GDT: Sabres @ Avalanche | Wednesday January 20 2016 | 8PM MT | The Return of Jame Mcginn

[tigervixxxen]

Who knows at this point...but it'd be hard to argue that with what transpired tonight with Drouin/TB, that his (Drouin's) trade value didn't take a hit.

It probably does bit then so many teams could be in the running too.

 

[Avs_19]

Zadorov was really good tonight. I don't have an issue with the occasional sloppy play (like he had in the third) when he's in control and playing well for most of the game.

 

[Ncit3]

Siemens for Drouin

What's so funny is people thinking Drouin is worth a package like Shattenkirk + Fabbri from St. Louis.

If that is a realistic thought from Yzerman. Well it looks like Drouin isn't going anywhere.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Seriously, if we make the playoffs I'm buying a FB jersey in the thirds (First year here, first year for the jersey).. One of you have to get it signed for me, because this guy is huge for our defense.

Could anyone imagine Zadorov coming back and shutting down top lines without this guy after being recalled from the AHL? Hes given EJ a stable partner as well.

FB is even playing his off side now.

 

[LazRNN]

Drouin isn't an impending UFA or anything so Yzerman can just keep him in the minors until someone offers up something he wants. I don't think the Avs can get him without giving up a piece they'd rather not lose.

 

[AvalancheFan19]

Z was really good. Don't think he's headed back.

Poor Bigras getting stuck with Redmond. He was awful tonight.

It's hilarious. When Redmond has the puck on his stick in our end he takes forever to make a decision and it's often a poor one. When it's Bigras, a quick decisive decision is made which usually results in a breakout. You'd think Bigras is the one with 100 games but nope, he's just better. Make the right decision Coach.

 

[JWK]

Still laughing at Pysyk holding MacKinnon's stick

 

[crue7]

lets gooo ducks!

EDIT: YES SOON AS I POSTED THAT THE DUCKS SCORE! hahahahaha

 

[Ncit3]

lets gooo ducks!

Ducks goal just as you said that. Woo!

 

[forsbergavs32]

Seriously, if we make the playoffs I'm buying a FB jersey in the thirds (First year here, first year for the jersey).. One of you have to get it signed for me, because this guy is huge for our defense.

Could anyone imagine Zadorov coming back and shutting down top lines without this guy after being recalled from the AHL? Hes given EJ a stable partner as well.

FB is even playing his off side now.

When EJ comes backs i'd be more than fine with Beauchemin and Z staying together and maybe putting Bigras with EJ

Beauch-Zad
Bigras-EJ
Holden-Barrie

 

[Kschey]

Drouin isn't an impending UFA or anything so Yzerman can just keep him in the minors until someone offers up something he wants. I don't think the Avs can get him without giving up a piece they'd rather not lose.

Well, he didn't show up for a game tonight. I don't think his value rises or for that matter even stays the same while (not) playing in the AHL and insisting on a trade.

Yzerman shouldn't wait too long.

 

[freeboy]

Wait, we play in Buffalo on Valentine's Day? Uh oh

it will be a massacre

 

[CobraAcesS]

It probably does bit then so many teams could be in the running too.

Well Sakic and Stevie Y are friends so...

Interesting dynamic between those two though with the reputation Mr. Y has now.

I don't know if it's been this way forever, but Stevie Y has a stone cold holier than now reputation at this point as a GM. Hes just ice ****ing cold tbH.

 

[Ncit3]

Well, he didn't show up for a game tonight. I don't think his value rises or for that matter even stays the same while (not) playing in the AHL and insisting on a trade.

Yzerman shouldn't wait too long.

Just give them something like Siemens and a pick.

 

[Ncit3]

Well Sakic and Stevie Y are friends so...

Interesting dynamic between those two though with the reputation Mr. Y has now.

I don't know if it's been this way forever, but Stevie Y has a stone cold holier than now reputation at this point as a GM. Hes just ice ****ing cold tbH.

Could also see the dynamic of that along with Yzerman wanting the best for Drouin and seeing the chemistry that MacK and Drouin had in the Q.

 

[Kschey]

Just give them something like Siemens and a pick.

I don't think his value is this low though.

Not so sure I love to see Anaheim winning. They're coming closer. If they win tonight, they're 4 points behind with 3 games in hand.

 

[Avs_19]

Beauchemin is playing really well and has been a very good addition. This season was never going to be the issue though. I think it's the next two years that the Ducks and other teams were worried about. Things can change pretty quickly year to year, just look at Tanguay and Iginla.

 

[AvalancheFan19]

When EJ comes backs i'd be more than fine with Beauchemin and Z staying together and maybe putting Bigras with EJ

Beauch-Zad
Bigras-EJ
Holden-Barrie

This is ideal. And then in tight situations Beauch-EJ reunite. It makes too much sense. Just like Grigs getting more minutes this game. He need to get this right though so we are icing the best team we possibly can.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I don't think his value is this low though.

Not so sure I love to see Anaheim winning. They're coming closer. If they win tonight, they're 4 points behind with 3 games in hand.

Just bunch everyone up I guess. We want to look ahead.better to have our division go down.

 

[freeboy]

not excited from a team play standpoint to get Druin, he looks like a night mare for team play imo

 

[Ncit3]

I don't think his value is this low though.

Not so sure I love to see Anaheim winning. They're coming closer. If they win tonight, they're 4 points behind with 3 games in hand.

If the Avs keep playing well I am fine with it. With the chance to pass Minnesota that would come with that; we would also have a chance to watch Anaheim knock the Wild out of the playoff race. And who doesn't want to see that?

 

[freeboy]

Just bunch everyone up I guess. We want to look ahead.better to have our division go down.

want to get into a higher place in our group, so rooting for a mini loss
I still want to catch the blues

 

[LazRNN]

Well, he didn't show up for a game tonight. I don't think his value rises or for that matter even stays the same while (not) playing in the AHL and insisting on a trade.

Yzerman shouldn't wait too long.

Ah okay, I wasn't in the loop on all this recent drama. Interesting. Yzerman still holds more cards than Drouin though. I'm curious what is at the root of all this... I'd be worried about acquiring him if there's a chance Drouin doesn't have a legit reason for it.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I don't think his value is this low though.

Not so sure I love to see Anaheim winning. They're coming closer. If they win tonight, they're 6 points behind with 3 games in hand.

At the same time though, they're only out 3 points for the 3rd Pacific spot. Its a rough result here either way but i'd rather Anaheim win in OT to allow us to be one back from Minny then Anaheim can battle for the 2nd spot.

Results just don't mean a ton at this point, Avs just need to keep racking up points right now.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Could also see the dynamic of that along with Yzerman wanting the best for Drouin and seeing the chemistry that MacK and Drouin had in the Q.

Yzerman really does have kind of a perceptions around him now that he'd eat his own child rather than give an inch. Hes rarely talked to the media, zero STM interaction, and is generally just not accessible at all.

I could see him actually caring abount Drouin, even if he would never show it publicly.

I don't believe we'll get him without it hurting our defense though. So I try to keep myself from hoping to see him traded to us in reality.