Abby Game Talk Playoffs 2025 Edition

[Megaterio Llamas]

[donlever]

What is the over/under here Megs?

What is the status of this group we are playing?

Predictions?

[Megaterio Llamas]

What is the over/under here Megs?

What is the status of this group we are playing?

Predictions?

The Tucson Roadrunners beat out the Oilers' affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, for the seventh and final Pacific Division playoff berth on the season's final day via the most wins tiebreaker. Like all AHL teams, the Utah affiliate has more toughness than Abby and will undoubtedly try to attrit the Canucks with physicality. Montana Onyebuchi is an elite-level AHL goon, and Curtis Douglas is a 6'10" 250-pound runaway freight train who can fight. Keiler Yamamoto leads a forward group that includes tweeners like Egor Sokolov, Cam Hebig, Andrew Agguzino, and captain Austin Pogarski. Robbie Russo, Max Szuber, prospect Maveric Lamoueux, and ex Canuck Kevin Connauton lead the way on the blueline. Matt Villalta is the workhorse in goal.

The Roadrunners won the season series by a 5-3 margin with most games coming before the Canucks season turnaround.

My prediction, the Canucks in two straight games in a short, nasty series. Having said that, Arturs Silovs availability is unknown at the moment and could be a big factor in the canuck's playoff prospects. Quality veteran goalie Jiri Patera has returned from a five-month absence due to injury and will need to play some games if Silovs can't go.

[donlever]

Montana Onyebuchi is an elite-level AHL goon, and Curtis Douglas is a 6'10" 250-pound runaway freight train who can fight.

Ogelt'orpe!

Thanks for the summary Megs.

Will be watching from afar with interest.

Yamamoto still around eh?

Connauton too (Chefs old pal)!!

Carved himself out a pro career with tenure that guy...

[Picker of Cherries]

AI AHL odds for Championship:

​As of April 23, 2025, the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs are underway with 23 teams competing for the American Hockey League (AHL) championship. While specific betting odds are not publicly available, we can estimate each team's chances based on regular-season performance, playoff seeding, and recent form.​

2025 Calder Cup Playoff Teams and Estimated Championship Odds

Top Contenders
Hershey Bears (Atlantic Division #1)
Record: 37-15-5-1
Key Players: Hendrix Lapierre (2024 Playoff MVP), Hunter Shepard (21-9-2 record)
Notes: Back-to-back Calder Cup champions aiming for a historic three-peat.
Estimated Odds: 3:1​

Coachella Valley Firebirds (Pacific Division #4)
Notes: Reached the Calder Cup Finals in both 2023 and 2024.
Estimated Odds: 5:1​

Milwaukee Admirals (Central Division #1)
Notes: Consistent performers with a strong playoff presence.
Estimated Odds: 6:1​

Cleveland Monsters (North Division #1)
Notes: Top seed in the North Division with a balanced roster.
Estimated Odds: 7:1​

Strong Challengers
Providence Bruins (Atlantic Division #2)
Notes: Solid regular-season performance with depth in scoring.
Estimated Odds: 8:1​

Grand Rapids Griffins (Central Division #2)
Notes: Strong finish to the regular season, peaking at the right time.
Estimated Odds: 10:1​

Abbotsford Canucks (Pacific Division #2)
Notes: Impressive season with a potent offense.
Estimated Odds: 12:1​

Ontario Reign (Pacific Division #3)
Notes: Balanced team with playoff experience.
Estimated Odds: 12:1​

Dark Horses
Toronto Marlies (North Division #4)
Notes: Young talent with potential to surprise.
Estimated Odds: 15:1​

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Atlantic Division #4)
Notes: Strong defensive play could make them a tough out.
Estimated Odds: 16:1

Charlotte Checkers (Atlantic Division #3)
Notes: Physical team with offensive upside.
Estimated Odds: 16:1

Rockford IceHogs (Central Division #5)
Notes: Scrappy team that can pull off upsets.
Estimated Odds: 18:1

