2018-19 AHL Affiliate San Diego Gulls

[AngelDuck]

How did Larsson and Mahura look?

Larsson has to have a good year down there this year. I think if Mahura outplays him, he will be moved for scoring help or futures.

I know he's young but Fowler and Lindholm aren't going anywhere, Pettersson moved ahead of him, etc...just a numbers game at this point

 

[HansH]

Neither of them particularly impressed, either in a positive or negative way in last night's game -- gonna take more observations to get a feel for them.

 

[Paul4587]

Based on how bad Pettersson has started the year I think he needs some AHL time to get back some confidence and learn how to skate backwards again. How have all the left shooting D for the Gulls looked so far? Any that could come up and potentially hold down a third pairing NHL spot?

 

[Masch78]

You suggest sitting Pettersson and play Sustr-Schenn as a 3rd pair?

 

[anezthes]

You suggest sitting Pettersson and play Sustr-Schenn as a 3rd pair?

No, that's not what he's saying.

Based on how bad Pettersson has started the year I think he needs some AHL time to get back some confidence and learn how to skate backwards again. How have all the left shooting D for the Gulls looked so far? Any that could come up and potentially hold down a third pairing NHL spot?

 

[HansH]

Based on how bad Pettersson has started the year I think he needs some AHL time to get back some confidence and learn how to skate backwards again. How have all the left shooting D for the Gulls looked so far? Any that could come up and potentially hold down a third pairing NHL spot?

I've only seen one game in person, but team D on the Gulls was quite suspect through that one home game -- and that was the one where they surrendered the fewest goals (3). In the other two, the Gulls have surrendered six goals at Tucson (coughing up a two-goal lead going into the 3rd) and five goals at Ontario (coughing up another two-goal lead in the third before winning in the SO)... So I wouldn't be looking to San Diego for any promising NHL-level defenseman performances at the moment. JMO, of course.

 

[duxfan1101]

Add another one to the list

 

[mightyquack]

I'm getting Blake v San Jose flashbacks. Hopefully no serious long term damage is done.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Hopefully no long term effects for Kopacka.

 

[lakai17]

Any word on Kevin Roy?

 

[Kalv]

From CBS Sports:

Kopacka is considered out indefinitely after sustaining a significant laceration on his wrist during Saturday's game against Ontario.
Kopacka's wrist was cut by a skate in a freak accident that left the 20-year-old in serious danger Saturday. No further details have been released by the Ducks' organization.

Sounds bad, I hope he recovers good, he had a nice start of the season and I think he can be an NHL player

 

[duxfan1101]

CapFriendly says Max Jones has been taken off IR and has been sent to San Diego. I know a lot of people have soured on him, but I'm excited to see what he can do.

 

[bumperkisser]

I'm excited to see Jones in San Diego. Please stay healthy ffs

 

[Static]

Max is a wildcard. I still have really high hopes that he can become a middle six winger who can score 20 goals and agitate.

 

[Getzmonster]

Was this more the reason Hults was traded perhaps?

 

[duxfan1101]

Was this more the reason Hults was traded perhaps?

Hults is a center, I feel like that deal was more just getting rid of a contract.

 

[Kalv]

Hults is a center, I feel like that deal was more just getting rid of a contract.

It feels like ther might be some under the table deal with Tampa for Dotchin. I haven`t looked into it why would it make sense, but I noticed we gave Hults away as soon as Dotchin cleared waivers.

As for Jones, I really don`t have too high expectations of him, but I am happy he is back as obviously I have nothing against him personally. I just haven`t seen him being offensively useful for quite a while which obviously has made me very suspicious of him. Hope he proves me wrong Like I said, with all that, I am happy he`s back.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Max is a wildcard. I still have really high hopes that he can become a middle six winger who can score 20 goals and agitate.

I think he can definitely agitate.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Was this more the reason Hults was traded perhaps?

I think it was a combination of wanting to clear space on the 50 man, and making sure there's enough ice time to go around in SD.

The Gulls should be adding quite a few forwards via demotion as we get Ritchie back and hopefully others on the mend.

 

[Boo Boo]

will anyone be watching Jones/ the gulls tonight?

 

[duxfan1101]

Take a look at that first line for tonight's game. Also, haven't heard a timeline for Dotchin to this point.

 

[bsu]

Jones steel Terry

 

[McDonald19]

What's with the 7 D lineup?

 

[duxfan1101]

What's with the 7 D lineup?

Not sure. The only other forwards on their roster are Gazdic, Soy, and Kopacka (who is out indefinitely).

 

[MMC]

Who's joining the Gulls next year?