nfreeman Posted December 2, 2014 Report Posted December 2, 2014 The Amerks problems can't be pinned on any one thing really.I go to every game. I may miss a Wednesday here and there. I feel the time is ripe to replace Cassidy. There is too much talent on this team. Seems he plays guys that are struggling when he has other options. Jake McCabe is my biggest gripe. His passing is terrible. Constantly misreading plays and turning the puck over.He had a goal last friday but coughed up at least five times. I was really hoping for better out of him. The thing that irks me the most is that Vanek-like coast to the bench for the change. For God's sake! Hustle!!! You're getting paid for this! I don't care that you're bummed you're not in Buffalo. You don't even play like you belong in Rochester! Armia runs around like he has two heads. Finishes every check and runs his ass off to make the change. Thumbs up as well for Brady Austin. He works as hard as Armia. Grigs gets thumbs up from me as well. He has great vision out there. Like I've said...Cassidy doesn't use them right. My final stand out is Luwein and not in a good way. I took my father in law to sit in my wife's seat and the score was 3-0 before he even made a single save! He makes little old ladies I've seen sit there quietly for years shout out loud. GMTM needs to find an upgrade behind the bench. Good post. Keep 'em coming. And perhaps you might at some point explain your screen name? Quote
inkman Posted December 4, 2014 Report Posted December 4, 2014 I wonder if Matt is ready to Hackett From D & C Matt Hackett may rejoin Amerks soon BUFFALO Since his days as a kid back in London, Ontario, playing youth hockey, Matt Hackett has been all about competition. You can't be a goalie without possessing a love of the one-on-one showdown, without thriving on the challenge. Which is why Hackett has been going a bit stir crazy for the past month or more. Making saves on NHL 15 on PlayStation doesn't quite fill the void. Reconstructive knee surgery on May 28 has kept him on injured reserve all season. He's allowed to skate in practice with the Buffalo Sabres. He faces shots every day. They just don't count. His only real competition is with himself and his knee. It's getting old. http://on.rocne.ws/1zQDCZS Quote
shrader Posted December 4, 2014 Report Posted December 4, 2014 So do they give him a few games in the ECHL for conditioning first? Quote
pastajoe Posted December 4, 2014 Report Posted December 4, 2014 Since he's a veteran, it's more likely he plays for Amerks and they send Lieuwen down to Elmira to get his confidence back. Quote
inkman Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Dan Catenacci has played nearly 1/3 of a season in Rochester with no assists. That's pretty impressive. Quote
LabattBlue Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Dan Catenacci has played nearly 1/3 of a season in Rochester with no assists. That's pretty impressive. I expected more from him. He had three nice scoring years in juniors. Guess he is JAG who can't make the transition to the pro level. Quote
LabattBlue Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 Was just surfing and found Amerks game on TWC Sports Channel. Quote
darksabre Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 Was just surfing and found Amerks game on TWC Sports Channel. They've battled back twice so far. Grigorekno really benefits from having Varone on his wing. McCabe throws with Paradis who tries to injure McPherson with a knee. Quote
pi2000 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 They've battled back twice so far. Grigorekno really benefits from having Varone on his wing. McCabe throws with Paradis who tries to injure McPherson with a knee. What's wrong with the Amerks? They sound just like the Sabres. "The Amerks as a team have scored only 11 goals in the past eight games (one win, seven losses)..... Heading into Friday’s 7:30 p.m. game at Hamilton, just one team in the 30-team AHL has a worse points-earned percentage than Rochester." Quote
darksabre Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 What's wrong with the Amerks? They sound just like the Sabres. "The Amerks as a team have scored only 11 goals in the past eight games (one win, seven losses)..... Heading into Friday’s 7:30 p.m. game at Hamilton, just one team in the 30-team AHL has a worse points-earned percentage than Rochester." The coaching down there is piss poor. They look like the Oilers for long stretches of games. I hate to say it but they need to pull Ron Rolston out of the stands and get him back behind the bench. Quote
Weave Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 No grit to speak of. No hitting at all. They are mostly a perimeter team. Quote
