Canes at Avs- You Won't Like Radar When He's Angry, Avs win 4-3 in OT
by Mike @ MHH on Feb 10, 2012 10:12 PM MST
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PrintMilitary Appreciation Night started (on the ice) with a string of dump-ins, icings, and offsides as the Avalanche seemed to be starting late again. The visiting Hurricanes generated some one-and-done chances, but Colorado netminder Jean-Sebastien Giguere stood tall. A good shift by the T. J. Galiardi line was followed up shortly after be a great shift from the Paul Stastny line at about 7 minutes into the period. Toward the tail end of that shift, the Hurricanes pushed the tempo back the other way and a short shift saw everybody on the home team watching or chasing the other Stewart (Anthony) out of the corner. He found Tim Brent alone in the slot for the quick shot past Giguere for the 1-0 lead on Brent's 8th of the season.
Not long after, a freshly-over-the-wall Cody McLeod drove to the back of the Carolina net and tripped trade-rumor-target Tuomo Ruutu for the first PK sighting of the game. The Avs killed it off with some good work down low and some better work by Giggy on some sweet Carolina (BUH, BUH, BUUUM) plays. The Avalanche responded with a good shift from the Stastny line but nobody could finish. Not long after another good series by the Ryan O`Reilly line resulted in nil on the board, Stastny got called for a slash as he tried to generate something in the offensive zone. The 'Canes pressed hard but couldn't bury one past Giguere even though the Avalanche looked to be firmly entrenched in survive-the-period-mode.
Surprise!! A great forecheck by Peter Mueller and Gabriel Landeskog resulted in a typical why-pass-when-I-can-shoot shot from Landeskog who beat a somewhat-surprised Cam Ward with just over a minute left in the game. Another surprise!! The next shift down by the 'Canes resulted in scrambly d-zone entry work and Jan Hejda provided a quick screen for a Jiri Tlusty shot to beat Giguere. Carolina had regained the one-goal lead as the period came to an end. Lackluster play and two power plays resulted in the Avs getting outshot 12-6 in the first frame.
The second period started with some backpeddling and Giguere was called on early and often as the 'Canes were shooting from everywhere. Colorado finally got a good breakout from their own end and the Stastny line decided that would be a good time to put on a clinic. A passing and goalie undressing clinic that is. Hejduk-to-Jones-to-Stastny-to-Hejduk for the tying goal (for those scoring at home). That was a beautiful goal by the throwback line from the beginning of the season. Lots of sauce on that play.
Carolina answered with some decent pressure and rolling chances before a spectacular shift by the Jay McClement line around the 9 minute mark resulted in a Tyson Barrie shot that got redirected between Cam Ward's pillows but trickled juuuuuuuuuuust wide. Then the game shifted to a back-and-forth affair with chances at both ends, but lots of consistent pressure and good opportunities from the hometown Burgundy and Frostbite Blue. With just over 6 minutes left in the game, Mueller was the benefit of a giveaway behind the 'Canes' net. He threw the puck in front to Landeskog who tried to slip it in farside but missed.
A quick carry-in by Ruutu and a good net drive by all three Carolina forwards resulted in a bad bounce finding its way to Eric Staal's stick with just over 4 minutes left in the period. He didn't miss on the empty net as Giguere had slid to his right trying to follow the pass through traffic. That goal was just Staal's 14th of the season. Then, at almost exactly 1 minute left in the period some great hustle and work from David Jones behind the net got the Avalanche back even. Jones pulled the puck off the boards after carrying it deep and passed it to a streaking Stastny who put the puck on a string and tucked it past a sliding Ward for HIS 14th goal of the season. Colorado went into the 2nd intermission tied on the scoreboard but being badly outshot (33-21).
Much more balanced start to the third. Lots of neutral zone possession and both teams did a better job of standing up at their own blueline. The Avs get about a minute of strong possession in the 'Canes' zone after a set play off a faceoff resulted in Tyson Barrie flying into the zone and pushing the play below the circles. Treated to Hejduk playing D for a pinching Shane O`Brien toward the end of that same shift. Ward was forced to make a couple of tough saves through traffic.
