Daily Cupcakes- January 24th, 2012
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 24, 2012 4:00 AM MST
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A preview of the Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild game.
The Avalanche split two weekend games on the road, winning 3-1 over Los Angeles on Saturday before falling 3-2 against Anaheim on Sunday. Colorado lost to the Ducks despite a 45-18 advantage in shots on goal, nearly rallying from a three-goal deficit in the final six minutes.
"I think our guys deserve a lot of credit, they didn't mail it in," coach Joe Sacco said.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 15 saves after going 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average in his previous three starts.
"I thought we deserved a better fate," Giguere said. "We obviously played a good game. We had a couple of breakdowns that they capitalized on.
I've got to admit, I'm a big Kevin Smith fan. The fact that Smith is an avid hockey fan might be part of it. His up-coming movie is based around an enforcer. So he was asked about fights, and violence, in hockey.
Kevin Smith, the bad boy of movies, may be best known for his movie character Silent Bob, but when it comes to the topic of violence in hockey, he’s got a lot to say.
And during a recent conversation to promote his upcoming Feb. 2 Toronto appearance at the Scotiabank Theatre in Kevin Smith: Live from Behind, he didn’t hesitate to make his feelings known.
"I like fighting as much as the next guy, but Jesus Christ, how many people have to die? Look, man, when one of the greatest hockey players living isn’t playing because he’s concussed, then something’s seriously f—ked."
"I mean, like, Sidney’s off the ice, man," he says, reminding us of the fact that Crosby hasn’t played since December, after his supposed recovery from a concussion proved shortlived.
The Todd Bertuzzi - Steve Moore case just got a lot more interesting. The quote is from the Globe and Mail. The National Post also has an article about it.
A financial reward was promised to Todd Bertuzzi when he agreed to drop his third-party lawsuit against former Vancouver Canucks head coach Marc Crawford as part of his court battle with former NHL player Steve Moore.
That was revealed by Ontario Superior Court of Justice Master Ronald Dash during a hearing Monday but Dash reserved a decision about whether Moore’s lawyers could study the agreement. Tim Danson, who is representing Moore in a $38-million lawsuit against Bertuzzi and Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Canucks, argued that any financial incentive for Bertuzzi could "change the landscape" of his litigation strategy.
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Indeed.
And the team he plays for, and played for.
Varly!
by niwotsblessing on Jan 24, 2012 7:43 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I would like the Avs to win tonight.
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.
Yeah, me too. Could we please beat these guys for once?
by Go Avs and Mavs on Jan 24, 2012 6:46 AM MST up reply actions
They beat the Wild this year…I believe. I may have been sleeping
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Good point—I probably snored through it.
by Go Avs and Mavs on Jan 24, 2012 4:05 PM MST up reply actions
It was just after Christmas so you may have been drunk on turkey, or eggnog, or both.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jan 24, 2012 5:36 PM MST up reply actions
You may or may not agree with Thomas' decision to skip the White House
But, this article is pretty offensive I think. It’s essentially indicting Thomas as a selfish teammate on and off the ice and has an hint of “maybe the team would be better off with a goalie who was more of a team player”. Not to mention, agree or disagree with Thomas’ politics, calling his view “radical” seems a bit specious to me. I get he disagrees with the, that’s fine, but just because you disagree with someone, that doesn’t make it radical. If Thomas was calling for a Revolution, or a return to the Articles of Confederation, that might be radical.
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’m one of the few that feels he should have went. I see it more as recent tradition for local sports teams to visit the White House. Everyone else did, so why not him? but, whatever works for Thomas.
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 24, 2012 6:55 AM MST up reply actions
I just disagree with this writer’s tone. You can criticize it as selfish all you want, but insulting his views and almost mocking him is reprehensible to me.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
You kind of have to expect this type of reaction. This is a league where people even on this board will hate the best player for any reason they can come within a mile of justification of. (How dare he score the biggest goal for Canada in decades without being the best player in the gold medal game!!!)
The fact that yesterday became all about Tim Thomas, purposely or not, is going to ruffle some feathers.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I hated him before that goal, so that was just salt in the wound. But I get your point.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 9:07 AM MST up reply actions
me too
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 24, 2012 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t understand the outrage at all. It’s his choice. If he doesn’t want to go, for whatever reason, it’s his call. He wasn’t a dick about it, he just said he had some issues with it and bowed out. Non story as far as I’m concerned
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 24, 2012 7:01 AM MST up reply actions 6 recs
I agree. I didn’t care when Theo Epstein refused to visit Bush, twice. It’s just the mockery of it that blows me away. Even my very liberal, very pro-Obama, friends at work said “Obama’s not a king, you aren’t obligated to go.”
