2014-15 Albany Devils and ECHL Thread

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost to Syracuse 2-1 after a 10 round shootout. Thomson scored in regulation for the Devils with Burlon and Thompson picking up the assist. Thompson and Burlon had 4 shots each as the Devils outshot the Crunch 36-25. Wedgewood made 24 saves on 25 shots and stopped 9 of 10 shootout attempts. The Devils went 0/2 on the PP and 2/2 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

Notes:
-- Boucher's 7 game point streak is snapped.
-- Wedgewood has a .943 SV% over his last 2 starts. Still just .894 on the year though.

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

Fraser-Scarlett
Kelly-Burlon
McPherson-Keenan

[thefiestygoat]

Albany defeated Bridgeport 7-4. Leading the offensive charge for Albany was Whitney with a goal and two assists and Boucher with three assists. Thompson, Wohlberg, and McPherson each had a goal and an assist. Other goal scorers for Albany were McKelvie, Black, and Thomson. Burlon, D. Zajac, and Scarlett had an assist each. Whitney and Black had a team high 5 shots as the Devils were outshot by the Sound Tigers 32-30. Clermont made 28 saves on 32 shots in his first AHL game since 11/2/13. The Devils went 2/6 on the PP and 4/6 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet. Highlights will probably be posted tomorrow by the Sound Tigers.

Notes:
-- Whitney's last 4 games: 2 goals, 6 assists.
-- Boucher's last 9 games: 6 goals, 5 assists.
-- Black: 27 GP 7-5-12, +8, 12 PIM, 13.21 SH%, 1.96 SH/GP

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

Kelly-Scarlett
Faust-Burlon
McPherson-Keenan

[ATLL765]

Boucher now with 14 points in his last 14 games if I'm counting right. Very promising. Really hope he can become a regular contributor at the NHL level.

Same goes for Black's first season. Almost at .5ppg. Would be great to have a little center depth in the organization. We really need someone who can fill that 3C spot since it seems like Josefson will never develop the offense to be anything more than a very good 4th liner. Really a shame since he's got some speed and is above average defensively. Just has no offense at all.

Also, just a thought: With Gelinas seemingly the odd man out, you can only hope a trade can be swung for good value. There's a Toronto 6th round pick, Connor Brown putting up great numbers in his rookie season in the AHL. A bit undersized at 5'11" and 170lbs, but shoots right, which is something we lack. 8-17-25 over 34GP this season in the AHL. Not sure if Toronto is really looking for an offensive minded defenseman though.

Edited January 4, 2015 by ATLL765

[Marshall]

Also, just a thought: With Gelinas seemingly the odd man out, you can only hope a trade can be swung for good value. There's a Toronto 6th round pick, Connor Brown putting up great numbers in his rookie season in the AHL. A bit undersized at 5'11" and 170lbs, but shoots right, which is something we lack. 8-17-25 over 34GP this season in the AHL. Not sure if Toronto is really looking for an offensive minded defenseman though.

 

AFAIK they're pretty high on Brown, so most likely not.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost to Bridgeport 4-3. Thompson led the way with a goal and two assists followed by Whitney with a goal and an assist. Sislo added the other Devils goal and Pelley and Scarlett picked up an assist each. Thompson had a game high 5 shots as the teams each put up 27 shots. Wedgewood made 23 saves on 27 shots. The Devils went 1/7 on the PP and 7/9 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet. Highlights will probably be on youtube tomorrow.

Notes:
-- Thompson: 32 GP 15-14-29, +14, 47 PIM, 14.29 SH%, 3.28 SH/GP, 14th in AHL scoring.
-- Whitney: 32 GP 13-19-32, +4, 24 PIM, 15.29 SH%, 2.66 SH/GP, 6th in AHL scoring.
-- Matteau down to a 2.13 SH%.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost to Hershey 4-0. Thompson had a game high 5 shots as the Devils were outshot 26-24. Clemmensen made his first start since missing time with the mumps and he had 22 saves on 26 shots. Albany went 0/3 on the PP and 2/3 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

Notes:
-- Kelly Zajac returned for the first time since 10/25 after missing 28 games with an upper body injury.

