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Northwest Check - "Bare Bones" Edition

Apologies in advance for the much, much shorter NWC this week but I've been battling Pyelonephritis all week and haven't been able to watch any hockey.

Calgary continues to be just good enough to hang around in the playoff picture but not quite good enough to overtake any of the teams in front of them.

Edmonton's paper tiger defense has been unable to stop the losing as the Oilers' season has been completely derailed thanks to an outrageous amount of injuries to key players and, you know, not being very good.

Minnesota continues to teach their fan base harsh lessons about things like "regression" actually, you know, existing. I know it's a cruel world, Wild fans, but keep on keepin on because the rest of us are enjoying your plight quite a bit.

Vancouver should have run away with this division already but they don't seem to have found that extra gear quite yet and while 8 points is a pretty significant lead, it really should be more. With the Avs suddenly in second place, the more the Canucks dillydally around, the more exciting the second half of this season is likely to get.


Northwest Standings

GP W L OTL PT
Vancouver 47 28 15 4 60
Colorado 48 25 21 2 52
Minnesota 47 22 18 7 51
Calgary 48 22 20 6 50
Edmonton 46 17 25 4 38

(updated 1.19.2012 at 11:20 PM MST)



Team capsules after the jump.

Star-divide

All standings related info taken from NHL.com...

Calgary Flames (48 GP 22-20-6 50 Pts)

Last Week: 1-1-1 1-4 L vs. LA, 1-2 OTL @ SJ, 2-1 W @ LA

Conference Standing: 11th Place

Overall Rankings:

  • Goals For: 2.4 (26th)
  • Goals Against: 2.8 (15th)
  • Power Play %: 17.4 (18th)
  • Penalty Kill %: 82.6 (14th)

This Week: The Flames have just two games this week leading up to the break with as they finish off their 3-game roadie with a Saturday night tilt at Edmonton before returning home Tuesday for their second game versus San Jose in a week.

News: I've always liked Jay Feaster. Love his attitude in this article.

Mikael Backlund is finally starting to show some signs of life.

An interesting read that suggests Iginla is playing out of position at this stage of his career.

Gaaaah I've never read anything about Clint Malarchuk that made me believe he was anything but a total pimp.

Transactions: Recalled D Brett Carson from Abbotsford.

Injuries:

Colorado Avalanche (48 GP 25-21-2 52 Pts)

Last Week: 2-1-0 2-1 W @ DAL, 1-6 L @ PHX, 3-2 W vs. FLA

Conference Standings: 8th place

Overall Rankings:

  • Goals For: 2.4 (25th)
  • Goals Against: 2.9 (21st)
  • Power Play %: 19.0 (7th)
  • Penalty Kill %: 81.6 (22nd)

This Week: The Avs hit up the infamous SoCal Swing starting Saturday at Los Angeles and finishing Sunday at Anaheim before taking a day off and welcoming the streaking Minnesota Wild to town Tuesday. I can't wait to not watch that game.

Edmonton Oilers (46 GP 17-25-4 38 Pts)

Last Week: 1-3-0 0-5 L vs. ANA, 2-1 W vs. LA, 2-4 L @ CBJ, 0-1 L @ STL

Conference Standings: 14th place

Overall Rankings:

  • Goals For: 2.6 (15th)
  • Goals Against: 2.8 (19th)
  • Power Play %: 21.2 (3rd)
  • Penalty Kill %: 82.4 (16th)

This Week: Edmonton plays host to division-rival Calgary on Saturday night before starting a tough back-to-back Monday versus San Jose. They finish off the b2b by heading to Vancouver Tuesday. Tough slate for a team on a steep decline.

News: I remember when this was us last year and I just wanted to crawl into a hole and die.

Taylor Hall learning the hard lessons.

Several Oilers figure to be hot topics of discussion as the trade season begins heating up.

Frustrations of being terrible yet again haven't stopped the Oilers from remaining positive and upbeat.

Transactions: Reassigned D Alex Plante to Oklahoma City

Injuries:

Minnesota Wild (47 GP 22-18-7 51 Pts)

Last Week: 0-2-1: 2-3 L @ STL, 1-5 L @ PHI, 1-4 L @ TOR

Conference Standing: 9th place

Overall Rankings:

  • Goals For: 2.2 (29th)
  • Goals Against: 2.4 (7th)
  • Power Play %: 14.0 (26th)
  • Penalty Kill %: 82.6 (15th)

This Week: Just two games this week for the Wild but both are very important if they want to keep their nose in the race for the playoffs as they play host to Dallas on Saturday and travel to Denver to play at Colorado Tuesday night.

