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Post by 1barney22 on Aug 20, 2007 2:40:39 GMT -4
I know theres still a long way to go but I thought it would be fun to put together a projected roster for 2007-08. These are my projections. Lets get everyone to prepare their projected rosters and see how close we come. My list is in no particular order:
Goal
LaFleur
Mosher
Defence
Lessard
Southorn
Gervais
Clow
Malouin
Swit
Deighan
Forward
Cliche
Latal
Locke
McKinley
Schmidt
DesRoches
Doyle
LaChaine
Morrison
Street
Main
Kana
MacLean
Paynter
Walker
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Post by 1barney22 on Aug 22, 2007 8:25:07 GMT -4
If PEI were to release or trade a vet from the team this year, who do you think might be on the block?
My guesses are Locke. McKinley, Cliche, LaChaine, Malouin and possibly Mosher. Those are the only ones I think Serge would consider. Not saying I believe they should go, but you have to think hes considering keeping some youngsters which will force someone to go....and I also think based on his comments recently that he wants to bolster his lineup with one trade, and he needs to find a tough guy too which limits available spots. I would not normally list Mosher or Locke, but Mosher has struggled a bit in camp and perhaps the club might consider keeping someone that will be a little more accepting of rarely seeing game time. I mention Locke simply because right now I see him pegged as second line and if they go for a scoring forward, they are going to have to give up someone of solid calibre.
Disclaimer: These are all guesses, no foundation to them whatsoever, just personal observations.
What do you folks think?
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Post by IslandersHKY on Aug 22, 2007 8:30:05 GMT -4
If PEI were to release or trade a vet from the team this year, who do you think might be on the block? My guesses are Locke. McKinley, Cliche, LaChaine, Malouin and possibly Mosher. Those are the only ones I think Serge would consider. Not saying I believe they should go, but you have to think hes considering keeping some youngsters which will force someone to go....and I also think based on his comments recently that he wants to bolster his lineup with one trade, and he needs to find a tough guy too which limits available spots. I would not normally list Mosher or Locke, but Mosher has struggled a bit in camp and perhaps the club might consider keeping someone that will be a little more accepting of rarely seeing game time. I mention Locke simply because right now I see him pegged as second line and if they go for a scoring forward, they are going to have to give up someone of solid calibre. Disclaimer: These are all guesses, no foundation to them whatsoever, just personal observations. What do you folks think? If Savard thinks that the Rocket needs a Heavy-Weight enforcer then they can usually be obtained for a mid/late draft pick. (Personally I don't think we need one with Main, Gervais, and others). Mosher will be fine the season hasn't even started yet and his focus is on supporting Lafleur as the backup and developing for next season. A role that he is more than capable of filling with good potential as a future starter. As for bolstering the roster I don't think any trades will be made right now. It will be much better to let this team play and see how we matchup up and how players are producing this season. At Christmas time Savard can re-assess and make any adjustments necessary. |
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Post by 1barney22 on Aug 22, 2007 8:37:41 GMT -4
Hockeyfan.......great observations. I think that you're points are well thought out and valid. Only considerations that may be a problem is the cost of getting a go to guy at Christmas usually goes wayyyy up because of demand from a few contending teams. As for toughness, we can handle ourselves for sure, but I also remember the effect adding Laferriere ti the team last year. Created much more respect for the team from competitors. Agree? Disagree?
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Post by Score on Aug 22, 2007 8:58:04 GMT -4
At Christmas, Savard needs to see where this team stands, and decide if he will be "selling" or "buying".
Simple.....This season, or next?
