tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010216723186453785.post1004511182970303652..comments2010-09-27T20:46:14.868-05:00Comments on The Hole in the Door: Know Thy Enemy - Colorado AvalancheGrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00697794555787610013noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010216723186453785.post-80176263993696628992010-09-15T07:25:14.682-05:002010-09-15T07:25:14.682-05:00I think the Sharks simply had too much talent comp...I think the Sharks simply had too much talent compared to the Avalanche; I don't think inexperience had that much of a role in that series.<br /><br />Defense is a huge question mark for the team, but I don't doubt that Craig Anderson can have a similar season (except more consistent) to last year, especially if he plays fewer games. <br /><br />Peter Mueller won't keep up the same pace, but I doubt he'll suck; Matt Duchene's going to be better; Ryan O'Reilly probably won't have a difficult time matching last season's numbers, though you wonder if he'll be better.<br /><br />My wild card is TJ Galiardi. He and O'Reilly played significant penalty killing minutes, so it'll be interesting to see if they both can improve on last season's penalty killing and if Galiardi can maintain his offensive production. <br /><br />I don't think the Avalanche have as many questions as you think. For me, it's just their defense corps that is one HUGE question mark. But I see them as a playoff team. <br /><br />I really can't get a hate-on for the Avalanche anymore since Anderson single-handedly saved me in my fantasy league last season, and Duchene and Quincey chipped in occasionally.Josephnoreply@blogger.com