I think that of those two, the one that would make the biggest impact is Parise. The defense took a huge step up this year. All it takes is a quick look at the GAA to see that. What really killed them in most games that they lost badly was either a lack of opportunities entirely or just a lack of finishing; Parise would help tremendously in that regard. Don't get me wrong though, Suter would still be quite an impact player.
I think that of those two, the one that would make the biggest impact is Parise. The defense took a huge step up this year. All it takes is a quick look at the GAA to see that. What really killed them in most games that they lost badly was either a lack of opportunities entirely or just a lack of finishing; Parise would help tremendously in that regard. Don't get me wrong though, Suter would still be quite an impact player.
We've fell short in so many games this year by one goal. I think we have the most one goal games this year in the league. So a guy like parise would provide us with a lil more offence and help us even out that deficit. Or we can add Suter who would prevent goals from going in. I think if we get at least one of them we could see ourselves much higher in the standings
Doesn't matter how much money they spend and who they bring in. As long as Sacco is still the head coach, this team isn't going anywhere.
How do we know? The players seem to really like him (at least what we see in the media). I honestly do not know what the team's potential is with v without Sacco.
But on a different note, I am very proud of the Avs this season. They proved the hockey world wrong by NOT being the cellar-dwellers as anticipated. The youngest AND cheapest team fought for the majority of the season for a playoff spot. Just look at some of the teams eliminated before the Avs. Yes, tonight stunk and stung, but this should add character to the guys and get them more prepared for next season. Oh, not to mention these guys FINALLY got to play a whole season together.
I love our players, I love our appreciation for past players, I love Denver, I love our corny broadcast team, I love our silly beat writer, I love how irrational we all are, I love our jersey, I love our acknowledgment of the Nordiques, I love Adam Deadmarsh's fat ass, I love our fans from everywhere, I love our passion to defend this team. I hate Kevin Porter.
Our triumphs will be sweeter as a result of our defeats.
I love our players, I love our appreciation for past players, I love Denver, I love our corny broadcast team, I love our silly beat writer, I love how irrational we all are, I love our jersey, I love our acknowledgment of the Nordiques, I love Adam Deadmarsh's fat ass, I love our fans from everywhere, I love our passion to defend this team. I hate Kevin Porter.
Our triumphs will be sweeter as a result of our defeats.
P.S.: I love you all.
I think your the first person to ever say that....out loud.
I love our players, I love our appreciation for past players, I love Denver, I love our corny broadcast team, I love our silly beat writer, I love how irrational we all are, I love our jersey, I love our acknowledgment of the Nordiques, I love Adam Deadmarsh's fat ass, I love our fans from everywhere, I love our passion to defend this team. I hate Kevin Porter.
Our triumphs will be sweeter as a result of our defeats.
P.S.: I love you all.
Is Kevin Porter actually a bad guy or do you just hate him because of his crappy play.
How do we know? The players seem to really like him (at least what we see in the media). I honestly do not know what the team's potential is with v without Sacco.
I don't know how much the players like him. Quincey, though he was a d-bag, seemed pretty happy to be traded, and mentioned that some other guys were jealous. I didn't think much of it until Winnik was traded to San Jose and Galiardi said in an interview that he told him to "take me with you" before he found out he was actually part of the deal as well. Then again, Sacco clearly hated Galiardi.
I hope the players like him if he's going to be around. I just don't think he handles these guys properly. I hate his inconsistent lines, but at least he is starting to find some combinations to stick with (O'Reilly-Landeskog, Stastny-Jones, etc.)
Watching this season was a hell of a lot more fun than last year. Even though we won't be in the playoffs, at least the games mattered right down to the very end.
I don't know how much the players like him. Quincey, though he was a d-bag, seemed pretty happy to be traded, and mentioned that some other guys were jealous. I didn't think much of it until Winnik was traded to San Jose and Galiardi said in an interview that he told him to "take me with you" before he found out he was actually part of the deal as well. Then again, Sacco clearly hated Galiardi.
I hope the players like him if he's going to be around. I just don't think he handles these guys properly. I hate his inconsistent lines, but at least he is starting to find some combinations to stick with (O'Reilly-Landeskog, Stastny-Jones, etc.)
Last night during the broadcast, McNab mentioned that Sacco is very consistent in switching up the lines when the team isn't scoring, and it got me thinking.
You have 2 lines that are playing very well, but rather than let them continue to play together, you juggle the lines because the team is struggling to score. If a line has good chemistry and the ability to score goals, and you break them up because the team isn't scoring, doesn't that actually reduce the chance that the team is going to score? I get that it gets players out there against different matchups, but if they aren't in sync with their linemates, what does it matter?
We've fell short in so many games this year by one goal. I think we have the most one goal games this year in the league. So a guy like parise would provide us with a lil more offence and help us even out that deficit. Or we can add Suter who would prevent goals from going in. I think if we get at least one of them we could see ourselves much higher in the standings
We probably have a better shot at Parise than we do Suter. Having played with Johnson and Stastny before, having a big need at wing that he could fill, he would have a big leadership role right away, enough cap space to offer him 7+ and still have room, a current system that could fit his style of play well, opportunity to play on a line with Stastny or Duchene, etc. There are a lot of positives to Parise signing here. I don't think we have much of a shot with Suter unless Suter and Parise do a package deal sort of thing.
I think the Avs will look at the scoring issues as something of a byproduct from Duchene having a bad year and something a fully healthy Mueller can help solve. I don't agree, but I don't see much happening that would bring in a top 6 forward.
We probably have a better shot at Parise than we do Suter. Having played with Johnson and Stastny before, having a big need at wing that he could fill, he would have a big leadership role right away, enough cap space to offer him 7+ and still have room, a current system that could fit his style of play well, opportunity to play on a line with Stastny or Duchene, etc. There are a lot of positives to Parise signing here. I don't think we have much of a shot with Suter unless Suter and Parise do a package deal sort of thing.
I think the Avs will look at the scoring issues as something of a byproduct from Duchene having a bad year and something a fully healthy Mueller can help solve. I don't agree, but I don't see much happening that would bring in a top 6 forward.
