Why did we even sign Nardella if Hershey isn’t going to even get him into one game per weekend? He is already 23 so we’ve honestly got these two seasons of his ELC to figure out if he’s a player or not. He needs to play as much as possible and Mac needs to make that a mandate to the Hershey staff weather they like it or not.
Speculation: Hershey Bears/South Carolina Stingrays 2019-2020 Vol. 1
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Some thoughts after being at a couple Caps preseason games, all the Bears games, and having the first regular get together with a couple other former players this season.
The Caps look to have 2 great defensive prospects. I'll ruffle a few feathers, but Alex may end up being the better player once his stamina improves and his first few steps. His hockey IQ is fantastic and is very solid offensively. He has a quick release on the wrister and a cannon for a slap shot. He has looked solid on the power play. Nothing against Fever, but little attention has been paid to Alex lately. Both look to be future studs on D.
Copley is an excellent goaltender, a #1 at the AHL level and a solid backup at the NHL level. Vanacek hasn't had the NHL opportunity but is also a #1 at the AHL level and could possibly be a backup at the NHL level. Great depth for the Caps that gives them some options.
Malenstyn is the type of player all teams need in order to win. He's scrappy, physical, brings excellent speed, a superb hockey IQ and great penalty killing as well. He also shows a little offensive ability when given the opportunity.
Snively is a playmaker with good wheels and sees the ice very well . He's had a little bit of a rough start to the year.
Leason is a project in my opinion. He doesn't look out of place, but he needs more muscle, better acceleration, and to use the body. He's young and there is time to develop.
AJF - just speed. Still young and could possibly develop.
Good to see Pilon adding a little bit of snarl to his game. Solid player.
It's too bad Boyd isn't getting an opportunity that is more suited to his game. He's a skilled offensive player and is solid on the power play. Unfortunately, he's had to try and be more of a defensive minded 4th line player with the Caps. He's definitely a star in the AHL.
Hershey has a good looking team with a solid mix of veterans and young players. Of course, things can change quickly in the AHL but the depth the Bears have should help them weather changes that will occur.
Whitney....just one question. Why??
The Caps look to have 2 great defensive prospects. I'll ruffle a few feathers, but Alex may end up being the better player once his stamina improves and his first few steps. His hockey IQ is fantastic and is very solid offensively. He has a quick release on the wrister and a cannon for a slap shot. He has looked solid on the power play. Nothing against Fever, but little attention has been paid to Alex lately. Both look to be future studs on D.
Copley is an excellent goaltender, a #1 at the AHL level and a solid backup at the NHL level. Vanacek hasn't had the NHL opportunity but is also a #1 at the AHL level and could possibly be a backup at the NHL level. Great depth for the Caps that gives them some options.
Malenstyn is the type of player all teams need in order to win. He's scrappy, physical, brings excellent speed, a superb hockey IQ and great penalty killing as well. He also shows a little offensive ability when given the opportunity.
Snively is a playmaker with good wheels and sees the ice very well . He's had a little bit of a rough start to the year.
Leason is a project in my opinion. He doesn't look out of place, but he needs more muscle, better acceleration, and to use the body. He's young and there is time to develop.
AJF - just speed. Still young and could possibly develop.
Good to see Pilon adding a little bit of snarl to his game. Solid player.
It's too bad Boyd isn't getting an opportunity that is more suited to his game. He's a skilled offensive player and is solid on the power play. Unfortunately, he's had to try and be more of a defensive minded 4th line player with the Caps. He's definitely a star in the AHL.
Hershey has a good looking team with a solid mix of veterans and young players. Of course, things can change quickly in the AHL but the depth the Bears have should help them weather changes that will occur.
Whitney....just one question. Why??
hb12xchamps
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Who are they going to bench? Everyone on the left side are all 1st or 2nd round picks and Djoos is already playing his off side. If they shift Nardella to RD, they will only be playing one true RD per game.
Ultimately, they didn’t plan to have 6 LD be on Hershey’s roster but the Cap forced their hand to loaning Djoos down to Hershey.
A LD for RD trade should be explored for a few reasons. One, it immediately helps solve some playing time issues if they can get a RD that can step in and play over Williams/Hobbs. Two, it improves the overall RD depth as the Bears/Caps don’t really have another RD who would be able to play in an NHL game now or in the immediate future.
I’d be shocked if Nardella doesn’t get a game this upcoming week
hb12xchamps
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He has to have some type of photos or dirt on Helmer/Carbery because it’s absolutely insane that he still gets minutes. Two of Whitney/Kessy/McCarthy should be sent to SC as soon as Sutter and Clark get healthy.
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How about Burgdoerfer? I get he is one of the only right shot D in the lineup. But our prospects getting ice time is more important than an AHL lifer getting ice time IMO. If the kids have to play their off side so be it. Get them into games.
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hb12xchamps
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I don’t necessarily disagree. But Burgdoerfer is the only true stable RD that they have and he eats up PK minutes more so than any other D. They just need to get a rotation down, but it seems this weekend the D core played very well, so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
This is the deepest Hershey team in years and the only glaring weak spot is RD. Again, they should move someone on the left side for a RD. They have 3 other guys in the ECHL as depth options who can step in at LD if called upon
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The Caps have a lot of defence prospects period. I'd consider moving one or 2 of them to get some help at forward. Don't they have 9 dmen on the roster
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With any luck, Hershey will have another RD soon enough when Lewington inevitably gets sent down.
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Best goaltender in AHL, yeah, I see... This team will lose at least twenty games this season because of bad goaltending.
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Highlights from last night. First two goals were not Vitek's fault. Third goal was a horrible attempt at a poke check that exposed the five hole.
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That AJF speed is dreamy....
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Great Dane! Love that Eller feller.
Yes, VV should not be faulted for the first two goals. The third was his fault, though.
AJF is electric, anyway.
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I’ve only watched the first two games so far due to a busy personal schedule. That was the first weekend so it’s tough to say. Johansen was benched after the first game when he made a few bonehead plays, but has been in the lineup ever since. Djoos has switch to RD and has been a big reason why the Bears PP has been good. He looked noticeably better than most players on the ice the first weekend which is to be expected
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Free NardDog. (His nickname has to be NardDog, right?)
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I'd assume he gets into a game on this road trip. Wouldn't be shocked for him to be in tonight
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