Daily Cupcakes- January 26th, 2012.
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 4:00 AM MST
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This would certainly be an event that I would love to see televised.
An exhibition match marking the 40th anniversary of the hockey's legendary 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union could be played next month on Red Square, Russia's sports minister told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
"We have a working group, we have found partners on the Canadian side and sent them an invitation. We plan ceremony along with a hockey match on February 26. I don't rule out that the match will take place on Red Square," Vitaly Mutko said.
An official close to event organizers told RIA Novosti that 30 stars of past and present had been invited to take part, and four had already accepted: Former Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ray Bourque; Finland's former Edmonton Oilers forwards Jari Kurri and Esa Tikkanen; and Paul Henderson, who scored Canada's winning goals in the last three games of the summit series, securing victory for Canada.
An article about how the NHL is lacking "superstar" talent.
And this cuts to the heart of the issue: it’s not that the All-Star Game lacks stars. The entire NHL is missing its marquee mojo at the moment.
Just a few years ago, Sidney and Ovie were the young faces of the game, poised to carry hockey for the next decade or more, ideally situated in the U.S. centres of Pittsburgh and Washington. Armed with a new collective bargaining agreement and rules to free up the game (dangerously so, it turns out), could hockey have been in better hands?
Then, Crosby was struck down in January of 2011 and hasn’t been able to recover sufficiently to stay in the Penguins’ lineup, evolving from Face of the Game to unwitting poster child for the concussion problems running rampant in hockey and football.
Meanwhile, Ovechkin has faded demonstrably, if not quite as suddenly, since the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Sure, good-to-great players are all around us. But let’s not pretend that Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk, as skilled as they are, can capture the imagination of fringe fans.
I guess the prospect of a new car and a donation to their favorite charity means that the players won't mind getting picked last for the All Star weekend.
In the days leading up to the NHL all-star game last year, the first time the players were chosen in fantasy draft fashion, there was much hand-wringing over who might be picked last – and how that snub might affect his all-star experience.
Then Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs was picked last. For the dubious distinction, he received a car and a donation to his favourite charity. Now, suddenly, there is no stigma attached to being last – and maybe even a little cachet. Last weekend, Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk, who could be the best player in the NHL right now, ventured it would be okay with him if he were the last man sitting, as long as there was a shiny new vehicle waiting at the end of the auditorium.
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bq. Pavel Datsyuk, who could be the best player in the NHL right now
Malkin and Toews say hi.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
What a good day to be an Avalanche, a Blackhawks, or a Blues fan
We were given a glimpse of what the Red Wings will have to deal with when Lidstrom retires. Probably the 2nd or 3rd best defenseman of All-time is impossible to replace. It might not happen next yea, but it will and it wil be glorious. It will take years for the Avs to replace Sakic and/Forsberg and the Red Wings will do their best to replace Lidstrom. The likely candidates for it are hanging out in Nashville. But Nashville is not only intra-divisio, but their asking price for Weber or Suter would be high enough that it would severly hurt Detroit for the future.
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.
True, but the Wings seem to find those diamonds in the rough who couldn’t hack it elsewhere and turn it on for them. Granted no one is going to be as good as Lidstrom, but teamwise the Wings always seem to have their D guys pick it up.
Plus, while he has been good this year, I don’t think Lidstrom has been near as effective as in past years. He’s been exposed by quite a few teams this year. I remember being at one Hawks/Wings game in particular where Toews picked on him all game, and had scoring chance after scoring chance
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
True, he’s aging. But his total lack of presence creates an issue for the entire defensive corp. He was a 2nd round pick. That is not quite the diamond in the rough like Dastyuk or Zetterberg. Plus, all three of those guys came out their rookie year and were very good. Aside from Howard, the Red Wiings have had no skater in the Calder race. The Blackhawks and the Avs have had a bunch.
I think his absence is going to be a mess for the Wings. If he retires, their best defenseman is Kronwall.
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.
Then again, watch some random draft pick win the Calder next year and replace Lidstrom entirely. They seem to have that unique ability.
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.
When was the last time the Wings drafted a diamond in the rough? Dead serious question.
If you say Jimmy Howard then you’re talking about a guy that was drafted in 2003 with the 63rd pick. That’s not lately and that’s not a diamond in the rough.