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
He also said it’s not a Democrat thing…that he has a problem with both parties right now. So who knows if he would have visited were a Republican in the White House. Sounds like he wouldn’t have either way
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
You crazy kids and your levelheadedness.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 24, 2012 7:37 AM MST up reply actions
I really don’t care either. I know I talked a bit about it in a previous thread, but it’s his choice, he made it.
The only thing I wish he had done differently is that he would announce he’s not going when the trip was scheduled, so that yesterday, on the day it was a big deal & honor to his teammates, his not going would have been a non-story. Because it did take away from his teammates moment, intentional or not.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 24, 2012 10:12 AM MST up reply actions
Agreed.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions
More of a disappointment for Obama really. Anybody can grow up to be President in America, but not just anybody can grow such wicked awesome facial hair as Thomas.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 24, 2012 7:43 AM MST up reply actions
Though the President did get to “[shake] the hand that punched a Sedin.”
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 24, 2012 8:14 AM MST up reply actions
Another article on Thomas’ views. Paints him as being into the Tea Party. Frankly, the only worrying part of this whole thing is his evidently being a fan of Glenn Beck.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 24, 2012 8:00 AM MST up reply actions
ahahaha
my dad loves Glenn Beck…
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 24, 2012 8:03 AM MST up reply actions
You know, from your description, I expected a trash piece on Thomas in that article. I don’t think it was the least bit offensive. In fact, I think there were parts that were quite complimentary of Thomas. This isn’t the first time Thomas’ “playing for me” persona has been mentioned in the media. I also think the author was referring to the “radical right”. If Thomas does, indeed, believe that the Green Movement is about money and not about actual science, that the science is all a lie…well, that falls in line with radical right thinking.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 10:33 AM MST up reply actions
How is it radical not to listen to scientists? They be lyin and gettin me pissed. Also they can’t explain why the tide goes in and out.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 24, 2012 10:46 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
It’s Lord Howard’s will.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
Cheryl it was absolutely offensive. It mocked his views and gave them no credence. They are his opinions, not points of mockery. He also insinuates that he is such a lone-wolf that he has no place on the team.
well, that falls in line with radical right thinking.
It’s radical to you. I, could, think believing the opposite or believing that universal health care is good is radical. Throwing around “radical” i think is very risky and ignorant. You just disagree. A lot of people disagree. However, a lot of people agree with Thomas. In the end, one side will be right and one will be wrong. Calling his view radical is pathetic.
For every person that calls Glen Beck a radical, there is a person who could say the same about Keith Olbermann.
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.
Like in many things, what one person finds offensive another does not. And a label one person finds dangerous another does not.
Agree to disagree.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
My issue with the article is not that the guy disagrees with Thomas’ views. Not in the least. The blending of what he sees as radical views with this selfish/lone-wolf hockey behaviour in what I took as an attempt to cast a disgraceful shadow over Thomas is reprehensible.
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 24, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
And what I’m saying is that I do not share your opinion of the article.
You see his comments about Thomas as offensive. I do not.
You see calling him radical as dangerous. I do not.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
For every person that calls Glen Beck a radical, there is a person who could say the same about Keith Olbermann
But they both are. And just because a lot of poeple agree with a viewpoint doesn’t mean it’s not radical.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 24, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
Ovechkin pulls a move that should make us all forget about Thomas. Multiple news sources saying he won’t attend All-Star game because he got suspended.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
The NHL would be better off selling it as a humble gesture on Ovechkin’s part, rather than an immature reaction to a suspension. And who know, by Ovie’s own words, that may even be true:
My heart is not there. I [got] suspended, so why I have to go there?" Ovechkin said. "I love the game; it’s great event. I’d love to be there, but I’m suspended. I don’t want to be a target. I feel I’m not deserving to be there right now. If I suspended, I have to be suspended. That’s why I give up my roster [spot].
Stole the quote from Shotgun’s post. Thanks for finding it.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 24, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
My gut says that him being out of the All-Star game will be more of a distraction than him being in the All-Star game while suspended.
Perhaps Ovi thinks there will be a backlash to him being there while suspended. I hadn’t seen any anti-Ovi participation comments, but they may be out there, in which case you are on to something.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
You sir a moron.
A radical moron in fact. Clearly there is steroid testing at the All-Star game and Ovechkin wants to avoid being tested.
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.
