I am at least encouraged by the continued scratching of Nick Schultz. It's a new NHL and this team going forward needs to figure it out without his services.
As far as Hexy building an AHL team. Kudos I suppose. But if any GM wanted to make it a priority they can get it done. Hexy just signed a bunch of career AHL stars to push this team into the playoffs. He made it a priority and it's working but its largely a team of hired guns making the biggest contributions.
I am at least encouraged by the continued scratching of Nick Schultz. It's a new NHL and this team going forward needs to figure it out without his services.
As far as Hexy building an AHL team. Kudos I suppose. But if any GM wanted to make it a priority they can get it done. Hexy just signed a bunch of career AHL stars to push this team into the playoffs. He made it a priority and it's working but its largely a team of hired guns making the biggest contributions. - Just5
At this stage of Schultz's career, he's actually an ideal 7th defenseman. Veteran guy, still decent wheels, tough and come into the lineup in a pinch in the event of an injury and can adapt quickly.
I am at least encouraged by the continued scratching of Nick Schultz. It's a new NHL and this team going forward needs to figure it out without his services.
As far as Hexy building an AHL team. Kudos I suppose. But if any GM wanted to make it a priority they can get it done. Hexy just signed a bunch of career AHL stars to push this team into the playoffs. He made it a priority and it's working but its largely a team of hired guns making the biggest contributions. - Just5
How do you figure? Weal and Leier are their 2 leading scorers. Both Stolarz and Lyon have been playing great in goal. Wilcox, NAK, and Fazleev are in the top-5 in +/- (as is Weal). Sure, Brennan, Carey, and Connor are contributing, but every AHL teams has those guys. The Phantoms are getting legit contributions from many of their young players.
How do you figure? Weal and Leier are their 2 leading scorers. Both Stolarz and Lyon have been playing great in goal. Wilcox, NAK, and Fazleev are in the top-5 in +/- (as is Weal). Sure, Brennan, Carey, and Connor are contributing, but every AHL teams has those guys. The Phantoms are getting legit contributions from many of their young players. - jmatchett383
YEAH...a well thought out and pragmatic discussion!!