dlbalr Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 After picking up a pair of wins against Syracuse, the IceCaps (21-18-7-3) will look to close off this home stand on a winning note as they host the league-leading Marlies (37-8-4-0) for a pair of games. John Scott is back with the team and will play tonight. Presumably, he'll replace Shane Bakker who did next to nothing in two games short of getting ejected on Wednesday night. (Based on previous +/- data.) Kapanen - Nylander - Lindberg Findlay - Brown - Frattin* Soshnikov - Gauthier - Hyman Foster - Schwartz * - While Frattin was traded to Ottawa, he was re-loaned back to the Marlies as part of the deal. Valiev - Campbell Percy - Loov Brennan - Holl Kolomatis Bibeau Hudon - Scherbak - Holloway Bozon - McCarron - Friberg McNally - MacMillan - Ranger Scott - Miceli - Bakker Bartley - Ellis Hanley - Lernout Johnston - Dietz Fucale Puck drop is at 6:00 PM EST on Saturday and 2:30 PM EST on Sunday; AM 930 has the call for both. RDS will have Saturday's game in tape delay starting at 7:30 PM EST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 game winning streak with 3-1 win Holloway 1g 2a McCarron with 2a also Hudon gets ppg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Fucale had a nice game. Holloway was strong all night. Hudon nearly had two breakaways on the same shift at one point which you don't see everyday. Not many really stood out though. Scott looked two steps slow all night, there were some nervous moments when he was out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Dumont was injured last night making the forward lines even weaker. 6 of St. John's forwards have spent time in the ECHL this season...and there's John Scott whose talent level is about equivalent to an ECHL'er. Pasquale will need to be on his game today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Scoreless after 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Down 2-0 now after goal 3 minutes into 3rd. Needing a big comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Holloway scores on the PP from Ellis and Hudon, but ultimately its not enough and the final is 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Never seen him play, but maybe Ellis will be fighting for a spot on Habs roster next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Never seen him play, but maybe Ellis will be fighting for a spot on Habs roster next year? I'll be the first to admit I never saw this type of season from him coming but even with his improved play, I wouldn't think he could contend for more than a #7/8 job next year. I think he's playing over his head right now; it's not often that a player does nothing in the minors for three years, clears waivers, and then turns back into a legitimate prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Its rare but the way Ellis has played, he deserves at least a long look at Training camp. We have to remember he's just 23, two years younger than Greg Pateryn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Have they pigeonholed Holloway as a AHLer only (kinda like Dumont), he seems to be a smart player and continues to produce. And that couple shifts he had in his one game call-up wouldn't tell anyone anything would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 It certainly seems like they only view him as an AHL'er. I'm torn on whether or not I want him to get another look in Montreal. On the one hand, I'd like for him to get an actual shot but on the other hand, I want St. John's to have some sort of fighting chance to make the playoffs which means he's needed down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 It certainly seems like they only view him as an AHL'er. I'm torn on whether or not I want him to get another look in Montreal. On the one hand, I'd like for him to get an actual shot but on the other hand, I want St. John's to have some sort of fighting chance to make the playoffs which means he's needed down there. I say call him up. We are in such a desperate need for a top 6 winger, that if he produces over the last 25 games he could be re-signed and given a shot. As for Ellis I have to think he's given a look post deadline once Gilbert is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 As for Ellis I have to think he's given a look post deadline once Gilbert is gone. My guess is that Bartley comes up before Ellis. Since they got Bartley, they've talked about when he comes up, not if. Even when the trade was made, it was reported that the Habs valued Bartley so I have to think he'll get the first shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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