Instead of suffering through yet another radio broadcast of an Avalanche preseason game, I decided to pony up the cash and go to my first preseason game ever last night.  Really, listening on the radio does not give one much more than an iota of an idea about what's going on on the ice.  I wanted to see the kids, the vets, and the all around play of our up and coming 09-10 Avalanche team with my own eyes.  So, without further ado, I present the game recap with the most positive spin I can.

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Alright Avs fans.  It's about 45 minutes to game time and there is no thread yet on the front page.  So in event one doesn't get posted by game time, here's one.  If one does post in time, no worries.  If needed, we could use this as an overflow thread as needed.  Or delete this.  Whatever.

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And we have a mission:  Find a nickname for Americanario.  What does "Americanario" mean anyway? After a great first period which continued the Avalanche goal scoring streak, the second and third period were a bust.  Lackluster play, bad turnovers, and great Nashville defense prevailed.  The puppy dogs and sunshine are over for now.  Especially if Raycroft starts in net tomorrow night.

We need a true iron fisted coach and training staff to kick the fire back into this team.  Granato continued with his excuses about the team not playing a full 60 minutes.  When will he realize de-nial is not a river on some other continent than the one we live on?

*Sigh*

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So, it is happy hockey day or something.  Avs have a pretty convincing win against a Mild team that looked sluggish from the start.

So, since it's happy hockey day, and MHH did not really participate, I'll go for it.  I love hockey because I'm an angry person.  Hockey allows me the ability to shout, throw my fists, and cheer loudly in idiot's ears in  an appropriate setting.  82 games per year allow me to be aggressive and happy all at the same time without hurting any one.  Oh, and Peter Forsberg.  There is nothing better than watching Forsberg hit, score, and demolish the Wings.

Being an Avs fan and as such, focused on the Western Conference and its players, I didn't know who Darcy Tucker was.  When Tucker was picked up off waivers during the offseason, information came forth that the Avs had their eye on him for a while and this was the opportunity to aquire him.  I have also heard he was a fan favorite in Toronto for his ability to play with heart.  However, after 10+ games, I and other Avs fans are, well, unimpressed with his play.  I have yet to see him show grit, heart, or anything resembling hockey sense.  I realize the season is young but at this point Tucker is beginning to rival Arnason for scapegoat and as I understand it, he is still being paid like 4 million per year between the two teams.  What gives?  Your collective insight would be much appreciated.