Peter, Paul and O'Reilly: Avs Folks Hammer Out a Nice Comeback, 4-3 in OT
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 18, 2012 10:37 PM MST
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They're back. The Avalanche are back in 8th place with a dramatic come-from-behind overtime win against the Florida Panthers. And Peter Mueller finally got off the snide, scoring his first goal since April 4th, 2010. And then he scored the 2nd goal and assisted on another. Welcome back!
The first period was fairly droll, with not a lot of sustained pressure in either zone. Ryan O'Byrne scored the only goal of the period. Unfortunately, he scored it on his own net as he was trying to sweep away the puck from Marcel Goc. The goal came in the waning minutes of the only PP on the period; Shane O'Brien celebrated his return to the lineup by taking his 19th minor penalty of the season (in fairness, it looked like kind of a weak call). All in all, not much of a period. Panthers lead 1-0 at the end, although Shawn Matthias took a high-sticking penalty as time expired, put a PP kitten in danger to start the 2nd period...
...and, it went nowhere. The Avs managed zero shots, but oddly seemed to pick up their game dramatically after we returned to 5 on 5. They kept up the pressure and finally banged one home. Erik Johnson unload a blast from the point, and the rebound went right to the stick of Peter Mueller, wide open in front of the net. Mueller seemed a little unsure of what to do (it has been 20 months since he last scored a goal), but after a brief hesitation rifled it five hole. With the goal, he became the 22nd Avalanche to score this year. 4 more to go to top last year!
The Avs continued to be the better team for the bulk of the period (they outshot the Panthers 16-10), but a defensive breakdown and a controversial goal late in the period put the Panthers back on top. Stephen Weiss broke in ahead on the rush up the middle. Ryan O'Byrne was oddly playing close to the boards and high-tailed it back to position. All should have been okay, though, because Kyle Quincey was back. Weiss deked the pants off of Quincey, then got tripped by Quincey and pushed by O'Byrne...and yet he still powered toward the net. Now on the ground, he bumped Giguere out of the way and maybe even pushed the puck in with his glove. The refs reviewed the play for a long time, but it stood. The Avs nearly tied it again with chances by Stastny and Mueller (who rang a slapper off the post earlier), but went to the locker room down a disappointing 2-1.
It got worse. Just 20 seconds into the 3rd period, a funny bounce landed on Tomas Kopecky's stick all alone to the left of Giguere. Just like that, the Avs were down 3-1. Right away, Florida gave them a chance to come back with Kris Versteeg going to the for interference. The Avalanche couldn't do anything with that one, but got another chance almost right after when Florida was called for too many men. In an act of desparation / mad genius, Joe Sacco went with 5 forward for the powerplay - Stastny, Hejduk and Landeskog down low with O'Reilly and Mueller at the point. It was one of the prettier powerplays the Avalanche have had all year (or in several years), with O'Reilly feeding Mueller for a one-timer through a Landeskog feed. It. Was. Gorgeous.
The Avs could then focus on tying it up, but first had to kill a 4 minute high-sticking penalty to Jay McClement (bad penalty, dude). Thankfully, Giguere turned aside all 5 shots he faced. The Avs continued to put pressure on the Panthers. With about 5 minutes left, the 4th line had a strong extended shift deep in the Panthers zone, setting the tone for the next shift by the Stastny line. Stastny ended up with a backhander on Theodore and continued to the net putting him in perfect position to slam home the rebound to tie it up with less than 4 minutes left. Stastny's production has been poor, but he's scored some BIG goals lately.
The OT was almost all Panthers (and all Elliott turnovers) until Jose Theodore finally showed a flash of his old Avalanche form, letting in a very soft goal by Ryan O'Reilly to end the game. With the win, the Avs jumped from 10th to 8th in the standings. More importantly, though...at least for one night, Peter Mueller got his mojo back.
- Peter Mueller. This time, scored 3 points without getting clobbered by Rob Blake, was within a post of his 3rd career hat trick
- Paul Stastny. Two points and that tying goal was clutch.
- Ryan O'Reilly. The big winner, and another dominant night in the circle.
- Landeskog, O'Reilly, Hejduk
- Galiardi, Stastny, Mueller
- Winnik, McClement, Jones
- McLeod, van der Gulik, Kobasew
- Wilson, Johnson
- O'Brien, O'Byrne
- Quincey, Elliott
- With Mueller's goal and the demotion of Brandon Yip, Matt Hunwick is the only skater on the current roster without a goal this year.
- Tonight marked just the 3rd time this season that both O'Reilly and Stastny scored a goal in the same game. (12/4 and 12/15 being the others)
- David Jones had 10:57 of ice time, zero shots and had just one shift after the 2nd period.
The Avalanche take their last SoCal road trip of the year, playing in LA on Saturday night and Anaheim on Sunday.
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For those keeping score:
Peter Mueller now has 2 more goals that Wojtek Wolski on the season.
Same number of points
Better +/-
and has played 2 less games
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 10:40 PM MST reply actions
Matt Hunwick is the only skater on the current roster without a goalthis year.ever in an avalanche uniform
fixed
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 10:41 PM MST reply actions
So..Welcome back Mueller!
Refs were pretty horrible in the third. I’m probably crazy but it seemed like maybe they were angry about getting booed at the beginning of the period for that second goal they allowed. I don’t know how much of this they showed on TV, but after Stastny’s goal that was mistaken for a Mueller hat trick at the Can, a bunch of guys in the lower bowl near the Avs end decided to screw with the refs. Every time they would set up for the faceoff which was in the Panthers end, 2 guys would throw their hats at the Avs end. The linesman would have to skate all the way back, get the hats, and go back to his spot. As soon as he got there, 2 more hats came down. It went on like this until they had to make a PA announcement to get the guys to quit.
This might have been on TV, maybe not. It was sure as hell funny though, after the way those refs had been…
While I was at the Can tonight, I think this was due to the fact that many people watched the goal over and over again on the “Medium-Tron” and it looked like it was a Mueller goal instead of a Stastny goal. People were throwing hats thinking it was a hat trick.
