Season Opener

[flamesrule14]

So looks like Wahl, Bancks, Negrin and Martin were the scratches tonight. Also noticed Brown was dressed as the backup instead of Ortio. Should be an interesting year as there is a lot of competition down there. I wonder if they give Ortio some ECHL time so he can get a lot of games in.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by flamesrule14

So looks like Wahl, Bancks, Negrin and Martin were the scratches tonight. Also noticed Brown was dressed as the backup instead of Ortio. Should be an interesting year as there is a lot of competition down there. I wonder if they give Ortio some ECHL time so he can get a lot of games in.

Kolanos was also a scratch. But only because he and Bancks are injured.

I would imagine Martin is the odd man out on D. Negrin was likely a last-minute scratch due to Henry getting sent down.

Not sure what the deal is with Wahl.

[Vulcan]

I don't see any problem with Ortio, if he is sent to the ECHL to get his feet wet and to get lots of playing time.

[thymebalm]

Bancks was definitely injured.

I don't think they plan on sending Ortio to the ECHL, but we'll see.

[Beerfest]

Good to get the win.
I want Wahl to be playing though.

[shermanator]

Negrin and Wahl are still 2 of our better prospects, so I'm not sure why they're missing out on playing time. I don't like seeing guys like Walter and Piskula get the call over them.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Negrin and Wahl are still 2 of our better prospects, so I'm not sure why they're missing out on playing time. I don't like seeing guys like Walter and Piskula get the call over them.

I know how you feel, but Walter was the 4th leading scorer in the entire AHL last season. He will help a guy like Nemisz who he was paired up with last night.

I agree with you, however, that Piskula shouldn't get time over Negrin.