expatriatedtexan
Habitual Line Stepper
- Aug 17, 2005
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One point out of the playoffs with 17 games to play.
Real shame we lost this game and this goal didn't change anything
I see the Avs being one of the best teams in the West withing the next 2 years. Next season is most likely too soon, unless the team has a fabulous summer.Not quite sure what folks were expecting here. It's the freaking Sharks and they can ice a team without a top six forward and a #1 D and still look this good.
This is the type of team we are trying to build...we are a long, long way from it.
If you have Wi-Fi, Google Reddit NHL streams about 15 minutes before the game if you want to watch.Is Zadorov leading all Avs defencemen in goals?
In Cuba all week, so I’ll only be able to look at the boxscore. Losing is a lot less frustrating when you don’t see the breakdowns that lead to goals.
I know everybody want the Avs to give Frankie some starts to see what we have in him. I'm sure they want that as well but the truth is Sakic and Bednar are in a bad spot with regard to goalies. I'm sure Sakic expected Varly to go down with an extended injuries as he does every year but unfortunately for Frankie that didn't happen. Varly got hurt but for not very long. Remember that the Avs needed to assess Gru as a starter as well this year. That means giving him a few starts in a row to see if he can handle the load. So when Varly went down they did just that. There were no back-to-back games during that time which is usually the best time to put your back up in. So they use those games to assess Gru. Gru failed pretty bad allowing Bednar to at least see Frankie in relief. Frankie did really well and Bednar said he would consider giving a start but Varly came back forcing them to send Frankie back down.Not quite sure what folks were expecting here. It's the freaking Sharks and they can ice a team without a top six forward and a #1 D and still look this good.
This is the type of team we are trying to build...we are a long, long way from it.
That being said...I can only hope our star players are as patient about the rebuild as Sakic is (after 10+ years, my patience is worn ****ing thin.) It's going to take some time. We've got some nice pieces coming in next season (Makar and OTT 1st) but I'm not convinced that is nearly enough....especially with the question marks in net. This organization really **** the bed on giving Frank some starts. If we can't guarantee him an NHL job someone else will...not necessarily a starting position but at least a backup with a chance to challenge. I'm just not comfortable enough with Grubs to think that would work....not sure anyone would be. So basically we would be pinning the next season on Frank becoming a legit NHLr without ever having had a start in the league.
Such a freaking stupid situation....This is where Joe has completely ****ed everything up. He did his best to shore up the goaltending situation and then refused to force the coach to find out what they had in Frank.
Meh...I didn't expect the AVs to win this one...they were outclassed when the rosters were released. I'm just tired of watching this team being stuck in a rut. They have what appears to be a really solid goalie, but won't give him a game to start. They get the most effective 4th line they've had in over a decade and they send two of them back to the AHL. **** it...I'll watch when I see we win a game but other than that, NCIS re-runs are more entertaining.
That’s my MO too.If you have Wi-Fi, Google Reddit NHL streams about 15 minutes before the game if you want to watch.
I'll bet Jumbo saw the goal and demanded Girard celebrate the way he would have if he scored 4 goals.Girard's goal should count for at least one point in the standings.
Yeah I don't agree at all. After back to back to back to back awful play from both goalies you don't wait for an injury. You bench his sorry ass and bring up Frankie. Hell the whole team was pissed with their play. This organization is petrified of stepping on toes. Especially veterans.I know everybody want the Avs to give Frankie some starts to see what we have in him. I'm sure they want that as well but the truth is Sakic and Bednar are in a bad spot with regard to goalies. I'm sure Sakic expected Varly to go down with an extended injuries as he does every year but unfortunately for Frankie that didn't happen. Varly got hurt but for not very long. Remember that the Avs needed to assess Gru as a starter as well this year. That means giving him a few starts in a row to see if he can handle the load. So when Varly went down they did just that. There were no back-to-back games during that time which is usually the best time to put your back up in. So they use those games to assess Gru. Gru failed pretty bad allowing Bednar to at least see Frankie in relief. Frankie did really well and Bednar said he would consider giving a start but Varly came back forcing them to send Frankie back down.
Also remember that the Avs have been stuck in this playoff fight for quite a while. The priority is to make the playoffs especially for Bednar so he will start the goalie he thinks gives him the best chance of winning and that is Varly right now. Bringing up Frankie to give him a start or two especially when the other two seem to have turn the corner would send a very bad signal to the other goalies and the rest of the team as well.
I want to see Frankie as much as the next guy but the opportunity to do that was just not there this year due to Varly staying relatively healthy and Gru not injured at all. It sucks but that's where they stand right now and it is not going to change unless the Avs get separation between them and the other teams by being well inside or outside before the season ends.
I know everybody want the Avs to give Frankie some starts to see what we have in him. I'm sure they want that as well but the truth is Sakic and Bednar are in a bad spot with regard to goalies. I'm sure Sakic expected Varly to go down with an extended injuries as he does every year but unfortunately for Frankie that didn't happen. Varly got hurt but for not very long. Remember that the Avs needed to assess Gru as a starter as well this year. That means giving him a few starts in a row to see if he can handle the load. So when Varly went down they did just that. There were no back-to-back games during that time which is usually the best time to put your back up in. So they use those games to assess Gru. Gru failed pretty bad allowing Bednar to at least see Frankie in relief. Frankie did really well and Bednar said he would consider giving a start but Varly came back forcing them to send Frankie back down.
Also remember that the Avs have been stuck in this playoff fight for quite a while. The priority is to make the playoffs especially for Bednar so he will start the goalie he thinks gives him the best chance of winning and that is Varly right now. Bringing up Frankie to give him a start or two especially when the other two seem to have turn the corner would send a very bad signal to the other goalies and the rest of the team as well.
I want to see Frankie as much as the next guy but the opportunity to do that was just not there this year due to Varly staying relatively healthy and Gru not injured at all. It sucks but that's where they stand right now and it is not going to change unless the Avs get separation between them and the other teams by being well inside or outside before the season ends.
So many bad line up decisions by Bednar. First of all Grubauer needed another start after a strong shutout game he had, and secondly how do you play Nemeth or Cole over Graves?
If anyone is gonna cost the Avs a playoff spot its Bednar
Yeah I don't agree at all. After back to back to back to back awful play from both goalies you don't wait for an injury. You bench his sorry ass and bring up Frankie. Hell the whole team was pissed with their play. This organization is petrified of stepping on toes. Especially veterans.
Pavelski is a ****ing rat on the draw. I can't stand the guy. Saw him hook players legs more than once tonight and doesn't get called for any of it.