Colorado Avalanche

**mapletreemarty** · January 23, 2013, 7:22 PM

Faaaaaaaaack.... Steve Downie out for the season with a torn ACL... the team has recalled Brad Malone as per a.dater.

That sucks for the Avs, that line of Mitchell between Downie and Hejduk had a good mix of everything.

**mapletreemarty** · January 23, 2013, 7:26 PM

It sucks horribly to lose a fellow comrade, however somewhere in Siberia chalk up a point for Ryan O'Reilly side in terms of negotiating leverage.

The Avs will now insert Kobasew into the lineup... ugh, I'd almost rather see Darcy Tucker.

**mapletreemarty** · January 24, 2013, 9:05 AM

As I posted in the General Hockey Chat section, Ryan O'Reilly and Metallurg Mg have terminated Radar's contract.

**mapletreemarty** · January 28, 2013, 4:03 PM

Latest reports on O'Reilly contract situation are that the team still has their 2 year $3.5 million per year offer on the table as a bridging offer as the two sides seem unable to come to a long-term solution. Reports that O'Reilly wants $5/yr are untrue, however he's looking for $4 million/yr. So far the Avs have been too stubborn to come up $1 million over the two years, to get this kid inked and in the lineup. Hopefully the team comes to their senses soon.

**Veritas0Aequitas** · January 28, 2013, 9:16 PM

Originally Posted by mapletreemarty

Latest reports on O'Reilly contract situation are that the team still has their 2 year $3.5 million per year offer on the table as a bridging offer as the two sides seem unable to come to a long-term solution. Reports that O'Reilly wants $5/yr are untrue, however he's looking for $4 million/yr. So far the Avs have been too stubborn to come up $1 million over the two years, to get this kid inked and in the lineup. Hopefully the team comes to their senses soon.

Subban is worth more and he took less than O'Reilly's being offered. Take the deal Radar!

**wendelclark17** · January 29, 2013, 4:14 PM

Sgarbossa called up as per twitter:

adater ‏@adater
Avs recall Michael Sgarbossa from Lake Erie, send Brad Malone back down

Interesting to see if he can provide some secondary scoring

**mapletreemarty** · January 30, 2013, 12:41 PM

Avs didn't practice yesterday so we'll see where he skates in the morning skate today...

They better not stick him to center the 4th line.

Moving McGinn up with PA Parenteau and Duchene in the 3rd period against EDM looked good, and I would slide Sgarbossa on the wing with Stastny and Jones to get those boneheads going hopefully... slide Olver back to C to center the 4th line behind Mitchell-Kobasew-Hejduk... but of course, that makes WAY too much sense.

**9601** · January 30, 2013, 1:07 PM

Originally Posted by mapletreemarty

Avs didn't practice yesterday so we'll see where he skates in the morning skate today...

They better not stick him to center the 4th line.

Moving McGinn up with PA Parenteau and Duchene in the 3rd period against EDM looked good, and I would slide Sgarbossa on the wing with Stastny and Jones to get those boneheads going hopefully... slide Olver back to C to center the 4th line behind Mitchell-Kobasew-Hejduk... but of course, that makes WAY too much sense.

Amen brother. I really hope this works because they were dreadful last game.

**hawkdog** · January 30, 2013, 3:49 PM

any word on Oreilly?

Looks like the AVs could really use him.

**9601** · January 31, 2013, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by hawkdog

any word on Oreilly?

Looks like the AVs could really use him.

Nothing happening. Haven't talked in a few days and he's not returning to Russia.

**ShawneePanthers** · January 31, 2013, 1:09 AM

Anyone know why Elliot was demoted? I thought he played well last season

**The Comish** · January 31, 2013, 1:35 AM

Originally Posted by ShawneePanthers

Anyone know why Elliot was demoted? I thought he played well last season

If I'm not mistaken, he has been outplayed by Tyson Barrie this year.

**mapletreemarty** · February 12, 2013, 12:25 PM

Barrie was back in the lineup last night and tried to create some offense from the back end...

**mapletreemarty** · February 12, 2013, 12:32 PM

Avs are getting killed by injuries etc. Out last night:

F: O'Reilly (contract), Downie (ACL), Landeskog (concussion), Mitchell (Flu)
D: Wilson (ankle), Hunwick

Last night EJ left the contest with a possible concussion/shoulder injury and did not return. Both tough guys who scrapped for the Avs were banged up and didn't return (McLeod and Bordeleau). Jones seems to be back a little early as he was very slow last night and still seems to be hampered by his knee. Duchene got banged up leaving the game for some time and looked to be working through something the rest of the game once he returned.

The depth of this team is being challenged and it's pretty sad when you see Palushaj get claimed off waivers and thrown on the 2nd line within a matter of days.

Thankfully the Avs have their 1st round pick this season, and based on the AHL team they are icing it should be a terrific pick indeed.

**mapletreemarty** · February 13, 2013, 8:55 AM

Goodbye to Ryan O'Reilly.... what an unfortunate turn of events.

I f'n hate Avs management, they're so goddamned stubborn, and refuse to negotiate.

Seriously they go up from 3.5 per to 4 per year on a two-year deal and O'Reilly would have been in uniform by now, however there are no negotiations, and things got personal between the two sides, so there's no turning back now.

Avs are rumored to be looking for a roster player and top prospect in return. I have a feeling whatever the package is in return it won't be enough.

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