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

[Ranger Ric]

Did I miss the announcement that the AHL banned defense from its games?

3-3 after 1. Pack get 2 power play goals from Ronning on a blast from a Bitetto cross ice pass and Greco with a high tip in from a Jone shot. Jones also scores picking up the puck down low.

Kinkaid pulled after giving up 3 goals in 5 shots. If you think the Rangers should trade Georgiev and go with Kinkaid as a backup this period would make that thought terrifying. Of the five shots the two he saved led to rebounds that resulted in goals.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Well that was sad. I wonder what Kinkaid was yelling to Knoblaugh?

 

[Ranger Ric]

Kinkaid back in net. No Pajuniemi or Gettinger. 6 D with Tinordi and Giutarri out. Digiacinto and Girduckis in.

Hopefully they play better tonight.

 

[nyr2k2]

Wheels really starting to fall off, and I don't know why honestly.

 

[Ranger Ric]

Pack got better as the period went on and they tie the game at 1. Nice work behind the net by O'Leary to get the puck to Reuschhoff who finds Lorito breaking down the slot for the goal. Khodorenko made two good plays and was much better than he has been. Hartford 11-9 on shots.

Much better performance than the past few games.

 

[haohmaru]

Jacob Panetta is back with Jax:

Jacob Panetta, player accused of making racial gesture, returns to Icemen following suspension

Jacob Panetta, who was suspended following claims that he used a racial gesture directed at a Black player during a game in Jacksonville, has accepted an offer from the Icemen and was expected to rejoin the team Friday evening.

www.news4jax.com

 

[egelband]

Jacob Panetta is back with Jax:

Jacob Panetta, player accused of making racial gesture, returns to Icemen following suspension

Jacob Panetta, who was suspended following claims that he used a racial gesture directed at a Black player during a game in Jacksonville, has accepted an offer from the Icemen and was expected to rejoin the team Friday evening.

www.news4jax.com

I really don’t think that gesture was anything more than a tough guy imitating Tom Wilson. Assuming that’s true I’m glad people are moving forward.

 

[NYR Viper]

I really don’t think that gesture was anything more than a tough guy imitating Tom Wilson. Assuming that’s true I’m glad people are moving forward.

That’s what it appeared to be to me as well.

 

[cwede]

GM Martin helping Rangers build winners

theahl.com

 

[egelband]

GM Martin helping Rangers build winners

theahl.com

I’ve read in a few articles that people are impressed with Chris Drury’s “vision” for building the team. Has Drury articulated his vision publicly? Just wondering. Not being snarky. Genuinely curious.

 

[nyr2k2]

Brandon Scanlin officially assigned to Hartford, wearing #44. Nick Merkley wearing #39.

 

[Ruggs225]

Brandon Scanlin officially assigned to Hartford, wearing #44. Nick Merkley wearing #39.

Is scanlin eligible for playoffs?

Also say we sign travigno, would he be eligible? I forgot the rules to this

 

[nyr2k2]

Is scanlin eligible for playoffs?

Also say we sign travigno, would he be eligible? I forgot the rules to this

Yeah he should be (Scanlin). The guys on NHL contracts needed to be on the AHL roster by 3PM on (I believe) Monday in order to be eligible for the AHL playoffs. That's why if you look at the transactions page you'll see a million transactions and most were guys in the NHL being assigned to the AHL and then being brought right back up--paper transactions. It's notable because Schneider was not part of this transaction flurry, meaning while he could go back down to Hartford, he couldn't play in the playoffs.

College guys and CHL/European guys who sign after the TDL aren't subject to the same rules, they can still play in the playoffs with the AHL team if they're assigned there.

 

[Ruggs225]

Yeah he should be (Scanlin). The guys on NHL contracts needed to be on the AHL roster by 3PM on (I believe) Monday in order to be eligible for the AHL playoffs. That's why if you look at the transactions page you'll see a million transactions and most were guys in the NHL being assigned to the AHL and then being brought right back up--paper transactions. It's notable because Schneider was not part of this transaction flurry, meaning while he could go back down to Hartford, he couldn't play in the playoffs.

College guys and CHL/European guys who sign after the TDL aren't subject to the same rules, they can still play in the playoffs with the AHL team if they're assigned there.

Once again, thank you! You’re awesome!

 

[Ranger Ric]

Yeah he should be (Scanlin). The guys on NHL contracts needed to be on the AHL roster by 3PM on (I believe) Monday in order to be eligible for the AHL playoffs. That's why if you look at the transactions page you'll see a million transactions and most were guys in the NHL being assigned to the AHL and then being brought right back up--paper transactions. It's notable because Schneider was not part of this transaction flurry, meaning while he could go back down to Hartford, he couldn't play in the playoffs.

College guys and CHL/European guys who sign after the TDL aren't subject to the same rules, they can still play in the playoffs with the AHL team if they're assigned there.

And that should mean that Brodzinski cannot be on the playoff roster. That's probably why the Pack traded for Nick Merkely. The team misses Brodzinski's offense. Merkely will fill that void.

 

[cwede]

And that should mean that Brodzinski cannot be on the playoff roster. That's probably why the Pack traded for Nick Merkely. The team misses Brodzinski's offense. Merkely will fill that void.

kinda surprised they didn't 'paper demote' Brodz and Schneider, so they could rejoin Pack, if NYR season were to complete before Pack's

 

[nyr2k2]

Hartford played and lost 3-1. Lorito from Lundkvist and Jones was the only goal. Kinkaid took the L.

 

[Ranger Ric]

Huska starts in goal.

Scanlin makes his pro debut.

Pajuniemi back in. Gettinger still out.

 

[nyr2k2]

Pack trail 2-1 after 2.

Scanlin picked up a secondary assist for his first professional point.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Did Scanlin get an assist on that goal?

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Pack trail 2-1 after 2.

Scanlin picked up a secondary assist for his first professional point.

There’s a coincidence. You answered my question while I was still typing it.

 

[Ranger Ric]

Pack lose 3-2. Lundqvist takes a penalty late in the game and Springfield gets its second PP goal. Pack tied it at 2 with the 2nd PP unit. Pajuniemi with a Zibanejad type shot from the wing set up by Ronning and Robertson but it was a heck of a shot.

Many of us have talked about how Huska doesn't make the spectacular save but doesn't let in any easy one but he let in a softee on the first goal as Anas took a shot from a very sharp angle that somehow got through.

I only watched the scores on replay as I was watching the Rangers and catching up on the Mass-Minnesota game. Bobby Travigno would look really good in a Pack jersey.

The game started out with Scanlin playing with Jones, Lundqvist with Tinordi and Robertson with Skinner.

Forward lines are Lorito-Fritz-Merkely, Ronning-Khodorenko-Greco, Pajuniemi-Richards-Reuschhoff, O'Leary-Whelan-Taylor. I don't understand why you play three veterans together and then have your two best forward prospects saddled with an offensively deficient Richards.

 

[Ranger Ric]

There’s a coincidence. You answered my question while I was still typing it.

Scanlin's assist was a blast from the point that caused a rebound with traffic in front of the net and Khodorenko picking up a loose puck in the slot for the goal.

 

[cwede]

its quite weird to view the AHL Standings and see that within a division,
some teams will play 76 games while others only 72
which means points-percentage determines standings

TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League

theahl.com

but its true (nine teams out west, only 68)

AHL Announces Changes to 2021-22, 2022-23 Seasons

Plans include expanded playoffs and a 72-game season for all teams.

www.ontheforecheck.com

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Off to a nice start. Good for Berkeley(sic?).