I agree whole heartily about the officiating tonight. It was absolutely abysmal. The SOB roughing call wasn’t nothing more than a traditional hockey play against the boards. Then in the second a Panther did the same thing and it was a non-call.
The Bench Minor of Too Many Men should have been called at least 2 other instances against the Rats. They had some super sloppy line changes. In fact, before the call was made leading to the PP, I yelled out as loud as I could “How many men do they get out there?”
by quietstorm560 on Jan 18, 2012 11:52 PM MST up reply actions
“medium tron” amazing
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 12:00 AM MST up reply actions
Damned imports! Why can’t we get us one o’ dem Merikan made Tinytrons?
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by Americanario on Jan 19, 2012 10:39 AM MST up reply actions
I kinda like this Peter fella.
And that Paul fella seems to like playin’ with him too. Now if we could just get Matt sober healthy, we might actually have a legit Top 6.
I’m still concerned about Hejduk though. I forget he’s even playing half the time. And with Gali channeling his Galiardicusness (that’s a word now), I’m not sure where Jones fits any more, especially when Dutchy comes back.
Dutchy – Stazz – Zorro
Landy – Radar – Duke
Gali – McC – Winnik (Jones?)
Subaru / Cody Mac / VDG / Jones / Winnik / Porter
Holy crap, lookie there. The Avs suddenly have some depth. When the heck did that happen?
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how bout
Mueller-Dutch-Duke
Landy-Radar-Winnik
Gali-Stazz-Jones
Subakool-McC-VDG
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 11:11 PM MST up reply actions
How about..
not having a 6.6m/yr player as a 3rd line center. We’re not the Canadiens ya know.
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Then trade him i guess? I dunno. But I dont think Duchene at wing is necessarily the long term solution
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
No I would play the lineup I said. Paul has earned playing time behind those other two guys and I think its a mistake to play Duchene at wing permanently. So if you have a problem with a 6.6 million dollar 3rd liner then ya i guess you trade him. i’d rather have a stellar third line
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 11:30 PM MST up reply actions
I think Stastny has been playing much better, and his points are gonna come, a 3rd line demotion is gonna wreck his confidence that he’s had building of late. Mueller is the skilled winger Stastny has been in need of. Especially with Duchene being out. When Duchene comes back from injury, keep him on Stastny’s wing…I think it’s a better solution. Silent Jay has been an excellent 3rd line center and VDG hasn’t done anything to get sent down. Mueller-Stastny-Duchene is Landeskog – O’Reilly – Hejduk. That’s a top 6 I look forward to seeing. Has Stastny been good this season, hell no, but he’s not gonna get better on the third line. It’s top 6 or bust with his skillset.
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I think you’re hurting Duchene for the sake of Stastny there. I’m not disagreeing per se, because honestly I think you’re right, and for the most part i’ve defended Stastny this year, I think he’s played much better than his numbers but I don’t like the idea of Duchene at wing, it was fine for a temporary fix, but I dont think its a permanent solution.
What would you do then if you had those same top 6 and added a real winger in the offseason like Parise? Is Stastny’s confidence still so important? Or are you going to let the players play their natural positions and roll three scoring lines with relatively equal ice time
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 11:41 PM MST up reply actions
I’m just curious, but what about Duchene’s game makes you so opposed to playing him at wing. I actually think his game is a great fit on the wing.
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the 161 games where he was an explosive catalyst in the center of the ice with the ability to get the puck into the zone with speed and make his linemates play better.
In all seriousness though, the biggest cons for me are his boards play, which isn’t very good along the boards like a winger needs to be and i think his side to side quickness and ability to change direction are best utilized at the top of the crease, not low on the sides or at the halfboards. Seems to me that he’s less comfortable out there and either takes a bad shot or passes the puck away. When he’s at center he uses the full width of the ice better to draw D out with his speed and create open passing and shooting lanes, he drives down the wing ahead of the play, draws D there then cuts in allowing him to either shoot if the D doesnt follow quick enough or pass back out the sides where his wingers are now open
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 11:52 PM MST up reply actions
I think Duchene is a better fit at wing with the real emergence of O’Reilly due to it being able to take a load of his shoulders and he doesn’t need to do too much. There is no way the Avs keep that same top 6 if they add a winger like Parise. Someone gets moved, and Stastny is arguably the odd man out. I think Sherman would be smart to trade into the first round this year, and Stastny along with a package could garner a mid to late round pick. Also, there’s no telling if O’Reilly can keep up this level of play (I’d like to think it’s possible for him to do it and I think it is in the realm of reality).
Arguably though, your teams top 6 should be your best scoring players, and that would definitely exclude Winnik from the top 6 where you have him. Winnik is a great third line winger, and should stay there. That’s where I think your biggest mistake is. Dutchy should play wherever he’s going to benefit the team the most. Whether that’s at wing or center, I don’t particularly care. Also to your argument of letting players play their natural positions…that would mean putting Mueller and Gali at Center as well.
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Fair enough, I think thats a good assessment I’ll be really curious to see how things go . My biggest worry is that in an effort to keep all of the “best players” in the top 6, we wont pursue a guy like Parise and instead we’ll look for more bottom 6 kobasews
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 12:12 AM MST up reply actions
Kobasew really has found his niche with the bottom 6 though I think. He’s not been a liability. If the Avs top 6 can keep healthy, I’m perfectly fine with what they have. Although I think a replacement for Duke is needed in the off season if he retires which is a possibility.
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i think he’s a great bottom 6er. I also dont think we need more of him. We need top 6ers but if you add then who leaves the top 6? Right now its either Stastny or Hejduk
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 7:56 AM MST up reply actions
Our leading scorer is on pace to score 59 points. Mueller is obviously a huge wildcard, but anyone who thinks our top 6 is even close to where it needs to be is delusional. More talent on the wings is an unarguable must for this team moving forward. Look at Pittsburgh at full force… they roll with Jordan Stall as their third center. How bout the Avs most recent Cup team, Chris Drury was the third line center. No knock on O’Reilly, but he should never be the offensive MVP of the Avs again…
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Unless he has a massive breakthrough and turns into 70-80 points a year….Pittsburgh also has Crosby and Malkin…Avs have a slow starting Duchene and a declining Paul Stastny. Pitt also needs help on the wings. I won’t argue that the Avs need an upgrade. I think if O’Reilly keeps it up and plays his way to being a top 6 center, he has earned a spot up there. I’d like to see him be an MVP year in and year out. He’s got the heart and drive to be it.
