Chirps from Center Ice

Just when we thought we had the answers to the goaltending situation here in Wilkes-Barre, the questions change.

Reported yesterday by Jonathan that Eric Hartzell is day-to-day. Peter Mannino’s trip to Wheeling was a brief one.

Mannino stuck around and played in the Nailers exhibition game last night, playing two periods and stopping 21 of 22 shots, getting beat once shorthanded.

My guess is that Jeff Deslauriers starts Saturday for the home opener. If he does well and wins, he gets it again Sunday in Syracuse. If he loses, Peter Mannino makes his debut.

Of course I could be wrong and the roles could be reversed, or Deslauriers and Mannino split weekend games no matter what happens. We just have to wait and see.

Bombulie also reported today that Bobby Farnham is ready to go this weekend as well. This should make for a fun couple of days for fans as Farnham doesn’t know anything other than 110%. Check out the quote from Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond on Farnham.

Finally, the AHL announced it’s 2014 Hall of Fame class today. One of the names on the list is John Slaney, who is up for another Hall of Fame nomination here in Wilkes-Barre. I believe that Slaney will be the first player enshrined to the AHL Hall of Fame with Wilkes-Barre ties. A great honor for him and the City of Wilkes-Barre, no doubt.

Unless there is more newsworthy stuff Friday, the next update here won’t be until Saturday afternoon, which will be the Gameday setup for the home opener vs. Hershey.

Let’s Go Pens!