AD, do you think Boods may be well enough to play against Calgary? Or is Weiman going to get one of the starts? I want to see Budaj play with a much improved defense. I think he'll play much better than last year. It's hard to beat Anderson's performance to date, but I still think Budaj has more in the tank than was shown last season. Just use Tucker as the role model for turn-arounds.
Nobody said it was going to be easy. Those other teams aren't going to lay down for the Avs if they're in first or last place. They all want points. This team will still surprise us. All teams have injuries and go on the road. Our team may be so young, they don't realize they're "supposed" to lose on the road. Any way it works out, this team is the most enjoyable Avs team I've watched since the lockout.
When do you think "fans" will start showing up for games again? This city fills other venues for other teams. I think it's sad that the current best team in the NHL can't fill the house every night. I hope this team has a great road trip and comes back to a house full of fans, fair weather or not.
One final thing. I think it is disgusting that not only the low-life Deadwing fan screams out during the national anthem, but Zetterberg and another player started skating during the anthem. Total disrespect to our military, our country, the league and the fans. Nothing one can do for idiots in the stands, but if the players think it shows me how amped up they are to play and can't wait another few seconds to start playing, they are sadly mistaken. There ought to be fines involved in situations like that. Zetterberg went down plenty of notches in my book.
poisonguy
· 2 months ago
Hey, Hammer, Zetterberg is Swedish. I don't think he gives a pickled herring about the American military.
You ruined what was a good post by going all Fox News on everyone.
BTW, Dreadwing or not, Zetterberg is a classy hockey player. Wish he was on our team.
Chris
· 2 months ago
I don't give a "pickled herring" what country you are from. To say that just because he is Swedish it is ok to disrespect our country and our national anthem is stupid. I'm not saying Zetterberg is a classless player, I am saying he has no respect for this country that allows him(a foreigner) to make MILLIONS. Not real sure but I do not see Lidstrom skating away like Zetterberg, what is your answer to that?
avalanchejeff
· 2 months ago
it doesn't matter what country he is from. It is respect of the Country he is playing in. Durring the Olympics, I stood and respected many anthems of other countries, Including Sweedens. Forsberg never disrespected the anthem, neither has Lidstrum.
Ramon
· 2 months ago
Zetterberg is just a true Dead-Wing ... no class at all ! Just like their dumb fans-base.
And they are so dead right now. Saturated, old and slow.
Old men on skates! I love it!!!
Thrawn
· 2 months ago
It's no worse than those idiots in Dallas who yell, "STARS!!!!" during the Star Spangled Banner when they get to the word "Stars" during the song.
J
· 1 month ago
ok so Anderson was run at AGAIN last night and this time by Edmonton. Every team is starting to charge Anderson (and other goalies) at least once a game knowing that the worst is a 2 minute penalty and at best a goalie knocked out of the (or off of their) game. When is the NHL going to place this type of action up there with boarding, knee on knee, and other intent to injure type plays?
mikewofsey
· 1 month ago
Yeah, they hit him pretty hard, and the Oilers are usually a class act, I don't what to know what kind of gunning Calgary is going to do to Andy tonight, they're rough. Hopefully Andy's fairly young wiriness will help somewhat, but as good as he is, he's going to start needing more protection than just his pads and a retaliation check now and then.
SamIrwin
· 1 month ago
HEY. No post game oilers or pre game Calgary? Who's in net! What are the lines! AHHH!
carmela_avs
· 1 month ago
This is the first time I've seen this video, I'll probably watch it a couple of times again.. "Favorite team growing up..", "As soon as they picked Johnny I'm so relieved..", "This is my goal in this picture..". Cracked me up!!!
Ramon
· 2 months ago
Great "Behind-the-scenes"-Feature! Very interesting! Thanks AD.
Duchene is indeed a very nice and a "down-to-earth"- guy.
Did i mentioned that I love the 2009 Avalanche squad!?
Young, hot and successful! Go Avs!
Paul_in_Golden
· 2 months ago
Great video, AD! Thanks for posting it.
SamIrwin
· 2 months ago
I love that video. I literally watched it at least 50 times this summer. Not exaggerating. Haha. He's a good kid!
