2018-2019 Laval Rocket Thread

[Adam Michaels]

I would have kept Verbeek in the lineup, Audette did have his best game of the season. I would consider sitting Jevpalovs he hasn't done much. I thought Vejdemo was quite today. McCarron wasn't as noticeable as yesterday. They really need someone to start putting a few pucks in the net. I thought it might be Belzile, he's had some good chances.

I agree. I think Audette deserves to stay for next game. And I think Verbeek deserves to be brought back in. And Jevpalovs is someone I would sit out, as well.

Bouchard said in regards to Audette, when you challenge a player, you need to give them the chance to respond to the challenge. And he said Audette answered the challenge with his best game.

 

[Tyson]

Ah you have those days where a goalie plays lights out. The effort was good.

 

[Adam Michaels]

They seem to be loosing a lot.

They're at 3 wins and 4 losses. This was the first time they lost twice in a row. But to me, more importantly, the team has been competing every game despite the result. In the short time Bouchard and his staff have been here, you can see the difference in the compete level.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[montreal]

They seem to be loosing a lot.

they have been really impressive so far but my main concern is the blueline. Kulak has been good but when him and Lamarche are your top pairing that's not a great sign. They should be a playoff team but just think they need a little more offensive punch from the blueline.

I agree. I think Audette deserves to stay for next game. And I think Verbeek deserves to be brought back in. And Jevpalovs is someone I would sit out, as well.

Bouchard said in regards to Audette, when you challenge a player, you need to give them the chance to respond to the challenge. And he said Audette answered the challenge with his best game.

Bouchard is so night and day from Lefebvre it's not even funny.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Guilliam]

It seems weird that they broke up McCarron's line the game right after he scored 2 goals, no?

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Lindgren simply is not that good which is costing the team.

 

[Whitesnake]

So....where are we nowadays as far as the INSANE depth in the goalie department.....Thank god we still have hope for Primeau 'cause Lindgren and McNiven right now do not look like they can upgrade their game lately.

 

[dcal64]

So....where are we nowadays as far as the INSANE depth in the goalie department.....Thank god we still have hope for Primeau 'cause Lindgren and McNiven right now do not look like they can upgrade their game lately.

In hindsight, trading Hawkey was not such a good idea.

 

[Whitesnake]

In hindsight, trading Hawkey was not such a good idea.

In hindsight? I have no idea why they did that. There was no reason to do so.

 

[montreal]

So....where are we nowadays as far as the INSANE depth in the goalie department.....Thank god we still have hope for Primeau 'cause Lindgren and McNiven right now do not look like they can upgrade their game lately.

just wondering if you have been watching the games or not?

 

[Adam Michaels]

Maine won their first game of the year. It was the Battle of the Expansion Teams: Maine vs. Newfoundland. Maine won 4-2. Culkin with an assist on the fourth goal (ENG).

 

[Adam Michaels]

Martineau had his first goal of the season yesterday in a 5-3 loss to Kalamazoo.

Also, T.J. Melancon had an assist in a 6-1 Norfolk loss to Florida.

 

[Whitesnake]

just wondering if you have been watching the games or not?

Stop wondering. Yes I did. You are satisfied with the goaltending? I've been there to Laval twice already as well.

 

[montreal]

Stop wondering. Yes I did. You are satisfied with the goaltending? I've been there to Laval twice already as well.

well it's only been 2 games for McNiven so way too small a sample size but so far he looks much better then last year.

Lindgren has been better then last year so far. The problem has been Laval has mostly dominated games and given up so few shots but the goalies aren't making that one key save. The series they just had vs Borgstrom's team they just got out goalied but it's so early in the year and Laval is rolling 3 rookies a night on the blueline. When Kulak - Lamarche is your top pairing it's not great to see.

I expect the goalies to be fine, the team should do really well this year overall.

 

[Lshap]

Rocket had their chances Saturday, but what I noticed even more than the score was Springfield's superior centers, in particular, that Borgstrom kid. Springfield had more controlled zone entries and much better puck movement than Laval, whose setups were slower and predictable. Looked like a difference of talent rather than coaching.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

How have the 2 Czech D looked so far?

 

[Adam Michaels]

How have the 2 Czech D looked so far?

At Habs training camp, Moravcik looked the better defenseman. But so far in Laval, Sklenicka is the better one.

They're both good, but Sklenicka is a lot more mobile and looks to be adapting better. There are moments he smoothly carries the puck out and joins the rush.

 

[montreal]

Rocket had their chances Saturday, but what I noticed even more than the score was Springfield's superior centers, in particular, that Borgstrom kid. Springfield had more controlled zone entries and much better puck movement than Laval, whose setups were slower and predictable. Looked like a difference of talent rather than coaching.

been saying Borgstrom is a beast, thought he was very impressive that series but so were the two teams as that was a lot of fun to watch.

My main concerns with Laval are the defense and they need to convert on their chances more but they should have enough fire power to do that. As long as the D holds up I expect them to be one of the better teams in the league.

How have the 2 Czech D looked so far?

I've liked Sklenicka a good bit, his physical game stands out more then anyone else on the team. He's not that big but he can throw some nice hits and he moves the puck well enough. Moravcik I think he's been a lot less noticeable.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Habitant le colon]

What is the lineup?

 

[Agalloch]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Good decision to send him there. Better off playing than sitting in the press box every game.

So now they have in the ECHL:

- T.J. Melancon (Norfolk Admirals)
- Phélix Martineau (Fort Wayne Komets)
- Étienne Marcoux (Indy Fuel)

And with the Maine Mariners: Ryan Culkin, Antoine Waked, Morgan Adams-Moisan & Michael Pezzetta.