Minnesota vs Colorado

[Guyute]

Very true Guyute, but he ain't Jaromir Jagr yet.

and he never will be. he might have the talent of Jagr, but I don't think he'll ever be the 'give me a quarter, I need something out of the ladies restroom machine' kinda player. :roll: (trying to keep it clean, but I'm sure you'll get the gist. heh)

yes, steady goaltending, and surprises by guys like Park is why they've forced a game 7. been a great series fo sho.

[Turbulence]

he might have the talent of Jagr, but I don't think he'll ever be the 'give me a quarter, I need something out of the ladies restroom machine' kinda player

:spin: But he sure can shoot... :p

[Turbulence]

he might have the talent of Jagr, but I don't think he'll ever be the 'give me a quarter, I need something out of the ladies restroom machine' kinda player

:spin: But he sure can shoot... :p

[talkingcanes]

I've got a job interview on Wednesday morning

Good luck with the interview :)

[talkingcanes]

I've got a job interview on Wednesday morning

Good luck with the interview :)

[StormShaman]

I've got a job interview on Wednesday morning

Good luck with the interview :)

Thanks--I'll need it!

[StormShaman]

I've got a job interview on Wednesday morning

Good luck with the interview :)

Thanks--I'll need it!

[Shell]

he might have the talent of Jagr, but I don't think he'll ever be the 'give me a quarter, I need something out of the ladies restroom machine' kinda player

:spin: But he sure can shoot... :p

Jagr better be able to shoot, he is the highest paid player in the NHL this year! Nice cool $11,483,333/year isn't too shabby :roll: (especially if you don't pay your taxes).

[Shell]

he might have the talent of Jagr, but I don't think he'll ever be the 'give me a quarter, I need something out of the ladies restroom machine' kinda player

:spin: But he sure can shoot... :p

Jagr better be able to shoot, he is the highest paid player in the NHL this year! Nice cool $11,483,333/year isn't too shabby :roll: (especially if you don't pay your taxes).

[talkingcanes]

no wonder the Caps owner is having nightmares :roll:

[talkingcanes]

no wonder the Caps owner is having nightmares :roll:

[Alicia]

OK, which Avs player did they talk to during 1st intermission? I missed it...hadn't been to the bathroom since before the Flyers game & I was about to float away... :roll:

[Alicia]

OK, which Avs player did they talk to during 1st intermission? I missed it...hadn't been to the bathroom since before the Flyers game & I was about to float away... :roll:

[Alicia]

Go Forsberg! 1-0 Avs...

[Alicia]

Go Forsberg! 1-0 Avs...

[Alicia]

Alright Sakic!! 2-1 Avs...

[Alicia]

Alright Sakic!! 2-1 Avs...

[Alicia]

F***!!! I really want to hurt Gaborik right about now...

Nice to be discussing this game amongst myself, too...

[Alicia]

F***!!! I really want to hurt Gaborik right about now...

Nice to be discussing this game amongst myself, too...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

F***!!! I really want to hurt Gaborik right about now...

Nice to be discussing this game amongst myself, too...

Well, I didn't want to be too up in your face with the GO WILD!!!!! ;)

Come on guys!!! End this in regulation! I'm sick of switching back and forth to the Vancouver game!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

F***!!! I really want to hurt Gaborik right about now...

Nice to be discussing this game amongst myself, too...

Well, I didn't want to be too up in your face with the GO WILD!!!!! ;)

Come on guys!!! End this in regulation! I'm sick of switching back and forth to the Vancouver game!

[Alicia]

CRAP!! No chance SHC...going to OT...

[Alicia]

CRAP!! No chance SHC...going to OT...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

CRAP!! No chance SHC...going to OT...

Oh, I am sssoooo not making it to class tomorrow. :eek2:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

CRAP!! No chance SHC...going to OT...

Oh, I am sssoooo not making it to class tomorrow. :eek2:

[Alicia]

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[Alicia]

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/_950/deepsleep.gif

[hyena]

i'm actually going for the Wild too. *ducks* plus the fact that the announcers and forsberg are both really starting to annoy me. :roll:

[hyena]

i'm actually going for the Wild too. *ducks* plus the fact that the announcers and forsberg are both really starting to annoy me. :roll:

[Alicia]

Hey, Forsberg annoys me too...if I wasn't such a big Bates fan, I might could be persuaded to get behind the Wild...but not right now! ;)

[Alicia]

Hey, Forsberg annoys me too...if I wasn't such a big Bates fan, I might could be persuaded to get behind the Wild...but not right now! ;)

[Stormbringer]

Yep...my apologies to the majority here, but I want the Avs to win just this round for not only my bracket, but especially Bates.

