2019-20 Minor League Thread - Rampage/Oilers

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Borgman will for sure be the first call up. They loved his camp, which I’m not surprised.

 

[Chojin]

Awesome that the Rampage are off to a good start.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Borgman will for sure be the first call up. They loved his camp, which I’m not surprised.

Mikkola is likely to replace Gunnarsson or Bouwmeester when they move on, but today he wouldn’t be the first guy up (unless short term as a skating player) to replace the 7th D position. They will want him to play as much as possible, and calling him up to be the 6/7 guy is counterproductive.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Mikkola is likely to replace Gunnarsson or Bouwmeester when they move on, but today he wouldn’t be the first guy up (unless short term as a skating player) to replace the 7th D position. They will want him to play as much as possible, and calling him up to be the 6/7 guy is counterproductive.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a look if say, Bouwmeester got hurt. I wouldn't mind giving him a look if there's an extended amount of playing time up for grabs. Although if it's just a short term fill in I could see Borgman getting the shot.

 

[Chojin]

Congrats to Jordan Nolan on the captaincy. Seemed like the obvious choice.

 

[Blueston]

Congrats to Jordan Nolan on the captaincy. Seemed like the obvious choice.

Thought alternates/assistants were interesting- Mikkola, Dotchin, Walker, Poganski.

 

[Ranksu]

Thought alternates/assistants were interesting- Mikkola, Dotchin, Walker, Poganski.

Not shock at all Mikkola has A. His gamestyle is worth of everybody else looking för. Good example such a young guy.

 

[execwrite1]

Thought alternates/assistants were interesting- Mikkola, Dotchin, Walker, Poganski.

Yes - two prospects, two AHL vets

 

[Halak Ness Monster]

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a look if say, Bouwmeester got hurt. I wouldn't mind giving him a look if there's an extended amount of playing time up for grabs. Although if it's just a short term fill in I could see Borgman getting the shot.

Yeah giving Mikkola some NHL playing time would be a very smart idea. Gotta give him an idea of what the NHL is like before he takes over full time next season.

We also need an idea of if he's close to being a starter on D or if we should look into bringing JBo back for another year.

 

[Coach Nate]

Kostin with two assists tonight. First one was a beauty of a little flip on a zone entry to spring Walker

 

[Novacain]

Rampage move to 3-0. Husso gets the shutout. The penalty kill has been exceptional. Kostin with a very good game, Walker can’t stop scoring, and all is good!

 

[542365]

.963 save percentage and a 1.00 GAA to start the year for Ville. Important year for him and he’s off to a great start. Kostin’s first assist was a beauty as was Walker’s finish on that goal.

All of this before one of the best scorers in the AHL laces them up. Rampage might actually have something going down there this year.

 

[BleedBlueForever]

Just watched the game from last night. Rampage looking a lot better. Husso looked great, hopefully he has a great year.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Interesting article I found while Googling Ryan Olsen out of curiosity.

Not the most savory of characters.

Link

 

[execwrite1]

Interesting article I found while Googling Ryan Olsen out of curiosity.

Not the most savory of characters.

Link

Yikes - I would hope the Blues were aware of this and determined that Olsen accepted responsibility for this reprehensible behavior. He's playing with two strikes against him.

 

[CoverYour5]

Has there been any news on Kyrou? Don't think he has gotten in a game yet, and right before he went down it seemed like he was very close to returning to full action.

Concerning to say the least.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Sure would be nice if Kostin started producing.

6 games
0 goals
3 assists
8 PIMs

Have not watched a single game, so I cannot speak to the non-stat aspects of his game this season.

But his stat line is lacking.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Has there been any news on Kyrou? Don't think he has gotten in a game yet, and right before he went down it seemed like he was very close to returning to full action.

Concerning to say the least.

I would guess he’s still rehabbing. Not sure if he’s a full participant in Rampage practices or not yet but unless there something seriously wrong with his knee I won’t be too concerned. Likely just normal rehab to get him up to game speed IMO.

 

[BlueOil]

 

[shpongle falls]

Sure would be nice if Kostin started producing.

6 games
0 goals
3 assists
8 PIMs

Have not watched a single game, so I cannot speak to the non-stat aspects of his game this season.

But his stat line is lacking.

Ya I feel ya there, hopefully Kostin scores a goal soon and gets on a roll. I would love if he plays really well and the Blues give him a call up at some point b/c I really want to see what he looks like at the NHL level.

 

[Ranksu]

Not suprised if Kostin is playing worse linemates and 2nd powerplay. While guy like Nolan is getting better o-zone starts, better linemates and 1st line powerplay.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Not suprised if Kostin is playing worse linemates and 2nd powerplay. While guy like Nolan is getting better o-zone starts, better linemates and 1st line powerplay.

If Kostin cannot EARN that role, then he has a problem.

He is supposed to be one of our top prospects and he needs to start reinforcing that status or else he will find himself on the outside looking in.

I have been a hardcore Blues fan ever since I saw my first game when I was 4 y/o at the old barn, so I desperately want Kostin to be über successful.

I truly wish him no ill will.

 

[Coach Nate]

Not suprised if Kostin is playing worse linemates and 2nd powerplay. While guy like Nolan is getting better o-zone starts, better linemates and 1st line powerplay.

You wanna know why this happens? Because Jordan Nolan plays smart hockey and uses his teammates. Kostin started to do those things in the first week or so, and then turned back into a pumpkin.

And make no mistake, Kostin isn't exactly playing with AHL plugs right now. He's got skill surrounding him.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

You wanna know why this happens? Because Jordan Nolan plays smart hockey and uses his teammates. Kostin started to do those things in the first week or so, and then turned back into a pumpkin.

And make no mistake, Kostin isn't exactly playing with AHL plugs right now. He's got skill surrounding him.

Absotutely!

He is playing with very good professional AHL-level hockey players

 

[Ranksu]

What are exact forward lines and d-pairs currently?