GDT: Blues vs. Avs|R1, Game 4| The End Is Nigh|

[TheDizee]

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Agree about Schenn... something HAS TO/BETTER BE wrong with him.. he was a shadow of himself...

I'm almost positive him and Kyrou both got injured early in the season and then both of them got a hard wall. Kyrou might have been the freshman wall TBH. But it's very uncharacteristic for Schenn to hit a wall that hard for that long.

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

They beat a team that was a shell of its former self. Not impressed. Hope they get dealt with next round. Out of all the teams in the playoffs, I REALLY hope they don't win. Literally anyone else except that paper tiger over there.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Definitely explains him being out for lower body issues and him having like 1/2-3/4 of his usual speed.

 

[BlueDream]

So who has played their last game as a Blue?

I’m thinking:

Hoffman
Sanford
Dunn
Gunnarsson
Maybe Schwartz

 

[Meatball]

That makes sense. He had flashes of brilliance today though.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

So who has played their last game as a Blue?

I’m thinking:

Hoffman
Sanford
Dunn
Gunnarsson
Maybe Schwartz

I'm 100% certain Gunner is most likely going to retire. An ACL tear for a player on the wrong side of 30 who was already slowing down with a history of lower body issues.

 

[Louie the Blue]

So who has played their last game as a Blue?

I’m thinking:

Hoffman
Sanford
Dunn
Gunnarsson
Maybe Schwartz

I really, really don't want to lose Dunn.

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

So who has played their last game as a Blue?

I’m thinking:

Hoffman
Sanford
Dunn
Gunnarsson
Maybe Schwartz

Maybe Barby (XD) and Blais (XD/trade)

will be interesting to see who's been playing thru injuries

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

Definitely explains him being out for lower body issues and him having like 1/2-3/4 of his usual speed.

and the strength in his lower body to shield the puck.. and being able to generate torque on his shot

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Maybe Barby (XD) and Blais (XD/trade)

will be interesting to see who's been playing thru injuries

If I was a betting man.

RoR
Schenn
Kyrou
Tarasenko (Confirmed)
Schwartz
Parayko

 

[Linkens Mastery]

and the strength in his lower body to shield the puck.. and being able to generate torque on his shot

Agreed, most of his issues really didn't look shoulder related. So groin makes a lot of sense.

 

[Mike Liut]

So who has played their last game as a Blue?

I’m thinking:

Hoffman
Sanford
Dunn
Gunnarsson
Maybe Schwartz

Hoffman - UFA
Schwartz - UFA
Bozak - UFA
Gunnar - retire
Krug - expansion draft

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Hoffman
Schwartz
Bozak
Gunnar
Krug - expansion draft

Krug to Vancouver for Schmidt+

 

[ChicagoBlues]

They beat a team that was a shell of its former self. Not impressed. Hope they get dealt with next round. Out of all the teams in the playoffs, I REALLY hope they don't win. Literally anyone else except that paper tiger over there.

In fairness to the Avs’ fan base, they actually are aware and have acknowledged that they were playing a depleted Blues team. They really wanted to play a healthier Blues, so it would have been more competitive.

I know this because I posted with a few peeps on the Avs’ board yesterday and was well-received.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

I want that little guy with speed and gumption from Arizona...Conor Garland. Can we ship #17 and #12 there for Conor?

 

[BlueMed]

We need Thomas and Kyrou to take big leaps next year and for Kostin to be a physical force.

Thomas and Kyrou are the new duo to build around. Time to stop playing them 13-14 minutes on the 3rd and 4th lines and finally play them 17-18 minutes in the top 6.

 

[ezcreepin]

I don't hate Hoffman and actually think he played inspired enough in the playoffs that I think he would've done better with a healthier team. I wouldn't mind an extension at the right price, but I don't want something longer than like 3 years max. Schwartz has been meh for about 3 years now, so I really don't know what's wrong. Could just need a change of scenery which is unfortunate because when he's on, he's really good. Gotta fix the problems on defense, mainly assuming Krug is going to be one of your best d-man. Faulk and Parayko can handle heavy duty if healthy, but you gotta have someone who can defend WELL on the left side to give those guys help. We'll be losing one of Dunn, Barbashev, or Sundqvist, so you'll have to look at the bottom 6 and see if you're content with that makeup. We really only had 2 players keeping this team going, so you're going to have to find other solid contributors in this lineup, otherwise you might as well start selling off and getting younger. I have hope Army can retool on the fly, but the game is too fast for this team, in this division especially.

 

[izzy]

I want that little guy with speed and gumption from Arizona...Conor Garland. Can we ship #17 and #12 there for Conor?

no way they move on from garland

 

[izzy]

tbh i was almost hoping theyd be the team to try athanasiou

 

[BlueMed]

In fairness to the Avs’ fan base, they actually are aware and have acknowledged that they were playing a depleted Blues team. They really wanted to play a healthier Blues, so it would have been more competitive.

I know this because I posted with a few peeps on the Avs’ board yesterday and was well-received.

Their fans were worse than Boston's, in my opinion. Just insufferable and unbearable. Hope they lose to VGK or Tampa.

 

[Louie the Blue]

I don't hate Hoffman and actually think he played inspired enough in the playoffs that I think he would've done better with a healthier team. I wouldn't mind an extension at the right price, but I don't want something longer than like 3 years max. Schwartz has been meh for about 3 years now, so I really don't know what's wrong. Could just need a change of scenery which is unfortunate because when he's on, he's really good. Gotta fix the problems on defense, mainly assuming Krug is going to be one of your best d-man. Faulk and Parayko can handle heavy duty if healthy, but you gotta have someone who can defend WELL on the left side to give those guys help. We'll be losing one of Dunn, Barbashev, or Sundqvist, so you'll have to look at the bottom 6 and see if you're content with that makeup. We really only had 2 players keeping this team going, so you're going to have to find other solid contributors in this lineup, otherwise you might as well start selling off and getting younger. I have hope Army can retool on the fly, but the game is too fast for this team, in this division especially.

I have faith that Armstrong can do another re-tool given that it led to Schenn and ROR.

 

[stl76]

Copying this from the trade thread:

Watching Vova's post game presser...I want him on this team moving forward. Guy has given so much to this team, and I think he still has a ton to give. Just needs to get some rest and come back 100% healthy.

 

[Eldon Reid]

The only way I will be ticked off about this series is if Rantanen or MacKinnon somehow get in COVID protocol and they postpone their games.

I will be ticked.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

no way they move on from garland

Damn..that guys always impresses me.