Just letting you that you're not alone, BatesB... ;)

[Stormbringer]

Yep...my apologies to the majority here, but I want the Avs to win just this round for not only my bracket, but especially Bates.

Just letting you that you're not alone, BatesB... ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Man! The Avs are coming on strong so far in the OT....but Fernandez has held up well...so far Way to place a rebound! Maybe he can give a clinic in Carolina.

Two good shots by Bates!!! I am ALL for the Wild here but if Bates scores the winning goal I won't feel too bad about it. ;)

But still.....GO WILD!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Man! The Avs are coming on strong so far in the OT....but Fernandez has held up well...so far Way to place a rebound! Maybe he can give a clinic in Carolina.

Two good shots by Bates!!! I am ALL for the Wild here but if Bates scores the winning goal I won't feel too bad about it. ;)

But still.....GO WILD!!!

[Alicia]

Wow... :sad:

[Alicia]

Wow... :sad:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

YEAH!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SO glad to see Forsberg out on his butt in the 1st round!!! Sorry to Bates. Wish you could come home like Wesley maybe can. :sad:

WAY TO GO WILD!!!!!! YOU MAKE ME PROUD!!!!!

Proud of the underdog. Sorry to you guys pulling for the Avs too.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

YEAH!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SO glad to see Forsberg out on his butt in the 1st round!!! Sorry to Bates. Wish you could come home like Wesley maybe can. :sad:

WAY TO GO WILD!!!!!! YOU MAKE ME PROUD!!!!!

Proud of the underdog. Sorry to you guys pulling for the Avs too.

[RIO]

The Wild just flushed the Avs! :eek: Sis was hooting so loud she woke my mother up.

[RIO]

The Wild just flushed the Avs! :eek: Sis was hooting so loud she woke my mother up.

[Stormbringer]

Oh well...I have the winner of Avs/Wild losing in the next round anyway. Sorry to Bates, wish he could have won at least one round, though I certainly don't mind seeing Forsberg out soon.

Congratulations and the best of luck to the Wild. :)

[Stormbringer]

Oh well...I have the winner of Avs/Wild losing in the next round anyway. Sorry to Bates, wish he could have won at least one round, though I certainly don't mind seeing Forsberg out soon.

Congratulations and the best of luck to the Wild. :)

[hyena]

:eek2: wow. what a *sweet* move brunette made on wahhhh for the game-winner. good for the Wild. the underdog-lovin' part of me is rejoicing. nothing like seeing a star-laden, media-loved team go down to a team like the Wild. it just brings a smile to my face. :)

sorry bates... :angel:

[hyena]

:eek2: wow. what a *sweet* move brunette made on wahhhh for the game-winner. good for the Wild. the underdog-lovin' part of me is rejoicing. nothing like seeing a star-laden, media-loved team go down to a team like the Wild. it just brings a smile to my face. :)

sorry bates... :angel:

[Stormbringer]

The more I think about what just happened, the more sweet I realize it is...the Avs losing is like water to the Wicked Witch of the West that is ESPN. I think I hear Melrose and Co. uttering "We're melting...MELTING!!" right now. :D :evil: :spin:

[Stormbringer]

The more I think about what just happened, the more sweet I realize it is...the Avs losing is like water to the Wicked Witch of the West that is ESPN. I think I hear Melrose and Co. uttering "We're melting...MELTING!!" right now. :D :evil: :spin:

[MoBigRed]

Sweet goal! I was pulling for the Avs, but i'm not the least bit upset seeing the Wild advance.

Wipe the 'Nucks out, guys!

[MoBigRed]

Sweet goal! I was pulling for the Avs, but i'm not the least bit upset seeing the Wild advance.

Wipe the 'Nucks out, guys!

[Turbulence]

Go Trees! http://www.strongboxdesign.com/lindapine/airfresh.jpg

I love a good upset...and it couldn't happen to a better team. What a great game!

I hate to say it....but its Dallas' conference title to lose.

[Turbulence]

Go Trees! http://www.strongboxdesign.com/lindapine/airfresh.jpg

I love a good upset...and it couldn't happen to a better team. What a great game!

I hate to say it....but its Dallas' conference title to lose.

[talkingcanes]

Go Wild!

I made it through the first 2 periods and then had to sleep. I woke up a little later and turned on the TV only to see them drop the puck for OT!
Sweet goal by Burnette and nice postgame interview with him too.

Nice to see the big boys headed home and new teams advancing. Dallas must be wondering what will happen in the next round.

