They say that history is written by the winners, but we always overlook that history is written about the losers. For the Colorado Avalanche, that’s exactly what they were in a dramatic, frustrating, and deflating sweep at the hands of Vegas last year.
In particular, Avalanche forward Brock Nelson had an incredibly tough go of not just the Vegas series, but the entire postseason. Months later, it’s something he is still feeling.
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3 Comments (2 conversations)
RockD
They’ll never admit it but I think a lot of the over 30 player who went to Milan were affected in the playoffs. It’s probably a big reason why a line of Stankhoven, Hall, Blake was great while the line with Aho and Jarvis did squat. The only Olympian who really stood out to me in the playoffs was Marner and he had his own personal motivations. This season no 4 nations or Olympics, Brock might be even a quarter step livelier this coming May.
AJ Haefele
AuthorWe share this theory, my friend
UrsusArctos
Me too! 🙂 Thanks AJ and Team you rock!