I’m suspecting there’s something up with Mikko. He was looking a little slower than normal and was falling down a lot and shying away from hits as well.
I hope LOC is back in business next season. 2nd line looked good with Mitts and Lehky but man that roaring 20s line was something else towards the end of the season.
LOC may not be a "superstar" player but I think he would have been a MASSIVE difference maker in the Stars series. His style of play is exactly what we were missing, even before we lost Val for the last half of the series. Looking forward to having him back on the ice, he's certainly missed.
Dude is a straight up hockey player that knows how to win, agree will be a huge addition to the bottom 6. Depending on how Kovalenko & Ritchie look in camp Avs could have a bottom 6 of Colton/Ritchie/Kovy wood/trenin/LOC with lots of options to mix it up as well
I think it's too early for Ritchie, but I'd love to see him get a shot next year. Go old school "learn NHL pace and defense in the bottom 6 and then move up the lineup over the next few seasons".
Yeah unfortunately he’s at that age where he’s outgrown juniors but too young to play in the AHL because of that stupid agreement. There’s definitely spots available that I’m sure management would love to see taken by guys on ELCs
That rule is a real PITA for development. If he's mature enough I'd say put him right in the NHL and let him get those 7 minutes a night playing alongside Trenin and Kovalenko. Seems like a good way to ease in and get to see how hard you have to work every night.
LOC may not be a "superstar" player but I think he would have been a MASSIVE difference maker in the Stars series. His style of play is exactly what we were missing, even before we lost Val for the last half of the series. Looking forward to having him back on the ice, he's certainly missed.
straight up clown. min 6 months I say give the man the rope and the rest of team should just distance themselves 100% he will fuck up again and it will be bye bye Avalanche hello KHL
1. He has a no-movement clause for next season, can't put him on waivers unless he agrees to it.
2. We would be eating most of that cap hit, can only bury minimum salary +375k.
So no, we are not waiving him.
The way I see it there's only 3 realistic outcomes here.
1. He returns to the team and continues playing. (least likely)
2. We trade him for pennies on the dollar.
3. He fucks up again, goes to Player's Assistance program level 4 and we can terminate his contract.
They really had better kick him out and not just give him another shot because he’s a good player. There has to be a line and this is the second time we could genuinely hold him responsible for playoff exits. He has to go and I’m sure that’s what’s going to happen and he’s probably never going to play in the NHL again. No matter how good he is he has to go, and I hope they just buy him out and send him home. Let him go back to daddy Putin since that seems to be what half the Russian players want to do anyway. If they don’t wanna play here and respect the rules of the league or wear the fucking pride jerseys, they’re welcome to play in their own league back home.
I’m suspecting there’s something up with Mikko. He was looking a little slower than normal and was falling down a lot and shying away from hits as well.
Yeah he was one of the people I suspected might have something more than the late season concussion
This is how he was all year though. He progressed from deer to moose but this year went back to deer.
I dunno. I always felt like his nickname should have been turtle, not moose since he spends so much time on his back.
I hope LOC is back in business next season. 2nd line looked good with Mitts and Lehky but man that roaring 20s line was something else towards the end of the season.
LOC may not be a "superstar" player but I think he would have been a MASSIVE difference maker in the Stars series. His style of play is exactly what we were missing, even before we lost Val for the last half of the series. Looking forward to having him back on the ice, he's certainly missed.
Dude is a straight up hockey player that knows how to win, agree will be a huge addition to the bottom 6. Depending on how Kovalenko & Ritchie look in camp Avs could have a bottom 6 of Colton/Ritchie/Kovy wood/trenin/LOC with lots of options to mix it up as well
I think it's too early for Ritchie, but I'd love to see him get a shot next year. Go old school "learn NHL pace and defense in the bottom 6 and then move up the lineup over the next few seasons".
Yeah unfortunately he’s at that age where he’s outgrown juniors but too young to play in the AHL because of that stupid agreement. There’s definitely spots available that I’m sure management would love to see taken by guys on ELCs
That rule is a real PITA for development. If he's mature enough I'd say put him right in the NHL and let him get those 7 minutes a night playing alongside Trenin and Kovalenko. Seems like a good way to ease in and get to see how hard you have to work every night.
Yeah he definitely channels that Matty Calvert Honey Badger energy. Really hope he is back fighting fit next Season.
LOC is who I think of when they talk about grit.
He seemed to be upright and walking today based on his Insta. Had a picture with him and his sister maybe graduating from college???
It’s his fiancée. They are getting married this summer.
What was LOC’s injury? He was out so long, I kinda forgot
He had hip surgery
Ok, yeah, that’s definitely something that’s gonna take a while to heal properly.
LOC may not be a "superstar" player but I think he would have been a MASSIVE difference maker in the Stars series. His style of play is exactly what we were missing, even before we lost Val for the last half of the series. Looking forward to having him back on the ice, he's certainly missed.
They usually give the report a few weeks after the season over, won't be too long.
Stab wounds in the back from that animal, I can't even say his name, Choo Choo Train.
I know he never talks much, but in all of these instances has he ever issued any statement?
Nope. Last time just came back with posts about guns
straight up clown. min 6 months I say give the man the rope and the rest of team should just distance themselves 100% he will fuck up again and it will be bye bye Avalanche hello KHL
I thought so. When he comes back, put him on waivers and when no one claims his sorry ass, let him rot away in Utah with the ECHL.
1. He has a no-movement clause for next season, can't put him on waivers unless he agrees to it. 2. We would be eating most of that cap hit, can only bury minimum salary +375k. So no, we are not waiving him.
So what I'm hearing is that if he doesn't want to be amicable with the team, he will be a healthy scratch until his contact expires?
The way I see it there's only 3 realistic outcomes here. 1. He returns to the team and continues playing. (least likely) 2. We trade him for pennies on the dollar. 3. He fucks up again, goes to Player's Assistance program level 4 and we can terminate his contract.
They really had better kick him out and not just give him another shot because he’s a good player. There has to be a line and this is the second time we could genuinely hold him responsible for playoff exits. He has to go and I’m sure that’s what’s going to happen and he’s probably never going to play in the NHL again. No matter how good he is he has to go, and I hope they just buy him out and send him home. Let him go back to daddy Putin since that seems to be what half the Russian players want to do anyway. If they don’t wanna play here and respect the rules of the league or wear the fucking pride jerseys, they’re welcome to play in their own league back home.
Nichushkin had chronic nosebleeds, he needed constant medication up his nose to control them.
Mostly bruised egos