After blowing a two goal lead with three unanswered goals against on Sunday, the Utica Comets fall to 0-3-1 to start the season.
So far my prediction that the Comets would be much improved this season is not looking so great even with the low bar of last place in the North Division last year. After strong preseasons, promising prospects Shane LaChance and Lenni Hameenaho are still looking for their first points of the season. Goaltender Jakob Malek, who has excelled everywhere he has played until now is still adjusting to North American ice and is 0-2 after surrendering seven unanswered goals in a 7-4 loss on Friday night.
Amidst all the bad, one bright spot is emerging amongst the prospect class. Center Matyas Melovsky sits second in the Comets in points behind veteran Xavier Parent with a goal and three assists in the young season. Here is a look at his first professional goal.
The season is young. The Comets started poorly last year before finding some legs, but it was never enough to make up for the initial losing streak. Will that happen again? It’s too early to say. I fully expect Hameenaho and LaChance to up their games and Malek to find his form. All three prospects are too talented for it to not happen. In the meantime, I am encouraged by Melovsky, who plays a position of depth need for the Devils. Hopefully, he keeps thriving.
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