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then WHY ON EARTH is everyone so worried about putting Stastny on the 3rd line?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 7:55 AM MST up reply actions
He’s going to be traded to Toronto soon.
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.
For a 4th round pick… and we will be lucky to get that for such an under-performing player…
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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 19, 2012 8:15 AM MST up reply actions
He went from netting Bozak to a 4th rounder…how the mighty have fallen
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
THE Bozak… who has more points then Stastny right now (as I am told, over and over and over and over and over oh HF Boards).
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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 19, 2012 8:19 AM MST up reply actions
converstion between Cole and Stastny...
Cole: it plays itself on the 3rd line. It does this whenever it is told.
Stastny: Cole…my skills will show I am better. Whatever reasons your asking for, my skills will show.
Cole: it plays itself on the 3rd line or else it gets the bench again. Yes it will. (to Tony) Won’t it tony, It will get the bench again.
Stastny: Okay, Okay, Okay..Cole, if you let me play, I won’t..I won’t let you down..I promise. See my dad is a real important hockey icon. I guess you already know that.
Cole: Now it sits upon the bench.
Stastny: Please…please…I wanna play…I wanna play..please
Cole: it puts itself upon the bench…
Stastny: I wanna see my teamates…please…I wanna see my…
Cole: Put your fucking ass on the bench….
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by KKtheHippie on Jan 19, 2012 11:48 AM MST up reply actions 10 recs
I just lol’d in class. thanks
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
That was awesome. Very sadly, I only have one rec to give.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 11:51 AM MST up reply actions
I'll share mine.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 19, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
I am sure they’ll throw in Komisarek as a salary dump, just in case.
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But we need his veteran leadership!!! (Scroll down a bit, look for the reply, “Avs desperately need defense.”
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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 19, 2012 8:25 AM MST up reply actions
BWAHAHAHAH
@i2strange97: Dion Phaeuf, John Michael Liles when he returns and Mike Komisarek aren’t playoff defensemen? Do you watch hockey? Stastny for Kulemin and, heck change it to Komisarek and a pick doesn’t hurt you and does provide leadership and more offense at the wing.
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 mean to be fair. he’s probably never seen this “lile” or “phaneuf” in action as an Avs fan in the Western conference
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 8:34 AM MST up reply actions
Dumb Beef fans.
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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 19, 2012 8:36 AM MST up reply actions
I would rather play Stastny with the best two wingers we have. The guy is having an off year, sure, but he has shown over several seasons he can be one of the best point producing centers in the league. I’d rather try and spark Stastny when we get some punch in the lineup rather than play him with the same guys that are contributing to his funk to begin with.
I’m not saying linemates are the only problem with Stastny right now, he certainly needs to step it up… but hockey chemistry is a funny thing, and I firmly believe that the best two wingers on this team should be playing with Stastny. I also don’t think that playing Duchene at wing is such a bad thing. I really like the idea of a Duchene Stastny Mueller line when the time comes. Get as much talent on the top line as you can, and hope it clicks.
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The way duke is playing, keep him away from Mueller
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 19, 2012 12:02 AM MST up reply actions
this
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 12:02 AM MST up reply actions
The way gali stas and muells have played together, you don’t break them up, the only other option I see is Duchene on “third line” with say, David Jones and maybe Kobasew, or replace Hejduk with Duchene. there will have to be an odd man out, or another injury, so it will be interesting when Duchene comes back. Hell, call up Olver and have Jones Duchene Olver, Duchene and Olver played fairly well last year.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 19, 2012 12:06 AM MST up reply actions
Olver!!!! I'd like to see him up.
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How many games has Olver played with the Avs? I keep hearing about how good he was but I don’t even remember watching him.
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Olver isn’t even doing well at LEM. I saw him play the last two Saturday’s, and Stoa, Jessiman and others were far better
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 8:45 AM MST up reply actions
In all seriousness, I saw the guy as an adequete 4th liner who played hard and was easy to root for. Definitely rooting for the guy, but I’m also rooting for Mauldin, Liffiton, Van der Gulik, Phillipe DuPuis, and Jeff Finger. It doesn’t necessarily mean I think any of those players will help the Avs right now.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 9:14 AM MST up reply actions
Stastny > Duchene no matter what, Stastny brings it different areas and when Duchene plays poorly, he hurts the team with his constant need to bring the puck in and turn it over.
Duke doesn’t deserve to be on that line either…. I’m not even seeing the scoring chances for the guy any more…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Agreed. Duchene needs to develop a more complete game. He need to play defense. He need to play disciplined attack as well as run and gun. He needs to grow up a bit.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
Isn’t Duchene in his third year. How come Johnson gets a pass for being 23 and not being a lockdown defenseman (which defenseman is easier than center to play) but Duchene gets ragged on contantly on here?
I mean holy shit, Duchene turns it over, he can’t play defense, so he has some learning to do. He is also in our top 3 in scoring in the his first 200 games and at the age of 20. The kid got thrown in as a 2nd line center on a playoff team his rookie year, lead the team in scoring his second year and was leading the team when he got hurt in goals and up in assists and points in his third year when got hurt.
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I don’t think defenseman is easier to play than center. D men usually take a lot longer. But, I think Duchene is doing just fine for 21 as a winger. I think he’s missplaced as a center. He’s better 1 v 1 and shooting with speed than he is digging a puck out of his own corner and starting the transition game. He’s at his best when he’s first in to the offensive zone and a center doesn’t do that a whole lot.
I'll keep this brief.
Agree, plus the defensive zone responsibilities are much easier on a wing.
