Random Musings on the Avalanche
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 19, 2012 8:53 PM MST
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Some bits and pieces of thought processes about the Avalanche...
Following the scary Taylor Hall accident earlier this week, the Avalanche will require players to wear helmets on the ice during warmups. Effort during the games, of course, will remain optional.
Kyle Quincey has no points and is a -4 in his last 7 games and looking at his career splits it is easy to see why he griped back in mid-December about being a healthy scratch. Obviously, he knew he only had about two weeks left in his season.
| GP | G | A | PT | +/- | PiM | |
| Oct - Dec | 134 | 10 | 49 | 59 | 0 | 125 |
| Jan - Apr | 93 | 5 | 25 | 30 | -8 | 82 |
The Nashville Predators claimed Brandon Yip off of waivers today in an obvious bid to recapture some of the Avalanche castoff magic, a la Marek Svatos (3 points). If this works out, I'll be pre-ordering my Joaqim Lindstrom Predator's jersey. Yip, by the way, was the last remaining Avalanche pick from the 2004 draft still in the system. I know all about the ex-Avs curse, but I'm not too worried about this one.
Craig Anderson and Brian Elliott combined for 15 wins in an Avalanche unipron last year. So far this year, they have 39. FML.
Chris Stewart is 7th on the Blues in scoring, with 19 points. That's the same point total and scoring rank as Erik Johnson with the Avs. I'm still not there yet on this trade, but I'm warming up. Slowly.
Speaking of Johnson, he might want to talk to his NHLPA rep about nixing that whole realignment thing. He has been awful with the Avs against NW division opponents:
| GP | G | A | PT | +/- | |
| NW | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -8 |
| Others | 48 | 3 | 24 | 27 | -3 |
That's not just a post-trade thing, either. His career numbers are very poor against the NW. And he's actually +9 against the East. Maybe we should add him to the Stastny deal when we finally send him to Toronto?
Thanks for listening.
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Giving up on EJ already huh...
Seems a little pre-mature to me
welcome! we’re, uh, kind of big on sarcasm around here
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 19, 2012 9:25 PM MST up reply actions
Glad the Avs are putting that helmet rule into effect. It’s a no brainer in my opinion to wear a helmet whenever on the ice, as I hinted at in my fanshot earlier today ;)
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
I think its BS nanny state whaa whaa ism, but I can’t say I’m shocked at anything other than it took them this long given the investments they have in these players.
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Stastny is cool with this new rule 3 out of every 5 game.s
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 19, 2012 9:43 PM MST reply actions
What is the current roster’s record against say…calgary…than against the rest of the league?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 19, 2012 9:44 PM MST reply actions
Screw Bad Elliott and Anderson
I like the goalies we have, regardless of draft picks lost. Giggy and Varly have been a lot more fun to watch.
I believe.
Giggy’s a total pro and just oozes class and Varly’s an Avs fan that is just so fast and exciting. This is probably the best and most stable goalie tandem the Avs have had since Roy left. A huge reason why we’re doing so well right now is because of those two.
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I will give you that with Jiggy, but with Varly I am no so sold at this point in time. I would honestly rather see Jiggy starting 3 games and Varly getting the 4th game. Of course some adjustment for back to back to be made.
Varly seems way to skidish sometimes for me. Yes he is young and I think he can develop, but until then I would rather get Jiggy wit it.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Screw them all you want.
Elliott credited his change in play to having a full time goalie coach…shocking
Anderson? He has faced more shots than any other goalie in the league (not a surprise for him at this point in his career), is 2nd in wins behind our lord and savior Howard, and is doing well. Happy for him…and everyone should be happy since the Avs kicked his ever loving ass early in the year.
Each move (trading Andy, getting rid of Elliott) was the right one at the time, and remains so
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Elliott is going to rip his own face off like in Mission Impossible 3 and show that it’s really been Hasek the entire time. I’m convinced Elliott is tied to a chair somewhere. Probably in the St. Louis Arch.
I'll keep this brief.
Let’s hope Quincey turns his shit up as opposed to turning it down like he is used to. WE WANT BAMF ALL YEARRRRRRRRRRR.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Quincey seems to kick ass for about 2 months a year…then he just simply loses it
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Seriously though, hockey conditioning kind of takes care of itself during the year but a guy like Q should probably through on the sweats and follow O’Reilly around if he wants to improve his overall game.
I'll keep this brief.
is this your plus minus in your last five adult league games?
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I don’t play adult league games, yet. Just hockey 101 lessons
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 19, 2012 11:52 PM MST up reply actions
where do you do them?
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 20, 2012 1:38 PM MST up reply actions
DU, monday nights with Dario and the imaginary awesomeness of DiD
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 20, 2012 3:57 PM MST up reply actions
nice I’ll be looking for a place this summer. I’m playing a little drop in in boulder, I’m pretty fast forwards and turning but I cant skate backwards well at all. Its a little quick for me so i definitely need something more introductory
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 20, 2012 4:46 PM MST up reply actions
All I can think of when I hear about the new helmet rule is Darcy Tucker’s flowing locks.
Yuck.
Forever grateful that Joe Sakic isn't a raging dick hole like Brett Favre.
by Rather Dashing on Jan 19, 2012 11:42 PM MST reply actions
There is nothing wrong with flowing locks.
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by TheRed on Jan 20, 2012 12:54 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
super mario agrees
Hey guys and gals, havent been on here lately (not like you guys know me anyways… but besides the point). Just praying the Avs keep playing well… that Panthers game had me all giddy. Thanks for the great pieces, love reading them.
Go Avs! Please?
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Random Musing
I looked at the standings today, as I do every day (ok, mock me, but most of you do that too), STL first and we are 8th. Would be great to get to the playoffs and play them in the first round.
At this point
I think I’m the only vocal one about what a waste of time daily standings watching is.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 20, 2012 12:11 AM MST up reply actions
I know it’s a waste of time, but it feels good to see the Avs in that playoff spot, however short it may last
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
by Sean Harsha on Jan 20, 2012 12:30 AM MST up reply actions
To each their own
I guess that’s the difference. It doesn’t have any impact on me whatsoever to see the Avs in a playoff spot with just 48 games played. If last year taught me anything it’s not to invest too much energy into worrying about other teams when rooting for my own to take care of their business is stressful enough.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 20, 2012 3:33 AM MST up reply actions
Ups the ante and makes watching other games that much more exciting.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
OH MAN
DID YOU SEE THE FLAMES WIN IN OT LAST NIGHT THAT MOVED THEM INTO 10TH PLACE? EDGE. OF. MY. SEAT. CAN’T BELIEVE THERE’S ONLY 30 MORE OF THESE AAAAAHHHHHHH
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 20, 2012 6:53 PM MST up reply actions
The irony here is that you’re the weekly standings publisher.
Kinda funny.
Or not.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
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Since the standings is the only thing that goes into that piece. Cool.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2012 1:46 AM MST up reply actions
What are daily standings?
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I think this in reference to those hour long breaks desk jockeys get each day so they don’t lose circulation to their legs.
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2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
The guy with the key comes by every 3 hours and unchains me from the desk. I get to walk around in my cubicle, the size of a bathroom stall, for 10 minutes.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 20, 2012 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
I check the standings first thing every day. I don’t think I could follow any team in any sport without knowing the standings and which teams are hot/cold, +/-, home/road, etc. Seems essential to me.
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I keep an eye out for most sports but not too carefully, and mostly because its part of being a bartender. More so I can make conversation than because I actually care. IRL I’m with AJ, it just seems a little to stressful to worry about teams other than my own.
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