He was more noticeable in the agitator role. Got away with punching Kirill but did nothing else. The 4th line was the worst line of the forward groups when last game they were solid. Take that for what its worth. To me its a no brainer to have LOC in the lineup over JTC since they dont ever wanna sit PEB.
He had to play us so he hasn't been able to log on even though I'm sure he checks this **** during intermissions but he was probably wondering how the Avs D control the puck so well when he just fires grenades anytime he touches it.
It only happens once every five or so games. I hope Seattle takes this guy.
All joking aside, even just a couple years ago the Avs were still turtling with leads. Drove me batshit every time, because it came back to bite them so often and made games closer than they needed to be. Now, I didn't notice the Avs let up the constant O-zone pressure until the PP mid at through the third when they sent out the second unit to start. After that, they started to let up the speed through the NZ, but the game was long over by then with an absolutely insurmountable lead. That's how you do it, I don't ever want to see the Avs sit back on a lead again, not when this relentless pressure model is proving its worth these last six games.That's just because Bednar doesn't know how to do mid game adjustments
Agree 100%. Youre winning for a reason. Keep doing what you're doing. With the mobility of the defense the Avs have they have 0 reason to turtle as well.
God the days of turtling were so ****ing frustrating.
This drove me nuts as well. Even at the beginning of this season they were doing it. This winning streak they haven't been sitting back trying to protect leads and it has resulted in major success. It was the major gripe that I had with Bednar. I wanted him gone but if they keep playing this way then I have zero problem with him. I like his system just hated how that was the only in game adapting he would do. I am now willing to admit I was wrong if this is how he is going to get the team to play
It came from necessity. The present day Avs dont play that way atleast not in the regular season. I dont recall much turtling in the playoffs but I could be wrong. The Avs need to be more aggressive when they are in a deficit. Thats still one flaw this team has yet to overcome and if im being honest I hope they never get put in a position where they are down going into the third. I prefer they always have a lead haha.
