Avs Mailbag: Is this a "show me" year for Patrick Roy?

Tod Reynolds from Illinois wants to know what's going on with Duchene, Varlamov

TORONTO — Denver Post sports writers Terry Frei and Mike Chambers post the Avs Mailbag every other Thursday during the regular season.

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Is this a "show me" year for Patrick Roy?

— Louie Martinez, El Eentro, California

Yes. The pressure is on. Will his systems and ability to motivate and manage be what makes this team win?

Guys, From the 2009 draft: John Tavares from the Islanders had a near MVP season last year and has started this season where he left off last year. Victor Hedman of the Lightning had a great season last year and a terrific Stanley Cup…