Avs at Canucks Preview: The Lonesome Crowded West
by Brett Shumway on Feb 15, 2012 7:00 AM MST
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The Avalanche and Canucks meet for the 4th time this season when the puck drops tonight in Vancouver. The Nucks have won the previous 3 meetings by a combined score of 12-2, including shutting out the Avs in the first two outings. Recently, the Burgundy & Blue nearly held on for a 2-1 win before Kevin Bieksa tied the score after a fortunate bounce put the puck on his stick in the slot with 35 seconds left in regulation, and Vancouver bested the Avs in a shootout (first SO loss all season for the Avs). Tonight, the Avs will avenge that travesty.
But defeating division foes has been a major black eye on the season thus far as Colorado is a paltry 2-12-1 against the Northwest. That is the worst record for any team against their division in the entire league. Even Columbus, COLUMBUS, has a better record versus their division. In fact, only 3 western teams have a losing record against the NW: LA, Edmonton, and our Avs. If the Avalanche hope to make the playoffs, this trend must be broken tonight. I guess that translates into "must win" territory, so proceed with caution.
The Avalanche have played well over the past 3 contests snagging 6 out of a possible 8 points, and look to be heading in the right direction. Stastny and Jones are returning to form, both Jiggy and Varly are playing solid, and Duchene has joined the team on the road trip, suggesting a return to action is near. With only 25 games remaining the Avalanche will need all hands on deck to extend their season past April 7th.
GO AVS!
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Jiggy is starting tonight…since I’m sure that will be asked later.
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
reading is hard, so I’m sure it will still be asked.
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 15, 2012 7:33 AM MST up reply actions
I can’t read these comments. Who’s starting in goal?
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.
Bobby Lu?
I am boobs.
True Appreciator of the Dumba Train
by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Feb 15, 2012 8:00 AM MST up reply actions
Vitaly Kolesnik
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.
KHL Salavat Yulaev Ufa
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:32 AM MST up reply actions
Like you knew that off the top of your head.
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.
Of course! Why wouldnt I know where our best Kazakhstan goalie ended up
ok i wikipedia’d it big deal
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
Finally a game day, it has felt like forever since the last game…
Can't listen to Party Rock anymore....all I hear is 'Everyday lines are Shufflin'
I know, right?!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:21 AM MST up reply actions
FYI
Detroits record home winning streak is going to be hilarious when they lose 2/4 there in a 1st round upset.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 7:54 AM MST reply actions 3 recs
Silly man, whenever Detroit loses it’s a league wide conspiracy going on for years to keep Detroit down. This is just setting them up for that.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 15, 2012 9:31 AM MST up reply actions
Fearless prediction:
Detroits home win streak ends when the Avs come to town
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:33 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
So...speaking of conspiracy..
playing against Detroit in NHL 12…
Landy got called for goaltender interference…went to instant replay cus it seemed fishy…sure enough, not even close to touching the goalie. Some Detroit defenseman was between Howard and Landy, there was zero contact with Howard whether it was from Landy or the d-man.
Regardless I still won. Kronwall wouldn’t fight Siemens though.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
HA so realistic
"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 15, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
The PP’s were spread around fairly even in number, but the refs completely ignored my goalie getting steam rolled in the crease and allowed play to continue. I caught up when those dickbags kept slashing me, made sure to draw a few haha.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
they sometimes only call the penalty if the goalie getting interefered with lets in a goal
"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 15, 2012 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
Sometimes yeah, but other times they call it when you so much as touch him. I’ve had a few where some players have skated into the goalie knocking him over even before a goal is scored and I’m whistled for it.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
My team only ever gets called for that, never the others, hahaha, bull shit AI consipracy
"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 15, 2012 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve had it happen to both teams….when say I’m playing against Phoenix as opposed to a supposed “elite” team.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Just played Pittsburgh and was called for slashing 6 times in one game when lifting the stick. Same thing when I played Minnesota next. Got 1 PP. Seems rather realistic as far as PP ratios in the Avs real games.
Do you have numbers to back up these wild accusations?!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Do you have any facts to back up this outlandish attack on Jibbles’ veracity?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Is veracity correlated to sexual appetite? Or do I have no clue what this word means?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The words mean truthfullness, or accuracy.
I see where your mind is.
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.
Jibble’s promised me we’d also regress to the mean…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
See, I prefer avoiding that euphemism and just saying “let’s go have sex”.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Do you have a consent form for them to sign?
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
1.000
number of Red Wings fans worth listening too.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
(waiting impatiently for someone to ask who the 1 fan is so I can make the slam dunk joke….)
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 1:26 PM MST up reply actions
Ok I'll oblige
Hey Jibbles, who’s the number one fan?
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions 5 recs
LOL
"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 15, 2012 1:41 PM MST up reply actions
There’s one from the cheap seats.
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2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
that’s Tyler Arnason
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 1:43 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
had you one.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Could keep the green toupe
Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch
by MalachiConstant on Feb 15, 2012 5:11 PM MST up reply actions
Fuck late games. I’m already tired, don’t need this on top of it
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 15, 2012 7:59 AM MST via Android app reply actions
Yeah, I really don’t know if I can start a game at 10 pm.
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 really know I can’t. Good morning DVR
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
It’s a 7:00 start for me and it still seems late. At least with the late start I might only miss the 1st period….
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 15, 2012 8:12 AM MST up reply actions
yeah, I’ll be sleeping
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 8:30 AM MST up reply actions
I’m liking the late start. I’m flying home from Texas this evening (expecting tired arms), and I might actually get to see most of the last 2 periods. Hooray for PST!
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 8:36 AM MST up reply actions
With tired arms, you probably won’t feel up to joining us in the GDT. Have a safe trip…
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 15, 2012 8:54 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll be a trooper and make it, but ughhhh 10 pm starts.
"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 15, 2012 9:39 AM MST up reply actions
to be fair, the hockey game I’m playing in starts at 10:45. MST. ugh
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
you’re playing in? damn
"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 15, 2012 9:42 AM MST up reply actions
I get off work at 9. I’ll have about an hour to do hw before going to the rink and getting ready, get home around midnight if i’m lucky, then 9 am class.
livin the dream
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
atta boy
"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 15, 2012 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
You’re young still…..
Now get off my lawn!
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 15, 2012 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
starting to feel old. ive planted some lawn seeds for sure
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
At least the Avs didn’t fall back down too far in the standings while enjoying a short break. Most of the teams have caught up with the Avs now in GP and there aren’t as many games in hand for the other teams. A win tonight would be huge, but I wouldn’t want to call this a “must win” because it would be more of an unexpected bonus win. They need to start beating all of the other teams in their division right now, but the Canucks are the one team I don’t see them beating on the road.
Twitter - MileHigh33
Chicago’s dramatic collapse is also pretty fortunate for us… there’s now one more potential spot open.
I can’t believe that will continue.
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.
For the most part, the damage is done. Still being in a playoff spot after 9 straight losses is pretty impressive though (or maybe it says more about the suckiness of the teams in the playoff bubble).
they had that long road trip b/c the circus was in town, they have been dominant at home. They will stay in plus you can almost be sure they will make a move b/c they are positioned to.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
Well they play the Rangers next, really think they’ll win that one? Itll stop at 10 though, they play the BJ’s for that 11th game
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
Hey though, the BJ’s are taking down playoff and playoff contention teams. :) now too. I know they beat the Wild 2 times in a row to help us a little, they also beat the Blues last night. I have to wonder if they are starting to like playing spoiler….or even helping to play spoiler. HAHA
by Avalanchefan86 on Feb 15, 2012 9:51 AM MST up reply actions
Zidlicky
Twitter reports have Zidlick of the Wild willing to waive his NTD to go to New Jersey. Normally I wouldn’t care because deals between the Wild and Devils usually involve rotating the head coach, but this year any rumored dealings between these two teams tends to get my ears up.
