Game 16 Recap: Avalanche 4 - Coyotes 1
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 4, 2009 10:14 PM MST
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I'm back
I'm back in the saddle again
I'm back
I'm back in the saddle again
-Aerosmith, Back in the Saddle
While it wasn't quite as lopsided as the final score indicated, the Avalanche rebounded from a two-game slump with a solid win over the Phoenix Coyotes tonight in Denver. The Avalanche started out strong, creating a powerplay opportunity on the opening shift and converting on that just 57 seconds into the game when Milan Hejduk deftly deflected a Kyle Quincey pass past Ilya Bryzgalov. (Alliteration bonus: 25 points).
That was all the scoring for a while, as there was no more scoring in the first or second periods. The Avalanche had a lot of the early momentum, but the Coyotes slowly crawled back into the game and shots and scoring chances were pretty much even by the time we hit the 2nd intermission.
The 3rd period got a little wild. First, beleaguered winger Marek Svatos took advantage of a Bryzgalov brain freeze to swoop in and punch the puck home at the 6:43 mark. It was a beauty of a play by Svatos and seemed to supercharge his game the rest of the way. Phoenix finally got on the board at the 9:52 mark when Ed Jovanovski's point shot deflected past Peter Budaj with Chris Stewart in the box for high sticking. It was the first PP goal given up by the Avs' tremendous PK in 25 chances. It was a rather untimely moment for that streak to end, though, as it cut the lead to 2-1.
The final 10 minutes of the 3rd was nerve wracking. The Avalanche had played smothering defense all night, but everything suddenly fell apart in the final half of the period. Numerous turnovers were committed (including a doozy by Kyle Cumiskey) and it seemed the only time the Avalanche could clear the zone was by icing the puck. I'm not sure what happened there, because the first 50 minutes of the game was perhaps their best game defensively of the season. Thankfully, Budaj made some good saves (and the Coyotes missed the net a couple of times) and the lead held up until David Jones could ice it with an empty net goal. For kicks, Milan Hejduk scored on a breakaway with 24 seconds left to pour a little salt into the Coyote's wounds.
Despite the breakdowns in the 3rd, it was a solid game for the Avs. They had good - not great - pressure on the Coyotes, they played physical, they mostly played a great game defensively and, finally, Budaj had a solid first game between the pipes. When the Avs forwards are getting pressure, the team is going to have a chance to win. They didn't score a lot, but they kept the Coyotes on their heels, limiting pressure in the other direction. When the Coyotes did get the puck into our end, the D was there to kick it back up to our forwards.That pressure wasn't there the last couple of games, and we've seen the results. A much, much better effort tonight.
- Wolski - Stastny - Hejduk
- McLeod - Duchene - Svatos
- Stewart - O'Reilly - Jones
- Koci - Hensick - Dupuis
Of course, the best line all night was the one I joked about yesterday: Duchene, McLeod and Svatos. Figures. All three had an excellent game, although I still don't feel they played tremendously well as a unit. It seemed like often it was two guys working well together and the third was off grabbing popcorn or something. Perhaps I'm being to critical?
Interestingly, David Jones played exclusively on the right side tonight, and it seemed like that was a specific plan. Chris Stewart moved over to the LW to facilitate this in the first. That's not that abnormal. What was really odd, though, was that in the 3rd period Jones played with Stastny and Hejduk...and Hejduk moved to the left wing. Interesting.
- Dismal, dismal attendance tonight. Just 11,012 officially. That's the lowest total since at least the sellout streak started, and I suspect it's the lowest since the team moved to Denver.
- The Avs blocked 25 shots. 5 each for Clark, Cumiskey and Foote.
- The worst faceoff team in the league had another terrible game in the circle, winning just 38% of the draws.
- With 3 points, Paul Stastny now leads the team in scoring all by his lonesome. He was previously tied with Wojtek Wolski with 13 points/
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I have turned my ire towards Clark
I was a defenseman and usually I am defensive of their play. (antanaclasis bonus: 80 points?) But he needs to go. I agree with whomever voted for Wilson. I want Wilson.
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'twas me.
Burn the witch!
