Dominic Sramaty

So that stuff hurt their cause.

I think all the credit goes to what Vegas did defensively to them.

You go back and watch those games.

They kept them to the outside.

They limited their rush opportunities.

It was really reminiscent of when they won the Cup.

in 2023 in terms of what they did defensively and what a team effort it was.

And so I'm putting a lot of it on that.

Obviously an incredibly disappointing result for the Avalanche.

I certainly didn't see it coming.

I mean, I think there were like 75% favorites entering the series, and I thought that was totally fair.

I didn't see anyone doing this to them four out of seven times.

And for it to be a sweep the way it was, I think is probably one of the most surprising NHL results I can remember right up there with that Tampa Bay comeback.

No, it would feel like it would be a reactionary just doing it for the sake of having someone to point to and being like, well, this is why it's going to be different next year.

I mean, I'm a bit biased.

He was on the PDO cast this year.

Went to Denver.

He was gracious with his time, was an awesome hang.

In hindsight, not the best look for him.

I think it's clear.