GDT: Avalanche @ Wild 03/11/25 6:00PM MNT (Emergency GDT) Can we make it 7?

[The Kingslayer]

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Remember, folks, it took Manson/Lehkonen a while to adjust to the Avs in 2022. Almost everyone who joins says it takes a bit to adjust.

Nelson has played for one team his entire career and it's almost exclusively been a trap-based team. It is going to take time. It won't happen overnight.

Not to mention he nearly scored tonight. Crossbar got the better of him. He scores that goal this whole narrative of slow start changes. I would like for him to be more engaged on puck battles. Probably my only gripe with him so far....that and Mittlejost has 2 points in 2 games.

 

[dahrougem2]

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Not to mention he nearly scored tonight. Crossbar got the better of him. He scores that goal this whole narrative of slow start changes. I would like for him to be more engaged on puck battles. Probably my only gripe with him so far....that and Mittlejost has 2 points in 2 games.

Mittelstadt can suck a chode

 

[The Merchant]

True. Even if Nelson isn’t scoring bunch of points so far in 3 games, it doesn’t seem like he’s gonna frustrate us like Mitts did. He just needs little bit time to get used to playing on a new team

Hope so. There's always been concern about a 33 year-old going from a slower paced Isles team to one that lives and dies on the fast break. Still lots of time to gel.

 

[Valushkin]

Hope so. There's always been concern about a 33 year-old going from a slower paced Isles team to one that lives and dies on the fast break. Still lots of time to gel.

He looked really good in the 1st game. The last 2 games it’s more like the whole team hasn’t looked all that good even if we shutout the Hawks, although tonight it’s understandable since it was a back to back.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Mittelstadt can suck a chode

 

[Valushkin]

I really love the standard we’ve set here. Coming off a 6 game win streak, playing 2nd of back to back on the road, still grinding out a point, yet the world is still ending.

One of this seasons we gonna go 82-0 in the regular season, and 16-0 in the playoffs and we all will finally be happy and satisfied

 

[The Merchant]

I really love the standard we’ve set here. Coming off a 6 game win streak, playing 2nd of back to back on the road, still grinding out a point, yet the world is still ending.

One of this seasons we gonna go 82-0 in the regular season, and 16-0 in the playoffs and we all will finally be happy and satisfied

Would've if Darcy wasn't such a shitter...

 

[Valushkin]

Would've if Darcy wasn't such a shitter...

In his defense, he only had one functional eye

 

[JoeSakic13]

In his defense, he only had one functional eye

He was probably 2 for 3 on functionality.

I could be wrong though.

 

[Markster]

I really love the standard we’ve set here. Coming off a 6 game win streak, playing 2nd of back to back on the road, still grinding out a point, yet the world is still ending.

One of this seasons we gonna go 82-0 in the regular season, and 16-0 in the playoffs and we all will finally be happy and satisfied

Did we give up any goals during that 98-0 run? Unacceptable!

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Got a point. They were clearly gassed. I’ll cut most of them slack, except Nelson needs to wake the f*** up. I thought he was supposed to be this big bull who wins puck battles but so far he’s been hesitant and—dare I say it—a bit soft.

My concern grows over Drouin’s game. He’s been mostly awful since the break. I’d say demote him but I’ve no idea who you promote.

Lastly, he was really good in regulation and OT but Jesus Christ Blackwood had by far the worst shootout performance I’ve ever seen by an Avs goalie. Jesus, what was THAT!? Still, the game wouldn’t have even ended in a tie had it not been for him.

Just flush this one. Get some rest and hopefully Nelson will have gotten over the trade or whatever the f*** is bothering him.

Promote? How 'bout Kiviranta?

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Yes. Especially the OT session. Wylde were clearly going for the shootout and the Avs just kinda plodded along and didn’t challenge anyone. Most unwatchable game I’ve seen in a long, long while.

Avs were totally gassed. Terrible scheduling...... Out of town on the 2nd game back2 back on the Mon/Tues following the time change.

I get that you knew all that.

I felt that if they didn't score in the 1st they would lose their legs by the 3rd.

The OT was worse than Mahomes 4th Q kneel down with less than a minute remaining and no time outs.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

I miss Mittelstadt. PPG player with the Bruins

Too late now..........

 

[katfude]

All i have to say is thank god there's no shootout in the playoffs because dear god

 

[Valushkin]

Can’t we just put Wedgewood in net whenever we go to shootout? Even if Blackwood started the game and had a good regulation and OT, like tonight

 

[JoeSakic13]

Can’t we just put Wedgewood in net whenever we go to shootout? Even if Blackwood started the game and had a good regulation and OT, like tonight

Why not? It worked for Team USA vs. Iceland

 

[The Kingslayer]

Why not? It worked for Team USA vs. Iceland

Goldberg stops Stahl regardless.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Goldberg stops Stahl regardless.

 

[Jasenr]

3rd game in 4 nights. Glad they got a point with that skating after 10 minutes.

Wilds scored once on terrible own end pass from Necas.

Avs with 2 posts from Nelson and Druin.

Thank god there is no shootouts in playoffs since Blackwood sucks at them.

Wilds suck ass being that bad against Avs with a gimmy win game.

 

[AvsCOL]

Is there a more inept league than the NHL when it comes to scheduling? Back to back on the road, third game in four days, while Dallas has four days off? What are we doing here.

 

[Grigowski]

At least a loser-point... on a B2B away after winning 6 in a row.....

Everything fine.

2 days off to get some rest, and adjust the new guys into the system.

 

[missionAvs]

I really love the standard we’ve set here. Coming off a 6 game win streak, playing 2nd of back to back on the road, still grinding out a point, yet the world is still ending.

One of this seasons we gonna go 82-0 in the regular season, and 16-0 in the playoffs and we all will finally be happy and satisfied

Depends. How many shutouts? How many Lady Byng winners? How many faceoffs won? Is Bennett involved with the powerkill? Have we traded for Crosby? Has Bednar been fired? You can probably see where I'm going with this. Still plenty to be pissed off about.

 

[Pokecheque]

Promote? How 'bout Kiviranta?

Well, I get he’s the most “productive” bottom six forward but that probably won’t work. If I had to I’d probably pick LOC or maybe hope and pray Colton figures it out.

Didn't help that Mack lost both OT faceoffs.

I don’t know what the final tally was but it really looked like the Wylde absolutely killed the Avs on draws. Especially Nelson.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

 

[a mangy Meowth]

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