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Post by blt on Aug 26, 2015 23:26:26 GMT -4
My thoughts on the lines are the following. I suspect Shewfelt, Bishop and Blain-Dupuis (and potentially Watt) to be rotated, with the rest of them playing most games unless away or injury. The 3rd and 4th lines are more like 3a and 3b lines, depending on the situation.
Meier,Moynihan,Putintsev Fortier,Somppi, Durandeau Moynihan, Dachyshyn, Watt Bent, Crossley, Shewfelt
Bishop Blain-Dupuis
On D my guess is the following. I suspect the bottom 4 will be rotated in and out of the line up at least for the first bit.
Fitzgerald/Donaghey Ford/Nauss Jones/Taillefer
Argento Flower
Then in net we have:
Brassard Resop
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Post by moosefan66 on Aug 26, 2015 23:31:54 GMT -4
My guess is: Meier-Somppi-Putintsev Fortier-Moynihan-Durandeau Will be the top two lines. Fitzgerald-Donaghey (which will be out opening weekend) Ford-Jones Nauss-Flower Argento - Taillifer (again with a rotation on the bottom pair) Taillifer will not be on a rotation. The rotation will be Argento/Flower Fitzgerald-Donaghey Ford-Taillifer Nauss-Jones Argento-Flower
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Post by bartmoosefan on Aug 27, 2015 7:38:22 GMT -4
Its really amusing that every one sits back on this site and makes comments like they are the coach or general manager making these decisions, they picked this team because it was the best of the players at camp, you don't take a guy like, king, just because he was there last season, who gives a shit, he is a liability, and every body knows it. i think its about time they stopped making decisions with there heart and made the right ones with there heads.and i feel this year they did just that, (ie, kjng, Leblanc etc) also when it comes to the captain and assistant, why does every one think Cody donahgy, deserves one, i don't, he just came to the team.or timo cause he's gonnabe leading scorer (that's not what its all about)Those spots are reserved for players that make a special impact both in dressing room and on and of the ice. My pick Kelly bent, that guy is all heart. Sure he's in box a lot, i mean a lot but....i bet he's one Hell of a team mate. 2015-16 halifax mooseheads will be compared with the Moncton wildcats 2 years ago very young but very exciting. I think they are going to suprise a few people.
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Post by Gman on Aug 27, 2015 7:55:22 GMT -4
Its really amusing that every one sits back on this site and makes comments like they are the coach or general manager making these decisions, they picked this team because it was the best of the players at camp, you don't take a guy like, king, just because he was there last season, who gives a shit, he is a liability, and every body knows it. i think its about time they stopped making decisions with there heart and made the right ones with there heads.and i feel this year they did just that, (ie, kjng, Leblanc etc) also when it comes to the captain and assistant, why does every one think Cody donahgy, deserves one, i don't, he just came to the team.or timo cause he's gonnabe leading scorer (that's not what its all about)Those spots are reserved for players that make a special impact both in dressing room and on and of the ice. My pick Kelly bent, that guy is all heart. Sure he's in box a lot, i mean a lot but....i bet he's one Hell of a team mate. 2015-16 halifax mooseheads will be compared with the Moncton wildcats 2 years ago very young but very exciting. I think they are going to suprise a few people. If people aren't allowed to discuss what they would like to see for lineups, it would be a very quiet board, and no one would bother visiting. If that's not your style, don't participate. Know what amuses me? People with 24 posts trying to tell people who have been posting here for years what to do. On topic, it's funny that people are pinning Shewfelt in for 4th line duty, possibly even sitting in the stands as a 19 year old 3rd year player. I think that's because he had such a terrible year last year, but they didn't keep him to play 4th line. I expect he will rebound this year and likely be a fixture on the top 2 lines for most of the season.
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Post by Jacques Strap on Aug 27, 2015 7:55:40 GMT -4
Its really amusing that every one sits back on this site and makes comments like they are the coach or general manager making these decisions, they picked this team because it was the best of the players at camp, you don't take a guy like, king, just because he was there last season, who gives a shit, he is a liability, and every body knows it. i think its about time they stopped making decisions with there heart and made the right ones with there heads.and i feel this year they did just that, (ie, kjng, Leblanc etc) also when it comes to the captain and assistant, why does every one think Cody donahgy, deserves one, i don't, he just came to the team.or timo cause he's gonnabe leading scorer (that's not what its all about)Those spots are reserved for players that make a special impact both in dressing room and on and of the ice. My pick Kelly bent, that guy is all heart. Sure he's in box a lot, i mean a lot but....i bet he's one Hell of a team mate. 2015-16 halifax mooseheads will be compared with the Moncton wildcats 2 years ago very young but very exciting. I think they are going to suprise a few people. How do you explain Shewfelt then?
