So Sabourin spears in the groin Simoneau then jumps Martel. Anthony Marcotte is saying word is spreading around the league that you can just walk over the Rocket in impunity.
Saulnier was traded to Belleville after an ECHL stint so no more tough guys on the team. Some weird stuff is going on in Laval, Saulnier has 1g 5a in 6 games with Belleville (lucky streak probably but still the guy was considered not good enough for Laval).
At this point clearly sending talented prospects to Laval would be risky, especially Slaf that would be a huge target.
Houle not playing Saulnier was such a dumb move. We clearly missed toughness last year, they get him a tough guy and he doesn't play him.