Avalanche at Oilers, Game 52 Preview
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 31, 2012 7:00 AM MST
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Playoff race: begin. As I mentioned yesterday, almost 1/3 of the Avs' remaining games are against the 5 teams with the worst records to date this year. One of those teams is the Edmonton Oilers, who we face 3 more times including tonight. The Oilers are absolutely a beatable team - they've lost 9 of their last 11 and and have scored 2 goals or less in a whopping 9 straight games (welcome news for Semyon Varlamov, who will start against Devan Dubnyk). The Avs are 1-2 against the Oilers tomorrow which, to be honest, is absolutely fucking ridiculous - almost as ridiculous as the Avs' 2-10 record against the NW.
The Avalanche currently sit in 9th place and just 3 points separate 5 teams between 8th and 12th. All 5 of those teams are in action tonight, none against each other; this means the Avs could be anywhere between 8th and 12th when the dust settles tonight. With that in mind, I feel comfortable declaring tonight's game a Must-Win game. Please update your calendars accordingly.
Avalanche skipper Joe Sacco is looking for career win #300 and Varlamov is looking for win #15 this year, which would tie his career best. Gabriel Landeskog is looking to extend his 3-game point streak (he has zero points to date against Edmonton). And Stefan Elliott is probably looking for vitamins and fluids after turning 21 on Monday. Meanwhile, David van der Gulik has never faced the Oilers, which makes him a player to watch (if, in fact, he plays).
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| 51 | GP | 49 |
| 26 | W | 18 |
| 23 | L | 26 |
| 2 | OT | 5 |
| 54 | P | 41 |
| 0.529 | P% | 0.418 |
| 2.43 | G/G | 2.45 |
| 2.82 | GA/G | 2.82 |
| 19.1 | PP% | 21.3 |
| 81.5 | PK% | 82.2 |
| 31.1 | S/G | 26.2 |
| 29.1 | SA/G | 30.9 |
| 52.1 | FO% | 48.5 |
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Game. Of. Some. Significance.
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 was somewhat less-than-happy at the lack of effort against the Mild. Do that again and I’m going to be downright apoplectic
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 31, 2012 7:24 AM MST up reply actions
I am going to be suicidal. The thing is, and maybe I am just blindy looking through Avalanche colored glasses here, but after the piss poor effort, the players seemed to acknowledge how shitty they played in a different way than last year.
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.
The thing is it hasn’t stopped them from doing it again as they have done it what 4 times this year. Yeah I believe they are taking it different but they need to stop doing it in the first place that’s where the big change needs to come from.
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Jan 31, 2012 9:17 AM MST up reply actions
well every team has shitty games.
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 31, 2012 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
How do the AVS do after shitty games is the question we need to ask.
Hockey Fan/AVS Fanatic!
by Silverlakes21 on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
it’s been half and half, but we really need to bounce back this time.
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 31, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
Is Ryan O’Reilly back tonight?
Hockey Fan/AVS Fanatic!
by Silverlakes21 on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 AM MST up reply actions
yes
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:34 AM MST up reply actions
dont remember where i saw it though
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions
that is why we need a COACH, we lose to minny (11 staright losses on road) and 1 pt behind us and misssing 3 of their best players
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 10:38 AM MST up reply actions
So the Avs don’t have a coach? Could another one do better? Do good coaches prevent all road losses? Do good coaches never have losing streaks?
Please, I implore you or Andi, to show me one example what Sacco has done that makes him a bad coach.
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 has a bad +/- and he doesnt score enough goals
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
He also doesn’t use his time out consistently, and is a bad passer.
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 31, 2012 10:42 AM MST up reply actions
Also his GAA average isnt worth a 1st round pick and I’ve heard he wanted to defect to Russia.
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
He does have less goals than EJ, not many people can have that said about them. On the other hand I don’t think he has been as effective on the power play as EJ.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Hunwick has fewer goals…..
O’Byrne, O’Brien, Wilson, and VDG all have a single goal.
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 31, 2012 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
I'll wait cool breeze, you think
Tolstoy couldn’t give me an answer either. Aside from your feelings that another coach could do better, just give me one example of a situation where Sacco is a bad coach.
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.
HIS SYSTEM IS HORRIBLEEEE
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 31, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions
I for one was quite skeptical of Sacco the end of last year and the beginning of this year, but was really impressed with the team play and the possession attack that has been shown by the team. And since those ideas don’t just randomly appear on the ice without a plan of attack, I have to give props to Sacco…….mmmm….crow never tasted so good.
Can't listen to Party Rock anymore....all I hear is 'Everyday lines are Shufflin'
by lifeblood19 on Jan 31, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
Sacco has overhauled the system that this team has been known for recently. He’s done a good job
Mission 48.3 Accomplished!
by patrit19 on Jan 31, 2012 12:59 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
crow never tasted so good.
Marc Crawford’s lawyer just filed a restraining order.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 31, 2012 3:30 PM MST up reply actions
My questions about Sacco have been resolved. I was concerned that he couldn’t get the boys to play a possession game, that the development of the defense wasnt where it needed to be, that his seeming inability to stick with a line even when it was working was harming chemistry, and that he had lost the lockerroom and players were tuning him out. All of those concerns have been taken care of and are not worries anymore. I have 0 problem with our coach now.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
by andidee15 on Jan 31, 2012 4:05 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
welcome back, how was your trip to the dark side? hahaha
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
here we go again
It’s not like we weren’t missing our two best players.
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 31, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
I’m also sure you weren’t applauding him when we had 8 straight home wins, along with the 5-1 record to start off the season.
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 31, 2012 11:01 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll be ready to riot… how the fuck they manage to keep up that ugly fucking record after the team called themselves out, had a team meeting, AND said they need to establish respect within the division… you know what they did? LOST 4 IN A ROW AGAINST THE FUCKING DIVISION.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The Avs are 1-2 against the Oilers tomorrow which, to be honest, is absolutely fucking ridiculous
But how do you really feel?
PS – I agree 100%. This is a team we should be steam rolling.
I just picked up tickets to the March 9th home game against the Oilers – 5 rows from the glass along the goal line — Woot!
woot indeed
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 31, 2012 7:24 AM MST up reply actions
12hrs until Avs hockey is back…..
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.
Agreed, its been tooooo long of an Allstar break.
Hockey Fan/AVS Fanatic!
by Silverlakes21 on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
My intuition is telling me
that this game will disappoint us all.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
true
They beat the Oilers as often as they beat the rest of the NW, ugh that is pathetic.
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 31, 2012 7:57 AM MST up reply actions
No no, 1 win against the Oilers, 1 against the Wild…0-for the rest of the division
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
That bad? Really?
Hockey Fan/AVS Fanatic!
by Silverlakes21 on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
yup
0-4 against calgary
1-2 Edmonton
0-2? Vancouver
1-2 mild?
I think
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
Not good, not good at all. Well heres hoping for a great second half, and the AVS can turn it around against the NW.
Hockey Fan/AVS Fanatic!
by Silverlakes21 on Jan 31, 2012 10:30 AM MST up reply actions
I’m not super concerned about this. We could just as easily be 3-0 with the wild and 2-1 with the oil with a few bounces. I would guess we’ll win most of the remaining against the mild and oil, and probably go 1-1 vs calgary. The thing here that worries me is 4 games remaining against vancouver just when they get rolling for a playoff seed
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:34 AM MST up reply actions
Looking at it through pure numbers all we need to do is match or improve on the first half of the year to make the playoffs, correct? So not unrealistic expectations.
Hockey Fan/AVS Fanatic!
by Silverlakes21 on Jan 31, 2012 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
Avs also outscored by almost every NW team
0-4 against Calgary – outscored 8-13
1-2 Edmonton – outscored 6-9
0-2 Vancouver – outscored 0-9. That right folks not a single goal against the Nucks.
1-2 Minnesota – goals at 6-6
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 31, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Aren’t you just the life of the party.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I thought Burgundy Rainbow was in charge or the blind optimism?
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 31, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
0-4 against Calgary
1-2 Edmonton
0-2 Vancouver
1-2 Minnesota
2-10 overall! In baseball terms you could say, hey…. at least the Avs aren’t below the Mendoza line within the division!!!!!
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
My math sucks
2-10 = 2/12 wins, so in reality they are below the Mendoza line. FUCK
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
Big game for Varly. This is a shitty team he’s up against tonight, so if he looks bad, I wouldn’t put it past Sacco to ride Jiggy in an Anderson-like way for the remainder of the year.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I agree, it’s now or never to redeem himself. We need a Boston-like performance from him
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 31, 2012 8:46 AM MST up reply actions
Deep down you may still be that same great kid you used to be. But it’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you.
...holy freaking f*ck, snakes!
I seem like I remember this quote. Where from?
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Wait! You could die. At least tell me your name.
It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 4:38 PM MST up reply actions
So I’m moving in the early summer, got my assignment (for those that aren’t my facebook and didn’t know this). Movin to Cheyenne, Wyoming! Only a couple hours from Denver, so I’ll be doing my damnedest to make some games next season!
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Jan 31, 2012 8:00 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
YAY!!!
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 31, 2012 8:01 AM MST up reply actions
Good deal. Congrats my friend. A little less shaky in Wyoming I would imagine
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Indeed.
Also, DENVER!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to be close by.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Congrats…..
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 31, 2012 8:04 AM MST up reply actions
look me up since I am in Cheyenne as well. Maybe we can try to hit up a game or few next season
by Avalanchefan86 on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 AM MST up reply actions
Congrats Randy
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 31, 2012 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
Speaking of the Eagles, the just got swept in a three game series against the Las Vegas Wranglers….
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 31, 2012 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
Hot Damn!
Windswept desolation never looked so good!
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Wyoming, where there’s a woman behind every tree. There just ain’t no trees.
Wyoming, where the men are lonely and the sheep are scared!
Wyoming, Not Quite Montana.
Wyoming. Not as bad as North Dakota.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 31, 2012 3:54 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
This could easily be Eastern NM Western Texas too
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Jan 31, 2012 5:36 PM MST up reply actions
Puck Daddy’s comments on Daters review of the Avs, not sure if this is sarcastic or not. I am hoping so.