Red Wings aren’t infalable with their draft picks. I mean for every Datsyuk they draft with the 171st pick, there’s a guy drafted in front of him at 55 (Ryan Barnes) that washes out and never makes it. If they thought Pavel was going to be a first line All-Star center they wouldn’t have picked six washouts before him who never even got a sniff in the NHL. They make just as many mistakes as the next team and they’ve been riding the drafting super-genious rep off of the Zetterberg/Datsyuk drafts for 12 years now.
I'll keep this brief.
They are actually really really bad with draft picks.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 4:44 PM MST up reply actions
The busts just keep rackin up.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00005492.html
You have to go back to 2005 to even see a name that’s on their current roster. At least as far as I know that is.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Somewhere M&G (I think) of Flames Nation did an analysis of draft picks over the last 5 years (I thought it was Lambert for Flames nation, but don’t really remember). They looked at draft picks that made the NHL. Detroit and Calgary were near the bottom of return on draft picks.
Part of that is because DET have been selecting at the end of the rounds, but so have the sharks, and they were able to find players (Greiss, Couture, Pavelski, Setoguchi, Vlasic, all come to mind).
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 27, 2012 8:35 AM MST up reply actions
they also keep their players in the minors longer (whether that’s because they suck or they like them to have more seasoning I don’t know). Has their scouting team turned over? Cause it looks more and more like Z and D were lucky blips rather than the norm.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 27, 2012 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
If they had any idea how good those two would be, they would have drafted them a hell of a lot earlier.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 27, 2012 10:04 AM MST up reply actions
They drafted Fleischmann? Did not know that.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
This website must be wrong. We all know that they drafted Datsyuk first every single year, but this has him being drafted in the 6th round!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
But, but,
Kronwall can FLY!
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Who are these diamonds in a rough? They drafted well with Zetterberg/Datsyuk and Lidstrom… but who else have they developed after that? Jimmy Howard?
They have a great coach and a really great system.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
But still
Nothing pisses me off more than the fact that the wheel has stayed elite while the Avs have gone in the crapper since the cap was instituted. However, unlike the Avs, the wings still spend money on player payroll. And unfortunately, like you said, because they’ve shown that they’re still willing to spend money, they will probably go out and sign another franchise defenseman to replace him. And if they are able to go the UFA route, it won’t cost them a damn thing in assets.
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 26, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
PS: Boy that suck performance against the Wild sure put me in a foul mood going into the all-star break.
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 26, 2012 10:42 AM MST up reply actions
Are you an expert …
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 26, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve got a PhD in Over-the-Hill Hippie Rage, so yes. Yes I am.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
And you passed Sandwich Punching 101 with flying colors.
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 26, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
Dude, you know I comp’ed out of that lame class…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Srsly.
Dude is writing his Master’s Thesis on Felonious Lunchstuffs Assault.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
If you take out the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes that is one of the worst games we have played this year. There was a serious lack of concetration in that game.
There was multiple times during the game I swear I heard Yakety Sax playing in the background.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
The 72 summit series was awesome. Of course I only saw the show on it a couple of weeks ago, but it sure did look awesome. I think it would be nice to do something to honor the guys who played since it was such a brutal series with guys playing for the pride of their countries.
However I don’t think having an old timers exibition game really does it justice and I can’t say I would be real excited to watch a bunch 40 and 50 year olds skate up and down the ice at half speed. To me that would be like watching the all star game with out the break aways and scoring.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I find it interesting by looking at how far we’ve come. That series, all the way through to the 1988 Olympics, was a time when international sports all had an underlying tension due to politics that a North American perspective may never see again, thankfully. Even a soccer game against Iran right now is pretty much “meh.”
These days, Americans watch the Russian Olympic team play and enjoy watching talented players like Ovi, Kovy, Pavel and Evgeny and think, “I hope they don’t get hurt and miss any games during the home stretch of the season.” But back in the 1970s, openly pulling for a Russian player might get you blacklisted.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
It is to bad North Korea does not have a good sports team or maybe it could continue
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Wow this must be a really slow day, even the Avs twitter is silent
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Dude, I slept in. Give me a break. lol.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 1:28 PM MST up reply actions
lol
I thought you said MHH Twitter. Apparently not awake yet.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
Sleeping in till 2 PM. You are really getting into that unemployed lifestyle.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Fighting off that wicked flu that’s running rampant in Denver right now.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 1:45 PM MST up reply actions
You and our MVP both.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
That is right. Factor got the flu on Tuesday and Cheryl has it now…..hmmmm…….I wonder if there is something Cheryl is not telling us. Maybe now we know how she gets all that inside information.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
That’s too young even for me.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions
Oh, and it’s not yet 2 pm here. ;-)
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 1:45 PM MST up reply actions
I have heard there is a bad flu going around right now, but it has not hit my town yet.
