2017-18 Marlies

[herman]

This is pretty great.
http://faceoffcircle.ca/2018/01/13/aged-based-look-nhl-teams-use-ahl-affiliates/

I read it and thought much the same, there are some real tire fires in this league.

I'm trying to remember what the Marlies were like before Dubas, and I suspect that's sort of what we had then.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

A couple of impressive plays by Kapanen from last nights Marlies game:

https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/954539530308194304
https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/954522659949367296

He has 13 points in his last 11 AHL games, 8 in his last 5. Somehow he's not a NHLer.

 

[bustaheims]

He has 13 points in his last 11 AHL games, 8 in his last 5. Somehow he's not a NHLer.

And so he says to me, you got legs, baby, you're everywhere?you're all over the place! Yeah!

 

[herman]

TIL
https://twitter.com/walsha/status/955872420136501248

 

[Highlander]

Not smart but the real golf pro will tell you, it's not the sticks mon, it's the man holding the sticks.  Most pro golfers will admit they could win any tournament with just about any major brand, it's the one paying them the most money are the ones they are playing with. 

 

[pmrules]

Any one know what's up with Adam Brooks? 

Tears it up for 2 straight years in Junior but only 6 points in 33 games.  Not bad for a rookie...but not what I was expecting.  4th line minutes?  Hurt?

 

[herman]

He plays 4th line mostly, as he's behind Aaltonen, Mueller, and Gauthier, and Greening (occasionally). He also started the season off with mono, so there's that.

 

[pmrules]

He plays 4th line mostly, as he's behind Aaltonen, Mueller, and Gauthier, and Greening (occasionally). He also started the season off with mono, so there's that.

Thanks Herman.  So its as I thought, both hurt and 4th line minutes.

Based on your (or anyone else's) viewing of him, can we pencil him in for a wing spot in 2020 or so?  Too early to tell? 

How's Bracco looking to folks?

 

[herman]

I haven't watched them as much as I'd like to. Paging WIGWAL.

https://twitter.com/regressIan/status/955834408803622912
LGP talked with Scott Wheeler about the prospects in our system and touched on some Brooks and Bracco and what they're going through and working on this year.

First year AHL guys from middle-late picks tend to get slightly bum minutes with the Marlies because of the pipeline depth at the moment (see Timashov last season). They'll get elevated opportunities either after the deadline or next season.

 

[Highlander]

He plays 4th line mostly, as he's behind Aaltonen, Mueller, and Gauthier, and Greening (occasionally). He also started the season off with mono, so there's that.

Thanks Herman.  So its as I thought, both hurt and 4th line minutes.

Based on your (or anyone else's) viewing of him, can we pencil him in for a wing spot in 2020 or so?  Too early to tell? 

How's Bracco looking to folks?

Brace started slow but has really picked it up and has made some highlight reels scores.  He has wheels and can really edge those skates. Think he will need at least 2 in the AHL

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Brooks has seemed a little undersized at the AHL level, probably due to the mono in part and he isn?t blessed with electrifying pace either. That being said he seems to have high end hockey sense and puck skills.

He might need a few years in the AHL, but I?d say he has the potential to be an elite third line center. 

 

[Coco-puffs]

elite third line center.

Elite and third line do not belong in the same sentence.  I know I'm nitpicking, but use another word... great/fantastic third line center would have worked.

 

[Highlander]

Superduper

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

elite third line center.

Elite and third line do not belong in the same sentence.  I know I'm nitpicking, but use another word... great/fantastic third line center would have worked.

Someone who is one of the top 3 third line centers in the NHL could be considered an elite third line center.

I understand what you?re saying, but you can be elite within your role.

 

[Highlander]

And you could be a "Legend in your own mind" or in your "Spare time"

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

And you could be a "Legend in your own mind" or in your "Spare time"

Are you always drunk/on pills or just most of the time?

 

[Highlander]

And you could be a "Legend in your own mind" or in your "Spare time"

Are you always drunk/on pills or just most of the time?

Both, works quite well don't ya think?  Bacardi, Scotch are good friends, not to mention all the others mind numbing things to handle 50 years of Leaf fandom.

 

[herman]

And you could be a "Legend in your own mind" or in your "Spare time"

Are you always drunk/on pills or just most of the time?

Both, works quite well don't ya think?  Bacardi, Scotch are good friends, not to mention all the others mind numbing things to handle 50 years of Leaf fandom.

I prefer journaling my feelings.

 

[bustaheims]

And you could be a "Legend in your own mind" or in your "Spare time"

Are you always drunk/on pills or just most of the time?

Both, works quite well don't ya think?  Bacardi, Scotch are good friends, not to mention all the others mind numbing things to handle 50 years of Leaf fandom.

I prefer journaling my feelings.

I'm pro eating mine.

 

[herman]

I'm pro eating mine.

I did two AYCE Korean BBQs in 4 days. I have no regrets.