LGR4GM Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 No I really think grigorenko needs to be play in the AHL, not the Q or the NHL. I think he consistently produces at such a high level in the Q, that he needs to take the next step (AHL) to develop the game. EDIT: I was talking about grigorenko, thought I was in the grigorenko thread... Do you mean the Sabres made a mistake sending him to the Q? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Do you mean the Sabres made a mistake sending him to the Q? Oh no I think it was the right choice since he isn't AHL eligible (It was either the Q or keep him in the NHL). He clearly isn't ready for the NHL (no shame in that) and he doesn't have much to prove in the QMJHL. I'm not that down on grigs like everyone else just because he failed in the NHL as a 19 year old. Once he gets a chance to play in the AHL, we will see how he does in first year there. Its a tough enough adjustment to pro hockey in n.america (ask Armia or Gauthier-leduc who dominated the Q but still hasnt adjusted to the AHL in his second year there), so its no surprise that grigs couldn't perform in the highest level of pro hockey. Edited January 31, 2014 by Numark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Oh no I think it was the right choice since he isn't AHL eligible (It was either the Q or keep him in the NHL). He clearly isn't ready for the NHL (no shame in that) and he doesn't have much to prove in the QMJHL. I'm not that down on grigs like everyone else just because he failed in the NHL as a 19 year old. Once he gets a chance to play in the AHL, we will see how he does in first year there. Its a tough enough adjustment to pro hockey in n.america (ask Armia or Gauthier-leduc who dominated the Q but still hasnt adjusted to the AHL in his second year there), so its no surprise that grigs couldn't perform in the highest level of pro hockey. Ahh, got ya! :thumbsup: I am pretty much in the same boat. I see the skill and I saw flashes of it this year but he needs time. May take 1-3 years in the AHL but I think with this management group in place, he can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 All hands on deck. According to this, NBCSN is broadcasting the Wisconsin (Jake McCabe) at Michigan (JT Compher) game tomorrow at 6:30pm ET. http://www.uscho.com/tv/#tv Might be worth checking out, prospect-watchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 All hands on deck. According to this, NBCSN is broadcasting the Wisconsin (Jake McCabe) at Michigan (JT Compher) game tomorrow at 6:30pm ET. http://www.uscho.com/tv/#tv Might be worth checking out, prospect-watchers. Good catch and I cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 All hands on deck. According to this, NBCSN is broadcasting the Wisconsin (Jake McCabe) at Michigan (JT Compher) game tomorrow at 6:30pm ET. http://www.uscho.com/tv/#tv Might be worth checking out, prospect-watchers. Yeah...Cuse and Duke tipoff at same time. Probably not going to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Wisconsin @ Michigan was tonight: @SabresProspects J.T. Compher gets the puck out of his end and springs Alex Guptill for the finish. Michigan takes a 2-0 lead on Wisconsin late 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Wisconsin @ Michigan was tonight: @SabresProspects J.T. Compher gets the puck out of his end and springs Alex Guptill for the finish. Michigan takes a 2-0 lead on Wisconsin late 1st. Yea and they play again tommorow. Hopefully it's a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yea and they play again tommorow. Hopefully it's a good one Yep. http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hockey/sched/mich-m-hockey-sched.html Hopefully it's a better one for McCabe tomorrow. He was -3 tonight. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 @SabresProspects Linus Ullmark stops 35/36 to earn his 14th victory as MODO edges AIK 2-1. Ullmark lowers GAA to 1.93, raises league-best save% to .938. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) @SabresProspects Nikita Zadorov strikes twice on the PP for goals #6 and #7 on the year as London leads Barrie 3-1 late 1st. @SabresProspects Sudbury's Nick Baptiste (upper) sitting out tonight after taking a high hit last night vs. London. @SabresProspects Joel Armia flashes the quick release for his fifth goal of the year to make it 4-0 Amerks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLHHJ5XFfIE … Edited February 2, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 @SabresProspects Added Zadorov highlights to last night's recap. Hit the link (especially if you missed Armia's assist) http://www.sabresprospects.com/2014/02/21-recap-zadorov-rolling-goalies-come.html … #Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Justin Bailey: This year: 20/16/36 in 49 games. Last year: 17/19/36 over 57 games. Pace: 23/19/42. Not a huge improvement for Bailey, but at