Pre-Game Talk: Avs vs. Stars: October 15th 2013 | Their new logo just looks like a spiky D

[Mant*]

But from the sounds of it, a lot of people saying it's "just a bruise" doesn't sounds too bad.

McLeod was down on the ice for about a minute and unable to get up on his own. It may be "just a bruise", but it's probably a pretty significant one. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he got an extra game off to heal it up.

 

[bromando]

I don't mind Bordeleau being a regular on a fourth line. Sure, he might fail to clear the puck from time to time but it's compensated by his hitting which scares the crap out of defenders. He's not really taken any stupid penalties either.

Just let him play. He's come a long way as a hockey player and is not a liability. You can't flip-flop based on the latest shift/game. He's going to screw up from time to time. Take the bad with the good.

Wait, what? Yes he is a liability. Last game just being a shining example. He hasn't come a long way as a hockey player. He still can't control the puck, pass it, shoot it, defend well, or do anything besides be big in front of the goalie and charge at the other team. Who cares if he "scares the crap out of defenders"? He's on ice 5 minutes a game and in that time seems to do absolutely nothing or worse most of the time. Sure, he'll lay out a guy once a week. I'll take someone who can play over that any day.

 

[Taak19]

Sorry I haven't really seen Bordy as a liability either. He's a good player for what his role is. McLeod too.

 

[The Merchant]

I envision our atypical defensive breakdowns and bottom-5 SA/G will finally bite us and we'll either end up losing in OT or winning in a shootout.

 

[Freudian]

Wait, what? Yes he is a liability. Last game just being a shining example. He hasn't come a long way as a hockey player. He still can't control the puck, pass it, shoot it, defend well, or do anything besides be big in front of the goalie and charge at the other team. Who cares if he "scares the crap out of defenders"? He's on ice 5 minutes a game and in that time seems to do absolutely nothing or worse most of the time. Sure, he'll lay out a guy once a week. I'll take someone who can play over that any day.

He's one of the best heavyweights in the league, both when it comes to hockey skill and fighting.

I definitely want him in against a team with players like Dillon, who will take runs at our players. The only games I wouldn't mind him sitting is against teams like Detroit.

 

[Nihiliste]

Benn has our number but I hate Dallas and really hope we can win this game.

 

[cgf]

Wait, what? Yes he is a liability. Last game just being a shining example. He hasn't come a long way as a hockey player. He still can't control the puck, pass it, shoot it, defend well, or do anything besides be big in front of the goalie and charge at the other team. Who cares if he "scares the crap out of defenders"? He's on ice 5 minutes a game and in that time seems to do absolutely nothing or worse most of the time. Sure, he'll lay out a guy once a week. I'll take someone who can play over that any day.

One bad game and Bordy's back to being a useless sasquatch again, good to know.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Al Muir ‏@almuirSI 2 min
Mr. Glass, Kari Lehtonen, placed on IR, retroactive to Oct. 11. He'll miss at least the next two games. Stars are dead in water without him

 

[bromando]

One bad game and Bordy's back to being a useless sasquatch again, good to know.

For me it was just a big example. I was absolutely against his contract and haven't enjoyed watching him play this year. He isn't a good hockey player. He's a good fighter, a big person, and can skate well for his size. That's it.

I love how so many people complain about Mitchell and will do so even when Mitchell has great games as a role player and 4th line center(i.e. most of this year) but will defend Bordeleau.

 

[Huis Clos*]

Al Muir ‏@almuirSI 2 min
Mr. Glass, Kari Lehtonen, placed on IR, retroactive to Oct. 11. He'll miss at least the next two games. Stars are dead in water without him

Under Sacco that would have been the kiss of death. Hopefully Roy has them prepared and focused differently.

 

[Huis Clos*]

One bad game and Bordy's back to being a useless sasquatch again, good to know.

There was nothing to revert to he always has been.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Anyone on the Stars squad who hasn't gotten a goal yet? Good chance they'll get one tomorrow.

 

[henchman21]

Last game it was Army, this game it is Bordy... any guesses as to who we will rip for being worthless against Detroit?

I'll go with Guenin.

I think we need to enjoy this streak while it lasts instead of finding things to complain about.

 

[Mouse21*]

Wait, what? Yes he is a liability. Last game just being a shining example. He hasn't come a long way as a hockey player. He still can't control the puck, pass it, shoot it, defend well, or do anything besides be big in front of the goalie and charge at the other team. Who cares if he "scares the crap out of defenders"? He's on ice 5 minutes a game and in that time seems to do absolutely nothing or worse most of the time. Sure, he'll lay out a guy once a week. I'll take someone who can play over that any day.

wrong

 

[bromando]

Last game it was Army, this game it is Bordy... any guesses as to who we will rip for being worthless against Detroit?

I'll go with Guenin.

I think we need to enjoy this streak while it lasts instead of finding things to complain about.

Oh, I'm enjoying it.

 

[avsfan89]

I have Benn and Chiasson on my Fantasy team, but also got Varly, ROR, downie...

this should be a good one.

 

[S E P H]

Interested to see what the crowd will be like.

 

[tigervixxxen]

McLeod is back at practice.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Anyone on the Stars squad who hasn't gotten a goal yet? Good chance they'll get one tomorrow.

yes, many of them. including one russian rookie looking for his 1st in nhl.

 

[S E P H]

yes, many of them. including one russian rookie looking for his 1st in nhl.

We gotta recall that impenetrable titanium covered brick wall of a defenseman from Lake Erie to match up against him.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

Is McLeod going to miss any time? If so I could see 7 d men dressed.

If McLeod sits, Cliche will most likely play.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

yes, many of them. including one russian rookie looking for his 1st in nhl.

Didn't he walk around Hunny Bunny in the pre-season? Let's not dress Hunwick, ever.

 

[AslanRH]

Bordeleau leads the team in shooting percentage....

 

[Muffin]

I honestly don't like the Stastny line right now, too much passing. I'd like to see MacKinnon and Stastny switch spots.

Tanguay-MacKinnon-Landeskog
McGinn-Stastny-Parenteau

 

[cgf]

Bordeleau leads the team in shooting percentage....

Has he missed a shot yet?

But seriously Bordy's a massive ogre that can skate well, but he's actually pretty good at holding onto the puck, makes solid, safe passes, and can tumble in front of the net. For a 5-8 minute a game fourth liner the only other thing I could want would be for him to be a dependable PKer, but he's not quick enough for that and despite being a lot better about it this season, he gets a lot of penalties called against because his size and skating lead to so many massive hits that refs are just gunna call a solid portion of them even if they're clean, because the NHL does NHL things.

I'm one of the people who rails against Mitchell playing on a scoring line but I readily admit he's been great in his role this year, he's playing much better defensively and while he still can't pass, that's ok on the 4th line and PK. It was painful when he had to play with Staz and Tanguay because the poor fella even tried to pass in that game he just isn't physically capable of completing a proper pass, but between bordy and the new and improved highlander, he's been great.