Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins are AHL CHAMPIONS!

[WesNichols14]

wrong thread

 

[WesNichols14]

Tatar with a gordie howe hat trick?

yesser. and Pulks with a good game

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Good game for all the guys, Tatar's assist was nice home scoring wouldn't be surprised if the AHL takes it away, so probably no Gordie Howe hattrick. But they really crushed them, all the guys were flying nice to see.

 

[Laser Rayzor]

Sucks that the Grifs came to play but there was almost no one there to watch (0:31) since I assume everyone was too busy watching the Wings **** the bed.

Series against the Marlies starts on the 10th

Western Conference Semifinal – Series “L” (best-of-7)
2-Toronto Marlies [TOR] vs. 3-Grand Rapids Griffins [DET]
Game 1 – Fri., May 10 – Grand Rapids at Toronto, 7:00
Game 2 – Sat., May 11 – Grand Rapids at Toronto, 3:00
Game 3 – Wed., May 15 – Toronto at Grand Rapids, 7:00
Game 4 – Fri., May 17 – Toronto at Grand Rapids, 7:00
*Game 5 – Sat., May 18 – Toronto at Grand Rapids, 7:00
*Game 6 – Tue., May 21 – Grand Rapids at Toronto, 7:00
*Game 7 – Wed., May 22 – Grand Rapids at Toronto, 7:00

 

[Finnished]

How has Pulu adapted to the AHL? Also I wanna hear if you guys think he has a chance of getting in the big league in a few years

 

[WesNichols14]

How has Pulu adapted to the AHL? Also I wanna hear if you guys think he has a chance of getting in the big league in a few years

he's adapted really well. so far in the playoffs he has 2 Goals and an assist in 5 games. hes not really fast but he is actually pretty quick out there, definitely not slow. he blocks shots and hits guys. I could see him being one of Grand Rapids leading scorers next year. As far as NHL chances, if he always plays with this intensity he could be a decent 4th liner today (more physical Cory Emmerton from last year with more offensive upside) the North American game seems to suit him so if he continues to play as well as he has I could see him as a 20-30 goal scorer.

IMO he is no longer anywhere near the boom or bust category, and is more likely to have a good NHL career than not make it.

 

[RedWingsNow*]

he's adapted really well. so far in the playoffs he has 2 Goals and an assist in 5 games. hes not really fast but he is actually pretty quick out there, definitely not slow. he blocks shots and hits guys. I could see him being one of Grand Rapids leading scorers next year. As far as NHL chances, if he always plays with this intensity he could be a decent 4th liner today (more physical Cory Emmerton from last year with more offensive upside) the North American game seems to suit him so if he continues to play as well as he has I could see him as a 20-30 goal scorer.

IMO he is no longer anywhere near the boom or bust category, and is more likely to have a good NHL career than not make it.

Interesting take.
I still can't see Pulkkinen belonging in the NHL unless its for offensive purposes.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Interesting take.
I still can't see Pulkkinen belonging in the NHL unless its for offensive purposes.

Well he does fit the Wings bottom 6 philosophy pretty well.

Not fast, not big, not very strong.

Only half joking.

 

[InjuredChoker]

The Goalie Guild ‏@TheGoalieGuild 46 min
Last night Petr Mrazek made 24 saves in a 7-0 W, becoming the 10th goalie in AHL history to post a shutout in a playoff elimination game.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Getting to know your opponent