A bad entry play by Hejda generated a 3-on-1 the other way but Giguere made a tough blocker save. Scary moment alert when a hustling Hejda tripped over a sprawled Ruutu and went into the boards awkwardly but appeared OK. O`Reilly had a golden oppertunity off of a turnover that was picked up and dished to him by Landeskog but he hit the post with a yawning net in front of him at about 9 minutes gone in the period. Not long after Ruutu drew a penalty as he got crowbared between the legs by Jones at the blueline.
At the start of the penalty kill, Radar goes on a steal-and-shooting spree like a crack head on Devil's Night but Ward stood (butterflied) tall. Radar then took his rage out on the bench door. Dude was nuclear pissed! The team responded because it looked like everybody seemed to have some jump as they wanted to bury a goal for him. Stastny and Jones were flying in the offensive zone and then Landeskog was driving the net while holding off a defender. Carolina answered with pressure of their own in the last few minutes of the period. Landeskog and O'Reilly nearly netted a winner with a strong net drive. Jan Hejda also handled his business by erasing a Tlusty rush at the other end. Both teams survived for the end of regulation point and the game went to overtime. The shot differential had closed a lilttle by that point, 40-31 in the Hurricanes' favor.
Giguere was forced to make a good save on a tipped shot about a minute into the 5-minute OT. Barrie drove in and got a good look at Ward on the next shift. Most of the extra frame had been in Carolina's favor. Some sphincter-clenching neutral zone 'play' with less than two minutes left in bonus time generated some more good possession time for the 'Canes before Ryan O'Reilly decided to end the game. He stripped Justin Faulk in the neutral zone, pushed the play into the Carolina zone, tee'd it up, and let slip the Dogs of War with a slapshot fueled by rage and frustration that beat Ward short side with less than TWO SECONDS TO GO IN OT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm spent...
- O'Reilly, was a boss in the third and OT
- Stastny, assist and the game-tying goal + 70% in the circle
- Landeskog, who I'm convinced is trying for a double-double in shots and hits every night
- Landeskog - O'Reilly - Mueller
- Jones - Stastny - Hejduk
- Galiardi - McClement -Winnik
- McLeod - van der Gulik - Kobasew
- Johnson - Quincey
- Hejda - O'Byrne
- Barrie - O'Brien
- Giguere
- Scratches: Hunwick, Wilson, Porter
- Carolina seemed to be shooting wide deliberately ALOT from the point to try to get Jiggy moving out of the net.
- Barrie seemed to struggle with the aggressive Hurricane forecheck and had a couple of rookie mistakes in his own end. He upped his offensive/skating game in the third and OT though.
- Jiggy was generating more rebounds than a drunk point guard.
The Avalanche travel to St. Louis for a tilt against the Blues tomorrow night @ 6:00 pm.
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One big con on tonight:
No Galiardi. Guy needs another kick in the pants me thinks
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 10, 2012 10:18 PM MST reply actions
third line, wasn’t noticed, I’ll take it. Not good nor bad.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 10:28 PM MST up reply actions
Making the first comment about Gally is what’s known as burying the lead. Cole D. Hamilton, is this really what’s at the forefront of your mind tonight?
(For what it’s worth, and it’s not worth much, Gally got shifted off the 3rd to the 4th at the start of the 2nd, or so it seemed on TV.)
Umm…if the 1st and 2nd play the way they did tonight, the 3rd and 4th don’t matter a whole lot, unless they totally suck, which they didn’t. Koby had a couple of good offensive chances, Square Peg and Winnik did what they do best, and VDG and Gally set a pretty fast pace in their shifts. It’s all good.
Hawks fan #1: you're terrible landeskog
Hawks fan #2 He's not that bad
Hawks fan #1: he scores goals against us and makes me feel like a pedo. that’s two things
thats what i noticed, Kobasew took his spot on the third and I though Gali looked a little flat tonight. Not trying to be a downer, I was super stoked on this game and all praise at the end of the GDT, i just realized after reading the recap that I hadnt seen much out of gali tonight
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 10, 2012 11:35 PM MST up reply actions
I guess nobody saw it but Gali’s last in the first he blocked a shot with his leg and he basically crawled to the bench. When they showed Avs going off the to the locker room at end of period it briefly showed Gali being helped by the trainer limping.
