Blackhawks at Avalanche, Game 55 Preview
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 7, 2012 7:00 AM MST
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The Avalanche host the Blackhawks tonight at the Pepsi Center in what will be the 4th and final regular season meeting between the two clubs this year (the Avs have won 2 of the first 3 games). The Blackhawks have been booted from the United Center for 2 weeks by Disney on Ice, putting Chicago on a 9-game road trip. The Hawks have lost the first three and 5 straight overall, including an 8-4 loss to Sam Gagner last Thursday.
The Avalanche have also lost their last 5 games including 3 straight at home. Thank you, symmetry. Besides another inevitably disappointing loss, tonight's game will be notable for the NHL debut of Tyson Barrie. For those who dig foreshadowing, Barrie will wear the #41 last worn by Craig Anderson. Okay, that wasn't fair. I'm honestly more excited to see Barrie than I was about Elliott. I just have a good feeling about him.
Don't forget you can still find tickets for the game via the tickets link at the top of the page. And since I'm asking you to click random links, I think this would be a great time to mention that Cheryl has been really digging in and doing some great work making our facebook and twitter pages into something more than just a couple of link dumps. For those into the social media thing, I highly recommend giving both page a follow.
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| 53 | GP | 54 |
| 29 | W | 26 |
| 17 | L | 25 |
| 7 | OT | 3 |
| 65 | P | 55 |
| 0.613 | P% | 0.509 |
| 3.11 | G/G | 2.37 |
| 2.92 | GA/G | 2.78 |
| 18.2 | PP% | 18.9 |
| 78.3 | PK% | 81.8 |
| 32.2 | S/G | 31.6 |
| 29.5 | SA/G | 28.8 |
| 51.9 | FO% | 51.8 |
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The final battle of my team 1 and team 1A. Avs have had their number for the most part. Both teams going the wrong way though…which is more concerning to the Hawks than to the Avs I would expect.
As John Madden would say. Score more goals, and win
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
also, “boom” and “tough actin’ tenactin”
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 7, 2012 7:18 AM MST up reply actions
Turducken? Mr. Madden, what’s that?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Really? It’s a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
It was at the first Thanksgiving for crying out loud!!
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Oh, so there’s no actual turds involved.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
You are correct. Although, you might be thinking of one of the more exotic versions.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
It came from John Madden so I am just putting 2 and 2 together.
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 Madden was a smart guy, he was just senile the last 5 years he was on TV. Just like Pat Summerall.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Summerall was the worst in his waning years.
Summerall: “Not a good play by Peyton Manning.”
Madden: “Actually, his quick thinking probably prevented a sack. Also, that’s Eli Manning.”
Summerall: “Exactly. A great play by Manning.”
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I thought Summerall was in the bag by the middle of the second quarter.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 7, 2012 10:01 AM MST up reply actions
I think the turkey gets the short end of the stick in that one. Chicken’s have little heads and beaks (though they are a little sharp). Ducks have larger head and big ol bills.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Hey Chia, do you think any of the Avs D (sans EJ) would be a fit for Chicago? They’re hankering for help on the blueline, but I have zero idea who the hawks would be willing to part with in return.
Mile High Hockey - Lucy is a b*tch
by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:11 AM MST up reply actions
Hunwick for Sharp.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
You’re not taking this Barrie seriously
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:15 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Barrie with me for a minute, they might like Hunwick.
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.
Please, Hunwick on Chicago’s top 4 would be an emBarriesment.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:21 AM MST up reply actions
You never know. Quennvile is not an overbarrieing coach and Hunwick might flourish.
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 might love it. I hear there’s a lot of Barrie-oke bars in Chicago
"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin
Not sure…they need more help in goal than on the blue line…though Hjalmarsson has been a disappointment, and Leddy just wasn’t ready for a full load of minutes that he is getting.
I don’t know who they would unload either…but I’ve said it before, it won’t be Sharp.
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
This comment is invalid.
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 don’t know who they have Barried in Rockford that they could bring up to play in event of a trade. Sorry
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
by chiavsfan on Feb 7, 2012 8:30 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Barrie well played.
My hunch is they’ll stick with Crawford in net. A seasoned minute muncher like Hejda would be a reasonably cheap fix for them. Else, a guy like Quincey would relieve a lot of pressure for them.
Trouble is, I can’t see anything but picks coming the other way. I could see them parting with Frolik in a Quincey deal, but I don’t think trading Quincey for anything less than a top scoring forward is worthwhile for the Avs
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:35 AM MST up reply actions
C6’s comment is barrrie invalid.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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I’m in Barrievment over it.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:45 AM MST up reply actions
their bait is young prospects, Saad, Pirie (spelled incorrectly I’m sure), etc. Saad would be great for Avs. Quincey for Saad?
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:40 AM MST up reply actions
established top 4 d-man for a ? no thanks
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 9:41 AM MST up reply actions
Saad and Stalberg, don’t overvalue quincey, he’s no Rob Blake and D-men are by far the easiest to sign as FA’s. They sure as fuck aren’t giving us Sharp
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:46 AM MST up reply actions
Saad and Stahlberg is much closer I think. I just think Q is good enough to get an established player coming back. I’d probably take that deal, I like Stahlberg pretty well, I think he could fit nicely with Stazz
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
I got a feeling Etem may struggle in NHL, he’s sort of one-dimensional but I could be wrong. Saad played early in year with the Hawks and I liked his game a lot. They have Morin too, actually are loaded with prosects.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:07 AM MST up reply actions
i’m pretty high on saad to be honest
Cap Floor Team = Cap Floor Results
by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 10:11 AM MST up reply actions
Dude are you ok? Do you need to talk to someone? Life is going to get better, don’t go to that dark place.
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.
im a february avs fan. It may be too late to stay away from the bad place
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 10:13 AM MST up reply actions
Find a happy place Cole, find a happy place.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WU3ZBz08O4&feature=related
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Saad is awesome, no doubt about it. He’s less of a sniper than Etem and he’s probably a better balanced player. I just like Etem because he’s a left handed guy on the right side that just likes to cut to the middle and rip the puck which the Avs seem they need. Although that changes.
I'll keep this brief.
I like Etem cuz he’s a So Cal boy. Totally irrelevant to on-ice production, of course.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
Barrie? Elliot?
I dunno wich I was more excited for. I think Elliot. Ya i’ll go with that. Barrie showed some shakingness in the juniors, but that WAS the world juniors. AND your playing around alot of Canadians…..soo…… it is tough to stand out. He did get alot of playing time with that though and that shows he’s got something. Well just have to see. Lets win tonight K guys? Is that to much to avsk
In the same way that Gaunce is clearly a bust since it’s been six years and he hasn’t been able to break into the NHL.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
Don’t you think it’s ironic that Gaunce has not even been mentioned as a call up and Barrie/Elliot come up before him??? Then we sign SOB, Hejda in FA class. Why do you think that is. I’ll bet you 50,000 breeze bucks he never establishes himself in NHL. He’s the latest in Avs disastrous draft picks from that era.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
AN UNMITIGATED DISASTER
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 7, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey I resent that. That’s not barrie nice.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 7, 2012 10:21 AM MST up reply actions
Yup, that’s what he/she is saying.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:20 AM MST up reply actions
means nothing, if you’re +55 or -55, same
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
Wait wait. This is coming from the person who argued with me and Jibbles last week that +/- mattered? Ok.
