GDT: Calder Cup QF: Amerks (0-1) vs Rocket, Gm2: Fri May 16 7p

[inkman]

5 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

Kulich has more goal scoring upside but idk about offensive upside. Zach Benson feeds pucks into HD areas with a skill the Sabres haven't yet capitalized on. Benson is superior defensively. 

I like Kulich a lot and his skating is faster than Benson which gives him an advantage. 

Having both on the team makes my pants get bigger.  

[Pimlach]

On 5/12/2025 at 11:07 AM, sabremike said:

Yup, no thought to roster fit whatsoever.

Kevyn is the worst NHL GM since Mad Mike's reign of error on LI came to an end.

But, but you can sit Bryson out and he doesn't complain or get an attitude.  The players like him.  

[Pimlach]

On 5/12/2025 at 4:11 PM, dudacek said:

We probably shouldn't ignore the fact Kulich got 9 assists, often playing with the league's best goal scorer and is a year older than Benson.

D3 seasons of 1st-round Sabre forwards:

• Reinhart 79 17/30/47 -11
• Eichel 67 25/39/64 -25
• Nylander 12 2/2/4 -4
• Mittelstadt 31 4/5/9 -2
• Cozens 79 13/25/38 -19
• Quinn 74 14/23/37 -7
• Kulich 62, 15/9/24 -4
• Benson ???

And just because I noticed him:

• Power 76 6/27/33 +8

He's right there with Sam Reinhart in terms of the 2nd-most advanced guy behind Eichel. That +8 really sticks out. Something to think about.

 

Power’s +8 is a bit nullified by his  D+4 season  79, 7/33/40, -13 

[PromoTheRobot]

 

[PromoTheRobot]

Ticket availability for tonight:

 

And for Friday...

Game Notes.

Roster.

[pastajoe]

What a BS call. They let Laval hold, then call the Amerks on a Laval dive. 🙄

Edited Wednesday at 11:27 PM by pastajoe

[Taro T]

Game is airing for free on FloTV's YouTube channel.

[K-9]

Laval is much faster to and much harder on the puck so far. Perhaps it’s a result of the long layoff, but the Amerks look way out of sorts. Looking like the Amerks are gonna need Levi to stand on his head again. The Rocket just look superior. 

[DarthEbriate]

Tuned in. Kozak to the net, Clague with a nifty backhand centering pass, and Helenius' shot picks a corner with the screen. Tied.

[In The Buff]

figured i'd share a link to the game in case anyone needs it. Since its on youtube i figured it was safe to share

3-2 Amerks 😛

[K-9]

Needed a period to shake off the rust and wake up. Amerks look much better in the 2nd.

[caseydean]

Right now Laval dominating-- men against boys.

[K-9]

18 minutes ago, K-9 said:

Needed a period to shake off the rust and wake up. Amerks look much better in the 2nd.

Perhaps I spoke too soon. 
 

Again.

[pastajoe]

Doesn’t look like the Amerks are winning this series. Laval is just a bit faster and more aggressive. Lots of interference and late hits let go.

Edited yesterday at 12:45 AM by pastajoe

[Ctaeth]

Well that's not how you finish a period 

[caseydean]

Rosen!!!!

[PromoTheRobot]

The crap Laval is getting away with is unreal.

Komorov bails out Levi there 

[PromoTheRobot]

F$$$

[thewookie1]

***** Laval

[PromoTheRobot]

Laval was all over us. No room to operate. Lucky we scored 4. It helps when you know the refs won't call you for anything.

Edited yesterday at 01:39 AM by PromoTheRobot

[pastajoe]

[thewookie1]

12 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Laval was all over us. No room to operate. Lucky we scored 4. It helps when you know the refs won't call you for anything.

Seems to be a trend, Amerks are one of the best in the AHL but get effectively Dead Puck Era'd upon reaching the Semis/Conference Finals. The amount Laval got away with while we got tagged for them is annoying but typical.

 

Didn't help our team has been benched for almost 2 full weeks 

[sabremike]

That was as sloppy a game as I have ever seen at a professional level (entirely due to both the layoff and the absolutely horrendous condition of the ice).

[PromoTheRobot]

Amerks holding a block party before Game 2, 4-7pm Friday.

https://www.amerks.com/news/detail/join-the-amerks-for-a-pregame-block-party-ahead-of-game-2-against-laval-friday-at-blue-cross-arena

Edited 5 hours ago by PromoTheRobot