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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 7, 2022 8:48:47 GMT -4
In the last 10 years or so, I don't remember a team having a first pick in the 10th round. We all know they will probably get some picks back but it's incredible looking at the picks they have left. 2022: 3Cap-6Mon-7-7Vic-8-9-10Mon-10Gat-11-12-13-14 2023: 10-11-13-14 2024: 6VDO-9-11-12-13-14 Sounds like a 2nd 2023 from SJ ends up back in SJ for something in June to CB. But we keep that 2024 1st. |
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Post by jordo999 on Jan 7, 2022 8:51:14 GMT -4
I think SJ's slow start to the year, in combination with it obviously being a memorial cup year that TG really had to throw all his cards in one pile...had he didn't go this hard and the team remained the same at the memorial cup it would be pretty disappointing. Mind you, it is pretty crazy how many trades he had to make to really bolster this team, I'm sure teams like Victo, BC, etc. getting the prices they did for their guys are jumping for joy though...
having 8 drafted NHL guys now and a solid lineup throughout, this team will likely take off once the chemistry is built. If they don't then coaching may be what's wrong...was the same for us in Bathurst, talented team underperforming but as soon as we got that coaching change we could tell right away on the ice that the play and players were different.
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Post by Briwhel on Jan 7, 2022 8:54:06 GMT -4
We dont know what next year will look like, but if any futures involve guys who will be 20 and the extra 20s are sold (for non this year picks), our lineup could look something like: Reynolds - Lawrence - Lessard Euro - MacDonald - Trenholm Burbidge - Laforge - Elie Foston - Patella - Simard 3rd rounder Akkouche Drapeau - Desroches Euro - Despont Bilodeau - Gartley Dickie Shingarov Brideau You don't think Burns will be back as a one of there 20's. Assuming they'll sell next year but could be a good team depending on if they see growth from their 03's + euro's that come in. Predicting our 20s for next year is a fool's errand lol We don't know who is already promised and we may have to keep a couple of players for fit reasons. That being said, Burns would be the 3rd best FW IMO. |
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Post by Slap Shooter on Jan 7, 2022 15:15:44 GMT -4
I can't wait to see what this team will be like on the ice together after 10 games or so. Hopefully they can Gel quickly.
They should be able to shut games down better. Hopefully there will be no more games or at least very few, where they are up by a few and hold on for dear life or blow the lead all together. They also need to clean up those late starts. Where they are down by 2 or 3 before the 10 minute mark.
We should be able to get some goals from someone that's not on the top line or a d-man as well.
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Post by sc74 on Jan 8, 2022 0:26:25 GMT -4
Inniss claimed by Chicoutimi
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Post by frogmorton2 on Jan 10, 2022 8:20:39 GMT -4
Finally got my account approved and think the organization made some good moves. It was looking like the team would be embarrassed at the memorial cup in their own building. But I think they've made the right moves in setting the team up to have a shot. Especially in a tournament, anything can happen.
Wonder if we'll see a new intro video, as half the players that feature heavily in it were dealt away + waivered.
Last random note, I saw some posts about Creed Jones. My 2 big memories of him are:
1. During warm ups he was swinging his stick like a baseball bat at picks someone was flicking up to him.
2. When ever he made a save in the butterfly, he took forever to "stand back up" again. It reminded me of a timbits goalie who just couldn't get up again.
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Post by Slap Shooter on Jan 10, 2022 11:22:28 GMT -4
I know alot of the so called experts still feel that Charlottetown and Bathurst are favorites but I think that with what the Dogs added they are right there with them.
They should have 3 lines that can score and added a couple of good shut down defensemen and some good two way forwards with some grit.
Now they just have to be gel and be able to prove it on the ice.
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Post by Slap Shooter on Jan 10, 2022 12:08:56 GMT -4
A little off topic an it could probably have a thread on it's own. Does anyone have any idea what the playoff format is supposed to be this year? Just wondering since we have not had a real legit playoff since 2019.
Edit: I shouldn't say legit. I meant a Normal playoffs.