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Post by IslandersHKY on Aug 22, 2007 9:24:52 GMT -4
Hockeyfan.......great observations. I think that you're points are well thought out and valid. Only considerations that may be a problem is the cost of getting a go to guy at Christmas usually goes wayyyy up because of demand from a few contending teams. As for toughness, we can handle ourselves for sure, but I also remember the effect adding Laferriere ti the team last year. Created much more respect for the team from competitors. Agree? Disagree? To some extent I agree but at the same time I have never been a fan of the prototypical enforcer. A guy like Bonneau was tremendous because he could also take a regular third line shift and contribute but most True enforcers in the league don't have the hockey skill to play in this league. I'm not saying that this isn't still part of the game but I personally don't see really anyone in the East who Gervais/Main or whoever could matchup with if needed and would much prefer to keep guys like Main/McKinely/MacLean/Street over a real enforcer which is what we are talking about. |
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Post by 1barney22 on Aug 22, 2007 9:26:39 GMT -4
Always seems to be next unfortunately  . If this were the stock market....he could buy an impact player now....and if things are not looking good by Christmas....sell him for a premium! |
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Post by bois on Aug 22, 2007 9:28:46 GMT -4
Score simple answer... this season.. control what's in front of you now what may be in the future
Next years potential 20 year olds don't look terribly impressive... this year with Walker and Morrison (and hopefully at some point an upgrade on Swit) you gotta go now
Plus next year we aren't set in goal like we are this season
a little of the future can be sacrificed this year.... would go along way to show the fans you are serious about building a winner here
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Post by Score on Aug 22, 2007 9:34:10 GMT -4
Score simple answer... this season.. control what's in front of you now what may be in the future Next years potential 20 year olds don't look terribly impressive... this year with Walker and Morrison (and hopefully at some point an upgrade on Swit) you gotta go now Plus next year we aren't set in goal like we are this season a little of the future can be sacrificed this year.... would go along way to show the fans you are serious about building a winner here I agree to a point. With the group of 17's we have, we will be strong again next season IMo.... Also, does nobody think Lafleur will be back as a 20? |
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Post by 1barney22 on Aug 22, 2007 9:46:04 GMT -4
I think this has to be the year. Next year we may have some good 17 D's.....but walker, and Morrison will be gone. Latal will prob be gone, Lafleur will prob be gone. We will have to buy a franchise goalie, and 3-4 top level forwards next year, because the potential returning forwards other than Doyle will not be able to form 2 top lines for the team. Even if the Rocket does not win it all this year......one extra round of playoffs will more than pay for bringing in 1 top level forward this season and possibly a top level D man
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Post by IslandersHKY on Aug 22, 2007 9:50:15 GMT -4
Score simple answer... this season.. control what's in front of you now what may be in the future Next years potential 20 year olds don't look terribly impressive... this year with Walker and Morrison (and hopefully at some point an upgrade on Swit) you gotta go now Plus next year we aren't set in goal like we are this season a little of the future can be sacrificed this year.... would go along way to show the fans you are serious about building a winner here I agree to a point. With the group of 17's we have, we will be strong again next season IMo.... Also, does nobody think Lafleur will be back as a 20? I personally don't think that Lafleur will be back next season he will be ready to start developing in the AHL. As for the question of this season or next. IMO next season looks extremely promising with Doyle, Kana, Gervais, Southorn, Clow, Malouin, Deighan, Cliche, and Street/MacLean starting to make an impact. Plus I don't think the Division will be quite as strong with teams like Halifax, Lewiston and Bathurst rebuilding istead of all peaking. As for the question of 20 yr olds. We will have Gervais for sure. And likely one of Locke or Lachaine depending on their performance this season. Acquiring a 3rd 20 yr old is not hard to do. To me next season looks like the best opportunity to "Go for it" although Mosher will have to prove he can handle it or we will need to get a goalie. Having said that it doesn't mean that this team can't make a run this season. Simply you have to be careful that you don't sacrifice next season to add assets this season. What I am hoping for is that season the roster stays pretty stable and the Rocket compete for 2nd/3rd in the Division with a strong playoff performance. Then next season they have a real shot at challenging for the Division and possibly taking a run at the President's trophy. Which would be 2 very enjoyable seasons for PEI Rocket fans. |
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Post by habs24 on Aug 22, 2007 9:56:57 GMT -4
You think Savard would have learned his lesson last year the way we got pushed around the first half of the season. Well looks like that'll be the way it goes for the start of this season as well. No Main and Gervais(WTF?  ) will no help. Paynter is our best bet as of now and Graham made quick work of him the other night. |
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Post by bois on Aug 22, 2007 9:58:37 GMT -4
I remember reading that same dribble last season (with all due respect HF99).. sorry I strongly disagree
Locke and Lachaine have shown no reason to believe they will be significant overagers in this league
Simply put you can't always look to the future and hope it turns out... at some point it's shit or get off the pot
and I am not suggesting to sacrifice Doyle or Southorn for a run... but certainly there is an opportunity to sacrifice a bit to make a run now.... a championship is not needed but a solid playoff run certainly is
oh and I say there is virtually no chance LaFleur is here next year
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Post by catnut on Aug 22, 2007 10:01:30 GMT -4
Lafleur, having been drafted only this year, does not have to be signed until the year after. He could very well be back next year.
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Post by bois on Aug 22, 2007 10:25:40 GMT -4
Highly unlikely a second round pick is playing in juniors as an overager.... would be great (for us) if he was but I seriously doubt he will be
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. If this were the stock market....he could buy an impact player now....and if things are not looking good by Christmas....sell him for a premium!
) will no help. Paynter is our best bet as of now and Graham made quick work of him the other night. 