You guys are kidding yourselves if you think they are going to play prospects over proven talent down there. The best will play. Not to mention I think it is better for to have some veterans in the lineup, similar to roles that Armstrong/O'Donnell, etc have played for the Kings the last few years. My lineup.
Wow that's a young team. Curious to see how that lineup will do. Sure it's the AHL but man that's aweful young. Look at the defense, I hope Bernier's gonna be on top of his game, because even in the AHL you at least need a few vets on the backend.
A young team like this could use players like Tim Stapleton, Garret Stafford... or apparently Chris Chelios? (Atlanta's AHL team offered him a contract)
either way, I think the farm could use a capable veteran or 2
Wow that's a young team. Curious to see how that lineup will do. Sure it's the AHL but man that's aweful young. Look at the defense, I hope Bernier's gonna be on top of his game, because even in the AHL you at least need a few vets on the backend.
Unfortunately, there are no veterans in Manchester this season, not one.
Unfortunately, there are no veterans in Manchester this season, not one.
color me not surprised.
i recognize that the Kings need their prospects to play. but they also need some veterans from whom to learn about being a pro....and gabe gauthier doesn't cut it.
for the value of vets to a young team, see, for example the Chicago Wolves and Hershey Bears.
The Manchester Monarchs, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, signed forward Michael Pelech and right wing Geoff Walker to one-year contracts, and defenseman David Kolomatis to a professional tryout agreement, Monarchs Director of Hockey Operations Hubie McDonough announced Thursday. In addition, the Monarchs made the following player transactions.
Assigned to Ontario (ECHL):
Dwight King – LW
Michael Pelech – F
Released from tryout:
Mike Egener – D
Peter Lenes – F
Dennis McCauley – LW
James McEwan – LW
Tyler Mugford – LW
Jordan Nolan – C
Robert Pearce – LW
Tony Voce – LW
Mike Zacharias - G
The Manchester Monarchs, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, signed forward Michael Pelech and right wing Geoff Walker to one-year contracts, and defenseman David Kolomatis to a professional tryout agreement, Monarchs Director of Hockey Operations Hubie McDonough announced Thursday. In addition, the Monarchs made the following player transactions.
Assigned to Ontario (ECHL):
Dwight King – LW
Michael Pelech – F
Released from tryout:
Mike Egener – D
Peter Lenes – F
Dennis McCauley – LW
James McEwan – LW
Tyler Mugford – LW
Jordan Nolan – C
Robert Pearce – LW
Tony Voce – LW
Mike Zacharias - G
I'm not sure if they'll have Holloway in the ECHL for another season. He's paid his dues and is ready to contribute at the AHL level. As for Segal, you guys are right, he will be on the Monarchs top six. I just think the development of players in the system who have a future with the team is more important. Gauthier having been a part of the top six last season, I venture to guess he returns in a similar role as he is ineffective on any of the checking lines.
They do need to get rid of a forward though... if only they could find a new home for Zeiler.
Glad to see Kolomatis signed. When he was drafted I had to think he was pegged to play in Manch. Though I also thought the same about Pelech. Don't know why he goes to juniors. He looked pretty good in camp and the rookie tourney. Like his game.
