WCQF: Winnipeg Jets Vs. Colorado Avalanche (COL lead 3-1)

[bossram]

There's not much to get me off my Avs position for this. Certainly not a Jets team that will essentially rely on Hellebuyck for success.

I only hope the recent embarrassing losses (to the Jets and Vegas) can get me a better market price on the Avs series line.

 

[dirtydanglez]

I think the Avs are going to bow out in the first round again. Hope I’m wrong but something is not right in Denver.

it's the goaltending

 

[TheDeuce]

Seeding still unknown but close enough.

The Jets must have attracted some betting money. The +124 Fanduel was paying is down to +116. Avs are up to -142.


m.

 

[jetsforever]

I'll say Jets in 7 because they've done well against Colorado this year but playoff MacKinnon is scary

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

Jets in 5.

 

[AvsWraith]

This is gonna be a bloodbath.

Jets in 4.

Our goaltending, PK, and overall team defense is a dumpster fire.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

There's no guarantee that hellebuyck will outperform Georgiev.

If they both disappoint in net, this will be a high scoring series with terrible goaltending at both ends.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

There's no guarantee that hellebuyck will outperform Georgiev.

If they both disappoint in net, this will be a high scoring series with terrible goaltending at both ends.

Possible.

The one thing I’ll add tho, Brossoit as Helle's backup has been fantastic. Not sure about the Avs #2.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Possible.

The one thing I’ll add tho, Brossoit as Helle's backup has been fantastic. Not sure about the Avs #2.

Brossait is one of the better backups, he can fill in here and there when needed. I think the Avs should consider going to Annunen if Georgiev struggles early. Have Georgiev on a short leash. They are in win now mode. They can't be wasting their year with trash goaltending. Not with MacKinnon having the year that he's currently having.

 

[Huffer]

I'm not putting a lot of stock into the games played between the two teams this year as an indicator on how the series will go.

The Avs have some high end firepower, so if guys like Mack and Makar are really going that can go a long way. The Jets have also had some recent playoff no shows by the team as well.

From the Jets side, IMO they'll need to continue to get contributions from all 4 lines and what would really help the team is if they could somehow improve the terrible special teams play. Especially the PK.

 

[Thechozen1]

The team with the elite talent of MacKinnon, Makar and Rantanen will prevail. Avalanche in 6

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Damn... the Avs were my team when the Jets left. This is going to hit me hard.

But I'll say Jets in four. Unless Colorado is keeping themselves grounded for the playoffs. But Goaltending says why I don't think Colorado goes past the first round. We totally have the edge on the goaltending.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Jets in 7.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

lol @ everyone writing off the Avs, a team who has Makar, MacKinnon and Rantanen. You won't find a playoff team that has a better trio of gamebreakers than Colorados.

 

[bossram]

The Jets must have attracted some betting money. The +124 Fanduel was paying is down to +116. Avs are up to -142.

Keep that Jets money coming. I want a nicer price on the Avs series line.

 

[nightonthesun]

Winnipeg will win here. Don’t like the mittlestat trade. Winnipeg’s deeper forwards and goaltending will be the difference.

Baffling to point to the trade. The goaltending and defense were bad before he left and stayed bad after. And Middlestadt while not in shape yet is still a step up from johansen

lol @ everyone writing off the Avs, a team who has Makar, MacKinnon and Rantanen. You won't find a playoff team that has a better trio of gamebreakers than Colorados.

Let’s see which Avs show up. What’s the worst that could happen- they play well and I was wrong on the internet?

 

[Sayba]

Highest scoring team vs team with least amount of goals allowed, should be a good one.

 

[winnipegger]

There's no guarantee that hellebuyck will outperform Georgiev.

If they both disappoint in net, this will be a high scoring series with terrible goaltending at both ends.

Jets are #1 in goals allowed. Jets have let in 60 fewer goals than the avalanche. Jets games aren't high scoring. You need to stay married to the facts. It is virtually guaranteed that jellybuck will out perform boy george.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Baffling to point to the trade. The goaltending and defense were bad before he left and stayed bad after. And Middlestadt while not in shape yet is still a step up from johansen


Let’s see which Avs show up. What’s the worst that could happen- they play well and I was wrong on the internet?

MacKinnon, Makar and Rantanen always bring their A game in the playoffs. The question is, will their secondary scoring provide them with enough support. That's their biggest weakness, their depth.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Jets are #1 in goals allowed. Jets have let in 60 fewer goals than the avalanche. Jets games aren't high scoring. You need to stay married to the facts. It is virtually guaranteed that jellybuck will out perform boy george.

Best defensive team in the NHL in GA vs the 2nd best player in the NHL and possibly the Hart trophy winner this year. It will be fun to watch.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

lol @ everyone writing off the Avs, a team who has Makar, MacKinnon and Rantanen. You won't find a playoff team that has a better trio of gamebreakers than Colorados.

Backstrom Ovechkin Carlson with bad goaltending and no structured defense is all the proof you need.

That being said I DON’T see anyone writing them off or dismissing them. In fact the opposite - they could win because of those players despite terrible goaltending and subpar defense.

Threads been quite complimentary to those players. Weird you’re so upset.

 

[King Woodballs]

Avs in 4. Maybe 5.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

Avs in 4. Maybe 5.

If mackinnon and makar REALLY show up - could be Avs in 3.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

MacKinnon won't show up.

 

[Freaky Styley]

MacKinnon won't show up.

Mackinnon showing up is literally the only thing Avs fans can count on right now lol