All Things AHL 2018-2019

[simon IC]

Mikkola

 

[542365]

Already down 1-0 less than a minute into the game. I’ve only seen three games, but it seems this team is as bad as their record indicates.

 

[542365]

3-0 15 minutes in. I think I’ll do something else with my night

 

[Jessica]

LaLeggia

 

[shpongle falls]

What is going on with Rampage? I was excited about the Bannister hiring b/c his track record in the OHL was tremendous but I don't know what to think now.

 

[Frenzy31]

Husso sucks. 4 goals on 13 shots. JB gives the, two solid outings and they run right back to Husso. Just like they do with Allen.

We may need to bring in a better goalie coach and maybe just maybe Mgt, shouldn’t anoint a goalie until he proves something.

 

[542365]

Worst record in the league and lose 8-1. Too early to think about firing the AHL coach too?

 

[MissouriMook]

Worst record in the league and lose 8-1. Too early to think about firing the AHL coach too?

Hire Q and send Yeo to SA.

 

[simon IC]

So if Husso is SA's Allen, is Jerabek their JBo?

 

[Evocable Manager]

So if Husso is SA's Allen, is Jerabek their JBo?

Apparently that's Mitch Reinke from what I've heard.

 

[simon IC]

Apparently that's Mitch Reinke from what I've heard.

We need some RD prospects sooner than later. Pietrangelo, Parayko and Schmaltz are getting older and Bortuzzo can't stay healthy. I hope it's a priority at our next draft.

 

[BlueDream]

So if Husso is SA's Allen, is Jerabek their JBo?

No, it looks like he's played fine. San Antonio has way bigger problems than Jerabek.

We need some RD prospects sooner than later. Pietrangelo, Parayko and Schmaltz are getting older and Bortuzzo can't stay healthy. I hope it's a priority at our next draft.

Saying Pietrangelo, Parayko and Schmaltz are "getting older" is an insane stretch. You do realize they are 28, 25, and 25 right? I mean, everyone "gets older" each year but we have 4 quality NHL RHD. All under the age of 29. I understand wanting to have depth at every position, but anyone we draft will be blocked for a while. And signing a bottom pairing defenseman usually isn't that hard. It's just not a concern.

 

[Saint Loser]

We had so much excitement for this team.
They were described as “stacked”, “loaded”, “primed for a breakout with Bannister at the helm”.

This team sucks.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Wolves are rockin’!

Maybe the St. Louis Blues organization actually stinks.

 

[simon IC]

No, it looks like he's played fine. San Antonio has way bigger problems than Jerabek.


Saying Pietrangelo, Parayko and Schmaltz are "getting older" is an insane stretch. You do realize they are 28, 25, and 25 right? I mean, everyone "gets older" each year but we have 4 quality NHL RHD. All under the age of 29. I understand wanting to have depth at every position, but anyone we draft will be blocked for a while. And signing a bottom pairing defenseman usually isn't that hard. It's just not a concern.

I guess I should have worded that better. The point I was trying to make, is that with Bortuzzo out, if one more RD goes down, the next call up is Mitch Reinke. I am not exactly brimming with confidence about that.

 

[BlueDream]

I guess I should have worded that better. The point I was trying to make, is that with Bortuzzo out, if one more RD goes down, the next call up is Mitch Reinke. I am not exactly brimming with confidence about that.

Well I don't think the Blues would call up Reinke. I bet they'd call up Mikkola, Walman, Butler or Jerabek and just play one of the lefties on their off-side which isn't that big of a deal.

 

[Blueston]

I will go with McIntyre again today

 

[Jessica]

I am going with Smith today.

 

[542365]

Kyrou.

 

[Robb_K]

Well I don't think the Blues would call up Reinke. I bet they'd call up Mikkola, Walman, Butler or Jerabek and just play one of the lefties on their off-side which isn't that big of a deal.

I don't either. He's having trouble defending on 3rd pairing in The AHL. He might be better served by playing in The ECHL.

 

[jura]

Kostin

 

[542365]

Ohh that was a pretty goal by Kostin. Lowers the shoulder goes to the net, backhand forehand slide it past the goalie. More of that, please.

 

[jura]

 

[ezcreepin]

Wtf is going on with the Rampage this season? They can't be THIS bad can they?

 

[542365]

Wtf is going on with the Rampage this season? They can't be THIS bad can they?

In the games I’ve seen(3 losses) they look every bit as bad as their record indicates. Just simple things like wingers being on the boards and available for a breakout pass, transitioning the puck to the weak side of the ice for easier movement, wingers pressuring the puck at the point in the defensive zone etc. they’re not doing. Offensively they’ve been a mess. Lots of one and done(none and done) rushes, cycles along the boards without ever even attempting to get the puck to the middle, point shots off shin pads etc. I’ve only seen three games, but from what I’ve seen they’re a mess and deserve their record.

Sammy Blais appears to have given up honestly. He should be a star in the AHL but he doesn’t compete at all. I don’t think the coach is doing a great job, but his individual skill and experience in the AHL should allow him to consistently produce but he’s not. Maybe he’s getting chances and is just snake bitten, but he’s been a total nonfactor in the games I’ve seen.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

I was worried with the Bannister hire initially, and needless to say, I still am worried at this point.