Prospect Info: Hartford Wolf Pack/Bloomington Bison Thread: Part XV

[Clark Kellogg]

Donde esta @Ranger Ric ?

 

[Harbour Dog]

This thread feels like a respite from the HFNYR storm.

For those who caught the game tonight, is the feed as good as it was pre-Covid?

 

[17futurecap]

When can we get Kinkaid to steal Georgiev’s job?

If you asked us who we would want to score Hartford’s goals tonight, we got it.

 

[Osminator]

This thread feels like a respite from the HFNYR storm.

For those who caught the game tonight, is the feed as good as it was pre-Covid?

Honestly... no. The guy that replaced hawk is not my cup of tea... the camera angle seems to have changed, further away/higher up, and the weak 720p feed (pixel party) doesnt help either.

A lot of the excitement for me watching a Pack game kinda died without Hawk.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Honestly... no. The guy that replaced hawk is not my cup of tea... the camera angle seems to have changed, further away/higher up, and the weak 720p feed (pixel party) doesnt help either.

A lot of the excitement for me watching a Pack game kinda died without Hawk.

Thanks! I was leaning toward not getting the pass this year anyway; doesn't sound like there's much reason to change my mind on that.

 

[nyr2k2]

Thanks! I was leaning toward not getting the pass this year anyway; doesn't sound like there's much reason to change my mind on that.

Personally, and I know this is borderline blasphemy, but I never really cared for Hawk. Not that he wasn't good at his job, I just didn't like his voice.

I actually thought the guy last night was good. I mean I was blotto and missed the third but I enjoyed the first two. The feed was definitely grainy and it appeared the camera was zoomed out a bit or something. Here's a clip of the Pajuniemi goal so you can hear/see:

 

[jay from jersey]

Yeah, so far no one has looked as effective or dangerous as Paju. Very impressive. Just wish he had a bit more strength. But he's a smart hockey player. And skilled. And he has tons of hustle. Something I didn't expect given his sniper rep in Finland.

Skinner's had a rough go.

Jones has looked ok. Barron has been ok.

Kinkaid good.

Robertson and Schneider not too shabby.

That's about it so far. Bridgeport has controlled too much of the game. Too many PKs for HFD.

Very happy to hear about Pajuniemi hope he keeps progressing
My boy Barron is a beast. Ready to make the jump imo
Robertson-Schneider is going to get better and better. You guys that watch the pack every game are in for a treat
Still think skinner can be a 3rd pair D. He’s still a work in progress. Prob 2 years away
Hope jones keeps up his play. I expect a lull Tbh. He’s gotta be bummed he didn’t make NYR with a solid camp

 

[Harbour Dog]

Personally, and I know this is borderline blasphemy, but I never really cared for Hawk. Not that he wasn't good at his job, I just didn't like his voice.

I actually thought the guy last night was good. I mean I was blotto and missed the third but I enjoyed the first two. The feed was definitely grainy and it appeared the camera was zoomed out a bit or something. Here's a clip of the Pajuniemi goal so you can hear/see:

I liked Hawk a lot, and his voice had the same type of iconic feel to me as any NHL broadcaster that you repeatedly hear for decades. This new guy sounds fine to me though; much better than a couple guys that do team feeds for the NHL even.

I'm going to hold back on the pass, I've decided though. I love watching the Pack, but my free time may be a little more monopolized this year, and I suspect I'll end up not watching enough to justify the purchase. Even though that feed isn't really that bad.

Though if I remember correctly, the last season before Covid was maybe the best ever for production value? This looks like a step back.

 

[nyr2k2]

I liked Hawk a lot, and his voice had the same type of iconic feel to me as any NHL broadcaster that you repeatedly hear for decades. This new guy sounds fine to me though; much better than a couple guys that do team feeds for the NHL even.

I'm going to hold back on the pass, I've decided though. I love watching the Pack, but my free time may be a little more monopolized this year, and I suspect I'll end up not watching enough to justify the purchase. Even though that feed isn't really that bad.

Though if I remember correctly, the last season before Covid was maybe the best ever for production value? This looks like a step back.

The production values have always been all over the place. I remember in the early days of AHL streams many arenas you were just getting the feed that they'd put on the arena screen. You'd miss game action while seeing video of some fat guy dancing.

 

[Osminator]

The production values have always been all over the place. I remember in the early days of AHL streams many arenas you were just getting the feed that they'd put on the arena screen. You'd miss game action while seeing video of some fat guy dancing.

Lol... good old days.. fat guys dancing, kiss cam, "POWER PLAY" instead of the game

 

[Osminator]

OK... Reunanen not playing the 2nd night in a row. Injured? Joined Kravtsov?