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.
kidding, it does matter. Ask Sacco next time you see him. You just have to interpret it based on the situation.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
back peddle back peddle back peddle
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:32 AM MST up reply actions
Won’t that lock up the bike?
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.
Not if it’s a free-wheel sprocket
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 7, 2012 11:20 AM MST up reply actions
You lost me at free-wheel sprocket.
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.
Or at Toad the Wet Sprocket.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZpUUrEWnWQ
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
This might suggest that he has shot the breeze with Sacco. Methinks the cool breeze is just a passing wind.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 7, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
-55
usually results in fewer bad penalties for the Avs.
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I already have, he’s what, 25 and can’t get a cup of coffee in NHL, no one wants to trade for him? com’n guys
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
Dude, he’s just 21.
What other world beaters in that second round would you have selected there? I’m totally confused. He’s not even going to hit his stride for another two years.
I'll keep this brief.
Jimmy hayes, scandella, hamonic, STEPAN, Dalpe, Adam, Josi, Markstrom. BTW- we drafted Delmas in the same round.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:30 AM MST up reply actions
Hayes? Totally disagree unless you’re a size nut then Stoa is perfect.
Scandella. Why? You’re saying you should draft NHL defensemen out of the Q. Big no no.
Harmonic is great. Good WHL development path, he could be a Barrie good player.
Stephan was a steal of the draft. If NY knew that they would have taken him before Del Zotto. This is the 51st pick we are talking about here.
If you’re going to start listing guys they simply COULDN’T pick, why leave out Stamkos?
What does Delmas have to do with the price of tea in China? If you’re saying the drafting could have been better I’m with you. But the question at hand counsler, is “what makes Gaunce” a disasterous pick. Still don’t know where you’re coming from.
I'll keep this brief.
Hayes has more talent in his toe than Stoa (another horrible pick) does in his entire body. All those guys are playing in NHL, mostly with better teams than Avs, a coincidence I’m sure. Delmas was a HORRIBLE pick.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:58 AM MST up reply actions
Again, what do they have to do with Gaunce?
Delmas was a bad pick, OK for the Avs he ended up being a poor pick. Stoa was obviously a poor pick. Delmas is doing a good job for Montreal however. Anwyay, I was clarifying why GAUNCE is a DISASTEROUS pick. I’m not disputing that the draft was poor but they didn’t have a lot to work with and there are a ton of stiffs in that draft.
Hayes is your next Brandon Yip btw. May not last that long. You will see tonight!
I'll keep this brief.
For the record, we called a d-man up for some offense, Gaunce doesn’t do offense. He is a stay at home defender.
"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 7, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
BIG PICTURE, DUDE!
the cool breeze doesn’t really care about facts, Dario. More of a big picture guy. Don’t bog things down with real ages and shit like that, you’re missing the overarching concept when you do that.
by DiD on Feb 7, 2012 11:15 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
"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 7, 2012 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
You really need to do 20 seconds of research before making these claims.
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 7, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
no, you do, I already knew that round was deep
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:31 AM MST up reply actions
I already have, he’s what, 25
Dude, he’s just 21
Ok.
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 7, 2012 10:32 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
HE IS NOT 25! I just told you he’s 21. Here….this is his stat page. http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474611&view=stats Do you see? It says HE IS 21!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:34 AM MST up reply actions
I have a problem with a lack of clarity. I’ll try to do better.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
we need a downvote system for this place, i swear. Some sort of stupidity filter. You can’t ban stupid, but downvoting a la reddit would work.
I’ve been trying to get coolbreeze to do research for a while, it just doesn’t work.
"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 7, 2012 11:14 AM MST up reply actions
I phrased it as a question regarding his age, not a fact. Fine, ny mistake. Point is still that he is not good.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
You still haven’t told me when/where/how often you’ve seen him play. Nor have you given specific examples of the parts of his game that are so terribly bad.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
As much as he doesn’t believe in facts, he also does’t believe in examples. c6 is still waiting for specific examples of bad coaching.
"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 7, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
I fear we shall be waiting a long, long time.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
I will never get an example. I will full admit, publicly, being incorrect regarding Sacco if someone can show me an in-game mistake he’s made that other “good” coaches wouldn’t.
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.
why does it have to be “in game”? 5 losses in row at key time of year and a 500 record at home says it all (okay 1 game over 500, 4th worst in NHL I believe). How bout all those flat starts? I’m not saying it’s all Sacked-co’s fault but we need a fresh voice.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
Mtl and Carolina would like a word
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:37 PM MST up reply actions
1. They signed O’Brien and Hejda for veteran presence as much as anything else.
2. They wouldn’t put Gaunce in the same conversation as Barrie/Elliott because they play a completely different kind of game. If O’Brien or O’Byrne had gone down with injury (instead of Johnson), Gaunce would have been the call up.
3. Gaunce is 21 fucking years old. How in the WORLD can you claim to know whether or not he’s a bust when he’s a 21-year-old defenseman in his second year of pro hockey?
4. He did pretty well last season on a team that completely and totally sucked ass.
How many times have you watched Gaunce play? Have you seen him play in person? Have you watched him while with the Monsters? Do you have any idea what you’re talking about? What exactly is it in Gaunce’s game that makes you think he’s a wash out at 21? (these are all rhetorical questions, of course, because we all know you won’t ever answer a single one.)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:19 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I’ll bet you 10K seimens will play before he does. He’s not particurlary good at anything.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:26 AM MST up reply actions
I will bet you $10,000 you’re wrong.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll bet you 20,000 I’m right and 20K that Elliot ends up better than Barrie. I’ll bet you 50K that Garret Muers beat up Scott Hartnell in his first NHL game???? hmmm, hmmm?
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:56 AM MST up reply actions
Let's clarify here
Are you guys talking CB bucks, Thomas bucks, or real bucks?
the cool breeze, you’re rich, right, and not just a college student or something? Seems like you’ve got a lot of money out there on the table.
Lol. Guance has already played in the NHL. 11 games last season. I win.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
I said “establishes himself”, please do research omn what I say and don’t make mistakes. Now, pay up, I want to go to the beach.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
I’ll bet you 10K seimens will play before he does
Your words…..
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Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on Feb 7, 2012 11:26 AM MST up reply actions
Where the FUCK did you say "establishes himself’ in the bet?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
“plays” doesn’t mean a cup of coffee when we have 70 injuries. I mentioned above that establishing himself, you have to infer a little. Please see your mistakes I pointed out below. :)
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
Infer? In a bet, there is no inference. You said what you said. You owe me $10,000.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:18 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
That’s my charge for sharing all this knowledge so now we are even. BUT, I’ll buy you some PBR’s.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
PBR? No thanks. Make it some Black Butte Porter by Deschuttes and I’ll consider it.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
Facts a irrelevant in this conversation.
