Rochester Americans 2025-26

[PromoTheRobot]

 

 

[Ctaeth]

36 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

 

Would be quite the upset if they pull this off

[K-9]

Helenius with his second of the playoffs from Mrtka to make cut it to 2-1. Levi standing on nis head.

[K-9]

And just like that the Marlies score on the PP to go up 3-1. Levi with no chance. Damn. 

[K-9]

Nadeau on PP to get it to 3-2 Marlies late in the 2nd.

[Dude]

Come on, Amerks!  Beat the Baby Laffs.

[PromoTheRobot]

Looks like all the mojo has left the Amerks and Bandits and going into the Sabres. 4-2 final. That's the season. So long, Don Stevens.

[pastajoe]

An empty net goal seals the Amerks fate as they end a disappointing season with a 4-2 loss, despite a 35 save effort from Levi.

[K-9]

Just now, PromoTheRobot said:

Looks like all the mojo has left the Amerks and Bandits and going into the Sabres. 4-2 final. That's the season. So long, Don Stevens.

Levi kept them in the game but the Amerks just didn’t have enough. Losing Östlund, Dunne, and Rosen along with some key injuries were too much to overcome. Some bright spots though and something to build on moving forward. 

[BMWR100RT]

Don Stevens was a blessing for an AHL franchise.  I'm going to miss him. 

[Porous Five Hole]

3 hours ago, K-9 said:

Levi kept them in the game but the Amerks just didn’t have enough. Losing Östlund, Dunne, and Rosen along with some key injuries were too much to overcome. Some bright spots though and something to build on moving forward. 

Also Captain Metsa

[Second Line Center]

 

[K-9]

29 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Also Captain Metsa

Of course. That may have been the biggest loss of all. 

[DarthEbriate]

Nadeau quietly had a good little campaign. Can he become a net-front PP producer for the Amerks for a few seasons?

Only Mrtka got into the playoff games of the rookie defensemen. Strbak and McCarthy scratched.

[Ctaeth]

9 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

Nadeau quietly had a good little campaign. Can he become a net-front PP producer for the Amerks for a few seasons?

Only Mrtka got into the playoff games of the rookie defensemen. Strbak and McCarthy scratched.

not a huge fan of nadeau's game, but he definitely should have a place on the team next year if he re-signs.  I like him most on the powerplay where he doesn't have to skate up and down the ice... can just play to what he excels at by planting himself in front and trying to tip it.  He's definitely got a nice touch & would definitely benefit from playing with some more skilled players.  He struggles to generate any of his own offense though  

[Chevyvanmiller]

Don Stevens last (emotional) call

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[French Collection]

1 hour ago, Ctaeth said:

not a huge fan of nadeau's game, but he definitely should have a place on the team next year if he re-signs.  I like him most on the powerplay where he doesn't have to skate up and down the ice... can just play to what he excels at by planting himself in front and trying to tip it.  He's definitely got a nice touch & would definitely benefit from playing with some more skilled players.  He struggles to generate any of his own offense though  

That’s the same guy I saw in junior. Not much speed and puck handling skills but was willing to go to the net, plant himself there and get the greasy goals. One of his linemates was Mavrik Bourque who carried the mail and fired on net.

[DarthEbriate]

25 minutes ago, French Collection said:

That’s the same guy I saw in junior. Not much speed and puck handling skills but was willing to go to the net, plant himself there and get the greasy goals. One of his linemates was Mavrik Bourque who carried the mail and fired on net.

The Amerks offense was Helenius/Jones this season. Helenius is probably 50/50 to start the season in Buffalo (they've got the contracts to keep him down and continue to percolate if they want). It goes to 100% up if Tuch walks, in my estimation, though they shouldn't try to get the roster younger. Anyway, that said, I was thinking they probably need a playmaker (who could make use of a Nadeau in front of the net, or Wahlberg as he grows).

Looks like Richard is back to UConn next season. Ziemer is confirmed back to the Gophers.

And that's when I thought of the playmaker they never offered a contract. How did ol' Viljami Marjala do in his 1st AHL season?

72 GP  17-43-60 good for 20th in points in the league (Helenius was 10th, Jones 13th). A -8, but that was better than Helenius/Jones.

Playoffs?   3 GP  0-6-6  and -3. Leading the playoffs in scoring, but poor 5 on 5.

Another decent Sabres pick -- at least to help an AHL team. Not a bust, at least.

[pastajoe]

Say hello to the new team in Rochester’s division; the Hamilton Hammers.