New Lineup

[Score]

Southorn-Gervais
Main-Neiderer
Malouin-Gomes
Deighan


With the selling of Lessard, the Rocket D looks like this now. I personally don't expect to see any more D moved, so this could be the D that they go with the rest of the season.

Three 17yr olds
One 16yr old.


Comments?

[rocketlauncher]

All probable returnees next season. Should make for a good back end next year

[wingman]

I'm not sold yet on Malouin being a reliable enough of a defenseman where he is ready for full time regular duty, more comfortable having him platooned in and out.

Next season won't Main and Gervais be 20's, if so, what are the chances of both of them being back? If only one of them is back, perhaps they should decide now who won't be and make a move to get a return for that player, preferably an 18 yr old.

Time will tell if Southorn is ready to be a #1, but he isn't right now. Perhaps if they can add an 18 yr old defenseman, they can spread that time over the rest of the D instead of relying that time on Southorn right now.

[rocketlauncher]

Guess it depends on whether latal returns. I see Main Gervais and LaChaine as the 20 yr olds if Latal is gone. Otherwise, one of the 2 20yr old D could be gone

[bois]

I think there is a chance of Malouin being moved still.. adding Neiderer gives us more flexibility to move one of our 17 y/o D and I see Malouin being that guy

then add Owens to the PP... suddenly the D has 2 19's, 1 18, 2 17's and a 16.. much better age distribution

[Score]

What about the forwards?

As of now:

Walker-Mo-Lachaine
Tousignant-Doyle-Latal
Kana-Locke-McKinley
Paynter-CoonCome-Gallant
MacLean
DesRoches

Unsure about those lines.......just something I tossed together.

Should we expect to see some FW's moved?

[bois]

I would think so yes

some nice depth there actually

I still think if this is the only move we make we're better than we were and much better for next season

If we make another major transaction we can be set up really nicely for the next 2 years

[Stuck in a Loop...]

So our D gets younger? lol Is Neiderer gonna be able to step in our top 4 already and who is the 18 yr old dman?

[Score]

wingman said:

Next season won't Main and Gervais be 20's, if so, what are the chances of both of them being back? If only one of them is back, perhaps they should decide now who won't be and make a move to get a return for that player, preferably an 18 yr old.
.

I think that going into next season, our 20's returning will be:
Main
Gervais
Lachaine

With the D the Rocket have, they will want to have some experience back there......so they do not need to go out and find a "filler" ala Swit again.

[IslandersHKY]

I know you said as of now but I really expect one of Walker or Morrison to get traded so here is what I would go with.

Latal-Lachaine-Walker/Morrison
Kana-Tousignant-Doyle
McKinley-Locke-Gallant
MacLean-CoonCome-Paynter
DesRoches

Southorn-Gervais
Main-Neiderer
Malouin-Gomes
Deighan


This way we can see if the Kana-Tousignant-Doyle can develop some chemistry for next season. Also I don’t expect Locke to move to 3rd line centre but IMO with his play the last few games I think he deserves it and would likely contribute the most in that position. And finally our 4th line has played very strong the last few games, especially MacLean, and hopefully the continue to get some good ice time.

On defense I was thinking exactly what Score suggested. And the biggest difference I see is a more balanced distribution of ice time. This way instead of our pairings playing 30 - 25 - 5 they can play something more like 25 - 20 - 15. It may not seem like much but it should make a big difference as Southorn, Gervais & Main will be fresher and less prone to mistakes out of fatigue. This also means that Southorn can quarterback the PP which is a good thing although I would like to see Doyle on the point for his shot. And I don’t think that Neiderer is necessarily our 4th defenseman just that Main would be the best pairing for him. IMO Malouin has been playing some great hockey the last few games and making the most of his added ice time. If he keeps that up I see him as kind of that 4th defensemen getting a little more than Neiderer on the PK or late. As for Gomes I’m not overly familiar with his game so he might pleasantly surprise but either way at least he should help add some depth as a 3rd pairing defenseman.

[nolman29]

I'd be cool to see

Walker-Lachaine-Morrison
Tousignant-Doyle-Latal
Kana-DesRoches-Gallant
MacLean-Coon-Come-Paynter

Southorn-Main
Gervais-Neiderer
Malouin-Gomes

[Krang7]

lataliberte6 said:

I'd be cool to see

Walker-Lachaine-Morrison
Tousignant-Doyle-Latal
Kana-DesRoches-Gallant
MacLean-Coon-Come-Paynter

Southorn-Main
Gervais-Neiderer
Malouin-Gomes

McKinley? Locke?

[Score]

With the addition of Quaile, make for a log jam at the back end.

Gervais
Quaile
Main
Southy
Gomes
Neiderer
Malouin
Deighan

[canucklehead]

Maybe Main moves back to forward?

[IslandersHKY]

With the addition of Quaile I would rather have Malouin & Neiderer as our 5th/6th guys than 19 ry old Gomes.

With all due respec to Gomes I would rather see

Southorn-Gervais
Main-Neiderer
Quaile-Malouin
Deighan

And trade or release Gomes.