Canucks at Avalanche Recap: Canucks and Luongo Steal Game From Avs In A Shootout 3-2
by Derek B on Feb 4, 2012 3:55 PM MST
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The Colorado Avalanche headed into today's game against the Canucks needing a win in the worst way. They had not only lost 4 games in a row, but all 4 games were lost by one goal.
Coming out of the gate the Avs looked ready. They came out with a lot of speed and grit early on. It led to a tremendous scoring chance for Gabriel Landeskog, unfortunately he caught nothing but iron.
Then when it looked like the Avs were going to be getting a 4 minute power play after Daniel Winnik had his bottom lip cut open by Kevin Bieksa's stick, TJ Galiardi was called for elbowing. That call put the NHL's number one power play unit on the ice and they normally don't need many chances to capitalize. Fortunately the Avs were able to kill this one off.
Just after the penalty expired though, the Canucks would take the lead. With Jean-Sebastien Giguere screened, Ryan Kesler sent a shot toward the net that found the back of the net to give Vancouver a 1-0 lead less than five minutes into the game. Like some games in the past though, the Avs didn't get down on themselves and kept putting pressure on the Canucks.
That continued pressure is what led to the Avs getting two chances on the power play during the first period and were able to cash in on their first chance of the game. Paul Stastny, a player whom I've been especially critical of, sent a terrific saucer pass right onto the tape of David Jones, who smashed home his 10th goal of the season.
The Avs would carry the momentum they had created from the first period into the second. It would prove especially crucial because they had to kill off nearly a minute and a half of carry over penalty time, which they did.
Shortly after the penalty had expired, the Avs would take advantage of a very costly turnover by Kevin Bieksa behind his own net. Daniel Winnk was able to corral the puck behind the net and center it out in front for a streaking Jay McClement who fired it past a sprawling Robert Luongo to give the Avs a 2-1 lead less than 5 minutes into the second period.
Heading into the second period the Avs were going to look to continue to get great scoring opportunities and a ton of shots on net. And that's exactly what they did. At one point during the second the Avs were out shooting the Canucks 27-12. The Avs finished the second period leading 30-17 in shots on goal and 2-1 on the scoreboard.
Fortunately for the Avs they were able to carry a lead into the third period, because the Canucks are 21-0-0 this season when heading into the 3rd period.
Early on the third period was pretty evenly matched, with neither team gaining any momentum over the other. There was lots of heavy hits on both sides of the puck and in all areas of the ice. Then just over halfway thru the third period, Daniel Winnik was called for holding has he hauled down Kevin Bieksa, who just seemed to be all over the ice for Vancouver. It would be the Canucks 5th power play of the game and fortunately for Colorado, they were able to kill it off.
The Avs had a couple of glorious scoring opportunities to put the game out of reach with just over five minutes to play as both Daniel Winnik and Gabriel Landeskog had small breakaways on Roberto Luongo. Unfortunately for Avs fans, the Canucks net minder stood tall on both chances to keep his team within one of Colorado late.
With just a over a minute and a half to play in the game the Canucks pulled Roberto Luongo to make one final push to get the game tied up and they did. First Kevin Bieksa made a diving save to prevent the Avs from sealing the game with an empty net goal, then comes back to tie the game at 2 with just over 30 seconds to play.
With the game heading to overtime, the Avalanche absolutely needed the full two points for a win. The one point definitely helps, but following the Avs loss to Minnesota in regulation Thursday night two points is a MUST.
During the overtime both teams had great chances to end the game, but both goalies held their ground and gave up nothing. Heading into the shootout the Colorado Avalanche had dominated in the shootout so far this season and were looking to go 8-0. Unfortunately the Avs were not able to get a shot past Luongo in the shootout and fell in a heartbreaker to the Canucks as Mason Raymond was the only player to score during the shootout.
The Avs have now lost 5 one goal games in a row.
- 1 Jean-Sebastien Giguere, 27 saves in regulation and overtime.
- 2 Gabriel Landeskog, a game high 9 shots
- 3 Jay McClement, 1G, 12 of 21 in the face-off circle tonight.
- 1 Landeskog-O'Reilly-Hejduk
- 2 Jones-Stastny-Kobasew
- 3 Galiardi-McClement-Winnik
- 4 McLeod-Van der Gulik- Porter
- 1 Johnson-QUincey
- 2 Hejda-O'Byrne
- 3 Hunwick-O'Brien
- 1 David Jones power play goal in the first period broke the Avs' 176:27 scoreless drought against Vancouver.
- 2 Prior to the game Stefan Elliott was sent back down to Lake Erie and Tyson Barrie was recalled to the NHL.
- 3 Peter Mueller didn't dress for today's game due to not feeling well. Thankfully it's because of flu like symptoms and nothing related to his past head injuries.