I mean, play the guy who like, you know, like, hits people ’n shit.
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hmm
i thought Clark had a decent game. He was like, hustling and hitting people, and didn’t make any major mistakes that i remember.
me too. it was more Foote and Cumiskey. Hannan too, to an extent.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 4, 2009 10:38 PM MST up reply actions
foote, all foote…. his play is reminiscent of the season before he went to the blue jackets when i thought he drank at least a bottle of robitusin before each game… he’s showing his age and lack of speed during every game
The more the games go on…the more I am starting to believe that Foote needs to re-evaluate his future.
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I think it’s pretty obvious that he’ll be retiring after this season.
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He needs to…it’s obvious that he cannot keep up anymore.
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Yeah, there is no way, I want him to make a joke of himself by hanging on for too long.
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cough(Chelios)cough
Whoops. Sorry. Had something in my throat.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 5, 2009 10:17 AM MST up reply actions
nice recap DDC
i agree with all of it, especially about the Duchene line. It was good tonight, but still…weird somehow.
Duchene needs to shoot the puck, geez. Less dekes bro.
Good to see the PP working well. They got set up easily. I wonder if it was more about their crappy PK or us working better? I have a hard time telling those things in hockey.
Quincey had a fantastic game at both ends.
That Svatos penalty at the end of the game was absolutely terrible, both in how he committed it and that he was on the ice in that situation. Seriously?
Bundle him and Svatos. I am sure a team needs a shot blocker and a really fast skater. Calling Minnesota…calling Minnesota.
Ok perhaps i drank too much scotch, just perhaps.
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him and svatos? meaning svatos and himself? Yea, I like scotch too, it addles the brain.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
I thought Svatos had a good game overall, and there were points where he and Duchene actually looked good together for the first time all year, but he takes that penalty (or one really really similar) every game. That has to stop happening. Whether it’s because he stops taking them, or because he starts sitting on the bench late with a lead.
About attendance
I would go all the time if I could afford it. I live 15-20 minutes away. Even the cheap seats seem expensive to me.
Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19
That’s because they are. 25, 30 bucks? That’s really pricey.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 4, 2009 10:44 PM MST up reply actions
look around online you can get a ticket for under 30 bucks.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
Go to the box office on game day, the cheapest ticket is 27$. Don’t bother buying online, it’s a rip off and there’s always seats available.
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by UZ on Nov 4, 2009 11:40 PM MST up reply actions
Dude, both LA and Anaheim start at $30 and those are the most craptastic seats possible…and usually never available cuz they’re sold in group sales. Generally, the cheapest you get are $35 or so.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
But it’s LA, almost everything there is more expensive.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 5, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
Exactly my point
to bitch about $30 being WAY overpriced…I just shake my head. Everything here is expensive (can you say, "Wow, it’s only $3.10 a gallon there!) and yet I still find ways to see the Avs all 4 games they’re in town, a couple of times in a trip or two to Denver, and an excursion to San Jose or Phoenix at least once every season. That is on top of the tix I buy to see the Kings play folks like the Flyers or Washington. All this on a teacher’s salary. I’m not saying everyone can/will do it. I’m just saying it’s possible. And when I have to pay twice as much for rent as I would in Denver…well, like I said, I shake my head at the complaints about $30 for a ticket.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
i feel the same way. the only games i see are the kygo puck pass games a couple times a year, 50$ for a lower bowl seat. that’s a decent deal, but 100$ the rest of the time…geez.
thankfully i get at least on early season game (the carolina game which was awesome) one for christmas, and one for my birthday in late march/early april… thanks mom! so there are at least three a year i get to go to unless i get a wild hair and decide to look for more. i’d love to go to more though
This pretty much sums it up for me.
I’m not expecting the tickets to be like they were for the Aeros games (I do really miss $8 tickets for lower bowl), but it seems crazy to me to pay 30 bucks to sit in the rafters.
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by A.J. Haefele on Nov 4, 2009 11:44 PM MST up reply actions
From being at the game and leaving with 2 minutes left here are my impressions:
1. cuminsky just skilled enough to play with the skilled guys and not physical enough to play down low. He was abused in the 1st period by Radim Vrbata…yea, that one.