I wonder if the Wild have the grapes to pull the trigger on Parise. I’m sure Backstrom would have to be in that deal.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
as much as id hate to lose parise…. I wouldnt mind Backstrom leaving the division, like… at all
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:08 AM MST up reply actions
Doesn’t matter, they have Harding who is essentially a clone.
"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 15, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
till his knee assplodes
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
That’s the first thing I thought of when I saw the related post on Puck Daddy. Parise is a Minnesota kid, right?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 9:11 AM MST up reply actions
He might take a hometown discount if NJD trades his rights. I’m guessing he’d be less likely to hit the FA market from Minny.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 9:15 AM MST up reply actions
My dark-horse Avs trade target?
Kyle Okposo pleaze
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:15 AM MST reply actions
Is he better than Duchene, Landeskog, Mueller, or Hejduk?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
he “could” be.
Its very much another Mueller trade. A guy who’s not as good as he should be, maybe a bit misused in the system he’s in, could be fantastic in a new system. Plus, he grew up playing hockey with Mueller and Johnson. He could, if Sacco and the staff work their Muelller/WInnik magic again become the power forward we need
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
Depth. The Avs need to build depth to support the top-6. Hejduk won’t be around forever.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 9:51 AM MST up reply actions
not happening imo as they would want a 1st or so. They haven’t given up on him by any means.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
For some reason the Monsters are playing an early morning game. Up 2-0 now with goals from Mauldin and Mercier.
I seem to remember that they do it as part of Hockey Day in America, and invite lots of schools to have field trips. I could also be full of crap.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 9:53 AM MST up reply actions
It does involve school kids, so you are at least correct on that part.
This Wednesday is the annual School Day Game (presented by Castaway Bay), with a special 10:45 a.m. start time. The Monsters will face the Texas Stars for the first time this season. The Q will be rocking with kids from Cleveland and surrounding areas.
Lake Erie Monsters
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 15, 2012 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
School day games. A lot of AHL teams do them. 2 a year for the most part.
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
Not here, but the ECHL LV Wranglers usually do a midnight game, this year they did two.
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 15, 2012 5:56 PM MST up reply actions
24 Million Views in 7 days
For those who didn’t see this in a thread the other day, this is some high class parenting (seriously)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1ujzRidmU
"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
oh ya ha ha what a dumb kid.
by the way hows quitting going shot?
I bet this guy could get you to quit in about a week if he wanted ha ha
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:39 AM MST up reply actions
hahaha, it’s going alright. We had a death on campus the other day so that’s been stressful to deal with because it has impacted a couple people who I supervise not to mention the community. Really makes you reflect how short life can be.
"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 15, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
See that? That’s your laptop, see this? This is my .45. Love it!
"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 15, 2012 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
Got to be fake. No one shoots a laptop vrs taking it from their kid, those things are like a grand or two. Why not just take some money out of your wallet too and do some skeet shooting?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 15, 2012 9:42 AM MST up reply actions
keep it close
Wow, 10 out of the last 13 games for Vancouver have gone to OT / shootout. They are a three point nightmare.
I'll keep this brief.
yeah, even when they play pathetically, they get points in 10/13… sigh
"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 15, 2012 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
Inflating the western conference *sigh. fuck you canucks
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
They only have 4 regulation wins in their last 17. In fact, their only wins in 2012 by more than a goal have been TWO. Both against Minny.
I'll keep this brief.
at least they arent giving minny points
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:47 AM MST up reply actions
yeah, we’re WAAAAY better than that…with 3 (two against Chicago, one against LA)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 9:47 AM MST up reply actions
oh jeez seriously? ugh
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 9:48 AM MST up reply actions
honestly, I was surprised the number was so high
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
Lack of regulation wins has been a pretty regular thing in the Sacco era. Just sayin.
I'll keep this brief.
So has a lack of talented players on the team. Just sayin.
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
Speaking of Chicago
They aren’t just vulnerable in these last 10 games or so. They’ve got a weak goal differencial and outside of Columbus have given up the most goals in the entire Western conference with 174 goals against. They are keeping company with Tampa Bay, Carolina and Columbus. If that sieve continues they might be the team that drops out.
On the other hand, LA can’t score.
I'll keep this brief.
Chicago is one of the last remaining run-and-gun teams. I think what is happening is that the league is figuring out how to stifle their combination of speed and talent. I also thing they are a much less talented team than they have been in prior seasons. Could it be that run and gun only works until the All Star break?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 10:45 AM MST up reply actions
I think it is a combination of that, and the horrible goaltending they have.
"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 15, 2012 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
Sounds like a familiar recipe.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 10:50 AM MST up reply actions
Sounds like a few teams in the league now.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
And their defense is god awful. Bad D + Bad goalies = horrible losing streak
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
Yeah… from watching their streak recently… the defense is giving up some brutal brutal turnovers… Kane being unKane like isn’t helping either.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Their core isn’t performing, and Quenneville, for all he preaches about finding chemistry, can’t keep a line combo for more than 32 seconds to save his soul
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
Quenneville, for all he preaches about finding chemistry, can’t keep a line combo for more than 32 seconds to save his soul
How did this Avs’ comment from a few years ago get into this Blackhawks discussion?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Same coach, different team…or maybe not so different
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
True, the rants from the Hawks fans at r/hockey could’ve been pulled straight from past MHH posts.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 15, 2012 1:48 PM MST up reply actions
Run and gun team – check
Under-performing defense – check
Weak goalie tandem – check
I give you the 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche. Wait, you guys are still talking about the Blackhawks?
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
like I said I wouldn’t jump the gun on Hawks, they have a ton of talent. They will turn it around at home.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
I think their goalies suck.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
Their D hasn’t looked real sharp either though. Watched those highlights of their loss last night and it’s just amazingly average looking. And Keith/Seabrook are anything but average.
I'll keep this brief.
yeah…seabrook especially looked bad the last game
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 1:33 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
their defense overall has been porous (avs got 5) but they don’t get any help from a lot of those forwards coming back either. I think they would be a great fit for Quincey or SOB too, maybe quincey for saad or stalberg. I think Victor would be a good fit maybe.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 1:45 PM MST up reply actions
yeah, they haven’t been good, which surprises me a lot. Of course shitty goaltending exposes a lot of warts
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 1:57 PM MST up reply actions
Nash
It looks like he has made a list of like 5 teams he would go to, can’t imagine Avs one of them but who knows. supposedly, Rangers are in hunt. Rumor has it Krieder, Dubinsky and a pick.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:29 AM MST reply actions
Looking at his cap hit do we want a hit that high for that long?
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 10:35 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
I think we can absord it b/c we have so much room and he’s only 27, in his prime, but I doubt we would do it regardless. I really think Carter would be a better option b/c his cap hit is so palatable at 5.2M but he’s on hook for long time too.
I think Nash will go for a little less than people think b/c of that cap hit but we will see.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:38 AM MST up reply actions
hes signed until what, 2017-18? who knows if that is a good or bad deal until the next cba.
what would the avs give up though? i thought cbj was wanting to get a solid goalie out of this deal?
Have another donut!
we have solid goalie prospects :) 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 15, 2012 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
not Patterson, I went to DU-Minny on Friday and he sucks. He’s not an NHL goalie.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:44 AM MST up reply actions
One bad game, pretty sure every goalie has them.
"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 15, 2012 10:45 AM MST up reply actions
he sucked saturday too. He’s not NHL caliber. watch him next time he plays. We don’t need a goalie anyway, we need forwards and top 2-3 d-man.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
Interesing how Jori completely disagrees with you.
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.
Angélique C. Murray
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.
She’s the author of This Week In Avalanche Prospects on this site. She also is a much much much better judge of them than you are. She’s been doing this for quite some time and is very knowledgeable of the subject matter which she authors.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
She not only runs an entire blog devoted to Avalanche prospects, but she knows more about prospects than more people know about hockey. You’ve seen Patterson in two games, I have a feeling she trumps 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.
by c6hor8 on Feb 15, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
If that’s all you’re taking from this…
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Help in proving your ignorance? You’ve seen a handful of games that Patterson played…how can you say he’s worthless and will never play in the NHL based on that?
