*OFFICIAL* Moncton Wildcats 2013-2014 Thread

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Post Trade Deadline Roster:

Dubeau(19)
Rioux(17)

Sweeney(18) Johnston(18)
Holwell(16) Donnelly(20)
Haas(19) Nicholson(18)
White(17) Klebanskyj(17)

Caissy(20) Barbashev(18) Tkachev(18)
Lalonde(19) Campagna(20) Garland(17)
Smith(17) Simpson(18) Pugsley(17)
Seeger(17) Johnson(18) Olivier(16)
Halabi(18) Bower(16)

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Barbashev's goal in Moncton's 8-3 loss to Cape Breton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4uxf1McYG0

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Tkachev arrives tomorrow night and will make his debut Thursday against Chicoutimi.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

2014-15 roster prediction...

Dubeau
Rioux

Sweeney - Holwell
Johnston - Haas
Klebanskyj - Nicholson
White - Malatesta ?

Tkachev Simpson Barbashev
Lalonde Johnson Garland
Bower Pugsley Smith
Seeger Jacob Olivier
Halabi Cormier

I'm sure they're will be free agents added to the mix and some of the American kids are unknowns.

 

[NEhockeycoach]

If Malatesta reports he will be a top 4 guy.

Interested to see if White stays up at forward.

 

[ClemQ]

If Malatesta reports he will be a top 4 guy.

Interested to see if White stays up at forward.

that statement has been made more than once about americans....

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

If Malatesta reports he will be a top 4 guy.

Interested to see if White stays up at forward.

I think he would be too , but it's hard to say. Being 18 next year will definitely help on a young blueline.

I'd be shocked if White is even a Wildcat this year. He's overwhelmed at this level. Skating is bad , feet a slow , reaction and decision making same thing. Got to give him a bit of credit for trying to stay in the lineup by fighting but that's definitely not a forte. I don't see where he'd fit. Great kid but not major junior calibre.

When you gamble on American kids you can't win them all.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Wildcats will take on the Armada in the opening playoff round.

Good seasons for a rebuilding squad full of rookies but I think it'll be a quick series.

Blainville in 5 is my prediction. The 2-3-2 format might make it a 6 game series.

 

[Ynnek]

I think they may have a chance since Barbashev and Garland are both supposedly back. I'm not banking on that by any means but if Dubeau can steal some games it might be close.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

I think they may have a chance since Barbashev and Garland are both supposedly back. I'm not banking on that by any means but if Dubeau can steal some games it might be close.

Interesting note in regards to injuries... Roger Shannon mentioned that Moncton have not played a single game with a full lineup this season.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

2013/14 Fan Choice Awards

Rookie of the Year : Will Smith

Top Defensive Player Award : Stephen Johnson

Most Improved Player: Jacob Sweeney

Top Points: Christophe Lalonde

Top Goal Scorer: Christophe Lalonde

Donnie Matheson Scholastic Player of the Year Award: Stephen Johnson

Community Spirit Award: Stephen Johnson

Commitment to Excellence Award : Lloyd Kay & Wild Willie

Volunteer of the Year : Kim Daborn

Unsung Hero Award: Stephen Johnson

Fan Choice Award: Alex Dubeau

MVP Award: Alex Dubeau

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Moncton take game 2 in BLB.

We now have home ice advantage with the series tied at 1.

 

[saintflannel]

Moncton take game 2 in BLB.

We now have home ice advantage with the series tied at 1.

Next three games are in Moncton too. Will be an interesting week. I read on Twitter that Game 5 has a start time of 6pm which is strange.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Next three games are in Moncton too. Will be an interesting week. I read on Twitter that Game 5 has a start time of 6pm which is strange.

I'm surprised they're even playing at the Coliseum. Scheduling conflict with the boat show that day.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Moncton force a game #6 after a 3-2 win.

Dubeau was very solid in net and Barbashev score a couple of nice goals.

I suspect Tesink will get a lengthy suspension for his hit on Holwell. Then again , you never know with the inconsistency of the league.

 

[saintflannel]

Tesink and Martel are probably out for Game 6. Wildcats definitely have a chance to force Game 7.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Ryan Tesink handed a 5 games suspension for his hit from behind on Holwell.

http://theqmjhl.ca/article/tesink-suspended-for-5-games/161245

Martel out for the remainder of the series , no doubt.
Ryan Tesink suspended 5 games.

That makes up for half of BLB's goals in the series.

Certainly makes things interesting.

 

[Ynnek]

Should be an interesting finish to this series for sure. I still think Dubeau can steal this for them.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Chris Caissy is travelling to Chicago to join the Wolves (AHL).

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Pretty quiet compared the rest of the league.

Only transaction is Reid Halabi to Chicoutimi for a 6th and 12th.

Great value for a free agent who likely wouldn't have even made the team. Easily replaceable and we had a surplus of forwards anyhow.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Former Cats' goaltender Roman Will has signed with the Colorado Avalanche. He was stellar here in Moncton , and that was during a rebuild. I was shocked when he didn't get drafted. I'd say he has some real potential. Very interested to see how he does this upcoming season. Great free addition for Colorado.Good luck Roman!

 

[BobbyRyan9]

Do you think Lalonde returns as an overager next season?

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Do you think Lalonde returns as an overager next season?

Yes. He and Dubeau are locks and highly unlikely to be traded unless it's a offer they can't refuse.

 

[Irish23]

some picks maybe?
http://www.montrealmetroaaa.com

Results/Resultats 99, 989796

 

[Irish23]

Yes. He and Dubeau are locks and highly unlikely to be traded unless it's a offer they can't refuse.

http://www.montrealmetroaaa.com…. maybe some draft picks? vreds