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Post by hfxfan09 on Jan 8, 2010 18:01:13 GMT -4
3-2 Moose!!!
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Post by Jacques Strap on Jan 8, 2010 21:57:52 GMT -4
*sigh* Another loss 4-1. Just kill me now.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2010 23:28:03 GMT -4
I thought they would win this game and for a period and a half it looked like we woud.
A bad luck goal Desjardins on the back check kicked it in after Corbeil had made some great saves. Then Corbeil gives up a bit of a weak one as I think he though the player was going behind the net.
This team has trouble being behind.
Positives.........Desjardins/Boudreau and MacDonald looked like a line that could do some damage next year.
Glad we did not trade Knotek.
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Post by hfxfan09 on Jan 8, 2010 23:50:11 GMT -4
They really did have a good first and a good third period tonight now we should be good against CB if all hands are on deck; I thought we had a fairly good game minus the 2nd tonight!!!!
The ref was also lenient and let them play tonight making it a more enjoyable game to watch!!!
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Post by canbeer on Jan 9, 2010 0:30:40 GMT -4
It really didn't look like a 4-1 game that's for sure... first goal was a fluke after Corbeil had been playing quite well and then there was a 2 minute span a bit later where it seemed like their 3 or 4 shot resulted in 3 goals. I know the second one short side when Corbeil cheated was weak but I had a good angle on it and it looked like it was going to be a sure pass out front... simple shot but seemed well disguised if that makes sense.
Kind of crazy to see five on five play with:
Desjardins(17) - Boudreau(16) - MacDonald(17)
Gillard(17) - Bishop (16)
A young line that played very well. Desjardins seems poised to get his game rolling and I thought he had one of his better games this year. He was driving the net and creating offense tonight and looked quicker then he has all year. He has had somewhat of a sophmore slump this year along with Bernard... Bernard who is also playing his best hockey of the season. Bernard over the last few games has looked like some who just realized they're 6'2" 215 pounds and suddenly decided to start using it... solid physical game tonight and was going to the net and like Desjardins drew a penalty because of it.
That line of Gelinas (17) - Andrews (16) - Bernard (18) was another solid young line.
On D I thought the young guys were pretty solid. Lewis make the odd mistake but as a 16 year old with a rugged game he really doesn't look out of place even though it looks pretty certain he's headed back to Midget. With Bishop I've almost been... relieved... with his play. After being the 19th overall pick and then hearing how horrible a year he was having down in Midget it was easy to be worried about his ability to be a Q Dman. I thought he's played quite solid, doesn't hesitate to use the body and I'm not really seeing the mistakes you expect from a 16 year old. Gillard may have been their most steady D and played well.
MacDonald looked good and battled well along the boards and with a few good chances it wouldn't have surprised if he picked up a goal in his first game.
McGuigan knocked 4 or 5 guys on their ass and played the game you expected... I wouldn't mind him as a 4th line regular. I'm not really sure if there an opening for him to play his way onto the team now or not or if this is just being looked at as an opportunity for Cam to take a look at a few affiliates for call ups and next year as they fill in for injured players.
Bahm (he'll be a few weeks), Bety and Lemieux missing makes the forwards look a lot different... may they'll finish the year with 14 vs. 13?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2010 0:52:53 GMT -4
Great post canbeer.
