I really don't follow the AHL much but I was just wondering who you guys thing will be some good teams next season? Is it too early to tell given the fact that we haven't completed the draft, yet alone gone through free agency, or is there already some teams that you guys have in mind?
I suppose it's also gonna be hard to know where some of the younger players on each team will be playing next season as well. By that I mean will they be sent back to their CHL/European team, sent to the AHL, or will they earn a spot on the NHL club's roster?
I really don't follow the AHL much but I was just wondering who you guys thing will be some good teams next season? Is it too early to tell given the fact that we haven't completed the draft, yet alone gone through free agency, or is there already some teams that you guys have in mind?
I suppose it's also gonna be hard to know where some of the younger players on each team will be playing next season as well. By that I mean will they be sent back to their CHL/European team, sent to the AHL, or will they earn a spot on the NHL club's roster?
I wait until Thanksgiving to decide who's going to be good.
It's tough at this point to guess...i would bet on the east division to represent the eastern confrence... make that what 10 years in a row? and I like Chicago out west right now but I would ask again in september.
No, in 1989-90 the Indians won the Calder Cup as the Islanders affiliate. In 1990-91 the Indians won it again as the Whalers affiliate.
My point is the Norfolk players are moving to Syracuse. They have a lot of playoff experience and that should carry over if there aren't too many call-ups.
I wouldn't flat out say the IceCaps are going to be a contender for the east. They're looking at a totally different Defence core. A few of their players who can walk this year were large contributors last season.
My point is the Norfolk players are moving to Syracuse. They have a lot of playoff experience and that should carry over if there aren't too many call-ups.
The Binghamton Whalers were the worst team in the AHL, and then many of those players won the Calder Cup the next season with the Indians.
I wouldn't flat out say the IceCaps are going to be a contender for the east. They're looking at a totally different Defence core. A few of their players who can walk this year were large contributors last season.
I'm thinking in terms of how these teams operate a little different then the other teams get to.
St. John's vs Hershey in the East
Chicago vs Oklahoma City in the West
I wish I could agree with the Hershey prediction, but it is going to be a tough year for us by the looks of it. The Caps have raided our cupboards ad I have not seen any replacements. Holtby not coming back is the tip of the iceberg. Unless we end up signing some vets quickly, Hershey will be fielding an ECHL caliber team this year.
I wish I could agree with the Hershey prediction, but it is going to be a tough year for us by the looks of it. The Caps have raided our cupboards ad I have not seen any replacements. Holtby not coming back is the tip of the iceberg. Unless we end up signing some vets quickly, Hershey will be fielding an ECHL caliber team this year.
No, they'll finally be fielding an AHL caliber team
I wish I could agree with the Hershey prediction, but it is going to be a tough year for us by the looks of it. The Caps have raided our cupboards ad I have not seen any replacements. Holtby not coming back is the tip of the iceberg. Unless we end up signing some vets quickly, Hershey will be fielding an ECHL caliber team this year.
Alright no one is answering my question so I'll ask it again. How about Houston? They'll have a number of good prospects coming in such as Charlie Coyle, Zach Phillips, Brett Bulmer, and Jason Zucker. A few other players that may arrive in Houston, depending on what moves are made between now and the start of the season, include Johan Larsson, Granlund, and Jonas Brodin.
I'm trying not to be a homer but I think they'll have at least a decent team.
