Can U Right Good?

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 7:03 AM MST

It's that time again: Mile High Hockey is looking for some fresh meat (aka new writers). The pay sucks (there is none), but the prestige is immeasurable. Our preference is to find folks we already know from the MHH community. Prolificity is a must, even if it isn't a word. Tits, believe it or not, are optional.

Any questions, leave a comment below or shoot me an email.

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Why is this is in a fanpost? Don’t you have the power to front page everything? In fact, front page this comment. And every other comment I make.

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 16, 2012 7:06 AM MST reply actions

C 6- you’re hired!

Varly!

by niwotsblessing on Feb 16, 2012 7:38 AM MST up reply actions

I second that!

Constant lurker, occasional commenter

by tbonius monk on Feb 16, 2012 7:39 AM MST up reply actions

he did ask

(serious answer, not front-paged as it’s mostly aimed at community members)

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 7:47 AM MST up reply actions

That makes more sense. Plus, you don’t want to be embarassed by misspelling the word good.

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 16, 2012 7:50 AM MST up reply actions

also fan posts persist longer.

by thedoctor on Feb 16, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions

What about man boobs?

Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 16, 2012 8:20 AM MST reply actions

negotiable

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 8:23 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

There should be a skills competition

With MHH judging on:

- Ban the troll — with points for poetic timing and hammer selection
- Most eloquent description of an Avalanche player
- Most voracious reaming of Vancouver

Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch

by MalachiConstant on Feb 16, 2012 8:23 AM MST reply actions

I nominate the cool breeze.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Feb 16, 2012 2:32 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Because “Paul Stastny is a pussy” is the best writing SBNation has seen since Forsberg was despicable.

I second the nomination.

by Andy_Joe on Feb 16, 2012 2:47 PM MST up reply actions

There’s no possible way that this could go poorly

by JProulx on Feb 17, 2012 9:09 AM MST up reply actions

I might be interested.

by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Feb 16, 2012 9:02 AM MST reply actions

Exactly what do you need new writers for?

Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.

by Sean Harsha on Feb 16, 2012 9:23 AM MST reply actions

painting my house and gassing up my yacht. hahahahahaha

no, not really. Straight up, we’d like to provide more content than we are now – you know, the usual Avalanche articles you folks are already used to seeing. I’m also looking for a “news desk” type person focusing more on “breaking” Avalanche news that comes over the web throughout the day (injury updates, news from practice, so-and-so will be starting). Someone else to add to the preview / recap pool would be nice as well.

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 9:42 AM MST up reply actions

I might be able to help with preview/recaps if necessary.
My job takes enough time away I can’t do to much else though, and I’m sure to have coaching/meet conflicts on some game nights.

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 16, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs

“the prestige is immeasurable”

Don’t you mean “unmeasurable”?

by Andy_ on Feb 16, 2012 9:25 AM MST reply actions

You failed the first test. Do not question the leader.

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 16, 2012 9:30 AM MST up reply actions

the importance of that can’t be measured

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 9:42 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs

It’s like infamous, which means; more than famous

Andyray ArlyleCay

by Paul X on Feb 17, 2012 8:56 AM MST up reply actions

I’d only be in it for the banhammer usage, so take my name out of the hat.

Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 16, 2012 10:06 AM MST reply actions

Ok, I'll do it.

But on one condition: We rename the place “Mile High Hockey – The Official Gabriel Landesblog.”

Seriously, though, I would love to offer some services, if only for the experience of writing for someone other than myself. It’s the time, man. I don’t have the time.

by Andy_Joe on Feb 16, 2012 11:14 AM MST reply actions

I hear you

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions

I think if I did something like this I’d be more likely to finish my statitsical research work. I’d absolutely be interested in that… but if you’re looking for breaking news, can’t do it. Work 9-5 and stuff.

At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?

by SteveHouse on Feb 16, 2012 11:41 AM MST reply actions

I vote for you, Steve :)

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 17, 2012 7:45 AM MST up reply actions

Two Things

If it’s a girl, I am grading her an A- in June.

If it’s not a girl, they should be in charge of putting up gameday threads an hour earlier.

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 16, 2012 11:56 AM MST reply actions

do people (besides you) want them up earlier?