I bet if we took only Varly’s bad games and judged him off those he’d be in the ECHL right now.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I can’t respect any poster who responds to a logical argument with ignorance and a dismissive straw man.
So you’re saying that you only respect posters who respond with intelligent responses and therefore dislike humor? What the fuck?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I’m pretty sure he’s saying he hates the McRib.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Thats just wrong
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:16 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Amusing ignorance and a funny straw man are acceptable.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions
You’re right, I should clarify.
I can’t respect posters who respond to logical argument in the course of - OH GOD I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE
by JProulx on Feb 15, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Got me too. Well played C6.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
He’s DetAvs all over again.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Without the knowledge. Or the charm.
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
DetAvs didn’t really have charm.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
by c6hor8 on Feb 15, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
It was subtle, but it was there.
Maybe.
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
Kinda like a pimple when it first forms. It’s subtle and you have to look for it, but it is most certainly there.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
You know it’s there, just under the surface, but you can’t yet pop it?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
detavs had knowledge?
just to play devils advocate cool occasionally makes valid observations, this though is not one of those times. i have actually been following patterson this year so i can talk hockey with some one at work (he hates nhl for some reason but loves college hockey) he does have a good d but he also looks like a young but solid goalie
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:09 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
well, if you look at hockeysfuture he’s not in top 5 prospects for the Avs.(pickard is tho) It wouldn’t matter how I phrased it, you can’t criticize anything the Avs do or have. I don’t mind all the nasty comments, I’m a big boy. I could have said the same thing about Stoa a few years ago and would have got a rash of shit about it too.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
no one is saying he is a top prospect but said he is a solid one. personally i have my doubts about pickard but thats my opinion. i wont even touch on stoa
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:20 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
I’ll admit, I’m wary about Pickard and Aitto developing. The Avs and goalie prospects never seem to match well.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
that’s all I was saying about Patterson? what’s the difference?
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:23 AM MST up reply actions
not Patterson, I went to DU-Minny on Friday and he sucks. He’s not an NHL goalie.
No..you didn’t say you were wary at all. You said it as if it was fact that he wasn’t going to be in the NHL because of going to 2 damn games.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
let’s move on, ok? you’re correct about him and I’m not entitled to an opinion.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
you weren’t stating it as an opinion, you were stating it as a fact with the evidence of 2 games.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
I watched both games and not realizing he was an Avs prospect wondered how such a bad goaltender was playing on such a highly ranked team. There’s a difference between the team collapsing around you and you collapsing on the team. He let in a number of softies that I think an NHL prospect of any sort should be able to make a save on. To be honest I don’t think we should be examining every little word. The only real facts are statistics so if he says he sucks based on quantitative observation then it is an opinion.
Yup...
thx man. That was what I was trying to say.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
that’s where I really screwed up, it was obvious to me that he was so much better than Patterson
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
to add to what randy said, alot of this comes from the way you word thing you come across whether intentional or not that what your stating is fact then get defensive when people treat it as that and tell you know. here is what i would have said to avoid all this
“i am not confident that patterson will make it to the nhl” see i use a phrase that isnt that is a definite statement like he wont. i dont know what this called i work in IT and english is hard
then you follow it up with how you came to that conclusion
" when i watched him at the du games he was bad there are some goals that he should have had easy and he is behind one of the best defenses in college" see defend it positively not he just sucks and benifits from good d
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:34 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
fair enough, I didn’t think it was that big of a deal but fair enough.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
i am just trying to help you out brother like i said you do have some valid observations just need some wording changes and dont take it so personally when people disagree we all disagree it happens
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:42 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
thx, I didn’t take it personally, I never do.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
Cool Breeze
I was editor and chief of the Hockey’s Future Avalanche section for a couple of years. Those rankings are completely arbitrary. Completely.
I'll keep this brief.
by Dario on Feb 15, 2012 1:20 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
detavs has some really thorough prospect knowledge. he tends to wildly overrate prospects chances at the NHL level, but he really did know a lot.
maybe i just always joined when things had devolved so much all it seemed was him spouting non sense
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:25 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
typical detavs interaction:
1. accurate talent analysis of prospect, followed by wild overestimate of their future success in the NHL
2. other posters go O_o
3. Detavs/Thomas goes abusive and confrontational in response to logic
4. where’s my $20
by thedoctor on Feb 15, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
In contrast
typical cool breeze interaction:
1. valid opinion phrased as if it is entirely and totally factual and thereis no possible counter argument.
2. other poster respond that he might be wrong.
3. cool breeze enter passive aggressive station and begins with vitriol.
4. other posters begin responding with equal aggression.
5. cool breeze calls us all a clique/mob.
6. time passes.
7. somewhere, the hammer stirs.
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 normally came in at part 3
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:36 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
imagine if I said that about you? I didn’t do anything to you but you continue with nasty comments. So, yeah a clique for sure.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
I called your opinions valid.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
What? Doc wasn’t talking about you. He was talking about a poster who used to be on this board (and was banned…at least twice). DetAvs/Thomas.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
im not talking about you, im talking about detavs. this is exactly why you’re such a problem child. you wildly overreact to so many things, and feel justified making farcical straw men and passive aggressive whining.
that’s not debate. you seek response and attention to scratch some itch that I don’t fully understand in your personality. it’s kinda sad man. so stop.
the only thing sad is that I’ve asked 5x to move on and you won’t. So, maybe it’s a bad trait in your personality that piling on is fun for you? That said, I’m done responding to you today.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:00 PM MST up reply actions
But he’s not talking about you. The conversation turned towards another poster. Why does he have to move on when it has nothing to do with you?
I’m totally and utterly confused by this.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
you’re trying to follow train of thought. Stop it.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
Damn it.
I hate it when I forget the rules and start doing that again.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
if you want to move on, why are you following me around and acting butthurt when I’m not even talking about you?
I’m not going to stop calling your behavior exactly what it is: attention seeking. You can claim that you don’t want to have these conversations and “let’s move on” whenever you get uncomfortable with the sheer volume of negative attention, but until you stop doing shit like this — jumping into conversations that’s aren’t even about you claiming we’re attacking you, stating opinion as fact, and responding to reasonable questioning of your opinion with straw men and passive aggressive provocation — no one is going to stop because you deserve to have your behavior called exactly what it is: trolling.
in conclusion, please
take this silly act elsewhere
perhaps a wings blog?
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“Can’t we all just get along?”
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LAWN. OFF.
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JP!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
;)
"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 15, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions
stop being a dick
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
Like that will stop him, hahaha, let’s be real
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
Well you know...
you are what you eat.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 10:58 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Why the hell don’t you state it that way. You have a knack for pissing people off, making indefensible statements, and not admitting it when someone clearly shows you are wrong. This is generally a friendly place. It takes real effort to raise the temperature of the discussion like you do.
Please stop, or take your “opinions” elsewhere.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
going forward, let’s add that to, say, all of your posts
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
jesus christ, it was obviously an opinion. I’m not arguing in front of the supreme court. I watched him from 30 feet away, I personally didn’t think he was solid. That’s it, why all the fuss.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
I am the Supreme Court.
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 totally just robbed you a machetepoint.
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I was JUST AT MY VACATION HOME!!!! WHY DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM???
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 will cut you bitch.
Give me your wallet.
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But but I am a Justice!
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’re a grown man that wears a badly cut black dress to work every day.
/NTTAWWT
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Do you want me to go Citizen’s United on your ass?
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.
Fucking Plutarch!
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indeed
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
and reader fatigue
DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
The fuss, as if you didn’t already know, you snotty little troll, was when you knee-jerked to the Patterson=Roy comment.
