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I thinks it's just like any sport. Some kids do better spending time on JV. Other kids are better served getting thrown to the wolves on varsity right away. I don't like the one size fits all model.
 
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I don't have to deny it, but Finnish goalie coaches are best in the world. :)

Are Griffins having 2 goalie coaches now? That other guy came from Washington (Hershey, AHL) at last season?

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This is quite impressive season from his junior teams. 4 guys drafted to NHL.
 
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lhsgolf19 said:
Here's Cossa's new Goaltending Coach
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Wow that's pretty random, would be interesting to hear what the connection here is. He's never coached outside juniors but Kärpät has been pretty consistent in developing NHL drafted goalies.
 
lhsgolf19 said:
Here's Cossa's new Goaltending Coach
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YES!!! I been hoping for a hire like this since Cossa was drafted, Marko Torenius was my pick but Vancouver hired him.
Henkka said:
Are Griffins having 2 goalie coaches now? That other guy came from Washington (Hershey, AHL) at last season?
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Westlund is in Detroit but Phil Osaer, goalie scout and development coach most likely visits GR time to time.
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Jussi Parkkila, Colorado
Juha Lehtola, Hershey
Marko Torenius, Abbotsford
Roope Koistinen, Grand Rapids

NHL orgs are finally waking up on goalie coaching.
 
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Really hoping GR can take a step up this year. Theyve got more firepower than usual with Lombardi, Mazur, maybe Soderblom maybe Kasper, and some good depth signings.
 
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Lombardi - Kasper - Mazur
Söderblom - Czarnik - Luff
Hirose - L'Esperance - Hanas
Gettinger - Stevens - Shine
Spezia - Doucet - Sawchuk

Edvinsson - Rafferty
Johansson - Newpower
Wallinder - Didier
McIsaac - Tuomisto
Viro - Sebrango
Biakabutuka

Lyon
Cossa

Updated line up after new signing and press conference. Since Fester is planning to have a shut down line, i would imagine Watson does the same therefore the 4th line is in that form. Deep team and depth in that defense is something else :laugh:
 
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ChadS said:
Wow that's pretty random, would be interesting to hear what the connection here is. He's never coached outside juniors but Kärpät has been pretty consistent in developing NHL drafted goalies.
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Isn't that what everybody hopes for? No connection, no nepotism. Just picking the coaching talent before he has done his breakthrough.

SantosHalper said:
Westlund is in Detroit but Phil Osaer, goalie scout and development coach most likely visits GR time to time.
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But the was this Mahoney-Wilson at last season.
 
I would love to see a Soder/Kaper/Mazur line and a Doucet/Lombardi/Hanas line for GR this year. That first line won't last long as I see all 3 getting time in Detroit this year, but would be fun for a while.
 
That is some impressive left D group. Seeing that group makes it more important for Ed to be in the NHL. Johansson shouldn't be a third pairing defenseman in the AHL
 
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Lombardi - Kasper - Mazur
Söderblom - Czarnik - Luff
Hirose - L'Esperance - Hanas
Gettinger - Stevens - Shine
Spezia - Doucet - Sawchuk/Bliss

Edvinsson - Rafferty
Johansson - Newpower
Wallinder - Didier
McIsaac - Tuomisto
Viro - Sebrango
Biakabutuka

Lyon
Cossa
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Bliss re-signed with GR, Toledo guy mostly but gets called up to replace injured guys.
https://www.griffinshockey.com/news/grand-rapids-re-signs-trenton-bliss

Speaking of Toledo, they hired a new coach.
Walleye name Pat Mikesch as fourth head coach in franchise history
Familiar guy to Lalonde as well, Pat Mikesch was Fester's assistant coach in Green Bay 2011-2014 and when Lalonde was hired by Toledo, Mikesch was promoted to head coach/GM in Green Bay.
Pat Mikesch at eliteprospects.com

Maybe in the future both Watson and Mikesch becomes Lalonde's assistants coaches in Detroit.
 
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Bliss re-signed with GR, Toledo guy mostly but gets called up to replace injured guys.
https://www.griffinshockey.com/news/grand-rapids-re-signs-trenton-bliss

Speaking of Toledo, they hired a new coach.
Walleye name Pat Mikesch as fourth head coach in franchise history
Familiar guy to Lalonde as well, Pat Mikesch was Fester's assistant coach in Green Bay 2011-2014 and when Lalonde was hired by Toledo, Mikesch was promoted to head coach/GM in Green Bay.
Pat Mikesch at eliteprospects.com

Maybe in the future both Watson and Mikesch becomes Lalonde's assistants coaches in Detroit.
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Maybe some candidates yeah, but very interesting coaching tree of 3-levels.
 
Updated expectation.

Lombardi - Kasper - Mazur
Söderblom - Czarnik - Luff
Hirose - L'Esperance - Hanas
Gettinger - Stevens - Shine
Spezia - Doucet - Sawchuk
Bliss

Edvinsson - Rafferty
Johansson - Newpower
Wallinder - Didier
McIsaac - Tuomisto
Viro

Lyon
Cossa
Lethemon
Bednar
 
SantosHalper said:
Updated expectation.

Lombardi - Kasper - Mazur
Söderblom - Czarnik - Luff
Hirose - L'Esperance - Hanas
Gettinger - Stevens - Shine
Spezia - Doucet - Sawchuk
Bliss

Edvinsson - Rafferty
Johansson - Newpower
Wallinder - Didier
McIsaac - Tuomisto
Viro

Lyon
Cossa
Lethemon
Bednar
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Top line, 3 rookies...I don't see it. Probably Hirose in that spot.

Also, Tuomisto will be in the top 6... initially. MO.
 
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