My top 5 players in Rochester

1. Pilut
2. Olofsson
3. Redmond (has an AHL deal)
4. Smith
5. Nylander

HM- Borgen, Bailey, Asplund

Smith- probably their most consistent offensive player to this point. He grades out imo as their best forward on many nights.

Pilut- future resident in the 716

Olofsson- see above

Redmond- plays with Pilut, just brings lots of leadership and is killing it with the stats, particularly on the PP. He's on an AHL deal so I wouldn't expect him in Buffalo but he's helping the kids down there, especially Pilut.

Nylander- hot and cold. Takes shifts off but also finds space for scoring opportunities when he wants it. I don't expect a call up this year.


Asplund- fans wonder why his point totals are so low but he started the year on the 4th line, graduated to the 3rd line and has been very solid as a two way center and very good and smart defensively. He's also adjusting to the NA game.


Now about Guhle. He has been a train wreck defensively this year. He isn't processing anything in the D zone quickly enough and has coughed the puck up repeatedly. His speed in transition and offensive upside is his best quality and even that has been inconsistent this year. He gets too stationary in the offensive zone and doesn't turn that into offense but Pilut can. Pilut can turn that into getting a shot through or make that pass. Giuhle has regressed and has a way to go to be an NHL defenseman.

Borgen- needs more development but is trending upward. One more full year in Rochester will do him tons. Future NHL d man.



Just some thoughts on the farm.
- mhp

people always sleep on O'Regan

I hear he has one of the best 2 way games down there, with Smith

he is cheap though, wonder what Saad would cost
- homiedclown

I'm looking for bargains that can grow with the rest of this young team.

Saad is not WAY expensive but he's already 26. And isn't producing as well as Debrincat.

My top 5 players in Rochester

1. Pilut
2. Olofsson
3. Redmond (has an AHL deal)
4. Smith
5. Nylander

HM- Borgen, Bailey, Asplund

Smith- probably their most consistent offensive player to this point. He grades out imo as their best forward on many nights.

Pilut- future resident in the 716

Olofsson- see above

Redmond- plays with Pilut, just brings lots of leadership and is killing it with the stats, particularly on the PP. He's on an AHL deal so I wouldn't expect him in Buffalo but he's helping the kids down there, especially Pilut.

Nylander- hot and cold. Takes shifts off but also finds space for scoring opportunities when he wants it. I don't expect a call up this year.


Asplund- fans wonder why his point totals are so low but he started the year on the 4th line, graduated to the 3rd line and has been very solid as a two way center and very good and smart defensively. He's also adjusting to the NA game.


Now about Guhle. He has been a train wreck defensively this year. He isn't processing anything in the D zone quickly enough and has coughed the puck up repeatedly. His speed in transition and offensive upside is his best quality and even that has been inconsistent this year. He gets too stationary in the offensive zone and doesn't turn that into offense but Pilut can. Pilut can turn that into getting a shot through or make that pass. Giuhle has regressed and has a way to go to be an NHL defenseman.

Borgen- needs more development but is trending upward. One more full year in Rochester will do him tons. Future NHL d man.



Just some thoughts on the farm.
- mhp

Have you given your game day prediction yet? Gotta keep with tradition here!

Didn't back read much so sorry if late!

people always sleep on O'Regan

I hear he has one of the best 2 way games down there, with Smith
- homiedclown

He's been solid and his offense is coming around. He's played some on the 3rd line with Asplund.

He's been solid and his offense is coming around. He's played some on the 3rd line with Asplund.
- mhp

Yeah, heard that line has been solid defensively

Have you given your game day prediction yet? Gotta keep with tradition here!

Didn't back read much so sorry if late!
- hammatoe

Not yet, waiting to see if Pach posts a new blog. If he does it'll be on page 1.

Yeah, heard that line has been solid defensively
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

His best upside is as a bottom 6 forward and on PK. Not so sure he'll make it.

I plan on going to a few more Amerks games this season. I watch the kids closely to see how they are doing. I went to 3 games so far, they have been a fun team to watch.

His best upside is as a bottom 6 forward and on PK. Not so sure he'll make it.

