Game 59 Recap: HOLY CRAP, A ROW AGAINST A NW TEAM! Avs 3- Oil 1
by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 17, 2012 10:30 PM MST
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Row. Such a simple word.
The bad news is the Avalanche came out flat again. The good news is so did everybody else, including the fans. How quiet was that building? Two power plays for the burgundy and blue in the first, and both were totally anemic. The Oilers also had a power play, and although they actually had some sustained pressure in the Avs' zone, Edmonton came up empty-handed as well.
In the last minute, Ryan O'Reilly decided enough was enough and hustled behind the Oilers' net as Devan Dubnyk took a stroll to the right side of the net. Radar pulled in the puck and made the smart move by passing it to a wide-open Mark Olver. With the kind of poise one would expect from Olvertine - cool, calm and collected - he sent that puck right on back to Erik Johnson who slammed it home like a boss. One - nil good guys.
Period two started with a little more zip. Olver decided that an assist just wasn't good enough. On a beautiful tic-tac-toe play with O'Reilly and Gabriel Landeskog, Olver gave the Avs the second of the night. Then Ben Eager was a bad, bad boy, tripping Johnson along the boards in a dangerous play. Johnson limped off but came back out for the ensuing power play. Landy didn't wait too long before netting the team's first power play goal on the night off a slick little passing play from O'Reilly and Paul Stastny.
The real Ryan O'Byrne showed up again (I knew he would!) and took two stupid penalties in a row, giving the Oilers a 4 minute power play on his double minor. The Avalanche killed both with authority, not allowing Edmonton very many looks at the net. Semyon Varlamov stood tall when they did. Of course, shortly after that, Ryan Jones put the Oilers on the board to bring them within two. Olver finished out the period for the Avalanche by demolishing Cam Barker. For 5'10" and 170 lbs, Olver sure does some damage out there.
The majority of the third period was spent icing the puck. Apparently, the Avalanche wanted to ensure the lead seconds at a time. Olver and O'Reilly displayed more of that chemistry by nearly converting on yet another goal. Alas, the puck wouldn't settle its damn self enough to bury it. Then he channeled Speedy Gonzales for another chance with O'Reilly. I think the boy likes playing in the NHL.
The Oilers pulled Dubnyk with about a minute thirty left to no avail. Avalanche win this one decisively.
- 1 Mark Olver (1g, 1a, 3 hits and overall badassedness)
- 2 Ryan O'Reilly (3a, one on each of da goals)
- 3 Gabriel Landeskog (1g, 1a, 4 shots on goal; no, it's not his fifth year in the league)
- 54 - 26 - 23
- 40 - 37 - 92
- 34 - 16 - 17
- 55 - 12 - 7
- 6 - 27
- 5- 44
- 8 - 3
- 1 The Oilers are now 6-18-3 when not scoring on the power play.
- 2 Varlamov tied his single-season career high in wins at 15.
- 3 The Avalanche haven't had four power plays in one game in like 10 years.
The Avalanche finish their three-game tour through Canada in Winnipeg on Sunday.
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He had a very very good game
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 8:32 AM MST up reply actions
Not his first. That’s what we were talking about, that shooting ability, that offensive awareness. Reminds me a little of pre injury Svatos, even down to that number…
That’s kinda what I was reminded of last night, Svats. If he turns into pre-injury Svats I’ll be happy
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
I secretly miss Svatos. He was one of my favorite players because of his sleek dangles.
"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 18, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
He hits more than Svatos every did. Especially pre-injury Svatos.
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 18, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
’cept Svats Machine never brought as much pain in his whole career as Olvertine did last night.
Me likey.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
What I really liked was how classy the Edmonton fans were. They obviously knew he had finally gotten over his concussion and wanted to welcome him back to the NHL. All night long: “Let’s go Olver! Let’s go Olver!” Very cool.
Also, Ryan O’Reilly was Puck Daddy’s #3 star of the night.
Mile High Hockey: Best Avs blog on the internet..... maybe.
Am I the only one
That totally loves his missing front tooth? It’s not creepy like Mcleod or Stastny’s, it is just awesome.
"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 17, 2012 10:55 PM MST up reply actions
It’s creepy when he plays with the fake.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
I agree, he’s not allowed to have a full set of teeth, that isn’t the Radar way
"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 17, 2012 10:57 PM MST up reply actions
mine was perfect after braces, until fuckin wisdom teeth came. Ruined thousands of dollars and hours and hours of pain that I sacrificed (and my parents) to give me straight teeth.
"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 17, 2012 10:58 PM MST up reply actions
WHAT?>! that’s ridic.
"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 17, 2012 11:01 PM MST up reply actions
Oh boohoo, I didn’t have to have oral surgery and have impacted wisdom teeth taken out, I feel so bad for you. :P
"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 17, 2012 11:03 PM MST up reply actions
unfortunately i get to have mine taken out in like two weeks. mine are growing in a really unusual direction, so i have to go to a really good oral surgeon because apparently it’s pretty complicated.
Mile High Hockey: Best Avs blog on the internet..... maybe.
I have one going directly into a neighboring molar, one laying on its side, one that’s ok, and no fourth one. But they cause no pain so I don’t even heff to be mad
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
wisdom teeth baffle me sometimes.
"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 17, 2012 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
I see the humor in that
As a dentist and hockey fan I see the humor in that. Remember that knowledge is knowing tomatoes are a fruit but wisdom is knowing not to put them in the fruit salad.
by Doctor Hockey on Feb 18, 2012 6:32 AM MST up reply actions
truth truth truth.
"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 18, 2012 9:12 AM MST up reply actions
yeah, I have enough room for them to grow into, I think… but they’re growing in the complete opposite direction. Pretty much sideways into all of my other teeth.
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gee whiz!
"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 17, 2012 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
Doctor Hockey can help you
Check out my website at denverdentist.com and check out my hockey segment on the drive time with Mac and Doog show on TUESDAY’S at 5 pm on 1510 AM or 97.3 FM. These guys actually encourage hockey calls. Call in during my segment or any other time.
PS The best way not to have to go to the dentist is to go. Most good dentists will get you healthy and give you the formula to stay that way. If you wait for pain or problems it will be more costly in pain, time and dollars!!!!
by Doctor Hockey on Feb 18, 2012 6:38 AM MST up reply actions
O'Reilly's just adorable in general. The missing tooth works for him.
by andidee15 on Feb 17, 2012 11:00 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s the Radar way.
"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 17, 2012 11:01 PM MST up reply actions
Row over a NW team?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
by andidee15 on Feb 17, 2012 10:45 PM MST reply actions 7 recs
it took me a while, but now I get it, hahahahahahaha
"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 17, 2012 10:56 PM MST up reply actions
Caught in an Avalanche landslide
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
pft, shoulda crossed out the n in an also, gosh, learn grammar!
"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 17, 2012 10:57 PM MST up reply actions
If you want to be like that...
shoulda sShould have crossed out
"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 17, 2012 11:00 PM MST up reply actions
I hate you and all of your smartness sometimes...
