Because they are not ready yet, it is that simple. Some of our prospects should be tearing up the AHL if they were really that great, and ready to be in the NHL full time. We will have more injuries though, and more guys playing poorly, so I think more prospects will get a chance this year to play in the NHL. The play so far in the AHL, is not forcing Tip and DM to call anyone up, not even close.
Based on what I've seen we look like a team of individuals that were just thrown together versus a team made up of mostly returnees who are all on the same page and executing a system. That being said Edwards should be under close scrutiny by Regeir (who looks after AHL team).
All that being said, our players in the A haven't been getting it done thus far offensively. Nobody has made an offensive statement that would put the pressure on Maloney to switch things up. Even Hodgman's promotion was based on his training camp, not what he accomplished in three games. Opportunity created by injury is not the same as lighting it up and removing the excuses.
We were only ever going to see 1-2 rookies make the team at the start of camp. Those expecting a huge influx were doomed to be disappointed no matter what. I want to see Lessio and Reider on this team but I want it to be because they are dominating at their current level. Unfortunately we are not there just yet. Some positive signs based on Reiders 2 goals last night and the chances Lessio's speed have created in recent games.
Glad Hodgman got his chance and scored his first game. It's up to him now to keep his spot and be step 1 of a youth revolution.
Also, I wonder if this was a Dave King signing influence.
