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James Crider

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GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 04:  Peter Mueller #88 of the Colorado Avalanche in action during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on March 4, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.  The Coyotes defeated the Avalanche 3-1.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Colorado Avalanche's Gamble Is Paying Off

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13:  Darcy Tucker #16 of the Colorado Avalanche breaks his stick while falling to the ice after taking a shot against the Los Angeles Kings in the third period at Staples Center on February 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings defeated the Avalanche 3-0.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Darcy Tucker: Some Kind of Bad for the Colorado Avalanche

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ST. LOUIS - MAY 18:  Stephane Yelle #26 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by Ray Bourque #77 after Yelle scored the winning overtime goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game four of Western Conference Finals during the 2001 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 18, 2001 at Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Avalanche won 4-3.  (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images/NHLI)

Avalanche Shake-Up Roster at Deadline, But Questions Linger

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 14:  Peter Mueller #88 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates with the puck during the NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Jobing.com Arena on January 14, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.  The Coyotes defeated the Devils 4-3.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Send Wojtek Wolski To Phoenix For Mueller, Porter

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    Scott Weldon commented on Colorado Avalanche: Gamble Paying Off

    Mueller is a hugely talented young forward who I'd love to see get back on track. I thought he was going to be a leader in...

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    Ron LaCome commented on Avalanche Shake-Up Roster at Deadline, But Questions Linger

    Unfortunately Mr. Crider you must not have heard that the Colorado Avalanche have a system called " the minor leagues" Who cares if they don't get...

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    New Article: Gamble Paying Off For Avalanche

    First year as Avalanche GM, Greg Sherman has once again proven longevity is not synonymous with proficiency. Sherman's acquisition of forward Peter Mueller has been another in a series of home run moves this season for the Avalanche...

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    New Article: Darcy Tucker: Some Kind of Bad For The Colorado Avalanche

    It's not rare to see a fall from grace as a professional athlete ages, but Darcy Tucker has taken things to a whole new level. Tucker was signed by the Avalanche last summer to do what he had been doing for the past decade: score goals and be a pest...

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    Mark Jones commented on Colorado Avalanche Send Wojtek Wolski To Phoenix For Mueller, Porter

    Stupid move, stupid day for the Avs. The Yelle addition won't amount to any noticeable gain, really, and this move was even far worse...Wolski had been...

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    • Andre Belliveau replied…

      Wolski has been amazing what hockey are you watching? He doesnt drive the net and seems...

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    Sean Harsha commented on Avalanche Shake-Up Roster at Deadline, But Questions Linger

    My initial reaction to this trade is mostly negative. We needed to unclog our defense but I guess Sacco is comfortable waiting until the off-season. As...

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    C Collinson commented on Avalanche Shake-Up Roster at Deadline, But Questions Linger

    I agree the acquisition of Mueller is very questionable. Like you said, a good rookie season, so their some potential. I thought Mueller would have been...

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    New Article: Avalanche Shake-Up Roster at Deadline, But Questions Linger

    The dust has settled, and the 2010 NHL trade deadline has passed. In a year where players like Ray Whitney, Dan Hamhuis, and Thomas Vokoun were rumored to have been dealt, the biggest named ...

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    Andre Belliveau commented on Colorado Avalanche Send Wojtek Wolski To Phoenix For Mueller, Porter

    Weird trade but i think Mueller has more potentiel than Wolski and with Sacco he might be able to turn it around

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    Sean Harsha commented on Colorado Avalanche Send Wojtek Wolski To Phoenix For Mueller, Porter

    As an Avs fan I am shocked by this trade. Admittedly I know little about Mueller and Porter. I already miss Wolski.

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    • James Crider replied…

      Mueller was drafted real high and had a great rookie season, but has gotten worse since....

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    New Article: Avalanche Send Wolski To Phoenix For Mueller, Porter

    In a surprising move, the Colorado Avalanche have dealt forward Wojtek Wolski to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forwards Peter Mueller and Kevin Porter...

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    New Article: Big Trades Not Likely For Avalanche

    With the NHL's trade deadline rapidly approaching, it's unlikely the Avalanche make any earth shattering changes to their roster. The Avs roster is by no means perfect, but the holes are not gaping enough that a playoff berth is in danger because of them.

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    James Crider commented on Takin' a T/O with BT: Why Tomas Kaberle is More Valuable as a Maple Leaf

    All the talk of rebuilding the past few years have clouded alot of people's judgments. I don't care what state a team is in, when you...

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    • Jeff MacLennan replied…

      Ya I suppose giv Phaneuf the C

    • Eric Warren replied…

      Well, I have to be honest, I don't know if he's earned it yet either. He's...

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    Mike MacDonald commented on A Victim of Circumstances: Salei's Days Numbered with Avalanche

    I agree with you regarding Salei and having the Olympics assist in gauging his value, but honestly if he is truly healthy, his value in the...

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    James Crider commented on 2010 Winter Olympics: Team USA vs. Norway Highlights and Analysis

    I've liked what I've seen from USA. They're got the talent offensively, and guys like Backes, Drury, and Callahan and worn the other team down physically....

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    • Frank Castaldi replied…

      Thanks for the comments James. Yes, McGuire is very annoying at times. I like especially when...

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