The Chicago Blackhawks come to town on Tuesday night, where the Avalanche will be playing for their playoff lives.
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Well that sure was fun.
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If by fun you mean
gut wrenching and heart breaking, then yes, I agree.
These are the games that playoff teams, unfortunately like Vancouver, find a way to win.
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Minnesota game was hut wrenching and heart breaking, this was less worse.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Disagree…this was worse because they were 50 seconds from 2 points…and came away with a loser point
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
This was a sickening loss the Avs played great and Vancouver gets a lucky bounce with 30 seconds left. Unbelievable, Avs can’t catch a break. No way Vancouver even deserved a point out of this.
by UTBroncofan on Feb 4, 2012 4:01 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
They were thoroughly outplayed in their last 3 games… but found a way to come out 2-0-1 in those games.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
That kind of shit happens when you pay for good players.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 4, 2012 4:03 PM MST up reply actions
That’s what happens when you have an elite squad overall, you find ways to win games that you shouldn’t.
The Avs on the other hand find plenty of ways to drop games they really should have had.
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by UZ on Feb 4, 2012 4:03 PM MST up reply actions
Lucky bounce after a big EN miss….you can’t miss open nets, you just cant
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Unless you’re Minnesota playing against the Avs of course. Then you man miss them all you want.
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by UZ on Feb 4, 2012 4:04 PM MST up reply actions
And after you man miss them, you can miss them as well.
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by UZ on Feb 4, 2012 4:06 PM MST up reply actions
In other news, Go Mammoth.
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*sigh*
Well, it could be worse. At least we looked good tonight – fluky losses are better than Tank losses.
But still, a loss is a loss and it SUCKS. Can we please, please, PLEASE get a win? The boys definitely want it, but they just can’t find a way to win. We NEED to score 3 goals in our next game.
Are Duchene and Mueller back yet?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Mueller was sick, has two more days to rest….hopefully he’ll be fine by Tuesday.
No word on Duchene, apparently hasn’t even started to skate yet?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
Mueller in this game, I think we win…
Even if they score and take it into the shootout.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
They have to just find a way to get Sacco his 100th win so they can get on with this season. It seems to take the Avs forever to reach the final mark of any milestone….too bad they can’t play themselves since everyone else seems to hit milestones against them.
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.
But in other news:
Avalanche Colorado Avalanche
LANDY: Gabriel Landeskog just set an #Avs rookie record with NINE shots on goal…previous was Svatos (8)…2/10/06 and 11/16/05.
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Last I saw getting mugged in KHL brawls.
by UTBroncofan on Feb 4, 2012 4:10 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Another thing
How much longer are the Avs gonna let the Canucks bully them? Ballard shoulda had to shit all his teeth tonight after what he pulled on Landeskog, and maybe I’m wrong but I haven’t seen anyone get back at Lapierre for taking out Wilson.
by UTBroncofan on Feb 4, 2012 4:08 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Didn’t SOB pummel Oreska-something last game for that? Lapierre won’t fight, he’s a coward.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I dont remember that
All I know is if someone pulled the stunt that Ballard pulled on one of my teammates they’d have to drag me off the guy, that was so dangerous we’re lucky Landy skated away from it.
by UTBroncofan on Feb 4, 2012 4:14 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
good
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 4:22 PM MST up reply actions
good timing
Im watchin this on Starz right now and its at that exact part, he said the line as i read that
My only question is who is the Avs’ Gandalf and when is he coming?
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Yes, but who should I photoshop in?
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Hmmm, Duchene? Or Mueller, only two that are injured.
Or Barrie? LOL
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Pretty sure he’s another Hobbit.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
by amit916 on Feb 4, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I had no idea this was an afternoon game
I’m seriously just glad they scored against vancouver. That’s a first. Sounds like they shoulda come away with a W… but one point > no points. (<— Is this a sign that I’ve been following a mediocre team for a few years?)
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So...
I was able to pull the clip of Johnson’s “knee to knee.” I’ll let people decide for themselves. Here is the youtube clip.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
Definitely is a penalty… a clip maybe? Hits him on the knee?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
KSE owns the Paramount Theater in downtown Denver? What DON’T they own in Denver?
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A respectable player payroll for his NHL hockey team?
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 4, 2012 5:44 PM MST up reply actions
91 Points countdown:
Avs must go 18-10-0 to get there.
Can we please start to chip into that W category next game?
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What good is 91 points? That won’t get them into the playoffs.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 5, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
this year it likely will
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
There should 6 team vying for one spot and they should take points from each other. Unless one team runs away with it, the parity should bring the number down. For the Avs sake, i hope that’s true.
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.
Very fun game, thought we played really well for the most part.
