Not Habs related, Theo did not start

davidb · Guru

Not Habs related, Theo did not start

MC Girl · Guru

He may not have started it but he definitely finished it.

Jedah · Guru

Those goals looked pretty soft. So far he looks like the Theodore who sat in favor of Huet. Aebischer may not be a superstar, but he sure costs a lot less than Theodore, and last game he was pretty good!

mperra (Admin) · Guru

MC Girl wrote:

He may not have started it but he definitely finished it.

He gave up 3 goals on 19 shots. Speaking to someone while the 2nd period started, he couldn't help but state that he wanted to see Theo give up some soft goals. And me too! Anyone else feel the same way?

MC Girl · Guru

mperra (Admin) wrote:

MC Girl wrote: He may not have started it but he definitely finished it.

He gave up 3 goals on 19 shots. Speaking to someone while the 2nd period started, he couldn't help but state that he wanted to see Theo give up some soft goals. And me too! Anyone else feel the same way?

My hubby did.... he cheered like the Habs just scored everytime Theo let one in.

Jedah · Guru

I wasn't cheering against him because he's still one of my favorite goalies, and I really like his team. However, I must say I wasn't heartbroken. I'd love to see him succeed, but it just shows us that Gainey knew what he was doing because Huet is far superior.

The Kahuna · Guru

Man I can't beleive how fast you guys jump to conclusions and how bitter you are that Theo "let you down". The guy was off for what, 4,5 weeks and you jump on him for playing a less than stellar game his first time out?!?! This guy was a superstar, the next coming to ALL OF YOU 2 years ago. One bad season and not only do most of you write him off...some "fans" actually cheer for him to fail. I'm going to say it...this is the behavior of LEAF FANS...yes, I said it. Thankfully some of us Habs fans are not this fickle and nasty, I'm still sad that Theo left and was playing badly and I wish him well in his future.

Kendich · Veteran Member

Theo's stats for his first game as an Avalanche:

3.30 GAA
.842 SV%

so I guess you can say he had a pretty good game

here are some pics of him and his new pads, no new mask just yet

mperra (Admin) · Guru

Seems like he is trying to fool the shooters by sporting white pads and white blocker/glove... to camouflage with the ice.

Habtastic · Guru

Well, I don't really wish him well, because I wanted him and not Garon traded 2 years ago. I have never been a big Theo fan, but like everyone else was happy about his Hart season. I am actually hoping Colorado doesn't make the play-offs, not so much because I don't like them, because I do like that team, but it means more chances for our Western Canadian teams to get into the post-season.

Habtastic

P.S. I don't wish ill on any player... but I don't wish Theo luck, either... :)

-- Edited by Habtastic at 02:52, 2006-04-10

Jedah · Guru

The Kahuna wrote:

Man I can't beleive how fast you guys jump to conclusions and how bitter you are that Theo "let you down". The guy was off for what, 4,5 weeks and you jump on him for playing a less than stellar game his first time out?!?! This guy was a superstar, the next coming to ALL OF YOU 2 years ago. One bad season and not only do most of you write him off...some "fans" actually cheer for him to fail. I'm going to say it...this is the behavior of LEAF FANS...yes, I said it. Thankfully some of us Habs fans are not this fickle and nasty, I'm still sad that Theo left and was playing badly and I wish him well in his future.

I hope you're not referring to what I wrote, because he truly is one of my favorite goalies and I was very disappointed to see him traded. I've always wanted him to succeed and I still do. Just I would prefer for Huet to have better stats if possible so Gainey doesn't look like an idiot.

The Kahuna · Guru

Jedah wrote:

The Kahuna wrote:
I hope you're not referring to what I wrote, because he truly is one of my favorite goalies and I was very disappointed to see him traded. I've always wanted him to succeed and I still do. Just I would prefer for Huet to have better stats if possible so Gainey doesn't look like an idiot.

Not at all Jedah, I could tell from your post you're as big a Theo fan as me, my post was just unfortunately under yours. My anger and frustration is directed to the people who feel the need to continue mocking Theo and wish for him to fail. These people need to get a dictionary and look up "class" or "grace" because they have none and people like that make me be embarssed to be supporting the same team as them...it makes me feel like I'm on a fair weather Leaf fan site!

BTW, no matter how it works out, Gainey did what needed to be done. I hate the fact that Theo had to go, but I understand it and support Gainey.

-- Edited by The Kahuna at 00:35, 2006-04-10

Zulrath · Senior Member

DENVER (AP) - The Pepsi Center crowd went wild after Peter Budaj surrendered back-to-back goals to Minnesota 42 seconds apart early in the first period Sunday night.

That's right. They cheered.

Because into the crease skated Jose Theodore for his Colorado Avalanche debut a month and a day after his trade from Montreal.

The cheers didn't last long.

(taken from NHL.com article)

I think it's funny because we can relate.

