Pre-Game Talk: The week of 1st place, or not to 1st place

[Balthazar]

If the game was the same as it was 20+ years ago I’d see the argument for Macdermid being valuable. But depth players actually play hockey now so players like Macdermid are a major major detriment to the team. Obviously if you can get a guy like Tom Wilson thats a benefit to the team, but he’s a unicorn. Guys like Macdermid have absolutely no role in the NHL anymore.

The difference in effectiveness between MacDermid and whoever the 12th forward is on this team is extremely exaggerated on this board. It's not like our 4th line wingers contribute significantly more.

The main problem is Bednar's tendency to play him at D.

 

[Cypher]

Must. Win. Game.

Seriously, if the lose, they're finishing 3rd in the division.

 

[dahrougem2]

The difference in effectiveness between MacDermid and whoever the 12th forward is on this team is extremely exaggerated on this board. It's not like our 4th line wingers contribute significantly more.

The main problem is Bednar's tendency to play him at D.

This is not true. MacDermid gets killed wherever he plays. If he plays 4th line it means we effectively only have 3 lines.

This is a 4 line league. MacDermid belongs nowhere near an NHL lineup.

 

[The Moops]

I can't believe Cliche only played 151 games. Felt like he was here for 5 or 6 years lmao. Those were dark times

 

[The Abusement Park]

The difference in effectiveness between MacDermid and whoever the 12th forward is on this team is extremely exaggerated on this board. It's not like our 4th line wingers contribute significantly more.

The main problem is Bednar's tendency to play him at D.

At forward at least he can be sheltered a bit. But you're still having to double shift someone else because he gets 6-7 mins a game.

No place in playoff hockey, yes.

But there's a reason that Bednar has played him lots of games this season and last season when there are objectively better hockey players scratched, no?

I mean he's played a lot this year because of the injury crisis and even then only 58 games last year, also somewhat related to injuries. He's had no choice but to play him. It's no surprise that when the games have any sort of importance to them he doesn't play or if he has to play it's under 5/6 mins a game.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

April Fools?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

As if there was any doubt Oettinger would be starting yesterday

 

[sethro109]

April Fools?

I'm assuming this was because Cogs went down for a part of last game. I also thought Helm was injured last game, but didn't miss a shift.

 

[the_fan]

If Avs lose this game I’m seriously done with this team and gonna become a Wild fan

 

[sethro109]

If Avs lose this game I’m seriously done with this team and gonna become a Wild fan

That's understandable. They do have that one divisional banner hanging in their rink.

 

[Ararana]

If Avs lose this game I’m seriously done with this team and gonna become a Wild fan

We’re all okay with that.

 

[the_fan]

That's understandable. They do have that one divisional banner hanging in their rink.

Also I have sudden craving for green filth

 

[Polite HKYDiscussion]

If Avs lose this game I’m seriously done with this team and gonna become a Wild fan

Aren’t you the guy who owes us a finger?

Make sure to pay up before leaving

 

[the_fan]

Aren’t you the guy who owes us a finger?

Make sure to pay up before leaving

I already did that and posted the video on TikTok

 

[Vk1ing]

I can't believe Cliche only played 151 games. Felt like he was here for 5 or 6 years lmao. Those were dark times

The agony of watching those seasons also felt like an eternity. It was the opposite of "time Flys when you are having fun" I guess.

 

[niwotsblessing]

If Avs lose this game I’m seriously done with this team and gonna become a Wild fan

Opportunity squandered.

 

[the_fan]

Opportunity squandered.

Sorry to disappoint

 

[Sea Eagles]

Ha ! I could not imagine any fan turning their backs on our Championship Team ! @the_fan couldn't support another team if he TRIED. AVS are in his DNA and blood. We are like the mob you see, once you're in, you're in.

If every team in the league represented a body part, the Minnesota Wild is the bum.

 

[Sea Eagles]

For the record, looking at the schedule, I don't see a loss between now and the playoffs - then I see a almighty GOD-LIKE run to get us back-to-back. Finish the season proper on 110 points

 

[the_fan]

Ha ! I could not imagine any fan turning their backs on our Championship Team ! @[B]the_fan couldn't support another team if he TRIED[/B]. AVS are in his DNA and blood. We are like the mob you see, once you're in, you're in.

If every team in the league represented a body part, the Minnesota Wild is the bum.

Specially the Wild. Imagine actually dumping the Avs and becoming a Wild fan. Felt dirty just saying it

 

[Sea Eagles]

Specially the Wild. Imagine actually dumping the Avs and becoming a Wild fan. Felt dirty just saying it

Probably just gas haha