Amerks8796
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Sexton even said they’re not going to raid the Amerks. If people are expecting a mass of call ups from Rochester it’s not happening this season. They’re preparing that team for a playoff run.
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Kyle Criscuolo, Botterill's canary in the coal mine
Amerks8796 replied to PASabreFan's topic in The Aud Club
He’s by far the Amerks best forward. Selfishly I hope he doesn’t stay up too long but he’s earned it. -
Let me get this straight. I’m arguing with a guy who has seen Ullmark play once in the last two years? LOL. You can’t make this stuff up. Incredible. He’s a good AHL defenseman but he’s on a PTO right now. At best, he’s sign an AHL contract. He doesn’t have a future with Buffalo.
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You don’t need to teach me or make me understand anything about hockey or statistics. I’ve provided his stats from 2 full AHL seasons. To say I’m giving incorrect stats is absurd. I’m really not even sure what you’re talking about, none of it makes any sense. Fact: His SV% last season was a mediocre 24th in the league at .909. Fact: Every goalie ahead of him had at least 29 starts, most in the 30s and 40s. For you to say I’m comparing his numbers to someone with 1 start is laughable. Fact. In 15-16 he was 38th (!) in the league. His numbers and performance from the last two seasons are indisputable. It remains to be seen how this year goes, though it’s trending better.
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Thanks for lecturing me on what I do or don’t understand, but I’ll have to disagree with you. I’ve been fair to him with my observations. Sorry you don’t like what I have to say. This is going nowhere so you can have the last word and explain to me, again, why what I’ve seen, which is backed up by numbers, is incorrect.
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He’s also not playing tomorrow night as he was an extra after practice today. Something tells me if he was still in Buffalo he would’ve pleaded his case to play tomorrow.
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I’m just saying what his issues are. That and consistency. I’m not saying he’s a bust or anything. On the positive side, great attitude and teammate. Generally good rebound control. Quick movements. Good reflexes.
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Keep in mind I have season tickets and have watched most of his games since he got here. This isn’t simply based on statistics. I’d venture to guess I’ve watched him more than maybe anyone here in the AHL. So I’m not just cherry picking stats on a website. I’m using them to back up what I’ve seen in person.
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We can all have our opinions. I’m comfortable with mine. I’ve never said he was a poor goalie. And he’s still young. I’m rooting for him as his success will bring wins to the Amerks and eventually the Sabres. So I’m not picking on him. I’m trying to be as objective as possible. 24th in SV% last season and 38th the year before. So far this season he has been better. I’ll revisit this maybe around Christmas. If he sustains the play he’s had this season to then I’ll start to be impressed. According to Taylor he pulled himself out even though he was expected to play. I’m sure just as a precaution, but he’s had a history of poor attitude after being sent down.
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The one player that hopefully goes down that would truly help the Amerks is Griffith.
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Read earlier. I said I think he’s a great guy and am rooting for him. But performance is reality, not what an organization thinks he might be. Coming into tonight he’s 18th in the league in SV%.
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Whether people agree with me that he’s average or not, he’s certainly not the best goalie in the league.
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I don’t re-watch film and don’t remember every goal he gives up that’s bad over multiple seasons. He’s made improvements this season with this, and that’s a good sign.
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Almost every game has highlights on the Amerks YouTube or on AHL Live.
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Yes I understand they were bad last season. But what’s most concerning to me are the weak goals he gives up. These have nothing to do with how bad the team is.
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Luke Adam is a prime example. Justin Bailey has had his moments too. Joel Armia and Grigorenko.
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We’re talking over 20 years worth of player quotes I have read in the D&C and heard in interviews. I’m not taking anyone specifically. Just a general attitude of not caring about the team’s success. The entire team he last couple years essentially had that attitude. Chris Taylor had a radio interview over the summer and was very blunt in saying the attitude and entitlement needs to change. This was from when he was a coach 2 years ago. Don Stevens has said similar things as has Randy Sexton.
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I like Ullmark in general. He seems like a good guy with a good attitude. And by that, I mean when he’s asked about his situation, he simply talks about winning games for the Amerks and their fans, not simply getting up to the NHL. Everyone gets it, but it’s nauseating to hear every prospect drone on about making Buffalo. No . How about you respect the team you’re on and talk about them? For this, I really appreciate Ullmark. Now that doesn’t change my view of him on the ice. He’s not a bad goalie, but there’s absolutely no evidence, through stats or a by an eye test, that’s he’s anything more than an average AHL goalie. That could change. But it’s the way it is right now.
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I’ve watched all of them and they were all considerably better than Ullmark. Biron absolutely dominated in 1998-1999. A 2.07 GAA and .930 save percentage. Ullmark hasn’t approached anything remotely close to that. Biron also backstopped them to the Calder Cup finals. Noronen was lights out on the playoffs leading them to another finals appearance. Had something like 6 shutouts in one playoff year. Miller was way, way better than Ullmark. Ullmark has been pedestrian at best. That’s not to say he’s not a late bloomer or may play better in the NHL. But he’s far down the list of Amerks goalies.
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It’s definitely anecdotal but it’s my opinion of him since he came here. One example is last Friday against Hershey. 6-4 lead going into the 3rd and the Amerks allowed them to tie it. The 5th goal against Ullmark has to be saved. That was a critical goal. The 6th goal was a bad bounce, so I don’t pin it on Ullmark entirely. But he did appear to be a bit out of position. We’ve watched some good goalies here over the years. I’ve watched Biron, Noronen, Miller, Anderson. Those were big time goalies. Ullmark just makes you nervous on every shot.
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You’re wrong about the Amerks defense. It’s not an issue. Botterill signed a lot of depth defensemen. Even with the injuries, the Amerks have been dressing Guhle/Redmond/Goers/Percy/MacWilliam/Nelson. That should be a very solid AHL defense. The only one here that is truly awful is Nelson. And he’s really bad. Ullmark’s issues have nothing to do with the defense in front of him. He just lets bad goals in. This argument may have been relevant the last 2 seasons, but not this year.
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I hope. Because he gives up back breaking goals at the worst time. He never makes the big stop in a close game when you need it. I think Sabres fans think he’s a lock as an NHL starter. I think he’s a backup at best, but he’s still young enough to improve.
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He plays well in about half of his games. Either looks spectacular or awful. But that’s been his career in NA. Let’s a lot of soft goals in, makes a lot of great saves. He really needs to be more consistent.
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The Sabres were in on Iafallo. He simply chose another organization.
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The Amerks have been bad for a very long time. The team on paper is actually quite strong. They lack high end skill offensively though and it’s defin their biggest issue.