Wild win game three!!
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Go Wild Go
We're Comin' We're Comin'!!!
We're Comin' We're Comin'!!!
The bounces definetely went your way. Tonight will be different.
Without the incredible play of Theodore the Wild would be up 3-0 but that's the beauty of the playoffs. A goalie can get hot and suddenly you've got #8 seeds beating #1's...
There's just nothing like playoff hockey
The bounces definetely went your way. Tonight will be different.
Who all thinks the refs SUCK A$$! I understand the let them play but come on. Both teams should have had more penalty's.
GO WILD!
Wild!!!!!
The bounces definetely went your way. Tonight will be different.
Actually they didn't. If the bounces went our way, it would have been a 10-2 game......
The Wild had to find a way to get past Theodore, man that guy reminded me of Patrick Roy in his heyday..... It was fun to watch him last night. Our Wild were frustrated at his skills last night........
I just hope he has an off night. If the Wild play half as good as last night it will be a close game.
One trend I do not like is the lack of scoring in the first two periods. Wild have not scored a goal in the first two periods this series. They need to start scoring earlier.
I predict 4-2 win for the Wild tonight. Gabby will rack up at least three points.
You need to read this article written by a Denver Post columnist. Make sure you read the comments at the bottom of the page (the first 2 are by the same person and they're hilarious).
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_8927475
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_8927475
Fab Writing in Denver?
Stop the whining Avs....!
Did we complain last year when the Duck's were physical? Hell yes, but it's a new year and we're on the other side.
Even respectable Avs fans were embarassed by this drivel...
Ugly Betty hockey in Colorado's future
By Mark Kiszla
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 04/15/2008 10:10:20 AM MDT
Let the mugging begin.
It's the only way the Minnesota Wild can win.
To advance in the NHL playoffs, the Avalanche must embrace the darkness. When playing this goon-it- up Wild bunch, hockey is a no-holds- barred battle of attrition, not skill.
The only good thing that can be said about Minnesota's 3-2 overtime victory against Colorado was the game lasted so deep into the night that it ended past the bedtime of most kids who could be frightened by the way the Wild mauls all the beauty from the sport.
In a long playoff series, this is the Wild motto: If you can't beat 'em, break 'em.
"You hope to wear down the opposition," Minnesota mauler Aaron Voros said Monday.
"By Games 4, 5 or 6, those bumps and bruises start to add up."
Minnesota, the land of 10,000 dead car batteries, has an inferiority about this hockey team. The Wild's style of play is as ugly and obnoxious as the uniforms, which look as if designed by a toddler who randomly pulled two crayons from the box of 64 and began scribbling.
This hard truth makes the Wild faithful grumpier than they are after waking up to yet another subzero morning. But why deny what makes the team so successful?
It figures. On a play that could have ended on an icing call, a weird, lucky bounce instead allowed the winning goal to be scored by Minnesota's Pierre-Marc Bouchard almost 12 minutes deep into the extra period. The Wild likes overtime, because it gives these grunts more time to knock the spirit from you with every cheap shot.
When Avs forward Peter Forsberg turns his back, even for a second, he will get jumped and roughed up, in true back-alley fashion, by some Minnesota mugger.
Or did you miss the assault on Forsberg during the second period by Wild defenseman Sean Hill, who owns the dubious distinction of being the first NHL player suspended from the league for steroids?
If Colorado goalie Jose Theodore makes too many brilliant saves, the Wild response is not to create traffic in front of the net, but cause a train wreck.
And maybe that explains why Voros felt it necessary to tackle Theodore in the most crass act of Game 3.
That the Avalanche put 46 shots on goal ultimately made no difference, because the Wild put more hard hits on Colorado.
Minnesota coach Jacques Lemaire, mean enough to chew the glass surrounding the rink, has an unabashed fondness for tough guys. The more the scarier.
You've got to hate watching the Wild play, but love the way Lemaire refuses to give an inch of open ice. The never-surrender attitude of his team must be born in the cold recesses of Lemaire's heart.
The dark hockey arts are practiced by every member of the Wild. Even a player as remarkably talented as Minnesota center Mikko Koivu is not adverse to hacking and tripping when Colorado's Ryan Smyth is carrying the puck on goal.
Every videotape of a Minnesota game is film noir, packed with the moral ambiguity of doing whatever it takes and never apologizing.
Anywhere the Wild goes, flowers wilt, the sky turns gray and beauty dies.
After three games, can there be any doubt?
This series is doomed to be a bloody mess.
"I think we're playing pretty physical," Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote said.
And a serious question is how long Forsberg, whose banged-up body has been an injury waiting to happen for years, can hold up to the relentless battering he receives on every shift.
"I don't try to look at the number before I make a hit," Voros said. "Sometimes, it looks that way because Forsberg has possession of the puck so much."
When scores are certain to be scarce and the mugging is beyond the control of any referee, what's the lone goal for the Avs now?
Be the last men standing, and live to play something that resembles beautiful hockey another day.
Mark Kiszla: 303-954-1053 or mkiszla@denverpost.com
Stop the whining Avs....!
Did we complain last year when the Duck's were physical? Hell yes, but it's a new year and we're on the other side.
Even respectable Avs fans were embarassed by this drivel...
Ugly Betty hockey in Colorado's future
By Mark Kiszla
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 04/15/2008 10:10:20 AM MDT
Let the mugging begin.
It's the only way the Minnesota Wild can win.
To advance in the NHL playoffs, the Avalanche must embrace the darkness. When playing this goon-it- up Wild bunch, hockey is a no-holds- barred battle of attrition, not skill.
The only good thing that can be said about Minnesota's 3-2 overtime victory against Colorado was the game lasted so deep into the night that it ended past the bedtime of most kids who could be frightened by the way the Wild mauls all the beauty from the sport.
