Daily Cupcakes - January 9th, 2012
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 4:00 AM MST
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A nice article about Adam Foote, the OHL team he played for is retiring his number.
It was close to 20 years ago that Adam Foote stood at the front of the Soo Greyhounds bus as it entered the parking lot at the Oshawa Civic Centre for Game 1 of the OHL championship series against the Oshawa Generals.
The hype leading up to that series was at an all-time high. The Hounds were set to come face-to-face with Eric Lindros for the first time and everyone in Sault Ste. Marie was anxiously anticipating the showdown.
As the bus pulled in, a gang of rowdy Oshawa fans yelled obscenities toward the Greyhounds, some flipping the bird. For some teenagers, such a reception can be intimidating. But in his usual style, Adam Foote soaked it up.
He loved it.
He embraced it.
There are more Americans playing in the NHL than ever before.
They are the kind of numbers that are sure to make Gary Bettman smile.
Even as several of the NHL’s U.S.-based franchises continue to struggle financially, the reality is that commissioner’s league is becoming more and more American with every passing season.
At least in terms of who’s on the ice.
In a league in which roughly 700 players suit up for a regular shift each year, the number of NHLers from the United States has jumped considerably in the past seven or eight seasons alone.
Last season, for example, 156 American players played in 25 or more games – an historic high for the NHL – which is up from only 101 as recently as the 2002-03 season.
The sale of the St-Louis Blues is getting interesting.
The situation regarding the St. Louis Blues sale grew interesting this week when it was reported NHL commissioner Gary Bettman enforced a deadline that put Matthew Hulsizer’s bid out of contention for now.
This means minority owner Tom Stillman and his group of local partners is back in front. But it doesn’t look like they are home and cooled out. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has the details on the murky situation.
Some more thoughts on the NHLPA's move to block the NHL's realignment.
It’s safe to say the two sides in the NHL’s coming labour dispute are digging in their heels. Or at least fighting for better position in front of the net.
That’s the take-away from the last two days of off-ice drama, what with the NHL Players’ Association choosing to hold up the NHL board of governors’ re-alignment plan for the 2012-13 season on the basis that they needed more information Friday night, and the subsequent reaction, albeit slightly rehearsed, that came from both parties the next day.
Saturday, Winnipeg Jets governor and True North chairman Mark Chipman fielded questions on how this delay in re-alignment would impact his club. Questions of projected travel burdens — the current system against the proposed configuration — and possible legal ramifications available to the league were easily addressed, but when the conversation shifted to Friday’s news signalling the start of a potential labour dispute after the current CBA between the league and the players expires after this season, an answer was difficult to locate.
Some Montreal fans are chanting during games that they want "Montreal, en francais". And as we were told by Gabriel Landeskog, Montreal crowds are incredibly loud.
Fans filing into the Bell Centre on Saturday hoping for a Montreal Canadiens win were met by protesters with another goal in mind. They want the organization to be more French.
Several hundred Quebec nationalists, handing out miniature Quebec flags and chanting "Montreal, en francais," held a rally directly in front of the building.
The group was protesting the recent appointment of Randy Cunneyworth as head coach. He is the first Montreal head coach unable to speak French in 40 years.
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Monday Morning Open Thread. When?
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.
Something, and I am not sure what, about that seems, how do I put it, wrong.
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.
Right now
So has anyone played this new Star Wars MMO? Is it as bad as it looked? Is it Bioware’s last foray into MMOs?
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I keep hearing that it’s good from people I’ve talked to. Of course, said people I’ve talked to are massive Star Wars fans, so I’m taking those bits of opinion with a grain of salt.
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by Chris Damasceno on Jan 9, 2012 6:44 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah I'm not a SW fan at all, but I think I'd play it.
Those that I’ve talked to are just general mmo fans and they seem to really enjoy it.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I've heard a lot of positive things about it. Well balanced and fun to play.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Really bizarre
Because I’ve read on their forums people having tons of issues and bitching hardcore about it. Of course, if you read the Riot forums you’d think League of Legends was the most poorly balanced game of all-time (it’s not), thus seeking the opinions of others.
