http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/5549 Recent articles about Brian Willsie en-us I was off the blogging grid for about a week and it looks like the world kept turning. Who knew!In the time I've been gone, the Avalanche have continued winning, the bodies on the injured list have continued to pile up and the media (mainstream and otherwise) are looking for the Avs to cool off.I'll take 2 out of 3 of those any day of the week. The injuries however have got to stop. With the latest news being that T.J. Galiardi is out for 4-6 weeks, the franchise's organizational ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:42:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Avalanche_vs_Sharks_Game_Preview/1468622 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Avalanche_vs_Sharks_Game_Preview/1468622 I was off the blogging grid for about a week and it looks like the world kept turning. Who knew!In the time I've been gone, the Avalanche have continued winning, the bodies on the injured list have continued to pile up and the media (mainstream and otherwise) are looking for the Avs to cool off.I'll take 2 out of 3 of those any day of the week. The injuries however have got to stop. With the latest news being that T.J. Galiardi is out for 4-6 weeks, the franchise's organizational ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:42:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Avalanche_vs_Sharks_Game_Preview/1468623 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Avalanche_vs_Sharks_Game_Preview/1468623 The Colorado Avalanche have recalled forward Brian Willsie from Lake Erie of the AHL. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:36:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Avalanche_bring_back_forward_Willsie_from_AHL/1426483 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Avalanche_bring_back_forward_Willsie_from_AHL/1426483 Tuomo Ruutu has received a three-game suspension for his hit on Darcy Tucker last night. Good. I don't know if I have to add anything more beyond my rant last night, but hopefully Ruutu never does this again to another player.Tucker is out of the hospital and Brian Willsie has been recalled from Lake Erie. I think we'll see T.J. Hensick in the lineup tonight as opposed to Willsie but I think everyone is more curious if Craig Anderson will get the back-to-back starts. A few folks felt ... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Tuomo_Ruutu_Suspended_Three_Games_for_Hit_on_Darcy_Tucker_Willsie_Recalled/1424333 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Tuomo_Ruutu_Suspended_Three_Games_for_Hit_on_Darcy_Tucker_Willsie_Recalled/1424333 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Tuomo_Ruutu_Suspended_Three_Games_for_Hit_on_Darcy_Tucker_Willsie_Recalled/1424333 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/12c0585cf17ea171f82aeda5ee19c342f0904e0a/small/Colorado_Avalanche_V_3afc.jpg The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has recalled forward Brian Willsie from the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League.  Willsie will be available for tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings a... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:23:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avalanche_Recalls_Willsie/1426565 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avalanche_Recalls_Willsie/1426565 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avalanche_Recalls_Willsie/1426565 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/44a1f04d4bc47074e730b7d9b4540723363ec291/small/Dallas_Stars_v_c874.jpg Outlook: Once a dominant franchise, the Colorado Avalanche have taken a step back in the post-lockout era. Granted, the team has seen their share of injuries, but the Avs have also seen their fare share of departures as well. Joe Sakic, the team’s leader since they were located in Quebec, has retired after 20 seasons with the organization. While it was time for Sakic to hang up the skates, he was certainly the face of the franchise, and his presence on and off the ice is irreplaceable. ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:23:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/30_Teams30_Days_Colorado_Avalanche/1138473 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/30_Teams30_Days_Colorado_Avalanche/1138473 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/30_Teams30_Days_Colorado_Avalanche/1138473 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e2d28e33f8b335583643afa9625fa3c17dfd5df4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f88954032.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193162C7B75357E09678C87C83A41AB829E.jpg The Avalanche announced a slew of signings over the weekend. David Jones, Darren Haydar, Chris Durno, Matt Hendricks, Brian Willsie and Saskatoon native Tyler Weiman are all back with the franchise.AD has scooped us up the contract numbers for David Jones. The rest should be minimal value and are likely headed to Lake Erie anyways.I've updated the Google Spreadsheet with Jones' contract - which wasn't far off from my estimate - and I also removed Sakic's contract but left his ... