Avalanche 2010-2011 Line Combos and Defensive Pairings

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I just figured there wasn’t a column for the fourth line…

+1 for Pulp Fiction reference

There’s a story floating around about Brodeur saying that Ovechkin had an advantage because of his mirrored shield because the goalies couldn’t read his eyes. And I imagine if I was on Twitter, the keyword #visor would definitely be trending right now.

But if Brodeur is right, I"m recommending these helmets for all Avs players:

That “Video Lock Error” kid isn’t on the chart either.

And also Galiardi hasn’t been tearing it up out there, either, despite playing with two of the best forwards in the league right now. Would it hurt to switch Gally and Jones up for a little while? See how they play with different centers? Just a thought.

If there’s one major hole in Duchene’s game, it’s that he doesn’t find chemistry with wingers easily thus far. His style of play seems less adaptable to those around him. And I completely agree, while Jones hasn’t been terrible on Duchene’s wing, the pairing hasn’t been good either. Same for Duchene and Yip.

I think that’s the biggest pain the team has felt from Mueller departure: he had superb chemistry with Duchene. Jones doesn’t have anything particularly wrong with his skill set, but his game is centered around energy more than heady play. Duchene needs those guys that are at least thinking the game at the same pace as him, if not playing it at that pace. :)

A line I would love to see tried at some point: Duchene – RoR – Hejduk (Galiardi 3rd line center). That’s a situation that could really play to Duchene’s strengths. I also think Hishon, at least by the games I’ve manged to see, sounds like the kind of heady player that Duchene will find great chemistry with. We’d sure as hell need to put someone big on that other wing though, yikes.

I was thinking the same thing…until I realized this was updated from earlier in the year. Thus, previous comments remain and the post is opened up for new ones.

This was all DDC.

but..but..but…he wasn’t ever given a CHANCE to succeed. He needs more time with the right linemates to see his TRUE talent. He’s going to be AWESOME if he’s given that chance and linemates!

i am totally over Stoa. he is legitimately a bust a la Hensick.

I wouldn’t count on Barrie and Elliott making the team out of camp. I’d like to see them get some time in Erie before we throw them to wolves. My guess:

Johnson-Quincey
Liles-O’Byrne
Wilson-Hunwick
Holos

Gaunce,, Liffiton, Elliott, Barie and Larsson, if drafted, all start in Lake Erie.

Now, I’m not saying that is necessarily what I want the pairings to be, but this is my best guess for what the Avs will do.

I thought about it but then had a migrane brewing so I said “F it”

Maybe something like:
Johnson-O’Byrne
Liles-Wilson
Quincey-Holøs/Guance/Hunwick/Elliot/Barrie

Johnson, Liles, Quincey and Holøs are all signed through next season. Guance the season after (12-13).

RFA:
Cumiskey
Hunwick
O’Byrne
Wilson

UFA:
Liffiton
Belle

Koci’s a UFA, but if they re-sign him it will likely be as a foward/enforcer

My guess is that they won’t get Larsson, either through stupidity or Edm’s. That in mind, I want:

Quincey – EJ
Liles – RoB
Gaunce – Elliot
Wilson

AHL: Cumiskey, Barrie, Holos and such. Hunwick traded for low pick of some sort.

I actually expect:

Quincey – EJ
Liles – RoB
Hunwick – Wilson
Cumiskey

Gaunce, Elliot, Barrie, Holos, etc to AHL. this team has too big a love affair with tiny speedy defenders to admit their mistake on Hunwick. sadly.