Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins Discussion

[schuelma24]

Danielson's season will end either Monday or Tuesday night. So, theoretically he could be available for the next series, logistics aside.

The question would be whether Dan Watson wants to try and indoctrinate a total new guy at this point of their season.

If they win, don't they have the WHL championship series still to play?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

If they win, don't they have the WHL championship series still to play?

Correct and then if they win that too then they're playing for the Memorial Cup as well at the end of the month

 

[schuelma24]

Correct and then if they win that then they're playing for the Memorial Cup as well at the end of the month

Which I believe is in Saginaw this year. Nice.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

Ah, I thought they were currently in the final for the WHL. Didn't realize what else was involved, I can't keep up with all these Canadian junior leagues.

 

[lilidk]

Danielson's season will end either Monday or Tuesday night. So, theoretically he could be available for the next series, logistics aside.

The question would be whether Dan Watson wants to try and indoctrinate a total new guy at this point of their season.

Is it only one game?
Lombardi is bottom 6 and only one year older. Pretty sure Danielson is better defensively

 

[lilidk]

He sounds like he likes Kasper a lot

 

[jfrank21]

So, maybe Im just slow....but how has nobody thrown out a La Cossa Nostra reference for our 1st round goalie who is carrying our hopes and dreams and coming up huge in these playoffs so far? Quietly killing em this season!

 

[Astyanax]

So, maybe Im just slow....but how has nobody thrown out a La Cossa Nostra reference for our 1st round goalie who is carrying our hopes and dreams and coming up huge in these playoffs so far? Quietly killing em this season!

Well, I don't know, but probably because you shouldn't.

 

[OldnotDeadWings]

Luff has been out two games, is it because of an injury? He's a pretty important guy for them. Interesting they've gone with seven D minus Spezia, Luff and Hanas, who also might be dealing with something if not just scratched.

 

[letsgowings9999]

Whats going on with the griffins???

Went and see when they play next but theres no opponent and saw Milwaukee series is only game 3?? What gives??

 

[NickH8]

Whats going on with the griffins???

Went and see when they play next but theres no opponent and saw Milwaukee series is only game 3?? What gives??

Milwaukee had to wait to see who won the play in between Texas and Manitoba. Griffins series technically started early.

 

[letsgowings9999]

Milwaukee had to wait to see who won the play in between Texas and Manitoba. Griffins series technically started early.

So now we have a long ass break? That might not end well ... so its not like the nhl they dont wait for series to end before starting the next one ? How'd I never notice this lol

 

[NickH8]

So now we have a long ass break? That might not end well ... so its not like the nhl they dont wait for series to end before starting the next one ? How'd I never notice this lol

That's the AHL. Weird stuff happens when teams have to travel via bus and not plane.

 

[jaster]

NHL started the 2nd round before the 1st round ended this year didn’t they?

 

[letsgowings9999]

NHL started the 2nd round before the 1st round ended this year didn’t they?

Think the series ended same night though or a day off

feels like forever since griffins played and Milwaukee series is game 3 tonight could be a sweep for all I know, havent checked who's winning

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

Milwaukee wins, Griffs wait will continue.

 

[OldnotDeadWings]

Extra playoff series and travel considerations responsible for schedule mishmash. Probably a benefit to GR considering injuries and a chance to evaluate some shaky first-round moments. Hopefully Luff returns, he's an important player.

Amazing really that the NHL hasn't yet expanded playoffs. It's inevitable, probably to 20 teams. A one-week delay for best-of-three series among eight total WC qualifiers could work pretty easily. Every other major NA pro league has done it. What AHL is doing could be the preamble for NHL adoption within a couple years.

 

[wingerdinger]

Extra playoff series and travel considerations responsible for schedule mishmash. Probably a benefit to GR considering injuries and a chance to evaluate some shaky first-round moments. Hopefully Luff returns, he's an important player.

Amazing really that the NHL hasn't yet expanded playoffs. It's inevitable, probably to 20 teams. A one-week delay for best-of-three series among eight total WC qualifiers could work pretty easily. Every other major NA pro league has done it. What AHL is doing could be the preamble for NHL adoption within a couple years.

it's inevitability especially if the league expands to 36 teams which is gross.

 

[OldnotDeadWings]

it's inevitability especially if the league expands to 36 teams which is gross.

Yep, 36 is gross. An extra playoff round is pretty easy to justify even at 32, but you're right, at 36 it's dead certain.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

Milwaukee wins again, series goes to a decisive game 5.

Griffins will have to fight off some serious rust when they finally play again.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

 

[GoBoltz56]

Running out of town to another NHL organization

 

[heyfolks]

Should a NHL parent team be eliminated, Can can they drop eligible players down to the A for the post season run?

Also... it would seem the NHL parent would fund the AHL teams in the post season at a higher level. Just letting them fly coach on Southwest is better than the bus and has their post season better mirror that of the NHL.

 

[Gniwder]

Should a NHL parent team be eliminated, Can can they drop eligible players down to the A for the post season run?

Yes if they were on the AHL roster at the deadline, but waivers rules still apply. That is why Burger wasn't called up at the end of the season.

 

[heyfolks]

Yes if they were on the AHL roster at the deadline, but waivers rules still apply. That is why Burger wasn't called up at the end of the season.

Thanks.

Thought I recalled a few players going down during the GR runs to the Calder (from other teams), I just didn't know the rules.