Barracuda News & Discussion - Part 6

[Hobocop]

Ryan Merkley getting repeatedly penalized for getting too aggressive wasn't something I saw coming.

 

[The Nemesis]

Ryan Merkley getting repeatedly penalized for getting too aggressive wasn't something I saw coming.

He's full of piss and vinegar.

I like it.

 

[The Nemesis]

And we're down again.


This team kind of reminds me of the McLellan era sharks. They have a nearly 2 to 1 shot advantage but most of it hasn't been dangerous.

 

[LadyStanley]

Nollenberger says he's coherent and talking.

Unclear if he went/is going to hospital.

 

[LadyStanley]

Gregor!!

 

[The Nemesis]

Making his presence know in his first game back.

 

[The Nemesis]

Merkley is a lot of fun. And not nearly as much of a defensive train wreck as I was expecting

 

[LadyStanley]

OT

 

[The Nemesis]

Bonus hockey incoming

 

[The Nemesis]

Guys sitting next to me are nostalgic for games ending in ties even though they are likely not old enough to remember tie games

 

[LadyStanley]

Sasha!!

WIN

 

[Alaskanice]

Good win!!

 

[one2gamble]

Guys sitting next to me are nostalgic for games ending in ties even though they are likely not old enough to remember tie games

Ties are stupid, let them know for me

 

[The Nemesis]

The last stopped canucks shooter was an ex vancouver giant (1 of two on abbotsford).

A small part of me almost wanted him to score to extend the shootout.

 

[LadyStanley]

Good that he can fly home with the team.

 

[LadyStanley]

Boooya

 

[Hobocop]

Emond and Moberg to Orlando (ECHL), McNally released from PTO.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Took me multiple attempts and a few minutes to connect to game on ahl tv

 

[Hobocop]

Correction on the lines. Raska is back, in for Garreffa

 

[Hobocop]

Fun game. Barracuda went down 3-1 in the first, scored three straight to win 4-3.

Two goals each for Reedy (who also had 1A) and Blichfeld, three assists for Gregor.

Gregor's currently the best forward down here, easily. 12 points in 8 games so far. Blichfeld's starting to get back into better form. Hoping his early season struggles were just him getting over whatever injury he had early.

 

[OrrNumber4]

It seems like Gregor has nothing more to learn at the AHL level.

 

[lakai17]

Good to have Sawchenko back

 

[Hobocop]

It seems like Gregor has nothing more to learn at the AHL level.

Gregor has entered the Gambrell zone for me now. Can he find a way to translate this to NHL success, or is he just an AAAA-level player?

Because Gambrell would come to the Cuda and be one of the best players on the ice. But we all saw how that went.

 

[Cas]

Gregor has entered the Gambrell zone for me now. Can he find a way to translate this to NHL success, or is he just an AAAA-level player?

I think Gregor's issue is that he isn't a fast enough thinker to turn his physical talents into NHL success. He has the speed and shot to play, and he can be physical, but he doesn't seem to know how to use his skills against NHL teams.

I think he's worth another chance this year and maybe next year if he can show some promise, but I'm kinda thinking he's going to wind up a perpetual waiver-wire fourth liner.