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My comment was in response to a number of people trying to keep Duchene at center. He played that position in Juniors because the best skaters on a team always play center. This is the NHL, and the expectations on a center are different. Duchene is well suited to being the speedy small wing that drives the defense back on the break to open space for trailers, to work out of the corner with quickness, to pop into that open space for the quick one-timer. He’s not a power player. He’s not a strong defensive player. I think the Avs should let the guy play to his strengths.
If he is to play center, he’s got a lot of work ahead of him.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 10:30 AM MST up reply actions
I’m ok with him either place. He’s a good player and well on track to be a great one. Of the three good centers on the roster, Duchene’s best suited for wing for reasons listed above. If the Avs didn’t have that center depth, he’d be fine there too.
Addressing cush above: I’m not sure Duchene really gets ragged on. He’s had some misteps that have been pointed out, (as has EJ) but I think both are given a pass for developing. Stastny, at 26 is given less of a pass, but 26 is the prime of your career so he should be given less of a pass.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
If we’re gonna rag on someone (this is directed to the Johnson peeps too) I nominate Elliott. I was decidedly underwhelmed with his play last night. I think he needs to get some more seasoning time.
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What Elliott plays
It’s not quite defense…and it’s not quite offense…seems more like D’oh!-fense.
He’s young, he’ll get better, but his mistakes sure are whoppers. Not sure if we actually need him for the rest of this year, with all the forwards who can play the point on the PP.
by DiD on Jan 19, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Bringing down the wrath of SOPA...
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
I agree. But he very easily could have cost us a goal on at least 2 occasions. Giggy bailed him out though.
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When Hejda comes back, I hope we send Elliott back down. I love the kid and think he’ll be great for us for years to come, but he’s still young right now and needs a little bit more time to refine his game. The raw skill is there, but because of the depth of our blueline this year, we can afford to leave a player of his caliber in the minors for a while so he can work out the kinks there.
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Work out the kinks and re-discover his confidence. He’s been forcing it lately.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 12:04 PM MST up reply actions
I swear he was trying to lose the game in OT by himself. He’s been awful for at least a few weeks now. If we want to make a playoff push, he needs to be in Lake Erie.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 19, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
I know the guy’s play has been pretty shakey for a while now, but come on, there’s no need to dump him in the lake. Being in Cleveland is bad enough.
by teeRav on Jan 19, 2012 1:04 PM MST via Android app up reply actions 6 recs
LOL. That is what I wrote alright. My amazing command of the English language continues.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 19, 2012 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
Nicely done.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 1:24 PM MST up reply actions
well, besides the sarcasm, yeah. he really did look like he was trying to lose the game single handedly. I get the whole talent thing and I see that, but damn… he’s more of a liability at this point.
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It did look like he had his nose broken after that hit. He was lights out for a split second when he got smashed in to the boards. Normally I’d praise his toughness and willingness to battle through it. But if Elliott was woozy, he should have been in the dark room.
He has certainly hit the rookie wall and it seems like most rookies do. Except Landeskog, that guy is a cyborg.
I'll keep this brief.
Swedish alien robot. Like the Detroit Lidstromatic 2000, except with the optional Forward Pack.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 3:39 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve got Landy’s ceiling pegged somewhere between Steve Konowalchuk and Jarome Iginla. He is already one of the most complete players on the team.
He’s at his best when he’s first in to the offensive zone
Except when he races in, realizes he’s 1 on 4, then throws the breaks and waits and then turns the puck over.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Not always though. There have been times when he’s done that, protected the puck and started a cycle when everyone else came in. It’s an area he needs to improve in no doubt, but I think with a little work, his turnovers in those situations will go down and it could still be a good offensive catalyst for us.
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Too many nicknames....
Ferris doesn’t need anymore nicknames…especially since the Can plays “Bueller, Bueller, Bueller” when he scores.
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by Randy Time on Jan 18, 2012 11:12 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Fair enough. (but I still do kinda like Zorro – I can’t help it)
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I spent at least 89 seconds typing out the exact same top two lines. Those are all that really matter IMO. Finding the chemistry and talent in the top 6. And Duchene plays a game that works on the wing. It allows him to be more of a roamer and use his speed to create chances without the responsibility of a center.
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
I think that top line would really get Dutchy and Stazz going.
Everyone who wants to put Mueller back with Dutchy and Duke… a lot has changed in the last 21 months. If Mueller and Stastny are gaining some chemistry than there’s no reason to break that up once Duchene is healthy.
by Mapletreemarty on Jan 19, 2012 9:01 AM MST up reply actions
zorro? oh hell no.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 9:32 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Zorro? Did I miss something? Does he have a big sword?
This is what happens when you are MIA around here.
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No, it was one of those damned kid things andidee came up with. Have patience, she’s young.
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She was back in Denver around Christmas and she said she thought he was hot. Maybe she met him and saw his sword.
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by cush52 on Jan 19, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Or its cause his visor looks like Zorro’s mask and when he has his pirate beard it looks even closer
Someone else came up with it in the GDT last night. I just liked it.
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And Mueller IS hot. But no, I’ve not seen his sword.
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He’ll leave an M mark on your chest… ;D
I am boobs.
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 19, 2012 11:30 PM MST up reply actions
Have patience, she’s young.
so you can’t believe anything she says
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 10:44 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
In stark contrast to others of our acquaintance.
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Or Jibbles himself who is reputed to be an older gentleman.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 10:46 AM MST up reply actions
older gentleman
The way you guys talked about Jibble and his age I always thought he was an incredibly talented galapagos turtle.
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Only Dan is that old…..
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 19, 2012 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll have to seek his opinion on rest homes and burial plots.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
Just remember it is your kids that get to pick your rest home, you have to remember that as they get older.
Every year about a month before Christmas my siblings and I remind my mom that we pick what home she gets shipped off to when she can no longer take care of herself.
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But I can still trample your lawn!
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Yeah, no way in hell is that nickname happening.
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by c6hor8 on Jan 19, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm with you guys.