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Post by novicefan on Aug 27, 2015 9:02:09 GMT -4
Its really amusing that every one sits back on this site and makes comments like they are the coach or general manager making these decisions, they picked this team because it was the best of the players at camp, you don't take a guy like, king, just because he was there last season, who gives a shit, he is a liability, and every body knows it. i think its about time they stopped making decisions with there heart and made the right ones with there heads.and i feel this year they did just that, (ie, kjng, Leblanc etc) also when it comes to the captain and assistant, why does every one think Cody donahgy, deserves one, i don't, he just came to the team.or timo cause he's gonnabe leading scorer (that's not what its all about)Those spots are reserved for players that make a special impact both in dressing room and on and of the ice. My pick Kelly bent, that guy is all heart. Sure he's in box a lot, i mean a lot but....i bet he's one Hell of a team mate. 2015-16 halifax mooseheads will be compared with the Moncton wildcats 2 years ago very young but very exciting. I think they are going to suprise a few people. I agree with some of what you're saying - if they picked a Captain based on scoring, wouldn't Ehlers have been Captain last year? Like you said, I think the Captain needs to be a leader on and off the ice and agree too that Bent deserves it. The ONLY reason I don't think he will get it is because of the role Kelly plays, I don't think you can be the Captain and continue to play the "shit disturber" role - IMO. Couldn't agree more when you say the Captain and Assistants spots are reserved for players who make an impact on and off the ice.
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Post by Y Ddraig Goch on Aug 27, 2015 10:02:20 GMT -4
It was changed a couple of years ago to 18yo not on roster go on waivers. Really? I thought waivers for 18 year olds only came at Xmas. Might not be 2 years but it was definitely changed.
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Post by bigtimefan on Aug 27, 2015 10:43:32 GMT -4
i disagree on a couple points
1st- i dont believe Bent should wear the "C" 2nd - Role players as Captains- Jody Shelley is all im going to say(probably the best Captain in Moose history) 3rd- Donahgy could wear c but if you may trade hime then why bother 4th- none of us are in the dressing room to see what they are like and there is alot more to being captain than that....coaches are meeting all the time with C's and A's on team issues and future trades(opinions on other players), how they handle the media, sponsors, public etc....making younger guys feel comfortable on the team
i think the biggest issue here is there are no names on the team that jump out as leaders...yes there are some potential guys but true leaders--- i see 4 or 5 potentials to wear letters....Meier, Donoghy,Moynihan and maybe Bent....and to throw everyone into a tizzie- Brassard
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Post by Citris on Aug 27, 2015 11:20:14 GMT -4
also when it comes to the captain and assistant, why does every one think Cody donahgy, deserves one, i don't, he just came to the team. Cameron Critchlow, Stephan Fournier say hi. Your tenure with the team has nothing to do with leadership ability. Donaghey is by far the most experienced defenseman on this team. He is entering his 4th season when every other blueliner we have is entering their second or first.
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Post by statsman18 on Aug 27, 2015 12:43:54 GMT -4
I like the look of this team. There were guys I personally thought were going to make the team that shouldn't have and they didn't. I personally don't really remember the last time that happened here. I am surprised about Flower making it though. He never blew me away when I seen him. Not saying he isn't good just didn't seem to out shine others. I personally think that if Charlebois looked better then Flower and might have made it over him if he didn't get the concussion.
As for the forwards and I know it's just for fun putting together the line up, but every one seems to want to split up Moynihan and Meier. Why? They have history together, and great numbers with each other. It's a matter of who they put on the other wing with them for me.
Also why does everyone think Durandeau will play 2nd line duty. He is only 16yo. It's not often that 16yo come into this league and play top 2 line minuets. Yes I remember Drouin and McKinnon, but those guys are special players. Durandeau is good just not Nate or Jo good. I liked what I have seen from him so far, but it's been against B teams. I just think he might start the year playing 3 and 4 line to start the year. People over value players sometimes here.
My thoughts on the line up are this.
Meier/ Moynihan/ Fortier Putintsev/ Somppi/ Watt Shewfelt/ Dachyshan/ Moynihan Bent/ Crossley/ Durandeau
Bishop and B-D get thrown in here and there. If Durandeau plays good he could jump up to 2nd line at Christmas. Defence is pretty straight forward.
Donaghey/ Fitzgerald Nauss/ Ford Talleffer/ Jones
Flower and Argento get mixed in here and there too.
As for the letters I think the C is going to Meier or Bent. I have seen some behind the scenes stuff and Meier is a team guy plus someone to look up to on the ice. So don't be surprised if he gets it.
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Post by bigtimefan on Aug 27, 2015 13:44:55 GMT -4
Fournier meh! but Critchlow nope.Dont think you can even use either name in the same sentence as Shelley as far as leadership , toughness and character guy Difference with Fournier over bent is he still could put up numbers. Bent has 25 points and minus 55 in 161 games!!
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Post by statsman18 on Aug 27, 2015 14:15:42 GMT -4
Fournier meh! but Critchlow nope.Dont think you can even use either name in the same sentence as Shelley as far as leadership , toughness and character guy Difference with Fournier over bent is he still could put up numbers. Bent has 25 points and minus 55 in 161 games!! You missed the point. They both were brought to the team and not with it the year before.
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Post by moosefan1994 on Aug 27, 2015 14:19:49 GMT -4
Fournier and Critchlow were great captains for the Mooseheads- anyone who says otherwise proves that they don't know hockey and they didn't watch what a great job Fournier and Critchlow did for their respective teams.
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Post by bigtimefan on Aug 27, 2015 14:26:04 GMT -4
i didn't say they weren't i just said they couldn't compare IMO. and just because i don't agree with what you think doesn't mean i know nothing about hockey...give your head a shake buddy!!!
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Post by bigtimefan on Aug 27, 2015 14:26:26 GMT -4
i got what ya mean now statsman
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