My kids and I gave our Avs Better Halves Diaper Drive donations to a woman who I assume was Hejduk’s wife, since she was wearing his jersey and had a slight accent. Saw her later sitting in the better halves section.
Great crowd, I think people were excited to get out on a beautiful day after all the snow.
Jones scored with authority, heard the pass from Stats was great. That’s probably one you need an HD scoreboard or a TV replay to really appreciate.
Bumped into Jibs during the second intermission. We both thought the team was playing well, he specifically cited Kyle Quincey, who I hadn’t noticed too much, to be honest. Always good to get different opinions.
Really thought we were going to put the game away in the open net, but it just didn’t happen. Can’t fault The Teej, he tried. Figured we’d eventually have to lose a shootout, just wish it wasn’t today.
We didn’t stick around for the 3 stars, but it’s pretty safe to assume that Luongo was No. 1. Jiggy played really well (although I’m not really sure about Kesler’s goal), but Luongo made some really big stops, especially in the first two periods and then in the third on Winnik’s (?) breakaway. This is a case where you can say one goalie outplayed the other without either of them playing poorly.
Nothing to be mad about, at least for me, after that loss. The next 3 weeks are going to be very interesting.
I agree, nothing to be mad about, just sorta disappointed. To be that close to a much needed win. That being said, it’s only one game, we got a point out of it, that’s better than how it was. To me it feels much like a “better luck next time” moment.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
Well, that’s what last game felt like too. How many more “next times” are we going to have before we finally get a win?
5 in a row is just depressing. And with me being scared silly of another Tank, it’s not making me feel any better even though we have been playing well.
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We got results this game, not exactly the results we wanted, but not the worst one. I personally think next game will be very telling for this team. They are playing another good team, just as hungry as they are. If we don’t win, we may be in some trouble, but this game, IMHO, is the start of a trend upward.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
If the Avs play well, wins really aren’t the bottom line, even though, obviously, we want them. The trades of Varly and EJ require a lot of patience, but I see a lot of promise, and it does take time to develop a team. Some games we really do look very good, but lack things, like a true scorer, to win tight games. We have little depth, so losing a Duchene or Mueller hurts, a lot. I believe the Avalanche, as a team, have begun to show the fruits of Sherman and Pracey’s labor, and hopefully, the owners see this, and agree to shelling out bucks to get a couple of top end free agents in the off season. Until then, I hope for wins, expect progress, and will watch the games with great interest.
I haven’t watched this game, but thought Kyle Quincey played very well in the Wild game, too. It’ll be good to see Tyson Barrie, and I’m sure he’ll show potential, but likely make a few bad errors, as well. Stefan Elliot looks good for the future, but he’s really at least a year away from being a solid defenseman. I don’t think we’ll tank, we’re a better team than last season, and the defense is playing pretty well.
...holy freaking f*ck, snakes!
One of the main reasons I doubt we’ll tank is that Jiggy won’t allow it to happen.
...holy freaking f*ck, snakes!
It’s not all on Jiggy. We need to score more. Last to games we have gave up a total of 3 goals, and have yet to win.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
Agree with youon the Avs play. thought they played well.
Also: Roberto Luongo is still an elite goalie.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 6:43 AM MST up reply actions
Also: Roberto Luongo is still an elite goalie.
The Bruins proved this to be untrue.
Varly!
by niwotsblessing on Feb 5, 2012 8:37 AM MST up reply actions
yeah, those two shutouts he had in the Stanley Cup finals were awful. Also: playoff .914 save %, and Gold Medal.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 8:59 AM MST up reply actions
The thing is… he keep managing to lose, and when he lose, he looks downright horrid.
That’s not elite level goaltending. The amount of meltdowns this guy has had already is absurd.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Pekka Rinne keeps losing in the playoffs too, is he not elite? Ryan Miller keeps losing in the playoffs too, is he not elite?
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
Rinne was standing on his head doing everything humanly possible to steal every single game from the Canucks last year…. he’s not Elite either.
Ryan Miller’s elite now?
That word getting thrown around way to god damn often.
Elite is exclusive so a handful of players, if there’s more than that, then it’s really an elite set, but a lot of good players.
Closest to elite level goaltending is Thomas in the last 3 years, and Fleury in the last 3 years. You actually have to accomplish something while looking good…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
The amount of meltdowns the media has attributed to him, not his team, is absurd
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah…. when you’re first playoff experience is you letting in a goal in OT while staring at a ref, that’s his teams fault.
Him getting pulled 2 times (the other time allowing 8 goals) those are his teams fault right?
Him getting pumped for 3 goals in less than half a period while being up in an elimination game, that’s his team’s fault too right?
There’s a difference between elite and good. He’s been good at times, most times really… but he’s not elite.
