The Avs not making the playoffs again, tends to indicate a

lack of talent. Sakic's injuries were also partly the blame.

If you take a look at the NHL's star players Alex Ovechin is on a playoff

team in Washington, and Mikka Kiprusoff has put up a lot of wins

in Calgary.

The highest ranked Avs in terms of goals are Ryan Smith and Milan Hejduk

at 48th and 49th with 26 goals. If you take a look at the NJ Devils they have

Zach Parise with 44 goals second in the league, and Jamie Langenbrunner

with 28 goals.

I really think blaming Granato isn't where the problem is. The Avs simply

do not have enough playoff talent, or the horses to make the playoffs.