Rumor: Injury Call-ups (No CHGoalies allowed)

[Catsfan7]

Shane O'Brien, probably.

We have our number one forward ready to play D. Man, Robak can do everything

 

[spacemanatee]

We have our number one forward ready to play D. Man, Robak can do everything

robak is a god

 

[Effe]

Grimaldi reassigned to the AHL.

Expected, no need to keep him in NHL unless he play top 6, better then he play top 6 min in AHL, he will be back, that probably means either Bolland and/or pirri will be back in next game.
Also depending on how long Kuli will be out, will we see either Petro or SOB, SOB if its longer, Petro if its shorter.

 

[Boothinator]

Expected, no need to keep him in NHL unless he play top 6, better then he play top 6 min in AHL, he will be back, that probably means either Bolland and/or pirri will be back in next game.
Also depending on how long Kuli will be out, will we see either Petro or SOB, SOB if its longer, Petro if its shorter.

I think it means either Pirri or Bergy.

 

[Android 16]

Wasn't Rocco one of the players who made a line change at the end which lead to the Flames' 5th goal?

 

[Effe]

I think it means either Pirri or Bergy.

I forgot Bergy, but yeah Pirri or Bergy, Troscheck will be sent down when Bolland is ready.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I forgot Bergy, but yeah Pirri or Bergy, Troscheck will be sent down when Bolland is ready.

Bergy wasn't on IR so they didn't need to send Grimaldi down today. Should either be Pirri or Bolland (likely Pirri).

 

[Boothinator]

Bergy wasn't on IR so they didn't need to send Grimaldi down today. Should either be Pirri or Bolland (likely Pirri).

Ahh yeah you are right. Was only thinking positionwise

Makes sense though. Hope it is Pirri.

 

[Android 16]

Bergy wasn't on IR so they didn't need to send Grimaldi down today. Should either be Pirri or Bolland (likely Pirri).

It's Pirri. Via twitter, I think George Richards.

 

[spacemanatee]

It's Pirri. Via twitter, I think George Richards.

this is great news

 

[Effe]

Any news on Kuli?

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Any news on Kuli?

We'll know tommorrow. On a related note, Petro is a healthy scratch tonight for SA. So I'll bet he is coming up.

 

[batting1k]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 16s16 seconds ago
No official news yet, but word is MRI on Kulikov (FLA) indicated damage not severe. Good news for him and team.

 

[Boothinator]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 16s16 seconds ago
No official news yet, but word is MRI on Kulikov (FLA) indicated damage not severe. Good news for him and team.

That would be huge for us! We need that top shutdown pair of Kuli & Mitchell.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

It's kind of a bummer that Grimaldi was sent back down, but it was to be expected with guys coming back into the lineup. The kid played just as I hoped during his four games here and I'm sure he'll be back.

Awesome news if Pirri returns on Tuesday. We're going to need him over the next couple of weeks in the scoring department.

I'm eager to hear how long Kulikov is out for. I actually completely forgot that O'Brien is an option, but I'm thinking Petrovic might be the more likely option.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

I'd rather give Kulikov a game or two off anyway if it's not serious. He's been getting beat up the last couple games. He got hurt from a hit in the Philly game (which led to a goal) and yesterday (which led to a goal).

I think that speaks volumes to how well he has been playing.

 

[Aksu]

I'd rather give Kulikov a game or two off anyway if it's not serious. He's been getting beat up the last couple games. He got hurt from a hit in the Philly game (which led to a goal) and yesterday (which led to a goal).

I think that speaks volumes to how well he has been playing.

I remember last year when he was a serious candidate for a trade. Then he got scratched for one game and thats when he changed. Hes been a totally different player ever since

 

[Boothinator]

I remember last year when he was a serious candidate for a trade. Then he got scratched for one game and thats when he changed. Hes been a totally different player ever since

Really think the influence of Mitchell has helped him a lot. Top notch quality Defender.

 

[IM Clutcm]

I remember last year when he was a serious candidate for a trade. Then he got scratched for one game and thats when he changed. Hes been a totally different player ever since

Really think the influence of Mitchell has helped him a lot. Top notch quality Defender.

Agree with both. I think the benching made him change his attitude and realize that talent alone doesn't make it happen at this level. He's so much better now. And Mitchell is such a good leader. He holds guys accountable and the players seem to really rally around him. He was a great signing for his intangibles and leadership as much as his ability on the ice. It's not a coincidence that the defense has improved since Mitchell and Morris came aboard.

 

[CHGoalie27]

Above all Mitchell seems to make Kuli responsible.

Of course I'm disapponted Rocco is back down, at least he showed what an asset he can be, maybe next time with Bjugs?

 

[Drugs Delaney]

Above all Mitchell seems to make Kuli responsible.

Of course I'm disapponted Rocco is back down, at least he showed what an asset he can be, maybe next time with Bjugs?

Rocco played hard. I really liked what I saw from him. If he looked that good now how good will he be when he's NHL ready? It was a breath of fresh air to see talent on the way.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Rocco played hard. I really liked what I saw from him. If he looked that good now how good will he be when he's NHL ready? It was a breath of fresh air to see talent on the way.

He has a few looks in the Boston game that were amazing. He is still a bit raw, but when he comes back up it should be exciting to see.

 

[Drugs Delaney]

He has a few looks in the Boston game that were amazing. He is still a bit raw, but when he comes back up it should be exciting to see.

What impressed me was his ability to take the puck from end to end with ease. He's not the dump and chase kind of guy. Maybe he has no place on this team.

 

[Laus723]

Love Rocco, but he seemed to try to do too much. He has some growing up do still, but I'm glad he's a Panther.

 

[Erased]

Agree with both. I think the benching made him change his attitude and realize that talent alone doesn't make it happen at this level. He's so much better now. And Mitchell is such a good leader. He holds guys accountable and the players seem to really rally around him. He was a great signing for his intangibles and leadership as much as his ability on the ice. It's not a coincidence that the defense has improved since Mitchell and Morris came aboard.

Effort never really seemed like an issue with him. To me it always seemed like he was trying to do too much or would go for the fancy play instead of the smart one which lead to numerous turnovers. After the benching and his talk with Jovo he seems to have really simplified his game and started to make smarter plays.