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Happy for the Kaut. How has Shyvrev looked? Im still in shock hes in NA.
It is early but Greer is on pp/g paceHappy to see Beaudin get some points. You need to at least be an average scorer in the AHL to be a bottom six forward in the NHL. It's very rare to be a black hole in the AHL and be able to play in the NHL.
Same goes for Greer. He needs to show offense in the AHL.
Greer has good speed and nice bow legged stride , not sure why some say his skating is bad , head great skater. He stands out in the AHL , he'll be called up at some point and the waiver fodder can be waived again.Greer made a really nice play on the 4th goal. I originally thought Kosmachuk forced and recovered the turnover, but it was all Greer on the turnover and then he dished a sweet assist for the Kosmachuk goal.
Greer made a really nice play on the 4th goal. I originally thought Kosmachuk forced and recovered the turnover, but it was all Greer on the turnover and then he dished a sweet assist for the Kosmachuk goal.
He is only on a 1 year contract so we would have to resign him to a longer term deal but I agree. Last year showed me that a legit SC contender needs 3 viable options in goal imo.Love Frankie. Really think he could turn into something great with us.
He is only on a 1 year contract so we would have to resign him to a longer term deal but I agree. Last year showed me that a legit SC contender needs 3 viable options in goal imo.
Went to the Eagles game Saturday night and just wanted to share a few thoughts.
Lines were:
Dries - Agozzino - O'Conner
Greer - Beaudin - Kosmachuck
Lewis - Dickinson - Kaut
Barron - Shvyrev - Nantel
Warsofsky - Alt
Lindholm - Graves
Geertsen - Meloche
-Kaut was clearly the best player on the ice. He may not be putting up a lot of points yet, but he was very impressive to watch and always made the proper play. I thought Kaut's skating was really smooth for his size. He was on the right wing/point on the #1 power play and looked to be more of a distributor in that role since he's right-handed and isn't in a shooting spot in that part of the ice. Beaudin and Greer also had really nice games.
-Francouz is actually pronounced Fran-soo-z not Fran-coo-z like I though...huh. Anyway, I though Francouz was really impressive. Held a shutout through the first two periods and made some nice saves in doing so. The first goal he gave up was on Francouz. It was a shot that he should've gloved, but he couldn't hang on, and Ontario jumped on the rebound. Second goal wasn't his fault at all; centering pass through the crease got deflected in by Graves. Third goal was a cross-ice pass for a one-timer that he didn't have much chance on.
-Shvyrev didn't stand out, and he didn't get as much ice time as I had hoped. It'd be nice to see what he could do with better linemates or more power play time. He did play with a lot of energy and hustle which was good to see. Still a big "work in progress" though. He's listed as similar height/weight to Kaut and Beaudin, but he looks much smaller and plays much smaller than the other two.
-Geertsen may never make it to the NHL, but thank goodness he's on that team to protect the kids. Ontario really gooned it up in the second period. The Reign just aren't very good. Clague and Moulson are the only interesting names on that roster, and neither of those guys stood out at all.
It was a great atmosphere, and I'd recommend making the drive up from Denver if anyone is thinking about going to a game. That team has some talent, and they're fun to watch. I'll be going back.
Glad to hear that about Kaut.Went to the Eagles game Saturday night and just wanted to share a few thoughts.
Lines were:
Dries - Agozzino - O'Conner
Greer - Beaudin - Kosmachuck
Lewis - Dickinson - Kaut
Barron - Shvyrev - Nantel
Warsofsky - Alt
Lindholm - Graves
Geertsen - Meloche
-Kaut was clearly the best player on the ice. He may not be putting up a lot of points yet, but he was very impressive to watch and always made the proper play. I thought Kaut's skating was really smooth for his size. He was on the right wing/point on the #1 power play and looked to be more of a distributor in that role since he's right-handed and isn't in a shooting spot in that part of the ice. Beaudin and Greer also had really nice games.
-Francouz is actually pronounced Fran-soo-z not Fran-coo-z like I though...huh. Anyway, I though Francouz was really impressive. Held a shutout through the first two periods and made some nice saves in doing so. The first goal he gave up was on Francouz. It was a shot that he should've gloved, but he couldn't hang on, and Ontario jumped on the rebound. Second goal wasn't his fault at all; centering pass through the crease got deflected in by Graves. Third goal was a cross-ice pass for a one-timer that he didn't have much chance on.
-Shvyrev didn't stand out, and he didn't get as much ice time as I had hoped. It'd be nice to see what he could do with better linemates or more power play time. He did play with a lot of energy and hustle which was good to see. Still a big "work in progress" though. He's listed as similar height/weight to Kaut and Beaudin, but he looks much smaller and plays much smaller than the other two.
-Geertsen may never make it to the NHL, but thank goodness he's on that team to protect the kids. Ontario really gooned it up in the second period. The Reign just aren't very good. Clague and Moulson are the only interesting names on that roster, and neither of those guys stood out at all.
It was a great atmosphere, and I'd recommend making the drive up from Denver if anyone is thinking about going to a game. That team has some talent, and they're fun to watch. I'll be going back.
Not saying you're wrong Redhawk, but Shvyrev definitely plays a more physical style than Kaut and Beaudin. Actually, majority of people including myself think that Beaudin won't make it into the NHL until he starts showing some more physical toughness. An aspect which Shvyrev has displayed so far in the early goings of his NA career.
Francouz’s 1 year “show me” deal coupled with Varly’s expiring contract seems to be motivating both of them so far. Varly won’t go down easily and is looking for another payday, probably the last big one of his career.
Grubauer is safe, but I expect only one of Varlamov or Francouz with the organization next year.
When Varly’s groin falls apart in January or so, Frankie will get a real good audition in the big league.
Our luck will be he signs with St.Louis or Dallas in the offseason and never has a serious injury again.