GDT: Game 1 - Avs @ Knights - Rockstar Rookie Revue - 8PM
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dahrougem2
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I thought aside from Rantanen's 3 goals, Kovalenko was the best Avs forward last night and he seems to work well with Mittelstadt - though he's going to have to learn how to finish the chances Mitts gives him otherwise he's going to find himself playing in the bottom six very quickly.
The Avs didn't play amazing by any stretch - goals 2 and 3 are evidence of that - but they definitely shouldn't have lost or even given up more than 3 goals.
The Avs didn't play amazing by any stretch - goals 2 and 3 are evidence of that - but they definitely shouldn't have lost or even given up more than 3 goals.
henchman21
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I thought Kovy played well. There are concerns that could be pointed out, but his first regular season game... let it play out. If he plays at this level and effort, he'll be fine even if it ends up in a lower role.
Ivan had 2 really good shifts where he flashed his board work, IQ, and tenacity. Then the rest of the game he was really meh.
Ritchie had 3 plays where I think he flashed his skill and ability, that was followed up with being lost and completely unaware of the lack of space and time. He had a couple blueline turnovers that are plays that have zero business in the NHL. It is probably why he got sat down for a bit. He also has zero idea how to defend the point... he kept falling off his guy leaving them open for passes or letting them pinch without any pressure. There were two moments where that line got pinned as a direct result of his guy having zero pressure.
It is one game for all of them, good or bad there will be more needed from them with how thin this team is right now... but we have to take what we can get currently.
Ivan had 2 really good shifts where he flashed his board work, IQ, and tenacity. Then the rest of the game he was really meh.
Ritchie had 3 plays where I think he flashed his skill and ability, that was followed up with being lost and completely unaware of the lack of space and time. He had a couple blueline turnovers that are plays that have zero business in the NHL. It is probably why he got sat down for a bit. He also has zero idea how to defend the point... he kept falling off his guy leaving them open for passes or letting them pinch without any pressure. There were two moments where that line got pinned as a direct result of his guy having zero pressure.
It is one game for all of them, good or bad there will be more needed from them with how thin this team is right now... but we have to take what we can get currently.
I'd take Jake Allen, Darcy Kuemper, or Matt Murray over Georgie at this point.
That should win you the game more often than not.
Let me introduce you to 5-giev.
Chileiceman
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I'm not going to jump on the sky is falling train until quite yet. Georgie was very good in the playoffs after that garbage game 1 against the Jets. It's all between the ears with him. If he carries on like this for the next little bit (5-6 games), then you officially hand the starting gig to Annunen and start scouting like crazy around the league to upgrade the position at the trade deadline.
Bill Peckerskull
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Avs scored 4 and still lost to a goalie with .875 SV%...
I couldn't. Do not like that dude
henchman21
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It is a myth he was good in the playoffs. He was good rebounding in the Jets series. He was bad in the Stars series outside one game. Arguably the worst goalie in the 2nd round. He wasn’t the reason they lost, but was a clear contributing factor.
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Richard88
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Easily yes.
Grubauer was way better for the Avs than Georgiev, and at 50% retained you're looking at a $2.95m caphit which also nets you $450k in extra capspace.
Grubauer as starter for 3 years would be a risk, but it would be equally if not more risky to go with any other starting goalie alternative costing less than $3m aav.
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dahrougem2
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Georgiev wasn't good in the playoffs. He was barely average after game 1 against the Jets.
henchman21
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As much as I hate Binnington, he might be one of the better options that could spring loose.
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Duchene2MacKinnon
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Sad part is his very good still put him at one of the worst goalie in the playoffs statistcially.
Anders Cain
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The only game George was legitimately good in the playoffs was was game 6 vs Dallas. But he put the team in such a whole the whole playoffs it didn’t really matter
In way over his head. On Macfarland for not filling the holes up front. You can’t win in this league with a 1 good (albeit very good) top line and a 2C, and then a bunch of guys.
dahrougem2
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Yeah, I detest the guy but he will not actively cost the Avs games in ways Georgiev does.
Just hold up. That's all the Avs ask of their goaltenders. Do not give up awful goals, stop what you are supposed to and make the occasional big save. No need to steal games most nights - the Avs play will dictate that usually.
How is this on Macfarland? He is missing three top-six forwards.
Like I said in the other thread, take Hyman, RNH and Skinner away from Edmonton and all of a sudden you have Janmark and Perry on line 2.
He was handcuffed. It happens. We have to survive.
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