Colorado Avalanche: Hey this assessment of the Avs’ season so far seems a little off. Under “Negatives,” there’s not a thing about “Young goaltender the team traded a first- and second-round pick for has been complete garbage.” An odd omission.
Here is a link to Daters assessment, not sure if it was posted already.
Inconsistent young Avs need to get better to earn playoff spot
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Not very pretty at all, let’s hope he has a better outing tonight. But I don’t know that it’s fair to call him complete garbage, he has had some very good games as well as the awful stinkers. It is an odd decision to trade for a young guy and not get him a goalie coach to help him be more consistent. But we are probably all getting tired of discussing that.
Yep I saw them and well I would say he has had multiple bad games this year Dater’s article was a midseason summary not a game wrap up. As much as I have said the Jiggy should be getting most of the starts I would not call Varly’s overall season to date “complete garbage”.
Some Puck Daddy articles are worthwhile and some are pieces of shit. Based on this comment I would consider this one a douche canoe floating down a next morning hangover turd river.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
PD
Meh, it’s Lambert. He’s like Comic Book Guy and every hipster all rolled into one useless Internet user.
For example, he says Varly has been garbage, but puts this in his article:
James Reimer and Jonas Gustavsson will give them average-to-good goaltending on a nightly basis and occasionally exceed that, giving them a chance to win more than half their games …
James Reimer’s stats: 3.01 GAA, .899 SV%
Meanwhile, Varly: 3.00 GAA, .899 SV%
So, in Lambert’s world, garbage = Average-to-good
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
by Dixomatic on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
Lambert’s only article that has ever made sense was one where he laid out how bad Osgood really was. Otherwise he just writes shit to piss people off (Oh wait that article pissed wing fans) so I guess he is just PD’s Troll they use for Webhits
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Jan 31, 2012 9:23 AM MST up reply actions
I’d give Lambert an “Average-to-good”
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 31, 2012 9:28 AM MST up reply actions
this is just laughable
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 AM MST up reply actions
Rec'd.
"Noooo!!!" - Referee, Oilers @ Avs, 26.11.2011
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins. Maybe.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, for everything but mathematics. Blood and Thunder Record: 9-12-1 (Total Record: 10-13-1)
by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
bingo
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
Yes, he’s paid to be a troll. It’s his job.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
When he stoned the Bruins, they said, "We know he's good, but wait 'til he breaks."
He hasn’t broken yet, so now it’s, “He sucks.”
Folks need to give it a rest.
"Noooo!!!" - Referee, Oilers @ Avs, 26.11.2011
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins. Maybe.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, for everything but mathematics. Blood and Thunder Record: 9-12-1 (Total Record: 10-13-1)
by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 10:18 AM MST up reply actions
I posted on the other thread but then I realized this thread has more people on it. Did anyone listen to Dater’s podcast? Care to share if there was anything interesting?
We talked about Varley for a bit where I’m sure I totally misquoted Justin from the Goalie guild.
I'll keep this brief.
Did I miss something? Were you on Dater’s podcast, Dario?
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Yeah, I was on his podcast with Jibbles last night. Butchered David’s name and everything.
I'll keep this brief.
so now you and Jibbles are as famous as Cheryl. You guys are celebrities now.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Why that dude never wants me on air, I’ll never fucking know…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
What day is that? I need to put it on my outlook calendar.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I don’t have an exact date, but tell you what, you and I can do the podcast together via phone interview. I may not know as much as you or cheryl or Jibble or Dario or any of the other 37 people that listen to Dater’s podcasts but I do know more than most people who don’t pay attention to hockey.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Their sponsor, Arby’s, has threatened to pull their money if you are on the show.
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 31, 2012 5:39 PM MST up reply actions
That is why it is easiest to just call him “hyphenated guy.”
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 31, 2012 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
This is what happens when you put your foot down to keep your maiden name.
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 AM MST up reply actions 9 recs
Rec'd
For Dario Awesomeness
Our Universe is so Humongous Big - Illya Bryzgalov
Don't worry be happy right now - Illya Bryzgalov
by Freakoffaleash on Jan 31, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
How did this work? Did Jibs say “OK, I’ll come back, but not unless Dario comes with me”? Was it one of those package deals, like the hot chick who won’t do porn unless her average-looking and underhung boyfriend comes along?
I’m just starting to listen, this is gonna be good. Early highlight is when the waitress starts taking orders when Dario’s explaining his genesis as a hockey fan. Who ordered the Guiness?
Jibbles calling Minnesota terrible!
Dater making small grunts of objection in the background.
When Jib mentions “Corsi” does everyone have to take a drink?
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 31, 2012 10:07 AM MST up reply actions
I was afraid to order a white wine spritzer on the podcast so I went with Guiness to sound manly.
I'll keep this brief.
Now Dario taking a step back, mentioning good things, and hasn't proposed firing Sacco or killing Kobasew yet!
Dater interjecting a few grunts, but I’m not sure what they mean.
Dater talks about Landy’s body…
Please keep going. Then I won’t have to stream it. Dater being a creeper?
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 31, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
Oh, direct hit from Jibbles!
Mentions Scrawny Dater! Jibbles, you just sunk his battleship!
Now Dater buries himself with more McClement nonsense!
“Who would have thought we’d be impressed with Jay McClement blah blah blah…”
Well, only people who knew he was a perennial Selke candidate, Dater!
Dario tries to talk line matchups, Dater's eyes glaze over
Yes, it was such a strong reaction, I could literally tell that his eyes glazed over through the interwebs. Quickly changes the subject to goaltending.
It's a much more confident Jibbles this time around
Good progress from the first podcast (which wasn’t bad or anything).
Dario, who is a people-person and a pleaser, already sounds like a natural.
"Results-based business"
Sales seminar? No, it’s Dario talking about why Jiggy should be the starter instead of Varly.
Now the boys are arguing about which goals were bad in the Minnesota game, and for the first time I’m thinking about what I’m going to have for my mid-day snack. The choices are:
a) pretzel sticks
b) a Butterfinger from the vending machine
The Butterfinger gets my vote…
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 31, 2012 10:33 AM MST up reply actions
I ordered an Avalanche this time around. No iced tea for me.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 10:21 AM MST up reply actions
Goalie coach conversation
Dater brings up Jiggy’s comments about not having a goalie coach. Jibs says yes, Dater says yes.
“How come Billington’s not there more,” asks Dater? Dario thought he was doing pro scouting, but Dater says it’s amateur scouting that he’s doing. Dater wonders where the pro scouting was during the Blues trade…here we go.
Dario loves Erik Johnson. Dater talks about Johnson’s only goal and a -14, and Jibbles is all over the stat. “It’s the worst stat in pro sports,” says Jibbles. Then he brings up Seguin. And then he brings up Matt D’Agostini! He’s frothing at the mouth!
GO JIBS GO!!!
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 31, 2012 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
My favorite part of the exchange (which I enjoyed the whole thing), I could have done the whole podcast on this.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
Melt with You in the background
Dater not a Johnson fan, Dario is a huge fan!
Why only 1 goal, asks Dater. Dario brings up his 18 assists. Dater counters that this is a low-scoring team. Dario says “yeah, there’s a story behind that, too.” REALLY? YOU THINK? Why is Dater waiting at least 30 minutes before talking about the single-biggest problem this team has? Can’t wait to hear the talk about 26.
I can’t listen to his podcasts solely because he interrupts his guests repeatedly. It’s rude and gauche, not to mention it’s his “journalistic” way of preventing counter arguments.
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.
Yep, love EJ. I think AD looked at his size and had misconceptions about the kind of defenseman he was.
I'll keep this brief.
my opinion aside, I would bet not too many people think EJ has been good or even ok. You could argue Shatty has been just as good if not better than EJ defensively. He def. is better offensively. Stewart has been marginal which (at this pt) makes the trade not totally one-sided. If siemens doesn’t pan out then this trade is a negative I think. Rattie is also lighting it up in jrs (I mean LIGHTING it up). Stewart would be much better with Stas and vice-versa too.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
Stewart has been below marginal, much much below.
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 31, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
he needs someone to feed him the puck which is why he is struggling (partly) in St Louis and same for stas here.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
That’s delusional. Stewie is struggling because he hasn’t bought into Hitch’s system and he hasn’t produces for shit. If he was a legit cog in that offense, I’m more than positive that centers like Oshie (18 assists) and Backes (21 assists) would welcome him to their lines. Stewart has 6 points in his last 14 games and only 20 points on the season. It’s not because he doesn’t have the opportunity it’s because he’s sucked.
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What the hell?! lol, Edge has one less point then?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
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*Aransonitis, a hockey related illness where the infected just doesn’t give a shit about hockey anymore. Symptoms: Lazy or non-existant defensive play, lacadasical offensive commitment, tends to have expressions like this:
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 4:42 PM MST up reply actions
If siemens doesn’t pan out then this trade is a negative I think. Rattie is also lighting it up in jrs (I mean LIGHTING it up)
This shows your bias. Both players are “lighting it up in jrs”, yet you only take a positive slant with one.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
there was something on the thread yesterday about siemens being a major disappointment in jrs so far. Not sure how accurate that is but he’s not doing as well as rattie stats wise even though they play different positions. It’s early so I agree with you but that story was a little scary.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
That was written on Bleacher Report and thus has no credibility. Someone who has the in says he is doing just fine. He is also playing the role of a shut down defender against other teams top lines as opposed to not playing against the best the opposition has due to being paired with Elliott.
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 31, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
that would take research though. It’s much easier to listen to the Bleacher Report and believe it verbatim.
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 pretty sure “not how accurate that is” clarifies my statement. You are a real tough guy on a computer.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:21 AM MST up reply actions
Please answer my request above and then I will respond to your veiled afronts.
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.
lol
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 31, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
Stop talking shit, man. Be civil, knock it off with the semi-threatening bullshit. Or go back into hiding.
are you fucking kiddin me? read the thread and see what my protagonist has said on nearly every comment? you show me where I instigated anything????