News: Gung Yeo? SERIOUSLY?

If Minnesota is going to stop the slide, they're going to need Dany Heatley to play like the star he used to be.

Boy there are a LOT of stories like this one about the Wild right now. hahahaha

I love how the title of this article implies the road is the only place where Minnesota has struggled.

Transactions: Placed F Colton Gillies on waivers (claimed by CBJ), recalled F Carson McMillan from Houston, reassigned G Matt Hackett to Houston.

Injuries: Lazy copy/paste mode ENGAGE.

  • Guillaume Latendresse is out indefinitely after experiencing concussion symptoms.
  • Jarod Palmer has been diagnosed with concussion symptoms and is on Injured Reserve.
  • Pierre-Marc Bouchard has concussion symptoms and is on Injured Reserve.
  • Mikko Koivu suffered an upper body injury on Jan. 14 and placed on IR on Jan. 16. He is listed as week-to-week and will be evaluated again on January 23.

Vancouver Canucks (47 GP 28-15-4 60 Pts)

Last Week: 0-1-1 2-4 L vs. ANA, 2-3 OTL vs. LA

Conference Standing: 2nd place

Overall Rankings:

  • Goals For: 3.2 (5th)
  • Goals Against: 2.4 (7th)
  • Power Play %: 23.8 (1st)
  • Penalty Kill %: 86.3 (7th)

This Week: Another team with just two games left on the slate before the long break, the Canucks play host to streaking San Jose on Saturday and to sinking Edmonton on Tuesday.

News: This is just too funny. Gene Simmons sums up hockey in a way that should make all hockey people smile.

The Canucks are really, really good at scoring. Goals, I mean.

This...what...serious...eh?

Let's just stop all this bickering now!

hahahahahahahaha yessssssss

Transactions: Re-assigned Mike Duco to Chicago, recalled Chris Tanev from Chicago.

Injuries:

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That 8 point lead for Vancouver should be safe though, unless the Avs can somehow figure out how to beat someone within the division…since the 2nd half will be loaded with NW games

And I don’t think your Edmonton injury report is right, I don’t see Ales Hemsky anywhere on there. He is always injured…ALWAYS (Kidding of course)

Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!

by chiavsfan on Jan 20, 2012 6:31 AM MST reply actions  

Only 4 games out

8 points is only 4 games so anything is possible. One good winning streak could lock us in the playoffs of we do not follow with as big a losing streak like we did last year! We are getting healthy as opposed to last year. If we only had an all star!

by Doctor Hockey on Jan 20, 2012 6:32 AM MST reply actions  

My problem with this thinking

Yeah a 4-game winning streak nets us 8 points but it relies on the Canucks losing 4 straight, which is unlikely. Even THEN, we’re just tied with them.

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 6:37 AM MST up reply actions  

....and then there's still 30 games to play.

So…yeah.

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 6:40 AM MST up reply actions  

…and the Avs usually play 3 point games when they do win.

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Jan 20, 2012 7:32 AM MST up reply actions  

So your saying there’s a chance?

by Doctor Hockey on Jan 20, 2012 6:47 AM MST reply actions  

If I bat my eyes real pretty and sway my hips just right

will you do anything I say?

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 6:56 AM MST up reply actions  

I’m not sure I like where this is going….

Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!

by chiavsfan on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 AM MST up reply actions  

We need a Bugs Bunny in drag image.

OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd

by Busted Twigg on Jan 20, 2012 8:01 AM MST up reply actions  

Or more appropriately

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 20, 2012 8:12 AM MST up reply actions  

Pyelonephritis

Dude, don’t make up diseases to get out of work, we won’t care. Just say you were under the weather. Or hell, say nothing and act lazy like DDC.

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 20, 2012 6:56 AM MST reply actions  

how dare you

It took me like 12 tries to type it correctly.

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 7:00 AM MST up reply actions  

Why didn’t you copy a paste it from here.

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 20, 2012 7:06 AM MST up reply actions  

Because that takes the effort and energy he doesn’t have right now

Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!

by chiavsfan on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 AM MST up reply actions  

Pyelonephritis – had to look it up. All I can say is, ouch. Hope it gets better quickly.

OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd

by Busted Twigg on Jan 20, 2012 8:00 AM MST up reply actions  

My first thought, considering A.J.’s background, was to recommend he just construct more Pylons and get on with life. Turns out Pyelonephritis has nothing to do with Aldaris.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.

by Dixomatic on Jan 20, 2012 8:39 AM MST up reply actions  

lolol me three

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 8:45 AM MST up reply actions  

I just came down with trafficonitis. I might have to leave work.

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 20, 2012 8:51 AM MST up reply actions  

Oh

Is that the one where your fingers are inexplicably broken so you’re unable to post on the internet for the forseeable future? plz say yes

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 8:55 AM MST up reply actions  

btw

hitting those hotels today and tomorrow. Will let you know on findings

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 9:00 AM MST up reply actions  

Hitting hotels? Sounds uncomfortable.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 20, 2012 9:16 AM MST up reply actions  

He’s got hotels, in different area codes. Wait, that doesn’t rhyme.

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 20, 2012 9:18 AM MST up reply actions  

I had to google it – I was sure you were fucking with us with a made up word

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 20, 2012 9:34 AM MST up reply actions  

After googling it I am guessing he really just has the clap. He just asked the doctor to tell him another disease that has similar symptoms so he wouldn’t have to admit what it is or how he got it.

Just kidding AJ, I have a good idea how you are feeling, my ex girlfriend used to get UTI’s all the time.

Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean

by cush52 on Jan 20, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions  

Man games. Again.

Flames have lost 212 man games to this point in the season? I wonder where we were last year? Can anyone give me a suggestion on where to look?

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

by mfured20 on Jan 20, 2012 7:12 AM MST reply actions  

Edmonton, too, from the look of it. Sucky.

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

by mfured20 on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 AM MST up reply actions  

AND Minny. God its nice to not be totally in that club this year.

/CEASES BANGING ON ALL THE WOOD!

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

by mfured20 on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 AM MST up reply actions  

/CEASES BANGING ON ALL THE WOOD!

Good thing. You might go blind.

OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd

by Busted Twigg on Jan 20, 2012 8:03 AM MST up reply actions  

I stopped when I needed glasses.

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 20, 2012 9:34 AM MST up reply actions  

I increased when I got glasses, figured that would provide eye protection

Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean

by cush52 on Jan 20, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions  

That......

is what one of my ex girlfriends said.

Swear on a stack of Holy Texts

by Markopolo on Jan 20, 2012 10:54 AM MST up reply actions  

never heard of that from a girl. she must have been a squirter

Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean

by cush52 on Jan 20, 2012 12:20 PM MST up reply actions  

that was like 4th grade for me

by jd21 on Jan 20, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions  

So, you were quite the little tosser and now you’re a monk?

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Jan 20, 2012 3:41 PM MST up reply actions  

Right here. Bestest website ever for looking up NHL man-games-lost. It has a month by month breakdown of every team in the NHL for the past 3 years.

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

by andidee15 on Jan 20, 2012 9:07 AM MST up reply actions  

I loved that article about building a team from the center out and moving Iginla there to suit his play best. Its a good idea, provided that long-time wingers can be counted on defensively. Makes me wonder about moving centers to wing and all that.

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

by mfured20 on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 AM MST reply actions  

maybe we should try Duchene at cen…nevermind

Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean

by cush52 on Jan 20, 2012 10:29 AM MST up reply actions  

Its a good idea, provided that long-time wingers can be counted on defensively.

Good theory. So is communism, which works as long as everyone works hard and doesn’t try to game the system.

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Jan 20, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions   1 recs

How apropos and precient

All because a rash of injuries caused a snowball effect that turned into an avalanche on Minnesota.

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 20, 2012 7:19 AM MST reply actions  

AJ

Tell me you saw the Starcraft retween by Elliott.

You buying his jersey now?

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 AM MST reply actions  

I follow almost zero hockey players

now I must go searching ^.~

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 8:14 AM MST up reply actions  

Oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

He’s a Brotoss and everything qq

Guess I have to follow him now…

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 8:21 AM MST up reply actions  

lol

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Jan 20, 2012 8:32 AM MST up reply actions  

Prediction

The Avs’s making the playoffs will be directly impacted on how well they play against teams in their division.

