The scoring touch has translated to his elevated role in the NHL, with 11 points in just five games since joining the top-six group. The drop suggestions here, for the record, are not necessarily the best drop suggestion for your team. Whether that's an actual concern or not will depend on how the Avs cap situation looks after Friday's trade deadline. There is clear chemistry between Compher and Mikko Rantanen on the second line and Compher is doing well on the power play, where he will stay at least until Gabriel Landeskog returns later in March. With him in the lineup, the Avs are 22-4-4. The Athletic has him as a top 5% defensive defensman, which correlates with the darkness in front of the Colorado net. Predators forward Ryan Johansen accidentally hit Kuemper in the eye with a stick, and he missed the remainder of that series before returning healthy for the second-round matchup against St. Louis. Expectations were always going to be sky-high, so fans were left confused when the Avalanche faltered somewhat. Not that teams would do that on purpose, right? In Game 1, the Avalanche goalie stopped 13 of the 16 shots he faced before being replaced by Francouz. Avs coach Jared Bednar had no update on his goaltender after the win. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. It's obviously easier [to come in] if you have a pretty good lead, so I think that kind of helped us for sure. The Avalanche injury update on Thursday was perhaps as good of news as fans could have hoped. Upon returning, Francouz picked up right where he left off and ultimately won six playoff games for the Avalanche with Kuemper injured during their 2022 Stanley Cup run. Take a look at the below two figures, the first from The Athletic, the second from Moneypuck. Always free! This is the first time in the Predators' franchise history that they've trailed a playoff series by that margin. He spent most of it in the AHL, recording a .909 save percentage in 20 games for the Providence Bruins. Low danger shots seem to be where he struggles, being 38th. He has four assists in 58 games this season with the Blackhawks. The New Jersey Devils (39-15-5) kick off a 3-game Western Conference road trip against the Colorado Avalanche (34-19-5) Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver.Puck Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Following a light practice, goalie Darcy Kuemper said he is 100%, and Colorado coach Jared Bednar is hopeful forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano will return from thumb/finger surgeries and play at some point during the Stanley Cup Finals. In a corresponding move ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, the Avalanche recalled goaltender Jonas Johansson from the This time around, hes obviously learned from his recent past, because hes been really good. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Indeed, from the 74 goalies above, he is 5th in high danger unblocked shot attempt save percentage above expected. Here he is not as great at stopping high-danger shots, being 27th in high danger unblocked shot attempt save percentage above expected. He is also good on medium danger shots, being 16th. Forecast: When will the flurries arrive today? He has one postseason shutout on his rsum, from a 27-save performance against the Dallas Stars in August 2020. The Avalanche have been idle since June 6, putting a full eight days between sweeping Edmonton in Game 4 of the Western Conference final and puck drop against the Lightning on Wednesday. Then on Saturday, the goalies swapped: Annunen was called up to the NHL roster, while Johansson returned to Loveland and started for the Eagles that night. Annunen has started two NHL games, including a 4-1 win at St. Louis this February. This year, Manson has been taking the tough matchups for the Avs. Backup Pavel Francouz backstopped Colorado the rest of the way in an 18-save performance. Theyre a big, physical team, so stuff happens.. Im not sure how were going to handle it exactly.. He started one game for Boston at the NHL level. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bucks beat Heat for 13th win in a row but Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with right knee injury. With Kuemper out with a lower-body injury, the Avalanche are turning to their backup to take over duties in net. WebDENVER -- Darcy Kuemper started for the Colorado Avalanche against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena on Wednesday. At the moment, the Avalanche sit relatively secure in a playoff spot with 71 points, but with plenty of room to move up. This, however, does not mean that Makar has had a bad season. Without Nichushkin in the lineup this year, the Avs are 12-15-1. Expect the Devils to have a low shooting percentage tonight. Georgiev appears confident, that if called upon, he can carry the Avs in net to another championship. Mike