Prospect Info: Bakersfield Condors '21 | GO CRAZY CONDORSTOWN! Perched Atop The Pacific!

[OiledUp]

I think he's a natural fit with any fast center as he can get them the puck on the go and create in the ozone once they've gotten it there. Haas or McLeod could possibly benefit from him on the left IMO. His ability to utilize McLeod in the AHL has only made my suspicions of him being a fit with McDavid stronger as well.

In saying that Benson won't be hurt playing lots of hockey and working on his skating down there given his history. There's not a lot of room as Shore deserves to play and they've got a ton of forwards already up here. It would be great if Nygards hand would stop ruining his career as I thought he looked great last year before the injury and in his last couple games too. That's a guy who's literally been dealt a bad hand in life.

As it is I think Benson is better playing lots which I'd suggest is in contrast to some degree with Bouchard who I'm not convinced has been all that hurt sitting. Bouchard has "compete" and pace issues, not because he's lazy or doesn't care but because he's a thinker not a doer, so I actually see him being benefited by practicing at a higher pace and competing against guys like Russell all day in practice. No question it would be nice to see him get the odd game in, I just don't think it's as disastrous as some may think. The taxi squad is a real benefit as it allows for some hard work and individualized attention that wouldn't otherwise be as easy to give at the NHL level. I think Benson and the young players in the organization have been generally handled quite well.

Kudos.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[McFlyingV]

On a side note, when the f*** did Howson become the AHL president? That guy sure has a way of hanging around pro hockey in NA. Like a bad stench you just can't get rid of.

 

[BarDownBobo]

 

[McFlyingV]

Condors getting outplayed hard tonight. 2-2 after 2 and the shots are 30-9 for SJ.

 

[Giggleplex]

Skinner with 35 saves and Condors win 5-3.

 

[voxel]

Condors getting outplayed hard tonight. 2-2 after 2 and the shots are 30-9 for SJ.

Didn’t watch tonight but that’s not surprising. Barracudas are big fast forechecking team that the Condors had struggled with. All it takes is a weak link like a goalie or Ryan Merkely to turn a tied game into a win.

 

[McFlyingV]

Didn’t watch tonight but that’s not surprising. Barracudas are big fast forechecking team that the Condors had struggled with. All it takes is a weak link like a goalie or Ryan Merkely to turn a tied game into a win.

I only watched parts of it because it was that awful ice level camera view. Condors came out much better in the 3rd and pulled out the win, but man do Benson and Marody ever miss McLeod out there. He was their zone entry machine.

 

[GrinningBuddha]

One point back of Henderson for the division lead with equal games played. Remaining games: 2 vs 5th place Colorado, 1 vs 3rd place San Diego and 3 vs 1st place Henderson. The division title is in their grasp if they win 4 of the last 6.

 

[voxel]

Marody with a sweet wrap around. He definitely deserves a NHL callup this or next season.

I know Safin will be nothing but a 4th liner... but the size and skill and now show of grit makes me think he can be an NHL regular.

 

[Giggleplex]

Marody's goal:

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[Soli]

 

[KenLinsemanFanClub]

I thought this was the Bakersfield thread?

 

[SwedishFire]

On a side note, when the f*** did Howson become the AHL president? That guy sure has a way of hanging around pro hockey in NA. Like a bad stench you just can't get rid of.

He had landed a NHL GM job in Columbus, and now president of AHL. Yeah, you tell me what he got. The great phonebook, or slmething.

 

[Stoneman89]

I thought this was the Bakersfield thread?

Me too. Thought there might be an Edmonton connection, but nothing, so have no idea why it would be posted here.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Me too. Thought there might be an Edmonton connection, but nothing, so have no idea why it would be posted here.

Yeah, not sure why he would post an example of how a 2020 5th rounder's development should be handled.

Ohhh...

 

[MoontoScott]

On a side note, when the f*** did Howson become the AHL president? That guy sure has a way of hanging around pro hockey in NA. Like a bad stench you just can't get rid of.

Old boyz club-- how else would Chia have stayed in hockey?

 

[North]

Good for him. Clearly the Reign (who are not the Condors) thought they could use him. The Condors coaching staff didn’t feel like Tullio was someone they could use at this point.

Not sure the point of rehashing this issue though.

 

[ZenOil]

On a side note, when the f*** did Howson become the AHL president? That guy sure has a way of hanging around pro hockey in NA. Like a bad stench you just can't get rid of.

Old boys club. Once you're in you're a lifetime member. It's better then Costco

 

[Soli]

Good for him. Clearly the Reign (who are not the Condors) thought they could use him. The Condors coaching staff didn’t feel like Tullio was someone they could use at this point.

Not sure the point of rehashing this issue though.

For whatever reason, the Condor's coaching staff didn't afford Tullio an AHL appearance when 95% of the eligible (not goalies, played hockey this season) 2020 OHL draft class has appeared in the AHL this season, for atleast a cup of coffee.

Perhaps an oversight. Perhaps a hierarchy issue. Perhaps his Bakersfield time was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances and there was a game earmarked for late in the season. But no, the reason that the visible majority in this thread have latched onto was Tullio isn't good enough.

 

[North]

For whatever reason, the Condor's coaching staff didn't afford Tullio an AHL appearance when 95% of the eligible (not goalies, played hockey this season) 2020 OHL draft class has appeared in the AHL this season, for atleast a cup of coffee.

Perhaps an oversight. Perhaps a hierarchy issue. Perhaps his Bakersfield time was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances and there was a game earmarked for late in the season. But no, the reason that the visible majority in this thread have latched onto was Tullio isn't good enough.

Perhaps he wasn’t. He played elsewhere this season. Other guys didn’t.

Bakersfield has had guys like Safin sitting because they had too many bodies.

Not sure why you’ve latched onto this non-issue.

 

[voxel]

I didn't realize there was drama behind the AHL playoff decision.

 

[North]

I didn't realize there was drama behind the AHL playoff decision.

Not a good look for the AHL.