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Post by frogmorton2 on Jan 10, 2022 13:49:16 GMT -4
A little off topic an it could probably have a thread on it's own. Does anyone have any idea what the playoff format is supposed to be this year? Just wondering since we have had a real legit playoff since 2019. Edit: I shouldn't say legit. I meant a Normal playoffs. I think the plan was for a completely normal season. Back to the same amount of home games etc. It wasn't until the Omicron shutdowns where it is looking like another reduced season and possibly different playoff format. Depending on the inter-provincial border situation. |
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Post by j3e4 on Jan 10, 2022 14:07:52 GMT -4
A little off topic an it could probably have a thread on it's own. Does anyone have any idea what the playoff format is supposed to be this year? Just wondering since we have had a real legit playoff since 2019. Edit: I shouldn't say legit. I meant a Normal playoffs. I think the plan was for a completely normal season. Back to the same amount of home games etc. It wasn't until the Omicron shutdowns where it is looking like another reduced season and possibly different playoff format. Depending on the inter-provincial border situation. Yes. As of right now the plan is to have the regular playoff format. Hopefully that's what happens but I'd settle for a format that has us playing in the division for the first 2 rounds, which would most likely be us vs. Bathurst in Round 1. I just hope it's nothing like last year. |
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Post by frogmorton2 on Jan 10, 2022 14:17:29 GMT -4
I think the plan was for a completely normal season. Back to the same amount of home games etc. It wasn't until the Omicron shutdowns where it is looking like another reduced season and possibly different playoff format. Depending on the inter-provincial border situation. Yes. As of right now the plan is to have the regular playoff format. Hopefully that's what happens but I'd settle for a format that has us playing in the division for the first 2 rounds, which would most likely be us vs. Bathurst in Round 1. I just hope it's nothing like last year. I agree. It has been refreshing seeing the Quebec teams come to town again and seeing different players/uniforms. A bit too samey with only Moncton and Bathurst pretty much all year. |
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Post by Jack Bauer on Jan 10, 2022 14:54:24 GMT -4
Yes. As of right now the plan is to have the regular playoff format. Hopefully that's what happens but I'd settle for a format that has us playing in the division for the first 2 rounds, which would most likely be us vs. Bathurst in Round 1. I just hope it's nothing like last year. I agree. It has been refreshing seeing the Quebec teams come to town again and seeing different players/uniforms. A bit too samey with only Moncton and Bathurst pretty much all year. Have to feel for the players too as playing the same teams every night had to be brutal. The tough part for the teams is the lack of revenue makes it tougher to reward those supporting you through hard times. You need every dollar until you get to the other side of this...even the bigger markets. |
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Post by frogmorton2 on Jan 10, 2022 16:32:00 GMT -4
I agree. It has been refreshing seeing the Quebec teams come to town again and seeing different players/uniforms. A bit too samey with only Moncton and Bathurst pretty much all year. Have to feel for the players too as playing the same teams every night had to be brutal. The tough part for the teams is the lack of revenue makes it tougher to reward those supporting you through hard times. You need every dollar until you get to the other side of this...even the bigger markets. Even before the Omicron shutdown attendances have been the lowest they've been in history at times according to Jamie Tozer on twitter (station nation). Which I wonder what that comes down too. The older crop of every game going fans who don't want to risk it because covid? Is it possible family income is down so a 4 person family night is a bit of stretch right now? Not sure we'll ever know the 100% true factor but here's hoping all the markets can make it through the next 12-32 months and see where the world is at with live sport. |
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Post by elementz on Jan 11, 2022 9:31:24 GMT -4
Have to feel for the players too as playing the same teams every night had to be brutal. The tough part for the teams is the lack of revenue makes it tougher to reward those supporting you through hard times. You need every dollar until you get to the other side of this...even the bigger markets. Even before the Omicron shutdown attendances have been the lowest they've been in history at times according to Jamie Tozer on twitter (station nation). Which I wonder what that comes down too. The older crop of every game going fans who don't want to risk it because covid? Is it possible family income is down so a 4 person family night is a bit of stretch right now? Not sure we'll ever know the 100% true factor but here's hoping all the markets can make it through the next 12-32 months and see where the world is at with live sport. You are right that we will likely never know 100%, but I am certain the main drivers are covid and family budgeting for a night out. Factors such as limited or reduced income, cost of living increase, price of goods and services, etc where it really makes it challenging to stretch a dollar. I looked at this year's attendance vs 2018-19, as that was the last normal (full) season. All but two teams have a decline in attendance, only Gatineau (+1000) and Sherbrooke (+10) show as a positive. The big markets are taking 4 figure hits. Team 18-19 21-22 Delta QC 9230 6984 -2246 HAL 8149 5190 -2959 MON 5148 3495 -1653 RIM 3443 2561 -882 SJ 3427 2412 -1015 SHA 3137 2257 -880 CHA 2726 2250 -476 CHI 2726 2134 -592 DRU 2494 1939 -555 SHE 2488 2498 10 CB 2396 1622 -774 VIC 2364 1921 -443 BB 2229 1601 -628 RN 2179 1613 -566 GAT 2129 3212 1083 AB 1962 1584 -378 BC 1840 1190 -650 VD 1558 1263 -295 |
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Post by Slap Shooter on Jan 11, 2022 9:58:46 GMT -4
I buy a season ticket every year and went to probably over 80% of the games but this year I have only been to about 50% of the home games because I am tired of the same mistakes and break downs and lack of effort on the defensive side of the puck that has been going on through this entire rebuild and were not corrected up until the trade deadline hopefully.
It was just to frustrating to watch. I have stuck with the team through thick and thin since day one.
All of the other rebuilding years at least they seemed to care about defense and hard work.
The first couple seasons of the rebuild, I chalked up to being young, but last year was disappointing and then this year they should have taken off but still were the same team.
I am looking forward to going to watch them more again down the stretch.
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