I know, as an “Avalanche Blogger,” I’m supposed to be looking at the make up of lines. It’s my duty, it’s what I’m supposed to do. I chose to accept this mission, and the tape has self-destructed. I can’t do it. Not yet at least. Last time I did, things started falling into place, making…

It’s time for a new jersey post: 2004 World Cup of Hockey As you can see, the sleeves feature the logos of all the countries participating. Notice the glare on the main chest logo? That’s because it’s not a patch, but more like an iron-on. It’s a high quality iron-on, but I don’t know how…

So, again, the Avs have gotten a player who isn’t ready to suit up. Jordan Leopold had hernia surgery Tuesday, and needs 10 to 12 weeks to recover. What? Did anyone know about this? Was this something I missed (not uncommon lately, as I missed the signing of Rycroft buried in the news)? Leopold will…

Kerry Fraser was on XM when I came home tonight. I do not care what you think of him. I really don’t. I have tremendous respect for him. He works his a$$ off, harder than most, and when he works a game, I know what to expect, fairness as far as he sees. He has…

HAsek makes his return to the Red Wings. Seriously. No, really. Stop that laughing. I don’t have the brain power to analyze the move right now. For some really takes, go to Abel2Yzerman, and Behind The Jersey. These are two Wings blogs, which know their s#!+. They have thought, pondered, consumed, digested, and made some…