Come 2nd he got limited minutes on 4th line and really seemed to be extremely slowed. I was pissed because the Altiboobs would say shit about what happened specially when I didn’t see him till a good way into the 2nd. But yeah Gali was himself in the first IMO but after that he was pretty invisible. But I do think VDG stepped it up this game too.
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 11, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
That game was both awesome and gave me nightmares because of the sounds of the transforming creatures.
I'm such a huge fan of the Avs I can name who our goalie was FOUR seasons ago! Crazy, right?!
by Guitarpick8120 on Feb 11, 2012 12:17 AM MST up reply actions
Brian Engblom needs to bring back the mullet.
Whiskey tends to make me high, and sad songs make me cry. Pretty women break my heart almost every night. I run on beans and nicotine; I'm a real, live buckaroo. And my heart's not pure, my boots ain't clean, and I never tell the truth.
this
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 10, 2012 10:22 PM MST up reply actions
So does Sacco play Wilson and/or Hunwick tomorrow to have a couple of rested players in the line up?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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I’m curious to see how Radar plays tomorrow. He got a LOT of time in the third.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
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I think we’re due for a smacking. Landy was absolutely gassed, I’m sure O’Reilly is wiped. St. Louis is big and physical…not a good omen.
Hawks fan #1: you're terrible landeskog
Hawks fan #2 He's not that bad
Hawks fan #1: he scores goals against us and makes me feel like a pedo. that’s two things
Steen is out, MacDonald is out, and one other player too.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:15 PM MST up reply actions
I thought Landy might have been hurt for the last few minutes, because yeah, he was not moving much. It’ll be interesting for sure, especially if they come out flat. I wonder if this young team can take the veteran approach of “don’t get too high or too low” yet? If I was St. Louis, and had the bestest everest coach of eternity in charge, (which I do because I’m St. Louis) I would tell the boys to come out and check everything that moves, esp Landy and O’Reilly.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
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He took a big hit towards the end of the third, that seemed to slow him down big time.
Sakic 4 Sacco
I’ve never seen him effected by a hit before. That behavior at the end of the game has me concerned.
I'll keep this brief.
The kid was literally dripping sweat during the post game interview. He was playing with a downright possessed center during the 3rd period – trying to keep up with O’Reilly last night probably wasn’t the easiest thing in the world. My bet is that he was just exhausted.
I hope he slept well. We need him to be a beast tonight as well.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Ya he kinda laid on the ice for a little bit right as the buzzer was going. But my guess too is just exhausted. He plays both ways with such a big heart
Sakic 4 Sacco
Add in to that that he’s probably right about the breaking point of his season.
Last two seasons he’s played 53 and 61 games during the regular season. This season he at 56 games and there’s still 26 games to go.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 11, 2012 9:24 AM MST up reply actions
Haha Julie just says “Islands” because she can’t pronounce “Aleutian”.
Whiskey tends to make me high, and sad songs make me cry. Pretty women break my heart almost every night. I run on beans and nicotine; I'm a real, live buckaroo. And my heart's not pure, my boots ain't clean, and I never tell the truth.
She’s probably never seen the word, let alone know how to pronounce it.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 10, 2012 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
Radar was a beast.
Landy was a beast.
Stastny was beast-like.
The D did pretty well taking away the ‘good’ shots from the Canes. Most of what Jiggy had to face was fairly east, and the ones that weren’t, he stopped like a boss.
Even tho he was minus-2 tonight, Hejda played pretty well. Not as good as the last few games, but I won’t really fault him as being a negetive tonight. For the few problems that he and O’Byrne had, I think they handled it pretty well. Good last few games for him.
Johnson is quietly putting up the numbers and stats that I hope he can. I want him better, but he’s pretty damn far from bad.
Our third and fourth lines are really contributing right now. They aren’t necessarily on the scoreboard, but they are doing all the little things that they need to do to help the team succeed in the long run.
Excellent FOs, hits, take aways and blocked shots. I am really happy with how that all shaped up.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Props to Hejda for taking that hit into the boards and being a trooper. That REALLY worried me. Him and ROB have been SO good.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 10:49 PM MST up reply actions
but even then, still played well. He has really impressed me as of late.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:16 PM MST up reply actions
This
All of it. Plus Stastny has been on fire.
