Rochester Americans / Cincinnati Cyclones Season Thread

[joshjull]

 

[joshjull]

 

[sabrefan27]

Disappointing on Blackwell. Doesn’t sound like they’re going to get something done. If I had to guess, they’re offering an AHL deal and he wants an NHL deal.

Sexton confirmed they’re going to sign an experienced, veteran goalie. The list is pretty short league wide for free agents.

Mike McKenna
Jared Coreau
Tom McCollum
Dustin Tokarski
Christopher Gibson
Eddie Lack

There’s really not much via free agency, though I’d be happy with Coreau or McKenna. Maybe they’re looking at a trade.

 

[joshjull]

 

[joshjull]

 

[Buffaloed]

Stability at the bookmaker position is underrated.

 

[LaxSabre]

Maine Mariners Hockey @MarinersOfMaine -
Alex Kile becomes first Mariner in @ECHL history!
Press Release - Alex Kile becomes first Maine Mariner to sign ECHL contract

Let's Go Amerks @LetsGoAmerks -
Former #Amerks forward (only 12 games) becomes the 1st player in team history for the ECHL Maine Mariners. Kile had 15 G + 13 A in 46 games with Cincy this past season.

 

[sabrefan27]

Did anyone listen to the Instigators today? I heard from someone they were speculating about the Sabres being interested in Andrew Hammond for the Amerks. Certainly hoping not. He’s been awful in the AHL for multiple seasons.

 

[Djp]

Did anyone listen to the Instigators today? I heard from someone they were speculating about the Sabres being interested in Andrew Hammond for the Amerks. Certainly hoping not. He’s been awful in the AHL for multiple seasons.

I think buffalo is looking for an nhl experienced goalie who will play in Rochester that can be used for injury call ups.

 

[sabrefan27]

I think buffalo is looking for an nhl experienced goalie who will play in Rochester that can be used for injury call ups.

Yes I know that. But he hasn’t been good in the AHL for a while.

 

[Zip15]

Wedgewood to be Rochester's starter next season. Meh.

 

[sabrefan27]

Wedgewood to be Rochester's starter next season. Meh.

Not a fan. Better goalies available. Couple that with Blackwell likely leaving and Sexton tempering expectations with 1 and maybe 2 forwards signings, a little disappointed. And if the forward signing just ends up being Sislo, I won’t be happy about it at all.

 

[Digable5]

Not a fan. Better goalies available. Couple that with Blackwell likely leaving and Sexton tempering expectations with 1 and maybe 2 forwards signings, a little disappointed. And if the forward signing just ends up being Sislo, I won’t be happy about it at all.

I’m not saying it’s right or true, but could it be because they are getting deeper in the NHL and able to keep some of better Sabres prospects in the minors longer?

The Amerks should be adding Olofsson, Asplund, Pu, Pilut, Oglevie and keeping most of Smith, Nylander, Guhle, etc... Some may make the pros or at least get call ups, but is that possibly why they aren’t adding a whole lot of free agents?

 

[sabrefan27]

I’m not saying it’s right or true, but could it be because they are getting deeper in the NHL and able to keep some of better Sabres prospects in the minors longer?

The Amerks should be adding Olofsson, Asplund, Pu, Pilut, Oglevie and keeping most of Smith, Nylander, Guhle, etc... Some may make the pros or at least get call ups, but is that possibly why they aren’t adding a whole lot of free agents?

That’s definitely why. But this organization always has injury issues so I’m very interested in having the depth necessary to withstand it. Mainly I just want a top 6 winger who can put the puck in the net. They had no one last season to count on for a goal. Basically an entire team of players who are 2nd or 3rd liners with a few exceptions.

 

[Dirty Dog]

That’s definitely why. But this organization always has injury issues so I’m very interested in having the depth necessary to withstand it. Mainly I just want a top 6 winger who can put the puck in the net. They had no one last season to count on for a goal. Basically an entire team of players who are 2nd or 3rd liners with a few exceptions.

I wanted to see blackwell + a solid top six scoring forward. The thing is, if players like olfsson, asplund, nylander, or pilut do well in the first half of the season, they may get called up and not sent back down.

 

[Baccus]

Just curious as I didn't watch any Rochester this year, do people really think Blackwell is a possible NHLer to get a nhl contract versus an AHL deal which is what I'm assuming they are trying to offer him?

 

[joshjull]

 

[joshjull]

Add the recently signed Hickey to that mix

 

[sabrefan27]

Amerks need scoring. Many of the top players have been signed already. Not sure what they’re waiting for.

 

[HaNotsri]

Amerks need scoring. Many of the top players have been signed already. Not sure what they’re waiting for.

Thompson, Asplund, improved Nylander, Pilut? Should be at least 0.75 ppg each.

 

[sabrefan27]

Thompson, Asplund, improved Nylander, Pilut? Should be at least 0.75 ppg each.

Proven scorers. Nylander stinks, don’t even try selling me on him. I think the team is well on their way and I like the roster overall, but they need a veteran top 6 winger.

 

[Icicle]

Proven scorers. Nylander stinks, don’t even try selling me on him. I think the team is well on their way and I like the roster overall, but they need a veteran top 6 winger.

Thompson was 0.5 PPG rushed into the AHL. He still hasn't even fit into his body yet. You've got one solid piece there.

 

[HaNotsri]

Proven scorers. Nylander stinks, don’t even try selling me on him. I think the team is well on their way and I like the roster overall, but they need a veteran top 6 winger.

Sobotka will likely play for Rochester by the end of the year. That's a nice veteran player for you.

Olofsson+Pilut on the powerplay will mean loads of goals. Pilut is pretty much an extra forward with some defensive responsibilities.

Olofsson has played really well in the playoffs as well as relegation games. It's kind of hard to explain the pressure of a relegation series, if you lose a lot of people you know will lose their jobs - teams can't keep staff that might have been working for the organization for 10 or 20 years. A large population of the town will take a hit since the success of the team is part of their identity and now you donät know when you'll be competing for a championship again. There's no draft to help you turn things around.

The worst thing is that many teams never make it back, you can play in the first division for a decade or two and then end up in oblivion after relegation. Olofsson was the only one performing well in that situation on his dysfunctional team. He needs time to adjust to NA, but he has a lot of experience even though he's young.

 

[sabrefan27]

Sobotka is not going to be playing in Rochester.

 

[mcpw]

Hey. Quick question, has Griffith played center at all for the Amerks last season? Thanks.