2014-15 Albany Devils and ECHL Thread

[vadvlfan]

AHL News 12/4

Injury Update:

-- Cam Janssen is ready to return.

-- Rod Pelley may be ready to return.

-- Kelly Zajac, Chris McKevlie, Raman Hrabarenka, Dan Kelly, and Reece Scarlett will not play this weekend.

Transactions:

-- Mike Sislo called up to NJ, Peter Harrold returned to Albany.

-- Mike Keenan (D) signed to a PTO by Albany. In 21 GP with Orlando (ECHL): 0-6-6, +1, 16 PIM, 29 Shots

ECHL 12/3

Evansville lost to Indy 5-3

Myles Bell RW: Goal, 2 Assists (Both PP), -2, 4 Shots

Season: 17 GP 8-6-14, -2, 7 PIM, 13.56 SH%, 3.47 SH/GP

ECHL 12/4

Orlando lost to Greenville 4-1

Alexandre Carrier RW: E, 2 Shots

Season: 4 GP 0-0-0, -4, 2 PIM, 4 Shots

Maxime Clermont G: Did Not Dress

Season: 8 GP 5-3, 3.66 GAA, .878 SV%

Damn, whoda thunk we'd sign Mike Keenen! Albany is as banged up as we are.

[thefiestygoat]

AHL
Albany defeated Providence 2-1, giving them their fourth win in their last five games. Scoring for the Devils was D. Zajac and Timmins. Keenan, Baier, and Whitney earned an assist each. Kinkaid played 56:01 and stopped 28 of 29 shots. He missed the last 3:59 of the second period, probably equipment related, in which Wedgewood stopped the only shot he faced. Black led the Devils with 4 shots as they outshot Providence 31-30. The Devils went 1/4 on the PP and 3/4 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Notes:
-- Janssen and Pelley returned from their respective injuries.
-- Timmins: 21 GP 6-13-19, +5, 4 PIM, 12.24 SH%, 2.33 SH/GP

ECHL
Evansville lost to Kalamazoo 5-2
Myles Bell RW: E, 3 Shots

Orlando lost to Greenville 7-2
Alexandre Carrier RW: +1, 1 Shot
Maxime Clermont G: 17 Saves on 21 Shots in 51:26 (Relief)

[Jas0nMacIsaac]

Black is a keeper I believe

[Triumph]

Keeper is strong but he's had a decent start.  Would like to see that shot rate up a little but it's early yet - the good sign is he's stayed at center so far.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost to Portland 6-1. Boucher had the lone Devils goal with assists going to Burlon and Wedgewood. Wedgewood made 21 saves on 27 shots as the Devils were outshot 27-26. Thompson had a game high 5 shots. Albany went 1/4 on the PP and 2/2 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and lowlights:

Line Up (via Albany Devils twitter):
Whitney-Timmins-Thompson
Boucher-Black-Sestito
Matteau-Pelley-Thomson
Wohlberg-D. Zajac-Janssen

Fraser-Baier
McPherson-Keenan
Burlon-Faust

Notes:
-- Harrold still hasn't reported to Albany since being sent down. According to the Times Union, Kowalsky is not sure what's going on.
-- The regulation loss snaps Albany's 5 game point streak.

[ATLL765]

Albany lost to Portland 6-1. Boucher had the lone Devils goal with assists going to Burlon and Wedgewood. Wedgewood made 21 saves on 27 shots as the Devils were outshot 27-26. Thompson had a game high 5 shots. Albany went 1/4 on the PP and 2/2 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and lowlights:

Line Up (via Albany Devils twitter):

Whitney-Timmins-Thompson

Boucher-Black-Sestito

Matteau-Pelley-Thomson

Wohlberg-D. Zajac-Janssen

Fraser-Baier

McPherson-Keenan

Burlon-Faust

Notes:

-- Harrold still hasn't reported to Albany since being sent down. According to the Times Union, Kowalsky is not sure what's going on.

-- The regulation loss snaps Albany's 5 game point streak.

Seems like a weird thing for Harrold not to report. I can't think of a reason why he'd do that unless he didn't care for spoiling his relationship with the organization and maybe was thinking about going overseas? Seems very strange to me.

[thefiestygoat]

Seems like a weird thing for Harrold not to report. I can't think of a reason why he'd do that unless he didn't care for spoiling his relationship with the organization and maybe was thinking about going overseas? Seems very strange to me.

Off the top of my head, I can't recall a player taking this long in hockey to report to the minor league affiliate, especially when they need the healthy body. I don't want to speculate negatively though, perhaps he had to attend to some personal matters before reporting (like living situation, family, etc.) In baseball it's not uncommon for a guy to get a few days now and then to wrap up some loose ends before reporting.

[ATLL765]

Off the top of my head, I can't recall a player taking this long in hockey to report to the minor league affiliate, especially when they need the healthy body. I don't want to speculate negatively though, perhaps he had to attend to some personal matters before reporting (like living situation, family, etc.) In baseball it's not uncommon for a guy to get a few days now and then to wrap up some loose ends before reporting.