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
Is the NHL office not working tonight?
Their site doesn’t have any highlights of this game or any of the other games tonight. WTF?
by ExiledAmongYou on Feb 10, 2012 10:27 PM MST reply actions
This.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 11, 2012 1:09 AM MST up reply actions
So dallas won in a SO today, so we gained nothing on them, except a ROW, which we desperately need. Anaheim also got a point.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
Dallas lost in a SO, we gain a point on them.
I agree with AJ, can’t do the scoreboard thing. We play our main competition enough that if we take care of business against them we’ll be OK. Still one-third of the season to go.
Hawks fan #1: you're terrible landeskog
Hawks fan #2 He's not that bad
Hawks fan #1: he scores goals against us and makes me feel like a pedo. that’s two things
oh shit. My bad, my buff fan friend said stars won cuz some1 on twitter said it, hahahaha
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:17 PM MST up reply actions
Yup
You look at the Avs remaining schedule and especially the crucial next two weeks and it’s full of teams ahead of us. We just need to find some consistency and stop the Calgaryian 2-0-1 week followed by 0-2-1 week. Have to start winning consistently.
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 Feb 11, 2012 12:33 AM MST up reply actions
What’s consistency precious? What is it?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 11, 2012 8:39 AM MST up reply actions
Po-ta-tos… oh wait. Nevermind.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
On a personal note, I love military appreciation functions. I’ve never served in the military. I have 4 brothers and 3 sisters, and one of my brothers is a former US Marine. Outside of deaths of those close to me, I’ve really only cried three times in my life. Once was when my brother graduated from boot camp, and another was when he went off to Iraq the day after Super Bowl Sunday 2003. I’ll never forget talking to him at halftime that night. The last was when my best friend from childhood graduated from Navy boot camp. Military functions always bring a tear to my eye.
If you are a current, former, or future military member, I take my Resistol off to you and your families. It’s a unique lifestyle that can only be understood by those that have lived it. Thank you, all of you, for all that you do and all that you go through.
Whiskey tends to make me high, and sad songs make me cry. Pretty women break my heart almost every night. I run on beans and nicotine; I'm a real, live buckaroo. And my heart's not pure, my boots ain't clean, and I never tell the truth.
by wtnelson on Feb 10, 2012 10:31 PM MST reply actions 8 recs
I agree. My grandpa served a lot as do many of my uncles and cousins. My family is huge in serving. Thank you for everything that you do to make this country as great as it is,
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 PM MST up reply actions
It was really moving tonight; all night long they had tribute videos and stories. During the 2nd intermission they swore in 26 men and women to serve, right there on the ice. All the cameras found men and women in uniform. They were applauded every time.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
My grandfather served, and my brother may be joining the Air Force in the next year.
These men and women are truly our country’s BEST. Thanks to every one of you.
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 Feb 10, 2012 10:38 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve been having a reoccurring nightmare where I have to go back in for whatever reason, and I’m trying to find my pack, and gear, and attempting to fit into my old uniform…. it never ends well. My uniforms must have shrunk.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 10, 2012 10:47 PM MST up reply actions
SBN won’t let me rec this. Consider it rec’d in spirit.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
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Alright, I'm off to my college team's hockey game!
I’ll be back later. But just a couple quick thoughts before I head out:
- The military night was AWESOME. So classy, moving, and well done. We need to do this more.
- Ryan O’Reilly is unreal. He’s a winner like Roy, like Forsberg, like Sakic. His passion and intensity was tangible tonight. He’s the heart of the team, and I’m starting to believe that he could become one of the best players in the league if he keeps this up.
- I don’t care what the rest of the league says. Landeskog deserves the Calder.
- Stastny’s back!
- Super Joe needs to be a commentator more. His breakdown of that goal was very good.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
This...really..fucking..grinds...my...gears...
http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011020813
Shitbag with first star of the game…….
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
1st star...
0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, 4 SOG and a -1 and he is the 1st fucking star? WOW! What a crap ass game…
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 10, 2012 10:44 PM MST up reply actions
Just the smirk on his face makes me want to kick his ass.
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 Feb 10, 2012 10:47 PM MST up reply actions
Lake Erie Monsters
also came away with a win tonight beating Peoria 3-2.
