Prospect Info: Bakersfield Condors '22-'23 Thread

[Bryanbryoil]

Welcome back Raphael Lavoie and Vincent Desharnais! Lavoie with the Condors lone goal in the 1st period with Seth Griffin and Vincent Desharnais picking up the assists.

 

[BarDownBobo]

Welcome back Raphael Lavoie and Vincent Desharnais! Lavoie with the Condors lone goal in the 1st period with Seth Griffin and Vincent Desharnais picking up the assists.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

What is Bakersfield’s lineup? Who plays with who?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Up 3-1 late in the 3rd. Philp scored again and Kostin also potted his 2nd of the season.

 

[Senor Catface]

Very early but Rodrigue has a 2.35 GAA and .915 save percentage.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Very early but Rodrigue has a 2.35 GAA and .915 save percentage.

Every previous game was below a 0.900sv% for him. Hopefully this is the game that gets him going and he can at least prove to be a solid AHL back-up.

 

[Senor Catface]

Every previous game was below a 0.900sv% for him. Hopefully this is the game that gets him going and he can at least prove to be a solid AHL back-up.

I think his first game he was around .910 but I still agree with the idea!

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I think his first game he was around .910 but I still agree with the idea!

You sir are correct! I now hang my head in shame!

 

[Macblender]

He did get a 1 year "show me" contract.

He scored 20 goals on it.

With like 8 of those coming in a 1 month heater and being passenger like the rest of them.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

November 2 game highlights and box score:

Gamesheet: San Diego at Bakersfield - Nov 2, 2022

lscluster.hockeytech.com

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

November 4 highlights and box score: Gamesheet: Henderson at Bakersfield - Nov 4, 2022



Lavoire power forward move and goal posted by others. Swooping big stride shown in taking the puck to the net is a great sight on his return from extended injury. Kesselring show caught up ice with Rodrique making a nice save on odd-man rush. Hard back check by Kesselring to get back and cover net front. Hard blue paint drive by Klin on his goal.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Worth noting that Kesselring had 6 shots on goal last night to lead the Condors in that category. He also leads the team so far this season in that category with 26 shots in 8 games, Xavier Bourgault is 2nd with 20 shots on goal. Kesselring is also tied for the team lead in points with 6 with Bourgault and Hamblin. Noah Philp leads the team in +/- with a +4 and has scored in back to back games. Mattias Janmark with 1-2-3 and a +3 in 3 games played so far.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

I know Broberg has been dealing with injury so far this season but I’m curious if he is playing the left or right side when he’s in the lineup and if it’s been consistent last year to this year.

I know that he’s played the right side in the past going back to his time in Sweden and I wonder if the teams plan may be to bring him along on the right side, possibly to replace Barrie if they have to deal him for cap reasons in the offseason.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Worth noting that Kesselring had 6 shots on goal last night to lead the Condors in that category. He also leads the team so far this season in that category with 26 shots in 8 games, Xavier Bourgault is 2nd with 20 shots on goal. Kesselring is also tied for the team lead in points with 6 with Bourgault and Hamblin. Noah Philp leads the team in +/- with a +4 and has scored in back to back games. Mattias Janmark with 1-2-3 and a +3 in 3 games played so far.

Damn >3 shots per game for a dman. That suggests his goal scoring isn't something completely unsustainable (although I assume it'll come down from a 50 goal pace to more like 20-30 eventually haha).

 

[Tarus]

With like 8 of those coming in a 1 month heater and being passenger like the rest of them.

Wasn't arguing he had a good or bad season, I was pointing out he already got a 1 year show me contract and put himself in an advantageous position statistically

 

[Stoneman89]

Looking good, hopefully with the injured guys all back, the Condors can start to really roll.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I know Broberg has been dealing with injury so far this season but I’m curious if he is playing the left or right side when he’s in the lineup and if it’s been consistent last year to this year.

I know that he’s played the right side in the past going back to his time in Sweden and I wonder if the teams plan may be to bring him along on the right side, possibly to replace Barrie if they have to deal him for cap reasons in the offseason.

Will be interesting to watch. I think Broberg's first game return (w 24 min toi) he played LD but long gage via highlights. Personally, I'd be surprised if the organization prioritized his development at RD with view to replace Barrie. It would leave a pretty inexperienced third pairing d with Nemo Broberg.

Broberg's flexibility to play either D side is an asset. But really think the organization will focus on building up his North American pro game development on his strong side LD with focus on increasing ability to handle physical battle area work; building up decision making speed on smaller ice and faster game speed; and continuing to stew the experience and confidence of playing this tough position. I could maybe see Nemelainan and Broberg maybe changing teams at some point in this season to respectively get more opportunity.

At 21 Broberg's a year younger than Kesselring which is helpful context relating to his development path. No harm to get him more time on the farm to refine his skills and experience.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Will be interesting to watch. I think Broberg's first game return (w 24 min toi) he played LD but long gage via highlights. Personally, I'd be surprised if the organization prioritized his development at RD with view to replace Barrie. It would leave a pretty inexperienced third pairing d with Nemo Broberg.

Broberg's flexibility to play either D side is an asset. But really think the organization will focus on building up his North American pro game development on his strong side LD with focus on increasing ability to handle physical battle area work; building up decision making speed on smaller ice and faster game speed; and continuing to stew the experience and confidence of playing this tough position. I could maybe see Nemelainan and Broberg maybe changing teams at some point in this season to respectively get more opportunity.