You'd think Kowalsky would be aware of it if that were the case though. Usually you let your boss know why you're not showing up for work unless you don't care about keeping that job, lol.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost to Adirondack 1-0. The Devils almost tied the game on a deflection from Black on a shot by Fraser in the 2nd period but it was ruled his stick was above the crossbar. Replays indicated that his stick was below the crossbar but AHL video review does not cover this, thus no goal. Thompson and Boucher had 6 and 4 shots respectively as the Devils outshot the Flames 28-25. Kinkaid made 24 saves on 25 shots. The Devils went 0/4 on the PP and 4/4 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

 

Line Up (via Albany Devils twitter):

Whitney-Timmins-Thompson

Boucher-Black-Matteau

Sestito-Pelley-Thomson

Johnson-D. Zajac-Janssen

 

Fraser-Baier

Keenan-McPherson

Burlon-Faust

 

Notes:

-- Harrold's demotion was a paper move and he's already back with NJ, with Brunner coming down to Albany.

-- Janssen did not return after a fight in the 1st period with an injury. Timmins got hurt blocking a shot in the 2nd and did not return.

-- Albany's PK is 41/44 during the last 12 games.

-- Kinkaid: 13 GP .923 SV%

[Daniel]

Matt Loughlin ‏@MattLoug 7m7 minutes ago

The @AlbanyDevils have recalled Myles Bell and Alexandre Carrier from the ECHL.

 

Let's see what he's got.

[thefiestygoat]

AHL 12/11
Albany lost to Hartford 3-2. Scoring for the Devils was Boucher and Pelley. Baier, Fraser, and Thomson picked up assists. Whitney had a game high 8 shots as the Devils outshot the Wolf Pack 35-33. Clemmensen stopped 30 of 33 shots. The Devils went 0/4 on the PP and 4/6 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Notes:
-- Kelly and Scarlett are back at practice.
-- Bell was even and had 1 shot in his AHL debut.
-- Boucher: 21 GP 5-5-10, -3, 4 PIM, 9.09 SH%, 2.62 SH/GP

ECHL 12/9
Orlando lost to Elmira 3-1
Alexandre Carrier RW: E, 2 Shots
Maxime Clermont G: Did Not Dress

ECHL 12/11
Orlando defeated Elmira 5-2
Maxime Clermont G: DNP

Edited December 12, 2014 by thefiestygoat

[Devils Pride 26]

Good to see we suck at all levels right now. NHL, AHL, and junior prospects.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany defeated Lehigh Valley 4-3 in overtime. Whitney and Sestito had 2 goals each with Sestito notching the game winner. Boucher and Thompson picked up 2 assists each while Fraser, Sestito and Scarlett had 1 each. Whitney had a game high 7 shots as the Devils outshot the Phantoms 37-32. Wedgewood made 29 saves on 32 shots. The Devils went 1/5 on the PP and 3/3 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Lines and Pairings (via Albany Devils twitter):
Whitney-Sestito-Thompson
Matteau-Black-Boucher
Thomson-Pelley-Bell
Wohlberg-D. Zajac-Carrier

McPherson-Burlon
Kelly-Scarlett
Fraser-Faust

Notes:
-- This was Albany's first overtime win since 1/6/12 against Norfollk.
-- Attendance in Atlantic City was 4,212.
-- Kelly and Scarlett made their return to the line up after missing the last 8 games.
-- Wedgewood now has a .876 SV% in 11 games.
-- Whitney: 26 GP 10-12-22, +1, 18 PIM, 14.29 SH%, 2.69 SH/GP

[HellOnICE]

Crazy Whitney just can't translate.

[thefiestygoat]

AHL
Albany defeated Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4-2. Burlon led the way with a goal and an assist while Larsson added 2 assists. Other goal scorers included Boucher, Thompson, and Sislo. Matteau, Black, and Scarlett had an assist each. Clemmensen made 19 saves on 21 shots. Sislo had a game high 6 shots as the Devils outshot the Penguins 27-21. The Devils went 3/4 on the PP and 2/3 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Notes:
-- Boucher has 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 games.
-- Black: 21 GP 5-4-9, +4, 12 PIM, 13.16 SH%, 1.81 SH/GP
-- Matteau's first point in 6 games. Has just 5 assists over his last 20 games.

Line Up (via ADevils twitter):
Whitney-Black-Thompson
Boucher-Pelley-Sislo
Matteau-D. Zajac-Thomson
Johnson-Wohlberg-Carrier

Fraser-Scarlett
Kelly-Larsson
McPherson-Burlon

ECHL
Evansville lost to Reading 2-1
Myles Bell RW: E, 3 Shots

Orlando defeated South Carolina 3-2 (OT)
Maxime Clermont G: DNP

[thefiestygoat]

AHL
Albany lost to Syracuse 3-2. Boucher and Thompson scored for the Devils. Whitney, Scarlett, and Black had an assist each. Matteau had a team high 5 shots as the Devils were outshot 31-28. Wedgewood made 28 saves on 31 shots. The Devils went 1/4 on the PP and 5/7 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Notes:
-- Apparently Albany dressed 7 D but used Baier as a forward.
-- Boucher has a 4 game scoring streak and has 4 goals, 2 assists over his last 6 games.
-- Scarlett has 5 assists in 11 games, including 3 in over his last 3 games.
-- Thompson: 26 GP 13-9-22, +11, 41 PIM, 17.33 SH%, 2.88 SH/GP
-- Black: 22 GP 5-5-10, +4, 12 PIM, 13.16 SH%, 1.73 SH/GP

-- Matteau is shooting at 2.77% now.