I don’t care how close we are…. if the Avs don’t get wins out the majority of their divisional matchups against Calgheyry, or the Oilers…. there’s no post season for the Avs. And none of this winning in OT/3 point games either.
Win it in 60 boys

by Markopolo on Jan 20, 2012 8:41 AM MST reply actions  

Not Badly done at all for someone who is on his death bed.
Thanks for the article and please don’t die.

"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert

by gl avfan on Jan 20, 2012 9:01 AM MST reply actions  

I expected a much different picture for the, “Bare Bones” edition.

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by Tony Trujillo on Jan 20, 2012 9:11 AM MST reply actions  

I can’t wait to not watch that game.

You’re going to make me suffer through that game without you? You missed the last game so your ticket automatically defaults to the next one!!

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 20, 2012 9:54 AM MST reply actions  

What the… he wasted a ticket? For shame.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions  

Well, to be fair, he wasn’t feeling all that hot. Actually, he was hot. Too hot. You know?

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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 20, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions  

I know.

Poor guy.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 20, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions  

SoCal Swing

Let’s help that this swing is just as successful as the last one.

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 20, 2012 11:18 AM MST reply actions  

LA and Anaheim are two pretty hot teams right now. It’s gonna be tough.

No soup for you!

by creamy on Jan 20, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions  

LA was hot last time, it will be tough, but it’s a great test.

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 20, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions  

Regression and the Not All That Terrible Jaroslav Hlinka

*AJ, this is not directed at you at all, it’s just that the NW column gives me a chance to air my peeve.

I get the comparisons between this year’s Wild and the Avs of two years ago, except that they aren’t really accurate. The Wild have already shot their load and are out of the playoffs. No matter how badly the Avs played at the end of that playoff year, they fucking made the playoffs. There’s no comparison.

It’s like when someone lumps in Jaroslav Hlinka with guys like Ledin, Holos, and especially Lindstrom. Hlinka lasted the whole season with the Avs. He was the best of that bunch by a mile, and his .44 PPG would actually be a big step up for some of the strugglers on this team.

So, in summation, no one should compare this year’s Wild to the ‘09-’10 Avs, because it’s an insult to those Avs. And while whining about Lindstrom, keep Hlinka’s name out of it, Bob.

by DiD on Jan 20, 2012 11:23 AM MST reply actions  

If anything, I’d rather compare them to last year, fast start, decimated by injuries, super regression.

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 20, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions  

8 goals 1 GWG
I liked Hlinka.
Ledin was the toughest for me. His name/jersey looked so cool and I wanted soooo badly for him to just be good

Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results

by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 20, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions  

You’re just a sucker for gold body paint.

and yes, I’m pretty sure that there IS something wrong with that.

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Jan 20, 2012 11:58 AM MST up reply actions  

so what’s the story with Ledin and Hlinka?

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 20, 2012 12:05 PM MST up reply actions  

we have no idea if Ledin was any good in the NHL. None.

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Jan 20, 2012 3:00 PM MST up reply actions   1 recs

True. The Avs had a ridiculously hot start, then basically played .500 hockey the rest of the way.

The Wild had a ridiculously hot start, that lasted a bit longer, but have now basically fallen off the face of the earth.

No soup for you!

by creamy on Jan 20, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions  

There’s no comparison

Okay, so the Wild’s season this year isn’t playing out EXACTLY the same as the Avs of 09-10. That doesn’t mean there’s absolutely zero comparison.

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by Pyotr09AVS! on Jan 20, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions  

thoughts

1. Everybody has to remember one thing- the trade deadline will have a huge impact and the Avs (not saying they will do anything) are uniquely positioned to add a couple guys due to their cap situation. Most of the teams who want to add somebody are fairly strapped on cap so the Avs have some leverage there. Plus, with Duchene back hopefully soon he will make a huge difference on the top 2 (or 3) lines. There are teams out of it who will likely want to unload some salary, esp. for guys who are to be FA’s who they won’t resign. You add say Whitney and Malone, or maybe a stud like Carter, etc. They do that and they are likely a bonifide playoff team.

2. Calgary, Edmonton and Minny are done and are all poor teams right now so with lots of games against them remaining Avs should have a good shot at moving up standings.

3. I think if they play JS as main man he will likely steal a couple games too.

4. They have been better at home vs early in year so hopefully they can dominate at home or at least win most fo the games they should.