At 21 Broberg's a year younger than Kesselring which is helpful context relating to his development path. No harm to get him more time on the farm to refine his skills and experience.

Will be interesting to watch. I think Broberg's first game return (w 24 min toi) he played LD but long gage via highlights. Personally, I'd be surprised if the organization prioritized his development at RD with view to replace Barrie. It would leave a pretty inexperienced third pairing d with Nemo Broberg.

Broberg's flexibility to play either D side is an asset. But really think the organization will focus on building up his North American pro game development on his strong side LD with focus on increasing ability to handle physical battle area work; building up decision making speed on smaller ice and faster game speed; and continuing to stew the experience and confidence of playing this tough position. I could maybe see Nemelainan and Broberg maybe changing teams at some point in this season to respectively get more opportunity.

At 21 Broberg's a year younger than Kesselring which is helpful context relating to his development path. No harm to get him more time on the farm to refine his skills and experience.

I agree it would be best to keep him on whichever side he is more comfortable on but I look at our blue line going forward and if they see Bouchard and Ceci as top 4 options on the right side but are unconvinced of Kulak on the second pairing then possibly they go out and trade for that surefire mid pairing lhd to take pressure off Nurse and push Kulak down to the bottom pair. In that case if they deal Barrie to clear cap they’ll need someone for right side bottom pairing to pair with Kulak and Broberg could potentially be an internal option if they feel they can bring him along on that side.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Damn >3 shots per game for a dman. That suggests his goal scoring isn't something completely unsustainable (although I assume it'll come down from a 50 goal pace to more like 20-30 eventually haha).

He seems to have taken lessons from Bouchard! I know that the org is high on Wanner, but Kesselring will probably be NHL ready sooner. Needless to say, Kesselring is bringing it this season.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I agree it would be best to keep him on whichever side he is more comfortable on but I look at our blue line going forward and if they see Bouchard and Ceci as top 4 options on the right side but are unconvinced of Kulak on the second pairing then possibly they go out and trade for that surefire mid pairing lhd to take pressure off Nurse and push Kulak down to the bottom pair. In that case if they deal Barrie to clear cap they’ll need someone for right side bottom pairing to pair with Kulak and Broberg could potentially be an internal option if they feel they can bring him along on that side.

Fair points. I think this team needs at least one top four defender. Most likely LD with Kulak moved down to a more stable 3D role. I'm probably open though to either side though and consider a second pair RD who could stabilize the right side with options to move around deployment minutes of Ceci, veteran physical d-man, and Bouchard with a LD corp of Nurse, Kulak and developing LD guy, Nemelainen or Broberg.

For Broberg's development, I think it's getting stronger in battle areas of North American pro hockey; speeding up decision making against faster, physical mature competition; and experience with all of the above. Probably better done on his strong size initially and once that level is locked in over time leverage the versatility to play either side, imo.

 

[CycloneSweep]

I know Broberg has been dealing with injury so far this season but I’m curious if he is playing the left or right side when he’s in the lineup and if it’s been consistent last year to this year.

I know that he’s played the right side in the past going back to his time in Sweden and I wonder if the teams plan may be to bring him along on the right side, possibly to replace Barrie if they have to deal him for cap reasons in the offseason.

Hard to tell as he has literally only played one game this season. And if they need a bottom pairing righty, Kesselring is looking great right now.

 

[North]

Hard to tell as he has literally only played one game this season. And if they need a bottom pairing righty, Kesselring is looking great right now.

I really want Kesselring to get some NHL games.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

He seems to have taken lessons from Bouchard! I know that the org is high on Wanner, but Kesselring will probably be NHL ready sooner. Needless to say, Kesselring is bringing it this season.

They are two very different players. Kesselring is a plus sized offensive defenseman with strong skating and really good shot which he gets through on net. Had some good puck luck too with his early numbers. He's a wild colt confidently skating into o-zone with ability to get back. Wanner's a nice, bubbling prospect who is physically strong against junior peer competition. Solid two way defender with physical game. Too premature to project if his offence will be there at pro level competition.

Great to have good d-corp prospect depth building. In this case, there's a world of difference with one benchmarking against pro competition and a guy at a different milestone stage of growing his game. Wanner earning his contract is a very positive step. Celebrate both of these players working hard to earn their place in the system.

 

[Oilhawks]

Can they send Campbell down and call up Rodrigue as the backup? Asking for a friend

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Fair points. I think this team needs at least one top four defender. Most likely LD with Kulak moved down to a more stable 3D role. I'm probably open though to either side though and consider a second pair RD who could stabilize the right side with options to move around deployment minutes of Ceci, veteran physical d-man, and Bouchard with a LD corp of Nurse, Kulak and developing LD guy, Nemelainen or Broberg.

For Broberg's development, I think it's getting stronger in battle areas of North American pro hockey; speeding up decision making against faster, physical mature competition; and experience with all of the above. Probably better done on his strong size initially and once that level is locked in over time leverage the versatility to play either side, imo.

I definitely think that quality of defender and fit should drive their decision regardless of what side potential targets play but it seems a LD would be preferable.

You more definitely making sense in regards to Broberg and as you mentioned earlier him and Niemo will likely swap spots at some point.