Durno sent down; Mercier recalled.

by c0nquistad0rian on Dec 8, 2009 11:37 PM MST

I'm not sure that anyone else caught this; I didn't see any mention of it. But, it looks like Chris Durno was sent down to Lake Erie and Justin Mercier was recalled. I wonder if this has more to do with getting Lake Erie one of their leading scorers back or getting a look at Mercier. I guess we'll find out if we actually see Mercier in uniform.

Also, Adrian Dater has a semi-update on Anderson from which we can surmise that Peter Budaj will again be starting against the Wild tonight. Game nationally televised on Versus!

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Generally, the Avs are one of the better teams in the NHL when it comes to disclosure about injuries – AD

Best quote ever.

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by Tommelot on Dec 9, 2009 4:54 AM MST reply actions

Mthinks Dater was on his ambien when he wrote that

by chiavsfan on Dec 9, 2009 6:48 AM MST up reply actions

Methinks anyway

by chiavsfan on Dec 9, 2009 6:49 AM MST up reply actions

Honestly, it's true

I don’t think we’ve ever been subjected to the “lower body injury” crap. They tell what it is. The Avs problem is disclosing the timeline (or perhaps figuring out the timeline?).

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by wtnelson on Dec 9, 2009 8:42 AM MST up reply actions

Given the acumen of the training staff to date,

I’m not entirely sure that Andy’s head didn’t fall completely off. Perhaps they haven’t been able to find it yet?

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by Hopfenkopf on Dec 9, 2009 9:16 AM MST up reply actions

Avs trainers biggest problem

Figuring out how the head connects to the foot.

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by Drakenlot on Dec 9, 2009 10:04 AM MST up reply actions

Easy,

When I put my foot in their ass, I’ll inevitably hit their head too.

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by Hopfenkopf on Dec 9, 2009 10:10 AM MST up reply actions

I’m a little disappointed to see Durno go down. I think he’s just the right fit on the 4th line (or, frankly on the 3rd – I’m looking at you Darcy Tucker). If, however, they insist on “playing” the StayPuff Marshmallow Man that is David Koci, I’d rather see Durno skate than sit. I’ll be interested to see Mercier skate in a “real” game and hope he is given ample chance to do so.

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by Hopfenkopf on Dec 9, 2009 9:16 AM MST reply actions

I saw him skate in a “real” game here in Chicago on Friday. Well, he was there, and on the ice, but I never noticed him

by chiavsfan on Dec 9, 2009 9:25 AM MST up reply actions

Its about the right time in the season to give some of the other kids in Lake Erie a chance to get in a little seasoning in the NHL when there are openings on the roster. Durno’s done a nice job, and I imagine we’ll see him again down the stretch if the Avs are battling for playoff seeding and maturity and reliability become more important.

by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Dec 9, 2009 9:28 AM MST up reply actions

im excited

I really liked Mercier in the camp I saw him. speed, nice shot, and really hustled a ton. he’s going to be a great fit in the bottom 6 here, imo. I’d really like to see him stick.

Durno got sent down because he took bad penalties, I think. I liked his hustle and size, but you simply can’t have 4th liners taking bad penalties like that.

by thedoctor on Dec 9, 2009 9:34 AM MST reply actions

I’m interested to see Mercier (and some of the other guys in LE as well), but I don’t recall Durno taking a great # of penalties (not saying that I just didn’t miss them). Looks like he has 4 minors in 9 games. One holding against PIT and one tripping against EDM in his last 5 games.

No matter, I guess. I just really hate to see the Avs continue to make mincemeat out of their own 4th line by skating guys who can’t skate (or fight for that matter). I truly think that this is one of the contributing factors to our lousy 3rd periods. If you’re skating 3 lines (and some change) and the other team is skating 4, its going to start to show later in the game.

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by Hopfenkopf on Dec 9, 2009 9:46 AM MST up reply actions

i don’t think it was the overall number of penalties, just the stupidity of them.

Mercier can skate. I hope he’s part of the solution to this 3 lines issue.

by thedoctor on Dec 9, 2009 9:59 AM MST up reply actions

I dunno – he had just 1 penalty in his last 4 games. holding penalty against Pit. don’t recall it, to be honest

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 9, 2009 1:11 PM MST up reply actions

Game ~~nationally~~ televised on Versus!

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by Americanario on Dec 9, 2009 9:49 AM MST reply actions

Surprised to see Mercier recalled at this point. He has one point in 24 games. I realize points aren’t everything, but you would like to see more offensive production before such a recall.

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by Angélique C. Murray on Dec 9, 2009 11:33 AM MST via mobile reply actions

I assume that they needed to send a message to Durno, as opposed to rewarding Merc with a callup. Altho I would have assumed they’d snag Stoa instead… hmmm…

Thanks Joe...

by mfured20 on Dec 9, 2009 1:11 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, just kind of a surprise, but I hope he does well (assuming he plays).

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by Angélique C. Murray on Dec 9, 2009 3:34 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

Stoa

…is only starting to do well and scoring in the minors. It’s probably not a good idea for his development to throw him to the wolves now, considering he is just starting find his familiarity in the AHL.

I spent more effort eating a pudding than Tyler Arnason skated last year.

by Shoeshiner on Dec 9, 2009 6:12 PM MST up reply actions