"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 17, 2012 11:02 PM MST up reply actions
If it makes you feel better, I have to add extra letters to every “our” word. Colour, honour, armour… you gain at least 3% efficiency in typing.
ahahahaha. TBH I spell armour with the u all the time. So there is – at least .2% efficiency depending on how often I use that word. Silly u’s.
"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 17, 2012 11:13 PM MST up reply actions
My students hate when I spell colour with a ‘u’
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 18, 2012 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
maybe you should spell it correctly
"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 18, 2012 9:12 AM MST up reply actions
AND I WOULD WALK 500 MORE
It’s great to see a ROW against a NW team, even if it is Edmonton. EJ is on FIRE and playing as well as any defenseman in this league currently. Just wow, if he can keep playing like these, we have a bonafied #1 who is all-star and Olympic bound, not to mention Norris. I didn’t watch the game, but I listened to it, it sound like Varly was real solid in net and the majority of people had a good game.
"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
YAY!
-EJ
-Varly
-Rest of Defense
-Olver
-O’Reilly’s line
BOO!
-More icing than a wedding made for a dulllllllllllllllllllllllll 3rd
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
any third that ends with a win for the Avs is never a dull third…
"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 17, 2012 10:59 PM MST up reply actions
NHLTROLL's take on the game:
MOTHERFUCKERS EDMONTON’S GONNA GET ANOTHER TOP DRAFT PICK
hahaha
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
But they tried to takethe Avs route this year and Columbus is way ahead of them in the tank Race.
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 18, 2012 9:01 AM MST up reply actions
Wouldn’t it be humorous if they trade Nash and then draft an amazing Russian center?
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 love him, he deserved this win.
"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 17, 2012 11:05 PM MST up reply actions
You sure that’s not a sneeze
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Russian sneezes are weird.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 18, 2012 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
I used to waste many a fun hour playing “sneezing or orgasm?” game in college (after “thinking or farting?” got old). Maybe time to try the “sneezing, orgasm or Varly win growl?” version.
Hunwick, Stoa, and a 7th
by Pacifier Night on Feb 18, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
To be fair, it doesn’t show the lower half of him…
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 18, 2012 10:29 AM MST up reply actions
CHOO-AHVSKI!
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
Varly's awesome.
He deserved a good fist-pump moment tonight. Very, very solid play.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
by andidee15 on Feb 18, 2012 10:43 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Do love.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 18, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
I should probably update it so it includes an Avs mask.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
And Varly’s pads, not Andy’s.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
That’s going to be harder. But I’ll work on it.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
TOO GODDAMN EASY
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
Season saving win right there
Huge win tonight. Tomorrow is just going to be awful for Avs fans. No win situation for Stars-Coyotes, and Kings-Flames. I guess I would like to see the Flames and Stars win, but anyway it happens, hurts the Avs. It is great to see Varlamov playing well. He has gotten the short end of the stick from the fans, coaches, and media this year so I love seeing him play at a high level. At this point, you have to think that Varly is going to be the man down the stretch, which I like to see. Here is my take on the game: http://avshockeyblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/game-59-avs-oilers-in-must-win-game-avs-get-rare-northwest-win/
On an unrelated note- if Montreal can get that kind of return for Hal Gill, I can’t help just wonder what the Avs could get for Quincey.
or even Dallas for Grossman. It seriously has me thinking late first rounder.
"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 17, 2012 11:16 PM MST up reply actions
just watched the highlights
on an unrelated note, my post about the highlights has disappeared. Oh well. Varly looked good, Damn Olver, and that was a dirty pass to Olver on his goal. Landy driving the net, just like we expect him to. That’s how many hockey players have made a good living. Homstrom and Tkachuk come to mind.
"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
Good win...
Funny how when we have the same amount of PP’s or more, we completely control the game. Weird how the refs actually gave us some time, I like this crew!
Focus on 8th
I LOVE what you've done with your window
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Olver: 11 points in 19 games. Not bad for a 5th rounder.
He also has the voice of a field mouse.
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 nice to see late rounders blossom. Jones and now Olver.
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.
Avs are pretty good at drafting
and mining talent from all areas of the draft. You act like this is something knew. Stop being dumb.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:09 AM MST up reply actions
You’re just grouchy because you’re hungover. Don’t be a grouchy butterfly.
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.
Hardly hungover
I’m more of a lethargic hummingbird slowly descending towards grouchy butterfly.
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 18, 2012 9:14 AM MST up reply actions
At least he didn’t pee his pants in the interview this time…. Oh wait
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 18, 2012 8:32 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
So the question,
When Mueller and Duchene return, what the hell do the lines look like? I think Olver is going to keep a spot for the near future.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
They could potentially have 3 solid scoring lines
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 18, 2012 8:35 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Jones Hejduk Stastny
Landy Radar Olver
Mules Duchene Gali/Suba/Winnik/any other fourth liner
and for Patrick’s sake just waive hunwick so we can keep Olver up here.
"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 18, 2012 9:15 AM MST up reply actions
Trade hunwick/porter for a 5th to keep olver up
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 18, 2012 9:16 AM MST up reply actions
Hunwick has been very valuable this season
Waiving him would be silly
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:16 AM MST up reply actions
I must say, him along with former Hobey Baker Award recipient Kevin Porter have both had great seasons.
"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 18, 2012 9:18 AM MST up reply actions
I'm not kidding.
Hunwick has been great in his role this year.
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 18, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
I agree, his 15ish games in he has played very well. Unfortunately, I feel like if Olver can even produce a little, at our current state, it would be worth waiving Hunwick. I was one of his few supporters when he was actually playing, he played real well positionally. He is also a very humble Nacho Eater
"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 18, 2012 9:21 AM MST up reply actions
So you’d rather go with the 6 D we have now and no safety valve other than Barrie or Elliott?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
SOLD
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
you can’t sell Gaunce, he’s awesome.
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
by gl avfan on Feb 18, 2012 10:01 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
NO
Sold on the idea! Grrrr
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:01 AM MST up reply actions
I knew what you meant, just feelin cantankerous this AM
"You're only as good as your coach wants you to be." - Bob Probert
by gl avfan on Feb 18, 2012 10:04 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I knew what you were doing. And loved it!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:14 PM MST up reply actions
Yep, between Gaunce, Elliott and Barrie, we have 3 easy call ups. Gaunce if we need defense, Elliott if we need offense or Barrie if we need a little bit of both.
"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 18, 2012 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
It’s a weird spot with Hunwick, but I can live with it for the rest of ‘12. I like the set-up with good young D’s a phone call away, but Hunwick is necessary as a nacho eater to make sure all three play somewhere. Since he’s available in an emergency (when the call-ups maybe can’t arrive on time), Hunwick’s benchwarming is a tangible asset that is unique to us alone.
Better ideas are welcome, of course.
