Comments on: Recap: Predators 4, Avalanche 0…Episode II http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii Colorado Avalanche recaps, stats and analysis Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:06:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: thedoctor http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2689 thedoctor Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:46:10 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2689 indeed. it's impossible to say what Burke was asking for. Most likely it was unreasonable -- EVERYONE turned him down, not just us, even teams that needed goaltending far worse than us, like TB. when Burke could't get what he wanted, he tried to make sure Bryz would go to a team that wouldn't affect his team's cup chances by using the order of the waiver wire (i.e., worse teams get to choose first). This seems a little spiteful to me, I'm sure he could have lowered his offer and gone to Phx, or TB, or even us and gotten SOMETHING, but it also fits what we know of Burke to be spiteful. It's ironic that Phx got him, and they're in division and are 2-0 against the ducks since getting Bryz, so serves him right. indeed. it’s impossible to say what Burke was asking for. Most likely it was unreasonable — EVERYONE turned him down, not just us, even teams that needed goaltending far worse than us, like TB.

when Burke could’t get what he wanted, he tried to make sure Bryz would go to a team that wouldn’t affect his team’s cup chances by using the order of the waiver wire (i.e., worse teams get to choose first). This seems a little spiteful to me, I’m sure he could have lowered his offer and gone to Phx, or TB, or even us and gotten SOMETHING, but it also fits what we know of Burke to be spiteful.

It’s ironic that Phx got him, and they’re in division and are 2-0 against the ducks since getting Bryz, so serves him right.

]]> By: Mike @ MHH http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2687 Mike @ MHH Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:46:47 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2687 According to Burke himself, nobody would give him value for Bryz. Of course that could mean that nobody was willing to give him what BURKE thought was value for him. Looking at the players on the Avs and Monsters rosters, there aren't alot of Burke-type guys other than McCormick or maybe Guite and McLeod, none of which would have probably netted Bryz. That means pics, which in the new NHL are more valuable than ever. According to Burke himself, nobody would give him value for Bryz. Of course that could mean that nobody was willing to give him what BURKE thought was value for him. Looking at the players on the Avs and Monsters rosters, there aren’t alot of Burke-type guys other than McCormick or maybe Guite and McLeod, none of which would have probably netted Bryz. That means pics, which in the new NHL are more valuable than ever.

]]> By: Bob in Boulder http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2686 Bob in Boulder Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:16:51 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2686 I know that ... poorly worded on my part. I meant that Bryz is making less over the next 3 years on average than what is on Theo's current contract. FG should have: 1. Traded peanuts for Bryz. 2. Locked him up to a long-term deal. 3. Let Theo walk after this season. 4. Saved cap money and been able to sign at least one more quality D-Man in the off-season. Now we are stuck with what we have, a young goalie who may turn into a solid starter someday or may not, and a way-overpriced soon-to-be UFA trying to play for his career who is most likely done, despite recent glimmers of hope. I just can't for the life of me imagine why FG didn't jump on Bryzgalov unless Anaheim was just unwilling to deal with him. Maybe Burke didn't want to trade him to a WC contender, and figured that a non-contender would pick him up if he waived him? I know that … poorly worded on my part. I meant that Bryz is making less over the next 3 years on average than what is on Theo’s current contract. FG should have:

1. Traded peanuts for Bryz.
2. Locked him up to a long-term deal.
3. Let Theo walk after this season.
4. Saved cap money and been able to sign at least one more quality D-Man in the off-season.

Now we are stuck with what we have, a young goalie who may turn into a solid starter someday or may not, and a way-overpriced soon-to-be UFA trying to play for his career who is most likely done, despite recent glimmers of hope. I just can’t for the life of me imagine why FG didn’t jump on Bryzgalov unless Anaheim was just unwilling to deal with him. Maybe Burke didn’t want to trade him to a WC contender, and figured that a non-contender would pick him up if he waived him?

]]> By: David Driscoll-Carignan http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2684 David Driscoll-Carignan Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:32:51 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2684 his profile pic says it all <img src="http://pics.forecaster.ca/nhl-player/2252.gif"> his profile pic says it all

]]> By: jibblescribbits http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2683 jibblescribbits Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:31:31 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2683 Theo's not making anything next year, he's a FA. Theo’s not making anything next year, he’s a FA.

]]> By: Bob in Boulder http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2682 Bob in Boulder Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:59:52 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2682 Part of the long-term solution for this team still would have been trading for Bryzgalov. The Coyotes locked him up for less than what Theo is making for the next three years. Too bad FG was asleep at the wheel when he was available. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=228038&hubname=nhl Part of the long-term solution for this team still would have been trading for Bryzgalov. The Coyotes locked him up for less than what Theo is making for the next three years. Too bad FG was asleep at the wheel when he was available.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=228038&hubname=nhl

]]> By: Joe http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2678 Joe Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:36:40 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2678 Don't freak yet? I've been freaking since mid-December! Don’t freak yet? I’ve been freaking since mid-December!

]]> By: thedoctor http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2677 thedoctor Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:23:02 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2677 wonder where Thomas is to tell us we're all too hard on Theodore. :) honestly, I'm not too bummed about the whole night. This is going to happen when you don't have 3 top 6 forwards on the ice. If Theodore doesn't have one of his nights, it's probably a 1 - 0 or 2 - 0 game even with the defensive issues. or maybe we'd have gotten one in if they hadn't been able to play with a lead the entire game, you never know. my point is, don't freak yet. wonder where Thomas is to tell us we’re all too hard on Theodore. :)

honestly, I’m not too bummed about the whole night. This is going to happen when you don’t have 3 top 6 forwards on the ice. If Theodore doesn’t have one of his nights, it’s probably a 1 - 0 or 2 - 0 game even with the defensive issues. or maybe we’d have gotten one in if they hadn’t been able to play with a lead the entire game, you never know.

my point is, don’t freak yet.

]]> By: Joe http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2676 Joe Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:21:49 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2676 I noticed Wolski skating circles around the Preds, too. Man, that kid has some serious puck control, that's for sure. Too bad he couldn't find a decent teammate to pass to---nobody made much of an effort to get open. All night. I noticed Wolski skating circles around the Preds, too. Man, that kid has some serious puck control, that’s for sure. Too bad he couldn’t find a decent teammate to pass to—nobody made much of an effort to get open. All night.

]]> By: americanario http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2675 americanario Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:45:10 +0000 http://inthecheapseats.com/avs-recaps/01-23-2008/recap-predators-4-avalanche-0episode-ii#comment-2675 Once again a back-up goalie makes us look silly. 38 shots on net and we can't get one in? Two 4-0 shutouts to the Nashville Predators...asinine. We'll have to see what happens Thursday...if Avs lose to the Wild I will put forth an initiative on the ballot that the Avs will no longer be allowed to gain the lead in the NW division until the final game of the season. They seem to be unable to handle the pressure of being #1 and then go on a losing streak to ensure they are no longer in the #1 spot. Crazy. Once again a back-up goalie makes us look silly. 38 shots on net and we can’t get one in? Two 4-0 shutouts to the Nashville Predators…asinine.

We’ll have to see what happens Thursday…if Avs lose to the Wild I will put forth an initiative on the ballot that the Avs will no longer be allowed to gain the lead in the NW division until the final game of the season. They seem to be unable to handle the pressure of being #1 and then go on a losing streak to ensure they are no longer in the #1 spot. Crazy.

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