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Prospect Info: Bakersfield Condors '18-19 Season
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It would be all good except for forum rules on politics, etc. It may have been a joke but you were 100% right that people can be pieces of garbage for what they do to others.
Joe Gams gets the call up. Good to see him getting some more NHL games, and I do think he's the right guy. As much as Benson and Marody are lighting it up down there, Gambardella has a more mature game, and can be a contributor at the NHL level, as long as he keeps his confidence, and plays the same way.
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In my opinion players earn their ice time, so if it's 3 minutes it's 3 minutes. Should be the same for Pulju, Yams, anybody. Make an impact with what you're given.
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I somewhat disagree. Whether we like it or not, the NHL is becoming more of a development league than it used to be, as teams are relying more and more on speed and youth.
If the effort isn't there, absolutely, bench them. Don't bench them for a mistake though unless A) It is consistent and you've been trying to talk to them about it over and over, or B) They give you attitude for you trying to teach them in the moment. Galant is one of the best coaches in the league because he doesn't push his players down for every mistake. That builds their confidence and allows growth. Players like McDavid and Draisaitl are automatically given the luxury to make mistakes and learn from them so they can carry this team. Why Pulju wasn't given that same rope, I'll never understand.
1 goal 2 assists for Ethan "Struggling Mightily" Bear.
2 assists for Tyler "The Clock is Ticking on him ever being an NHLer" Benson.
2 assists for Tyler "The Clock is Ticking on him ever being an NHLer" Benson.
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Benson has a goal too.
lol that Bakersfield loses their leading scorer to call up and then scores 5 in the first period.
Woodcroft for HC!
Benson has a goal too.
lol that Bakersfield loses their leading scorer to call up and then scores 5 in the first period.
Woodcroft for HC!
The water must be purer in Bakersfield.
Yam sure getting hit with a lot of minor injuries this year. Wonder if it's a one off thing every time or something to do with a bigger game in the pros
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Bear is racking up points now..
And Caleb Jones seems to have gone quiet
And Caleb Jones seems to have gone quiet
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Pretty sure this has put Benson in 5th place point wise.
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He has 4 points tonight and the game isn't over.
Which also makes him exactly a PPG this season
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Actually the AHL.COM stats page is super good. It's updated in-game (unlike the NHL.com, which updates later in the night)
So the 4 points this game has put him up to 55 points in 58 games.
I know I've tried to balance out the enthusiasm for Benson this season, but simply have to celebrate him tying Anton Landers points record for the Condors. Absolutely awesome.
Odds are Marody will pass that record too, so we'll have two rookies in the AHL as the all time points leaders for the Condors.
Starrett was top notch again, and was a factor in as 7-0 game. That's special too. The Condors gave up 8 powerplay opportunities.
Odds are Marody will pass that record too, so we'll have two rookies in the AHL as the all time points leaders for the Condors.
Starrett was top notch again, and was a factor in as 7-0 game. That's special too. The Condors gave up 8 powerplay opportunities.
Mcnotloilersfan
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At this point I feel like that backup job next season is Starretts to lose. We will see how the playoffs go but he's been really impressive. Excited that a handful of these players should be on the team next year.
Puljujarvi got plenty of rope. But that's a different discussion.
Ice time is rarely about punishing people for mistakes. More than anything, it's about how much players can actually handle. We talk about not rushing guys in to the NHL, but when they get to the NHL, there are multiple levels there too. Top pairing d-men. Elite checking forwards. Grind lines. Ultra skilled passers that will make you pay if you're too tired to read the situation.
You look at Gambardella, Malone and Currie, they are top 6 players at the AHL level. But they are not even close at the NHL level. Their roles are different, and if they expect to get more ice time, and earn more tough minutes, then they're going to have to make an impact as depth forwards first. If they can't do that, they'll be sunk against the Doughtys, Suters, O'Reillys, Bergerons in the league. No chance.
Your argument works if the NHL team they get called up to has actual depth. But have you taken a look at the Oilers roster? I'd rather McDavid try to drag Currie and Gambardella around than Lucic and Kassian. They're 25 years old, they can handle a little adversity.
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