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Post by Judas In My Mind on Sept 19, 2007 18:17:26 GMT -4
Time to stir the pot again. Mooseheads cut Kennedy. We should go get him. Then cut loose Fullerton. Kennedy is a capable backup. That allows us to have 3 20 year old forwards, be it Picard-Hooper, Charland and Knox, or any other combo of such. If this Knox thing remains a pain in the ass, I say grab Brad Gallant to replace Knox.
Let the arguing begin. ;D
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Post by elementz on Sept 19, 2007 18:35:33 GMT -4
Interesting thought.
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Post by Y Ddraig Goch on Sept 19, 2007 18:41:41 GMT -4
Gallant is at a pro camp (Syracuse I think)
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Post by Gallant-Unit(14-0-3) on Sept 19, 2007 18:43:21 GMT -4
Gallant is at a pro camp (Syracuse I think) ya i think you are right i heard he is in Syracuse camp as well. |
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Post by joey on Sept 19, 2007 18:45:23 GMT -4
Time to stir the pot again. Mooseheads cut Kennedy. We should go get him. Then cut loose Fullerton. Kennedy is a capable backup. That allows us to have 3 20 year old forwards, be it Picard-Hooper, Charland and Knox, or any other combo of such. If this Knox thing remains a pain in the ass, I say grab Brad Gallant to replace Knox. Let the arguing begin. ;D No argument from me. |
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Post by Judas In My Mind on Sept 19, 2007 18:53:55 GMT -4
Brad Gallant at pro camp changes nothing. It gives more time for the Knox thing to develop and see where that stands, and if Brad makes a pro team. If not, do the deal if possible. Maybe the Knox thing blows over and Knox stays. Maybe we go for Gallant if he doesn't make Syracuse. Also leaves a window to go for a different 20 year old if both Knox and Gallant are a no-go.
It just goes back to my original stance I guess of getting a capable non-20 to backup Mayer and free up a 20 slot for some offense. This Kennedy thing just gave a chance to fire it out there again.
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Post by Y Ddraig Goch on Sept 19, 2007 19:05:41 GMT -4
Picking up Kennedy would be no risk. He'll be on waivers so no cost.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Sept 19, 2007 19:22:34 GMT -4
Seems like a smart idea actually... and rumours always had it that Saint John were interested in one of him or Yetman in the past.
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Post by joey on Sept 19, 2007 19:39:47 GMT -4
I like Kennedy but I think all he really is is a backup. If Mayer can handle the load thats fine, If he cant that leaves us with a good backup but not a Goalie that would wont to count on to take us over the top. Meaning making the playoffs and going farther. Just my oppinnion.
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Post by brec7 on Sept 19, 2007 19:41:29 GMT -4
Kennedy has proven almost nothing in the league so if you're looking for a veteran backup it's probably best to look elsewhere. I think you'd be better off letting Passingham develop.
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Post by habh8er on Sept 19, 2007 19:44:21 GMT -4
Good idea LIMH, that Brad Gallant rumor just doesn't want to die, that was talked about in the Summer by lots of people....but looked as though there was no way with the Resendes- Knox- Charland situation...then low and behold, if Knox is released we are only left with one of the three, then if we were to get Brad that would be one crazy 360 in less than a month... but one that would be good for the Dogs.. Picard-Hooper,Gallant and Francis Charland would all be good guys to have in the room for this season. I agree Fullerton has just become expendable, Kennedy is just as good, and not 20 years old.
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Post by canucklehead on Sept 19, 2007 19:48:34 GMT -4
The big issue is that Kennedy wouldn't take up a 20 spot and that's a real sticking point for me I don't mind this happening I don't know alot about Kennedy but he seems to be ok as a backup. How much better is Fullerton? This could be the opening JB was looking for ya know?
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Post by habh8er on Sept 19, 2007 20:11:36 GMT -4
Well JB said in the paper"something will happen sooner, rather than later", guess he may have more than a few irons in the fire...don't know if he had some info on the Kennedy thing, but it does throw a couple of curves into the road. Going to have to wait and see, nothing surprises me anymore...(but in a good way)  |
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Post by Judas In My Mind on Sept 19, 2007 20:23:40 GMT -4
Woah woah woah. It's not that I hate Fullerton or anything, and I certainly never claimed Kennedy is as good as Fullerton. Just that Kennedy is not 20 and has served the role of backup goalie before. Plus he'd cost nothing it seems to acquire.
When you pick Mayer with the pick we used to get him it should mean you are confident he can be your starter and get the job done, and are willing to face any "bumps in the road" he might have during the course of the season.
So Mayer starts and surely one of Kennedy, Passingham, Dupod, St. Laurent, etc can be a suitable backup when needed.
One thing we've known for sure is that we've lacked goal scoring. Just because we beat PEI 6-3 in one game proves nothing to me. We also only scored 1 goal in our first game after all. Being able to play 3 20's should help improve us in that regard.
The Kennedy situation is just what has presented itself. Obviously if there is a non-20 that would be available that might serve as a better backup than Kennedy, use them instead. I can't think of anyone else available though. Certainly not for free or relatively dirt cheap.
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Post by dogbert on Sept 19, 2007 20:31:42 GMT -4
Time to stir the pot again. Mooseheads cut Kennedy. We should go get him. Then cut loose Fullerton. Kennedy is a capable backup. That allows us to have 3 20 year old forwards, be it Picard-Hooper, Charland and Knox, or any other combo of such. If this Knox thing remains a pain in the ass, I say grab Brad Gallant to replace Knox. Let the arguing begin. ;D Very logical. It would not bother me at all to go with less than three 20's and give the kids more ice: Pard and Kirpatrick need to play. |
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