We will see but I’m optimistic, esp. if Mueller stays healthy and Jones, SOS and Duke pick it up in 2nd half as none of them has had a great first half, esp. Jones and SOS. I think they will add a couple guys down the stretch since they are this close to making it. We will see!

by the cool breeze on Jan 20, 2012 2:02 PM MST reply actions  

Malone would be a tasty addition to the Stastny line

Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results

by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 20, 2012 2:04 PM MST up reply actions  

you have to think TB is thinking about it since he has a big salary and they are out of it IMO. A little more grit is def. what they need. Landy is probaly their best PW at 18 so that says a lot. I would love to see another top 4 d-man too.

by the cool breeze on Jan 20, 2012 2:07 PM MST up reply actions  

I’ve wondered about this a long time. What would it take to get Malone?

Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results

by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 20, 2012 2:14 PM MST up reply actions  

I don’t think that much b/c they likely want a salary dump (he makes 6+ I believe) and how many teams can take that cap hit? I think maybe quincey which I would gladly do. TB needs defense.

by the cool breeze on Jan 20, 2012 2:19 PM MST up reply actions  

Depends which Quincey they see…

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 20, 2012 2:24 PM MST up reply actions  

exactly, which is why I would gladly trade him

by the cool breeze on Jan 20, 2012 2:29 PM MST up reply actions  

Cap hit $4.5 million/year for 3 more years, salary $2.5 million, he’s 32 and he’s broken 50 points exactly once in his career. He’s also played more than 76 games in a season only three times in his career only three times, none of those coming in the last 4 years (including this year).

No thank you.

by DiD on Jan 20, 2012 2:30 PM MST up reply actions  

good points but he also helped the Pens win a cup and he can score with the right linemates. Also, Avs have plenty of space and it’s obvious they need more PW toughness.

Maybe Columbus would part with Umberger, would love that.

by the cool breeze on Jan 20, 2012 2:44 PM MST up reply actions  

How’s your 50k bet for the Avs finishing in the bottom 6 looking?

by DiD on Jan 20, 2012 2:05 PM MST up reply actions  

50k of what? Internet credits?

No soup for you!

by creamy on Jan 20, 2012 2:06 PM MST up reply actions  

Thomas bucks

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 20, 2012 3:55 PM MST up reply actions   1 recs

not good! which is a good thing but solid goaltending and some decent defense make all the difference.

by the cool breeze on Jan 20, 2012 2:08 PM MST up reply actions  

Also

luck turning the right way

Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 20, 2012 3:55 PM MST up reply actions  

Some generic Obi-wan Kenobe quote.

OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd

by Busted Twigg on Jan 20, 2012 3:57 PM MST up reply actions  

hockey players have loooooong memories.

I'll keep this brief.

by Dario on Jan 20, 2012 3:02 PM MST up reply actions  

I shift-A’d the thread, has anyone made an AJ Just Needs To Construct Additional Pylons joke yet? If not, AJ you’ll get better as soon as you construct additional pylons.

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

by SteveHouse on Jan 20, 2012 3:36 PM MST reply actions  

14 comment this morning, I think.

OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd

by Busted Twigg on Jan 20, 2012 3:58 PM MST up reply actions  

Well done for being on your deathbed. Liked the articles this week, especially about Iginla.

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by TheRed on Jan 20, 2012 7:52 PM MST reply actions  

Vancouver should have run away with the division, and really should have more points? They’re really, really good at scoring goals? Hop off the Canucks’ sacks, man. You’re supposed to be an Av fan.

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by AlexanderH on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 AM MST up reply actions  

LOL

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 8:03 AM MST up reply actions  

Just a random thought…I wonder what O’Reilly’s contract will be, next time he signs. I think it should be like 6 yrs, 27M…maybe even 30M. Anyone have an idea or know when he’s due to sign again?

GO'Reilly!

by AlexanderH on Jan 21, 2012 9:32 AM MST up reply actions  

He’s RFA at the end of this season. The kid is 20 and coming off his rookie contract. It’s hard to figure what the Avs will do. He was only a second rounder in the draft, but he’s been the best all around player on the ice since September. I don’t think he’ll get $5M/year on his first real contract, but the Avs would be wise to keep him happy so he doesn’t wave bye-bye once he qualifies for UFA.

OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd

by Busted Twigg on Jan 21, 2012 9:51 AM MST up reply actions  

I wouldn't go over $3.5 AAV

No sirrr-eee

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Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+

by A.J. Haefele on Jan 21, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions  

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