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 7, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions
I know. But Cool Breeze has insisted since the beginning of the season that Guance has played for 6 years in the pros. My remark was totally geared towards his ridiculous inability to check facts. And it’s only been 1.5, actually. This year will be two full years in AHL/NHL.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:39 AM MST up reply actions
I'll trade him in a second for any one of these guys
Jimmy hayes, scandella, hamonic, STEPAN, Dalpe, Adam, Josi, Markstrom.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
You mention those players, who are good, as if the team that chose them didn’t also make mistakes. That is the single most absurd straw man I have seen in a long time.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
again, read above. I was asked who else (what other world beaters) I would have taken in the 2nd rd. WTF are you even talking about????
They also took Delmas in that round. Can the Avs do anything incorrect in your mind? We are fucking 12th in the west and Anaheim and Edmonton are going to pass us. Are drafting has been shit, period, with the exception of obvious 2nd, 3rd overall picks. Look at the last 5-6 years.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:54 AM MST up reply actions
Ryan O’Reilly would like to have a word with you.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:55 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
this
That is the single most absurd straw man I have seen in a long time.
Stoa and Nigel Williams and Codey Burki and Trevor Cann would like to have a word with you.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
Now THAT is ironic cool breeze. You specifically said, “Are [sic] drafting has been shit, period, with the exception of obvious 2nd, 3rd overall picks. Look at the last 5-6 years”.
Cheryl clearly responded with “Ryan O’Reilly would like to have a word with you”. What that means is that O’Reilly is not a 2nd or 3rd overall pick and he’s not “shit” as you would put it.
I'll keep this brief.
the original reference was to 2nd rounders thus my statement. That siad, fair enough. But if you want to pick a singular guy then that argument will not work. Here’s why:
2nd RD-
‘03- Liffiton
04-oreskovich (isn’t he some figure skater?)
05-Durand (who?), stoa (nuff said), Stas (hey, a good pick!), Fritsche (who?)
06- Nigel Williams, Burki
07-cann, cohen, gali
08- Bobby Orr, er Gaunce, Delmas
lately a little better or too early to judge.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
why are you leaving out 09-10?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
so, adding in ‘09 and O’Reilly + Elliott, an inexplicable omission, we have 4 hits (Elliott, Stastny, O’Reilly, and Galiardi) out of 15 2nd picks from ‘03 to ’09. that’s 26%.
You know what historical rates for 2nd round “hits” (playing 200 or more games in the NHL) is? about 25%. So uh, we’re slightly better than average 2nd round drafting team? What’s the complaint again?
Hey Dr,
2 out opf 13 and Gali is a fringe NHL player. Same record approx as against NW division, a trend maybe. Glad you’re counting Elliot as a star too.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:18 PM MST up reply actions
Gali is most certainly not a “fringe” NHLer that is ridiculous
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
Yes, because being sent down for one game (to light a fire under his ass) totally means he is fringe.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:30 PM MST up reply actions
yeah, those 7 goals he scored last year are sooo unreplacable by any avg FA
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
Just stop man. Be fucking reasoned or dont try and make these arguments. No one said he was irreplaceable, no one fucking said he’s a top sixer we said he is an NHL caliber player. Stoa, Yip, Porter, guys who are consistently bounced back and forth from the NHL to the AHL and can’t stay int he lineup are “fringe” NHLers. That has never been galiardi and considering his play of late and his improvement over an injury ridden season last year, I doubt it ever will be. He is an NHL’er, he will spend the majority of his professional career in an NHL lineup
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
As the Doc and Stachi showed me the other day, you are just adding fuel to the fire, it’s best to just walk away, as hard as that may be.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
speaking of walking away, how many smokes you walk away from today?
still going well?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
Yea it’s going alright, only had a half cig so far.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
AWESOME!!!!!!
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
atta boy
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
have a smoke and relax shotgun, you are way too serious
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
That’s not even remotely humorous.
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 7, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
as are you’re constant digs to my excellent comments
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
two different situations.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
just ignore me and then you will be free of me? fair?
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
It’s been pretty good as of late. I even agreed with two straight comments of yours on another thread. Just don’t even remotely suggest that I should give in to an addiction, fair enough?
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
thank you
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loser
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
encouraging someone to give in to their addiction might as well be considered trolling
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
are you referring to the 1 game he played down there last season?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:30 PM MST up reply actions
a fringe what? NHLer? NHL
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
why are we not including ’09 when the players are already playing? that seems like an arbitrary limiting of data as an attempt to find support.
who said they had to be stars? the league-wide data i showed has the criteria as played 200 games or more over a career. only 25% of 2nd rounders ever make that mark. FAR less would be stars.
as would Stewart, Shattenkirk, Cohen, O’Reilly, Duchene, Landy, Hishon, Aittokallio, Pickard, Elliott, and Barrie
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 11:16 AM MST up reply actions
like I said ’09 forward better ot too ealry too judge
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
ok I misunderstood you. I think if you really want to make an argument about Avs 2nd rounders, the thing to do would be to find some foil teams and show on a yearly basis that others are doing the above better
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
Easy mistake if you haven’t been following the history of the conversation. =)
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
And this is his jersey
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 7, 2012 5:21 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Barrie should be exciting to watch. I do wonder if his extra seasoning (yum) in the AHL will help him defensively.
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 thought the scouting report was that he was more positionally sound than Elliott, so he should be better at the start.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 10:06 AM MST up reply actions
I know why the Avs have been losing. Not enough of this in game day threads.
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.
At least we play well against the Blackhawks. so Maybe it will be a good game for us!
Did I mention I got Ray bourque to sign my #77 Avs Jersey. Oh ya, thats right
nice
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 7, 2012 7:31 AM MST up reply actions
Also of note, today is Ryan O’Reilly’s 21st Birthday!
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
by Mike @ MHH on Feb 7, 2012 7:32 AM MST reply actions 3 recs
So this is a guaranteed loss.
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.
But he can drink his sorrows away after losing, instead of running stairs
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
As long as he doesn’t drink THEN run stairs. The Pepsi Center staff doesn’t deserve that…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Would they even know what to do?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
That smells like pepto and pine-sol…hardens back to a simpler time for me…as in elementary school….
by quietstorm560 on Feb 7, 2012 10:10 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I love that picture of him. He’s adorable :)
Happy Birthday, Ryan!
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by andidee15 on Feb 7, 2012 9:50 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hopefully he gives us (the fans) presents for his birthday…..
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by Americanario on Feb 7, 2012 11:29 AM MST up reply actions
That’s crazy man. You crazy.
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.
Did you mean “Barrie” nine goals?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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Let’s go Avs! Barrie them!
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You’re unbarrieable today.
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.
These are Barrie bad puns…
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Feb 7, 2012 8:19 AM MST up reply actions
Your humor needs to be in a calm submissive state before i can acknowledged. It.
For I am Thee Joke Weeesperer.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 7, 2012 8:22 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Is anyone else unhappy about the prospect of losing someone from our blue line in a trade?
With Enos’ track record, I can see Quincey or SOB being traded for Tyler Bozak or Jason Blake.
"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin
Jason Blake.