Forwards
No. Player Pos. Shoots Ht Wt DOB Birthplace 2012-13 Regular Season
7 Mike Zigomanis C R 6-0 200 Jan 17, 1981 Toronto, ON Toronto Marlies
8 Greg Scott RW R 6-0 193 Jun 3, 1988 Victoria, BC Toronto Marlies
14 Will Acton C R 6-2 190 Jul 16, 1987 Stouffville, ON Toronto Marlies
15 Spencer Abbott RW R 5-9 165 Apr 30, 1988 Hamilton, ON Toronto Marlies
18 Carter Ashton RW L 6-3 205 Apr 1, 1991 Winnipeg, MB Toronto Marlies
19 Tim Connolly C R 6-1 191 May 7, 1981 Syracuse, NY Toronto Marlies
25 Kenny Ryan RW R 6-0 200 Jul 10, 1991 Franklin, MI Toronto Marlies
29 Jerry D'Amigo LW L 5-11 213 Feb 19, 1991 Binghamton, NY Toronto Marlies
33 Jamie Devane LW L 6-4 220 Feb 20, 1991 Mississauga, ON Toronto Marlies
35 Sam Carrick C R 6-0 207 Feb 4, 1992 Markham, ON Toronto Marlies
37 Brad Ross LW R 6-1 183 May 28, 1992 Lethbridge, AB Toronto Marlies
38 Andrew Crescenzi C L 6-5 208 Jul 29, 1992 Thornhill, ON Toronto Marlies
39 Greg McKegg LW L 6-0 191 Jun 17, 1992 St. Thomas, ON Toronto Marlies
45 Ryan Lasch RW R 5-7 170 Jan 22, 1987 Lake Forest, CA Toronto Marlies
46 David Broll LW L 6-1 220 Jan 4, 1993 Mississauga, ON Toronto Marlies
47 Tyler Biggs RW R 6-3 224 Apr 30, 1993 Loveland, OH Toronto Marlies
48 Josh Leivo RW R 6-2 195 May 26, 1993 Innisfil, ON Toronto Marlies
Defencemen
No. Player Pos. Shoots Ht Wt DOB Birthplace 2012-13 Regular Season
2 Mike Komisarek D R 6-4 237 Jan 19, 1982 West Islip, NY Toronto Marlies
3 Mike Mottau D L 6-0 195 Mar 19, 1978 Quincy, MA Toronto Marlies
4 Dylan Yeo D L 5-11 200 Jul 16, 1986 Prince Albert, SK Toronto Marlies
5 Korbinian Holzer D R 6-3 205 Feb 16, 1988 Munich, Germany Toronto Marlies
17 Paul Ranger D L 6-2 215 Sep 12, 1984 Whitby, ON Toronto Marlies
24 Simon Gysbers D R 6-4 200 May 7, 1987 Richmond Hill, ON Toronto Marlies
26 Kevin Marshall D L 6-1 201 Mar 10, 1989 Boucherville, QC Toronto Marlies
27 Jesse Blacker D R 6-2 190 Apr 19, 1991 Toronto, ON Toronto Marlies
36 Corey Syvret D L 6-2 200 Feb 19, 1989 Millgrove, ON Toronto Marlies
41 Stuart Percy D L 6-1 193 May 18, 1993 Oakville, ON Toronto Marlies
43 Andrew MacWilliam D R 6-2 226 Mar 25, 1990 Calgary, AB Toronto Marlies
44 Morgan Rielly D L 6-0 205 Mar 9, 1994 Vancouver, BC Toronto Marlies
Goalies
No. Player Pos. Catches Ht Wt DOB Birthplace 2012-13 Regular Season
31 Garret Sparks G L 6-3 205 Jun 28, 1993 Elmhurst, IL Toronto Marlies
34 Drew MacIntyre G L 6-2 185 Jun 24, 1983 Charlottetown, PEI Toronto Marlies
40 Jussi Rynnas G L 6-5 212 May 22, 1987 Pori, Finland Toronto Marlies

A lot of guys with NHL experience on this roster, should be a huge learning experience for our young guys.

 

[joe89]

They're not gonna stop Zigomanis.

 

[malkinfan]

Wow Adam Almquist looks disgustingly sick on the point. Get that hockey sense up to the Wings ASAP, take Lashoff back please.

Also I would like to make the drive up to GR to get a birds eye view of some of the prospects. For the playoffs say next Friday, assuming worst case scenario wings are out... Will it be a bad idea to buy tickets at the arena? What are the chances at a sellout?

 

[joe89]

Tonight's game is on ESPN America for us in Europe. Looking forward to get a better view than normally.

 

[joe89]

This arena is emtpy.. I suppose it'll be full next game though.

 

[joe89]

Good deflection by Callahan, 1-0 GR.

 

[joe89]

Bullet by Billins(!) from the blue line. That just might be the best slap shot of his career. 2-0.

 

[Laser Rayzor]

Billins with a slapper during 4v4 makes it 2-0

Bullet by Billins(!) from the blue line. That just might be the best slap shot of his career. 2-0.

Was thinking the same thing

 

[Henkka]

Billins 0-2! Nice to see this from TV (ESPN America), not only from stream.

 

[joe89]

Billins with a slapper during 4v4 makes it 2-0



Was thinking the same thing

Yeah, usually he scores his goals as more of a 4th forward..

 

[joe89]

Almquist just leveled a guy Kinda high though and two minutes..

 

[joe89]

Jurco gets totally open in the slot and passes to Pulkkinen for a tap-in. 3-0

 

[joe89]

Tatar all alone in front of the net, tucks it in. 4-0 end of 2nd.. Great period, dominating at times. Love that Jurco is throwing his body around.

 

[joe89]

Tatar walking in all alone of the front of the net again, 4on3 goal. Interesting to see Glendening out there with him, he won a board battle to set that one up.

 

[joe89]

Now Glendening gets one. Open net. Toronto's stopped skating. MacIntyre pulled.

 

[joe89]

Mursak pots a garbage goal. Hoggan breakaway, missed, put it back in front of the net, poked in.