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Pre-Game Talk: Week of No More Tears for Mikko (Tue @ NYI, Fri vs STL, Sun vs PHI)

RoyIsALegend said:
Bednar said we played 3 good games on the trip, despite losing 2 of the 3.

He doesn’t acknowledge the PP as an issue.

He simply said we need to clean up our defensive side and take our chances offensively.
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I dunno, I think he knows they're super fragile (shut up, Mary Poppins fans) right now. He was as harsh as he's ever been a few games before this, and it didn't really work except on maybe Mittelstadt. Now in the wake of the biggest trade of the year, one that shook up the entire frickin' league, he's trying his best to keep spirits up. Again, like the practice schedule, I don't necessarily think it's the right move, but I can see why they're doing it.

Second pairing guys are definitely not healthy and I'm certain the lingering ailments are rife throughout the lineup, they're just desperately trying to tread water until the Four Nations break.
 
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Pokecheque said:
I dunno, I think he knows they're super fragile (shut up, Mary Poppins fans) right now. He was as harsh as he's ever been a few games before this, and it didn't really work except on maybe Mittelstadt. Now in the wake of the biggest trade of the year, one that shook up the entire frickin' league, he's trying his best to keep spirits up. Again, like the practice schedule, I don't necessarily think it's the right move, but I can see why they're doing it.

Second pairing guys are definitely not healthy and I'm certain the lingering ailments are rife throughout the lineup, they're just desperately trying to tread water until the Four Nations break.
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There's 5 games and 10 points to chase before the Four Nations.

We can't go limping into that break; need to win at least 3 of those 5 games.
 
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RoyIsALegend said:
There's 5 games and 10 points to chase before the Four Nations.

We can't go limping into that break; need to win at least 3 of those 5 games.
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Agreed.

I don't think the game last night was as bad as the score. Same with Boston. Just didn't bury the chances and the team is somewhat changed over right now. D and 2C need to be addressed asap to stop the bleeding IMO.

I'm a fan of the new guys though. Necas is a gem holy shit. Drury is fast as f too.
 
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RoyIsALegend said:
I know today is a travel day and therefore no practice, but I hope to God that we are practicing Thursday and a pre-game skate on Friday before the game.

If I read about some optional bullshit tomorrow, I'm going to lose my f***ing mind.
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They’ll be practicing their napping skills at home tomorrow.
 
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Wagner was sent down, so we have $4,761,500 in cap space now.

He basically got to go on the New York road trip and do some sightseeing + get NHL pay for 3 days. Nice gig.

Active roster of 22 players:

Forwards (13):
Artturi Lehkonen​
Casey Mittelstadt​
Jack Drury​
Joel Kiviranta​
Jonathan Drouin​
Juuso Parssinen​
Logan O'Connor​
Martin Necas​
Miles Wood​
Nathan MacKInnon​
Parker Kelly​
Ross Colton​
Valeri Nichushkin (injured but not on IR)​

Defensemen (7):
Cale Makar​
Calvin de Haan​
Devon Toews​
Josh Manson​
Keaton Middleton​
Sam Malinski​
Samuel Girard​

Goalies (2):
Mackenzie Blackwood​
Scott Wedgewood​

Injured Reserve:
Oliver Kylington (Upper Body - Skating)​
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Long-Term Injured Reserve:
Gabriel Landeskog (Knee - Skating)​
Tucker Poolman (Head - Dead)​

 
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10) As we were leaving the arena last night we saw a sight that you simply WOULD NOT see in any other sport. Who was helping the Avs training staff by wheeling out equipment to the waiting bus to get to the airport and fly home? Gabriel Landeskog. The Avs Captain will not be the player he was before without an unforeseen medical miracle. Players don't return to old form when out this long. And if they do, it's for a short burst. But, he remains hopeful. And continues to lead by example. And yearning to do it with blood and guts and not his good manners and selflessness. This is what draws some people this sport. And why it doesn't let go when it grabs them.

 
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He got absolutely pounded by Romanov. One of the worst concussions I ever had was from a chest to chest just like that. No head contact but because we were both moving at high speeds the impact caused it. Doc explained it to me as if you’re a passenger in a car and suddenly the car crashes, the car immediately comes to a stop but you don’t until you hit the windshield/roof or hopefully a seatbelt. Your head is the same way. If you’re moving at a high speed and suddenly your body stops, your brain continues forward and hits off the walls of your scull. You don’t necessarily have to hit your head.

Perhaps the doc was wrong in how he explained it but it always stood out ti me and I always remember it for plays like this. Cale was moving pretty fast.

Hopefully I’m just overthinking it but I immediately thought it last night and now can’t help but think it again.
 
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Cousin Eddie said:
He got absolutely pounded by Romanov. One of the worst concussions I ever had was from a chest to chest just like that. No head contact but because we were both moving at high speeds the impact caused it. Doc explained it to me as if you’re a passenger in a car and suddenly the car crashes, the car immediately comes to a stop but you don’t until you hit the windshield/roof or hopefully a seatbelt. Your head is the same way. If you’re moving at a high speed and suddenly your body stops, your brain continues forward and hits off the walls of your scull. You don’t necessarily have to hit your head.

Perhaps the doc was wrong in how he explained it but it always stood out ti me and I always remember it for plays like this. Cale was moving pretty fast.

Hopefully I’m just overthinking it but I immediately thought it last night and now can’t help but think it again.
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It would be absolutely ridiculous if he wasn't picked by the spotter or if the Avs didn't do some quick checks themselves. He was right back out there after.

Fingers crossed for maintenance.
 
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RoyIsALegend said:
It would be absolutely ridiculous if he wasn't picked by the spotter or if the Avs didn't do some quick checks themselves. He was right back out there after.

Fingers crossed for maintenance.
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Maybe he won't play in 4 nations and gets a rest, he can't handle hard minutes like Hughes and a few others can
 
Cousin Eddie said:
He got absolutely pounded by Romanov. One of the worst concussions I ever had was from a chest to chest just like that. No head contact but because we were both moving at high speeds the impact caused it. Doc explained it to me as if you’re a passenger in a car and suddenly the car crashes, the car immediately comes to a stop but you don’t until you hit the windshield/roof or hopefully a seatbelt. Your head is the same way. If you’re moving at a high speed and suddenly your body stops, your brain continues forward and hits off the walls of your scull. You don’t necessarily have to hit your head.

Perhaps the doc was wrong in how he explained it but it always stood out ti me and I always remember it for plays like this. Cale was moving pretty fast.

Hopefully I’m just overthinking it but I immediately thought it last night and now can’t help but think it again.
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Whiplash...


Considering he's had one before (that cheap elbow from Jeff Carter), and it's easier to get another after each one....
 
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