First off, Enos doesn’t make trades. Second, there is no pattern in any way to imply Sherman would trade for Blake.
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.
Serious. Enos has sway, but Sherman makes the trades. Second, there is not a single instance where you could infer that Blake would be likely or even possible.
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.
Sorry, I should have added some sarcasm tags or something.
Turn your sarcasm meter up please sir.
I know that Sherman makes the trades, but who gives him the budget? Enos holds the purse strings and is cheap. This we know.
Secondly, I reference Blake and Bozak because Blake is getting old and Bozak was not very good, hence trading our good players for someone not so good, but cheap.
Although, MHH has gotten a little stinky round here of late, so I don’t blame your meter being off.
"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin
Twenty Tomas bucks says Enos has never once even thought about talking to Avs management about a specific trade. Overall expectations for the budget sure, but not a f*ck is given about a name.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:29 AM MST up reply actions
Sherman does seem to get fair/even value with his trades. Even the Cohen/Hunwick deal has yielded the same results for each team.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Cohen’s a lost cause. I hate to say it like that because Hunwick is no better, but Cohen will not play in the NHL.
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.
too bad they picked him in 2nd rd then.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
Pracey did not pick him. Teams have bad picks, Alexander Daigle says hi. He was drafted with attitude an unknown. He’s almost pushing himself out of Providence right now. At least Hunwick offered something to the team, even if very little.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Yeah, he’s been a healthy scratch down there numerous times.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 10:58 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah, he’s been a healthy scratch down there numerous times.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 10:59 AM MST up reply actions
For the record, I don’t think I have hated any of Sherman’s moves. The above was a joke. I appreciate that it wasn’t a good one, but c’mon guys, don’t jump on me!
"Wisdom requires a flexible mind" - Dan Carlin
We aren’t going to jump on you, just hit you with a shovel and barrie you in someone’s backyard
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
I barriely decided not to post the same thing….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
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When do the Avs go to Vegas? I hear it is pretty Barrien out there
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Quite a bit in Vegas….it’s the 8hrs between Vegas and Reno where you barrie see more than a cow.
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 7, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
the problem is we just have wayyyy too many defenseman. And if we’re not planning to resign a couple of them in the offseason we need to get some value for them at the deadline.
Our Dmen lack value. Except for the young ones and they better not be trading our future away! I think keeping for depth will work out better than trading for somebody we will never play because we have awesome third and forth liners.
I think have Dmen have some value, not 1st round pick or top scoring forward value, but some. I don’t see keeping depth to lose it in the offseason does anything to really benefit the team. I would rather see a couple of young guys playing now and trade 1 or 2 guys for a better future. Also yes I like some of the guys on our 3rd and 4th line, but I don’t think I would use the term awesome when I describe any of them.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
I'm going out on a limb here
But I can see Jeff Carter being signed by the Avs.
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I am not saying I agree, but a Stastny of Carter trade could make sense. I still think Semin is in an Avs uniform next year, but I just don’t know anymore.
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.
Although his contract term is horrendous and will put many teams off, as will his price tag, one of the few teams with the money to sign him are the Avs.
Add into that, we know that him and Columbus aren’t getting on and it might be almost worth it as straight salary dump. Or, with minimal outlays.
It would be to good to keep Stastny to play with Carter if possible. That would be some line, wouldn’t it? Landeskog-Carter-Stastny
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Stastny is not a wing, he’s just not. If another center was brought in, then Stastny would be out. This is part of the reason why I think Semin will be in a unipron. He quickly becomes the best RW and though he floats a bit, maybe Sherman thinks Sacco can focus him. Who knows.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
In my inner-magical-realm-of-things-that-will-never-happen, we traded for Bolland and Stastny stayed with Matty on the wing.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 9:04 AM MST up reply actions
Well, Sacco does seem to have a way of rehabilitating “lost causes” – Mueller, Kobasew etc, so he might be the guy to fix Semin.
Here was my thoughts:
Mueller-Stastny-Hejduk
Landeskog-Carter-Duchene
Kobasew-O’Reilly-McClement
Jones & anyone else really > Columbus
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No fair that was our goaltending coach that couldn’t rehab those guy’s careers. Sacco does not coach goaltenders
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Why do you hate O’Reilly? Wouldn’t you put winnik on the wing with RoR and have McClement be the 4th line center?
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Mueller-Stastny-Hejduk
Landeskog-Carter-Duchene
Gali-O’Reilly-Winnik
Kobasew-McClement-McCleod
Just a couple of adjustments, but this does still suck for RoR. I would consider swapping him with Stats as he has been by far a better player all year long
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
I’m not sure about J-Mac as a wing. I like the Gali- McC – Frank 3rd line. It’s Barrie effective. I’d also like to see them keep Radar and Landy together.
I’d like to see (assuming the Duke hangs them up):
Dutch/Stazz/new winger (one of them scoring powerforward-y types)
Landy/Radar/Mueller
Gali/McC/Winnik
If we can find the depth to make the gali/McC/Winnik line our 4th with duchene, Stastny, and O’Reilly all as centers in a Pittsburgh like way, okay. But we need to make sure that we aren’t destroying our best defensive line or unnecessarily limiting Radar’s ice time by sticking him with subpar wingers on the 3rd line.
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by andidee15 on Feb 7, 2012 9:29 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
We’d be giving up too much on a Stastny-Carter deal just because Carter’s deal is so horrendous. I could see a Quincey+ for Carter deal though…
Carter has a 10 year deal so you better know what you are getting.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:52 AM MST up reply actions
please no on Semen, another useless , soft, under=perfoming player, no thanks. We need size and power, DOAN.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:54 AM MST up reply actions
Semin, first off. And Doan is old. How does that fit the the youthful core?
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.
One good thing about Doan, we could use his leaderhip and experience, the veteran precence is a little lacking on this team.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Doan would be incredible for this team… but its not happening, he’ll play it out in Phoenix/wherever they move
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
Semen is a joke, he makes Stas look like he’s underpaid. The guy is an enigma. The theory that everyone on the team has to be 23 is incorrect, Doan will provide leadership and a great voice in locker room and we aren’t winning the cup soon, so a 2 year deal makes sense and we mioght not have to give anything up. He is still a very good power forward.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
The theory that everyone on the team has to be 23 is incorrect
It’s not really a theory. Sherman is building a team. He doesn’t seem to want aged veterans for the most part.
I am not saying I want Semin on the team, and honestly you can spell it correctly instead of puprosefully being gauche, but I think there’s a chance he might fit the need.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 7, 2012 10:00 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Doan will not be leaving Phoenix unless its to win a cup. Think Pittsburgh, Detroit, Boston, New York
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
Smyth before Doan.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 7, 2012 10:22 AM MST up reply actions
Anyone before Doan.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 5:55 PM MST up reply actions
Jeff Carter
DO NOT WANT!!!
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 7, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
THIS
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
not after they trade Hunwick for Ryan
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
Re: Duchene's twitter
At first I was impressed that Matty had such musical taste as to like an artist awesome enough to use a pseudonym clearly based off of Douglas Adam’s Dirk Gently. But no… Dierks Bentley is a real dude.
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Haha. Nice signature.
