Hershey (AHL) and South Carolina (ECHL) 2014-15 Season

[Rumblick]

Only part that worries me about the Cajkovsky signing is this:

Given Hershey's on-paper blue line depth, Cajkovsky will face stiff competition to make Hershey's season-opening roster and avoid a return to the ECHL.

By Sk8's numbers, this is the 18th defenseman in the system (Green, Niskanen, Orpik, Carlson, Alzner, Orlov, Erskine, Hillen, Schmidt, Carrick, Wey, Schilling, Oleksy, Kundratek, Landry, Moore & Haar before him). That's a lot of room to make up. I only hope a few of these kids get time in Hershey.

 

[sk84fun_dc]

Only part that worries me about the Cajkovsky signing is this:



By Sk8's numbers, this is the 18th defenseman in the system (Green, Niskanen, Orpik, Carlson, Alzner, Orlov, Erskine, Hillen, Schmidt, Carrick, Wey, Schilling, Oleksy, Kundratek, Landry, Moore & Haar before him). That's a lot of room to make up. I only hope a few of these kids get time in Hershey.

Well, Orlov will be returning from an injury. We haven't heard any off-season updates about Pat Wey's health, hopefully, he's ok. Still possible, someone like Erskine isn't in the organization when the season starts. Haar is another one who will have an uphill battle. I'm waiting until closer to camp opening to see what D are ready and in camp, but this is consistent with the numbers in previous years.

 

[Holtbyisms]

The projected goalies were Anderson and Copley, so we are in wait and see mode as to what they do. Vanecek is only 18yo so there are options.

USHL? I don't think he was selected in the import, was he?

 

[Hivemind]

USHL? I don't think he was selected in the import, was he?

CHL doesn't allow import goalies anymore. Options for Vanecek are likely ECHL or USHL.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Stingrays unveil new alternate jerseys for this season

http://stingrayshockey.com/news/teamnews/?article_id=2859

 

[HunterSThompson]

Stingrays unveil new alternate jerseys for this season

http://stingrayshockey.com/news/teamnews/?article_id=2859

Call that guy up, he is ten times better than Chuck Gormley.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Since nobody mentioned it yet, Stingrays renew affiliation with Bruins, meaning they will have dual affiliation this season.

Haven't started to think about the implications for specific Caps prospects yet, but one I'm most interested in is Cajkovsky.

 

[Hivemind]

Since nobody mentioned it yet, Stingrays renew affiliation with Bruins, meaning they will have dual affiliation this season.

Haven't started to think about the implications for specific Caps prospects yet, but one I'm most interested in is Cajkovsky.

Cajkovsky technically isn't a Caps prospect yet.

I'm more concerned about Vanecek, but I don't really know the Bruins' goalie depth beyond Subban.

 

[Langway]

I thought Vanecek was assured to be returning to the Czech Republic?

Adam Morrison played a couple games in South Carolina last year as a Boston NHL signing and would appear to be fifth on their depth chart. Copley & Anderson have put up better numbers, though Copley only has the limited time late last year, and it looks like Morrison was loaned out to another ECHL team two years ago.

 

[Hivemind]

Missed the news that Vanecek was CR bound next year.

 

[Lurch]

Looks like the Bears have their Recker replacement. Justin Johnson from Islanders/Bridgeport is coming to Hershey. Announcement soon. Just a rumor at this point, but I am pretty confident considering my source.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Looks like the Bears have their Recker replacement. Justin Johnson from Islanders/Bridgeport is coming to Hershey. Announcement soon. Just a rumor at this point, but I am pretty confident considering my source.

If so that's a good replacement for Recker. Johnson is a smaller guy with no fear and is the one who KO'd big John Scott last season.

 

[sk84fun_dc]

At the ECHL level, the only concern to me with a dual affiliation is the goalie plan and have to think that's planned out given the Reading Flyers dual affiliation fizzled late in the process and both Boston and Wash org's having a history with SC.

Also, take into account that from what we have heard, and it makes sense, Hershey may still place some players, especially on shorter term loans, in Reading.

Plus, Caps/Bears in recent years have sent more players to the ECHL than most teams. Sounds like Boston is one that doesn't send many and that sounds right from what I recall, too.

http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/08/hershey_bears_head_coach_troy_1.html

 

[ChibiPooky]

Bears sign another defenseman. Am I missing something here?

 

[Hivemind]

Bears sign another defenseman. Am I missing something here?

They're planning on icing 2 forwards and 3 defensemen out there.

 

[Langway]

Burgdoerfer played for Mann last year in Bakersfield so likely just giving him a chance in camp and making him a recall option if need be.

 

[sk84fun_dc]

Burgdoerfer played for Mann last year in Bakersfield so likely just giving him a chance in camp and making him a recall option if need be.

This, it’s a depth signing and yes, the Mann connection being the key, including why he was in Hershey’s camp last year. Expect him in South Carolina (or just possibly Reading) as a call-up option.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Bears head coach Troy Mann is taking over the team Twitter on Wednesday from noon to 1PM. Ask questions using #AskManner.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Hershey signs 6 foot 6 forward Tim Spencer to an AHL contract for next season. Recker replacement or are they not done yet?

 

[ChibiPooky]

Mann mentioned during his Twitter thing that we should expect them to add some toughness in the next few days (my words). No idea how much they planned to add though.

 

[Lurch]

Hershey signs 6 foot 6 forward Tim Spencer to an AHL contract for next season. Recker replacement or are they not done yet?

I am still waiting on Justin Johnson. As far as I know it is still happening; meeting up with someone who would know this weekend so I'll try to get an update. Haven't been around much this Summer so I haven't been tracking things too closely.

 

[Rumblick]

Bears sign 3 to AHL deals

Except for Cajkovsky, who could have a legit shot at a roster spot, this looks like depth and call up material.

 

[Rumblick]

And you can add one more.


This guy, given the right line combination, could put some points up. He was an AHL All-Star in 2012, and he's a non-vet (always a plus).

 

[Langway]

And another in former pick Broda. He was the captain in Bakersfield last year.

That's a lot of options up front and what should be considerable ECHL depth.

 

[Rumblick]

In Stuccio's announcement on Facebook, he included this line:

With Philippe Cornet agreeing to terms yesterday, that's back-to-back 5th rounders of the 2008 draft joining the organization.

I'm still trying to figure out if this is a good thing.