Excellent! With D3 looking to be a very early February release date, I should probably stick to polishing off Guild Wars and not get too into a new MMO. D3 continues being delayed by the Korean ratings board, however, I’ll definitely give this a chance.
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Because I’ve read on their forums people having tons of issues and bitching hardcore about it.
Description of every game’s official forums ever.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 9, 2012 8:52 AM MST up reply actions
Yup. I stay far far away from BF3 forums. It’s the videogame equivalent of going over to EZ.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Sounds like any discussion about coaching, Kobasew, Duchene, trades or numerous other topics on MHH.
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I GOT KILD 83895723 TIMES BY _ GUN THAT I HAVEN’T TRIED YET IT IS SO OP NERF THIS DICE NERF THIS
Dice: “If you don’t stfu we’re leaving the tac light as is.”
(that’s the only explanation for the tac light I’ve been able to come up with >_>)
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
I’ve ran into some legit hackers…but yeah…I’m just waiting for the day I get called cheating for mowing people down with my QBB95…just cus they stand in front of it, I’m the cheater.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
The only OP setup is the USAS with frag rounds. Your automatic shotgun shouldn’t kill me in 2 shots from 150 metres away. And whoever invented that IRL? Because it does actually exist? Fuck you buddy.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
IRL it could kill you out to 200 with one shot.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
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IRL you can’t blow me up with a rocket and then revive me with one paddle shock to the foot either
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Besides, it’s not the gun that kills them, it’s the digital bullets.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
guns don’t kill people…storm troopers do
Can't listen to Party Rock anymore....all I hear is 'Everyday lines are Shufflin'
I always thought it was funny how in the first one obi wan is saying that only storm troopers have that kind of accuracy, and then for three whole movies they proceed to not be able to shoot straight.
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At that point I don’t think the storm troopers were clones anymore. They were just normal everday people who signed up for the military.
Probably just trying to earn some money for college or so they could get off of whatever rock they lived on. Then some damn kid comes along and cuts them down when they were just trying to do their jobs and make a better life for there families.
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They were copies of copies. That explains the fuzzy aiming.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Aren’t you a little short to be a storm trooper?
Either the Empire had strict recruiting standards, or they were still clones.
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 11, 2012 10:16 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah of course
that’s largely what the forums are for, after all.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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I will be getting to it once I have finished my Arkham City/AC:2c/Zelda Skyward Sword trio of goodiness I got for Christmas…
…That said I’ve heard nothing but good things in my limited chatter with people who have played it.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 9, 2012 8:51 AM MST up reply actions
Brotherhood? I got it for Christmas too. Need to do the story so I can play Revelations.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
sorry 2d then. I got revelations but couldn’t think of the name of it when I was writing this so I called it 2c
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 9, 2012 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
The next time I hear a Red Wing fan complain that the refs are against them, I might just randomly punch them in the face.
The refs missed two blatant penalties on the OT game winner last night against the Hawks. Interference and too many men, on the same play. And Holmstrom still gets away with murder on goalies.
Anyway, Happy Monday all!!
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Eugh!
Fuck Mornings Detroit!
I am boobs.
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 9, 2012 7:46 AM MST up reply actions
I think the rules should be changed when it comes to penalty shots. If the player misses the penalty shot then the team should still get a 2 minute power play, if he makes the shot then no power play.
Totally agree chia, I watched the end of that game Detroit fans have no room to bitch, especially when you won due in some part to no calls on your team.
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Plus the crosscheck to Leddy’s back on the game tying goal.
The problem with the penalty shot one was it went in…but because the glove was over it, there was no conclusive evidence in replay
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Yeah it looked like it was probably in to me as well. That could be solved though especially in this day and age.
Microchip in the puck. Put it right in the center and a sensor under the goal line (or probably two sensors). Once the chip goes a certain distance past the sensor it is in. You could even solve the whole what if the puck is on its side by having it detect orientation of the chip. I would think all of this would not be to complicated given what we can do with technology.
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Ya
since chips in the pucks won’t be expensive at all.
