September 30th, 2007

Avs Lines Coming Into Shape

Coach Q discussed the first two lines for the Avalanche with Adrian Dater of the Denver Post:

The final game was notable because of the new line combinations used by Quenneville. He had a first line of Ryan Smyth, Joe Sakic and Milan Hejduk – with Andrew Brunette dropped to a second line with Paul Stastny [...]

September 30th, 2007

Avs Blogger Roundtable Tomorrow

I haven’t really hyped this up properly, but tomorrow, at around noon eastern (10am Avalanche time), the various Avalanche bloggers will be having a huge roundtable. The panel will consist of ten Avs bloggers, with eight questions being answered, each question being hosted by a different blog. I’ll have chips, soda, and links [...]

September 29th, 2007

Downie’s Dastardly Deed

By now, we have all seen the hit that Steve Downie laid on Dean McAmmond, and heard about the 20 game suspension the NHL imposed on him. It’s the rare person that finds the suspension too heavy, most seeming to fell he got what was coming to him. I’m fine with the amount, [...]

September 29th, 2007

The Season Begins

We got up this morning to watch as much of the first NHL game of the season as we could, before heading off to work an hour after the game started. Of course, the game didn’t start on time, and the NHL gets about 20 – 25 minutes for delay of game. Next [...]

September 29th, 2007

NW Goalie Preview: Comic Edition

Everyone is posting their previews, and I feel a little left out. Here is the JAHL Northwest Division Goalie Preview – Comic Edition.

Colorado Avalanche – Jose Theodore

And…

Peter Budaj:

Edmonton Oilers – Dwayne Roloson:

Vancouver Canucks – Roberto Luongo

Minnesota Wild – Josh Harding

Calgary Flames – Mikka Kiprusoff

Come on, tell me I’m wrong.

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September 28th, 2007

Perfect Job for NY Bloggers?

This just popped up on the NHL Job Board. Thought some of you might like to know.

Freelance Writer/Editor – New York Rangers (New York, NY)
From the job posting:

DESCRIPTION:
Assist the staff of newyorkrangers.com in posting coverage (game stories, key statistics, staff photos) of Rangers games on the site. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter [...]

September 27th, 2007

Hockey Coach Stops Horse in a Unique Way

This is ridiculous, but the AP says it’s true:

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The coach of Oklahoma City’s minor-league hockey team helped prevent a possible stampede of Belgian horses at the Oklahoma State Fair by biting one of the animals on its ear.

Do what now?

Doug Sauter, who coaches the Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central Hockey [...]

September 27th, 2007

AHL Jersey Update: Portland, Manitoba, and Rockford

Three new jerseys to show you from the AHL. First up, the Portland Pirates:

I still don’t understand the amount of teams to put those white lines on the upper chest by the armpits. It must be some sort of seam, or was gently suggested by RBK or something. I think they look [...]

September 27th, 2007

Hlinka Man of the Hour

Jaroslav Hlinka, brought over from the Czech Republic by Milan Hedjuk this summer, is turning out to be the find of the century. And in the very least, the press department. James Mirtle and Paul Kukla both point to a Denver Post article about him, and the vast majority of Avalanche fans who [...]

September 25th, 2007

Luongo Stamps Feet, Makes Pouty Face

Roberto Luongo is putting his foot down. From ESPN.com:

In a conference call Tuesday, Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo said he would retire if the league used bigger nets.

“If that day comes, I don’t think you guys will be seeing me in the NHL,” Luongo said.

Why is that, Roberto? Concerned for your stats?

Luongo said he [...]