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Post by statsman18 on Sept 23, 2023 17:31:21 GMT -4
Halifax is going to be looking for revenge on opening night loss. Here’s their line up.
Peitzsche/ Vidicek/ Fournier
Levesque/ Kilfoil/ Crosby
Ponzetto/ MacPhee/ Todd
Welsh/ Fontaine/ Moser
Schultz/ Phillips
Moravec/ MacKenzie
Doyle/ Martin
Milner
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Post by Score on Sept 23, 2023 17:40:31 GMT -4
Isles lineup for tonight's game.
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Post by statsman18 on Sept 23, 2023 18:02:14 GMT -4
I rushed this thread because had just wanted to stop posting every game under the same thread that we’ve talked about the draft and training camp in.
Last nights game was interesting. Some players really stood out and most have been talked about in the other thread. One player however that wasn’t mentioned was Schultz. He was so confident and fast last night. He was great QBing the PP, even without Cataford and Dumais he made sure there were plenty of scoring chances with the man advantage. Here’s my out Landis prediction for this season. Schultz will be 4th in team scoring and top 3 in the league defencemen scoring. Now double down on this statement I’m going to say he’s a point per game guy. He in my opinion was the best moosehead last night. He’s definitely a player to watch tonight.
A key to the game is get to the man advantage. I know crazy idea but Halifax last night didn’t score on the PP. They had a lot of chances that I don’t think they miss two nights in a row. I was very surprised with how good their PP looked last night. Even their 2nd unit looked good.
In saying all that I think PEI will still win Milner is not a good goalie. He makes me wish they kept James.
Ps. I hate the new website!!!!
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Post by hfxfan09 on Sept 23, 2023 19:43:19 GMT -4
They looked pretty decent for a young team missing 5 players last night, I thought Milner played fine they didn't get blown out by any means. They actually had a really good 1st period and I don't think they played bad by any means in the 2nd and 3rd in fact I think they were pressing the Isles a bit to equalize when it was close.
I can't speak for tonight, but I don't think we need to freak out the 2nd game of the season missing 5 players and our number 1 goalie. I imagine next time we see Cha we'll have a different team.
We knew we had to win being a more defensive team this year we don't have the scoring depth we did last year yet. but we still have
-Vidicek
-Dumais
-Cataford that can put the puck in the net.
-Furlong
-Mackinnon and only Vidicek has returned so far so let's wait till Jan to freak out.
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Post by papadopoulos on Sept 23, 2023 20:15:42 GMT -4
I decided to make the drive down for this one. Whoops. Left 9 mins left in the 3rd.
For the first and most of the second we could not for the life of us get the puck out of our zones. To say that our power play looked even 'fine' would be a lie when we hardly got off a shot. The play picked up after the goal,but quickly went back the other way.
Ponzetto is really not feeling it so far. I can't blame him for the same reasons we all keep stating. Milner... well, let's hope Rousseau is back soon. I think I'd give him until the deadline and judge him then. I'm not convinced he isn't just nervous. There was a few shots I felt should not have gone in.
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Post by switchback on Sept 23, 2023 20:38:20 GMT -4
You guys will probably be without Vidicek next game as well
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Post by rookieq on Sept 23, 2023 20:49:22 GMT -4
They looked pretty decent for a young team missing 5 players last night, I thought Milner played fine they didn't get blown out by any means. They actually had a really good 1st period and I don't think they played bad by any means in the 2nd and 3rd in fact I think they were pressing the Isles a bit to equalize when it was close. I can't speak for tonight, but I don't think we need to freak out the 2nd game of the season missing 5 players and our number 1 goalie. I imagine next time we see Cha we'll have a different team. We knew we had to win being a more defensive team this year we don't have the scoring depth we did last year yet. but we still have -Vidicek -Dumais -Cataford that can put the puck in the net. -Furlong -Mackinnon and only Vidicek has returned so far so let's wait till Jan to freak out. This start of season was expected. Like I said many times, the Moose are not a Championship Team even with Dumais, Cataford, McKinnon and Rousseau in the lineup, so without them, we’re a bottom half of the league young team. Let’s also hope that Cataford is not injured too much. As for Dumais, if you follow the news, I am not sure that we will see him before January. And after January, depending on our 1st half, it might be worth sending him and Furlong somewhere else to rebuild with the current youth as it was mentioned in other posts. Let’s wait and see and hope that our young guys will grow. |
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Post by yesisaiditfirst on Sept 23, 2023 23:05:51 GMT -4
I expected a 1-3 or 0-4 start with this roster missing players. Any doubt of that quashed with Vidicek being suspended for the game in Moncton.
It's only September and no need to panic. Back to backs are hard with key players gone from roster. Especially when top goalie is one of them.
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Post by Herd Fan on Sept 24, 2023 1:06:06 GMT -4
We all figured how this was going to go without 5 key guys in our lineup. But, given the fact that Dumais is being tried on power play today with CBJ, they are serious about keeping him. Shits about to get real for the Moose.
Speaking of power play or lack there of, any chance Midgely will actually try something different after going 0 for 7 or 8 with this crew? Perhaps try other guys out there if not to score, at least send a message to the guys who are not getting it done. Running this ridiculous ineffective power play over and over and over again is the definition of insanity. Even a shot on a power play would be a plus at this point. Our Pk produces as many scoring chances as our PP. Yikes!!!
