Pre-Game Talk: The week of coasts (BOS, WAS, @ANA, @Fopp ****ed up)

[Pokecheque]

I really want to see Bednar put Soda on that 2nd line in some combination with Kerfoot and Jost sooner rather than later. I think that could be a solid line.

Anyone else agree or am I crazy?

He really just doesn't want to do it. The way things are going I think he'll try Kamenev on that line first.

 

[The Abusement Park]

He really just doesn't want to do it. The way things are going I think he'll try Kamenev on that line first.

I wouldn’t be opposed to that. See what Kam can do in a big role. Let Soda take the defensive minutes and see if Kerf-Kam-Ghetto can provide some offense.

 

[Avsboy]

Is Ghetto back?

 

[Pokecheque]

TBH if those three players continue to develop along their current course they'll be waaaaaay better defensively than Soda and his compatriots ever have. But we ain't there yet, not even close. But I see some things in Kam's game I've never seen in Soda's...I'm sure that'll get me roasted, and to be sure I don't think he's as good defensively as Soda (nor has he faced as tough competition as of yet) but I think the potential is there. It now depends on how well engaged he remains and how well the coaching staff handles his minutes and role.

 

[Pokecheque]

Is Ghetto back?

They said he was close, but no cigar as of yet.

I hope if/when he finally gets back in they take out Bourque, but I'm sure it'll be Dries who sits.

 

[Foppberg]

It'd be awesome if Kamenev could become our new Carl for the next number of years.

 

[Joe Sakic]

It'd be awesome if Kamenev could become our new Carl for the next number of years.

Kamenev looks very, very promising imo.

Big kid who is strong on his stick and already knows how to use his size. I think he can easily develop into a high-end 3rd line shutdown center.

 

[Foppberg]

 

[Goulet17]

Too bad, I thought Dries struggled a bit in the last game and it could have presented an opportunity to give Greer a look.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Too bad, I thought Dries struggled a bit in the last game and it could have presented an opportunity to give Greer a look.

This is Bednar we are talking about. Grinder with no upside but lots of hustle? Going to be on the roster forever.

 

[Pokecheque]

This is Bednar we are talking about. Grinder with no upside but lots of hustle? Going to be on the roster forever.

Okay, even I gotta admit Bednar's making some ridiculously frustrating decisions with the lineup but...come on...this is hyperbole at the very least.

 

[Foppberg]

At least JTC is skating.

 

[Pokecheque]

JTC was also at the gala last night so I'm fairly confident he's close.

But geez...Ghetto still isn't even ready for contact? Is it the same injury as last time re-aggravated?

I hope Conor Timmins is still alive.

 

[The Abusement Park]

JTC was also at the gala last night so I'm fairly confident he's close.

But geez...Ghetto still isn't even ready for contact? Is it the same injury as last time re-aggravated?

I hope Conor Timmins is still alive.

He posted a picture on Instagram the other day. And he was in Denver. So he’s at least alive and in Denver.

 

[Avs_19]

Hopefully they're ready to go this week. It won't be easy regardless of how these teams might be playing.

Avs will have to keep their heads up and be extra careful on Friday now as well. The arbitrator reduced the suspension for some reason so that clown is eligible to get back to head hunting as soon as tonight rather than around two weeks from now.

 

[Ceremony]

This is Bednar we are talking about. Grinder with no upside but lots of hustle? Going to be on the roster forever.

I thought Greer got sent down.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Varly vs Boston. Makes sense to start Gru against his old club.

 

[Pokecheque]

Oh well. I can see why the arbitrator did what he did because apparently George Parros testified at the hearing that he didn't believe there was intent to injure (AYFKM!?!?) and there were no hard-set rules that led the league to reach the number of 20 games. I can at least take comfort in the fact that the whole long, drawn-out process actually had him miss two more games than the suspension ended up being. The next suspension (and there will be one, no question) will be a very, very lengthy one. Hopefully somehow he's not in the lineup for the two Avs/Caps tilts coming up this season.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

I want Soda to be paired with someone with the number 7, so they can be the Costanza line.

 

[Foppberg]

 

[forsbergavs32]

Hopefully JTC comes back alright

 

[5280]

Looks like we are back on track. Hope to get at least six points this week.

 

[Nalens Oga]

The hell kind of scheduling is this? It's Steve Hatzepetros' world and we're all just prisoners to the incompetence.

 

[CobraAcesS]

So...

@Gigantor The Goalie

I know Bednar is probably going to ride the f*** out of Varly right now, but.. Who has the advantage if we were to start Grubs against the Caps? The goalie who has seen massive pucks in practice against the team, or the team who has shot massive pucks against the goalie?

 

[Foppa Frossa]

I hope they start Gru against the Caps. I think we can take that game as well. Go Canucks and Red Wings tonight!