This was my thought last night too.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 19, 2012 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah,
That’s not gonna work for me.
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
by gl avfan on Jan 19, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Mueller was Puck Daddy's #2 star of the night
Neuvirth got #1 for shutting out the Canadiens.
here was an interesting bit from PuckDaddy
Did you know? In Mueller’s last six games that he’s been on the scoresheet, dating back to the 2009-10 season, he’s done so with multiple points.
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 18, 2012 11:13 PM MST up reply actions
It absolutely made my night to see how excited Stastny was after the GWG. Jumping up and down in the hug-scrum like an excited kid. Awesome. Made my heart smile.
Andyray ArlyleCay
I loved Mueller and Gali’s reaction after that first goal. If that doesn’t make it into Puck Daddy’s hockey hugs, they got robbed.
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That was going on right below me so I didn’t get a great view. But O’Reilly’s face right after he scored? Priceless.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 9:34 AM MST up reply actions
Thanks a fucking ton Direct TV
Came home tonight and the tv was not working. Called Direct and nothing they can do but send someone on Friday. This is the first damn game I have missed all year. A fucking come from behind win where Mueller tears it up.
They can suck it if they think I am paying $49.95 for the bull shit service call, especially when it has to be there fault for the problem.
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Same thing happened to me in 2010…during the playoffs. I got a credit. They were very apologetic about it. Still sucked donkey balls, though. At least it was playoffs and I could go to the bar to watch.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
My big gripe besides missing the game is it worked Tuesday night at midnight. Yesterday at lunch when I came home there was software for a new guide and menu/information bars downloaded. Then all of a sudden it didn’t work. It is now saying no signal from satelite and I cant pull up the new guide, yet no bad weather and nothing happened to the dish or cables or such, but I have to pay $50 for someone to come out and look at it and fix it.
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If you have the little box thingy that the cables come into from the dish, try unplugging that and letting it sit for a minute then plugging it back in.
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THIS
This is also a reason why I hate downloading updates.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 19, 2012 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
There’s also a red reset button near the ID card slot. I’ve used that from time to time to recover from a flaky system.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 10:45 AM MST up reply actions
They ran me through that last night, also checked every cable was screwed inn tight, hard reset on the box, checked the dish line of signt and for snow or ice.
Had to do the box thing once before and the red button reset also
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What a feel good win tonight! So happy for Peter! I myself had a serious head injury when I was younger, and while I’m not a star hockey player, I can appreciate the hard work he’s put in to get his life back to where it should be. That was the scariest, most frustrating, and in the end most rewarding year of my life. If there is one Av I’m really pulling for, it’s him.
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
David Jones. That’s his name, right? David Jones?
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
DDC:
There are those of us old enough to “get” your headline. God willing Radar doesn’t let himself go like Mary.
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Go puff your magic dragon.
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So bitter.
I guess he’d rather be in Colorado.
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Anyone have a better highlight of statsny’s goal? It sure as hell looked like it went off of Mueller to me. Oh and I need a new hat.
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Haha when I first saw it on TV I thought the same thing, and wondered why more hats weren’t being hucked… but they showed replays afterwards which clearly showed that Stastny shot it in. I don’t have a link or anything tho online.
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
I wish I did, because the replay angle showed it was clearing Stastny. Had Stastny not followed his shot though, Mueller was in a prime spot for #3.
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 19, 2012 8:22 AM MST up reply actions
So what you are saying is that Stats is really a dick and was jealous of Mueller and his success last night and stole that goal from him?
God I hope we trade him before the end of the day.
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So wait? Is he a pussy or a dick? This site is starting to confuse me.
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 19, 2012 9:23 AM MST up reply actions
Maybe this will help clarify
See, there’s three kinds of people: dicks, pussies, and assholes. Pussies think everyone can get along, and dicks just want to fuck all the time without thinking it through. But then you got your assholes, And all the assholes want us to shit all over everything! So, pussies may get mad at dicks once in a while, because pussies get fucked by dicks. But dicks also fuck assholes, And if they didn’t fuck the assholes, you know what you’d get? You’d get your dick and your pussy all covered in shit!
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by cush52 on Jan 19, 2012 10:54 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I wish I did, the behind the net camera clearly showed it was Stastny who put it in. Mueller was in prime position for #3 had Stastny not followed his shot.
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 19, 2012 8:23 AM MST up reply actions
What is going on here? I swear I canceled out that first one?
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 19, 2012 8:24 AM MST up reply actions
Blame SOPA
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
by chiavsfan on Jan 19, 2012 8:45 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Cole said in another thread
That Stastny’s goal will be overlooked because of Muells and Radar, but what will be even more overlooked, will be Sacco’s timeout before that powerplay that got us that second goal. He riled up the troops, and lead them to the two points, props to Sacco.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
good call. I forgot about the timeout completely
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 12:02 AM MST up reply actions
I honestly didn't even know it had happened...
Really good catch by Shotguns.
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oh yeah, He got that board out, and it looked like he was essentially, talking directly to Ferris, Ferris nodded his head in a more than anyone else of the five of them. Radar fed him and the rest is history.
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 19, 2012 12:07 AM MST up reply actions
Add to that the fact that whatever call he was making was extra gutsy by putting
Landy-Stazz-Duke
Mueller-OReilly
as the 1st PP unit. That really was a big timeout, stack the line with a set play and get results
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 12:14 AM MST up reply actions
#FireSacco
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 7:11 AM MST up reply actions
He sucks. The Avs should have lost. No good or evenly midly decent coach would let their team let in those 3 goals. #AGoodCoachCanPreventBadBounces
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.
Wait what?
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 was probably Deadmarsh’s idea for the line combo and play. Sacco just claims Deadmarsh’s idea’s for his own, what a dick.
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The only reason Deadmarsh was on the bench for this game is that Jovanowski is on IR for hand surgery after his last fight. Deader doesn’t need another concussion from Jovo. Blame Jovo or whoever used his head to break Jovo’s hand.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 9:01 AM MST up reply actions
Jesus, Shotgun. That’s a really good observation.
