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Post by SteveUL on Aug 28, 2007 21:09:37 GMT -4
I haven't seen anything resembling leadership from Morehouse when he visits Harbour Station. Maybe he does at home, but not here. He's more like a loose canon ready to blow. Then maybe you shouldn't post on the subject ... most local fans see him as the logical choice ... if he is back as a 20 YO. But he is the least talented of our returning 20's ... but the hardest worker |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Aug 28, 2007 21:39:08 GMT -4
Eastman showed some of the skills that earned him a spot tonight, he was very smooth with the puck, I can see him getting lots of PP time with Pianosi.
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Post by hockey1981 on Aug 28, 2007 21:42:49 GMT -4
the Mangan/Marquardt/Bezak looked good together, I think Bezak will be a good player for cats this yr, hopefully they'll leave that line together if both 20's are here for the year...
Sill/Morehouse/Brannon, would be a hard 3rd line to play against, can all bang & crash...
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Post by bystander on Aug 28, 2007 21:43:31 GMT -4
My view is that the leadership is often shown in the dressing room or hey even when the guys are off the ice, its on the bench. Its the ability to say something to another player and they listen and respect what he tells them. He may not have the most skill.. but he knows how to play the game. Im sure he can teach the younger guys a thing or two and help bring them together as a team... does someone that has all the skills in the world mean he is an ideal candiate for being a captain???
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Post by Penguins23® on Aug 28, 2007 22:51:33 GMT -4
I haven't seen anything resembling leadership from Morehouse when he visits Harbour Station. Maybe he does at home, but not here. He's more like a loose canon ready to blow. Then maybe you shouldn't post on the subject ... most local fans see him as the logical choice ... if he is back as a 20 YO. But he is the least talented of our returning 20's ... but the hardest worker It was the same thing last year but Gaudet was still the logical choice. Gaudet the year before was a lot less skilled then our 3 20's and he was a year younger but that's not what counts. As a Captain I want a guy who leads by example. Gives his 110% every shift every second. Stands up for guys, etc. Morehouse does all of that. Also the Cats are a team that love to market their team in the community and there's no bigger community guy then Christopher Morehouse. (I'm not saying that counts but the Cats love that stuff) |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Aug 29, 2007 7:36:18 GMT -4
If the season started today, these would be the lines I guess...
Marquardt-Mangan-Bezak
Lessard-Cameron-MacLellan
Eagles-Labelle-Brenton
Morehouse-Sill-Brannon
Stephens Brown MacAusland Lincourt(20)
Pianosi-Bbaca
Gomes-Barberio
Eastman-Wilson/Dimitruk
Herr
Riopel
Lavigne
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Post by buckybuckbuck on Aug 29, 2007 8:01:53 GMT -4
If the season started today, these would be the lines I guess... Marquardt-Mangan-Bezak Lessard-Cameron-MacLellan Eagles-Labelle-Brenton Morehouse-Sill-Brannon Stephens Brown MacAusland Lincourt(20) Pianosi-Bbaca Gomes-Barberio Eastman-Wilson/Dimitruk Herr Riopel Lavigne Eagles-Morehouse-Brenton <-- Cut Labelle-Sill-Brannon |
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Post by Optimus Reim on Aug 29, 2007 8:07:45 GMT -4
I really don't think that Brannon is a 4th liner. But I also can't see anyone I really want to change him up with maybe MacLellan. I think he has a bit more skill and it would add a physical pressence to the second line with Labelle.
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Post by chsb on Aug 29, 2007 8:51:46 GMT -4
If the season started today, these would be the lines I guess... Marquardt-Mangan-Bezak Lessard-Cameron-MacLellan Eagles-Labelle-Brenton Morehouse-Sill-Brannon Stephens Brown MacAusland Lincourt(20) Pianosi-Bbaca Gomes-Barberio Eastman-Wilson/Dimitruk Herr Riopel Lavigne AGES: Marquardt(20)-Mangan(20)-Bezak(18) Lessard(18)-Cameron(18)-MacLellan(19) Eagles(19)-Labelle(18)-Brenton(18) Morehouse( v 20)-Sill(19)-Brannon(18) Stephens(17) Brown(16) MacAusland(16) Lincourt(20) Pianosi(18)-Bbaca(18) Gomes(19)-Barberio(17) Eastman(19)-Wilson(18)/Dimitruk(17) Herr(19) Riopel(18) Lavigne(19) If we take the first 20 players, it averages to 18.6 YO....same total at 372 as the Titan. This is a very mature team and surely not rebuilding.... Your main assets at forward positions are older and it will be a big challenge for the young crew next season....unless they find a way to slot in a tremendous amount of FAs. |
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Post by curtis on Aug 29, 2007 8:56:12 GMT -4
If the season started today, these would be the lines I guess... Marquardt-Mangan-Bezak Lessard-Cameron-MacLellan Eagles-Labelle-Brenton Morehouse-Sill-Brannon Stephens Brown MacAusland Lincourt(20) Pianosi-Bbaca Gomes-Barberio Eastman-Wilson/Dimitruk Herr Riopel Lavigne Eagles-Morehouse-Brenton <-- Cut Labelle-Sill-Brannon Are you suggesting that entire line be cut? That's ridiculous. |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Aug 29, 2007 9:06:31 GMT -4