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
by DiD on Feb 15, 2012 11:13 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I read the “snotty little troll” part as if Sean Connery was saying it. I don’t know why.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
I absolutely and literally LOLd at this. Very loudly. My dog is eye-balling me right now.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
Is she being a ninja yet?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
Earlier, I got a drive by on the foot. I’ve since put socks on. So she’s turned toward obvious attention seeking by putting her head in my lap and batting her eyelashes at me.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
awww poor puppy
How’s he doing?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 1:08 PM MST up reply actions
Just fine. Hasn’t put any weight on the leg yet, but will try to run on 3 legs if he’s not on his leash. 1 week of recovery down, 7 more to go!
poor thing
Must be getting used to the drill by now?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 1:29 PM MST up reply actions
if you read the thread, I don’t personally attack people like you just did and if I did that there would be an uproar. see the difference? You have strong oipinions but that’s okay, ah, I see.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:16 AM MST up reply actions
You personally attacked Patterson.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
He's everywhere.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
You avoid “personally attacking” by extreme passive aggressiveness in your retorts. So, yeah, you are pretty much being a snotty troll.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I think you’re making it known who the troll is
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:20 AM MST up reply actions
There’s that passive aggressive behavior right there.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
vs just plain aggressive by you. don’t respond to me, how’s that?
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:23 AM MST up reply actions 6 recs
pretending like there’s some moral high ground to your myriad willful and deliberately provocative fallacies versus ad hominem fallacy is impressive self-delusion.
can we stop please? this is what the guy was saying the other day. You say one thing and the clique/mob get on their horses. I wasn’t trying to make some erroneous statement, it was a harmless statement to me.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
It’s almost like Cartman from South Park.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Oooo ooo, can I join the popular crowd? PLEEEEASE??!?!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 1:15 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
i think you have to be female or a lawyer to be in the clique
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 1:23 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
The fuck? I am in a clique with Joe? Shit.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
No, read closely.
i think you have to be female or a lawyer to be in the clique
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You may have watched him from 30 feet away, but did you see a replay?
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 15, 2012 6:04 PM MST up reply actions
Call me crazy for this, but I’m not going to rely on you to be the official MHH goalie scout. I’ll trust The Goalie Guild for that.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
even they can’t predict goalie play, half the guys who are playing well in NHL are guys who have been FA’s, traded, etc.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
And you can? You just said he wasn’t an NHL goalie. Yet, your opinion is right and the Goalie Guild’s might be wrong because you can’t predict goalie play?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
It’s just my opinion but YOU watch him then and make your own conclusion.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:57 AM MST up reply actions
I will and I will judge then. I do know that some prospect experts regard him highly and I will defer to their expert judgement until I can fully judge for myself.
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.
Wait..so you’re saying Jori and The Goalie Guild might know more about prospects as opposed to say, a fan who has seen a few games?! Inconceivable!
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 10:59 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
"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 15, 2012 11:01 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I feel like this thread turned into the pit of despair.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:02 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Never get into a battle of wits with a Sicilian when death is on the line!
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I mean, if we only had a wheelbarrow, that would be something.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
2.2 GAA and .914 save %, yea, he’s horrible
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
minny gives up the least amount of shots in WCHA plus have very good d-men. The 5 spot DU put up Friday anybody on the thread could have saved 2 of those. But, as always, I know nothing. Want to bet 50K cool breeze bucks he nevers plays in NHL???
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll take the bet of 50K breezy bucks, you have yourself a deal.
"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 15, 2012 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
Beer. The currency of real bets in these parts is beer.
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I wasn’t going to comment about any of this mess, but I have to interject here. Scotch works too.
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ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
you better point out “single malt” only or a couple of the snobs here will point out that any blend is for the commoners!
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 1:30 PM MST up reply actions
I never have nor will question Red’s taste in scotch.
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 wonder how many people said that about Tim Thomas. Not to mention Patrick Roy’s abysmal numbers in juniors…man what busts.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
The Avs for one, since they drafted him.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
Tim Thomas never gave up…work ethic, he improved, and two Vezina’s later…wait does he still suck?
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Well with Varly’s talent not to mention Pickard, and Aitto being ahead of Patterson on the depth chart, i don’t think we’ll see Patterson in an Avs uni. I think he could develop nicely and be a competent back up some day, but I don’t think it’s with this team. He’ll be sent off in a minor trade or as part of a package I think.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
this has been what i have been thinking pretty much, i would like to see 1 or 2 of our goalie prospects traded for some top 6 forward prospects likely the avs just let patterson slip away but i hope they dont. Can they still hold on to sami and keep him in europe while pickard and cedrick tandem in the A?
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 12:47 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I think if Desjardins can remain healthy, he’ll back up Varly once Jiggy leaves. I really hope Sami gets the chance to start in the AHL next season. Kid is so talented and I’d hate to see him wither away in the system.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
I really think you are being quick to judge Patterson. With 10 years of hard work he could end up as Tim Thomas per above.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 1:32 PM MST up reply actions
There’s nothing about Patterson’s game that suggets he has been anything but a top end goaltender. This is only his second year as a starter. He will need to do another three years in the AHL and he would still be younger than Jimmy Howard in his rookie season if he made the NHL at that point. He’s been a very good goalie in all situations so far. You can say he’s playing in front of a #3 team but last year he was in front of a #17 team. He still has a lot to prove and a long way to go but don’t be surprised if the Avs sign him in the Summer (as they should).
I'll keep this brief.
agreed, in 10 years he could be Tim Thomas and thats my story!
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 1:50 PM MST up reply actions
I was always a big fan of cash, especially watching him at the Burgundy and white games but look at what happened with him now
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 2:25 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
The entire league gave up on him considering no one else took a chance til the Bruins finally got him….
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The guy is really a hard worker. He more than paid his dues and he got what he deserved.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Totally… so hard to hate a guy that worked so god damn hard to reach his dream… I loved every moment of his season last year… a true feel good story for the history books.
And that book’s cover should be this:
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Feb 15, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
he has started what every game for minn this year one of my co workers is minn fan and he said patterson has made some rediculous saves this year. he also said that this is his first real year as a starter. he got thrust there last year and exceled and he has done fairly well this year. i would say he needs a good amount of seasoning still but many think he could be a solid nhl goalie
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 10:57 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Umberger would be a great addition IMO, wonder what they want for him? According to the experts on yesterday’s thread likely Duchene, Radar, EJ and two 1sts.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
Rumor has it Krieder, Dubinsky and a pick.
Operative word is rumor. Eklund also said his trade to LA was a done deal. So yeah, no one knows anything.
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.
Trade speculation is entirely overrated. Why worry until it actually happens. Avs are so secretive with trades that it doesn’t matter. Why get worked up over rumors?
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I am confused.
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So many trade proposals lately…I’m just sayin, we’re getting so antsy for a trade that even Eklund’s drivel is discussed instead of dismissed like it should be.
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by JProulx on Feb 15, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously. If the Avs were even .500 against the NW, they’d be in 4th or 5th place in the West.
And that’s where I expect them to be next season.
I dunno if I expect them to be at 4th or 5th. Maybe 7th/8th next year, depending on acquisitions.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
were all over Kostitsyn so why not more optimism??
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 10:56 AM MST up reply actions
5-6
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
Somewhere between 1st and 30th in the league.
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The Minnesota Wild alreayd have the 1st spot sealed up.
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Lord Howard would like a word with you……
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
I dunno dude, they may come in at 31st after the nhl adds two teams, hahaha
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
They won’t add. Phoenix will just move to Quebec to counter for Atlantapeg moving West
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poor seattle
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
Seattle or Portland getting a team would be pretty awesome in my book.
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Give em both a team, then give one Nail and one Grigorenko
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 11:26 AM MST up reply actions
I love jerseys, so mostly I just want to see what they’d look like. I hate hate hate hate the typical Seattle colors that the Puddle Pigeons and the Mariners wear. The Nucks wear those colors as does Seattle’s WHL team the T-Birds….but being that an NHL team already has those colors as their identity I don’t know if they’d be so bold as to copy them.
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how about just green and white, or something like the seattle super sonics?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Well, they’ll participate in 82 games. Saying they’ll “play” in 82 is debatable.