There are no radicals in American media. You can tell because they’re in American media.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 24, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh, nicely said. “Radical” is a relatively relative term. It has negative connotations not necessarily inherent to it’s strict definition. “Eccentric” has a similar meaning by strict definition [and context] and I think most people would agree it would be rude to refer to someone trying to legitimately express well established and valid opinions as such.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 24, 2012 11:51 AM MST up reply actions
I disagree with that. Arguing semantics is not really fruiful because we would disagree on the degree to what makes someone or something radical, which is essentially the perception point I am making. It seems there was no way of explaining why I though the article to be pathetic and childish without the comment coming across as an apology for Thomas.
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 seems there was no way of explaining why I though the article to be pathetic and childish without the comment coming across as an apology for Thomas.
Not in the least bit true. I think you’ve explained yourself clearly and not at all coming across as apologizing for Thomas. I just disagree with your assessment, that’s all.
On a side note, when I pasted the above quote from Whores, this part of a sentence randomly pasted as well. WTF?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testif
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 12:00 PM MST up reply actions
It stole it from my signature I guess.
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.
Which blatently violate SOPA, FYI.
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.
That means we will need to shut down all of SBnation well we wait for a government investigation.
Way to go Cheryl!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 1:20 PM MST up reply actions
Aha! Thank you.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
Arguing semantics is not really fruiful because we would disagree on the degree to what makes someone or something radical, which is essentially the perception point I am making
That’s never really stopped us before has it?
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 24, 2012 2:57 PM MST up reply actions
For every person that calls Glen Beck a radical, there is a person who could say the same about Keith Olbermann.
Can I call them both self-aggrandizing idiots and be done with it?
One problem (I almost said THE problem, but there are many) with both the self-professed liberal and conservative media is that they pander to the extremes of their constituencies. In doing so, they further polarize the discussion and make any kind of progress almost impossible.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 24, 2012 3:39 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Progress doesn’t sell books and speaking engagements. Telling people why there’s no progress seems to pay the bills nicely.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Follow the $$.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 24, 2012 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
So much this
Also, the extreme’s are the ones watching the news, so it works to play to them. The people in the middle watch stuff other than these shows.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 24, 2012 4:06 PM MST up reply actions
Here’s another one, and I agree 100% with this setiment. This article puts into words exactly what I was trying (and failing) to get across yesterday.
Thomas was wrong not because he holds those particular views on the government. He is certainly entitled to them. That is his legal right — one of the things that is truly great about this country. Not every nation is so fortunate. But Thomas went wrong when he decided to use this particular time and place to exercise his right.
Let’s look at what this event was really all about and whether it was the correct venue for him to air his views. It was a celebration of what the Bruins as a team accomplished last season. These visits to the White House are not political in nature, not in the slightest. They are this nation’s way of honoring and publicly congratulating the champions of a major sport. The Bruins may ride the Duckboats all over the city of Boston to acclaim from its citizens, but this occasion is for the entire nation to recognize their championship and pay tribute to them. The B’s can’t go everywhere, so they go to the White House.
Tim Thomas may think he’s protesting what he sees as some sort of government wrongdoing. But — whether he realizes it or not — he’s really being disrespectful to the people of the United States. That’s who he snubbed here.
It then goes on to talk about team unity and included this gem, which I think sums it up nicely.
And if there’s one thing that makes a hockey team great, it’s unity, that none of the individuals put themselves ahead of the team. This is one the most fundamental principles in the sport. In fact, putting yourself ahead of the team is one of the worst things a hockey player can do. It violates that fundamental principle.
And that’s exactly what Tim Thomas — who wants to paint himself as a man of principle — did. He put himself above his team.
This was supposed to be a day where the Nation could celebrate the best hockey team in the land, but instead it became all about Tim Thomas’s politics instead of all about the Bruins accomplishment. I think that’s what bugs me the most. I don’t mind his statement, I just mind that he chose that day to make it since it took away from his team. It just doesn’t seem right to me.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Wait, wait, opportunity for the NATION to celebrate the bruins win? I’m off to post on my facebook about how I believe the canucks and bruins robbed me of my enjoyment of the Stanley Cup Playoffs because my Avalanche didn’t win, and how I am not going to be a part of this celebration. In fact, I’m not going. I’m sure it will be a huge distraction. ;)
I seriously doubt much of the nation beside Boston and Boston fans (and canuck haters) care about this in the slightest. I doubt that the team cares what his politics are, as long as he stops pucks. If they are annoyed at him its only because he riled up the media, not because he’s not going. In that light, I don’t think his decision to not go was any kind of distraction or letdown for the team. So, I blame the media for looking for a story even if it has been no big deal for numerous athletes over the years.