Hunwick, Stoa, and a 7th
by Pacifier Night on Feb 18, 2012 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
While this is sorta true, I think getting a late rounder now for him would be way to go same with porter. They are both redundant now imo and getting some return instead of just letting them walk would be way to go
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 18, 2012 9:19 AM MST up reply actions
This is assuming they're worth anything
which I’m not doing until they get traded. Obviously if the Avs can get something for them they should. I have serious doubts about them getting anything, though.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
Head, meet nail
"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 18, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
YAKUPOV?
DIDN’T WE TRADE HIM TO WASHINGTON?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:21 AM MST up reply actions
no no no, Grigorenko is the higher rated one now, so we traded HIM to Washington for some washout third string russian goalie.
"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 18, 2012 9:22 AM MST up reply actions
rabblerabblerabble
I’m SO glad I just carry around this pitchfork in case someone brings up the Varly trade
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 18, 2012 9:23 AM MST up reply actions
That pitchfork is courtesy of “I Still Like This Trade™ Inc.”
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 owe you nothing, infidel
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 18, 2012 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
I like this description of the trade: " We paid 1st round pick to draft good GK and gave 2nd round to give him some development time"
yep, he was a first round pick, so that cancels out, and we just accelerated his development for the 2nd. I think that’s how c6 always has put it, but not sure.
"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 18, 2012 9:31 AM MST up reply actions
It wasn’t me who first said that, I want to say Mike did. But I fully agree with the notion.
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.
Sounds like a BustedTwigg to me
so wise and mathematical
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 18, 2012 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t remember saying it, but I’ll take credit for it cuz I’m all wise and shit too.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Don't be a dick
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:00 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
This is trolling.
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's taking credit he isn't sure he deserves!
It’s a dick move imo ;)
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 18, 2012 10:02 AM MST up reply actions
This is trolling.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I can't wait to ban you someday.
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 18, 2012 10:03 AM MST up reply actions
Don’t be a dick.
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.
This is trolling.
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 18, 2012 10:06 AM MST up reply actions
This is not trolling.
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 18, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Stop ganging up on me >:[
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
AJ, read your first post above and tell me that tone isn’t negative.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Hmmm
“I LOVE what you’ve done with your window” does sound pretty aggressive.
You guys just love to gang up on me IMO
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:13 AM MST up reply actions
Don’t be a dick.
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.
THE DANCE CONTINUES
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:09 AM MST up reply actions
Wanna settle this like gladiators?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:09 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Fight, Fight!
Can we sell tickets? this could be a good fundraiser for MHH.
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 18, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Wanna settle this like gladiators?
Mostly naked with edged weapons?
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
by Mike @ MHH on Feb 18, 2012 10:11 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I am going to go Galiardicus on your ass.
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I just wanted a fight to the death
You took that to a whole different level of awkward.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:13 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I got overly excited.
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Don't be a dick.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:14 AM MST up reply actions
This is trolling.
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.
then again, he DID just match his career high in wins, hahaha. For the record, I love Varly, and the trade.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:28 AM MST up reply actions
I think a late rounder is would be paid by some teams the thing sherm has to do is not ask too much for them, I think their are a few teams that hunwick would benifit
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 18, 2012 9:28 AM MST up reply actions
Such as?
Find me a dance partner and maybe we can talk them into tangoing yameen?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:29 AM MST up reply actions
New Jersey, Montreal, Phoenix, Islanders.
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I don’t wanna help phoenix
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
Montreal wat
New Jersey wants to dance the dirty dance with MN for Zidlicky, doncha kno? Phoenix can suck it. The Islanders wat
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
There is also a Kubina watch!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
All you need to know about this year's trade deadline
is what you just said is actually accurate. A PAVEL KUBINA WATCH. I can’t wait for Monday to cure my insomnia
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:42 AM MST up reply actions
The deadline is monday?
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The 27th, yeah
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
I think he could def benefit Edm despite thier “good” defense.
CBJ, Mon, Islander, I’d say possibly NJ
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 18, 2012 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
I’m sure Sherman has been trying to get a return.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:20 AM MST up reply actions
I agree. I’d much much rather have Hunwick around for press box duties instead of one of the rookies, who definitely need to get be playing in every game and not wasting away in the press box.
I think when Duchene goes back, Cedrick goes back down (assuming that Jiggy is good to go). Gali is a bit tougher – Olver is the only one waiver exempt, but unless he really sucks it up the next few games he’s not getting sent back down. Probably Porter or VDG instead, and judging by Sacco’s typical lines it would probably be Porter.
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also, I asked this somewhere else… but don’t rosters expand after the trade deadline? If Gali’s out until then we won’t have a problem.
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I don’t believe it does, only in baseball.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
I’m kinda looking it up… as far as I can tell, the limit for roster size goes away, so you can carry however many players you need – but you still need to be under the salary cap. Which obviously isn’t a problem for us.
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interesting, link me with anything that you find please!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
Great re-cap
And a fun game, Maybe I’m just happy for the win.
Also… thanks for this!
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by gl avfan on Feb 18, 2012 7:53 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Subtle genius
•3 The Avalanche haven’t had four power plays in one game in like 10 years.
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AJ was making the drinks. ’Nuff said.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:17 PM MST up reply actions
13 – 7 – 2
That’s what they need.
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With Duchene back, it’s possible
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 18, 2012 8:33 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Man I missed the game I wanna see this Olver hit
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I was going through my drunk tweets last night
I believe mine said “Cam Barker has Mark Olver UP IN HIS SHIT”
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:30 AM MST up reply actions
me too :(
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:30 AM MST up reply actions
try this:
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlg=20112012,2,864&event=EDM298
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by Brett Shumway on Feb 18, 2012 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
Radar's zone Starts
8 defensive, 8 neutral and only 2 offensive. Jones Stastny and Hejduk are getting the O zone starts, all with 5. They trust Radar so much to win the faceoff, and then enter the zone and possess, or win it and get it outta the d zone. So much confidence in this kid, so much.
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Hmmm
Someone named “Pekka Linna” (p1linna on Twitter) just tweeted:
“According to Finnish sport magazine "Urheilulehti" #Avs are going to sign Sami Aittokallio before June 1st.”
“#Avs believes Sami has potential to be #1 goalie in the NHL and they maybe want him to come to NA already on next season.”
At the same time, #Avs are wondering, they have often sent scouts to watch him for nothing because Sami doesn’t get to play.
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aka eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
THE SAMI
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
Is he AHL eligible next year?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 9:35 AM MST up reply actions
I believe so
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
I believe so, yes
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:36 AM MST up reply actions
he will be 20 on August 6th, so that means yes, right?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
hmmmmm then one of Cedric or Picard is out? Or can Picard play another in Seattle?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
ALL OUT MELEE FOR DA AHL SPOT IMO
Winner gets traded because nooch
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:38 AM MST up reply actions
Do what Nashville does. Have your AHL team have two top goalies, and send the next best below that. Pekke Rinne was at one time beneath the Admirals. I think.
