Albany Devils 2016 AHL playoffs talk
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Stephen Gionta
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Santini and Wood won't be playing for Albany. But Josh Jacobs will. Where does he fit on the defense?
Helgeson - Severson will be the first pairing I assume. Then who???
Helgeson - Severson will be the first pairing I assume. Then who???
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Burlon (55 GP), Kelly (54 GP), Gragnani (55 GP), Mozik (50 GP), Scarlett (58 GP), Hrabarenka (46 GP), McPherson (63 GP).
I'd guess Mozik, McPherson, Burlon, and Hrabarenka?
I'd guess Mozik, McPherson, Burlon, and Hrabarenka?
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I'd think Kelly would definitely be in the lineup.
Hrabraneka might be a scratch.
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No, we're definitely not sure about that.
This is basically impossible to prognosticate about. But I am looking forwards to AHL playoff GDTs!
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Well, for one thing MAG is a lefty dman and Jacobs is a RHD. So I'd assume that they aren't really competing for the same spot...
But Gragnani is a very average AHL dman. And when you factor his age, 29 years old, he really is below average with nothing left to grow. That equals garbage.
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I doubt Jacobs plays much unless he impresses a lot in the next few games.
There's just too much depth on the right side with Severson, Hrabarenka, Scarlett, Mozik, and McPherson. Left side also has Burlon, Helgeson, Kelly, and Gragnani so it's not too shabby either.
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But we aren't worried about age, future, or past; it's only about who helps more now.
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Their numbers aren't much better, if they even are than Gragnani's.
Albany has a lot of very good AHL defenders right now so I would expect his numbers to be high. He's not really in a position to monopolize PP or offensive opportunities. Those numbers lead the team in points from a defender as well.
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It'll be interesting to see how Kowalsky handles the last few regular season games. Will he give everyone a chance to play to see how they do, or will he try to run the lineups he thinks are the best and try to get the chemistry going right away?
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No one is saying Gragnani is more valuable to the organization. However, he's been a top offensive defenseman in the AHL for quite some time and is most likely a better player for the upcoming playoff series.
He makes a $225,000 AHL salary, which is quite a bit.
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Albany Devils playoffs presale this week will offer discounted tickets.
http://www.thealbanydevils.com/playoffs/
End Zone -- $12
Corners -- $14
Center Ice -- $18
Presale for Games 1 and 2 will begin at 10 am Thursday and will last until 9:59 am Monday.
http://www.thealbanydevils.com/playoffs/
End Zone -- $12
Corners -- $14
Center Ice -- $18
Presale for Games 1 and 2 will begin at 10 am Thursday and will last until 9:59 am Monday.
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I know you're in the Philly area, but the drive from North Jersey is not bad.
About 2 hours straight up Route 87.
I know fans that have booked a motel room on Saturday nights & caught the Saturday night and Sunday afternoon games earlier this season.
I see a large NJ fan presence up in Albany this playoffs.
That'd be a really fun road trip. If I still lived in the area I'd totally do it!
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