Caps must really think the kids are going to step up in their sophomore seasons. Looking forward to a few more signings before this offseason is over to add some scoringI knew it wasn't going to happen, but sad to see Walker go. A team guy, great skater, feisty, penalty killer, and provided offense including on the power play. Too bad.
I believe he primarily played center during his tenure but he didn’t have the best year for a guy with a good AHL pedigree. Ended up redeeming himself in the CC playoffs big time on the Bears run to the CC FinalsUtica Comets fan here. The Comets just signed a former player of yours in Carter Camper. He put up decent numbers for you in his short stretch there, 34/64GP. My question is, "Did he put up those points on the wing or as a center. It appears our braintrust has signed him to play center. Want to clarify that issue. If his points came from the middle it would back up their move.
Interesting...didn't see that coming. ECHL goon for payback games?
I thought it was an interesting signing as well until I read up on him. Almost a PPG player the past year or two at the ECHL level to go along with the heavy penalty minutes. Also is a great locker room presence and has been a big part of some successful teams. Seems like a great culture fit and I’d rather have him as a 4th line option than small Steve Whitney
Kinda crazy the guy was a three straight 30 goal scorer in the NHL and can't get back into the league. He'd be a good vet grab for the Bears.
He’s exactly what they need. Almost a point per game player the past two seasons in the AHL. He’d be perfect to help mentor the young guys tooKinda crazy the guy was a three straight 30 goal scorer in the NHL and can't get back into the league. He'd be a good vet grab for the Bears.
The more I look at that lineup the more I think two veteran top six guys are needed if they want to have a big year. There’s just too much inconsistent play from young guys throughout the year to put a ton of trust in them. Still some decent options left like Matt Moulson, Wayne Simpson, Erik Condra, TJ Hensick, Kerby Rychel, etc. Hensick can play center and wing from what I can remember and is another AHL vet that’s been around for a long time.Would definitely think they’re interested in a vet top 6 winger, at the very least (perhaps two). LOB and even Pinho as presumptive top 6 wingers is pretty lackluster.
I agree that it’s hard to visualize where Kody Clark fits in and how he gets more than 10min a night.
Also curious if Sutter sticks at center or ends up on the wing. It could help some of their top 9 winger depth, but they’d need another center (Pinho?).
with development camp over and the 2019 draft added, how would you guys update your top 10 from the march poll?
obviously mcmichael in the top 3, and priskie looking like a UFA. who's up/down/added?
1) Alex Alexeyev - D, Red Deer Rebels (WHL) 2018 1st Round, 31st OA
2) Ilya Samsonov - G, Hershey Bears (AHL) 2015 1st Round, 22nd OA
3) Jonas Siegenthaler - D, Washington Capitals/Hershey Bears 2015 2nd Round, 57th OA
4) Lucas Johansen - D, Hershey Bears (AHL) 2016 1st Round, 28th OA
5) Martin Fehervary - D, SV71 (SHL) 2018 2nd Round, 46th OA
6) Chase Priskie - D, Quinnipiac Universtiy (NCAA), 2016 6th Round, #177 OA
7) Vitek Vanecek - G, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2014 2nd Round, #39 OA
8) Connor Hobbs - D, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2015 5th Round, #143 OA
9) Riley Sutter - RW, Everette Silvertips (WHL), 2018 3rd Round, #93 OA
10) Shane Gersich - LW, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2014 5th Round, #134 OA
11) Beck Malenstyn - LW, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2016 5th Round, #145 OA
12) Axel Jonsson Fjallby - LW, Djurgardens (SHL), 2016 5th Round, #147 OA
13) Garrett Pilon - C Hershey Bears (AHL), 2016 3rd Round, #87 OA
14) Kody Clark - RW Ottawa 67’s (OHL), 2018 2nd Round, #47 OA
For me:with development camp over and the 2019 draft added, how would you guys update your top 10 from the march poll?
obviously mcmichael in the top 3, and priskie looking like a UFA. who's up/down/added?
1) Alex Alexeyev - D, Red Deer Rebels (WHL) 2018 1st Round, 31st OA
2) Ilya Samsonov - G, Hershey Bears (AHL) 2015 1st Round, 22nd OA
3) Jonas Siegenthaler - D, Washington Capitals/Hershey Bears 2015 2nd Round, 57th OA
4) Lucas Johansen - D, Hershey Bears (AHL) 2016 1st Round, 28th OA
5) Martin Fehervary - D, SV71 (SHL) 2018 2nd Round, 46th OA
6) Chase Priskie - D, Quinnipiac Universtiy (NCAA), 2016 6th Round, #177 OA
7) Vitek Vanecek - G, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2014 2nd Round, #39 OA
8) Connor Hobbs - D, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2015 5th Round, #143 OA
9) Riley Sutter - RW, Everette Silvertips (WHL), 2018 3rd Round, #93 OA
10) Shane Gersich - LW, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2014 5th Round, #134 OA
11) Beck Malenstyn - LW, Hershey Bears (AHL), 2016 5th Round, #145 OA
12) Axel Jonsson Fjallby - LW, Djurgardens (SHL), 2016 5th Round, #147 OA
13) Garrett Pilon - C Hershey Bears (AHL), 2016 3rd Round, #87 OA
14) Kody Clark - RW Ottawa 67’s (OHL), 2018 2nd Round, #47 OA