Blues/Avalanche playoff series discussion

[Chet Manly]

Locking MacKinnon in a broom closet would incur a $5000 fine. Better not.

That's it??

Shit, I'll start a collection....

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Colorado is an excellent team, and they deserve respect. But they haven't won anything yet, and people are treating them like a dominant dynasty. Maybe one day we'll look back and they'll be that, but they aren't that right now. They haven't even proven they can successfully go on a deep run.

The Blues have more psychological edges in this series than the national media are giving them credit for. If they can stay healthy, and get healthier (on defense) I don't see why the Blues aren't going to be good enough to make it a dogfight.

I've seen a lot of comments saying the Blues don't have significant upgrades on the team that got clobbered last year. That's just schmoes voicing ignorance:

- Buchnevich
- Kyrou break out
- healthy Tarasenko
- nonconcussed Faulk
- Parayko's back
- Perron not on Covid protocol
- a defense that isn't built around Santini and Reinke

Its crazy, but as bad as the defense's injuries were against the Wild, I'd prefer that to what it looked like vs Colorado last year.

If Krug can return, that would be great. His status is pretty vague. But until then, Perunovich in the offense deployment (and PP) and a guy like Rosen taking the defensive minutes is a doable strategy. Rosen has been an unsung hero for his play throughout the series. He has become more steady after the first couple games.

I'm expecting that these few days between series will help a ton with Leddy and Bortuzzo being in game shape. Will Scandella return? I see 7D being the plan for the forseeable future.

 

[Celtic Note]

Locking MacKinnon in a broom closet would incur a $5000 fine. Better not.

GoFundMe. Done

 

[shpongle falls]

Colorado is an excellent team, and they deserve respect. But they haven't won anything yet, and people are treating them like a dominant dynasty. Maybe one day we'll look back and they'll be that, but they aren't that right now. They haven't even proven they can successfully go on a deep run.

The Blues have more psychological edges in this series than the national media are giving them credit for. If they can stay healthy, and get healthier (on defense) I don't see why the Blues aren't going to be good enough to make it a dogfight.

I've seen a lot of comments saying the Blues don't have significant upgrades on the team that got clobbered last year. That's just schmoes voicing ignorance:

- Buchnevich
- Kyrou break out
- healthy Tarasenko
- nonconcussed Faulk
- Parayko's back
- Perron not on Covid protocol
- a defense that isn't built around Santini and Reinke

Its crazy, but as bad as the defense's injuries were against the Wild, I'd prefer that to what it looked like vs Colorado last year.

If Krug can return, that would be great. His status is pretty vague. But until then, Perunovich in the offense deployment (and PP) and a guy like Rosen taking the defensive minutes is a doable strategy. Rosen has been an unsung hero for his play throughout the series. He has become more steady after the first couple games.

I'm expecting that these few days between series will help a ton with Leddy and Bortuzzo being in game shape. Will Scandella return? I see 7D being the plan for the forseeable future.

Also agree that Rosen has quietly been good after a rocky start. Makes the smart play and has a good stick in the d zone.

 

[Celtic Note]

Colorado is an excellent team, and they deserve respect. But they haven't won anything yet, and people are treating them like a dominant dynasty. Maybe one day we'll look back and they'll be that, but they aren't that right now. They haven't even proven they can successfully go on a deep run.

The Blues have more psychological edges in this series than the national media are giving them credit for. If they can stay healthy, and get healthier (on defense) I don't see why the Blues aren't going to be good enough to make it a dogfight.

I've seen a lot of comments saying the Blues don't have significant upgrades on the team that got clobbered last year. That's just schmoes voicing ignorance:

- Buchnevich
- Kyrou break out
- healthy Tarasenko
- nonconcussed Faulk
- Parayko's back
- Perron not on Covid protocol
- a defense that isn't built around Santini and Reinke

Its crazy, but as bad as the defense's injuries were against the Wild, I'd prefer that to what it looked like vs Colorado last year.

If Krug can return, that would be great. His status is pretty vague. But until then, Perunovich in the offense deployment (and PP) and a guy like Rosen taking the defensive minutes is a doable strategy. Rosen has been an unsung hero for his play throughout the series. He has become more steady after the first couple games.

I'm expecting that these few days between series will help a ton with Leddy and Bortuzzo being in game shape. Will Scandella return? I see 7D being the plan for the forseeable future.

The Blues are a much better team even with injuries. You could also add Thomas’, Barbashev’s and Husso’s breakout.

 

[mk80]

Looks like a Tuesday start, which helps our rest even a little more.


Also we got good news on Krug and Scandella even if we don't see one or both in the series

 

[Reality Czech]

This is a terrifying matchup for our D. I cant help be imagine that Colorado's F's are going to eat up anyone not named Parayko. We really need all F's playing like we know they can to stand a chance.

Yep, this is gonna have to be a huge team effort on defense and everyone is gonna have to be involved to have a chance. Our 7 d-men are gonna have their hands full so forwards need to get back and do what they can to break up plays.

Force them to defend. Keep them in their own end, play physical against them in the corners and on breakouts. Once a guy like Makar has the puck in the offensive zone, you’ve likely already failed to stop him, unless you have elite defensive player like O’Reilly, Parayko, or Faulk glued to them and playing REALLY well.

And this is the other key. The best defense might be a good offense, and our forwards will have to keep the play in their end as much as possible plus score enough goals to keep us in the game.

 

[HighNote]

Avalanche will have had 7 straight days without a game, and 17 straight days without a game against a contender that has a goalie that's played more than 3 NHL games.