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I can’t speak for the rest of the nation, but I really like Tim Thomas and I agree that this would have been a chance for people like me to symbolically say “Thanks for being awesome”. To be honest, I do feel slightly jipped, like it was a “I don’t want your thanks because of my politics” move. I know it wasn’t intended to be that way, but that’s how I feel. Whether you like him or not, Obama’s the symbolic representative of the American People right now, and saying “I don’t want your thanks” is disrespectful to all the people out there (like me) who don’t have the chance to really say “congrats on your achievement” in any other ceremonial way.
In my opinion, this wasn’t a political situation at all – it was just a big high-five for the Bruins, a “attaway! You guys are awesome!” statement. But Thomas brought politics into it when it just should have been about the team.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
See, I was happy that the Bruins won. I celebrated it, symbolically, when Chara raised the cup. And yes it is a big high five, and I thought the story Cheryl posted below was neat. But I honestly don’t see how anyone can divorce politics from the POTUS, whether its a photo op or not. It’s just going to happen. Whether you choose to act on that is an individual decision.
My lesson that I have learned from instances such as this over the years is love your sports icons for what they do on the field of play, and not how they act IRL. Otherwise there are some people (Roy springs to mind) whose legacy would be slightly tarnished.
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I don’t think any less of Thomas because of this – he’s still one of my favorite players. But it does make me sad that he didn’t set aside politics for one day to go to a celebration with his team.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Well, I guess we’ll just have to disagree about that.
Fuck the Wild!
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Fair enough.
Indeed!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
So here's my biggest issue with what Thomas did
Stories like this one have gotten lost.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
The media decides which stories run. They could have picked this one over Thomas. And I’d hardly call a PD story “lost”.
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The media publishes what it thinks will get the most coverage. If the Thomas thing hadn’t happened, stuff like this would have been mentioned more.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Obama gives Marchand someone else’s pretty famous nickname and it’s a bad thing that story got lost? Maybe it’ll be an even bigger deal next year when he calls Tyler Seguin “The Great One.”
The guy’s never even been to a Caps game. It’s embarrassing when any president pretends to know something he doesn’t. I say it’s time to scrap this silly tradition, saves everyone from embarrassment.
It’s Marchand’s reaction to which I’m referring. But yeah, his excitement over it means nothing and the story shouldn’t see the light of day.
That’s ridiculous.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
Did the story see the light of day? I saw it before you mentioned it. You saw it. Many of us have seen it.
- rolls eyes *
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
A bit of Down Goes Brown gold:
Toronto Maple Leafs – May finally be able to get a win against the Bruins this year, now that they know that Tim Thomas will refuse to show up if you just crowd enough left wingers around him.
No matter how you feel about the issue, you have to admit that’s pretty funny.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
by andidee15 on Jan 24, 2012 2:11 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Tonight's game
ON NBCSN WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I CAN WATCH IN REGULAR DEFINITION
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Shit really. I’m blacked out. Fuck.
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.
That’s a bummer. Why are you blacked out?
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 24, 2012 7:55 AM MST up reply actions
If he has GCL, they black out games on NBCSN and NHL Network
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
ah that sucks
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 24, 2012 8:02 AM MST up reply actions
So wait. Not only do I get to catch up on sleep this evening, I get to do it with a questionable feed?
Kick ass
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 24, 2012 8:17 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Dear NHL
Want to stop online pirate feeds? Quit blacking out games.
Yours Truly,
Common Sense
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Pretty much. I’d pony up for GCL if I could watch Altitude/NBCSN there.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Truth.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 24, 2012 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
My only issue with GCL is its lack of Pre/Post/Intermission game stuff. If they could unblack out stuff and include that, I’d be the first in line. However, the idea of going a full season without Rycroft would make me sad. He’s just that awesome.
As it is, I have to upgrade my cable during hockey season and am paying an extra $35 per month ($245 a season) to get Altitude. I don’t NEED all the other channels, but because of blackouts, I don’t have any other legal, reliable (mostly), high quality choices. If I could save some money AND be able to watch the game on my computer/cell/iPod, that would be amazing.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Andi, center ice is only $160 or $170 a season. I don’t know what company you have or if there are other things on Altitude you want to watch, but you might as well get center ice and save a little money. One weird thing is with DishNetwork I got the pre and post game shows with center ice, but with Direct I don’t get either. I do get the intermission shows. Also that is a rip off for Altitude. The sports package for Dish Network was $6 for all sports channels, for Direct it is $13 per month
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Is there any sort of blackout restriction? I may be in Montana, but I’m still in-market. And I’d be very upset if I paid money and didn’t get pre/post game. I’m on Optimum (or whatever Bresnan is called now), so I’d want that answered before I do that.
