Pre-Game Talk: Week to Buy Some Hope (SJ, DET)

[tigervixxxen]

Boys are back at practice in the morning. We'll find out if our newest Av has arrived and who, if anyone, got sent down. I'm sure we'll hear copious amounts of talk about the alumni game and perhaps the media will remember the trade deadline is coming. And something else happening this week. Will also spend most nights scoreboard watching with great anxiety and refreshing Twitter on the next blockbuster trade for depth pieces. Settle in, it's going to be a long week.

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[forsbergavs32]

Should be an interesting week, lot of scoreboard watching but at least my only day off is Saturday so I can watch the SS game (too bad my SS jersey won't be here yet )

BTW, do we know if there will be any legit way to watch the Alumni game on Friday for those of us not living in CO?

 

[tigervixxxen]

Should be an interesting week, lot of scoreboard watching but at least my only day off is Saturday so I can watch the SS game (too bad my SS jersey won't be here yet )

BTW, do we know if there will be any legit way to watch the Alumni game on Friday for those of us not living in CO?

I THINK Sportsnet and NHL net.

 

[Avs71]

Completely forgot this week had the outdoor game, and agreed to go watch the Manitoba Moose that night instead...

I've felt pretty positive about this team for the last month or two, but with the Wild's recent surge, and the Preds winning every night, I don't feel very optimistic. Hopefully this week goes well, but I can't say like I feel it will.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I imagine nothing else happens until the deadline trade wise. Hoping for two wins and a bunch of losses for Nashville/Minny. This week could make a huge difference in the standings. Minny has 4 games between now and the deadline. Nashville has 3 and we have two. There's actually a worst case scenario of us being 6 points out of a playoff spot with Minnesota having a game in hand on us. Best case scenario is being 6 points ahead of Minny.

 

[ASmileyFace]

The only thing I really hope for this week is Mikko getting brought up before the SS game.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

The only thing I really hope for this week is Mikko getting brought up before the SS game.

I would much rather hope for Minnesota and Nashville to lose.

 

[The Shermanator]

This could be a very disappointing week. Praying to the hockey gods.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I would much rather hope for Minnesota and Nashville to lose.

I'd rather get in by winning than others losing and Mikko would help this team win.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Varlamov not at practice so Roy is in his place.
Mackinnon not at practice so Sakic is in his place

What do we have to do to get Foppa out there?

 

[tigervixxxen]

Varlamov not at practice so Roy is in his place.
Mackinnon not at practice so Sakic is in his place

What do we have to do to get Foppa out there?

Sounds like get Landy sick

 

[dahrougem2]

If this team wins the SS game, they'll make the playoffs

If they lose, they'll crash and burn towards a 9th/10th/11th place finish.

That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it **** it

 

[Bubba Thudd]

If this team wins the SS game, they'll make the playoffs

If they lose, they'll crash and burn towards a 9th/10th/11th place finish.

That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it **** it

Are they going to follow that up with a lottery win? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd pick?

 

[CobraAcesS]

If this team wins the SS game, they'll make the playoffs

If they lose, they'll crash and burn towards a 9th/10th/11th place finish.

That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it **** it

I could see losing that game with all of the alumni and everything around it killing their confidence.

Not really an unrealistic bandwagon to jump on lol.

 

[Avalanche]

 

[ASmileyFace]

Whoever called Matthis would play with Soda and Comeau deserves some credit. He could really do well on that line.

 

[N Switzerland]

I've been pretty prepared for the Avs to miss out on the PO's all season but it's easy to say that the greatest thing about watching this team at the moment is Chris Bigras...He basically always makes the correct defensive play (a la beauch) and there were times in the Vancouver game where he was just completely dictating the play in the offensive zone. Just a joy to watch on a team that's full of high skill players that seem to lack the IQ. I'm excited to see where he's at @ game 100 and the likes.

 

[ABasin]

I would much rather hope for Minnesota and Nashville to lose.

Avs play Nashville 3 more times, Minnesota 2 more times (those two do not play each other again, however). Those 5 games might matter a bit...

 

[tigervixxxen]

If this team wins the SS game, they'll make the playoffs

If they lose, they'll crash and burn towards a 9th/10th/11th place finish.

That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it **** it

Those games vs Minny and Nashville is really where it is. Those are MUST wins. Next week, March 1 vs Minny is all we are going to need to know about this team.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I've been pretty prepared for the Avs to miss out on the PO's all season but it's easy to say that the greatest thing about watching this team at the moment is Chris Bigras...He basically always makes the correct defensive play (a la beauch) and there were times in the Vancouver game where he was just completely dictating the play in the offensive zone. Just a joy to watch on a team that's full of high skill players that seem to lack the IQ. I'm excited to see where he's at @ game 100 and the likes.

For sure, it's been a treat and one that doesn't get enough attention. I can't wait until he's on the PP, he's so underrated in offensive situations and that game in Vancouver was just a glimpse of what he can do.

 

[cgf]

Avs play Nashville 3 more times, Minnesota 2 more times (those two do not play each other again, however). Those 5 games might matter a bit...

You may be right about that...

 

[5280]

Seems like we will be rolling three pretty decent lines again for the first time in a while. If only Tangs could get going a little bit.

 

[Former Ladder]

Seems like we will be rolling three pretty decent lines again for the first time in a while. If only Tangs could get going a little bit.

I may be in the minority on this but I think Tangs has had more jump recently and been more engaged, just has not contributed that little extra bit to be effective. I think he looked immediately better when playing with MacK and not just because he has a better linemate. He actually looks like he is trying harder. Hopefully he has another gear for the rest of the way here.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Dean hinting at a trade?!?!?!?!

 

[cgf]

I may be in the minority on this but I think Tangs has had more jump recently and been more engaged, just has not contributed that little extra bit to be effective. I think he looked immediately better when playing with MacK and not just because he has a better linemate. He actually looks like he is trying harder. Hopefully he has another gear for the rest of the way here.

I agree he's been better. Though unlike with Iggy, playing better hasn't been enough to make him useful. Would be nice if he could find last season's form for the stretch run if Patrick isn't going to start scratching him after the TDL.