Looked solid. Wasn’t tested a ton with some high quality chances. 2 out of the 3 goals were bad defensive breakdowns by Hershey or an absolutely beautiful behind the back pass that set up a lay upHow’d Sammy do?
Maybe. Or they split Fehervary and AA up with LaDue and Schilling to give them a steady vet d partner. Left side would hypothetically s AA, Schilling, Nardella (if back), LuJo (if healthy)How do you guys think the defense pairings will go when Alexeyev returns? Will the 1st definitely go Alexeyev-Fehervary?
So you’d rather he sit at home if his team gets bounced early in the playoffs. That seems like a great idea for a young defenseman’s development!I wouldn't return if was Alexeyev. He has a pretty significant role on his current team. I'd ask Maclellan to leave me where I am until he needs me for the main team's duties.
Nah, I want him to continue playing big minutes and getting comfortable with pro hockey rather than returning and getting beat up like Johansen or migrating between taxi squad and Hershey. Sure you think it's a good idea but I beg to differ. Also my post was implying that he shouldn't be returning to play in Hershey next year, not 5 games at the end of the season that nobody cares about. He has settled in pretty well back home, there's no need getting him back over the ocean and not giving a spot on the Capitals. Hershey sure hasn't helped any of their young defensemen to make it to the show since freakin Connor Carrick lmao.So you’d rather he sit at home if his team gets bounced early in the playoffs. That seems like a great idea for a young defenseman’s development!
If Alexeyev gets bounced in the first round of the Gargarin Cup I guarantee he comes back to NA. Hershey still has about 30 games left plus playoffs, where they absolutely are primed for a big playoff run.Nah, I want him to continue playing big minutes and getting comfortable with pro hockey rather than returning and getting beat up like Johansen or migrating between taxi squad and Hershey. Sure you think it's a good idea but I beg to differ. Also my post was implying that he shouldn't be returning to play in Hershey next year, not 5 games at the end of the season that nobody cares about. He has settled in pretty well back home, there's no need getting him back over the ocean and not giving a spot on the Capitals. Hershey sure hasn't helped any of their young defensemen to make it to the show since freakin Connor Carrick lmao.
I mean Siegs really isn't a player right now and things are not looking good for him considering his skill level. Djoos had been drafted the same year as Carrick so not sure why is he even mentioned. Anyways I don't think Alexeyev is a fan of Djoos' career trajectory with 5-6 years spent in the minors then bouncing between the teams like a pinball machine and eventually landing on the worst team in the league.If Alexeyev gets bounced in the first round of the Gargarin Cup I guarantee he comes back to NA. Hershey still has about 30 games left plus playoffs, where they absolutely are primed for a big playoff run.
Guess you forgot about Siegs and Djoos, who is getting PP1 time in Detroit and playing very well.
No but I think he would be more comparable to the trajectory of a Carlson or Alzner who were 1st round picks. Hershey’s only other 1st round draft pick that was a defenseman since those two was Johansen who isn’t a bust due to his play but due to the fact he’s a walking injury.I mean Siegs really isn't a player right now and things are not looking good for him considering his skill level. Djoos had been drafted the same year as Carrick so not sure why is he even mentioned. Anyways I don't think Alexeyev is a fan of Djoos' career trajectory with 5-6 years spent in the minors then bouncing between the teams like a pinball machine and eventually landing on the worst team in the league.
Draft busts and injuries go hand in hand.LuJo, poor dude. No idea if he could have been an NHL player if he stayed healthy but we’ll likely never see him in a Caps jersey.
For some if not many, yes. Some dudes are just a miss or they don't develop physically or they were physically dominant in juniors but didn't have much to offer once they're playing against like-sized men. Others have terrible coaching or were rushed in their development. The most frustrating are the guys like LuJo, I think... at least from a fan's perspective.Draft busts and injuries go hand in hand.
although its unfortunate circumstances that permit him to be with hershey, thank god he's thereI find the "McMichael in the A" situation fascinating, simply because this is the first time I can think of where a CHL player who has been described as "too good for junior, not quite ready for the bigs" has been able to play in the AHL. It seems that it's the best level for him to be at right now, and it's stage certainly isn't too big for him.