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Aren’t we affiliated with another pro team? I can’t think of who
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
Allen Americans
of the CHL
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
Fuckin’ A. Keeper brawl between Sami, Cedrick, Pickard and Patterson/Cann for the two AHL/ECHL spots.
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I think Pickard has played out his eligibility, We also have Patterson as well who is graduating.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
BLOOD BAAAAAAAAAATH
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
or what c6 said… but i think having them compete as gladiators may bring out that competitive edge.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
The Avs went from having no depth to an overload?
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only specific depth. goaltending prospects that aren’t reading
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
yesssssss
this is the only obvious solution to a burgeoning problem. FA will flock to the mountains to compete in the ultimate training camp competition
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:43 AM MST up reply actions
Screw him
He doesn’t stand a chance
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:45 AM MST up reply actions
I thought we lost his rights?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
maybe that was another goaltender that we lost the rights to.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
We lost Maxwell’s. We still have Millan.
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ah that’s right.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
Nope we still have Millian though he is low man on the totem pole right now.
Here is what I would like to see done with 1 or 2 goalie prospects is trade them for some forward prospects preferably ones that have potential into developing in a top 6 to more balance our prospects out otherwise we are going to be in rough spot next season
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 18, 2012 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
Trade G depth for F depth
prospects with upside for prospects with upside. fyeah Sherman gogo
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 9:57 AM MST up reply actions
Just make sure Pracey is involved in that :u)
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by Freakoffaleash on Feb 18, 2012 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
I wonder if Pracey has a prospect list of playres he would like the Avs to get? I imagine so. I would love to see that.
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Seriously
Like a huge wall of names of players around the AHL they keep an eye on. Pracey plz be my bff
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
We’d have to have scouts for that, right?
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We do have scouts
How dare you
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
They sell good cookies.
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by Muzia on Feb 18, 2012 10:37 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
*drool
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
It’s an interesting topic. Pickard could overage, right? But he’s signed and ready. I think he’s AHL for sure next year. Aitto, I think we lose his rights if we don’t sign him, right? So he’s signed. In theory he could stay in Europe, or play in the AHL. Millan and Cann, well, sorry guys. Patterson I think gets signed and given a chance to compete for an AHL spot, but ultimately ends up in the CHL. Could happen with Cann or Millan too, but I doubt it.
If Aitto stays in Europe, Desjardins probably gets re-signed. If not, we probably go with the training camp winners of the Aitto, Pickard, and Patterson competition. That’s my guess on the situation.
I really think Cann played himself
out of the organization this year. He’d just be taking a spot for an actual NHL prospect. Only reason I could see bringing him back is to have that “vet presence” and not rely on two new kids
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
Pickard could do overage, but there are two questions to ask. Would it help his development at all? Will the T-birds use one of their overage spots on him?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
Will they PLEASE get that man a defense
so he isn’t facing 45 shots a night ffs
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
pft, more shots, more development, that’s how it works, right? In all seriousness though, if he plays well behind no defense, hopefully he can play better with better defense. Sorta follows the learning to park a van so parking cars is a piece of cake logic.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
I'd prefer a more normal development
and not have him go all Dan Blackburn on us because Seattle can’t ice a competent defense
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t get that reference.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
Guy got overworked really hard
and his game completely fell apart.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
ah, gotcha
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
I thought his game fell apart because he couldn’t lift his glove hand over his shoulder due to an injury? Hell, he wore two blockers for a time.
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The injury ended his career
but before that he played a metric fuckton of games in a row and later on said mentally he collapsed and never really recovered from it.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
Is it possible to sign Aitto and keep him in Europe next season or does he need to come over? I would do this if possible and run Pickard/Patterson AHL.
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by Pacifier Night on Feb 18, 2012 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
Now this is a stretch….. but what if you trade Jiggy?
Varlamov – Desjardins with the big club
Aitto – Pickard in the A
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
its hella risky, but isnt that we’re looking for long term? maybe as soon as 2 years from now?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, be nice to get there in 2, but if Varly/Desjy (?) go down next year, no one’s ready for call up. I’d kind of rather see Giggy and Desjardins back just for ’13. One of the youngins can play CHL in the meantime.
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by Pacifier Night on Feb 18, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
Problem:
If you keep Sami in Europe, you have to a) sign him to keep his rights and b) risk losing him on waivers if you call him up during the season ala Nabakov last year. If you keep him in Europe, he’s effectively buried for the season.
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I think that’s fine. We’ll have Jiggy and Varly next year with Cedrick/Patterson/whoever ready if anything happens.
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That’s a tough discussion:
You see Sami, we like you a lot and want you to sign with us, but we don’t like you enough to, you know, actually bring you to this continent and like coach you & stuff, but you should totally sign, amirite?
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If they decide that he’s the best option for the AHL spot, then yes, bring him over. But if he still needs one more year of development, it’s probably better to keep him in Europe than bringing him to the CHL.
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Set the Valarm off!
Oh, without a doubt, Mike, this guy played absolutely nothing short of completely sensational in tonight, and looking great doing it. If he keeps this up at anywhere near this level of excellence, this job is his, and the Avs are right back in the thick of things in this tight Western Conference. That said, go Oilers!
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by Pacifier Night on Feb 18, 2012 10:47 AM MST reply actions
Craig Button just said the Kings would have to trade Kopitar and Bernier to get Nash. Interesting.
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t think that package is young enough or goaltendy enough to get Nash out of C-bus, honestly.
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oh yeah
they do want a goalie huh?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
I think the only legit suitors for Nash
at the trade deadline will be Boston and Vancouver and neither team needs to make that move so I really don’t see it happening.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
You think Boston would give up Rask for him? I woulndt if I were them
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
Me neither
I don’t see any reason Boston would be in that running. I’m just saying they’re one of only two teams I think have the kind of pieces Columbus is going to ask for to get Nash out of there at the trade deadline. Completely different situation if Nash is moved at the draft
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
gotcha
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
For the record
I’d be totally out of my mind stunned if he got traded at the deadline. Howson would be handcuffing himself by doing it right now instead of at the draft and he absolutely HAS to maximize any Nash trade.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:43 AM MST up reply actions
Can you imagine if Boston traded Thomas for Nash?
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haha speaking of MAXIMUM BALLS
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
Maximum Balls? Meh, old goalie for young all star? I mean, it’d screw their cup chances now… but fuck if they wouldnt be set for years
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
I think Thomas is the best hockey player on earth, but Rask is a good enough goalie to take them.
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Not this year. but long term ya
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions
He’s a top 10 goalie in the league in my opinion. They could still do it.
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I agree with this, too
Cheryl and I got drunk at a bar last year and started talking about “who would you build your team around from the ground up” and the goalie I picked was Rask. He’s going to have suuuuch a good career.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:54 AM MST up reply actions
He needs a rigid organization though. He has had some work ethic issues early on and needs rigidity like Julien.
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mosdef
I’d probably pick Laviolette as my coach.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:57 AM MST up reply actions
Maybe.
