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Yup, fine with Russell/Lagesson/Jones holding the fort as #3LD while Samorukov and Broberg get some games in AHL.I like how this article describes the development of young D-men. One game they look like studs and the next game they wilt and get sent to the bench. Ditto for Broberg and so many other young guys.
I also like the comparison to Savard- if he's anywhere near as good then he's a long term keeper.
The AHL is the best proving ground for NHL prospects and next year the Oil will get some indication of what they really have. I hope Sammy will end up there too. I wonder how his surgery went?
Makes sense. Probably just going over to skate with the team I'm guessing?Just in case people start complaining about him not going to the AHL, apparently there have been some issues getting work visas in the US for players from Sweden (they tried to get one for Berglund and haven’t been able to so far) so they are bringing Broberg to Edmonton rather than deal with not being able to get a US visa for him.
Makes sense. Probably just going over to skate with the team I'm guessing?
Let him play the final game or two, why not. He'll be less nervous having had a actual taste on real NHL games going forward.
I think it was reported the Red Wings would have taken Bouchard if Zadina was off the board. Holland is a fan of both players.I mean, we haven't played Bouchard in months.
But Holland picked Broberg and didn't pick Bouch, so that I bet factors in.
A reminder too that our media has compared the following guys to each other:
Broberg - Serge Savard
Barrie - Paul Coffey
Nurse - Larry Robinson
With a D of Savard, Coffey and Robinson, with McDavid up front, 82-0 next season right? Three Hall-of-Famers back there.
I mean, we haven't played Bouchard in months.
But Holland picked Broberg and didn't pick Bouch, so that I bet factors in.
A reminder too that our media has compared the following guys to each other:
Broberg - Serge Savard
Barrie - Paul Coffey
Nurse - Larry Robinson
With a D of Savard, Coffey and Robinson, with McDavid up front, 82-0 next season right? Three Hall-of-Famers back there.
Broberg-Bouchard will be an epic pairing in the pressbox
Do you know if Samorukov will be coming over to NA next season? It looks like Konovalov will be at least.Perfect spot for him. Let him come in for the playoff run and practice with the taxi squad. Give him a game or two down the stretch here if it makes sense to do so along with Bouchard to give some guys a rest on the back end. It would be a nice test run to give him some perspective next year in the AHL to know what parts of his game he really needs to work on to make the jump.
I love it, this team finally has a nice steady flow of potential NHL prospects coming through Bakersfield. Next up should be bringing Blumel to the AHL next season. I also wonder if they look at bringing Rasanen over.
I think it's likely he will be but haven't heard anything. He signed a 1 year deal in the KHL which expires after this season, and he's set to be the top pairing LHD in Bakersfield with a chance to get some NHL games given how well he played defensively in the KHL.Do you know if Samorukov will be coming over to NA next season? It looks like Konovalov will be at least.
I highly doubt they use 1 of the 2 remaining callups on Broberg.Perfect spot for him. Let him come in for the playoff run and practice with the taxi squad. Give him a game or two down the stretch here if it makes sense to do so along with Bouchard to give some guys a rest on the back end. It would be a nice test run to give him some perspective next year in the AHL to know what parts of his game he really needs to work on to make the jump.
I love it, this team finally has a nice steady flow of potential NHL prospects coming through Bakersfield. Next up should be bringing Blumel to the AHL next season. I also wonder if they look at bringing Rasanen over.