2021/22 Utica Comets and ECHL Talk

[Tao Jersey Jones]

I gave you the main participants in the first PP. On the 2 in a row it was a mishmash of team effort. I could either report what was going on or study who was out there. I chose the first.

Just busting your chops young man. We'll get it all.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

First PK in the first period:

Bahl Russo Schmelzer Gambardella

Talvitie Boqvist

Next draw

Okhotiuk Groleau Schmelzer DeLeo

Thompson

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

2 Vukojevic, Michael D
5 Russo, Robbie D
6 White, Colton?
7 De Leo, Chase C/LW
9 Holtz, Alex RW
10 Flynn, Brian C
12 Thompson, Tyce C
13 McGrath, Patrick RW
15 Gambardella, Joe C
16 Schnarr, Nate C
17 Greer, A. J. LW
20 Zetterlund, Fabian C
22 Walsh, Reilly D
23 Wotherspoon, Tyler D
25 Foote, Nolan LW
26 Schmelzer, Ryan C
34 Mitens, Mareks
38 Groleau, Jeremy D
44 Stevens, Luke LW
77 Talvitie, Aarne C
82 Okhotiuk, Nikita D
88 Bahl, Kevin D
90 Boqvist, Jesper C
92 Clarke, Graeme RW
93 Schmid, Akira G

 

[NJ07102]

Thompson was again really good. Played c and should be the first man up imo. Definitely an option to move into Hughes spot on the 2nd line until Jack comes back.
Schmid had a great game, very calm and steady. And he can handle the puck much better than most goalies.
Loved he game Reilly Walsh had... if you don't count his two horrific turnovers. That could've been two GA right there. Other than that, he was fabulous.

 

[Mgd31]

Is there an option to record games on AHL TV? I’d like to record the Utica game while the Devils game is going on tonight.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

Utica seems like a great hockey market and the fans have had a pretty good show with all the young talent on the team, good start to the partnership

 

[Guadana]

Thompson was again really good. Played c and should be the first man up imo. Definitely an option to move into Hughes spot on the 2nd line until Jack comes back.
Schmid had a great game, very calm and steady. And he can handle the puck much better than most goalies.
Loved he game Reilly Walsh had... if you don't count his two horrific turnovers. That could've been two GA right there. Other than that, he was fabulous.

Walsh is really bad in defensive zone, and he is turnover producer every game.

I think Thompson was good too, I like Boqvist game, but he lose his chances time after time.

I would say some starnge thing, I did think they can try Foote in center. I think he is too slow for a winger, but he play very smart game, makes good passes, cover zones and read game well I think. I dont tell center is his place but I would try.

 

[ScottyK]

 

[UticaHockey]

Is there an option to record games on AHL TV? I’d like to record the Utica game while the Devils game is going on tonight.

You can play back completed games. You don't have to watch them live.

 

[Mgd31]

Walsh is really bad in defensive zone, and he is turnover producer every game.

I think Thompson was good too, I like Boqvist game, but he lose his chances time after time.

I would say some starnge thing, I did think they can try Foote in center. I think he is too slow for a winger, but he play very smart game, makes good passes, cover zones and read game well I think. I dont tell center is his place but I would try.

Boqvist can enter the zone at will, but he needs to make better decisions after that.

 

[UticaHockey]

Sounds like Aarne likes playing in front of the fans in Utica.

 

[Call Me Al]

he has almost no accent, surprised by that

 

[Mgd31]

Sounds like Aarne likes playing in front of the fans in Utica.

He’s giving them a lot to cheer for!

 

[UticaHockey]

He’s giving them a lot to cheer for!

Not a very big guy but plays with a lot of grit.

 

[Guadana]

Is there an option to record games on AHL TV? I’d like to record the Utica game while the Devils game is going on tonight.

If you buy AHL tv you can watch full games when ever you want. And create records with some movie maker or bandicam etc.

 

[My3Sons]

Hey @StevenToddIves how great would it be if Talvitie could get his skating back and regain the form that made him the WJC captain? If he can achieve his potential he’d be a very solid NHL player. Really rooting for him. A lot of folks probably forget how good he looked up to that knee injury.

 

[Omar Little]

He’s giving them a lot to cheer for!

Guy has like no accent. Impressive

 

[NJ07102]

Hey @StevenToddIves how great would it be if Talvitie could get his skating back and regain the form that made him the WJC captain? If he can achieve his potential he’d be a very solid NHL player. Really rooting for him. A lot of folks probably forget how good he looked up to that knee injury.

That is so true. I didn't see his games last year, but in the two games so far this season he was notable on multiple occasions. Wouldn't say he stood out, but he did some really good things. Built like Zetterlund...

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

 

[UticaHockey]

@Bad Goalie based on what you've seen who do you think comes out to make room for Colton White?

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Groleau probably sits for White.

 

[UticaHockey]

It's nice having the ECHL team only 2 hours away. No since in having him sit in the press box when he can be playing in Glens Falls.

 

[Mgd31]

Groleau probably sits for White.

I’m good with that, was not a huge fan of him last night

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

It's nice having the ECHL team only 2 hours away. No since in having him sit in the press box when he can be playing in Glens Falls.

Closer than Binghamton was, but farther than Albany.

Yeah Vuks needs to be playing as he is still developing. This isn't like Colby Sissons and David Quenneville being sent down in their third pro year.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

I’m good with that, was not a huge fan of him last night

Groleau had some good moments shutting down opponents with his frame but his missed pass to Okhotiuk behind the net led to the goal against.

Maybe someone else is banged up. Okhotiuk could sit as well, but I think they probably don't want to hurt his confidence. Bahl had the collision of the game, but Ok had a bigger hit after they chose Bahl. White is LD but played some RD at the end of the season, so it will be interesting to see where White slots in.

Also maybe Schnarr and/or Stevens get some fresh legs in to play the second half of the B2B. Schmelzer ate the boards and finished the game with gauze in his nose. I think Shaya said McGrath is injured.