Hmmm…now I want to write this all out.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:00 PM MST up reply actions
Cheryl and I got drunk at a bar last year
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:20 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Once a bunch of times.
The reason I'm in town, in case you're wondering, is because of a Kansas City Shuffle.
Considering Thomas brought them a Cup
and is having an incredible run, it would take a lot of gumption to trade him away, especially to a hockey wasteland like Columbus. Imagine Nash and Lucic on a line oh my god
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions
Then add a healthy Horton to that line
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
Columbus would want Rask + a 1st + a prospect
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
yes they are
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
Why?
A young goalie plus a late first round pick and an NHL unknown is too much to ask for Rick Nash? Are you kidding me?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
Rask is not just a “young goalie”. He is top 10 NHL goalie and any franchise can build their team around him. Nash is older and his contract is HUMANGOUS BIG. Rask for Nash straight up looks just right.
Yeah
He’s a very good goalie. You have to part with quality pieces in order to get quality pieces in return. In the current era of the NHL goalies simply aren’t as valuable as they once were because they’re so erratic. A guy who has been a top goal scorer his entire career and is still only 27 years old is worth more than just a good goalie.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
Columbus has to get more than 1 player in return for Nash. If NAsh is traded, it will look like the deal I mentioned above.
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
Well yeah
Boston has NO NEED for that deal WHATSOEVER. The only reason I originally mentioned them is because it’s going to take that kind of a deal to get Nash and Boston/Vancouver have very good near-proven NHL goalies playing BACKUP and won’t feel the pain of trading away a first round pick at all.
But if you think Nash is being traded for a single player or a second line forward and a pick you’re insane. The contract is not nearly as big a deal as people seem to think.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
I understand your points. And you are right that Columbus needs more for their best player.
But his contract is a killer. Only Crosby/Malkin deserves that contract. You can hardly build a team around this contract.
I do agree that his contract is bad… but if there’s one thing the Jeff Carter/Richards trade proved is that there will be someone to trade away your shitty contract too.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
to be fair, even though those contracts are long, they are a couple mill lower. Richards is 5.75 mill, and Carter is 5.272. That extra two million on Nash’s contract is huge.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
Here's why the contract is overrated.
And this is something people alwaysalwaysALWAYS forget when talking about “untradeable contracts”.
Take the proposed Rangers package where Dubinsky is the prime piece of the package. Dubinsky’s contract is $3.8M AAV less per season than what Nash makes. You know where they can get some cap relief? By letting Wolski and his $3.8M contract leave after this season, something they’ll be doing anyway.
The length is pretty bad but it’s something a team can absolutely work with. Is Rick Nash worth that kind of money? Nah, probably not but to think he’s not worth more than just Rask…lol
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:03 PM MST up reply actions
A low 1st round pick is worth exponentially less than a high one. Boston’s 1st isn’t worth that much. The centerpiece of the deal would still be Rask, but Nash for Rask straight up would be insane.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
My bet? this is the least active trade deadline ever. Nash, Parise, Suter, Iginla, Weber and all of Buffalo’s top guys stay put. Nothing big till the CBA is settled, then it will be a fucking frenzy
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
100000000% agreed
Like I said earlier…this trading deadline is going to be defined by the fucking Pavel Kubina Trade Watch.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
I don’t think I trade Kopitar straight-up for Nash, let alone add Bernier.
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I know, right?! That is beyond ridic. I wouldn’t do it on skill, let alone that massive contract.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 10:58 AM MST up reply actions
I would do Kopitar for Nash in a hearbeat. I don’t know enough about the goal tender situation over there to speculate on the inclusion of Bernier, but it seems like a lot to pay for a piece they don’t really need.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
and even Richards just hasn’t had a good year, like almost everyone else on their team.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
Fucking idiocy.
Nash will die a BJ if Columbus keeps this up.
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Scale of 1-10
How hard would you laugh if Minnesota traded Mikko Koivu?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
are there rumors they might? For what?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:03 AM MST up reply actions
He's not playing today versus STL
I imagine it’s injury related but it got me to thinking about how amusing that would be
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
Hey a combination Backstrom and Koivu could net a haul.
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Definitely could
but at what point do they stop farming for the rest of the NHL?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:06 AM MST up reply actions
Might as well call you Ecklund…
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
wat
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:19 AM MST up reply actions
throwin out crazy ideas like Minny trading Koivu…
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:20 AM MST up reply actions
I WAS JUST CURIOUS
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:21 AM MST up reply actions
Eklund just tweeted that Minny might be considering a “MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER”.
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Are you serious?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
he’s watching you A.J., you are now a reliable source.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:23 AM MST up reply actions
Hockey Buzz Eklund @Eklund
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FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details Hearing Minnesota is pulling a MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER – Koivu likely.
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oh my god I'm loling so hard
We finally found the vaunted source for Eklund – the daily injury report.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
I wish I could somehow libel the shit out of Eklund by claiming all these fake trades and fake tweets.
In order to claim libel he’d be forced to prove that his other “rumors” are valid in some way.
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Damn libel laws
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
and how would he prove validity? Validity isn’t quite a quantifiable thing.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Hence the issue with “sport rumors”.
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.
Notice how legit writers, even if they are bad, like Dater, LeBrun, Mackenzie don’t report rumors. They report actualy instances, phone calls, gm meetings, actualy reports from GM’s regarding trade talk.
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Yet Ecklund has a big job? love how this world works.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
aka actual journalism
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
Dater did say last night that the Avs are interested in JVR
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
Where?
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On his live chat thing
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
Interesting. He still doesn’t venture down that road without facts and if pushed he would give up the source.
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ya. I just thought it was interesting, he’s said very little about potential targets for the Avs this season, that was the first time he has i think
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:39 AM MST up reply actions
JVR for Quincey & Hunwick
dooooo EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTT!!!
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What a shock
but with the D market gone insane all of a sudden let’s do it. Quincey and Elliott gogo
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:36 AM MST up reply actions
The Flyers just got Grossman. Do they need another D-man? I really don’t know anything about them.
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They don’t really need another d-man.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:08 PM MST up reply actions
Philly people seem to think they do.
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Like Philly Fans or actual legit analysts/journalists? Philly fans seem to think they need 4 gretzkys 7 lindroses and 4 prongers.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:10 PM MST up reply actions
That’s only 15 players, you need more.
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7 lindroses would suck. who would ever play?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
They could just play with each other
#circlejerk
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:17 PM MST up reply actions
Nope
But you never know. NHL GMs are notoriously stupid. JVR even being on the block, for example.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
Do you like him that much. Ihaven’t watched him a whole lot.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
I do really like JVR
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
He is Landy but less physical and better hands.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
more offensive flair and less defensive awareness. but overall i like this comparison
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
He can finish is the big thing
I could care less about what he does on defense at this point. Everywhere else on the roster we have guys who do the D really well. I want a guy who makes plays with the puck around the net. JVR PLOX
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:40 PM MST up reply actions
agreed
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
Neither do I. If the Avs are seriously interested, I am curious because they often get what they want.
