Budaj in Top Form; Avs Beat Stars 4-1
There are few back-up goaltenders in the NHL better than Peter Budaj, and he proved it once again in a 39-save effort against the Dallas Stars Saturday night. He made save after impressive save using the strengths he has always had: athleticism and positioning. It’s incredible that in one season, the Colorado Avalanche have gone [...]
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December 27, 2009
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Top 5 saves: Budaj nips goal in the bud
He doesn't get a lot of game action, but Montreal backup Peter Budaj was ready and able on a Pittsburgh shot that was headed for the top corner.
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17 days ago
Canadiens - Predators: Peter Budaj Leads Habs to Second Straight OT win
With the Nashville Predators playing their 1000th game in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens played the role of party spoilers tonight with a 2-1 overtime victory.
The Canadiens came out of the gates and controlled the played, using their speed to draw penalties. But they fell into their usual trap of indiscipline, taking way too many penalties and handing the momentum to the Preds...
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November 12, 2011
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November 12, 2011
Canadiens sign F Cole, backup G Budaj
The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent forward Eric Cole from the Carolina Hurricanes and backup goalie Peter Budaj from the Colorado Avalanche.
Cole signed a four-year, $18-million deal, and Budaj inked a two-year contract worth $2.3 million on Friday at the start of the free-agent shopping season.
Cole earned $3 million last season with the Hurricanes.
Alex Auld, the...
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July 01, 2011
10 Things Avs Fans Should Give Thanks For!
10. Youth – A young talented team that doesn’t know when or how to quit! Thanks
9. Peter Budaj – I’ll be the first to admit when Anderson went down I thought things would go south. As a matter of fact I’m shocked Budaj is still an Av. However we have to give a thanks to Budaj for protecting our net during Anderson’s injury. An excellent back-up...
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November 23, 2010
Avs Sign Budaj, Koci
According to the club’s official website, the Colorado Avalanche have announced that they have re-signed Peter Budaj and David Koci to one-year deals.
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I have always felt that Budaj would be a competent back-up for the Avs, and I’m not too surprised they re-signed him for another year. He seems to be one of [...]
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June 06, 2010
Colorado’s Peter Budaj Has Ned Flanders On His Helmet This Year
Wonder which goalie will try to upstage Budaj and paint Smithers on his mask.
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October 21, 2011
Kamal Panesar: Canadiens - Predators: Peter Budaj Leads Habs to Second Straight OT win
With the Nashville Predators playing their 1000th game in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens played the role of party spoilers tonight with a 2-1 overtime victory.
The Canadiens came out of the gates and controlled the played, using their speed to draw penalties. But they fell into their usual trap of indiscipline, taking way too many penalties and handing the momentum to the Preds...
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
Aaron Musick: Avs down Coyotes as Budaj earns 100th victory
What the helium balloons just happened?
The Avs, despite having a 2-0 lead at one point, had no business being in this game. From the first period on, they were outshot 31-9, outscored 3-2 and overall dominated.
Peter Budaj won his 100th career game, the first Slovakian native to do so, Ryan O'Reilly allowed his inner C to shine through with two points and the lone goal...
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April 02, 2011
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April 02, 2011
YES INDEEDILY DO!
Avalanche goalie's Ned Flanders mask
Peter Budaj may be a back-up goalie for the Canadiens, but his goalie mask is second to none. Ned Flanders from The Simpsons? Check. The Three Storms wizards from Big Trouble in Little China? Check. Lightning bolts? Check. What else could you possibly ask for? This beauty was featured by In Goal Magazine (with a hat tip to The Big Lead) and is designed by Dave Gunnarson, who also...
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October 21, 2011
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October 21, 2011
Budaj in net against Blues
ST. LOUIS- Yes it’s true. Peter Budaj will get the start in net tomorrow against the Blues. After yesterday’s 48 save workload, Craig Anderson might have been a bit tired.
Also, Yelle and McLeod may play tomorrow. Questionable with leg injuries.
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March 15, 2010
Peter Budaj talks signing with the Canadiens
Peter Budaj paid his first visit to Montreal to don the bleu-blanc-rouge and discuss an offseason full of change.
