Post-Game Talk: {AHL} Belleville Senators vs. Laval Rocket (Laval Blows a 3-Goal Lead. Lose 5-4 in OT)

[Spearmint Rhino]

This is it tonight, multi-point game and he’s a future HOF, gets blanked and he’s the 2nd coming of Galchenyuk, everything is riding on this game

Just hoping for once in 25 years player development is prioritized over a W

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just added the line-up in the OP.

But here it is:

 

[CHfan1]

Well he didn’t fall in that clip, so it’s already looking like a success.


Jokes aside, I hope he plays 18-20 minutes and on the first pp unit. Not expecting a whole lot for his first game there though.

 

[Adam Michaels]

We can see sending Kotkaniemi down to Laval garners more interest. We're already on Page 2 and the game hasn't started yet.

 

[Tyson]

We can see sending Kotkaniemi down to Laval garners more interest. We're already on Page 2 and the game hasn't started yet.

I will be watching. All Laval needed tonight is goaltending

 

[Adam Michaels]

Well he didn’t fall in that clip, so it’s already looking like a success.


Jokes aside, I hope he plays 18-20 minutes and on the first pp unit. Not expecting a whole lot for his first game there though.

He will play a lot in Laval. When they sent Mete for a few weeks last year, he was used in all situations and played top-pairing minutes. I'm expecting Kotkaniemi to go through the same. He'll play top line minutes and in all situations. Only situation I don't expect him to play is the PK. But Bouchard may actually use him there so he gets some time there, too.

Unfortunately, we can't track TOI in the AHL. For some odd reason, that info is not shared with the media and neither the fans. I'm sure they track it but it's kept internal within the coaching staffs and organizations.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I will be watching. All Laval needed tonight is goaltending

Yup. And I'm not comfortable with Kinkaid either as he's struggled his last few starts. Primeau is inconsistent right now, putting one great performance following it up with a weak one. But not worried with the kid. I am concerned by the fact Kinkaid is not able to look good in the AHL either.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Good news is that Toronto lost in regulation to Charlotte. Charlotte winning has no bearing on Laval since they're in another division. Toronto losing in regulation means they stay at 49 pts and tied with Laval. However, the Marlies have one game in hand (will be two games in hand after tonight). If Laval wins, they pass Toronto in points. But if they lose, then they remain in 5th place.

But what is happening in the North Division is crazy. Because the 6th, 7th, and 8th place teams sit at 46 pts, a mere 3 pts away from a playoff spot. The race is on in full force right now. And every game and every point matters.

 

[Tyson]

Good news is that Toronto lost in regulation to Charlotte. Charlotte winning has no bearing on Laval since they're in another division. Toronto losing in regulation means they stay at 49 pts and tied with Laval. However, the Marlies have one game in hand (will be two games in hand after tonight). If Laval wins, they pass Toronto in points. But if they lose, then they remain in 5th place.

But what is happening in the North Division is crazy. Because the 6th, 7th, and 8th place teams sit at 46 pts, a mere 3 pts away from a playoff spot. The race is on in full force right now. And every game and every point matters.

Like I said in my previous post this team desperately needs good goaltending

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Another great turn out tonight. Laval has been packing the house a lot this year, particularly the last month or so.

They had a sell out last night (and I was there, it was a packed house). And tonight, I think they're about 7000 in attendance. Great to see.

That place will be rocking if they make the playoffs.

 

[DAChampion]

I just logged into AHLTV for the first time, I paid $35 for the mid-season package.

Kotkaniemi had a nice shift.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Kotkaniemi with his first shift gets cheered.

And yes, he fell.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I just logged into AHLTV for the first time, I paid $35 for the mid-season package.

Kotkaniemi had a nice shift.

Nice. You'll enjoy it.

 

[Whitesnake]

Huge chance by the Kotka line thanks to the great work of Joe Cox.

 

[DAChampion]

It's really confusing to watch Alzner not be garbage.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Nice saves by Kinkaid.

I was just about to say Laval is off to a good start. But then the Sens get their first look at the net and it was a scoring chance. Kinkaid shut the door.

 

[Whitesnake]

Great saves by Kinkaid.

 

[26Mats]

Just added the line-up in the OP.

But here it is:

A lot of future NHLers playing tonight:

Kotkaniemi
Fleury
Brook
Primeau

 

[DAChampion]

Kotkaniemi wins the faceoff, passes to Fleury, who shoots wide.

 

[Adam Michaels]

A lot of future NHLers playing tonight:

Kotkaniemi
Fleury
Brook
Primeau

Primeau isn't playing. But yes, he is a future NHL'er in Laval right now.

They also have some past NHL'ers like Alzner, Kinkaid, and Folin (not in the line-up tonight).

 

[The Great Weal]

Huge chance by the Kotka line

Time to call him up!

 

[Adam Michaels]

Time to call him up!

If they don't call him up at intermission, I don't know what this organization is doing.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Laval struggled on the dot last night and they are so far tonight.