Rochester Amerks / Minors Thread '12-'13 Ed. II (Marlies win series 3-0)

stokes84 · Apr 27, 2013

Zip15 said:
No, we are calling for him to be benched against a team that clearly has his number, in favor of a good young goaltender in Hackett--who Toronto probably doesn't know inside and out like Leggio.

As I said, give him one more game. They owe it to him and themselves.

Chainshot · Apr 27, 2013

Not the first farm-hand netminder to look bad in a key game in the playoffs however. It's been a long time since they've gotten a full team effort from everyone. I suspect Cassidy will roll Leggio back out for another game and if he folds again, he'll go to Hackett in the elimination game.

joshjull · Apr 27, 2013

Woodhouse said:
Rob Sanderson ‏@DropThePuckWHTK
#Amerks coach Chadd Cassidy says that Mikhail Grigorenko will play tomorrow.

Link: https://twitter.com/DropThePuckWHTK/status/328271678448734208

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Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC
#Amerks coach Chadd Cassidy when asked about his starting goalie for Game 2: "Undecided." David Leggio maybe, or a switch to Matt Hackett?

Link: https://twitter.com/kevinoDandC/status/328276897890967552

Who is Grigs going in for?

NotABadPeriod · Apr 27, 2013

Let's not forget: the Sabres haven't had a 2nd goalie of Hackett's ability for the vast majority of the year. If Hackett had been here from the start, Leggio likely would not have had to carry the load like he did this year--hell, Hackett might have even won the starting job. If it was Knapp or Lieuwen back there, nobody would be calling for Leggio to be benched.

SabresBillsBuffalo · Apr 27, 2013

I wonder who goes out for Grig

sabrefan27 · Apr 27, 2013

Leggio was VERY bad last season in the playoffs. I'm all for Hackett tomorrow.

Push Dr Tracksuit · Apr 27, 2013

Even Boston sheltered Rask from Buffalo no shame in protecting Leggio.

Bobby Bottle Service · Apr 28, 2013

Was at game, leggio sucked.

OTOH.

Saw Zemgus play in September, and again yesterday. What a difference, he's a non stop beast. He and Larsson have got chemistry going, and Johan is a hustler too. If they're our 4th line next year, look out. Psysk was the best skater for either team, though varone is quick too.

Walt Jr, looked a little tired, kinda like his last couple in Buffalo.

Drew McIntyre was playing out of his mind, including a behind the back glove save.

Tim Connolly's ghost was out there too. I swear I saw him, but not quite sure.

Disengage · Apr 28, 2013

stokes84 said:
As I said, give him one more game. They owe it to him and themselves.

It's best of 5. They can't give Leggio another shot.

McCauleyChirps · Apr 28, 2013

Meh. Leggio got them there. That said, it doesn't matter to me who starts.

sabrefan27 · Apr 28, 2013

Hackett, Grigorenko, Catenacci and Rankin in today if it were me.

Chainshot · Apr 28, 2013

sabrefan27 said:
Hackett, Grigorenko, Catenacci and Rankin in today if it were me.

Who would you take out among the forwards?

sabrefan27 · Apr 28, 2013

Chainshot said:
Who would you take out among the forwards?

Schofield, Legault and Adam.

kirby11 · Apr 28, 2013

Bobby Bottle Service said:
Was at game, leggio sucked.

OTOH.

Saw Zemgus play in September, and again yesterday. What a difference, he's a non stop beast. He and Larsson have got chemistry going, and Johan is a hustler too. If they're our 4th line next year, look out. Psysk was the best skater for either team, though varone is quick too.

Walt Jr, looked a little tired, kinda like his last couple in Buffalo.

Drew McIntyre was playing out of his mind, including a behind the back glove save.

Tim Connolly's ghost was out there too. I swear I saw him, but not quite sure.

If they pan out, we'd have a great future 3rd line of Girgs-Larsson-Catenacci.

tsujimoto74 · Apr 28, 2013

kirby11 said:
If they pan out, we'd have a great future 3rd line of Girgs-Larsson-Catenacci.

:drool:
Imagine if they all hit close to their ceilings what that line would be like in it's prime? Would be an absolute nightmare for team to play against. Grit, leadership, some skill, speed...

Catenacci seemed like he did well in his limited action in the regular season. Would be nice to see him get some ice time in the playoffs, but I'm not sure who would come out for him.

sabrefan27 · Apr 28, 2013

Hackett starting today per Kevin O.

Rhett4 · Apr 28, 2013

sabrefan27 said:
Hackett starting today per Kevin O.

Good move. With the way the forwards played yesterday (particularly in the second), they should have won that game. A more solid goaltending performance should go along way toward making that happen.

Any other changes? I'd like to see one of the young guys inserted for a bit more speed.

tsujimoto74 · Apr 28, 2013

sabrefan27 said:
Hackett starting today per Kevin O.

Good for him. Hopefully he'll do better than Leggio did in game 1.

HogtownSabresfan · Apr 28, 2013

It's a development team. No question Hackett must start. He's in the Sabres future, not Leggio

Rhett4 · Apr 28, 2013

HogtownSabresfan said:
It's a development team. No question Hackett must start. He's in the Sabres future, not Leggio

More about the fact that Leggio was terrible yesterday and Hackett's more likely to help them win today than anything beyond that. If what you state was the case, then they'd sit Matt Ellis for Justin Kea. A development team has to win in order to help people develop. Can't do that if you hitch your horse to every "future" Sabres player in lieu of vets.

sabrefan27 · Apr 28, 2013

HogtownSabresfan said:
It's a development team. No question Hackett must start. He's in the Sabres future, not Leggio

Not a chance. If Leggio played well yesterday he'd be in today. He didn't. So Hackett is in.

LaxSabre · Apr 28, 2013

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - Mikhail Grigorenko, wearing 52, is playing for the #Amerks. I don't see Max Legault in warmups.

LaxSabre - wonder if Grigs plays on the same line with Brian Flynn - just so hes used to be playing with someone as he played with Flynn the last couple of games for Buffalo.

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - #Amerks defenseman Matt MacKenzie is playing in place of injured Nick Crawford (upper body).

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - #Amerks want the hit by Kenny Ryan on Nick Crawford reviewed by the AHL. Ryan is in warmups so apparently no review yet, or no suspension.

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - The #Amerks turn to goalie Matt Hackett to save their season. A quick pre-game blog: http://on.rocne.ws/Ry4fgv

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - #Marlies lineup alterations: inserting more than 800 NHL games of experience on blue line with Mike Komisarek and Mike Mottau.

LaxSabre · Apr 28, 2013

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - Mikhail Grigorenko's first #Amerks shift with RW Brian Flynn and Rick Schofield on LW.

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC - #Amerk lines:
Girgensons-Larsson-Mancari.
Tarnasky-Adam-McCormick.
Ellis-Varone-Rissmiller.
Schofield-Grigorenko-Flynn.

Hackett gets tripped - Yeo to the box - Amerks early PP - Grigs is on the first line PP.

Marlies kill - now Ellis gets called for roughing - Marlies to the PP.

Amerks kill - Hackett made a save or two - Amerks another penalty - Schofield-high-stick - its killed.

BUFSABES1981 · Apr 28, 2013

anywhere streaming the game?

Slangston · Apr 28, 2013

I'd read somewhere that TWC would be carrying the game, but I'm getting the Bisons (AAA Baseball) instead. Can anyone explain?

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