Avs rookie ties NHL record - The Orange Mane

Clockwork Orange · 03-08-2007, 12:52 AM

Paul Stastny of the Avalanche put up 2 assists tonight to extend his points streak to 17 games, tying the NHL record for consecutive games with a point by a rookie. He now shares the record with Teemu Selanne and will have a chance to break it on Sunday in Minnesota.

Stastny's 17 game points streak is also the longest scoring streak by any player (rookie or otherwise) in the NHL this season.

The kid's got designer genes.

Tredici · 03-08-2007, 12:54 AM

When you enter the NHL already missing teeth, you know it's a serious playa...

Congrats to young Stasney. And for getting my hopes up again!

Jori · 03-08-2007, 12:57 AM

And he's got the mullet going...what's not to love?

SoCalBronco · 03-08-2007, 01:08 AM

Congrats Avs fans.

bmanhas · 03-08-2007, 01:09 AM

This kid is going to be a good player.....another great find by Av scouts.

Except I have one problem, I'm a Canucks fan and can't stand the Avs....

It's so nice to see you guys on the outside this year, it's about damn time you guys missed the playoffs.

Tredici · 03-08-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bmanhas

This kid is going to be a good player.....another great find by Av scouts.

Except I have one problem, I'm a Canucks fan and can't stand the Avs....

It's so nice to see you guys on the outside this year, it's about damn time you guys missed the playoffs.

A little premature hate on is usually good kharma.

Thanks!

Clockwork Orange · 03-08-2007, 01:35 AM

It's pretty amazing to think that I (and many others) were just hoping that Stastny would make the team out of training camp. I admit to thinking originally that he went pro a year too early. So much for that idea, he's proven that he's ready for prime time.

He, Hejduk & Budaj have put this team on their backs and are keeping their faint playoff hopes alive.

Kid A · 03-08-2007, 02:14 AM

Congrats to Statsny. Can't help but be psyched about our future with Stats, Wolski, Svatos, Liles, and Budaj. Heck, we're on a 5 game winning streak and back within 6 points of making the playoffs this year. It has been a pleasant surprise to see how well we've played on this nasty road trip, including games at Detroit and Buffalo.

Clockwork Orange · 03-11-2007, 04:09 PM

Move over Teemu, we've got a new record holder.

Stastny picked up an assist on Milan Hejduk's first period power play goal to extend his points streak to 18 games, a new NHL record.

Dukes · 03-11-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

It's pretty amazing to think that I (and many others) were just hoping that Stastny would make the team out of training camp. I admit to thinking originally that he went pro a year too early. So much for that idea, he's proven that he's ready for prime time.

He, Hejduk & Budaj have put this team on their backs and are keeping their faint playoff hopes alive.

<----- My boy Wolski hasn't done too bad either CO

Clockwork Orange · 03-11-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukes

<----- My boy Wolski hasn't done too bad either CO

Not at all. The difference is that everyone knew that Wolski was making the team this year after his brief showing with the big club last season and the video game numbers he put up in Brampton.

The Avs have got themselves a pair of keepers in these two. I just can't believe how Stastny has come on so strong at the point in the season in which you'd think he might be hitting the rookie wall.

Man-Goblin · 03-11-2007, 04:36 PM

The Avs do have some good young players. Almost makes you wonder if they should have just traded their established vets before the deadline to get more young talent in there. It wouldn't have been a popular move, but it would have set them up for a tremendous future.

Pendejo · 03-11-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Not at all. The difference is that everyone knew that Wolski was making the team this year after his brief showing with the big club last season and the video game numbers he put up in Brampton.

The Avs have got themselves a pair of keepers in these two. I just can't believe how Stastny has come on so strong at the point in the season in which you'd think he might be hitting the rookie wall.

Burki and Stewart are faring pretty well in the WHL and OHL respectively. If he continues to develop Stewart will give the Avs the legit power foward they've been missing since they dealt Deader. I also like Nigel Williams as a defensive prospect. He's big, and mean. He's doing alright with Saginaw...we'll see if he develops in to anything special though.

On the topic at hand...Stastny looks like a vet on the ice...he's calm with the puck...has good vision, and plays hard at both ends of the ice.

Dudeskey · 03-11-2007, 05:08 PM

I love our young forwords, but I still think that blue line's been missing Foote since they let him walk a couple years back...

Lestat · 03-11-2007, 05:44 PM

if the Avs can get Stewart,Stoa & Boychuck to work out as well i'll be one happy Avs fan

maybe Statsny can be our new Forsberg

Lestat · 03-11-2007, 05:45 PM

though speaking of the future, the Avs should have some cap space this offseason with Bries,May,Theodore & etc coming off the books, that's about what 9-11 mil?

Bronx33 · 03-11-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

if the Avs can get Stewart,Stoa & Boychuck to work out as well i'll be one happy Avs fan

maybe Statsny can be our new Forsberg

Stoa will be our new power forward we have been missin since deadmarshes departure. 6-3 and a bit over 200 pounds (right now) and Hensick is going to be good..

Kid A · 03-11-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

though speaking of the future, the Avs should have some cap space this offseason with Bries,May,Theodore & etc coming off the books, that's about what 9-11 mil?

