NHL youngsters getting roughed up in the AHL.

[BOSSMANPC]

Oilers kids doing fine.

Outside of the Edmonton Oilers’ Fab Four, who are making it look way too easy in Oklahoma City this year, the American Hockey League hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk for many of the locked-out NHLers busing about the minors.

There’s an exception to every rule, and Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Justin Schultz are piling up the points in OKC, suddenly the AHL’s hottest draw. Schultz, a rookie defenceman out of Wisconsin, is leading the AHL in scoring (18 points in 13 games). Not far behind are Eberle (16 in 13), Nugent-Hopkins (14 in 12) and Hall, who just joined the club following a lengthy rehab from a shoulder separation and has four points in five games.........

Nobody has to tell Burmistrov some American league players are watching the NHL guys, and if there’s a chance for an extra shot or two, well, they’re taking it.

The complete story....

AHL no walk in the park for NHL guys ... and re-inventing myself - Columns - The Telegram

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Good to see Marcus Foligno having a solid year. I like the kid.

AHL's top scores...

TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League | Home Page

Edit. So is T.J. Brennan. 7 G 7 A in 14 games. Not bad for a D man.

 

[dash]

Boss, the Oilers young guns are piling up points on the powerplay, but 5-on-5, they have been nothing special. Also, the defensive play and goalies for OKC have not been very good this season.

As for why some young guys are struggling, I think it's got to be a huge letdown from charter airplanes and four star hotels and the fun of "bright lights, big cities" to hours on the iron lung, staying at Motel 6, and for the most part playing in front of smaller crowds. I think some of these guys are just going through the motions waiting for the lockout to end so that they can enjoy the good life back in the NHL.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Boss, the Oilers young guns are piling up points on the powerplay, but 5-on-5, they have been nothing special. Also, the defensive play and goalies for OKC have not been very good this season.

As for why some young guys are struggling, I think it's got to be a huge letdown from charter airplanes and four star hotels and the fun of "bright lights, big cities" to hours on the iron lung, staying at Motel 6, and for the most part playing in front of smaller crowds. I think some of these guys are just going through the motions waiting for the lockout to end so that they can enjoy the good life back in the NHL.

I agree with this dash with the exception of Erie though. I understand they have a great Olive Garden there.

 

[elocomotive]

I agree with this dash with the exception of Erie though. I understand they have a great Olive Garden there.

LOL. You made me spit out part of a pretzel I was eating. Well done, sir.

 

[Slimpikins]

Boss, the Oilers young guns are piling up points on the powerplay, but 5-on-5, they have been nothing special. Also, the defensive play and goalies for OKC have not been very good this season.

As for why some young guys are struggling, I think it's got to be a huge letdown from charter airplanes and four star hotels and the fun of "bright lights, big cities" to hours on the iron lung, staying at Motel 6, and for the most part playing in front of smaller crowds. I think some of these guys are just going through the motions waiting for the lockout to end so that they can enjoy the good life back in the NHL.

I take it we are not talking about Edmonton anymore?

 

[pixburgher66]

Ryan Murray dislocated his shoulder. He's in AHL play, right? Getting an MRI to see what the damage is.

 

[pixburgher66]

Nevermind...he's WHL still.

 

[dash]

Ryan Murray out could be a big loss for Team Canada at the WJHC tourney...

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I'm very happy with the development of Nino Niederreiter who's 9th in the AHL in scoring & Brock Nelson. Both are rookies & aren't having any problem with the competition up to this point.

 

[Destroydacre]

I'm very happy with the development of Nino Niederreiter who's 9th in the AHL in scoring & Brock Nelson. Both are rookies & aren't having any problem with the competition up to this point.

Glad to hear it. Nino is an amazing talent. He should have been sent back to Portland last season.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Glad to hear it. Nino is an amazing talent. He should have been sent back to Portland last season.

No doubt about it. Playing 10 minutes per game on the 4th line or sitting in the pressbox didn't help him one bit.

If there's a season I hope they keep Nino in Bridgeport all year. He needs the year of development.