Elite is reserved for the upper echelon.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
You really think a goalie gives up 8 goals and the team hasn’t played a significant part in that?
Why is it that the Avs get a pass for injuries marring a SEASON but the ’Nucks lose two of their best blueliners during the playoffs but all the defensive struggles are solely Luongo and those injuries get brushed aside for the “Luongo chokes” narrative?
Don’t get me wrong, I hate the guy, but he’s better than good and I think your definition of elite must include a tiny amount of people if you think Miller, Rinne, and Luongo aren’t in that conversation.
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I was at the game, lower bowl seats next to the hottie/VIP/better halves section. Actually, we sat right behind Joe Sacco’s wife, his daughter, and who I would assume was Greg Sherman’s daughter (who was with the Saccos). Cute kids. Sacco’s wife was on her smart phone pretty much the whole game, not watching it or interracting with the kids. And she occasionally gave me a crusty look when I was too vociferous.
But enough of that. One of the best performances of the season, other than the end result. Hard work, good D, and solid goaltending only get you so far, I guess, without talent to put the puck in the net. But we all should know that by now.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
Saw you near will call before the game, but couldn’t grab your attention
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 6:44 AM MST up reply actions
I think Winnik’s display of marksmanship all alone in front of the net (twice) was the exclamation point as to why he has no business being on the top 2 lines ever again.
He really needs to get s new curve on that twig. His shot is brutal
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 4, 2012 6:06 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I have a feeling Dutchy will be at least skating by Tuesday. He’s probably just as pissed off as everyone else now
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 4, 2012 6:08 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Pros:
Landeskog was a beast again, that’s two straight beasting games but (see cons)
Stastny is at a ppg in his last 9 games
Giguere, full stop
Dominant team performance for most of this game
The creepy twins were kept a complete and total nonfactor
Dat. PK.
Cons:
But landeskog has no points in those games and his shooting% is terrifyingly low
Lord the bounces
Galiardi. Penalties (whether they were warranted or not, he took em), can’t hit the empty net, etc
Hejduk……. :( y can’t u goals?
End result
All those shots with no goals
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 4, 2012 6:09 PM MST via Android app reply actions
I still can’t believe the Avs couldn’t win. They’ve had so many games this year where they dominate the other team but can’t get a W
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 4, 2012 6:12 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hejduk has been god awful honestly… just simply attrocious after getting the C.
He was riding a 3 game goal streak into the game he got named as Captain… and since then he’s scored in only 3 games. If you want to blame the offense, look no further than the captain.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
I know Radar’s the one in the corner, but is the other one Gali?
And my heart just broke a little, btw.
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Just saw the Chambers article. Yep, it’s Gali.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
on a side note interesting seating:
ROR, Jones, Stastny, Gali, ____(maybe it was Elliott? Its a blank nameplate), McClement, Duchene
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:14 PM MST up reply actions
I am really tempted to make a floorplan showing the seating arrangement of the Avalanche lockerroom right now. Possibly a project for later tonight after I get some homework done. I was supposed to go to a bball game and a hockey game, but my friend ditched me and I don’t feel like going alone.
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oh my god please do. I’ve asked dater who sits with who so many times, I find it really interesting and he’d never answer me
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:17 PM MST up reply actions
Although I think I may go full out and make a sketchup file, then render it. It will be GLORIOUS. And a good way for me to figure out sketchup’s rendering agent.
I’ll do a seating plan too, then clean it up in Rhino before finalizing it in Adobe Illustrator.
All good architecture-y things to do. I love when I can combine my major with hockey!
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always wanted to be an architect growing up. then i discovered how bad i am at math
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:22 PM MST up reply actions
There’s actually not a lot of math at all in it. We leave most of that up to the engineers. The only pre-rec we needed was pre-calc up here.
Especially at my school, there’s much more of an emphasis on design/art than on the math side of things. We do a little bit of equation work (our structures class is somewhat math heavy, but its all plug and chug stuff), but about 90% of it is art.
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I haven’t used math in years. Except to convert from metric to standard.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I like a little math here and there, but the most I use is rough sizing of beams and even that is 90% charts.
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Cu is a super science intensive school so we only have architectural engineering, which is lots of maths
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:30 PM MST up reply actions
CU has an architecture department – I have lots of friends that go/went there and it’s pretty design heavy as well. CSU only has landscape architecture (my cousin just graduated from that program) and possibly Architectural Engineering as well.
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I seem to remember that the Arch program is at the UCD campus at metro and the Arch Engineering is with the maths up in Boulder
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i believe that is correct but I could be wrong, maybe there are normal architects up here too…
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
The grad program is at the Denver campus, but the undergrad program is in Boulder.