Sorry forgot you are an hour earlier.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
We’ve had a stomach flu going through our town. So far I seem to be fighting it well. My wife missed three days of work last weekend and my daughter missed a day of school.
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 26, 2012 5:40 PM MST up reply actions
More cupcakes
Hendricks ear was ripped in half by Ovie slapshot. They even have a link to see it as a surgeon fixes it. Might have to check that out when I get home.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I tore my ear open as a kid about 1/5th the distance Hendricks had his and I can conclusively say that it sucks. A lot.
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 26, 2012 8:43 AM MST up reply actions
My heart broke for him in HBO’s 24/7.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 9:14 AM MST up reply actions
So I clicked on the link. OH OUCHIES!!!!!!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
pretty gnarly stuff
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 26, 2012 11:26 AM MST up reply actions
I know this will sound awful: but why’d it have to be him? Seriously, poor man gives his all during every game- and now even during practices he isn’t safe.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
Not to sound heartless (although it’s been told that i have little to no emotion" but it was only his ear. I’m sure it sucks, but it could have been his temple. It could have potentially injured him, retired him or even killed him. He is one lucky player.
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 26, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
Good Point
And nice perspective Shot!
I am sure that this injury hurts a hell of a lot but It shouldn’t greatly impact his playing career or his life.
BTW,
Hows it going today?
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
It’s going alright, I’ve only had half a cigarette today. My gf comes tomorrow and I can’t smoke around her and she will be here for three days so I’m gonna use that to get over the hill and hopefully I don’t relapse. Thanks for asking!
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 26, 2012 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
Hopefully she supplies boobs the right incentive during her visit.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
hahaha, Don’t worry, haven’t seen her since December, one can safely assume the right incentive will be there. So if I’m not around here much over the weekend, we all know why, hahahaha
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 26, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve forgotten what “incentive” is like.
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 26, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
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 26, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I’d make it rain somewhere if I ever won the damn lottery. That’s for sure.
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 26, 2012 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
So if I’m not around here much over the weekend, we all know why, hahahaha
Because there’s no hockey being played in the NHL this weekend?
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 26, 2012 5:43 PM MST up reply actions
That’s not that bad….
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 26, 2012 5:42 PM MST up reply actions
Through the all star break...
The Avs are 26-23-2; good for 54 points and a firm stake in the 9th-12th range in the standings. That’s just about where everyone figured they’d be at the end of the season. A good solid push and the Avs could sneak into the 8th spot. Sneaking into 7th is a long shot and it’s fair to say it’s a slim chance in hell they’ll make 6th or higher in the West come year end.
Doesn’t look like we’ll be handing George McJackass a lottery pick this year. All the same, the season so far has gone OK.
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 26, 2012 8:42 AM MST reply actions
But still playing mediocre since the halfway point. Out of their 4 wins since the break, only 1 has been by more than one goal. Of the losses 1 was in OT (and they had a late lead in that one), 2 were by one goal, and the other 3 were by 3, 4 and 5 goals respectively.
The consistency has to change if they want to keep the playoff push alive.
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
7 through 12 in the West is stuffed full of mediocre teams. Given that Duchene comes back soon in good form and the rest of the team stays reasonably healthy, I’ll give the Avs a 20% chance at the playoffs right now.
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 26, 2012 9:03 AM MST up reply actions
I know they will push for the playoffs, I just want to see their 2nd half be more consistent than the last 2 years. Yes, I know people will scram INJURIES…but that doesn’t fully excuse the lack of good play in the 2nd half the last two years.
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Totally agree. A strong second half would be a happy indication the team is growing into an eventual contender.
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 26, 2012 9:11 AM MST up reply actions
I just appreciate that the team is competitive. There was a stretch there where they could have packed it in, given their coach up for dead and settled to the bottom where many pundits expected them.
I still think this team is destined for mediocrity without a marquee free agent or two this offseason, but at least we’re not studying 17-year-olds in February this year.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
That’s where most fans figured they’d be. Much of the media that I saw predicted 14th-15th in the West, and that’s just not going to happen.
This young, underfunded team is punching above its weight so far. Look at everything that’s gone wrong – the slow recovery by Mueller, four top forwards having off years, and a worse-than-expected performance from Varly.