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And I may be wrong, but haven’t they looked into this and had problems with freezing the chips?
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.
I work for an aviation electronics company and the cost of hardward is pretty much nil. Alot of parts like that cost less than 1 cent per when you buy in big quantities. The bigger question is really initial design costs and someone making enough profit off of it to do it in the first place.
As for cold, no it shouldn’t be a problem. We test circuit card assemblies for planes at -40 degrees.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I thought the issue was the blunt force that pucks take all game. Maybe I am wrong but I was under the impression that was the issue, not expense.
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 can’t remember what the issue was, but they did try it, and it didn’t work. You would think though, especially after the fox puck abortion, that the technology would be there.
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I also remember there being an issue concerning the puck on its side.
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.
Technology has also advanced a hell of lot more since 1995 when it was first developed though… that’s 16 years. I think they can do a hell of a lot better.
We have phones are leaps and heads ahead of what the most powerful PCs were capable of.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I’m with Eno$ here on that one.
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Enos: Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. An ENTIRE bag of pucks?
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by Dixomatic on Jan 9, 2012 9:51 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
That seems kinda backwards… why should they get two cracks at it not one?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
To me I think of that as such an illegal activity that it deserves more than just a penalty shot especially when the percentage of penalty shots made are pretty low. What Holmstrom did took a guarenteed goal away from Chicago.
I would rather have a 5 minute major assessed than a penalty shoot, you get more chances to score.
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I am actually borderline in the camp of making all 2 minute penalties non releasable, like they used to. It wasn’t until one of the great Canadiens teams could put 5 goals in the net in two minutes that they changed it. Seems like a good deterrent to taking penalties to me, although a big downside imo is making the game even more about special teams than it already is.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
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With penalties going down as they said during the St Louis game maybe this would make more sense again. Plus no team or one player scores like teams used to back in the day.
I am guessing you are referring to the early 80’s and the Oilers. Gretzky had more points in 80 games than one third of the teams in the league last year scored goals in 82 games..
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What’s the percentage of making a penalty shot versus scoring on a power play? (Well, here’s data from about 10 years ago – seems like the penalty shot is the safer bet, unless you know of some PPs clicking along at 32%.)
Why not let the team decide whether to accept or decline?
Why not let the team decide who takes the penalty shot?
by DiD on Jan 9, 2012 2:55 PM MST up reply actions
I would bet your data is still pretty close to today’s numbers.
I like your idea of letting the team decide. It could be interesting if you have a one goal game later in the third period. If you were up I think you might rather have the penalty so you could spend 2 minutes on the PP.
I think they do let the team decide who takes it, but it has to be someone that was on the ice, not someone from the bench.
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So what is the scoop on Johnson? I didn’t see anything abou him. I was assuming he had to be hurt pretty bad to not come back to the game like SoB did.
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Ugh
Sick of hearing Canadiens fans bitch about that. They should actually want a coach that will get them a cup…
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
They have lots of Cups. It’s their legacy as a proud French speaking team they’re afraid of losing.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I bet ya not every one of their players is french-canadian
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 9, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
No, but their Captains speak French. And if they don’t, it’s Hell.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
Mike Keane lasted from the beginning of the 1995 season until however long it took him to get traded to Colorado with Patrick Roy.
Yeah, I think he was the last one.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 3:52 PM MST up reply actions
I’m having a hard time getting my head around it:
“We want a team that upholds our proud Canadian traditions.”
Okay. I’m with you.
“We want a team that just screams Canada when you see them.”
Sure. I’m right there. Absolutely.
“We want a coach that fits into that.”
Cool.
“And our coach cannot say, ’I’m a proud Canadian,’ unless he says it in French. Because nothing is more Canadian than the French.”
Umm. Wait. You just lost me.
I’m trying to be humorous (and likely failing), but I’m with Lafleur on this one. Who cares what language he speaks? Maybe he can’t handle interviews, but I’d bet he has assistants who can handle that.
I am with you, but I think it is that they don’t just want a team and coach and stuff that screams Canadian, it has to be a team and coach that screams French Canadaian.
