Player Discussion The Black Aces 2016
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First off skjei will get in games and I see him as a top 6 next year
Hellberg , Diaz
Hrvik , Paille , Jensen , Megna
Oscar Lindberg
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I had no clue this was actually a thing until I just searched for it on Google. Do these guys go to every game with the team? It said in the Wolf Pack article about it on their site they practice separately but do they get to go to the games? Because that would be a cool experience
Made Dan
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They're in the press box. You haven't seen video of the the 94'aces going nuts from up top? Will try to find it.
How many do we usually bring up? I remember last year we had Bourque and Summers up but we couldn't bring up any of the good kids like McIlrath or Lindberg because Hartford got knocked out right before our Game 7 against Tampa.
Depending on how many of each position get called up, we'll probably see Hrivik, Megna, Jensen, Summers, Diaz, Graves, and Hellberg come up. Skjei too I suppose, but he'd probably be with us anyway unless McD miraculously is ready to go by Game 1.
Depending on how many of each position get called up, we'll probably see Hrivik, Megna, Jensen, Summers, Diaz, Graves, and Hellberg come up. Skjei too I suppose, but he'd probably be with us anyway unless McD miraculously is ready to go by Game 1.
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I am not sure Graves would be called ahead of more experienced Hughes or Bodie
Diaz is hurt again
Paille showed nothing wearing blue, but i guess he'd be included, big night last night thanks to Boo 8^)
Tarnasky hasn't seen NHL icetime since 6 years ago, so i doubt it, but he is physical and takes faceoffs
I believe Chris Brown was acquired with this role in mind
so I'd project
Hrivik,Jensen,Megna, Brown
Gibbons, Paille, tho I might prefer Adam, Tarnasky
Skjei, Summers, Hughes (righty) , Diaz
maybe some kids for the first week or 2, for the feel of it,
in the past they have trimmed the Aces over time
Tambo, Graves, Nieves
Hellberg, Skapski
Jaromir Jagr
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Hartford had a long playoff run last year which is why we only had a few guys up. The year before I felt like we had a ton when we went to the finals. Makes sense since these guys get to gain experience and it only really costs the team travel expenses.
Would anybody actually put Hughes into games? Was under the impression that he didn't have the foot speed to keep up. could anyone please chime in on this matter?
ReggieDunlop68
hey hanrahan!
Who are going to be the Black Aces?!?
The current Rangers dressing 4th line wouldn't even have been good enough to be the Black Aces in 1994.
There will be reserves.
The current Rangers dressing 4th line wouldn't even have been good enough to be the Black Aces in 1994.
There will be reserves.
Miller Time NYR
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Av alluded to this on the radio yesterday, said if he had been healthy to end the season he would have definitely been in the mix down the stretch and in the playoffs. I think AV might have seriously considered playing him on the left side given his playoff experience which AV mentioned a few times in the interview.
eco's bones
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G--Hellberg, Skapski
D--Diaz, Bodie, Graves, Summers
F--Hrivik, Megna, Jensen, Adam, Gibbons, C.Brown, Paille
All these guys with the exceptions of Bodie and Graves have some NHL experience. Bodie is the captain of Hartford and has had a very good year all in all. Graves made a fairly smooth adjustment from the CHL to the AHL--Tambellini not so much which is why I don't think he's an option. Nieves is not really an option either with only 6 AHL games. He's not a Kreider coming out of the woodwork. Next year Nieves may be an option.
Anyway Hrivik has played well when called upon. Megna's been okay. Chris Brown adds a bit of nastiness if that's needed. Paille has speed and penalty kill skills and a Stanley Cup ring, Gibbons and Adams--not so good seasons but NHL experience.
Diaz is a skilled guy and a known commodity, Bodie--slight of frame, captain of the team, good year. Graves young and with size, a bit of snarl and a shot and seemingly has an NHL future, Summers--good skater, NHL experience.
Hellberg--the No. 1 in Hartford--had a good year there. Skapski--a step back this year but.....still in the plans.
D--Diaz, Bodie, Graves, Summers
F--Hrivik, Megna, Jensen, Adam, Gibbons, C.Brown, Paille
All these guys with the exceptions of Bodie and Graves have some NHL experience. Bodie is the captain of Hartford and has had a very good year all in all. Graves made a fairly smooth adjustment from the CHL to the AHL--Tambellini not so much which is why I don't think he's an option. Nieves is not really an option either with only 6 AHL games. He's not a Kreider coming out of the woodwork. Next year Nieves may be an option.
Anyway Hrivik has played well when called upon. Megna's been okay. Chris Brown adds a bit of nastiness if that's needed. Paille has speed and penalty kill skills and a Stanley Cup ring, Gibbons and Adams--not so good seasons but NHL experience.
Diaz is a skilled guy and a known commodity, Bodie--slight of frame, captain of the team, good year. Graves young and with size, a bit of snarl and a shot and seemingly has an NHL future, Summers--good skater, NHL experience.
Hellberg--the No. 1 in Hartford--had a good year there. Skapski--a step back this year but.....still in the plans.
Yup, in the press box right above the lounge seats. I sat in the Lounges for Game 7 against the Flyers a couple years back and met some of the guys from the Pack.
McIlrath signed my ticket and shook my hand. I said something like "Good luck in the future!" and then cringed because I realized it sounded weird given the lack of faith the fanbase had in him at the time. He was all smiles though, good dude
Irishguy42
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Wolf Pack were eliminated from playoff contention tonight.
So expect BA callups after tomorrows game.
So expect BA callups after tomorrows game.
So who's up ? Diaz healthy ? Graves seem to of had the best year . Summers a vet . Think they like bodie
Hellberg and hrvik already up. Some vet forwards in the pack . Megna for sure
Hellberg and hrvik already up. Some vet forwards in the pack . Megna for sure
Irishguy42
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Players already up:
Players I think Rangers will call up:
I don't see them calling up Tambo/Graves/etc. They already have 1F and 1D extra on the roster (Lindberg and Girardi, going by Gm2 roster), so they'll likely keep it a small group.
But they could surprise me.
- Hrivik
- Hellberg
Players I think Rangers will call up:
- Summers
- Diaz
- Megna
- Jensen is a stretch, but a possibility
I don't see them calling up Tambo/Graves/etc. They already have 1F and 1D extra on the roster (Lindberg and Girardi, going by Gm2 roster), so they'll likely keep it a small group.
But they could surprise me.
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I think they call up a few more than that,
I think Jensen is a given, and new Brown is likely.
maybe some of Paille, Gibbons, Adam - all have NHL experience
and perhaps, if they hope to re-sign Bodie, they bring him up for the ride
also possibly Nieves's strong play at Hartford earns him a seat on the bus
no down side to having a group large enough to scrimmage
and look at yesterday, at one point it seemed both Stepan and EStaal might be hurt