Just to add to what’s been said about line combos, putting Stats as the 3rd line center is nuts. Hey, look – Peter Mueller’s back and there’s the top 6 forward we need! Stats and Factor are the centers, and I’m OK with any combo of Landy, Duke, Mueller, and Duchene as the wingers. Please stop making my ears bleed by lobbying for The Teej and his 12 points to stay in the top 6. If we get Duchene back and everyone stays healthy, then Galiardi goes to the bottom 6, where he has a real chance to succeed.
If that’s our top 6 then we can score and Daniel Winnik plays 12 minutes/game and Elliott is either in the press box or back in LEM and everyone’s happy.
Third line of Winnik, McClement, and Galiardi has great pestilence and some scoring ability. Fourth line is made up of whoever else is healthy, getting 6-7 minutes, and liking it.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
Third line of Winnik, McClement, and Galiardi has great pestilence
I do not think that word means what you think it means.
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 19, 2012 10:46 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
pes·ti·lence [pes-tl-uhns] noun
1. a deadly or virulent epidemic disease.
2. bubonic plague.
3. something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil.
From Dictionary.com. I was thinking of definition 3., above as it applies to our opponents’ top scoring lines.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 11:16 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Inconceivable!
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 19, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
three of the four horsemen. War, Pestilence, and Famine….?
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 19, 2012 10:46 AM MST up reply actions
Did noone else notice the time out?
I mean, what else is there to watch other than Sacco coaching during a timeout? hahaha
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 19, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
Right before it was called, I called it, so to speak. I muttered, “Time out, Colorado” and then the guys filtered over to the bench and the announcer said “Time out, Colorado”. The guy next to me had this “wow” look on his face.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 2:33 PM MST up reply actions
#35
How critical was that 3 on 1 save that Jiggy made just before Radar made Threeorfour look like we’re used to seeing him play?
Too true.
He was a monster in the last 5 minutes of regulation too.
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no doubt. 3 G against: 1 own goal, 1 shoveglove goal, 1 really bad bounce goal.
Giggy was huge.
I miss Wilson’s hips
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by CrankyPete on Jan 19, 2012 12:01 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Haha, Giggy. nice one Cranky.
I miss Wilson’s hips
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by CrankyPete on Jan 19, 2012 12:03 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Gotta disagree with Stastny as a 3rd star. I was at the can tonight, in the first two periods I would be surprised if he even broke a sweat. He floated around the ice with his knees straight for long periods of time with no sense of urgency. Yeah he ended up getting the game tying goal and that has to count for something but 55 minutes of lackadaisical hockey shouldn’t earn you a star. I would have went with Giguere who came up with some really big saves when the team came out flat.
"You're eyes can deceive you, don't trust them" Obi-Wan
I have to disagree with your disagreement. I thought stats had a great game; I especially enjoyed that he was playing physical and taking guys off the puck. No denying Giguere bailed the team out a few times though.
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I literally screamed when Stastny didn’t convert his chance in the second period. What the hell was that? Oherwise. It just seems that he is unlucky this year. There is at least a chance or two every game when he is just in front of the goal and can’t convert. Commence the “wood stick” debate!
Stastny also had 6 shots, tops on both teams
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 19, 2012 5:41 AM MST up reply actions
I’d disagree with your assessment as well. Stastny had a great game, all game.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 7:47 AM MST up reply actions
Agreed. I have a very unNHL way to look at the game.
Great players make small good plays all the time. They generate shots, create space, buy teammates time, and constantly chip away at the opposition in ways that aggregate toward a great team game.
Even when Stastny is at his “worst,” he still does these things. When he is at his “best” it just seems that his rewards for that play are more tangible.
Too many people reduce hockey production to points and lose sight of the utter beauty of an intricate team game delicately balanced between sheer grace and unabashed brutality.
PLUS MINUS IS A LEGITIMATE STAT AND IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!
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Auxiliary power to deflectors.
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by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 2:47 PM MST up reply actions
Diasagree. His feed to Mueller was great, his legs worked all game, he played both ends well and had multiple chances throughout the game.
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If I remember correctly, The Stats line was responsible for the first good scoring chance in the game too, in the first period.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 10:42 AM MST up reply actions
What a game of crazy bounces. I felt bad for Giguere on at least 2 of those goals.
I guess I also predicted the Avs would be OK against Theo, and that worked out well, though he still made 40 saves.
Great game all around…though I believe it was the Weiss goal…Wow ROB and Quincey, that was just disgustingly bad D
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Especially by Quincey…He just stood there in front of the net and tried to hit Weiss….Weiss just side stepped him, tripped, but took all that momentum (and the puck) into Giggy.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Jan 19, 2012 8:31 AM MST up reply actions
McNac can say the third goal was caused by a bad bounce all he wants, but if Wilson had made the safe play on the dump-in instead of trying to channel his inner Bobby Orr that bounce would have never happened.
Andyray ArlyleCay
Then again, if Wilson wasn’t in Bobby Orr mode in OT, Theo wouldn’t have been in prime position to give up the softy.
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The only D-man, IMO, who didn’t have some nightmare moments was Johnson. My god, what happened to Quincey? And Wilson’s timing is SO off…even on his hits. Something’s up with him.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
both Wilson and Quincey have been consistently inconsistent throughout their tenure with the Avs. Both have had some amazingly great runs and some terrible terrible runs
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 19, 2012 10:04 AM MST up reply actions
“some terrible terrible runs”
I agree on the diarrhea prognosis.
I miss Wilson’s hips
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by CrankyPete on Jan 19, 2012 12:07 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I’d say he needs another intervention… but then he got injured and, you know, almost had to retire. So maybe no intervention for him.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 19, 2012 10:39 AM MST up reply actions
Johnson had an incredible game. I know it’s all about Mueller today, as it should be, but Johnson had 26 minutes of ice time and the only time Florida really seemed dangerous was when he wasn’t on the ice. He also controlled the break out perfectly and was oustanding all around, quietly so; he’s only outwardly noticeable when he makes mistakes but when he’s on, he’s phenominal.
