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Post by Jack Bauer on Sept 25, 2007 11:56:46 GMT -4
Two Gallants better than one
Shuffling the deck: Sea Dogs release two 20-year-olds and have their eye on Brett Gallant's brother
PETER MCGUIRE
Game on
Published Tuesday September 25th, 2007
Appeared on page B6
There will be no free rides this season with the Saint John Sea Dogs.
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team made a bold statement on Monday when it announced it has released 20-year-olds Francis Charland of Victoriaville, Que., and Jordan Knox of Summerside.
The Dogs were expected to drop one of their four 20s to get down to the league-mandated three per team but it came as a bit of a surprise on Monday when Sea Dogs general manager and head coach Jacques Beaulieu made his announcement.
"We feel we can play Mike Thomas more and get Nicolas Pard in the lineup and get just as much from them," said the coach and general manager. "They just weren't getting the job done."
Always the wheeler and dealer, Beaulieu now has an open 20-year-old slot on the roster.
"We'll be very selective and if it takes until Christmas, it takes until Christmas," he said.
One interesting option would see Bradley Gallant of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles join the squad. He's the big brother of Saint John tough guy Brett Gallant. Bradley is Cape Breton's property but he doesn't appear to be part of the team's plans. The Eagles already have three 20-year-olds, including former Sea Dog forward Jonathan Laberge, Edmundston native and team captain Dean Ouellet and defenceman Beau Prokopetz of Winnipeg.
Having another Gallant in the lineup would surely make the Sea Dogs tougher but the young man can play the game, too.
This isn't just some dream scenario, either. The Sea Dogs have, indeed, inquired about his services but have not heard back.
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Post by Deer on Sept 25, 2007 14:32:39 GMT -4
It would seem to be a kind of destiny for the Gallant brothers to play together in this Brad's final season of junior. I say it's got a good chance of happening.
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Post by Judas In My Mind on Sept 25, 2007 15:17:09 GMT -4
It would seem to be a kind of destiny for the Gallant brothers to play together in this Brad's final season of junior. I say it's got a good chance of happening. I hope so. The dream scenario would be we get Brad Gallant. We play Lewiston at Harbour Station. Brett and Brad beat the snot out of Paquette and Marshall on the same shift. I'd pay money to arrange that actually. |
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Post by foreigner on Sept 25, 2007 15:22:35 GMT -4
It would seem to be a kind of destiny for the Gallant brothers to play together in this Brad's final season of junior. I say it's got a good chance of happening. I hope so. The dream scenario would be we get Brad Gallant. We play Lewiston at Harbour Station. Brett and Brad beat the snot out of Paquette and Marshall on the same shift. I'd pay money to arrange that actually. Those 2 guys getting under your skin, eh? I was thinking maybe Lewy should pick up Brad before Friday and then watch the family feud ;D |
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Post by killer on Sept 25, 2007 15:26:53 GMT -4
Love to have Brad in the lineup so he can continue his fued with the Foggies..................also like to see someone whip the ice with Ryan Graham simular to the beating Charles Bergeron put on him last season.
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Post by Clubber Lang on Sept 25, 2007 15:53:27 GMT -4
If the eagles were smart the should also send Downer over there as well and give the kid a chance either this year or next to play in the Q and get something back in return like a pic or a player. I am pretty sure Downer couldn't go until Dec. but why not cut the ties like we did with Menard, Theriault and Dube
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Post by Jack Bauer on Sept 25, 2007 16:07:22 GMT -4
If the eagles were smart the should also send Downer over there as well and give the kid a chance either this year or next to play in the Q and get something back in return like a pic or a player. I am pretty sure Downer couldn't go until Dec. but why not cut the ties like we did with Menard, Theriault and Dube Downer would not get any more playing time in Saint John then he'd get here. They're fine in goal with Mayer, Fullerton(why they keep an average 20yr old goalie i'll never know) and Passingham. |
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Post by Clubber Lang on Sept 25, 2007 16:36:31 GMT -4
If the eagles were smart the should also send Downer over there as well and give the kid a chance either this year or next to play in the Q and get something back in return like a pic or a player. I am pretty sure Downer couldn't go until Dec. but why not cut the ties like we did with Menard, Theriault and Dube Downer would not get any more playing time in Saint John then he'd get here. They're fine in goal with Mayer, Fullerton(why they keep an average 20yr old goalie i'll never know) and Passingham. I don't know much about Mayer but since he is Euro and Passingham it young maybe could free up a Euro spot. I agree with you in both respects with regards to a 20 year old goalie who is average and downer getting limited time. Maybe they can unload him in NFLD for next year. I don't know but it is a sin to see him sit out without us getting compensation. Oh well time will tell. |
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Post by markofthebeast on Sept 25, 2007 16:48:21 GMT -4
We just got rid of one 19 and two 20 yo goalies we don't need any net minders.
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Post by themagician on Sept 26, 2007 13:36:28 GMT -4
Will Pascal make the Seadogs overpay for Gallant like the Seadogs did to him with Laberge last year?
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Post by brec7 on Sept 26, 2007 15:33:48 GMT -4
Not likely, it's pretty much a buyer's market when it comes to surplus 20's like Gallant is.
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Post by Deer on Sept 26, 2007 17:12:19 GMT -4
I can see this happening, and if it does I dread how painful it would be to have Sea Dog posters going on about two Gallants....... it's bad enough with one! ;D
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Post by Jack Bauer on Sept 26, 2007 17:18:41 GMT -4
I can see this happening, and if it does I dread how painful it would be to have Sea Dog posters going on about two Gallants....... it's bad enough with one! ;D Might keep us out of last place tho  |
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Post by joey on Sept 26, 2007 18:08:47 GMT -4
I can see this happening, and if it does I dread how painful it would be to have Sea Dog posters going on about two Gallants....... it's bad enough with one! ;D Its called appreciated , one thing the other Gallant did not much of from certain posters here. When Brett plays the games seem to get very entertaining . As soon as anyone brings him up after a game ,their are certain trolls who bounce from site to site who keep the posts going. That I agree gets tiring. One thing about one or both Gallants on our team, it makes for some great entertainment. Jack Bauer you are not going to have any problem making the playoffs you have a nice hard working team . But the way your team is made up if you like the extra physical activity you may have a very boring winter. With that good luck ,you spanked us the first game look forward to returning the favor. |
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Post by canucklehead on Sept 26, 2007 18:23:27 GMT -4
Will Pascal make the Seadogs overpay for Gallant like the Seadogs did to him with Laberge last year? Nobody forced Pascal to do anything he agreed to the trade that's not JB's fault he could have passed on the deal.  |
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