There are a lot of bright spots for the Avs future kicking around, so long as the Avs hang on them. From Stastny to Wolski, there is some talent waiting to develop into dangerous NHL players. One of those is Tyler Weiman.

I’m big on Weiman. He played for the Championship Colorado Eagles a few years ago, earning Rookie of the year and Most Outstanding Goaltender awards. Weiman looks good in goal, solid with his positioning, and quick with the glove hand. He isn’t quite ready for the NHL, but he will be soon. He could be the answer in a few years when Budaj and Theodore play out their contracts. Now it’s a question of experience.

That experience took a major step last night, with Weiman’s first NHL action. Weiman got the win in net, playing the 3rd period, OT, and the shootout.

From the Rocky Mountain News:

He stopped 13 of 14 shots in 25 minutes, two of three in a shootout, and skated off the Joe Louis Arena ice with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

“There’s a lot of history in this building and this is the first time I even dressed for an NHL game, so it’s a good feeling,” said Weiman, who was the Avalanche’s sixth pick (164th overall) in the 2002 NHL entry draft. “I’m just trying to make the most of my opportunities, do the best I can.

“I understand the situation here. I’m just trying to get a little confidence and a little experience at the same time. It’ll help me not only now but down the road. I put a lot of pressure on myself. I have high expectations for myself.”

Yeah, the situation in goal is pretty much set. Unless the Q (Quenneville) starts messing with the goalies like last year, Weiman wont see much more action with the Avs. But the future is looking good in goal. I’m pretty happy with that. The rest of the goalie situation, we’ll have to see.