GDT: Avalanche vs Flames 7:00PM MST 03/12/24 (Non Emergency Edition GDT)

[niwotsblessing]

The practice time over this past weekend certainly helped the new guys integrate more into the system and style of the Avs. To my eye Mittlestadt has the most room for improvement with further integration into the system. The fact that he is now playing with better players will bring out more of his latent skills, too.

That said two plays of his have surprised me so far in regard to his skating: the masterful back-check against the Mild, and his goal last night. He was moving quicker than I thought he could based on the various reports that came around after the trade. He's fine.

 

[JLo217]

I'm really liking Duhaime's game so far - physical, scrappy and he can skate. Not just some palooka running around trying to intimidate people. The "Anti-Derm" if you will.

So far, a sneaky-good pick-up by CMac.

That bump pass at the blue line was nice too.

 

[NateTheGreat]

The practice time over this past weekend certainly helped the new guys integrate more into the system and style of the Avs. To my eye Mittlestadt has the most room for improvement with further integration into the system. The fact that he is now playing with better players will bring out more of his latent skills, too.

That said two plays of his have surprised me so far in regard to his skating: the masterful back-check against the Mild, and his goal last night. He was moving quicker than I thought he could based on the various reports that came around after the trade. He's fine.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Forgot to mention that Duhaime really needs to pick a new number. That #12 gives me nightmares every time I see it.

I see it motoring across the screen and just grin. It's good to rinse the filth that's been accumulating on that number here.

 

[missionAvs]

I see it motoring across the screen and just grin. It's good to rinse the filth that's been accumulating on that number here.

My worry is that the number will consume him.

 

[niwotsblessing]

Hell yes!

 

[AvBuff]

Ya know, I always gave RyJo the benefit of the doubt. He can't help his physical limitations and nobody held a gun the MacSakic's head and made them sign the guy - our eyes were wide open.

But the stuff that's now coming out now really makes me wonder if his limitations and (lack of) work ethic spilled over into the locker room. And this "injury" nonsense with the Flyers . . . .please.

Everybody thought he was a great guy. Maybe not.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I see it motoring across the screen and just grin. It's good to rinse the filth that's been accumulating on that number here.

And the green filth that had been accumulating on Duhaime while he was a Wild player.

 

[CobraAcesS]

He is one rested, angry, talented - and sober - Russian. Dude might be the most underrated player in the NHL.

Making 6.125M...

 

[FreudsLeatherJacket]

Making 6.125M...

Underpaid

 

[CobraAcesS]

Underpaid

Ehh.. He doesn't need more money. His Columbian sponsor has the rest covered.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Can you guys imagine what it would cost to sign Nuke this summer if he was due for a new contract? Thank God we have him for another 6 years. The last 2-3 years might age badly but until it happens I will be praising the Lord.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Can you guys imagine what it would cost to sign Nuke this summer if he was due for a new contract? Thank God we have him for another 6 years. The last 2-3 years might age badly but until it happens I will be praising the Lord.

Agreed, but I actually think by the time Nuke starts to slow down, the cap will have rebounded enough that he won't even be that overpaid if at all. The dude has physically taken very good care of his body. His postgame routines are incredible.

 

[dahrougem2]

Nichushkin will never slow down. He is the greatest player to ever live.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Drouin will probably finish this game and then be out for awhile. JL Foudy time.

Yooo

 

[sethro109]

Yooo

The game really turned around when you popped in and started posting negative stuff. I'm proud of you, man. The Avs really do feed on that shit. Your services are always appreciated.