GDT: The Raising of the Stanley Cup Banner and the Return of Jack "MF" Johnson: CHI @ COL 9:30 EST

[Tweaky]

Makar was on ice for all but two goal in this game. Guess which two

 

[AvsMakar08]

Canadians made a really big mistake.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

The 2nd line just didn't get much offensive possession tonight. At least without Makar and Toews back there. Newhook can't win faceoffs, not sure why ERod didn't take them. Their only chances were on transition which is fine but if you don't build up some momentum with puck possesion all game, you're gonna be gripping it tight when you do get a rush chance. Should put in Landeskog and Nuke with Newhook so he can actually get to work offensively.

 

[The Merchant]

 

[The Merchant]

So good

 

[kchan9]

Way to get the first W! Gonna be a test tomorrow against the Flames. Go Avs Go!!

 

[nammerus]

My god Newhook is bad playing C. xGF% of 24%. He played bad enough to bring Val (a f***ing xGF% GOD) down to his level. He’s like Jost..without all the scoring chance whiffs. And this was against basically an AHL team.

It would behoove the Avs to get some value from him this year while teams think he can play C

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I have a feeling Nuke and Lehky will be worth every pennies of those contracts. Lehky's especially IMO will be a steal.

Sedlak had a good game as well compare to his preseason games.

 

[Avaholics Anonymous]

Grubauer and Kuemper both losing tonight made me happy

 

[Avs91]

Fun night, could’ve easily been 6-0. Great game to work out some stuff. Rodrigues didn’t impress me at all…

Either way, game we should’ve won, and we did easily.

Also, it’s blink-182, not Blink-182

 

[the_fan]

Fun night, could’ve easily been 6-0. Great game to work out some stuff. Rodrigues didn’t impress me at all…

Either way, game we should’ve won, and we did easily.

Also, it’s blink-182, not Blink-182

You mean you weren't impressed by E Rod's 2 penalties?

 

[RECKLESS]

The 2nd line needs some time.. but Landy is missed in the line-up that's for sure.

 

[Hasbro]

Also, it’s blink-182, not Blink-182

 

[sethro109]

Well that was a fun time.

 

[Vaslof]

We are so f***ing good it's not even fair

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Chicago Blackhawks @ Colorado Avalanche, 2022-10-12

Some interesting numbers from the game.

Avs won the corsi battle, but lost the expected goals war. Outside of the top line(Mack/Mikko/Lehky/Toews/Makar) every other player on the team had a negative expected goals.


I would say that especially matches the eye test. Definitely felt like the top line dominated but everyone else was just kind of going through the motions. Definitely feeling the Landy injury down the depth chart IMO. Feels like a lot of guys are playing up 1 line higher then they should be(ERod should be on the 3rd line for example) and the result is a bit of a struggle down the depth charts.


I also think as the season goes on its going to be clear this team will need one more Top 6 forward... Or at least a 3rd liner. I have major doubts that both Meyers and Newhook step up and solidify themselves in those role(Newhook as 2C and Meyers as 3rd liner). So I think we'll need to get at least one Top 9 guy, maybe even 2.

 

[The Merchant]

Chicago Blackhawks @ Colorado Avalanche, 2022-10-12

Some interesting numbers from the game.

Avs won the corsi battle, but lost the expected goals war. Outside of the top line(Mack/Mikko/Lehky/Toews/Makar) every other player on the team had a negative expected goals.


I would say that especially matches the eye test. Definitely felt like the top line dominated but everyone else was just kind of going through the motions. Definitely feeling the Landy injury down the depth chart IMO. Feels like a lot of guys are playing up 1 line higher then they should be(ERod should be on the 3rd line for example) and the result is a bit of a struggle down the depth charts.


I also think as the season goes on its going to be clear this team will need one more Top 6 forward... Or at least a 3rd liner. I have major doubts that both Meyers and Newhook step up and solidify themselves in those role(Newhook as 2C and Meyers as 3rd liner). So I think we'll need to get at least one Top 9 guy, maybe even 2.

Newy still has a long way to go before he can drive a line. He was awful and so was ERod. Even Nuke couldn't save their possession numbers tonight. It's obviously extremely early to judge too harshly, but if this keeps up finding a #2C will be the #1 priority heading into the TDL.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

one win closer to never seeing another Chicago jersey at Pepsi Center again

Yep. It was unwatchable when Blackhawks fans would invade the arena.

 

[Grigowski]

Got the job done and the W.

Strange to start the season on a B2B. Will be a though test in Calgary on their opener.....

 

[The Kingslayer]

Newy still has a long way to go before he can drive a line. He was awful and so was ERod. Even Nuke couldn't save their possession numbers tonight. It's obviously extremely early to judge too harshly, but if this keeps up finding a #2C will be the #1 priority heading into the TDL.

Just go get Bo Horvat now.

 

[nammerus]

Newy still has a long way to go before he can drive a line. He was awful and so was ERod. Even Nuke couldn't save their possession numbers tonight. It's obviously extremely early to judge too harshly, but if this keeps up finding a #2C will be the #1 priority heading into the TDL.

Not sure why it’s too early to judge. He hasn’t shown anything in over a year and a bit of NHL play to remotely suggest he would be a half competent top 9 C in this league. He’s being unfairly pigeonholed into a position he’s not suited for.

 

[jimmysheva]

Locked On Avalanche and milehighhockey both liked Newhook's performance.

 

[katfude]

Yep. It was unwatchable when Blackhawks fans would invade the arena.

The Chicago transplant jerks will always have the Rockies game to invade so long as the Monforts are there, and they can keep them.

 

[tucker3434]

So the Avs are responsible for blink 182 getting back together?

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I love how some people are already drawing conclusions on the makeup of this team after 1 game lol.

Great start. Keep rolling. Even if some pieces don’t look like they fit in their current role we’re able to give it most of the season to see if they adapt.

Super f***ing impressed with Mackinnon last night. He’s usually not buzzing this early.