ECHL
Evansville lost to Reading 4-3
Myles Bell RW: -2, 3 Shots

-- Only has 14 points in 20 games. Just 1 goal in his last 13 games.

Orlando lost to South Carolina 4-3 (OT)
Maxime Clermont G: Did Not Dress

[ATLL765]

AHL

Albany lost to Syracuse 3-2. Boucher and Thompson scored for the Devils. Whitney, Scarlett, and Black had an assist each. Matteau had a team high 5 shots as the Devils were outshot 31-28. Wedgewood made 28 saves on 31 shots. The Devils went 1/4 on the PP and 5/7 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Notes:

-- Apparently Albany dressed 7 D but used Baier as a forward.

-- Boucher has a 4 game scoring streak and has 4 goals, 2 assists over his last 6 games.

-- Scarlett has 5 assists in 11 games, including 3 in over his last 3 games.

-- Thompson: 26 GP 13-9-22, +11, 41 PIM, 17.33 SH%, 2.88 SH/GP

-- Black: 22 GP 5-5-10, +4, 12 PIM, 13.16 SH%, 1.73 SH/GP

-- Matteau is shooting at 2.77% now.

ECHL

Evansville lost to Reading 4-3

Myles Bell RW: -2, 3 Shots

-- Only has 14 points in 20 games. Just 1 goal in his last 13 games.

Orlando lost to South Carolina 4-3 (OT)

Maxime Clermont G: Did Not Dress

Good to see Boucher getting some to go in the net for him. Just need Matteau to get some luck too. It's really going to hurt us to have the few promising forward prospects we have fizzle out in the AHL.

[thefiestygoat]

ECHL
Evansville lost to Fort Wayne 4-3 (SO)
Myles Bell RW: -1, 1 Shot, Stopped in SO
Season: 21 GP 8-6-14, -5, 7 PIM, 11.59 SH%, 3.29 SH/GP

-- Last 14 GP: 1-5-6, 2.63 SH%, 2.71 SH/GP
-- First 7 GP: 7-1-8, 22.58 SH%, 4.43 SH/GP

Orlando lost to Gwinnett 5-1
Maxime Clermont G: Did Not Dress
Season: 9 GP 5-3, 3.76 GAA, .873 SV%

-- Just 1 appearance since 11/28.

[ATLL765]

ECHL

Evansville lost to Fort Wayne 4-3 (SO)

Myles Bell RW: -1, 1 Shot, Stopped in SO

Season: 21 GP 8-6-14, -5, 7 PIM, 11.59 SH%, 3.29 SH/GP

-- Last 14 GP: 1-5-6, 2.63 SH%, 2.71 SH/GP

-- First 7 GP: 7-1-8, 22.58 SH%, 4.43 SH/GP

Orlando lost to Gwinnett 5-1

Maxime Clermont G: Did Not Dress

Season: 9 GP 5-3, 3.76 GAA, .873 SV%

-- Just 1 appearance since 11/28.

Yikes. that sh% is awful, but hopefully he catches a break and maybe the drop in shots is just him looking too hard for that perfect chance.

[thefiestygoat]

AHL
Albany lost to Syracuse 3-2 (OT). Burlon and Boucher scored for the Devils with Whitney picking up two assists and Faust one. Wedgewood made 34 saves on 37 shots including a stop on a penalty shot. Thompson had a game high 10 shots as the Devils were outshot 37-33. Albany went 0/6 on the PP and 3/3 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet.

Notes:
-- Boucher has a 5 game scoring streak (4 goals, 2 assists).
-- Whitney: 29 GP 10-15-25
-- Burlon: 27 GP 3-9-12

ECHL
Evansville defeated Fort Wayne 6-4
Myles Bell RW: Assist (PP), -2

[HellOnICE]

I wonder with injuries and Boucher playing well if we see him Monday night.

[thefiestygoat]

I wonder with injuries and Boucher playing well if we see him Monday night.

I wouldn't mind it. He's been underwhelming this year but perhaps his hot streak will carry over to NJ.

Edited December 27, 2014 by thefiestygoat

[ATLL765]

Good to see Boucher getting much better luck lately. After 6 points in his first 15 games, he has 9 points over the last 10 games I believe. If he can continue putting up points close to this rate, by the end of the year his poor start will be all but forgotten.

[Triumph]

I don't think we'll see him up soon though, Zubrus and Josefson are probably healthy now.

[Colorado Rockies 1976]

Good to see Boucher getting much better luck lately. After 6 points in his first 15 games, he has 9 points over the last 10 games I believe. If he can continue putting up points close to this rate, by the end of the year his poor start will be all but forgotten.

 

I would love to see a Devils' forward prospect pan out, but I don't think it will be Boucher.  Just not feelin' it with him.