It seams to me that really they want to be there own country, but maybe I am wrong.
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Oh no, they really want to be their own country. They’ve tried to secede a few times. I’m sure sandie knows more about that than I do, but everything I’ve seen on it says “cut off your nose to spite your face” as it would be economic suicide.
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Sometimes you have to let people learn the hard way. Like when a little kid starts heading towards an electrical outlet with a piece of metal.
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yeppers. And I didn’t want to bring up that whole political issue. Hahaha, such a “button”. Not mine, mind you.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 3:53 PM MST up reply actions
Oh come now, not such a hot button.
Why they haven’t had a secession referendum in what, 15 years?
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Retire #52?
Seems pointless to have another Avalanche player wear a number that was defined by Adam Foote.
Discuss.
Varly!
Yes
discussion over
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 9, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
Not yet. Grumble
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 10:29 AM MST up reply actions
I have a feeling that since nothing has been announced, it will be opening night next season.
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 9, 2012 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I can’t imagine them announcing it a few days before a game. Has to be then, right? Guess who’s going for Opening Night?! Yeah, I better be able to buy freaking tickets. I’ll be so upset….
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
Oh, and I'm kinda thinking about going to the Soo to see his retirment there too
He’d show up, right?
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
I think he would.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Better chances of getting his Nords jersey signed there./...
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
Also…I wasn’t aware that Lindros had that attitude about clubs prior to the Nords…wow. What a dick. Certainly made me lose even more respect for him as a player.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Um yeah
He is one of the most disliked players in Quebec.
Although, there is a lot to be said that he was 18, and under enormous pressure from his parents and agent to ask for a trade. They felt he wouldn’t get recognition (or money) in a French location. At least, that’s what I tell myself.
I’ve said for a while that if he gets into HHoF I’m going to bring a Nords jersey and say “Thanks”.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t like Lindross, but his dad belongs on any list of “overbearing sports fathers” His dad is the worst.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 9, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I think it was more his folks than him. But that’s just a gut feeling. Honestly though, with how his career turned out, I think the Nords/Avs got the better end of the deal on that one.
It’s funny that you bring up Lindros, I was thinking of writing a piece of the Montreal debacle, and just how far back it goes. I had been toying with the idea, but didn’t know if it would be wanted.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
Good articles always have a place, yo.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 9, 2012 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
Seriously, when Lindros was drafted he refused to even wear the Nords jersey. How foolish does this look?!
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
He wasn’t the first to not wear the jersey though. Lemieux did it too. Although Lemieux did it for a better contract, not because he refused to play for the team.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
OH and this wasn’t the first time that Lindros pulled this stunt. He did the same thing to the Soo.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
That’s what I was referring too in my initial post. He has a history of being a dick to clubs that draft him.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Yup, but that’s not even the first time. And as a 16 year old? Really? You get drafted into the OHL and you say “not good enough”. SMH
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:19 AM MST up reply actions
I wonder…is that the only time an NHL player has refused to play for both his drafting junior league AND NHL team?
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I’m not sure. I only know (off the top of my head) of him and Lemieux having refused to wear the jersey on Draft Day. Lemieux did play for the Pens though…
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
Dude, I'll do it up then!
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
Wow
I forgot that the other trade for Lindros with the Rangers was Doug Weight, Tony Amonte, Alexei Kovalev, John Vanbiesbrouck, three first round draft picks (1993, 1994 & 1995) and $12 million.
Jesus.
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.
Luckily yes, what would become our franchise instead opted for the Jesus option. Number 21 hanging from the Pepsi Center rafters.
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 9, 2012 2:17 PM MST up reply actions
Claude Julien on Canucks mindset
I guess we’re stupid. We’re idiots. They’re so much more intelligent than everybody else. That’s the way they act.
HAHAHAHA.
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.
Where is this from?!
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Sounds like he talked to Kesler recently…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
THis was a post game war of words between AV and Claude…Puck Daddy has a good write up on it.
