Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins Discussion

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

I'll be really bummed if he's not in Detroit next season.

At some point, yes

 

[GrGriffins]

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR GRIFFINS-STARS PLAYOFF SERIES
Apr 19, 2025
Written By: Andrew Streitel
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The third-seeded Grand Rapids Griffins will begin their quest for a third Calder Cup championship by facing the second-seeded Texas Stars in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals.

The Griffins will host the Stars at Van Andel Arena for Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday, April 29 and Monday, May 5. Grand Rapids will then travel to the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park for Game 3 on Friday, May 9 and, if necessary, Game 4 on Saturday, May 10 and Game 5 on Monday, May 12.

The complete schedule is as follows:

Game 1 Tue., April 29 Texas Stars at GRIFFINS 7 p.m.
Game 2 Mon., May 5 Texas Stars at GRIFFINS 7 p.m.
Game 3 Fri., May 9 GRIFFINS at Texas Stars 8 p.m.
*Game 4 Sat., May 10 GRIFFINS at Texas Stars 8 p.m.
*Game 5 Mon., May 12 GRIFFINS at Texas Stars 8 p.m.
* If necessary

 

[Run the Jewels]

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR GRIFFINS-STARS PLAYOFF SERIES
Apr 19, 2025
Written By: Andrew Streitel
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The third-seeded Grand Rapids Griffins will begin their quest for a third Calder Cup championship by facing the second-seeded Texas Stars in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals.

The Griffins will host the Stars at Van Andel Arena for Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday, April 29 and Monday, May 5. Grand Rapids will then travel to the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park for Game 3 on Friday, May 9 and, if necessary, Game 4 on Saturday, May 10 and Game 5 on Monday, May 12.

The complete schedule is as follows:

Game 1 Tue., April 29 Texas Stars at GRIFFINS 7 p.m.
Game 2 Mon., May 5 Texas Stars at GRIFFINS 7 p.m.
Game 3 Fri., May 9 GRIFFINS at Texas Stars 8 p.m.
*Game 4 Sat., May 10 GRIFFINS at Texas Stars 8 p.m.
*Game 5 Mon., May 12 GRIFFINS at Texas Stars 8 p.m.
* If necessary

Really weird schedule: first 2 games over a seven day stretch, then potential for three games over a 4 day stretch.

 

[Nut Upstrom]

How much is it and what kind of quality

I got it for the playoffs last year and the quality was good, cant recall having any problems.

 

[lilidk]

it was my first game this season. Commentators were not helping and teams didn't play their best. I hope playoff will change it.

 

[heyfolks]

Really weird schedule: first 2 games over a seven day stretch, then potential for three games over a 4 day stretch.

I just do not see why the NHL does not take better care of their player sin the AHL, including scheduling. I get the profit motive but you always see these quirky schedules in the A. At least spring for commercial plane travel.

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

Why is the playoffs starting In like 9 days ??? Sounds pretty crazy to start that much later

Our luck we get Texas round 1

 

[wingerdinger]

It's a big break for the playoffs to start in 9 days lets us get a couple practices in build some familiarity with ASP and MBN

 

[SirloinUB]

It's a big break for the playoffs to start in 9 days lets us get a couple practices in build some familiarity with ASP and MBN

It Gives Soderblom sometime to heal up too.

Very fortuitous schedule for the Griffs

 

[RRhoads]

It's a big break for the playoffs to start in 9 days lets us get a couple practices in build some familiarity with ASP and MBN

Why is the playoffs starting In like 9 days ??? Sounds pretty crazy to start that much later

Our luck we get Texas round 1

We get a bye in the first round. Will play Texas in div semis.

 

[heyfolks]

Apologies in advance but when I see his name in all caps DANIELSON or yelled out by the announcer, I immediately think of .....

 

[GrGriffins]

Why is the playoffs starting In like 9 days ??? Sounds pretty crazy to start that much later

Our luck we get Texas round 1

The AHL starts their play-in rounds on Wed for all 4 divisions to complete the divisional semi-finals. If the Griffins lost in regulation last night, the Griffins would have played Rockford and we would have started this Wed. It would have given less time for the 2 new guys, plus less time for Soderblom to heal his injury.

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

Danielson has limited offensive upside

/s

What’s his nhl scoring upside, IYO?

 

[Henkka]

How has the lineup been at last 2 games with Pellikka and MBN on the roster?

 

[newfy]

The AHL starts their play-in rounds on Wed for all 4 divisions to complete the divisional semi-finals. If the Griffins lost in regulation last night, the Griffins would have played Rockford and we would have started this Wed. It would have given less time for the 2 new guys, plus less time for Soderblom to heal his injury.

A series against Rockford could be a blood bath.

The bye was nice though for Soderblom though for sure. He could be a massive factor in a playoff run

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Apologies in advance but when I see his name in all caps DANIELSON or yelled out by the announcer, I immediately think of .....

I have been calling him that since the draft. I love it as a nickname

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

What’s his nhl scoring upside, IYO?

Probably 60 points. Maybe 70 on a career year. I don't see anything wrong with any of his individual tools, and I find his hockey sense to be quite good. He's just a two-way center at heart.

 

[wingerdinger]

Probably 60 points. Maybe 70 on a career year. I don't see anything wrong with any of his individual tools, and I find his hockey sense to be quite good. He's just a two-way center at heart.

Big key to unlocking Nate's max offensive potential is getting him to use his shot more. He's always going to be pass first but he'll open up better passing lanes if he can prove that his shot is something to respect.

He has a good shot he just has to shoot with more conviction and purpose.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Probably 60 points. Maybe 70 on a career year. I don't see anything wrong with any of his individual tools, and I find his hockey sense to be quite good. He's just a two-way center at heart.

And that’s a tremendous pick at #9. Few players picked after #5 achieve those totals.

I personally believe he could become as good a scorer as Larkin (70-80 point seasons at his peak) but with much better defense. That’s a 1st line center in just about any era.

I have a feeling that Kasper and Danielson push Larkin over to the wing within the next couple of seasons.

 

[Winger98]

And that’s a tremendous pick at #9. Few players picked after #5 achieve those totals.

I personally believe he could become as good a scorer as Larkin (70-80 point seasons at his peak) but with much better defense. That’s a 1st line center in just about any era.

I have a feeling that Kasper and Danielson push Larkin over to the wing within the next couple of seasons.

this is my hope.

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

Or kasper and danielson can push larkin to the new expansion team built solely of 20 something guys drafted in the 4th round AND dylan Larkin

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

And that’s a tremendous pick at #9. Few players picked after #5 achieve those totals.

I personally believe he could become as good a scorer as Larkin (70-80 point seasons at his peak) but with much better defense. That’s a 1st line center in just about any era.

I have a feeling that Kasper and Danielson push Larkin over to the wing within the next couple of seasons.

I hope Danielson and Larkin mesh, you could also then have a dominant hand draw line for crucial game junctures.

I am a big believer in Danielson, he reminds me quite a bit of Larkin when he was a prospect.

 

[wingerdinger]

I hope Danielson and Larkin mesh, you could also then have a dominant hand draw line for crucial game junctures.

I am a big believer in Danielson, he reminds me quite a bit of Larkin when he was a prospect.

In a weird way I think Danielson and Kasper's game would dovetail better. Be fun to have a young guns line.

 

[Winger98]

I think Danielson seems like a natural for Debrincat/Kane, and later Marner.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

In a weird way I think Danielson and Kasper's game would dovetail better. Be fun to have a young guns line.

I can see it, MBN is the guy I am hoping is Kasper’s eventual running mate. Physical, relentless and great at takeaways. I think they could be skilled chaos.