Also, if I downgraded my cable, I’m not sure I’d have the chance to add it because I think they might take away my receiver box thingy. Questions to ask I suppose.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
As far as I know if you live in Colorado or in a state that borders Colorado then you can watch Avs and Nuggets games on Altitude itself, any where else is blacked out and you have to have center ice. So in Iowa it does me no good to have Altitude (except if I wanted to watch pregame and postgame since Direct does not show them). As far as I know anyone can watch any other programing on Altitude if they pay for the sports package which will also give you all the fox sports and etc.
My guess is yes you would have to have the receiver box thingy because the channels are usually above one hundred, which requires a box to watch.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I’m in market because Altitude’s market is huge. Like 22% of the continental US huge.
From altitude.tv -
Colorado Avalanche games are available in the following areas: Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas (except for Kansas City), Nebraska, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Northern New Mexico and Northeastern Nevada.
So, even though I’m 800 miles away, I’m still “in market”.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Then you would be in. $35 for a sports package is robbery. In Iowa and with the satelite companies you can usually get a basic package of channels for $35. Sports packages should never be above $10 to $15
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
It’s not just a sports package – it’s a regular cable channel. There’s the basic package (NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, local stuff and not much more), then there’s the package with stuff like Discovery and Animal Planet and ESPN and Altitude. I can’t get Altitude by itself, so I have to pay for the other channels too. It’s not a bad deal if I actually watched something other than Altitude from that listing, but since pretty much the only TV I actually watch on my TV is ALT, it just kinda stinks.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
You’re really missing out on Animal Planet and Discovery.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 24, 2012 3:02 PM MST up reply actions
Wow and I was complaining about games in St. Louis being blacked out in Kansas City. That’s insane!
by Go Avs and Mavs on Jan 24, 2012 4:18 PM MST up reply actions
The Northeastern Nevada thing is bull shit. If I travel one hour north of where I live, I could get Altitude. But no, I get stuck spending money on Center Ice every year…
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 24, 2012 5:51 PM MST up reply actions
Me too. Much cheaper than cable.
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But with cable you get BBC’s Top Gear (British version, thank you very much)!!! GCL doesn’t offer it.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
there are some good shows on tv. Most of them are available online too though. I work when most of the shows are on, and am not a big tv fan anyway. So yeah, I’d save the money and just have the internet if it weren’t for avs games. I really need to figure out how to run a ip faker
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Anyone following the Vitaz goon saga over at PD?
Puck Daddy’s been all over it this year. They’ve had videos of the KHL’s gooniest teams, they reported the season-long suspension for Jeremy Yablonski, and now it seems as if the suspension has been lifted because of Yablonski’s lobbying.
This isn’t especially noteworthy here, except for the fact that when Yablonski took up his case with the league, Valeri Kamensky didn’t seem too impressed.
Not 100 percent sure it’s him but a) it looks like him, b) found a recent link that says he’s on the KHL board, and c) popped the Cyrillic name that looks like “Kamensky” (Каменскому) into the Google and it translated it as “Kamensky.”
Kemensky’s appearance in that photo is just begging for a Photoshop caption of one of the latest Internet memes, “And not a fuck was given that day.”
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This is where Spiderman looks at boxes falling all around him and says “look at all the fucks I don’t give, they are falling from the sky” if im at home. Easily the best idgaf image.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 24, 2012 10:03 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Like this?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 24, 2012 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Sh*t Nobody Says, Hockey Edition.
One of the quotes – “I totally think Peter Forsberg should come out of retirement”
HEATHEN!!!! How DARE you say that nobody would ever say that WHILE WEARING AN AVS JERSEY! You are not worthy of the honor of wearing such a sacred cloth! Repent, REPENT!!!
Okay, so Forsberg coming out of retirement might not be a GOOD idea, but I’m of the opinion that as long as Foppa thinks he can play and wants a place on this team, he’s earned it.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Why are people talking about Tim Thomas bullshit and not the Bertuzzi-Moore case?
by Avaholics Anonymous on Jan 24, 2012 2:35 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I agree. The notion that Bertuzzi got some kind of payment not to go after Crawford is pretty shocking.
by Kyle Stucker on Jan 24, 2012 5:38 PM MST up reply actions
I certainly thought so.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 24, 2012 5:48 PM MST up reply actions
Because we all agree on Bertuzzi. It’s a given.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 25, 2012 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
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