Claude is my new hero for using this gem to the Canucks:
I’m sure the “I guess we’re stupid” line is going to get a lot of play, but if you ask me, the real gem here was Julien’s response to Vigneault’s “He’s gonna get it” comment regarding Marchand:
“We all know that that comment’s been said before and it didn’t turn out well, so we’ll leave it at that.”
Todd Bertuzzi what?
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
just an fyi
at practice and neither johnson nor o’brien are on the ice.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Jan 9, 2012 11:07 AM MST via Android app reply actions
I thought that was your car!
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 9, 2012 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
Creeper
Although, it’s a nice freaking car.
Thanks for the heads up, Cheryl. I’m not shocked about Johnson.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:11 AM MST up reply actions
Hopefully on both it just an extra rest day and both will be around tomorrow. Unless we hear about a call-up soon I expect one of them to be back and Wilson to get back into the line-up.
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 9, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions
I think SoB will be fine. I think he needed some rest though.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
Creeper?
You mean sitting in my room playing Guild Wars and hearing the rocket engine in her car fire up is creeping? Pffff. Women.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 9, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
You mean sitting in my parents’s basementroomeating hot pocketsand playing Guild Wars and hearing the rocket engine in her car fire up is creeping? Pffff. Women.
Fixed for you AJ
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Aren't you sweet.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 9, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
Dunh Dunh Dunh
Arniel’s what, #7?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Yep, #7
Coaches that were fired this season before Scott Arniel: Davis Payne, Bruce Boudreau, Randy Carlyle, Paul Maurice, Terry Murray, Jacques Martin. Incredible.
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 9, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
It’s a wonder an NHL coach can get a home loan. How can they describe it as “stable employment.”
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 9, 2012 11:19 AM MST up reply actions
What took em so long?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
So how about Shane Doan
scoring his first NHL career hat-trick Saturday with just 1sec left on the clock. Only took him 16 seasons (1,161 games) and had he not scored, he would have set the record for most career two goal games with out scoring a hat-trick. He and Sykora are tied at 38.
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.
DDC, nice call last week on Olver being no longer IR-ed. He was reactivated today.
Also, why have you not refuted that you are the same person who runs the Bruins blog?
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.
Let’s see how good of a coach Bylsma is without his Norris, Hart, and Selke like skaters.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I know he’s dealt with injuries to key players before, but if he can piece together some wins with that lineup, he should change his name to McGyver.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Johnson day-to-day, questionable for tomorrow
O’Brien out
Wilson in
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 9, 2012 12:32 PM MST reply actions
I’m curious to see how aggressive Wilson will be. I remember last time he went out with a head injury he took a long time to get back to his hard-hitting ways. That has to be a hard thing to overcome.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
It took him nearly 6 months.
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.
Addendum to Julien's awesome mocking of Vancouver
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Yeah, just put that above. He is my new hero ripping the Canuck’s and the Bertuzzi incident in particular
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Is it just me… or maybe it’s because they’re such a big hockey market… but why are the Canucks always in the media bitching and moaning about things?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
They really are a city of miserable fucks. Watched the Summit Series special that Ross Greenburg did on NBC Sports and it was in Vancouver where the “fans” booed the Canadian team and where Phil Esposito spoke up. From the Wiki entry on the series:
Game 4
Team Canada played poorly in Game Four in Vancouver, losing 5-3, and the crowd of 15,570 fans echoed the rest of Canada’s sentiments: Team Canada was booed off the ice at game’s end. Responding to the negative public and media reaction in light of the expectation for an overwhelming Team Canada sweep of the series, Phil Esposito made an emotional outburst on Canadian national television:
"To the people across Canada, we tried, we gave it our best, and to the people that boo us, geez, I’m really, all of us guys are really disheartened and we’re disillusioned, and we’re disappointed at some of the people. We cannot believe the bad press we’ve got, the booing we’ve gotten in our own buildings. If the Russians boo their players, the fans… Russians boo their players… Some of the Canadian fans—I’m not saying all of them, some of them booed us, then I’ll come back and I’ll apologize to each one of the Canadians, but I don’t think they will. I’m really, really… I’m really disappointed. I am completely disappointed. I cannot believe it. Some of our guys are really, really down in the dumps, we know, we’re trying like hell. I mean, we’re doing the best we can, and they got a good team, and let’s face facts. But it doesn’t mean that we’re not giving it our 150%, because we certainly are.
