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Post by Judas In My Mind on Nov 19, 2014 15:32:56 GMT -4
BC should have grabbed that offer. A 5 and 14 is too steep for a 19 year old undrafted goalie. Looking at next years draft selections as they stand, it appears that three of the firsts will be in the top ten. Well we don't know which 2015 1st round pick was offered but assuming it was Cape Breton's own it likely would not be anywhere near the top ten for 2015. If Cape Breton had Cadorette in net to start the year, Cape Breton is doing much better in the standings than they currently are, or at least everyone would have to assume such anyway. In fact if they had Cadorette in net to start they year they would have to have been considered to be the favorites to win the division, which would have made that 2015 1st round pick #16 overall at best.
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Post by bois on Nov 19, 2014 15:43:20 GMT -4
Ahern overpays for some of the players he gets (Hudon, Leblanc). I guess he expects the same when he sells. Most serious Baie-Comeau fans don't want to contend this season because they know the cupboard is empty. Their first pick in 2015 is in 5th round as of now. They don't have quality rookies in lower leagues either. They don't want to live another few seasons in the bottom of the standings. We can understand how it's tough to decide to sell when you're at the top of the standings. However, BC is clearly weaker than last year and unlike last year, they don't have the assets to get better. Well I don't know what they have for upcoming draft picks or if any futures are still to be flipped from previous trades... but I do know looking at their roster they are near the top of the league right now and that is without having Jeremy Gregoire for a single game yet they also have several youngsters already in their lineup.... so it's not that urgent to get a bunch of 2015 picks playing next year as is so maybe they can't make many trades this year to truly contend.... maybe they stay the course and are happy to go 2-3 rounds this year (nothing wrong with that)... then they have several very marketable assets to move starting at next years draft..... it's not a situation where they have to be in the bottom of the league for several years to rebuild again or maybe they do sell starting this Christmas...... time will tell but it would seem a strange move for a team currently sitting second overall in the Q in terms of their actual record to sell off
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Post by gocapebreton on Nov 19, 2014 15:56:12 GMT -4
BC should have grabbed that offer. A 5 and 14 is too steep for a 19 year old undrafted goalie. Looking at next years draft selections as they stand, it appears that three of the firsts will be in the top ten. I just think that the contenders this year are set in goaltending, and as much as Cape Breton's need to address their goaltending, I just don't see any buyers with deep pockets for what's available. That is in Cape Breton's favor. If I was going to be tossing out a couple of 1st's, I'd be waiting till next years draft and going after Callum Booth(and he may be untouchable). Quebec needs to stock a bit on picks. Even if Cape Breton were to win the league title, I think there are a couple of teams in both the Western and Ontario leagues that are too strong this year in the Memorial cup. I think the only logical goalie, at this point, to go after at Christmas is Guindon and the most I think he's worth is one first(considering the level at which it will be). Then try and get their 20 year old d-man for a 2nd and Brassard. Finally, I'd be trying to bring one of their younger guys in as back up goalie (although they don't seem to have prioritized much on goalie drafts the last couple of years). Colby Muise appears to be playing strong in midget. There is also another 17 year old goalie who is playing extremely well in midget(Aaron Mantle). I believe he didn't get drafted. He's a big kid with a .946 save percentage thus far in the season. I know these kids aren't going to step in and be a #1, but one of these guys might be a little morale boost to the team. I think Quebec will get a new goalie and if Booth isn't in the deal, he'll be traded anyway. Being that it might be Quebec's last Memorial cup appearance,for at least a couple of years, they may indeed trade for a more experienced goalie at Christmas. It would be an interesting scenario for a Fucale and Murphy for Booth. That would be a way for Cape Breton to make a pitch for Booth for this year and maybe two more years.
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Post by sc74 on Nov 19, 2014 16:58:06 GMT -4
I think Quebec will get a new goalie and if Booth isn't in the deal, he'll be traded anyway. Being that it might be Quebec's last Memorial cup appearance,for at least a couple of years, they may indeed trade for a more experienced goalie at Christmas. It would be an interesting scenario for a Fucale and Murphy for Booth. That would be a way for Cape Breton to make a pitch for Booth for this year and maybe two more years. With a dominant team, they would have probably kept Booth as #1 but they'll need certainty in front of the net. With Booth in a trade, they can get something good. Maybe a 3-way trade between CB, HAL and QUE?
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Post by jamesnorris on Nov 19, 2014 17:42:31 GMT -4
I still don't think Booth will leave the province of Quebec. He was a legitimate NCAA threat and he's proving to be a CEGEP god. It would be pretty slimy if for Quebec to move him out of province and mess with the kids studies.
