bunomatic Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Mancari propels Pirates to victory; takes AHL lead in goals Published on: 22nd January, 2011 by Chris Roy Link>>> Mancari will get his shot. It just might not be as a Sabre. You have to wonder if Ruff just doesn't like this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Mancari will get his shot. It just might not be as a Sabre. You have to wonder if Ruff just doesn't like this guy. Why do you think he will get a shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Mancari will get his shot. It just might not be as a Sabre. You have to wonder if Ruff just doesn't like this guy. They waited forever last year to sign him, waiting for someone to pick him up. No takers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotentPowerPlay22 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 They waited forever last year to sign him, waiting for someone to pick him up. No takers. Exactly - no takers. I think the Sabres should put a trade package together that includes Mancari and maybe someone will bite. He looks like a career AHL'er to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 They waited forever last year to sign him, waiting for someone to pick him up. No takers. He leads the A.H.L. in goals this year. Maybe someone will see value and get him in a trade with the sabres. Oh ya, Regiers the G.M. so what are the chances of seeing player movement via trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 we will see at the deadline. i'll be the first one to say im not a fan of mancari and I never want to see him play a game in a Buffalo uniform again, but at the same time he's consistently scoring goals in the A, so I could definitely see a team being interested in him. A Connolly\Mancari\Butler package might reel in a few partners, maybe someone like Florida who could give Mancari/Butler the ice time to develop and just hope that Connolly can turn things around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mancari strikes again for Pirates Published on: 23rd January, 2011 by Chris Roy The DCU Center hasn’t been a friendly place this season for the Portland Pirates, but they found a way to get the win as Luke Adam scored in the shootout, giving the Pirates a 5-4 victory over the Worcester Sharks in front of 3,407 in attendance. The Pirates, who built a 3-0 lead after two periods of play, had to battle back to tie the game in the closing seconds as Mark Mancari found the back of the net to record his second hat trick in consecutive games. Link>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mancari with consecutive hat tricks in back to back games. Perhaps he's earned a call-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Why do you think he will get a shot? If he keeps playing like he is it would seem it might be warranted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 He leads the A.H.L. in goals this year. Maybe someone will see value and get him in a trade with the sabres. Oh ya, Regiers the G.M. so what are the chances of seeing player movement via trade? He's very soft. For a guy his size, it doesn't work out too often. In the AHL, he can get away with it since A.) he does have a real hard shot, B.) He's a grown ass man playing with many kids so he can still over power the younger players. In the NHL, it's a different animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 If he keeps playing like he is it would seem it might be warranted. Idk, he's been near the top of the AHL in scoring for close to 5 years running. By now, if someone thought he was good enough, he would be there already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 He's very soft. For a guy his size, it doesn't work out too often. In the AHL, he can get away with it since A.) he does have a real hard shot, B.) He's a grown ass man playing with many kids so he can still over power the younger players. In the NHL, it's a different animal. Idk, he's been near the top of the AHL in scoring for close to 5 years running. By now, if someone thought he was good enough, he would be there already. These. He is not a good skater, even for a dude his size. Many players in the NHL have good hard shots. The coaches have had a chance to see him in the NHL, hes now an older prospect, and apparently the Pirates coaches arent putting him on the top of the list to get moved up to the big club. He might be on his way out of this organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mark is one of those guys like Jody Gage and more recently Jason Krog (led the AHL with 112 points in 2007-08), whose game is well suited for the AHL speed and skill level, but never translates to the NHL. As they get older, their experience in the AHL adds more to that edge, letting them lead the league in points or goals, but not getting them significant call-ups. It's not impossible that he could find himself playing a season on an NHL team at some point, but it's becoming less and less likely that it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Mancari named AHL player of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Mark is one of those guys like Jody Gage and more recently Jason Krog (led the AHL with 112 points in 2007-08), whose game is well suited for the AHL speed and skill level, but never translates to the NHL. As they get older, their experience in the AHL adds more to that edge, letting them lead the league in points or goals, but not getting them significant call-ups. It's not impossible that he could find himself playing a season on an NHL team at some point, but it's becoming less and less likely that it will happen. Has he ever got top 6 minutes when up with the big club? I'm just thinking out loud but I wonder what he could do. He's probably only ever played 3rd 4th line duty in Lindys world. Its obvious that with portland he's given lots of ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Practice just as dangerous as the game for the Pirates Published on: 25th January, 2011 by Chris Roy The Pirates have been playing hard lately, rolling off nine wins in their last 11 games. You’d think they’d be a little more measured in practice? Think again… Link>>>>> Grags back... Conboy not on the ice and Mancari gets it in the chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Practice just as dangerous as the game for the Pirates Published on: 25th January, 2011 by Chris Roy Link>>>>> Grags back... Conboy not on the ice and Mancari gets it in the chops. I take if from your notes in the link that Brennan has returned to the blue line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 yes... for now. Portland was down to 14 skaters by the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Pirates dig deep… Really deep for the win Published on: 25th January, 2011 by Chris Roy Portland, ME – These days it would be very hard to criticize the work ethic and dedication of forward Mark Mancari. By the end of the night, it would be hard to criticize the work ethic and dedication of the entire roster of the Portland Pirates. Down to 14 skaters by the end of the game, Mark Mancari scored the game winner for his 27th goal of the season and extended his point streak to 12 games as the Portland Pirates held on for a 2-1 win over the Norfolk Admirals before 3,285 at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Tuesday night. Link>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Mancari's hot streak can only be good. It does appear Ruff has given up on him. So now is definitely a good time to package him for a trade. And if we don't, and Ruff is not here next season, then maybe another coach might be able to utilize him differently on the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Pirates can’t make it five against the Bruins Published on: 28th January, 2011 by Chris Roy Jordan Caron scored the game-winner and added an assist for the Providence Bruins to earn their first win in regulation against the Portland Pirates with a 4-2 victory in front 7,477 at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on Friday night. Link>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Mancari's hot streak can only be good. It does appear Ruff has given up on him. So now is definitely a good time to package him for a trade. And if we don't, and Ruff is not here next season, then maybe another coach might be able to utilize him differently on the Sabres. I suggested he would get another shot either with Buffalo or with another club via trade but was quickly shot down by various posters. Probably the same ones that said Gerbe was a career A.H.L.er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Mancari's hot streak can only be good. It does appear Ruff has given up on him. So now is definitely a good time to package him for a trade. And if we don't, and Ruff is not here next season, then maybe another coach might be able to utilize him differently on the Sabres. Anyone could have had him in the last two offseasons if they really wanted him. All it would have taken was an offer sheet while he was a RFA. Any deal he would have signed wouldn't have required any compensation, so there was no risk in any team talking with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 In a perfect world Mark could get a nice 30 game audition after the trade deadline if Darcy/whoever is in charge then unloads the dead weight that is killing this team. Mancari can't be worse than Grier, neids or Hecht. That being said, I really doubt it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Rinkside:Episode 2 — Pirates finish first half on a strong note Published on: 31st January, 2011 by Mark Edwards This week on Rinkside with Mark Edwards we’re talking about the Portland Pirates.The Pirates have had amazing first half of the regular season and Mark along with Chris Roy will discuss the Pirates season as well as Mark speaks with rookie forward Luke Adam and with Pirates Director of Corporate Sales Todd Jamison as we discuss the Pirates upcoming game promoting the American Heart Association and who knows we might take a trip down memory lane as the Pirates celebrate their 18th season at the Cumberland County Civic Center. This week's episode.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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