GDT: Game 61: COLORADO at chicago, February 29, 2024 (Leap year edition)

[John Mandalorian]

That's two great games in a row for Juice. Yeah, the shutout was against an absolutely pathetic team, but still, it means he didn't make any mistakes all game.

He deserved better the game before.

 

[atreyuavenged]

I honestly didn't think anyone looked bad tonight, even the usual suspects. Johansen seemed to be skating a bit harder than usual tonight and made several smart plays without the puck.

Probably heard he was in a trade offer.

 

[Balthazar]

Fatty is actually ripped. His face doesn't match his body at all

 

[forsbergavs32]

3 Stars:

3. Annunen
2. Parise
1. Bedard's name plate

 

[JLo217]

3 Stars:

3. Annunen
2. Parise
1. Bedard's name plate

You win.

 

[Balthazar]

That doesn't look good

 

[Foppa2118]

Another nice win.

Hawks aren’t a good team, but in the past, the Avs would find a way to lose this game, or stop playing and give up goals. They played a hard 60 minutes again, even when they didn’t need to, and that’s a good sign.

Annunen a solid shutout, but the Avs also played hard in front of him, and took care of the house very well.

Girard had a better game than his recent ones. Nothing too flashy but no major mistakes either. Nice to see him bounce back.

Byram with a bit of a shaky start, but got better after the first. Had a really smart pass to the open ice for Makar to jump start the rush that led to Toews goal. Had some nice frustrating shifts for Bedard too that Emily Kaplan pointed out. The whole team played Bedard well actually.

RJ and Parise continue to play well together. RJ another game with more hustle and effort and Parise with his usual battle and that laser shot he still has. Can’t wait to see Parise in the playoffs.

Cogs leading the way again blocking that shot in the final seconds of a 5-0 game. Hope he’s ok. Have so much respect for that dude.

I’m not buying that Nate doesn’t care about the Hart/Art Ross. He was hungry to score all game, even with a 4-0 lead.

Surprised the ice was decent with Bedard’s tears flooding the surface. I get that ESPN wants to hype him up, he deserves the hype, but WTH was this nonsense?

“(Conor Bedard) also watched the jumbotron after every Colorado goal…..he’s such a hockey nerd.”

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Parise is great, involved on 3 goals i think.

 

[NateTheGreat]

Never thought I’d say these words but I’ve become a fan of Zach Parise. To keep himself in game shape like this at that age is impressive, he wants to win.

 

[Foppa2118]

Fatty is actually ripped. His face doesn't match his body at all

Got those Godfather cheeks.

 

[the_fan]

Wait, this was Annunen’s 1st NHL win?

 

[Foppa2118]

Wait, this was Annunen’s 1st NHL win?

They cut the quote short. That was just an example. Threw me off too.

He was on his way to saying this was his first shutout win. Bo grabbed the puck for him.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Wait, this was Annunen’s 1st NHL win?

No. 1st shutout. He got 4 total wins in 8 career starts

 

[Mooserton]

Wait, this was Annunen’s 1st NHL win?

Well it was the Blackhawks so we can hardly call it an NHL win.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Isn't it kinda odd that your president of hockey ops is at an NBA game when his team is playing a game on the road?

 

[dahrougem2]

Isn't it kinda odd that your president of hockey ops is at an NBA game when his team is playing a game on the road?

Just doing some pro scouting

 

[expatriatedtexan]

That doesn't look good

Can't blame Manson one bit. All he was trying to do was brush away Bedard's f***ing huge nameplate so he could see the play.

 

[Foppa2118]

Isn't it kinda odd that your president of hockey ops is at an NBA game when his team is playing a game on the road?

That's the face you make when you don't have to be on the phone 24/7 this time a year.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

That's the face you make when you don't have to be on the phone 24/7 this time a year.

Joe does look like he got a couple of years younger this year.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Got those Godfather cheeks.

Those are some jowls

 

[S E P H]

Annunen has looked pretty dang solid the last three starters, not going to lie.

E: Very calm in net.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Never thought I’d say these words but I’ve become a fan of Zach Parise. To keep himself in game shape like this at that age is impressive, he wants to win.

Yeah he's been quite good. I think his style is a perfect fit for Bednar.

 

[the_fan]

6 points in 12 games for Parise. 40 point pace. Not bad for a 39 year old who hasn’t played half the season

 

[lionsDen]

Isn't it kinda odd that your president of hockey ops is at an NBA game when his team is playing a game on the road?

I’m waiting for sleepy joe comments, come on guys don’t disappoint me!

 

[sethro109]

Fatty is actually ripped. His face doesn't match his body at all

With his physique and those cheeks, he looks like he has the mumps.

Isn't it kinda odd that your president of hockey ops is at an NBA game when his team is playing a game on the road?

And people say nothing has changed with the front office since Cmac took over as GM.