2018-19 Colorado Eagles (AHL) and Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)

[expatriatedtexan]

I'll admit, I didn't see much of Greer last year, so I'm not sure how much/if at all his game has changed. But the one thing he brings that I think the team is lacking is some grit in crowding the crease. He seemed like such a pest, starting scrums and getting under the opposition's skin the few times I've watched him play. I really think the AVs need another forward that brings that on a consistent basis.

 

[ljb4]

I still prefer to let the players develop at their own pace. Give them lots of AHL games with ice time. If they can dominate one year (i.e play above the nhl role they are projected to), put them in the NHL until they fail.

If the other guys win over him, it doesnt mean Greer has failed. Might mean we have a sick prospect pool. Kerfoot was a fast developer, great. Doesnt mean we have no role for another, give anorher guy up without giving him the chance to win back the position.

Kerfoot just turned 24 while Greer will not be 22 until December. I do believe Greer can carve out a productive bottom six role, but he has to develop that type of game with the Eagles, i.e. use him on the PK and against the other team's top line,

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Kerfoot just turned 24 while Greer will not be 22 until December. I do believe Greer can carve out a productive bottom six role, but he has to develop that type of game with the Eagles, i.e. use him on the PK and against the other team's top line,

I think he may still even carve out a top 6 role based on his offensive highlights. Just love his strong hockey sense.

 

[Bender]

This is his last year of being waivers-exempt. It's hard to imagine that he will spend an entire year in the AHL and then jump into the NHL next year immediately, especially when he'll be competing for that role with guys like Kaut, Bowers, and Shvyrev, who will IMO have better cases for callups. He needs to jump ahead of them now and get an NHL role for himself solidified before any of those other guys take his spot for good.

I don't think he's necessarily competing with those guys. I see him more competing with players like Gourke, Nieto and Colin Wilson. I think those are the guys he needs to prove he's better than and replace.

I'll admit, I didn't see much of Greer last year, so I'm not sure how much/if at all his game has changed. But the one thing he brings that I think the team is lacking is some grit in crowding the crease. He seemed like such a pest, starting scrums and getting under the opposition's skin the few times I've watched him play. I really think the AVs need another forward that brings that on a consistent basis.

Agreed! That's the type of game that will get him on the big squad. If he can hit, play a decent defensive game and pop-in a few goals here and there, he'll be a valuable bottom-6 player. I'm not sure if people expected more but if he turns out to be a 6'3lbs version of Antoine Roussel, I'll be pretty happy personally. (not the skating part but the 'pest' part)

 

[McMetal]

I don't think he's necessarily competing with those guys. I see him more competing with players like Gourke, Nieto and Colin Wilson. I think those are the guys he needs to prove he's better than and replace.

There's a good chance both Wilson and Bourque will be gone at the end of the year, I'm mostly thinking of just the 12/13 forwards that will be in the NHL, and I'm having trouble seeing him as one of the top 12 forwards in the org even after those two are gone.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

There's a good chance both Wilson and Bourque will be gone at the end of the year, I'm mostly thinking of just the 12/13 forwards that will be in the NHL, and I'm having trouble seeing him as one of the top 12 forwards in the org even after those two are gone.

I can see nieto, ghetto being gone as well.

 

[Bender]

There's a good chance both Wilson and Bourque will be gone at the end of the year, I'm mostly thinking of just the 12/13 forwards that will be in the NHL, and I'm having trouble seeing him as one of the top 12 forwards in the org even after those two are gone.

Not me. If he's able to keep progressing and stay healthy, I think he's going to have a pretty good shot at that lineup. Just because he got sent down, it doesn't mean he's a horrible bust or they don't like where he at. With the number of 1-way contracts on team already that are already there to play that type of role, it's not really a surprise.

He might just be an extra body or a 4th liner to start but if he buys into that role, he could be effective. He's still pretty young, he won't be 22 until December.

Or maybe he'll get packaged with Meloche and a pick from Drouin.

 

[Bender]

I can see nieto, ghetto being gone as well.

Nieto's on a 2 year that coincides with the expiration of Soderberg's contract. Seems like they'll be joined at the hip until then.

 

[McMetal]

Not me. If he's able to keep progressing and stay healthy, I think he's going to have a pretty good shot at that lineup. Just because he got sent down, it doesn't mean he's a horrible bust or they don't like where he at. With the number of 1-way contracts on team already that are already there to play that type of role, it's not really a surprise.

He might just be an extra body or a 4th liner to start but if he buys into that role, he could be effective. He's still pretty young, he won't be 22 until December.

Or maybe he'll get packaged with Meloche and a pick from Drouin.

He isn't a bust yet, never said he was, but he's on his last chance with the Avs this year, that's all.

 

[Balthazar]

Some of you will be devastated to learn that Rice has been released.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Kaut makes his Eagles debut tonight. They lost yesterday 5-3.

Forwards:
Greer - Shvyrev - Kaut
Agozinno - Beaudin - Kosmachuk
Lewis - Downing - Joly
Ully - Dickinson - Harms
Defense:
Boikov - Richard
Geertsen - Meloche
Graves - Davis

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Eagles win!

 

[The Kingslayer]

Im actually so happy Shyvrev is playing in the AHL. Hopefully Kovalenko comes over soon aswell.

 

[The Merchant]

Ty Lewis bb

 

[Tommy Shelby]

That D needs help though, luckily with a few more cuts it will be better.

 

[VikingAv]

Im actually so happy Shyvrev is playing in the AHL. Hopefully Kovalenko comes over soon aswell.

He signed a 3-year contract back home, so we're gonna have to wait a while for him.

 

[Piestany88]

Im actually so happy Shyvrev is playing in the AHL. Hopefully Kovalenko comes over soon aswell.

Yes I wasn't expecting Shyvy yhis soon , bonus . Kovalenko signed 3 years , I wondering if he has an out clause or whatnot ?

 

[Foppa Frossa]

The Bass beat goes on

 

[BobRossColton]

Will we be able to watch the eagles on altitude?

 

[Pokecheque]

Wait, Hunter Smith? That big dude who ran over the little kid during warmups?

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Will we be able to watch the eagles on altitude?

Don't think so. You can get a theahl.com pass for $60 for the season.

 

[McMetal]

I thought Altitude was planning to broadcast some of the games. Could be wrong though.

 

[UncleRisto]

Some of you will be devastated to learn that Rice has been released.

I am disappointed, but is there a reason other than the funky name? Hmm.

 

[Pokecheque]

Bummer. Smith didn't make it, was hoping to have a Burke guy on the roster...

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Wonder if Kamenev and Lindholm will play tomorrow.