Rochester Americans and Jacksonville Icemen 2023-2024 PLAYOFF Thread; Game 5 - 7:00 pm EDT, May 10th

[sabres4ever]

Rosy hauled down, no call.

"marlies are down 3 goals, we can't call them" refs probably.

 

[Chainshot]

A late goal for the Marlies. If the Amerks play like this tomorrow, they're going to get stomped.

 

[Chainshot]

Shots were 35-9 over the last two periods, Amerks still managed to outscore the Marlies 3-2 in that.

 

[Beerz]

Good to see Kulich and Rosen back on the board

 

[RoyalOverNavy]

Shots were 35-9 over the last two periods, Amerks still managed to outscore the Marlies 3-2 in that.

Game after game it's been like this for over a month.
I'm beginning to think the coaching staff is accepting of it.
It's doesn't seem a recipe for success, but when you can out-goalie the opposition each game ... why not?

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Levi is thriving in Roch.

Ukko-Pekka Levi

 

[Dubi Doo]

Shots were 35-9 over the last two periods, Amerks still managed to outscore the Marlies 3-2 in that.

Where would this team be without Levi?

 

[Chainshot]

Game after game it's been like this for over a month.
I'm beginning to think the coaching staff is accepting of it.
It's doesn't seem a recipe for success, but when you can out-goalie the opposition each game ... why not?

It's really bad right now defensively in particular. It seems like they used to start years like this and improve but this year I don't get what Appert is talking about regarding them being good defensively. I just don't see it. And just like the big club, they do not cycle well so they are constantly just a rush team.

 

[RoyalOverNavy]

It's really bad right now defensively in particular. It seems like they used to start years like this and improve but this year I don't get what Appert is talking about regarding them being good defensively. I just don't see it. And just like the big club, they do not cycle well so they are constantly just a rush team.

The "cycle" issue is accurate, IMO.
In the two games I saw last month (@Syracuse / @hershey), the "rush" was the beginning and end of their offensive approach.
I think they'll make the playoffs, but fail to go too far in them if they keep playing that way.
Though as I mentioned in a previous post, it's a great way to get reps for Devon Levi.

 

[Chainshot]

Metsa started the game at center, played some wing for some shifts and was on RD late in the game.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Metsa started the game at center, played some wing for some shifts and was on RD late in the game.

Must be a Pegula favorite; efficient, economical, and multifunctional

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Ace]

Levi couldn’t be in a better situation. He faces two games full of rubber every night and plays excellently.

Also…we don’t talk about Novikov enough. He’s played some real pro hockey before but leading the team in +/- as a rookie AHLer on a team that’s defensive system seems to be “light yourself on fire and let god sort it out” is worth mentioning.

 

[Chainshot]

I'm still not sure from Appert's post-game comments why they went with EIGHT defensemen yesterday and basically played Metsa everywhere but in net. And with Levi going up for the road trip, who knows, maybe he EBUG's today in Toronto.

 

[truthbluth]

I don't have time to watch games anymore. Why can't they cycle? They have guys with that skill set. Doesn't make sense to me.

 

[Chainshot]

I don't have time to watch games anymore. Why can't they cycle? They have guys with that skill set. Doesn't make sense to me.

They do some things very similarly to the big club.

 

[Jacob582]

I'm still not sure from Appert's post-game comments why they went with EIGHT defensemen yesterday and basically played Metsa everywhere but in net.nd with Levi going up for the road trip, who knows, maybe he EBUG's today in Toronto.

Did R.F-S get injured Wednesday night? I saw him throw his body around.

If he is that would leave Nadeau as the only healthy forward? I'd rather dress Metsa and the new guy.

 

[Chainshot]

Did R.F-S get injured Wednesday night? I saw him throw his body around.

If he is that would leave Nadeau as the only healthy forward? I'd rather dress Metsa and the new guy.

Post-game he said they were available and then praised Metsa. I get why they do 11-7 sometimes but that seemed excessive. Kisakov is ill and they said week to week so I wonder if it is COVID. Kozak is just constantly broken this year. *shrug*

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Then Neuchev scores. What a player.


I mean, what a sequence. Total control in the neutral zone, slick pass for an entry, dekes twice, goal in traffic.

Neuchev may be ready to be called up for a game or two.

 

[RoyalOverNavy]

Neuchev may be ready to be called up for a game or two.

He's good, but he's small.
Way too small at this time, IMO.
He has a chance at an NHL future, but the weight room has to come first.

 

[Gabrielor]

Neuchev may be ready to be called up for a game or two.

I don't think any skill forward prospect we like is ready for the NHL. All of those guys need physical growth.

 

[Beerz]

I don't think any skill forward prospect we like is ready for the NHL. All of those guys need physical growth.

If the GM does his job there should be no rush

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

I don't think any skill forward prospect we like is ready for the NHL. All of those guys need physical growth.

I’m excited to see Wahlberg coming over.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]