Goals from Strong (?), Richmond and Rissmiller
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 Feb 10, 2012 10:40 PM MST reply actions 3 recs
REC!!!!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 10, 2012 10:52 PM MST up reply actions
Hawks and Sharks going back and forth.
Sharks just scored again to take a 4-3 lead with 13:07 left in the third.
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.
hawks are just doing their regular playoff positioning to make sure they meet the nucks.
I miss Wilson’s hips
SteveHouse - December 31, 2011
by CrankyPete on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Hawks lose again 3-5 and are now winless in 7 straight.
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 Feb 10, 2012 11:09 PM MST up reply actions
Holy crap what a fun game
Just got home and let me tell you …. when O’Reilly scored that goal in OT the Can freaking ERUPTED. It was so damn loud in there and people didn’t stop screaming for the entire goal song. The whole night was just incredible, with all the military appreciation stuff. I cried. I laughed. I screamed. What a night.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
It;s great to see the can resurrect like that. Great marketing also. Shitty eastern team, let’s have a military night.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:18 PM MST up reply actions
See? Unfortunately, the cynic in me keeps wondering if it was a way to give away a lot of tickets and fill up the Can. I thought the tribute footage in the beginning was too focused on Hitler and Stalin and not enough on the troops that they were supposed to be remembering. And there’s always something a little weird for me about nights like this. It always feels forced.
That said, I’m a big fan of the troops. My dad was a bomber pilot in WWII and served for 24 years. My brother went to the academy and retired an air force general (he’s 15 years older than I am). My brother-in-law was in the army. The boys have my respect and thanks.
I just never know what thanking the troops has to do with a hockey game. Does that make sense?
Thanking the troops is paying respect to the freedoms we enjoy. I see nothing wrong with that. You like the freedom to watch hockey with a beer and one hand down your pants? Then thank the people that help make that possible.
Sakic 4 Sacco
I don’t think so. You feel weird about supporting the troups at a hockey game. And you also said, “I just never know what thanking the troops has to do with a hockey game.” Its not something that when a guy says, “we need to thank the troops, lets go to a hockey game.” Its just doing what is responsible of a public organization.
Sakic 4 Sacco
I agree that these sort of evenings can sometimes come out forced, but I actually felt that this one was done in spectacular fashion. I don’t think it was just filling up the can (though that never hurts either) as the Blackhawks game seemed pretty packed as well when I was there
It serves as a dual purpose. There is no way The Can is that full if there isn’t a military night.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 1:23 PM MST up reply actions
It was a fun game. Loud, very good atmosphere. Jersey fouls galore.
Just a really fun night
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 11, 2012 8:23 AM MST up reply actions
Loudest I’ve heard the Can in a really long time. It was awesome at the end of OT, when O’Reilly stole the puck with 4 seconds left and most of the crowd rose to their feet. I was honestly dreading a shootout and feeling O’Reilly’s frustration (my friend and I called it that he’d get the game winner), so to see that puck hit the back of the net (from the other side of the arena) was just an incredible feeling.
THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP. RAYMOND BOURQUE: A DREAM COME TRUE!
You know, we didn’t play super well. We were sloppy defensively all night long. Wouldn’t shock me to see Wilson in for Hejda tomorrow. But what a fun game to watch! Great ending.
If Hejda’s out, I think it would be because he’s 33 and could use a breather, not because he played poorly. Yeah, the play that resulted in the 3-on-1 wasn’t too clever, but he showed he’s pretty tough by coming back from that nasty hit, and he absolutely wiped out a Cane (Tuomo? Tlusty?) late in the 3rd.
It’s only two games, but I’m not loving the Tyson Barrie era quite yet, but why not let the kid play against a big team tomorrow and see how he does? Got no problem changing up the lineup tomorrow after tonight’s grinder.
Hawks fan #1: you're terrible landeskog
Hawks fan #2 He's not that bad
Hawks fan #1: he scores goals against us and makes me feel like a pedo. that’s two things
Your sig has my laughing for some strange reason.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 10, 2012 11:22 PM MST up reply actions
I was thinking it was more due to the nasty hit. Dude will be sore tomorrow. I’ve thought Hejda has played well all year, with some normal ups and downs.
