GDT: R2G4 - Stars @ Avs - The Gang makes a GDT (MOD NOTICE post #87)

[thekernel]

Not only are the Avs down in the series (getting clobbered in the process) but they look spiritually crushed too. Two goals in two home games. No time spent with the lead. I thought this series was going to be a barn burner

 

[Nikki Potnick]

There were a handful of cocky Colorado fans after game 1 who are nowhere to be found.

Shit, they were cocky after game 2 also. Talking about how worried they'd be if they were the Stars.

Silence.

 

[Turbonium]

I know it’s strange man but god the hard on I get watching the Avs lose is incredible.

How do you feel about how Kadri has been running the Blues since he took over ownership a couple years ago? I thought they'd be a playoff team under his leadership but so far it's not working out.

 

[Joe Sakic]

18 more periods and we would've had enough shots to maybe tie it

 

[MBTendy]

Shit, they were cocky after game 2 also. Talking about how worried they be if they were the Stars.

Silence.

Love to see it.

I will say there are a lot of good ones as well so I won't be bashing too much.

 

[T REX]

Small question, was Nuke at practice this morning?

When was this sprung on the team? An hour? 2 hours before?

Shell shocked is probably a good assessment. Hard to come back from that

 

[SuperScript29]

This Dallas team is my pick to win the cup, they are very well rounded, playing a tough system, and are super talented to boot.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Good job Dallas. Easily the better of the two teams.

 

[Frozen Failure]

Absolutely annihilated the Avs again. WyJo running riot.

Good game see yall in Dallas.

 

[Mattb124]

I wonder what Pavel thinks about the paper tiger's performance to this point? LMAO, his jinx thread may have been the difference maker so far in these playoffs.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Small question, was Nuke at practice this morning?

When was this sprung on the team? An hour? 2 hours before?

Shell shocked is probably a good assessment. Hard to come back from that

He was at practice. They didn’t know until close to game time from what we’ve seen

 

[HanSolo]

Looks like it's Dallas' turn to have the PDB loss in the SCF.

Honestly, I've ragged on DeBoer in the past for being seemingly incapable of adapting his systems in the postseason and, granted, so far he hasn't really had to but on top of having a clicking lineup, the team seems well coached and seems to have that special something you see in cup winners. Still remains to be seen but I'm impressed.

 

[Avs44]

Small question, was Nuke at practice this morning?

When was this sprung on the team? An hour? 2 hours before?

Shell shocked is probably a good assessment. Hard to come back from that

Yup, at practice -- and was in his usual spot on powerplay #1 so they had no idea. Team wasn't looking great in game 3 already; pretty certain finding out Nuke had gone and gotten himself kicked out of the playoffs for the second consecutive year a few hours before puckdrop broke the team. Dallas will clean them out at home now.

 

[SCP Guy]

Dallas is making the Avs look how the Avs made the Jets look.

 

[T REX]

He was at practice. They didn’t know until close to game time from what we’ve seen

The league has to do a better job communicating. Dropping that bomb right before the game is irresponsible.

 

[Spilot23]

Not only are the Avs down in the series (getting clobbered in the process) but they look spiritually crushed too. Two goals in two home games. No time spent with the lead. I thought this series was going to be a barn burner

Watching Mackinnon and Rantanen this series is painful. Hard to find any positive so far. Kudos to Dallas though they're clogging everything and blocking every shots. When Dallas shoot the puck it goes through to Georgiev and then every Avs players are falling like dominoes trying to find the puck. Just pathetic effort tonight.

 

[Brookbank]

Not only are the Avs down in the series (getting clobbered in the process) but they look spiritually crushed too. Two goals in two home games. No time spent with the lead. I thought this series was going to be a barn burner

So Dallas hasn't been thoroughly challenged would you say

 

[T REX]

He was at practice. They didn’t know until close to game time from what we’ve seen

How do the league officials let that unfold like that?

I'd be pissed at the league office for how it went down.

Nuke is responsible. But give the Avs to have time to implement a plan.

 

[BelovedIsles]

That's all she wrote for the Avs. I am sure the news broke the team; they looked disorganized and lifeless (minus some hollow checks).

Selfish by Nuke; addictive behavior impacts more than just the individual.

 

[Avsfan1921]

The league has to do a better job communicating. Dropping that bomb right before the game is irresponsible.

Yeah, not sure what their scheduling is like for testing but it’s nobodies fault but nukes imo. Sucks for the team but they’re supposed to be professionals. Can’t ignore the human element though, the team loves him as a person from all accounts we’ve had.

 

[Muffin]

I think most people expected this after losing Toews and Nuke.

 

[Puck Luck 73]

Dallas was already playing well in the series then the Avs lost 2 of their better players for tonight. The Avs have been one of the better playoff teams if you've been watching all the games up to this point.

We lost one of our best players in Hintz and had to double shift for 2 periods, so I am calling bullshi*. These guys are professionals. Suck it up

 

[kabidjan18]

28 blocked shots!?!?!?

 

[Devonator]

Do not feel to bad Av fans....you are likely losing to the Stanley Cup Champions....

 

[ElGuapo]

Love the Stars' shot blocking. Reminds me of Craig Ludwig's magazine shin pads.

His shin pads were actually repurposed 747 wings.