GDT: Game 1: CHI @ COL * Home Opener! * 10p ET / 8p MT

[TanguaySauce]

** Line-up Unconfirmed **
(But we can expect Bednar's love affair with JTC to start early)


WANNA KNOW HOW TO TELL LIFE ISN'T FAIR??

We don't get this guy....

But of course in Game 1, we have to face this guy....

** Tonight's Pre-Game Song **



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[dahrougem2]

I'll be honest... that Blackhawks top-9 is not bad. Not bad at all.

The defense is upgraded but still needs work, especially with de Haan on the top pairing next to Jones. I figured it would be McCabe with Jones getting 23-24 minutes per night.

 

[Bensch88]

JTC to score 2 goals

 

[Avs9296]

I think the Hawks make the playoffs this year.

 

[Avs425]

Game 1 of 82 must wins

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

The Truth: More like Blackhawks season opener..

 

[Ararana]

Of all the teams in the Central besides the Avs, I probably respect the Hawks the most. They play a fast pace, high scoring chance, style of hockey. It's a breath of fresh air after having to cycle through the Dallas-Nashville-Minnesota teams. Seems like every game the Avs play against Chicago is a fun one.

First goal: Makar on the PP
First penalty: Ranta, for obvious reasons
Best player on the ice: Sammy G

- I've got a feeling Fluery's numbers are going to see a significant drop this season. Going from one the league's best defenses to whatever this is.
- I do think the Hawks grab a wildcard spot and, honestly, would be super happy for them.
- I think the Avs take this game even without MacKinnon but, as will be the case all season, the regular season doesn't matter anymore. There's no excuse for the Avs not to come out of the Central, just like there's no excuse for Vegas not to come out of the Pacific. The reason season starts at the WCF.

 

[JudoKoala]

As my first post since the end of last season, let me just say... FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK, BAY-BEEEEEE!!! Hope you've all been well, let's go let's go let's gooooooooooo

 

[The Merchant]

 

[ASmileyFace]

I got lucky and needed to take a trip home to the front range this week so I'm going to be at the game tonight. Bummed about MacKinnon being out but I'm psyched for the season to start! Go Avs!!

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

MacKinnon being out definitely takes some of the excitement out of this one, but it’s great to have hockey back.

Look forward to watching turn and burn and the rookie forwards.

The Hawks are improved. It should be a good game.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Yeah Chicago is a good team this year.


Getting Toews back, plus adding Seth Jones to the Defense and Tyler Johnson to that forward group.


I said it before, I think they have a good chance at not only making the playoffs but getting home ice in that first round.

 

[henchman21]

I'll be honest... that Blackhawks top-9 is not bad. Not bad at all.

The defense is upgraded but still needs work, especially with de Haan on the top pairing next to Jones. I figured it would be McCabe with Jones getting 23-24 minutes per night.

Yeah forwards could be real good if Dach takes a step forward and Johnson recovers. I think their thought on defense is evening out the top 4. Both pairings are really solid and McCabe-Murphy should be their shutdown pairing. Longer term, they really need Beaudin to fill that CDH spot.

 

[forsbergavs32]

This whole new way to watch games is weird. From what I can tell I can’t watch the Avs game on ESPN+ because it’s on TNT unless I’m missing something. Will a rerun be on ESPN+ or am I just out of luck? I’ll be at work so I wanted to watch what I could on my lunch break.

 

[McMetal]

I'll be at the game tonight, but I don't have a good feeling about it at all. Missing MacKinnon means the engine of our offense is out, and combine that with MAF in net and it could be a cold night for us offensively.

 

[ArWKo]

This’ll be my first time back at an Avs game since 2/11/2020 vs the Sens. Greatly looking forward to it regardless of outcome.

 

[Avaholic29]

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** Line-up Unconfirmed **
(But we can expect Bednar's love affair with JTC to start early)


WANNA KNOW HOW TO TELL LIFE ISN'T FAIR??

We don't get this guy....

But of course in Game 1, we have to face this guy....

** Tonight's Pre-Game Song **



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Didn’t the reports say Kadri was top line centre?

 

[Ararana]

This whole new way to watch games is weird. From what I can tell I can’t watch the Avs game on ESPN+ because it’s on TNT unless I’m missing something. Will a rerun be on ESPN+ or am I just out of luck? I’ll be at work so I wanted to watch what I could on my lunch break.

From what I understand tonight is a nationally broadcast game, so no ESPN+ you have to watch on TNT or kitten.

Didn’t the reports say Kadri was top line centre?

That linup isn't accurate. Kadri is on the top line, and the D pairs they're practicing with are

Girard - Makar
Byram - Johnson
JJ - Murray

 

[Chiarelli]

Tyler Johnson vs. JT Compher

The #1 center showdown we dont deserve!

 

[AvsFan29]

Lets see Makar go off for 4 points

 

[Pokecheque]

Already preemptively getting mad at Kadri...

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Hawks are good. This is going to be a tough game. I could see these two teams battling it out for top of the division all year

 

[sethro109]

Since I'll be at this game tonight and it's our home opener, I hope the sack isn't filled with Blackhawk fans like usual. I hate when we have an away atmosphere at home. It's embarrassing as a Avs fan.

 

[TanguaySauce]

Didn’t the reports say Kadri was top line centre?

Hence the disclaimer that it's unconfirmed

I'm just going based on JB's tendency to give JTC every opportunity in the world

 

[expatriatedtexan]

What channel is carrying tonights game?