Ontario Reign 20-21 part II Growing Pains

[No Name The Nameless]

I hope Turcotte is okay. It's so disappointing.

 

[ru4reals]

I hope Turcotte is okay. It's so disappointing.

Agree, he's one of my favorite prospects on the Kings and I'm starting to be a bit concerned about his durability kid just can't seem to stay healthy.

 

[Reaper45]

I just realized this but Sodergran hasn’t played a single game this season?

 

[regulate]

I just realized this but Sodergran hasn’t played a single game this season?

I'm not even sure he is in North America. Rumor is he had a back injury that occurred while playing in Europe prior to the season starting over here.

 

[Reaper45]

I'm not even sure he is in North America. Rumor is he had a back injury that occurred while playing in Europe prior to the season starting over here.

Yeah I wasn’t sure what happened and wouldn’t even have thought about him if it hadn’t been for the insider article on Fagemo.

 

[Lt Dan]

At this point how far does everyone think Akil is from making the NHL. The dude committed hard to putting muscle on last summer and he seems like his is a Swiss utility knife type player.

how far away is he and what role will he have. I know we have more skilled and higher end guys but this kid seems to be a true hockey player. Wondering your thoughts?

I was hoping that he would be called up by now.

Hopefully with they will sneak him and maybe Byfield in to a few games before this season ends

 

[Mats26]

Where's Bulat? Thought he was coming over. Any updates?

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Ah, even at first glance, he's way pissier than Kovalev at least. As he gets comfortable I'm sure that'll come out more. He'll be borderline pest/annoyance for years. Kind of like the flashes we see from Kempe.

Kaliyev has to work on his conditioning and skating isn't the greatest either! Kovalev was and Kempe is a great great skater and can get from zero to hundred in a heartbeat! I like Kaliyev but he'll need work in the Minors,hell I'd send him to Sweden for a couple of years or make sure he's getting 20-25 minutes per in Ontario with Turcotte as the Centre for a couple more seasons

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

At this point how far does everyone think Akil is from making the NHL. The dude committed hard to putting muscle on last summer and he seems like his is a Swiss utility knife type player.

how far away is he and what role will he have. I know we have more skilled and higher end guys but this kid seems to be a true hockey player. Wondering your thoughts?

I think the 'problem' for Akil is what's his identity? Is he just Trevor Lewis 2.0? If so, what the hell, bring him up now.

If we want to try to develop more offensive touch, keep him getting important AHL minutes for another year or two.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Thomas has protected his teammates, more than you can say about a bunch of Kings.

 

[Statto]

I think the 'problem' for Akil is what's his identity? Is he just Trevor Lewis 2.0? If so, what the hell, bring him up now.

If we want to try to develop more offensive touch, keep him getting important AHL minutes for another year or two.

I agree. He has more offensive upside than Lewis, soft hands and a good IQ. At worst you’re right he’s a Lewis type but he has genuine middle 6 upside IMO. I think they may reward him with a couple of games as I think he’s been a bright spot on the Reign, behind just Byfield. He’s a key culture guy too.

 

[funky]

I agree. He has more offensive upside than Lewis, soft hands and a good IQ. At worst you’re right he’s a Lewis type but he has genuine middle 6 upside IMO. I think they may reward him with a couple of games as I think he’s been a bright spot on the Reign, behind just Byfield. He’s a key culture guy too.

he honestly reminds me of a Justin Williams type. I think there is some offensive potential that has been untapped. He will never be a pure skill ppg guy but I could definitely see a character guy that plays between the 2nd and 3rd line and scores a bit. Maybe a mix between Williams and Lewis? He just seems to get it.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

I think the 'problem' for Akil is what's his identity? Is he just Trevor Lewis 2.0? If so, what the hell, bring him up now.

If we want to try to develop more offensive touch, keep him getting important AHL minutes for another year or two.

Thomas has to play top 6 (20-25)minutes in Ontario for at least another season perhaps two and lets play him at RWing his NHL position! The Kings have a tonne at centre so players have to convert! Having said that when players come over from Europe can the Kings just play them at their natural positions and forget the switching...Grundstrom, Frk, Kaliyev, Fagemo, Sodergran...do the Kings want to develop talent to their max potential or not?I'd be looking at the philosophy behind that non-sense

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

I agree. He has more offensive upside than Lewis, soft hands and a good IQ. At worst you’re right he’s a Lewis type but he has genuine middle 6 upside IMO. I think they may reward him with a couple of games as I think he’s been a bright spot on the Reign, behind just Byfield. He’s a key culture guy too.

If Brown can play top RWing so can Thomas with Byfield when their "time" comes! Now to find a third?

 

[Eagle Fang]

Turcotte playing which is awesome to see.

 

[King'sPawn]

Turcotte playing which is awesome to see.

Byfield just looks so comfortable out there, now.

 

[ru4reals]

Turcotte playing which is awesome to see.

Really glad to see him back in the game today. May be a rest day for him to heal minor wounds.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Byfield created a two-on-none break with him and Sutter but both failed to convert. Awesome to see him creating these chances, but that was also a very Trevor Lewis like shot in the follow up rebound.

 

[BigKing]

Shit like that 2-0 is what makes you worry about his IQ. Doesn't sell the shot whatsoever. Knew he was going to pass it the second he picked up the puck.

More of that deferring shit. Not saying the pass is the wrong play but it is if you act like a father out with his five year old son with no goalie.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Shit like that 2-0 is what makes you worry about his IQ. Doesn't sell the shot whatsoever. Knew he was going to pass it the second he picked up the puck.

More of that deferring shit. Not saying the pass is the wrong play but it is if you act like a father out with his five year old son with no goalie.

I think he really wanted to get Sutter a goal in his milestone 900th game.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Not that finish ISNT important, but the creation is huge,

 

[ru4reals]

Byfield needs to have a mentality of I'm going to score every freakin shift. He's got great moves should have shot it.

 

[Herby]

900 games in the AHL is crazy. Most guys head over to Europe to cash in once the NHL dream ends. I wonder how much Sutter has made in his career. I'm guessing he enters the family coaching business once his playing career is over.

 

[BigKing]

I think he really wanted to get Sutter a goal in his milestone 900th game.

Sure. Counterpoint: I'm tired of nice guys on this team.

It's one thing when the league is the softest it's ever been but to be the softest team during this era is maddening. This franchise needs a couple of killers.

 

[BigKing]

Blake's coaching hire in Ontario is his first kind of "smartest guy in the room" move but when do we start questioning it? I know the team is young but don't they have a shit ton of practice time?

It's the same stuff all season.