Line Up (via ADevils twitter):
Whitney-K. Zajac-Thompson
Boucher-Wohlberg-Sislo
Matteau-Pelley-McKelvie
Thomson-D. Zajac-Janssen

Kelly-Scarlett
Burlon-Faust
Keenan-McPherson

I'm not sure if Black had an injury or simply a day off with the 3 in 3 and K. Zajac returning.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany defeated Bridgeport 3-1. Scoring for the Devils was Wohlberg, Whitney, and Matteau. Thompson and Sislo had 2 assists each while Pelley and K. Zajac had 1 each. Thompson had a game high 5 shots as the Devils outshot the Sound Tigers 27-25. Clermont made 24 saves on 25 shots. Albany went 1/3 on the PP and 4/4 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

Notes:
-- Wohlberg has 3 goals and an assist over his last 6 games.
-- Matteau's first goal since 10/11 (29 games without a goal).

Line Up (via ADevils twitter):
Whitney-K. Zajac-Thompson
Boucher-D. Zajac-Sislo
Matteau-Wohlberg-Thomson
McKelvie-Pelley-Janssen

Kelly-Scarlett
Burlon-Faust
Keenan-McPherson

[Marshall]

Odds on Thompson getting an NHL deal next season? He's a RW to boot.

[vadvlfan]

Odds on Thompson getting an NHL deal next season? He's a RW to boot.

I hope he gets a shot here on 4th line. He supposedly has serious wheels. Although Sestito gives us a lil sandpaper, he can't contribute in scoring. Maybe thompson can?

[Devilsfan118]

Albany is coming to the Lehigh Valley soon, I believe. Gotta get me a ticket

[Triumph]

Odds on Thompson getting an NHL deal next season? He's a RW to boot.

 

I'd be a little surprised if he doesn't get a deal before this season (as Taormina and I believe Joe Whitney did).  I doubt he's anything at the NHL level but he'll probably get a shot here at some point, especially if they move Jagr and Ryder.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost to Springfield 2-1. Sislo had the Devils goal with D. Zajac picking up the assist. Baier had a game high 6 shots followed by Thompson with 5 and Boucher with 4 as the Devils outshot the Falcons 31-24. Wedgewood made 22 saves on 24 shots. Albany went 0/3 on the PP and 5/5 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

[thelastonealive]

So I'm heading out to Hershey next Saturday for the Bears/Devils game. Looking forward to it.

[thefiestygoat]

Albany defeated Springfield 2-1 in overtime. Thompson scored with under a minute to go in regulation with Faust and Scarlett picking up the assists. D. Zajac won it in overtime with Kelly picking up the assist. Matteau had 6 shots and Boucher 4 as the Devils were outshot 30-27 by the Falcons. Wedgewood made 29 saves on 30 shots. Albany went 0/3 on the PP and 3/3 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

Notes:
-- Thompson: 36 GP 18-14-32, +13, 47 PIM, 14.52 SH%, 3.44 SH/GP - 3rd in the AHL in goals.
-- Wedgewood has a .897 SV% in 19 GP...getting so close to .900.
-- Matteau is shooting at 3.44% now.

Line Up (via ADevils twitter):
Thompson-K. Zajac-Boucher
Sislo-D. Zajac-Thomson
McKelvie-Wohlberg-Matteau
Janssen-Pelley-Johnson

Helgeson-Scarlett
McPherson-Burlon
Kelly-Faust

[nessus]

Thanks! Looks like Black must be injured, right?

[thefiestygoat]

Albany defeated Lehigh Valley 3-2. Matteau led the way with a goal and an assist with 5 shots. Pelley and Thompson scored the other goals. Kelly, Scarlett, Clemmensen, Wohlberg, and Helgeson picked up an assist each. Thompson and Boucher each had 6 shots as the Devils outshot the Phantoms 36-34. Clemmensen made 32 saves on 34 shots. Albany went 2/10 on the PP and 7/7 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

Notes:
-- The Devils signed Eric Baier to an AHL deal and reassigned him to Orlando (ECHL).
-- Matteau: 34 GP 3-9-12, +8, 25 PIM, 4.76 SH%, 1.85 SH/GP
-- Thompson: 37 GP 19-14-33, +13, 51 PIM, 14.62 SH%, 3.51 SH/GP
-- Thompson in January: 8 GP 6-4-10
-- Wohlberg over his last 9 GP 3-2-5
 

[vadvlfan]

Albany defeated Lehigh Valley 3-2. Matteau led the way with a goal and an assist with 5 shots. Pelley and Thompson scored the other goals. Kelly, Scarlett, Clemmensen, Wohlberg, and Helgeson picked up an assist each. Thompson and Boucher each had 6 shots as the Devils outshot the Phantoms 36-34. Clemmensen made 32 saves on 34 shots. Albany went 2/10 on the PP and 7/7 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

Notes:

-- The Devils signed Eric Baier to an AHL deal and reassigned him to Orlando (ECHL).

