Pre-Game Talk: 2020-21 Colorado Avalanche Preseason Thread

[TruePowerSlave]

So much cockiness in this thread. Watch the Avs barely make the playoffs.

We will get crushed by the mighty Wild, Kings, Ducks and Zona

 

[The Kingslayer]

We will get crushed by the mighty Wild, Kings, Ducks and Zona

All those teams you mentioned play the Avs well. Well enough that if they put in the same "effort" last night that they can easily win.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

All those teams you mentioned play the Avs well. Well enough that if they put in the same "effort" last night that they can easily win.

Of course they will drop games against those teams. However, they won't struggle to make the playoffs unless there are a ton of injuries.

The division has 3 clear cup contenders and 5 mediocre teams fighting for the last playoff spot. Everyone will have bad games.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Of course they will drop games against those teams. However, they won't struggle to make the playoffs unless there are a ton of injuries.

The division has 3 clear cup contenders and 5 mediocre teams fighting for the last playoff spot. Everyone will have bad games.

I agree. I just disagree with a lot of posters who think it will be easy.

 

[Ararana]

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Burakovsky’s speed should be useful on that second line.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I was right.

 

[JoeSakic13]

I was right.

I still stand by my theory that he was just trying to view last night’s terrible effort through rose-tinted glasses.

 

[Goulet17]

 

[Avs_19]

This was inevitable. Every time they change it up, they quickly go back to this line. This is no longer a team with Jost and Compher on the second line where you need to spread the wealth. Not only is the top line really skilled with strong chemistry but Landeskog fits because of his physical play, forechecking, dirty work, defense, etc. Just like Burakovsky fits on the second line as more of a game breaker because of his speed and shooting ability. Maybe you try a shutdown line in certain scenarios with Landeskog and Kadri together but I don't think it's needed as an all the time thing.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Should have done that from the beginning. If Saad continues to struggle, then move him down with Jost and Dong, and put Nuke back with Naz and Bura.

9296
13/91/95
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11/41/37

Not having a legit 3rd pairing C is hurting them still.

 

[Avsboy]

This was inevitable. Every time they change it up, they quickly go back to this line. This is no longer a team with Jost and Compher on the second line where you need to spread the wealth. Not only is the top line really skilled with strong chemistry but Landeskog fits because of his physical play, forechecking, dirty work, defense, etc. Just like Burakovsky fits on the second line as more of a game breaker because of his speed and shooting ability. Maybe you try a shutdown line in certain scenarios with Landeskog and Kadri together but I don't think it's needed as an all the time thing.

Don't forget his ability to hold onto the puck and not fall over. That shouldn't be seen as a slight against Rantanen this season, yet, who didn't tumble at all yesterday

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I was right.

 

[Avs_19]

So did he actually suffer a concussion again last playoffs and not hurt himself goofing around in warm up like someone (Dater?) claimed?

 

[The Kingslayer]

Should have done that from the beginning. If Saad continues to struggle, then move him down with Jost and Dong, and put Nuke back with Naz and Bura.

9296
13/91/95
20/17/72
11/41/37

Not having a legit 3rd pairing C is hurting them still.

Like @Cousin Eddie said for better or for worst the best option at 3C at this moment is Tyson Jost. That's where I would play him.

 

[shadow1]

Should have done that from the beginning. If Saad continues to struggle, then move him down with Jost and Dong, and put Nuke back with Naz and Bura.

9296
13/91/95
20/17/72
11/41/37

Not having a legit 3rd pairing C is hurting them still.

Super like.

The first two lines were firing on all cylinders at the end of last season. No need to mess with perfection.

 

[The Kingslayer]

So did he actually suffer a concussion again last playoffs and not hurt himself goofing around in warm up like someone (Dater?) claimed?

Maybe he was goofing around with Z and ate an elbow to the head.

 

[Avs_19]

Maybe he was goofing around with Z and ate an elbow to the head.

From what I remember he took warm up, didn't seem like he was hurting at all, bumped into a teammate a few times, and then left the ice and didn't return. Testing how he feels while skating and taking some contact after a possible concussion makes sense.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

So did he actually suffer a concussion again last playoffs and not hurt himself goofing around in warm up like someone (Dater?) claimed?

 

[The Kingslayer]

From what I remember he took warm up, didn't seem like he was hurting at all, bumped into a teammate a few times, and then left the ice and didn't return. Testing how he feels while skating and taking some contact after a possible concussion makes sense.

Remember when Radulov concussed or injured Arnott on a goal celebration? Hilarious.

 

[Foppa2118]

Remember when Radulov concussed or injured Arnott on a goal celebration? Hilarious.

ROR hurting his shoulder too.

 

[UncleRisto]

ROR hurting his shoulder too.

This was so random. The way he immediately turns away.

 

[Foppa2118]

This was so random. The way he immediately turns away.

Yeah that always looked like a rotator cuff or an impingement to me the way he reacted. Easy to tweak those.