GDT: Avalanche vs Penguins | 12 PM MT | Annunen's Descent into the Netherworld

[NorthernAvsFan]

Makar led us to our last cup, feels like it’s Nate’s time to do it this year. Odds are still in the field, but we have a good group.

I know we have a good team when I start gritting my teeth instead of smiling during games lol

 

[AvsMakar08]

We will not be able to afford to sign Drouin. We will need to focus on resigning Walker.

 

[Anders Cain]

I missed the fjrst part of the game cause of work... I start watching and the avs score 5 straight to win.. Coincidence?

 

[AvsMakar08]

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[RoyIsALegend]

Nahh, Drouin deserves to get paid big time. There will a team that will give him 5M over 4 or 5 years.

He’s attached to MacK’s hip. Would be smart of him to instruct Walsh to just get a deal done with the Avs.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

I'm curious to see what Drouin decides to do. Everywhere else he's been he has faltered. Suddenly he is in a system he can thrive in, and he's playing with his bud who happens to be one of the best players on the planet.

Drouin would be wise to take a discount to continue enjoying his hockey. He was on the way out of the league before the Avs brought him in and helped him find his game, and more importantly for him his passion and enjoyment in playing the game.

If I were him I'd be begging the Avs to sign me long term. Guarantee myself some cash and just enjoy playing hockey again and competing for cups.

 

[Ararana]

Drouin is Nuke 2.0. You know you could make more money elsewhere but you're not going to have the same personal or team success.

 

[the_fan]

Mack got within one point of Kucherov but Tampa is playing the Ducks tonight so Kuch is probably having another 5 point game

 

[lionsDen]

Whoever said Avs were losing this one when they were down the 1st is an asshole

I’m an asshole. I have to step away from this site sometimes, gets me super jegative

 

[the_fan]

I’m an asshole. I have to step away from this site sometimes, gets me super jegative

I thought it was over when Pens were up 2-0. That makes me worse than an asshole I think. Those who thought it was over when it was 4-0 are less of an asshole

 

[lionsDen]

I thought it was over when Pens were up 2-0. That makes me worse than an asshole I think

lol yeah bro.. I think this site how it’s all f***ed up had me the most mad

 

[John Mandalorian]

Angry Mack is built different. He's the MVP no question

Yeah. About the time people were saying Nate was too deferential to Sid, you started to see the other Nate. Sid has worked officials for years. And they’re human. But Nate pounding the glass called them out and made them accountable. To be fair, that non penalty call at the end of the 2nd was egregious.

 

[lionsDen]

He’s attached to MacK’s hip. Would be smart of him to instruct Walsh to just get a deal done with the Avs.

We have only so much money

What’s everyone’s priority for signing and priority to send off

 

[Spirits]

We will not be able to afford to sign Drouin. We will need to focus on resigning Walker.

I'm so glad you aren't the GM.

 

[missionAvs]

I thought it was over when Pens were up 2-0. That makes me worse than an asshole I think. Those who thought it was over when it was 4-0 are less of an asshole

I thought it was over before it started. Where does that leave me?

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

The Avs players turned it up but also recognize that the coaches made adjustments between the 1st and 2nd. Pens in the first were employing a tight 2 man forecheck on the Avs D limiting their decision making. The Pens had their D pulled up into the NZ and with F3 denied the passing and skating lanes the Avs normally employ. Colorado could NOT get through the NZ and every puck carrier/receiver was immediately forechecked.

The PP in the 1st was atrocious so there is a technique there that will be copied by teams in the playoffs.

Bednar and staff adjusted by bringing the D in closer to one another in their own zone for mutual support and pulled the forwards in as well having them make shorter passes that were supportable. The Avs forwards were coming off the boards and skating to the middle of the ice taking away the movement and steering of the Pens F3.

It's been a while since I've seen the Avs forced to adjust to this degree and I'm glad to see they are able to easily turn on a dime.

 

[the_fan]

I thought it was over before it started. Where does that leave me?

I rather not say. It could ruin our HF friendship

 

[wayninja]

Wow, the comeback is going to be epic

 

[The Kingslayer]

Wow. Missed a good one it looks like. Crosby still so insanely good. Wasting away in Pittsburgh. Fourgiev did Fourgiev but I dont know if you can fault him on those goals....maybe the Joseph one and maybe Rust but even good goalies let those in.

Drouin is going to make alot of money.

 

[missionAvs]

I rather not say. It could ruin our HF friendship

Tell me the truth. I need to know.

 

[ikonos]

The Avs players turned it up but also recognize that the coaches made adjustments between the 1st and 2nd. Pens in the first were employing a tight 2 man forecheck on the Avs D limiting their decision making. The Pens had their D pulled up into the NZ and with F3 denied the passing and skating lanes the Avs normally employ. Colorado could NOT get through the NZ and every puck carrier/receiver was immediately forechecked.

The PP in the 1st was atrocious so there is a technique there that will be copied by teams in the playoffs.

Bednar and staff adjusted by bringing the D in closer to one another in their own zone for mutual support and pulled the forwards in as well having them make shorter passes that were supportable. The Avs forwards were coming off the boards and skating to the middle of the ice taking away the movement and steering of the Pens F3.

It's been a while since I've seen the Avs forced to adjust to this degree and I'm glad to see they are able to easily turn on a dime.

That PP and most of 1st period felt like Penguins knew exactly where the puck is going and are always there to intercept it. They played a great game for the first 35 minutes and the first goal by Avs turned the tide around. When the Avs are moving their feet, you can feel they are always in the game.

 

[Avs_19]

Love Casey but he might actually pull a Comeau one of these days. Enjoy:

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I thought it was over when Pens were up 2-0. That makes me worse than an asshole I think. Those who thought it was over when it was 4-0 are less of an asshole

After Walker hit the post (pretty sure it was Walker) and then Crosby tipped that one in just seconds later to put them up 3-0, I thought it was over. The 4th goal just cemented the idea. Walker's goal (I still don’t know how that found it's way thru 4 bodies) and Trenin's right before the end of the 2nd brought life back into the arena. It was a morgue, other than obnoxious Pens fans.

 

[Bijelo]

Was pleasant meeting.

 

[the_fan]

Tell me the truth. I need to know.

Actually now that I think about it, thinking the Avs will lose the game before it starts isn’t as bad as saying they gonna lose when going down by 2 goals. So you’re not as bad as I am