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even if it takes years (Flash)
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
You’d take that contract on a concussed guy that is surrounded by whispers of Stewart/Wolski/Stoa hot-cold syndrome? I wouldn’t touch him.
I'll keep this brief.
does anyone have any sources of this, I have never heard stuff like that about him at all.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 9:49 PM MST up reply actions
You have heard stuff like that about him, here on this very site.
Dude, really, I say this with as much tact as I can muster at 11:40 on a Saturday night, but can’t you check it out for yourself sometimes?
Google “James Van Riemsdyk lazy,” see what you get. Some of the results look stupid, some look like they might be something.
Start there, then get a little more creative. Maybe throw in “work ethic” or “healthy scratch” instead of “lazy.” Knowledge is power, researching stuff is fun.
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
Here, man, it’s not hard. Here’s another one. Not hidden or anything, it was Google’s first search result from above.
Finally, this one. Big video, big caption that says Van Riemsdyk responds to criticism and trade rumors
Jame Van Riemsdyk responds to the criticism that suggested he was not playing to his full potential amid trade rumors.
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
Not at all if they got Parise. What are they wanting?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
I think they should trade Koivu. Minnesota is in perpetual mediocrity mode, also known as “Early 200s Colorado Rockies” mode, or “Flames on” or “Columbus until everything went horribly wrong this season” take your pick.
The worst thing to happen to Minnesota (and therefore funniest and greatest thing) was to do “well” in the beginning of the season. This has convinced everyone that the Wild are a good team with a chance to do well. They aren’t. They suck. And they should be selling everything and trying to re-build. Re-builds aren’t always great, but they need an infusion of talent and they need to tear down this mediocre team.
Trading Koivu would net something good. By the time they get good he’ll be past his prime and worth less.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
Im usually in favor of big shake-ups when your team hits mediocrity. You either have to lose and get more high picks, or you have to win and draw the crowds. I’m OK with up-and-down cycles like that; its the nature of the beast. Maintaining mediocrity is abnormal.
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Duncan Keith just had a slap shot from the hashmarks and missed the net by a mile.
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You spelled Phaneuf wrong
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
Speaking of Crazy Rumor Saturday
Incarcerated Bob @incarceratedbob NHL UPDATED RUMORSSource: Jeff Carter has been told he “WILL BE TRADED” just came down this morning (Habs/Sens/Panthers/San Jose)
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what the hell
They do realize the trade deadline is still a full week away, right? CALM DOWN, NHL GMS
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:36 AM MST up reply actions
They wanna be Sherm. Been a year today I think since the Johnson deal
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
Sure has been
I high-fived Sherm on twitter for having b-b-b-balls of steel and making the trade
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:39 AM MST up reply actions
I still love that trade
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:39 AM MST up reply actions
Me too
but it definitely took brass balls to do it. Right now he looks like a genius for dropping Stewart when he did.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
and Wolski.
It gives me faith in the guy, the Avs seem to have a good read on what guys are sustainably good and which ones arent. Its why I’m sure they’ll make the right call on Jones
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
It’s why I also have no doubt the Varly trade will be fine.
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Sherm knows Yakupov is gonna be a chump?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
Quincey/Jones for JVR?
Wouldn’t be averse to adding more to that package, say a guy like Gali.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
hmmm I would think Quincey Jones would land it…. considering what Gill and Grossman were worth
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:43 AM MST up reply actions
If the difference between landing JVR or not
is Gali then I make that deal in a heartbeat. I lovelovelove JVR
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
Is he TST?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
Really? I always thought him like Wolski,.
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He’s a Wolski without the enigma, shitty play or lack of effort
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:47 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I never saw where this lack of effort talk came from
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:01 PM MST up reply actions
lol yes
very much so yes
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
Interesting. That was an honest question.
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Oh
I really like JVR. reallyreally like him. He has so much talent and he’s playing on a weirdly dysfunctional Philly team that has always underappreciated him. #FreeJVR
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:48 AM MST up reply actions
Would you do Quincey and Barrie?
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In a heartbeat
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
Definitely yes
I see Barrie/Elliott as interchangeable so whichever Philly prefers they can have.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
I’d ship elliott out and rather keep barrie.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:02 PM MST up reply actions
One of them will have to go eventually
and instead of getting into ANOTHER Barrie/Elliott fight I’m pretty indifferent about which one goes.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:04 PM MST up reply actions
No need for a fight, are you actually indifferent or do you prefer Elliott?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:04 PM MST up reply actions
I prefer Guance
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:06 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope we’re not over-valuing Barrie and Elliott.
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I wouldn’t say we are. Top and runner up scorers last year in the juniors? Both tearing it up in the ahl. all signs speak to blue chip prospects.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
I dunno about that
they’re both very intriguing prospects and obviously are going to be in the NHL at some point (they both showed plenty in their NHL stays to say they will be back in the near future) but neither is going to be a top pairing guy and both guys will have to be protected (Elliott moreso than Barrie) in their careers to maximize their abilities. Good prospects, but they aren’t going to be the centerpieces of any major trades like a Landeskog (THAT’S a blue chip prospect) would have been.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:16 PM MST up reply actions
I prefer Elliott
simply because of the guys we already have who are part of the long-term plan. You figure EJ and Hejda are here for the next few years and throw in a guy like Gaunce and one of the O’Byrne/O’Brien/Quincey trifecta and Elliott’s more developed and higher upside offense intrigues me a lot more than Barrie’s better all-around skillset.
That said, if the team trades Elliott and keeps Barrie I’m going to be perfectly okay with it. I really do see them as interchangeable but if I was in charge, Barrie would be the one traded.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
Or, keep both. They both have offensive skills and in 2 years they might have enough defensive prowess to put them with a Johnson, Hejda, Siemens, etc.
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.
eeeesh
I don’t think either are going to be nearly good enough defensively to warrant having them both stick around. You can get by juuuust fine with one guy on your blue line whose game is heavily oriented towards offense but having two is playing with fire on a nightly basis. We have a huge glut of skilled D right now and all of them except Hejda are young and developing players. It would be extremely poor asset management to let that go to waste by just keeping everyone and letting the rest walk as FAs
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
I guess that’s true.
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We have needs at forward
and we can’t just ezpz guarantee we’re going to sign Parise or something in the off-season. Using the quality defensive depth we’ve accumulated to bring in help for the forward core would be really smart.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
Now is the time to shop, better return now than over the summer
see Liles, JM
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
I'm still fine with that trade
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
No kidding.
He wasn’t worth a 1st rd pick at the deadline, and he wasn’t worth one at the draft.
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No but maybe worth a 2nd and a 3rd, or 2 2nd’s
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Ehhhhhhhh how so…?
