Varly Appreciation Thread

[The Merchant]

So...it's all but confirmed. Varly has played his last game as an Av. Use this thread as an outlet to express your gratitude to the undisputed second-greatest goaltender in Avalanche history.


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Thank you, Varly. You deserved that Vezina.

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[Cousin Eddie]

Love you Varly. You were a beast. That 13/14 season was out of this world.
Hope you’re a Vezina candidate for the next few years wherever you end up!

Just please go out east.

 

[MarkT]

I think it's a massive shame that injuries and some inconsistent play prevented Varly from being the undisputed starter here until age forced him to give up the crease. With his skill level and competitive attitude he certainly has what it takes to be that player. I think when we look back at Varly's time with the Avs with sadness because of what might have been. I sincerely hope he achieves success wherever he ends up.

I think he cemented his place in my heart when during pre-season interviews, all the other players were talking about "taking the next step" meaning making the playoffs and getting past the first round. Varly was the only one I saw who bluntly said that anything less than winning the cup is a failure. That's why I'm sad we'll probably never see him take this team to the finals - he belongs there.

 

[The Kingslayer]

The man who brought stability back between the pipes arguably more than anyone not named Patrick Roy. It sucks that he only really has one amazing season to show for it.

 

[The Abusement Park]

13/14 should’ve been his Vezina. A damn shame he got jipped because that was a truly special goaltending performance he had that year. He will definitely be missed and I hope he kills it out east. Where I hope he goes.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Easily the second highest goaltender to etch his name in Colorado Avalanche history.

Some wonderful performances in his prime while being stuck behind some absolutely woeful defensemen.

Thank you for everything and best of luck wherever you end up.

Stay healthy and happy, Steve.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

 

[AvsRobin]

He is one of the main three reasons I started following the Avs on a daily basis from just having it as my "childhood team I guess because of Foppa"

The drafting of Landeskog and trading for Varly and EJ who were two of my favourite up and coming players in the league.

 

[RockyMtnRedhawk]

 

[RockyMtnRedhawk]

Remember this game?

Colorado Avalanche - Chicago Blackhawks - January 6th, 2015

 

[5280]

Good luck Varls!

 

[the_fan]

Hopefully Varly goes somewhere, regains his form and stays healthy, just not to a central team.

Great goalie and a great guy!

 

[Papa Francouz]

Gonna miss you, Semyon. You were the goalie we didn't deserve, but you were the one we needed. Godspeed.

 

[klozge]

Loved him. Thanks for everything, Varly!

 

[HockeyFan100]

Definitely one of my favorite players. Thanks for everything, Varly. That 2014 season was magical.



and this beauty save. Gonna miss him

 

[BrickNHL]

Love you forever, Varly!

 

[Avs44]

When he was "on" he was truly something special to watch...definitely time for the franchise to move on, and it really sucks the club in front of Varly couldn't accomplish anything while he was at his best, but I hope he ends up in a good place, stays healthy, and does well. He was a bright spot in some pretty bad years...tough not to love the guy and what he brought.

 

[filip85]

Krim was part of Kiev Russia back in 9th century.

Back to the topic...

Best goalie after Roy for AVS no question. Two things I regret, not getting Vezina in 13/14. and injuries that plagued his time here and probably were reason for his sometimes inconsistent play.

 

[CobraAcesS]

It really sucks that he probably won't be around as the team in front of him finally materialized into something worth watching.

 

[Metallo]

Very good goalie but his complete lack of puckhandling skill was a real detriment. His constant useless freezing of pucks almost drove me mad.

 

[Ceremony]

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Thank you for this gif. I'd had it saved in my favourites since it happened and when I checked recently (well, a year ago) it had gone. This was the game when I knew we were going to be good. Whoops.

 

[McMetal]

I always thought he could have been a goalie that could backstop us to a cup. Shame he had to get let go this way, he was unquestionably the best goalie we've had since Roy.

 

[avsfan9]

Great goalie. Injuries suck. Gonna miss him between the pipes.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

The best goalie after Roy. We finally found a good one. GL for the future!

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I really hate it when a likeable player such as Varly gets traded or let go when the team finally starts being successful after many years struggling. Unfortunately for him though it is time to move on. Thanks for the memories. You are so far the second best goalie to ever wear and Avs jersey. Good luck wherever you go.