2015-16 San Antonio Rampage (AHL) and Ft Wayne Komets (ECHL) Part II

[Cousin Eddie]

So Mikko scores an unassisted goal and is a +1 in a 5-1 loss?

 

[StayAtHomeAv]

Sounds like he is getting to that "too good for the AHL" level. I'm thinking he gets called up after the WJC.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I'm not sure Manitoba puts up highlights (not that we'd want to see them anyway) but if Freud or anyone could gif that Rantanen goal I think y'all would like to see it, was a beauty.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Rantanen has the 2nd highest points per game in the AHL. Trails only Nylander.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I'm not sure Manitoba puts up highlights (not that we'd want to see them anyway) but if Freud or anyone could gif that Rantanen goal I think y'all would like to see it, was a beauty.

Somebody posted a video in the Rantanen page on the prospects board.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Thanks for the tip Kento, here we go.



I also like how he's +14 and nobody else on the team right now is higher than +3

 

[Spender]

Wow, that was a beauty. I don't follow Rampage at all, but I always read this thread to see how our prospects down there are doing.

 

[Stories]

Whoa. Sick goal

 

[RKB9]

I was at the game last night and Rantanan was on another level compared to everyone else on the ice. I would think he gets back up with the Avs after the WJCs.

A couple other guys that stood out were Zadorov and Smith. Really impressed with both those guys. Bigras looked pretty solid as well.

Pretty disappointed in Hishon and Aggozinos play, lots of turn overs and couldn't muster much offence.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I was at the game last night and Rantanan was on another level compared to everyone else on the ice. I would think he gets back up with the Avs after the WJCs.

A couple other guys that stood out were Zadorov and Smith. Really impressed with both those guys. Bigras looked pretty solid as well.

Pretty disappointed in Hishon and Aggozinos play, lots of turn overs and couldn't muster much offence.

What did you like about Zadorov's game? Seems to be some conflicting opinions so would like to hear your thoughts.

 

[Nzap]

Oh boy, another blown 2-0 lead.
A 3-2 deficit going on with 10 mins left.

And now it's another loss.

What's that, 6 or 7 straight now?

 

[Jessica]

Oh boy, another blown 2-0 lead.
A 3-2 deficit going on with 10 mins left.

And now it's another loss.

What's that, 6 or 7 straight now?

7 straight.

 

[cgf]

Please get healthy and save us M.A. Cliche!!! You're our only hope.

 

[Freudian]

1-0 Rantanen (Smith, Bigras) PP



2-0 Zadorov (Rendulic, Smith) PP

 

[RKB9]

What did you like about Zadorov's game? Seems to be some conflicting opinions so would like to hear your thoughts.

His confidence with the puck was the big thing that stuck out to me, had a pretty good stick defensively to break up some plays and was very physical. Still not ready for the nhl but it will come imo.


Also another thing I forgot to mention is that Rantanan seems like the leader of that team already. Before every faceoff you can see him talking to his center and dmen telling them where they should be or what they should do if they win the faceoff.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

What's going on with Pickard?

 

[Coach Nate]

What's going on with Pickard?

The team in front of him is really, really bad. Injuries and youth are taking it's toll.

 

[henchman21]

They really need a good center down there... with Cliche and Street out they look lost.

 

[The Kingslayer]

1-0 Rantanen (Smith, Bigras) PP



2-0 Zadorov (Rendulic, Smith) PP

Lol did Rants fake that pass back to Zads or did he fan on it?

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Lol did Rants fake that pass back to Zads or did he fan on it?

It looked like he fanned on it, but with the amount of quick moves and shifts he was doing, it very may well have been a fake.



Its crazy, but I think he could be our best PP runner on the Avs right now.


That PPG he scored is was a perfectly placed shot as well, it doesn't matter what goalie he's facing on that one. It would've went in even at an NHL level.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Leaving RAntanen to AHL after WJC would be stupid. At this point he just seems to crush it there and it's just too easy?! Great move to send him down to build some confidence and after WJC it's time to bring him up. We could actually use more depth on wings, so he would be perfect!

 

[Freudian]

Finally a win. Beauty assist from Rantanen.

1-0 Smith (Rantanen, Corbett)



3-2 Zadorov (Rendulic, Smith)

 

[cgf]

Peacock taking Rintintin out after scoring that goal

 

[avsfan09]

I may be in the minority here but I want to see Rantanen stay in the AHL so he can continue making plays like this rather than just trying to play a safe game. This will be huge for his confidence. Better to look out for his development long-term than short.

That said, a few games at the end of the year wouldn't hurt.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I may be in the minority here but I want to see Rantanen stay in the AHL so he can continue making plays like this rather than just trying to play a safe game. This will be huge for his confidence. Better to look out for his development long-term than short.

That said, a few games at the end of the year wouldn't hurt.

He is crushing AHL. What else is he going to learn there? I think his confidence is all time high already, so I dont think that will be issue. Call him up after WJC.