I mean, the more – everyone of us guys, 35 guys that came out and played for Team Canada. We did it because we love our country, and not for any other reason, no other reason. They can throw the money, uh, for the pension fund out the window. They can throw anything they want out the window. We came because we love Canada. And even though we play in the United States, and we earn money in the United States, Canada is still our home, and that’s the only reason we come. And I don’t think it’s fair that we should be booed."
Great turmoil ensued in Canada as Team Canada prepared to travel to the Soviet Union to play the remaining four games, and Canada contemplated the end to its perceived dominance in the sport of hockey.
Beautiful city, great Playmates and strippers, but what an awful lot.
by DiD on Jan 9, 2012 3:00 PM MST up reply actions
the crowd of 15,570 fans echoed the rest of Canada’s sentiments
Maybe it wasn’t just Vancouver? As far as Phil talking about the Russians, well, I doubt anybody who liked their life/livelihood would openly boo anything in Soviet Russia.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
Bob McKenzie on the radio right now, TSN Radio saying the price for Nash, for those who want to know…
Is probably 3 prime prospects, top 6 forward, goalie, etc etc… it definitely won’t be a 1 for 1…
Where as Carter would net a little less, 2 prospects.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I am hoping they mean that they want a forward prospect, a goalie prospect and another prospect and not that they want 3 good prospects plus a current top 6 forward plus a goalie and some other stuff. Nash is good, but there isn’t many players period that I would give up that much for. That is about 25% of a team once the prospects develop.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
The want 3… and that was just an example he gave out… but I imagine they want 1 forward and 1 d…
Their biggest need being goaltending.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Bob McKenzie threw out the name Corey Schneider… so I assume Pickards too raw… they want someone they can use.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I would hate to see Nash in Vancouver.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
same.
My poor heart.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 6:36 PM MST up reply actions
I can only hope he has too much class to accept a move there.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
I think he has too much class to say no to a trade. :(
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 6:39 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, and unfortunately Vancouver is a contender, which he may like to be on other than a rebuilding team, even if the Avs are better than C-bus.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
Jeff Carter for Barrie and Pickard. Interesting.
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 don’t think that’s the two types of prospects they have in mind.
by DiD on Jan 9, 2012 3:09 PM MST up reply actions
All of this is hypothetical.
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 did the same thing you did, thought of two prospects the Avs could trade. I thought of Barrie and Siemens…and even then I thought that there’s no way Columbus would do that for Carter.
by DiD on Jan 9, 2012 3:12 PM MST up reply actions
They wouldn’t? We saw what they gave up for him and it’s wasn’t even remotely close to the package Richards returned. Maybe they don’t want that much, who knows.
I always consider this a bit like appraising antiques or art. People can run around claiming this is what that, and this is worth so much more than that other thing, but in the end the real price is dictated by the buyers with the money. Carter may not be worth much more than two prospects if no other GM will offer more and Columbus doesn’t want to keep him.
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.
Would you make that trade? That’s an awful lot of faith in two young defensemen for a young, proven NHL player. Not every one of these turns out like Jeff Bagwell for Larry Andersen.
I also think that there are other teams who want Carter and who are able to pay more than Barrie and Siemens.
by DiD on Jan 9, 2012 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
I would go with Hishon, Siemens and a goalie prospect for Carter.
Hishon: no one knows if he will ever play well in the NHL, due to size and such, if he recovers the concussion.
Siemens: I think Barrie is more of a safe bet than Siemens so I would rather keep him.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
I think Barrie is more of a safe bet than Siemens so I would rather keep him.
Unfortunately, that’s not how trading for an elite scorer in the NHL goes. Usually, the team with the proven asset is the team that gets to decide which prospect they want. Let’s say Colorado had Carter. Would you trade him for what you’re offering?
