Grand Rapids Griffins 2012-13 ‎- Part 2

[WesNichols14]

Jarnkrok with an assist after the 1st period. Ferraro from Jurco, and Jarnkrok
added a 2nd on another Ferraro goal

Jurco, Jarnkrok, and Ferraro, have some serious Chemistry. Jurco almost scores goes to a rebound where Jarnkrok almost scores. rebound to Jurco pass to Jarnkrok pass to Ferraro, shot rebound to Jurco shot finally down the ice all in like 7 seconds. just an amazing sequence between them.

 

[DatsyukToZetterberg]

Jarnkrok with an assist after the 1st period. Ferraro from Jurco, and Jarnkrok
added a 2nd on another Ferraro goal

Jurco, Jarnkrok, and Ferraro, have some serious Chemistry. Jurco almost scores goes to a rebound where Jarnkrok almost scores. rebound to Jurco pass to Jarnkrok pass to Ferraro, shot rebound to Jurco shot finally down the ice all in like 7 seconds. just an amazing sequence between them.

Good to hear, it looks like the Griffins are just destroying the heat tonight. Tripling there shots and up 3-0. The only disappointing thing is that Tatar still hasn't found the score sheet

 

[mindfly]

Did Järnkrok get any pts? I thought I read he had 2 assists one game, where can you watch highlights?

 

[ChadS]

Did Järnkrok get any pts? I thought I read he had 2 assists one game, where can you watch highlights?

Here's Friday's highlights, he had 2A (#25): http://www.sendtonews.com/index.php?id=211&SK=8MynUm6ChO

Still no Sproul last night, I wonder when he'll play?

 

[cupforwings09]

Here's Friday's highlights, he had 2A (#25): http://www.sendtonews.com/index.php?id=211&SK=8MynUm6ChO

Still no Sproul last night, I wonder when he'll play?

His first assist was very nice. He started that whole play.

 

[BeerLeagueAllStar]

Why is Brett Skinner in the shootout over Tomas Jurco?

 

[WesNichols14]

Here's Friday's highlights, he had 2A (#25): http://www.sendtonews.com/index.php?id=211&SK=8MynUm6ChO

Still no Sproul last night, I wonder when he'll play?

the person who made that highlight real did a horrible job they had like a minute and a half without a highlight just back and forth play.

Why is Brett Skinner in the shootout over Tomas Jurco?

I have absolutely no idea. its a common question this year for some reason

 

[Point Shot]

That Jarnkrok play looked pretty promising. He seems to see the game well.

I can't be the only one more psyched for the Griffins than the Wings this year. There's just so much to like with this group of prospects.

 

[ChadS]

Rumour has it that Pulkkinen left for Michigan today. We'll see soon if there's any truth to that...

 

[Jussi]

Rumour has it that Pulkkinen left for Michigan today. We'll see soon if there's any truth to that...

Yup, Jokerit fans at jatkoaika.com saying he left today to Grand Rapids and should be there later today.

 

[Laser Rayzor]

Rumour has it that Pulkkinen left for Michigan today. We'll see soon if there's any truth to that...

Yup, Jokerit fans at jatkoaika.com saying he left today to Grand Rapids and should be there later today.

Excited to see what he can do in NA would be nice to see him and Ironhook together.
I wonder if he'll play though, Sproul was supposed to be with the team last week but he didn't play in either of the weekend games.

 

[JmanWingsFan]

I wish I had money to see this

 

[mindfly]

Yup, Jokerit fans at jatkoaika.com saying he left today to Grand Rapids and should be there later today.

Will he stay for the rest of the season and playoffs? He's not part of Finlands WC roster is he?

 

[sully6one]

Jake Paterson is going to GR per twitter.

 

[Jussi]

Will he stay for the rest of the season and playoffs? He's not part of Finlands WC roster is he?

No idea how long he'll stay. He wasn't picked for the second training camp week, the most likely wingers for the final WC team are basically already at camp, so there wasn't that big of a chance of him being there anyway.

 

[nik jr]

looks like GR is building a superteam.

 

[InjuredChoker]

looks like GR is building a superteam.

Compared to DRW, yes.

 

[joe89]

Has Coreau been assigned anywhere? Or just been signed?

 

[kuick]

Has Coreau been assigned anywhere? Or just been signed?

I don't think he's been assigned yet but he's destined for Toledo. Mrazek, McCollum, and now Paterson ahead of him.

 

[obey86]

Rumour has it that Pulkkinen left for Michigan today. We'll see soon if there's any truth to that...

awesome

 

[joe89]

I don't think he's been assigned yet but he's destined for Toledo. Mrazek, McCollum, and now Paterson ahead of him.

Wouldn't be shocked if he's Griffins back-up next year though.

 

[kuick]

Wouldn't be shocked if he's Griffins back-up next year though.

I'll admit I don't know much about Coreau but it's possible based on age that he gets a bit of seniority over Paterson. I'm sure they'll both get a fair look though, possibly rotating.

Also depends if Detroit opts not to re-sign McCollum this offseason, I really have no idea. His NHL future is still very bleak but he has taken strides as an AHL goalie.

Maybe signing Coreau is the writing on the walls for McCollum. We don't need 6 goalies under contract.

 

[RedWingsNow*]

Is McCollum really that bad?

 

[kuick]

Is McCollum really that bad?

Kinda. Like I said, I can't say how Coreau compares.

NHL future for McCollum seems non-existent right now. He's gotten his GAA under 3.0 and his SV% above .900 for the first time as a Griffin (4th season), but a lot of that can be contributed to Grand Rapids being a much better team than they have been the last few years.

Opposed to Mrazek coming in his first year, stealing the starter job, passing McCollum on the depth chart and posting far better numbers than Thomas ever has. Consistency and composure are still big issues for him.

His contract is up and he hasn't done much to earn an extension. I think he could be a good AHL starting goalie in a tandem situation (like he's in now), but there's no real reason to keep him around. It's time to move on and see what we've got in Paterson/Coreau.

Plus, not re-signing him will add another contract slot for one of Detroit's younger unsigned prospects. No reason to keep a minor leaguer around over a younger unknown who could possibly develop into something more.

 

[newfy]

Is McCollum really that bad?

Hes pretty bad by AHL standards even, hes mentally too weak to ever be an NHL goalie. He lets in one goal and the flood gates just open and he'll let in the next 3 shots.

They have a contract issue for next season probably, thats one contract that should be gone