Yes definately a hard worker who's not afraid to get his nose dirty. That much I could tell when he was here for a brief stint.
I wouldn't want him to take up a spot on the roster especially when the Amerks roster is so thin on proven scorers for the upcoming season. But starting with the Everblades and filling in when needed, would be fine by me.
McArdle, Stewart, and Collins really need to take off for the Amerks to be competitive, with basically an all rookie defense and goaltending combo.
I don't think you are going to get much help from our prospects this year, i just have a feeling that our crop just leaving Juniors are pretty average.
What is the situation with Shanzt and Plante? I assume Buffalo will provide one goalie, and us the other? With Anderson now a back up, Shantz is the logical choice because he has already had an ECHL stint i guess.
Yes definately a hard worker who's not afraid to get his nose dirty. That much I could tell when he was here for a brief stint.
I wouldn't want him to take up a spot on the roster especially when the Amerks roster is so thin on proven scorers for the upcoming season. But starting with the Everblades and filling in when needed, would be fine by me.
McArdle, Stewart, and Collins really need to take off for the Amerks to be competitive, with basically an all rookie defense and goaltending combo.
Don't you expect Welch back next season? I kind of doubt he sticks with the Panthers at this time. 1st callup, yes, but not a regular on the roster unless there's waiver issues. And you'll get Lojek back, for what it's worth.
I think the Americans' biggest issue this season will be who's coaching the team.
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Don't you expect Welch back next season? I kind of doubt he sticks with the Panthers at this time. 1st callup, yes, but not a regular on the roster unless there's waiver issues. And you'll get Lojek back, for what it's worth.
I think the Americans' biggest issue this season will be who's coaching the team.
Welch has to clear waivers I believe.
The Amerks issue isn't a coach, it's the fact that we have no veteran leadership. No scoring up front, extremely young defense and shaky goaltending. The Amerks roster as currently constituted will be a last place team. So hopefully Florida goes out and gets some veteran depth, as Buffalo won't. If not, it'll be a long and rough season, no matter who coaches the team.
Don't you expect Welch back next season? I kind of doubt he sticks with the Panthers at this time. 1st callup, yes, but not a regular on the roster unless there's waiver issues. And you'll get Lojek back, for what it's worth.
I think the Americans' biggest issue this season will be who's coaching the team.
Why are you writing Welch off so quickly? If he plays in camp like he did in the last two games of the season, he will definitely make the team. The bigger shock IMO would be if he didn't make the team.
Just because I saw that top 10 prospect thread before it was deleted I am going to throw my respnse on here....
1. Frolik- Fast and Flashy Euro winger... something we could definetly use on the top line over the next couple of years. Comparison- Patrik Elias
2. Ellerby- Another big, strong and mobile dman, will be great for us when he develops. Our D is gonna be huge and like gazelles Comparison- Chris Phillips
3. McCardle- I think he will really be a great pickup, has all the intangibles. Another quick forward with some grit and character. Comparison- Could be as good as Brendan Morrow, maybe not, but that type of player
4. Repik- Absolutly in love with this pick, he was the leading playoff scorer as well as Mem cup MVP, he's got sleeper tattooed on his forehead. He could potentially be as good as Frolik, very much alike in terms of type of player. Comparison- Petr Prucha
5. Matthias- Hopefully his scoring towards the end of the season happens again this year. He could really be a high quiality prospect. Has size, skill, grit and the speed all our forwards need. Comparison- Jason Arnott
6. Welch- He has been hyped up by hockeyfuture, but hasnt really pulled through in the NHL. I feel like Jacques will finish the puzzle and will make him a great pickup. Has good mobility and great offensive skills. Comparison- bigger Mike Van Ryn
7. Lapoint- May be surprising seeing him here but I dont think so, it seems like Luce really likes him and he had a good season. I am looking forward to seeing how he does in college. Seems like we have a collection of solid big mobile dmen... Bouwmeester, Allen, Welch, Ellerby, Lapoint. Comparison- J-Bo
8a,b,c. Collins, Booth, Dadonov- All similar, they all have the ability to break-out and be a good player. Collins is a solid sniper, Booth is fast and all but I just see a Ryan Johnson clone there, but I hope he proves me wrong. Dadonov could be a sleeper, Jiri Hudler type, who knows?
I've watched both games, Dadonov is a typical Russian player, small, very good skater, nice set of hands and to my eye, wasn't that scared of physical play. He played with Averin and Cherepanov for large parts of game 1, and IMO that was the only Russian line which seemd to have real intent
Game 2, i partially watched it whilst playing Fifa with a friend, so didn't see Dadonov as much, but again his skill set was evident. Don't judge him on his stats for this series, as whilst Russia are just as as skilled as Canada, they will lose quite badly.
Ellerby is a great skater, Pierre kept on comparing him to Bouwmeester. Though to be fair, he also praised Sutter for falling down on the ice.
Hey guys I live in Belleville so ill keep you up to date. First game is tonight. And after 2 periods its 5-0 Belleville. Oh yea and Matthias has 3 goals and an assist so far in the game.
Actually they just changed the goal so that he only got an assist. So far through 2 periods he has 2 goals and 2 assists. But still very impressive start
Actually they just changed the goal so that he only got an assist. So far through 2 periods he has 2 goals and 2 assists. But still very impressive start
Shawn Matthias had a 3 point game last night in a losing effort. Matthias is tied with Tavares for the League lead in scoring with 8 points (3 G and 5 A) through 2 games.
Shawn Matthias had a 3 point game last night in a losing effort. Matthias is tied with Tavares for the League lead in scoring with 8 points (3 G and 5 A) through 2 games.
Well that sure is a name to match. Matthias is slowly moving into our top 2 prospects.
it depends on how you rank them. but in terms of quality play, and a timeline of how useful, i think Welch is ahead of Matthias.
but i think Matthias is awesome, and going to be a very solid prospect. he's the type of guy to thrive in the playoffs, i think. i remember reading something last season how he was ripping it up in the playoffs.
it depends on how you rank them. but in terms of quality play, and a timeline of how useful, i think Welch is ahead of Matthias.
but i think Matthias is awesome, and going to be a very solid prospect. he's the type of guy to thrive in the playoffs, i think. i remember reading something last season how he was ripping it up in the playoffs.
18 in 15 games. Lol I know it wont happen but right now Matthias is on pace for these numbers:
