GDT: Avs vs Flames | 8PM MT | Emergency GDT

[The Kingslayer]

I mean, MacK is great in the bumper, but it seems like kind of a waste with his ability to skate up and down the wall making guys miss.

I always wanted him closer to the net.

 

[Azrael89]

I always wanted him closer to the net.

He's got a heavy shot. If he starts shooting from the bumper the puck will tear through the net.

 

[wayninja]

Oh dude.... I married into a Spanish Catholic plus a gobsmack of other latino/latina genetic mixes incl Native Am... family. Me kinda whitey. So man, I have seen.. you name it. So when I read you missed her quinceanera, damn. That is a whole Trevor Noah 2 hour special. Or is your fam understanding as hell? Or have you laid down Jefe daddy law? Or are you scared af? Or are you disillusioned? Or, this could go on.

Seriously tho... figured should be quiet this year but what you said makes me want to show up with ghost hunter electronic equipment to see how things go for you on this.

Last week we went down for a 14 yr old birthday party and it was insane... and that was a birthday party.

I just asked my chicana missus what she thought about what you said. Her eyes got big as saucers and she lost the power of speech. So have to ask... did you really miss her quinceanera or only kinda missed it or something?

Oh man I feel like I really led you down a road here. No... this is just kind of a running gag that I have.

That's 3 hours I'm not getting back. I can't believe I missed my grandfathers funeral for this shit.

I can't believe I missed my son's wedding for this

I can't believe I missed my son's graduation for this.

I can't believe I missed my retirement party to watch Cale embarrass himself.

 

[drhiii]

Oh man I feel like I really led you down a road here. No... this is just kind of a running gag that I have.

Ok, I bit hook, line... sunkers. Having married into a massive Spanish catholic Native American family that requires Google search engine during family get togethers.. when I read that, damn. So I bit. Knowing what that would be like if...

Anywayz, good on ya. Glad to supply bait for this.

 

[UncleRisto]

Great game. Fantastic poll! Notwithstanding notable oversights of Tortoise and Mono. Post-metal next?!

Nobody's heard of the post-metal bands either.

Post-hardcore, post-punk (revival), and post-grunge are it for me on the posts, if you're actually supposed to know the groups.

 

[Pokecheque]

Oh shit, MacDermid went to the quiet room after that fight!?

Damn, Looch is a goddamn beast. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more imposing figure in the NHL. I can still remember when both Dan Hamhuis and P.K. Subban both tried to lay him out, both guys suffered serious injury after trying and failing.

 

[RECKLESS]

Finally we're ahead of Seattle in the standings.

That shit has irked me whole season long.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Backlund been a bitch since the series. He talked last playoffs about wanting revenge against the Avs. Got punked by the Oilers in 5.

They wanted to play the Avs in the first round???

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

This team is slowly starting to look like the unstoppable Cup winning team.. Like it a lot.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Really hope CMac and Joe are aggressive again at the deadline.


Make a big move for a big player and this team can win the cup again no question. They're dominating the league again and still dealing with significant injuries.

Get a Top 6 forward at least.

Spot on.

We are starting to look very good. Potentially peaking at the right time for a playoff run. It was 40-50 games of mess but we finally clicked or that's how it feels.

Nice to see people starting to believe again.

The defence is special. Best in the league. The forward group is pretty damn good too. Hopefully they get some health luck the rest of the way.

I like the team but add that second line center and we are very very good. Defenseman too depending on EJs health.

Not only is Byram just ultra talented, he doesn’t take any shit from anyone. We HAVE to keep him at all costs

Agree. Fantastic add to this team.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

It took a bit, but I think Malgin may have found himself a regular role in the lineup even when fully healthy. 3 goals in 6 games (damn near had a 4th one tonight) and is really good on the forecheck.

He's super talented for a 4th line guy. A bit like NAK but not nearly as gritty.

 

[Tralfamadore]

What's the record with out Makar this year? Like 8-1 or something? Let's move him for the 2C we got Bo anyway.

 

[Hesher]

11 out of 12 points from this brutal stretch is nothing short of spectacular.

Loved the tribute to Naz and the standing ovation. His hat-trick against the Blues after the ****storm and the OT winner in Game 4 makes him an Avalanche legend in my book. Too bad he couldn't stay, he looks so wrong in a Flames uniform.

 

[AvsFan29]

What's the record with out Makar this year? Like 8-1 or something? Let's move him for the 2C we got Bo anyway.

Put the bottle down

 

[cccoltsicehockey]

If they make both 2023 and 2024 1sts available in a deal they should be able to get a really good player tbh. Especially if they do include Newhook and/or Behrens in the deal.

We need someone with term though. It can't be a rental for all of that. I also prefer it not include Behrens or Foudy. We are going to need ELCs to keep this window going and both of those should be able to help really soon.

2023 1st, 2024 1st, Newhook, and OO should be on the table for a 2C with term though.

 

[teoberto]

They wanted to play the Avs in the first round???

“It’s going to be a waste of 8 days”

 

[Bowe Byrum]

I don't understand why people question Newhook's skating, he's very fast and shifty

Strange

 

[Gumballhead]

I don't understand why people question Newhook's skating, he's very fast and shifty

Because he doesn’t get to full speed in three strides. And he’s the new board stepchild.

 

[Bowe Byrum]

Byram always the first to drop the gloves

He's got that bite to his game

 

[Bowe Byrum]

Wait, we are trading newhook?

No

 

[Bowe Byrum]

I’m glad we’re putting on a show like this in front of Kadri. I get why he left, but it feels good to show him he was better off staying.

Personally I am glad he didn't

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[The Abusement Park]

I don't understand why people question Newhook's skating, he's very fast and shifty

It's not that, it's that his edges aren't great. He gets muscled off the puck all the time.

 

[RockLobster]

I don't understand why people question Newhook's skating, he's very fast and shifty

It’s because there’s more to skating ability than just speed and shiftiness. There have been posters far more knowledgeable on the intricacies of skating discuss why he’s simply a fine/good skater and not a great one.

And those posters aren’t knocking it, just pointing out that it’s merely “fine” for the NHL

 

[John Mandalorian]

People are moving the goal posts now on discussions about Newhooks skating. OK. LOL.

No, there have been negarive comments specifically about his speed/explosiveness.