Comments on: Flames win

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 23:30:12 +0000

In my opinion, Svatos is in and it’s between Rycroft and Parker. Choosing between the two depends on what you need for that game- a more physical presence, or more energy, just like DD said. But either way Marek is in. I’m a fan of his so I’m biased, but I think he’s played well recently. Anyone who saw him last year knows what he’s capable of, and he’s shown flashes of that in the past few weeks. Also, I thought I sensed some chemistry between him and Arnason before his groin injury- maybe putting them together can spark production for both of them.

By: Dario

Dario — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:58:07 +0000

I don’t know, it would be interesting to see how that fourth line does without Rycroft. However, he’s a lot stronger with the puck that Parker and he uses his speed to be a “first to the puck” kind of player. I’ll admit I’m pretty darn proud of him for dropping the gloves the other night when the team needed the moxy. I kind of think Svatos is a 3rd wheel except in rare cases like a second power play unit or a shootout.

By: Draft Dodger

Draft Dodger — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:27:00 +0000

PS I would LOVE to see Parker knock that whiny look off the face of Torres…

By: Draft Dodger

Draft Dodger — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:26:20 +0000

I’m with Selanne - I think the question is Rycroft or Parker. Parker if you need the fighting ability, Rycroft if you are looking for the energy route

By: Selanne

Selanne — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:56:41 +0000

How about Parker vs Rycroft. Rycroft doesn’t really play PK anymore, and Parker is a better fighter, but Rycroft has much more skill and is more than willing to put his face in front of an opponent’s fist.

By: Dario

Dario — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:41:33 +0000

So, are the Avs a better team with Parker of Svatos in the lineup (assuming the current 4th line duties)? Does Parker make a better fit on the 4th? Or does Svatos make up for it all by being an asset on the second power play unit and a possible shootout participant? I’m torn. I haven’t liked Svatos’ style of play all year. However, since he’s been back he has started to check and get aggressive towards the puck. I still don’t like how he cherry picks in front the net while his teammates are always doing the grunt work along the boards. Despite that I see the positives of having him in the lineup, and I’d be even more disinclinded to prefer him if Parker wasn’t so weak on the puck.

By: Selanne

Selanne — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:34:43 +0000

10 games, 6 points; we pretty much have to win out.