Pre-Game Talk: Week of trying to stay on top (@STL, @CHI, CAR, CHI)
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BrickNHL
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The Kingslayer
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Just play a full 60 minutes for a change. Win or win I dont care just dont get outplayed like the last 3 games.
forsbergavs32
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I do actually wonder if the theory about the middle of the roster being distracted by the Hall stuff is somewhat true. But I think the only guys on the roster who should be worried are Jost and his band of fringe players. I don't really think JT or Bura have anything to worry about.
I also think we are going to be sloppy with that defense being asked to play up even more than they already were.
The Kingslayer
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Thats why I dont think that the distraction theory carries any weight. Jost is the only guy who should be worried and you cant tell anyways if hes distracted by it or not based on play because he played the way he normally does lol. Kadri was trash last night I dont think hes concerned about getting traded.
Agreed. That defense looks really bad without Makar.
Yeah, but you know how players are. Plus it's always more difficult to see the big picture when you are that close to a situation.
I could see some of the defense, and both Compher and Bura being worried about it. Kadri obviously not lol.
I also have a bit of a theory that playing Bednar's system causes fatigue. Which causes mistakes. I think they get tired, let off the gas, make mistakes, and then things click again when its been long enough. We seem to go up and down in 5ish game stretches.
I very rarely feel like it's a lack of effort. Not a lot of guys on this team coast much, but you can see it from a mile away when guys like Girard are suddenly being caught from behind, or beat in 50/50 races.
Last year they had to gut it out, and barely made the dance. This year we are still winning games on talent differences alone. Which was what the NJ game was IMO.
I don't really think the skating team going through stretches where fatigue brings more mistakes is a wild theory though lol.
Anyone else remember all of those games even in down years where we looked like the better team against really good teams and still lost? I sure as hell do lol.
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Another big week. That STL matchup has the potential to be wild. They play us so well. A W against them would be absolutely huge.
Can’t wait for the St. Louis game, it should be a good one. I hope Makar plays.
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If Makar plays, we win. If Makar doesn't play, we win.
AvsCOL
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I’d rather hold out Makar if he’s not feeling 100%. I agree that the STL game is huge, for various reasons, but no way am I rushing Cale Makar back.
Raucherhusten
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4 games this week, btw. A second one against CHI on Saturday.
Doesn't matter because we, for sure, will win them all.
Doesn't matter because we, for sure, will win them all.
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Foppa Frossa
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Would like Makar to take a full practice in non-contact today please.
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The way they have been playing and winning in the last 3 games, Avs are due for a reset. I expect them to lose a handful of games.
Same thing happened to Boston.
Same thing happened to Boston.
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