PDF/WCSF: (P2) San Jose Sharks vs. (WC2) Colorado Avalanche | Series Tied 1-1

[do0glas]

Popular belief amongst who, Sharks fans?

Other than our tandem goalie collapse during mid season it’s been a pretty solid reg and post season for us.

Standings, historical performances etc. I mean there wasn't much spread between say Oilers and avs. Just as a for instance.

 

[do0glas]

Yes they keep Mikko on the second line for the most part. They only put the big three together if they get a favorable icing or they need to push for a goal.

I felt like the big 3 were together most of game 2. I could easily be mistaken, though

 

[Alwalys]

Starfish Defense Protocol™ is grossly underrated

nobody snow angels the +/- up like Burns

You'd be surprised how well it works. If course he's covering like 13 feet of passing lane when he lies down with his stick.

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

I heard San Jose's airport is disrespectful to pregnant women and make the board last.

 

[Stubu]

You'd be surprised how well it works. If course he's covering like 13 feet of passing lane when he lies down with his stick.

My post clearly indicates I'm not surprised.

 

[JoeSakic13]

I heard San Jose's airport is disrespectful to pregnant women and make the board last.

That's new, I thought weren't allowed on under the mentality that no self-respecting human should put themselves in a busy airport while pregnant.

 

[AvsFan29]

This thread has turned into such garbage lol

That guy is an idiot.

Let's talk about hockey.

I think San Jose has more trouble in games 3/4 without the last change.

 

[tahoesharksfan]

Interesting. Which tribe?

Research your history before you cast aspersions...

 

[JoeSakic13]

This thread has turned into such garbage lol

That guy is an idiot.

Let's talk about hockey.

I think San Jose has more trouble in games 3/4 without the last change.

They do, but at the same time we haven't found an answer to Burns yet. Sure the one goal would have likely not happened if Kerfoot's skate hadn't exploded, but he has been dominant in games 1 and 2 to the extent that MacKinnon was in round 1. Not to say MacKinnon still isn't one of the biggest threats out there, just right now Burns is a bigger threat....and a hairier one......

 

[Stubu]

Research your history before you cast aspersions...

what's an aspersion

 

[c9777666]

Unlike the other 2 playoff games at Pepsi, don't expect another 50+ shot barrage against Jones.

 

[AvsFan29]

Unlike the other 2 playoff games at Pepsi, don't expect another 50+ shot barrage against Jones.

I don't think Calgary expected it, either

 

[AvsFan29]

They do, but at the same time we haven't found an answer to Burns yet. Sure the one goal would have likely not happened if Kerfoot's skate hadn't exploded, but he has been dominant in games 1 and 2 to the extent that MacKinnon was in round 1. Not to say MacKinnon still isn't one of the biggest threats out there, just right now Burns is a bigger threat....and a hairier one......

I think our 2nd/3rd lines can do a better job against Burns. His late goals last game were alright, but didn't matter.

 

[avsfan09]

They do, but at the same time we haven't found an answer to Burns yet. Sure the one goal would have likely not happened if Kerfoot's skate hadn't exploded, but he has been dominant in games 1 and 2 to the extent that MacKinnon was in round 1. Not to say MacKinnon still isn't one of the biggest threats out there, just right now Burns is a bigger threat....and a hairier one......

Barrie seemed like he answered Burns just fine last game.

 

[mapletreemarty]

I felt like the big 3 were together most of game 2. I could easily be mistaken, though

Correct, after the first Sharks goal they were together the rest of the game.

 

[Freaky Styley]

My prediction is that it heads back to SJ tied 2-2. Whoever wins game 5 wins the series.

 

[AvsFan29]

My prediction is that it heads back to SJ tied 2-2. Whoever wins game 5 wins the series.

I think SJ has a lot of trouble in game 3 and 4

 

[Avs]

Sharks needed a wake up call imo. Contrary to popular belief these avs can play.

Do the avs split up mack rantanen and landeskog at home? We didn't really have an answer for that

It’s hard to say. It’s been months since those 3 actually started a game on the same line.

But like other posters have said, they still play together throughout games whether it’s after an icing or when the Avs need a goal late in the game.

My guess is they start game 3 with Rantanen on the 2nd line as they have all playoffs, but Rantanen will still see plenty of ice time with Landeskog and MacKinnon with Bednar having last change at home.

 

[avsfan09]

Not sure if this was posted already.

 

[avsfan09]

My prediction is that it heads back to SJ tied 2-2. Whoever wins game 5 wins the series.

I think if they split the next four the winner of the next game wins the series.

 

[tiburon12]

Not sure if this was posted already.

Good ol' Esa Labanc

 

[Alwalys]

Too bad he's the only one trying to finish checks.

 

[Sleepy]

Sharks need to body up the Avs D more. I think it’ll pay dividends in games 6/7.

Can’t wait for MacK to explode to start laying the forecheck on. By then it’ll be too late.

 

[LeftHeartInSF]

The trash talk in this thread is wallowing in mediocrity.

 

[JeremyTB]

What the Sharks need to do is hem the Mac Line in their own end where they can't create offense and it's not like any of them are Patrice Bergeron defensively. Put the Couture line along with Vlasic/Burns on the ice for all defensive zone faceoffs(minus icings ofcourse). Also maybe Deboer should split up his best defensive pairing and his best defensive line to give them more options. The Avs are going to try to get Mac out there against the Thornton line so maybe Deboer could atleast get Vlasic/Burns on the ice when that happens. It's these matchups where the coach earns their money. A cat and mouse game, chess match.

The Avs have the advantage of having the better top line but the Sharks have the advantage of having more depth. The Sharks top 3 lines can all score. And this is even without Pavs and Donskoi(though Donskoi is in a huge goal scoring drought).