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Post by Y Ddraig Goch on Nov 19, 2014 17:52:38 GMT -4
Being that it might be Quebec's last Memorial cup appearance,for at least a couple of years, they may indeed trade for a more experienced goalie at Christmas. It would be an interesting scenario for a Fucale and Murphy for Booth. That would be a way for Cape Breton to make a pitch for Booth for this year and maybe two more years. With a dominant team, they would have probably kept Booth as #1 but they'll need certainty in front of the net. With Booth in a trade, they can get something good. Maybe a 3-way trade between CB, HAL and QUE? Any deal like that Halifax would likely keep Booth if it involved moving Fucale, not flip him to Cape Breton. But anyway wouldn't Quebec be a bit more focused on offence with not a great deal of assets in the bank?
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Post by thetruth on Nov 19, 2014 18:57:20 GMT -4
If we start Sullivan Friday (Victoriaville) and our team come to play i will say this will be our second consecutive win. The team needs to build confidence. A couple of wins may make our team think and play like Montreal is playing. Well not like Montreal but u get it. Time to start winning GO EAGLES GO, DIG DEEP GUYS, YOU CAN DO IT! The last few games the goals against have been low in fact total goals have been lower, Should we keep our penalties min. down to a minimum and also the goals against I feel we will do well on this road trip.
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Post by sc74 on Nov 19, 2014 19:03:05 GMT -4
I still don't think Booth will leave the province of Quebec. He was a legitimate NCAA threat and he's proving to be a CEGEP god. It would be pretty slimy if for Quebec to move him out of province and mess with the kids studies. That's what I'm afraid of. Besides, he's going to an all english language Cegep. Gatineau, Sherbrooke and Montreal are the only other regions with the same possibility.
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Post by sc74 on Nov 19, 2014 19:04:59 GMT -4
With a dominant team, they would have probably kept Booth as #1 but they'll need certainty in front of the net. With Booth in a trade, they can get something good. Maybe a 3-way trade between CB, HAL and QUE? Any deal like that Halifax would likely keep Booth if it involved moving Fucale, not flip him to Cape Breton. But anyway wouldn't Quebec be a bit more focused on offence with not a great deal of assets in the bank? Of course offense should be improved but the way Booth has been used so far this season makes me think Boucher has another option in mind.
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Post by gocapebreton on Nov 19, 2014 19:19:11 GMT -4
Any deal like that Halifax would likely keep Booth if it involved moving Fucale, not flip him to Cape Breton. But anyway wouldn't Quebec be a bit more focused on offence with not a great deal of assets in the bank? Of course offense should be improved but the way Booth has been used so far this season makes me think Boucher has another option in mind. It probably would be hard to get him out of Quebec. Obviously, that is the reason that he was not drafted until the 3rd round(NCAA threat). However, if by some chance he did come east I doubt a kid with his potential would want to go to a rebuilding team (Halifax). On the other hand, I would think that the Montreal organization would like to see Fucale go back to another Memorial cup experience.
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Post by mooseinfo on Nov 19, 2014 22:26:29 GMT -4
With a dominant team, they would have probably kept Booth as #1 but they'll need certainty in front of the net. With Booth in a trade, they can get something good. Maybe a 3-way trade between CB, HAL and QUE? Any deal like that Halifax would likely keep Booth if it involved moving Fucale, not flip him to Cape Breton. But anyway wouldn't Quebec be a bit more focused on offence with not a great deal of assets in the bank? Not sure on what HFX would decide if something went down like that. HFX may project farther down the road for a goalie if CB offered up the right picks. Not like Booth would be needed next year vice a couple first rounders added to HFX own. Booth could be part of getting the offense in several scenarios add to 20s which always get interest from teams as futures.
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Post by ldub23 on Nov 21, 2014 9:23:52 GMT -4
Are you folks hearing anything about Anthony Brodeur? I saw a post on Twitter from Martin Lahaie saying that Brodeur was claimed on waivers yesterday.
If I understand the waiver process, the player has 48-72 hours to agree to go to the claiming team. Could he be headed to Cape Breton?
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Post by Captain Obvious on Nov 21, 2014 9:26:32 GMT -4
Brodeaur on waivers? CB the team that takes a chance?
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Post by emerz on Nov 21, 2014 9:42:54 GMT -4
Brodeaur on waivers? CB the team that takes a chance? Same Save Percentage as Brassard so I don't really see a point personally, doubt it.
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Post by bois on Nov 21, 2014 10:52:19 GMT -4
Brodeaur on waivers? CB the team that takes a chance? Same Save Percentage as Brassard so I don't really see a point personally, doubt it. 19 rather than 20
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