least it's something. But then there's this... Nick Baptiste: This year: 30/33/63 in 49 games. Last year: 21/27/48 in 66 games. Pace: 40/44/84. Baptiste is on pace to nearly double his output from last year. Edited February 2, 2014 by Tankalicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Justin Bailey: This year: 20/16/36 in 49 games. Last year: 17/19/36 over 57 games. Pace: 23/19/42. Not a huge improvement for Bailey, but at least it's something. But then there's this... Nick Baptiste: This year: 30/33/63 in 49 games. Last year: 21/27/48 in 66 games. Pace: 40/44/84. Baptiste is on pace to nearly double his output from last year. I've been following Bailey all year. His numbers aren't impressive but he's basically on the worst OHL team. Kitchener sucks. I hope he gets traded to a good team next season. He's a long term project anyway. Edited February 2, 2014 by Robviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The other thing about Bailey is after his slow start, his point totals have really jumped the past two months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 @SabresProspects Linus Ullmark stops 35/36 to earn his 14th victory as MODO edges AIK 2-1. Ullmark lowers GAA to 1.93, raises league-best save% to .938. Does anyone have any knowledge on how good the league Ullmark is playing in is? Comparable to AHL? Any notable alumni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Does anyone have any knowledge on how good the league Ullmark is playing in is? Comparable to AHL? Any notable alumni? Supposedly the top Swedish and Finnish leagues are comparable or slightly above the AHL. But then we're seeing with Armia that success in one doesn't mean success in North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Supposedly the top Swedish and Finnish leagues are comparable or slightly above the AHL. But then we're seeing with Armia that success in one doesn't mean success in North America. Different rink size is suppose to be a big transitional factor but from what iv read the SHL is comparable talent to the AHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Does anyone have any knowledge on how good the league Ullmark is playing in is? Comparable to AHL? Any notable alumni? The Swedish Elite League is a good league. Payroll wise it's fourth behind the NHL, KHL and Czech Extraliga. I'd say it's better than the AHL, but more because of there being a lot more veteran players than the A which is more of a development league. The SEL is where Jonas Gustavsson made his name a few years back. He put up numbers like Ullmark is now. Which bodes well for us so long as we don't throw him into the NHL fray too early like Toronto did. Notable Alumni: Peter Forsberg and Hakan Loob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Different rink size is suppose to be a big transitional factor but from what iv read the SHL is comparable talent to the AHL You would think the larger rink size would make it easier for forwards (like Armia) and tougher for goalies and defense (Risto and Ullmark). So hopefully the latter come here better prepared. But it's obviously not an exact science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koomkie Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 i would think a smaller rink would be easier for a goalie. any goalies out there think so? You would think the larger rink size would make it easier for forwards (like Armia) and tougher for goalies and defense (Risto and Ullmark). So hopefully the latter come here better prepared. But it's obviously not an exact science. beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 But is Ullmark playing in the SEL? When I check his stats it looks like he's playing in something called the "SHL." Did the league change its name? Or maybe it's just a translation issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 But is Ullmark playing in the SEL? When I check his stats it looks like he's playing in something called the "SHL." Did the league change its name? Or maybe it's just a translation issue? Swedish Elite League is now the Swedish Hockey League from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 But is Ullmark playing in the SEL? When I check his stats it looks like he's playing in something called the "SHL." Did the league change its name? Or maybe it's just a translation issue? Name change. SEL until this year; SHL now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 You would think the larger rink size would make it easier for forwards (like Armia) and tougher for goalies and defense (Risto and Ullmark). So hopefully the latter come here better prepared. But it's obviously not an exact science. For goalies I don't think the larger size is easier or harder. It is just different. Angles are different. How and where you put rebounds are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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