Barrie has looked like more of a rookie than Elliot, but I have liked his defense a lot better than Elliott’s, as I expected. He plays the body. Honestly, with such similar games, is there a place for both of them oaths team long term? Especially with EJ a righty too? I kinda doubt it.
I think Barrie played well tonight. I also think there is room. Barrie is the offensive specialist that can play d when needed. Elliott s the pure offensive specialist and EJ is a pure two way defensemen. I think Barrie would work real well with EJ because Barrie is more of a pass first defenseman and can also play D when EJ wants to step up and vice versa for EJ when Barrie wants to step up.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:34 PM MST up reply actions
IMO, EJ needs someone that plays better D next to him, like Hejda or Quincey. Not to mention EJ and Barrie both play the right side.
Good point doc, good point.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:43 PM MST up reply actions
i just think offensively, at the least, they’d work together. Maybe on the PP if we ever get one again, heh.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:47 PM MST up reply actions
Elliott skates well and handles the puck, too. He reminds me a bit of Ozo, and could get as good, with a few years and some added muscle.
Barrie is smaller, but seems physically stronger than Elliott. I don’t think he’s as skilled as Elliott, but has a nice, sneaky shot. He could be a JML type,
with decent hockey sense on both ends of the ice.
...holy freaking f*ck, snakes!
I dont think that he isn’t as skilled, they are just skilled in different ways. Elliott by far has the better shot but Barrie is the better passer and much better down low when pinching. I see it sort of as a Weber and Suter dynamic (definitely not saying either of them are or will be as good).
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:58 PM MST up reply actions
I thought he struggled in the first half of the game, especially in his own end with possession. He was tentative due to the Canes forecheck and he made several brain-fart decisions in this game. He seemed to relax toward the end as the coach showed some confidence in his offensive game.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
I think it’s taking Barrie a bit longer to settle into the pro game than it did Elliott. But I think some of that is due to him trying to learn it rather than just going balls out. He’s more cautious of a player than Elliott is. I’m a huge Barrie fan-boy..er, girl…admittedly, but I think he’ll finish out the season stronger than Elliott finished out his stint.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 11, 2012 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
`Not every rookie gets a goal his first game.
I thought he played well. A few rookie mistakes, but overall pretty well.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 11, 2012 9:54 AM MST up reply actions
And he missed scoring his first goal by mere inches last night. That was a nice shot, it deflected enough to slide wide of the post.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 11, 2012 10:46 AM MST up reply actions
`Not every rookie gets a goal his first game.
True. Not every rookie plays the Avs in his first game.
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 11, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Was telling Cheryl the other day
that I think this off-season the Avs really need to consider trading one of Barrie/Elliott. You can definitely get away with having one of those types of guys playing a healthy chunk of minutes but two? You’re asking for trouble. I don’t really have a preference in who stays because they’re damn near clones but I’m guessing one of them has to go before too long. We have too many good defensive prospects to not make a move with one of them. I’d wait for the off-season because the trade deadline will be here too quickly to really get any kind of a read on Barrie. Just have to think moving forward with Gaunce also on the horizon there isn’t going to be room to have two guys like that unless we want to go back to having that tiny defense that gets crushed every night.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 11, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
Remember that Superheroes photoshop?
Yeah, Duchene shouldn’t be the Hulk
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
O'Reilly/Johnson
What a finish for O’Reilly. You could just tell how upset he was, and that he was going to get another one. I didn’t think it would happen like that though. Wow.
EJ has made a total 180 since the beginning of the year. He is overall the Avs best defenseman now, and I don’t think there is too much of an argument. I’d like to see him continue to improve, but he has been very solid lately.
Overall, here are my thoughts on tonight’s game: http://avshockeyblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/game-56-avs-hurricanes-oreilly-fights-frustration-slaps-home-ot-winner/
For those who say Stastny is soft (cool breeze and others)
Did anyone see him check Ruutu twice. Ruutu went down to the ice hard both times. Stastny is totally soft though, what a Stastny…
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
Stastceptional
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
by Sean Harsha on Feb 10, 2012 11:42 PM MST up reply actions
Gotta say, I like these new D pairings pretty well
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 10, 2012 11:38 PM MST reply actions
I wanna see
Barrie with EJ. I think they would compliment eachother real well
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
After how EJ and Quincey were together tonight, I wouldnt split things up. I like Barrie EJ on the PP though
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 10, 2012 11:42 PM MST up reply actions
and then Mules and Quincey I presume. I wouldn’t know because I forget what a pp looks like.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:44 PM MST up reply actions
between a pp? what is a pp?
