Whew, that was a long week. Now for a 3-game 'Pack weekend. I will definitely be catching at least two of them.
Sad to see that no 'Pack players made the AHL all-star squad, BTW.
Johnson or Syvret would be the most deserving. One of them probably should have made it. Likely the latter of the two.
The AHL should have a prospects game as well. Guys like Lindberg and Kristo could get some action. There might actually be some real demand for a game like that, from prospect-hounds like those here. If we sent Aaron Johnson, for instance, would anyone Rangers fans care? I mean the majority of Rangers fans, who are only Hartford fans because they're our affiliates.
The AHL should have a prospects game as well. Guys like Lindberg and Kristo could get some action. There might actually be some real demand for a game like that, from prospect-hounds like those here.
Great idea. I, for one, would have about 100x more interest in that game than the actual NHL all-star game.
Yeah, a game for rookies and sophomores. Something like a 125 pro games limit and no older than 24 years old. Would be good for scouts too as it would allow all the top pro prospects to go up against each other.
Yep. Remember the NHL Young Stars Game? That, and the skills competition, I watched. The actual All-Star game itself sucks. They should bring that back. And the AHL should start one up, too.
There was still some quality young talent in the AHL All Star game. Pirri looked very good. Shocked he can't find a fit on that 2nd line with Chicago.
A lot of what the NHL does isn't for hardcore fans who will stay no matter what. It is to bring in new fans or to get the occasional fans more into it. The NHL All Star Game achieves that. The AHL Skills Competition would not. The average person would look at you funny if you said you are going to watch minor leaguers show how hard they can shoot.
Good stuff BRF. I'm watching too. Miller is lucky he didn't get hurt on that high stick. Match penalty assessed to Boyce.
Miller working the half boards very well on the PP. Cross ice passes, knowing when to unload.