Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins

[golffuul]

Griffins are Calder Cup Champions!!!!

Marty Frk with the Game Winner!!!

 

[Vladdy84]

Too bad that free game pass didn't work at all

 

[LeighDx59]

Just to think, we waived Martin Frk at the beginning of the year. I think he deserves a look next season depending on what happens.

 

[RedWingzz]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

Griffins win the Cup!!!

 

[Leronziia]

Great win, good for Bertuzzi to dominate again.

 

[Leronziia]

And a playoffs MVP for Bert.

But he needs more time in GR?

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

And a playoffs MVP for Bert.

But he needs more time in GR?

Are you arguing winning the MVP and being there is bad for his development?

They gave Bertuzzi games this year, he is right on course with his development and this was great for it. No need to push the narrative when it doesn't exist.

Happy to see them win. Older group than the last one, but still good for all those players to be practicing and together this deep in the year. I hope we do see Nosek and Bertuzzi with the Wings next year.

 

[Leronziia]

Are you arguing winning the MVP and being there is bad for his development?

They gave Bertuzzi games this year, he is right on course with his development and this was great for it. No need to push the narrative when it doesn't exist.

Happy to see them win. Older group than the last one, but still good for all those players to be practicing and together this deep in the year. I hope we do see Nosek and Bertuzzi with the Wings next year.

He definitely needed this year of development + playoffs.

Wasn't up to the speed and strength of the NHL.

 

[Hadoop]

Great piece of news! Was seriously considering driving down to Syracuse (from Toronto) last Saturday and was sure glad I didn't lol.

Wonder if Stevie Y watched any of the finals (given Syracuse is Tampa's farm team) and if our win nudged him any closer to comin' home. Hey I can dream can't I?

 

[Run the Jewels]

Todd Nelson for Red Wings coach!!

 

[Kingpin794]

Todd Nelson for Red Wings coach!!

He took a stacked team and won. Let's see what he does next year first.


But for now....we celebrate!!!!

 

[Run the Jewels]

He took a stacked team and won. Let's see what he does next year first.


But for now....we celebrate!!!!

This team was anything but stacked. However I agree, enjoy the win tonight!

 

[silkyjohnson50]

Good for them.

I hope for the Wings sake that we can at the very least become borderline contenders while Bertuzzi is still young if he's going to be this playoff monster at every level.

 

[Boomhower]

Congrats to the Griffins! Great experience in big games for our prospects and helps to develop a winning culture.

And it wasn't like some of our legit NHL prospects were just 'along for the ride'...

Bertuzzi:
19GP - 9G - 19PTS - 50 PIMS and MVP
Nosek:
19GP - 10G - 22PTS
Svechnikov:
19GP - 5G -12PTS

 

[Shoalzie]

Way to go, Griffs!

 

[Martinez]

Good for them.

I hope for the Wings sake that we can at the very least become borderline contenders while Bertuzzi is still young if he's going to be this playoff monster at every level.

I feel that way about mrazek too.

Glad these kids can build a winning atmosphere, bring that stuff to Detroit

 

[Henkka]

And a playoffs MVP for Bert.

But he needs more time in GR?

Just like Tatar never played a single game in AHL after his MVP playoffs.

 

[SirloinUB]

Congrats to the Griffins! Great experience in big games for our prospects and helps to develop a winning culture.

And it wasn't like some of our legit NHL prospects were just 'along for the ride'...

Bertuzzi:
19GP - 9G - 19PTS - 50 PIMS and MVP
Nosek:
19GP - 10G - 22PTS
Svechnikov:
19GP - 5G -12PTS

Looking at the stats Svechnikov scored 9 of his points the first 8 games and 11 in the first 13.

Can anyone speak to how he played in final 2 series?

 

[Martinez]

Are the Griffins and crunch a rivalry or what?

 

[Run the Jewels]

And a playoffs MVP for Bert.

But he needs more time in GR?

He had to learn from the best: Dan Cleary!

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Good stuff.

Way to go guys.

 

[HIFE]

He definitely needed this year of development + playoffs.

Wasn't up to the speed and strength of the NHL.

Meh it was a travesty watching Miller or Ott each game but you're probably right. I thought 'Lil Bert was fine in his 7 games, made a couple tricky plays. The injury though is proof of what you're saying: he's wasn't strong enough on his skates to protect himself against a run-of-the-mill dirty NHL check.

So after winning the MVP trophy does Bertuzzi get to sit in the press box opening night like Tatar did for the blazing talents of Samuelsson and Cleary?

Anyways congratulations to the Griffins. Must have been a great run to follow- respect to the folks who've been watching and thanks for sharing your perspective.

 

[Go Wings]

Congrats to the Griffins! Great experience in big games for our prospects and helps to develop a winning culture.

And it wasn't like some of our legit NHL prospects were just 'along for the ride'...

Bertuzzi:
19GP - 9G - 19PTS - 50 PIMS and MVP
Nosek:
19GP - 10G - 22PTS
Svechnikov:
19GP - 5G -12PTS

That is awesome. I expect Nosek and Bertuzzi to be in Detroit to start the season with Svech being the first injury call up.


Congrats Griffins

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Are the Griffins and crunch a rivalry or what?

No why would it be

 

[Wood Stick]

Just like Tatar never played a single game in AHL after his MVP playoffs.

lol yeah because facing waivers is the same thing.