Zadorov is underrated. For his size he is a very mobile guy and he has gotten very good at getting under the opponent's skin. I love what he brings to the Avs, especially as the rest of their D-core are on the smaller side.
Pre-Game Talk: Week of Waiting [vs BOS | vs ARZ]
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Avsboy
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Depressed and angry about Timmins. He didn't look that bad.
CB Joe
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I've been one of his biggest critics and thought he looked good in the first 2 games. It would be interesting to see what he looks like mid season when fatigue becomes a factor.
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Oh, and those emotions are too strong for this, naturally.
I have also been a critique of Zads, but I agree that he's been solid to start the year. No glaringly bad mistakes, just lots of solid consistent play and a really great offensive pass that led to a goal.
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- I'd leave Timmins the whole year with the Eagles. Give him #1 duty down there, we don't need him and it's better for him long term.
- Disagree that Bura has been good. He's exactly how Caps fans painted him.
- I liked Nuke and he seems to enjoy being with the team. Love his on-ice attitude.
- Kadri is fine, his wingers aren't.
- Grubs, like most goalies, is much better when he's facing lots of shots.
- Team better not start turtling with a one-goal lead going into the 3rd like they did last game.
- Disagree that Bura has been good. He's exactly how Caps fans painted him.
- I liked Nuke and he seems to enjoy being with the team. Love his on-ice attitude.
- Kadri is fine, his wingers aren't.
- Grubs, like most goalies, is much better when he's facing lots of shots.
- Team better not start turtling with a one-goal lead going into the 3rd like they did last game.
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Kadri could have 4 points by now if his linemates could finish and if he didn't hit the crossbar in game 1. Some guys just aren't getting puck luck right now. Mackinnon and Makar come to mind.
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Realistically I think that's what Graves is anyway. A #7/8.
Cole is likely ahead of him in the depth chart when he gets back, and I think Rosen probably is too. He was quite good in pre-season, they just sent him down because he's not eligible for waivers and Graves is. They didn't want to risk hurting their depth.
Turtling while up a goal in the 3rd is an excellent strategy, but you have to implement it correctly.
You still have to battle for possession, but take dramatically less risk while doing so. There should never be any possibility of an opposing odd man rush (except possibly a 3 on 2)
Too often though it does seem like the Avs don't adjust to this well and completely concede possession.
You still have to battle for possession, but take dramatically less risk while doing so. There should never be any possibility of an opposing odd man rush (except possibly a 3 on 2)
Too often though it does seem like the Avs don't adjust to this well and completely concede possession.
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I'll guess the Avs won't retain Zadorov long term due to the entry draft and cap considerations. However, I also think Zadorov will continue to improve this season and eventually become a highly coveted D-man.
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Sucks that Timmins was the only dman who was waiver exempt. Should definitely be playing.
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Z is amazing in the playoffs. I dont know why he cant play at or around that level every night.
Well, that's mostly because he usually starts out so horribly. At least right now he appears to be in fighting form. Can't help but think the previous two years his conditioning just wasn't quite up to snuff.
There are still massive deficits to his game though. I don't like him at all on the PK--he doesn't read the play all that well and is an absolutely lousy shot-blocker. Z is at his best when he's leveling guys and contributing to the offense a little. I'm not saying he's horrible by any means, but if he thinks his game warrants a massive contract, I seriously doubt he's in Colorado past this season.
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Not unexpected at all.
Like I said, the coaches like Graves. They trust him. And with Cole getting very close to returning, Timmins just doesn't have room to play right now. Maybe that changes, but he hasn't earned the coaches trust yet.
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It'll be awesome to hear what a wonderful story Cole's recovery is, and how quickly he came back. It'll be the talk of the team for 2-3 games and we'll switch him out for... I dunno, Rosen.
Because the game and the rules change in his favor during the playoffs. Saw the same thing with Cole last year as well. 3/4 of the regular season it was pitchfork-time every time he was mentioned, but the dude was great in the playoffs for us.
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I wonder if it's physically possible for this team to win a game after a break. We'll have to wait and see if things are different this year.
Girard... hmmm, perhaps slowly turning into one of my favorit players, love watching him play. This is the kind of player you need to become winners.
