McLeod was criticized for not going into the dirty areas and looked like he was going to continue with that issue until he was sent down his last time to Bako. Since then he has been a completely different player. Unless Lavoie has a similar wake-up call, he is done like dinner.
Isn't Wanner a right shot D though?
Yes, he's a right shooter. The right side will be loaded with young prospects, Kesselring, Kemp and Wanner. Not sure if any have versatility to play both sides. Left d is still working to develop two near NHL ready d-men, Broberg and Neimelainen. I think Peters is a reasonable age LD. Summation, I don't think the Oilers who are system deep with a variety of d-prospects and bereft of bigger body skill forwards would make a minor league flip for a guy like Lavoire.
First goal was a laser.
Lavoie had issues last year too and then went on a bit of a heater only to slow down again I believe. From listening to Woody last year it really sounded like he was having issues buying into a pro game where he couldn't dominate the way he did in junior.
The fact that they are allowing Florida to loan him to Bakersfield does speak volumes though.
He's a streaky player. Still somewhat inexperienced as a pro though with the covid freshman year time spent in Europe and 19 games in Bakersfield. Shortened sophomore year (56 games) ended early with a major injury. Missed all of training camp still re-habbing.
He's been assigned to Bakersfield before. I don't know the details of 'why' but Bakersfield is obviously familiar with the player. Stated in my last post why I would be careful rushing to judgment on Lavoire (unless there is some major disconnect between player and organization). Lavoire seems like a add-in type to a big club team if he were to move moreso than a flip to their prospect pipeline's strongest area of near-ready NHL talent and mid-range guys still to come.
There was issues with lavoie last year so who knows. I don’t think he has much of any value to be honest. Maybe you get lucky and hold onto him for a few more years, but I’d you can get something deemed better now I think you take it
If he's an add-on sweetener to a trade that makes the big club better then do it. I don't know the relationship between player and organization. Is back in the line-up after the one game healthy scratch so we'll see where this goes. Per prior posts, I wouldn't rush to judgement on this kid's size and toolkit.
Gildon who was loaned to Bakersfield during the covid season because Florida shared an AHL affiliate with Tampa. They didn't have room for him. I believe his contract with Florida is up at the end of the season. Unlikely he resigns with Florida.
Appreciate your time to post and share this info! Thank you. (But have to down vote your posting handle!)
I hope you guys Crush Ruby. I strongly dislike that player.
Saw Tkatchuk in the Mem Cup in Red Deer and thought I was watching McDavid's future left winger. Unfortunately as soon as the Canucks opted for a wildly overrated Juelevi (sp) I knew that dink was going to Calgary and would be a thorn. Solid player but I grew to lose respect for the sideshow that grew into the player's game. But digression aside, appreciate the farm information provided!
