Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins 2019-2020 Part Deux

[Konnan511]

 

[Henkka]

Any good looking free agents that we can pick up? Yesterday the Marlies signed Hoefenmayer and McKenna who look like beasts. Kinda jealous lol

I think Jonathan Ericsson is very "good looking" UFA.

My girlfriend's favourite after me.

I'm not gay, but the guy looks good.

 

[Christien]

 

[FabricDetails]

That sucks.

 

[lhsgolf19]

Now all eyes on the NHL... This is big news

 

[raymond23]

So sad. The griffs were so much fun to watch this year, albeit a bit frustrating

 

[FabricDetails]

Yikes.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Remainder of Grand Rapids Griffins season officially canceled

Season is done.

 

[Henkka]

If Red Wings will play some remaining NHL games, I hope they promote all Griffins kids to give some NHL taste.

 

[WesNichols14]

You would have to assume Sieder is going to get his taste soon.

 

[FabricDetails]

The Athletic has a decent interview with Ben Simon. Here's a little tidbit about Givani Smith:

So it was a great story for him and now when he got sent back down, I think having a little taste of it has gotten him even more determined — that “Hey, I got a little taste of the pie, I want a bigger slice.” So I think that’s going to be a big motivation for him this summer, is making sure that we’re doing everything we can to make sure that he’s putting himself in the best position to make the team next year.

Q&A: Griffins coach Ben Simon reflects on the season, top...

 

[FabricDetails]

 

[MBH]

I watched that video.
Hirose's goal was worthy of a highlight of the year.
The rest? nah.

 

[Claypool]

I watched that video.
Hirose's goal was worthy of a highlight of the year.
The rest? nah.

You don't think the empty-net goals could be a top 5 play of the season? lol

 

[FabricDetails]

WXSP-TV to Air Special Rebroadcast of Griffins’ 2017 Cup-Clincher This Saturday

 

[raymond23]

 

[FabricDetails]

 

[FabricDetails]

 

[FabricDetails]

Red Wings boast No. 1-ranked NHL/AHL affiliation since Ilitch era

I really didn't know this about the Red Wings and GR:

It doesn't come as a surprise to former American Hockey League commissioner Dave Andrews that the Detroit Red Wings have won the most combined National Hockey League and AHL championships since owner Mike Ilitch purchased the team in 1982.

I read this part and had the hit the brakes quite a bit. Quite a statement from American Hockey League commissioner Dave Andrews:

"If you look at what the Red Wings have done from a player development point of view, it's probably second to none," Andrews said.

I guess what he's is saying is that overall they do a good job maximizing a prospect's abilities while they're in GR. If the draft selections simply don't have NHL level talent then work ethic can only go so far. Granted, I still feel like that's mostly commissioner-speak. I'd be curious to see what the win/point shares attributed to career AHL-ers is and also a comparison between the Wings and other organizations in regard to prospects that go through the AHL system and up becomes NHL vets.

 

[Gniwder]

I'm wondering what happens with the CHL/NHL transfer agreement if the CHL doesn't play but the AHL does. Do they exempt all of the kids and let them play in the AHL?

 

[Henkka]

I'm wondering what happens with the CHL/NHL transfer agreement if the CHL doesn't play but the AHL does. Do they exempt all of the kids and let them play in the AHL?

Is it going on that direction at the moment?

I was on a belief that AHL is at biggest risk to be cancelled, and CHL will be played.

 

[Gniwder]

Is it going on that direction at the moment?

I was on a belief that AHL is at biggest risk to be cancelled, and CHL will be played.

Just a "what if" scenario.

If the CHL does play, I would assume that the US teams would all be left out considering Canada won't even allow MLB teams to play in their country.

So far right now, the AHL has only announced postponement of season to December, they have not cancelled yet.

 

[Henkka]

Just a "what if" scenario.

If the CHL does play, I would assume that the US teams would all be left out considering Canada won't even allow MLB teams to play in their country.

So far right now, the AHL has only announced postponement of season to December, they have not cancelled yet.

How about temporary re-location in a bubble with some nearest rival? All teams located in Canada, and no border-crossing?

 

[Gniwder]

How about temporary re-location in a bubble with some nearest rival? All teams located in Canada, and no border-crossing?

I would imagine it would be cost prohibitive.

I'm just guessing like everyone else (no insider info) but neither league can afford to play without an audience, so it's gonna be really interesting to see what happens. Keep in mind that both leagues cancelled their season with no playoffs.

 

[newfy]

How about temporary re-location in a bubble with some nearest rival? All teams located in Canada, and no border-crossing?

Doubt it. These kids dont get paid and a bunch are still in high school. Doesnt make sense to have them in a bubble, isolated and having these teams that dont have as much money pay for hotel rooms