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The 23-24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
alta:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Thursday March 28, 2024, 01:08:32 PM Eastern ---
I suspect the first priority for AHL call-ups is, try to do no harm.
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This the likely reason its Phillips. Especially this time of year with the playoff chase.
alta:
just got from a few errands, the grocery was mobbed at 2:30 in the afternoon, as if snow was in the forecast
Mickstix:
Every time they call up Phillips, coach says it's because he's got experience. I get it. Thing about Frank is, we've had numerous chances/needs through the season when they've called up inexperienced forwards and they never call his #.
Ice probably solved the riddle. Too bad, I wanted to see the fastest man in the NHL! (Even if he is a shrimp) :snicker:
Beaglefan2:
In any event, they have to have someone still in Herschey that is better than Phillips! Hopefully he isn't actually playing.
I'm calling it at 4-3 tonight with McMike, Strome, Lappy and Ovi scoring.
justwincaps:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Thursday March 28, 2024, 01:08:32 PM Eastern ---
Hershey has the best record in the AHL by a significant amount. They also have the best goal differential in the league, and as a result, virtually all the players on the roster have a healthy +/- rating (which I realize has flaws as a predictor of quality of play). Iorio leads the team in +/- with a +26, one of the highest ratings in the AHL.
Ethan Frank has played 90% of Hershey's games, and I'd have to believe he is playing on an upper line, with his scoring prowess. BUT, half his goals are on the power play, and his +/- rating, which reflects 5 on 5 play only, is 0. I wonder if these indicators suggest that he is not especially responsible defensively. I suspect the first priority for AHL call-ups is, try to do no harm.
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Nice post. I suspect your right about Frank.
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