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Just admit you were wrong dude. If you think J Newton is better than Moses you need to actually watch a game
North Bay Battalion 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I
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I said I would (prefer) J.Newton. He is a centre; and at this time a better body checker, and defensive player.
If you disagree with that, it is you that needs to watch a game.
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Changes: Out 13 Iggy Pazii; 15 Tony Romo; 22 Zac Wilson. In 4 Aaron Enright; 10 Dylan Richter; 23 Stepan Chukharev. Battle of the present and former Battalion Charlies in net: 1 Larocque for NB, 77 Robertson for NIA.
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I think it's time to move on from Therrien. Can't keep his emotions in check. Let him be someone else's 'little sparkplug'.
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2 points and -8 in 5 games don't inspire a lot of confidence when combined with all the other stuff.
Recently Adam Dennis made the comment that it would be the team's objective this year to surpass what was achieved last season. While it's still early days, we don't seem to be getting the vibes that his objective has a realistic chance . I've been a sth since day one, and it doesn't take long to get an impression of what we have player-wise. Considering the current roster, does anyone else see this team going far, or am I just being pessimistic?
The only true centres are 18 & 16. I very much doubt NB goes beyond round one. I do like the make-up of the team for next season though.
Personally, clinching a playoff spot would be considered a success to me. If that happens, I don't see them going past one round.
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Is it normal for GMs to lay out their plan to rebuild? That just sounds like a manager voicing his confidence in the team in front of him. Odds are this team doesn't see the playoffs the next two seasons knowing the teardown we're likely to see leading up to the deadline. Losing Romani for the duration didn't help their chances either.
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J.LeBlanc is the D. Andrew has played centre, maybe 50-50 actually; and I thought pretty well in games this season.
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Then why did you say that 16 and 18 are our only true centres then say that 18 is the D?
Because no one has committed to him (A.LeBlanc) as a full-time centre; and the battalion use Procyszyn, Pazii/Laird/LeBlanc, Carey, Richter as their four centres.
(Jacob)LeBlanc is a defenceman. Andrew is LW/C. …18 & 16 are the ages of the true centres I was referring to.
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Love to see a good start from Moses, it won’t be like this every night but happy it’s early. Maybe will prompt more trades for younger reclamation projects, we seem to do well with those. Ice time and confidence goes a long way
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Moses is more skilled than most people give him credit for. He is not the fastest skater but is really agile. He has good vision and puck skills. If he plays high in the lineup he will get points and plays a power forward game. Barrie never gave him the chance to play with players who could finish his passes.
Moses played 3rd line in Barrie mostly this year. Mostly 4th line last year. It's hard to produce when you are getting limited minutes. He got a lot of his points on pp last year. When you play with top players you will get your points. If you think your coach and GM think highly of you the confidence grows. Confidence means you arent afraid to make mistakes or gripping your stick too tight. Its tough to just go out and produce when you sit for 10 mins bw shifts and playing 5-6 mins a night.
Players he played with in Barrie were good and he played PP this year. He just had a slow start but the skill is evident. Clearly he needed a change of scenery.
Ive said it before high end picks should not be 4th line guys until they have been given the chance to succeed. 2 strong lines and a 3rd line should be top kids (or mix the top kids in top 3). 4th line are vets and character guys that cant crack top 2. That way you are always developing within. You have to give your young top picks a legit chance and if they aren't ready at 16 have them play OJ like London does. 5 minutes a night is not development. Minutes and confidence goes a long way. NB clearly believes in playing their young guys. Moses will thrive there.
Players he played with in Barrie were good and he played PP this year. He just had a slow start but the skill is evident. Clearly he needed a change of scenery.
Ive said it before high end picks should not be 4th line guys until they have been given the chance to succeed. 2 strong lines and a 3rd line should be top kids (or mix the top kids in top 3). 4th line are vets and character guys that cant crack top 2. That way you are always developing within. You have to give your young top picks a legit chance and if they aren't ready at 16 have them play OJ like London does. 5 minutes a night is not development. Minutes and confidence goes a long way. NB clearly believes in playing their young guys. Moses will thrive there.
Jacob Therrien has taken a fair bit of criticism, and justifiably so. However, in one 45 seconds sequence late 1st per. we saw the very best of JT6: delivered a clean open ice hit in the attacking zone; was retaliated upon and decked (called Interference) by 6'5" L. Hookey; uncharacteristically did not retaliate; sent out for first PP shift and drilled one-timer from left circle for 2nd of the season. Let‘s have more of this JT.
It's not only the fans who miss D-Wake. Former linemates look like this: A. Romani 2G (both empty nets), -4 in 5+ GP; OVS 1G in 8GP.
It's not only the fans who miss D-Wake. Former linemates look like this: A. Romani 2G (both empty nets), -4 in 5+ GP; OVS 1G in 8GP.
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Any word on Declan Gallivan? Right shot D that put up 4G and 32A in the noj last season. Signed and listed on the roster but ill since training camp