You mention those 2 lines for next year then probably Randall and Grant in the mix, maybe some stud Euro, or Knotek.I would be more then ok with that. Looks like ther might be some offense there, solid dee, Corbeil.............I know I am optomistic but that does sound like a decent team
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Post by canbeer on Jan 9, 2010 1:38:13 GMT -4
Great post canbeer. You mention those 2 lines for next year then probably Randall and Grant in the mix, maybe some stud Euro, or Knotek.I would be more then ok with that. Looks like ther might be some offense there, solid dee, Corbeil.............I know I am optomistic but that does sound like a decent team I think Bety could slide into centre with Grant and Randell and that line would still produce next year. You think with the forwards next they already have 10 guy that can be top 9 forwards: Grant (20) Bety (20) Randell (19) Bernard (19) Gelinas (18) Lemieux (18) Desjardins (18) MacDonald (18) Andrews (17) Boudreau (17) + guys that can "return" Wigginton (19), Costello (19), McGuigan (18 - I think he has a chance). The D being: Dimtruk (20) or maybe Amyot (20) Clarke (18) Abeltshauser (18) Gillard (18) Hannay (18) Bishop (17) Lewis (17) And then: Corbeil (19) Grondin (18) ... Delmas (20) Who knows and will be interesting to see how the year finishes. I think that group or foundation looks solid. How they actually do next year I think is mostly up to goaltending... I think they'll draft a goalie high next year (though he'll stay in midget) and it will really be up to Corbeil to prove he can be a #1. The forwards will be solid and deep but will likely be a bit lacking in terms of top end scoring... maybe a bunch of 15+ goal, 40+ point guys but no 30 goal, over a ppg players. The D will be solid... still young but solid and shoud have a great mix of toughness, hitting, offense, size, skill, etc. But before then... I just interested in seeing what the final roster on Sunday is. I think that's when it needs to be cut down. |
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Post by lalalaprise on Jan 9, 2010 1:51:22 GMT -4
A 4th line of Boudreau/Burke/Other rookie would be likely...gives us another kid line...and the line of Gelinas/Andrews/Lemieux would be a nice combo....you keep Randell with Bety and Grant and than you have Desjardins with Bernard and MacDonald.
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Post by Murph on Jan 9, 2010 8:36:57 GMT -4
A 4th line of Boudreau/Burke/Other rookie would be likely...gives us another kid line...and the line of Gelinas/Andrews/Lemieux would be a nice combo....you keep Randell with Bety and Grant and than you have Desjardins with Bernard and MacDonald. I think if Bernard has a solid 2nd half, you'll see him dealt at the draft. With the line up you posted, there's no room for the high end euro that they'll draft (or Knotek if they trade the pick), and I don't see him on the 4th line with Boudreau and Burke (or Ciampini, Gamelin...etc). It's possible they deal Bety, and just go with two 20's..... or it's possible that they deal Corbeil (if they get a great offer) and go with Delmas (if they can get a highly regarded goalie in the draft). |
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Post by sharrow on Jan 9, 2010 9:32:29 GMT -4
Ther is no way that Dimitruk should return as a 20 year old he had his usual terrible game all he does is direct traffic so that he does not come into contact with the puck or the puck carrier if you doubt my opinion key on him tonite and you will find that he should be returning to AAA midget (yeah I no hes too old but I'm talking ability wise) and Lewis should stay with the team.
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Post by Qfan69 on Jan 9, 2010 11:04:33 GMT -4
A 4th line of Boudreau/Burke/Other rookie would be likely...gives us another kid line...and the line of Gelinas/Andrews/Lemieux would be a nice combo....you keep Randell with Bety and Grant and than you have Desjardins with Bernard and MacDonald. I think if Bernard has a solid 2nd half, you'll see him dealt at the draft. With the line up you posted, there's no room for the high end euro that they'll draft (or Knotek if they trade the pick), and I don't see him on the 4th line with Boudreau and Burke (or Ciampini, Gamelin...etc). It's possible they deal Bety, and just go with two 20's..... or it's possible that they deal Corbeil (if they get a great offer) and go with Delmas (if they can get a highly regarded goalie in the draft). I was actually thinking about starting a whole new topic on just this exactly. Picking up Delmas changes the whole 20 thing altogether next year. Before getting him it was black and white that Grant, Bety and one of Amyot or Dimitruk would be back. Now you also have Knotek saying he will come back to Halifax next year too. If we some how end up makeing playoffs that gives us the 9th over all pick. Now to do so we have to win games like last night because it really doesn't get any easier for us here on out. Last night took a look and we have 10 games that are against CB, Mon, or St John. Back to my point if its the 9th why not shop the pick for a first rounder and keep Knotek. I don't think we would be able to get as good a play with the 9th as the 3rd. A team like Quebec that needs new eruo's next year might pay a good price for that pick. Then like Murph said maybe soem one might want Corbil and pay well for him. So why not keep Delmas, and draft a Goalie with one of our 2nd rounders. So many options now for next year in the 20 year old area now that its going to be a lot of talk the rest of the year i think. |