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 15, 2012 6:03 PM MST up reply actions
But if they were even .500 against the East they’d be back in 9th or 10th.
Wait – you expected the Avs to be in 4th or 5th in the Western Conference this year?
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
when was the last time we were .500 against the East? Seems like we’ve had their number for years Eastern teams are just EZ
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
Well, I see this thread has been shit in already, and it’s not even 11 a.m.
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"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
yep
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 10:58 AM MST up reply actions
I saw the thread when it first came up. It was like staring at a field of undisturbed snow. It was beautiful.
by JProulx on Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
And then someone decided to write their name in urine in it.
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by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Ok it was me. I wanted to practice my penmanship.
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by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
walk in MY shoes
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
DDC's preferred brand of footwear.
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by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
should have seen that coming
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions
Red’d for DDC abuse.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
Well since Hunwick isn’t skating and Cumiskey is no longer with the team, we’ve really lacked a whipping boy around these parts.
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Oh I think Kobasew has taken 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.
Clark is available. should we make a move for him?
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 11:09 AM MST up reply actions
I personally like Clark, but really not at the expense of losing out on O’Brien, O’Byrne, or Wilson.
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Call up Stoa?
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:36 AM MST up reply actions
Well I’d say trade him to Montreal for some Poutine but apparently Gomez is Stoaic enough for that team.
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Poutine!!! Yummy. Especially the ones from Montreal…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
Because they’re great quality? Only seriously fucked in the head people would not wear those because of a petty sports rivalry. (I of, course, am in that group)
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:24 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Just be cautious if it’s Sandie’s handwriting.
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… how did I get dragged into this?!
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
Kicking and screaming? maybe
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
With some hair pulling I'm sure.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
Oh now you just made it provocative.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
As if the snow signature being in her HANDwriting wasn’t provocative enough?
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
It’s what I do.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
So maybe you weren’t kicking and screaming….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
Let’s not rule out screaming…
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Thrashing around is a possibility too.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
i prefer writhing
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 1:04 PM MST up reply actions
FUCK YOU TWITTER I DON’T WANT TO FOLLOW KUKLA’s CORNER
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
No means yes? I swear people get in trouble for 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.
In fairness, “no” is a very ambiguous word. Who knows what hidden meanings lurk at the core of its clearly multifaceted nature?
It’s all in the punctuation. No! Don’t! Stop! is very different from No, Don’t Stop!
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 1:25 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Let’s eat children vs,…..yeah.
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For our power play
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Wait, we get power plays? I thought those were only on powerball tickets.
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Well, they cost an extra dollar and Eno$ said no.
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returns to thread
sees whats going on
leaves thread
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Where are you headed? I think I’ll join you.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
get out of class:
MOM AND DAD STOP IT YOU PROMISED YOU’D STOP YELLING! I HATE YOU IM GOING BACK TO DATERS HOUSE HIS PARENTS ARE NICE AND MAKE ME MAC AND CHEESE
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:27 AM MST reply actions
um um um
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 15, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
amazing
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
this is how i feel.
I’m going back to the cupcakes
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
They are friendlier.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
Someone called in XM NHL Home Ice and said they’d trade Stastny, Ziggy (corrected to Giggy) and that other goalie for Nash because Stastny is riding on the coatnails of his name… that caller’s name…. was Sandy.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
TRAITOR!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
She’s a witch!!!
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At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 15, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Does she float?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
Nope, I don’t. The Polar Bear swim taught me that…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
We all know I wouldn't say "Jiggy" nor Ziggy, I would pronounce his name properly!
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
She sounded like she pronounced Giggy with a French accent….
THE PLOT THICKENS!
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Plus, I always liked his uncle more than his father…
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
Clough is calling into other radio shows now?
by thedoctor on Feb 15, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I really hope Julie Browman is a healthy scratch this game.
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by Randy Time on Feb 15, 2012 11:43 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Unfortunately she’ll probably just be drunk.
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Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
I want to see an intermission of Rycroft smashing her in the head with a wiffle bat as she tries to bite it.
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i am waiting for the day when he turns to her and says how did you get this job again
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:50 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Kroenke sprung for batteries? I though she was just wound up with a little key in her back.
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 15, 2012 12:07 PM MST up reply actions
Too much cost for maintenance upkeep. It’s a pull string.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
So some one needs to break her string?
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by Americanario on Feb 15, 2012 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
Man I wish I could rec on andriod app
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 15, 2012 11:49 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
hemsky
what would you guys say to trading quincy for hemsky
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 11:50 AM MST via Android app reply actions
It’s something to mull over. Trades within the division are super rare but with the re-alignment impending..it’s certainly something I wouldn’t say no to.
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I’d be surprised if Edmonton did that… I like the deal if we could swing it, even if it meant sending a mid-round pick their way too.
Kinda fills a need for both though. It’s…tempting to say the least.
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definately….. I just think it’d take more than a 1 for 1 swap, we’d have to throw in something else I think. unless I’m understimating Quincy or overestimating Hemsky
Well as stated below he’s apparently a lockerroom “cancer” and I’ve never heard that.
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Ditto. I like his talent, but no cancer. I on the other hand have been getting swayed by vtcaps about Semin. I’m not as against it as I used to be.
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No. Gagner maybe, but not Hemsky.
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.
gagner def…just thought it sounded like a win win
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 12:12 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
hey guys
nice to finally say hi on here. ive been reading you guys for awhile and even tried to sign up one day but i never could get tue confirmation email to go through. anyway go avs!!
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 12:18 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Welcome, glad you finally got here!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
Welcome
Enjoy the Kool-Aid. Turn up the meter and have some fun.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
So glad you’ve joined us! Be sure to stop by the GDTs and don’t take anything personally!! =)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 1:13 PM MST up reply actions
is there a trick to seeing pics and clicking hyperlinks on android phones? normally the pics come up bit this one didnt
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 1:37 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Welcome! :)
Just win, bitches!
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I have heard bad things about Hemsky’s work ethic. Last on the ice at practice, first off. It’s all hearsay, but if that is true then I can’t imagine it meshing well with the character of our team.
I don’t want Hemsky, wouldn’t want to have him in the Avalanche lockerroom.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 11:54 AM MST up reply actions
I have heard bad things about Hemsky’s work ethic.
Warning, don’t believe anything that comes out of the Edmonton media. Like at all. Over the last 5-6 years they have this really really bad habit of being in management’s pocket and completely trashing players.
Ryan Smyth was pretty much run out of town, before being welcomed back.
They called Souray washed up and no longer an NHL player. He’s no longer an all star,m but he’s playing ~19 min a night & has ~20 points on a decent Dallas team.
I like following Oilers fans on twitter because they routinely call out EDM media for their pretty unprofessional and pro-management positions.
“Rumor out of Edmonton” is about as reliable as Eklund, as in it’s wrong.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
i know its on hockeybuzz but i actually enjoy richard cloutiers blog. he kinda reminds me of mark rycroft in how he tells it like it is
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 1:10 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
If we can get Hemsky on contract, maybe. as him being a UFA, no.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
I’m going to ignore the Nash thread… and get a ton of Cupcake Hate… but Nash is overrated in my mine, and even worse is that he’s overpaid… what’s even worse than that? The bounty that the BJ’s are probably asking for. You can’t even build around the guy for that kind of money.
Give me Stastny’s 2 way center play at 6.6 (still overpriced) over a 7.8M winger “accent piece”.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Feb 15, 2012 12:14 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed wholeheartedly. I think people underrate two-way play a lot and although Nash is certainly great and not a total slack on defense, he certainly doesn’t reach the level that Stastny does in terms of his defensive play. I think its more of the fact that he really is hard to contain and is a great teammate. But I don’t know if that quite warrants the price he currently holds.
Yup...
plus, why not go after Parise (if he becomes a FA) and give up nothing plus likely sign him for less than that.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
This a million times over… give me Parise at 6 million > Nash at 7.8. (though I doubt Parise will only get 6 as a UFA….