Long Shots
Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Atlantic Division #5)
Estimated Odds: 20:1

Springfield Thunderbirds (Atlantic Division #6)
Estimated Odds: 22:1

Cleveland Monsters (North Division #5)
Estimated Odds: 25:1

Chicago Wolves (Central Division #4)
Estimated Odds: 25:1

Tucson Roadrunners (Pacific Division #7)
Estimated Odds: 28:1

San Jose Barracuda (Pacific Division #6)
Estimated Odds: 30:1

Calgary Wranglers (Pacific Division #5)
Estimated Odds: 30:1

Bakersfield Condors (Pacific Division #6)
Estimated Odds: 35:1

Manitoba Moose (Central Division #5)
Estimated Odds: 35:1

Belleville Senators (North Division #5)
Notes: Clinched their second playoff berth in franchise history.
Estimated Odds: 40:1

Hartford Wolf Pack (Atlantic Division #5)
Estimated Odds: 40:1

[Megaterio Llamas]

^^Where's Laval in all that Cherries? They were first overall in the league this year. Also, Bakersfield missed the playoffs; we're playing the team that knocked them out.

None of it makes sense to me, but thanks anyway.

[Picker of Cherries]

^^Where's Laval in all that Cherries? They were first overall in the league this year. Also, Bakersfield missed the playoffs; we're playing the team that knocked them out.

None of it makes sense to me, but thanks anyway.

I said it was AI - artificial intelligence, not real intelligence.

[Megaterio Llamas]

^^Where's Laval in all that Cherries? They were first overall in the league this year. Also, Bakersfield missed the playoffs; we're playing the team that knocked them out.

None of it makes sense to me, but thanks anyway.

I said it was AI - artificial intelligence, not real intelligence.

I know, man, I caught that. Still thought I would respond.

I mean, I can respond or not respond, right? But thanks again. It is kind of interesting.

[donlever]

- artificial intelligence, not real intelligence.

That encompasses the entire site user base no?

[Megaterio Llamas]

I'm assuming everyone who wants to watch the game can?

Hit me up if not.

[Picker of Cherries]

Cheers!

[Megaterio Llamas]

Silovs is not only back from injury, he's getting the start.

Canucks are so deep McWartd can't get in to tonigyt's lineup, Akito Hirose has been so good lately you can't really take him out.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Tucson Roadrunners

# Skater Pos G A PIM Shots +/-
5 Russo, Robbie D 0 0 0 0 0
10 Lamoureux, Maveric D 0 0 0 0 0
13 Sokolov, Egor RW 0 0 0 0 0
16 McGregor, Ryan C 0 0 0 0 0
22 A McCartney, Ben F 0 0 0 0 0
25 Walker, Sammy F 0 0 0 0 0
26 Barron, Travis LW 0 0 0 0 0
27 C Poganski, Austin RW 0 0 0 0 0
28 Douglas, Curtis C 0 0 0 0 0
29 A Agozzino, Andrew C 0 0 0 0 0
36 Drew, Hunter RW 0 0 0 0 0
39 Hebig, Cameron C 0 0 0 0 0
43 Lutz, Julian F 0 0 0 0 0
44 Connauton, Kevin D 0 0 0 0 0
55 Szuber, Max D 0 0 0 0 0
56 Yamamoto, Kailer F 0 0 0 0 0
78 Duda, Artem D 0 0 0 0 0
79 Onyebuchi, Montana D 0 0 0 0 0
# Goalie GA Mins SA SVS G A PIM
30 Stauber, Jaxson 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 Villalta, Matthew 0 0 0 0 0 0

Head Coach: Steve Potvin
Assistant Coach: John Slaney
Assistant Coach: Zack Stortini

[Megaterio Llamas]

Jonny Lekkerimäki with a good early chance but he shoots it right into Vuillalta's belly.

Still scoreless.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Brisebois to Woo to Nielsen and Abby is on the board!

1-0 Abby