-- Matteau: 34 GP 3-9-12, +8, 25 PIM, 4.76 SH%, 1.85 SH/GP

-- Thompson: 37 GP 19-14-33, +13, 51 PIM, 14.62 SH%, 3.51 SH/GP

-- Thompson in January: 8 GP 6-4-10

-- Wohlberg over his last 9 GP 3-2-5

 

I'd really love to see Thompson get a cup of coffee.  Is Sestito up here because no one can forecheck as good as him?

[HellOnICE]

Yeah I'd like to see him signed and up here for that coffee after the AS break. It's a interesting situation. I think Albany deserves every shot it can to make the playoffs ,so they need their best players - but at the same time we need to evaluate some guys up here and see what they have. 

[Triumph]

With Wedgewood in net and basically 50% territorial they don't have much chance of making the playoffs.  Thompson is at almost 5 shots a game for January now - he's really going on a tear.  

[thefiestygoat]

Albany lost in overtime to Hershey 5-4. Scarlett led the way with a goal and 2 assists followed by Matteau with a goal and an assist. D. Zajac and Boucher had the other goals for the Devils. Burlon, Sislo, and Thomson had an assist each. Thompson had 7 shots followed by Boucher with 5 as the teams had 29 shots each. Wedgewood made 24 saves on 29 shots. The game had a physical edge with McKelvie picking up 22 PIM, Kelly 19 PIM, and Helgeson 14 PIM. Albany went 3/5 on the PP and 4/7 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9YOG_h6aKg

Notes:
-- Thompson is now averaging 3.61 SH/GP.
-- Matteau has 3 goals and 3 assists over his last 5 games.
-- Scarlett has a goal and 4 assists over his last 3 games.
-- Wedgewood now has a .893 SV% after 20 games. Not unexpected but still, yikes.

ECHL
Orlando defeated Tulsa 6-4
Eric Baier D: Assist, -2, 3 Shots

[Derlique]

Albany lost in overtime to Hershey 5-4. Scarlett led the way with a goal and 2 assists followed by Matteau with a goal and an assist. D. Zajac and Boucher had the other goals for the Devils. Burlon, Sislo, and Thomson had an assist each. Thompson had 7 shots followed by Boucher with 5 as the teams had 29 shots each. Wedgewood made 24 saves on 29 shots. The game had a physical edge with McKelvie picking up 22 PIM, Kelly 19 PIM, and Helgeson 14 PIM. Albany went 3/5 on the PP and 4/7 on the PK. Here is the gamesheet and highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9YOG_h6aKg

Notes:

-- Thompson is now averaging 3.61 SH/GP.

-- Matteau has 3 goals and 3 assists over his last 5 games.

-- Scarlett has a goal and 4 assists over his last 3 games.

-- Wedgewood now has a .893 SV% after 20 games. Not unexpected but still, yikes.

ECHL

Orlando defeated Tulsa 6-4

Eric Baier D: Assist, -2, 3 Shots

Nice to see Matteau go on a little tear

[HellOnICE]

As things progress any chance we see Kinkaid and Clemmensen swap to get Albany some help towards the postseason?

[ATLL765]

Good to see Scarlett putting up points. He had 20 in 48GP last year, so you'd hope to see him improve upon that and put up at least .5ppg. Gives us aRH option as a possible call up. He'll be 22 in another 2 months and is in his 2nd pro season, so it's probably time to see if he can handle the NHL or if he'll never be anything more than he is now.

[Triumph]

As things progress any chance we see Kinkaid and Clemmensen swap to get Albany some help towards the postseason?

 

I don't think so.  Kinkaid has earned the right to be in the NHL - the AHL playoffs aren't important enough to send a UFA goalie back to the minors to help them out.

[ak926]

Any TV coverage of the game tonight Albany/ Bridgeport from Newark ?