DDC is deeply embedded throughout this blog. For better or worse, his taint taints us all.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 16, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions

Probably not. Maybe Chia and Randy. I actually like when they go up now. It’s the perfect time.

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 16, 2012 2:08 PM MST up reply actions

Yes please

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 17, 2012 7:46 AM MST up reply actions

Most of the girls hereabouts are already writing or photoshopping for MHH.

Varly!

by niwotsblessing on Feb 16, 2012 2:53 PM MST up reply actions

There is another…….Andi iirc. Also Stachi isn’t a staff member yet.

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 16, 2012 6:10 PM MST up reply actions

LOL

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 16, 2012 6:12 PM MST up reply actions

Not especially, no

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 16, 2012 12:06 PM MST reply actions

I'm mulling over applying and whether I have the time for it.

I like the “news desk” thing, but, really, what I’d love to do is be a lowly editor, so I can fix everyone’s because of‘s and due to’s.

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by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 16, 2012 1:34 PM MST reply actions

What kind of content are you wanting to add specifically? Do you have a type of article in mind? I always enjoyed writing and did so for quite a while until I decided I’d rather go to shitty deserts. I wrote for the school paper when I was a junior/senior in high school, always covered the girls volleyball team. I think we all know why.

I’m not new to sports writing and would really like to do the research about the team I love so much. I most certainly have the time and it would help me get back my love for writing. Plus I’d like to finally contribute to a blog that’s tolerated my non-contributions.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Feb 16, 2012 2:31 PM MST reply actions

I read up above of what you’re looking for, and it seems like something I’d really like to do. Well not go to practices as I’m still across the ocean until May or so. Other stuff that doesn’t require such an extreme amount of travelling I’d be game for.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Feb 16, 2012 2:35 PM MST up reply actions

I vote for Randy,

As long as terrorists don’t y’know, slip through while he’s otherwise engaged.

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 17, 2012 7:47 AM MST up reply actions

Ha! Always a good laugh, DDC!

by BraxtanFILM on Feb 16, 2012 3:21 PM MST reply actions

Yeah I guess my question would also be how imperative it is that you live in Colorado. When I first joined the community I was in Colorado Springs. I am out of the military now and living in Seattle, WA. (Closer to the enemy now) A lot of my fan posts are pretty zealous but I have written a few good ones I think.

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 4:10 PM MST reply actions

I don’t think it’s a requirement to live near Denver.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 16, 2012 4:11 PM MST up reply actions

Is it a requirement that I agree with you though? I might be to much of a trouble maker but since I don’t start college until April. I do have a lot of time on my hands.

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 4:14 PM MST up reply actions

You don't agree with me?

Nope, not a requirement, I enjoy debates.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 16, 2012 4:18 PM MST up reply actions

Me too, I love a good mass debate

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 17, 2012 7:47 AM MST up reply actions

You must, however, take the oath and do a blood sacrifice in order to join the clique.

When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent

by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 16, 2012 4:22 PM MST up reply actions

I am quite familiar with hazing techniques having been in the Army for 10 years. =)

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 4:24 PM MST up reply actions

What would a MHH oath look like anyways? I am just curious..

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions

Sorry, secret society stuff. You can't know until you are in it.

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 16, 2012 4:31 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

I don’t know seems more like a Hotel California thing from what I have seen in the past.

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 4:40 PM MST up reply actions

There certainly is an essence of checking out without leaving. (See Dunman, Joe.)

When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent

by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 16, 2012 5:19 PM MST up reply actions

He’s just working on his current version of the “Top 19”

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 16, 2012 6:12 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs

Pop all over my keyboard....

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 16, 2012 6:13 PM MST up reply actions

If you insist……erm, although it’s not normally where I ….nevermind.

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 17, 2012 7:48 AM MST up reply actions

Seriously Sandie… how you do this so consistently is mind boggling

Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch

by MalachiConstant on Feb 17, 2012 8:02 AM MST up reply actions

I boggle your mind?

