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Avalanche report: Arnason called out :  Avalanche : The Rocky Mountain News
Avalanche report: Arnason called out : Avalanche : The Rocky Mountain News
Granato said center Tyler Arnason, who was a healthy scratch Saturday, has to play better to return to the lineup. "The bottom line is we have to dress the 12 forwards that give us the best chance to win, and I didn't think 'Arnie' was one of those 12 forwards for that game," Granato said. "It's ...
Is The Hartley Clock Already Ticking For Granato?
Is The Hartley Clock Already Ticking For Granato?
milehighhockey.com — In 2002-03 , the Colorado Avalanche had a deep, impressive lineup.  After a disappointing end to the... 2001-02 season, the Avs were looking to make another run for the Stanley Cup, and it was Patrick Roy's final chance for a fifth ... (more) Is The Hartley Clock Already Ticking For Granato?
Game 14: Avalanche 1, Predators 0
Game 14: Avalanche 1, Predators 0
milehighhockey.com — photo courtesy of David Zalubowski/AP What a way to get back on the horse.  The Avs ended... a five game skid by beating the Nasvhille Predators 1-0 , Darcy Tucker continued his significant effort to redeem himself in the eyes of Avalanche ... (more) Game 14: Avalanche 1, Predators 0
No-go for Joe on road trip - The Denver Post
No-go for Joe on road trip - The Denver Post
denverpost.com — CALGARY, Alberta It was always an iffy proposition whether Avalanche captain Joe Sakic would be able to... play on the team's current road trip. Now, there is no more uncertainty he won't. Sakic skated over the weekend in Denver, and the team says his ... (more) No-go for Joe on road trip - The Denver Post
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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Granato calls out Arnason, Hossa’s first game against Penguins and Lupul demoted to 4th line in Philadelphia
IllegalCurve.com — ... Tony Granato didn’t mince words when explaining his rationale for benching Tyler Arnason.  On the injury front, Joe Sakic’s MRI on his back ...

Can we get Sanjaya to hair and makeup please?
In The Cheap Seats — ... Before people go nuts with the anti-Arnason talk, I (as usual) think it’s worth giving him a chance. I want to see how he responds to the scratch. If he still plays like a wet noodle after his first healthy scratch as an Av, then the gloves can come off. Until then, I’m anxious to see if the wake up call got through. Here’s his reaction to the benching: ...

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