Rochester Americans 2025-26

[PromoTheRobot]

13 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

Yes. They know him from the USNTDP. I'll credit Karmanos for managing and making final decisions on the Amerks, though.

But Terry and Kev had no say? Gotcha.

[Jorcus]

19 hours ago, Archie Lee said:

Leone also said last year that he believes winning and development go together.  I'm paraphrasing, but essentially he expressed the idea that the best environment for developing players is one where they are winning.  When he said it, I was a little taken aback as it seemed (much like this comment on Levi) to not exactly be the company line. 

It's an interesting topic about the organization and it's presentation to the media. You do have to admit that in general they keep media leaks to a minimum. There does seem to be a reluctance of lower level coaches to go against the GM's opinions about players. Ryan Johnson is the one that comes to mind the most. When asked all last year he is the one the Amerk coaches pointed too as being almost NHL ready. It just seemed a little divorced from reality. Maybe Appert and Proposal were telling the media the truth or they just did not want a phone call for Adams. I have been having doubts about Levi for awhile. He plays on a team with good defensemen and I think that helps his numbers. He could get better but his size is not ideal. You had to know when they brought in Ellis instead of promoting Levi to play for UPL that the organization is no longer married to him. Maybe Appert feels a little more free to play who he wants when he wants. Maybe it's because Adams is on verge of getting the boot and Appert does not feel beholden to him. I don't think he want's to make waves but like he said it's team first and I am going to do what I feel is right to win. Good for him, Now do something about that tie if you want to be an NHL coach.    

[LTS]

17 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

The full quote...

 

I love it.  There's no attempt to polish the statement. Just blunt and straightforward.

2 hours ago, Jorcus said:

It's an interesting topic about the organization and it's presentation to the media. You do have to admit that in general they keep media leaks to a minimum. There does seem to be a reluctance of lower level coaches to go against the GM's opinions about players. Ryan Johnson is the one that comes to mind the most. When asked all last year he is the one the Amerk coaches pointed too as being almost NHL ready. It just seemed a little divorced from reality. Maybe Appert and Proposal were telling the media the truth or they just did not want a phone call for Adams. I have been having doubts about Levi for awhile. He plays on a team with good defensemen and I think that helps his numbers. He could get better but his size is not ideal. You had to know when they brought in Ellis instead of promoting Levi to play for UPL that the organization is no longer married to him. Maybe Appert feels a little more free to play who he wants when he wants. Maybe it's because Adams is on verge of getting the boot and Appert does not feel beholden to him. I don't think he want's to make waves but like he said it's team first and I am going to do what I feel is right to win. Good for him, Now do something about that tie if you want to be an NHL coach.    

I take a lot of this as marketing the player. They are probably open to moving him and having coaches saying his NHL ready helps in that regard, especially where he is at in his career.

[Porous Five Hole]

Enemy territory is pretty nice and they’re murdering the Amerks JV team. 

[Porous Five Hole]

3-2 Wolf Pack after two.  Amerks much better in the second. Shots 18-17 Pack. 

[Flashsabre]

This Kuntar is making a name for himself

[K-9]

Great save by Leinonen in OT to give the Amerks the opportunity to go back down the ice and win it, 4-3. Fiddler-Schultz with game winner.

Edited 15 hours ago by K-9

[sabremike]

2 hours ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Enemy territory is pretty nice and they’re murdering the Amerks JV team. 

Will you be in Bridgeport tomorrow? If so I'll be the guy in the white Mike Card jersey.

[Porous Five Hole]

41 minutes ago, sabremike said:

Will you be in Bridgeport tomorrow? If so I'll be the guy in the white Mike Card jersey.

Sure will! If I see you, I’ll say hi.  

[Porous Five Hole]

Credit to the Amerks tonight. They were the grittier team the last 40 minutes and earned the tying goal with 2:55 left in the 3rd on the PP when they had to have it (Kuntar).  Then after surviving a Hartford chance and a scramble in front of the net in OT, Fiddler-Schultz BURIED a 2 on 1 the other way from the scramble. No need to pass. Snipe show. Amerks down 3-1 after one and with their backup between the pipes and they grind out two points. Well done!
 

Let’s do it again tomorrow.  

[PromoTheRobot]

1 hour ago, sabremike said:

Will you be in Bridgeport tomorrow? If so I'll be the guy in the white Mike Card jersey.

 

18 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Sure will! If I see you, I’ll say hi.  

I'm a little more than 3 hours drive from Bridgeport. It's tempting but I'll wait for their game in Providence in April.

[Porous Five Hole]

5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

I'm a little more than 3 hours drive from Bridgeport. It's tempting but I'll wait for their game in Providence in April.

Rochester was five hours, but we got a weekend’s worth of games so we did it. Currently at Rudy’s at the edge of Yale University having a beer before turning in.  

[PromoTheRobot]

14 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Rochester was five hours, but we got a weekend’s worth of games so we did it. Currently at Rudy’s at the edge of Yale University having a beer before turning in.  

New Haven! Try to get a pizza at Frank Pepe or Sally's Apizza if you can. Modern Apizza is also good. Weekends the wait for a pie is insane!

Edited 13 hours ago by PromoTheRobot

[sabremike]

31 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

New Haven! Try to get a pizza at Frank Pepe or Sally's Apizza if you can. Modern Apizza is also good. Weekends the wait for a pie is insane!

Seconded! Go to Mammouns for the falafel as well!

[JoeSchmoe]

3 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

This Kuntar is making a name for himself

I didn't watch the game at all so I don't know if you meant this literally. If so, my mind went another way. 🤣

[PromoTheRobot]

8 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:

I didn't watch the game at all so I don't know if you meant this literally. If so, my mind went another way. 🤣

2 goals and an assist.

[Porous Five Hole]

10 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

New Haven! Try to get a pizza at Frank Pepe or Sally's Apizza if you can. Modern Apizza is also good. Weekends the wait for a pie is insane!

I’m in Sally’s parking lot right now stalking the front door for opening at 10:30.  Breakfast of champions!

[St. Pete Gogolak]

Is Kuntar an actual prospect? 24 isn’t ancient. Maybe he’s a late bloomer.

[K-9]

44 minutes ago, St. Pete Gogolak said:

Is Kuntar an actual prospect? 24 isn’t ancient. Maybe he’s a late bloomer.

He’s been a pleasant surprise. Even when he doesn’t make the score sheet, you notice his game. He hustles and seems to play the game the right way. But I can’t really say if he’s a legit prospect until I see him in a game or two in the show. I’d bet that his maturity would serve him well and that he won’t be intimidated in the least.