Coach Q at it again?

by From the Point on May 23, 2009 12:58 AM MDT

3 goals in 4:22 minutes, and you expect me to believe that Khabibulin wasn't pulled? He was sick, a lower-body injury?? Where have we heard that excuse before? He has played the entire playoffs and Khabibulin is now SO far in the dog house that he was completely removed from the line up. Corey Crawford (who?) was suited up and planted at the end of the bench. The kid looked SCARED! He looked like a 15 years old and as scared as he should be that he might have to play! I know they won, but it smells fishy! It will be interesting to see who starts the next game.

MileHighHockey.com is a fan community, allowing members to post their own thoughts and opinions on the Colorado Avalanche and hockey in general. These views and thoughts may not be shared by the editors of MileHighHockey.com.

Tweet Comment 6 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Did you see the game?? Khabibulin looked BADDDDDD in the 2nd period. All 3 of those goals were on him. Putting in Huet was definitely the right move…and they won. Wouldn’t surprise me to see Huet in the game on Sunday

A) Bulin has been looking tired, it’s been since 2004 since he played this long of a season
B) Huet isn’t THAT far of a drop, and is fresh.
C) I have a feeling Crawford will be back in the pressbox, and Bulin will take his spot on the benc (unless really injured)

by chiavsfan on May 23, 2009 5:51 AM MDT reply actions

yeah, I’m surprised it took Q this long to change goalies. Khabibulin hasn’t been great, really, but they have made it this far.
A) Bulin only played 42 games this season, he can’t be that tired.
B) Nope, Huet is fine, it’s the timing that I have issue with
C) Yep,I expect Huet in net and Bulin on the bench
D) Hawks don’t win another game, much to my dismay.

by From the Point on May 23, 2009 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions

I thought

that it was an excellent move.

As for not winning another game against the wings, I’m not so sure. To have any shot in the series, though, the Hawks MUST win game 4. They won’t be able to take three straight games from the wings if two of them are at Joe Louis arena. But if the Hawks win game 4, I say its anybody’s series, though the odds favor Detroit.

GO HAWKS!

softpillowcase

by Selanne on May 23, 2009 11:39 AM MDT reply actions

The same-old-same-old we should be talking about is Coach Q starting his favorite goalie over a competent backup against the Wings in the playoffs even when the starter is sick. Luckily, the rest of the Hawks weren’t as injured as the Avs last year, Havlet not withstanding…

2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity

by Mike @ MHH on May 23, 2009 8:37 PM MDT reply actions