Pre-Game Talk: Week of Reckoning (VAN, CGY, MIN, NSH)

[Cousin Eddie]

Mackinnon actually has 91 points in his last 82 games.

 

[dahrougem2]

Big Mac Attack: With MVP effort, Avs star joins NHL's elite | The Hockey News

Good article on Nathan MacKinnon. Goes into detail about how he's changed the mental part of the game (he credits Kobe Bryant lol).

Subtle shot from EJ at a bunch of last year's Avs, too "There's a handful of guys from last season that aren't even in the NHL anymore."

 

[NOTENOUGHJTCGOALS]

Haven't been this excited about Avs hockey in so long.

 

[S E P H]

But, but, but...but...but McDavid is bestestestest player in the league!

@dahrougem2 No mention with Kardashian as one of his heroes?

 

[ASmileyFace]

How have we played in daytime games this year? I remember being completely awful a few seasons back on Sunday day games. Like didn't win one all season long.

 

[sethro109]

So Kamenev or Yakki in tomorrow?

 

[ASmileyFace]

I really hope Kamenev plays tomorrow in a limited role. Better than putting Yak in vs Nashville probably.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Avs twitter feed had some hilarious clips from the optional skate today.

Crazy what a years difference has made for this team. Last year at this point the optional skates had nobody at them except the scratches and the guys coming back from injury.

Today you had what looked like almost the entire roster, goofing around, laughing, etc. etc.


They're enjoying themselves this year and that's the thing that matters most about this season.

 

[Foppberg]

Kamenev would be awesome, but I don't want him rushed back at all.

 

[Goulet17]

Kamenev would be awesome, but I don't want him rushed back at all.

I'd like to see him get some games (10 or so) in the NHL this season in preparation for camp in September.

If Kamenev has been cleared, why couch it as he "may" be assigned for a conditioning stint in SA? It seems like you either know the decision you are making at that point or not. I understand that some procedural hurdles may be involved with him going to SA, but the statement as reported seems noncommittal. I am not sure why there should be any lack of decisiveness. You are either sending him down or you are not, rather than taking a wait and see approach.

Here is Bednar's statement as reported by Sadowski: "We may think about sending him (to San Antonio) at some point on a conditioning stint and get him in a couple games before we bring him back up," Bednar said. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Rick...ier-Kamenev-close-Wilson-concussion/188/91446

Maybe waiting for a better idea of Colin Wilson's status, at least in the short term? It could also be as simple as Bednar not having an opportunity to discuss the matter with Sakic yet.

 

[Freudian]

Barrie is back to second in defender PPG. First is Klingberg, who not only is great offensively but has started to round out his defensive game. What's with Dallas and those fifth round picks?

 

[Foppberg]

Sidenote, but man I love Sadowski. He's great, I forget who recommended I follow him the other day, but I'm very pleased.

 

[Pokecheque]

Sadowski's great. Mirtle said on Twitter The Athletic has a new hire and will expand coverage to a 19th NHL team. I know it won't be the Avs and Sadowski but a guy can dream...

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Did not realize the Preds have won 7 straight.

Tough task coming tomorrow afternoon. Even at home, the Preds are a good road team and this will be a challenge.

Hope the boys get as amped up for the game as they did against the Wild.