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Abie vs. Theo… I Mean Avs vs. Habs

In the past, this would just be a two point game. Tonight, it’s something different. As soon as the Aebischer for Theodore trade was announced, everyone wanted to know when this game was going to happen. We didn’t have to wait long. With Abie going 2-1-0 and a save % of.944 (GAA 1.63), he’s on fire and pushing Huet. Abie was used to riding pine behind Patrick Roy. If anything, he is proving that the only reason he was traded away was because the Q couldn’t spell his last name. Theodore may be getting his shit together, and that is enough for now, especially since the Avs have proven they aren’t just a one line team.

I’m an Avs fan, don’t get me wrong, but I have a caveat tonight. My Avs jersey (one of them) is a David Aebischer. I felt that, when he took over, he was our goaltender. I’m sure I made an impassioned drunken speech about it at some time, how Roy was gone, and we needed to let Abie do the job. I wish I could have told the Avs that. I believe he is more solid than most, has great position and speed, and a fighting spirit in net. One of the most interesting notes about the trade came from the Habs GM saying how he was excited when he heard that Abie was available. That was telling to me. If the Avs had a few more points right now (not that there are that many available right now), if this was a few more games into the season (like 30), I would be whole heartedly cheering on AEBISCHER (no, not the Habs, just Abie). I would be happy with an Avs loss, but not tonight. Tonight, this will tug at my soul. My heart will be split in two. Tonight, I squirm.

Quick note to Ian Laperriere: Dude, your 100th goal will come. Quit trying to just put it in every time you get the puck. Just take a pill. You already have the market on the letter R cornered, be happy with what you have, what you want will come.

Quick Note to Paul Stastny: Go ahead and shoot, but don’t worry about scoring the goal, you are doing a great job making plays. The creativity you are showing is great. Stay on it.


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James Gralian

5 responses to “Abie vs. Theo… I Mean Avs vs. Habs”

  1. I think Huet will play against Theodore. Huet chased Theo from Montreal and although Aebischer has played well Huet should stil get the nod. The smart thing to do is not let the Avs face a goalie they are so familiar with.

    Any bets on the game?

  2. Bets? Why bet. The Avs will take this one by 2 goals. But if you need incentive, I put one former Habs goaltender and One former Habs D-man up if the Avs lose.

    Either way, I win. (IE: a Zanstorm bet)

  4. Wouldn’t it be nice if Abby let in only 2? But no. Stay within reality here. This was about who sucked worse, the evil of two lessers.