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Post by seventeen on Feb 19, 2017 1:06:03 GMT -5
Julien's hiring seems to have inspired the IceDogs at least. They beat Suyracuse 6-1 behidn two goals and an assist from...(drum roll)...Jacob de la Rose. (I wonder if he's related to Claude Larose?  DLR was voted first star of the game as well. Wouldn't that be a surprise, if he developed an offensive game? theahl.com/game-summary?game_id=1016659 |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 19, 2017 11:26:32 GMT -5
At the end of last season DLR unleashed some beautiful snipes, so he has occasionally shown some skill with the puck. If he can just develop a tad more offensive instinct and confidence he could be a very good bottom six guy for us down the road. He has size, speed and is really responsible on the defensive side of things. If he can just chip in a bit offensively, he could have a shot to stick.
Maybe Berg can keep his head coaching change trend going!
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Post by blny on Feb 19, 2017 12:25:45 GMT -5
As for the prices, I think that's very competitive. There are CHL teams charging more than that. Ah, but are you getting the same value? The AHL players are obviously more skilled, but you get a lot of entertainment in a CHL game, often because of the mistakes that are made. I'd have a tough time making a choice on that. Probably would depend on who's in town. If you had both to choose from, I can see it being a challenge to decide. Having spent the majority of my life in the Halifax area, I can vividly remember the NS Oilers and Halifax Citadels. The Voyageurs, while the first game I saw live when i was roughly 5, is little more than a blur. The Oilers weren't great, and Citadels were absolutely putrid. When they left, in favor of the Mooseheads, a party was held. The Mooseheads have had ups and downs, but their loyal following has endured. Perhaps it's the idea of getting to see the future of the game play. Perhaps it's youthful enthusiasm. Even at their worst, the Mooseheads were and are a better product than we suffered with the previous two tenants. Still, there's a caché about having a pro team. One hopes that with the team closer to home, management makes some changes. They won't be able to hide in St John's. They'll be under the watchful eye of fans keen on seeing the next crop. |
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Post by frozone on Feb 19, 2017 13:29:23 GMT -5
Julien's hiring seems to have inspired the IceDogs at least. They beat Suyracuse 6-1 behidn two goals and an assist from...(drum roll)...Jacob de la Rose. (I wonder if he's related to Claude Larose? DLR was voted first star of the game as well. Wouldn't that be a surprise, if he developed an offensive game? theahl.com/game-summary?game_id=1016659I've been hard on SL, but I have to remind myself that he never got to choose his system - he had to adopt MT's as per the organization's policy. I'm assuming Julien's system "tweaks" will cascade down to the IceCaps as well, giving Sly a more puck-possession type of system to work with. Not that I have any kind of renewed faith in SL, but it will be telling if the IceCaps improve their record over the final stretch. |
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Post by seventeen on Feb 19, 2017 14:52:46 GMT -5
Julien's hiring seems to have inspired the IceDogs at least. They beat Suyracuse 6-1 behidn two goals and an assist from...(drum roll)...Jacob de la Rose. (I wonder if he's related to Claude Larose? DLR was voted first star of the game as well. Wouldn't that be a surprise, if he developed an offensive game? theahl.com/game-summary?game_id=1016659I've been hard on SL, but I have to remind myself that he never got to choose his system - he had to adopt MT's as per the organization's policy. I'm assuming Julien's system "tweaks" will cascade down to the IceCaps as well, giving Sly a more puck-possession type of system to work with. Not that I have any kind of renewed faith in SL, but it will be telling if the IceCaps improve their record over the final stretch. I was wondering if the coaching change would affect the system in St. John's. Skilly will have to keep us informed.  |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 20, 2017 14:02:42 GMT -5
Well after that big 6-1 win on Saturday, they came out nowhere near as ready to play on Sunday against the same Crunch and came up short 5-3. They have had some chronic problems this season which were very evident against yesterday afternoon. They took 8 penalties (and gave up two PP goals) and were playing from behind for the game. Can't do that and expect many wins. Their hold on
Lindgren played in the B2B and was handed the loss yesterday. Terry had 2g + 1a, and now is second in AHL scoring. Hudon got his 18th for the other IceCaps goal.
They are still hanging on to the 4th and last playoff spot in the division, thanks to the even poorer play of the three teams trailing them. However, their margin is not huge as the teams trailing do have games in hand.
