2023-24

[Citris]

Jun 23, 2023 20:18:43 GMT -4 jangle said:

Possible newbie question here - trying to get used to this league

So every couple of years, players will age out and respectively, rebuilds start at some point. This past season, it was clear even on paper that Halifax and Quebec had stacked teams and it was not shocking they lead the in the standings.

Obviously it’s impossible to predict how a year will play out but it seems to me (we’ll know more as rosters fill out) that this year seems like a more even playing field, at least in our division - as of right now. Am I correct?

Maybe just hopeful for a more competitive season. It will be interesting to see the goalie situation come September. Perhaps that will be the answer.

First of all, "newbie questions" are absolutely welcome, and It's nice to see some new faces on the boards, so welcome ^.^


As for your question - The way I see the league this year, the two contenders out of Quebec seem to be Rouyn-Noranda and Drummondville. Shawinigan could be a sleeper as well.

In the Maritimes, this is my current prediction -

Halifax is still the favorite, they're returning their starting goalie and almost their entire blue-line... but they're very thin up front and shouldn't be nearly as dominant offensively as last year.

Moncton I see as second-best, but they're young, this will be a building year for them, I expect them to make a push to the second round.

Cape Breton is probably 3rd. They have a decent mix of players but no clear superstars.

Bathurst is still coming out of a rebuild... they have a few decent veterans that I see being traded at Christmas, honestly, because they don't have picks or many young players.

Saint John and Charlottetown for me are probably the bottom 2, unless there's some surprises there.

Charlottetown doesn't have a clear option in net, and as of yet don't look to be bringing in any sort of impact talent vs. last year.

Saint John could also be bad.. no Burns, no DesRoches, possibly no Reynolds? They're gonna need Shingarov to be very good to win games because I just.. there's not much high-end talent there. They're relying on guys like Burbidge, Elie and others to take massive leaps if they want to make any noise.

I think Charlottetown is better than Saint John, assuming they can buy a save. They need to bring in a goalie... Maybe Gabriel Robert from Rimouski or Nicholas Sheehan from Blainville.

[jangle]

Jun 24, 2023 1:07:28 GMT -4 Citris said:

Jun 23, 2023 20:18:43 GMT -4 jangle said:

Possible newbie question here - trying to get used to this league

So every couple of years, players will age out and respectively, rebuilds start at some point. This past season, it was clear even on paper that Halifax and Quebec had stacked teams and it was not shocking they lead the in the standings.

Obviously it’s impossible to predict how a year will play out but it seems to me (we’ll know more as rosters fill out) that this year seems like a more even playing field, at least in our division - as of right now. Am I correct?

Maybe just hopeful for a more competitive season. It will be interesting to see the goalie situation come September. Perhaps that will be the answer.

First of all, "newbie questions" are absolutely welcome, and It's nice to see some new faces on the boards, so welcome ^.^


As for your question - The way I see the league this year, the two contenders out of Quebec seem to be Rouyn-Noranda and Drummondville. Shawinigan could be a sleeper as well.

In the Maritimes, this is my current prediction -

Halifax is still the favorite, they're returning their starting goalie and almost their entire blue-line... but they're very thin up front and shouldn't be nearly as dominant offensively as last year.

Moncton I see as second-best, but they're young, this will be a building year for them, I expect them to make a push to the second round.

Cape Breton is probably 3rd. They have a decent mix of players but no clear superstars.

Bathurst is still coming out of a rebuild... they have a few decent veterans that I see being traded at Christmas, honestly, because they don't have picks or many young players.

Saint John and Charlottetown for me are probably the bottom 2, unless there's some surprises there.

Charlottetown doesn't have a clear option in net, and as of yet don't look to be bringing in any sort of impact talent vs. last year.

Saint John could also be bad.. no Burns, no DesRoches, possibly no Reynolds? They're gonna need Shingarov to be very good to win games because I just.. there's not much high-end talent there. They're relying on guys like Burbidge, Elie and others to take massive leaps if they want to make any noise.

I think Charlottetown is better than Saint John, assuming they can buy a save. They need to bring in a goalie... Maybe Gabriel Robert from Rimouski or Nicholas Sheehan from Blainville.

Thanks for the kind response

I appreciate the insight. I was afraid it’d probably be more of the same on our end, unless Hulton has some moves up his sleeve. Should be an interesting year (I hope!)

[bois]

Should start climbing back to midpack in 24-25

Anyone know the date of the import draft

[countryboy]

July 5

Jun 24, 2023 10:12:09 GMT -4 bois said:

Should start climbing back to midpack in 24-25

Anyone know the date of the import draft

[Jack Bauer]

Jun 24, 2023 1:07:28 GMT -4 Citris said:

Halifax is still the favorite, they're returning their starting goalie and almost their entire blue-line... but they're very thin up front and shouldn't be nearly as dominant offensively as last year.

Halifax is thin yet still returning a 140 point guy and the leagues leading scorer plus 2 more 30 goal+ and 75 point+ forwards.