Look at what’s gone right – Factor, Jiggy, and Landy.
Great job by the entire organization, from top to bottom, to still be in the playoff hunt at this point of the season.
I honestly think if Duchene and Hejduk can get their shit together than this team is a team that a top seed doesn’t want to mess with in the first round, especially given the experience of Jiggy and Hejduk.
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 26, 2012 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
If Paul Stastny would show up for more than 2 games at a time (if even that), I think the same could be true.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
i agree, and I think within the past ten games, he has played really good hockey. The majority of our scoring chances surround him and Mules. If he keeps that up with a rejuvinated Hejduk and Duchene, we could be good to go. I honestly think Hejduk may just be tired. He’s sorta up there in age, so maybe this week off will do wonders for his body.
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 26, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Buccigross is doing a Top 100 NHL players right now. Shatty in at 90. Who wants to bet EJ doesn’t make an appearance?
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 26, 2012 9:30 AM MST reply actions
If standings were reversed, I’d bet Johnson would be getting the attention over Shatt.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 26, 2012 9:47 AM MST up reply actions
If standings were reversed, I’d bet it’d be in no small part b/c Johnson would deserve it more than Shatt.
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 26, 2012 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
Touche.
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 26, 2012 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
Kind of a shocker: Duchene at 56
56. Matt Duchene: The most entertaining feet in hockey. He regressed to numbers lower than his rookie year before he got hurt. He needs Steven Stamkos’ off ice habits to regain his form and be a top 10 player the next 10 years and move way up on this list.
Or ROR’s off ice habits, even. I wonder if ROR will be on the list?
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 26, 2012 11:11 AM MST up reply actions
Should be, but won’t be. Some people are starting to take notice of him, but he’s not exactly a household name yet.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
"off ice habits" is code for "lazy"
Before the season began, Bucci wrote that Duchene would be in the top 8 in scoring. In his column revisiting those predictions, he said he was dead wrong about Duchene.
I thought he would continue that ascent and eclipse the point-per-game number. For some reason, it hasn’t happened. Young people handle freedom and riches differently, and it doesn’t take much to stop the improvement process. Colorado’s franchise austerity hasn’t helped Duchene. This team is in desperate need of role models and professionals.
“Young people handle freedom and riches differently” is more code for “lazy.”
I disagree with the role models and professionals comment, though. The kid lived with Adam Foote for two years. He played with Darcy Tucker. Joe Sakic’s in the front office. Milan Hejduk is a model pro, so is Jiggy. And Ryan O’Reilly seems to be thriving just fine with this group, as well as Landy. It’s not about who Duchene is surrounded by, it’s about what’s inside him (or, more to the point, what’s not inside him).
Different things motivate different people. Maybe Duchene will look at how Tavares is kicking ass and actually making his linemates better, and feel anger, embarrassment, and the drive to be better.
I find it interesting that this is his first year living alone and he seems to be struggling more. I wonder if there is any actual correlation or if that is just coincidence.
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 26, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
But who is buying his vodka?
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 26, 2012 1:03 PM MST up reply actions
now he is
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 26, 2012 1:25 PM MST up reply actions
As of January 16th, I see. So much for conditioning during his recovery.
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 26, 2012 1:27 PM MST up reply actions
liver conditioning
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 26, 2012 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
I hate using motivation as a factor. It could be a nagging injury, or he’s just not playing well.
This is where I have a major gripe with MSM, they have inside knowledge (sometimes) or they hear rumors from other people within organizations, sometimes off the record, or sometimes just plain ol school-girl gossip. Then they take this information and, instead of being straight with it and just saying “People in the organization are questioning his owrk ethic” they talk in this bullshit code.
Either say it straight or shut the fuck up, media.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 3:00 PM MST up reply actions
It’s not that easy. MSM presumably has sources, but can’t quote them because if it’s negative they’ll get yelled at and never get any more info. It’s not just the sports world, the biggest names at the Times and the Post use unnamed sources.
My guess is that much of the time, the Altitude guys get fed bullet points from management, whether it’s direct or subtle, that tells them who management wants to call out publicly. McNab mentioning Stastny a few games ago, for example.
. MSM presumably has sources, but can’t quote them because if it’s negative they’ll get yelled at and never get any more info
Then they should STFU. If they say “an anonymous source within the organization” I’m ok with it. But it’s the whole starting sentences with euphaisms and not mentioning any sources at all that bother me.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 4:45 PM MST up reply actions
Wasn’t he quoted as saying “sometimes I lose sleep after a bad game”?