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 10, 2012 11:58 PM MST up reply actions
Those damn seals have been paying off the refs again.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
The kittens never used to do that…. Assholes
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 11, 2012 6:39 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Of course the highlights are broken the night I have to miss the game. Might try to watch the archive tomorrow… should I just skip to the third?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Outside of the first 7 minutes or so, it was a really great game. The first seven or so were real sloppy. ick.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 12:05 AM MST up reply actions
I think Landeskog needs to lose a tooth to look like real hockey player.
by Yellowmeansstop on Feb 11, 2012 12:06 AM MST reply actions
I’m surprised he hasn’t yet the way he plays.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 12:08 AM MST up reply actions
So, the last full period I've caught was the Hawks game. Since then, the Avs have outscored the opposing team 9-5.
I think they’re trying to tell me something…
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by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 11, 2012 1:05 AM MST reply actions
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Feb 11, 2012 1:48 AM MST reply actions 9 recs
He wanted it bad.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
So did Landy. He was a guy on a mission in the third.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 11, 2012 9:46 AM MST up reply actions
WINRAR!
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 Feb 11, 2012 8:52 AM MST up reply actions
Guess who the third star of the night is?
At least Puck Daddy used his picture instead of the #1 and #2. Stastny got a stick tap too.
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Avs need help generating PP chances.
It’s obvious he was telling Sherman where he wants to be. He was most likely winking at him whenever he drew them.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Everyone that basically scores gets an honorable mention, hahaha
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
The return of Mueller in shape does change things a lot in terms of forming the two first lines.
I have nothing against Winnik, he is a good player for the Avalanche, but I realy prefer:
Landeskog – O’Reilly – Mueller
to
Landeskog – O’Reilly – Winnik
Now who’s going to be demote when Duchene comes back? Really a tough choice as Jones, Stastny and Hejduk are clicking well together.
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I am not even thinking about making the playoffs
I would just like to see the team I love play passionate hockey...
Who says they have to demote Duchene. Play him at his natural position on the “3rd” line and give him a chance to get his legs back
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 11, 2012 6:43 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
This. Put him on a line with Gali/VDG and see how that goes for a few games. By then we will know what is going on in the Top 6 (hopefully)
I honestly think that could be a somewhat dangerous line given that they will be matched against easier opponents.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 1:23 PM MST up reply actions
After some pretty successful trades… now in the 2013/14 season I run:
Yakupov – Duchene – Ryan
Landeskog – RoR – Mueller
Galiardi – Hanzal – Winnik
Glass – McClement – Dvorak (just retired so now I have to replace him).
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Nice. Looks pretty damn good. Must have used stats as trade bait. And probably all your draft picks too?
Sakic 4 Sacco
Ok here’s how it worked out:
2011-12 season, traded for Pacioretty for LW help. He never found a groove and had a mediocre season.
Traded him and Stastny for an unsigned Parise at draft day. No firsts exchanged. During the season, I traded Hejda as well, I had grabbed Pavel Kubina from the Bolts to partner with EJ.
2012-13 season, 20 games in, realized I had too many playmakers and not enough pure scorers. Wasn’t lighting the lamp enough. Traded Parise in a 1 for 1 swap for Ryan to take over top line minutes when Duke retired at the end of the season (I speculated he would, and did).
I made two more significant trades during that season. Hishon and a 3rd for Hanzal and a first to address my needs of having a responsible 3rd line center. Hanzal fit the bill. The next trade was a counter offer. Montreal wanted E.J. They wanted to give me a bunch of garbage for him. I did not expect this to go through. At all. I countered with Kubina and a 2nd for Subban. They agreed. My D pairings were:
EJ – Quincey
Subban – O’Brien
Gaunce – Wilson
Took the Presidents trophy and the Cup.
