Daily Cupcakes- Feb 1st, 2012
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 1, 2012 4:00 AM MST
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Want to know what games are coming up for your dear Colorado Avalanche for the month of February? Good news, the Avs don't play on Valentine's Day.
The Colorado Avalanche are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Denver this season. Don't expect the likes of Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny to give up. With a strong February, the Avalanche can work themselves into contention for the big postseason push.
Gabriel Landeskog is getting a bit of love. Seems that he is happy he spent time in Kitchener.
Among the 12 rookies chosen this season was Colorado Avalanche sniper Gabriel Landeskog, whose decision to leave his native Sweden as a teenager to pursue hockey in Canada likely catapulted the development of his career.
Case in point--an All-Star invite in his first season.
"When I sit back and look at my decision to move to Canada at 16, it was probably the best decision of my life," Landeskog told Adrian Dater of The Denver Post. "I learned so much about myself that first year, just getting away from what was safe and secure.
"Of course, it's tough to be away from friends and family. But at the same time, for me to be living my dream now, I don't think I'd be doing that if I stayed back in Sweden. My dream was to always play in the NHL."
It hasn't been a good year for injuries for the young hopefuls in the 2012 NHL Draft.
There are bad knees in Sarnia and another in Moose Jaw. There is the surgically repaired shoulder in Peterborough, the sore groin in Belleville and a headache in executive offices across the National Hockey League, where managers have been forced to deal with a rash of injuries to many of the brightest draft-eligible prospects in junior hockey.
Three of the top five skaters — and the top goaltender — listed by NHL Central Scouting in its mid-term ranking of North American prospects are injured or recovering from long-term injury. The list of wounded runs deeper, leaving the impression that a curse has been placed upon the draft class of 2012.
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I think we have a winning record against every division, NW notwithstanding
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 1, 2012 6:36 AM MST up reply actions
The realignment cannot happen soon enough. I actually went to bed after the 1st. This team needs to tread water before Duchene comes back.
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.
At least not likely. I keep looking for an analogy to explain the bad play in the division, but I can’t.
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.
Seriously…and outside of Vancouver it’s not like there are any really good teams in the NW. Average at best
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
And it’s not like the other teams have superior coaches who have the read on the Avs. If anything, the Avs are beating teams with the rock star coaches.
There’s something here, and though I have no bloody idea what it is, it needs to be fixed. I remember a few years ago Calgary could really only beat NW teams. They won all those games but lost eveyrwhere else. It’s just wonky.
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.
Or is a matter of the Avs (coaching staff) having no game plan?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Before DiD jumps all over me like a drunken prom date, no game plan would be a hyperbole on my part.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
honestly, last night is on the players. it wasn’t a game plan issue.
the wild loss, that one I’d look harder at the game plan.
Sorry Doc, some of us already made the decision that last nights game was Sacco’s fault. Was that is decided you can’t go back and change it.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Oh shit, Minnesota lost? Wow. The Avs got lucky last night. I know i know AJ, no scoreboard watching.
Also, Chia, I don’t want to argue with you nor start fights, but I was watching the Boston/Ottawa game when Andy let in that awful game winning goal. Immediately the announcers started talking about how he was being overworked and played to often. I had to laugh beacuse, though that’s true, what is it about him that leads teams to ride him like 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.
They have Alex Auld as a backup, and he sucks? I don’t know.
If I’m the Sens, I know they want slow progression with Lehrner, but my goodness, you are in a playoff spot right now, and Andy is gassed after a huge hot streak. Auld blows, and Lehrner has shown that he is good (at least better than Auld) in the NHL. Bring the man up!
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
The Avs did it. Ottawa is doing it. If Andy gets traded, I would imagine that team would do it. If they have faith in Andy for the next few years, sign a good backup or play Lehrner. It’s just bizarre.
That and now Ottawa fans are becoming anti-Andy. I imagine that will fade.
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.
They were anti-Andy…then he went nuts, they loved him, had a bad game last night and they turn. As fickle as all hockey fans I would say
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
And I don’t know why teams ride him so much…maybe it’s because when he gets on a hot streak it lasts awhile. Not sure
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
I was thinking it might be something about his personality; some air of “I can do it all”.
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.
Good news they don’t play on Valentine’s Day? That’s been the best way to spend the day with the wife (on HER suggestion!)
