2023-2024 Sea Dogs

[Briwhel]

Since other teams have started, I thought I'd take a look at our potential outlook:

Picks:
2Mon-2BC-4Vic-6-10-11-13-14

Eligible to return players:

20:
Reynolds
Shingarov
Cosman
Cournoyer
Despont

19:
Tivey
Laforge
Reinhart
Ianniello
Akkouche
Ballard
Casey

18:
Burbidge
Elie
Thifault
Bilodeau
Brideau
Simek (I)
Mateiko (I)
Benoit

17:
Richard
Beaulieu

Other interesting names that could be on next year's team: Biakabutuka, Dassylva, Bellemare, Calder, Robinson

At this point, Reynolds is the only OA that is locked in. Whether we keep Shingarov or not depends on our faith in other goalies and how well they show. Cosman could be caught in a numbers game. Also, there is a possibility that we bring in one or more OA.

A possible too early lineup (assuming we don't draft in the import draft and keep Reynolds, Cosman, and Shingarov as OA):

Mateiko - Reynolds - Elie
Simek - Burbidge - Reinhart
Thifault - Casey/Laforge/Ballard - Benoit
2nd rounder - Bellemare - Beaulieu
Calder Casey/Laforge/Ballard/Szczerba

Tivey - Cosman
Ianniello - Akkouche
Bilodeau - Richard
Biakabutuka Dickie

Shingarov
Brideau
Robinson?

[bois]

Reynolds should hold some trade value with your lack of picks i'd be moving him at the draft

[dogshockeyfan]

I can't see Reynolds being here next year,and I think that Despont was wanting to play pro in Europe.
It's tough to say who will be here and what trades if any would be made over the summer.
I have to say I like the little sparks of the future that you see coming from this young team. Tivey is doing very well back on D. Laforge taking a leadership roll and working his butt off every game. Akkouche is really impresive playing back on D this year. Only seen Casey and Ballard for a few games but both look to be great aditions
In the 18s, every one of those guys is impressing me. And the 17s Beaulieu just wont back down from anyone no matter what the size, and his game play is getting better and better each game. I know this year has not been the best year but really, a lot of games have been in reach or atleast entertaining and not 10-0 blow outs like in the last rebuild.
Im excited to see what this team can do in the future!

[jdubs23]

In comparison to the second half of the 2017-18 season (post Memorial Cup run) I think the team is in a much better position, even though the picks situation is similar.

Looking at the roster from the end of 2017-18 they had only had three players still with the team two seasons later in 2019-20: Deakin-Poot, and then MacIntosh and Sibley for half a season each. That's a massive portion of the roster that needs to be filled via draft picks, FAs and trades. Much of the core for that next run came in the 2018 draft with Villeneuve, Poirier, Lawrence, Burns, DesRoches, etc. That was a great draft and 2017-18 resulted in some blockbuster trades (Veleno), but it did little in terms of developing and solidifying guys already in the system for the future.

Outside of possibly the Euros, and not taking into account any trades, I'd see Burbidge, Elie, Thifault, Bilodeau, Brideau, Richard, Beaulieu, and maybe Tivey still here to start the 2024-25 season. That's night and day compared to the previous cycle.

[tim08]

We are definitely picking at least one euro if the standings stay the way they are we would have the 2nd overall pick.

[jordo999]

Reinheart
Burbidge
Bilodeau
Tivey
Elie

Are all quietly having somewhat solid seasons considering where they were drafted or signed as free agents.

They could have even bigger years next season.

[tim08]

Both Burridge and Ellie were 2nd Rd picks and I see two players going in different directions Burridge has great potential and could be a star at 19. Ellie has had many chances to prove himself on top line and pp minutes he just seems to be always out of position and gives the puck up when things get physical hopefully his play improves and have noticed his ice time get less the last few games.

[tim08]

Sorry Burbidge auto correct

[killer]

19 points in the last 15 games for Burbridge…

[tim08]

Theirs a great playoff race shaping up only 4 points separate 6th to 10th we have 23 games left 14 are against either cha bat or CB.

[Briwhel]

Sj has 6 of the top 20 rookie point getters including Burbidge who is now tied for the 3rd.

[Briwhel]

I've been impressed with Brideau every time he's been in net. His stats aren't great because of 16GA in 2 games against Victo and Halifax but he played well in the the game against Halifax despite 9 goals allowed and gave them a chance to win.

He played very well in the win over Moncton as well.

[berner]

There’s a lot to be excited about with the young guys here. I’m hoping they can continue to impress and make the playoffs, it would be a big stepping stone for them.

[dogshockeyfan]

I think they have a strong shot at not only making a playoff spot but moving up a few spots. If they play like they did this past weekend they have a lot of games that could be won.

[jordo999]

Jan 28, 2023 22:11:17 GMT -4 tim08 said:

Both Burridge and Ellie were 2nd Rd picks and I see two players going in different directions Burridge has great potential and could be a star at 19. Ellie has had many chances to prove himself on top line and pp minutes he just seems to be always out of position and gives the puck up when things get physical hopefully his play improves and have noticed his ice time get less the last few games.

yeah you can definitely expect good things out of most 2nd round picks but Burbidge has been on another level and looking like a huge steal so far in that 2nd round...Ellie is still coming into his own but next year could make a much bigger jump and still isn't doing terrible. Potential is still there. 

It's just nice to see players like these come in and do well or better than expected especially when you're a last place team and have the cupboards completely bare from the all-in championship...makes the games still exciting.