ESPN and ABC must be hyperventilating :smoke:

[talkingcanes]

Go Wild!

I made it through the first 2 periods and then had to sleep. I woke up a little later and turned on the TV only to see them drop the puck for OT!
Sweet goal by Burnette and nice postgame interview with him too.

Nice to see the big boys headed home and new teams advancing. Dallas must be wondering what will happen in the next round.

ESPN and ABC must be hyperventilating :smoke:

[crazy4canes]

Sorry Bates but GO WILD!!!!!!! The underdog strikes again. :D

[crazy4canes]

Sorry Bates but GO WILD!!!!!!! The underdog strikes again. :D

[crazy4canes]

Here's some amusing stuff from early on in the Wild/Avs series by some reporter at the Denver Post....

http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E84%257E1322353,00.html

My personal favorite quote:

But the Avalanche losing a playoff series to Minnesota? C'mon.

Don't be stupid.

Wonder how the crow is tasting this morning. :evil:

[crazy4canes]

Here's some amusing stuff from early on in the Wild/Avs series by some reporter at the Denver Post....

http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E84%257E1322353,00.html

My personal favorite quote:

But the Avalanche losing a playoff series to Minnesota? C'mon.

Don't be stupid.

Wonder how the crow is tasting this morning. :evil:

[folgersnyourcup]

Great, great finish to an excellent series. Jacques Lemairre's smiling face and polite clapping after the goal said it all. Minnesota showed up big time and let Colorado know they weren't going to go down without a fight. I can't believe this is the same series that Minnesota was nearly shut out in two back to back games at home! Unbelievable!

Go Wild!

[folgersnyourcup]

Great, great finish to an excellent series. Jacques Lemairre's smiling face and polite clapping after the goal said it all. Minnesota showed up big time and let Colorado know they weren't going to go down without a fight. I can't believe this is the same series that Minnesota was nearly shut out in two back to back games at home! Unbelievable!

Go Wild!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I feel bad for Batesy...wish he could still be on a winning team..Minnesota played their hearts out...and I think last night just wanted it more!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I feel bad for Batesy...wish he could still be on a winning team..Minnesota played their hearts out...and I think last night just wanted it more!

[Kat]

Here's some amusing stuff from early on in the Wild/Avs series by some reporter at the Denver Post....
http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E84%257E1322353,00.html


God, what a freakin' joke of a reporter. Homer, I can take... but geez.

After two playoff games, the Avs can barely hide their Wild contempt for this nuisance. And can anybody really blame them?

Minnesota does not belong on the same ice as the Avalanche.

The Wild is taking their unsightly uniforms and low-rent players back to Minnesota, where somebody actually likes them.

Wow... bunch of bull-pucky in my opinion. No team is that much better than any other in the NHL, and I just hate it when these "entitled" teams and/or their media spout their crap. Think this guy remembers when they were the lowly Nordiques and the laughingstock of the NHL? Moron.

-Kat

[Kat]

Here's some amusing stuff from early on in the Wild/Avs series by some reporter at the Denver Post....
http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E84%257E1322353,00.html


God, what a freakin' joke of a reporter. Homer, I can take... but geez.

After two playoff games, the Avs can barely hide their Wild contempt for this nuisance. And can anybody really blame them?

Minnesota does not belong on the same ice as the Avalanche.

The Wild is taking their unsightly uniforms and low-rent players back to Minnesota, where somebody actually likes them.

Wow... bunch of bull-pucky in my opinion. No team is that much better than any other in the NHL, and I just hate it when these "entitled" teams and/or their media spout their crap. Think this guy remembers when they were the lowly Nordiques and the laughingstock of the NHL? Moron.

-Kat

[Guyute]

Jacques Lemairre's smiling face and polite clapping after the goal said it all.

I agree folgers... the shot of him grinning and clapping like a very proud (yet subdued) father was just perfect.

unbelievable series for the Wild!!!!!

and Kat- lol. couldn't agree more. :roll: guess the Wild is in about the same spot we were last year. being mocked for even being on the same ice as these "stellar" teams. gimme a break.

[Guyute]

Jacques Lemairre's smiling face and polite clapping after the goal said it all.

I agree folgers... the shot of him grinning and clapping like a very proud (yet subdued) father was just perfect.

unbelievable series for the Wild!!!!!

and Kat- lol. couldn't agree more. :roll: guess the Wild is in about the same spot we were last year. being mocked for even being on the same ice as these "stellar" teams. gimme a break.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

After two playoff games, the Avs can barely hide their Wild contempt for this nuisance. And can anybody really blame them?

