This is the year the Avs’ championship drought ends. I prefer them coming in off a 1-5-1 slump to end the regular season. Sports are about riding the waves, and here comes the next one! Go Avs!
Brennan, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Kiz: The patience of general manager Joe Sakic has served the Avalanche well. He has built a roster with scoring depth and a strong presence at the blue line. But in the playoffs, the most decisive factor is often goaltending. Do you trust Darcy Kuemper to win the 16 games necessary to claim a championship?