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That’s the problem though, just like most of the Avs problems. He doesn’t do this on a consistent basis…or at least not enough. When he is on he has a great game or two…then it’s a huge gaffe, then about 4 down games before he finally get “it” back.
I just wish those bad games would be few and far between…
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
I think he’s been stellar for the past month or two. I refuse to hold him to the standard of Chara when the kid’s 23. His game is seeminly more controlled of late and that is probably because of…gasp…coaching. I am seeing significant improvement over early this season, last season, and his time in St. Louis.
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.
Your optimism impresses me.
I’m not saying he has to be Chara, or should ever be compared to him. But the guy still makes a Briesbois type turnover that leads to goals from time to time, and sometimes seems sluggish. If he’s supposed to be a number 1 defensemen, he’s going to have to be stellar more often than not
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
regretfully, I’m with 6. well, maybe wouldn’t use “stellar”, but I do think he’s gotten a lot better.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 19, 2012 7:46 AM MST up reply actions
What do you mean regretfully?
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.
Jerk.
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 Johnson is so damn good when he is on the ice and the Avs are so bad then why doesn’t he man up get into better shape and play more minutes so that way we give up less goals and when more games.
26 minutes, should have been more like 36 minutes, what a dick.
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So did Chara when he was younger. So did Weber. I think comparing him as a number 1 defenseman to other number 1 defenseman uniformly is unfair. With that said, I agree he needs to be more consistent but I am seeing that happen.
I played defense my entire life. Without trying, I analyze a defenseman’s play much more exhaustively then the forwards. That might lend to my optimism for the offense. However, while watching Johnson play, I see amazing things. He makes mistakes as everyone does and has gaffes, but his gaffes are because he is trying to do deeply skilled plays. Everything from his positioning to his depth control to his vision is remarkable. I agree entirely he needs to do it more often but as a 23 year old defenseman I think he is right where he should be.
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 said he SHOULDN’T be compared with Chara, ever.
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Fine. Nitpick that point. I was using Chara as a barometer of someone who made mistakes in his youth but increased his play as he matured and got older. Apologies.
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.
Don’t apologize. Ever.
I get your point, I just see it a bit different. Opinion board, opinions shared.
Now back to my exhausting day of news and traffic on two stations without being able to eat or pee
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
My apology was a Barmecidal apology.
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.
And dont use big words that I need to look up. My brain already hurts enough.
And I got it
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
And wikipedia is shut down so it is harder to look up big words, dick.
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It’s back up.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 9:18 AM MST up reply actions
You seem to have a thing for dicks today….NTTIAWWT
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by Americanario on Jan 19, 2012 9:25 AM MST up reply actions
You mean NY Islanders year Chara at 23? Hell, he’s better than THAT Chara. Chara facing that faced the 1st line and scored more than 10 points in a season didn’t exist until he was almost 25 playing in Ottawa.
I'll keep this brief.
Not a response to Dario per se, but rather a general though for the thread.
Make your Chara comparisons if you like, but only compare him to Weber when you get him a D partner the quality of Ryan fucking Suter. Weber is extraordinary, but is only super because Suter makes him look so.
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the guy still makes a Briesbois type turnover
I’ve seen Lidstrom do it a time or two recently. It even happens to alien robots. If the standard we hold him to is perfection, we are sure to be disappointed. I think he’s been solid in the defensive end and he’s had some good breakout passes. I still think he holds the puck too long, but even that is improving.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 9:05 AM MST up reply actions
Lidstrom is not having his usual year. But don’t you worry, he will win the Norris regardless
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But Datsyuk still did it first.
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by Americanario on Jan 19, 2012 9:26 AM MST up reply actions
its clear that his overall game and consistency are improving of late. The guy has just simplified his game a lot in the last few weeks
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 7:58 AM MST up reply actions
Coaching?
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.
im sure ya, especially on the breakout passes. He’s making much smarter choices
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 19, 2012 8:00 AM MST up reply actions
So what you’re saying is that Sherman traded a winger known for floating and a small blueliner that weren’t long-term solutions for our club for a big, young defenseman that is already starting to become a legit franchise cornerstone and someone that has almost singlehandedly turned around our PK and has been really good since moving to the 3rd line?
FIRE THE ACCOUNTANT!
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a small blueliner that weren’t long-term solutions for our club
I’m not sure that Shattenkirk wouldn’t have been a long-term solution if he hadn’t been made redundant by Elliott and Barrie. He’s turned into a minute muncher in St. Louis and he’s always a threat with the puck. I’m now looking at this trade as Shatty for EJ straight-up, and we won the “Stewart for a first plus McClement” outright.
Yeah, send the guy back to the gift shop.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
true, so it is EJ for Shatty, and Stewart and a Second (early round) for McClement and a first (11th overall)
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 19, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
Advantage Avs. Let’s see how the two picks play out.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 2:49 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t get me wrong, I love Shatty. He’s still one of my favorite players and he’s going to be a beast in St. Louis. But the reason I say he wasn’t a long-term solution is because of the club’s dedication to getting bigger and meaner on the blueline lately. It’s not a knock on his play, but I feel like he was moved for the same reason Liles was. The club wanted an identity different from what his strengths were, so they moved him to get someone that fit.
This is why I think Barrie will be traded at some point as well. I think he’ll still grow into a really solid defenseman, I’m just not sure he’ll make it here unless he proves he has more of a physical streak than the taller/larger Elliott.
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Oh, and while we are at it Avs…let’s start doing the same thing to Western conference teams that you do the the East. K? Thanks…
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
10-2 vs the east
Getting better but still just 15-19-2 vs the West. And 2-9 within the division
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
And 2-9 within the division
The Avs must start beating Minnesota, Calgary and Edmonton if they want to make the playoffs.
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.
One win against a rapidly falling Minny, and the one win against Edmonton earlier. That was IT. And with the season already half over, the schedule gets pretty NW Division heavy. You are dead on
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
You play 48 points worth of games against your division. Don’t get half of them and you’re in a big ole hole.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 19, 2012 8:54 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Mueller \:D/
That is all
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 19, 2012 8:55 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
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At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 19, 2012 8:56 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Is that 15-19-2 including the 2-9?
