While Anderson is just 4-4-0 this season, he has still posted strong goaltending numbers. His .911 save percentage and 2.89 goals-against-average are not too shabby despite having four losses, but losing a star goalie for an extended period of time can be devastating to any team. While the Avalanche came together and got some great team wins without Anderson last time, it is difficult to say that it could be emulated again. Anderson’s 38-25-7 record, along with his .917 save percentage, was a driving force for the Avalanche’s surprising playoff-run last season. So can they get by with Budaj?
Matt Duchene
28 November 2010
t;Footer is our captain, our leader, and Andy was our most valuable player last year," forward Matt Duchene said. "It's tough without them."
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21 July 2009
orado club was able to land the third overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. They selected Matt Duchene from the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League, a promising young star who has a knack for finding the back of the net. Matt ranked third on his team in points last season with 48 assists and 79 points. The 18-year old is most likely ready for the NHL, but the Tampa Bay Lightning taught other NHL teams last season to not put too much stock in a rookie. Stephen Stamkos, the first overall pick in 2008, scored just 23 goals and 46 points in his first season. The Avalanche will need to look elsewhere to improve their lineup.
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