 

[mk80]

Avalanche will have had 7 straight days without a game, and 17 straight days without a game against a contender that has a goalie that's played more than 3 NHL games.

Not to mention Kuemper didn't play game 4 so more like 8-9 days for him

 

[Sushiko]

My instinct is to say we don’t have a chance but dammit I think we can, I think everyone has counted us out for the most part, it seems.

 

[Nederlander]

This is a terrifying matchup for our D. I cant help be imagine that Colorado's F's are going to eat up anyone not named Parayko. We really need all F's playing like we know they can to stand a chance.

I don't know. Leddy did pretty well against Kaprizov. You never know when someone has another gear.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

My instinct is to say we don’t have a chance but dammit I think we can, I think everyone has counted us out for the most part, it seems.

Best way to play.

No pressure.

Everyone thinks we are already dead.

 

[CraftyVeteran]

i do not fear the Avs.

 

[Brewhouse Sports]

Sadly enough, I have to go with Avs in 5 here. Maybe 6. That team is just something else. They were my pick back in Oct to win the cup so we shall see. I hope I am wrong.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

Perhaps sabotage their skate sharpeners!

I wonder if Lehtera could hook us up with that guy he had for his skate blades?

 

[parliamentlite]

Can't help but wonder how 10 days off will affect the Avs whereas the Blues have been playing and tested....

Sadly enough, I have to go with Avs in 5 here. Maybe 6. That team is just something else. They were my pick back in Oct to win the cup so we shall see. I hope I am wrong.

They are a damn good team, let's hope the Blues can summon their inner demons to defeat them.

 

[execwrite1]

Can't help but wonder how 10 days off will affect the Avs whereas the Blues have been playing and tested....


They are a damn good team, let's hope the Blues can summon their inner demons to defeat them.

Yes - catch them flat early and steal Game 1.

That's the plan.

 

[Chet Manly]

Last night, the first half of the prophecy was fulfilled: Toronto out in the first round.

It's now our turn to bounce the 'Lanche in round 2.

So, it is written.

Tuesday can't get here fast enough.

 

[DatDude44]

Colorado is an excellent team, and they deserve respect. But they haven't won anything yet, and people are treating them like a dominant dynasty. Maybe one day we'll look back and they'll be that, but they aren't that right now. They haven't even proven they can successfully go on a deep run.

The Blues have more psychological edges in this series than the national media are giving them credit for. If they can stay healthy, and get healthier (on defense) I don't see why the Blues aren't going to be good enough to make it a dogfight.

I've seen a lot of comments saying the Blues don't have significant upgrades on the team that got clobbered last year. That's just schmoes voicing ignorance:

- Buchnevich
- Kyrou break out
- healthy Tarasenko
- nonconcussed Faulk
- Parayko's back
- Perron not on Covid protocol
- a defense that isn't built around Santini and Reinke

Its crazy, but as bad as the defense's injuries were against the Wild, I'd prefer that to what it looked like vs Colorado last year.

If Krug can return, that would be great. His status is pretty vague. But until then, Perunovich in the offense deployment (and PP) and a guy like Rosen taking the defensive minutes is a doable strategy. Rosen has been an unsung hero for his play throughout the series. He has become more steady after the first couple games.

I'm expecting that these few days between series will help a ton with Leddy and Bortuzzo being in game shape. Will Scandella return? I see 7D being the plan for the forseeable future.

Robert Thomas too

Sometimes it's tough for goliath to face David......and don't forget our special teams and shooting talent advantage down the lineup.

If our Goaltending shows up and our D get healthy enough, we have as good a chance as any to upset these guys.

My prediction: Blues in 7..... Avs destroy us 6-1 in game 1....

 

[Xerloris]

Last night, the first half of the prophecy was fulfilled: Toronto out in the first round.

It's now our turn to bounce the 'Lanche in round 2.

So, it is written.

Tuesday can't get here fast enough.

Come on man. Acting like you predicted the Leafs being out in the first round is like predicting the sun will rise in the east.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Toronto really had shit luck drawing Tampa in round one. They would’ve beat every other team in the East, besides MAYBE Carolina, based off their play in round one.

Obviously it isn’t a game of horseshoes, but to say they choked or anything like that, is really a discredit to how good they were this year.

 

[PocketNines]

Yeah but it's what the playoffs are. Nobody was giving the Blues credit for losing to Detroit, Dallas and Colorado in the late 90s early 00s despite being often better than the East's finalist.

Tampa is an unbelievably elite champion. They have a goalie who would have held his own in the Roy Hasek Brodeur era. They have the best playoff defenseman in the world and a ruggedly good D-core who will sacrifice to make every small detailed playoff play. They also have a good forward or two. Anyone who talks about that team like they're covid champs or undeserving somehow is out of their minds and doesn't know what championship hockey looks like. I've said all year I will believe a team beating that team in 4 times in 7 games when I see it.

 

[shpongle falls]

 

[Chet Manly]

Come on man. Acting like you predicted the Leafs being out in the first round is like predicting the sun will rise in the east.

This isn't MY prediction.

This is the prediction of our ancient hockey fathers.

I think it's chiseled on a wall somewhere in Northern Canada.

We're just here to be the entity to bounce CO in round 2.

 

[flyfysher]

Avs fan coming in peace. What’s your injury situation? I’d heard you guys had a few of your top 4D on the injured list which IMO makes your series win against the Wild all the more impressive. Congrats.

Avs are healthy and Kuemper has been cleared for game 1.

Saw a reference to Rosen above. I hope he does well for you because I always wanted him to get an opportunity with the Avs but it wasn’t to be. Just crowded out.

Hope for a fun and exciting series with no injuries to either of our teams.