Recalled/Assigned: Mersch recalled

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[KingPuckChoo]

LA Kings recall the 2017/18 Ontario Reign

 

[KingTrouty]

Why? The 2 vacant spots?

 

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We only have 12 forwards, including newly acquired Nate Thompson. Need to carry an extra in case of injury. When Lewis and Carter come off IR, some roster moves will have to be made barring other trades. Amadio and Brodzinski the likely victims of their waiver exempt status.

 

[LAKings88]

Mersch’s last chance to stick. Would love for him to pull a Kontos.

 

[KingTrouty]

We only have 12 forwards, including newly acquired Nate Thompson. Need to carry an extra in case of injury. When Lewis and Carter come off IR, some roster moves will have to be made barring other trades. Amadio and Brodzinski the likely victims of their waiver exempt status.

Really wish Amadio and Brodz would stick, especially with their recent play (LaDue, as well). Alas, the almighty waiver status

 

[Basilisk]

Mersch’s last chance to stick. Would love for him to pull a Kontos.

Yep. Last chance ........



*****or*****



.........shopping Mersch to somebody for potential trade inclusion.

 

[johnjm22]

We only have 12 forwards, including newly acquired Nate Thompson. Need to carry an extra in case of injury. When Lewis and Carter come off IR, some roster moves will have to be made barring other trades. Amadio and Brodzinski the likely victims of their waiver exempt status.

I think Brodzinski is showing some progress in the NHL. I hope he's not sent down.

 

[LAKings88]

Could be...who has scouted Ontario hard lately?

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Could be...who has scouted Ontario hard lately?

pens

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

This is it Michael. Make it count.

 

[bob77]

Put him around the net on the PP

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Put him around the net on the PP

you think we're going to get a powerplay against the Pens in Pittsburgh? Oh, my sweet summer child

 

[KingCanadain1976]

you think we're going to get a powerplay against the Pens in Pittsburgh? Oh, my sweet summer child

maybe this is the game they finally catch Malkin doing something dirty I mean if its super obvious like right in front of a ref

 

[Fishhead]

maybe this is the game they finally catch Malkin doing something dirty I mean if its super obvious like right in front of a ref

Like rip someones arm off and throw it at the goal judge?

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Like rip someones arm off and throw it at the goal judge?

lol there we go something realistic

 

[tny760]

Like rip someones arm off and throw it at the goal judge?

well it clearly takes more than chopping fingers off so yeah, you might be onto something

 

[BallPointHammer]

How has MM been playing this year?

 

[kovacro]

Like rip someones arm off and throw it at the goal judge?

What's a goal judge?

Haven't seen an actual one sitting behind a net in an NHL game in years. That spot is seat revenue.

 

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How has MM been playing this year?

Mersch has 18 goals, 15 assists, +4 in 45 games played for ONT. He has regained his form from two years ago after his serious leg injury last season. Still has and always will have issues with his skating (awkward style, turns the wrong way sometimes, below average NHL speed) and difficulties with the little plays that make for solid everyday NHL players. He has had a great year in front of the net with tip in plays, with I would say a very high percentage have been tip plays. Also scored a few nice goals on the rush or backhands. He is a borderline NHL player that could make his way on a 4th line and be effective on a 2nd PP unit in front of the net.

 

[Fishhead]

What's a goal judge?

Haven't seen an actual one sitting behind a net in an NHL game in years. That spot is seat revenue.

They sit right above the lower tier at Staples now, I think. Don't think Malkin can't reach, there's no nets on the side and he's thrown the first pitch at a Pirates game before.

 

[Bandit]

Why?

 

[Kingspiracy]

Why?

 

[Reaper45]

maybe this is the game they finally catch Malkin doing something dirty I mean if its super obvious like right in front of a ref

I'd rather Phaneuf catch him with his head down.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I'd rather Phaneuf catch him with his head down.

Now this is a thoughtful new option I hadn't considered as of yet. Another reason to like this trade A defense man willing to make a big hit or two. Looking forward to seeing tonight game and how this new gritter lineup works out