Au revoir Jose!

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With Hockey Commish somewhere deep in the woods of Manitoba with a six pack of Moose Head and some groupie named Naomi, I am left to fend for SG’s NHL life with the recent spate of Av activity. Here are the coming and goings of the Avs:

OUT: Jeff Finger- The young and up and coming defenseman, also Rollie Fingers illegitimate son, bolted the Burgundy for a boat load of loonies from the Maple Leafs. With Adam Foote’s advancing age, this one stings a bit, but 13 mil for Jeff Finger?

IN: Darcy Tucker- Go ahead, make fun of his name, compare him to Darcy from “Married: With Children.” Tucker had 100+ PMs this past year, he will beat you like Bud Bundy getting smacked around after his failed rap career.

OUT: Jeff Kurt Sauer- Another defenseman leaves the fold, and we've already forgot him. Does Mike Shannahan still have Dale Carter’s phone number? I’m sure he can log a few minutes on the blue line.

OUT: Andrew Burnette- Heads back to the Twin Cities where “he feels comfortable.” If you are comfortable with eight foot mosquitoes and a team that historically underachieves, then hey, go for it.

IN: Per Ledin- Anytime you bring in a player named “Per” you automatically ratchet up expectations to a Stanley Cup level. After all, he did play with HV 71 Jonkoping last year. Anytime you play with HV 71 and you aren’t playing Bingo or making pharmaceuticals, you’re focused on Lord Stanley.

IN: Andrew Raycroft- This is the guy who you will see sitting on a stool on the corner of the bench all year.

OUT: Jose Theodore- Alas, the Theodore era comes to a close in Denver. From the bizarre timing of his initial trade, his banging Paris Hilton, his NBA-style tatted body, Jose and his inconsistent style will be missed. He just seemed to be getting his groove until the Wings ran through him like Red Chili and your spicy-intolerant grandpa.

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