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Laval Rocket: 2023-24 Laval Rocket Thread

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Adam Michaels said:
After 12 games, here is the pace the prospects are on:

- Mailloux is on pace for 42 pts (18G, 24A) in 72 GP
- Trudeau is on pace for 35 assists in 70 GP
- Struble is on pace for 25 pts (6G, 19A) in 71 GP
- Norlinder is on pace for 12 pts (6G, 6A) in 71 GP

- Roy is on pace for 92 pts (42G, 54A) in 72 GP
- Simoneau is on pace for 56 pts (14G, 42A) in 70 GP
- Farrell is on pace for 54 pts (18G, 36A) in 72 GP
- Mysak is on pace for 31 pts (8G, 23A) in 69 GP
- Davidson is on pace for 21 goals in 63 GP
- Kidney is on pace for 8 assists in 69 GP
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Personally when Andersson and Heineman are back, I'd send Davidson and Kidney to the ECHL.

This will allow both of them the ice time they need at this stage but also figure out how to make a bigger impact against fully developed pro players.
 
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WeThreeKings said:
Personally when Andersson and Heineman are back, I'd send Davidson and Kidney to the ECHL.

This will allow both of them the ice time they need at this stage but also figure out how to make a bigger impact against fully developed pro players.
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Davidson is doing fine. No need to demote.

Some posters here like to recommend demotions to guys with Top-6 potential, so they can "practice for that role". Well, in Davidson' s case, that is really not neccesary. His NHL potential is bottom half of the roster. Nothing wrong with him playing the same role in Laval to start. There's a good chance he will do quite well.
 
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WeThreeKings said:
He's played like 2 games and he's not gonna get top 6 opportunities when those guys come back.
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He is the kind of guy who can play a bottom 6 role while chipping in with offence and earning progressively more trust.

In fact, I think Laval missed him and the lack of a guy like him contributed to their difficulties.
 
dackelljuneaubulis02 said:
Good Christ is Roy a beast. That hit too.

I think he’s giving PK a run for his money as our best AHL player in the last 20 years or so.

He’s absolutely unreal. Honestly he could end up being our best forward when he hits the show. He just creates endlessly. He just gets better and better.

Just with him and Dach and a better Slaf would do wonders up front.
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He reminds me a lot of Suzuki.

Nevins said:
Very encouraging to see 3 Rocket rookies in the top 20 AHL rookie scorers (Roy, Farell and Mailloux). And to have 2 rookies in the top 15 scorers among defensemen (Mailloux and Struble).
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Imagine if Roy hadn’t have “slumped” for those 3 or 4 games when the team looked like crap.
 
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schwang26 said:
He reminds me a lot of Suzuki.
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I’m really wondering whether he can be as good as Suzuki. Suzuki’s made some great strides in his skating. Hopefully Roy can do that too. Though Suzuki’s always been a better skater.

Honestly I think I like Roy’s offensive game more. The thing I like about Suzuki most is his clutchness. Don’t know if Roy has that yet.

But honestly I think their upsides are comparable. Roy uses his size quite well.

I was always skeptical of Roy until I saw his puck protection abilities. Then I could start to see his game translating.

You don’t put up these numbers and make endless scoring chances in the A as a rookie and not have the potential to be a damn good player. There’s been zero adjustment period for him.

I think he’s going to outgrow this league pretty fast. If he hasn’t already tbh
 
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dackelljuneaubulis02 said:
I’m really wondering whether he can be as good as Suzuki. Suzuki’s made some great strides in his skating. Hopefully Roy can do that too. Though Suzuki’s always been a better skater.

Honestly I think I like Roy’s offensive game more. The thing I like about Suzuki most is his clutchness. Don’t know if Roy has that yet.

But honestly I think their upsides are comparable. Roy uses his size quite well.

I was always skeptical of Roy until I saw his puck protection abilities. Then I could start to see his game translating.

You don’t put up these numbers and make endless scoring chances in the A as a rookie and not have the potential to be a damn good player. There’s been zero adjustment period for him.

I think he’s going to outgrow this league pretty fast. If he hasn’t already tbh
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If he remains at this pace for awhile, we can confirm he's probably a special prospect.

Farrell has great production for year 1 in AHL and Roy is outpacing him quite substantially.
 
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WeThreeKings said:
If he remains at this pace for awhile, we can confirm he's probably a special prospect.

Farrell has great production for year 1 in AHL and Roy is outpacing him quite substantially.
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The good thing is he was still creating endlessly in the games he was scoreless that I saw. Has he actually had a bad game yet? Genuinely asking.

You definitely want the sample size to be as big as possible but I feel quite confident in him. I don’t think consistency has been an issue with him this far.

I like Farrell. Him being a bit older with less runway ahead of him does effect my projection of his upside. If he can still get quicker and stronger then I’d be more inclined to say top 6 is possible.

As of now if you put a gun to my head I’d say he isn’t a top 6er but that can change. Still like his game for the most part. He’d have to show some D very noticeable improvements in his game.