Troy
· 2 months ago
DUCHENE - 1 GOAL.
DUCHENE - TOTAL EPIC FAILURE
BeachNSnowgirl
· 2 months ago
For the record, Troy, Sydney Crosby only scored 1 goal in his first 10 games. By your logic, Crosby is en epic failure too.
Troy
· 1 month ago
Crosby has always been an epic failure.
Ramon
· 2 months ago
DON´T FEED THE TROLL ...
Mike
· 1 month ago
Seriously. Just ignore inane comments like that...
forsberg81
· 2 months ago
Troy, Please take a look at a guy named Anze Kopitar. He came in the same year as Stastny but has not recieved much press. Take a look at who is leading the points race this year, and his name isn't Crosby, or Ovechkin. Yes, it could change, but this illustrates how little you actually understand about the game of hockey. No, he hasn't scored in bunches, yet. You don't measure a player simply by the goals they put up, but by the overall package the guy brings to the game. He is fast, has moves, and a very hard wrist shot. The KID is 18 years old and his best years as a hockey player are still in front of him. If you expected him to be Sakic overnight you need to spend more time paying attention to the game instead of your childish desire to knock the guy. Let him grow into the player he will be, that is all.
Keep it up Avs, we have a great future to look forward to as fans!
Mike
· 1 month ago
Duchene is now on pace for just under 7 goals id he plays all 82 games.
He is on pace for 34 assists, again assuming he plays all 82 games.
40 points in 82 games is not what is expected of a 3rd overall pick.
Problem is, he won't even make it to 40 points. He's more likely to get 20-30.
Send him down to juniors before he is ruined for good. He is lost on the ice. He still can't finish around the net. He still isn't setting up his teammates for scoring chances. This has been a disaster of a rookie experiment.
zaphod
· 1 month ago
Take a look at some rookie seasons. 40 points in 82 games is fantastic for an 18 year old.
Stamkos, the FIRST overall pick last year, finished with 46 points after a much rockier first half than Duchene is having. Sure looks like Tampa's going to be disappointed with him, as he only has 11 points in 9 games so far this year.
Mike
· 1 month ago
Stamkos is horrible. He brings nothing to the table. The reason he has that many points is because he plays on a very bad team.
SamIrwin
· 1 month ago
But he's not lost on the ice at all, he's just not finishing.
Melissa
· 1 month ago
Why send Duchene back to juniors? The team is winning and he definitely makes stuff happen on the ice. I agree that he does need to work on finishing plays. I think if he completes the season with 40+ points, it will be a great season to build on. I read articles in the off season that predicted he would have in the 40 point range. He is a good hockey player and needs time to adjust. He is just 18 years old! Give the kid time to learn and grow. I really like this team. They have chemistry so it would be stupid to mess that up!
Name
· 1 month ago
My first see of the vid as well, and to see Dutchy's reaction during the draft, well, that says it all.
Kyle
· 1 month ago
Mike, You clearly know nothing about hockey or how players enter the league. Im guessing you picked up the sport around '95 and now you think you know all there is to know becasue you now read TSN and all the other hockey websites. Let me enlighten you dude, in the last few years it has become increasingly more common to allow 18 year olds to play, however this was not the case in the past. Before the likes of Crosby and Ovie, most rookies where between ages 20 to 22. After 2 full years of JR or some NCAA. If an 18 year old scores more than 40 pts that is considered a great success. At the time of Crosby and Ovie it was a bit of a surprise that Ovie had as many pts as he did. Duchene has played very well at times and at other times he has looked like an 18 year old kid trying to figure his way through a level of hockey 2 to 3 steps higher than he is used to. That is OK cause he has to learn some things that he was no doubt not going to learn back in JR. The only thing that would have benefited him was the WJC. Finaly your point that Stamkos only gets pts cause he is on a bad team is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard regarding anything hockey related. The fact that he is able to get points without any help directly points to the fact that he is a very good young player that spent his 1st year learning and now has comeback for a very strong second season. Save the hockey decisions for the people that actually know what they are doing. Save your opinions on Duchene for your C4 mens league team. (Im being generious here, I actually think MIke plays on a D1 or D2 mens league team and is the guy that doesnt tie his skates tight enough without that little hepler tool)
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Nobody said it was going to be easy. Those other teams aren't going to lay down for the Avs if they're in first or last place. They all want points. This team will still surprise us. All teams have injuries and go on the road. Our team may be so young, they don't realize they're "supposed" to lose on the road. Any way it works out, this team is the most enjoyable Avs team I've watched since the lockout.