I wouldn’t say he’s lazy or not motivated… the worry and drive is there…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I once asserted that I spent the night with Salma Hayek.
I’ll allow you to draw your own conclusions.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
MY conclusion is you’re a liar
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 8:14 PM MST up reply actions
Mine is that you’re just jealous.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Spending the night next to her picture doesn’t count.
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 26, 2012 8:28 PM MST up reply actions
She told me you weren’t that good.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 9:17 PM MST up reply actions
Duchene made the list at #56. He only has #50-#100 out right now but it looks like no EJ or Stats on there.
I’m not saying he should be (because he hasn’t done anything this year to warrant it), but usually his lists take past production into account. Plus Stats has more points this year than Cammalleri and Fisher (who admittedly has missed a few more games), who are on the list.
Bucci also tends to be a bit of an Avalanche fan, from everything I’ve read in the past. So I guess it could happen. ROR is certainly much more deserving than either Stats or Dutchy this season. But who knows?
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 26, 2012 1:02 PM MST up reply actions
Radar > Stastny > Duchene this year.
What should it be like?
Stastny = Duchene > Radar.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
That looks like math. Flagged.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 9:17 PM MST up reply actions
I just clicked on the AHL and monster’s websites to see what # Elliot was going to wear and…..he hasn’t been reassigned. He could really use a confidence builder against some inferior competition. Also, the monsters have a $2 beer night and a $5 marg night coming up. If I wasn’t in denver I’d be tempted.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 9:49 AM MST reply actions
they play tonight btw.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
Wait, what? Where did you see Elliott was reassigned?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
he said he wasn’t reassigned
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 26, 2012 1:46 PM MST up reply actions
fully wake up before getting on the internet.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 1:47 PM MST up reply actions
I guess the better question (and what I really meant) was why you thought he was reassigned.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 1:53 PM MST up reply actions
because he’s 18, struggling, doesn’t have to go through waivers and could use the experience and confidence.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 3:22 PM MST up reply actions
Ah. So it was just your supposition not something you saw. I spent a half hour looking for details on the nets, man.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
actually I think it was from the GDT a game or two ago.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
Meaning I didn’t make it up and was doing the same thing you were.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
Those damn GDTs. You can’t trust them as far as you can throw them.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 26, 2012 4:13 PM MST up reply actions
Honestly? They were right about that one, I would have let him play down in the minors, it’s not like it would have been insulting or beneath him.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 9:21 PM MST up reply actions
Snark missed.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 27, 2012 1:01 PM MST up reply actions
Boy, Erik Cole, with his 19 goals and 20 assists, and plus 10 on a lousy team, sure would have been a poor UFA signing. Glad we didn’t sign him.
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 26, 2012 10:31 AM MST reply actions
The other time Cole left Carolina he underperformed without Staal as his center. It was a risky, and overly expensive, signing based on his past performance.
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.
No risk, no reward. Plus, the only risk would have been monetary, which shouldn’t be an issue when you’re hugging the salary floor. Obtaining proven scorers without having to give up assets is something that teams that want to compete just do.
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 26, 2012 11:01 AM MST up reply actions
Wanna talk battle scars? Every one is going on about Talo Hall's injuries- but look at what RoB's looked like before stitches. Can you believe the Dude finished his shift? Bad Ass.
http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/4-ryan-obyrne.jpg
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 10:59 AM MST reply actions
thanks for hiding that, Sweetie!
Ouch! And, I’m a little nauseaus now.
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
The medical staff did a freaking incredible job hiding the battle wounds.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
I’m constantly impressed by their skill.
Inspiration had.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Am I the only one? It looks to me like he took the pic himself with a cellphone.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
A sign that he didn’t have enough pain meds.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
lol
that might be it. He does seem a tad out of it.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
Hall couldn't even finish warm ups. What a little bitch.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Seriously. I can’t freaking imagine…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 27, 2012 8:49 AM MST up reply actions
Sure, good-to-great players are all around us. But let’s not pretend that Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk, as skilled as they are, can capture the imagination of fringe fans.
What a bunch of Bullshit. Stars are created through talent, superstars are created through marketing and a PR campaign. The NHL is getting better at this (as annoying as Crosby and Ovechkin overload can be sometimes). That football player swho shall not be named is a superstar even though his talent compared to his peers is marginal.