MC Girl · Guru

The Kahuna wrote:

Not at all Jedah, I could tell from your post you're as big a Theo fan as me, my post was just unfortunately under yours. My anger and frustration is directed to the people who feel the need to continue mocking Theo and wish for him to fail. These people need to get a dictionary and look up "class" or "grace" because they have none and people like that make me be embarssed to be supporting the same team as them...it makes me feel like I'm on a fair weather Leaf fan site! BTW, no matter how it works out, Gainey did what needed to be done. I hate the fact that Theo had to go, but I understand it and support Gainey.-- Edited by The Kahuna at 00:35, 2006-04-10

I hope you don't mean me either Kahuna.

I wished he had a great first game with the Av's to muzzle all the Theo bashers, but sadly he did not. I'm not gonna sit here & type out all the same excuses for Theo that were made for Aeby. I do hope his "new game" comes to him before the playoffs & he has great success with it. He's been out since January, has had a kid & is with a new team.... these are valid reasons for anyone to have a soft game, but only time will tell how many "soft games" it'll take for him to turn it around.

I think you are taking what people say on here (about Theo) personally K. You shouldn't. I'm sure they are the same posters that bashed the man when he was still with the Habs. Besides, what he does, or what others say about him has absolutely nothing to do with our team or our chances for the playoffs anymore. Give him time before "sticking up for him".... you never know what'll happen.

& as for the fair-weather fan comment... this is upsetting. He's no longer a member of our team. How can one be a fair-weather fan if he's playing for someone else? Remember that this thread is called... "Not Habs related..." & it should be taken as just that.... & is not our problem. To compare us to the fans on the Leafs site is simply unacceptable. I love the guy, he brought us lot's of stellar playing a few years back. But he's no longer here & people shouldn't be slammed for their thoughts on his play for his first game back, playing for another team.

All I can do is wish Theo the best, the rest is up to him.

-- Edited by MC Girl at 07:09, 2006-04-10

barry33 · Guru

mperra (Admin) wrote:

MC Girl wrote: He may not have started it but he definitely finished it. He gave up 3 goals on 19 shots. Speaking to someone while the 2nd period started, he couldn't help but state that he wanted to see Theo give up some soft goals. And me too! Anyone else feel the same way?

Given the fact that he cost CJ his job I do not feel badly.

The Kahuna · Guru

MC Girl wrote:

I hope you don't mean me either Kahuna.

Of course not MC, it's the people that were bashing him when he was here and are taking pleasure in ONE LOSS, I can't stomach these people.

For those people, let's look at some facts.

1st Goal - A nifty deflection right from the doorstep, 99% of the goalies in the league would have missed this or at best made a seriously flukey save with a dangerous rebound

2nd Goal - A Marion Gaborik CLEAN CUT breakaway...come on now

3rd Goal - Shot from the point, pinball or multiple pinball deflections, goes way off to Theo's left...once again, 37 goal scorer Marion Gaborik completely uncovered now has an open net. Theo dives across and almost makes the save.

Watch the replays, he actually made some solid positianal saves. Not too bad for a first outing with about 8 weeks rust on him!

When people wishing Theo to fail feel the need to mouth off, here's a tip, you'll look less foolish if you have ANY FACTS!

I agreed with this trade as a necessary evil, and support Bob Gainey. Now, I really hope Theo stars in Colorado so I can watch the fairweather fans and bandwagon jumpers jump all over Gainey.

-- Edited by The Kahuna at 10:59, 2006-04-10

24 Rings · Guru

'Huna, just cause you love Theo doesn't mean some of us can't take pleasure in the loss!? I am glad he is gone and I am just hoping to see some supporting evidence that we made the right move by unloading his salary. Still too early to tell, but I hope that he sets into his familiar ways (from this season) and lets in some stinkers. It would be nice to start to even the score with Lacroix a bit, wouldn't it?

Jonny G · Senior Member

All Theodore paraphernalia is 50% off at the shop at the Bell Centre.

To be honest, I wasn't that disappointed to see Theo let in 3 goals on 19 shots. The guy was given more than his fair shot for the Habs. He was given time, great goalie coaching, and the confidence of management. He let his teammates down and he let the fans down.

Although I wish him well, I don't wish him too well.

-- Edited by Jonny G at 13:49, 2006-04-10

The Kahuna · Guru

24 Rings wrote:

'Huna, just cause you love Theo doesn't mean some of us can't take pleasure in the loss!? I am glad he is gone and I am just hoping to see some supporting evidence that we made the right move by unloading his salary. Still too early to tell, but I hope that he sets into his familiar ways (from this season) and lets in some stinkers. It would be nice to start to even the score with Lacroix a bit, wouldn't it?