Now I have a problem, Barrie/Elliot are ready for the 13-14 season. Both over 80 overall. May let them play one more year in the AHL, or trade one and bring the other up. I don’t know yet. Yakupov after playing in the minors for 1 year post draft, is now an 80 overall. He’s ready to bring up.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Is Nail like 5 foot 4 in your game, because he is in mine, hahahaha
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 1:24 PM MST up reply actions
How is Yakupov developing for you? I drafted him late 1st round at 74 but his potential is b-/c
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 11, 2012 11:29 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
My one friend somehow got him in the 3rd round, with an A- potential
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 1:24 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve been liking Mueller, but it seemed last night to me he was changing up a little early.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Trading Stastny would be a huge mistake…
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 11, 2012 7:15 AM MST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
fired up!
I hope Sacco gets the boys a little more fired up tonight. They looked flat for almost the whole first period. Could barely get their breakout goin, kept icing it, turing it over etc….etc…etc
I think it would be pretty tough not to be fired up for the next one. Were either catching fire or….. welll burning up. The great teams get hot right now and carry this into the playoffs.
Sakic 4 Sacco
I don’t know if they looked flat but Carolina was out to play. They had two players low forechecking and applying pressure.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
I can agree with that, we were trying, we just couldn’t break through how great Carolina was playing in the first part of the first.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions
Ya, be nice to see us get a dominant performance together once and awhile. But I think I’m just asking for the moon.
Sakic 4 Sacco
See the last two games vs Chicago
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 1:25 PM MST up reply actions
Mueller and Jones
Both made some very smart plays setting up their line mates, some chances went in and some didn’t, but they deserve a shout-out for effort and vision.
Varly!
What a satisfying game. Very encouraging to see the boys come back from 3 seperate one goal deficits. I loved it when Radar slammed the door! Great passion. Heres to the future captain!
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future captain???
he may be the odds on favorite now for that position, but let’s see how the team shakes out next year…if he continues his improvement then you are probably right….but Landeskog may also be a strong candidate if he shows a lot of improvement next year….it may boil down to each one’s personalities…how each can relate with all of the others…..
"Hey man, don't bogart that puck."
by KKtheHippie on Feb 11, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
The one thing against O’Reilly is that he’s way too hard on himself, and the C would add more pressure
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 11, 2012 11:32 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
The Power Play looked great last night.
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Feb 11, 2012 9:03 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
Well it was “perfect”.
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 Feb 11, 2012 9:28 AM MST up reply actions
Some sphincter-clenching neutral zone ‘play’
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"Hey man, don't bogart that puck."
Landeskog is startingn to channel Forsberg. Not saying he has that kind of talent/play making ability but he is a physical force and works his ass off.
Just FYI
Stastny has 15 points in 16 GP in 2012.
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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and more than a point per game since the all star break… best prediction I have ever made, shoulda taken that to vegas.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
What’s the worst prediction you ever made?
Hawks fan #1: you're terrible landeskog
Hawks fan #2 He's not that bad
Hawks fan #1: he scores goals against us and makes me feel like a pedo. that’s two things
That the skins would make the playoffs this year, heh
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 4:28 PM MST up reply actions
The good kind of regression.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 11, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
Still waiting on Minnesota...
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 Feb 11, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
That’s just mean.
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4-8-2 in 2012, & 5-14-5 in their last 24 not bad enough for you?
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 11, 2012 12:18 PM MST up reply actions
No.
They’re worse than that.
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 Feb 11, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
Must be those new wingers, Jones and Hejduk, that he’s playing with.
Hawks fan #1: you're terrible landeskog
Hawks fan #2 He's not that bad
Hawks fan #1: he scores goals against us and makes me feel like a pedo. that’s two things
The third goal last night
Was just unfair to Jiggy. SO unfortunate, nothing he coulda done.
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
Stupid Toronto Sports Network
These buggers won’t post my story about how much Sundin is a tool!! He literally moved me asside when i was ten years old asking for an autograph. Just to go take some pictures with some fat girls.
Sakic 4 Sacco
When I got Ray Bourque’s autograph at a Hershey Bears game (where his nephew I think, or son, plays) he didn’t look like he was happy to sign any autographs at all. He was pretty much a dick.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 11, 2012 1:26 PM MST up reply actions
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