In a long playoff series, this is the Wild motto: If you can't beat 'em, break 'em.
"You hope to wear down the opposition," Minnesota mauler Aaron Voros said Monday.
"By Games 4, 5 or 6, those bumps and bruises start to add up."
Minnesota, the land of 10,000 dead car batteries, has an inferiority about this hockey team. The Wild's style of play is as ugly and obnoxious as the uniforms, which look as if designed by a toddler who randomly pulled two crayons from the box of 64 and began scribbling.
This hard truth makes the Wild faithful grumpier than they are after waking up to yet another subzero morning. But why deny what makes the team so successful?
It figures. On a play that could have ended on an icing call, a weird, lucky bounce instead allowed the winning goal to be scored by Minnesota's Pierre-Marc Bouchard almost 12 minutes deep into the extra period. The Wild likes overtime, because it gives these grunts more time to knock the spirit from you with every cheap shot.
When Avs forward Peter Forsberg turns his back, even for a second, he will get jumped and roughed up, in true back-alley fashion, by some Minnesota mugger.
Or did you miss the assault on Forsberg during the second period by Wild defenseman Sean Hill, who owns the dubious distinction of being the first NHL player suspended from the league for steroids?
If Colorado goalie Jose Theodore makes too many brilliant saves, the Wild response is not to create traffic in front of the net, but cause a train wreck.
And maybe that explains why Voros felt it necessary to tackle Theodore in the most crass act of Game 3.
That the Avalanche put 46 shots on goal ultimately made no difference, because the Wild put more hard hits on Colorado.
Minnesota coach Jacques Lemaire, mean enough to chew the glass surrounding the rink, has an unabashed fondness for tough guys. The more the scarier.
You've got to hate watching the Wild play, but love the way Lemaire refuses to give an inch of open ice. The never-surrender attitude of his team must be born in the cold recesses of Lemaire's heart.
The dark hockey arts are practiced by every member of the Wild. Even a player as remarkably talented as Minnesota center Mikko Koivu is not adverse to hacking and tripping when Colorado's Ryan Smyth is carrying the puck on goal.
Every videotape of a Minnesota game is film noir, packed with the moral ambiguity of doing whatever it takes and never apologizing.
Anywhere the Wild goes, flowers wilt, the sky turns gray and beauty dies.
After three games, can there be any doubt?
This series is doomed to be a bloody mess.
"I think we're playing pretty physical," Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote said.
And a serious question is how long Forsberg, whose banged-up body has been an injury waiting to happen for years, can hold up to the relentless battering he receives on every shift.
"I don't try to look at the number before I make a hit," Voros said. "Sometimes, it looks that way because Forsberg has possession of the puck so much."
When scores are certain to be scarce and the mugging is beyond the control of any referee, what's the lone goal for the Avs now?
Be the last men standing, and live to play something that resembles beautiful hockey another day.
Mark Kiszla: 303-954-1053 or mkiszla@denverpost.com
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dragon12
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I read about half of the comments and it seems that all the Wild fans signed on to tear him up. if I didn't know better I would think that someone on the radio in Minnesota mentioned the article and the fans took over. I agree it was a cheap shot article by Kiszla. Not really reporting anything other than his own anger. It was kinda funny being an Avs fan though. I think it has been a good series so far and tonights game should be as well. I would like to see more open ice, but play it as it lies. You had better keep an eye on Sakic. He's killing you.
I dont see the wild being like that. I think this is a very well played series. The calls in last nights games were a joke for both sides. They should have called alot more than they did for both sides. When they did call any thing it was the stupid penalties. Other than the overtime last night I really don't see where the Wild dominated any of the games. I think its been evenly played so far.
I couldn't resist writing Mr. Kisla a little email:
Mark:
Too bad you don't know what your talking about.
Apparently you do not watch much hockey, and probably write about the ugly perils of knitting in the off season.
Lets face it, the Wild out played the Avs in game three, plain and simple. They out hussled the Avs, plain and simple.
Look up the penalty minutes in the books for roughing of fighting this year. Compare these two teams, you might be suprised what you see. But hey, you wont do that, you just look at a few games and somehow decide that the "mean" Wild players are pushing down our might Avalanche players, what meanies they are.
Your writing talents might be better put to use covering the girls high school tennis beat
Mark:
Too bad you don't know what your talking about.
Apparently you do not watch much hockey, and probably write about the ugly perils of knitting in the off season.
Lets face it, the Wild out played the Avs in game three, plain and simple. They out hussled the Avs, plain and simple.
Look up the penalty minutes in the books for roughing of fighting this year. Compare these two teams, you might be suprised what you see. But hey, you wont do that, you just look at a few games and somehow decide that the "mean" Wild players are pushing down our might Avalanche players, what meanies they are.
Your writing talents might be better put to use covering the girls high school tennis beat
Wild down 0-2 in 6 minutes...tough to watch so far
I am having a hard time seeing where you think that the wild out played the Avs in game 3. I will agree with you about being out played in the over time, but in the rest of the game? Come on. We out shot you guys 46 to 39. Sounds pretty close to me. How anyone could say that either team out played the other in any of these games has there blinders on.
Looks like the avs are finally showing there talent. 3-0. Lets go Avs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk about getting taken behind the woodshed
Could the Wild possibly turn the puck over any more though? I've never seen such sloppiness...
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firecatguy
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lets go wild
lets go wild!!! hockey town usa babe!!
lets go wild!!! hockey town usa babe!!
Sorry but hockey town is already taken by Detroit. I think they call you guys the hockey state. Why I don't know. How long did you guys go with out a team????
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firecatguy
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Well, we can't score, we can't defend, so lets roll Boogard, Simon, and Fidorick on one line and bust some faces.
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