wildcat48 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I will be live this morning from training camp posting live commentary, photos and audio from players, coaches and maybe even myself.... Make sure to check out Maine Hockey Journal periodically throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Look forward to the updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Pirates Training Camp -- Day 1 Portland, ME The first day of training camp turned out to be less than an eventful day as only 13 players were on the ice for the official start of the Portland Pirates training camp, but that doesnt mean the Pirates coaching staff didnt lay out a plan to get something accomplished at the Portland Ice Arena. Read More @ Maine Hockey Journal>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Good stuff - keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Probably hard to tell until the next wave of players hits Portland tomorrow, but I'll be interested to see where Gragnani lines up at. Considering he lined up at forward during training camp,the fact that he was a complete disaster at the position(blueliner) last year and his above average success at forward in the AHL, it would seem to be a waste to play him on the blueline. That being said, I only count 4 defensemen right now in Portland(Butler, Card, Funk & Kostka) and even if Weber gets sent down, that would only give them 5 blueliners. Someone please tell me that Portland will have at least one extra body and this won't be a scenario where if a player gets injured, the team will play shorthanded the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I know Gragnani was garbage in Rochester on the wing, but if i recall, didn't he play a little bit of defense when he was in Buffalo in one of the few games he played? In either case, they should keep him on the wing. When he took off, he was excellent. One of the top offensive players in the AHL in post-January 1st stats. I wish i knew exactly which the Hockey News article it was in, but it highlighted the top offensive players in the new year, and Gragnani was 2nd or something. Not too bad for a rookie. I think he may have a sophmore breakout in the AHL like Pominville did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I know Gragnani was garbage in Rochester on the wing blueline, but if i recall, didn't he play a little bit of defense when he was in Buffalo in one of the few games he played? In either case, they should keep him on the wing. When he took off, he was excellent. One of the top offensive players in the AHL in post-January 1st stats. I wish i knew exactly which the Hockey News article it was in, but it highlighted the top offensive players in the new year, and Gragnani was 2nd or something. Not too bad for a rookie. I think he may have a sophmore breakout in the AHL like Pominville did. I fixed your post. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Opps, i really meant the blueline. lol Good catch. Good to know people are actually reading what i gotta say! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Opps, i really meant the blueline. lol Good catch. Good to know people are actually reading what i gotta say! lol I have to earn my big salary as moderator! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Gragnani did have at least one shift on defense in that OT game when he was called up. They put him back there in OT hoping for a little extra offensive punch. Blue, Portland has the guy on a try out status that is a defenseman. I forget his name, but wildcat mentioned him in his article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Gragnani did have at least one shift on defense in that OT game when he was called up. They put him back there in OT hoping for a little extra offensive punch. Blue, Portland has the guy on a try out status that is a defenseman. I forget his name, but wildcat mentioned him in his article. You're right. I didn't include him because I wasn't sure if that was a courtesy thing on the Sabres part or if he an AHL caliber dman. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 You're right. I didn't include him because I wasn't sure if that was a courtesy thing on the Sabres part or if he an AHL caliber dman. We'll see. And obviously it still leaves them short. You'd think they'll have to do something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Good news for those near Fitchburg, Mass(wherever the heck that is), you can watch the Sabres prospects for FREE tonight... http://mainehockeyjournal.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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