I hate giving Red Wings praise, but if Pavel Datsyuk can’t excite the casual fan then no hockey player can. Period.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 11:18 AM MST reply actions
if Pavel Datsyuk can’t excite the casual fan then no hockey player can. Period.
Does getting pissed off fit into the “excite” category? Because if so, then every goal he scores “excites” me.
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"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I am “excited” every time I see their logo.
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 26, 2012 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
By that logic
Then Todd Bertuzzi is the most exciting player in the history of the NHL.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I agree, I have a love/hate relationship with Datsyuk because his skill is just so damn good. I know Malkin is tearing it up, but Datsyuk’s puck handling is just beyond anything I have ever seen.
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 26, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
There’s a bit of blasphemy to St. Peter in there, but Datsyuk does have sick hands. He’s a player I respect even though I despise him. Yzerman and Lidstrom fit in that category too. I hate them, but I respect their skill. You can’t have a good rivalry without good players on each end, and those guys are some of the best.
Super Joe, Foppa, Footer, Bourque and especially Roy are still better though.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Now go wash your hands and your keyboard!
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 26, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions
i know i feel dirty admitting that. its just hard not to admire skill , even if it resides in detroit.
Have another donut!
Like a flower in a tar pit
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 11:56 AM MST up reply actions
I feel dirty for agreeing, but he just get’s so much velocity on 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 26, 2012 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
Brodeur has some skill and I loathe every breath he takes. There is no love/hate for me with players. There is respectful hatred. I respect their skill and respect their abilities and respect their drive, but I hate them with that respect still there.
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 agree, and boy that 2001 final with Roy vs Brodeur as the headline was just amazing
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 26, 2012 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
Those interested in reading about diversity
I suggest reading Privilege, Power and Difference (second edition) by Allan G. Johnson. Quite a good read and very eye-opening.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
OT
So Jeff Carter is officially on the trading block. After this year, he has 10 years left, at a 5.27ish cap hit. Given his low production and the fact that he has this humongous big contract, should the Avs have any interest if the price is lower than what Columbus paid for him?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
3rd rounder, take it or leave it.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 1:48 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not even sure I’d touch it for that. 10 years is a really long time and $5.27 isn’t exactly a tiny cap hit either.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
exactly the return on that trade, they might have to throw in a good prospect to pick up that contract.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
Hope the next CBA has a rollback or reduction across the board for salaries?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I actually hope it doesn't.
Our owners have been very smart when it comes to signing contracts. Maybe they’ve been too “smart”, but fact is that they didn’t screw themselves over by signing anyone to an unmanageable long-term deal. Stastny’s might be bad, but even his was only a 5 year one.
Why should the Avs be penalized for being financially intelligent when the rest of the idiots in the league receive a “get out of Kovalchuk’s contract for free!” card?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
they didn’t screw themselves over
Yeah. Sure am glad the owners are doing great. Always gave me a great warm and fuzzy feeling at games last season.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I’d rather have one bad season than be stuck with a bunch of bad players we can’t move for 10.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Unless they hover the cap floor for the next 5.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 26, 2012 9:18 PM MST up reply actions
I still am optimistic that management will spend some money this summer – at least enough to lock up the good players we already have. I also think that they’ll do what they did last summer and look to add a couple free agents in areas that we need them – i.e., Hejduk’s possible replacement and one more decent Top 6-type winger.
Spending a shitton of money before this probably would have hurt the rebuild and given us contracts that we would be struggling to get rid of (like the Islanders). I’m actually pretty okay with how the rebuilding effort has been handled and still have faith that KSE will open the purse strings when it’s time.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I really think they will (and will be really pissed if they don’t). I thought they spent money wisely last winter (Hejda, and Kobasew was a decent pickup for the price. Lindstrom was a fair gamble too).
As far as top 6ers, there weren’t a lot out there & what was there was way overpriced. (although I thought they could have done more there).
We’ll see this summer, because there’s going to be a lot more out there on offense and it’s really the Avs moment of truth for me.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 27, 2012 8:40 AM MST up reply actions
I worry that the Avs aren’t really considered “players” in the market in the minds of potential FAs. If by some miracle Parise makes it to FA, there’s not a soul in Avs’ nation that won’t want the organ-i-zation to back up the money truck for him. But since Parise has said money AND a chance at the Cup are key, are the Avs even in the running? How much will they now have to overpay compared to other teams because they went cheap the last three years?
