Ti4T Update

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 AM MDT

26	Phoenix Coyotes	PAC	80	34	39	7	75	199	247	22-15-3	12-24-4	5-4-1	Lost 2
27	Atlanta Thrashers	SE	80	34	40	6	74	249	275	17-20-2	17-20-4	5-5-0	Lost 2
28	Colorado Avalanche	NW	79	32	44	3	67	197	252	18-20-0	14-24-3	1-7-2	Lost 1
29	Tampa Bay Lightning	SE	80	24	38	18	66	206	269	12-17-11	12-21-7	1-6-3	Lost 7
30	New York Islanders	ATL	79	26	44	9	61	196	264	17-16-6	9-28-3	3-6-1	Lost 1

Lots of happenings in the Ti4T standings last night. The Islanders rolled over and played dead, losing 9-0 to the Hurricanes. Tampa made it interesting late, but ended up losing to Pittsburgh 6-4. Colorado, of course, got a point and a moral victory over the Sharks.

What does it mean? Lots. The Avs are now guaranteed to finish 28th or worse. However, they are out of contention for the 30th spot; Tampa can still finish 30th, but the Islanders will seal that up with their next loss.

You can probably delete those bookmarks for the Victor Hedman youtube highlights. If it's correct that Hedman is going to go #2, the only way the Avs can land in that spot (barring trade) is to finish 29th. For that to happen, Tampa needs to win one more game than the Avalanche the rest of the way (Tampa plays Atlant and Washington, Colorado plays Dallas, Vancouver and St Louis).

Because of the way the goofy lottery works, the Avalanche can jump to #1 or fall to #4, but can't move up from 3 to 2. So, barring a win or two from the Lightning, the Avalanche would seem to be looking at drafting John Tavares, Matt Duchene or Evander Kane. Certainly not a bad haul at all, but I was getting a little excited by the idea of seeing Hedman patrolling our blueline for the next few years.

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I love me some good confusing lottery talk on the day after I had to work 5 extra hours because of elections. But thanks for making it nice and clear DDC

by chiavsfan on Apr 8, 2009 7:54 AM MDT reply actions

you know, if the election last more than 4 hours, you’re supposed to see a doctor

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 AM MDT up reply actions

That's what she said!

Avs. Sticking it to the Red Wings

by hockeymom on Apr 8, 2009 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions

Funny, we have some doctors on the air right now…I should talk to them about my 5 hour election. :)

by chiavsfan on Apr 8, 2009 8:46 AM MDT reply actions

Alternate Video Highlights -

Kane – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X6bB2mwq1c

Duchene – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4YqBK9llM4

Anyone have any others that they particularly like?

awaiting the draft...

by mfured20 on Apr 8, 2009 9:06 AM MDT reply actions

odd that both guys wear #9

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 8, 2009 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions

If the Avs have to “settle” for either of these guys, I think I could live with that…

2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity

by Mike @ MHH on Apr 8, 2009 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions

Call me a complete idiot (many do), but...

Say for the sake of argument that we do get the #1 pick in the lottery. Given our relative strengths/weaknesses (offense/defence), would it be that abjectly insane to select Hedman over Tavares? As I’ve seen others comment, wicked scorers are rare, but not so rare as having a ravening ogre (don’t be mad Victor, we love you) patrolling your blueline.

You may now commence questioning my intelligence, sanity, worth as a human, etc. I would, however, welcome well reasoned insight interspersed with the ad hominem.

by Hopfenkopf on Apr 8, 2009 10:37 AM MDT reply actions

would it be that insane? no. I could see the Lightning at least consider Hedman if they ended up with the #1. But the Avs really need help in both areas, and so have to take the best player.

If Tavares booms, you will always be remembered as the team who passed on him no matter what Hedman does.

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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Apr 8, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions

Yeah

And the Avs are pretty stocked in the defense department for the next few years. I think they draft a D only if the offer is too good to pass up, say if they were at #2 and Hedman is on the table.

The 2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Slumpbusters

by Jibblescribbits on Apr 8, 2009 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions

The only reason

to take Hedman over Tavares would be because he also seems to be able to score. The Avs lack defensemen that contribute to the scoring…Liles not withstanding.

Having an “ogre” of a D-man that also has a scoring touch and a point shot is a BIG need of this team right now, especially on the “power” play.

MHH: Like the Avs organization, we’ve now officially lost our minds.

I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.

by Americanario on Apr 8, 2009 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions

I think, given that the team portents to want “up-tempo” scoring with adequate D and goaltending, Johny T. gives them that better than Hedman. Like everyone else has said, we’re stocked at D, especially in the small-puck-moving-offensive-upside department. If management took Hedman over Tavares, they wouldn’t be able to turn the assets already in the system into a comparable offensive weapon via trades, so in the end, it would be a net loss, IMO.

2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity

by Mike @ MHH on Apr 8, 2009 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Hey Jori

Do you subscribe to the same conclusions as Mike and DDC, or do you have love in your heart for the man with more A’s than all draft-eligible players, including Tavares.

I’m talking, of course, about Magnus Svensson-Paajarvi.

I think he could easily overtake Ossi Vaananen and Antti Laaksonen, and even challenge Brendan Shanahan for the league lead.

by Tilt'd Toledo on Apr 8, 2009 11:58 AM MDT reply actions