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Guess which class you’ll never use again in your career? Your Arch. Structures class. Trust me. Most architects can’t tell the difference between a W-shape and an HSS.
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Architecture: Engineering for Dummies
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Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
My school actually told us that, since getting engineering consultants is so common these days, we shouldn’t worry about learning it much.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I understand this sentiment, but when 5-year architectural students have NO FUCKING CLUE how an actual building goes together then it creates problems.
Imagine a car designer that only had to have the most basic understanding of how an axle functions or how sight lines are important after 5 years of school. It’s just stupid, IMO that the “art” side of the industry has been emphasized to the point that most architects have little understanding of how a basic load path and framing system function.
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another project
while you’re doing the whole locker room senario seating arrangements, find out also who rooms with whom during away games. That would be interesting also.
"we cough to clear our throats and sigh to clear our hearts"
That’s a lot harder. The only one I know is Johnson/Landeskog. I’m not even sure where to begin to find the rest.
But the seating chart is done. I’ll post it tomorrow on the front page.
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If only we had press passes, heh
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:40 PM MST up reply actions
yes if you zoom way in you can see his helmet its Gali
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:12 PM MST up reply actions
also. those 3 late in the locker room after a game like this?
those are guys to keep around
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:15 PM MST up reply actions
Gali just earned SERIOUS points in my book.
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this
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:17 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not sure what you were expecting though… these guys are really good friends, and he doesn’t just feel like he cost his team points, he cost his friends the game.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Still, the fact that he felt that way, the fact that he cared about it enough to stay after and think about it instead of just shrugging it off with a “We’ll get them next time” attitude, says a lot about him.
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O’Reily shouldn’t be sad. He is good player.
by Yellowmeansstop on Feb 5, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
But he seems to take loses personally. He seems to blame himself even though 99 time out of 100 he shouldn’t.
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 5, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
….which is why we love him. My only concern with giving him the C is that he’ll beat himself up more than he already does after games like this.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
but to counter that, he may also hold the team much more accountable and make them care more.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
True. I’m not saying he’d be a bad captain at all – from the little I see, I think he’d be great. Best option we have right now by far. I just don’t want to see his production on ice drop because he feels like he has to be perfect and carry the entire team.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I agree 100% and as he grows up and matures he will learn how to control some of those emotions. Honestly, if SOB is back next year, I’d give him a 2 or 3 year contract along with the C. I’d give Radar and Stastny an A, although Stastny will probably end up with the C.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
SOB deserves an A at best. Sure he’s well liked, but he’s not really a Captain
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 5, 2012 1:06 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
He’s a vocal leader in the locker room and on the ice. He stands up for his team mates and doesn’t take shit, how is that not captain material?
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
He’s been on pictures with women with little clothing? Bad example for kids as captain.
by Yellowmeansstop on Feb 5, 2012 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
I did extensive research on O’Brien for my Checking Out article. I found one picture of him partying with a girl and she was fully dressed. i’d like to see the pictures to which you’re referring.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 5, 2012 9:37 PM MST up reply actions
He’s the definition of a team player
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 5, 2012 1:04 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Skipper Joe is starting to sound like Sunny Side in his post game interviews. Makes me uneasy
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
what can he say today? what could he even rip the team for?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:09 PM MST up reply actions
It’s Sacco. Emotionless is his thing.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
emotionless may be a good thing on a young and streaky team that gets too high and too low. May provide a little balance
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:26 PM MST up reply actions
Probably a good thing. If he was in there freaking out at them, I don’t think things would go too well.
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
this pic, and others we’ve seen in the last few years show that the guys get it, they understand the importance, and they understand when they are at fault. Thats what matters
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 7:31 PM MST up reply actions
Emotions… no emotions… I don’t care… Win. Games.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 4, 2012 9:11 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting
Varly doesn’t wanna talk to Chambers, he whines about it but when Gali doesn’t he has no problem with it…
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
Varly bolted after the game didn’t he? And it would be really damn awkward for Chambers to go over to Gali when he’s that pissed, and he’s hanging his head like that
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
Yet it wouldn’t be just as awkward to talk to Varly when he is obviously upset?
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
Varly got out of there quickly with everyone else though, Gali is in there almost alone, hanging his head, well after everyone has left
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
Not saying Chambers was correct in ripping Varly, cause he wasn’t. But it sounds like Gali would have talked to him, just couldn’t find the words.
I actually tried talking to Gali but he didn’t know what to say. In this situation, sometimes an image is all you need.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Also from Chambers blog
"That’s just the way "Burr" is," O’Brien said about Burrows, who punched him while laying on his back, after O’Brien lightly pulled him down just after JS Giguere made a save.