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Post by Skilly on Feb 21, 2017 9:39:37 GMT -5
I've been hard on SL, but I have to remind myself that he never got to choose his system - he had to adopt MT's as per the organization's policy. I'm assuming Julien's system "tweaks" will cascade down to the IceCaps as well, giving Sly a more puck-possession type of system to work with. Not that I have any kind of renewed faith in SL, but it will be telling if the IceCaps improve their record over the final stretch. I was wondering if the coaching change would affect the system in St. John's. Skilly will have to keep us informed. I haven't been to a single game all year. I was offered a ticket to the suites for Saturday's game (complete with the free beer and food) and turned it down. If the team is not going to be invested in this city, then I can't find it in me to be invested in them |
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Post by seventeen on Feb 21, 2017 13:07:19 GMT -5
I was wondering if the coaching change would affect the system in St. John's. Skilly will have to keep us informed. I haven't been to a single game all year. I was offered a ticket to the suites for Saturday's game (complete with the free beer and food) and turned it down. If the team is not going to be invested in this city, then I can't find it in me to be invested in them I get that. We'll just make up stuff about who's playing well or not. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 25, 2017 10:47:14 GMT -5
What not to do after jumping out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first...lose in OT. Albany Devils beat the IceCaps 3-2 in OT last night. Goals by Hudon and MacMillan. Lindgren took the loss but made a ton of big saves from the highlights. Rematch tonight. m.youtube.com/watch?v=rzok1rGFknY |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 25, 2017 22:38:58 GMT -5
IceCaps get the split tonight against Albany, 5-4 behind a 29 save effort by Danis. Hudon with 2g 1a, Terry with 1g 2a, and Lernout and Matteau with the other goals. Hudon now ties Terry with 21 goals this season.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 26, 2017 22:04:36 GMT -5
IceCaps get the split tonight against Albany, 5-4 behind a 29 save effort by Danis. Hudon with 2g 1a, Terry with 1g 2a, and Lernout and Matteau with the other goals. Hudon now ties Terry with 21 goals this season. Hope he gets another crack at it ... the guy is hot right now and hopefully he'll make his way back to the show sometime this year ... Cheers. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 1, 2017 17:18:10 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 3, 2017 11:57:25 GMT -5
Big weekend on the road for the IceCaps, as they have three in three as they push to maintain that fourth and final playoff spot in their division in what should be a tight battle down to the wire. www.stjohnsicecaps.com/article/preview-icecaps-kick-off-road-trip-with-three-in-three/Saturday's game against the Marlies will be shown on TSN2 at 6:00 pm ET. It looks like it is a compressed broadcast, so a version of Marlies/IceCaps express. You could watch the Windsor-London game (three prospects in one game!!) in the afternoon, watch the IceCaps compressed game, and then watch the Habs in Manhattan against the Rangers. Or you could fill up your PVR and get the heck out of your man/woman cave and enjoy your Saturday!! |
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Post by blny on Mar 3, 2017 12:45:48 GMT -5
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Post by seventeen on Mar 3, 2017 13:46:02 GMT -5
Big weekend on the road for the IceCaps, as they have three in three as they push to maintain that fourth and final playoff spot in their division in what should be a tight battle down to the wire. www.stjohnsicecaps.com/article/preview-icecaps-kick-off-road-trip-with-three-in-three/Saturday's game against the Marlies will be shown on TSN2 at 6:00 pm ET. It looks like it is a compressed broadcast, so a version of Marlies/IceCaps express. You could watch the Windsor-London game (three prospects in one game!!) in the afternoon, watch the IceCaps compressed game, and then watch the Habs in Manhattan against the Rangers. Or you could fill up your PVR and get the heck out of your man/woman cave and enjoy your Saturday!! I think they're going to make it for the first time. LIndgren is giving them excellent goaltending and the teams behind them that might overtake them in their division, suck. The new playoff rules have helped Lefebvre out. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 3, 2017 15:24:48 GMT -5
Well deserved extension. He has been the straw that has stirred the offensive drink in St. John's this season, as he was just recognized as the AHL player of the month. He has not been able to find much offense when he has been up with the Habs, but he will provide great leadership and offense while he is down in the AHL. Interestingly enough, Berg did feel that Andrighetto was expendable since both Hudon and Terry had passed him on the depth chart. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 4, 2017 9:35:56 GMT -5
IceCaps with a great start to their Brier road trip. 3-0 shutout over Rochester for Lindgren, with goals from DLR, Lernout and Scherbak. Nice finish from DLR and a real nice three way passing and sweet snipe by Scherbak. m.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMAkfWBrTw |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 4, 2017 14:17:17 GMT -5
Lefebvre's found his Price. Regardless, it will be good for the youngsters to experience a real playoff.