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
“You’re a real tough guy on a computer” goes into territory that nobody wants to go. It’s just flat-out a stupid thing to say here.
And if you’re not sure how accurate something is then why even cite it?
DiD, this guy is on my ass constantly, give me a break. Read the thread, I was civil the whole time until his 8th or 9th shitty comment. Be fair or else your argument is pointless b/c it’s obvious this guy has a problem with me.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
to clarify
am I your protagonist or is c6? Or are we both?
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 31, 2012 11:51 AM MST up reply actions
no, were fine, think we have good discussions. C6 has a problem with me or just gets off on getting on me
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:56 AM MST up reply actions
I mean with all due respect you’re not my fav, we have had rough patches. Not gonna ignore that, hahaha.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:01 PM MST up reply actions
I honestly think you’re being overly sensitive to whores’ comments. Let it slide like water off a duck’s ass. Trust me. It works better that way.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
I somehow feel insulted. I have no idea why though. What I just compared to a duck?
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.
lol
Breeze is the duck and your comments are the water.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
But you did call him water off a duck’s ass. That can be some fowl water.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 31, 2012 12:46 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Yup, still feel offended. Are you also a duck to my water? Are all my comments similar to a method of moistening fowl?
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.
Have ya’ll never heard that expression?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
Jesus, Cheryl. Let my water roll off your ass.
Wait, I think I am confused as to the analogy.
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 31, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions 4 recs
No, what I mean is, you can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a butcher’s ass… No, wait. It’s gotta be your bull.
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by cush52 on Jan 31, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I have heard it. Of course when I heard it it was water off a ducks “back” not ass. The other expression I have heard is that something is as water tight as a duck’s ass.
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My dad always said ass. Makes more sense with back, of course.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
With thecoolbreeze, the “details” don’t always seem to be that important. If you look at it as an unfiltered stream of consciousness, it starts to make more sense.
her’s a detail- Rattie is leading the WHL in scoring, what didn’t you get?
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
Have you figured out how we’re going to get the Lightning to pick up $4 million of Malone’s $4.5 million contract? Let alone why they would even ever do that? Oh wait, they don’t do that in the NHL.
How’s Giguere’s drafting record?
How’s the bottom-6 finish looking for the Avs?
meant 3-4M over the remaining THREE years. My bad on not knowing that. The avs could easily finish in bottom six BTW, hope they don’t tho. They are 1-2 injuries away from that possibility.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
almost everyone is 1-2 injuries away from finishing in the bottom six.
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 31, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
You don’t think if you knocked out 2 more guys, say Malkin and Staal, they wouldn’t drop in the standings?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Jan 31, 2012 11:43 AM MST up reply actions
The Pens are a great example. Outside of Neal, their wingers are horrible, if they lost Malkin, they’d be screwed.
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 31, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
I think EJ has been very good.
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by c6hor8 on Jan 31, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
he’s been okay I would say, esp. lately. But I think they need him to be great.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
How many GREAT 23-year-old #1 defensemen have you seen come through the NHL since the early 90’s?
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off by a decade.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 4:42 PM MST up reply actions
I’d say he’s been very good as of lately, overall during the year he as been average to slightly above average. If he keeps his play him to par like he has, the I’ll say it was a good year for him, even outside of his stats.
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 31, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
Also,
TJ Hensick is LIGHTING it up in the AHL.
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’s not the size of Johnson, it is how he uses it.
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 31, 2012 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
no question. IF, and that’s a big if, he played with an edge he would be a totally different player. He has the stas syndrome, just doesn’t have an aggressive bone in his body.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
he is aggressive, he just doesn’t scott stevens everyone. If (insert name here) changed the way they played, they would be a totally different player. It works for everyone.
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 31, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
no it doesn’t b/c not everyone is 6’4" 240lbs and can skate like him. The reason he went no 1 in draft is strictly because he can skate awesome for someone that size. That’s also why he could position himself to rock guys. It keeps their heads up when they know he could KO them, TRUST me on that. EJ is not hard to play against.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
Is Lidstrom hard to play against? Was Bourque or Neidermeyer? EJ isn’t the next Pronger or Blake, that’s not his style.
I'll keep this brief.
Those are 3 HOF guys and Bourque was known as a hard hitter. EJ is not in the same sentence as those guys, please.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:20 AM MST up reply actions
ok, name the other 23 year old defensemen playing against top lines in the NHL. I’ll wait.
I'll keep this brief.
Me too!
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.
Obviously my point isn’t that he’s THOSE GUYS exactly. Just that I think his style is more in line with those other guys. But he’s still really young for a D man and it could still change.
I'll keep this brief.
one big difference, those guys are all 100x better offensively than EJ, which is why he needs to play physical. If not, they should have kept shatty b/c he’s much better offensively.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
Niedermayer at 23, had 8 goals, and 25 assists. Danyenko and Stevens took top minutes. Lidstrom had 7 goals and 34 assists.
Not saying he’s going to be those guys, just you don’t know yet. I’d hazard a guess to say that your 100x better comment is not totally in context with the relative ages of the players nor in the spirit of their styles as I mentioned before.
What we have here is a failure to communicate. Give me 50.
I'll keep this brief.
50 push-ups or sit ups Drill Sargent?
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 31, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions
Caveat: I generally think EJ is doing OK – he’s improved greatly in recent weeks. That being said, he is not living up to his status as a first overall pick or his potential (IMO) at this time.
As to your query re: 23yr old Dmen playing top minutes, their team, age, overall NHL Dman TOI rank and team Dman TOI rank (I included younger players as well):
Karlsson OTT 22 (10th / 1st)
McDonagh NYR 21 (12th / 2nd)
Doughty LAK 22 (15th / 1st)
Pietrangelo STL 22 (17th / 1st) – he’s why EJ was superfluous to STL
Fowler ANA 20 (20th / 2nd)
Bogosian WPG 21 (23rd / 1st)
Subban MTL 22 (26th / 1st)
Reasonable argument can be made as to whether TOI = top pairing or not due to the effects of the PP (Hi Karlsson, Fowler), but the point is that young top pairing Dmen are not quite the black swans that you fellows would imply.
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Another analysis you might want to take a look at is top pick D-men and games played. Everyone keeps saying he is only 23, but how many games has he played in his career and what should his expectations be? How long does a player need to develop into a top pairing d-man or (if we could be so lucky) an all star
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Games played IMO is a bit meaningless, especially so early in a career.
Are those minutes on the top pairing? The bottom?
To riff on Diddy’s old saw – who’s more important to the overall outcome of the game / performance of the team – SoS or Highlander?
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that was my whole pt, when you are 5 years in you should be there, period. If a guy starts at 22 then that’s different.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:33 PM MST up reply actions
3 seasons.
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.
3 and a half, 300 games should be enough
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
Ducan Keith had 128 points in his first 4 seasons.
Johnson has 101 through 3, not including this one.
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he keeps going this year and he will pass Fedor Tyutin from powerhouse Columbus in pts
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:50 PM MST up reply actions
You're a troll
Johnson: 101 points in 225 games.
Tyutin: 159 points in 492 games.
As long as Johnson can continue to improve I will be okay. if he regresses into Patrice Brisebois I am going to be pissed.
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that is not possible, really, it isn’t.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
the standard is saying that D-men reach their prime in the 25-27 age range. They develop slower.
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 31, 2012 1:48 PM MST up reply actions
players tend to peak at certain ages, not years played
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:58 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I wish they included a similar chart for years played so I could compare and contrast.
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 31, 2012 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
As any of the aged here can attest to, experience isn’t just playing all those games. At some point it all comes together. In hockey it’s 25. With sex it’s 17. Drugs? In college. Marriage? As long as you can put it off.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 2:43 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
No wonder I suck at sex, I waited till after my prime to try it.
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hahahahah
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
I do get the most important part of sex right. I have never not had an orgasm.
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your hand is never pleased though…
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd, Jibbles.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 6:59 PM MST up reply actions
Karlsson is fucking attrocious without the puck… cringe worthy… With the puck, he’s elegant… but he’s a clutz without it.
The rest…. just look at their rankings.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
totally agree, he is a magician with the puck.
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 31, 2012 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
Doughty, Petrangelo come to mind. You guys got me wrong. I’m not saying EJ is a total bust but he’s been in the NHL for 5 years? I don’t think he has lived up to his billing, that’s all.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
But he shouldn’t at 23. He just shouldn’t. Defenseman take longer.
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.
This is his fourth season. He’s played three.
His development took a massive stall when he missed an entire year due to the golf cart freak knee injury. So, yeah.
I'll keep this brief.
he has 1 goal, that’s all I can say.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
18 assists mean nothing though right? Especially when 6 or 7 have been his shots from the point that were tipped?
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.
kind of funny that he plays the PP and logs lots of minutes and quincey has more points. elliot has 4 goals in 29 games.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
Johnson and Quincey play nearly the same amount of time on the PP, and EJ has 10 PP points and Quincey has 9.
Quincey has 3 more points overall, and has played 55 more minutes than Johnson.
Other Avs D-men with ONE GOAL….Wilson, O’Brien, O’Byrne
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by Americanario on Jan 31, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
One of those years he was out with a knee injury. Also set back his development
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 12:02 PM MST up reply actions
Karl Alzner. Right now he’s playing with Wideman in the top pair, although he has also been paired with John Carlson as well. Last year Alzner and Carlson were the Caps shutdown pair and performed well. Carlson has regressed somewhat this season.
Ah I love Alzner. I miss him with the Bears. It was unfair when the bears had Alzner and Carlson sent back from Washington due to their early exit for their Calder Cup Finals series against Texas. Complete domination.
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 31, 2012 1:20 PM MST up reply actions
Alzner is such a stud but he doesn’t get a lot of attention.
That was a fun series to watch, I was glad they put it on TV in Washington (what else were they going to show?). After the depressing loss to Montreal, we went up to Hershey and caught a few playoff games. It’s nice to have Hershey so close to Washington. Was it Jamie Benn that Carlson and Alzner managed to completely shut down during the finals? Neuvy played so well. I love Carlzner, and I’m sad this year that Carlson is sucking too much to get to play with Karl. Hopefully Carlson steps it up. I think it’s hilarious that Karl Alzner has his twitter pic as a pic of him and Carlson from a charity fashion show.
