Prospect Info: 2015/16 Bakersfield Condors Thread

[Floyd McJiveson]

www.bakersfieldcondors.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/BakersfieldCondors1

Hate to be a pain in the ass, but can one of the mods change the title from OKC Barons, please?

So what are we looking at for the Condors roster at the moment?

I assume one or two centres will have to move to wing with Draisaitl down there.

Hamilton Draisaitl Pakarainen
Yakimov Miller Pitlick
Christoffer Khaira Platzer
Kessy McRae Chase
Ford Zharkov

Nurse Hunt
Musil Osterle
Laleggia Simpson
Gernat

Brossoit
Scrivens
Laurikainen

Does this make sense?

Chase was sent to Norfolk yesterday.

I would hope that the Oilers wouldn't cut too much into Brossoit's playing time. Development should take priority.

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[Fourier]

Not good news for Chase. He needs to really think about how badly he wants this.

 

[joestevens29]

Not good news for Chase. He needs to really think about how badly he wants this.

I guess my question is why was he sent down? Very poor showing? Tough time adjusting to the pro game? Or is it just to get that extra playing time in the ECHL?

If it's just him not being prepared this could work out quite well for him. A quick shock to the system and the realization he needs to work hard might be a good thing.

 

[OiledUp]

I guess my question is why was he sent down? Very poor showing? Tough time adjusting to the pro game? Or is it just to get that extra playing time in the ECHL?

If it's just him not being prepared this could work out quite well for him. A quick shock to the system and the realization he needs to work hard might be a good thing.

Imo he didn't have much of a camp, looked pretty meh even in rookie camp. He has ways to go. Moroz didn't impress either but he has seniority so it makes sense he stays up.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I guess my question is why was he sent down? Very poor showing? Tough time adjusting to the pro game? Or is it just to get that extra playing time in the ECHL?

If it's just him not being prepared this could work out quite well for him. A quick shock to the system and the realization he needs to work hard might be a good thing.

I would imagine it's largely due to playing time, and partially a 'just because you have an ELC doesn't mean it's coast time'.

A guy like Braden Christoffer has shown a never ending engine.

 

[LTIR]

Moroz?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Moroz?

Still injured I think.

 

[booyakasha]

I thought I heard/read somewhere that Draisaitl was going to play between Miller, and Pakarainen.
That would be a helluva first line.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I thought I heard/read somewhere that Draisaitl was going to play between Miller, and Pakarainen.
That would be a helluva first line.

Indeed, speed and size, I suspect Draisaitl will take a bit of time to adjust and then will dominate.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Is Pakarinen skating now? He was injured for the entire camp and he's one guy I was hoping could actually push a few guys on NHL roster.

 

[easternrefugee]

Chase was sent down to just too many bodies here. When Drai was assigned Chase was sent down. We are keeping 2 extra forwards and 2 extra dmen. A total roster of 24. We have that now not counting Simpson and Moroz I think. Anyway once everyone is healthy more will be sent down.

Chase will get much more ice time in ECHL than he will here. I am sure once players are called up he will be called up as well.

 

[Oilerdiehard]

Is Pakarinen skating now? He was injured for the entire camp and he's one guy I was hoping could actually push a few guys on NHL roster.

Sounds like he will be ready to go for game one and will be on a line with Draisaitl and Andrew Miller.

 

[Hoodaha]

http://www.bakersfield.com/sports/2015/10/08/baskersfield-s-wild-hockey-ride-from-glorified-beer-leagues-to-the-ahl.html

Good story about the history of Hockey in Bakersfield. How a city with a semi-pro team in a beer league, playing on a stage in the convention center with chicken wire instead of glass wound up with an AHL team.

 

[Hoodaha]

http://www.bakersfield.com/Sports/2015/10/08/Condors-vs-Grand-Rapids.html

LB to start tonight. Scrivens and Nitikin haven't gotten their immigration finalized.

 

[Aceboogie]

http://www.bakersfield.com/sports/2015/10/08/baskersfield-s-wild-hockey-ride-from-glorified-beer-leagues-to-the-ahl.html

Good story about the history of Hockey in Bakersfield. How a city with a semi-pro team in a beer league, playing on a stage in the convention center with chicken wire instead of glass wound up with an AHL team.

Good read

Hoping the city embraces them. They got a good product with Nurse, LD, Brossoit, Laleggia, Yakimov etc and some solid prospects

Pretty nice place to play too

 

[McDavidMcCup]

Still injured I think.

Shocking development....he just can't stay healthy. If his bill to the NHL is going to be toughness and running around (with an element of skill) he will have to figure out a way to stay off the IR.

 

[McDavidMcCup]

Any stream for game tonight?

 

[s7ark]

Miller scores late for the Condors score late and they win 1-0. Sounds like quite a goaltender duel. Shots were 40-31 Condors

 

[Seachd]

Brossoit stopped 31 shots and Miller got the only goal in a 1-0 win.

Bakersfield outshot Grand Rapids 40-31.

 

[Old Boys Club]

Condors win their home opener 1-0. Brossoit with a 31 save shut out. Goal came from Miller assisted by Pakarinen with a minute and a half left in the third. Drai was denied on a penalty shot in the mid second. Only listened to it on a radio feed, but sounded like the Condors dominated and Drai, Nurse, Pakarinen and Brossoit having good games.

 

[dustrock]

Great game, 1-0 Condors, Miller scored off a Pakarainen rush very late in the game. Griffins had goal waved off with 30 seconds left. Despite the score, a fantastic game with end-to-end action.

 

[CupofOil]

lol, no posts for over 2 hours then 4 in a matter of seconds.

Nice to see that Brossoit picked up from where he left off last season.

 

[Nightrain]

Agree, I only watched the third but wide open, exciting hockey!

Miller easily most noticeable, followed by Pakarainen and Khaira.

 

[Baronsfan]

Entertaining game. Both teams had plenty of good chances, but Condors had much more pressure than GR as the game went on. Pakarinen alone could of had a hat trick probably, the top line of he, Leon, and Miller were buzzing. Also liked Christoffer who I thought was the best Condor in the 1st period before the top line got their motor running. Yakimov was insanely strong on the boards like usual. Talk about size and strength at the center position with Draisatl, Big Bo, McRae, and Khaira - sheesh.

Bakersfield is just insanely deep. They had a healthy scratch in Winquist who was one of OKCs top 6 forwards and a key player in the playoffs last season.

I really feel as if Pakarinen could have played his way onto Edmonton should he of been healthy in the pre season, or atleast made a strong case. He and Slepyshev are a lot alike and play a very similar style.

 

[Ragss]

Caught pieces of the game on Hockey Streams--just to add to Baronsfan, Brossoit looked really solid and confident and Nurse looked good, but I didn't see too much of him.