I really don't think that Brannon is a 4th liner. But I also can't see anyone I really want to change him up with maybe MacLellan. I think he has a bit more skill and it would add a physical pressence to the second line with Labelle. Apart from the Mangan line, I think the other 3 will be pretty balanced and all 4 should contribute with Brown MacAusland and Stevens getting games here and there. |
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Post by dar on Aug 29, 2007 9:08:35 GMT -4
If the season started today, these would be the lines I guess... Marquardt-Mangan-Bezak Lessard-Cameron-MacLellan Eagles-Labelle-Brenton Morehouse-Sill-Brannon Stephens Brown MacAusland Lincourt(20) Pianosi-Bbaca Gomes-Barberio Eastman-Wilson/Dimitruk Herr Riopel Lavigne AGES: Marquardt(20)-Mangan(20)-Bezak(18) Lessard(18)-Cameron(18)-MacLellan(19) Eagles(19)-Labelle(18)-Brenton(18) Morehouse( v 20)-Sill(19)-Brannon(18) Stephens(17) Brown(16) MacAusland(16) Lincourt(20) Pianosi(18)-Bbaca(18) Gomes(19)-Barberio(17) Eastman(19)-Wilson(18)/Dimitruk(17) Herr(19) Riopel(18) Lavigne(19) If we take the first 20 players, it averages to 18.6 YO This is a very mature team and surely not rebuilding.... Last year was the start of the rebuild. This is part two, which already looks promising (but not contender). Next year will be our peak year. |
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Post by curtis on Aug 29, 2007 9:17:48 GMT -4
I really don't think that Brannon is a 4th liner. But I also can't see anyone I really want to change him up with maybe MacLellan. I think he has a bit more skill and it would add a physical pressence to the second line with Labelle. Apart from the Mangan line, I think the other 3 will be pretty balanced and all 4 should contribute with Brown MacAusland and Stevens getting games here and there. I think that balance will really pay off...rolling four lines is something not every team can afford to do without taking a big hit talent-wise. I expect there will be games where we simply wear out the other team. As the season wears on, that depth will be very important, this team should be able to weather injuries up front. |
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Post by forrest on Aug 29, 2007 11:20:38 GMT -4
If the season started today, these would be the lines I guess... Marquardt-Mangan-Bezak Lessard-Cameron-MacLellan Eagles-Labelle-Brenton Morehouse-Sill-Brannon Stephens Brown MacAusland Lincourt(20) Pianosi-Bbaca Gomes-Barberio Eastman-Wilson/Dimitruk Herr Riopel Lavigne AGES: Marquardt(20)-Mangan(20)-Bezak(18) Lessard(18)-Cameron(18)-MacLellan(19) Eagles(19)-Labelle(18)-Brenton(18) Morehouse( v 20)-Sill(19)-Brannon(18) Stephens(17) Brown(16) MacAusland(16) Lincourt(20) Pianosi(18)-Bbaca(18) Gomes(19)-Barberio(17) Eastman(19)-Wilson(18)/Dimitruk(17) Herr(19) Riopel(18) Lavigne(19) If we take the first 20 players, it averages to 18.6 YO....same total at 372 as the Titan. This is a very mature team and surely not rebuilding.... Your main assets at forward positions are older and it will be a big challenge for the young crew next season....unless they find a way to slot in a tremendous amount of FAs. Man you twist everything around to stir shit... Rebuilding is not measured by age. We have 18-19 yrs old that are just there to fill holes, while the team is clearly going to be build around Barberio, Brannon, Brown, MacAusland and Riopel. From our returning vets, our 19 and 20 yrs old, Marquardt and Mangan are the only two PPG player. |
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Post by chsb on Aug 29, 2007 12:04:20 GMT -4
AGES: Marquardt(20)-Mangan(20)-Bezak(18) Lessard(18)-Cameron(18)-MacLellan(19) Eagles(19)-Labelle(18)-Brenton(18) Morehouse( v 20)-Sill(19)-Brannon(18) Stephens(17) Brown(16) MacAusland(16) Lincourt(20) Pianosi(18)-Bbaca(18) Gomes(19)-Barberio(17) Eastman(19)-Wilson(18)/Dimitruk(17) Herr(19) Riopel(18) Lavigne(19) If we take the first 20 players, it averages to 18.6 YO....same total at 372 as the Titan. This is a very mature team and surely not rebuilding.... Your main assets at forward positions are older and it will be a big challenge for the young crew next season....unless they find a way to slot in a tremendous amount of FAs. Man you twist everything around to stir shit... Rebuilding is not measured by age. We have 18-19 yrs old that are just there to fill holes, while the team is clearly going to be build around Barberio, Brannon, Brown, MacAusland and Riopel. From our returning vets, our 19 and 20 yrs old, Marquardt and Mangan are the only two PPG player. I agree with you there! And I disagree with Dar who says that next year will be your maturity year....there is a gap there as obviously Brown,Barberio,MacAusland,Brannon will be more mature in two years time than next year. If you follow this reasoning, why then give more ice time to 18-19 YO FA than Brannon, Brown,MacAusland,Dimitruk? I thought that this was the year that the Wildcats would go in full mode rebuilding.... Obviously in order to be ready next year, some players will have to be moved. |
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