https://www.denverpost.com/2018/10/25/m ... do-return/Matt Duchene returns to Denver for the first time since the blockbuster deal that sent him to Ottawa.
The Avs have some very, very interesting things to say coming into this one.
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“I’m sure some of our fans love him, some of them don’t,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said. “I’m sure the players have motivation with Matt coming back in and would like to show them what type of team we’ve become.”
Whoa...did not expect that from the normally laconic Bednar.
Avs should be doing some sort of video tribute during the game, and it will be interesting what the fan reaction will be. I imagine he'll get a warm reception, but not overly so. Really, as I've maintained, I've no ill will toward the guy. He was loyal to the Avs organization to a fault, until he got the cold shoulder from coaching and management and ultimately decided to request a trade (which would've happened anyway IMO). Some say he quit on the team, I say bullshit. He suffered through nearly a decade of incompetent management and bad coaching, he deserved so much better. Hope whatever happens going forward he has a long and successful career.
Can't say the same about Ryan O'Reilly though. Get stuffed.