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Personally would rather have Parise than Nash.
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by Chris Damasceno on Feb 15, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
Ideally yes. But trading for Nash has more certainty, what if Parise isnt willing to sign here? You enter next season with the same roster, maybe adding a subasew or two
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
except we get depleted sending a bunch of value for him.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
absolutely, its an interesting trade off. I dont envy Sherman for sure
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
I actually like Nash slightly more for Avs b/c of his size and great shot. I think with Stas he would be a great fit and the west has lots of big bodies. But Parise is right there with him.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
C-bus has never been able to find a play-making center to feed Nash. They thought they had it in Carter, but he’s more of a scorer, and there aren’t enough pucks to go around with him and Nash on a line. Stastny and Nash would probably raise each others point totals substantially.
We’ve already seen that Parise and Stastny can mesh on a line at the Olympics.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
Mainly one of the reasons why I think if they can get Parise, then why not? They have that chemistry from the Olympics.
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by Chris Damasceno on Feb 15, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
To be fair, list the competent centers they have tried for nash:
Carter….
and Umberger? yup. I wouldnt worry about him finding chemistry with one of Stazz, Duchene or Oreilly
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
You can damn well bet that one of those 3 Centers is headed back for Nash though.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Of course. I’m just saying, I dont think chemistry would be a problem. If they would do Stastny Quincey for Nash I would definitely consider it… but would far rather get Parise in the long run, or even make a low risk move and sign Semin than trade all that for Nash
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t think CBJ make that trade either… but I totally understand where your coming from and agree the Avs are better off going after someone else.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I’d take Semin over Nash for that reason. Nash is the far better player, but I’d way rather give up just money, or draft day deal to get the early signing opportunity for a guy like him then lose Paul Stastny
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
Just gonna throw this in here. I would rather have Nash,Semin, Parise to name a few…than have a bunch of unused cap space and a lack of top line talent.
by spokane-avs-fan on Feb 15, 2012 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
if I was sherman Umberger is the guy who I would go after on that team, not Nash. 4.6M cap hit but a big, tough power forward with hands. got 5 years left at that number so maybe BJ would move him too.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
I would take a look at Brassard
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
i havent watched him a ton, but what i have seen makes me think he could benefit from a shift to wing, he’s got some pretty nice hands and has some sick goals cutting in from the half boards. Decnet reflexes down low, big enough to play gritty on the boards I dunno, I could see it
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
C-bus has never been able to find a play-making center to feed Nash.
This is why you can’t trade for Nash… yeah we have a glut of centers but how do you justify the price (cap hit and the trade going back) for a guy who needs guys more than him… that’s I think he’s an accent piece, not a guy you build around.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
C-bus has alos never had competent players outside of nash
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions
It’s certainly why I don’t think a wing is worth $7.8M. The guy has put up 30-40 goals pretty consistently without center support, but I think he’s a lot like Iginla. I can’t imagine the numbers Iginla would have put up if he only had a supporting cast. The best setup man he’s had is Tanguay, but he’s coming from the opposite wing, not the center.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 15, 2012 12:40 PM MST up reply actions
I’d rather have Nash, but I think I’m in the minority. I am biased though, he was a Knight.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
All you “Princesses” and your knights.
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 15, 2012 6:23 PM MST up reply actions
Ugh, seriously, nothing pisses me off more than being called princess.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 6:24 PM MST up reply actions
Everybody knows I'm a princess!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 6:27 PM MST up reply actions
Just the connotation of it… grates on every last one of my nerves.
I’m not a damsel in distress that needs saving.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 6:31 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I do not imagine most princesses in history to have been of the submissive and imperiled sort. One born of royal blood in the medieval period would probably have been pretty uppity and expect others to follow her orders unconditionally.
The connotation now is much more sarcastic, unfortunately.
This is true,
hence I have issues with the connotations.
Unfortunately, I’m sure at one point it would have been a great compliment. Now, at least for me, it’s not.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 6:45 PM MST up reply actions
You are awesome Sandie
Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch
by MalachiConstant on Feb 15, 2012 6:38 PM MST up reply actions
Well, I respect that anyway.
Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch
by MalachiConstant on Feb 15, 2012 6:47 PM MST up reply actions
It just seems odd to get complimented on this hahaha.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 6:49 PM MST up reply actions
I always pictured Cheryl with bigger sea shells….
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 15, 2012 6:55 PM MST up reply actions
That wouldn't be very PG
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 7:25 PM MST up reply actions
Right with you there. The thing with Parise is if he’s not re-signed, he’s going to be so incredibly sought after that the price is gonna go up…so it may very well be 7m for the team that signs him.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
that salary is why I personally don’t think (My own OPINION from my own mind- NOT A FACT) he will command as much as I’m hearing they want.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
see there it is!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
i wouldnt call nash an accent pieces but I would rather have parise over him anyway. him and stastny during the olympics was something dreams are made of
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 12:22 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
stupeh nucks
watching the highlights from last game between these two…its ridiculous how much Vancouver dives…especially late in the game when their down
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 12:33 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Not sure if this has been posted yet, but really good article by Dater:
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_19966982
yes, saw that earlier on the MHH facebook page (hint hint)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
*nudge nudge*
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
*wink wink
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
Way to take it too far.
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.
glass shatters
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by Chris Damasceno on Feb 15, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
And on MHH Twitter feed. (hint hint)
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
*nudge nudge*
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
- wink wink*
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
damn asterisks!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
“It takes a very serious coach or GM to realize the environment is everything,” said Brian O’Reilly, 47. “It’s not what we do, it’s how we do what we do. When they see you have their best interests in mind, they will give what you want. You can’t buy their creativity and their passion. Coaches are shooting themselves in the foot all the time because there is less accountability in an adversarial relationship, because everyone is passing the buck.”
Jesus, someone ought to show this to one of my bosses. (the other one gets it) The guy is a total asshole to everybody and then wonders why when people quit they give “him” as the reason.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
O'Reilly works harder than you
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Something I didn’t think about til today… what are the Avs going to do? Sign Radar/Meuller/Duchene/Johnson etc etc all to a contract in one day?
You’d have to think it’d be nice to set the “bar” with one signing and then use that as leverage against the other guys as in “this is our internal salary cap…..”
Not to mention if they want to go after UFA’s, they have to first take care of their own players and see what they need and how much they can spend.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
There are many months between the end of our season and the beginning of free agent season
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
predictions:
Radar- 3 yrs- 9M
Mueller- 2 yrs-5M
Duchene- hmmm? hard one. 4 years/18M
EJ- 5 years/20M
that still leaves a shit ton of space if these are in ballpark. Plus, Jones is gone imo too.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 1:54 PM MST up reply actions
Only one I disagree with a little is EJ..
I don’t think he will go from 2.7M to 5M. My prediction would be between 3.5-4.5 that being said I hope management does not try to go to cheap on him. 4M a year for 4-5 years is probably about right. Teams have a lot of leverage over RFA’s when it comes to money. What they wont have leverage on is term.. So if they go to cheap they definitely wont get 4-5 years out of him.
With that being said.. I could also see O’Reilly getting 4M since he did not get the bonuses Duchene did. My guess on him would be 3.5 × 4 years. I would not mind 4M a year for 5-6 years though.
yeah, but Hejda got 4+ I believe and guys like Martin/Michalek- 5M each so who knows.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:04 PM MST up reply actions
Umm,
EJ- 5 years/20M
That’s $4M/yr. Right where you say it should be.
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yeah, maybe 4.5M tho, not too much higher
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:55 PM MST up reply actions
I think that’s low for O’Reilly and high for Duchene. I’d guess Duchene and O’Reilly might even get the same deal.
it doesn’t make lots of sense but usually higher picks get more money after rookie contract in my experience
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
Agree with you, but only because potential is still paid for more handsomly than output. Especially at that age.