Sorry rings, I won't turn on a guy I like that fast. He's in another conference, so it's easy to wish him well when we don't have to face him 8 times a season, wishing him to fail says nothing about Theo, but speaks volumes against those hoping he'll fail in my books.

I have no problem with Lacroix getting Roy cheap or possibly even Theo cheap. In both cases the player had to be moved, in both cases non hockey problems were the deciding factor, more power to him if he takes a gamble on an alledged "problem child" and does good in the deal.

Johnny G, I don't care if their 90% off, stop looking at me like that

The Kahuna · Guru

Jonny G wrote:

All Theodore paraphernalia is 50% off at the shop at the Bell Centre. To be honest, I wasn't that disappointed to see Theo let in 3 goals on 19 shots. The guy was given more than his fair shot for the Habs. He was given time, great goalie coaching, and the confidence of management. He let his teammates down and he let the fans down. Although I wish him well, I don't wish him too well.-- Edited by Jonny G at 13:49, 2006-04-10

Johnny, that's a good way of looking at it. I wish him well, but...if we meet him in the playoffs, I hope to chase him from the net 4 games straight

-- Edited by The Kahuna at 14:20, 2006-04-10

The Kahuna · Guru

barry33 wrote:

Given the fact that he cost CJ his job I do not feel badly.

You're among friends Barry, you can freely admit it...you're really Claude Julien, aren't you.

24 Rings · Guru

The Kahuna wrote:

Sorry rings, I won't turn on a guy I like that fast. He's in another conference, so it's easy to wish him well when we don't have to face him 8 times a season, wishing him to fail says nothing about Theo, but speaks volumes against those hoping he'll fail in my books. I have no problem with Lacroix getting Roy cheap or possibly even Theo cheap. In both cases the player had to be moved, in both cases non hockey problems were the deciding factor, more power to him if he takes a gamble on an alledged "problem child" and does good in the deal. Johnny G, I don't care if their 90% off, stop looking at me like that

I didn't dislike Theo, but I was never a huge fan of his. He is no longer a Hab, so as far as I'm concerned he's the enemy. I just don't think this guy has it anymore and I want to see him fail, just so we come out on top. Regardless, I think we came out on top cause there is no way he is worth the $$$ that he is making. I wish he was in the East cause then we would get to play him. Colorado is making a first round exit no matter where they finish.

Jay1982 · Guru

Theo's mask will look pretty good once the colors match the uniform

The Kahuna · Guru

24 Rings wrote:

I didn't dislike Theo, but I was never a huge fan of his. He is no longer a Hab, so as far as I'm concerned he's the enemy. I just don't think this guy has it anymore and I want to see him fail, just so we come out on top. Regardless, I think we came out on top cause there is no way he is worth the $$$ that he is making. I wish he was in the East cause then we would get to play him. Colorado is making a first round exit no matter where they finish.

We can agree to disagree on this one rings. I doubt Theo ever made a decission to play bad or have a nutbar family. He was our number one goalie and a fan favorite for years. Hey, I never really liked Patrick Roy, I mean he was a great goalie, but a serious flake and to me, a little too self centered. He could have handled the way he left with a little more tact (or he could have sucked it up and waited for Mario to be fired and been a Hab until retirement), but still, I wished him no ill after he left. In fact I was happy for him to hoist the cup in Colorado (I go to Dineyland). Bottom line, I've said it ad nauseum, the Theo trade had to be made...why put a voodoo hex on the guy now that he's gone. Sorry, I just don't get it, that's all.

24 Rings · Guru

You're absolutely right, this one is going nowhere. I guess all I am saying is that it doesn't matter what I think. No one ever makes a decision to play bad, but the fact remains he played awful this season and his mess is one of the reasons we are battling to stay in the playoff picture. He controls his own destiny and I just don't think that he is that good. He had a phenomenal 1/2 season in 2002-2003 and I think it was an anomaly. He was never even close to that good the next season or this one. See another anamolous Hart winner - Marty St. Louis.

You can cheer for him all you want, but you can't call into question my reasons for wanting him to fall on his face. He's not representing the bleu, blanc et rouge, so I just don't care about him or his career. Good riddance.

We agree to disagree, Huna!

The Kahuna · Guru

24 Rings wrote:

You're absolutely right, this one is going nowhere. I guess all I am saying is that it doesn't matter what I think. No one ever makes a decision to play bad, but the fact remains he played awful this season and his mess is one of the reasons we are battling to stay in the playoff picture. He controls his own destiny and I just don't think that he is that good. He had a phenomenal 1/2 season in 2002-2003 and I think it was an anomaly. He was never even close to that good the next season or this one. See another anamolous Hart winner - Marty St. Louis. You can cheer for him all you want, but you can't call into question my reasons for wanting him to fall on his face. He's not representing the bleu, blanc et rouge, so I just don't care about him or his career. Good riddance. We agree to disagree, Huna!

I'll agree we're in disagreement then