Lafleurs Guy
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- Jul 20, 2007
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I think Hugo will get somebody for the top six. Maybe this year or next. I just don't think Laine is the guy we should get. I've said why already.See again, that's where we disagree. Laine gives us the "potential" of adding a long term solution to our goal of building a cup winner. If the rumours are true, HuGo was looking to add to the teams top 6, through UFA. Which in my humble opinion, shows me he's not quite as confident in our top 6 as you are.
Eventually you could see Newhook with Beck and Roy on the 3rd line. At that point we'll be in terrific shape. Newhook's a guy who can easily play on the second. Roy we have to wait and see.
You are correct. Hughes has specifically said this.True, which is why I'd hope HuGo and the coaching staff is able to sit down with Laine.
See that is what you would do. The impression I'm getting from hearing Hughes and Gorton talk. Points me in another direction. I don't think what we see now. Is what we'll get once the season starts.
Again though, Laine wouldn't be my guy.
Injuries, brings what we already have, big paycheck, mental health... just too much baggage for me.I can't speak for everyone, but I'm sure there are some that feel that way. Personally I feel he can be a much better player than what he's shown these last few seasons. Though I will admit, his injuries are a concern. The salary on the other hand. Doesn't concern me for the next two seasons. I wouldn't be against that either. I just think that due too availability and cost to obtain him. Laine just makes more sense than the other we've heard are rumoured to be available.
Roy wasn't in the AHL very long. Won a scoring title in the Q and almost won another. Killed it at the start in the AHL, played on Team Canada... I'd say he's a better player/prospect by a fair bit.Roy put up better stats in the Q.
RHP put up better stats in the AHL and NHL.
Neither one of them really stood out from the other.