Minnesota does not belong on the same ice as the Avalanche.

The Wild is taking their unsightly uniforms and low-rent players back to Minnesota, where somebody actually likes them.

Wow... bunch of bull-pucky in my opinion. No team is that much better than any other in the NHL, and I just hate it when these "entitled" teams and/or their media spout their crap. Think this guy remembers when they were the lowly Nordiques and the laughingstock of the NHL? Moron.

-Kat

And that is EXACTLY why I was pulling for the Wild, and the Ducks. Avs, Wings...same thing. They think they ARE the NHL. I'm so glad the underdogs stood up and smacked some folks around this year. I think we started a trend last season. ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

After two playoff games, the Avs can barely hide their Wild contempt for this nuisance. And can anybody really blame them?

Minnesota does not belong on the same ice as the Avalanche.

The Wild is taking their unsightly uniforms and low-rent players back to Minnesota, where somebody actually likes them.

Wow... bunch of bull-pucky in my opinion. No team is that much better than any other in the NHL, and I just hate it when these "entitled" teams and/or their media spout their crap. Think this guy remembers when they were the lowly Nordiques and the laughingstock of the NHL? Moron.

-Kat

And that is EXACTLY why I was pulling for the Wild, and the Ducks. Avs, Wings...same thing. They think they ARE the NHL. I'm so glad the underdogs stood up and smacked some folks around this year. I think we started a trend last season. ;)

[nccanes]

Here's the final "Mailbag" thing in the Denver Post (Q&A w/the guy that covers the Avs).

http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~11807~1354345,00.html

Here's a blurb about Bates...

Does Bates Battaglia qualify as Pierre Lacroix's biggest bust ever? I know Lacroix said we needed more grit for the playoffs, but right now I think he would have taken a couple more goals. Do you think the Avs will re-sign Battaglia when his contract is up or go for a banger with higher offensive potential. -- Brandon, Carrington, N.D.

Brandon: No, based on what he gave the team and what he cost, I think Theo Fleury was Lacroix's biggest bust. Chris Dingman probably gave the Avs more than Fleury did. But let's face it, the Battaglia trade didn't work out this year. He just wasn't fast enough to play on a line with Sakic and Steve Reinprecht. He didn't score any of those ugly goals in front of the net he was supposed to.

I didn't like the trade when it happened, and I like it even less now. Radim Vrbata is going to score 30-plus goals in this league, you watch. I do think Battaglia can be effective as a third-line grinder, ala Shjon Podein. That's probably where he should have been played all along, not asked to play with a guy like Sakic. I think he'll be re-signed for sure.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Thanks for sharing nccanes...poor Bates..I hope adversity doesn't make him unhappy in Colorado too...I thought he had escaped that!! I just don't think he should be expected to be a high goal scorer... maybe he should be moved to a different position... any thoughts on that??

[nccanes]

Thanks for sharing nccanes...poor Bates..I hope adversity doesn't make him unhappy in Colorado too...I thought he had escaped that!! I just don't think he should be expected to be a high goal scorer... maybe he should be moved to a different position... any thoughts on that??

I guess maybe Bates is at some sort of crossroads as far as the role he's going to play in the NHL. I did a little search with google news and I have to admit that I found 2 other columnists saying less than flattering things about him in their season windup articles. I know that doesn't matter really, it's what the Avs think of him and do with him, but one of them even said he looked more he'd be more comfortable with a "plumber's wrench" than a hockey stick. Ouch. :eek2:

Teemu Selanne, with more than 400 NHL goals to his credit, is a veteran in the market for a winner. Selanne would make a much better wing man for Sakic than Bates Battaglia, who looks more natural with a plumber's wrench than a hockey stick in his hands.


Of course, most of what I read was an attempt to bash Pierre Lacroix (Avs GM) as much anything else. So who knows....

[Jeff O Rocks]

Thanks for sharing nccanes...poor Bates..I hope adversity doesn't make him unhappy in Colorado too...I thought he had escaped that!! I just don't think he should be expected to be a high goal scorer... maybe he should be moved to a different position... any thoughts on that??

I guess maybe Bates is at some sort of crossroads as far as the role he's going to play in the NHL. I did a little search with google news and I have to admit that I found 2 other columnists saying less than flattering things about him in their season windup articles. I know that doesn't matter really, it's what the Avs think of him and do with him, but one of them even said he looked more he'd be more comfortable with a "plumber's wrench" than a hockey stick. Ouch. :eek2:

Teemu Selanne, with more than 400 NHL goals to his credit, is a veteran in the market for a winner. Selanne would make a much better wing man for Sakic than Bates Battaglia, who looks more natural with a plumber's wrench than a hockey stick in his hands.