2. Stewart is playing like a guy that wants to be sent down.
3. I think wolski is a guy that the coach needs to get on, on every game or he just doesn’t bring it.
4. after the first minute of the game I could have spent the next 55 minutes at the bar. I spent considerably less, but still logged impressive minutes.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 4, 2009 11:19 PM MST reply actions
So Beachie’s being promoted to “coach” status now?
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by Americanario on Nov 5, 2009 10:32 AM MST up reply actions
I am that good.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
Wolski
I could see him benched or at least on a short leash Friday. His give a shit meter seemed stuck on 0 tonight.
Get rid of the loser point
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See I thought differently tonight. His offensive game was clearly off, but he seemed to be backchecking well and hitting really well. He had one hard hit in particular where he knocked a guys helmet off.
Maybe I’m wrong, but I thought he concentrated on hsi own end well tonight. Then Again, he seemed invisible in the 3rd period, and I don’t know if he was benched or just didn’t have his best game.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 5, 2009 7:16 AM MST up reply actions
I also thought he was playing moderately well. not great, not terrible.
didn’t see his penalty (thanks Phoenix crew!)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 5, 2009 8:39 AM MST up reply actions
I thought he was playing fairly well also, had a different aspect to his game, more physical and more defensive minded it seemed.
In the third period he played a lot more with O’Reilly. Maybe it was a demotion, as Jones played more with Hejduk and SoS. Maybe Sacco was seeing the different aspect of his game and adjusting lines to compensate?
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by Americanario on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM MST up reply actions
Now that you mention it, I did notice he was with O’Reilly in the 3rd. I thought it was for defensive purposes.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 5, 2009 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
How come the 3rd line center (O’Reilly) gets better linemates then the 2nd line center?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 5, 2009 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
No 4th Line
Once we can get the good TJ and Tucker back, we’ll be much more threatening. Right now though, we’re only playing 3 lines. I mean, look at the minutes for that 4th line: dupuis (6:25), hensick (3:43), and koci (3:19). Anderson nearly played more in this game. Once we get TJ and Tucker back it’ll give us some extra spark across the board and allow a little more rest for the top dogs. Until then, there isn’t enough depth.
Just ...
…had a quick look at yesterday’s stats. Geez, BW really got his ass kicked in the faceoff circle! He took 22 and lost 17 … I wonder how much better this team could be, if it had a center, who is actually really good at faceoffs.
Yeah, Ryan O’Reilly’s the only decent faceoff guy and he’s under 50 percent now.
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My god how is nobody talking about how dirty the Coyotes played?
Watching all their dirty, cheap hits made me feel physically ill- I thought for sure someone (probably Duchene because he got two hits to the head) was going to get carried off the ice on a stretcher. I’m not one for saying that the NHL needs to make a million more penalties to prevent any injuries ever, but shit like boarding needs to stop and the Coyotes need to get the memo. The way they played last night was an embaressment to hockey and that’s not even mentioning 15 falling on purpose so we’d get a penalty, and 4 totally giving up right before our empty net goal.
The Avs need to be kicked around during games. If not, they’re lacking spark and no goals follow.
It would almost appear that the more you push the Avs around, the more heart they get.
and for some reason the Avs-Coyotes games always seem to have large elements of chippiness even as the coaches and players have changed over the years
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 5, 2009 5:52 AM MST up reply actions
I was upset with the Coyotes play, especially in the third, as well. I also thought they looked pretty cowardly with their rough play on Duchene, and not answering the bell against Mcloed or Koci. My criticism of the Avs is that, if the yotes weren’t going to fight, there should have been some return play against, say, mueller. After the pushing around Duchen got after the elbow call on hanzal, they really should have targeted one of the Coyotes younger skill guys to return the message. Nothing life threatening, just a return elbow or slash, dirty, but not over the top. That would have sent the message that you either back of our guys, or you answer if you do. Coyotes looked very cowardly.
by Dave's A Killer on Nov 5, 2009 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
paging Lappy...
oh wait. That’s right. Damn.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
The hits to the head and the mowing over of goaltenders have got to stop.