Think he could be an effective 3rd liner but again the size and skating is still a question mark. I don’t think he’s quite special enough to overcome these issues without improving them directly

WeThreeKings said:
If he remains at this pace for awhile, we can confirm he's probably a special prospect.

Farrell has great production for year 1 in AHL and Roy is outpacing him quite substantially.
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Curious what you think of Farrell’s upside as I know you’re a fan
 
dackelljuneaubulis02 said:
The good thing is he was still creating endlessly in the games he was scoreless that I saw. Has he actually had a bad game yet? Genuinely asking.

You definitely want the sample size to be as big as possible but I feel quite confident in him. I don’t think consistency has been an issue with him this far.

I like Farrell. Him being a bit older with less runway ahead of him does effect my projection of his upside. If he can still get quicker and stronger then I’d be more inclined to say top 6 is possible.

As of now if you put a gun to my head I’d say he isn’t a top 6er but that can change. Still like his game for the most part. He’d have to show some D very noticeable improvements in his game.

Think he could be an effective 3rd liner but again the size and skating is still a question mark. I don’t think he’s quite special enough to overcome these issues without improving them directly


Curious what you think of Farrell’s upside as I know you’re a fan
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I'm still in on his upside, he's adapting his game to the pro level. I just give him top 9 upside because the defensive and PK ability and smarts is there as well.
 
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dackelljuneaubulis02 said:
I’m really wondering whether he can be as good as Suzuki. Suzuki’s made some great strides in his skating. Hopefully Roy can do that too. Though Suzuki’s always been a better skater.

Honestly I think I like Roy’s offensive game more. The thing I like about Suzuki most is his clutchness. Don’t know if Roy has that yet.

But honestly I think their upsides are comparable. Roy uses his size quite well.

I was always skeptical of Roy until I saw his puck protection abilities. Then I could start to see his game translating.

You don’t put up these numbers and make endless scoring chances in the A as a rookie and not have the potential to be a damn good player. There’s been zero adjustment period for him.

I think he’s going to outgrow this league pretty fast. If he hasn’t already tbh
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They both seem to slow the game down too. Great vision as well.
 
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dackelljuneaubulis02 said:
The good thing is he was still creating endlessly in the games he was scoreless that I saw. Has he actually had a bad game yet? Genuinely asking.

You definitely want the sample size to be as big as possible but I feel quite confident in him. I don’t think consistency has been an issue with him this far.

I like Farrell. Him being a bit older with less runway ahead of h to reach the NHLim does effect my projection of his upside. If he can still get quicker and stronger then I’d be more inclined to say top 6 is possible.

As of now if you put a gun to my head I’d say he isn’t a top 6er but that can change. Still like his game for the most part. He’d have to show some D very noticeable improvements in his game.

Think he could be an effective 3rd liner but again the size and skating is still a question mark. I don’t think he’s quite special enough to overcome these issues without improving them directly


Curious what you think of Farrell’s upside as I know you’re a fan
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Farrell is a smart player who has had great seasons in the USHL and ECAC and a solid showing for the USA in the "Olympics". Some players from the college ranks may take a few more years to reach the NHL than others from the Canadian Jr ranks (different brand of hockey). If he is paired with someone like Roy, he can become a solid NHL producer.
 
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WeThreeKings said:
Why would it be better than Eriksson?

He's playing a regular shift in the SHL at 18 years old and has done well playing against his own age group.
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If he can produce at 20 years old at a rate of almost a point per game in the AHL, we'll talk about it.
 
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I would strongly suggest Dobeš to change his equipment. That shining red colour helps the opposite forward quickly identify spots to shoot.
At first glimpse, compare it to Jake Allen and his white.
 
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EveryDay said:
#1 offence in the AHL and #32 Defence.
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The Habs have done it, they have their own version of the Maple Leafs and Oilers! Trying to out score their defensive/goaltending issues...in the AHL.

Although, it's a bit different here, too many rookies/offensive dmen/goalies on the Rocket.
 
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EveryDay said:
#1 offence in the AHL and #32 Defence.
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Same situation as last year. They were one of the top teams in both goals for and the PP. But they were one of the worst in goals against and the PK. So they cancelled each other out. Which is why they had to battle to make the playoffs to the very end. If their defense and the PK were even slightly better, they wouldn't have to fight until the end. They would have been able to more comfotably qualify for the playoffs.
 
morhilane said:
The Habs have done it, they have their own version of the Maple Leafs and Oilers! Trying to out score their defensive/goaltending issues...in the AHL.

Although, it's a bit different here, too many rookies/offensive dmen/goalies on the Rocket.
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The goalies werent the problem yesterday. Gosh it was bad from the 6 defensemen in the first.

Mailloux was terrible
 
Addik04 said:
The goalies werent the problem yesterday. Gosh it was bad from the 6 defensemen in the first.

Mailloux was terrible
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I'd say that holds true for most games this season.

The goalies might not be standing on their head, but the defensive breakdowns are the main factor of the current situation.
 
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