Did you ever get to watch Varly when he was with the Bears? He went back each season for rehab games, too.
They completely shut down Benn, but it was great to see Benn live. He has so much skill. I was there at game 6 when they won it all. Scalped a standing room seat for 20 bucks when I would have easily paid 40. I saw Varly once or twice. Saw Neuvie sooooooo many times and have seen Holtby a bunch. Back in the day I watched Aebischer (spelling), Suave, Marc Denis (man he was awesome with us, too bad he never panned out in the NHL), Cassivi and many others. So many great AHL goalies coming from Hershey, and so “spoiled” Avalanche fans because Hershey is the best franchise in history of the AHL.
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 31, 2012 1:51 PM MST up reply actions
Benn really impressed me with his accuracy during the skills competition at the ASG game, and he did that hobbled by the surgery. I haven’t paid much attention to Benn since that series he played against Hershey, so I had no idea he was that skilled.
I think I ended up seeing two losses in those playoffs so we joked that we were bad luck (I was at the home playoff loses for Washington against Montreal, including the hideous game 7 where I randomly ended up sitting next to Bettman, Shanahan and Daly). Didn’t Hershey lose the first couple games of the last round? Then they buckled down and didn’t lose another?
yep
in the AHL they do a 2-3-2 home game format to have less travel. Hershey lost their first two games, both home, and we thought they were screwed. They dominated the Stars in Texas winning all 3 (one at the end of the first overtime, thank you Giroux(p.s. i miss him so much, unfortunately, he’s a shitty skater)). They then completely man handled Texas back at Hershey and ended up winning 4-1 If I remember correctly. Such an exciting series.
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 31, 2012 2:02 PM MST up reply actions
I think you mean the Stoa syndrome. Stastny is plenty physical.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
maybe if gilmour comes back he will be
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:36 PM MST up reply actions
“How do you like them apples?”
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 31, 2012 5:08 PM MST up reply actions
Let's talk about Paul Stastny - he's not cutting it this year, says Dater
And Jibs launches into his defense of Stastny…the advanced stats are weird.
Dater makes a great point, says Stats isn’t creating this year, not making plays.
Jibs thinks that Stats might be doing more of the go to the net stuff and trying to tip the puck in. (You don’t think he might be injured?)
Dater thinks that’s a byproduct of the league, players don’t have as much time on the puck as they used to.
Dario says that Stats can elevate his game to that of his teammates, but when things aren’t going well, he’s not the kind of guy who can put a team on his shoulders.
Dater: When he does do well, the Avs do well. (True, true.) I don’t see any bad attitude on the guy, I think the league as its gotten faster has caught up more with Stastny. It’s such a fast league.
Jibs: When 26 was scoring, he was the second option at that point. Duchene needs to be better, too.
Dario: I don’t think Duchene tries to do too much with the puck (defends the spin-o-rama). He’s a notorious late starter.
(Daft Punk playing in the background, btw.)
On the late starter thing with Duchene, I wanted to say that coming off the injury I hope he doesn’t need to start his whole “starting off cold” cycle all over again since he’s been out so long. By the time he gets going it could be too late.
I'll keep this brief.
I agree, if he starts late, we’re fucked.
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 31, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions
BTW
Crystal ball says “we’re well and truly fucked”.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Now they're all killing David Jones
Jibs compares him to Kobasew, who had two good seasons in his career.
Dario tries to pump his tires (rightfully so) by pointing out the crapshoot that is the mid-round of the first draft, but he’s rudely interrupted, and we’re off on Varly….no, wait, Dario rescues the conversation by mentioning that Nederost was a high Avs draft choice! Good save, Dario!
Now on to Hejduk
Dater says 2 goals in the last 25 games (it’s actually 3), but he says he needs to be better.
Waitress comes back, unclear what they ordered, I think Dario got a 2nd Guiness.
(As an aside, I’d strongly consider dropping Duke to the 3rd/4th line when Duchene comes back.)
They all think Duke will still get 20.
22 minutes to go - will the Avs be buyers?
Dater has not heard that this year’s draft is supposed to be better this year, in fact, he’s heard the opposite. (I think he’s the only one who heard that.)
Oh Jibs, mentioning Parise…come on. It’s the impossible dream.
Hemsky…Grabovski…Ruutu…“in a dream world, Parise”…and Malone of Tampa Bay.
Dater: The old Pierre Lacroix regime could have gotten Parise. Parise for Erik Johnson trade – and Dario wouldn’t do it! Strong disapproval from Dater and Jibs. Wow, this might be the most controversial statement of the entire podcast!
I’m stunned, need a breather.
Webcam during training camp
Another great idea – why save it for Dater’s podcast, Dario? We like to hear your great ideas, too.
For what it’s worth, my Devils-loving friend says he wouldn’t trade Parise for Johnson straight up. “Hell no,” was the exact quote.
So he wouldn’t trade a 26 year old pending UFA winger for a 23 year old top pairing RFA defenseman? EJ does have a poor rep, AD is right about that.
I'll keep this brief.
You can also tell him he’s going to be better than Adam Larsson. TROLLLING YOU AJ! You heard me!
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Jan 31, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m just telling you what he told me. Earlier in the year, he said he would consider a Parise for Tukka Rask deal, though.
And he just reiterated the news that Lou says he won’t trade Zach, and that the Devils will get nothing in return (“as usual”). So I don’t really know why he wouldn’t make that trade, if he expects to get nothing in return. I just think that he’s really a strong Zach fan.
I hope they don’t trade him. It gets Parise that much closer to FA.
After that, it’s just a matter of outbidding the Wings for him, at which point us Avs fans can barrage him with post cards depicting beautiful mountain landscapes hand-delivered by Joe Sakic, contrasted with postcards of burned out buildings delivered by a surly Little Ceasar’s Pizza guy who has obviously slammed on the brakes too hard and crushed the whole pizza into one half of the box which makes the point of ordering half sausage have pineapple totally meaningless because that damn fucking pineapple taste is all over the pizza making it totally uneatable. Fuck the Red Wings.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
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by Americanario on Jan 31, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Wait
so your friend wouldn’t trade Parise for a potential franchise defenseman, but he would for a potential franchise goalie (who are a dime a dozen)
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:37 PM MST up reply actions
That is one of the funniest descriptions I’ve ever heard.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 2:44 PM MST up reply actions
I think I remember you saying you can count on a goalie having one average year in every 3 years. How many Franchise goalies do you think there are? I’m a big fan of many of them being a product of their environment, great defense, etc. aka Osgood Syndrome
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
In this day and age, a franchise goalie isn’t worth much more than an average one. Sure a Tim Thomas, Roberto Luongo or Lundqvist is valuable, but do they give you muh more than a Niemi? Or a Niklas Backstrom? Probably not. Maybe 2-3 wins a season?
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
Yea, that’s what I figure. Even the best goalie will give up a shit load of goals behind the worst defense.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 2:03 PM MST up reply actions
Miller says hello…..
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 31, 2012 5:47 PM MST up reply actions
Does their value change in the playoffs? Asking as someone who still feels the pain of being Halaked. I guess you just need your goalie to get hot at the right time, but many goalies that aren’t elite are capable of getting hot.
Kelly Hrudey agrees. He was amazing in the 93’ Kings run until they ran into a buzzsaw with McSorley’s illegal stick.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 2:45 PM MST up reply actions
Quincey's most likely to be traded, says Dater
He’d sit Ryan Wilson in favor of Elliott. Dater says he gets caught out of position alot.
Waitress going on her lunch break, she’ll be back in about 20 minutes. I think we’re all running out of steam.
Elliot on D right now: A smaller Martin Skoula.
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 31, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
Less physical too.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
In what context? Wtf? But in retrospect, could the way that the organization handled the Steve Moore incident, or didn’t handle it, been the start of their downfall?
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 31, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
The very fact that that steaming pile of shit ever wore an Avs sweater. General PR stuff, how the game presentation could be better, they’re basically free-balling right now. Rycroft, McNab (“I could tell you stories,” says Dater), the game presentation, why Dater doesn’t criticize his bosses, “let them eat cake” philosophy from the bosses, Kroenke’s a billionaire…
the start of the downfall was hiring Francois as gm. The signings of Smyth and esp. Hannan were horrible. Then he signs (GULP!- can’t get into line-up even in Toronto) Tucker and who else? It was pitiful!
Thier drafting was atrocious too. So, that was the beg. and now they are trying to recover.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
he was the GM from 06-09
He drafted Stewart in 06. He drafted Shattenkirk, Cohen, Gali, Malone, Patterson in 07. He drafted Gaunce in 08. Looks like he did a horrible job.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
I didn’t say FG’s drafting specifically but let’s take a look. Stewart and Shatty gone obviously. Cohen has not played in NHL or Malone, Patterson or Gaunce (for any duration). Sooo, we have Gali who’s a third line role player. I wouldn’t say that’s stupendous.
How about his horrible signings?
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
The problem with the Smyth signing was that Q didn’t use him properly. Q had him playing behind the net (like Brunette) instead of parked in front of the goalie where he belonged.
Smyth wasn’t a bad player here, he was just used improperly.
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 31, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
6M a year for him was a lot and it strapped them. I like him personally but that was too big of a contract and Hannan’s was horrible.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:39 AM MST up reply actions
We didn’t have a defenseman that could wire a shot through the point either…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
You mean “from the point”. Through the point would just annoy people along the glass next to the benches/penalty box.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
To be fair, I havn’t watched hockey since the 21st.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
are you sure about that, I am thinking we lost to the Wild that night
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I reiterate that the Avs didn’t play that night……
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 31, 2012 5:48 PM MST up reply actions
"their drafting was atrocious"
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 31, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
Strong finish by Jibs - "the Avs have the worst rivalry in hockey with the Wild"
Dater with some strong stuff – calls Jibbles the Punxsutawney Phil of bloggers because of how rare his posts are. Both guys mention their Twitter feeds (follow them if you don’t already).