O’Brien did what here exactly? I remember him grabbing Burrows around the head from behind and an ensuing tackle xD
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
see, normally I read the other side for shits and giggles
but who is this Chambers and his blog?
“lightly pulled him down”?
Yeah, like how Troy Polamalu and Ray Lewis gently tackle people.
Hell, those two would not do that from behind, its a 15 yard penalty. I guess I have to google this guy now!
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
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While you're here
Would you kindly explain to me the logic behind these two comments by your announcers:
1. “Only Landeskog is untouchable. Even Duchene, I heard, could be moved”
2. “Vancouver is dominating the face off circle…some centers lose faceoffs on purpose in the neutral zone to give the opposing center a sense of false confidence so can win when they need to.”
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 did not hear the first one
But that is kind of common when they are trying to differentiate between sellers and buyers. Dutchy would be an untouchable to me!
I agree. In a neutral zone face off, if a guy wants to, as they explained “see what a guy does”, they will lose it on purpose, so that they have a better read on the same guy when it comes down to a faceoff in the offensive or defensive end.
Kudos to the Avs for being down big in that stat early, and making it even by the end of the game, BTW
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@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
He’s a really good beat writer who, like all other beat writers, gets things wrong sometimes, especially when he’s on deadline.
Nobody would call Bieksa’s knockaway of Galiardi’s weak backhand a Superman dive except a homer, or Vancouver’s beat writer. And only a hack would drop in liberal doses of Tebow in a hockey story, just because the game was in Denver.
Another observation
Hunwick looked surprisingly good, better than what Elliot has done recently. It will be interesting to see what Barrie can do on Tuesday
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
honestly I'm not all that surprised
Hunwick played well in his last stint
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
That didn’t last long…..
Dallas and Minny go into OT and then the SO giving Dallas the 9th spot, then Dallas wins in the shootout.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Monsters had a 4-1 lead on Houston, finished the 2nd period up 4-2. Game going into OT 4-4.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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and monsters can’t score in the shoot-out. Aeros win the shoot-out 2-0 and come back from a three goal deficit to win 5-4.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Tyson Barrie
His granparents (Len Barrie Sr.) lived on my street here in Kelowna growing up and when he would visit them, we’d always play road hockey together and he became a friend of mine. This was when he was from the ages of around10 to 14. Once his grandparents moved out I never saw him again except for at Kelowna Rockets games.
I’m super stoked he’s now going to play for my favourite team. He was a quiet kid but funny and just a fun guy to be around. At the time neither of us thought he’d make it to the nhl but I always thought it would be cool to see him play at this level. Kind of weird to see him in an Avs uniform
by Avaholics Anonymous on Feb 4, 2012 8:57 PM MST reply actions
It’s weird to know friends who turn into athletes. I knew someone who know plays for Espanyol’s “Reserves & Youth” in La Liga (soccer)
Meow-valanche. Prrr-valanche.
Terrible news...
I’m really hoping Hishon the Magician starts skating again soon too…
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 4, 2012 9:09 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
That's my baby...
I just picture him as a horsemen of the… you know… Avspocalypse…
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 4, 2012 9:15 PM MST up reply actions
Personally, when I hear War, I can’t help but wonder what its good for…
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Oh snap!
Well played sir…
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 4, 2012 9:20 PM MST up reply actions
You know how you have those very brief moments when you make assumptions without really looking at the subject? I had one of those just now. I didn’t really look at the image, I just assumed that, after talking about war, that it was going to be this guy:
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Holy giant robot, Batman! Sorry for the image size.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Ironman comics…not Batman
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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And, honestly, its neither holy nor a robot either, so I’m batting a thousand.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
Polk guys I knew the Avs sucked today and tiff but we ate
A good upny team and everything is a pong to be ok in the end. Also landy is the best and maybe as food as ror
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 10:47 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions 3 recs
iphones aewr hgte hardernets
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 11:30 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Drunk posts. They all deserve to be very green.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
How many of our remaining games are against team’s in the 8-12 positions?
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
ALL OD TEH GAMESS
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 11:30 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Remaining games:
1st – detroit: 1
2nd – Vancouver: 3
3rd – San Jose: 1
4th – Nashville: 2
5th – St. Louis: 1
6th – Chicago: 1
7th – LA: 1
8th – Minny: 2
9th – Dallas: 0
11th – Calgary: 2
12th – Phoenix: 1
13th – Edmonton: 2
14th – Anaheim: 2
15th – Columbus: 3
East Coast: 6
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Most importantly, how many of those games (the answer is 5) games are teams we’re directly chasing.
8 of those games are teams that are below us.
Honestly, if we win out 2 games against Minnesota, (we’re due) we put ourselves in a much better position… those 5 games will be crucial because they are your proverbial, 4 point swing.
