Laviolette's impact on our roster

[glenngineer]

While I'm excited at the prospect of our team being more offensive, what are Lavi's stats defensively with teams that he's taken over?

 

[triggrman]

While I'm excited at the prospect of our team being more offensive, what are Lavi's stats defensively with teams that he's taken over?

Islanders
00/01 268 goals against
PL 1st year 01/02 - 220 goals against - good improvement

02/03 Hurricanes 240 goals against.
PL st year - 03/04 209 goals against so a pretty good improvement.

08/09 Philly 238 goals against
PL 1st year 225 goals against - improvement.

 

[Infinite Jest]

Islanders
00/01 268 goals against
PL 1st year 01/02 - 220 goals against - good improvement

02/03 Hurricanes 240 goals against.
PL st year - 03/04 209 goals against so a pretty good improvement.

08/09 Philly 238 goals against
PL 1st year 225 goals against - improvement.

It's usually pretty hard to score goals when you're constantly pinned in your own zone and being attacked.

However it turns out next year, I'm legitimately very excited for the season. I'm gonna call it now: Ribeiro will break 65 points, maybe even 70.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Lavi is the team's biggest, most impactful acquisition. Huge. I can't wait for next season.

 

[Adz]

So, this is an old thread but I did use the handy search feature to find something. Since the OT thread was discussing the events in Ottawa this morning hardly seemed appropriate to mention it there but...

This afternoon I was driving by McNamara's Pub in Donelson on my way from picking up my granddaughter at after school care and I saw this TN license plate with "LETSJAM" on it turning in to the restaurant. Of course I immediately thought of Laviolette and interestingly enough there were Preds logos all over the side of the car when I passed by. Lavy was not driving, was a younger guy with long blond or maybe red hair. Anyway, someone with JAM on their minds (and car) is out there. If it's one of you, it brought a smile to my face.

 

[goeb]

Cullen also seems to thrive under Laviolette's system as well(not shocking since they won a Cup together) and he produced offensive numbers analogous to a 2nd line player...

2005-06 Carolina 78GP 25G 24A 49Pts
2007-08 Carolina 59 13 36 49
2008-09 Carolina 69 22 21 43 (Lavi was fired midway through 2008-09 season)

Seemed to utilize him a lot on the PP, it'll be interesting to see how he plays upon return from injury (which at the rate the Preds are playing could be conveniently delayed ) .

 

[bdub24]

Cullen also seems to thrive under Laviolette's system as well(not shocking since they won a Cup together) and he produced offensive numbers analogous to a 2nd line player...

2005-06 Carolina 78GP 25G 24A 49Pts
2007-08 Carolina 59 13 36 49
2008-09 Carolina 69 22 21 43 (Lavi was fired midway through 2008-09 season)

Seemed to utilize him a lot on the PP, it'll be interesting to see how he plays upon return from injury (which at the rate the Preds are playing could be conveniently delayed ) .

I think Jarnkrok and Beck are the first to go when Cullen/Fisher return. Or if one them stay, seeing Borque scratched more woud be the next move I think

 

[triggrman]

Beck is better than Clune. I still don't see room for either.

 

[bdub24]

Beck is better than Clune. I still don't see room for either.

Love the guys heart and it seems like he is locker room gold, but Clunes been scratched at least the past two games in a row, so that view is definitely shared by HCPL it seems.

 

[NSH615]

Love the guys heart and it seems like he is locker room gold, but Clunes been scratched at least the past two games in a row, so that view is definitely shared by HCPL it seems.

To echo your point, Clune only played in game #1. He's been a healthy scratch ever since.

 

[triggrman]

To echo your point, Clune only played in game #1. He's been a healthy scratch ever since.

And played less than 6 minutes that night. That type if player rarely makes the team anymore.

 

[FossilFndr]

Lavi is the team's biggest, most impactful acquisition. Huge. I can't wait for next season.

All I can find is 'multi year contract' Any idea of length of Laviolette's contract?

 

[Drake744]

All I can find is 'multi year contract' Any idea of length of Laviolette's contract?

I think it's 5 years.