 PM MST up reply actions
Also: Pearl Jam’s greatest hits
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 6:25 PM MST up reply actions
Awesome, have a few of these, will look into the others! :D
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 18, 2012 6:26 PM MST up reply actions
I haven’t bought it yet, but I really like Gotye’s “Someone I used to know”
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 18, 2012 6:38 PM MST up reply actions
Mogwai.....
Pretty much every album they’ve ever done.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Jan 18, 2012 6:29 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I <3 you
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 7:44 AM MST up reply actions
Jease
The Sabres D may be playing worse than ours
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
I really want the Sabres to turn it around.
I like them a lot. I dunno what on earth happened to Ryan Miller, but damn has he fallen.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
The defense isn’t helping him very much at all. After this first period, they are letting the hawks skate all over them, it’s pathetic. Playing like a bunch of Stastnys out 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 18, 2012 6:24 PM MST up reply actions
That’s a team that should give up a second rounder for O’Brien.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
You spelled O’Byrne wrong. I’d rather keep O’Brien.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
But if you strike him down he will become more powerful than you can imagine……
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 Jan 18, 2012 6:34 PM MST up reply actions
I have a feeling that Miller’s head isn’t right yet.
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 Jan 18, 2012 6:33 PM MST up reply actions
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