Samboni
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Im confused, dont we already have Gus and Hogberg in Belleville? I dont think either are NHL ready yet.
-Organizational depth in the crease
-McKenna can shield the younger netminders if needed
-Experienced pro who can mentor
Danny Taylor didn’t work out, his performance was poor but let’s not pretend that he took starts away from hogberg. He didn’t, Hogberg didn’t show he was ready for a full workload, he really struggled with consistency at the AHL level. With that said, Belleville was a pretty awful team but I think the point stands, you don’t want to feed this kid to the wolves.
It will be interesting to see how it all plays out with Gustavsson in the fold, but I have no doubts if the younger netninders price they are ready, they will get the playing time.
I got roasted on here when I suggested Gustavsson as the youngest guy would probably see some time in the ECHL when Dreidger was still part of the org. Now that he is gone & they pick up this guy it seems that is still the case. We'll see.I think the plan is to start Gustavsson in the ECHL. He’s new to North America, so that might not be a bad place to start his pro career. Hogberg and McKenna can split the duties in Belleville.
Yeah, it only works if Gus is in the ECHL. If all three are in Belleville, it's the Hammond situation all over again.
Weren’t there 4 guys last year? Hammond, Taylor, Dreidger and Hogberg? I never understood why they signed Danny Taylor in the first place.