The hits on Duchene and Quincey looked intentional to me. Neither of those guys were losing there balance and going down which would cause an unintentional hit to the head. There have been some really horrible hits this year and I really don’t want to see another Steve Moore episode. Suspension and fines sound like a good approach.
The intentional goaltender interference is epidemic this year.
If a team has to do shit like this to win a game, they are nothing but a bunch of cowards.
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agreed. i’m so tired of goalies getting mauled and not one penalty being called. Even when the Avs do it I get pissed.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
I thought Budaj played really well. The only problem I had with his play last night was his rebounds…Peter Budaj is GREAT at making the initial save, but he was leaving some fatty’s last night. The good part about that, however, was that it showed me how differently the defense plays this year, compared to last. If Budaj leaves those rebounds last year, they end up in the back of the net, because the D would be busy scrambling around, trying to find anything the resembles a puck…
THIS YEAR…Budaj leaves those rebounds, but someone was there to swat them away, whether it be (last night anyway) Cumiskey, Hannan had a couple swat always, even Hejduk had a couple.
As long as Budaj makes the initial save (which again, he is really good at), and the D continues to play like they did (for the most part)…then all should be well no matter who is in net.
As for the rest, I leave the summary to DDC
Agree with you
In interviews with Anderson, he said that he and the defense work that way: he makes the initial save; they clear the rebounds. If you look at the last game, 2 of the goals were scored off of Anderson’s rebounds. Rebounds happen – sometimes they can be controlled and sometimes they can’t. Sometimes the defense is able to clear them, sometimes they aren’t. But overall, the defense is playing so completely different this year – you know, like they are supposed to. I know Sacco says coaching doesn’t matter, but the dramatic changes in the way the defense is playing leads me to believe otherwise. This is why I wanted to see how Budaj looked in front of this team before making any statements about how he is playing (unlike the stupid muppets).
Oh, and those comments about Budaj coming from YOU make it even more special ;-)
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Lefebvre vs. Cloutier
Infinitely better or better in an infinite number of ways???
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Svats
Bryzgalov brain freeze
Let’s be honest, it took me 3 replays to see how the puck actually went in.I wouldn’t have been able to stop that shot if I had 3 seconds to react.
It was a ‘reaction-type’ goal where most goalies have no hope against.
maybe.
but if Budaj had given that one up…
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 5, 2009 7:01 AM MST up reply actions
We like to call it “THE CHAOS GOAL”
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by UZ on Nov 6, 2009 12:05 AM MST up reply actions
Wednesday night against the Coyotes is a sure fire recipie for the lowest attended game of the year. However, I didn’t think it was going to be THAT low. World Series was on and there was a Nuggets game on TV.
I think the larger picture is that the team isn’t identifiable for a large number of casual hockey fans in the city. They need to market the hell out of the kids. They should also being doing everything possible to convince Forsberg to come back, he’s worth at least 6000 tickets on his own.
Also
recession combined with a team that didn’t care last season knocked out a boatload of Season tickets… and these are the types of games where you need a strong season ticket holder base.
Let’s see what the attendance is Friday, but it’s just going to take a while to recover.
and even though I’m happy for them, Let’s not kid ourselves that the Nuggets and Donkeys being good don’t hurt the Avs attendance, especially with the recent economic woes.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 5, 2009 7:19 AM MST up reply actions
I’m going tomorrow and I went last night, I’m guessing the attendence will be x2 at least. If there was 9000 people there I’d be shocked.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 5, 2009 10:23 AM MST up reply actions
yeah
The attendance has been really good for Marquee games so far (Sakic, Red Wings) and not so good for others. I’m guessing fans are picking and choosing the games they go to.
Weds night against the ýotes isn’t a marquee matchup. I’ll be there tomorrow too, which is why I didn’t go last night.
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM MST up reply actions
We’re going too. I am looking forward to the game. Games against the Hawks are fun to watch, and maybe I can see Coach Q’s head asplode in person this year if the refs make some homer call :-).
