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Posts from ‘September, 2009’

Avalanche Blogger Roundtable Day 9

The Avalanche Blogger Roundtable is on day 9, and its Hockeyism’s turn. After you’re done here, be sure to check out my partner in roundtable crime today, Shane over at Avalanche Talk.
But first, Hockeyism hosts the following question:
“What are your realistic expectations for the Avs on this beastly seven-game road trip that comes just two [...]

Avs Getting a New Mascot

UPDATE: Meet Howler’s replacement!
Remember Howler? Of course not. He was the mascot for the Avalanche starting in 1997 and has since been retired. For all of you fans who have been yearning for a new mascot, you’d better buy your tickets to the 10/3 game against the Canucks where the team is planning to unveil [...]

Burgundy and White Game Recap

The Burgundy and White game took place last night, an annual tradition for the Avs. The intra squad game is a great opportunity to see the entire roster in an actual game situation. The guys didn’t disappoint, either. Let me break it down period by period.
Period 1:
This game started out pretty slow, which made me [...]

Burgundy and White Game Giveaway!

Time for a giveaway! I have in my hands two tickets for tonight’s Burgundy and White game in Colorado Springs! The only tickets left are standing room only, so this is a great way to get an actual seat!
Here’s how it’s going to work: Leave a comment on this post using your Twitter account before [...]

Stress-free Fantasy Hockey Drafting for Beginners

There are a couple of things that make drafting easy without having to put a ton of time into prepping. Follow these guidelines and you’ll coast through draft day with confidence.
#1 – Trust the Rankings
Don’t feel like you are doing anything wrong by picking players by the rankings. The highest ranked players are up top [...]

Where to Send the Coyotes?

This summer has been pretty great for hockey story lines. The KHL encroaching on our players, Heatley being something of a whiney baby, and the Canadiens seriously cleaning house. Above all other turmoil though, in the mack-daddy drama position, sits the Phoenix Coyotes and RIM CEO Jim Balsillie.
Without recapping all the back and forth and [...]

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