Predators Hockey Discussion 22-23

[triggrman]

We have no idea how Afanasyev was utilized last season or what his development was focused on. Maybe his focus was away from the luck or working into space or just things he’s not comfortable with. It’s always dangerous to just base a young player on stats alone

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

We have no idea how Afanasyev was utilized last season or what his development was focused on. Maybe his focus was away from the luck or working into space or just things he’s not comfortable with. It’s always dangerous to just base a young player on stats alone

We also don't even really know if he was scratched in the playoffs just because he wasn't good enough, or if maybe he was injured, that kind of information tends not to be readily distributed by pro teams these days.

Still, it's pretty safe to say he wasn't as good in Milwaukee as players like Luff, Schneider, and Grimaldi were. And none of them are going to play for us this year either. There is no harm in him continuing to develop for another year in Milwaukee, working on any and all aspects of his game that he needs to work on if that's what he needs.

 

[BigFatCat999]

Is it hockey yet?

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Is it hockey yet?

some semblance of hockey in a few days...

that'll have to tide us over

 

[Olderfan]

I love rookie camp. Someone usually, unexpectedly plays well and we all go “Wow, who knew?”. Maybe there’s a star out there waiting to show out. It’s a great time!

 

[Adz]

I love rookie camp. Someone usually, unexpectedly plays well and we all go “Wow, who knew?”. Maybe there’s a star out there waiting to show out. It’s a great time!

You're so right. I used to love it when I had time to go to the sessions. Right now it's next to impossible. You think I could use "I should not be this busy. It's bad for me and Hockey makes me sane" as an excuse? My ownership has diminished with the merger -- can't just disappear with the explanation "it's hockey, duh" now.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

 

[BigFatCat999]

A goalie is going to get hurt in the NHL in the next 2 months. May even be a Preds goalie. Hypothetical:

A team come around to trade for Lanky. (I can't spell the guy's name.), or Ingram. What would be your asking price, IF everyone is healthy.

Saros [No, it better be one HELL of a deal and everyone is blowing our minds]
Lanky
Ingram
Askarov [No, future goaltending is gold. just no.]

My thought is this do the Preds think a goalie can go unclaimed in the goalie waiver-a-thon?

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

A goalie is going to get hurt in the NHL in the next 2 months. May even be a Preds goalie. Hypothetical:

A team come around to trade for Lanky. (I can't spell the guy's name.), or Ingram. What would be your asking price, IF everyone is healthy.

Saros [No, it better be one HELL of a deal and everyone is blowing our minds]
Lanky
Ingram
Askarov [No, future goaltending is gold. just no.]

My thought is this do the Preds think a goalie can go unclaimed in the goalie waiver-a-thon?

The Preds basically already hung a "free to a good home" sign on Ingram the minute they signed Lankinen. So I don't see how they can ask for anything for him since they basically already opted to have him on waivers. Plus they probably want to get plenty of playing time in Milwaukee for Askarov, so there isn't really the same need for Ingram down there anymore either. He's $750k saved from their pockets if somebody picks him up, which is probably what they'd prefer at this point.

That by itself locks in the rest of our goalies as "not available" for trade.

 

[adsfan]

Back to Preds. who do you think will make up the last few spots? I look at the roster and I want the best PKer.

Sorry, PK is gone!

Sherwood was impressive when I saw him play against the Admirals. He was much better than his brother.

 

[BigFatCat999]

The Preds basically already hung a "free to a good home" sign on Ingram the minute they signed Lankinen. So I don't see how they can ask for anything for him since they basically already opted to have him on waivers. Plus they probably want to get plenty of playing time in Milwaukee for Askarov, so there isn't really the same need for Ingram down there anymore either. He's $750k saved from their pockets if somebody picks him up, which is probably what they'd prefer at this point.

That by itself locks in the rest of our goalies as "not available" for trade.

All it takes is two teams in a bidding war. I could see the Preds go with 3 goalies for 8-10 reg. games. Shop, Get both Lanky and Ingram games and see if someone bites. If not, wave the loser. Please note; Preds only got Ingram for a 7th. anything to now is a win. If someone goes before training camp ends, that's a roster spot and cash.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

All it takes is two teams in a bidding war. I could see the Preds go with 3 goalies for 8-10 reg. games. Shop, Get both Lanky and Ingram games and see if someone bites. If not, wave the loser. Please note; Preds only got Ingram for a 7th. anything to now is a win. If someone goes before training camp ends, that's a roster spot and cash.

I'm not seeing it. Ingram probably clears waivers, there isn't going to be any bidding war. Let's see the training camp rosters and how the goalies play first, of course. But the Preds didn't sign Lankinen for $1.5M for no reason. I thought Lankinen kinda looked crappy the few times I saw him, but somebody went to bat for him to get that contract, it's hard to imagine what a couple of weeks in camp would change about the baseline plan on that front.

 

[Olderfan]

I'm not seeing it. Ingram probably clears waivers, there isn't going to be any bidding war. Let's see the training camp rosters and how the goalies play first, of course. But the Preds didn't sign Lankinen for $1.5M for no reason. I thought Lankinen kinda looked crappy the few times I saw him, but somebody went to bat for him to get that contract, it's hard to imagine what a couple of weeks in camp would change about the baseline plan on that front.

$1.5M seems to be the new $750k.

 

[ShagDaddy]

Will the rookie showcase games be televised anywhere?

 

[Scoresberg]

Will the rookie showcase games be televised anywhere?

 

[Scoresberg]

Let's get this thread underway.

Training Camp opens on the 21st.

Rookie Camp is already underway. They are playing in the Rookie Showcase against Tampa right now, and then Carolina on Sunday and Monday.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

who scored the first goal?

 

[Scoresberg]

Afanasyev with a sweet finish after a nice pass from Kondelik on the PP. 1-0 Preds.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Askarov with a beauty of a save sprawled out and got it with the glove as the TB player tried to lift it deep in the blue ice.

Stream is also quite solid. No issues buffering, clear enough to see numbers and names. Much better than some we have put out in years past.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Parsinnen is a force on the PP. He is a possession beast.

 

[Scoresberg]

Pärssinen and Kondelik looked good in that 1st. Askarov as well as you mentioned @Flgatorguy87

 

[Scoresberg]

Del Gaizo. 2-0. Afanasyev with the primary assist

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Really not impressed with Wilsby

Edit: the number is wrong. I'll have to find my roster reference to see who is frustrating me.

 

[Scoresberg]

Really not impressed with Wilsby

Edit: the number is wrong. I'll have to find my roster reference to see who is frustrating me.

Figured. I thought Wilsby has looked quite solid actually.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Figured. I thought Wilsby has looked quite solid actually.

Matier. It's 51. Puck watching, not making good passes for exits.