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Archive for February, 2011
Avalanche Quiet On Trade Deadline Day *Updated*
Feb 28th
Except for a minor league swap with fellow cellar dwellers, the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche were surprisingly resolute in their silence on the trade front today.
Avalanche Make Minor League Swap With Oilers
Feb 28th
The Colorado Avalanche got on the board during the trade deadline countdown, swapping prospective talent with the Edmonton Oilers.
Avs Burned in LA
Feb 26th
After a painful loss at home to the Edmonton Oilers, the Avalanche looked to redeem themselves a bit in Los Angeles as they began their west coast road trip against the Kings.
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Is It Time For Joe Sacco To Go?
Feb 25th
While this may appear as a flip flop to my previous defense of Colorado Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco, I will admit that I struck that position merely to counter the spreading opinion that he may be the real problem in Denver. That said, it is starting to appear like a lot of the trouble that this team is having could be the result of the guy in charge night after night.
Brian Elliott To Start Tonight For Avs
Feb 23rd
Getting into the United States with a job already lined up seems harder than it used to these days, but maybe it is just the excitement of players joining the Colorado Avalanche this season that makes it seem like forever.
Avalanche Fans Rejoice With A Bang-Bang Dance
Feb 22nd
The Colorado Avalanche have finally succeeded in crushing a 10 game losing streak, defeating the St. Louis Blues mere days after the two teams made the blockbuster trade of the year.
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How The Avalanche Can Learn From The ‘Melo’-Drama
Feb 22nd
Would it be ridiculous to propose that something like the Carmelo Anthony situation with the Denver Nuggets could happen down the road with the Colorado Avalanche? Perhaps if the two teams weren’t owned and operated by the same Kroenke family.
Did Craig Anderson Just Want Out Of Colorado?
Feb 21st
Adrian Dater is reporting that the Colorado Avalanche offered former goaltender Craig Anderson quite a stellar deal at the end of last season, which was refused by the quickly forgotten hero.
Two Guys 1 Puck – Episode 5
Feb 21st
Setoguchi’s Hat Trick Pounds Avs Into the Ice
Feb 20th
With two new additions acquired from the St. Louis Blues, the Avalanche took on the San Jose Sharks, hoping to pull a win out of their proverbial hats.
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Colorado Avalanche Not Content With Cellar Dwelling
Feb 19th
While it may be hard to accept when you’re favorite player, someone you have grown fond of, is shipped away from your local team, fans of the Colorado Avalanche need to remind themselves that they enjoy winning.
Shattenkirk, Stewart Sent to St. Louis
Feb 19th
If you were surprised about the trade that sent Craig Anderson to Ottawa in exchange for Brian Elliott, wait until you hear this. When the clock struck midnight on Saturday morning, news filtered through that quickly sent a shockwave across the Front Range. For those that were still awake, this trade surely ruined any chance of sleeping quietly through the night.
Anderson Traded to Ottawa for Elliott
Feb 18th
Well, I sure saw this coming from a mile away. Craig Anderson, who displayed many different signs of frustration over the last few months, was traded to the Ottawa Senators for Brian Elliott this morning. On the surface, the Avalanche get a well-rounded and technically sound butterfly goaltender with a strong work ethic and an upbeat attitude. The Senators get a big goaltender with the ability to be a solid workhorse, meaning he could fetch a decent contract to be their starter next season.
Colorado Trades Craig Anderson To Ottawa
Feb 18th
If you were one of those among us that thought Craig Anderson’s days in Denver might be dwindling, you were right.
Audio Report – February 17
Feb 17th
Please find my Audio Report below for last night’s 3-2 OT loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. I thought the Avalanche did many right things in this game, especially their ability to sustain a physical presence in the first period. Mark Olver brought great energy to the lineup, Ryan Wilson was very physical and Peter Budaj gave the Avs a chance to win.
Avalanche Gain Point In Heartbreaking Loss
Feb 17th
Tyler Kennedy was the hero tonight, scoring the power play, overtime goal to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a hard fought 3-2 victory over the slumping Colorado Avalanche.
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Defending Joe Sacco
Feb 16th
“We’re all in this thing together. No one is on an island by themselves.” – Colorado Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco
Audio Report – February 16
Feb 16th
Hey everyone, this is Justin, founder of The Avalanche Guild. Allow me to introduce you to our newest feature – Audio Reports. These allow me, as well as other writers on The Avalanche Guild, to bring valuable insight and analysis to you, the reader, in an interactive manner. We think these will become a pretty popular aspect of our website and something that readers will look forward to hearing as time goes on.
Mark Olver Recalled; Matt Duchene Day To Day
Feb 15th
As if last night’s 9-1 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to a Northwest Division opponent, the Calgary Flames, wasn’t bad enough, the Colorado Avalanche lost Matt Duchene in the second period with a hand injury.
Avalanche Weekly 2-13-11
Feb 15th
