The Joel Quenneville Whimsical Goaltender Carousel has spun again. After a lengthy, 6-game stretch as the starting goalie, Peter Budaj is being benched on Friday in favor of Jose Theodore.
Theodore, of course, looked steady in the Avs dramatic comeback victory on Tuesday night. But, seriously? Are we really going to have to endure the rotating goalie situation again? Can nobody (and, by “nobody”, I mean coach Q) see that the Avs were at their best last year when they went with one guy? At that “one guy” was named Peter Budaj.
It’s not like we don’t know how this story will end, right? Theodore will play a good game here or there, and then get shelled back to the bench. Why bother? Peter Budaj deserves much better than to be yanked 6 games into the season.
Being benched against Calgary wasn’t really even his fault. He gave up one truly bad goal, but the other three were his Defense’s fault.
I know coaches like to tinker, and can’t resist, but come on. Budaj hasn’t played poorly if he’s looking to tinker he could start benching Defensemen who are out of position in favor of Finger
yep
I can’t believe this is happening already. It’s self destructive in just about every way possible. What the hell did Q see Budaj do against Columbus? Get lucky? I’m sick about this and can’t believe he’s doing it again.
I just threw up in my mouth a little…
And we all had such high hopes for this season.
At least the 14 year-old girl contingent of Avalanche fans will be happy.
Ahhhh it’s paying off again as we speak down 3-0 yes the D is asleep again but theo could have stopped 2 of the 3, teows goal was just sweet.