Also, I think EJ will get more than $4M/per Liles is getting $4M/per. Based on these salaries I’d bet it’s closer to 5M
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 2:12 PM MST up reply actions
Liles was considered to be over paid.. Which also hurt his value. I bet we could of gotten a late 1st for him if he was making 3-3.5
he was making only 4M (4.5 maybe) and was in last year so I don’t think it would have made a difference. What really would have helped was keeping him. Would have paired with EJ imo and been good on PP esp. I know why they did it with the young guys coming but he would havbe helped for sure.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:23 PM MST up reply actions
The only reason EJ may not get $5 is because he’s an RFA, and on the list I linked to above: the only guy on it under 26 is Drew Doughty. RFA status is a major bargaining chip that keeps contracts lower than market value.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 2:31 PM MST up reply actions
yep, that’s why (if they think he keeps developing) they should go for 5 years, maybe 6.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:34 PM MST up reply actions
Avs did that with Wolski….
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 15, 2012 6:28 PM MST up reply actions
I think Tavares’s contract is the marker for Duchene.. With injury both could argue but 1M less than Tavares might be hard to convince Duchene of.. We would be lucky at 4.5 but probably fold and pay 5M in order to lock him up long term.
O’Reilly I think at 4M only because I would like to see a 5 year deal.
but duchene having a bad year and Tavares is lighting it up now so we will see.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
in the fall I said Tavares money ($5.5) for Duchene for obvious reasons (plus, they have the same agent). I think that number is lower now. maybe 5?
no clue on ORLY
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 2:21 PM MST up reply actions
that’s true. I just have a hard time seeing a huge raise for Duchene. maybe 4.5m is right, but I wonder if it might be closer to 3y@4m. Tavares got 5.5m as a higher pick, not to mention being healthier, more consistent, etc. i can’t see anything over 5 for sure. Tavares is getting paid because he’s actually shown it. Duchene? not as much.
O’Reilly has gotta be 3.5m+ though. he’s meant too much to this team this year.
Tavares is also THE leader of that team. Dutchy, yeah, well…
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trade idea
Clark Macarthur for wilson/jones
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 1:55 PM MST reply actions
And break up our NAsh Package?
(I’m just being a smartass, I think this is an ok trade. Maybe a little heavy on the avs side… but not much)
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 2:00 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t see any chance of Nash, so….. Toronto is sliding and they want a little more size up front esp.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:02 PM MST up reply actions
or quincey straight up and sign a d-man or two in FA market
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:01 PM MST up reply actions
I think Quincey’s worth more than MacArthur. Maybe not by a helluva lot, but…
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well, he has 17 goals so more than anybody on Avs and I think he would make top 6 better for sure. Quincey has been ok lately but it’s so much easier to pick up a d-man in FA market than a forward.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t think that’s true, defenseman have their values super inflated on the FA market in the past couple years.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
agree
picking up a D-man of Quincey’s caliber takes a massive overpayment (see Ehrhoff)
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
compared to top 6 forwards (i.e- richards, leino (ouch), kopecky, Fleisch (commence crying CB)? SOB at 1M, Hejda at 3.25, I don’t know.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:14 PM MST up reply actions
Unless there’s a mid-low pick going back to TOR, I don’t see why they do it unless it’s a salary dump (and only for next year?). I think it’s pretty heavily weighted in the Avs’ favor.
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Wilson.. But If we trade Jones, Duchene is playing wing the rest of the year and I don’t like that Idea. Would rather pickup a winger without losing one so we could add Galiardi – Duchene – Mueller as a line and either put Galiardi of the acquired wing with O’Reilly.
Wilson.. But If we trade Jones, Duchene is playing wing the rest of the year and I don’t like that Idea. Would rather pickup a winger without losing one so we could add Galiardi – Duchene – Mueller as a line and either put Galiardi of the acquired wing with O’Reilly.That would add an entire offensive unit to the team and help us score some more down the stretch.
I think Wilson’s head is still bugging him…
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
I thought so too…
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 2:14 PM MST up reply actions
Duke-Stas-Jones
Macarthur-Duchene-Mueller
Landy-Radar-TCB
we are kind of in a quandry when Duchene gets back. someone is getting screwed on the third line
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:20 PM MST up reply actions
Galiardi’s back in, Mueller is fine and skating (stop panicking) – Per Moser.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Jiggy goin, mueller is fine (stop panicking) Galiardi back in.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I first read that as “Jiggy groin”
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 15, 2012 6:33 PM MST up reply actions
I did too. There was panic. But now I’m fine.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
What happened to Mueller to induce panicking on someone’s part?
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
missed practice (he was sick or maintenance day or something)
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:32 PM MST up reply actions
You know what this thread needs, other teams' trolls
O’Reilly is a better defensive center than Kesler.
Troll Signal On!
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Actually, it’s nice to hear Radar get more recognition… the names I keep hearing are Toews, Bergeron and O’Reilly…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Also, Datsyuk…. who’s name is just printed directly on the ballot template.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Actually you’re write… it comes on the paper before they even print anything…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The reason printer ink costs $2,701.52 per gallon is because someone may print out the word Datsyuk with it.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
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2012-2013 Avs
Parise-Stas-Jones
Mueller-Duchene-Duke (or Hishon)
Landy-Radar-Macarthur (or Gaustad)
Moen-Silent J-Winnik
Mccleod on bench as spare tough guy or tootoo
defense
EJ-Elliot
Stuart-Quincey/SOB
Hejda-ROB
Barrie/Wilson spares
Goalies
Varly/Patterson (giggy) :)
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:54 PM MST reply actions
Stuart as in Brad Stuart? A Red Wing?
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.
That’s Chris Stewart under witness protection
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
yeah, but…..I think he would be a nice guy to have and deplete the dead wings too
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 2:57 PM MST up reply actions
Brad Stuart is a choad
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 3:07 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
toad and cheeto
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 15, 2012 3:15 PM MST up reply actions
i hear thats a french delicacy
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 3:43 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Gaustad is a Center to the core
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 6:12 PM MST up reply actions
why d-men are easier to sign
this is PART of the 2012 UFA list:
Nicklas Lidstrom Detroit Red Wings $6,200,000
Michal Rozsival Phoenix Coyotes $5,000,000
John-Michael Liles Toronto Maple Leafs $4,200,000
Dennis Wideman Washington Capitals $3,875,000
Pavel Kubina Tampa Bay Lightning $3,850,000
Jaroslav Spacek Montreal Canadiens $3,833,000
Francois Beauchemin Anaheim Ducks $3,800,000
Brad Stuart Detroit Red Wings $3,750,000
Filip Kuba Ottawa Senators $3,700,000
Barret Jackman St. Louis Blues $3,625,000
Cory Sarich Calgary Flames $3,600,000
Willie Mitchell Los Angeles Kings $3,500,000
Ryan Suter Nashville Predators $3,500,000
Jeff Finger Toronto Maple Leafs $3,500,000
John Oduya Winnipeg Jets $3,500,000
Matt Carle Philadelphia Flyers $3,438,000
Bryan Allen Carolina Hurricanes $2,900,000
Bryce Salvador New Jersey Devils $2,900,000
Tim Gleason Carolina Hurricanes $2,750,000
Josh Gorges Montreal Canadiens $2,500,000 Re-signed with the Canadiens. 6 years, $23.4 million.
