Month: September 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…

  • 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 to each…

  • 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, and have…

  • 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 time, either…

  • 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…