Laval Rocket: 2024-25 Laval Rocket Thread

[schwang26]

Was not expecting Protz to be brought in the middle of the playoffs, even on an ATO.

But I like it. Even if he won't see any action unless guys get hurt, it will be good to have him around the pro ranks to practice and pick up on how guys prepare.

They’ve already amassed quite a few players for next season (possibly). All those college guys, Thorpe, Protz, Kapanen. I liked what I saw from Dineen too.

 

[montreal]

They’ve already amassed quite a few players for next season (possibly). All those college guys, Thorpe, Protz, Kapanen. I liked what I saw from Dineen too.

Protz will be back in the OHL next season.

 

[schwang26]

Protz will be back in the OHL next season.

Good chance I guess.

 

[montreal]

Good chance I guess.

it's the only place he can play unless he has the greatest off-season in history and somehow makes the Habs, it's NHL or OHL.

 

[schwang26]

it's the only place he can play unless he has the greatest off-season in history and somehow makes the Habs, it's NHL or OHL.

Laval signed him to an ATO. I don’t get the point of that if they can’t sign him to an ahl contract.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Laval signed him to an ATO. I don’t get the point of that if they can’t sign him to an ahl contract.

Because they think he has pro upside, so being around the coaches, the team, as they prep and practice for their playoffs is good exposure and development.

 

[schwang26]

Because they think he has pro upside, so being around the coaches, the team, as they prep and practice for their playoffs is good exposure and development.

Ah.

 

[Treb]

Ah.

It happens once in a while with junior aged players that get eliminated early.

They did that with Matthew Struthers in 2019. He went back to the OHL the following year.

Ended up never signing with Laval/Montreal after that.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

Why are the Rockets starting on the road?

 

[montreal]

Why are the Rockets starting on the road?

they get the choice since they are higher in the standings.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Laval signed him to an ATO. I don’t get the point of that if they can’t sign him to an ahl contract.

I would guess it's similar to Thorpe, they see some potential in him and they want to let Adam Nicolas and his staff start working with him early. Simple as that. It's good that they're being proactive IMO.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

they get the choice since they are higher in the standings.

Seems odd to give away home ice advantage?

 

[schwang26]

Seems odd to give away home ice advantage?

If they split on the road, they have 3 opportunities to close out at home. Not bad really.

 

[montreal]

Seems odd to give away home ice advantage?

You would have to ask the coach why they chose it. It worked once, we'll see if it works again.

 

[bcv]

Seems odd to give away home ice advantage?

Because they want to be at home if there's a game 5.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

Because they want to be at home if there's a game 5.

Game 7 home ice is what you fight for all season.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Game 7 home ice is what you fight for all season.

It's only a 5 game series this round. First 2 games in Rochester. Last 3 in Laval. Laval needs to win one in Rochester.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

It's only a 5 game series this round. First 2 games in Rochester. Last 3 in Laval. Laval needs to win one in Rochester.

Right!! I forgot that….so it’s 2-2-1, right?

 

[bcv]

Right!! I forgot that….so it’s 2-2-1, right?

No, 2 on the road and then 3 straight in Laval.

 

[Treb]

I would guess it's similar to Thorpe, they see some potential in him and they want to let Adam Nicolas and his staff start working with him early. Simple as that. It's good that they're being proactive IMO.

The difference is that Thorpe has the option to play in the AHL next year, while Protz has to go back to the OHL.

If Thorpe goes back to the WHL, it's as an overager.

 

[Walksss]

Right!! I forgot that….so it’s 2-2-1, right?

AHL rules are you are only allowed to travel once so you have to make the choice if you want the first 3 games or last 3 games at home.

 

[Kimota]

I hope they go with Fowler all the way. Primeau has no future with the Habs.

 

[BaseballCoach]

AHL rules are you are only allowed to travel once so you have to make the choice if you want the first 3 games or last 3 games at home.

That can't be the choice. No one would pick first two on the road.

I bet the choice is first two on the road and get home ice advantage for game 5 OR first two at home, then give the lower-ranked team the home ice advantage in game 5.

It's nuts.

 

[Treb]

I hope they go with Fowler all the way. Primeau has no future with the Habs.

I hope they go with who wins games, which for now is Fowler.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Right!! I forgot that….so it’s 2-2-1, right?

No, it's 2-3. 2 away then 3 at home.