Geoff Rosenthal
Geoff Rosenthal is a junior at Cornell University majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. Blogging about the Avalanche since 2007, he has been a fan since the beginning.
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Pass The Time: Top 5 Avalanche Videos Embedded on Youtube
YouTube, as we know, is a haven for procrastination and silly cats. It's also great for hockey. If you want to get through the Lockout (or at least the next couple days), have a look at these classic Avalanche videos, embedded below for your viewing pleasure! 5. 2003-04. ESPN: The...
Apathy, Annoyance, Anger, and the NHL Lockout
September 16th, 2012 This post may come off as a rant. But what else do hockey fans have left to do? I haven't written about hockey for most of the summer. Besides a post about the naming of Gabriel Landeskog as Avalanche captain, I've been extremely quiet this offseason. It's not because there hasn't been much to write about. In fact, some may argue...Visting Lord Stanley: Pondering Another Year Without The Cup
I've seen the Stanley Cup up close once in my life. I was twelve, and the Cup was visiting a local Sports Authority just outside Philadelphia. Wearing my Peter Forsberg "Who needs a spleen when you've got HART" t-shirt and my Colorado Avalanche cap, I stood in line with my mom for over an hour, yearning to finally see the...Duchene's Contract Shows Avalanche Management's Maturity
In November 2008, Paul Stastny signed a five-year $33 million extension, making his pay comparable to that of Anze Kopitar and Patrick Kane. This came after Stastny's 24-goal, 71-point rookie season in which he finished as a runner-up for the Calder Trophy. Since he signed the contract, Stastny has had three disappointing seasons out...
Decisions Galore For Avalanche Forwards
June 3rd, 2012 With just four forwards (Paul Stastny, Gabriel Landeskog, Milan Hejduk, Chuck Kobasew) under contract for next season, Avalanche GM Greg Sherman will have a busy couple months this offseason. At first glance, it may appear that the Avalanche - the team with the lowest payroll in the National Hockey League - are poised to make a big...Conference Finals: Four Players To Root For
At this point, the odds are that your team is finished. Your favorite player is out golfing (or going on drunken adventures), and only four teams remain in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Between the Coyotes, Kings, Devils, Rangers, it may be tough to find reason to cheer for one over another. Here are four players (one from each team),...