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Thanks. DDC is an inspiration.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:48 AM MST up reply actions
love it
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 7, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
Oh shit it's malachi
Someone was just asking where you’d been the other day. Bring any harmoniums back with you?
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 7, 2012 8:43 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
As long as the Avs stick to the Barriessentials and play the game their way, no reason to think the bad resulting streak will continue
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 7, 2012 8:45 AM MST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Ah yes, the far too common android app-driven reverse jibble
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 7, 2012 8:45 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
Those good old Barrienecessities.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 7, 2012 8:45 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
you’re alive!
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 8:50 AM MST up reply actions
Well.. if you call being chained to my desk at the Agency of Bureaucratic Intent as “alive” then, yes, it’s nice to see you too. Howdy.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 8:57 AM MST up reply actions
How is the good old ABI?
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.
Eh, it Barries.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
zing
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 9:05 AM MST up reply actions
Who does everyone think is going to step up tonight and show that they have a twig and barries and lead us to a win?
My money is on Mueller and a good defensive game from Wilson.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Chuck Kobasew,….. actually, im serious
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 9:16 AM MST up reply actions
Oh, how we have fallen!
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
O'Byrne.
’Cause why not?
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 5:56 PM MST up reply actions
Factor.
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 been a bit quiet recently. I think it’s his time. Besides, he was livid after the Vancouver game. With Landy in full on beast mode and a pissed off Radar, I could see them combining for some awesomeness tonight.
Btw- aren’t they skating with mueller according to the Post? I think I read that yesterday.
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by andidee15 on Feb 7, 2012 9:34 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Any word on who’s in net?
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 9:18 AM MST up reply actions
Thanks.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 9:21 AM MST up reply actions
Yup…he’s been dubbed the Hawks number 1 (for now)
Goalie coach? We don't need no stinking goalie coach!
how may gears does he have, I’ve heard hip surgery slows you down. Is he #1 because he sucks less?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 7, 2012 9:32 AM MST up reply actions
When I first met McSorley, he had just had his first hip replacement. He went ahead with the other one shortly thereafter. After he had them done, he was playing games with other ex-NHLers a couple of times a week without any adverse effects. He said it was the best decision that he’d made and he felt as good as he did when he was playing. So I think if you’re young and do rehab, it’s not such a major thing.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
Jones. At some point random chance will let a couple go in for him.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Feb 7, 2012 9:32 AM MST up reply actions
He is on a 1 game goal scoring streak, no reason he couldn’t make that a two game streak. He did cross my mind. So I will go with two goals for Ferris and one for Indiana.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Everytime!
Does it seem like the teams that surround us seem to play against each other alot. I know were all in the same division but really? Stupid yotes play dallas too. great
The worst part is that they seem to be 3pt games more often than not….Thanks Calgary and Anaheim.
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 7, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
The teams are so even except for one stat. 2.37 goals per game for the Avs is plain ridonculous.
Not that it helps this year but if the Avs are sellers I’d love to see Quincey +Jones for Emerson Etem out of Anaheim. Just saying.
I'll keep this brief.
I’m honestly more excited to see Barrie than I was about Elliott. I just have a good feeling about him.
ME TOO!!
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Tyson Barrie
If what Barrie did in camp and in the Olympics carries over to what he will do with the Avs then you should expect to see a kid with really quick hands and great heads up puck handling. He’s got wheels but is quick and shifty rather than fast. He’s unlike Elliott in that he likes to make plays deeper in the offensive zone than Elliott. Elliott’s home is typically within five feet of the blue line. You can expect Barrie to pinch in a lot deeper, a LOT. Barrie’s D partner will need to learn his game and know when he’s taking off. Much more Ozolinch’ish than Elliott.
I'll keep this brief.
So would you envision him and Hejda?
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.
Or O’Bryne. Any of the guys that typically don’t pinch down the boards. Wilson, O’Brien, Quincey and EJ like to pinch down the boards and our forwards are really good about covering that but I’d be nervous with Barrie zipping around on the other side. I’m pretty sure the first thing Sacco is going to tell Barrie is that he should play his strengths and be creative. He’s not going to reign him in. At least that’s what EJ said he was told when he first got traded here.
I'll keep this brief.
Not saying Sacco won’t tell the rookie to relax and play to his strengths, but EJ was brought in to do it all, and told to skate and shoot. I don’t think a rookie gets quite the same freedom.
It does make me a little nervous if Barrie is more of a jumping up and a pinching defenseman. Alot of problems in our games have been from guys pinching at the wrong times and giving up odd man rushes. Now we have a rookie who isn’t familar with the timing and speed of the pro game whose strength is pinching in on offense, this could be a little trouble some. But who knows, some guys just have a natural feel for the game and I hope he is one of them and will light the hockey world on fire.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Not saying Sacco won’t tell the rookie to relax and play to his strengths, but EJ was brought in to do it all, and told to skate and shoot. I don’t think a rookie gets quite the same freedom.
IIRC Sacco said the same thing to Shattenkirk when he first arrived. Play your game. Be creative.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
Goodnight Kevin,
Play your game…
Be creative…
I’ll likely trade you in the morning.
Dread coach Sacco takes no prisoners.
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by Dixomatic on Feb 7, 2012 10:46 AM MST up reply actions 5 recs
Barrie gets his baptism against the fearsome foursome who have lost 7 straight on road. He’s in for a shitload of trouble. I really hope I’m wrong but he’s Matt Hunwick. They are the same size (i.e- tiny by NHL standards), Hunwick is a GREAT skater no matter what we think about him, so I don’t see what all this optimism is about. Elliot struggled lately but he is much better defensively and will be the better pro by a mile. That’s why I would trade Barrie now while he has value. Go get a PF wing.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
You do realize how much better Barrie was in juniors and on a national stage than Hunwick was right? I have no idea why on earth you would ocmpare the two so patentl.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
you’ll see after tonight. Guys that size who succeed in NHL you can count on 1 hand and they are all unreal skill wise. It’s too easy to push them around and they can’t clear bodies. We saw that last year with Cumiskey, Hunwick, Holos, etc. Liles is an unreal talent hand-eye wise, skating, etc. That’s the guy they should have kept. He would be so good with EJ and help the PP a lot.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:16 AM MST up reply actions
Erik Karlsson 6 foot 180 lbs
Tyson Barrie 5 foot 10, 190 lbs.
Tyson is thicker and has a lower center of gravity.
Size never stopped Erik Karlsson.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:07 AM MST up reply actions
you’re one example of the top scoring d-man in the league really proves your point
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:12 AM MST up reply actions
I could go on and list respectable small sized d-men, but I didn’t feel like doing research. JML for one, and Lidstrom, believe it or not, is only 6-1 192, he weighs 2 lbs more than Barrie, but stretched out in 3 inches.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions
Barrie is exactly the same size as Rafalski. Not ideal and size is a legitimate concern. But, to write him off completely based on a measurement is as short-sighted as calling Stoa and Wolski power forwards. Barrie has proven himself at every level so far, he’s earned the right to fail or succeed with the Avs.
I'll keep this brief.
