At least 1/3 of the forwards and 1/2 of the D are different this year. Give them a little time to work out some chemistry. No need to start slitting your wrists before the season has even started.

At least 1/3 of the forwards and 1/2 of the D are different this year. Give them a little time to work out some chemistry. No need to start slitting your wrists before the season has even started.
- westonie

The second part of that is how young the guys the Avs added are with limited NHL experience.
Rantanen (18) - 0 NHL games
Grigorenko (21) - 68 NHL games
Zadarov (20) - 67 NHL games
Gormley (23) - 32 NHL games

Its going to take time for it all to gel together, so I was never expecting them to be a firing on all cylinders out of the gate. They talent is there now, just give it time to mature

The second part of that is how young the guys the Avs added are with limited NHL experience.
Rantanen (18) - 0 NHL games
Grigorenko (21) - 68 NHL games
Zadarov (20) - 67 NHL games
Gormley (23) - 32 NHL games

Its going to take time for it all to gel together, so I was never expecting them to be a firing on all cylinders out of the gate. They talent is there now, just give it time to mature
- DDM-Coga

Well stated in all. Patience is a virtue. If I could be a little bit selfish though I would really appreciate them clicking on all cylinders against the Wild on Thursday... I don't like the idea of flying to Denver with mf GF (Wild fan) and dealing with them getting savaged.

Faith in Roy.

Well stated in all. Patience is a virtue. If I could be a little bit selfish though I would really appreciate them clicking on all cylinders against the Wild on Thursday... I don't like the idea of flying to Denver with mf GF (Wild fan) and dealing with them getting savaged.

Faith in Roy.
- avsfaninmn

I would love for them to just shell the Wild and Dubynk on opening night so it starts the panic attacks early for Wild Fans.

But I won't be panicking 15 games into the season if they are a sub .500 team. I won't be shocked to see growing pains with this roster. Love the roster, as I think its deep and well balanced compared to seasons past, but its going to take time to see it pay off, and that will be late in the season when they are playoff bound

just traded Hamilton away for a pick to the Flames.

That has to mean that the Avs are ready to sign both Glencross and Skille to contracts, I don't mind this move

just traded Hamilton away for a pick to the Flames.

That has to mean that the Avs are ready to sign both Glencross and Skille to contracts, I don't mind this move
- DDM-Coga

I hate it. He was our ticket to Dougie

I hate it. He was our ticket to Dougie
- westonie

no need to Freddie if Dougie is a cowboy now
I am ok with the move, I like having those guys as winger depth guys since Winchester probably will never play a game with the Avs and gives Berg and Rendulic more time in the AHL to really mature their game playing big minutes with the Rampage.

GlenX has more offensive ability since he has produced in this league more than SKille, but I really liked SKille's Speed on the 4th line. GlenX would have been the better investment if you had to pick one so Im glad that they can sign both now if they want to

no need to Freddie if Dougie is a cowboy now
I am ok with the move, I like having those guys as winger depth guys since Winchester probably will never play a game with the Avs and gives Berg and Rendulic more time in the AHL to really mature their game playing big minutes with the Rampage.

GlenX has more offensive ability since he has produced in this league more than SKille, but I really liked SKille's Speed on the 4th line. GlenX would have been the better investment if you had to pick one so Im glad that they can sign both now if they want to
- DDM-Coga

I'm surprised they haven't announced the signings yet. What are they waiting for?

I'm surprised they haven't announced the signings yet. What are they waiting for?
- westonie

probably until tomorrow noon Eastern, when they can send both those guys down to the AHL, thats my guess.

just traded Hamilton away for a pick to the Flames.

That has to mean that the Avs are ready to sign both Glencross and Skille to contracts, I don't mind this move
- DDM-Coga

Good for GlenX

Good for GlenX
- Byfuglien Ate Me

hes ging to make me sad when Roy falls in love with his "Grit" and gives him Top 6 minutes

hes ging to make me sad when Roy falls in love with his "Grit" and gives him Top 6 minutes
- DDM-Coga

I will throw up the "Pray for Coga" if that happens.

I will throw up the "Pray for Coga" if that happens.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

get those ready, it might be a rough start to the season until all the new parts start working together

2 questions...

If Bleackley signs, does his contract count as one of the 50 or does the slide exempt it until next year?

What do you think the conditions are for the pick we "acquired"? I'm guessing whatever it is will not be obtainable. Something like 50 games or 20 goals.

2 questions...

If Bleackley signs, does his contract count as one of the 50 or does the slide exempt it until next year?

What do you think the conditions are for the pick we "acquired"? I'm guessing whatever it is will not be obtainable. Something like 50 games or 20 goals.
- westonie

His elc would be for next year since there is no way he could play Ahl with red deer hosting Mem cup, so that contract would slide, I'm not too worried up about him being signed, it will happen eventually

I think it's less conditions, playing like 20 games, Freddie is a fringe 4th liner so might turn into a 5th if he plays any meaningful games for the flames