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
and if we lose them, we are out of the race more tan likely.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
2 and 15. 5 in a row dropped at the most critical time of the season. The season is over.
Honest question: has this team stopped improving? Is there anywhere to go for this group, this core? Every major player for this team, O’Reilly excepted, is treading water or heading the wrong way.
Literally the 5 most important games of the season. I agree. They had their chance with those 5 games to make a run for a solid playoff spot. Icky.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 4, 2012 11:21 PM MST up reply actions
lamndy has the body of appolo and the shot % of winnikikuczs
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 4, 2012 11:31 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
https://twitter.com/#!/kporter12/status/166017731366371331/photo/1
Memo to Porter and Galaradi: Twittering and smiling about going out for a night on the town after a bad loss is a douche move. Hope you both get traded.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 4, 2012 11:23 PM MST reply actions
Lol. What do you want them to do? Cry themselves to sleep?
I’m sorry they haven’t slipped into depression for disappointing you, but they are people just like everyone else and probably want to have some kind of life outside of living up to your expectations.
Andyray ArlyleCay
It’s just like the movie ‘Moneyball’ GM saw that losing didn’t bother Giambi and he traded his ass out of there. Go out and get drunk if it help, but this conveys to me “I don’t give a shit if I lose.”
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 4, 2012 11:40 PM MST up reply actions
Clearly your opinion.
I think every sports psychologist in the world would tell them not to let losses change their lives. Sure, burn for a bit, like the pic from Chambers’ blog, but you gotta let it go at some point.
Besides, no one knows what the hell they are doing. You think they are “getting drunk” fine. Think that. The only person I know for sure is drunk is Cole.
Andyray ArlyleCay
I think going out after a crappy day of work is a-ok. Everyone does it. These guys are people, not just there for our entertainment. They can’t stay upset after every loss and cry themselves to sleep. However, don’t post it on twitter immediately. It does kind of look like a douche move. You can upload the pics tonight, or tomorrow, and no one would say a thing.
That’s just my opinion.
Im not even saying don’t go out and get drunk. I woudn’t put it on twitter.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 5, 2012 8:45 PM MST up reply actions
I would think about firing Sacco just to teach these soft players that there are consequences for their shitty play. Does Sacco deserve it? No, but how many coaches deserved it when they were fired. He had a good ride.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 4, 2012 11:26 PM MST reply actions
For those who play NHL12
My club and I just faced the 33rd best team in all of the PS3 network. We got demolished 10-1, it was horrible. Just remember Avs fans, it can always be worse.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
Giguere shows too much five hole. Players know that and score. Otherwise, good game.
by Yellowmeansstop on Feb 5, 2012 12:28 AM MST reply actions
Shootout isn’t his forte. I wouldn’t have been opposed them replacing Jiggy with Varly for the shoot out.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
Me either. Both my dad and I said the same thing during the game.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
wish we had Lindy for that shootout too, heh
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
They can’t replace the goalie for the shootout. They only way to do it with out an injury is to replace the goalie during the OT.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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you can’t replace him mid shootout (outside of injury), but you can replace him before the shootout (at the very least, it doesn’t say that you can’t.
Once the shootout begins, the goalkeeper cannot be replaced unless he is injured.
"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 5, 2012 11:51 PM MST up reply actions
Between the GDT, this thread, and facebook updates....
I feel like I should post up the suicide hotline.
Its cool, guys. Maintain. This team wasn’t going very far anyway.
After all, there will be plenty of time to despair when we don’t do jack shit in the offseason.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
We kind of have to considering all the money coming off the books…
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
Either that or it’s Stastny, Jiggy, Jarly, Hejda and Koba-cool next year… I’m sure Varly would make a nice 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th line LW. Plus 2nd and 3rd pairing left dman.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 5, 2012 2:39 AM MST up reply actions
The fact that Varly’s not allowed to cross the center line makes this all much more fun and exciting.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I find it strangely odd that this group of fans is so sunny on this team because of how close they keep games, compared to the last two years 2nd half (near) implosion two years ago, then last year.
Personally…I don’t care how “close” they are, the fact it, they are NOT winning games. The same types of games they were winning in the 1st half of the season. That’s a big problem, despite how close the games are
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
Looking at the schedule
Based on my impressions of other teams and how the Avs are playing, I see 15 winnable games, and that includes Calgary and Edmonton, and I am ignoring whether teams are hot or cold. If, and that’s a huge fucking if, they win those 15, they still need to pick up 3 more wins, at least. That means, above everything else, they need to beat Minnesota twice.
If I assume Duchene returns in 2 weeks and let’s say he’s healthy by the trade dealine, the Avs likely need to beat Chicago, Carolina, St. Louis, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Columbus before the deadline.
