Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins are AHL CHAMPIONS!

[The Zetterberg Era]

Positive side I think our first line played its worst game since they came back down. So they still got game one and Tatar and Nyquist were really MIA for a lot of the game.

Gus gets the empty netter, but lost in the fact they aren't producing crazy numbers since coming back is Andy and Nyquist are really driving play, yesterday was the first time they really didn't.

 

[JPE123]

Hell of a goal by Almquist

 

[AlowlyMcOilersfan]

Hell of a goal by Almquist

That was pretty sweet.

Hope you guys win it all.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Not that I expected him to say they would lose, but this is Panik's opinion on how the rest of the series will go.

“I know we are going to win three straight games and win the series here,’’ Panik said. “I know that. I know our team. I know what we’re capable of. We’re going to do it.’’

So guess he isn't even worried about the next one.

 

[mindfly]

Where does this cockyness come from? Geez

 

[Henkka]

Where does this cockyness come from? Geez

Yzerman should give some whip to his kids.

 

[zecke26]

Where does this cockyness come from? Geez

he just seems to be an idiot. he's constantly talking, starting crap after the whistle and to make it even worse he's also diving. he reminds me of a young sean avery and i'm not sure that is something good.

the crunch have some very nice talents and i'm sure some of them will make tampa a better team soon, but panik is not one of them. he's just awful.

 

[Kronwalled55]

Good luck winning the next 3 or 4 for that matter. Griffins look like the much better team.

 

[Cbdudek]

Syracuse has to win 2 of 3 in Grand Rapids in order to stay alive. They are undefeated on the road in the post season though, so they have that going for them. I firmly believe the Griffins are going to win the cup at home in 5 games.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

he just seems to be an idiot. he's constantly talking, starting crap after the whistle and to make it even worse he's also diving. he reminds me of a young sean avery and i'm not sure that is something good.

the crunch have some very nice talents and i'm sure some of them will make tampa a better team soon, but panik is not one of them. he's just awful.

I think Richard Panik is a pretty good player. Realistically we would all be excited to have him in our own system. He plays the game with an edge and annoyance, but he is a skilled bigger player. Another one from the Slovakia power forward school.

In his stint in Tampa he was basically just as good as Nyquist and Tatar were up in Detroit. So dislike him because of how he chooses to play the game, but knocking his prospect status doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

 

[Shoalzie]

I firmly believe the Griffins are going to win the cup at home in 5 games.

Fingers crossed, believe me...I would love to see it in person.

 

[redwings85]

Really shocked seeing DeKeyser playing.

I am glad he is though.
Hurrah!

Go Griffs Go.

I am happy I am able to stream this.

 

[1st Line Interloper]

Should we have some cool nickname for Mrazek?

What would you prefer? The Kid Dominator? The Dominator Kid? Mrazeknator? Next Hasek?

I've dubbed him Patrick Roy Jr. since he looks like Patrick Roy in net but has some tendencies of Hasek. The kid is going to be a stud despite not having some good games in the AHL playoffs.

Although Petr Petr the Puck Eater is something I've heard and seen before.

 

[GeoSacks]

Mrazek is the next Lidstrom!

 

[Danglesuyk]

Mrazek is the next Lidstrom!

I might be taking this out of context but i hope you're kidding

 

[drumnj]

For you high rollers out there with extra cash to throw around take a look at the game worn jerseys the AHL is selling

http://stores.ebay.com/AHL-Authentic

Dekeyser's is over $600
Nyquist's is at $500

 

[shultzyfeelinirie20]

the DD one is siiiickk so is the Anderson one

 

[Arrhizal]

Oh man, Mursak GWJ. WANT! Too expensive though. :'(

 

[crashman]

Why aren't Pulkkinen and Jarkrok still over here playing? It seems like this would be good experience for them.

 

[andersej]

For you high rollers out there with extra cash to throw around take a look at the game worn jerseys the AHL is selling

http://stores.ebay.com/AHL-Authentic

Dekeyser's is over $600
Nyquist's is at $500

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Calder...6720?pt=U_Hockey_Fan_Shop&hash=item19ddb43330

They misspelled Mikkelson on the jersey...

 

[RayMoonDoh]

Why aren't Pulkkinen and Jarkrok still over here playing? It seems like this would be good experience for them.

They both have a bit of pro playoff experience already, and both have significant work to do in the offseason. Its probably best that they start training straight away, especially with the roster GR has at the moment. Dont fix what aint broke!

 

[WesNichols14]

Why aren't Pulkkinen and Jarkrok still over here playing? It seems like this would be good experience for them.

Pulks played for the 1st few series but was knocked out of the lineup when Nyquist and Anderson joined the line up. he played well. showed a great shot good instincts and best of all he wasn't super slow out there. well be a top 6er next year in Grand Rapids probably on a line with Jurco and Ferraro.

 

[cjm502]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFbsxy7vq94
LETS GO GRIFFS!

 

[crashman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFbsxy7vq94
LETS GO GRIFFS!

There social media/marketing people really do a great job, much better than the Red Wings.

 

[Heaton]

There social media/marketing people really do a great job, much better than the Red Wings.

They have the same stuff on nhl.com for the wings.