Playoffs?

[Nihiliste]

It would be a lot more realistic if we didnt blow that Edmonton game. Those 2 points hurt.

Still doable though we just need a a couple mini win streaks

Or the Yotes game.

 

[Nzap]

Or the Yotes game.

I think that was acceptable with half our roster getting injured and the ref handing the game for them.

 

[AslanRH]

My money would be on making the playoffs before getting a top 10 pick. This team held their own with a rock bottom roster. Now they are getting healthy (healthier anyway). The Tank has left us I think.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

I'd say 15% chance, maybe less, that we make the playoffs

 

[Nzap]

I'd say 15% chance, maybe less, that we make the playoffs

I'd raise that to 40% thanks to O'Reilly and a our best d-men on their way back.
But it still would be unexpected.

 

[Christian Litscher]

Probably finish about 11th.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Would like to finish above the Flames and Oilers please.

 

[TheStranger]

I'd raise that to 40% thanks to O'Reilly and a our best d-men on their way back.
But it still would be unexpected.

Weren't we .500 even with Johnson?

 

[landesberg]

Weren't we .500 even with Johnson?

The team can't get worse if we return Johnson.

 

[TheStranger]

The team can't get worse if we return Johnson.

Maybe not, but it's no guarantee we'll suddenly be winning more. I think the combination of O'Reilly and Johnson, plus Landeskog playing the way he should will though. Hopefully.

 

[Freudian]

When EJ returns, this is probably the best Avs team we've seen in the last four years (Duchene better than he ever was, O'Reilly returning, Landeskog rounding into form, Barrie emerging as the best puck mover we've had since Shatty etc). Even with Downie and Wilson missing.

But even then it's going to be very tough. They have to probably get four out of six points in the coming road trip to have a chance. When two of those games are against Detroit and Chicago, it's a challenge for the team.

 

[TheStranger]

When EJ returns, this is probably the best Avs team we've seen in the last four years (Duchene better than he ever was, O'Reilly returning, Landeskog rounding into form, Barrie emerging as the best puck mover we've had since Shatty etc). Even with Downie and Wilson missing.

But even then it's going to be very tough. They have to probably get four out of six points in the coming road trip to have a chance. When two of those games are against Detroit and Chicago, it's a challenge for the team.

Detroit isn't good. Chicago will be tough though clearly. Would be amazing to be the streak breakers though

 

[Avs71]

So the Avs can potentially move past Edmonton, Dallas, Nashville, and Detroit, while being tied with Phoenix, once they have all played 21 games. Assuming SJ, LA, and MIN will have at least one more win by the time they get to 21 games, the Avs would be sitting in 9th place (tied for 8th).

This would be achieved by winning the next two games, which is very doable.

Things are definitely looking up.

 

[Avs]

Detroit isn't good. Chicago will be tough though clearly. Would be amazing to be the streak breakers though

That's what I'm saying! I'm pulling for them in their next 2 games so we can beat them Wednesday.

 

[JurassicTunga]

It's possible. You're super strong down the middle and seem to have some depth scoring this year.

In comparison to the Flames (Backlund is injured)

Stajan
Cammalleri (who is really a winger)
Hudler (who is really a winger)
Begin

Boy oh boy. Worst of all time?

 

[Pokecheque]

It's possible. You're super strong down the middle and seem to have some depth scoring this year.

In comparison to the Flames (Backlund is injured)

Stajan
Cammalleri (who is really a winger)
Hudler (who is really a winger)
Begin

Boy oh boy. Worst of all time?

That's not good, but I could've sworn the Atlanta Thrashers post-Savard were worse.

 

[TheStranger]

That's not good, but I could've sworn the Atlanta Thrashers post-Savard were worse.

Also Penguins pre-lockout.

Here's all the centres listed for them that year.

8 Kris Beech C 4 0 1 1
9 Kelly Buchberger C 71 1 3 4
10 Mike Eastwood C 82 4 15 19
11 Rico Fata C 73 16 18 34
12 Brian Holzinger C 6 15 21
13 Matt Hussey C 3 2 1 3
14 Milan Kraft C 66 19 21 40
15 Mario Lemieux C 10 1 8 9
16 Lasse Pirjeta C 13 6 6 12

Also keep in mind their top scorer was Dick Tarnstrom with 50 points. (Although this draws to my attention that was basically our top scorer last year too, almost identical scoring line lol)

 

[shadow1]

Three points out of 8th in the Western Conference, 3-1-2 in the last six, Ryan O'Reilly and possibly Erik Johnson returning to the line-up soon.

It's certainly possible. I also think you'll see Colorado be proactive on the trade market in order to squeeze into a playoff spot.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

i'll be hopeful, but i won't be let down, as long as we finish ahead of edmonton.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I don't see them making it. Too many holes on defence.

Sad, but true. Not to mention missing Wilson and EJ for last 5 games or so. We are horrible defensively.

 

[Avs71]

Sad, but true. Not to mention missing Wilson and EJ for last 5 games or so. We are horrible defensively.

But it really gave Barrie the confidence and free-reign, which is huge. If Barrie can stay as confident, but play against weaker competition, this could be huge. This actually makes the Avs two pairs deep now.

I'm wondering if Sherman will still try and make a move for a better left handed defenceman to really take a run at making the playoffs.

 

[cgf]

My money would be on making the playoffs before getting a top 10 pick. This team held their own with a rock bottom roster. Now they are getting healthy (healthier anyway). The Tank has left us I think.

Challenge Accepted

 

[Pokecheque]

Well, perfect time to fire this thread up again.

 

[Freudian]

The team has been balancing on the edge between a playoff push and lottery pick territory for two weeks now without taking a step in either direction. Losing the three last OT games certainly doesn't help.

Detroit, Chicago and Chicago will be a test of what they can do. It's going to be tough. A test of character.

 

[Avs_19]

The team has been balancing on the edge between a playoff push and lottery pick territory for two weeks now without taking a step in either direction. Losing the three last OT games certainly doesn't help.

Detroit, Chicago and Chicago will be a test of what they can do. It's going to be tough. A test of character.

We should pass that test with flying colours now.....