Rochester Americans / Cincinnati Cyclones Season Thread

[rtfirefly]

3 assists for Asplund tonight. He’s taking off, as many expected, after settling into the new league.

Going to be my favorite Seattle player.

Does he have to be protected then?

 

[Reddawg]

Does he have to be protected then?

Yes, unfortunately. Early projections are that we will stand to lose either Guhle or Asplund in expansion.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Chainshot]

Beyond Asplund's line picking up the offensive slack, seeing Johansson getting a win is also something to celebrate.

 

[Tsyolin]

Yes, unfortunately. Early projections are that we will stand to lose either Guhle or Asplund in expansion.

A shame that it isn't 2020 when the draft happens, would have made our lives so much easier.

 

[Reddawg]

A shame that it isn't 2020 when the draft happens, would have made our lives so much easier.

Definitely, but alas, the league does not want contending teams to have their lives made easier. If this is the price of being a contending team, I’ll pay it.

The only way I can see out of losing Asplund is if the team assigns him to Sweden next year, if I understand the rules correctly only AHL/NHL experience counts. They won’t do that obviously, as it sends a bad message. More likely we’ll swing some kind of a deal and then hope it doesn’t bite us like Columbus got bit.

 

[Zip15]

Definitely, but alas, the league does not want contending teams to have their lives made easier. If this is the price of being a contending team, I’ll pay it.

The only way I can see out of losing Asplund is if the team assigns him to Sweden next year, if I understand the rules correctly only AHL/NHL experience counts. They won’t do that obviously, as it sends a bad message. More likely we’ll swing some kind of a deal and then hope it doesn’t bite us like Columbus got bit.

There will be a lot of roster shuffling between now and that expansion draft. I wouldn't spend a lot of energy trying to project that stuff in the interim.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Gabrielor]

1-0 on PP

Bailey from Guhle and Asplund

 

[CrazyPsycho]

Nylander digging that puck out...get him to Buf

Well he didnt pass it but the effort is there

 

[Chainshot]

Bailey... still wondering if he can finally put it together to find his way as a depth player. This latest run has been interesting at least. If he's engaged, he's more of a player than Elie.

 

[Gabrielor]

Bailey... still wondering if he can finally put it together to find his way as a depth player. This latest run has been interesting at least. If he's engaged, he's more of a player than Elie.

His speed will always be a weapon. If they can teach him to just pass and cycle, Girgensons Larsson Bailey would crush people.

 

[Chainshot]

His speed will always be a weapon. If they can teach him to just pass and cycle, Girgensons Larsson Bailey would crush people.

That seems to be the nature of him playing with Malone at least - work the wall, get pucks moving up the ice and occasionally use his feet to break things open. I hope it continues - they have 6 guys with between 6 and 8 goals which is nice balance.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Reddawg]

Too early to suggest that Johansson has been a steadying presence in our net? Two games, 1.50GAA

 

[Howie Hodge]

Scoring

1st
12:59	ROC	Justin Bailey (6) ASST: Brendan Guhle (9), Rasmus Asplund(7) (PP)
18:16	ROC	Justin Bailey (7) ASST: None
2nd
0:44	PRO	Zach Senyshyn (8) ASST: Mark McNeill (7), Peter Cehlarik(10) (PP)
3rd
No Scoring

[TBODY] [/TBODY]
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[Dubi Doo]

I'll never have faith in Bailey becoming a full time NHLer, but I think he can be a very good AHLer.

Nylander, however, is a very creative player. He makes his share of mistakes, but if put in a pure offensive role then I think he could be useful.

 

[keithLGA]

Too early to suggest that Johansson has been a steadying presence in our net? Two games, 1.50GAA

It's like they've played better defensively to help out the new guy. He made the big saves when they were needed. Taylor insists that Wilcox is starting tonight, we'll see. The way JJ has played it feels like you reward that.

 

[Hasekperreault23]

Bailey... still wondering if he can finally put it together to find his way as a depth player. This latest run has been interesting at least. If he's engaged, he's more of a player than Elie.

I agree.So perplexing to have that size,speed,shot and still be in minor s.Must be hockey IQ?

 

[Dubi Doo]

I agree.So perplexing to have that size,speed,shot and still be in minor s.Must be hockey IQ?

His has a low hockey IQ and stone hands. Not a good combo.

 

[sabresnyper]

Never mind

 

[Chainshot]

Interesting to see the lineup changes for the Crunch tonight. Randell having one is a bonus.

 

[Tsyolin]

Amerks have decided to salvage our evening I see. 4-2 now after a PP goal from Goalofsson. Asplund and Guhle are hot right now. Asplund with 5 pts in the last 3 games and Guhle with a 3 game pt streak.