ALSO, AHL TV from Springfield is rather good, clear, close to HD. That means the piece of sh.. camera used in the XL Center is at fault, not the streaming service/AHL TV. Pathetic.

 

[Ranger Ric]

Ranger Ric se atascó ayer en 3 aviones tratando de llegar a casa.

Flight from Albuquerque Wednesday cancelled because of weather problems in connecting city Dallas. Stuck in Albuquerque for two days. We spent yesterday on 3 different airplanes to finally land in DC at 12:30 AM this morning.

Trying twitch both Rangers and Hartford. Huska was the best Pack in the first period.

Donde esta @Ranger Ric ?

 

[Ranger Ric]

If you ever get a chance go to the Albuquerque balloon fiesta. It was amazing.

Ranger Ric se atascó ayer en 3 aviones tratando de llegar a casa.

Flight from Albuquerque Wednesday cancelled because of weather problems in connecting city Dallas. Stuck in Albuquerque for two days. We spent yesterday on 3 different airplanes to finally land in DC at 12:30 AM this morning.

Trying twitch both Rangers and Hartford. Huska was the best Pack in the first period.

 

[Mugless]

 

[Mugless]

 

[Osminator]

Huska with an outstanding performance, his best game in a Pack jersey i've ever seen. Wow. Too bad the offense beyond Barron and a bit of Pajunemi and Brozinski is basically non-existent.

 

[gravey9]

Huska with an outstanding performance, his best game in a Pack jersey i've ever seen. Wow. Too bad the offense beyond Barron and a bit of Pajunemi and Brozinski is basically non-existent.

They were outclassed by Springfield. Their young D is still figuring out this level. They are not making a huge impact on the offensive zone yet. Way too many penalties.

Huska was outstanding.

 

[nyr2k2]

It would be great if Huska could take a big step forward this year and really put his talent to consistent use.

 

[gravey9]

It would be great if Huska could take a big step forward this year and really put his talent to consistent use.

I think for that to happen, the big club needs to move Georgiev. We have Kinkaid, Huska AND Wall who all need reps. And I really like Wall too.

 

[gravey9]

The one additional comment I want to make about the first two games. Gettinger has added an edge to his game. Its really noticeable. I think the rest of his game is pretty good. He's not as impactful as Barron, but I think Gettinger is getting close to being a decent 4th line option with his size, newfound grit and PK ability. He keeps on finding ways to improve his chances and I think he deserves some recognition for it.

 

[nyr2k2]

I think for that to happen, the big club needs to move Georgiev. We have Kinkaid, Huska AND Wall who all need reps. And I really like Wall too.

Yeah, I mentioned it in the thread about backup goalies, I'm not really comfortable that any of the three guys we have in Hartford are better than Georgiev. I'd like to see how the goalie situation shakes out in Jacksonville and maybe have Wall go down there and get a bunch of starts. If there's a logjam down there, though, that's not really an option, either. I guess you could always loan him to a different AHL or ECHL team if things really get jammed up.

 

[Osminator]

Morgan Barron recalled to NY, doubt he plays vs. Providence today (tomorrow NYR vs TOR would otherwise be his 4th game in 4 days).

Rest of the Pack need to step up the offence...

 

[Osminator]

Yeah, I mentioned it in the thread about backup goalies, I'm not really comfortable that any of the three guys we have in Hartford are better than Georgiev. I'd like to see how the goalie situation shakes out in Jacksonville and maybe have Wall go down there and get a bunch of starts. If there's a logjam down there, though, that's not really an option, either. I guess you could always loan him to a different AHL or ECHL team if things really get jammed up.

I think JAX as the official affiliate would be playing NYR prospects over their own, of course, when the perfomance is there. I beliebe the have LaCouvee and Williams in goal down in JAX.

 

[nyr2k2]

I think JAX as the official affiliate would be playing NYR prospects over their own, of course, when the perfomance is there. I beliebe the have LaCouvee and Williams in goal down in JAX.

You're right, if Wall went down he'd take precedence. I looked at their roster earlier and it showed Charles Williams who has been around and had good success in the minors, Francois Brassard, and Hayden Hawkey (real name). I'm not sure the contract status of each.

 

[Osminator]

You're right, if Wall went down he'd take precedence. I looked at their roster earlier and it showed Charles Williams who has been around and had good success in the minors, Francois Brassard, and Hayden Hawkey (real name). I'm not sure the contract status of each.

Whoops, confused Brassard with LaCouvee, my bad. Williams has been around forever in the minors. Doule H, never heard of him... what a name indeed lol