Chambers was the Avalanche beat writer for The Denver Post. Graeme Clarke gets the call up for #NJDevils There was no extra forward on the active roster when Fabian Zetterlund left in the Meier trade. Having won the cup last year, the Avs entered this season with repeat aspirations. NASHVILLE -- Darcy Kuemper sustained an upper-body injury for the Colorado Avalanche late in the first period of their 7-3 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Avs trade for Jack Johnson, sending Andreas Englund to Chicago Blackhawks, acquired a goaltender Saturday from Boston, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, Coloradans may have another chance to see the northern lights Monday night, Feds sue water company for rupture damaging Rocky Mountain National Park -- again, Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, Price of gas in Colorado has risen 51% since Suncor's refinery shutdown in late December, Woman shot near CU Boulder overnight, suspect is at large. This isn't the first time Kuemper has battled an injury this postseason. He came in the other night and did a nice job for us. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. But even here he is saving 96.8% of low danger unblocked shot attempts, compared to the 97.1% he is expected to save, so it isnt like hes giving up goals for free. The trade comes while Avalanche backup goalie Pavel Francouz is out with a lower-body injury. "He's played really well for us over the last few years. It was an encouraging sign after Laurent Brossoit played inspired hockey in his last three starts, including a 41-save effort in the 3-2 shootout loss to Dallas this past weekend. Add Jared McCann, C/W, Seattle Kraken (46.1%) and drop Sam Bennett, C/W, Florida Panthers (63.2%). But swelling could keep him out of Game 4 at Nashville The Denver Post Sports NHL Colorado The support behind Makar consists of Devon Toews, Bowen Byram, Samuel Girard and Joshua Manson, who are all in the lineup tonight. NASHVILLE -- Darcy Kuemper sustained an upper-body injury for the Colorado Avalanche late in the first period of their 7-3 win against the Nashville Predators in Game We're completely confident he can get the job done.". He struggles somewhat on the penalty kill, being 26th in goals saved above expected. The veteran netminder was forced to leave Game 3 of that series after Predators winger Ryan Johansen struck Kuemper in the eye with his stick. The Colorado Avalanche have placed goalie Semyon Varlamov on injured reserve, according to an NHL.com report. All Rights Reserved. He also sat out the first two months of 202122 after suffering an ankle injury in the pre-season. No. The Avs rely heavily on them, they are third and second, respecitvely in TOI per game amonst forwards, after McDavid and before Draisaitl. That wasn't an issue. where can the Devils upgrade? See the latest up-to-the-minute injury news at FOX Sports. Undoubtedly, he is a great goaltender who has played consistently great icehockey this year. The chippy game also featured a heavyweight fight between Milan Lucic and Kurtis MacDermid. The NHL upheld the goal, though. What about who those games are against? It was a tough night for goalies in Game 1, as Oilers starter Mike Smith gave up six goals before being pulled in favour of Mikko Koskinen. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. Predators series coverage]. Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? Kinkaid, who has 168 career NHL games to his name, was a depth acquisition, MacFarland said. Bednar also said it was possible Kuemper will be available to start Game 4 on Monday. So well continue to do that, I think., When asked if Kincaid will join the mix with Annunen and Johansson, rotating between Loveland and Denver, Bednar said: Yeah, well see. WebTAMPA -- The Colorado Avalanche goalie situation remains uncler entering Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. 2:02 pm ET, said regarding Francouz following Thursday's morning skate, Kane trade grades: Rangers get star at bargain price, Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Predators, Rangers' K'Andre Miller suspended three games, Rangers acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks: report, Avs goalie Darcy Kuemper will miss Game 2 vs. Oilers, Trade grades: Rangers get Kane at bargain price, Rangers finally land Patrick Kane from Blackhawks, Miller gets three-game ban for spitting incident, Preds GM Poile retiring, to be replaced by Trotz, Bruins' Linus Ullmark scores goalie goal vs. Canucks, Trade grades: Jets upgrade offense with Niederreiter. Keith Kincaid trade was depth pickup for Avalanche, Jared Bednar says; no Pavel Francouz setback for now. Kuemper had a terrific season for the Avalanche and had channeled that into a strong opening to the playoffs. The Avalanche might not have any bigger fan than Darryl Sutter at the moment. He brings back a solid