So we are 13-12-2 against the West (non-divisional)
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
something is wrong with that math. I believe we are 13-10-2 against the rest of the west
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
MUELLER!
Awesome he is back!! The unmitigated joy on his face after he scored his first goal – priceless. Hope he stays healthy and continues to play like he did last night. And I hope that McLeod and O’Brien make it clear to any team who tries to pull another Blake on Mueller that he is off limits, by kicking the shit out of them.
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Not sure if you got a chance to see it, but his post-game, first star on-ice interview was chill inducing. He looked like a kid after his first goal. So excited, so thankful to the fans, so touched with the cheers. Half the people had left but the arena was as loud as it was during the game. Such a feel-good moment.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 9:48 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
I did, and I agree it was touching. I can only imagine what it has been like for him over this almost 2 years (hard to believe it has been that long). I would be overjoyed too, if I were him. And his thankfulness was very genuine.
We have a lot of truly likable players to cheer for, which at least for me, makes it even more fun!
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So angry I had to miss this game :-/
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 19, 2012 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
I’m glad that everyone was so loud for him.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 19, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
I am glad the increased noise and bright light didn’t send him into the fetal position.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
This. Seated golf claps only for Mueller post-goal celebrations please.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Can we get a dimmer switch installed for the lights in the Can for his shifts? I am thinking one of the round ones right on the bench so they can lower the lights when he is on the ice.
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He should be very familiar with electrical wiring from his time spent in ceilings.
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by andidee15 on Jan 19, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
do doot do doot do do doot do doot do do doot do doot do
THE SYSTEM IS DOWN
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 19, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
Mueller was the Avs best forward last night, which is great news for Mules; but also an indictment of some guys who did not miss an entire season with a concussion.
Varly!
Apart from the increasingly absent David Jones, I think all of the top 6 forwards had good games.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
I haven’t chimed in on the whole “Giguere is super slow” thing around here, but good Howard was his post-save recovery immediately prior to that 3rd goal glacial. Seriously, you could have timed it with a sundial.
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by Mike @ MHH on Jan 19, 2012 10:16 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
That was slow, but his response on the OT 3-on-1 going post to post to post was pretty quick.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
WDYHTA?
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 19, 2012 11:59 AM MST up reply actions
I'm just so Happy for Mueller
Just so happy. I think i said this in the GDT, but Mueller seems like he genuinely wants to stay here in Colorado. Even if he has to take a small pay cut, those emotions on his face, and during his interviews were pure. A picture tells a thousand words, and I couldn’t help but smiling when he was so happy. He loves it here, and he will stay.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Which is even more obvious, because he’s an RFA
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 19, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
The guy is only 23. If he can put this whole concussion business behind him (which it looks like he’s well on his way to doing), he could be really good for us for a decade or more. Heck, if he keeps playing like this, I’d say he’ll even work his way into the team’s core along with Dutchy, Radar, EJ, Landy, and Varly (and maybe Stastny).
We’ll see. I’m 110% thrilled he’s back, but I don’t think we’re out of the woods yet. But if he can continue to play this well without any more post-concussion effects, I have absolutely no doubt this organization will lock him up for at least a few more years in this go-’round.
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which it looks like he’s well on his way to doing
Let’s give him more than a week before making that determination, shall we?
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by Muzia on Jan 19, 2012 1:32 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Well it doesn’t matter. The length of time he plays has nothing to do with it as he could have symptoms tomorrow or in 30 years. I think the bigger concern as a fan is not his health but if his game would come back. If his game didn’t, as a fan, there is no difference.
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 have absolutely no doubt this organization will lock him up for at least a few more years in this go-’round.
I have absolutely no doubt that I have no possible way of knowing what the Avalanche will absolutely do when it comes to signing players.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 2:37 PM MST up reply actions
This, about a million times. It’s not like the Avs are very public about trades, FA signing, or contract negotiations…or injuries…or…
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
marketing
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 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
Ah, give them credit for the Military Appreciation Night.
http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=612600&navid=DL|COL|home
Also, caught the last part of Mueller’s interview today on 104.3 and he plugged that game at the end of the interview. It’s something, at least.
he rebound went right to the stick of Peter Mueller, wide open in front of the net. Mueller seemed a little unsure of what to do (it has been 20 months since he last scored a goal), but after a brief hesitation rifled it five hole.
Funny, I read this play differently. I felt like he knew he had a golden chance and waited that extra second to look, see what he had, and rifle it home. I thought he displayed huge confidence, rather than uncertainty.
Perhaps I was burgundy rainbowing a smidge to make it a better play than it was.
That’s what I felt too, he waited to assess the situation because he knew he had time, chose his spot and nailed it.
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 19, 2012 2:00 PM MST up reply actions
According to interviews with Mueller, it was a little of both. He said he was surprised when the puck came to him but then hesitated to find the shot he liked. So you both get stars.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 19, 2012 2:38 PM MST up reply actions
That one-timer… my god, what a weapon in the Avs arsenal.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
It’s the Mueller spot now, not the Stamkos spot
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 19, 2012 5:40 PM MST up reply actions
I think I’m going to blame O’Reilly for the first goal, you know, the own-goal from O’Byrne. O’Byrne had lost his stick and was standing around looking lost. O’Reilly handed him his, and O’Byrne used it to put the puck in the net.
O’Reilly’s fault. Definitely.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
It was Kobaru, not Radar.
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My bad. I saw the 7 on the uniform, Landeskog on the ice, and assumed O’Reilly. It was a PK and surprisingly O’Reilly is getting less PK time lately.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 19, 2012 4:04 PM MST up reply actions
I was so happy to see mueller pot those two goals last night and boy we missed him on the powerplay while he was out. He has a deadly accurate slapper that he gets off in a hurry. Even before getting his goal last night the past couple of games he played in he was just on the edge of breaking loose, really looked like his ‘old’ self again.
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