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Colorado_Avalanche_Roster_Updates/867581 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Colorado_Avalanche_Roster_Updates/867581 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Colorado_Avalanche_Roster_Updates/867581 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/4/b41e4482f62ae761e883bb16adb3a35c8269ef39/small/Colorado_Avalanche_v_6c69.jpg Chris Durno doing what he does best:blocking somebody's view.Today is a sad day for Leafs nation.The news came via a tweet from James Mirtle:Avalanche signed forwards David Jones, Chris Durno, Darren Haydar, Matt Hendricks and Brian Willsie, along with goaltender Tyler Weiman.So this is what it feels like when a dream dies.The backstory: Two months ago, while breaking down the Denis Savard/Gary Leeman fight, I noted a small boy who blocks the camera with his #8 "Durno" Leafs jer... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:49:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Leafs_sign_Beauchemin_but_miss_out_on_the_big_prize/870283 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Leafs_sign_Beauchemin_but_miss_out_on_the_big_prize/870283 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Leafs_sign_Beauchemin_but_miss_out_on_the_big_prize/870283 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f391edabcf9d13d9653c6c22215e564d82469e54/small/Vancouver_Canucks_v_894f.jpg On Monday, the Avalanche announced the signings of six players, including holdover wingers David Jones and Brian Willsie plus perennial minor-league star Darren Haydar, who scored 31 goals for Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:24:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avalanche_sign_six_players/775285 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avalanche_sign_six_players/775285 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avalanche_sign_six_players/775285 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/8/4829e3ac2a799996b465906367c0f6daeec6ecad/small/Colorado_Avalanche_v_14ca.jpg The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has signed forwards David Jones, Chris Durno, Darren Haydar, Matt Hendricks and Brian Willsie, along with goaltender Tyler Weiman. “We feel that bringing David back helps to solid... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avs_Agree_to_Terms_With_Six_Players/775068 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avs_Agree_to_Terms_With_Six_Players/775068 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Avs_Agree_to_Terms_With_Six_Players/775068 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f566c635d941efd56803094c011329df11eac86/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_ac4d.jpg From a source: Avs are in negotiations with Brian Willsie toward a new deal. Willsie is a great guy, but didn’t overwhelm anybody with his play last year. So I’m a bit surprised that he’s being brought back, but like I said, he’s a tremendous guy. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762308 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762308 From a source: Avs are in negotiations with Brian Willsie toward a new deal. Willsie is a great guy, but didn’t overwhelm anybody with his play last year. So I’m a bit surprised that he’s being brought back, but like I said, he’s a tremendous guy. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762307 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762307 From a source: Avs are in negotiations with Brian Willsie toward a new deal. Willsie is a great guy, but didn’t overwhelm anybody with his play last year. So I’m a bit surprised that he’s being brought back, but like I said, he’s a tremendous guy. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762306 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762306 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Willsie_looks_like_hes_coming_back/762306 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/9/996476ad95125a6897f8ff924806be2189d9e687/small/Colorado_Avalanche_v_4cc4.jpg Jonathan Quick and his young teammates learnt a huge lesson last night against the Colorado Avalanche, but in a positive way. Even if you’re up 6-2 in the second period, do not ever give momentum to the other team, no matter who the opponent is, do not EVER give them a sign of life. In [...] Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:42:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Crown_Authority_Building_character_is_a_must_for_this_young_team/484435 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Crown_Authority_Building_character_is_a_must_for_this_young_team/484435 Game Time: 3:00pm/ET From: Pepsi Center, Denver, CO Penguins Record: 20-18-4 (10th in Eastern Conference) Predators Record: 21-19-1 (9th in Western Conference) Last Meeting: November 1st, 2007 @ Colorado (3-2 Avs) PITTSBURGH PENGUINS LINE COMBINATIONS: Tyler Kennedy - Sidney Crosby - Jordan Staal ... Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:28:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Game_Preview_Pittsburgh_Penguins_Colorado_Avalanche/463700 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Game_Preview_Pittsburgh_Penguins_Colorado_Avalanche/463700