fourth-line presence and in 11 games so far back in burgundy and blue, hes scored three goals and is a plus 7 on the ice. February 27, 2023. Bednar has a plan to balance the long break and keep his team sharp. Artturi Lehkonen, Evan Rodrigues and JT Compher are around 0.6-0.7 point per game players: useful, but certainly not ground-breaking. And what are your thoughts about the trade deadline? The trade adds experienced goalie depth in Colorado with Francouz still on the mend from injury. See the trends from the 19/20 and 20/21 seasons compared to this year and last: His defensive impacts were off the charts, but have since been turned on their head. He is thought very highly of, and is going to be a great defenseman, but he is still learning, and will have sub-par performances (hoping for one of those tonight). WebTimo Meier is unlikely to make his New Jersey Devils debut against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday (9 p.m. But Avalanche coach Jared Bednar says Francouz (lower body) hasnt experienced any setbacks in his recovery, calling Kincaid a depth pickup. Kincaid, who has spent most of this season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins, reported to the Colorado Eagles in Loveland after the trade. February 27, 2023. NASHVILLE Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper missed most of Game 3 after leaving with an eye injury in the final minute of the first period against Nashville here Three of his eight points have come on the power play, but he might still be in store for some secondary work there even with Makar in the lineup. He did practice yesterday, but was in a non-contact jersey. Kuemper sustained an eye injury in Game 3 against Nashville and wasnt cleared for Game 4. WebFrancouz (lower body) remains under the same timeline to return from injury, despite the club adding goalie Keith Kinkaid via trade from Boston, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Lucic landed the winning blow, which caused a concussion spotter to pull MacDermid from the game. In three games this postseason, the 31-year old has a 3-0-0 record, a 3.59 goals-against-average, and a .889 save percentage. Colorados 5-on-5 goal differential was terrible over that span at 44.71%, and losing all those games gave their playoff chances a massive hit. For Kuemper, the layoff has been even longer. goal paces. John Glennon Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper is helped off the ice after getting injured during the first period Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. Now, it does not sound like Clarke will play tonight. Johansen's stick blade appeared to slide into Kuemper's face mask and hit him around his right eye. Francouz, 32, has a 771 record, one shutout and a .919 save percentage in 15 games with the Avalanche this season. Quite the opposite, in fact. It was nice to get back in the lineup for that last game and be a part of it.. That's some muddy waters to go with the league's worst remaining schedule. On Feb. 17, coach Jared Bednar estimated Francouz would miss three weeks. The trio with McCann has a better expected goals per 60 rate and much better goals per 60 rate (MoneyPuck). Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. "We didn't plan to play such a game," Francouz said, "but we'll take the win. A better way, I feel, to tackle this matchup is simply to take a look at their roster and figure out who to be afraid of. DENVER -- The swelling around Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper's right eye has subsided a week after he caught a stick blade through his mask. Colorado forward Andre Burakovsky, who was injured in the second period of Game 2, had yet to join the team in Tampa as of Tuesday afternoon, Bednar said. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. See our ethics statement. I want to keep those guys active, Bednar said. Evan Rawal. Add Gabriel Landeskog, W, Colorado Avalanche (86.7%) and drop Mathew Barzal, C, New York Islanders (71.7%). The first shows Colorados playoff probability at different times in the season, the second shows their cumulative 5-on-5 goal differential. Its never fun watching from the sideline, especially in big games, but Frankie came in and did a great job and it was great watching the guys go out there and get wins and handle the series, Kuemper said. ET; ESPN, SN1, TVAS, BSSO, ALT). Predators series coverage. The Avs (33-19-5) brought Jonas Johansson to Winnipeg for their game Friday, while prospect Justus Annunen played for the Eagles back home. Woodcroft didn't think he did. Looking at all three charts, head-to-head leagues should concentrate on having any potentially valuable Avalanche and Kraken on rosters sooner than later. Defenseman Sam Girard remains out for the postseason with a broken sternum. This was his first season in the Bruins organization. The key, however, is that Byram may get