Did you seriously call Girard a stud ? 😂 do you even watch the games ? He is a little boy playing against men, He needs to go

I love the guy’s leadership, but I’m still highly skeptical of Landy’s longevity. Everybody in and outside of the league knows his injury. And we all know that there are plenty of proper piece-of-shit players that are beyond willing to target his knee. I fear the next big hit may ruin his career and maybe his ability to function in everyday life. And there are no deterrents to this, currently, on the roster…

EJ was a disaster in the Dallas series when he did play, so no.

I think we also need to consider if there is something about the Avs’ scheme that makes defenders incapable of clearing the net front, because Manson, Middleton, and Johnson have never been able to do so. Lindgren did when he arrived (I remember because it was a noticeable change!), but then tapered off by the time the playoffs came around. All four of those dudes should make their bones in front of the net and none of them seem able to do so in our system.

Would it be better to bring in a 4C for a tryout? Adam Ruzicka wants to return to the NHL. He would be a big physical 4C that does not bring a lot of offense, but he scored more in the KHL last year than Bardakov. Do you bring in a big winger like Leason, to have a a more experienced and big 4th line winger, if they are going to look at an Eagle to be the 4C. If the Avs can shore up the 4th line, then having Drury be the 3C could be okay if they Avs get a good experienced winger to pair with him and Colton.

Outside of Makar & Toews, nobody else scores “D” wise for the Avs. The righty/lefty bit? Hey, wasn’t it Bedsy that said you need to learn to play both sides? Maybe it’s just me but I’d rather have E.J. on defense in important playoff games than Girard. Nothing against Sammy who is a regular season stud, minutes wise. But when the ice shrinks and the physicality (especially in front of the net) ramps up – – that’s where E.J. has always shined.

I agree that Landeskog’s priority should be the Avs. I hope that goes for every Av who may play in the Olympics, especially if they are nursing injuries. The Avs have often said that players returning from injuries would have their play monitored and have scheduled days off, but it hardly ever happens. The players still get their minutes and play in the back to backs. The Avs have to carry 13 forwards to be able to substitute for all the back to backs. They also need better bottom 6 depth, so that there are 3rd liners who Bednar can trust to play in the top 6. A better way to regulate minutes would be to have a good 3rd line that can play enough that the top 2 lines do not have to play most of the 3rd period in close games.

Vibes. He’s a great voice to have in the room & around the team. But also how many more right shot D do they want/need? It’s a numbers game at a point.

I 1000% understand his desire to play. And also know it’s his decision. And that the Avs won’t issue him that type of ultimatum. I just don’t think given his last 3 years he should.

The Lonzo Ball situation is something I’ve followed. Even if I don’t really follow the NBA anymore. It’s also hard to gauge if the two are that comparable. As you said, basketball players aren’t exactly “playing through” injuries these days. Most will take the night off if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction.

Agree with the Olympics take but it’s something that players want to do so as much as it sucks for fans and owners it’s ultimately their choice and part of the CBA. If we’re to believe what the doctors said in the documentary he’s past the structural damage, hockey is such a crazy sport and you could still see him struggling a big on d with tight turns but he’s also a freak athlete so if anyone can come back it’s Gabe.