Avalanche Mailbag 1.0: Biggest Postseason Threat; Roster Decisions For Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Question From Avs21 Who is the second biggest threat to the Avs in the playoffs?
The Dallas Stars being first, obviously. Aarif’s Response The easy answer to this question is Minnesota, given that the Avalanche facing them in the second round would mean the Wild got through the Dallas Stars. And I’m sure Quinn Hughes would have played a big part in that.
But, I also don’t want to rule out the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers team that the Avs faced in the 2022 Western Conference Final isn’t the same as the one we see today. This is an Oilers team that, despite goalie issues, depth problems, and defensive mistakes, have beaten the Stars two years in a row in years where the Avs couldn’t.
It’s a team with far more experience. Some teams have a cryptonite, and it’s very possible Edmonton has Dallas’ number, which has Colorado’s number. But perhaps the Avalanche, if they get far enough and face the Oilers, could be the team that has their number.
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