I think they will be ok lol

[Citris]

Jun 24, 2023 11:37:49 GMT -4 Jack Bauer said:

Jun 24, 2023 1:07:28 GMT -4 Citris said:

Halifax is still the favorite, they're returning their starting goalie and almost their entire blue-line... but they're very thin up front and shouldn't be nearly as dominant offensively as last year.

Halifax is thin yet still returning a 140 point guy and the leagues leading scorer plus 2 more 30 goal+ and 75 point+ forwards.

I think they will be ok lol

That's why I mention depth specifically.

Dumais will miss time, likely for CBJ's training camp and the World Juniors. Beyond those 3 and Biasca, there's not much reliable offense, they'll be relying on Crosby, Fontaine and Peitzche to chip in, and hopefully they can.

going to carry that team to some wins.

[Citris]

Jun 24, 2023 7:25:20 GMT -4 jangle said:

Thanks for the kind response

I appreciate the insight. I was afraid it’d probably be more of the same on our end, unless Hulton has some moves up his sleeve. Should be an interesting year (I hope!)

Always!

Also, posting when I'm more awake now -


I think I somewhat undersold Charlottetown's roster, while definitely not a contender, I think between Horth, Morneau, Hughes, Romeo, Michaud and Campbell... and now Bell, they should be able to get enough goals to win games.

The Defense is servicable too, Kearsey is excellent, Michel, Hinkley, Topilnyckyj are all QMJHL defensemen, and Conrad Owen I've heard nothing but good things about.

Still, especially with Bell now signed and the 3 20's accounted for, I do not know what Hulton plans on doing about the goaltending situation.

No team is winning games with a sub .800 save %

The only reason I have Charlottetown below Bathurst is because Josh Fleming is a very good goaltender and he's going to win that team some games they wouldn't deserve to win otherwise.

[islander19]

[bois]

Things starting to take shape for next season with signings of Butler, Conrad and Bell


really have to figure the euro draft will provide the goalie for this season..... and then likely a flyer on a forward i'd imagine in round 2

[bois]

euro - flanagan

kearsay- michel
topilnycky - hinkley
conrad- duguay
mossey?
plamandon?
waiver pickup

horth-morneau-hughes
romeo-bell-campbell
lyons-butler-michaud
nicholson-powers-euro?
flanagan
valente
arsenault?

maybe they actually get a vet euro dman instead looking at this..... i dunno

i think one things for sure there will be guys who played last year that won't be on this years team breaking camp

i think Todd, Vos, Allen, Bowness, Arsenault and of course Flanagan in nets will all have their work cut out to crack the roster.....

[islander19]

Lineup actually looks better than I would have thought. Assuming we get a goalie that can keep us in games, I think we should be competitive most nights…wins/goals will likely still be hard to come by obviously

[statsman18]

Jun 26, 2023 10:31:02 GMT -4 bois said:

euro - flanagan

kearsay- michel
topilnycky - hinkley
conrad- duguay
mossey?
plamandon?
waiver pickup

horth-morneau-hughes
romeo-bell-campbell
lyons-butler-michaud
nicholson-powers-euro?
flanagan
valente
arsenault?

maybe they actually get a vet euro dman instead looking at this..... i dunno

i think one things for sure there will be guys who played last year that won't be on this years team breaking camp

i think Todd, Vos, Allen, Bowness, Arsenault and of course Flanagan in nets will all have their work cut out to crack the roster.....

I’m sure Cam would be willing to deal Moravec. 20yo euro who would play top 2 pairing that plays a great defensive style game. To be honest seems like a Jim type of player too. Also this way next year when you have a pretty good pick Jim can add another piece. He wouldn’t cost much at all either. I could see Cam being happy with a 5th rounder and I’m not even saying in 24, he’d probably be happy with a 26 one.

[bois]

Signing of Bell was the sign we are going 3 20s up front

Horth and Morneau are both
20 as well

[islander19]

Congrats to Horth (Detroit) and Romeo (Chicago) on getting invites to NHL development camps this weekend.

Another Hulton free agent that has come in and gained NHL interest

[heyref]

Jun 23, 2023 10:40:43 GMT -4 countryboy said:

I'd be looking for a Euro goalie age 18 or 19. Maybe, if we can get really lucky, try to work out a deal with someone who is maybe NHL drafted next week but in a situation where they might not play a ton.

If we draft a guy with the inside track on being able to be our starter, then there is opportunity for 18 y/o's Flanagan or Riff or 17 y/o Boudreau to emerge.

And we can leave the 16 y/o's (Hickey, Carter, Bradley) to play in their developmental leagues. Did anyone see that Hickey was drafted in the MHL draft to Summerside. Depending on how things to at his QMJHL camp, there could be opportunity for him to play Jr. A at 16, and if he's ready for that, it would be fantastic for his development.

Jun 23, 2023 9:38:44 GMT -4 islander19 said:

The other thing that his signing likely confirms is that we’ll be taking a goalie in the Euro draft which many have been saying.

Do we go with a 17 y/o that you hope will be a stud when you make a run, or an older guy to help us through the pain?

The problem is that 16 year olds can't play outside of their home province for Jr A.