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Am I reading the schedule correctly? They have laval playing 5 games in 1 week in November? How's that allowed? That's insane.
 
schwang26 said:
Turn your head slightly to the right and look at the whole week of the 12th

Off 8 days, them play 5 in 7. Who makes this schedule???
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I see, you said week 1 or I red it as the 1st week of Nov so I was looking at that, my bad. Yes they play 5 games in 1 week after having 8 days off, a stupid schedule as it puts players at risk of injury playing 5 games in 7 days.
 
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montreal said:
I see, you said week 1 or I red it as the 1st week of Nov so I was looking at that, my bad. Yes they play 5 games in 1 week after having 8 days off, a stupid schedule as it puts players at risk of injury playing 5 games in 7 days.
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I can't believe the league allows that. Or the players union for that matter.
 
schwang26 said:
Am I reading the schedule correctly? They have laval playing 5 games in 1 week in November? How's that allowed? That's insane.
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Peepshow vibes

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One year ago, I wondered if Struble was going to be signed, but for now, I think he is their best D. He is so stable and efficient. Doesnt make any mistakes despite a bad start for the team in general.

I am wondering what his ceiling could be. A good bottom pairing could be good, whats your thoughts on that?
 
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I was at the game tonight, thought Struble was solid the first 2 periods, then in the third he was on a mission, scored a goal and almost had a 2nd. The he was oddly benched for the last 8 minutes of the game. I sat 2 rows behind the Laval bench, so I had a good look at him. He seemed to be in the doghouse, he didn't budge, he knew he wasn't going to get icetime. No idea why, cause he was imo their best D tonight. I also don't get why he doesn't get any PP time. He definitely has top 4 tools, there's some offensive ability there, just needs more ice time to show it.
 
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I was at the game tonight, thought Struble was solid the first 2 periods, then in the third he was on a mission, scored a goal and almost had a 2nd. The he was oddly benched for the last 8 minutes of the game. I sat 2 rows behind the Laval bench, so I had a good look at him. He seemed to be in the doghouse, he didn't budge, he knew he wasn't going to get icetime. No idea why, cause he was imo their best D tonight. I also don't get why he doesn't get any PP time. He definitely has top 4 tools, there's some offensive ability there, just needs more ice time to show it.
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Houle had to get Paquet Bisson out there so he could kill every pressure with an unscreened flub shot from the point.

Houle f***ing sucks.
 
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Its an extra special award since coincidentally JF Houle has also won worst coach of the month

Guiness time said:
I was at the game tonight, thought Struble was solid the first 2 periods, then in the third he was on a mission, scored a goal and almost had a 2nd. The he was oddly benched for the last 8 minutes of the game. I sat 2 rows behind the Laval bench, so I had a good look at him. He seemed to be in the doghouse, he didn't budge, he knew he wasn't going to get icetime. No idea why, cause he was imo their best D tonight. I also don't get why he doesn't get any PP time. He definitely has top 4 tools, there's some offensive ability there, just needs more ice time to show it.
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Houle had to get Paquet Bisson out there so he could kill every pressure with an unscreened flub shot from the point.

Houle f***ing sucks.
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Maybe Houle thinks he can execute the tank from Laval?
 
I am wondering if Hughes is really managing Laval as well, because it does not look like to me.
No vet goalie, but they signed bunch of vet centers. Which results to Dobeš struggling, but Kidney or Myšák having no top 9 minutes.
 
Crazy to me that both the NHL and AHL teams can be so f***ing bad. Forget the nhl results and look at the roster…
 
Egresch said:
I am wondering if Hughes is really managing Laval as well, because it does not look like to me.
No vet goalie, but they signed bunch of vet centers. Which results to Dobeš struggling, but Kidney or Myšák having no top 9 minutes.
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Sedgwick is supposedly managing the Laval Rocket (on top of cap management) but as I’ve said in the past I think it’s a mistake for a team as wealthy as the Habs to not have a dedicated (A)GM for Laval.

The priority will always be NHL cap > Rocket stuff, it’s a good training ground for future management personnel, they could follow up more closely what Houle is doing, etc.

It’s supposed to be THE place to develop our prospects but we don’t have a vet goalie, a goon, veterans that can produce (who recommended hiring Maillet).
 
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jrom said:
Sedgwick is supposedly managing the Laval Rocket (on top of cap management) but as I’ve said in the past I think it’s a mistake for a team as wealthy as the Habs to not have a dedicated (A)GM for Laval.
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That actually sounds like a very good idea, even for someone like Lecavalier or Byron if they are ready for full time hockey job.
 
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jrom said:
Sedgwick is supposedly managing the Laval Rocket (on top of cap management) but as I’ve said in the past I think it’s a mistake for a team as wealthy as the Habs to not have a dedicated (A)GM for Laval.

The priority will always be NHL cap > Rocket stuff, it’s a good training ground for future management personnel, they could follow up more closely what Houle is doing, etc.

It’s supposed to be THE place to develop our prospects but we don’t have a vet goalie, a goon, veterans that can produce (who recommended hiring Maillet).
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Maillet produced everywhere he went. I dont get the panic mode you have regarding him or the team. They are 8 games in with half the team who has changed.
 
Addik04 said:
Maillet produced everywhere he went. I dont get the panic mode you have regarding him or the team. They are 8 games in with half the team who has changed.
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I’m not panicking but when you watch the games it’s obvious that there’s a lot of young players that need help on the ice to develop.

Not having a vet goalie with Dobes is not helping him. Not having decent top6 forwards with size is really not helping guys like Farrell or Kidney (for a while Condotta was centering Roy/Farrell). Same with Mailloux who could use a steady vet.
 
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One year ago, I wondered if Struble was going to be signed, but for now, I think he is their best D. He is so stable and efficient. Doesnt make any mistakes despite a bad start for the team in general.

I am wondering what his ceiling could be. A good bottom pairing could be good, whats your thoughts on that?
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Shutdown physical 5/6 th defenseman
 
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jrom said:
Sedgwick is supposedly managing the Laval Rocket (on top of cap management) but as I’ve said in the past I think it’s a mistake for a team as wealthy as the Habs to not have a dedicated (A)GM for Laval.

The priority will always be NHL cap > Rocket stuff, it’s a good training ground for future management personnel, they could follow up more closely what Houle is doing, etc.

It’s supposed to be THE place to develop our prospects but we don’t have a vet goalie, a goon, veterans that can produce (who recommended hiring Maillet).
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You need vet that can produce to get to the playoffs. They also help the younger guys by providing mentorship.

Maillet has been a point producer in both the AHL and KHL before Laval, so I'll let you guess where the problem is.

Hint, it's not the players. Even if one poster will just tell me I'm hating the coach without reason despite me criticizing since the beginning when I was still going to Laval games live.
 
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