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Post by 24in93 on Mar 5, 2017 9:04:32 GMT -5
I'm taking the kids to the game this afternoon at Ricoh. Haven't been to one since they left the hammer. Hopefully they have a good game.
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Post by 24in93 on Mar 5, 2017 18:26:00 GMT -5
3-0 win this afternoon. Scherbak, De La Rose and Terry with the goals. Danis didn't have too much difficulty pitching the shutout. I liked Hudon and Scherbak both had good games. Carr was all hustle out there. De La Rose played well but I see him as an AHL calibre player still.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 5, 2017 19:57:26 GMT -5
3-0 win this afternoon. Scherbak, De La Rose and Terry with the goals. Danis didn't have too much difficulty pitching the shutout. I liked Hudon and Scherbak both had good games. Carr was all hustle out there. De La Rose played well but I see him as an AHL calibre player still. |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 5, 2017 20:32:39 GMT -5
Did you guys pick anything up off those goal celebrations? Have you seen any group of players less happy about scoring than in these 3 examples? Are they attending a funeral after the game? What the hell?
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 6, 2017 8:19:26 GMT -5
Huge win for the IceCaps in the standings as Utica boasts a slightly better win percentage and holds onto that last playoff spot by a fraction. Nice goal and assist by Scherbak, but boy was that goal set up a gift by really bad defending.
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Post by 24in93 on Mar 6, 2017 13:39:40 GMT -5
De La Rose's goal was also off a really bad turnover by the Marlies in their own end. The Marlies were sloppy all afternoon. Although they did pull their goalie for long stretches in the third with about 8 minutes left. The Ice Caps could barely touch the puck and were scrambling to gain possession. They had maybe one attempt at the empty net that missed by about a foot. There was also a lengthy 5 on 3 for the Marlies that the Caps killed off. Danis earned his shutout in those two instances. The rest of the game was pretty calm.
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Post by seventeen on Mar 6, 2017 15:17:49 GMT -5
I only saw about 5 minutes of the game, but of those 5 minutes, part of it, the Caps were on the penalty kill. It was hard to tell, but I think they were playing more of a diamond than a box formation. There wasn't enough for me to tell the difference (if I'd recognize it anyway). It seemed to me they tended to have one guy at the top, but it was a short term sample.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 7, 2017 8:00:06 GMT -5
Did I read that right elsewhere ... Scherbak has 14 pts on 13 games ...
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Mar 7, 2017 9:38:06 GMT -5
Did I read that right elsewhere ... Scherbak has 14 pts on 13 games ... Cheers. hockeydb says he's up to 34 points in 50 games. No doubt two goals were off bad turn overs. Can't teach the hands he displayed on his goal. DLR showed his speed on his goal. That's about all he has to offer at the NHL level I'm afraid. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 7, 2017 10:34:26 GMT -5
Did I read that right elsewhere ... Scherbak has 14 pts on 13 games ... Cheers. That is correct. This was even with him playing some games on the second and third line (oh that Lefebvre!!). |
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Post by seventeen on Mar 7, 2017 12:59:54 GMT -5
Did I read that right elsewhere ... Scherbak has 14 pts on 13 games ... Cheers. That is correct. This was even with him playing some games on the second and third line (oh that Lefebvre!!). Nikita has to understand who's boss, NWT. Capitulation is more important than development. Lefebvre and Therrien seem a lot alike, with the exception being that Therrien had Price on his team and Lefebvre didn't. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 8, 2017 23:18:50 GMT -5
Syracuse crunched the Caps tonight 4-2, so they slip another tiny fraction behind Utica for the last playoff spot. Darn good thing they switched up the playoff format this season. It had been the top eight in the conference. The IceCaps sit 10th and would be very far out of it already. The fifth place team in the other division is ahead of the top team in the North Division. Now it is top four in each division. They are fifth in a really sucky division.
Lindgren gave up three in the loss (last one was an EN goal), and Friberg and Matteau got the goals.
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