Recalled/Assigned: Gambardella recalled

[Senor Catface]

I like Gambardella offensively. But he's lacking in other areas. Not much of a NZ or Ozone presence and his EVGA is extremely high when called up. Not sure how he fares that way down in the AHL.

Are you possibly thinking of someone else? Gambardella was only on ice for 1 EVGA.

I do agree he didn't come across as a confident or productive ozone player when he was called up, but I think I would attribute that to getting between 2 and 7 minutes a game. It's hard to really get in the flow of games when you get Derek Boogaard minutes.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Are you possibly thinking of someone else? Gambardella was only on ice for 1 EVGA.

I do agree he didn't come across as a confident or productive ozone player when he was called up, but I think I would attribute that to getting between 2 and 7 minutes a game. It's hard to really get in the flow of games when you get Derek Boogaard minutes.

I remember when Marody got similar minutes. It's beyond bizarre how the coaches have treated AHL call-ups.

 

[voxel]

Oilers recalling their prospects to see how they're doing but forgot their video tapes for that

I feel these call ups are like bonus payday and a checkbox for some of these players. I played one NHL game! Happy for Gambardella. This might be his only shot.

 

[Tyrolean]

Agreed. 2/3 will likely be gone at seasons end.

Unfortunately the one that needs to go most, will stay because of his contract.

 

[yukoner88]

Agreed. 2/3 will likely be gone at seasons end.

Too bad the 2 will be the ones with the lower salaries

 

[Aerchon]

Good call up. Been wanting to see what this kid has at the nhl level.

I personally don't think there is much rhyme or reason to which players can translate their game to the nhl anymore. So may as well give Gam a legit chance and see what he's got.

I agree with those saying I hope he gets some time in the top 6 rather than just 8 minutes a night.

 

[Todd from Leduc]

Hoping for big things for Gambardownskella.

 

[Messrules11]

So we have no new injuries but call up Gambardella? Fighting for a playoff spot and some can’t even show up, speaks volumes

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Note on Gambardella. Every level he played on, he started at ground zero and ALWAYS fought through and made his way. I know him, and his family personally. I’m sure he was overwhelmed at first adjusting, but once he does I have no doubt he’ll come on strong after getting his first taste of NHL action, he got that New York spark in him. I hope he can make himself a name with you guys, true hardnosed, hard working player that will fight for his team.

I’ll be here from time to time!

 

[booyakasha]

I'm just glad they didn't brinng up Marody or Benson.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Are you possibly thinking of someone else? Gambardella was only on ice for 1 EVGA.

I do agree he didn't come across as a confident or productive ozone player when he was called up, but I think I would attribute that to getting between 2 and 7 minutes a game. It's hard to really get in the flow of games when you get Derek Boogaard minutes.

Ahh, I used to use Behind the Net for some of my data but now use hockey reference and others. BTN used to offer rare data tallies and rates, which I miss, but its no longer up as a site. So thanks for the clarification. Its kind of funny that they played Gambardella so little that just the one goal against would skew his data. I liked what I saw from him, nice hockey story as well.
But Hitchcock, he no like the rooks and callups very much and this being even more ingrained in his retirement coaching phase. Hitch has usually preferred vets. I agree that the prospects should get a look.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Hopefully the AHL line can get more than 3 minutes tonight but it’s Hitch so probably not.

 

[DerpMorg]

Four minutes so far so at least a minute more than we expected.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Gambardelli looking really good in his 3 shifts of play...

Oh, I see somebody covered that already. jebus Hitchcock, let the boy play.

 

[Garbo Man]

Why even call up Gamberdella and Currie if they're gonna play 6 minutes a night. Let them continue their success in the AHL and just play Malone or something since the season is over unless they win like every single game from here on out. No point in having them play such little minutes and just warm the bench 90% of the game. If you call them up then see what they can do with talented players and if they can't hold their own then at least we know we have to wait a bit longer for them to develop. What a waste of time calling them up is...

 

[Senor Catface]

Why even call up Gamberdella and Currie if they're gonna play 6 minutes a night. Let them continue their success in the AHL and just play Malone or something since the season is over unless they win like every single game from here on out. No point in having them play such little minutes and just warm the bench 90% of the game. If you call them up then see what they can do with talented players and if they can't hold their own then at least we know we have to wait a bit longer for them to develop. What a waste of time calling them up is...

Yeah, I'm not even asking for anything crazy.

Like give them 10-12 minutes even!

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Why even have him play... just leave him playing in Bakersfield.. you can’t accomplish anything with 5 minutes of icetime

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

The bottom 5 minute line should be Lucic Khaira Reider. Give Khaira and Reider PK time. They’ve had their time to make something happen. Move on from these 3 as nothing more than gap fillers in the lineup card.

Run Gambardella Cave Currie as a zone start protected 3rd line. They became more effective with more ice time and generated a couple scoring chances with a nice forecheck.

 

[joestevens29]

Why even call up Gamberdella and Currie if they're gonna play 6 minutes a night. Let them continue their success in the AHL and just play Malone or something since the season is over unless they win like every single game from here on out. No point in having them play such little minutes and just warm the bench 90% of the game. If you call them up then see what they can do with talented players and if they can't hold their own then at least we know we have to wait a bit longer for them to develop. What a waste of time calling them up is...

This was my complaint last week. I sure hope Hitch isn't waiting until the team is mathematically eliminated before giving these guys a shot.

Gonna callup offensive players from the AHL then put them in some sort of position to succeed. If not then just callup the grinders to play 6-8 minutes.

Unless the whole mandate was to callup those two so that they get their taste of a NHL pay cheque.

 

[Panda Bear]

Gambardella has two assists in the last two games. How's he looking?