GDT: Game 34 - Islanders @ Avalanche - Insert Island Pun Here - 7PM

[McMetal]

THE COLORADO AVALANCHE

VS

THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Landeskog - MacKinnon - Rantanen
Jost - Compher - Andrighetto
Nieto - Soderberg - Calvert
Dries - Wilson - Bourque

Girard - Johnson
Cole - Barrie
Zadorov - Nemeth

Varlamov
Grubauer


Lee - Nelson - Eberle
Beauvillier - Barzal - Bailey
Komarov - Filppula - Ho-Sang
Martin - Cizikas - Clutterbuck

Leddy - Boychuk
Hickey - Pulock
Pelech - Mayfield

Greiss
Lehner​

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[The Kingslayer]

When was that pic taken of the Avs on the bench? Also, 4-2 Islanders. Islanders are one of those teams we always have problems with regardless of the team.

 

[klozge]

Dries-Wilson-Bourque... this might actually work.

 

[McMetal]

Dries-Wilson-Bourque... this might actually work.

I feel like it will work out great for the Isles for the five minutes they spend on the ice.

 

[klozge]

I feel like it will work out great for the Isles for the five minutes they spend on the ice.

That's very much possible as well.

 

[Ivan13]

Our 1st line might have surpassed the iconic Finnish line of Lehtinen - Koivu - Selanne as the most fun line I ever watched play.

 

[Quicklime]

Quite psyched for this one, actually. I get to see my two favorite teams. Caught an Avs game or two since landing in Denver this spring, but I haven’t seen the Isles since I was a freaking toddler.

As I’ve been playing catch-up since moving, I haven’t been able to snag a Landeskog or Lemieux 3rd.....so if you see a big guy with dreads in a grey Vegas Karlsson jersey and an Isles toque that match like kindergarten and ketamine, I’m local.

 

[Raucherhusten]

After what happened to Crawford last night the only thing i care about is JTC's health.

But a win would be sweet of course ...

 

[Raucherhusten]

He's back fellas

 

[jvcjdudu jcycyxjene]

He's back fellas

I wonder, do you think plan is to have him join the team once he's healthy, or will he be sent down to the AHL? Either way its rad news that he's doing so good.

 

[Raucherhusten]

I wonder, do you think plan is to have him join the team once he's healthy, or will he be sent down to the AHL? Either way its rad news that he's doing so good.

He hasn't played since March. He will probably start in the AHL. And maybe after a month or so they reevaluate the situation.

 

[AvsFan29]

I wonder, do you think plan is to have him join the team once he's healthy, or will he be sent down to the AHL? Either way its rad news that he's doing so good.

AHL for sure. I'd assume a long 20+ game conditioning stint at a minimum. He will probably see some games later on depending how he performs. Injuries could change all of that.

 

[AvsFan29]

I really hope Varly is lights out, or atleast doesn't give up any soft goals.

 

[Quicklime]

I just want OT. I’ll elect not to care who gets 2 points. LOL

 

[SaltySkywalker]

Those faces are all terrifying.

 

[hooverdam]

Is Varlamov the confirmed starter? Haven't been able to go looking today.

 

[NOTENOUGHJTCGOALS]

Hot streak comes to an end. Rants and MacK with the big goose egg. Landy with a blindside charge on Leddy that leads to a 5 min major and 8 game suspension.

Rants going pointless still causes more main board posts than the Landy hit.

 

[UncleRisto]

Is Varlamov the confirmed starter? Haven't been able to go looking today.

Dater just tweeted this.

And even despite that, it's looking like Varly will start.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Would have liked to see Grubauer gtet the nod tonight. Ahwell lets see if Semyon can not look so pedestrian tonight.

 

[CharlesPuck]

I just want OT. I’ll elect not to care who gets 2 points. LOL

if this goes to OT you can bet that the Islanders win...

 

[Foppa Frossa]

AHL for sure. I'd assume a long 20+ game conditioning stint at a minimum. He will probably see some games later on depending how he performs. Injuries could change all of that.

Rest of the season in the AHL, IMO. Maybe call him up if the Avs make the playoffs and Eagles don't. I'm happy to let him marinate for a bit.

 

[Ararana]

if this goes to OT you can bet that the Islanders win...

If it makes it to OT, the Avs will find a creative way to lose. This is known.

 

[AvsFan29]

Rest of the season in the AHL, IMO. Maybe call him up if the Avs make the playoffs and Eagles don't. I'm happy to let him marinate for a bit.

Well they have 9 games they can use with him. I'm hoping that he's playing well enough to get a look at the NHL.

Injuries may happen, who knows. I just hope he's solid.

 

[hooverdam]

Dater just tweeted this.

And even despite that, it's looking like Varly will start.

Thanks! Cool, I'm officially annoyed with how Bednar's handling the goaltending.

 

[Piestany88]

Thanks! Cool, I'm officially annoyed with how Bednar's handling the goaltending.

I am too he starts 1 when u think it is going to be the other . Thought Grubauer should get the start tonight but whatever. From the app I was looking at Varly is expected to start the next 3 and Grubauer against Arizona but of course that could change