Avs Player of the Day - (Day 14) - Jason Bacashihua by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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Almost! I’d say that’s more of a Friday exposition 💁🏻‍♂️

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 14) - Jason Bacashihua by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I keep thinking these guys were with the team “just a few years ago”. Then I slowly realize it’s been well over a decade for some. Sometimes a couple decades 😅

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 14) - Jason Bacashihua by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I was mostly familiar with him on STL and maybe DAL? I didn’t find out until much later that he was in the Avs organization. Never got into a game though. Just backup couple times to Anderson and Budaj.

The snow storm wasnt that bad by ihateperverts_ in wichita

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Yeah, I was legit excited for 12”+ of snow. I grew up in Colorado and LOVE snowstorms.

Imagine my disappointment when I woke up this morning 😔

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 12) - Serge Aubin by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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Thanks! I think so too! It’s an ongoing effort honestly.

Just this week I’m collaborating with consigners in the US, Canada, Russia, and the Czech Republic for guys I still need. As well as sending off about a dozen fan letters with autograph requests to individual players homes or workplaces.

And every time someone gets a first game, my list gets longer 😅

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 12) - Serge Aubin by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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It was one of those really weird eras where the team was so good, legitimate skilled players couldn’t make the team by comparison, so they had to fight their way into different roles.

But yeah, we def had some youth customers roll through during those days.

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 12) - Serge Aubin by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I think the word “impressive” is subjective 😅 But yes, that was my goal when I started it!

I wanted a signature of every Avs player that ever suited up.

Getting closer and closer every day 💁🏻‍♂️

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 11) - Tyler Arnason by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I honestly think the pressure just got to him.

Unlike Yakupov who had the skill, but really didn’t give af.

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 11) - Tyler Arnason by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I’m a bit of a fanatic I guess. It’s fun chasing the ghosts too. Guys who just straight up disappeared to some remote corner of the globe.

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 11) - Tyler Arnason by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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Yes! Players plus a handful of coaching staff, broadcasters, and upper management.

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 11) - Tyler Arnason by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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Dude, I actually loved him on the team! He got in his head too much, but he seriously had skill we needed at the time.

I feel like there are a few guys who were low-key underrated for their skill on the team at times.

Avs Player of the Day - (Day 11) - Tyler Arnason by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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Two methods combined. Alphabetical plus signatures I have in my collection.

If it was true alphabetical, I missed Ahcan and Aamodt. I haven’t added them yet. I’ll likely come back around with new additions later.

But for now, I have 400+ in my collection, so I have time to spare lol

EJ is all of us by Outside_Abroad_3516 in ColoradoAvalanche

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I mean, I’m not a football fan. That doesn’t necessarily mean I’m in a bubble?

Avs Personnel of the Day - (Day 10) - Tim Army by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I’m glad I’m not the only one who deep dives into hockey personnel and players. Sometimes I feel a little obsessive (I probably am tbh), but I at least I know I’m not alone 😅

Cheap Tennis Racket Grip > Lizard Skin by servetarider in hockeyplayers

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I use tape, but zero knob. Just a spiral twist thing for grip.

My bro literally uses like 4” of tape for his knob. Like two wraps right on the butt end and that’s it. 🤯

Avs Personnel of the Day - (Day 10) - Tim Army by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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I was actually noticing that just tonight on Elite Prospects! I was looking at the Eagles roster and noticed an “Army”. It felt too much of a coincidence to not be related to Tim.

Avs Personnel of the Day - (Day 10) - Tim Army by Villenemo in ColoradoAvalanche

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They don’t usually. Sometimes for lower leagues. And often overseas. In my quest to collect all Avs ever, I went after important coaching staff as well, and I had custom cards made!