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Chi is part of the 14 game pack. I’ve also gone to Sakic night and the Vancouver game, so that’s 16 home dates for me this season (unless I add a couple more)
I’m doing my part!
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 5, 2009 10:52 AM MST up reply actions
I went to the Sakic game, and that’s about all I can do. I’m a poor college kid who lives 3.5 hours away.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 5, 2009 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
3½? A hiking degree… you go to Colorado Mountain college huh?
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by Jibblescribbits on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 AM MST up reply actions
Funny since that’s the only game I’ve attended all year. >_<
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by UZ on Nov 6, 2009 12:06 AM MST up reply actions
Thoughts from last night
- I’m not bothered by the attendance last night, given it was a Wednesday, and no matter how good they are, the Coyotes aren’t a sexy matchup…what bothered me was how DEAD the crowd was last night. Come on guys…at least cheer.
- Chris Stewart has to be the new guy in dog house. He played like complete crap last night. I don’t think he’s ever going to play consistently.
- Maybe that was the kind of game Budaj needs to build is confidence. However, him leaving those juicy rebounds out there last night still bothered me.
- it looks like fatigue was the main problem in San Jose and Vancouver.
- Great to see Highlander out there, but man, that visor…is going to take some getting used to.
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Hey lets not be too mean
Stewart was leading a 3 on 2 and instead of skating and passing and maybe getting a scoring chance he took a shot 40 feet wide of the net. It looked like he just didn’t care. Watching his lack of energy, it makes me miss TJ a lot.
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Speaking of…I felt bad for Highlander on that 2 on 1 with Duchene…Duchene was going to him the whole time, and then Cody blew a tire. That sucked
Honestly, I wonder if he had some vision problems with that visor last night…it’s quite an adjustment.
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Send him down to LE…and NEVER call him back up again. Stewart is a guy I can Arnify and sleep easy at night.
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Seems a little premature for that, IMO. Stewart’s flashes of skill have been much more frequent than Arnason’s. Plus he’s younger. And hits people.
by Rather Dashing on Nov 5, 2009 10:18 AM MST up reply actions
At this point, I would be more comfortable Arnifying Hensick than Stewie. He didnt make much of an impression on me in his whopping 3 mins of ice time.
Thanks Joe...
did he even play last night? /snark
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 11:05 AM MST up reply actions
No,
but he was on the ice.
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Arnifying Hensick? You mean put him on the second line and never bench him, ever, no matter how horrible he plays?
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that’s svatos’ job now what’s he up to 4 points on the season?
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Nov 5, 2009 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
I think that would be called Grantofying Hensick/Svatos. Hensick has spent a significant amount of time in the press box already this season.
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i didn’t think Stewie had a great game, but he had some nice work in the corners and I felt he was working and skating hard. His offensive, um, attempts didn’t go well, but that’s par for the course with a developing power forward. Definitely not time to give up on him.
He was also one of the few guys trying to get in Phx’s faces after some of those hits. He was ready to fight Pyatt, which would have been interesting…not often you see Stewie dwarfed like that.
I definitely don’t think it’s time to give up on Stewie. He’s still very young and new to his NHL career. Give him some slack.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
For God's sake
Stewart is 22 and was only drafted 3 years ago. It’s his 2nd NHL season. Most NHLers don’t hit their stride until 5 years in or so. Give the kid a freaking break.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
My problem is…his attitude last night…he looked like he had better places to be.
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..and what pisses me off about that is Stewart will do one or two things a game that raises your hopes…then, disappears.
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hrm
i was more concerned about wolski’s refusal to play the body last game than i was about stewie. he was fine.
to each his own, i guess.
That’s irritating me too….Wolski is a machine on offense, but he just wants to be another one way player…
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We shall agree to disagree on the Stewart issue.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 5, 2009 1:59 PM MST up reply actions
but of course, from the reaction of the crowd, so did the fans.
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ditto for Hensick
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 5, 2009 1:07 PM MST up reply actions
Someone on the Lake Erie boards brought up a good point. Hensick really needs to improve, and the only way he’ll do that is with major minutes, something he’s not going to get in Erie or Denver….it might be time to deal him…
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