LastPommerFan Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 No grit to speak of. No hitting at all. They are mostly a perimeter team. This isn't terrible. We've got the grit in Buffalo, and no perimeter, so hopefully a melding of the two will create 7 or 8 Stanley Cup Championships. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted December 18, 2014 Report Posted December 18, 2014 This isn't terrible. We've got the grit in Buffalo, and no perimeter, so hopefully a melding of the two will create 7 or 8 Stanley Cup Championships. You sure it's not nine, Lebron? :P Quote
Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Couple thoughts on tonight's game: -Armia is looking for Grigorenko a lot, and it has resulted in a few great looks. -Schaller does the little things so well, but he still gives me the feel of an AHL for-lifer. -Ruhwedel is quick and smart. Keeps the puck in and has a quick release. Still a pretty bad defender. -This team is full of guys with terrible hand-eye coordination. Plenty of chances at the open net but just start chopping instead of being calm and making the play. -Lieuwen is terrible. No way he should ever touch NHL ice again. Once Hackett is healthy send Lieuwen to Elmira or packing. Edited December 20, 2014 by Tank Quote
inkman Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Brayden Irwin is just not good. He tries hard and is a good team guy but he's has 3 point blank chances in front of the net and missed the puck everytime. Tank, you thought it was a multitude of players missing those opportunities, nope just hands of Irwin. Quote
Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Brayden Irwin is just not good. He tries hard and is a good team guy but he's has 3 point blank chances in front of the net and missed the puck everytime. Tank, you thought it was a multitude of players missing those opportunities, nope just hands of Irwin. Well Dalpe and Larsson both missed point blank. Irwin had two golden chances. One he missed and the other he tried using his skate instead of his stick (in his defense it was a pass meant for a lefty that went to a righty). Quote
inkman Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Joel Armia is fun to watch. The puck just sticks to him like velcro. He's going to be good, better than Grigs. Reminds me of a better skating, more physical version of Vanek. He might not pot 40 goals but I could see him as a 60 point player. Well Dalpe and Larsson both missed point blank. Irwin had two golden chances. One he missed and the other he tried using his skate instead of his stick (in his defense it was a pass meant for a lefty that went to a righty). Thanks bro Quote
Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 The only thing Armia needs to do is become consistent. He's got the flow of the game down and moves very well with the puck. Gets himself to open space to give himself a chance to make plays instead of forcing it. Quote
inkman Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Grigs tries to make a lot of cute plays. I don't think they work in the NHL as they aren't working in the A. Thanks Chad Cassidy for saddling Armia and Grigs with Matt Ellis. Quote
Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Grigorenko walked through the d but Larsson didn't get good spacing on the pass so the opportunity was wasted. Going to a shootout. The NHL NEEDS 3-on-3. Quote
Marvelo Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 what happened to Akim? He started out so well... http://www.tsn.ca/dreger-report-akim-aliu-still-in-search-of-a-shot-at-the-nhl-1.163993 Quote
Eleven Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 what happened to Akim? He started out so well... http://www.tsn.ca/dr...he-nhl-1.163993 His parents came to America and explained that he really was a prince. His fast-food employer started sucking up to him, and he ended up marrying the employer's daughter. Quote
inkman Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 His parents came to America and explained that he really was a prince. His fast-food employer started sucking up to him, and he ended up marrying the employer's daughter. :lol: Quote
inkman Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 what happened to Akim? He started out so well... http://www.tsn.ca/dreger-report-akim-aliu-still-in-search-of-a-shot-at-the-nhl-1.163993 One of his last games he iced the puck 3 straight times in the final 90 seconds attempting to score a EN goal while the Amerks were clinging to a 1 goal lead. Quote
Marvelo Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 One of his last games he iced the puck 3 straight times in the final 90 seconds attempting to score a EN goal while the Amerks were clinging to a 1 goal lead. Never seen him play. Sounds like he has the tools but doesn't have sense. Quote
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