Avalanche Weekly Breakdown: The Case for Optimism

In the latest installment of the Avalanche Weekly Breakdown, Adrian Dater and Allie Monroy discuss the team’s upcoming four-game road trip back east, starting Thursday in Tampa Bay.

Is there any reason for optimism entering what looks to be a very tough trip, after a 1-4-0 homestand? Adrian thinks so.

Also discussed: Whether Tyson Jost has been rushed to the NHL too fast and reasons for a drop in team scoring.