Ritchie Valens
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Any opinion on Josh Currie's game? Seems to be one of the most consistent producers down there each season.Spooner and Yamamoto haven't made much impact yet, but its a normal thing, Yamamoto especially seems to maybe get discouraged after a demotion. Only been a couple games though.
Have to say, I think that article on Benson is interesting, but paints too rosy a picture. Benson has been okay, and obviously has good vision, but there are plays that work for him in the AHL that we would be absolutely grilling him for in the NHL because they'd turn in to GA's very quickly.
The same thing goes for Marody, Jones. The AHL is the right place for them to be free to hone their craft, learn to pick their spots, learn to respect the opposition.
Gambardella, Russell, Lagesson, Day, Bear I'd even throw Hebig in to the mix of guys who have more mature games. But of course, they don't have the dynamism of those other guys.
I dont understand how we have a full-time skating coach in Pelletier and a top-notch prospect with skating issues holding him back in Marody.... and they arent attached to the freaking hip.
I look at Marodys game and feel like if Pelletier doesnt have the time, we should just hire someone for Bakersfield to focus on Marody and our prospects down there.
If dude can manage to improve his skating by 20%, he'll be a substantial player in the NHL with his current skillset.
Guy has skill and can abuse league's like that due to his experience. Hell Klinkhammer was almost a point per game when we sent him down.Spooner with another goal and assist. The demotion maybe lit a fire under his ass? Go condors go.
Guy has skill and can abuse league's like that due to his experience. Hell Klinkhammer was almost a point per game when we sent him down.
Most AHL guys are slow which is why guys like Rattie who are high skilled but not great skaters can dominate. Put a speedy guy like Spooner in the AHL, you don't have to worry about being weak as paper as you blow past everyone.He’s fast too but he doesn’t seem to use any of his attributes consistently in the NHL.
Starting to worry about Yamamoto. Turns 21 before the next season starts. Hasnt been good at the AHL or NHL this season and now again seems to be taking the demotion too hard.
Starting to worry about Yamamoto. Turns 21 before the next season starts. Hasnt been good at the AHL or NHL this season and now again seems to be taking the demotion too hard.
Jay Woodcroft, baby
Well, he is in the sun in Bakersfield if you look at it that way.To think we all wanted to punt him to the sun...
I'd deal him for immediate/non rental help TBH.
I’d deal him 100 times out of 100 before I dealt Puljujarvi.
Beauty goal, absolutely wired it to the top shelf glove side on a partial breakaway. There's been some talk about his lack of scoring in this thread, he's definitely more of a playmaker but that was a goal scorers goal.Benson makes it 1-0.
He shoots an insane amount to. He seems to have a snake bit season which makes his point total even more impressiveBeauty goal, absolutely wired it to the top shelf glove side on a partial breakaway. There's been some talk about his lack of scoring in this thread, he's definitely more of a playmaker but that was a goal scorers goal.