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August 08, 2011
Budaj’s days with Avs appear over
Peter Budaj appears done with the Avalanche. At this stage, the Avs are prepared to move on from the goalie, who has been with the team since 2005. His contract is up, and there is no plan to re-sign him. Win or lose, Budaj was an accountable goalie who was/is a good person. His game [...]
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May 13, 2011
Budaj In Net, O’Byrne To Return Vs Wild
O'BURNED! (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
*First reported by Denver Post’s Adrian Dater*
Tuesday night against the Wild will see the return of Ryan O’Byrne to the Avalanche lineup. O’Byrne hasnt played since Wednesday February 23rd when, in the first period against Edmonton, he took a blade to the face, which wound up requiring 100 stitches. O’Byrne has been an...
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March 07, 2011
Budaj in net against Wings
DETROIT — Peter Budaj gets the nod in goal for the Avs tonight against the Red Wings. Game time is 5:30 mountain.
Budaj gets his first start in Game 3 of the season. Last season, Budaj didn’t make his first start until Nov. 4, against Phoenix. He got two more appearances the rest of that month.
Budaj did not play against the Red Wings last season, but went 1-0 against...
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October 12, 2010
Budaj Gets First Start Since January
With the success that Craig Anderson has had between the pipes for the Colorado Avalanche in 2009-10, it is very easy to forget back-up Peter Budaj. But in his first contest since January 8, the cool and confident Budaj played very well in net in the Avs victory Tuesday night over the St. Louis Blues.
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March 17, 2010
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March 17, 2010
Avs Aim for 1st Before Olympic Break
There’s nothing like playing the worst team in the league to bring your players out of a slump.
Despite my protests to let Peter Budaj play this game to give Craig Anderson a break, the Avs stayed with the starter, and he awarded them with another shutout. This marks his 6th shutout of the season and [...]
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February 08, 2010
Final player grades – Peter Budaj: B+
The Denver Post, John Leyba
2009-10 season statistics
GP: 15. W: 5. L: 5. OTL: 2. Saves percentage: .917. Goals-against average: 2.64. Shutouts: 1.
It would have been easy to pout a little. It would have been easy to have a grumpy look on the face. It would have been easy for Peter Budaj to let the frustration of playing so little manifest itself outwardly this season.
Peter Budaj...
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May 08, 2010
Budaj's big night
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MONTREAL – Peter Budaj managed to scratch a major item off his season’s To-Do list on Sunday night.
Getting the cal...
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29 days ago
Peter Budaj to Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Peter Budaj to a two-year $2.3 million dollar deal.
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July 01, 2011
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July 01, 2011
Postgame Avs-Oilers: Varly lays an egg in prove-it-to-me game
Tonight’s goaltending performance by Semyon Varlamov reminded me a lot of Peter Budaj’s years with the Avalanche. In a game the team really needed to win, the goaltender – Budaj then, Varlamov tonight – couldn’t make a big save when it counted. As a result, the Avs came out of a game just like in so many with Budaj – “tough luck” losers. But a loser, regardless. ...
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13 days ago
Avalanche sign Budaj, Koci to 1-year contracts
DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche have signed backup goalie Peter Budaj to a one-year deal.
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June 07, 2010
Avalanche final player grades: Peter Budaj – D
Last year’s grade: B+ 2010-11 statistics: 15-21-4, 3.20 GAA, .895 saves percentage. Shutouts: 1 Shots against: 1,234 Saves: 1,104 I’ve always said it: Peter Budaj is a quality person, a real team guy, a stand-up guy with the media. Those are all the things that make him great off the ice. On the ice, well, [...]
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April 18, 2011
Rapid Rewind: No Habs No. Capitals 3, Canadiens 0
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Saturday afternoon, backed by a 30-save shutout by Tomas Vokoun. Dennis Wideman, Matt Hendricks, and Alexander Semin scored for the Capitals, who won their first road game in more than two weeks, their previous win coming inside the Bell Centre as well, also by way of a 3-0 shutout. With their win, the Capitals are...
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9 days ago
Budaj to start for Avs tonight
DALLAS – Peter Budaj will be between the pipes tonight against Dallas. Haven’t gotten any “reason” for that yet, but there isn’t much to speculate about. It’s the second of a back-to-back game nights, and Budaj has earned more playing time with the job he did while Anderson was out.
Some other media outlets have reported that Anderson will start...
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November 20, 2010
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