Mark Eaton New York Islanders $2,500,000
Joe Corvo Boston Bruins $2,250,000
Hal Gill Montreal Canadiens $2,250,000
Radek Martinek Columbus Blue Jackets $2,200,000
Andy Sutton Edmonton Oilers $2,125,000
Carlo Colaiacovo St. Louis Blues $2,125,000
Shaone Morrisonn Buffalo Sabres $2,075,000
Adrian Aucoin Phoenix Coyotes $2,000,000
Sami Salo Vancouver Canucks $2,000,000
Greg Zanon Minnesota Wild $1,933,333
Johnny Boychuk Boston Bruins $1,875,000
Kurtis Foster Anaheim Ducks $1,800,000
Chris Campoli Montreal Canadiens $1,750,000
Kurt Sauer Phoenix Coyotes $1,750,000
Sheldon Souray Dallas Stars $1,650,000
Nicklas Grossman Dallas Stars $1,625,000
Milan Jurcina New York Islanders $1,600,000
Steve Staios New York Islanders $1,600,000
Matt Hunwick Colorado Avalanche $1,550,000
Brett Clark Tampa Bay Lightning $1,500,000
Francis Bouillon Nashville Predators $1,350,000
Randy Jones Winnipeg Jets $1,150,000
Shane O’Brien Colorado Avalanche $1,100,000
Scott Hannan Calgary Flames $1,000,000
Brad Lukowich Dallas Stars $1,000,000
Mike Lundin Minnesota Wild $1,000,000
Colin White San Jose Sharks $1,000,000
Jim Vandermeer San Jose Sharks $1,000,000
Kent Huskins St. Louis Blues $1,000,000
Matt Gilroy Tampa Bay Lightning $1,000,000
Mike Weaver Florida Panthers $900,000
Sean O’Donnell Chicago Blackhawks $850,000
Mike Mottau New York Islanders $800,000
Steve Eminger New York Rangers $800,000
Sheldon Brookbank Anaheim Ducks $750,000
Sami Lepisto Chicago Blackhawks $750,000
Tyson Strachan Florida Panthers $750,000
Aaron Rome Vancouver Canucks $750,000
Dean Arsene Phoenix Coyotes $725,000
Derek Smith Calgary Flames $700,000
Matt Carkner Ottawa Senators $700,000
Alexander Sulzer Vancouver Canucks $700,000
Derek Meech Winnipeg Jets $700,000
Jason Garrison Florida Panthers $675,000
Tyler Sloan Nashville Predators
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:01 PM MST reply actions
oops
I’m changing our defense core form 2012-13:
Hannan-Hunwick
Liffiton-Finger
Clark-Gaunce
elliot/wilson spares!
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting… never knew Hal Gill was a UFA…. him or Willie Mitchell would be some really good solid signings of shutdown D.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
bg. Ryan Suter Nashville Predators $3,500,000
Yum.
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, except change that to 6.5M for 2012-13. I think Stuart is the best on that list after suter and lidstrom. Lots of 4-6 type guys though. Stuart would be an upgrade over quincey so trade him for macarthur
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:08 PM MST up reply actions
I think Carle for offense would be nice too and he has local ties and is on a strapped team.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
Suter won’t get 6.5, but he’s worth 5.5 in my opinion.
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.
Weren’t people a couple weeks ago saying 7M?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I just can’t really see that. Of course it’s possible, but I just don’t know.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I’m with you by the way… A shutdown defenseman doesn’t deserve Norris money…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Ha, Norris money. Nicely put.
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 that will surprise you (did me)- Suter is currently 6th in league in d-man scoring. That’s why he will get the big bucks (7/27-34 pts). Doughty got 7M BTW.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
got to disagree, 6.5M minimum imo. He’s the real deal and in his prime. Doughty got 7M I believe.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:14 PM MST up reply actions
Fuck Brad Stuart
Fuck him with a barbed wire fencepost.
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why you heff be so mad? when he has the A you will love him! bertuzzi anybody?
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:39 PM MST up reply actions
That’s a whole lotta “meh”
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 15, 2012 3:05 PM MST up reply actions
Hannan-Hunwick
Liffiton-Finger
Clark-Gaunce
Plus, Skoula could be “pried” from Europe.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:10 PM MST up reply actions
one last change we need more experience:
Hannan-Hunwick
Liffiton-Finger
Clark-Breezeby
Skoula and Richmond spares
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
this is a little dated as Sutton (no idea why), Liles and Gleason are re-signed already.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:06 PM MST up reply actions
I wonder if they adjust his salary down with the understanding that he will spend 10-20% of the season on suspension.
he’s 36, can’t skate or move around, edmonton is rebuilding so it makes no sense to me why they signed him?
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:09 PM MST up reply actions
Duh.
He’s an expert defenceman.
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I have this uneasy feeling that the Avs true puppet-master is going to try to pull off another one of his trademark stunners before the 27th. And it will involve giving away players I like.
No soup for you!
Like it or not, something huge has to happen… we can’t just resign all of our players and go into next season… or would all the raises get us to the salary cap floor?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
would likely. Plus, we go get a fiesty Kostitsyn for physical play and toughness
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:18 PM MST up reply actions
Where has it been said that the Avs are getting Kostitsyn?
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so physical that he played 4:20 in his last game
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 15, 2012 6:13 PM MST up reply actions
unless the names coming back are Parise, nash or suter it’s a mistake. a pick or tow for Jones, etc. ok
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:29 PM MST up reply actions
I would be okay with this as long as we stop getting people that haven’t lived up to their potential and just get a proven top 6 scorer
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 3:48 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
But they are a FORMER 20 goal scorer. That means something, doesn’t 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 15, 2012 6:40 PM MST up reply actions
Parenteau
another interesting guy available
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:30 PM MST reply actions
I see him staying in NY
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
me too but they btter sign him pretty soon. He’s a risk b/c I big year and will want some big dough I bet
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:36 PM MST up reply actions
cant remember the source, but I believe he said he was done negotiating for the season? wants to wait until the offseason. I’m almost positive i saw that somewhere
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 3:38 PM MST up reply actions
then I don’t see why he wouldn’t test the waters.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:38 PM MST up reply actions
see: every avs player ever.
Islanders are willing to overpay, he wants to finish the big season so that they will. Thats just my opinion, but I doubt he leaves
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 3:42 PM MST up reply actions
if we sign him and trade for Toews, ya know. Finger and toews.
by the cool breeze on Feb 15, 2012 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
This day needs to end so I can go buy Scotch.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I’m getting ready to make some nice pork chops, with garlic oven fries and asparagus. YUUUM!
2011-12 Colorado Avalanche: Ruling the East, but bending over for the Northwest
Its been a while, but are we still doing GDT pictures?
If so:
Allow me to break the ice. My name is Freeze. Learn it well for it is the chilling sound of your doom.
by IceToMeetYou on Feb 15, 2012 3:38 PM MST reply actions 10 recs
gets my rec
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 15, 2012 3:42 PM MST up reply actions
We damn well ought to be. Nicely done.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 15, 2012 5:13 PM MST up reply actions
lol
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 4:01 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
I'm so disturbed.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 4:10 PM MST up reply actions
I found a lot of disturbing yet quite funny pictures.
This is one of my favorites.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 8 recs
That looks like a diving team from East Germany….
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 15, 2012 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
... I am scared...
This should be made into a GDT…
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 15, 2012 5:15 PM MST up reply actions
Here's a quickie version
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 15, 2012 5:31 PM MST up reply actions 5 recs
You are all very chatty today!
I just saw something mildly interesting on the whole discussion of part time vs full time goalie coaches topic. As far as Caps fans know, Arturs Irbe was with the team working daily with Varly and Neuvy the previous 2 seasons, with rare trips up to Hershey to tend to Holtby. Dave Prior also visited Holtby in Hershey, along with scouting and visiting other prospects. Varly and Neuvy both performed well working with Irbe. This season, Dave Prior is the goalie coach again and turns out that he only visits the Caps every few weeks. Neuvy has said multiple times how hard that is for him. Neuvy is probably sucking a little worse than Varly this season, he has slightly worse stats. I guess there is something to getting young goalies a coach to work with them daily. But Kolzig (who is the AHL/ECHL goalie coach) was up with the Caps today working with the goalies and he said that young goalies have to figure things out on their own sometimes and not use the goalie coach as a crutch, and develop mental toughness. I think I understand his point, but I still think Varly and Neuvy would be best served with more frequent coaching. It’s just been interesting to see what they have both gone through this season.
with so much money that they pay these guys I think it should be up to the goaltenders themselves as to what they would prefer
by 2fkndope on Feb 15, 2012 5:08 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Dirty goal by Bergeron
The Habs’ PK looks about as aggressive as the Avs’ was last year
"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
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