Amerks8796
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Well that’s a problem of bad drafting over the years. Devante Stephens is still in the organization, but I doubt he has a future. ECHL call up most likely.
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He was their best defensemanadt year. Excellent move. Now the need to work on getting Blackwell re-signed next. Defense looks pretty decent right now: Redmond Pilut Borgen Fedun Tennyson
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That’s true, but Fasching is the opposite of what Botterill wants. He’s slow and lumbering. I think he tries hard to include him on a deal.
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Fasching easily. Bailey was one of the only prospects to not be a steaming pile of trash in the playoffs.
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Genny’s Kolsch is great. I love Genesee. Between Bock, Kolsch and their Oktoberfest, that covers a large portion of the calendar where you can buy a damn good quality beer for $8 a 12 pack.
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We’ll just agree to disagree and leave it at that. Evaluating a tandem is weird and I’d disagree even more with that call if that’s the case.
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Like I said, I think he was the assumed starter next year in Botterill’s mind, regardless of this call up. He’s earned the opportunity. I think the focus in mid March when he was recalled should’ve been in locking in a playoff spot for the Amerks. Sexton and Botterill have spoken repeatedly about it. Yes, the playoffs weren’t in question, but the spot was. Fans shouldn’t be happy with settling for 4th place when 2nd was in reach, AHL or not. I’ve agreed with a lot of things Botterill has done, not this one. Not surprisingly, the Amerks can barely sniff a win with Wilcox. He’s awful. And speaking of Wilcox, maybe you misunderstood my post. I don’t have a problem with him being called up. Overall, they probably don’t have a chance against anyone in round 1. Ullmark or no Ullmark, the team in front of him and been Sabres level bad since February.
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And they’ve learned what? I doubt whatever plan they had 2 months ago for goaltending has changed. That’s where we disagree. I just don’t think it really meant anything regarding next season. It was a reward, if anything. Which I can understand and agree with. As for playing the Marlies, I get that. Personally, even though they haven’t been good at home, I think it’s important to go for home ice. They clearly gave up on that by bringing Ullmark up. The Amerks weren’t going to pass Syracuse with Wilcox. I’m not here to whine about every call up. I haven’t done that at all. I don’t have a problem with Guhle, even though they didn’t need him. But they had defensive depth. Wilcox is terrible and it seems like the sold out the team down the stretch.
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Right. I know why he was recalled. I still don’t think it was needed. I’m sure it was a real “evaluation”. I’m sure moves will be made this summer based on the few pointless games he played. The guy is waiver elibilge next year and he’s a lock for Buffalo. I get what you’re saying, but I just don’t buy that it’s truly an evaluation. If you want to recall players and reward them, that’s fine. Maybe tone down the talk of wanting to win and making a deep run in Rochester then? Keep it consistent. Ullmark is unquestionably the MVP and the Amerks were 1 point away from home ice when he was called up. Now they’re going to drop into 4th. I get the fact that it’s a requirement of all Sabres fans to defend every call up or move related to the Amerks, but perhaps they could’ve left him in Rochester to gear up for the playoffs. Don’t think it’s a huge ask or unreasonable complaint. Do you really believe his recall was going to sway roster decisions at G this summer? I personally don’t. Ullmark will be in Buffalo. That’s a lock. It was too small of a sample size, even if he didn’t get hurt, to impact what they do in the offseason. Whatever the plan was in February hasn’t changed from the recall.
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What was the point of his original recall that necessitated a need for him?
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Wilcox is horrible, it doesn’t matter. What matters has been the pointless Ullmark recall.
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Will Borgen Signed and Heading to the Amerks on ATO
Amerks8796 replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
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Early round AHL playoff games don’t draw well across the league. This isn’t the NHL. Excitement doesn’t build up until the later rounds. The AHL is dependent on group sales and you just don’t get those in the playoffs. There’s also a short window to sell tickets. If it’s a weekday game, the crowd will be very small. Also the Amerks are in the midst of probably the worst 10 year stretch in franchise history. The fan base isn’t strong right now.
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Don Stevens has been the PBP guy for the Amerks since the mid 80’s. He’s probably going to retire soon.
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They have a ton of depth on defense, it’s not an issue. Guhle wasn’t even playing well when he was recalled. Forward is the issue.
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The 3 ECHL defensemen you listed are all absolutely terrible. Not sure what they have to do with anything, they aren’t hurting on defense. They’re hurting at forward, where they maybe have 2 legitimate too 6 forwards. It’s pretty ugly.
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He hasn’t exactly done much to help lately. Amerks are now down Baptiste, Smith, Criscuolo, O’Regan and Griffith. 5 of their top 6 forwards and Botterill made no moves to help Rochester by the AHL’s trade deadline on Monday.
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Rodrigues is not eligible for the AHL playoffs.
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I’ve lived in both Buffalo and Rochester and the areas felt exactly the same. I got the same “vibe” in both places. Similar people, similar pace of life, attitudes etc. You can’t make an argument in my mind that Rochester isn’t WNY based on culture. It’s strictly a geographical argument. But I always felt the Rochester metro was the borderline. Geneva isn’t WNY. But Canandaigua is basically a suburb of Rochester so I’d throw them in.
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Couldn’t disagree more. Rochester’s downtown population had practically tripled in the last 10-15 years and there’s been billions of dollars of investment. I work downtown and it’s night and day (for the better) compared to even 5-10 years ago. Buffalo’s downtown has been developing at a faster pace, though. Both have made huge strides.
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I’m not really sure what your point is or why you’re going off on such a tangent. I simply commented that tickets are too expensive, and they are. I hear this all of the time when I speak to casual fans who may only go once or twice a season. Season tickets are still a good deal, but single game tickets are not. Also, tbe team has been garbage for close to a decade. People want to watch a winner, no matter the level. They finally have a good team this season, so I’m sure February and March will have some larger crowds.
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SMG manages the building, not the city.
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Ticket prices are too expensive. And they barely market the team.
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Nothing in my post had anything to do with Rodrigues.
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No he’s an NHL player. Criscuolo was sent down and Moulson waived.