TrueBlueGED Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Exactly. He's definitely a NHL talent. Like you said, he's not a guy who will blow up the scoreboard, but is very useful in puck possession and fighting/winning pucks in the dirty areas, such as the corners. And he's an above average defensive forward. I think he's almost a lock to center the 3rd or 4th line next season in Buffalo. So the anti-Stafford? Eleven, you should love him! Quote
ubkev Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Exactly. He's definitely a NHL talent. Like you said, he's not a guy who will blow up the scoreboard, but is very useful in puck possession and fighting/winning pucks in the dirty areas, such as the corners. And he's an above average defensive forward. I think he's almost a lock to center the 3rd or 4th line next season in Buffalo. Sounds like jochen hecht to me. Quote
Hoss Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Sounds like jochen hecht to me. Nothing wrong with that. Quote
ubkev Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Nothing wrong with that. Nope, just as long as hes not centering the 1 line. Quote
Eleven Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Nope, just as long as hes not centering the 1 line. Or taking up 8% of cap room. Hecht wasn't a bad player by any means. If Larsson turns into that type of player, I'll be fine with it. Edited April 13, 2014 by Eleven Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 He had a couple close calls last night. He's not been a standout in the two games, I've seen, but he's pretty good out there. Much more involved in battles and that "wait for it" mentality that was so frustrating in Buffalo isn't nearly so evident. His hands are easily the best on the team. Made a sweet no-look world-class pass into the slot while charging around the back of the net that Armia totally whiffed on. He's playing where he should be right now and could be an AHL first- liner next season I think he gets a decent look in Buffalo partway throughout next season and should be up here to stay the year after. Maybe him and his line mates will get more chemistry soon. And your time line was exactly what I was thinking, though I have nothing to back up that timeline aside from the fact I don't think he is ready for NHL just yet. Hoping soon! I saw a goal of his in the world junior championships (I think) where he scored from along the goaline up in the roof. Just a sweet goal! Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Amerks and Monsters head to OT tied at 1. @AmerksHockey With other key Western Conference games going final, the #Amerks can now clinch a berth in the Calder Cup Playoffs with a win. OT underway Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Monsters win the SO after 10 rounds. Quote
WildCard Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Monsters win the SO after 10 rounds. So no playoffs? Quote
SwampD Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Monsters win the SO after 10 rounds. Good. F this entire organization until they get their ###### together. Quote
Robviously Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 So no playoffs? They have 3 games left to clinch their spot. Wonder if they send Ristolainen down to help. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 So no playoffs? Three games left and only one more point needed to clinch. They have 3 games left to clinch their spot. Wonder if they send Ristolainen down to help. Nolan indicated in one of his pressers that he'd be headed to the Amerks. Quote
K-9 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 can someone tell me what's up with back to back to back games? What other pro league has teams play on three consecutive nights? GO SABRES!!! Quote
Cereal Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 can someone tell me what's up with back to back to back games? What other pro league has teams play on three consecutive nights? GO SABRES!!! I'm not sure if you are actually looking for a response, but... AHL front offices prefer the weekend games for increased attendance on those nights. A quick glance at ECHL scheduling shows that they too have back2back2backs. As for these Amerks, it will be interesting to see if they can carry any momentum into the playoffs (after a hypothetical berth, of course). I'll say that they would benefit hugely from claiming the 7th seed rather than the 8th seed, as the Texas Stars have clinched the top seed and are riding an eleven-game win streak. The Stars are a scoring machine, featuring the most 'goals for' in the AHL. Although, personally, since I live in Austin, I would be thrilled to see the Amerks play a series down here.... The Amerks finish their regular season Wed, Fri, Sat this coming week. Quote
Iron Crotch Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 Is McCabe headed to Rochester as well? Quote
Hoss Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 Is McCabe headed to Rochester as well? Judging by his comments, no. Quote
pastajoe Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 McCabe can't go because he wasn't on final Amerks roster at AHL deadline. Risto, Pysyk, Delauriers, Knapp, and Makarov will go back. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 4/13 - Amerks gain point in SO loss: The Rochester Americans saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Sunday in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Lake Erie Monsters at Quicken Loans Arena, but the Amerks still gained a valuable point to maintain their hold on seventh place in the Western Conference standings with just three games remaining in the regular season. Rochester has now picked up at least a point in six consecutive games. Goaltender Mark Guggenberger, who was signed to a professional tryout by the Amerks earlier in the day, was sensational in his AHL debut, finishing with 41 saves on 42 shots in regulation and overtime before stopping seven of 10 shootout attempts. Nick Crawford scored the lone Amerks goal while Phil Varone and Brayden Irwin each collected an assist. Lake Erie’s Guillaume Desbiens scored the game-winning goal in the 10th round of the shootout while Andrew Agozzino tallied the Monsters’ only goal in regulation. Netminder Sami Aittokallio turned aside 22 of 23 shots in regulation and overtime before denying eight of 10 Rochester shooters in the shootout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ybX5R66YpJc Quote
dEnnis the Menace Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 great job by Guggenburger. Hopefully ROC can keep it up, with the reinforcements and everything. Quote
Hoss Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 Only one point left for them to get in. They'll do it. And then they'll likely have to play last year's champs in round one. Should be fun. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 @RSandersonWHTK Healthy #Sabres re-joining #Amerks: Ristolainen/Pysyk/Deslauriers/Makarov/Knapp. Injured: Lieuwen/Hackett/Ruhwedel. @BNHarrington Nathan Lieuwen said he's feeling better from concussion and could play in later rounds for #Amerks if they advance. #Sabres Quote
pastajoe Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 Only one point left for them to get in. They'll do it. And then they'll likely have to play last year's champs in round one. Should be fun. Fortunately some of last year's Griffins are now playing for Detroit. Quote
inkman Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 So I'll try this again Adam-Varone-Deslauriers Zigomanis-Porter-Armia Shaller-Gillies-Irwin Catenacci-Grigorenko-Larsson (Those wont be the lines) Ristolenin-Pysyk Crawford-MacKenzie Petrecki-Tuzzolino Makarov Knapp Quote
shrader Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 That's absolutely crazy. Rochester loses both of their goalies to injury callups... and then they both get hurt within a short span. Absolutely crazy. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) @BuffaloSabres Deslauriers, Pysyk, Ristolainen, Ruhwedel, Knapp, Lieuwen and Makarov have been reassigned to @AmerksHockey by the #Sabres. http://youtu.be/A7jh_ipPoVs Edited April 15, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.