SSM Greyhounds 2019-20 Season Thread (Part 2)

[Fischhaber]

K so let’s say Malik shows up ... so we do any trades???

The last 7 games of this calendar year should decide that. A good stretch puts us right near the division lead, but a rough stretch leaves us fighting for a playoff spot.

I can't fathom a scenario where we sell, but I wouldn't mind grabbing an extra OA from a team that upgrades. Guys like Cole Tymkin, Macauley Carson, and Jake Durham come to mind and could be had for peanuts if they decide to add better options.

 

[newhound777]

Just a goalie. Maybe bring in a cheap OA.

We should seriously consider an OA defenseman.

 

[Fischhaber]

We should seriously consider an OA defenseman.

I'm not seeing the need with all 8 guys probably returning next year. I'm excited to see Constantinou get a lot more ice time as he continues to adjust to our system.

 

[Marj44]

I'm not seeing the need with all 8 guys probably returning next year. I'm excited to see Constantinou get a lot more ice time as he continues to adjust to our system.

I’m not sure all 8 would return. LeGuerrier would be an OA and scours play in Laval in MTL’s system where they can better him. They could even send him to the ECHL.

But I agree with Constantinou, it appears he’s taking good strides so far. His 200ft game as a Dman is slowly improving. If that trajectory keeps up he’ll be a good anchor for the 1st line RD spot next season (when we should go a bit deeper in the playoffs).

 

[HockeyPops]

Montreal is in no rush to sign LeGuerrier. They have his rights until summer 2021. It is quite likely that he is back next season.

 

[Houndzfan20]

Montreal is in no rush to sign LeGuerrier. They have his rights until summer 2021. It is quite likely that he is back next season.

Agreed. I'm not sure he's ready for any more than the O.

 

[newhound777]

Montreal is in no rush to sign LeGuerrier. They have his rights until summer 2021. It is quite likely that he is back next season.

I disagree, LeGuerrier is a solid stay at home d that doesn't have a history of injury issues like others. He might be back as an OA, but Montreal will sign him at the end of the season.

 

[Hardcore Techno]

You should see what I post on Sarnias board. Truth.

 

[Marj44]

Montreal is in no rush to sign LeGuerrier. They have his rights until summer 2021. It is quite likely that he is back next season.

We’ve seen the same age situation with Conor Timmins where he was not returned (although being out all year skews that). And I’m aware there’s a talent difference between Timmins and LeGuerrier but if I were in management I’d consider LeGuerrier gone and hope for him to be sent back.

We’ll see if he signs by the end of the year or offseason. Gotta remember that Montreal lacks depth on the left side of the defence and if they buy out Alzner then there’s room in Laval for LeGuerrier (though he seems to be able to play both sides).

 

[DWI Dale]

i'd put money on Leguerrier being back. he's not pro-ready. he strikes me as an ideal OA candidate. he needs to return for a final season where he ties it all together.

obviously his return will benefit us greatly as well.

 

[HockeyPops]

Kind of apples to oranges comparing a second round defenseman with over a ppg, with a fifth rounder with barely 0.5 ppg.

I wonder what % of fifth rounders get signed in their first year? Can't be very high.

 

[HockeyPops]

I wonder what % of fifth rounders get signed in their first year? Can't be very high.

Just checked the 2018 draft. Only one of the first 10 players drafted in the fifth round is signed 18 months after the draft occured.

 

[soo hound girl]

You should see what I post on Sarnias board. Truth.

Deadmeau ya you sure told them eh

 

[HockeyPops]

Tonight is Arizona's sixth game in a row that Hayton has not dressed in.

 

[Fischhaber]

Tonight is Arizona's sixth game in a row that Hayton has not dressed in.

Their handling of him has been nothing short of disgraceful. I feel bad for the young man. He deserves regular shifts in the NHL or the OHL instead of having his development harmed like this.

 

[newhound777]

Just checked the 2018 draft. Only one of the first 10 players drafted in the fifth round is signed 18 months after the draft occured.

Is the stat truly that much different for 3rd or 4th round pics? Guessing not. I'm assuming approximately 4 of the first ten players drafted in the second round are signed with the 18 months of the draft.

 

[jjhound]

Their handling of him has been nothing short of disgraceful. I feel bad for the young man. He deserves regular shifts in the NHL or the OHL instead of having his development harmed like this.

Cannot understand why he has not been loaned to the world jr team.

 

[soo hound girl]

Cannot understand why he has not been loaned to the world jr team.

They should send him to the world juniors at least then make a decision if he returns to the O or not

 

[Hardcore Techno]

Deadmeau ya you sure told them eh

You cannot speak your mind on this board.

 

[DWI Dale]

You cannot speak your mind on this board.

Go on the Facebook group.

 

[HockeyPops]

They should send him to the world juniors at least then make a decision if he returns to the O or not

NHL Holiday Roster Freeze starts Dec. 18 @ 11:59 pm. Arizona must decide by then whether or not they will loan him for WJC.

 

[DWI Dale]

apparently Phoenix is the new Vancouver.

 

[shot caller]

Very true but I think it’s more likely we find out sooner than that based on an article I recently read.
“9. Pros or Nos?: Mark Hunter and Hockey Canada President Tom Renney have split the duties to chase down NHL GMs in terms of player availability. Here’s a list of the players available, their NHL team, and the GM of that team, through NHL games of Sunday night:

Noah Dobson, NY Islanders
8GP | 0G | 2A | 14:02 ATOI
GM: Lou Lamoriello
Last Game Played: Dec. 9

Barret Hayton, Arizona Coyotes
14GP | 1G | 3A | 11:08 ATOI
GM: John Chayka
Last Game Played: Nov. 29

Kirby Dach, Chicago Blackhawks
24GP | 5G | 5A | 11:59 ATOI
GM: Stan Bowman
Last game played: Dec. 8

10. Freeze Time: Keep in mind, NHL rosters are frozen on Dec. 19 and if a player is not released before the deadline, he will not be eligible for the WJC.
11. Making the Cut: Hockey Canada head scout Brad McEwen says he expects the team to be picked after Thursday’s game and doesn’t anticipate bringing players overseas who would be cut and sent back.”

So it’s more likely we will find out soon. They play Usports tonight and tomorrow and will pick the team after tomorrow’s game. Another article I read yesterday stated they will be leaving for the Czech Republic on Friday. If they are not planing on taking anyone overseas that they will potentially send home, then one would assume they will have their full team on the plane. That said, I can’t imagine they will leave a few roster spots open and run the risk of being short handed if the pro players are not loaned out. This points more clearly to the roster being picked on Thursday as being as close to concrete as you would get. The article I cited above also states that they will be taking 3 goalies which hockey Canada said is typical when this tournament is held overseas, but that eliminates a roster spot that they could have left open.

 

[DWI Dale]

#FreeHayton

 

[HockeyPops]

Their handling of him has been nothing short of disgraceful. I feel bad for the young man. He deserves regular shifts in the NHL or the OHL instead of having his development harmed like this.

I went looking for other examples of 19 year olds that stuck in the NHL with this type of light usage to start the season (14 GP by Dec. 10). I couldn't find any. Then I went looking for players with this type of light usage who were eventually sent down. I finally gave up that search too.

First round draft picks play. Somewhere. Without exception. Until now.

#FreeHayton