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Rochester Americans / Cincinnati Cyclones Season Thread
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sabrefan27
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Maybe. There’s talent there, but it’s very unproven. Young talented players don’t always pan out, even in the AHL. The only one listed that has proven he can score in the AHL is Smith.
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Agree...very skilled group there. I don't see them as the top 6 right now, I meant they're just the 6 most skilled on the team. A couple more physically/defensively oriented guys are gonna have to play up there. Maybe Malone/Porter/Simpson.
Still though, it makes me optimistic for the future to see a lot of talent in the pipeline. Let's all hope a few of them actually pan out.
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Camp Preview: 'Heavy' internal competition expected in Rochester
Very good preview of the season. A lot of quotes from Sexton and Taylor. Sexton says they really would like another offensive center for the Amerks. Nick Shore would be a wonderful addition, but I think the contract limit would prevent that.
Very good preview of the season. A lot of quotes from Sexton and Taylor. Sexton says they really would like another offensive center for the Amerks. Nick Shore would be a wonderful addition, but I think the contract limit would prevent that.
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This actually lived up to the hype. The price point is considerably better than before. I have half seasons, so the away package makes sense for me.
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This is great. I will spend the 79 bucks. Now the next step is for the AHL to make teams install TV lighting and get HD cameras. The quality of video and camera work in the AHL varies from 80s cable access TV to pretty good, Rochester's unfortunately is the former.
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I could be wrong but I think i saw somewhere that they are forcing the teams to get HD cameras.
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I wouldn't be surprised at all if Asplund wins a job. Olofsson is going to the AHL, though. Same with Borgen.
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I think they want Asplund to get top 6 minutes in all situations in Rochester. I think this management group is very patient development wise and, especially based on previous comments, would want to see him excel in the AHL first. But with injuries anything is possible.
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Where exactly do they fit on the roster as currently constructed and which veterans are getting waived?
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I think it will take a hell of a camp from any young kid to force the way on to the Sabres roster barring injuries.
Forwards (13): Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Mittelstadt, Okposo, Sheary, Rodrigues, Berglund, Pominville, Girgensons, Wilson, Larsson, Sobotka.
Assuming we keep 13 forwards only as normal. The bottom half of that list is nothing special but they are established vet NHLers who I think have a spot on the team unless they really start to fall apart.
That really leaves Rochester quite loaded if so, no?
Forwards (13): Smith, Porter, Thompson, Olofsson, Nylander, Asplund, Simpson, Criscuolo, Malone, Baptiste, Bailey, Oglevie, O'Regan
That is over 4 rows deep of quality guys. It wouldn't surprise me to see almost all of them get NHL looks throughout the season, but I think that is the way it starts if no injuries occur.
Forwards (13): Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Mittelstadt, Okposo, Sheary, Rodrigues, Berglund, Pominville, Girgensons, Wilson, Larsson, Sobotka.
Assuming we keep 13 forwards only as normal. The bottom half of that list is nothing special but they are established vet NHLers who I think have a spot on the team unless they really start to fall apart.
That really leaves Rochester quite loaded if so, no?
Forwards (13): Smith, Porter, Thompson, Olofsson, Nylander, Asplund, Simpson, Criscuolo, Malone, Baptiste, Bailey, Oglevie, O'Regan
That is over 4 rows deep of quality guys. It wouldn't surprise me to see almost all of them get NHL looks throughout the season, but I think that is the way it starts if no injuries occur.
Der Jaeger
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So keep players who might be ready away from the NHL because Botterill might have to waive players like Larsson and Sobotka?
sabrefan27
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Well Botterill absolutely isn’t waiving Sobotka, that’s ridiculous. And I maintain this management group is smart enough not to rush prospects for no reason at all.
Der Jaeger
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The best 21 players should make the roster. If the player was thought to be a Rochester player, but plays into the best 21, so be it. If they can't make it during the first few weeks, they get sent down.
There's reasons why I said Olofsson and Asplund specifically. They've played in a men's league. One that the scoring rate translates into NHL scoring at a higher rate than the AHL. One is the SHL's leading scorer. The other is a puck hound who does all the little things which a successful 2-way NHL does.
Again, I won't be surprised if both make it out of camp.
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If you don’t think contract status and waiver status, amongst others, play a part in constructing an NHL roster, you just haven’t been paying attention.
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But it does in many cases, you can’t ignore that. I think both players in question are very promising, which is why I think they want them in the AHL getting a ton of minutes as opposed to a more limited role in the NHL. Both will see NHL time this season. It doesn’t need to be in October.
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