Brian Campbell 5-10 189, 3rd in scoring. Keith Yandle 6-1 190, 10th in scoring. Dan Byoel 5-11 190, 11th in scoring.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:22 AM MST up reply actions
Facts mean nothing here, remember?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:25 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Ah, I forgot, my bad
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
not saying he won’t, just my OPINION. Rafalski is the sack of shit who cost us the Gold Medal at the olympics. I can name 6 in a second who are BIG, that’s the point
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
Rafalski a piece of shit? Really?
Sacks of shit don’t make it 11 years in the NHL and don’t score 500+ pts as a D-man. They aren’t part of 3 Stanley Cup teams and 2 silver medal teams.
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by Americanario on Feb 7, 2012 11:48 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
“silver” being key word, he loses Sidney Crosby in OT?
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:51 AM MST up reply actions
How many guys in the league have “lost” Cindy Crysby?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
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by Americanario on Feb 7, 2012 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
ya but then you traded it for 2 silvers because everyone knows 2 is more than 1.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Barrie has more offensive talent in his used socks than Hunwick has total. If Barrie has a problem, it’s going to come from his body not being able do what his brain tells him, such as knock people off the puck or take up lots of space or clear a crease — things the Avs went out of their way to address this offseason on the defense but have apparently already forgot.
I think it’s still too soon for Barrie, but if there’s one thing I’m positive of, it’s that he’s better with the puck than Hunwick, and probably better with the puck than most of the current defense and half the forwards. But I’ll take this all back if it takes Barrie more than a year to score his first goal with the Avs.
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"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
per above, we agree to a point. One goal in a year aint bad, ask EJ.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:17 AM MST up reply actions
Give me a fucking break with this 1 goal crap. I’m sorry but it’s completely asinine. It’s almost as bad as arguing that defensemen should be ranked solely on their +/-.
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.
EJ has been better but 1 goal is not too good, even Elliot got 3-4 in half the time
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions
How many assists does EJ have? I’ve forgotten.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
Which is how many? I want a number.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
EJ has torn it up to the tune of ONE goal and 18 assists, shatty 23 pts (6 goals- he’s just lucky, he could have zero goals), Liles has more pts in 37 games than EJ (4 goals).
BTW, quincey was drafted 132nd overall.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:47 AM MST up reply actions
See, looking up statistics isn’t that difficult, is it?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
So Shatty’s goals are lucky but you are busting on EJ for having a lack of goals and by your definition, a lack of luck. That’s totally his fault…
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:08 AM MST up reply actions
excuse my meter
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:18 AM MST up reply actions
Liles has more pts in 37 games than EJ (4 goals).
Liles also has 560 GP in the NHL vs. Johnson’s 273. Let’s try comparing things that are, you know, actually comparable.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
APPLES ARE BETTER THAN ORANGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
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 do have to say, I brought up games played a week or so ago and was told that it didn’t really matter when we discussing defenseman.
I am kind of shooked that Liles only has 560 GP though, it seems like he has played more than that.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
He had some large chunks of time out due to injury a number of years. That’s prob why you’d expect more games.
I think GP means something when it corresponds to age. Perhaps it would have been better to point out that Liles is 30 while EJ is 23.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 2:57 PM MST up reply actions
ok
Karlsson has many less games and leads the league in scoring. Cheryl, it’s not hard to do a little research ya know.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
actually malkin leads the league in scoring at the moment according to:
if you mean leads the league in scoring for defensemen, then say so we cant assume to know what you are talking about.
clearly…
Have another donut!
I already said it above but I think most people understood
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:13 PM MST up reply actions
im skimming and trying to keep up with the bs here
and reading is hard for me
Have another donut!
by beersam82 on Feb 7, 2012 12:16 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
sorry, I just don’t like 14th place finishes year after year. It’s been 11 years now since the last trip to SC finals. I think we deserve better from this pile of monkey spunk owner.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
There are 30 teams in the nhl and you expect the avs to make the finals every ten years? That’s absurd
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
statistically, I expect the Avs to have a 1/15 chance to make the finals every year. So going back 15 years, that put’s them in the finals (and winning) at least twice. Which is above average, which I am happy with.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
apples to oranges, great teams then. 9 straight division titles I believe. now we are the has been nacho eaters. I may chnage my name to Nostrabreezy
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
EJ has torn it up to the tune of ONE goal and 18 assists, shatty 23 pts (6 goals- he’s just lucky, he could have zero goals), Liles has more pts in 37 games than EJ (4 goals).
BTW, quincey was drafted 132nd overall.
I apparently am blind or have difficulty reading between the lines but I don’t see Karlsson’s name in this comment, the one to which I was referring.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
lol
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
see, there’s the nice, fun Cheryl! Without me, what fun would this be??
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
lol
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
lol=the best thing to say that will not provoke any more argument.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:46 PM MST up reply actions
Have you EVER seen Barrie play?
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions
Never seen a game
Feed the trolls, they just come back
Respond with Troll-ku
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 7, 2012 10:33 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs
yes, many times. I don’t WANT him to suck, read my comments. He’s too small IMO. You don’t believe me? Go look at size of almost every d-man in league.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
Where have you seen him play? And how many times?
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by c6hor8 on Feb 7, 2012 10:38 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
I have to admit I giggled at this.
Size matters- to a certain degree. But the kid is solid. I saw him play in Kelowna. I was impressed with what I saw. He wasn’t as “on top” of the game as Landeskog was when I saw him in Kitchener, but Barrie was good and didn’t make poor decisions. Going into a first NHL game, that’s a good thing.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 6:01 PM MST up reply actions
So, by this standard, since I’m about the same size as Martin St. Louis, I am as good as him?
Holy shit, why am I not playing more hockey?!? I could be on the Avs top line! NHL All-Star game, here I come!
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by Hopfenkopf on Feb 7, 2012 12:43 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Theo Fleury
5’6. And I think that is an exaggeration. I towered over him, I was wearing about 4 inch heels.
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by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 6:02 PM MST up reply actions
Completely ignoring your actual point…
Marty St Louis’s thighs are huMANgous big. Pure, concentrated mass. Like, the universe is collapsing into St Louis’ groin, big.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
since I’m about the same size as Martin St. Louis
from Andi
Marty St Louis’s thighs are huMANgous big. Pure, concentrated mass. Like, the universe is collapsing into St Louis’ groin
from malachi
I am having a difficult time getting past this.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
They’re all muscle?
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
Plus theo and gilmour, they are the standard not the exception. I’m 6’4" so (besides 11 inches taller than 6hors) me and mario the same, I’m playing too. Yes!
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
me too! and I’m bulkier!!!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
I’m not. I’m actually much less bulky. But height wise, I’ve got him by more than an inch!
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
See, she was talking about height Cush.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
Ok, that works then. The whole thighs and sucking the universe in to the groin thing kind of distracted me.
Andi is tall, I can get my head around that, or over even.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Barrie is more of a shattenkirk type than elliott. Passing and stick work rather than goals. I am barrie excited to see him don the a tonight… Unless it’s blue barrie night
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by SteveHouse on Feb 7, 2012 10:08 AM MST via Android app reply actions
I’ll bet anybody here 50K he’s a minus tonight?
