Laval Rocket: 2023-24 Laval Rocket Thread

[Vachon23]

Good signing ! Played great for the past 2 seasons

 

[Adam Michaels]

Nice signing for TR, I think he was at the development camp last year as an invitee.

He was invited, but didn't participate because he was injured.

It's a 2-year deal also.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1798346570791805378

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

That's good, it's a smart strategy to look for local guys to fill the rosters in both Laval and TR, it's the whole point of having the two farm teams in the province. They can always get lucky on a few of them.

 

[EXTRAS]

How did florian xhekaj look in his few games in the AHL? Any chance of being a legit bottom 6 guy at some point?

And even a 1/50 chance he could become a tom wilson?

 

[Tyson]

How did florian xhekaj look in his few games in the AHL? Any chance of being a legit bottom 6 guy at some point?

And even a 1/50 chance he could become a tom wilson?

He actually looked decent. He did not look overwhelmed. I imagine a summer of serious training and this kid will surprise more than people may think come next season.

 

[montreal]

How did florian xhekaj look in his few games in the AHL? Any chance of being a legit bottom 6 guy at some point?

And even a 1/50 chance he could become a tom wilson?

 

[habsprospects]

No big surprise here, but Kaskisuo not coming back

 

[Adam Michaels]

We knew he was leaving, but now it's official.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803396381257736627

 

[Serge Menard]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803321547341410551

 

[overlords]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803321547341410551

 

[WeThreeKings]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803512858220654753

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Gives us a good opportunity to refresh our AHL veteran support crew, which is not a bad thing. Here's hoping we go hard at a guy like Barre-Boulet this summer.

 

[HABitual Fan]

Gives us a good opportunity to refresh our AHL veteran support crew, which is not a bad thing. Here's hoping we go hard at a guy like Barre-Boulet this summer.

Considering how few spots there are in Laval, the bar should be set much higher than him.

 

[Treb]

Considering how few spots there are in Laval, the bar should be set much higher than him.

Barre-Boulet is one of the best player in the AHL, so not sure what you mean?

Last complete season down there (2022-2023), he was 3rd in the AHL for points.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Considering how few spots there are in Laval, the bar should be set much higher than him.

They will still need a few vets in the line-up. They have Gignac and Condotta still under contract. But they will still need a few more. And Barre-Boulet would be a big get for Laval because he's a top notch player at that level and he can even step into your NHL line-up and still play respectable.

In his AHL career, he's put up 299 pts in 294 GP. He's over a PPG player. And over the years, he's put up 18 pts in 68 NHL games, which is not bad considering he's mostly an AHL player.

I understand the priority should be the prospects, but you still need those kids to be around pros, and pros who can also deliver on the ice.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

You absolutely need a few established AHL vets to get anywhere in that league, just look at the two teams in the calder cup finals. The Barre-Boulet types are the ones who will run your powerplay and carry your top prospects.

 

[1909]

They will still need a few vets in the line-up. They have Gignac and Condotta still under contract. But they will still need a few more. And Barre-Boulet would be a big get for Laval because he's a top notch player at that level and he can even step into your NHL line-up and still play respectable.

In his AHL career, he's put up 299 pts in 294 GP. He's over a PPG player. And over the years, he's put up 18 pts in 68 NHL games, which is not bad considering he's mostly an AHL player.

I understand the priority should be the prospects, but you still need those kids to be around pros, and pros who can also deliver on the ice.

Right. Stephens and Bourque can still come back too.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Right. Stephens and Bourque can still come back too.

Yup. Although I'd rather have Barre-Boulet over Bourque. And I'd be happy with Stephens returning because he's a center and real good on face-offs.

So at forward, having Gignac, Stephens, Barre-Boulet & Condotta.

On the back end, bring back Bisson.

 

[Tyson]

Yup. Although I'd rather have Barre-Boulet over Bourque. And I'd be happy with Stephens returning because he's a center and real good on face-offs.

So at forward, having Gignac, Stephens, Barre-Boulet & Condotta.

On the back end, bring back Bisson.

Belpedio would be welcomed back or Tory Dello...2 excellent AHL journeymen

 

[Tyson]

Yup. Although I'd rather have Barre-Boulet over Bourque. And I'd be happy with Stephens returning because he's a center and real good on face-offs.

So at forward, having Gignac, Stephens, Barre-Boulet & Condotta.

On the back end, bring back Bisson.

Stephens is KHL bound

 

[Treb]

Belpedio would be welcomed back or Tory Dello...2 excellent AHL journeymen

Belpedio has another year on his deal with Philly.

I think we can do better than Dello.

 

[Nevins]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803427618340864303

 

[1909]

Yup. Although I'd rather have Barre-Boulet over Bourque. And I'd be happy with Stephens returning because he's a center and real good on face-offs.

So at forward, having Gignac, Stephens, Barre-Boulet & Condotta.

On the back end, bring back Bisson.

Stephens is gone too…..

Belpedio has another year on his deal with Philly.

I think we can do better than Dello.

Philip Meyers is UFA.

 

[Treb]

Stephens is gone too…..


Philip Meyers is UFA.

I'd re-sign Bisson and try a guy like:
Lucas Johansen
Roland Mckeown
Philippe Myers

Guys that are defensively good with at least decent size as our prospects can bring the offence. Of course, if we could get a guy like Kyle Capobianco (AHL D of the year), that would be good too.

Banging on this drum again, but I'd try to sign Laaouan back and actually try him in the AHL at some point next year (injuries and trade will make space).

 

[angusyoung]

What's going on with Laval? the coach is gone also now and many players never last,laval can't or doesn't want to retain them or the players want out? can't blame them but still.