The Raconteurs in the background to close out the show.
Seriously, thanks for this recap.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
My pleasure, fun guys, makes Dater sound more tolerable, happy to contribute any semi-original content to this site.
I was there and I find your live blogging of my podcast entertaining.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:38 PM MST up reply actions
This is all on Stastnys shoulders now. The goaltending is what it is.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Jan 31, 2012 8:48 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Gotta include Hejduk as well, we really need our veterans (including Stastny) to be great leaders.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 8:50 AM MST up reply actions
He needs to be a PPG player from now on.
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’s what I predicted in another thread. I hope I’m good at predicting.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 9:01 AM MST up reply actions
Hejduk who is our captain has been a complete no show in the past 2 months. Duchene and Hejduk have been defensive liabilities at time, more often than not and yet Stastny get’s thrown under the bus?
I’m not even going to touch Jones… disappointment doesn’t begin to describe that…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
One guy is in the alleged prime of his career, the other guy is Hejduk. One guy plays the most important skating position on the ice and is expected to make his linemates better, Hejduk plays right wing. One guy (fairly or unfairly) has the weight of a huge contract on him for two more seasons, Hejduk is on a one-year deal.
Stastny has been a much bigger disappointment than Hejduk. Stastny has been the biggest disappointment on this team.
this
Stasnty
Jones
Hejduk/Duchene
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 3:06 PM MST up reply actions
I think Jones overachieved somewhat in the past. His shooting percentages were off the charts. Couple that with the fact that I think he lost a step or two with his knee injury. I know he had a good year last year despite this. I dunno tho…This season has been a disappointment, but not as surprising or frustrating to me as I think it has been for some
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
Good year the year before too…
Its not the production im so upset about with him, more the lack of any positive contribution on the ice ever
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 3:42 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t think so. Stastny didn’t cost the Avs a 1st or 2nd round draft pick.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
Come on. The Varly move was, in large part, a move for the future. You know as well as anyone that goalies are a crapshoot. Your 26-year-old 6-year veteran center who averages nearly a point a game should be the certain bet.
The thing with him though… he looks like he should have more points judging from his game. His linemates on the other hand just look fucking god awful in comparision.
I’m willing to bet it’s more of a case of his linemates not working out with him.
Like someone said earlier, he’s not the kind, nor never has been, to take the team on his back, he plays well, the team plays well.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I expect my 1st & 2nd round pick, $3.5M goalie to have a save percentage north of the Mason-Budaj line.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 4:16 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Which Mason? Steve or Chris? not that it matters…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Steve
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 4:53 PM MST up reply actions
Stastny most certainly cost the Avs a 2nd round draft pick
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
by Cotts on Jan 31, 2012 3:42 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Varly has shown enough flashes of brilliance, that I still am excited for his potential long term… His struggles have been covered up by the great play of Jiggy for now.
Stastny was the future face of the franchise 3 years ago. His disappearance is much more of a disappointment because he was the homegrown golden boy who has slowly been regressing over the past 2 seasons.
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
Stastny has definitely been disappointing so far, but would you say the club’s expectations for him were set to high? Is he a legit #1 Center in a slump? Or just a good #2? Does he just need more help on his wings?
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 3:16 PM MST up reply actions
He had a career .92 PPG heading into this season. Two seasons ago, he averaged .98 PPG.
If he’s scoring .92 PPG then he’s a bargain 2nd-line center. I’ve never considered him a 2nd-line center. I’ve seen people say 1A and 1B when talking about he and Duchene, but I’ve always thought Stastny was the top guy.
You’re one of the few. Most everybody immediately dubbed Duchene #1 starting last season. It bugged the hell out of me. Dutchy doesn’t do half of the things a legit #1 center should do.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Defending, for one.
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scoring being the other.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
Rainbow reality check
During the break, I started to question myself and my belief in our Avalanche. The game against the Wild was disappointing. Could I be wrong? Could this not be a team destined for greatness? Luckily, my meds came in the mail yesterday.
Avs 8 – Oilers 1. Jones with 4 goals. Let the post All-Star break annihilation of all opponents begin!
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by burgundyRainbow on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
Suba scores a goal and then realizes he’s looking at the wrong end of the ice.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
Must be a defense v defense goal
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
How I missed you
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 31, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
I, like many others probably, was at the Wild game….. havent been so pissed in long time. Not to scapegoat the refs or anything, but was it just me or were they extra piss-poor that game? Anyways, big one tonight boys, get a W!
Playoffs...playoffs.....playoffs....playoffs!?
by avsfanatic33 on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
even more piss poor than usual?
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
I thought so, but maybe just cause I was watching it live. I half thought jumping from my third level seats onto the net and careening my way down to the ice to rage on the refs… pull a Patrick Roy’s son.
Playoffs...playoffs.....playoffs....playoffs!?
by avsfanatic33 on Jan 31, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
I think we all know what’s holding this team back, yeah, it’s that dirty little secret that no one here wants to talk about:
“What a bunch of Stastnys?” that is so 2011 and it is holding us up. How about some playoff push sarcasm?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 AM MST reply actions
A Blog Of Some Significance
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 31, 2012 9:37 AM MST up reply actions 7 recs
this please
some one get on it!!!!!!
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
See that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
It’s already gotten two rec’s DDC, make it happen.
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 need to just keep funneling you ideas cause you’re hitting them out of the park.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 10:17 AM MST up reply actions
flagged for a reference to a pretend sport in a hockey blog
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
Dude, it’s been hours and it’s still there, please someone, anyone change i!!!
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 3:22 PM MST up reply actions
COME ON DDC!!!!! WE NEED IT BEFORE THE GAME!
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.
Now whenever I come to this site, that “What a bunch of Stastnys” is still there, mocking me.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
MOCKING ME I SAYS!!!!
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 5:38 PM MST up reply actions
A BOSS?
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
by Cotts on Jan 31, 2012 3:15 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
Its probably just the fact that there is a huMANgus difference between AHL and NHL, but the Barons have been kicking ass and taking names, while the Oilers continue to suck. I find this a little funny personally. Funny haha, not funny weird. :-)
It’s because they’re a bunch of Hensicks
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 AM MST up reply actions
HAWKEY IS BACK
i however have work tonight, I may hang around here while I sit in lecture
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 AM MST reply actions
Does regression work for drawing penalties too?
I sure hope it does, because then our (semi) potent power play will really help us score goals.
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If it does, we should be on PP for the full 30 games remaining
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 AM MST up reply actions
and score at least 2 ppg per game, also known as ppgpg not to be confused with power play goals against per game which is ppgapg
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
Shouldn’t that be ppgapg, power play goals allowed per game? Just want to make sure i have the correct terms when I use that.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I mean we can change the ppgpg to ppgfpg (f being for) and then ppgapg (a being against) to clear things up.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
Duchene
According to DP, he’s not skating yet so likely 3 weeks away at best. I wonder if that makes them want to try to trade for someone a little more. On Ryan malone issue, I agree his contract sucks (4.5M for 3 more years) but maybe TB would pick up say 4M of that? that would be a lot more appealing.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 10:53 AM MST reply actions
It’s a soft salary cap on total player salary if teams can hold salaries in a trade. If Toronto wants to dump Finger to Calgary for the NHL minimum, yet retain his 3 million on the books then Toronto would have 3 million on their cap they wouldn’t be paying to another potential player. While in Calgary they have a player on the books taking a roster spot which means he’s taking up almost two possible rosters with salary. NHLPA wouldn’t go for that. Finger is probably a bad example because he’s not on anyone’s roster.
In that senario if Toronto didn’t have to eat cap space by holding the salary then they would just turn in to the Yankees of hockey and dump players whenever they wanted.
I'll keep this brief.
Wait, where did you get 3 week “at best”. That’s absurd.
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 waiting for you to answer my request above.
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.
well, it’s a guess but since he’s not even on skates yet I figure that’s around a week away and then a couple of weeks to resume skating and get conditioned. What would you say Einstein?
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
I would say that he is working out, but we have no idea when it started. It could take a week of conditioning and he could be back. It could be another 6 weeks if it doesn’t heal. We have no idea. We aren’t doctors, for the most part, and we have no insight into the Avs internal medical team.
Please respond to me above.
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.
DP said he’s not skating as he said. I don’t have to justify my comments to you, period.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
I mean you don’t have to, but it’s good to back up said comments with empirical evidence to give yourself some credibility.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
I did, I said the DP said (and he tweeted he’s not skating) he’s not skating. 3 weeks at a minimum is a fair guess I would think. Mr. Statistics major thinks I can’t say a thing unless it’s exact science.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
Well what is your 3 weeks guess based on? Is it personal experience or pulled out of your ass?
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
I said 3 weeks at a MINIMUM assuming he starts skating possibly next week and 2 weeks for conditioning. I didn’t promise anything, I said at a minimum.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
Considering they originally said 4 weeks that would have meant that he would have been skating a week or two after injury. Fairly sure that is fairly inaccurate but that is my opinion.
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 31, 2012 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
Didn’t post this article earlier, but maybe this will help. Here is Dater’s opinion on Duchene, he is saying his bet is in another couple of weeks.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2012/01/29/duchene-not-ready-yet/9448/
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
ya know, unless you know for a fact please don’t make any harmless statements or Stephen Hawking will make it a case for F. Lee Bailey. How dare you! Duchene might be back in a week or 4 months, how do you know???? this is just crazy, screwing up everybody’s day with a harmless statement.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Whoa. I will accept being called a lot of things. A lot of vulgar and deeply offensive things. But don’t you ever call me a statistics major. Those are fighting words. All bloody day I hear these bankers talk about statistics, and quantitative models, and something called “investment matrices” and if that isn’t enough, I have Jibs over here talking about PDO and making me actually read about it because it makes a lot of sense and begrudingly go to sleep knowing Jibs and his golden calculator is actually right; I hate those stats people like sin and get paid to make sure FINRA doesn’t send them to jail; so don’t ever call me Mr. Statistics Major. Those words are a death wish.