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Come on
An aging defenseman whose game is built on a skillset that doesn’t age particularly well coming off a career year and just two years removed from being a healthy scratch several times is worth 2 2nds? I disagree. I realize people are going to look a the Philly deal and say “WELL WTF” by Philly had extra picks and could afford to overpay a bit to get what they wanted without hurting their NHL roster.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
I guess, but Liles was having a great season, is better defensively than he gets credit for and has gone on to continue playing well. Maybe 2 2nds is high, but i certainly think 1 2nd was low
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
He had his best defensive year last year
and had a “where the hell did that come from” career year. As a team looking to trade for him you have to seriously wonder if it was repeatable and on what was essentially a one year contract to prove himself, the second was a fair price. Would getting a 5th tossed in REALLY have made you feel better about it?
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
as ridiculous as it is, ya it would have. it doesnt seem like much but we turned a 4th into winnik. Ill always feel like we let Liles go for too little
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
We’ll have to see what that 2nd turns into.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
it sorta signified the change from small d to big d
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
That is where I disagree. Barrie obviously doesn’t have the size, but seemed to play very well defensively outside of his first game jitters. He took the body and played well positionally
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
He’s good positionally, but thats not enough in the pacific division
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
I agree, and I really wish we had a larger sample size of his play :(
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
But if Elliott magically develops into Erik Karlsson, then ship off Barrie
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Not to mention we already have other offensively productive guys like Johnson and Quincey
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
Johnson yeah
I don’t really see Quincey sticking around long-term, which increases the value of Elliott.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
If they dont trade Quincey this week, I betcha he gets a 3-4 year deal
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Thing to remember about him is that we gave up Ryan Smyth to get him, the team at least initially had high hopes for the guy
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
Part of me does, part of me doesn’t. Quincey is great as a 2nd pairing defenseman.
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I could very easily see it going either way
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
Which makes him very valuable
He’s going to come in around 4M AAV and give you decent two-way play and will have insane hot stretches where he lights the world on fire. Considering the depth we have and that I think Gaunce is essentially Quincey 2.0, I don’t see any reason not to trade him for forward help.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:30 PM MST up reply actions
You think Gaunce is Quincey 2.0? I think his playing style is more comparable to that of Foote (but less mean) than it is of Quincey. Unless I’m mistaken, I thought Gaunce was a stay at home d-man.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
His offense is very underrated.
22 points in the AHL last year, 19 points through 51 games this year. He isn’t going to be a 30 point scorer or anything but there’s no reason not to believe Gaunce can’t approach 20 points in the NHL and I like his defensive upside more than Quincey’s.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
Ah, I see where you’re coming from then.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
I'll just finish this thought real quick
I like Quincey quite a bit. He’s solid but his biggest weakness to my eyes is his erratic decision-making. Every so often you see him do colossally stupid things. This isn’t something you worry about with Gaunce. His defensive game is so smart and safe that what you lose on offense from Quincey is negated by the defensive gains.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
very good take on it. Given that perspective, I def like Gaunce.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
BUT GAUNCE IS A CAREER AHLER!!! rabblerabblerabble
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:24 PM MST up reply actions
This is trolling.
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.
Don't be a dick.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:25 PM MST up reply actions
Therefore…aliens.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:26 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
ahh
last night was SO worth the brainpain today.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:27 PM MST up reply actions
I feel absolutely fine. Of course, sleeping until noon probably helped.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:31 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah...I didn't.
Got to sleep at 6 and woke up at 8. Got to chat up Tara for a while, though :D:D
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:34 PM MST up reply actions
I just noticed we drank that entire bottle of vodka. I really should feel much much worse than I do.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 1:36 PM MST up reply actions
I was making the drinks, remember?
Mine were spiked as fuck.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:37 PM MST up reply actions
I’m late to this party, but while I agree with very thing you said, there’s one thing you didn’t mention: Gaunce’s skating is not as good as Quincey’s. In fact it can be downright bad.
I think Gaunce is going to be a player too, but I’m not sure his ceiling is as high as Quincey’s because of that issue.
Skating ability is very important. It is what has kept Alexandre Giroux in the minors for most of his life. This is a guy who had 110 goals in 138 games (over two seasons) and to add on to those goals, he had 90 assists over those two seasons. Great skill, but his skating ability is what always held him back.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
After watching him in the playoffs…. he could look great on a line with OReilly and Landy
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
Then throw in Parise in the off-season...
sigh. Just make us GM, Avalanche.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
I would love that so, so much
If they hadn’t been written 12 times already, I would lovelovelovelovelove to write a “If I were GM” post for the front page.
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
JVR to the Avs?
OMG YES. Make it Happen, Sherman!
He’d be amazing for us. Tons of potential, young, and a power forward winger to boot. He’d be PERFECT.
He’s also American, so I’m biased, but I’d really, REALLY love to see him on our team.
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Cohen - Hunwick
Hunwick is actually on an NHL team right now…
I hear that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 18, 2012 1:06 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I still believe that was a combination of need and Cohen’s work ethic.
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Ok, new rule: Incarcerated Bob is as reliable as Eklund.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
He has actually called a trade before.
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which one?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
I forget now. I don’t read his ast he truth, but he’s called enough to take his rumors as food for thought, whereas Eklund just makes things up based on what he thinks could happen.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
So has Eklund, technically. IB had a ton of rumors last year and I remember everyone telling me he was better than Ek, and exactly 0 of the ones I saw worked out. Getting lucky once in a while means very little to me.
You hear that Minnesota
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
the “You hear that Minnesota” was killer. Jibs unleashed
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
I am not saying he speaks the truth, but his rumors not only make more sense, but he’s shown he has information. Enough for me to look at and say “could this happen?”. That is different than the other rumor mongers.
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.
Well yes, his rumors make more sense than “Nash to LAK for Bernier and two guys the LAK would love to get rid of”
But they don’t mean much.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
Jibs, no part of my comment was meant to say that it had legs. But just something to talk about. the fact that he’s gotten things right, before, and it was clear he had some form of drop, leads me to at least read his rumors. Interesting ones will get me thinking, though fantastical, about it.
Plus, I called it crazy rumor saturday.
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Plus, I called it crazy rumor saturday.
Missed that part, fair enough.
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Stewart, if you are going to score, please do it today.
Love,
Avalanche fans.
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Yes
Score a goal and then break his hand on Brodziak’s face again
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 11:46 AM MST up reply actions
The cure for Blackhawk scoring woes? Play Steve Mason.
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Steve Mason: Chicken soup for the Slumping Man’s soul
Maybe
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by Jibblescribbits on Feb 18, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
To Matt Cooke nonetheless
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
Pittsburgh starts the period with 2g in 2:00 for a 5-2 lead.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Feb 18, 2012 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
opps, typo….I meant 5-3
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by Americanario on Feb 18, 2012 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
Odd turn of events
Last summer there were only a few teams that needed goalies. Now, Chicago, Philly, Toronto, Columbus are in need. Thank god the Avs got Varly, Jiggy, and CD.