an extended run as the Avs take a cautious approach with their young superstar defenseman. I didn't bother with each team's own goals for per 60, as we want to take action from an individual standpoint; So you can make your own assessment of how likely a player is to score based on how many goals their opponent gives up. Still not sure when our series is going to start or who its going to be against but its important that we put our work in on our workdays and then well give them ample time to rest and get recovered before we go out again.. Per MoneyPuck, of defensive pairings to have played at least 150 minutes of 5-on-5 together, the Makar-Toews pairing is 7th in xG against per 60, and is the second best, of those 7 pairings, in xG for per 60, making them one of the most well-rounded pairings in the league this year. ", [RELATED:Complete Avalanche vs. He was injured during the Avalanche's First Round series against the Nashville Predators. The Avalanche injury update on Thursday was perhaps as good of news as fans could have hoped. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. During the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Kuemper has a 6-2-0 record to go along with a 2.44 goals-against-average and a .904 save percentage. All rights reserved. Add Vince Dunn, D, Seattle Kraken (76.4%) and drop John Carlson, D, Washington Capitals (91.9%). This post will dive into the Devils acquisition of Meier, what they gave up (and what they didnt give up), and what this means for the Devils going forward. WebThe goalie was helped from the ice at 3:06 of the second period, favoring his left leg, after a shot attempt by Stars forward Denis Gurianov went wide. Through the first two games of the postseason, Kuemper was 2-0-0 with .941 save percentage and 1.40 GAA. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. that we have to be patient as to when #NJDevils Timo Meier will make his debut.He hasnt played or practiced since Feb. 18 and is still recovering from injury. It's a long series.". And he's coming off a terrific regular season (37-12-4, .921 SV%, 2.54 GAA) that helped Colorado gain strong positioning for the playoffs. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. From MoneyPuck, in all situations, he is 6th in goals saved above expected with 20.7, and is 10th in goals saved above expected per 60 amongst the 74 goalies who have played at least ten games with 0.493. Odds & lines subject to change. All Rights Reserved. He looked very encouraging in pre-season, so Id like to see what he can do in the big leagues. Sign up for the Avalanche Insider to get all our NHL analysis. He is playing tonight, so the Devils can expect a miserable time when he is on the ice. So this is a good time to remind everyone (again!) However, they have recently rebounded, buoyed by the return from injury of, at different times, Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin. Francouz emerged as a top AHL goaltender with the Eagles in 201819 and posted sparkling numbers as Philipp Grubauers tandem partner with the Avalanche the following year. He is low-event penalty wise, keeping the game at 5-on-5. No. WebTimo Meier is unlikely to make his New Jersey Devils debut against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday (9 p.m. Kuemper will presumably be the Game 1 starter against the Rangers or Lightning in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Bednar, per usual, declined to disclose his plans. The Colorado goaltender left Game 3 after getting poked in the eye by the stick of Nashville's Ryan Johansen. "He's doing better and we'll get him further evaluated," Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. On Feb. 17, coach Jared Bednar estimated Francouz would miss three The Avs coach is optimistic Kadri and Cogliano will play in Colorados first Cup Finals since 2001. One of very few NHL goaltenders who catches with his right hand, Francouz won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche as Darcy Kuempers backup in 2022. Avalanches Top 5 Trade Assets at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, Giants 'cautiously optimistic' Barkley, Jones sign long-term contracts, Rangers to acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks, Ja Morant goes off for 28 points in third quarter of Grizzlies win, Dodgers dealt major blow with loss of SS Gavin Lux, Dolphins haven't decided on fifth-year option for Tua Tagovailoa, Vanessa Bryant settles with L.A. County for tens of millions, Carroll addresses Wilson reportedly trying to get him fired, NCAA considering significant rule changes for football games. Depending on the severity of Kuemper's ailment, his extended absence could create a noticeable momentum swing in the series. It remains to be seen whether Francouz, Johansson or Alexandar Georgiev will get the start when the Avalanche play host to the Lightning at Ball Arena in Denver, CO on Tuesday. 