Pre-Game Talk: Week on the Road (@NYR, @NJD, @CAR)

[The Abusement Park]

Cmon guys. PUBG is THE game. I've played 1500 hours.

Why?

 

[Murzu]

Why?

Why I've played 1500 hours or why I prefer it to Fortnite?

 

[Avs_19]

Grubauer gets the start against the team that really wanted him and reportedly offered a higher pick than the Avs.

 

[AvsFan29]

Interesting. I kinda like that decision. Let Grubaur get comfortable.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Why I've played 1500 hours or why I prefer it to Fortnite?

Both

Jk play what you like

 

[Freudian]

As long as they don't start listening to jazz, play Dungeons & Dragons or watch violent VHS movies...

 

[Foppberg]

 

[Avs_19]

He's here!

 

[Pokecheque]

I figured when I saw Dried Goods being sent to Loveland Book 'em was ready.

 

[member 116861]

He's here!

Did he dress for warmups yet? Because that is a really HD photoshop.

 

[S E P H]

Destiny 2 is where it's act, grinding sort of sucks, but the improvements Bungie made have been quite unbelievable.

He's here!

I am disappointed, no Microsoft paint.

 

[Ceremony]

Marginally better than the Senators, at least.

Also if you're putting 1500 hours into PUBG, get a real game.

Also Girard has been awful for two straight games.

 

[AvsFan29]

Marginally better than the Senators, at least.

Also if you're putting 1500 hours into PUBG, get a real game.

Also Girard has been awful for two straight games.

I don't think he's been awful. He's had some giveaways, but that's going to happen at his age. He's always looking for a good play, and 9/10 he makes one. He's had trouble getting his shot through, but I'm sure he'll figure it out. I'd like to see him get some pp1 time.

 

[Pokecheque]

If anyone's been noticeably bad on that pairing, it's EJ.

 

[Avs_19]

EJ has been inconsistent and I'm not sure if Barrie has played a good game yet for his standards but the team is still winning so that's a good sign. There will be regression with Varly though so hopefully those two get it going soon.

Bednar spoke about Kamenev today for a few minutes:

 

[hooverdam]

I thought the Rangers game was Barrie’s best, but he’s a slow starter and now that the points are coming I expect him to get going. EJ has been a bit of a mess in a way he usually isn’t; Girard’s mistakes are more egregious looking but I’m fine with those because the upside is so high. Too often I see EJ standing around, losing his guy, or just giving the puck away unprompted. It’s not like him.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

So when everyone is "healthy"....

92/29/96
13/37/22
17/34/11
56/91/10
83

??

 

[Foppberg]

I like listening to Beds. Doesn't have the same charm and enchantment that Roy had when speaking, but he's very smart.

 

[Balthazar]

Bednar is consistently smiling in pressers this year, that's quite a change. He looks like a happy man now.

 

[dahrougem2]

So when everyone is "healthy"....

92/29/96
13/37/22
17/34/11
56/91/10
83

??

I want to develop a legitimate checking line while also having a young scoring line behind the top line. For me, I'd be going:

92/29/96
10/91/13
17/34/37
11/22/56
83/57

We don't know what Dano is yet, so there's some hesitation on my part. I've been critical of J.T. Compher since last season, but I do believe he's our best chance of replacing what we had in Blake Comeau alongside Soderberg. However, I feel the line would be more effective with Jost on it than with Nieto, especially given Nieto's current level of play.

That 2nd line is a big risk, but I'm willing to try it out. I like Kamenev - a lot. I like what I've seen from him, I think he's a smart player and he's very clearly an NHL caliber player. All that's left to find out is how good can he really be at this level. Giving him two offensive minded wingers should help.

 

[5280]

Heading down to Raleigh tomorrow for the game. Joe called me up and said he needed some scouting. Fresh blood, he said. Needs a new perspective. Ha!

Haven’t seen a live game in 13 years. I think I’m going to splurge and get ringside seats. Go Avs Go!

 

[forsbergavs32]

Heading down to Raleigh tomorrow for the game. Joe called me up and said he needed some scouting. Fresh blood, he said. Needs a new perspective. Ha!

Haven’t seen a live game in 13 years. I think I’m going to splurge and get ringside seats. Go Avs Go!

Damn, I cant imagine not going to a game at least once a year, 13 is insane

 

[PAZ]

Hopefully Nieto gets the scratch if JT Comphs is available on this trip as speculated.

Don't like that CAR is on a 2 game losing streak, just as tough of a test for the Avs next game.

I mean, it's almost a guaranteed loss. They have 3 back-ups on their roster, don't think the Avs should even show up

 

[5280]

Can anyone comment on whether or not it’s worth paying a little more for rinkside seats? I was thinking either rinkside or first row in club level. I figure the sight lines would be better club level but I can get Avalanche offense side 1-3 periods rinkside for a fairly decent price, too.

 

[5280]

Damn, I cant imagine not going to a game at least once a year, 13 is insane

I’ve been in NC ten years and I haven’t had too much of an opportunity to see an Avs game. They only come once a year and I’ve always had something else to do.