-Probability is high that teams start calling for Joel Bouchard
-Confirms Bouchard's contract is over
-For now Bouchard wants to focus on the ''Black Aces'' with the Canadiens during the playoffs
-Doesn't mean Bouchard won't be back, he is in a good position for negociations and no one knows what will happen yet
-Marcotte received at least 50 messages on Twitter with people saying they cannot believe Bouchard wasn't re-signed during the year, but he mentions this is not something out of the ordinary for an AHL coach (to coach during their final contract year)
-Marcotte thinks that Ducharme could be back as head coach for MTL even though all the fans want to see Bouchard, since his popularity has never been higher
-Josh Brook didn't say what his injury was, but he had trouble actually walking up to the stage where he was doing his interview, it was hard for him to sit down
-Marcotte thinks it's a significant injury for Brook with at least a couple of weeks for recovery; he will stay in Montreal right now to get back in shape
-Marcotte says Brook improved both offensively and defensively this year, had a good year overall. Next year will be important since it's his 3rd year of entry level contract. He needs to get a look in the NHL.
-Marcotte thinks Veilleux will be back
-Marcotte says both Olofsson and Leskinen might not want to be back because they haven't been playing enough in the NHL. They didn't want to committ and say they need to discuss with their agents and with the organisation.
-Leskinen still doesn't master the English language very well but Marcotte says you can tell it's a let down for him not to have had more chances in the NHL.
-Even if he had a good year, Marcotte doesn't think he did enough to warrant being higher in the eyes of the organisation. Unsure about NHL potential
-Very impressed by Mysak. Also doesn't master the English language but is really not shy even with average speaking skills. Cannot play in AHL next year; either OHL or Czech league
-Mysak said the most difficult thing was to be alone at 18 years old in his condo, making food, doing laundry, etc
-Marcotte says Mysak is really funny and has a great attitude
-Marcotte thinks Mysak will play in OHL and dominate offensively (more than a point per game)
-McNiven should be back next year, the only guy who has been with the Rocket since their inaugural season
-Important season this year for McNiven since he played all year in AHL (no ECHL) and had good stats
-Marcotte doesn't know if McNiven can reach the NHL, but he can be a #1 in AHL. Good depth guy.
-Schuneman and Bisson had very good seasons, no one expected it especially for Bisson. Played all last 28 games to finish the season, 5th in AHL with +17
-Bisson is very positive to be back next year
-Schueneman could be a call-up option for the Canadiens next year
-Marcotte is going for 2 weeks vacation where he will golf
So they did somewhat address Bouchard's contract situation, I was very curious about that. Goes without saying that bringing him back should be at the top of the to-do list. I agree with him that Leskinen and Olofsson are both probably gone, with Fairbrother coming in next season ( and potentially Leguerrier is they sign him before June 1st) we might still need to add at least one solid AHL vet on defense. I'm assuming Ouellet-Brook-Fleury-Bisson-Schueneman are all coming back so there should be some continuity there.
