EGDT - Colorado vs Xenforo Flames

[hockeyfish]

We've heard guys who get traded here saying it takes some time to get used to playing for the Avs, especially Manson when he arrived said it took him a while.

I don't doubt it's difficult for Nelson to switch from 12/13 years playing for the Islanders to now playing for the Avs.

Of all the players added to past few years, I think Necas is the only one who really "hit the ground running." Everyone else seems to take 5-10 games before they start fitting in.

 

[Avs_19]

Worst case scenario, if Nelson can’t produce on the 2nd line, we can put Coyle there I guess

I think Nelson will be fine eventually. Avs don't exactly have the luxury of time so hopefully sooner rather than later.

Coyle is so good partly because of the role. He's now his is correct role of a 3C. You bump him up to 2C and it's the same problem he had in Boston and the one the Avs have had in every season that doesn't include Kadri.

 

[JLo217]

Kivi and Kelly are welcome surprises

 

[hockeyfish]

Kivi and Kelly are welcome surprises

Really glad we have Kelly locked up next year at that price.

 

[BrickNHL]

I love our 4th line so much. Individually, I’m a fan of each player, and then as a unit, I f***ing love them

 

[Bender]

On paper the Drouin - Nelson - Nuke line is perfect and it worked perfectly for their first game. But they had 1 great game followed by 3 very bad ones.

I really wonder why it happened and if time will fix it. I really hope so.

Also PP1 was finally good (after weeks/months of misery) until Bednar for no apparent reason decided to replace Drouin with Nelson.

Feels to me like Nelson was playing on instinct in that first game vs Toronto but is now learning the system which as we've seen with most players takes anywhere between 10 and 20 games to get used to.

In any case, I hope the team has saved up the energy for Sunday - I'm expecting A WAR.

 

[flyfysher]

Feels to me like Nelson was playing on instinct in that first game vs Toronto but is now learning the system which as we've seen with most players takes anywhere between 10 and 20 games to get used to.

In any case, I hope the team has saved up the energy for Sunday - I'm expecting A WAR.

Yeah, I got the same feeling about Nelson. He looks like he’s overthinking the game rather than just playing like he knows how. He has pinged a bunch of posts so I think we just need to be patient.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Feels to me like Nelson was playing on instinct in that first game vs Toronto but is now learning the system which as we've seen with most players takes anywhere between 10 and 20 games to get used to.

In any case, I hope the team has saved up the energy for Sunday - I'm expecting A WAR.

Cry 'Havoc!', and let slip the dogs of war.

Sounds like Bill Shakespeare is as pumped for tomrrow as we are.

 

[the_fan]

I think Nelson will be fine eventually. Avs don't exactly have the luxury of time so hopefully sooner rather than later.

Coyle is so good partly because of the role. He's now his is correct role of a 3C. You bump him up to 2C and it's the same problem he had in Boston and the one the Avs have had in every season that doesn't include Kadri.

I really hope Nelson is gonna be fine as he gets used to the Avs system and everything. In case it doesn’t workout, what other choice will we have but to move Coyle up to 2C this year?

 

[The Kingslayer]

Kelly is so much more tolerable at wing. Solid game from him. Really liked everyone in the bottom 6 besides maybe LOC? I dont know whats up but he just hasnt done much for a long time now.

I thought Brock Nelson would start off hot but its looking like this aint a good fit or he cant find chemistry with his linemates or something. Could be one of those looks good on paper but shits the bed in real life. I guess we will find out when the games matter if hes going to actually make a dent in a game.

Necas got focused in on last night by the Flames. They made it a point to go after him. I liked that he hit back a few times but he disappeared. This is the same shit that happened to him in Carolina when the going got tough.

 

[JLo217]

Kelly is so much more tolerable at wing. Solid game from him. Really liked everyone in the bottom 6 besides maybe LOC? I dont know whats up but he just hasnt done much for a long time now.

I thought Brock Nelson would start off hot but its looking like this aint a good fit or he cant find chemistry with his linemates or something. Could be one of those looks good on paper but shits the bed in real life. I guess we will find out when the games matter if hes going to actually make a dent in a game.

Necas got focused in on last night by the Flames. They made it a point to go after him. I liked that he hit back a few times but he disappeared. This is the same shit that happened to him in Carolina when the going got tough.

Carolina have been chokers for a decade. Avs have a different core. He has better support on the Avs to get out of it.