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Post by theqprofessor on Apr 12, 2014 10:16:58 GMT -4
Whitney was a 20 yo goalies with Victoriaville and he is a kid from Maritimes....I don`t know why you talk about Sherbrooke I mention Sherbrooke because they have a spot open for a guy like Bureau or Fortin
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Post by seagle on Apr 12, 2014 11:16:52 GMT -4
My thoughts on our 20's for next year:
Hache- We all hope he is here. I think he will move on.
Darcy- He would be one of the top 20's in the league if he plays in the Q. His age makes him a little less certain that he will be drafted, if he is he will be gone.
If undrafted he will get a FA offer.I had the pleasure of meeting Cameron's parents, he has really enjoyed his time here. Could we compete for his services, I think not. But perhaps there would be value to other Q teams namely Que. who host the Mem cup and should definitely be interested in his services. The point could be made that playing for a contender and the better linemates that would bring could further his career. With the Eagles getting some assets for him.
Having said that I think he is moving on to a higher level.
Farrell- The surest thing we have to a sure thing.
Legare- I think he had better season than Farrell. However our lineup has too many smaller players. We should not keep both. He will be in the Q next year
Corriveau- Struggled for top 6 playing time this year but when given this opportunity performed well. Although I would like him to utilize his size more, he still brings that to the table and we are sorely lacking in that regard. I slot him in as our 2nd 20.
Lindsay- Performed admirably in his role on this years squad but would play the same role as a 20. I would want more out of a 20 year old spot.
We MUST pick up a 20 year old D man.
The success of this years squad I largely attribute to this group and I would like to thank them all for making C200 an enjoyable place to be this winter. Best of luck to all that move on
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Post by seagle on Apr 12, 2014 14:24:36 GMT -4
My thoughts on our Defence:
As for the NOW our Defensive position is in more trouble than it was last year. Our future is not now!
Hache I would consider an unexpected bonus. Future returns from past deals are a possibility
Leveille will be handed the #1 job from the right side. He will 18. I would be looking for 20 year old LH D man with some grit that can play on the top 2. That shouldn't cost us much.
Bell and Lalonde will be our top pairing in the future but are they ready for our top 4 at 17? Another veteran presence may be required for this role.
If Nosella is willing to accept the same roll as last year there may be a spot for him. I hope he is motivated and uses the summer working to secure a spot. He will be pushed in camp by 18 year old FA's.
Bailergeron has taken the lead in a group of last years picks for what I would think is one open spot. That would make three 17 year olds on the backend.
It would be tough to add a 16 year old rookie to that mix.
We definitely have needs on our D for next season. How much of our asset pot we are willing to spend on next years club will be interesting to watch
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Post by EagleFan2009 on Apr 12, 2014 16:24:42 GMT -4
Is dumont going to go for it next year? I sure hope not..
I have no problem going for a 19 year old goalie. Meaning he will be here the following year.
Hache doesn't return and if Darcy does, thats a bonus.
Do not take Balmas just because hes local.. Not saying the kids not talented, but take the best player available.
I hope to see the Russian convinced to come over, and I expect another FA find.
And wow drumm must be pissed.. Carrier has been out for almost the entire playoffs so far..
Build that back end, its CLEAR to everyone it needs to addressed.
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Post by looneytunes on Apr 13, 2014 10:53:34 GMT -4
Any 20 D men that you guys think they will target? Assuming they do go for a 20 year old Defenceman because that is what they really need right now.
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Post by bois on Apr 14, 2014 9:14:09 GMT -4
Is dumont going to go for it next year? I sure hope not.. I have no problem going for a 19 year old goalie. Meaning he will be here the following year. Hache doesn't return and if Darcy does, thats a bonus. Do not take Balmas just because hes local.. Not saying the kids not talented, but take the best player available. I hope to see the Russian convinced to come over, and I expect another FA find. And wow drumm must be pissed.. Carrier has been out for almost the entire playoffs so far.. Build that back end, its CLEAR to everyone it needs to addressed. Drummondville were never going past next round at best anyhow.. I doubt they're pissed when they wind up with carrier as a 20 next year to play or trade in a Mem cup hosting season for the Q
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Post by statsman18 on Apr 14, 2014 9:30:06 GMT -4
Is dumont going to go for it next year? I sure hope not.. I have no problem going for a 19 year old goalie. Meaning he will be here the following year. Hache doesn't return and if Darcy does, thats a bonus. Do not take Balmas just because hes local.. Not saying the kids not talented, but take the best player available. I hope to see the Russian convinced to come over, and I expect another FA find. And wow drumm must be pissed.. Carrier has been out for almost the entire playoffs so far.. Build that back end, its CLEAR to everyone it needs to addressed. This is 100% spit balling but what if this 19yo goalie comes from a provincial rival? Let's say Dumont has been told Hache will be back and has a strong indication that Darcy will be back. You then add this in named Goalie which plays in the same province, does that change the don't go for it idea? I mean I agree with everyone else here you guys need at lest one other experienced 18 or 19 year old defensemen to go any where. But really if it was Fucale ( he's who I was talking about of you didn't catch on) you guy picked up and all the other sucks lined up, you guy would be best in the Maritime Divison. Mind you if it was Fucale you guys were getting that 5th overall pick would have to be coming this way too. Plus maybe Lalonde. So I'm thinking a trade of Bureau, Lalonde, 5th and maybe one of the middle 2nd rounds you have for Fucale. That to me seems fair.
