Pre-Game Talk: Avs' week II: Kings, Kings, Ducks, Ducks - try II

[Pokecheque]

Watching highlights I see Girard looks faster than he did last year. I think his straight skating speed was stopping him from being elite offensively, and he may have fixed that.

It wasn't that--it was his shot, which unfortunately hasn't improved any.

That's fine though, he's a huge reason that this team is successful--he may not score a ton of points but he pushes the puck in the right direction and is excellent defensively. Obviously STL did not put forth their best effort in Game 2 but I was so impressed with the fact that Colorado was giving the Blues NOTHING out there. For all the praise they rightfully receive for their offensive acumen, their defense is quite good.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[MaKarter]

Watching highlights I see Girard looks faster than he did last year. I think his straight skating speed was stopping him from being elite offensively, and he may have fixed that.

Plus that hair flow

 

[hockeyfish]

I could have sworn there was a game tonight. Now I'm sad.

 

[5280]

I know I’m probably late to the party, but I like the new blue helmets. Kind of Scandinavian-ish.

 

[EXTRAS]

Any word on who is in goal tomorrow?

 

[Freaky Styley]

Timmins will probably have to come out when Byram gets in. Next game (or 2) will be a big fight between Graves and Timmins though, but for my money

Toews - Makar
Graves - Girard
Byram - EJ
Cole - Timmins

is the best way we can line up our D pairings when healthy. Now, Bo could supplant either Graves or Toews later in the year, and we know EJ will miss more time so Timmins will get plenty of shots.

 

[Cypher]

Any word on who is in goal tomorrow?

No idea, but it looks like the Avs called up Hunter via emergency loan and promoted Werner to the taxi squad. So whichever of Gru/Fankie that didn't magically get hurt today is probably gonna start.

 

[BoxOfChocolates]

No idea, but it looks like the Avs called up Hunter via emergency loan and promoted Werner to the taxi squad. So whichever of Gru/Fankie that didn't magically get hurt today is probably gonna start.

Yeah that came out of nowhere. Media sure on their A-game

 

[Avsboy]

Probably Gru, his groin is worse than Varly's. Doesn't matter, Avs D holds the puck for 60 minutes.

 

[MaKarter]

Any word on who is in goal tomorrow?

I would say Grub again, but no official word from tight lips Bednar.

 

[JLo217]

I saw Timmins was staying in with EJ coming in. Is Cole coming out?

 

[Muffin]

Gibson is elite, man we'd be a dynasty with Gibson in net.

 

[MaKarter]

I saw Timmins was staying in with EJ coming in. Is Cole coming out?

Probably the same D we saw last game.

EJ isn't game ready yet.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

No idea, but it looks like the Avs called up Hunter via emergency loan and promoted Werner to the taxi squad. So whichever of Gru/Fankie that didn't magically get hurt today is probably gonna start.

Wait... what? I never saw this...
<now frantically looking>

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Shit...

 

[Balthazar]

Shit...

If it's Gru again who's injured for nothing it's getting concerning.

 

[tigervixxxen]

A few facts:

Bednar conveniently did not speak to the media today.

Grubauer was featured in practice and airline photos today

Nobody was added to the Covid list and players on teams that did not play today were

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Good, lord. Trent Miner is now on the Avs taxi squad.

Edit: Never mind. I read that wrong, we might be safe.

 

[MaKarter]

Traveling and rostering an extra goalie (Miska) for practice reasons and Covid insurance?

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Yeah, hopefully Grubauer travelling with the team is a good sign.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Traveling and rostering an extra goalie (Miska) for practice reasons and Covid insurance?

No because he’s required to travel with them anyway as the third goaltender. And now he’s costing daily cap, which they are trying to save and at max can now only add one player to the roster for game day.

 

[MaKarter]

There is also another item teams must consider when it comes to the taxi squad: Travel. Waddell said each team has the freedom to determine how many of their taxi squad members can travel with the NHL roster. The only mandatory requirement is each team must travel with their taxi squad goaltender.

Hopefully it ends up being some sort of business/practice decision and no new injuries.

Edit- well shoot TV says not likely.

 

[Balthazar]

Hopefully it ends up being some sort of business/practice decision and no new injuries.

Traveling and rostering an extra goalie (Miska) for practice reasons and Covid insurance?

Since the word "emergency" is in there chances are it's not a cap saving or "insurance" thing.

Grubauer was featured in practice and airline photos today

It's Francouz then.

Only one EMERGENCY LOAN in the whole league and it's us

 

[Balthazar]

Francouz injured