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:18 AM MST up reply actions
On a team that sucks at scoring goals? Holy fuck that’s bold
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Feb 7, 2012 10:20 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
he’s an offensive powerhouse, wtf are you talking about? But you agree I see.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:36 AM MST up reply actions
Agree that being on a team that cannot score goals has a greater impact on +/- than how an individual player performs? Yes, I think I can agree with that.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Feb 7, 2012 10:38 AM MST up reply actions
Not to mention being a rookie playing your first game on a team that cant score much against a team that is in the middle of the playoff picture (aka better than us).
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Unless it’s blue barrie night
This kid would fit right in if it was.
http://www.collegehumor.com/picture/157536
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Going to the game tonight. Last game I went to was the Florida overtime win from behind. I’ve officially started the “make the Playoffs” beard.
On a side note, if they trade any D now, I hope they make a serious run in the off-season at either of the Preds big D-Men…
by quietstorm560 on Feb 7, 2012 10:20 AM MST via iPhone app reply actions
I would be blown away if Sherman didn’t at least give Suter an offer.
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I wouldn’t, we will ge the build from within bs again.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions
So if they don’t sign Suter, therefore they didn’t offer him anything?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
read above, you said you would be blown away if they didn’t offer, I responded I wouldn’t be blown away if they didn’t offer.
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
And if you read my comment, I am asking if you are implying that, by feeding us the build from within bs, that they didn’t at least “try” to get Suter. Mine was a question.
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 getting tiresome explaining this but if they don’t go after a COUPLE high end FA’s, we are going to suck possibly worse next year. WE have ZERO in minors and 16 UFA or RFA’s so they will have the ability to have lots of money to throw around. Plus, we have no 1st next year which is not looking to go down as one of worst moves in franchise history. plus a 2nd
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:16 AM MST up reply actions
Shall I repeat? Not every team that bids on a player gets him. What if they bid on Parise, Semin, Suter, Weber and Malone but don’t get any?
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 I would say we are a loser organization. We have more money than everyone to spend, roll out the red carpet. Malone? he’s signed for 2 more years, please do a little research. Jeez!
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 11:42 AM MST up reply actions
I'll be watching for Barrie's defense.
Elliott and Shattenkirk both struggled defensively at this level, but as I watched Barrie in various camps I saw more defensive ability and physicality. I doubt he offers quite the same offensive burst as Elliot or Shattenkirk though.
He’s more of a passer than a shooter, just as effective. I’ll be watching for his D also.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
Barrie is the next Dion. Has big moments both bad and good. Either way he’ll be a MONSTER!!!!!
Sakic 4 Sacco
He already is a MONSTER! Well, he was until Saturday.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
I am not sure I like the idea of one of our young players being compared to phadouche.
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
by cush52 on Feb 7, 2012 3:06 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Sometimes I call them Blawkhacks. As a joke.
by Yellowmeansstop on Feb 7, 2012 11:22 AM MST reply actions
When did MHH become this?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 11:26 AM MST reply actions
This is fun. Now I just need to get some Blackhawks trolls over here.
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 goes through phases like this every season.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
i miss GDT photshops, randy, malachi and pinchy. and what the hell happened to hopfenkopf?
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 11:30 AM MST up reply actions
Hops decided to become a hobo after the way Stefka treated him.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
I’m a man of leisure who travels at will!
/damned trollop Stefka!
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Is that another way of saying hobo prostitute?
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Tramp escort?
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vagabond hoe?
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Foodstamp slut?
I am boobs.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Feb 7, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve been good today!
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 12:24 PM MST up reply actions
LINEUP: Ryan Wilson and Matt Hunwick are scratches…Kevin Porter will be the extra forward.
hmmmm
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 figured Hunwick would be scratched, even though he played more than SOB did last game. To be honest, I didn’t think Hunwick was that good, and he and Barrie seem to have overlapping skill sets.
In Dater’s story about Jones being aware of trade rumors, he said Jones was skating with Stastny and Hejduk. Which would mean Mueller with O’Reilly and Landeskog (that last part is my interpretation). Interesting.
Someone (Mose I think) said yesterday that Mueller was skating with Landy and Radar. So your interpretation is dead on.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
And Wilson scratched again? Bummer.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
I still think he’s hurt
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 11:36 AM MST up reply actions
Me too. Which worries me. A lot.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
His poor noggin.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 6:05 PM MST up reply actions
So I just listened to the Sacco audio and I think he said “Kevin Porter will be the extra forward out tonight.” So I think that means Porter is a scratch.
For what it’s worth, I’d guess the lines look like this:
Landeskog – O’Reilly – Mueller
Jones – Stastny – Hejduk
Galiardi/Kobasew – McClement – Winnik
Galiardi/Kobasew – Van Der Gulik – McLeod
Hejda – O’Byrne
O’Brien – Johnson
Quincey – Barrie
by DiD on Feb 7, 2012 1:18 PM MST up reply actions
I get why they’d do it, but Quincey/Barrie scares me a bit. I’d rather see Barrie with Hejda.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions
Me too, but Hejda and ROB away from eachother scares me more. We found they both play really well together, I don’t wanna ruin that.
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by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 1:42 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Good point.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
That was only a guess because Elliott’s most frequent defense partners this season have been Quincey, Wilson (n/a), and Hunwick (n/a).
by DiD on Feb 7, 2012 1:47 PM MST up reply actions
I’ve liked our top 4 of
Quincey – EJ
Hejda – O’Byrne
quite a bit. they’ve played well. because of that, I’d guess it’s O’Brien with Barrie. that scares me, hopefully SAcco will explain to O’Brien he can’t try his Doughty one hand on the stick impressions this game.
Perhaps being paired with Barrie will inspire the more defensive side of O’Brien to come out. Sure hope so. He is actually pretty good when he’s being a shut down defenseman.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 1:55 PM MST up reply actions
yeah. he’s gotten more and more away from what he did the first 20 games here. more snarly stay at home guy, less MA bergeron impressions.
I like them, he always enters the zone and gets it deep, he just needs to learn how to pass over a stick from behind the net and it will be perfect.
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he always enters the zone and gets it deep
way. too. easy.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions
Dater’s reporting Porter out with Hunwick and Wilson.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
Boss just offered me tickets to tonight’s game, which I had to turn down.
I really fucking hate being married sometimes.
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Other (obviously less important) plans. Plus, somebody’s gotta watch the Hopflets and there were only 2 tix.
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porter can watch the Hopflets? they like nachos?
by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
For what Porter charges to eat nachos, I will happily watch Hopf’s kids and throw in a bottle of single malt as a free gift.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
McCallan doesn’t make a 30.
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by the cool breeze on Feb 7, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting, you said “McCallan 30”
That is a scotch maker, actually. You spelled it right the second time.
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by c6hor8 on Feb 7, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Hooray lawyers!
fml
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50,000 CB Bucks says I get no response.
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.