Right, 'cause last year worked out so well.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 1, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
What are you talking about? I’ve no recollection of anything significant happening on Valentines Day last year. None at all.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 1, 2012 2:36 PM MST up reply actions
Really?
Red sure made an impression!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 1, 2012 4:19 PM MST up reply actions
Going from being super busy at work, to doing next to nothing…it takes some getting used to. The official switch of my AM station to Spanish ESPN took place last night. I have so much extra time. Blah!
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie 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.
you should start writing for a prestigious Avalanche blog. or if you can’t find one of those, MHH
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 1, 2012 8:06 AM MST up reply actions
I’d take that luke adam, stafford, gragnani trade any day of the week for stastny
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 Feb 1, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
What do overly excited scientists, Erik Johnson, and TV have in common?
Nine really awesome videos on the science behind hockey. Check out the one on mass, volume, and density. It’s the best by far.
I think NBC aired these during All-Star weekend, but I found them here and was rather amused by them. They’re each 5:30 long and EJ’s in about half of them.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
They’re also made for kids at about a middle school level, so you can also understand what in the world they’re talking about. Hopefully.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
You have a high opinion on people on this site…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
by Mike @ MHH on Feb 1, 2012 7:54 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Call it an optimistic opinion. I must be channeling my inner Sunnyside this morning.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Middle school…I fought there a lot. Never won, but fought anyway
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
So you were like Koci?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
by andidee15 on Feb 1, 2012 8:12 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Those are pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
BTW, Jibs, there’s one on stats. ;-)
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 1, 2012 3:07 PM MST up reply actions
But is there one on the statistical proof of luck?
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 Feb 1, 2012 3:14 PM MST up reply actions
DDC can you change the tag line for the blog today?
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.
did we reach a consensus?
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 1, 2012 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
See-Whores and I did.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 1, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
and that is…?
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 1, 2012 9:45 AM MST up reply actions
It had something to do with 6whores being a statistics major
Participating in a utopian bigamist societal experiment at the Can.
I believe it was, “A blog of significance.”
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 1, 2012 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
okay, done
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 1, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
I think it was A Blog of Some Significance. We don’t want to sound to conceded.
Participating in a utopian bigamist societal experiment at the Can.
that sounds right.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 1, 2012 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
it is done
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 1, 2012 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
BWHAHA. Thank you DDC. It’s glorious.
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 blame our current losing streak on the fact that DDC didn’t change it until now. We win the next game, you heard it here first (unless you heard it from 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 Feb 1, 2012 11:26 AM MST up reply actions
I'm just gonna leave this here
http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=43391239&postcount=112
funny (and sadly true on some levels).
by thedoctor on Feb 1, 2012 9:34 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
What the good doc said
Well done for an HF post.
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
By sleeping next to the game tapes for the next game he feels he will absorb the other team’s game plan osmotically and will be capable of adjusting on the fly against them (read: playing Quincey the entire night or putting Winnik on the top lines to throw off the other team’s game plan).
I LOL’d
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Ya know, Sandie’s cupcakes have not see this much action in quite awhile.
Participating in a utopian bigamist societal experiment at the Can.
The Colorado Avalanche are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Denver this season. Don’t expect the likes of Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny to give up. With a strong February, the Avalanche can work themselves into contention for the big postseason push.
When did Burgundy Rainbow start writing for Yahoo?
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
• The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly, the older brother of Ryan O’Reilly, off re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes. [TSN]
I love the “older bro of Ryan” bit. That’s the kind of thing they do when well-known players have an association to the news. Looks like Radar’s considered well-known now.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 1, 2012 2:40 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Part of me hopes we claim Cal next time around. If he’s anything like his brother even just in the work ethic department, he’d be a decent fit here or for LEM.
Besides, just think of how it would help our TOILOI!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Here’s a further bit of injustice for you. Cal makes more than Radar.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
That will change this summer when Radar comes off his ELC.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I opened my kindle page to look for new books and this is what they were pedling to me.
It's all about Winnik
I’m getting one of these for my 8 year-old daughter.
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 Feb 1, 2012 4:23 PM MST up reply actions
Did you get one for everyone here?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
No, I just shared it with everyone though.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 1, 2012 4:54 PM MST up reply actions
Gomez
has the 11th highest cap hit in the league, and EJ still has more goals than him.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
EJ is the 1% (shooting percentage). Still, being the 1% is better than being the 0%.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
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