Lake Erie Monsters/Kalamazoo Wings Thread IV (All Affiliate talk here)

[Jaxs]

My opinion from last season and this pre-season. Slow skater, does not use his size well. Attempts to fight at times and it ends badly for him. Seems lost at times.

Per an Evansville fan that sent me a DM today on twitter...

Decent at blocking & defense but clears the puck by flinging & not passing/controlling.

Thanks.
Didn't realize he had these shortcomings. Sounds like a project now.

 

[Crede777]

Thanks.
Didn't realize he had these shortcomings. Sounds like a project now.

I think he's been a project most of the time. He's the stereotypical "draft big" style pick.

That said, I've admired for a little while how much he puts up for being a European player. Many Euros would just go back and play in their home league if they found themselves playing in the ECHL for an extended period of time. Him and Mayorov sure put their time in at the NA minor league level.

 

[Jaxs]

I think he's been a project most of the time. He's the stereotypical "draft big" style pick.

That said, I've admired for a little while how much he puts up for being a European player. Many Euros would just go back and play in their home league if they found themselves playing in the ECHL for an extended period of time. Him and Mayorov sure put their time in at the NA minor league level.

Blomqvist looked promising several years ago at the summer prospect camp, as did others who aren't around anymore. It has to be tough on guys traveling America going from rink to rink on a bus, not exactly how they pictured it from back home.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

With Calvert, Atkinson, Erixon, Moore, Savard, Johansen, and maybe JAM out of the lineup for at least a week, who do you Springy fans think will stay up with Columbus and who do you think will step up in their absence whether it be temporary or permanent?

 

[Matt]

My guess is only Moore and Atkinson will stick with the Jackets. Maybe another defenseman. Calvert will be the first callup when needed

 

[JacketsFanWest]

Moore hasn't played in nearly a month. Even when he is cleared to play from the concussion, he should go back to Springfield rather than Columbus.

 

[NotWendell]

Moore hasn't played in nearly a month. Even when he is cleared to play from the concussion, he should go back to Springfield rather than Columbus.

Good point. We'll take Erixson.

 

[CBJx614]

I think he will be ready, he's been skating and if he's been cleared I say give him a shot. Let's see what he can really do.

 

[FlaggerX]

Good point. We'll take Erixson.

I'll take Moore, when he's healthy. He has a year of NHL experience, and was Springfield's best defenseman until he got hurt. Erixon has a lot of talent on offense, but right now we need defense more.

 

[NotWendell]

I'll take Moore, when he's healthy. He has a year of NHL experience, and was Springfield's best defenseman until he got hurt. Erixon has a lot of talent on offense, but right now we need defense more.

After seeing Moore at practice today, I'm no longer concerned about the lingering effects of his concussion. Erixson also looked good. He's not afraid to throw his body around and has some grit to his game.

Given Aucoin's age and the demands of the schedule, maybe we should put BOTH Moore and Erixson on the active roster? That gives us seven defensemen. One of them can take a night off in the press box.

 

[EspenK]

After seeing Moore at practice today, I'm no longer concerned about the lingering effects of his concussion. Erixson also looked good. He's not afraid to throw his body around and has some grit to his game.

Given Aucoin's age and the demands of the schedule, maybe we should put BOTH Moore and Erixson on the active roster? That gives us seven defensemen. One of them can take a night off in the press box.

Going to carry 7 for sure. Only question is who are the last two out of Moore (more than likely) Savard & Erixon.

 

[NotWendell]

Going to carry 7 for sure. Only question is who are the last two out of Moore (more than likely) Savard & Erixon.

Come to think of it, don't we usually carry seven?

 

[EspenK]

Come to think of it, don't we usually carry seven?

yup. Still haven't had your coffee?

 

[EspenK]

According to Puckrakers http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2013/01/training-camp-day-1.html

McElhinney will have to go on waivers when he comes off IR. Hopefully he isn't claimed. Porty explains the why in his post.

 

[Fro]

guessing with Drazzy and Russell on $125 waivers that we are clearing two roster spots to bring in vets for Columbus and letting a couple more kids develop and spend the year in Springy...today and tomorrow should tell us a lot about that i guess...

who goes on waivers and who gets picked up by tomorrow

edit: apparently I misread a tweet and Drazzy and Russell are on standard waivers just for formality sake and not $125...so nevermind on this...

 

[Hockeygirl2748]

I see Moore sticking hands down. If I have to pick between Savard and Erixon, Erixon is better. But, I do not want Savard back. So, i'm pulling for him to make the team. That may sound awful, but he does not care when playing here it seems.

As for forwards, Cam of course makes it. Calvert should stick as well. I think Columbus fans need to know that Calvert is not going to be an offensive player. He had a good streak 2 seasons ago, but that is not his game. He's best served on the 3rd line. He hustles every shift and despite his small size, goes into the dirty areas and fights for the puck. I think people think of him as an offensive player and will be letdown if they do not accept him for what he is. A hard working player.

As for Johansen. He's not looking good to make the Jackets. I did not notice him missing at all Saturday, it was like most nights of not noticing him.

The Falcons stepped up Saturday night. Lost Greg Amadio to injury again in the 1st. No information on the injury yet, but he missed the STH bowling event yesterday, so that worries me.

Also, McElhinney has a pulled groin. He did participate in bowling, so I think it's not serious.

Falcons have 4 games this week. @ Manchester tomorrow 1/15, home Friday v.s. CT and Saturday v.s. Albany and @ Bridgeport Sunday.

 

[MrMariusz]

Even with the callups, they still have a very solid bunch on the ice. Should come out with a win against Manchester, who themselves lost a crapload of players.

 

[MrMariusz]

Audy-Marchessault stays hot, 2 goals already and the first period isnt even over.

 

[Fel 96]

Winger Jonathan Audy-Marchessault continues to state his case for @TheFalconsAHL. Two more goals tonight in first period.

http://twitter.com/Aportzline/status/291343131075547136

 

[MrMariusz]

Falcons up 4-2, looking dominant.

/edit: ugh, so many penalties... tie game.

 

[Fel 96]

HAT TRICK! Audy-Marchessault strikes from the left circle for the Falcons' first hat trick since Feb. 19, 2011...6-5 Springfield!

http://twitter.com/TheFalconsAHL/status/291363723107516417

Hell yeah!

 

[MrMariusz]

First road hattrick in 2 years for the Falcons, and ofcourse its AUDY-MARCHESSAULT. He is all over the place in this one. Fun game to follow, but can this be the game winning goal please?

7-5!! That should do it.

 

[Byrral]

I figured they'd struggle defensively losing three of their best dmen but I didn't expect a scoring surge with Atkinson and Johansen gone. Chaput stepping up.

 

[Fro]

me thinks JAM and Chaput are ticked they didn't get call ups

 

[Fel 96]

Well... That was fun! =)

http://twitter.com/AMarchessault18/status/291382519755051008