If they get 6 wins before the deadline, they have 19 games remaining, they still probably need to win 12 of those and it looks very obviously that it all comes down to 6 games against Edmonton, Minnesota, and Calgary.
This is going to be an emotional ride to finish winter. I’ll need to pick up more scotch.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I think Duchene will be back sooner than that. He’ll probably start skating sometime next week
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 5, 2012 8:27 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
There’s something to be said for the invigorating effect that will have.
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 Vancouver game on the 15th would be my guess. But the Avs still need to get hot before he gets back
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 5, 2012 8:58 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think they are all winnable
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
I suppose, they just need to connect their play to wins. Maybe Duchene can help; maybe he can be a shot of energy and confidence.
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 think Duchene will help a lot. That said, the Avs outplayed the Canucks, handidly, with Kobasew and Jones on the top line yesterday.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 9:06 AM MST up reply actions
But as everyone loves to say on here (not that they are wrong), wins are wins and losses are losses. I do believe there are more underlying positives with this team (and their losses) than during the slide last year.
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.
Me too. Last year, they had almost no winnable games, this year they are all winnable.
The recent losing is frustrating, but this team has made tremendous strides from last season, and it’s still a young team that’s improving. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment but the difference between this season and last is night and day, at least to me.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 9:45 AM MST up reply actions
It’s easy to get caught up in the moment but the difference between this season and last is night and day, at least to me.
This is exactly what I try to tell myself. We wanted to see improvement from the rebuild. Even with some very similar struggles to last season, the Avs are in a better position and have been tougher to play agianst. They have been in most games even when their play hasn’t been the best.
Yes it’s still frustrating to see the loses piling up again, but it appears the team is heading in the right direction….we’ll see how the remaining 28 games go and then the FA this summer.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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During the slide last year, the Avs could NEVER have dominated the Canucks. Not even in one category. These are two very different years, two very different teams, and two very different potential outcomes.
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.
Exactly.This team is trending upwards compared to the last few seasons. It still has fits of inconsistency (november DECEMBER january).
As long as they keep getting better I’ll be happy. They are winning possession a lot this season, something they haven’t done in 3 years. They are playing solid defense and they have competent goaltending, with a talented, but raw, goalkeeper in the wings.
What needs to happen over the next 6-9 months:
- Upgrade positions that they were unable to address in the rebuild.
- Identify core players for the team going forward and get rid of the ones who aren’t in future plans.
This means trading assets (Defensmen) for competent wings.
But honestly, I don’t thin the Avs are that far off, they just need seasoning and wings.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Feb 5, 2012 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
Last night gave me happiness in one regard, the Avs defense was able to keep up (and shut down) the Sedins. That was with Hunwick playing as well. The defense is playing great recently and adds to Giguere have a crazy low GAA yet still not winning games.
I think Duchene’s injury shows how important he is to this team. Just like when Johnson went down the the defense had issues, Duchene runs the offense even if he isn’t putting up points. He’s the focus of the other team. He makes the other teams defense and defensive centers pay attention and give them concern. Maybe Landy can do that in a few years, but Duchene’s return should jumpstart the offense.
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 laugh everytime I see this.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
by ProfessorOak on Feb 5, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
I missed the game
I actually missed this game. Glas to see a closer score then I thought, until I read that we should have been even better. Also I missed this game because Me and my bro went and met Ray Bourque. Awesome guy.
Let’s go Denver Avalanche! Right Chambers? You dumbass.
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.
Dude, you’re 100 percent smarter than this. Do you seriously think Chambers made that mistake? It’s a subhead, right? Chambers doesn’t write those.
I am still unhappy with him after the Varly article. I am allowed to vent it irrationally.
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.
Orlov
wow, this kid is one tough cookie, he just took a puck to the fact from about 4 feet down, he didn’t even go down, wow.
Wise men wonder while strong men die.
For Colorado to make the playoffs
We can say that they need at LEAST 90 points (.550 point percentage).
Meaning the Avs need at LEAST 35 more points out of a remaining 56 possible points (28 games left).
Unfortunately, that means the Avs need a point percentage of at LEAST .625 to reach that goal. Meaning they’ll have to do about as well as the flyers or sharks have been so far this season.
Is my math wrong or does a playoff appearance seem very unlikely?
by Avaholics Anonymous on Feb 5, 2012 3:16 PM MST reply actions
Unfortunately, that means the Avs need a point percentage of at LEAST .625 in their remaining games to reach that goal.
is what I meant to say
by Avaholics Anonymous on Feb 5, 2012 3:18 PM MST up reply actions
Remember March 2007? Sure it was a completely different team, but it could happen again. Giggy >Boods
I here that Matt Duchene guy is pretty good
by patrit19 on Feb 5, 2012 5:41 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
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