Or, to put in another way, if Parise were offered equal contracts from Detroit and Colorado in the offseason, which team would he choose? Obviously the Avs will have to pay more than Detroit to attract Parise.
By being cheap the last few years, the Avs may now have to offer one of the most ridiculous contracts ever to attract a top player in FA.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Yeah, I have no idea how much that hurt their reputation, if at all. Certainly their rep won’t be as bad as, say, Columbus or Edmonton. But it’s probably not on par with Philly, Boston, Vancouver, SJ, Pit or any other org that has been good for a while.
That said, the Avs have good young pieces in place and many view them as able to make a run with a few parts.
As with the fans, I bet players are looking to see the Avs comitment this offseason.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 27, 2012 10:06 AM MST up reply actions
Lets just hope that Parise wants to play with Stastny as much as we do…..
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 27, 2012 11:36 AM MST up reply actions
I think the Avs do have a lot going for them, something attractive to FAs. I mean they ahve a young talented roster (and everyone thinks as much) and they have shown a desire to go get what they want (Varly trade, EJ trade) to fill holes.
I think they can easily make a pitch saying “We were biding our time on spending money until we knew what pieces we had, and what we needed. We think you’re a piece we need”. And I think a pitch like that can resonate with FAs, and is comparable.
So i’m optimistic. I think sneaking into the playoffs as an 8 seed (or a strong run that ends up just short) would go a long ways towards solidifying this story.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 27, 2012 11:57 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll believe they’ll start spending money, when they start spending money.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 27, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
Also, Parise is coming from an organization in financial hell. Maybe Colorado’s stable management that spend within their means might appeal to him. He can still get his contract, but he won’t have to worry about being shipped out again because of money concerns.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
im worried KSE has the avs on the back burner, i see him spend money on the nuggets, arsenal, the rams, and now he wants to buy the dodgers?
he does remember he owns a hockey team right? it sucks seeing him throw all this money at the nuggets in this town but hes humping the cap floor with his other team here…
Have another donut!
I think KSE gives Pierre LaCroix/Sherman a budget and says “Here’s how much you have, go nuts” then gives them no second thought.
But the Nuggets seem to be following the same pattern as the Avs (Muzia can correct/attest to this): Spend money for championships, budget tightly on the rebuild. The Nuggets have rolled back their costs a lot after Carmello left, it seems much like the Salary purge after the Avs had their abysmal season.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 27, 2012 10:09 AM MST up reply actions
Puck Daddy article looks at what the ASG roster might look like if defense was a consideration. O’Reilly still didn’t make the list. Seriously? McClement did, though, so I guess that’s something.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/makes-nhl-defense-first-star-roster-184035581.html
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I’m the Dan who commented that he blew it by leaving out Factor. It was Harrison Mooney who wrote it, for what it’s worth.
I commented the same thing. McClement being included is cool, but O’Reilly should have been given a nod.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
isn’t he a vancouver guy?
and clutterbuck really ugh. that guy just… bothers me.
Have another donut!
Because he sucks, cheap shots people and never actually stands up for his hits? Choosing instead to turtle, or skate to the bench as quickly as possible so he can jaw at the other bench…
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Missing O’Reilly was a big whiff, but the rest of his list is pretty good IMO
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 3:02 PM MST up reply actions
O'Reilly facts:
- Despite not being on the PK for a good deal of the year, has become a regular as of late
- Has the highest quality of competition of any center on the team.
- Is currently 3rd in the league in takeaways, down from 1st for most of the season
- Is in the top 25 in faceoff % despite only taking 51.3% in his own zone.
- Is 9th in the league in faceoffs won.
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Is in the top 25 in faceoff % despite only taking 51.3% in his own zone.
I guess I need some assistance to determine what you are getting at with this statement. I only had one cup of coffee today.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
not sure what that means either, but on an unrelated note…
It’s not a coincidence that, with McClement, on the roster it frees up Radar to take more offensivezone draws and, subsequently, becoming more productive. what a square peg that guy is.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 26, 2012 3:24 PM MST up reply actions
Is there going to be a link like last year for the NHL Fantasy Draft? It was on NHL.com… then again, it hasn’t started yet…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
predraft coverage is on Not Versus already. Thread get
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
the thread they’re going to make for us
right?