I plan on going to a few more Amerks games this season. I watch the kids closely to see how they are doing. I went to 3 games so far, they have been a fun team to watch.
- mhp

I want to get to an Amerks game this year. You go to any of the weekend games?

player round pick (overall) year
Eichel, Jack "C" 1 2 2015
Okposo, Kyle "A" 1 7 2006
Skinner, Jeff 1 7 2010
Pominville, Jason 2 55 2001
Reinhart, Sam 1 2 2014
Sobotka, Vladimír 4 106 2005
Sheary, Conor 7 211 undrafted
Girgensons, Zemgus 1 14 2012
Larsson, Johan 2 56 2010
Thompson, Tage 1 26 2016
Mittelstadt, Casey 1 8 2017
Elie, Remi 2 40 2013
Rodrigues, Evan 7 211 undrafted
Berglund, Patrik 1 25 2006
average 55 (overall)

Ristolainen, Rasmus 1 8 2013
Bogosian, Zach "A" 1 3 2008
Scandella, Marco 2 55 2008
Beaulieu, Nathan 1 17 2011
McCabe, Jake 2 44 2012
Pilut, Lawrence 7 211 undrafted
Dahlin, Rasmus 1 1 2018
Nelson, Casey 7 211 undrafted
average 69 (overall)

Hutton, Carter 7 211 undrafted
Ullmark, Linus 6 163 2012
average 187 (overall)

Not bad average draft position currently.

The man, comes acrosst. right there.

I want to get to an Amerks game this year. You go to any of the weekend games?
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

I went to the Friday games on 10/26 against Utica and 11/2 vs. Hershey. I went to a Wednesday game against Syracuse in October. The atmosphere is real good there. Lots of empty seats though, tickets are easy to get.

I went to the Friday games on 10/26 against Utica and 11/2 vs. Hershey. I went to a Wednesday game against Syracuse in October. The atmosphere is real good there.
- mhp

Lets go! Hit up the golf dome beforehand

Lets go! Hit up the golf dome beforehand
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

tiger time in a few hours

tiger time in a few hours
- homiedclown

Tee time is 12 right?

Lets go! Hit up the golf dome beforehand
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

They did a lot of work over there at the golf dome. It's pretty nice. I'll let you know. I'm thinking of trying some of the afternoon games on the weekends. There are a few later in the season.

Blues are 24th in 5 on 5 goals. 24th in 5 on 5 goals against.

Offense is just as big of a problem.

Who woulda thought?
- sbroads24

I want them to pick 20th, so I need them to improve, but not too much. I also wouldn't give a 1st + for Parayko

tiger time in a few hours
- homiedclown

Hurts his back on the 3rd hole.

They did a lot of work over there at the golf dome. It's pretty nice. I'll let you know. I'm thinking of trying some of the afternoon games on the weekends. There are a few later in the season.
- mhp

I was looking at the 12/22 game at 5pm.

Hurts his back on the 3rd hole.
- mhp

we need your uhhh... prediction for the game tonight

why is this even a thing
- SabresFaninIndiana

lmfao

Tee time is 12 right?
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

yes, 12:05

If we are looking to add a player as a pure rental, my suggestion would be to call Vancouver about Edler. He will be a UFA at the end of the season and is free to go back there as he apparently wants to keep playing there, but may waive to a) get future help for them and b) get a chance to play with fellow Swede Dahlin.

His style of play should fit right in and would add more size and physicality. Additionally, he would bring some more needed playoff experience.

I'm of the opinion that we just play this year out with what we have. Don't trade for the Russian man-child to bring back, Debrincat will cost, as will Saad. Edler wouldn't be too bad, but the cohesion this team is building isn't worth upsetting quite yet. Plus, we have some similar type guys as mentioned above cooking in the A, whilst even more guys (Mattias Samuelsson, I'm excited about him) cooking further down in college or Juniors. Grow what we have IMO

I was looking at the 12/22 game at 5pm.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

I saw that one too.

we need your uhhh... prediction for the game tonight
- Sabre_Tooth

It's coming. We'll see if Pach does a game day blog.