GDT: Game 4: Coyotes @ Avalanche: Still Too Soon to Tell; Saturday 7 PM MST (or 9am Sunday GMT+8)

[Cousin Eddie]

Kadri is struggling out there and it has nothing to do with his play, he's been great. To me it's worth taking the risk. Just imagine this team with two reliable scoring lines. Matching Kadri with one of Landeskog or Rantanen and playing them against a team's second defensive pair is tempting.

I’m actually fully with you. I think in the long run we’d be more effective that way. I’m just saying I wouldn’t toy with anything while we’re undefeated. Last thing we need is Mackinnon getting pissy because he’s stuck with Burakovsky or something.

Mackinnon might need Mikko more than Kadri right now. 29 hasn’t looked good but at least the points are coming which will hopefully prevent Mackinnon from getting inside his own head. I wouldn’t touch that top line until Mackinnon settles in or if something drastic happens and we start losing.

 

[63 others]

I have a feeling the big 3 will take it to the next level today

 

[CB Joe]

I’m actually fully with you. I think in the long run we’d be more effective that way. I’m just saying I wouldn’t toy with anything while we’re undefeated. Last thing we need is Mackinnon getting pissy because he’s stuck with Burakovsky or something.

Mackinnon might need Mikko more than Kadri right now. 29 hasn’t looked good but at least the points are coming which will hopefully prevent Mackinnon from getting inside his own head. I wouldn’t touch that top line until Mackinnon settles in or if something drastic happens and we start losing.

Fair enough.

MacKinnon doesn't look himself. He's unusually frustrated for someone who has 5 pts in 3 games and whose team in undefeated.

Must be having withdrawal symptoms from not being able to play with his BFF anymore.

 

[wayninja]

This is going to be an easy home game win. Must win.

Well, if we lose, we'll know why.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

I can certainly see how that would confuse the members of HF Avs yup.

You're a member.

Just sayin'

 

[Lonewolfe2015]

I'm gonna be out tonight and miss it. For every point Landy or EJ get I'll buy a round of shots for everyone I'm with. Let's blow out the Yotes.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

We haven’t seen a goalie confirmation yet, right?

I’m fine with either one today, tbh.

 

[madman]

The lady and I drove down this morning to run some errands in Denver - thinking we might stick around for tonight's game. Looks like flashseats is no longer an option... is there an alternative (similar option for bidding on tickets), or anyone have luck with any of the other resellers? I haven't used stubhub/seat geek. Craigslist has stuff but I'm not sure how that would work since everything is a digital transfer now.

 

[Rumplesnipeskin]

How do you like the place otherwise?

It’s my first time to Hawaii in general, only been a few days. The beaches are pretty beautiful, water is bath-water warm; people are super chill. Seems like there are lots of outdoor activities, though I’ve been working for a good portion of the days up to today. If you don’t mind the flight, seems like it’s a great place to get away.

Don’t want to derail the thread too much, so getting back on topic, really excited to see Frankie start getting worked in at the traditional backup role. Could be a great spot for him, even if he doesn’t evolve into a bona fide starter ever (if and when officially confirmed he’s getting the start , if not yet)

 

[avs1dacup]

Looks like flashseats is no longer an option... is there an alternative (similar option for bidding on tickets), or anyone have luck with any of the other resellers? I haven't used stubhub/seat geek. Craigslist has stuff but I'm not sure how that would work since everything is a digital transfer now.

They have since moved to Altitude Tickets on Ticketmaster. Just a quick look there's tons of $35-$40 tickets on Ticketmaster for tonight.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

They have since moved to Altitude Tickets on Ticketmaster. Just a quick look there's tons of $35-$40 tickets on Ticketmaster for tonight.

That’s so insane to me. You can see an NHL game in Denver for what it costs to see an ECHL game here.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

 

[Cousin Eddie]

No JimTim

 

[tucker3434]

Feels like a L. We’re playing pretty well. We have a mediocre team coming into the Pepsi Center. Seems about right for one of those inexplicable losses that pop up from time to time.

 

[avs1dacup]

That’s so insane to me. You can see an NHL game in Denver for what it costs to see an ECHL game here.

That's probably before fees. The Avs also have the Avalanche Rush tickets for every game. Random seat in 300 level (from my experience, usually on either end starting row 10 to the top) for $15. Minimum 100 seats available per game (tonight's is sold out). Did that all of last year before going in on season tickets with a friend for almost the same price.

 

[AvsWraith]

I'd play Nuke over Wilson. Nuke has earned the time, IMO.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I'd play Nuke over Wilson. Nuke has earned the time, IMO.

Well, they’re both playing so let’s go get that win.

 

[Tralfamadore]

Resting JTC and Cole for the road I'm guessing.

 

[wayninja]

Go franky!

 

[BrickNHL]

That’s so insane to me. You can see an NHL game in Denver for what it costs to see an ECHL game here.

To be fair, the competition in Denver is the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, and even Rapids. The only competition in Newfoundland is watching Kento get hammered on George Street.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

To be fair, the competition in Denver is the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, and even Rapids. The only competition in Newfoundland is watching Kento get hammered on George Street.

And that ladies and gentleman, is priceless

 

[ASmileyFace]

I wanna visit newfoundland so Kento and I can get drunk together.

 

[the_fan]

Good idea to give Francouz this game before going on that difficult road trip

 

[cgf]

What an ugly looking roster from Arizona, they have been rebuilding for almost the whole decade to ice that mess.

It'll make a lot more sense when Matthews goes home as a UFA

 

[cgf]

I might be the only one in favor of splitting up the big line but I'd like someone to play with Kadri. Even in the Avs just blend the lines for a few games I'd like to see who else has chemistry.

Landeskog - MacKinnon - Donskoi
Wilson - Kadri - Rantanen
Burakovsky - Jost - Compher
Calvert - Bellemare - Neito/Nuke

or

Donskoi - MacKinnon - Rantanen
Landeskog - Kadri - Compher
Burakovsky - Jost - Wilson
Calvert - Bellemare - Neito/Nuke

At some point, I'd like to see:

Landy - MacK - Jimmothy
Rantanen - Naz - Donskoi
Wilson - Jost - Burakovsky
Calvert - Bellemare - Nieto|Nuke