For what it’s worth, check out the Similarity Scores section for Carter on his hockeyreference.com page. Pretty decent company in there.
by DiD on Jan 9, 2012 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
Pfft. Too many russians.
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.
Hishon: no one knows if he will ever play well in the NHL, due to size and such, if he recovers the concussion.
I believe the CBA states that you cannot trade an player in IR.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
I’ll look it up, but when the Avs got Theodore he was injured, wasn’t he?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe I’m mixing up trading an injured player with sending one down to the minors.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
I’m not sure, I’m looking, but not really seeing anything. Although it’s kinda a pita to read.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
The Injured Reserve List is
a category of the Reserve List. A Club may place a player on
Injured Reserve only if such player is injured or disabled and
unable to perform his duties as a hockey player by reason of an
injury sustained during the course of his employment as a hockey
player, including travel with his team or on business requested
by the Club, after having passed the Club’s initial physical
examination in that season. If a player fails the Club’s initial
physical examination in any Season, he is not eligible for
Injured Reserve.
(b) Players on Injured Reserve may attend team meetings,
travel with the Club (at the Club’s option) and participate in
practice sessions with other players on the Club’s Playing
Roster. Players on Injured Reserve are prohibited from appearing
in games, participating in pre-game warm-ups with their Clubs, or
dressing in game uniforms on game days.
I don’t really see anything about playings not being able to be traded while on the IR.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 4:57 PM MST up reply actions
Will they? I am not so sure honestly. His attitude wasn’t stellar. I am not even saying the Avs should trade for him, but I am curious.
I imagine that Sherman is assessing the team right now. Clearly, Duchene will come back and I think Statsny and Jones’ performance will rebound. Mueller’s a question mark but it seems as if they are preparing him for a March/April return. He has said repeatedly he always looks for chances to make the team better and has done that (Hannan for Flash) and I wonder if he has his mind set on a few wingers and will wait to jump on it.
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 Carter just separate his shoulder?
"He who fucks nuns will later join the church." -The Clash
Patrick Sharp broke his wrist… scoring a goal last night.
Meanwhile in LA…. LOL
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Tonight need to root for Capitals to beat LA and Panthers to beat Canucks.
Maybe we should have loaned them Varly for the night.
Avalanche Hockey: egressing to the mean
hmm how right you are. Watching the Caps game now and Vokoun hasn’t been sharp. One goal off a bad rebound, wasn’t good on 3rd goal, I guess 1 of the goals was ok. Caps suck playing on the West Coast, and they have been sucking on the road this season, so I wouldn’t count on them for anything. Having Backstrom out with concussion/migraine after Bourque’s dirty elbow really hurts the Caps because they don’t really have a good 2C, so 1C out means 3C (Laich) is playing 1C.
Marchand gets 5 games.
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… self defense, ducking a hit is 5 games… but Torres headshot or Lappiere on Wilson is nadda?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Marchand needs to buy himself a good camera and send Shanny some especially attractive goats.
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 9, 2012 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
"Self defense"
LOLOLOLOLOL
not even close.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
I saw it as self defense. Salo jumped up at him
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
When a guy is coming at your knees its your reaction to jump
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Salo and them had the exact same collision before and they chiriped at each other before… besides I believe in “i was ducking the hit marchand” than “im not a stupid wreckless player torres”
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Hey Sandie
I got my Monsters jersey today….it was actually at the post office on Saturday but Mrs. Canary didn’t get there before it closed.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Yay~
Glad you got it, love it!?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 6:23 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t know if I love it….but I like it enough; and couldn’t beat the price.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Uh oh? What’s wrong with it?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 7:03 PM MST up reply actions
Nothings wrong….I just can’t say that I love it; partially because I don’t know that I ‘love’ clothing and partially because I’ve only had it about two hours.
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.
Haha
Alrighty then. Well, I hope you enjoy it!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Jan 9, 2012 7:26 PM MST up reply actions
Hm
may be approaching a result in the second Stastny study, in regards to his linemates. Let’s just say it’s not what I was expecting.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
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