Road Music: 01/24 @ Colorado Avalanche

by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 24, 2011 5:00 PM CST

BRRRAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNSSSSS

(Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Our Boy(e)s in Blue seem to be too comfortable at home, having played half-heartedly for most of this homestand. Hopefully, a change of scenery will help them re-focus on winning hockey. It may be just me, but it seems like the Blues are at their best when they are first to every loose puck, and maintaining possession of the puck the majority of the time. If they can't accomplish that much, we're all in for a loooooong game.

Meanwhile, back in the Mile-High City, fans are sensing deja-vu all over again. Zombie Peter Forsberg is practicing with the Avalanche, with the hopes of mounting his ~~second~~ ~~third~~ sixtieth comeback to the NHL. It seems he's had a little of the Favre-flavored kool-aid, and thinks he can play in the NHL again. Most fans are probably thinking the same thing: " you mean he's still alive?"

Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead / Warren Zevon

The Enemy: It's hard to be optimistic when a team has had your number the way Colorado has had ours the past few years. Obviously, we're all going to be keeping an eye on #25, Chris Stewart. In his 8 games against STL in his career, he has 8 goals and 7 assists. Also, the two team leaders in goals and points are part of Colorado's youth movement: Matt Duchene (19G 25A) and Paul Stastny (17G 24A). Neither goaltender is standing out as he clear-cut starter this year: they have almost identical stats, even though Craig Anderson has started a few more times. Their GAA is 3.12, with a .900 save percentage. Like the Blues, they are coming off of two losses in a row. One of those streaks is going to die tonight in Denver. The Avs are currently without the services of Tomas Fleischmann, Peter Mueller, Kyle Quincey, and Ryan O'Reilly due to injury. This is partially what has led to Peter Forsberg being exhumed, dusted off, and re-animated.

Further Reading:

Mile High Hockey

Blues vs Avalanche coverage

The puck drops at 8:30 PM St Louis time. Broadcasts will be on the usual outlets, FSNMW and KMOX 1120AM. The GDT will be around shortly beforehand. Until then, this is your pregame pre-party. Gather here, take guesses about which team shows up, start your bets for the Super Bowl, and pass judgment on the Av's victory dance ....

Matt Duchene and Paul Stastny "Bang Bang" Celebration Dance 12/13/10 vs Chicago (via weasel1926)

LGB!

-CrossCheckRaise

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I wouldn’t ever paint Forsberg as a Favre type player. All the dude wants is to play, but he’s just been mired with injury. I would love to watch ol’ Forsberg play again. Hopefully he can return.

by NaJaKwa on Jan 24, 2011 5:28 PM CST reply actions

Not saying I'm a Farve fan

but didn’t Farve want the same thing?

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Jan 24, 2011 6:53 PM CST up reply actions

The main difference I see here is . . .

Favre wanted to play so badly that he wanted out of Green Bay, and did everything short of a tank-filled coup to do it. And since the media loves Favre so much, the Packers caved in.

We’ve seen how well that worked out for Favre . . . and for the Packers.

I’m a staunch backer of the AFC, but I would not mind Green Bay taking SB XLV. It doesn’t hurt that out of the 7 people living here at this house, 4 are Packers fans. But I digress.

St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
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by Donut King on Jan 24, 2011 8:19 PM CST up reply actions

As for that Bang Bang BS

that would just double my determination to run one of them clownshoes through the boards. There’s celebrating and then there’s taunting the other team. Not real smart to mess with a sleeping dog.

Then agin I was a huge fan of the PumperNichol.

color me adled.

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Jan 24, 2011 6:56 PM CST reply actions

K, I think I've got a good guideline for celebrating in the NHL

Fist pumpin, down one knee type celebrating, no problem. It’s when you start choreographing shit with other teammates is when you’ve cross the line and need to get run.

REACTION!!!

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Jan 24, 2011 8:08 PM CST up reply actions

I admit it...

I think that Bang Bang thing is hilarious, but I still hope that the Blues hand the Avs’ asses to them in a basket.

by Beer good. on Jan 24, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

Screw the Avs.

I honestly hate them more than Detroit, Chicago, Nashville, Columbus, and Lou freakin’ Lame-orello.

I hate hate hate that fucking team. Must be because I live here in Denver….;)

I may skank around and visit my other favorite teams' SBNation blogs, but I always come home to www.stlouisgametime.com and my beloved St Louis Blues.

Also...St. Louis Cardinals. Denver Broncos. Univ of Denver Hockey and Lacrosse. Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Outlaws Lacrosse.

by HockeyHippie on Jan 24, 2011 7:53 PM CST reply actions

There's not much different there with Stastny and Duchene . . .

than any stunt Ovie has pulled on his own after a goal.

Color me . . . meh. I can’t get enraged at something that goofy.

St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
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by Donut King on Jan 24, 2011 8:21 PM CST reply actions