Is Theodore's contract done this year, or do we have another year of paying our backup goalie 6 million?

Lestat · 03-11-2007, 05:57 PM

i thought he only had 2 years left on his deal when we got him, 5.5 mil the 1st year & 6.5 this year or am i wrong?

Stoa is probably the player i'm most excited about cause of his size & he was seen as a 1st rounder by some(+ he was in the same draft as Statsny if i remember correctly) Hensick is sick(homerish, i'm a UM fan)

Bronx33 · 03-11-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

i thought he only had 2 years left on his deal when we got him, 5.5 mil the 1st year & 6.5 this year or am i wrong?

Stoa is probably the player i'm most excited about cause of his size & he was seen as a 1st rounder by some(+ he was in the same draft as Statsny if i remember correctly) Hensick is sick(homerish, i'm a UM fan)

Hensick is scary fast as well...

Jori · 03-11-2007, 06:56 PM

Theodore has a year left on his contract. The Avs will likely buy him out which will result in a cap hit of 1.3 million in 07-08 and 2.0 million in 08-09.

Hensick is probably the Avs most ready NHL prospect. Stoa has been inconsistent. His size is nice and he will create traffic in front of the net, but he's not an overly physical player. I see him more of a grinding type player rather then a power forward; definately has a lot more developing to do. I like Stewart's potential better (though work ethic issues have creeped in this year), but the under the radar prospect is David Jones out of Dartmouth. He's physical, has soft hands, could be the Avs version of Dustin Penner.

Clockwork Orange · 03-11-2007, 07:10 PM

Stoa needs to go back to Minnesota for another year. He hasn't looked anywhere near ready to challenge for a spot in the NHL.

The Avs #1 priority should be getting Hensick signed once Michigan's season ends. I wouldn't mind seeing him get a taste of the NHL at the end of this regular season.

I really like Chris Stewart because it seems like even if he doesn't evolve into a scorer at the NHL level, he can still be an Ian Laperriere type who'll play physical and drop the gloves. Hopefully there aren't any dreaded work ethic issues or he could go the Mikhail Kuleshov route.

Jori · 03-11-2007, 08:19 PM

Stewart seems to have followed a similar pattern to his older brother Anthony. I always envisioned that Chris would be a 2nd/3rd line PF. He was made captain of the Frontenacs and the team has been pretty mediocre (injuries part of the problem) this season. I'm not worried about him. He knows he'll have to work hard to make it.

I agree about Hensick, the Avs need to sign him quickly; don't let this drag out to August where you lose him as a free agent. I think he'll get a better contract then Stastny. Luckily for the Avs there is a cap on the base salary, but I imagine TJ will get some nice bonuses. I could see Henick playing with Albany as they have a good shot of making the playoffs. If the Wolverines make it to the Frozen Four, the Avs season will be pretty much over at that point.

For those not familiar with Hensick, he's a bit smaller then Stastny. Both Paul and TJ are good passers, but TJ is a flashier player and better skater. I'm watching a tape of last night's Michigan/Northern Michigan game right now and two faceoff wins by Hensick led directly to Wolverines goals. TJ was more of a one-trick pony early in his college career, but he's really molded himself into a good two-way player. I believe Stastny will turn out to be the best player from the 05 draft crop for the Avs, but to think they got Hensick out of that draft and a 7th rounder in Cumiskey from that same draft. Macias is having a great year for Kamloops, Mercier is developing nicely. Fritsche's development took a hit due to his illness, but I believe he can be an NHLer in time. What a great draft, despite what's looking like to be a bust in Durand and Stoa's inconsistencies. Now if this team could only draft defensemen like they do forwards.

Killericon · 03-11-2007, 08:49 PM

Stastny, Wolski and Svatos...not to mention Budaj...Man, to hell with Pittsburgh, Colorado has a scary looking future.

Dukes · 03-11-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by killericon

Stastny, Wolski and Svatos...not to mention Budaj...Man, to hell with Pittsburgh, Colorado has a scary looking future.

I wish Svatos would stay healthy

03-08-2007, 01:08 AM	#4
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,285 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Congrats Avs fans. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

03-11-2007, 06:56 PM	#21
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,631	Theodore has a year left on his contract. The Avs will likely buy him out which will result in a cap hit of 1.3 million in 07-08 and 2.0 million in 08-09. Hensick is probably the Avs most ready NHL prospect. Stoa has been inconsistent. His size is nice and he will create traffic in front of the net, but he's not an overly physical player. I see him more of a grinding type player rather then a power forward; definately has a lot more developing to do. I like Stewart's potential better (though work ethic issues have creeped in this year), but the under the radar prospect is David Jones out of Dartmouth. He's physical, has soft hands, could be the Avs version of Dustin Penner. Last edited by Jori; 03-11-2007 at 06:59 PM..

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03-08-2007, 12:52 AM	#1
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Avs rookie ties NHL record Paul Stastny of the Avalanche put up 2 assists tonight to extend his points streak to 17 games, tying the NHL record for consecutive games with a point by a rookie. He now shares the record with Teemu Selanne and will have a chance to break it on Sunday in Minnesota. Stastny's 17 game points streak is also the longest scoring streak by any player (rookie or otherwise) in the NHL this season. The kid's got designer genes.

