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Yeah that's surprising how they all get similar TOI. I don't know if it's a good strategy long term but until we get a dominant #1 it's probably for the best.
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Yeah that's surprising how they all get similar TOI. I don't know if it's a good strategy long term but until we get a dominant #1 it's probably for the best.
Foppa2118
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Avs44
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I do think the Wild will be better than they showed tonight. They aren't a fast club and the Avs really burned them there on that tonight, but their passing was also terribly off. Suter in particular was just horrible at moving the puck - but I suspect that's more due to rust than anything else with him. We'll see how well Greenway turns out, but the kid has the potential to be scary. He had a few moments tonight coming off the boards with his strength. If he can put things together he won't be fun to play against.
I felt like that shot differential was because it seemed like at least one of G-man or Barrie was on the ice at all times. Z did ok, but he also seems like it's going to take him a bit to get into a groove again. Next year that kid should probably play the last three pre-season games lol.
Imagine this team when one of Makar, G-man, and Barrie are on the ice at all times? Holy shit lol it's going to be impossible to setup a cycle on that team.
Avs425
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Really solid game other than the last 10 minutes turtle there. They head this Wild team to 20 shots against and really i can't recall to many high scoring chances for them. The D did a great job tonight. Varly was good but not to busy, and the Forwards were fast, nasty, and aggressive. Should be a real fun season to watch if they continue to play and build of this.
With the exception of the one Girard brain fart the D looked as good as it's ever been since the glory days. It's hard not to speak in superlatives after a win like that, but goddamn was it encouraging
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Foppa2118
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BTW, this isn't a garbage point for Kerfoot. This is a pretty nice play to put the puck in the open ice for Compher to skate into.
Avs425
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Totally notice the bad passing tonight on the wild blue line as well, particularly with the D-D passes trying to break out. That will get better as the season goes but i agree, to me they looked really slow.
JoeSakic13
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Agreed! I originally viewed him as a consolation prize for not landing Chabot, but this guy is just what we needed.
Foppberg
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I mean it's a nice play, but the net is wide open lol. Garbage point.
Foppa2118
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But it doesn't end up a goal with most players trying to pass to Compher there.
I only say this because I think some people make way too much of his "lucky" goals and points.
Sea Eagles
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I hope we get credit when it's due. I hate reading the opposition was off, which is why we won.
We were the better team from start to finish. We dominated them, and have done so for a while.
We out skated them, out hustled them, out passed them, and we're more hungry.
BUT, we can get MUCH better, and the team knows it. That's the most exciting thing.
We were the better team from start to finish. We dominated them, and have done so for a while.
We out skated them, out hustled them, out passed them, and we're more hungry.
BUT, we can get MUCH better, and the team knows it. That's the most exciting thing.
MartinSkoulYa
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Damn, we played awesome.
What a promising performance.
What a promising performance.
22FUTON9
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I'm a Soderberg fan..
Hey dude.. We know you can play higher in the lineup, but we need you to carry a line all by yourself for the rest of your contract.
He really has embraced his role and taken on an attitude of letting his grinder line-mates do the work, get him the puck, read the play, and contribute offensively as best he can.
Hey dude.. We know you can play higher in the lineup, but we need you to carry a line all by yourself for the rest of your contract.
He really has embraced his role and taken on an attitude of letting his grinder line-mates do the work, get him the puck, read the play, and contribute offensively as best he can.
Avsboy
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That goal was a tough one to stop. Goals happen sometimes. I though Girard was flawless.
If there's one player who seems off it's Landy. He seemed to have trouble breaking out of the zone a few times. Probably just rust or jitters.
Few people can speak the game like Bednar can. I hope he sticks around for a long, long time
Avs425
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Avs425
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So I counted zero Mikko falls this game.. YEY!!!
Foppa2118
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The thing about Soda is that might be the best role for him. He seems to play much better with those keep it simple, grinding style players, than he does with the more skilled guys.
I'd like it if one of his wingers had a bit more finish though because the guy can absolutely dish the puck.
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