tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post4231150145254144289..comments2024-03-08T23:13:42.780-06:00Comments on Hockey Blog In Canada: Playoffs Are A RealityTeebzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-44479574146438436452007-07-10T14:04:00.000-05:002007-07-10T14:04:00.000-05:00Speaking of the Canucks, they've added depth in th...Speaking of the Canucks, they've added depth in the defense, but still no scoring. They're going to try to rely on the on-again, off-again Sedin twins and the always-off Markus Naslund again this year. I like the Canucks, but when it comes to the regular season division race, I prefer to see them falter. <BR/><BR/>It will be tough to score on them, but one or two goals a game by the Avs will likely be enough to win, since the 'Nucks won't be able to match them.Dear Lord Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000974760956373639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-42896049096479098792007-07-09T15:31:00.000-05:002007-07-09T15:31:00.000-05:00DLS - I agree. Start Budaj, and let the chips fall...DLS - I agree. Start Budaj, and let the chips fall where they may. If he falters, give him a game off, and then put him back in.<BR/><BR/>Jibble - the Avs have a shot at the third seed. It's not like Vancouver has improved, and if they lean on Luongo like they did last season, it might be a long season in BC. The Avs have to do well in their own division in order to succeed. As for the buyout, I was looking forward to next season. In any case, they can and should get rid of Theodore ASAP.<BR/><BR/>Mike - I think the Avs are well-built for a run at the playoffs. Where they go depends on how good they can be defensively, but this team should compete next year.Teebzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-30722008405858386052007-07-09T14:17:00.000-05:002007-07-09T14:17:00.000-05:00Nice post. Sums up my feelings on the Avs nicely....Nice post. Sums up my feelings on the Avs nicely. The only thing I might have mentioned is that likelyhood of Theo being bought out seems slim at this point. If management was going to go that direction, they would have done it by now. Several competant backups have already been snapped up, and if it was really a priority for Giguire, he would have handed Theo his walking papers by now. Looks like we're stuck with his 3+ GAA for one more season. Still, once his contract comes off the books, the Avs will have significant $$ for next season.Mike at MHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791181433875331711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-60083078790635732442007-07-09T14:03:00.000-05:002007-07-09T14:03:00.000-05:00On the Theo buyout, first they can't do it, July 1...On the Theo buyout, first they can't do it, July 1 was the deadline. Second Yashin's deal had 4-5 (or more) years on it, Theo's only on the hook for this one season. It was cheaper to take the hit this year and be done with it, rather than having a $2M on the hook when Wolski and Liles are restricted free agents at the end of next season.<BR/><BR/>Other than that I agree with your analysis, but don't say things like "second seed". We missed the playoffs last season, I think Avs fans would be happy with a 4,5, or 6 seed.Jibblescribbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833352311064492403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-4477281543363579052007-07-09T13:51:00.000-05:002007-07-09T13:51:00.000-05:00Rumors suggest that once again, Coach Q will waste...Rumors suggest that once again, Coach Q will waste everybody's time trying to give Theodore another chance to prove himself in net. Budaj has said as much in at least two off-season interviews. Unfortunately, that means the goalies will alternate from game-to-game like they did at the beginning of last season. Theodore never proved himself and Budaj couldn't find his rhythm. It wasn't until the end of the season when Budaj got to play every game that the Avalanche really started winning.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully they don't waste too much time trying to save Theo's career. The more Budaj starts, the better he is. He's proven that.Dear Lord Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000974760956373639noreply@blogger.com