03-08-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	When you enter the NHL already missing teeth, you know it's a serious playa... Congrats to young Stasney. And for getting my hopes up again!

03-08-2007, 12:57 AM	#3
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,631	And he's got the mullet going...what's not to love?

03-08-2007, 01:09 AM	#5
bmanhas Solid Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 133 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jay Cutler	This kid is going to be a good player.....another great find by Av scouts. Except I have one problem, I'm a Canucks fan and can't stand the Avs.... It's so nice to see you guys on the outside this year, it's about damn time you guys missed the playoffs.

03-08-2007, 01:35 AM	#7
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	It's pretty amazing to think that I (and many others) were just hoping that Stastny would make the team out of training camp. I admit to thinking originally that he went pro a year too early. So much for that idea, he's proven that he's ready for prime time. He, Hejduk & Budaj have put this team on their backs and are keeping their faint playoff hopes alive.

03-08-2007, 02:14 AM	#8
Kid A Ring of Famer I don't need love. I just need wins Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,585	Congrats to Statsny. Can't help but be psyched about our future with Stats, Wolski, Svatos, Liles, and Budaj. Heck, we're on a 5 game winning streak and back within 6 points of making the playoffs this year. It has been a pleasant surprise to see how well we've played on this nasty road trip, including games at Detroit and Buffalo.

03-11-2007, 04:09 PM	#9
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Move over Teemu, we've got a new record holder. Stastny picked up an assist on Milan Hejduk's first period power play goal to extend his points streak to 18 games, a new NHL record.

03-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#12
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	The Avs do have some good young players. Almost makes you wonder if they should have just traded their established vets before the deadline to get more young talent in there. It wouldn't have been a popular move, but it would have set them up for a tremendous future.

03-11-2007, 05:08 PM	#14
Dudeskey Ring of Famer This space for rent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,314	I love our young forwords, but I still think that blue line's been missing Foote since they let him walk a couple years back...

03-11-2007, 05:44 PM	#15
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,137	if the Avs can get Stewart,Stoa & Boychuck to work out as well i'll be one happy Avs fan maybe Statsny can be our new Forsberg

03-11-2007, 05:45 PM	#16
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,137	though speaking of the future, the Avs should have some cap space this offseason with Bries,May,Theodore & etc coming off the books, that's about what 9-11 mil?

03-11-2007, 05:57 PM	#19
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,137	i thought he only had 2 years left on his deal when we got him, 5.5 mil the 1st year & 6.5 this year or am i wrong? Stoa is probably the player i'm most excited about cause of his size & he was seen as a 1st rounder by some(+ he was in the same draft as Statsny if i remember correctly) Hensick is sick(homerish, i'm a UM fan)

03-11-2007, 07:10 PM	#22
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Stoa needs to go back to Minnesota for another year. He hasn't looked anywhere near ready to challenge for a spot in the NHL. The Avs #1 priority should be getting Hensick signed once Michigan's season ends. I wouldn't mind seeing him get a taste of the NHL at the end of this regular season. I really like Chris Stewart because it seems like even if he doesn't evolve into a scorer at the NHL level, he can still be an Ian Laperriere type who'll play physical and drop the gloves. Hopefully there aren't any dreaded work ethic issues or he could go the Mikhail Kuleshov route.

03-11-2007, 08:19 PM	#23
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,631	Stewart seems to have followed a similar pattern to his older brother Anthony. I always envisioned that Chris would be a 2nd/3rd line PF. He was made captain of the Frontenacs and the team has been pretty mediocre (injuries part of the problem) this season. I'm not worried about him. He knows he'll have to work hard to make it. I agree about Hensick, the Avs need to sign him quickly; don't let this drag out to August where you lose him as a free agent. I think he'll get a better contract then Stastny. Luckily for the Avs there is a cap on the base salary, but I imagine TJ will get some nice bonuses. I could see Henick playing with Albany as they have a good shot of making the playoffs. If the Wolverines make it to the Frozen Four, the Avs season will be pretty much over at that point. For those not familiar with Hensick, he's a bit smaller then Stastny. Both Paul and TJ are good passers, but TJ is a flashier player and better skater. I'm watching a tape of last night's Michigan/Northern Michigan game right now and two faceoff wins by Hensick led directly to Wolverines goals. TJ was more of a one-trick pony early in his college career, but he's really molded himself into a good two-way player. I believe Stastny will turn out to be the best player from the 05 draft crop for the Avs, but to think they got Hensick out of that draft and a 7th rounder in Cumiskey from that same draft. Macias is having a great year for Kamloops, Mercier is developing nicely. Fritsche's development took a hit due to his illness, but I believe he can be an NHLer in time. What a great draft, despite what's looking like to be a bust in Durand and Stoa's inconsistencies. Now if this team could only draft defensemen like they do forwards.

03-11-2007, 08:49 PM	#24
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Stastny, Wolski and Svatos...not to mention Budaj...Man, to hell with Pittsburgh, Colorado has a scary looking future.