Assuming all the NHL players will be back, this team is going to be one of the favourites to win the Q this year.
We're a little top heavy though on D, IMO...
We have a good top 9 up front with the ability to put 3 20s, Noel, Joseph, Veleno, Pare, Warren and Dove potentially there
On D, we have:
Chabot - Webster
Zboril - Green
as locks
I'm happy Joseph is back.....our MVP last year and most likely will be our MVP this year.
Imama is also back leaving us four 20's. Smallman/Highmore/Imama/Del paggio
As for the odd man out this is a simple decision for me. Del paggio would not farewell at a memorial cup tournament.....I would be making all my decisions based on the presidents or mem cup performances.
With that being said depending on Boko's first half I would consider moving him to get the number one goalie. I've been watching this league over 10 years and no offence to our current tenders.... but with that position we need a serious upgrade if we want to even have a chance at the Q semi-finals.
I would've preferred to have the 20s situation and the goaltender situation sorted out before the season. Making moves at Christmas time can often affect team chemistry. With that being said if this team is serious about 2017 these moves need to be made.
Feel bad for bishop, he's a nice guy. Booth puts them over the top.
not convinced
booth has been hit and miss in past
granted recently..
He's been top-10 in save percentage every year since he came into the league and is one of the best starters in the Q right now.
top ten in the Q or CHL ?
In the Q. If he was top 10 in the CHL this would be way more of a blockbuster.
i understand
dont get me wrong, he is a strong goalie ( i just feel its hit or miss often in games)
anywsys sj will contend even more now with is year,
you wont see another one like this fora long time
good luck,