Thread: THE official Colorado Avalanche/NHL thread!!!

Originally Posted by wayninja

It took a lot of luck to get the W, but good teams find ways to win.

I was impressed by the win. It's at home, so that's maybe as it should be, but still. That appeared to be a very sound, very solid opponent. I'm no expert, y'all know this...but the B's looked--just--put together.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

I was impressed by the win. It's at home, so that's maybe as it should be, but still. That appeared to be a very sound, very solid opponent. I'm no expert, y'all know this...but the B's looked--just--put together.

Oh hell ya. Bruins are legit. But we ain't getting 2 called off goals every night.

Moser saying "B's" all night annoyed the hell out of me.

Originally Posted by wayninja

Oh hell ya. Bruins are legit. But we ain't getting 2 called off goals every night.

Moser saying "B's" all night annoyed the hell out of me.

Everyone up here calls them the B's

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Everyone up here calls them the B's

I know, it’s just something about the way Moser speaks.

Like the first game, he constantly use the phrase “rubbed off the puck“ When referring to somebody losing the puck Due to a hit.

The guy just generally annoys me

Originally Posted by wayninja

I know, it’s just something about the way Moser speaks.

Like the first game, he constantly use the phrase “rubbed off the puck“ When referring to somebody losing the puck Due to a hit.

The guy just generally annoys me

I love Moser. His call two seasons ago when Girard got blasted in the neutral zone against the Coyotes was one of the best calls I've ever heard in sports.

Originally Posted by wayninja

I know, it’s just something about the way Moser speaks.

Like the first game, he constantly use the phrase “rubbed off the puck“ When referring to somebody losing the puck Due to a hit.

The guy just generally annoys me

I can tell you all about rubbing off the puck.

The bruins did play better than us. We are closely matched teams. The 1 goal w goalie interference was a good call. He did interefee with the play. The offsides, hey, the rules are rules and that one went our way.

Early in the year our guys need some chemistry. I think we can not only hang with them but we can beat them more often then not. They could not contain the big line at all. The best was that it was the bottom two lines that did most of the scoring. That is what this team has needed and lacked. If those lines can bring it, then this will be a fun year for us!

Yeah, both calls were technically correct. Krejci was way in the crease and was clearly in the way and blocked Grubs attempt to slide. It was definitely goaltender interference. Not even a weak call there IMO.

The 2nd one was clearly offsides. I've heard people arguing that it's "millimeters", but it's easily seen upon review. That it was almost a minute after the entry that the goal was score? Ridiculous, but technically the right call. The rule here is a bit wonky, there's just no denying it, but that's the way the NHL has made the rules, so it's a good no-goal.

But... we just aren't going to get that kind of luck every night. As mentioned, we need a lot more chemistry. Our 2nd line last night was comprised of all new guys. Our defense looks a bit lost without Barrie (luckily it looks like Sammy is stepping up in that absence), but Makar was a dumpster fire last night. Grubs completely bailed us out and earned that first star.

I guess it's to be expected with new guys and raw rookies, and I think the team is going to be a powerhouse when everything clicks... it's just going to be a bumpy ride until it does.

Ultimately last night, despite the score Boston outplayed us. They didn't do so because they are more talented though, they did so because they play cohesively much better than we currently do. If we can get that kind of symbiosis in play... wow... it'll be fun to watch.

Originally Posted by wayninja

Yeah, both calls were technically correct. Krejci was way in the crease and was clearly in the way and blocked Grubs attempt to slide. It was definitely goaltender interference. Not even a weak call there IMO.

The 2nd one was clearly offsides. I've heard people arguing that it's "millimeters", but it's easily seen upon review. That it was almost a minute after the entry that the goal was score? Ridiculous, but technically the right call. The rule here is a bit wonky, there's just no denying it, but that's the way the NHL has made the rules, so it's a good no-goal.

But... we just aren't going to get that kind of luck every night. As mentioned, we need a lot more chemistry. Our 2nd line last night was comprised of all new guys. Our defense looks a bit lost without Barrie (luckily it looks like Sammy is stepping up in that absence), but Makar was a dumpster fire last night. Grubs completely bailed us out and earned that first star.

I guess it's to be expected with new guys and raw rookies, and I think the team is going to be a powerhouse when everything clicks... it's just going to be a bumpy ride until it does.

Ultimately last night, despite the score Boston outplayed us. They didn't do so because they are more talented though, they did so because they play cohesively much better than we currently do. If we can get that kind of symbiosis in play... wow... it'll be fun to watch.

If they're complaining about "millimeters", tell them to re-watch game seven SJ/COL last year when the Avs had a goal called off because Gabe was getting off of the ice inside the offensive zone. I don't wanna hear shit from anyone about someone being offside by "millimeters".

Originally Posted by SR

If they're complaining about "millimeters", tell them to re-watch game seven SJ/COL last year when the Avs had a goal called off because Gabe was getting off of the ice inside the offensive zone. I don't wanna hear shit from anyone about someone being offside by "millimeters".

Lol, that point/comparison was not lost or forgotten.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Everyone up here calls them the B's

You're now one of us.

Shut your B hole.

Geographically closer to being Canadian fans than Bruins fans here.

Originally Posted by Rick

Geographically closer to being Canadian fans than Bruins fans here.

Planning on going to my first ever NHL game this year, and it's going to be in Montreal. Seems like an awesome place to see a hockey game. Probably going to go see them play Vegas, as that's my newly adopted team since they started.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Planning on going to my first ever NHL game this year, and it's going to be in Montreal. Seems like an awesome place to see a hockey game. Probably going to go see them play Vegas, as that's my newly adopted team since they started.

Really tempted to go to the Avs Montreal game December 5th. Living in St. Albans its only hour and 15 or so.