Post-Game Talk: {AHL} Laval Rocket vs. Manitoba Moose (Laval With a Big Win: 4-1)

[CauZuki]

I personally can't wait to see KK with Caufield , in a few years they could be a top 10 duo in this league. I see what he does at the AHL level and can't help but believe it will translate with Caufield. His playmaking vision and his offensive IQ are very good , he just needs to fill out and he also needs a pure shooter by his side, (ideally Caufield once he makes the team).

 

[Adam Michaels]

I personally can't wait to see KK with Caufield , in a few years they could be a top 10 duo in this league. I see what he does at the AHL level and can't help but believe it will translate with Caufield.

And don't forget Suzuki. So if it doesn't click with Kotkaniemi, it will click with Suzuki.

Although Caufield has specifically mentioned Kotkaniemi as someone he can't wait to play with.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

Hudon looked good before KK.

Obviously happy they are producing though.

He's making him look better

 

[CauZuki]

And don't forget Suzuki. So if it doesn't click with Kotkaniemi, it will click with Suzuki.

Although Caufield has specifically mentioned Kotkaniemi as someone he can't wait to play with.

Suzuki is the kind of player that can carry a line in my opinion (a rare skill among Habs players) , Caufield needs a taller playmaker and Kotkaniemi thrives with pure snipers by his side. I can see the Habs doubling down on Drouin and having him play with Suzuki , while eventually having KK and Caufield together. Knowing this franchise it probably won't ever happen...

It would be great if they make that paper transaction to send Suzuki to the AHL so he's eligible for the AHL playoffs. Having KK,Suzuki and perhaps even Caufield might be a Calder run from 2007 all over again.

 

[Andrei79]

Really liked that period. I hope it's a sign of things to come. It felt like the players went in the same direction, which is tough to do when you have guys like Varone who basically didn't care for zone exits or 1 on 1 battles.

And don't forget Suzuki. So if it doesn't click with Kotkaniemi, it will click with Suzuki.

Although Caufield has specifically mentioned Kotkaniemi as someone he can't wait to play with.

They played against each other before in the gold medal U18 game. KK was dominant , I'm guessing he left an impact.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

And don't forget Suzuki. So if it doesn't click with Kotkaniemi, it will click with Suzuki.

Although Caufield has specifically mentioned Kotkaniemi as someone he can't wait to play with.

It will be interesting to see what the dynamic will be.
Could be interesting times!

 

[Andrei79]

He's making him look better

He's definitely improving (KK). Can't complain how they've managed either him or Evans.

I thought Brook was pretty good that period too.

 

[CauZuki]

He's definitely improving (KK). Can't complain how they've managed either him or Evans.

I thought Brook was pretty good that period too.

I find the AHL team has been well managed , there issues can be explained with disapointing AHL vets (both previously top 10 point getters) , Kinkaid playing like a 3rd string ECHLer and Habs facing injuries/pilfering Laval for players , really ruined any chance at the team having chemistry. Despite all that perhaps they squeak into the playoffs and Caufield/Suzuki can contribute with KK/Evans/Hudon/Primeau.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Fun little sit down with Josh Brook during the RDS intermission.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Great start by Dauphin and Lynch there. But a nice save by the Moose goalie.

 

[habsfan891]

Ouch

 

[Adam Michaels]

What a dirty hit by Ryan White on McEneny there.

 

[Adam Michaels]

That's a concussion for sure.

Ryan White gets 5 and a match.

 

[habsfan891]

Looks like a 5

 

[Tyson]

What a dirty hit by Ryan White on McEneny there.

White was one of my most favorite Bulldogs. Too bad Ryan did that

 

[Tyson]

Poehling really needs to score soon...

 

[Adam Michaels]

Kotkaniemi needs to shoot more often.

 

[habsfan891]

Not a great pp so far

 

[DAChampion]

Evans Kotkaniemi Hudon Poehling Fleury as the PP unit.

 

[habsfan891]

Kotkaniemi needs to shoot more often.

He has a fantastic shot Bouchard needs to get him using it more for sure

 

[Andrei79]

Man, they can't go 5 mins without scoring on that PP.

Lots of soft plays.

 

[Adam Michaels]

That was not a good PP. Credit to Manitoba for their PK, too.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Blandisi got hurt and hasn't come back yet, if he will return at all.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

You have a 5min penalty and you do nothing. That's bad , sorry to say. I question this coach

 

[Adam Michaels]

This isn't a situation where McEneny turned around last second and got hit from behind.