How old are they? If they are young an small enough just put them on leashes and put the other end of the leashes under the sofa legs. Like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxwxtDYePiA
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
My fiance and I’s first date was to an Avs game, setting the priorities of the relationship from Day 1. Although she’s pretty upset Yip is gone, so obviously we’re still working on the comprehension of the game. If only there was a 1-to-1 ratio of how fun a player’s name is to say and how well they played.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Although she’s pretty upset Yip is gone, so obviously we’re still working on the comprehension of the game.
Best laugh I’ve had all day, thanks.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
one step at a time
"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 7, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
My gf is upset about Yippers too. She wanted him to start a Yipper’s Slippers company
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A guy once wanted to give me the “best first date ever”, which included tickets to a NHL game. I was pumped. Until he asked me what the blue line meant, what the red line meant, what the circles were, why the play stopped… it was sad.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 6:08 PM MST up reply actions
RNH is hurt again. This was always a worry with him and his size, but Edmonton needs to do something in the off season with him.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Yeah, the same shoulder too. If they get Nail also, this will be unfair and all we can pray for is re-alignment.
"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
There was a time when the Avalanche franchise had to move guys like Mats Sundin and Owen Nolan to acquire needed parts for a contending team. I think the Oil will have to make those same choices if they want to stop with the endless cycle of top picks.
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"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
If I were them, I’d trade that first overall pick for Suter or Weber, well, the first or second overall pick which will probably be Yakupov or Grigorenko.
"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
I can’t imagine they wouldn’t want Yakupov.
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 understand, but they are weak on defense and stacked on offensive youngins. They need a number 1 blue liner sometime or another if they want to continue with this rebuild.
"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
Speaking of Nashville, they have an extremely tough couple of decisions coming up. I hope they are buyers because that other team in the central is salivating over their defensemen if they make it to FA.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
If he’s out for most of the rest of the season, is Landy the front-runner for the Calder?
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he’s not out for most of the rest of the season, 7-10 days per McKenzie I believe. And no, I think Henrique is the front runner, albeit he plays with Parise and Kov, and Landy plays with Radar and Duke (now Mules. Parise and Kov didn’t work well together until Henrique took over as center.
"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
And that’s because points are the only thing that matters when it comes to the Calder. Unless it’s a defenseman, and even then, points still matter. Not stuff like the fact that RNH’s face off percentage is a sliver over 37% and the fact that he is well protected.
"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
like Shot said, Henrique is definitely the front-runner. Read is probably ahead of Landy too (points, and east coast bias)
Honestly, the last I looked, Landy was ranked 7th.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 1:42 PM MST up reply actions
Hindsight is 20/20 but RNH is breaking himself pretty easily…and it’s early. Everyone said he’s got a 6th sense to avoid big hits and granted he didn’t get lit up when he initially hurt himself. BUT, Edmonton just smoked a year of his entry level contract for nothing. They did the same thing with PSV. Huberdurp went back to juniors for FLA not because he didn’t have the skills to play in the NHL but because like RNH he’s a late bloomer and needs more body mass. EDM is a case of fan/media pressure drastically effecting management decisions.
I'll keep this brief.
is PSV Magnus Pjarvi-Svenson (sp)?
"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
Must suck to have to constantly, year after year, throw unproven, unprepared rookies into the lineup because management won’t address depth issues in the offseason. I feel bad for their fans.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
I don't like to see Wilson sitting...
But there could be “other” factors, so I’ll give Wacco Sacco the benefit of the doubt. Interested in seeing Barrie playing… should be fun.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
I don’t evny Sacco and his 8 defensemen. I think he’ll want a trade made.
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.
Neither do I Mr. Six Whores…
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 7, 2012 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
Wilson, unfortunately, just hasn’t been the same. Pure speculation, but maybe he still has some cobwebs to dust off up there in his head.
"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
I still say this is par for the course for him – he’s been very hot and cold from the beginning
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Feb 7, 2012 2:15 PM MST up reply actions
“healthy” i still think he’s recovering from the last injury
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, fair enough.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
I’m kind of leaning towards somebody’s got to be scratched and Wilson ostensibly isn’t 100%, so easy decision. Not sure if I’d agree with Sacco if he actually thought a healthy Wilson deserves to sit over RoB and SoB.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 2:43 PM MST up reply actions
Ah yes, the Wheel of Defensemen returns. Also to be considered is the previously empty Doghouse, though the reasons for its occupancy by Wilson I could only speculate.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
What was the SDTF moniker again? “Wheel of Fucktardary”?
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
I got tickets to the game. I’ll be in the zone the Avs attack once in. I’ll be wearing the burgundy jersey. Make sure you wave.
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
I’ll be in the zone the Avs attack once in
maybe
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by Cole D Hamilton on Feb 7, 2012 4:21 PM MST up reply actions
haha. Seriously, they cost me a pretty penny. I wanna see a goal!
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by GeorgeInLimbo on Feb 7, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions
Dario... listening to the podcast with Dater...
What NorCal city? I bet it wasn’t TRUE NorCal… probably Sac or something… MiddleCal! (I’m in Redding, so I’m sensitive about this.)
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
I guess California has the same problem that Jersey has. Some recognize a north south and central, and some don’t, huh?
"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
what does this show?
"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
The proposed State of Jefferson. A group of like minded counties that wanted to form their own state. Well… we’re all like minded except Humboldt… those people are weird (and smelly)
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 7, 2012 5:04 PM MST up reply actions
Which parts are going to fall into the ocean?
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Everything just to the left of Johnson Park over on 9th St.
Go Avs.
Go Blues.
by Tony Trujillo on Feb 7, 2012 5:09 PM MST up reply actions
Well, if you’re from anywhere north of Mendocino County (across to Placer), “Northern California” is anything north of San Francisco. Most other folks in the state consider north of Monterey NoCal, Monterey through Santa Barbara Central Cal, and south of SB is SoCal.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 4:49 PM MST up reply actions
First thing I saw on that:
Butte.
First thing I thought about:
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Never.
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 9:58 PM MST up reply actions
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The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 4:59 PM MST reply actions 4 recs
Okay, peeps, do I suck it up and brave the cold to go get some beer or stay warm and toasty with my Coke?
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So long as it’s not whisky, I suppose you can do whatever…
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2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Pffft….
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by MalachiConstant on Feb 7, 2012 9:59 PM MST up reply actions
Beer definately unless you have Rum, BV or Yukon Jack
My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh. Now he's not here and I got two soakers, this isn't heaven, this sucks.
Have gin, vodka and tequila. Not at all good with Coke. Thus I put on my Avs beanie and trudged through the snow to get the beer.
Tho the idea of rum n cokes sounds really good right now.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 6:13 PM MST up reply actions
Damn, now I have to go downstairs and grab some rum… and coke.
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 6:15 PM MST up reply actions
Bold Prediction
The Avs will not score too many goals tonight.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
Bolder prediction
Giguere will make a great save that prompts the Pepsi Center DJ to play “Gettin Jiggy with It”.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Feb 7, 2012 6:14 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
Once a game….
It's all about Winnik
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 7, 2012 6:15 PM MST up reply actions
an even bolder prediction...
Sacco will call a timeout in the 1st period…to tell the team to focus more….
"Hey man, don't bogart that puck."
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