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 31, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
begrudingly go to sleep knowing Jibs and his golden calculator is actually right
Jibs you might want to save this somewhere.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
by cush52 on Jan 31, 2012 1:18 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
way ahead of you
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions
Mrs. Scribbits better be on the lookout.
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 31, 2012 1:39 PM MST up reply actions
there’s more than enough stats work to do for both of us
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions
I said Mrs. Scribbits. Cause she could lose her man.
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 31, 2012 1:41 PM MST up reply actions
I’m surprised that you didn’t assume I was unavailable because of my obsession with a certain foreign 23 yr old.
The problem with people who are obsessed is not usually availability. Just watch movies like The Hand that Rocks the Cradle and Single White Female
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
Ewww Single White Spenny, hate that show.
Triumph of the Will was much better.
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 31, 2012 5:05 PM MST up reply actions
Actually I’m going to leave the hockey stats to you, Jibbles. I stare at so many numbers every day on the job that looking at more in my off time makes my eyes glaze over and my brain beg for mercy. Sometimes I do enjoy reading some hockey stats stuff but honestly I get bored after a while. Zone starts and Corsi and shot quality and blah blah blah. I still get more joy out of watching the game than I ever do looking at numbers. I actually spend more time programming now than pondering statistical theory in my job and I prefer it that way.
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Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:39 PM MST up reply actions
That’s how I go through life.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 1:47 PM MST up reply actions
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 31, 2012 3:09 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
And Mike?
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 31, 2012 3:12 PM MST up reply actions 4 recs
He’s thinking Arby’s.
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 31, 2012 3:20 PM MST up reply actions
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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.
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All depends on whether he’s been able to do some type of conditioning. If he isn’t skating, I doubt he’s running or cycling; swimming could be a possibility. For every week you are out it takes roughly 2 weeks to get back to the same level of conditioning (at least that’s they way it goes in track iirc).
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 31, 2012 11:23 AM MST up reply actions
random thought
I bet he had a sit n spin when he was a little guy.
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by Bob in Boulder on Jan 31, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
He liked playing on the merry-go-round on the playground.
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 31, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
I know he’s doing physical therapy. And he could absolutely be doing cycling. When I was in therapy for my broken wrist, I wasn’t allowed to play hockey but I worked with weights on it every day. Skating is too unpredictable to put him out there right now. That doesn’t mean he can’t be on the knee doing other workouts.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions
I wanted to try to kill him for going to the Broncos playoff game and to the Nuggets/Heat game and to the Brad Paisley concert and for going hiking on the Continental Divide with a couple of honeys and for walking without a limp for at least 3 weeks but still not being on the ice….but I can’t. He and the staff are the only ones who have any idea what’s going on with him. Would much rather see him completely healthy than to rush the comeback.
game tonight
I am scared of this game. Edmonton, while record sucks are still 4 games over 500 at home. They have Hall back, Whitney back so they are getting healthier. With varly in net I think it will take all they have to win this.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 10:54 AM MST reply actions
Oilers are slumping though, and Varly is ready to go. As long as we “start the game on time” then we will earn a W tonight.
Playoffs...playoffs.....playoffs....playoffs!?
by avsfanatic33 on Jan 31, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions
We’re screwed!
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 31, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
Well said
Playoffs...playoffs.....playoffs....playoffs!?
by avsfanatic33 on Jan 31, 2012 1:07 PM MST up reply actions
Hey shot, did you change your avatar yet?
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.
not yet
still debating, the change will come later tonight.
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 31, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
What character do the Oil represent? Is there an Oil character?
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.
Do any Pokies feature a drill?
Maybe a fat rich white guy in a Stetson or maybe a Saudi prince?
Florence Henderson?
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Got any Pokemon that can kick this guys ass? I am sure a few tree hu
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=548741
He does seem like kind of a dick. I wonder if he kicks the baby penquins after he shoots them with oil?
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Whichever one it is
we know it’s name has no D
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:42 PM MST up reply actions
Sacco: Going for 300th win before the end of his 3rd season. Each season: 82 games.
Does. Not. Compute.
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yeah, that confused me as well.
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 31, 2012 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
Over time games and shootouts must count as a new game.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 1:48 PM MST up reply actions
Unless it’s professional coaching career wins, thus they would include hi time in Lake Erie. Maybe?
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 31, 2012 6:01 PM MST up reply actions
nope, he only has 143 total professional wins before this year, plus 23, so that’s 166. hmmmmm
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 31, 2012 6:03 PM MST up reply actions
So much for that thought then……
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 31, 2012 6:20 PM MST up reply actions
Cal O’Reilly is on re-entry waivers per McKenzie
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 11:36 AM MST reply actions
Our dream of combining O’Reilly brothers seems hopeless.
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.
Is it a rule that you have to have a first initial on your jersey when two guys have the same last name on a team, a la the Sedins? I’d think a different number would work just fine.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
I think it helps the refs out more than the players. When calling penalties, etc. Or for the statisticians.
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 31, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
In that case why even have names on jerseys at all? Everyone has differnet numbers.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
No problem with that either, though it’d likely impact jersey sales quite a bit.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions
Again? That guy gets waived more than a French white flag.
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by Dixomatic on Jan 31, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Dear Cool Breeze
I have to go to a meeting right now, but I will be back within the hour. I ask, politiely, that you find for me, and others, one example of something Sacco has done that warrants him being called a bad coach. I hope you will choose, or find, an actualy example, not the conclusion of poor coaching based on results. I have been asking repeatedly for an example so I can sapiently discuss why I don’t think he’s that bad and use your counter example.
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.
an actualy example
your misspelling of actual has made your request for an answer invalid….please resubmit your request and an additional $100.
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 31, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
For fuck’s sake six-whores how do you not have insurance!?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Damnit!!!!!! I hate this keyboard. Now he won’t answer my request. Can someone in charge of this blog please fix that for 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.
If it makes you feel better I will say I don’t think he is a good coach. I also don’t think he is a bad coach either. I think he is one of those middle of the road coaches who will never have great success or be a failure. I think the Avs should get rid of him because I just don’t think he makes this team better. I think the Avs could do just as well with no head coach as with him behind the bench.
Of course I like coaches who show some emotion because I think that can carry over to a team and I think that is one thing this team is badly missing on quite a few nights.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
tortarella? I don’t hate Sacco but you said it best, he’s mediocre at best. They come out flat all too often and he needs to go crazy on refs once in a while to make sure they know he’s on their asses when they make bad calls.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
You implied that he was barely worthy of being called a coach. Usually mediocre coaches are treated with such derision.
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.
Sacco’s resume before Avs- ZERO games as NHL coach. Sacco is here b/c he came on the cheap as they are (perpetually) “rebuilding”. You take him, I’ll take Torts or Tippett, etc. we will see who wins
they lose to Vancouver and you won’t hear a word from me. You get your ass kicked by Anaheim (I know they have been better but still on bottom of standings), Phoenix, Minny (in a big game going into all-star break) and I’m on you. His adjustments are the following- ZERO, during games. I’m not expecting the cup but I don’t want excuses for why he can’t win games against teams that are below us in standings. 1 win against division has to be an NHL record at this pt in season. I know, I know, Calgary had a hot goalie, Minny had a hot goalie, etc. EXCUSES
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
Zero adjustments during games? Have you heard about how teams have talked about the Avs during games? Specifically, Stoll talking about good the Avs were in that game.
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.
didn’t hear Yokes say much when they were smashing us 6-1
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
They come out flat all too often
False, the second period is easily their worst. someone pointed this out recently
he needs to go crazy on refs once in a while to make sure they know he’s on their asses when they make bad calls.
OBJECTION – Speculative
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:45 PM MST up reply actions
Boudreau used to go crazy on the refs and lose his head. I’m not really sure it accomplished much. Many people wondered if Boudreau remaining calm would help his mentally fragile team more than the freakouts. There were times when Knuble had to tell Boudreau to calm down about stuff. I love Knuble.
and he got fired, lol
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 31, 2012 1:54 PM MST up reply actions
A smart coach does lose his head from time to time. If Bowman can lose his head, then every other coach should know that it’s good to do it from time to time. Extremes either way end up badly.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 2:46 PM MST up reply actions
Extremes either way end up badly Marc Crawford.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
Remember two years ago when they were the best 2nd period team in the league?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 1:49 PM MST up reply actions
God...
Do you work for the DMV?
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Jan 31, 2012 10:38 PM MST up reply actions
1. Losing to minny who had lost 11 straight road games and were missing their top 3 players possibly and who were 1 pt behind us at the time in playoff standings.
I know, the coach just stands there, he’s not responsible for how the team performs. That’s why Belicheck is in the super bowl every other year, that’s why Hitchcock is 18-3 or whatever he is on a team that had a losing record prior to that. What exactly de we even need a coach for?
2. Assigning defenseman to not crash so Ryan doesn’t get breakaways.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
Losing to minny who had lost 11 straight road games and were missing their top 3 players possibly and who were 1 pt behind us at the time in playoff standings.
That is a result.
Assigning defenseman to not crash so Ryan doesn’t get breakaways.
Ok. That is an example of a bad play. Is that Sacco’s fault? Not then, but I will grant you that if the 2nd defenseman keeps pinching and giving break aways every game, then that is something a bad coach does.
These are not coaching examples though. If he is such a bad coach, explain how the possession numbers have shot through the roof and the shot differential has increased dramatically in a positive way. Are these not examples of good coaching or purely luck?
Why were you not here complimenting Sacco on his winning streak in December, but you do come and tear into him based on one loss without the team’s two best centers>
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.
Coaches job- to win. When the “result” is they lose= coaches fault. That’s why coaches get fired, for not winning. But I think I understand your logic. Team loses= result is loss= not coaches fault= player’s fault. Interesting philosophy.
Minny had their captain out, PMB out, Latendresse out, you could argue those are their top players along with Heatley. The puck was in their end the whole game and they cam out flat.
