GDT: Game 64: Avs vs Canucks | 7:30 PM MT | February 27, 2019

[expatriatedtexan]

The AVs seem more interested in the AHL playoffs than the NHL ones. This 4th line is shit and everyone knows it. Pure incompetence on Sakic's part here.

 

[Tru]

I just can't help but think, okay, same excuse for not playing Aggozino? Toninato too?

(imho, all three are better options than Dries/Borque)

 

[McMetal]

Bednar just really loves Dries, and if his only standard is consistent effort, I suppose I can see why. The problem is that Dries barely gets anything done despite his "consistency". He's consistently ineffective at both ends of the ice. If he's willing to let a guy like Graves work his way through some kinks on the back end down the stretch, I don't see why Bednar wouldn't do the same with Greer on the fourth line, it's not like Greer is a total liability out there like Bourque.

 

[Alex Jones]

Not that I don't think that Calvert has actually played okay as of late, but I would much rather have Wilson playing in the top six over him in the very near future.

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

I’m getting antsier than a Sedin trying to defend the breakout, while Giguere runs interference.

 

[HockeyFan100]

A Canucks fan predicted a 4-3 OT win for us tonight...


He really doesn't know anything about this Avs team.

When games go into OT I just turn off the game and say "Yay, we got 1 point!" and move on with my day. Not even worth watching when you know the outcome lol.

 

[EscapedGoat]

I’m getting antsier than a Sedin trying to defend the breakout, while Giguere runs interference.

Is that our old friend Guenin struggling to find an outlet pass? Surprising. That was such a rare occurrence for him...

 

[the_fan]

When games go into OT I just turn off the game and say "Yay, we got 1 point!" and move on with my day. Not even worth watching when you know the outcome lol.

I blame the OT problems strictly on coaching. I mean I know Avs have offensively gifted forwards who aren't necessarily very smart defensive players, but no one should be as bad as the Avs are in OT. They don't even give a fight, one minute or so into OT and they make very stupid and careless mistakes which end up in their net. The players need a 3 on 3 system which they can work with and it's Bednar's job to do so. They've lost so many valuable points because they have zero idea how to play 3 on 3 hockey

 

[Avs]

You can’t help but laugh when you look at our record. 11 OTL. 11.

 

[nightonthesun]

How is the coach supposed to step in and stop the soft goal from tricking through Varlamov’s pads? How many near-misses and blown coverages can you string up the coach for? Bednar shares blame for the OT record but doesn’t own it exclusively:

 

[AvsFan29]

How is the coach supposed to step in and stop the soft goal from tricking through Varlamov’s pads? How many near-misses and blown coverages can you string up the coach for? Bednar shares blame for the OT record but doesn’t own it exclusively:

Maybe we just pull the goalie, and go 4v3 and hope for the best.

 

[Raucherhusten]

Maybe we just pull the goalie, and go 4v3 and hope for the best.

We would just score in our own net and lose the loser point as well.

 

[Avs_19]

Sportsnet Pacific broadcast crew is one of my least favourites in the NHL. Shorthouse and Garrett are both bad.

 

[BrickNHL]

Sportsnet Pacific broadcast crew is one of my least favourites in the NHL. Shorthouse and Garrett are both bad.

I don't mind Shorthouse but Garrett is on Jack Edwards' and Moser's level.

 

[Hennessy]

What the f*** was that music?

 

[JoeSakic13]

Sportsnet Pacific broadcast crew is one of my least favourites in the NHL. Shorthouse and Garrett are both bad.

I dunno, I groan at most of their commentaries but any Pierre McGuire broadcast I consider watching the game on mute.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Top line back together to get shutdown all night

 

[AvsWraith]

Gotta lead the league in high-sticking penalties this year...

 

[sethro109]

Not good Rants. Not good.

 

[Avs425]

Great start....

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Great start

 

[MildAvaholic]

What a start.....

 

[AvsFanJosh]

Great start

 

[forsbergavs32]

Keep your f***ing stick down

 

[Mighty Makar]

Crappy start.