Foote, but no Forsberg
Peter Forsberg will not make his Colorado re-debut -- it's Saturday, so I feel like creating a word -- today against the Kings. Forsberg participated in the Avalanche's morning skate but said he wanted to get in at least one full practice with his new team. Colorado's deadline-day acquisition, Adam Foote, was in the lineup Tuesday and will be tonight (thanks, Mike)
Some other notes, looking ahead to tonight:
-- The Kings are 1-2 against the Avalanche this season. A common thread? Special teams. In three games, the Kings have scored one power-play gaol in nine chances against Colorado, which has a below-average (ranked 19th) penalty-kill unit. The Kings have killed 10 of 11 penalties against Colorado, which has the worst power-play unit in the league. Generating power-play chances will be key for the Kings, especially against Colorado goalie Jose Theodore, who has put together three consecutive strong performances.
-- The Kings have beaten the Avalanche in Denver in four of the last five games.
-- Colorado started the season 15-3 at home, but is 3-8-2 at home since Dec. 27 and has lost four in a row at home. Since the franchise moved from Quebec, it has never had a five-game losing streak at home.
-- Dustin Brown has one goal and two assists in three games vs. Colorado this season.
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Thanks Rich!
Nice to have your insight back. I feel for Matt
Rich,
Adam Foote played with the Avs on Tuesday, the day he was traded. He showed up late to the game so he wasn't in warmups but he played.
With that said, we all miss you and really love the work you do, especially me. I thoroughly enjoy it. I'm surprised you don't keep some kind of sports blog. You convey your thoughts and emotions in a way that few can re-create.
Anyway, Does this mean you'll be following the Kings in the summer? Will we start seeing you at practices again?
ZOMG I love you Rich, don't ever leave again :P Keep the updates coming!
A game against the Kings is like a practice so he should just play. In fact, a game against this horrible team would actually help prepare him for the practice, which will no doubt be much more strenuous.