Yeah, it was a strange week... looked like the Leafs in a couple games, trying to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Had all kinds of chances against the Flames and couldn't quite get it done, but had one goal between the Yotes and Canes. :-)
It's nice of the scheduling gods to have a west coast swing right after time change though, so the games will be 7:30 here instead of 8:30. [Reply]
Minnesota State hockey scores a game winning goal in OT to win the conference title, they then awarded the trophy, had a celebration and everyone left. 15 minutes after everyone left the arena the goal is reviewed and overturned and they’re going to resume play! Wild! https://t.co/4yw1obeUMf
Minnesota State hockey scores a game winning goal in OT to win the conference title, they then awarded the trophy, had a celebration and everyone left. 15 minutes after everyone left the arena the goal is reviewed and overturned and they’re going to resume play! Wild! https://t.co/4yw1obeUMf
Originally Posted by Fish:
Avs have made several trades or so over the last few weeks, 2 in the last couple days. Sounds like they're going all in for the season...
Avs added to the NHL roster:
-Josh Manson -Nico Sturm -Artturi Lehkonen -Andrew Cogliano
Removed from the roster:
-Tyson Jost
Basically impossible to argue Colorado isn't better suited for their Cup run right now
Losing a couple of good prospects and draft picks hurts a bit, but our D is so stacked that it's hard to get TOO upset, especially if you still think Byram can get back to form. (He's skating in a full-contact sweater at practice as of this morning, so there's hope.)
Overall, I'm pleased. Sakic got good value that makes us a much tougher team to play against without giving up the farm. [Reply]
Losing a couple of good prospects and draft picks hurts a bit, but our D is so stacked that it's hard to get TOO upset, especially if you still think Byram can get back to form. (He's skating in a full-contact sweater at practice as of this morning, so there's hope.)
Overall, I'm pleased. Sakic got good value that makes us a much tougher team to play against without giving up the farm.
Avs roster is now built for the playoffs, not just the regular season. I love these moves. :-) [Reply]
Yeah, Sakic is great at plugging holes without overreacting. Cogliano has been around forever. Not familiar with Lehkonen, but he has 13 goals/29 assists.
Picked up some defensive depth whether Byram is back or not, plus the forward depth they needed (hoping Landeskog is back).
Would have loved to pick up Toffoli, but the Flames gave up a lot... and that's just the EA Sports stack-a-roster in me. Nick Leddy would have been fun to watch on this team, but of course don't really need him.
Saw people pining over Jost on reddit (much like we do with Chiefs JAGs), but Sakic's never been afraid to move guys and he hasn't exactly taken the next step. [Reply]
Minnesota State hockey scores a game winning goal in OT to win the conference title, they then awarded the trophy, had a celebration and everyone left. 15 minutes after everyone left the arena the goal is reviewed and overturned and they’re going to resume play! Wild! https://t.co/4yw1obeUMf
The Avs had the most insane couple power plays tonight, that I've seen in a while. It was a straight up shooting gallery for 2 straight minutes, they had complete control of the zone the entire time, but couldn't get one in the net. Multiple shots off the bar.
Boom, Avs just won the game as I was typing. MacKinnon in OT! [Reply]
Originally Posted by Gadzooks:
If this is a goal the above should be a goal, but rendering the decision 40 minutes after the game is inexcusable.
In the CCHA game, the puck went under the goal, so you can say the puck never would have gone into the net if the net didn't move... unlike the Sabres goal. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Fish:
Good Avs game tonight. Heading into OT.
The Avs had the most insane couple power plays tonight, that I've seen in a while. It was a straight up shooting gallery for 2 straight minutes, they had complete control of the zone the entire time, but couldn't get one in the net. Multiple shots off the bar.
Boom, Avs just won the game as I was typing. MacKinnon in OT!
That's the word I used as well... they didn't score on their last one, but it was still very impressive at how fluid they are, always in the right spot, tape-to-tape passes.
I think that was Kadri in OT who oh so subtly ripped off the Oilers helmet and that guy had to leave the ice right before MacKinnon scored? Uh... oops? :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
That's the word I used as well... they didn't score on their last one, but it was still very impressive at how fluid they are, always in the right spot, tape-to-tape passes.
I think that was Kadri in OT who oh so subtly ripped off the Oilers helmet and that guy had to leave the ice right before MacKinnon scored? Uh... oops? :-)
Kadri got popped in the nose earlier in the game, and looked kinda pissed off about it, and played hard the rest of the game, especially in OT.
That OT was really impressive too. Avs totally dominated the 3 on 3. Like you said, very fluid and passes were just money. Really fun to watch. [Reply]
