HFAvs Ranks: The 50 Greatest Avalanche Players - #21

[Ceremony]

#1 - Joe Sakic (88.9%)
#2 - Peter Forsberg (55.7%)
#3 - Patrick Roy (89.6%)
#4 - Nathan MacKinnon (71.4%)
#5 - Cale Makar (70.5%)
#6 - Milan Hejduk (50.7%)
#7 - Gabriel Landeskog (42.6%)
#8 - Adam Foote (60.2%)
#9 - Mikko Rantanen (88.8%)
#10 - Alex Tanguay (56.0%)
#11 - Rob Blake (44.7%)
#12 - Erik Johnson (47.7%)
#13 - Claude Lemieux (27.3%)
#14 - Valeri Kamensky (37.1%)
#15 - Semyon Varlamov (28.6%)
#16 - Adam Deadmarsh (41.8%)
#17 - Sandis Ozolinsh (39.1%)
#18 - Ray Bourque (27.8%)
#19 - Stephane Yelle (30.4%)
#20 - Chris Drury (46.9%)

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I've had an idea. Let's decide who the greatest players in Avalanche history are.

• You decide what "greatest" means.
• Only judge players based on their Avalanche careers. This means no extra points for Sakic's time with the Nordiques, or Ray Bourque's time with the Bruins.
• Poll will be open for a few days.
• Each time you vote, suggest a player who should be added for the next round.
• If there's no consensus on who should be added I'll just pick the next player who's played the most games.
• Here's a list of everyone: Colorado Avalanche all-time player list at hockeydb.com

Tyson Barrie (2011-2019)	Dan Hinote (1999-2006)	Cody McLeod (2007-2017)	Paul Stastny (2006-2014)	Jon Klemm (1995-2001)	John-Michael Liles (2003-2011)	Matt Duchene (2009-2018)
Games Played: 484	Games played: 353	Games played: 659	Games played: 538	Games played: 393	Games played: 523	Games played: 586
Goals: 75	Goals: 27	Goals: 66	Goals: 160	Goals: 28	Goals: 68	Goals: 178
Assists: 232	Assists: 38	Assists: 51	Assists: 298	Assists: 55	Assists: 207	Assists: 250
Points: 307	Points: 65	Points: 117	Points: 458	Points: 83	Points: 275	Points: 428
Notes: Best 3rd round pick in Avalanche history	Notes: Stanley Cup (2001), married a playboy bunny	Notes: 1359 PIM	Notes: Son of Peter, league record for consecutive games with a point by a rookie (20)	Notes: Stanley Cup (1996, 2001)	Notes: Dreamboat	Notes: Carried a projection of my hopes and dreams during his draft year

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[Ceremony]

What's interesting to note here is that I'm pretty sure I was using a picture of someone who isn't Paul Stastny ever since he was added, and none of you noticed.

 

[GeoRox89]

Walnuts. Add Timmies DUI man

This photo and the original look like the exact same guy

 

[Heyduke]

Add Ian Laperriere. Short tenure, but had one of my all time favorite seasons by an Avalanche.

 

[CaleMakaw]

Stas. Add ROR

 

[Bonzai12]

Add Gusarov

 

[Bone Breaker]

voted Casper again.

add Eric Messier.

 

[BoneCherry]

Voted Stastny. Add Krupp.

 

[Snow Arc]

Stastny. Add Konowalchuk

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Pauly Walnuts again.

Add Ryan O’Reilly.

 

[Nzap]

Klemm.
Add DeVries? Might though be too early for him.
Actually add Krupp instead first

 

[Caser]

Stastny, add Gusarov.

 

[Avsboy]

Amazing that RoR isn’t there yet. He’s the best player in Blues history

 

[famicommander]

Stazz.

After this I'm rolling with Hinote until he wins.

Add Keane.

 

[ASmileyFace]

Stazz add ror

 

[CobraAcesS]

Went Tboobs, drafted by us, didn't choose to leave like Casper. Maybe Casper next..

Remove Duchene

 

[sethro109]

Went Tboobs, drafted by us, didn't choose to leave like Casper. Maybe Casper next..

Remove Duchene

I still blame management for Staz not re-signing. We kept hearing from both sides that a deal should get done in the off-season. Then we f***ed around and found out.

I agree on Duchene being removed. F*** him, O'Reilly and the horses they rode in on.... If O'Reilly's isn't already crashed into the side of Tim Hortons.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I still blame management for Staz not re-signing. We kept hearing from both sides that a deal should get done in the off-season. Then we f***ed around and found out.

I agree on Duchene being removed. F*** him, O'Reilly and the horses they rode in on.... If O'Reilly's isn't already crashed into the side of Tim Hortons.

They were told both privately and publicly he'd take a hometown discount, and he literally went and signed a fat UFA contract with a rival.

There is a reason he's said he'd come back in recent years, but at every turn when we needed a center they haven't even made an offer.

All three jumped ship, at least he did it as a UFA, and didn't force his way out by demanding a trade.

 

[UncleRisto]

They were told both privately and publicly he'd take a hometown discount, and he literally went and signed a fat UFA contract with a rival.

There is a reason he's said he'd come back in recent years, but at every turn when we needed a center they haven't even made an offer.

All three jumped ship, at least he did it as a UFA, and didn't force his way out by demanding a trade.

But you're forgetting the thing that sets these three players apart: O'Reilly's far superior style of play that everyone liked.

 

[Murzu]

Matt Duchene was my favorite player for years and skills-wise he's one of the best players ever to wear an Avs jersey. I lost my love to him during his last moments as an Av but thanks to his value we got pieces that ultimately helped us win the cup.

In the end he was super important to this franchise.

 

[ASmileyFace]

Matt Duchene was my favorite player for years and skills-wise he's one of the best players ever to wear an Avs jersey. I lost my love to him during his last moments as an Av but thanks to his value we got pieces that ultimately helped us win the cup.

In the end he was super important to this franchise.

You might be right, but my personal vendetta against Dutchy and new age country music doesn't allow me to vote for him.

 

[CobraAcesS]

But you're forgetting the thing that sets these three players apart: O'Reilly's far superior style of play that everyone liked.

100% fair, they should have paid him. I didn't really have a problem with what he did, unless it's true he was that butt hurt about not being named captain.

 

[GeoRox89]

You might be right, but my personal vendetta against Dutchy and new age country music doesn't allow me to vote for him.

Have you seen Bo Burnham making fun of modern country music? It is hilariously accurate

 

[UncleRisto]

Amazing that RoR isn’t there yet. He’s the best player in Blues history

Yup, way better than EJ, Stastny, and Hinote. And also Kevin Shattenkirk, Chris Stewart, and TJ Hensick.

 

[Avsboy]

^^Agreed redo the whole list.

voted Liles. Points for elite commentary between periods