Getting our asses handed to us by a team that can’t score 6-1 is also not his fault.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
So then what do you say to the players who are consistently commenting in interviews that the team is winning because the players are finally buying into/understanding the systems the coaches have been drilling since the season began? Also, the players put all the blame of the loss to Minnesota squarely on their own shoulders. Don’t you think their comments should be considered? No they’re not going to go off on the coaches in the media, but they also don’t need to compliment them either. And the players do compliment Sacco. Often.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
The buck stops at the top. Your analogy is like saying in warafre that the privates are taking blame for the battlefield loss but we all know the generals are really to balme. I’ll bet you they come out flat tonight too.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
Analogy? I didn’t give an analogy.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 1:35 PM MST up reply actions
you have to take each situation with a grain of salt. Sacco has laid out a nice system, it’s the players fault that they can’t execute. Sacco doesn’t score goals, the players on the team do.
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 31, 2012 1:55 PM MST up reply actions
who is McD?
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 31, 2012 1:57 PM MST up reply actions
ex midget coach of broncos, he had a great system
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
have no idea who that 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 31, 2012 2:06 PM MST up reply actions
yep, to be honest, don’t even know who the broncos are, so we can just forget about this, hahaha
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 2:10 PM MST up reply actions
nope, east coast. Ohhhh, I was thinkin you were talking about some midget hockey team, you mean Josh McDaniels?
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 31, 2012 3:30 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, and the fans were too impatient to see it work out.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 7:11 PM MST up reply actions
This seems as good of a place as any to say this
My biggest problem with your opinions is that you don’t let the facts dictate your opinions, but rather you let your opinions determine which facts you choose to pay attention to. You’re entire line of reasoning is a case study in confirmation bias.
This whole Sacco is a terrible coach argument is a textbook example. There have been numerous smart examples of things that Sacco has blundered here on this site (thedoctor, Dario and Lowayne, among others, gave some great examples). Yet you continue to bring up individual games as some sort of proof when every team, even very good ones, have bad games to mediocre teams. (See: Detroit). A 3-2 loss to Minnesota here and a 6-1 loss to Phoenix there are proof of absolutly nothing. Neither is a 4-0 shutout of Chicago or a 7-1 drubbing of Ottawa. For that matter neither is an 0-5 home record to start the season
Even when I agree with you I have a hard timetaking your opinion very seriously because I don’t think it’s based on solid reasoning. I think you have an emotional reaction and you choose facts (possibly subconsciously) that fit your pforgone conclusions.
I’m sure this came off a bit condescending and dickish, but geez, some of your logic is just baffling.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 1:55 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
I think it was about as objective that it could be, and I agree with every little bit of it. I am one of Sacco’s biggest supporters and have also pointed out numerous awesome things he has done. I can’t name them off the top of my head due to a horrible memory, but they are there.
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 31, 2012 1:59 PM MST up reply actions
this seems like a good place to dispute that
when people here say the coach has no accountability for the results of games that’s comical. It’s the players fault if they win or lose and that’s that? okay, if that’s the argument I rest my case.
Sacco is a cheap option right now, that’s it. When he gets fired after the season you will see that when he doesn’t get a sniff from anybody else. The Avs have to quit the PL insecurity BS of only hiring within the “system”.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
when people here say the coach has no accountability for the results of games that’s comical
Please point out where people said this.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 2:02 PM MST up reply actions
A 3-2 loss to Minnesota here and a 6-1 loss to Phoenix there are proof of absolutly nothing
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:03 PM MST up reply actions
They coach can’t be held accountable for 100% of the losses and likewise, the wins. At the end of the day, he can’t make his players play well, he cant score them goals, he can’t make the big saves. He puts the players in a position to succeed or to fail, it is up to the players to choose from those two.
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 31, 2012 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
You are ripping into someone for a typo/mistake?
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 31, 2012 2:06 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Troll, n Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory,2 extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response3 or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion
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 31, 2012 2:11 PM MST up reply actions
nope, he uses facts and empirical evidence.
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 31, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
Plus he’s been here forever and talks about tons of stuff. He doesn’t start arguments just to argue.
now that’s a fair comment and the reason why I don’t fall in. The clique stuff gets old.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:19 PM MST up reply actions
Well, this time. But c6 is funny when he trolls.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:15 PM MST up reply actions
I am going to troll the shit out of you now.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Don’t bother. He’s a dick anyways.
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{ಠಠ}_,,|,
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:30 PM MST up reply actions
The prosecution rests.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
;-P
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
,,|,{ಠಠ},,|,
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:45 PM MST up reply actions
If I could unicode hug you, I would Hopf. Apparently flicking people off is a greater priority for the internets.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:47 PM MST up reply actions
Conservative boobs (they lean right).
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
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by Hopfenkopf on Jan 31, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow buddy. You really weren’t lying, were you?
(Pats reassuringly on shoulder)
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 31, 2012 3:19 PM MST up reply actions
primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response
The funny part about this is that my job specifical entails arguing (and criticizing) without provoking emotional responses from traders.
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 actualy am
actualy
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 7:13 PM MST up reply actions
Quite a good response. In my experience, when two are having a discussion or an argument, and one deflects a comment by responding with an irrelevant remark or an insult, it means they have no response because they have been beaten.
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 31, 2012 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
you were beaten the minute you got on this thread and i was here. You saying a coach is not responsible for wins and losses says it all.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:10 PM MST up reply actions
You saying a coach is not responsible for wins and losses says it all.
No, saying “a coach is not responsible for wins and losses” says “a coach is not responsible for wins and losses”.
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.
oh, the players are, I got it. kind of funny why we have a coach then
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
You have said repeatedly the Avs do not have a coach, so I am confused by your duplicity.
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.
Ok, that was trolling. I usually leave that to Malachi when he’s a dick.
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 are first author on that text book, friend.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:16 PM MST up reply actions
He was referring to me trolling him when he’s a dick.
That came out significantly more explicit than I wanted.
So did that.
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.
ಠ_ಠ
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:22 PM MST up reply actions
Ok that’s like an emoticon version of Arnason.
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.
Here’s Hejduk:
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┴─┴
ಠ_ರೃ
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:26 PM MST up reply actions
And Marchand:
ತಎತ
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 31, 2012 2:28 PM MST up reply actions
And Jibbles
╚(ಠ_ರೃ)=┐
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 31, 2012 2:31 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
HOW DO YOU MAKE ALL THESE FACES?!
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 31, 2012 3:31 PM MST up reply actions
I imagine Jibbles like this:
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Jan 31, 2012 3:32 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
4 arms and all
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 4:14 PM MST up reply actions
I didn’t say he was not responsible (good point Jibs about bias), I said he was not SOLELY responsible.
They coach can’t be held accountable for 100% of the losses and likewise, the wins. At the end of the day, he can’t make his players play well, he cant score them goals, he can’t make the big saves. He puts the players in a position to succeed or to fail, it is up to the players to choose from those two.
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 31, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
Can someone honestly just ban the cool breeze so that this board can be a better place without trolling?
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 31, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
fortunately for me, not everyone disagrees with me on ur comments. Saying a coach has no accountability and then saying I’m trolling b/c I don’t agree with you?
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:17 PM MST up reply actions
holy shit can you fucking read. I didn’t say the coach has no accountability, I said he is not 100% responsible for the outcome of every fucking game.
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 31, 2012 3:32 PM MST up reply actions
(proving my point about confirmation bias)
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
part 2
They coach can’t be held accountable for 100% of the losses and likewise, the wins. At the end of the day, he can’t make his players play well, he cant score them goals, he can’t make the big saves. He puts the players in a position to succeed or to fail, it is up to the players to choose from those two.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 2:06 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks for reposting what I posted, your tactics confuse me.
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 31, 2012 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
when people here say the coach hasno accountabilityfor the results of games that’s comical
They coach can’t be held accountable for 100% of the losses and likewise, the wins
Game. Set. Match. Try again later
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 2:20 PM MST up reply actions
You can’t be serious
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:27 PM MST up reply actions
Not that you will answer it this time either
But please tell me what sport you have coached and for how many years?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Jan 31, 2012 6:09 PM MST up reply actions
Detroit lost 7-2. Montreal sucks and can’t score. Detroit is one the best teams in the league. Fire Babcock.
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.
FYRE DA BABCOKZZZ
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 31, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
when we set an NHL record for consecutive home wins and are at top of standings I’ll accept that.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
we set a franchise record for straight home wins.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:03 PM MST up reply actions
This year.
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 see what you mean.
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.
not franchise
but Avalanche record. http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=608006
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:08 PM MST up reply actions
so you were wrong, no worries. I accept your humble apology as do the Quebec fans
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:11 PM MST up reply actions
I was mistaken
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 31, 2012 1:12 PM MST up reply actions
I appreciate your “manning up”. c6 you are next……I’m waiting….
“ya know, CB, I was wrong (again) but your hockey knowledge just intimidates me so I ride your ass all day to make myself feel better. I know you are correct about EJ having 1 goal this year….”
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t think admitting you are wrong (or mistaken) is “manning up”. It’s just common sense, have you given that example of how Sacco is a bad coach yet?
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:17 PM MST up reply actions
I cannot admit you being correct about EJ having 1 goal because in order to admit you are correct, I must have argument something different; in fact, I di not disagree on the 1 goal, which is fact, but I argued his 18 assists meant more than you seemed to think.
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he’s not the offensive powerhouse Quincey is
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
Quincey hasn’t been the offensive powerhouse that Quincey was.
During January: 11 games, 0 G, 3 A
During December: 9 games, 1 G, 2 A
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
he’s made up for it (for the benefit of teams we play against) by taking all sorts of penalties.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t dispute it but you can’t just pull shit out of your ass, I need some kind of proof.
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:08 PM MST up reply actions
look up
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 31, 2012 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
how did you not hear all the hype about the Avs setting that record this year?
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 31, 2012 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
their 1-6 or whatever start at home skewed my brain
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
Right. That’s easier than admitting you were wrong and being aggressive for no reason. I was actually going to look up whether I was right or wrong when you asked. Shot was ahead of me it seems.