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Why Rangers-Lightning, Avs-Oilers demand your attention, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In relief of Kuemper against the Predators, Francouz was able to record wins in each of the final two games of that series. Honestly, I imagine you all know who Makar is. That would potentially leave Bennett out in the cold -- especially if Anton Lundell can claim the next center spot. Smith finished with 19 saves (760 SV%) to Koskinen's 20 stops (.952 SV%). The position widely circled as the Avalanches biggest trade deadline need has been, and remains, center. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is back in Denver and slowly getting back on the ice but no timeline has been given for his return. Colorado goaltender Darcy Kuemper avoided major injury after being struck in the face with a stick during Game 3 of the Avalanche's first-round series against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Kuemper fell to the ice in pain before hurriedly being taken off by the Colorado medical staff. Before their game against the Avalanche on Wednesday, Sutter proclaimed the Indeed, these were the lines the Devils rolled in practice. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Colorado's starter was 37-12-4 in the regular season with a 2.54 goals-against average and .921 save percentage, fifth best among NHL goalies with at least 50 starts. Kadri sustained a broken thumb early in Game 3 against Edmonton and Cogliano went down with a similar injury late in Game 4. To help inform any free-agent decisions between now and then, here are the same charts as above but for only the games after March 13 (both playoff rounds) and March 27 (the championship round). New Jersey Devils Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | All About The Jersey, Game Preview #60: New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche, DitD & Open Post - 3/1/23: All Systems Go Edition, New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/1/23. As Amanda Stein noted, he was called up largely due to Zetterlund leaving a vacant roster spot. I wanted them both to play. The New Jersey Devils (39-15-5) kick off a 3-game Western Conference road trip against the Colorado Avalanche (34-19-5) Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver.Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Colorado is the only team in this postseason field to take a 3-0 lead in the first round. The most advanced NHL roster projections available online for the Colorado Avalanche. On Feb. 17, coach Jared Bednar estimated Francouz would miss three weeks. The 2010s for the Devils - A Decade of Necessary Changes, We Are All About the Jersey - A Statement, All About the Jersey Declaration of Principles, James wrote a great report on Clarkes season, The February 2023 Month in Review of the New Jersey Devils, Weekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 2/26 - 3/4. From NHL.com, in the 46 games he has played, he has 45 points, which puts him 5th amongst all defensemen in points per game. The first time Francouz was hurt this season, the Avalanche didnt use Annunen or Johansson; starter Alexandar Georgiev played 12 consecutive games, offering a glimpse into the organizations faith in its goalie depth. I will err on the side of him playing tonight. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? Mike Gould. Its all taken care of, Kuemper said of the upper-body injury that forced him out of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Edmonton. Kadris in the gym this morning, doing everything he can to get back to being able to play and hopefully, both those guys, were hoping that, depending on the timeline, theyll be able to make their way back into the Finals. A Colorado native, he wrote his first story for the paper as a freelancer in 1994 and joined the staff in 2000 as a general-assignment writer mostly covering the University of Denver hockey team. After providing great value, his contract is looking pretty tough all of a sudden, so much so that Girard has been involved in trade chatter this year. pic.twitter.com/hHbNX8RNb7 With backup goalie Pavel Francouz injured, the timing of Colorados trade for 33-year-old Keith Kincaid seemed on the surface to be packed with subtext: Is Francouz going to be out longer than the expected mid-March timeline? Grubauer made seven saves on Take a look at the below two figures, the first from The Athletic, the second from Moneypuck. This lower-body injury was not reported to be related to his past hip injuries. At 5-on-5, Georgiev is strong, being 8th in goals saved above expected. Meanwhile, Francouz made 18 saves on 21 shots in his nearly two periods of work against the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. It's very easy to do that because it's true. 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