It's all about Winnik

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2012 5:32 PM MST up reply actions

I think Sandie does double entendres like Stastny sets up team mates – let a juicy saucer pass fly and wait for the one-timer

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 21, 2012 9:15 AM MST up reply actions

...

but I don’t do it on purpose. :(

It's all about Winnik

"Hockey just never stops, It’s like rock ‘n’ roll — it’s relentless." - Alice Cooper

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 21, 2012 9:25 AM MST up reply actions

Innate talent for the comedic win!

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Feb 21, 2012 10:11 AM MST up reply actions

sad panda

It's all about Winnik

"Hockey just never stops, It’s like rock ‘n’ roll — it’s relentless." - Alice Cooper

by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 21, 2012 2:56 PM MST up reply actions

Well, I’m not anywhere Denver for 11 months out of the year, so it is possible to be a remote staff member. But I don’t know if that’s what DDC is looking for.

Still, I would imagine that it wouldn’t be that big of a deal.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.

by andidee15 on Feb 16, 2012 6:17 PM MST up reply actions

I definitely disagree more with Cheryl… Look who shows up right as I am typing that. haha

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 4:23 PM MST reply actions

I’m a cantankerous sort. Tis a natural state to disagree with me.

When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent

by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 16, 2012 5:20 PM MST up reply actions

I'm just glad you don't ban people very much.

I noticed posts get more comments when people disagree with you. Makes sense haha..

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 5:36 PM MST up reply actions

It’s funny actually. I rarely get a lot of comments unless I make controversial statements in my post. That either means I’m super duper smart and people are at a loss for words when faced with my utter awesomeness….or they don’t read my shit. I’m leaning towards the latter.

When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent

by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 16, 2012 6:20 PM MST up reply actions

Nah people don’t like to admit they agree nearly as much as make it known they disagree. haha

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 6:46 PM MST up reply actions

I agree.

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by Pavel Datsyuk on Feb 16, 2012 7:41 PM MST via Android app up reply actions

I think you’re both nuts.

by BraxtanFILM on Feb 16, 2012 10:16 PM MST up reply actions

lol

by CobraAcesS on Feb 16, 2012 11:08 PM MST up reply actions

or they don’t read my shit. I’m leaning towards the latter.

Errm, I don’t believe that.

"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin

by Nemesis44UK on Feb 17, 2012 7:50 AM MST up reply actions

Iz spellng impotent?

Go Avs.
Go Blues.

by Tony Trujillo on Feb 16, 2012 6:01 PM MST reply actions

noez. Thatz wat spell cheque is fer.

When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent

by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 16, 2012 6:20 PM MST up reply actions

Funny.

I Googled “spell cheque” and found this.

Go Avs.
Go Blues.

by Tony Trujillo on Feb 16, 2012 6:26 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

You’re doing it wrong, I hear this guy doesn’t like cheques

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 16, 2012 6:32 PM MST up reply actions

The quote was from a British paper:

Me? I can’t even spell cheque!

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Feb 16, 2012 10:18 PM MST up reply actions

I would like to, but grad school has me really busy. I am away 3 days a week now. And for me DDC, tits are not optional; Its a must! So I probably do not fit the requirements. I can help out here and there.

by avalanchejef on Feb 16, 2012 6:06 PM MST reply actions

A) I just needed to post this for posterity’s sake
B) A good reason why I should not be considered as a writer for MHH

Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch

by MalachiConstant on Feb 16, 2012 7:23 PM MST reply actions 4 recs

Posts dedicated to unicorns wouldn’t be half bad.

The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.

by Randy Time on Feb 16, 2012 8:03 PM MST up reply actions

Just when I think the internet can’t get any dumber…Malachi posts this…and TOTALLY REDEEMS IT!

LULZ!

by BraxtanFILM on Feb 16, 2012 10:17 PM MST up reply actions

Fuck Pink Floyd.

2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.

by Hopfenkopf on Feb 16, 2012 10:21 PM MST up reply actions

No.

by BraxtanFILM on Feb 16, 2012 10:39 PM MST up reply actions

Hahahahahahahahaha… ha.

Andyray ArlyleCay

by Paul X on Feb 17, 2012 9:00 AM MST up reply actions

I’ve got this shit in the ba-

Oh.

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by UZ on Feb 17, 2012 2:40 AM MST reply actions