GDT: 2013-2014 Avs Training Camp & Preseason Part II

[AvalancheFan19]

I wouldn't be surprised by this.

I would. Our division is probably the worst in the league.

Edit: More so scared than surprised I guess...

 

[Avs_19]

So who is paired with EJ to start? Hejda? I just hope it's not Benoit.

 

[hockeyfish]

So who is paired with EJ to start? Hejda? I just hope it's not Benoit.

He was last night, no? Should be them, Benoit/Barrie, then TBD (my prediction is Holden)/Sarich.

 

[Avs_19]

He was last night, no? Should be them, Benoit/Barrie, then TBD (my prediction is Holden)/Sarich.

That's what I'm thinking but wasn't sure. First it was Bigras, then Hunwick, then Benoit, and last night Hejda.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

That's what I'm thinking but wasn't sure. First it was Bigras, then Hunwick, then Benoit, and last night Hejda.

It was, and always will be, The Hunwick.

 

[Freudian]

It's possible that Roy wants to try Wilson and EJ and tries every other possibility while waiting for Ryan Wilsouchthathurts gets healthy.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I would. Our division is probably the worst in the league.

Edit: More so scared than surprised I guess...

I say good, let TSN pick us last. Only thing that can happen is to meet or exceed expectations. The media doesn't get exotic with picks anyway, they tend to just regurgitate what last season's standings were. Plus any love from the major media for a team playing in the mountain time zone is pretty much nil to begin with.

 

[Joe Sakic]

Still wish we'd just send one of Guenin or Hunwick down right now.

 

[Avs_19]

Still wish we'd just send one of Guenin or Hunwick down right now.

Why does it matter? We don't need the roster spot and neither one of them is going to play.

 

[member 116861]

Why does it matter? We don't need the roster spot and neither one of them is going to play.

Brad Malone deserves that spot.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

Brad Malone deserves that spot.

But he'll get to play in Lake Erie as opposed to Colorado... It's better to let him play then to have him eat nachos.

 

[hockeyfish]

But he'll get to play in Lake Erie as opposed to Colorado... It's better to let him play then to have him eat nachos.

In the end, thats better. Let the scrubs ride the pine.

 

[JoemAvs]

In the end, thats better. Let the scrubs ride the pine.

That would be nice. JD and Turk riding our Pine would be a hell lot of more fun than watching our defense play

 

[Freudian]

I don't mind people predicting Avs to finish towards the bottom. It makes me look forward to the season and hopefully it helps motivate the team.

There are a lot of teams in the West with a lot of question marks. Avs being one of them.

 

[Foppa2118]

It's possible that Roy wants to try Wilson and EJ and tries every other possibility while waiting for Ryan Wilsouchthathurts gets healthy.

I think you can probably take this part out of that sentence and it'd still be true.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I remember when people were up in arms about getting a second for him. lol.

Liles 2 years ago wasn't this Liles. Watching ROB and co trying to skate was painful, JML would've helped us a lot in these years. The avs had no transition game when he left. Shermy banked on Barrie and Elliott to replace him but he lost.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Just listened to Roy's press conference. Sounds like he really loves Aitto. Maybe he'll be the backup next year.

Really hoping it's Holden we see on Wednesday.

 

[TheStranger]

Just listened to Roy's press conference. Sounds like he really loves Aitto. Maybe he'll be the backup next year.

Really hoping it's Holden we see on Wednesday.

At risk of sounding really terrible, I'm hoping Giguere misses some time this year and Aitto steps in as the backup. I know, I know, you can't wish injury on people, but I'm pretty sure Aitto is a better option as a backup this year.

 

[Avs_19]

From Dater:

Why Patrick Roy believes in carrying eight defensemen...

Because he believes that his practices work much better when there are four pairs of D-men, so one guy isn't playing by himself or another in the top six is having to double shift at times. He thinks the d men need more rest in general than forwards, and that means when one or two needs to take a practice off that the bottom one or two can fill in and the practices run smoother. Roy will carry eight D men and 13 forwards this season.

 

[Freudian]

At risk of sounding really terrible, I'm hoping Giguere misses some time this year and Aitto steps in as the backup. I know, I know, you can't wish injury on people, but I'm pretty sure Aitto is a better option as a backup this year.

They're still very young, he and Pickard. Even a full time backup job next year would be surprising given their age.

Markström will turn 24 this year and Florida doesn't seem to feel any rush with him. Lehner is 22 and is starting to be ready for bigger things. Bernier is 25 and is now being given the chance to fight for a starter spot. Schneider was 26.

 

[TheStranger]

They're still very young, he and Pickard. Even a full time backup job next year would be surprising given their age.

Markström will turn 24 this year and Florida doesn't seem to feel any rush with him. Lehner is 22 and is starting to be ready for bigger things. Bernier is 25 and is now being given the chance to fight for a starter spot. Schneider was 26.

Still think he is better than Giguere, but we'll see. Giggy was pretty good last year when needed.

 

[hockeyfish]

From Dater:

Kind of a strange rational for personal decisions.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

Still think he is better than Giguere, but we'll see. Giggy was pretty good last year when needed.

JSG's presence and experience make him a better option than Sami right now. Once Varly shows more consistency Sami might be an option for the #2. Keep in mind though, despite Sami's great camp and his rookie camp 2 years ago, he still has a career AHL stat line of .899 S% and 3.00 GAA. He needs some more seasoning; however I do feel he is ahead of Pickard.

 

[falconski]

Kind of a strange rational for personal decisions.

the 14th forward/8th defenseman doesn't really make a difference on the ice, so it's as good as any

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Interesting that Roy said that if Malone doesn't make the team next year, they'll trade him. Don't think we'd ever hear something like that from the last regime.