GDT: Game 41: Avs vs Senators | January 8th, 7PM MT | Halfway Through

[Freudian]

If Avs don't get a penalty for delay of game or too many men on the ice, it's a small victory in itself.

 

[landy92mack29]

6-1 avs

 

[AslanRH]

I know there are a lot of people that really like Redmond, but he really isn't good defensively. I'm not saying he shouldn't be in over Holden, but it isn't like Redmond was playing at a level that screamed he should be an everyday player. They have a good amount invested in Holden and want him to get his game back to where it was at the end of last season.

Thank you, I was starting to think I was the only one who felt that way about Redmond

It feels so weird to watch Guenin, Holden, and Stuart and not want to rip my hair out.

Guenin with Barrie is the only time I feel comfortable having him out there 5 on 5. It seems to focus him more on the role of just staying back to cover for Barrie in the Offensive zone. More importantly, he tends to be the net front guy in the defensive zone rather than trying to go out and chase the puck and limiting the chances for him to completely blow the coverage.

 

[AslanRH]

I think we lose I mean Anderson is due for a good game against us right?

put all the ice girls along the glass in his zone. Distractions everywhere!

 

[AMDZen]

It's a game we should win easy so we'll probably lose horribly

 

[frog]

if avs play well and wins this game i will start watching games again...

 

[member 116861]

I agree about Redmond as well that his play defensively as of late hasn't been very good. Although if you can move the puck and skate, then you're a plus in my books.

 

[Freudian]

Since the 5th of November, when Avs abandoned man on man defense:

1. NSH 1.48 PPG
2. CHI 1.44 PPG
3. NYI 1.41 PPG

18. COL 1.12 PPG

24. OTT 0.93 PPG

30. EDM 0.62 PPG

So while it's better, Avs need to play better to be a playoff caliber team.

 

[bohlmeister]

Half way point......


Well this is depressing.

 

[agentblack]

It's a game we should win easy so we'll probably lose horribly

How do you figure that?

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Sucks that Lazar isn't playing , got a soft spot for that kid after the WJC.

 

[Freudian]

I hope Roy abandons the nonsense PP. If he wanted to send a signal that the skill players needs to be better, he's sent it. If he seriously think Stuart, Talbot and McLeod will make the PP better

 

[tigervixxxen]

Sucks that Lazar isn't playing , got a soft spot for that kid after the WJC.

Tough not to like the kid, he won me over during the Memorial Cup. Wish he wasn't going to rot away in Ottawa.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I hope Roy abandons the nonsense PP. If he wanted to send a signal that the skill players needs to be better, he's sent it. If he seriously think Stuart, Talbot and McLeod will make the PP better

I seriously hope so too, that should have been a one time thing to wake people up. Other than that, I really think the PP strategy needs changed up anyway...they need to start moving around more when they're in the zone, when most everyone stays in one spot it's too easy to defend.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

Tough not to like the kid, he won me over during the Memorial Cup. Wish he wasn't going to rot away in Ottawa.

I don't speak French...

...would "rotaway" be pronounced "Ottawa" in French?

 

[agentblack]

But hasnt Roy pulled that PP crap before...
and like didnt that unit nearly score

I bet we see it again, Roy is turning into MrMysterio with his "plans"

 

[bohlmeister]

The banter is hilarious. Complaining about Roy making changes. If he wasn't changing things up it would be complaining about Roy sitting on his hands. Typical.

 

[member 116861]

The banter is hilarious. Complaining about Roy making changes. If he wasn't changing things up it would be complaining about Roy sitting on his hands. Typical.

You can make changes but the message has already been sent to the stars. Playing scrubs like Talbot and Stuart on the PP is pointless now. Also why does Stuart get to play on the PP instead of Hejda? Hejda has an underrated shot from the point and is just all around much smarter and better than Stuart.

 

[Freudian]

The banter is hilarious. Complaining about Roy making changes. If he wasn't changing things up it would be complaining about Roy sitting on his hands. Typical.

You can make changes to the PP without starting to roll three lines that includes fourth liners without any offensive ability.

We've seen Talbot and McLeod on dozens on breakaways to know they don't have the hands to provide anything.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Tough not to like the kid, he won me over during the Memorial Cup. Wish he wasn't going to rot away in Ottawa.

He was playing for Edmonton so I had to hate on him in Junior on principle alone.

 

[tigervixxxen]

He was playing for Edmonton so I had to hate on him in Junior on principle alone.

Who is your junior team?

Don't want to jinx us so Ottawa is fabulous.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Who is your junior team?

Don't want to jinx us so Ottawa is fabulous.

I was raised in Calgary, but didn't follow the W as fan really when I played AAA hockey as a youth really, went to B.C. for school and supported Kootenay as they always had cheap tickets for students and didn't have the arrogance of still being a player.

My hate for Edmonton stems from being a Calgarian. I love Sherwood park though.

 

[Frenchy]

I don't speak French...

...would "rotaway" be pronounced "Ottawa" in French?

i dont speak french either , but no it doesnt pronounced the same way

 

[5280]

Go Avs Go

 

[tigervixxxen]

I was raised in Calgary, but didn't follow the W as fan really when I played AAA hockey as a youth really, went to B.C. for school and supported Kootenay as they always had cheap tickets for students and didn't have the arrogance of still being a player.

My hate for Edmonton stems from being a Calgarian. I love Sherwood park though.

Ah, makes sense!