GDT: Game 23 - Avs @ Preds LOL 6:00pm MT - Rock Paper Sissons

[AvsMakar08]

Stars lost too, if only Flyers would beat the Sens it would have been a perfect night

Yeah, the captain or one of the leaders from Flyer players was almost in tears after that loss.

 

[AvsMakar08]

Colorado Avalanche will soon be contenders.

 

[Makar to MacK]

Colorado Avalanche will soon be contenders.

Will soon be? Already is and has been since making the playoffs last year imo

 

[Ararana]

Jesus we are only three points behind Nashville with a game in hand. And we've played so many games on the road so far.

 

[AvsFan29]

Will soon be? Already is and has been since making the playoffs last year imo

Slow down! I wouldn't call us serious contenders. Could we have a Cinderella run? Maybe

 

[the_fan]

Avs have a really nice home stand coming up soon. Good chance at putting up some points.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

It's weird EJ does not look physically off, but maybe being a touch slower has made the game faster for him, and forces him to make quicker decisions that exposes his hockey IQ a bit.

Hopefully it's just a funk, and not the anti EJ crowd being right this ****ing early lol.

Edit...

I do have another theory though. EJ has been the OFD (yeah I know not great at it but) for a long time on his pairing. Hes not used to playing with someone like Girard who is all over the place, and inexperienced. He might be struggling getting used to playing his role. If that is all it his he should figure it out as the year goes on, and Girard gets more experience.

I agree. EJ is used to rushing the puck up the ice and using his physical abilities to dominate a game. He isn't the "steady as you go" defensive D that is always in the "conservative" position. I'm not gonna complain though, he's still a good player.

 

[AvsFan29]

I agree. EJ is used to rushing the puck up the ice and using his physical abilities to dominate a game. He isn't the "steady as you go" defensive D that is always in the "conservative" position. I'm not gonna complain though, he's still a good player.

He seems indecisive and gets caught way more than he used to.

 

[Makar to MacK]

Slow down! I wouldn't call us serious contenders. Could we have a Cinderella run? Maybe

I disagree, last year you could consider us a Cinderella but after making the playoffs I think that most people consider us a very good to great team. Just my opinion, also I think I'm going the exact speed I should be going if any thing I will speed up

 

[CobraAcesS]

He seems indecisive and gets caught way more than he used to.

Well when your caught between two mindsets... Maybe it's better we have this transition now though since Girard is actually doing well in this role like f***ing 3 years before he should be.

 

[AvsFan29]

I disagree, last year you could consider us a Cinderella but after making the playoffs I think that most people consider us a very good to great team. Just my opinion, also I think I'm going the exact speed I should be going if any thing I will speed up

I'm just hesitant to call us a contender. Add Makar / Kaut / Timmins / OTT 1st and we will be much closer.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

7-0-1 in our last 8 games and Jost has 7 pts in that stretch since coming back.

 

[Avsboy]

7-0-1 in our last 8 games and Jost has 7 pts in that stretch since coming back.

Jost has been an important reason. He plays 200 feet and recently has more offensive punch as well. When he was out was when the Avs had their brief collapse.

 

[hooverdam]

7-0-1 in our last 8 games and Jost has 7 pts in that stretch since coming back.

This is huge. Getting Jost going is massive.

 

[Balthazar]

I wonder if Jost was playing with some sort of injury before his time off. He is so much better since his comeback.

 

[flyfysher]

I'm just hesitant to call us a contender. Add Makar / Kaut / Timmins / OTT 1st and we will be much closer.

Exactly!

 

[Avs44]

Jost has been playing the wing since returning. I think that's why, as @henchman24 said it would.

 

[Lonewolfe2015]

Tonight is drinks at my place... I have a good feeling about this lads and ladies.

Told yall! So worried, just need to put a drink in my hand and a girl around my shoulder and we'll win games.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Told yall! So worried, just need to put a drink in my hand and a girl around my shoulder and we'll win games.

I've worn the same shirt for the entire win streak. Thank god it's not also dependent on being washed or not. For the first two periods tonight it was in the wash/dryer. I got it on in the second intermission, and wahlah.

We're all contributing in our own ways lol.

 

[Iracundia]

Bednar needs to make this happen now

Jost - Kerfoot - JTC

Give these guys some real 5 v 5 time together and I bet we see some real chemistry

 

[AvsWraith]

That was a laser he put past Rinne. I want to see more of that on the PP.

 

[jvcjdudu jcycyxjene]

Will soon be? Already is and has been since making the playoffs last year imo

Yeah we're not there yet imo. This start/this win are exciting, but they are short a few pieces for a serious cup run. That being said, our window could open as soon as next season.

 

[jvcjdudu jcycyxjene]

Bednar needs to make this happen now

Jost - Kerfoot - JTC

Give these guys some real 5 v 5 time together and I bet we see some real chemistry

It'll be the "Welivetogether" line (if you get this reference then you should be ashamed of yourself)

 

[Avs_19]

Jost going to the second PP unit might be a demotion on paper but it's also a much better spot for him. He actually has the puck on his stick now and can make plays. This was supposed to be one of his strengths coming in but we've never really seen it yet because of injuries and his role.

Ghetto is playing limited 4th line minutes so I don't blame him for a lack of production but if this is the only role available for him then there's probably not a need for him to be in the lineup. I like him but he's not going to help you much in other areas and he no longer has his spot on the second PP unit either.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Jost going to the second PP unit might be a demotion on paper but it's also a much better spot for him. He actually has the puck on his stick now and can make plays. This was supposed to be one of his strengths coming in but we've never really seen it yet because of injuries and his role.

Ghetto is playing limited 4th line minutes so I don't blame him for a lack of production but if this is the only role available for him then there's probably not a need for him to be in the lineup. I like him but he's not going to help you much in other areas and he no longer has his spot on the second PP unit either.

As far as im concerned there is no "2nd unit" I honestly cant recall the last time we had two PP units that were producing at this rate.