The Utica Comets | 2020-2021 Thread

[Fatass]

God damn computer won't let me access the internet. I'm gonna miss this game. Hopefully I can watch the replay.

Bone had a fabulous first period. Yes, he’s really good skater, and has a lot of skill, but he’s really REALLY smart away from the puck. Very impressed with his defensive play. He’s strong on his skates too.

 

[VanJack]

Bone had a fabulous first period. Yes, he’s really good skater, and has a lot of skill, but he’s really REALLY smart away from the puck. Very impressed with his defensive play. He’s strong on his skates too.

Glad he's finally playing....but damn I wish he could have made his pro debut with the Canucks......would be nice to see Hoglander, Rathbone and maybe Juolevi making contributions....something to look forward to in an otherwise dismal season.

 

[NuxFan09]

John Stevens has 2 goals for Comets so far in a 2-2 tie with a little under 5 minutes to go in the 2nd period. Rathbone got his first pro point, assisting on one of them, while Lockwood assisted on the other.

 

[Hansen]

Its almost like you can tell an NHL talent by the sound of them handling the puck, some of these minor leaguers do not have a deft touch, same sound you hear in a junior game usually

 

[Hansen]

On a delay but Rathbone does not look long for the AHL, he and Woo as a pairing look a tier above

 

[Lindgren]

On a delay but Rathbone does not look long for the AHL, he and Woo as a pairing look a tier above

It would be something to cheer for as the season progresses, if Rathbone and Woo form an effective partnership.

 

[bandwagonesque]

Its almost like you can tell an NHL talent by the sound of them handling the puck, some of these minor leaguers do not have a deft touch, same sound you hear in a junior game usually

In Doug Beardsley's Country On Ice, someone (I can't remember who) was quoted as saying Gretzky's skating sounded different than other players -- more of a "snick" than a "scrunch."

 

[Fatass]

Glad he's finally playing....but damn I wish he could have made his pro debut with the Canucks......would be nice to see Hoglander, Rathbone and maybe Juolevi making contributions....something to look forward to in an otherwise dismal season.

THOse three guys will all be on the big club next season.

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

THOse three guys will all be on the big club next season.

When Erickson, Roussel and Virtanen all are sent to the farm team

 

[bandwagonesque]

Rathbone definitely has jump in his first movements in any direction most AHL players don't have.

 

[Lindgren]

How does Rathbone's size look? Elite Prospects has him at 5'11", 190 lbs.

 

[bandwagonesque]

How does Rathbone's size look? Elite Prospects has him at 5'11", 190 lbs.

Hard to tell on this feed, there are no close shots. He's not getting pushed around or knocked off the puck.

 

[Lindgren]

Gadjovich has 5 goals and 1 assist in six games.

Comets lead 5-2 in the third.

 

[Hansen]

2 primary assists for Rathbone in like 25 seconds there. One PP set up to Baertschi and the first shift after he says hes not done and makes a great play to put it on Gadjovichs plate in the crease

 

[Hansen]

Rathbone looks about 5’11, hes been playing the body well too

 

[Deeds26]

I guess keeping Rathbone up to learn from the NHL teammates and coaches has paid dividends for his debut in Utica. Jim Benning is a total genius.

 

[iceburg]

Trade Hughes, we’ve got a Boner...

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Jeez Rathbone with 3 assists in his first pro game? Gadjovich with 6 goals already?

Comets fans are talking about surviving and the rooks are lighting it up.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Fantastic to see Rathbone arrive with 3 apples in his pro debut. Keep it coming!

 

[Lindgren]

Fantastic to see Rathbone arrive with 3 apples in his pro debut. Keep it coming!

It reminds me of the time Hansen was sent down to Manitoba (I think), scored a hat trick in his first game, and was immediately recalled. At least that's how I remember it ...

 

[bandwagonesque]

Jeez Rathbone with 3 assists in his first pro game? Gadjovich with 6 goals already?

I know, I'm panicking too.

 

[UticaHockey]

It only took a couple shifts to see that Rathbone was the real deal. Great skater and very poised with the puck.

 

[Hansen]

With how our PP has looked at times we could actually use a player like Rathbone to shake things up a bit

 

[WTG]

Reading through the blues board makes me appreciate how active our AHL thread is. Its by far the most active on the website.

 

[Peen]

Why don’t we just pull all these guys up and give them all a stretch?

Sell the assets off ASAP. Free up the spots (should be free anyways).