:(
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Looks like every player they’ve spotlighted has had a highlight-reel goal against the Avs.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Lake Erie
Looks like the Monster are getting torn up right now. 5-2 in the first period and they pulled the goalie (Gerald Coleman???).
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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You should only pull a goalie in the last minutes to play… this move reeks of desperation.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Jan 26, 2012 6:17 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Coleman gave up 4 on 7….Reid gave up the other after he replaced Coleman.
Sounds like he’s settling in a little in the second….maybe
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Reid has been around, but not sure on Coleman….he was apparently called up when Desjardin went down with his latest injury. Not sure if Cann is injured or not?
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 26, 2012 8:10 PM MST up reply actions
Yeesh. Get the microphone away from the Ottawa fans, please.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Stay classy, Ottawa
No, seriously, they sound like a bunch of dicks.
Datsyuk is picked first #JokesOnlyMHHGets
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Jan 26, 2012 6:21 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
LOL!
Naturally it’s Datsyuk because Lord Howard ordained it.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Nice work Duthie, noticing Pavel apparently can’t English for balls
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Stop miking the fans Jesus Christ
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Are they miked? or are they just obnoxiously loud.
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 26, 2012 6:27 PM MST up reply actions
Looks like ya’ll are doing okay with the Cupcakes for your All Star thread, yeah?
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Seems like it.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 26, 2012 6:46 PM MST up reply actions
Letang even looks greasy when he dresses up
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
oily yarn
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
BP just filed a claim on it.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
’Twas too awesome.
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
LOL, why is Kessel being booed? These clowns in Ottawa are so brutal
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
because… he’s…. a leaf……..
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
They are booing anything that deals with Toronto….ass hats don’t deserve to host the All-star game.
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 26, 2012 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
Oh please, as if we wouldn’t boo any Wing picked in Denver
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Lol @ Dan Girardi’s butt chin
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 6:46 PM MST reply actions
That girl on the twitter thing is talking in such a monotone voice.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Her whole demeanor just screams “I can’t believe I’m seriously having to do this shit.”
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
The more I look, the more I realize that Daniel Alfredsson looks like my dad.
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 6:54 PM MST reply actions
My feed was working just fine. It has shat the bed now, I’m getting half a second of video every 5-10 seconds. No idea where else one is working either D:
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Most of the players are so bland on the microphone….
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Cough…Phil Kessel…Cough
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 7:03 PM MST up reply actions
Landy competing with Team Chara
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.
Ohhhh what a cute hug!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Couture with the final pick. XD
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 7:21 PM MST reply actions
I like that they put Landy on the end. He looks GOOD in that jersey.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I like that they put Landy on the end. He looks GOOD
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Wait, ALL the Swedes on one side? Um…. well, maybe all the ones that get to play in the big boys’ game.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Overall, another painfully awkward broadcast. But now with a ton more booing than ever could have been imagined for an All-Star exhibition. I’m sure Gary is crossing Ottawa off the list of anything forever.
How about next year:
Celebrity captains who aren’t death warmed over on the mic, who also won’t pick their teammates and countrymen first?
Team Cherry vs Team Milburn? Team Keifer Sutherland vs. Team Michael J. Fox could shake things up.
Maybe a string of highlights shown on TV instead of the pointless walk to the stage and putting on of the jersey. You know, show why these guys are actually there?
If you’re going to interview a player, at least fit them with a Hollywood Squares style response beforehand? Some of these guys are like interviewing a cardboard cutout.
And finally, no more tequila slammers for the crowd before the show.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
More booze for the players…
I am boobs.
True Appreciator of the Dumba Train
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 8:00 PM MST up reply actions
A drunk Chara is both an endearing and terrifying thought. Would have been fun to watch though.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I imagine it’d be like watching Bambi trying to walk, with his creepily long legs.
And if Alfredsson gets drunk anything like how my dad does… well their may be some half naked wrestling in the living room followed by a pulled back and wincing while I go and get him a cold one to “ease the pain”.
I am boobs.
True Appreciator of the Dumba Train
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 26, 2012 10:23 PM MST up reply actions
Celebrity captains who aren’t death warmed over on the mic, who also won’t pick their teammates and countrymen first?
Team Cherry vs Team Milburn? Team Keifer Sutherland vs. Team Michael J. Fox could shake things up.
Great idea about the celeb captains. It blew when Cam Ward got picked first last year, and it blew when Karlsson got picked first this year. I hope Chara’s team wipes the floor with them, although it doesn’t really matter.
Go Team Landy Chara!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
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