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Talent is just unevenly concentrated. Colorado, VAN, LA, STL, BOS, NYR and others have 2 reliable goalies, while some teams don’t have even one.
The Avs are BARELY in that category.
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hahahaha
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:20 PM MST up reply actions
8 months to get the chubby one to say row.
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say what about Porter?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 1:21 PM MST up reply actions
WELLWOOD
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by A.J. Haefele on Feb 18, 2012 1:21 PM MST up reply actions
http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=6609
apparently Flyers want another D-man
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 1:58 PM MST reply actions
JvR or Giroux, or GTFO
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
i mean…. i wouldnt get angry at a couts, read or schenn deal either…. or even hartnell
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 2:06 PM MST up reply actions
#HartnellDown lol
But I’d lovelovelove JVR.
Like mentioned up-thread, if we can do Quincey + Jones + even Gali for JVR, DO IT, SHERMAN. DO IT NOW!!
JVR would be amazing for us. If there’s even any shred of a chance that we’d be able to get him without sacrificing one of the core, we should 100% pull the trigger.
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Does anyone else find having this picture a little strange on an article that is titled “The Sedins and the numbers agree: Dead Puck Era hockey is creeping back into the NHL”? Either that, or what is it saying about Radar? (The Avs are not mentioned in the article, btw)
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Just read the article. Not the strangest thing in the world, but you’d think editors would try to get a more suitable photo. I love how much this photo represents O’Reilly and Landy
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
Me too. It’s a gorgeous pic of our boys. I was just confused since they’re the centers of attention and the article is not about them at all.
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Seriously. It’s so clear O’Reilly is owning him in that pic.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 18, 2012 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
Minny down 3-0
That’s the only good news that will come today. Hopefully no 3 pt games tonight between Dallas and Phoenix, and LA and Calgary.
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DUCHENE WILL BE BACK AGAINST WINNIPEG!!!!!
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Dutchy’s back…now the obligatory lines thread. GOGOGO
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vs Winterpeg?
Let’s keep rolling with what worked
Olver O’Reilly Landeskog
and see how they do against a defense that isn’t Edmonton.
Duchene Stastny Hejduk
Winnik McClement Jones
Porter VdG Kobasew
McLeod
6-27
5-44
3-8
Hunwick
because that defense was great last night.
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
I would play McLeod instead of Porter. Winnipeg players are dirty sometimes. Not like McLeod is anything he was once, but still.
who on winnipeg is dirty?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 18, 2012 2:40 PM MST up reply actions
plus, this is kind of homecoming for Cody, being from small town Manitoba.
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This is assuming Mueller’s out.
If he’s in, I have no idea what Sacco will do.
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If Mueller’s in, I wonder if you give Duchene an game or two to “ease” back in
Olver-O’Reilly-Landeskog
Mueller-Stastny-Hejduk
Winnik-Duchene-Jones
VDG-McClement-Kobasew
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by Americanario on Feb 18, 2012 2:51 PM MST up reply actions
Add in Gali so Winnik gets bumped to the 4th line with McC, and the Avs suddenly start looking like a pretty competitive team.
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I’d like
Landy-OReilly-Mueller
Duchene-Stastny-Hejduk
Winnik-Gali-Jones
VDG- McClement-Kobasew
I can support that
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 2:57 PM MST up reply actions
Bring Olver back when we trade Jones for picks
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
I’d really like a top line with Duchene, Stastny and Mueller.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 18, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
Dutch – Stazz – Ferris
Landy – Radar – Duke
Winnik – McC – Jones
VDG – Gali – Subaru
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Minnesota is one dirty bloody team.
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.
Left his feet. Then some douchebag crosschecked Backes in the side of the head. Then Clutterbuck ran elliott.
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.
the only thing he ran Elliot to is sixth shutout
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
by Sean Harsha on Feb 18, 2012 2:43 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Just visited Hockey Wilderness
Every post has bold (like I just did), is that just so they can collapse the comments, is it an unwritten rule? I find it highly annoying.
"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
No, everything they say must be bolded because like the NHL and the WIld, no one respects their comments.
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 18, 2012 2:48 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
lol, 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 18, 2012 2:48 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve actually noticed that with a bunch of other blogs. Pretty much everyone else in the SB nation Hockey community uses the titles.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
What's a title?
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.
troll
"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 18, 2012 3:02 PM MST up reply actions
ick, so annoying
"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 18, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
I can see an advantage to it for Darioesque posts and pictures…but could be annoying for every single little post
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 18, 2012 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
I agree, If I have a specific question, I may give it like a title, or a long blurb like you mentioned with Dario, but every single post is just unnecessary.
"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 18, 2012 3:06 PM MST up reply actions
I agree. I typically try to include a title on my bigger rants and pics (I should try harder though), but on every single comment, it gets annoying and time consuming IMO.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Duchene-Stastny-Mueller
Landy-Factor- JVR
this would be fun
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 2:58 PM MST reply actions
yes, yes it would 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 18, 2012 3:02 PM MST up reply actions
*drool*
Although I’d shift it a bit and go
Dutch – Stazz – JVR
Landy – Factor – Mueller
It puts a power forward on each line. JVR and Mueller are finishers too, so splitting that across the top 2 lines is probably a good idea.
I’d still love to get Parise, but I actually think JVR is a better fit for our team. And at 22, he’s still super young and would be a long-term member of our core. And even though his contract is $4.25 mil until 2018, it’s still totally worth it.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I agree, but man, I would not mind AT ALL having both on our team.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I like how his name is Dutch (no, seriously. sometimes you like things about players that aren’t important. “van Riemsdyk” …just like it a lot.)
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
It’s a badass name. I like the fact he’s American. I’m so insanely biased to US players it’s a little disgusting. But the fact that my favorite player is Canadian makes up for it, right?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
hell, CBJ didnt even want him
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions
fuck jibble
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions
wow, that was a cross article jibble
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions
Wow. That takes skill.
What were you replying to?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
over on the duchene thread
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 18, 2012 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
But I don’t know…. it may just be my US bias, but there’s something about JVR that I really, REALLY like that goes just beyond his play. He just seems like he could easily be an Av. It just seems… natural… somehow.
He’d have to check the number 21 in at the door though. I know he’s been allowed to wear it after Foppa did with the Flyers, but that sort of thing just isn’t going to work ’round here.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Funny you say that. I thought that about him the first time I watched him play.
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
Me too. It’s just a funny gut feeling, but he sees to fit. It seems right to have him in our Top 6.
Like I said, if there is ANY way we can get him without giving up one of our core, we 100% should.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Dater about Square Peg
- Good game from Jay McClement. His defense has been pretty good all season and he’s done a workmanlike job on the PK.
"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
Postgame Sacco Interview
Wonder why Sacco never calls Varly by his name. In the postgame interview he says
“and our goalie was solid” - even when the reporter asked him point blank and said Varly’s full name (Semyon Varlamov) he questions “you mean Varly?”
WTF???
"we cough to clear our throats and sigh to clear our hearts"
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