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Avalanche News
It feels good to win again, doesn’t it? The Colorado Avalanche won their first game in two weeks beating the Dallas Stars 5-3 on the strength of Matt Nieto’s first career hat trick. The first line got dominated while Zadorov and Barrie got demolished from a shot-differential standpoint, but the team still won. That’s a testament to the new found depth of the team - oh and just how good is Semyon Varlamov? Here is a full recap of the game.
Pension Plan Puppets (SBN Toronto Maple Leafs) decided to tackle the best and worst jerseys in the current NHL. I can smell the homerism from 1,500 miles away and it stinks. They can’t even tell the difference between burgundy and maroon, yeesh! [PPP]
ICYMI: Yesterday was a milestone for the Colorado Avalanche and their longtime hall of fame goaltender. On October 24, 2002, Patrick Roy became the NHL’s all-time leader in games played by a goaltender. Stick taps to you, Paddy.
On this day in 2002, Colorado's Patrick Roy passed Terry Sawchuk as the NHL's all-time leader in games played by a goaltender #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/f2hIKlbPrf
— Mike Commito (@mikecommito) October 24, 2017
Mile High Hockey was able to chat with season ticket holder Grant Beery about his special moment the other night at the Avs/Blues games and what it means to be a long time Avalanche fan. [MHH]
If you’re not already tired of Duchene trade talks, our very own Eric Sylvester wrote an article for The Hockey Writers discussing just that. [The Hockey Writers]
The Avalanche held a Meet the Team Party at Top Golf on Monday night for season ticket holders. Did the players really need shirts with their names on them?
#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/QYBNxVeZmb
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) October 24, 2017
Other Hockey News
Antti Niemi has not had a great start to the season...
Antti Niemi has given up 16 goals in 3 games. How can he fix his recent struggles? pic.twitter.com/QaC7tuH1DJ
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) October 23, 2017
...maybe the beach and some Florida sun will help him get back on track. [ProHockeyTalk]
Jaromir Jagr only played in 5 games for the Calgary Flames before a lower body injury has put him on IR. Get well soon Jags! [SBNation]
Drew Doughty could test free agency next year. Would you like to see him in an Avs sweater? That’s a rhetorical question people. [Sportsnet]
Our first trip to Vegas is on Friday night and the Golden Knights will be with 2 goaltenders that started the year with their AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves. [ProHockeyTalk]