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.
so your dispute was pulled out of your ass
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 31, 2012 1:11 PM MST up reply actions
Here you go, per Shot.
http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=608006
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.
Please fire Babcock. I would take him as a coach. Yes I do think he is a better coach than Sacco.
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that’s like asking who do you want as coach, Belicheck or McD!
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions
McD, because I don't know who this Belicheck person is.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 7:16 PM MST up reply actions
blasphemy
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:55 PM MST up reply actions
in the sense that you would take him as your coach. He is a better coach, but I wouldn’t want him coaching my team.
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 31, 2012 1:56 PM MST up reply actions
no, he coached for the fucking red wings
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 31, 2012 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
If you think that is blasphemy. I would take Scotty Bowman as GM or consultant to the front office in a heart beat. That guy is one of the all around smartest individuals when it comes to hockey.
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ick, I thought i was over the line saying i sorta liked Datsyuk.
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 31, 2012 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
Belicheck is in the superbowl every other year due to Tom Brady
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 31, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
to be fair, the team he was supposedly was cheating to get a leg up on was the Jets, whom they would have beat anyways. That whole whatever-gate thing is blown completely outta proportion.
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 31, 2012 1:04 PM MST up reply actions
the Jets smashed them 45-3 I believe last year
by the cool breeze on Jan 31, 2012 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
Yes, they lost a game.
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.
Pats still have more superbowls in the past 10. The pats should have been taping so many more teams other than the Jets.
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 31, 2012 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
They probably were, it was just the Jets that caught them…..
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 31, 2012 6:12 PM MST up reply actions
Guys, everyone was videotaping everyone.
Not just the Patriots.
"Noooo!!!" - Referee, Oilers @ Avs, 26.11.2011
The 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: there will be blood and there will be wins. Maybe.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 31, 2012 7:16 PM MST up reply actions
ITT: the cool trolling, an awesome live-posting while listening to the datercast with Jibs and Dario (thanks, now I don’t have to spend an hour listening!), and Shot not discussing his pokemon choice with us. Seriously man, wtf? What are you going with tonight?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
hey bro, chill pill, I was having a conduct meeting. That being said, I see the oilers as oil, and therefore sludge, and therefor Muk. Muk is poison, so I will be debating on ground or psychic.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions
Aren’t they the “Oilers” though? As in diggers? Like a rock pokemon?
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
This is important shit. It’s got to be right.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
Malachi, maybe you should be my consultant rather than Cole, hahaha, I will have to think about this now.
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 31, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe I will start Nidoking. He is Ground and Poison, so poison is useless against him, and he is strong against rock.
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 31, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
YES. I feel like I just got a gym badge or something.
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 31, 2012 1:05 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
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 31, 2012 1:11 PM MST up reply actions
I would find it most entertaining to see if you could find a fellow Pokemon enthusiast from the opposing team each game and play through a hand using an all team-based deck. (Is that what they call it, a hand? Hell, I don’t know, I’m winging it here)
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
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I thought Pokemon was on Nintendo and the cards were just for collecting and trading, like football cards. You mean there is a card game too?
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Yep, like a dumbed down Magic the Gathering. I owned it as a child, loved it (don’t worry, I also played magic).
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 31, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
Its my Bday so Avs this is a Must win game!
Kthank
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by Freakoffaleash on Jan 31, 2012 12:05 PM MST reply actions
happy birthday freak!
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 31, 2012 1:39 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I’d block Dan too.
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 31, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
#Blackhawks’ Patrick Sharp has broken bone in wrist that may require off-season surgery, but will play vs. Canucks
The 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.
I’m sure Burrows and Lapierre won’t try to exploit that.
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 31, 2012 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
I guess it’s one of those situations where it can’t get any worse, so he might as well play.
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 31, 2012 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
Call me a medical phillistine, but can’t any injury get worse?
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 are a medical phillistine.
but probably yes it can. I am sure he will have it taped alot.
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I think there are some injuries that can’t get worse. I’ve seen it happen in a few sports. I have no examples but I remember seeing it on a few rare occasions.
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 31, 2012 2:15 PM MST up reply actions
i think if you are decapitated that probably wont get much worse than it already is… just saying…
Have another donut!
I oh so want Bertuzzi to be the victim of a failed Iron Lotus on Battle of the Blades someday. I’d pay to see that. Brad May bounty style.
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 31, 2012 2:19 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
You actually watch that show, I thought you were American and male.
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Lord no. But I would pay to watch Bertuzzi being decapitated.
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 31, 2012 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
In order:
No, thanks all the same – yes, and have a 5 page analysis on the professor’s desk by Friday morning!
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Eeesh. Better double space, or that’s going to be a repetitive mess.
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 2:48 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t you dare shift A young man!
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 31, 2012 3:22 PM MST up reply actions
Good News Everyone!
From Elias: The second half of the NHL season begins tonight with 13 games on the schedule. The NHL teams with the toughest remaining schedule (based on the combined points percentage of its remaining opponents) are Nashville (.596), Chicago (.586), New Jersey (.583), Columbus (.576) and Buffalo (.575). The NHL teams with the easiest remaining schedule are Florida (.532), St. Louis (.541), Colorado (.542), San Jose (.543) and Vancouver (.543). Not only do the Blackhawks have the second-toughest remaining schedule, they also have 20 road games to play, tying them with Los Angeles and St. Louis for the NHL high.
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.
On the bright side, we do seem to shit the bed against bottom feeders, for whatever reason. Plus this way when the Avs get hot, they are beating teams ahead of them, and moving up those standings…!!
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
Thinking you may wish to re-read that ....
The NHL teams with the easiest remaining schedule are
Colorado
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 31, 2012 2:43 PM MST up reply actions
Read? LOL…. See i automatically assumed sarcasm based on the poster, and therefore upon seeing
toughest remaining scheduleskimmed the rest of the post… Since when on MHH does “Good News” really mean “Good News”???!!!
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
by Cotts on Jan 31, 2012 2:46 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Well it is good news on the surface, but after what you posted, maybe it was sarcasm?
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.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 2:54 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe… So if the teams the Avs are playing are easy, does that mean we might actually score?
Sports don't build character, they reveal it
Edmonton is pretty vulnerable right now. We might have a shot.
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 31, 2012 2:56 PM MST up reply actions
Like minny was last week?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
So if the teams the Avs are playing are easy, does that mean we might actually score?
depends on how many drinks we buy them and if their bitch best friends cock block us.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
What we need is a wing – man
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by MalachiConstant on Jan 31, 2012 3:19 PM MST up reply actions
Since my only significant contribution to this blog is my avatar, it is finally changed
I can’t change it while away in class folks, here ya go, Nidoking, GO!
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HUZZAH!
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 3:44 PM MST up reply actions
Tobias Funke approves
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
Crosby
Apparently no fractures, but he has soft tissue damage in his neck that causes concussion like symptoms. I’m not an expert, but I have studied bio and I honestly don’t see how soft tissue damage in your neck (or anywhere nonetheless) can cause concussion like symptoms in your brain. Per Duthie. and by the way, here is the definition of soft tissues
In anatomy, the term soft tissue refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not being bone. Soft tissue includes tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, fibrous tissues, fat, and synovial membranes (which are connective tissue), and muscles, nerves and blood vessels (which are not connective tissue).
the only one I could even imagine could cause that, is nerve damage, and if he has nerve damage, then he is in for a very very long ride.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
You obviously haven’t watched the replays
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
Shit, forgot to do that.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
It could be a pinched nerve.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 3:50 PM MST up reply actions
In my head, a pinched nerve isn’t tissue damage it’s just something pinching the nerve (usually inflammation of something near by). There’s a press conference soon, so we will see.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 3:52 PM MST up reply actions
It works differently in other people’s heads
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
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 31, 2012 3:58 PM MST up reply actions
the damaged tissue is pinching a nerve? That’s how I saw it in my head.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 4:25 PM MST up reply actions
Upon further medical consults, Sid is not a Ferrari.
Sid is a Lamborghini.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I thought he was a Vampire
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 4:00 PM MST up reply actions
Is he a transformer? Or a Lamborghini Vampire? A Lamborghini is known to suck a lot of gas.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
So he’s Sidswipe, Sunstreaker, or Red Alert?
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.
A Vamborghini?
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 31, 2012 6:17 PM MST up reply actions
Go Avs! You’ve lost the last few games I haven’t been able to watch, so let’s break that trend. I’ll only be able to catch the last part of the third since I work til 9 :(. I just want to watch hockey :’(
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
maybe you should watch a different game….
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
For those wondering about the NJD financial situation
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
That is actually a reason why Parise won’t be moved. If they are indeed going to be aided financially, Lou will be under sticter guidelines for trading.
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.
Our 3rd round pick for the 12 draft for Parise, debt solved. NEXT!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The Avs should throw all their draft picks this season (obviously minus the 1st they don’t have) at NJD for Parise.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2012 4:17 PM MST up reply actions
You mad fool you! WHAT ABOUT THE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH IN ROUND 7?!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Feeling optimistic all of a sudden…..
3-0 Avs.
1st No goals
2nd Milan Hejduk starts to get back on track with a goal
3rd Mueller makes it 2-0 on the PP then a defensman scores late to make it 3. Avs fail to score an EN.
Varly is ok, doesnt face many shots but makes the saves he needs to
ROR with 2 points in his return
Landy does that allstar stick handling bullshit through all of Edmontons superior defense to set up a goal.
Thats my ideal night tonight
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 5:49 PM MST reply actions
Against this defense, pfwww, the copper and blue is laughing.
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I hate, HATE, when the Avs have no goals 30minutes into the game…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
so rather… ideal realistic night.
I would love em to score in the 1st minute and never look back, but thats just not our avs :(
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 31, 2012 5:53 PM MST up reply actions
OT
Watching the movie Sanctum (they should have named it Rectum). This is like a bad Scifi channel movie Do yourself a favor and don’t waste time on it.
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thanks for the advice.
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by ProfessorOak on Jan 31, 2012 5:57 PM MST up reply actions
OT again
If I didn’t see this on yahoo sports I would think it was faked. Sorry but this is just not attractive to me.
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