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Post by Fryar on Sept 24, 2023 7:14:31 GMT -4
We all figured how this was going to go without 5 key guys in our lineup. But, given the fact that Dumais is being tried on power play today with CBJ, they are serious about keeping him. Shits about to get real for the Moose. Speaking of power play or lack there of, any chance Midgely will actually try something different after going 0 for 7 or 8 with this crew? Perhaps try other guys out there if not to score, at least send a message to the guys who are not getting it done. Running this ridiculous ineffective power play over and over and over again is the definition of insanity. Even a shot on a power play would be a plus at this point. Our Pk produces as many scoring chances as our PP. Yikes!!! Just back in town and didn't see either the games other than highlights this morning. Hopefully Crosby can replicate his play from Friday night much more than he did last year. Halifax's average forward height is 5'10.5" so they're undersized and will get pushed around quite a bit throughout the year. Horth & Huckins would help to remedy that. |
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Post by hfxfan2002 on Sept 24, 2023 10:08:08 GMT -4
I’m not too worried when we kicked off the 2022-23 season we were only winning games by 1 goal. And lost games to the Huskies, Tigres, Wildcats, and Eagles in the first 10 game of the season. We didn’t really have any forwards at NHL camps from what I remember.
It’d be extremely disappointing if Dumais doesn’t return. They have space for him too, Emil Bemstrom and Alexandre Texier aren’t overpowering.
All our NHL returnees back and a 20 year old addition and were in business, not sure if they’ll move away from Fournier or not but if Levesque looks good and Ponzetto being there I don’t think they’ll acquire two 20’s, just one.
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Post by Citris on Sept 24, 2023 14:28:28 GMT -4
If Dumais sticks in CBJ than I'm 100% down for starting the rebuild, or at least a re-tool.
There's some similarities between this squad and the 2019-2020 Mooseheads, an overpoweringly strong first line with some veteran D and goaltenders... the difference is this year's version of the Mooseheads has a better returning D core, and better quality young players behind that 1st line.
But still, that team was not good enough to compete, so Cam decided to sell at Christmas, which kickstarted a whole new era for the club.
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Post by hfxfan09 on Sept 24, 2023 20:21:14 GMT -4
If Dumais sticks in CBJ than I'm 100% down for starting the rebuild, or at least a re-tool. There's some similarities between this squad and the 2019-2020 Mooseheads, an overpoweringly strong first line with some veteran D and goaltenders... the difference is this year's version of the Mooseheads has a better returning D core, and better quality young players behind that 1st line. But still, that team was not good enough to compete, so Cam decided to sell at Christmas, which kickstarted a whole new era for the club. For sure will be back, He's not ready for the NHL yet in my opinion and he's too young for the AHL it would for sure be disappointing if they kept him.(But I have faith Cam would fill the gaps). Halifax must be thinking he's coming back they haven't named a captain yet and some people think Dumais is getting it. |
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Post by Herd Fan on Sept 24, 2023 20:50:58 GMT -4
Well, every one is entitled to their own opinion. But for you to say...."For sure he will be back" I think is just talking out your you know what. Unless you can back that up with something, and maybe you can. Columbus have him on Columbus's number one power play in camp. He isn't put there in camp because they plan on sending him back. They are legitimately looking to see if he could fit in there in a top 6/special teams position. He cant play in AHL, i agree with you there.
I wouldnt be to quick to put a C on Dumais with Furlong still kicking around. Not sure what the coaches see, but from the outside looking in, I would think Furlong has just as much a chance as Dumais. But what do I know. I do my best to observe when these kids do not have puck, and/or are heading off for a line change. How do they react when coming off a bad shift? All of this plays a role in how they decide if they want to draft a player or not.
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Post by statsman18 on Sept 24, 2023 21:16:15 GMT -4
If Dumais sticks in CBJ than I'm 100% down for starting the rebuild, or at least a re-tool. There's some similarities between this squad and the 2019-2020 Mooseheads, an overpoweringly strong first line with some veteran D and goaltenders... the difference is this year's version of the Mooseheads has a better returning D core, and better quality young players behind that 1st line. But still, that team was not good enough to compete, so Cam decided to sell at Christmas, which kickstarted a whole new era for the club. Here’s the thing about this stance. Let’s say everyone’s back but Dumais, are we still a contending team? My answer is 100% no. Yes our defence is solid when you add Mackinnon and Furlong to it but the two MVP’s on this team are Dumais and Rousseau. After those guys we have good pieces that’s it. Look last night game doesn’t surprise me at all. This team isn’t really that good if Dumais sticks this team goes from a top of the division team to mid of this division. I’m with the retooling move all the way if Dumais makes the show. Here’s the problem though. IMO the only player that they should trade is Furlong. However if Rousseau plays his way into a contract this training camp definitely him too. But for argument sake let’s say that doesn’t happen. If you look at the make up of this roster our 20yo’s next year would be Vidicek, Rousseau and Schultz. The only other player that would be 20 that has value is Furlong. Him being drafted there’s a chance he could play himself into a contract. With that I’d look to trade him for a high pick plus a future 2005 born player. Not saying this is the trade but using an example something like Gendron and a 2025 1st rounder would be the final price. That give Halifax another good forward plus a pick as a trade asset to add at the deadline on a Mem cup year. Now if Rousseau gets a contract and Dumais sticks I look at playing in the merky middle for 2 years. I know this isn’t a popular opinion but if we don’t have Rousseau next year this team won’t compete in 2024/25. They could be a mid pack team that year and sell guys like Cataford and Mackinnon and Vidicek to compete in 25/26 season and maybe even 26/27 year. After saying all of that I don’t think Dumais stick this year. Fantilli is the reason more than Dumais himself. Adam Fantilli is going to play with The Blue Jackets this year and because of that I don’t think they will have 2 teenage forwards on the same team. I don’t think it matters if he out plays Fantilli either. The politics of Fantilli being the 3rd pick will over rule a 19yo old who was a 3rd round pick. Egos are going to play into this with the blow up of Babs they can’t make a mistake agian. |
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