Not going to be a long column here, because I’ve written many variations of it over the last 29 years commenting on this hockey team. A bad start, a slump, goalie meltdowns, chemistry questions, coaching questions, management questions…I’ve seen it all with this team, literally.
I’m here to tell you things will get turned around with this team. There’s still just too much talent on hand for this kind of losing to last for too long. The Avs have the reigning Hart Trophy winner, the best all-around defenseman in the league, and four high-end forwards out right now - but all should be back at some point reasonably soon.
It’s gonna be OK. I expect an easy win for the Avs Wednesday night over Boston, and things will proceed from there.
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