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Post by hal on Apr 14, 2014 9:36:01 GMT -4
Sounds like it is skirting on the fringes of the Old Boomerang Fiasco !
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Post by eaglefan62 on Apr 14, 2014 11:48:20 GMT -4
That price sounds a little high to me, considering that Dumont pretty much said that his go for it year would be the year that Bishop and company would be 19, which would be the year after this. Also I think Fucale would be no more that a one year project as I think hec will be in the AHL at 20. I think we would be better off looking at a guy like Cadorrette from Baie-Comeau, also an excellent goalie with lots of playoff experience and probably would have a better chance at returning as a 20. Also mentioned earlier in the blog that we should look for a 20 year old defemceman, why would we not look for a 19 year ols defenceman or two who will be around for two years, especially since our 19 yeat old group going into this year is weak (dumonts own words) while our 20 year old and 18 year old group are pretty solid as they stand now. Also we got a 2nd round pick from Rimouski for Leduc, seems like a high price for him, would not be surprised if that pick is just a holder and will be going bak to Rimouski at the draft for a player, possibly defenceman Gravel. Shpuld be an interesting draft with all the options that we have.
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Post by ppinto123 on Apr 14, 2014 12:21:55 GMT -4
I think Brassard from Charlottetown could be acquired cheaply since they have their #1 goalie as well he would fit in you guys time frame since he will be 19 on top he is a good goalie with.901 save % on a bad team is nothing to sneeze at
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Post by prostar on Apr 14, 2014 12:29:54 GMT -4
AHHH Gravel ? he is in Val Dor think you missed that trade eaglefan62
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Post by seagle on Apr 14, 2014 15:57:36 GMT -4
That price sounds a little high to me, considering that Dumont pretty much said that his go for it year would be the year that Bishop and company would be 19, which would be the year after this. Also I think Fucale would be no more that a one year project as I think hec will be in the AHL at 20. I think we would be better off looking at a guy like Cadorrette from Baie-Comeau, also an excellent goalie with lots of playoff experience and probably would have a better chance at returning as a 20. Also mentioned earlier in the blog that we should look for a 20 year old defemceman, why would we not look for a 19 year ols defenceman or two who will be around for two years, especially since our 19 yeat old group going into this year is weak (dumonts own words) while our 20 year old and 18 year old group are pretty solid as they stand now. Also we got a 2nd round pick from Rimouski for Leduc, seems like a high price for him, would not be surprised if that pick is just a holder and will be going bak to Rimouski at the draft for a player, possibly defenceman Gravel. Shpuld be an interesting draft with all the options that we have. A good point on the age of the D that should be picked up and the assessment of our present 95's. I would be concerned on the cost of a 19 year. They tend to be more expensive and we will be competing for their services with contenders. This along with the uncertainty of whether or not they will play in the league are my concerns. I certainly would not rule out looking for a 19 year old but at this point I would prefer a 20. At present outside of Hache our other 20 options would be forwards. The present strength in this team is in our 96's as you have stated. Outside of Levielle they are forwards. I have faith in the ability of Pelltier , Bishop, Lazerev and Simard to start filling our top 6 spots. I would prefer these players be given the best opportunity to develop. Too many 20's ahead of them on the depth chart may interfere with this. Legare for a 20 year old D man would be my preferred move. We could easily add a draft pick as well.
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Post by seagle on Apr 14, 2014 16:18:56 GMT -4
I think Brassard from Charlottetown could be acquired cheaply since they have their #1 goalie as well he would fit in you guys time frame since he will be 19 on top he is a good goalie with.901 save % on a bad team is nothing to sneeze at It is hard to give up on an 17 year old goalie. From the discussion on here in regards to a franchise goalie, I would to like spend our first pick in this manner. With this, our weakened D next year, and the franchise's need not to drop off from this years success obtaining a dependable 19 year old goalie is easy for me to be behind.
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Post by ppinto123 on Apr 14, 2014 17:13:01 GMT -4
Eagles would have been a much better team this past playoff if they had better goaltending. it seemed the team did not have any confidence in their goaltending at all
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Post by eaglefan62 on Apr 14, 2014 19:41:27 GMT -4
Given the fact that it seems our 19 year old group is weak, who, if anyone of this group might not br back. My pick would be Dozzi, given the number of times he was a healthy scratch down the stretch nad into the playoffs. Then we have Nosella, Fortin, Brunelle, Beaton, Lyle and Gauthier.Any thoughts on this group. I believe all of these, except Gauthier who came in at Christmas, could be classed as underachievers and basically disappointments.
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