All Things Charlotte Checkers II: The Wrath of Boychuk

[WreckingCrew]

Um, SJS doesn't play until Saturday night...

You are correct, I realized that this morning when I went back to check the score and saw San Diego, not San Jose haha

PSA: Don't post when you're falling asleep

 

[HisIceness]

They should all feel shame.

 

[tarheelhockey]

So we know who the Checkers are rooting for this weekend.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Stockton takes down San Jose 5-4 on the front end. Still alive!

 

[Buenos Necas]

#209

 

[DaveG]

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Now I wanna go play Portal again.

 

[HisIceness]

Stockton trails 4-0 after 2.

Yeah.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

6-0 final.

Depressing. Can't even drive to Charlotte for a playoff game.

 

[HisIceness]

Apparently once was not enough. Just like daddy they had to do this twice.

****ing choke artists.

 

[NotOpie]

While I think that most expected more, I was pretty happy with Sergey Tolchinsky this season. He started off incredibly slow, but really came on in the last 40 games or so. 36 points in 72 games for his first full season in the AHL is pretty solid. I would think with another summer of strength building he could be more of a difference-maker for the Checkers next year.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

While I think that most expected more, I was pretty happy with Sergey Tolchinsky this season. He started off incredibly slow, but really came on in the last 40 games or so. 36 points in 72 games for his first full season in the AHL is pretty solid. I would think with another summer of strength building he could be more of a difference-maker for the Checkers next year.

While more strength would certainly help, I think it's more about adapting to the AHL game, improving his play away from the puck and utilizing others (from what I've read as I've only seen him play a couple times). Once that came around, his scoring came around (and presumably the coach was giving him more / better ice time).

Quotes from Morris mid season:

“It’s a hard lesson to learn, but the sooner you figure that out, the more ice time you’ll see,†said Morris. “When he starts sharing the puck with more regularity, it’ll certainly add to our team.â€

“We’re making some progress with Sergey,†said Morris. “He’s a little stubborn at times, but he’s a good kid. I think when he figures things out and learns to manage the puck better and defend better, it will only accentuate his playmaking skills.â€

I agree though, he "should" be able to hit the ground running next season as he can draw on what he's learned this past season and it will be his 2nd season in this system.

 

[NotOpie]

While more strength would certainly help, I think it's more about adapting to the AHL game, improving his play away from the puck and utilizing others (from what I've read as I've only seen him play a couple times). Once that came around, his scoring came around (and presumably the coach was giving him more / better ice time).

Quotes from Morris mid season:



I agree though, he "should" be able to hit the ground running next season as he can draw on what he's learned this past season and it will be his 2nd season in this system.

Yeah, that too....which is what I heard happened, he started to realize that his game was better when he used his linemates. If you look at the game reports, he really came on the last 3 months or so...with many more assists (which surprisingly he was effective at in the CHL.)

 

[Hulkacaniac]

 

[DaveG]

damn

 

[Unsustainable]

That sucks.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

I guess an ECAC job is better than an AHL job?

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

seemed like he was a good one too

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Bruce Boudreau to Charlotte e5

 

[Cane mutiny]

I guess an ECAC job is better than an AHL job?

Maybe he just didn't like the organizational set up? Who knows, but being happy is is more important to him, obviously. Best of luck to him.

 

[WreckingCrew]

Maybe he just didn't like the organizational set up? Who knows, but being happy is is more important to him, obviously. Best of luck to him.

Given how then end of the year went and how drastically differently the team played after Derek Wilkinson weaseled his way back behind the bench while Morris was sick (started playing the old Wilkie ECHL style), it wouldn't surprise me in the least if that had something to do with it. A lot of us long time Checkers fans noticed and feel the same way

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Why couldn't it simply be that the offer was better in college? And has nothing really to do with how things transpired in Charlotte or the organization.

I went to a college that had a D1 hockey program and the coach was treated like a "God". He might have better perks with the job as well. Not sure, but I could see that being the case vs. an AHL job in Charlotte. Anyhow, sorry to see him go.

 

[Cane mutiny]

The Checkers website has announced that Rissanan has signed up with Jokert for the coming year also. Too bad. May look bad on the Canes to potential Euros? I hope not.

 

[WreckingCrew]

The Checkers website has announced that Rissanan has signed up with Jokert for the coming year also. Too bad. May look bad on the Canes to potential Euros? I hope not.

I wouldn't think so...he's a former 6th round pick who just didn't pan out after 5 years in the AHL

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

The Checkers website has announced that Rissanan has signed up with Jokert for the coming year also. Too bad. May look bad on the Canes to potential Euros? I hope not.

Won't look bad at all. He just wasn't good enough to play in the NHL so he's going back to play at home. Not unusual and happens to every NHL franchise.