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Post by bois on Jan 9, 2010 11:41:21 GMT -4
you aren't making the playoffs.. you should not be shopping your Euro pick... you should be shopping Knotek if he somehow does return to the Q next season
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Post by Murph on Jan 9, 2010 12:10:01 GMT -4
I think if Bernard has a solid 2nd half, you'll see him dealt at the draft. With the line up you posted, there's no room for the high end euro that they'll draft (or Knotek if they trade the pick), and I don't see him on the 4th line with Boudreau and Burke (or Ciampini, Gamelin...etc). It's possible they deal Bety, and just go with two 20's..... or it's possible that they deal Corbeil (if they get a great offer) and go with Delmas (if they can get a highly regarded goalie in the draft). I was actually thinking about starting a whole new topic on just this exactly. Picking up Delmas changes the whole 20 thing altogether next year. Before getting him it was black and white that Grant, Bety and one of Amyot or Dimitruk would be back. Now you also have Knotek saying he will come back to Halifax next year too. If we some how end up makeing playoffs that gives us the 9th over all pick. Now to do so we have to win games like last night because it really doesn't get any easier for us here on out. Last night took a look and we have 10 games that are against CB, Mon, or St John. Back to my point if its the 9th why not shop the pick for a first rounder and keep Knotek. I don't think we would be able to get as good a play with the 9th as the 3rd. A team like Quebec that needs new eruo's next year might pay a good price for that pick. Then like Murph said maybe soem one might want Corbil and pay well for him. So why not keep Delmas, and draft a Goalie with one of our 2nd rounders. So many options now for next year in the 20 year old area now that its going to be a lot of talk the rest of the year i think. I don't think anybody will give a 1st rounder for the 9th pick in the euro draft. Lewiston took a 3rd and 4th for their pick last year, and it was 7th overall. I think when Halifax traded for the pick to grab Voracek, they sent a 1st for it, but got a 2nd rounder back as well. I can't see anybody trading a 1st round midget pick straight up, for a euro pick. You're talking about giving up 4-5 years of a Canadian player, for 3 years of a euro. The values don't match. If a team like Lewiston or Shawinigan or Bathurst is looking at contending next year, they may pay a decent price for a guy like Knotek. That's got to be the road they explore 1st. Using the pick makes more sense for the Mooseheads. It should give them an impact, '93 born, which would fall in line with the with the large crop of '92's they have, and the bunch of 94's they will have (with a 1st and three 2nds) |
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Post by canbeer on Jan 9, 2010 12:50:37 GMT -4
A 4th line of Boudreau/Burke/Other rookie would be likely...gives us another kid line...and the line of Gelinas/Andrews/Lemieux would be a nice combo....you keep Randell with Bety and Grant and than you have Desjardins with Bernard and MacDonald. I think if Bernard has a solid 2nd half, you'll see him dealt at the draft. With the line up you posted, there's no room for the high end euro that they'll draft (or Knotek if they trade the pick), and I don't see him on the 4th line with Boudreau and Burke (or Ciampini, Gamelin...etc). It's possible they deal Bety, and just go with two 20's..... or it's possible that they deal Corbeil (if they get a great offer) and go with Delmas (if they can get a highly regarded goalie in the draft). The only thing with Bernard, especially if he had a solid second half, is that we don't have much in the way of current 18 year olds with the potential to be good 20 year olds. If the reality comes to match the potential with Bernard he could be quite a powerforward at 20. Depending on Corbeil's play it could be somewhat of a battle between Bety and Delmas for the 3rd 20 spot. With nine forwards as a expected "lock" plus a good chance Bety is a 20 year old they'll have 3 spots (maybe 4) open up front for their 1st rd pick, their Euro and either one of their 2nd rd picks and/or a guy like McGuigan/Wigginton. |
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Post by Jacques Strap on Jan 9, 2010 13:55:19 GMT -4
Anybody know what happened to "Boudreau going back to midget". Was he just finishing out his 5 game "tryout" or is he now staying.
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