GDT: Col @ Car | 5pm MT | Greetings (The Emergency GDT)

[sethro109]

I like the Canes.

 

[The Kingslayer]

The Avs have been a one trick pony for the entire season. They were winning strictly because Makar first, then Mackinnon. That shit can't last and is sure not working in the playoffs either.

Yup. It was pretty much Georgiev 2 weeks in October, Makar all November and Mackinnon from December until the All- Star break. This team cant get a save and we might be seeing early signs that some of those big minutes is catching up to the stars all because the Avs dont have a 2C and one of their best players is on leave.

 

[dahrougem2]

Top guys have not been top guys on this road trip. Results speak for themselves.

They are going to get completely outclassed in Florida.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Send RyJo, Byram and whatever else needed to get Kadri back

 

[Balthazar]

Thank you stupid ass f***en useless allstar break. This team is not winning a game on this road trip because for some reason they need million games to shake off the rust after long breaks. They’re like an old ass broken down car which needs time to get the engine started

Look at the bright side.

Losing now >>>>>>> riding Mackinnon's hot streak until we get a reality check in the playoffs.

 

[missionAvs]

Top guys have not been top guys on this road trip. Results speak for themselves.

They are going to get completely outclassed in Florida.

There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that Florida puts at least 6 up on us.

 

[NateTheGreat]

I don’t think there’s any question that Val is more important to the team than Mikko right now.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Really disappointed with Byram. Not just tonight but this far into his career. I had high hopes. Really thought he was going to be Niedermayer 2.0 but hes lookin like Thomas Hickey 2.0.

 

[Alienblood]

Crazy what happens when you trade for one of the worst goalies in the league, and build out a dog shit forward corps. Impressive team building by Cmac.

where did he ever learn about hockey anyways

 

[Metallo]

We could make all the TDL trades in the World, if George doesn't step up it will be for nothing.

 

[AnimalMother73]

I'm truly so sick of Byram it's not even funny anymore. Rants is f***ing sucking but at least he'll score a goal every so often. Byram has regressed so hard that I'm not even sure if I see a top 4 defenseman there anymore. Dude is cooked.

He doesn’t look like the same player at all, like he’s someone else. I think his game really lacks confidence right now, something he used to somehow limit all the mistakes he’s making right now. I feel like he rarely pinches nowa days and when he does it’s always at the most inopportune time. I don’t think other players have figured him out or anything just think he’s in a mentally low place for whatever reason and my tin foil hat says its because, in his mind, the Avs chose Toews over him as a first paring D man (so he’s sulking).

 

[sethro109]

Send RyJo, Byram and whatever else needed to get Kadri back

Bo looks completely deflated out there. I wasn't in favor of trading him before, but if he can't regain his confidence here, that's just going to be a great trade for another team down the line when he's useless to us. We'll just end up with late draft picks and crap. The other problem is, I don't think I'm very comfortable running up JJ - Malinski third pairing either.

 

[missionAvs]

He doesn’t look like the same player at all, like he’s someone else. I think his game really lacks confidence right now, something he used to somehow limit all the mistakes he’s making right now. I feel like he rarely pinches nowa days and when he does it’s always at the most inopportune time. I don’t think other players have figured him out or anything just think he’s in a mentally low place for whatever reason and my tin foil hat says its because, in his mind, the Avs chose Toews over him as a first paring D man (so he’s sulking).

Well then maybe we should ship his ass out then. Trade him to Arizona out of spite and trade him cheap.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

This team is really tight knit. They must love RyJo as they are all doing their Spartacus impression for him with these piss poor performances since coming back from the break

 

[BaconNater]

Really disappointed with Byram. Not just tonight but this far into his career. I had high hopes. Really thought he was going to be Niedermayer 2.0 but hes lookin like Thomas Hickey 2.0.

I thought this read Thomas Harley at first, even that would be an upgrade

 

[Balthazar]

Really disappointed with Byram. Not just tonight but this far into his career. I had high hopes. Really thought he was going to be Niedermayer 2.0 but hes lookin like Thomas Hickey 2.0.

He's healthy for the first time in his NHL career and he either hit a late sophomore slump (in games played it's his 2nd season) or the Toews contract really affected him mentally (which is what I choose to believe).

 

[The Moops]

Been driving all day and just caught the highlights. At least there was a solid 30 seconds of enjoyment out of this one

We may never win again

 

[chet1926]

I don’t think there’s any question that Val is more important to the team than Mikko right now.

This isn't even a question. Rantanen is pure garbage. I stopped counting at 8 fumbled picks and/or turnovers and that was 5 mins into the 2nd period.

 

[Alienblood]

Send RyJo, Byram and whatever else needed to get Kadri back

Flames are in the hunt now and playing well

 

[forsbergavs32]

Bo looks completely deflated out there. I wasn't in favor of trading him before, but if he can't regain his confidence here, that's just going to be a great trade for another team down the line when he's useless to us. We'll just end up with late draft picks and crap. The other problem is, I don't think I'm very comfortable running up JJ - Malinski third pairing either.

Yeah, I dunno. Something just has to give here. We need center help in the worst way and not a ton of assets to give. I don't want to wait until Byram has completely lost value either.

 

[Alienblood]

Really disappointed with Byram. Not just tonight but this far into his career. I had high hopes. Really thought he was going to be Niedermayer 2.0 but hes lookin like Thomas Hickey 2.0.

He quit and likely wants out

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Team once again played like shit. No depth and our stars haven’t carried the team like they usually do. Also, our all-star goalie let in the first 3 shots he faced and 4 goals on the first 10 shots.

Everything sucks from top to bottom.

 

[Alienblood]

He doesn’t look like the same player at all, like he’s someone else. I think his game really lacks confidence right now, something he used to somehow limit all the mistakes he’s making right now. I feel like he rarely pinches nowa days and when he does it’s always at the most inopportune time. I don’t think other players have figured him out or anything just think he’s in a mentally low place for whatever reason and my tin foil hat says its because, in his mind, the Avs chose Toews over him as a first paring D man (so he’s sulking).

100% agreed. plus Pratt's coaching. Look how poor the dcore has become

 

[The Kingslayer]

I thought this read Thomas Harley at first, even that would be an upgrade

If it was Harley for byram the Avs would have to add.

 

[henchman21]

I clearly didnt see the game… Byram’s issues probably have some sort of mental aspect. But… he’s gotta adapt his game to work in the NHL. He’s simply not naturally talented to pull off risky moves all the time. I said it prior to him being drafted and through the hype. He has to tone out this junior aspect and realize he’s a dude more than a game changer. If he does that and settles in as a 35 point heavy 1v1 load defensive guy… he’ll be very successful. Trying to be Josi is a quick trip to being a marginalized defender in the realm of Dumba.