When do you think "fans" will start showing up for games again? This city fills other venues for other teams. I think it's sad that the current best team in the NHL can't fill the house every night. I hope this team has a great road trip and comes back to a house full of fans, fair weather or not.
One final thing. I think it is disgusting that not only the low-life Deadwing fan screams out during the national anthem, but Zetterberg and another player started skating during the anthem. Total disrespect to our military, our country, the league and the fans. Nothing one can do for idiots in the stands, but if the players think it shows me how amped up they are to play and can't wait another few seconds to start playing, they are sadly mistaken. There ought to be fines involved in situations like that. Zetterberg went down plenty of notches in my book.
You ruined what was a good post by going all Fox News on everyone.
BTW, Dreadwing or not, Zetterberg is a classy hockey player. Wish he was on our team.
And they are so dead right now. Saturated, old and slow.
Old men on skates! I love it!!!
Duchene is indeed a very nice and a "down-to-earth"- guy.
Did i mentioned that I love the 2009 Avalanche squad!?
Young, hot and successful! Go Avs!
He's a good kid!
DUCHENE - TOTAL EPIC FAILURE
Please take a look at a guy named Anze Kopitar. He came in the same year as Stastny but has not recieved much press. Take a look at who is leading the points race this year, and his name isn't Crosby, or Ovechkin. Yes, it could change, but this illustrates how little you actually understand about the game of hockey. No, he hasn't scored in bunches, yet. You don't measure a player simply by the goals they put up, but by the overall package the guy brings to the game. He is fast, has moves, and a very hard wrist shot. The KID is 18 years old and his best years as a hockey player are still in front of him. If you expected him to be Sakic overnight you need to spend more time paying attention to the game instead of your childish desire to knock the guy. Let him grow into the player he will be, that is all.
Keep it up Avs, we have a great future to look forward to as fans!
He is on pace for 34 assists, again assuming he plays all 82 games.
40 points in 82 games is not what is expected of a 3rd overall pick.
Problem is, he won't even make it to 40 points. He's more likely to get 20-30.
Send him down to juniors before he is ruined for good. He is lost on the ice. He still can't finish around the net. He still isn't setting up his teammates for scoring chances. This has been a disaster of a rookie experiment.
Stamkos, the FIRST overall pick last year, finished with 46 points after a much rockier first half than Duchene is having. Sure looks like Tampa's going to be disappointed with him, as he only has 11 points in 9 games so far this year.
You clearly know nothing about hockey or how players enter the league. Im guessing you picked up the sport around '95 and now you think you know all there is to know becasue you now read TSN and all the other hockey websites. Let me enlighten you dude, in the last few years it has become increasingly more common to allow 18 year olds to play, however this was not the case in the past. Before the likes of Crosby and Ovie, most rookies where between ages 20 to 22. After 2 full years of JR or some NCAA. If an 18 year old scores more than 40 pts that is considered a great success. At the time of Crosby and Ovie it was a bit of a surprise that Ovie had as many pts as he did. Duchene has played very well at times and at other times he has looked like an 18 year old kid trying to figure his way through a level of hockey 2 to 3 steps higher than he is used to. That is OK cause he has to learn some things that he was no doubt not going to learn back in JR. The only thing that would have benefited him was the WJC. Finaly your point that Stamkos only gets pts cause he is on a bad team is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard regarding anything hockey related. The fact that he is able to get points without any help directly points to the fact that he is a very good young player that spent his 1st year learning and now has comeback for a very strong second season. Save the hockey decisions for the people that actually know what they are doing. Save your opinions on Duchene for your C4 mens league team. (Im being generious here, I actually think MIke plays on a D1 or D2 mens league team and is the guy that doesnt tie his skates tight enough without that little hepler tool)