While the Colorado Avalanche greatly improved over a dismal season last year, shattering expectations left and right and arguably putting up more of a fight than the Detroit Red Wings against the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Avalanche were bogged down throughout the regular and post-season by their defensive situation.
Many people have been wondering lately, with Colorado Avalanche Coach Joe Sacco scratching John-Michael Liles in 4 of the last 6 games, what are the Avalanche going to do with one of the highest paid players? Rumor has it that Liles has been shopped around, harshly placed on the trading block and then not even allowed to showcase himself.
I’ve been a fan of Kyle Cumiskey from the start, so I just want to take a minute to fawn over him here by reiterating his goal from last night’s comeback victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Seems like things are heating up regarding the plethora of defensemen the Colorado Avalanche have suddenly found themselves with. Seven were dressed the other night against Dallas, with John-Michael Liles moving up to fill in offensively for the absence of an injured Ryan Stoa. This scenario becomes even more muddied when the oft forgotten Ruslan Salei finally returns (someday – he is skating ok!). But what are the Avs to do?
Multiple sources are confirming that both Colorado Avalanche defensemen Adam Foote and Ryan Wilson were seen skating today at the team’s morning practice. While Foote is gearing up to go Thursday, Wilson was spotted sporting the orange “don’t hit me” jersey. Just the fact that Wilson is already back on the ice is downright awesome.
The biggest shocker of news here is that Craig Anderson will get the start against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight in Columbus. Just kidding, everyone knew that Anderson would start. He always starts. But hey, who doesn’t like winning?
The Colorado Avalanche dropped their final game of 2009 to the Detroit Red Wings, 4-2. Serving up Detroit’s first win on a silver platter, the Avalanche had their typical third period of terrible plays, lazy skating, and blown chances.
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