Of course, most of what I read was an attempt to bash Pierre Lacroix (Avs GM) as much anything else. So who knows....

Well I will just keep my suggestions to myself about what that "writer" can do with that plumber's wrench!! :mad: :evil:

[Guyute]

I think it was unfair to expect Bates to be a suitable linemate with Sakic.

Bates is most likely going to be a 3rd-liner. he has the grind, just not the scoring touch. yes, he has the ability to get a decent amount of goals... but only as a result of banging in front of the net. hence, put him on a grind line.

you can't expect dude to score with the regularity that someone on Sakic's like *should* be scoring. he's not that player.
if they wanted that player, they shouldve put Vrbata up there. :p

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I think it was unfair to expect Bates to be a suitable linemate with Sakic.

Bates is most likely going to be a 3rd-liner. he has the grind, just not the scoring touch. yes, he has the ability to get a decent amount of goals... but only as a result of banging in front of the net. hence, put him on a grind line.

you can't expect dude to score with the regularity that someone on Sakic's like *should* be scoring. he's not that player.
if they wanted that player, they shouldve put Vrbata up there. :p

I agree. And all their lip-service when they took Bates was that they didn't want or need another scorer but someone physical who can create some room. So why he is being criticized now for not scoring is beyond me.http://www.tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/shrug.gif

[CanesFever]

I agree. And all their lip-service when they took Bates was that they didn't want or need another scorer but someone physical who can create some room. So why he is being criticized now for not scoring is beyond me.

The only criticism I have heard has been in the press. The guy who wrote the comments on the plumbers wrench was the same idiot who said the Wild had no business on the same ice with the Avs, etc., etc. I think most of his writing is just to stir the pot.

Then you have to keep in mind that the Avs fans are very disappointed with the 1st round outcome and are looking for somewhere to vent.

you can't expect dude to score with the regularity that someone on Sakic's like *should* be scoring. he's not that player.
if they wanted that player, they shouldve put Vrbata up there.

As for Vrbata he probably would have been eaten alive. I have noticed that he gets knocked off the puck quite a bit. JMO

[Jeff O Rocks]

As for Vrbata he probably would have been eaten alive. I have noticed that he gets knocked off the puck quite a bit. JMO

Radim is tiny ...without his uniform on, he looks like he is about 12....he needs to bulk up at least a little.. not too much to slow him down..but a little! ;)

[Guyute]

he's the size of a soccer player. a small soccer player.

seriously. he's tiny. but.... he's got a hell of a shot, and some great hands. I think he can do some serious dmg on a line with a couple of guys that can take some heat off of him.

[Alicia]

I think it was unfair to expect Bates to be a suitable linemate with Sakic.

Bates is most likely going to be a 3rd-liner. he has the grind, just not the scoring touch. yes, he has the ability to get a decent amount of goals... but only as a result of banging in front of the net. hence, put him on a grind line.

you can't expect dude to score with the regularity that someone on Sakic's like *should* be scoring. he's not that player.
if they wanted that player, they shouldve put Vrbata up there. :p

I agree. And all their lip-service when they took Bates was that they didn't want or need another scorer but someone physical who can create some room. So why he is being criticized now for not scoring is beyond me.http://www.tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/shrug.gif

It's taken me a little bit to figure out what I want to say here. I am disappointed that Bates has to yet again deal with negative press, poking, jabbing and making fun of his style of play. IIRC the Avs got out of him what they traded for. I guess the media needed a scapegoat, again, to try to explain away the Avs early exit from the playoffs.

[crazy4canes]

Yeah, he pretty much had a bullseye on his head when he got there. If the Avs didn't succeed in the playoffs, he would be the scapegoat. Take this media crap with a grain of salt. :roll:

[nccanes]

It's taken me a little bit to figure out what I want to say here. I am disappointed that Bates has to yet again deal with negative press, poking, jabbing and making fun of his style of play. IIRC the Avs got out of him what they traded for. I guess the media needed a scapegoat, again, to try to explain away the Avs early exit from the playoffs.

I agree batesb. I think if we all of a sudden we had to deal with the large market press overnight, we'd all be puking (I know some of you already do at the N&O). We don't even have a regular "columnist" writing about the Canes (which is fine by me).

Like I said above, what I read seemed as much 2nd guessing the GM etc. Sometimes all these post-season things crack me up - there is only ONE team that can win the Cup, but that doesn't mean that every other playoff team made some hellacious mistake that if corrected/avoided would have ensured them of winning the jug. :roll: