Even though we shouldn’t be tanking next year, we still shouldn’t be seriously competing so there’s no reason to not see us have a very successful Laval team next season. Would love to see Heineman, Kidney, Roy and Trudeau all play in Laval next year, hopefully even Mailloux if he gets the greenlight.
Edit: And Primeau (because I’m still holding onto hope there)
Eazzywex
Insane to think that he is only 19 years old… 119 (51g/68a) points in 66 games in the QMJHL in 2022 and 99 (46g/53a) points in 55 games in the QMJHL this year.
He put insane numbers based on the rank Montreal picked him in (Round 5).. Not only that, but he also has 2 years experience in the World Juniors putting 8 (3g/5a) and 11 (5g/6a) points in 7 games in 2022 and 2023 respectively..
Peckerhead321
What’s the rush, very few if any roster spots are open next season
xc2215x
Laval for next season would be good for him.
Ancient_Bear_2881
The rocket gonna have a stacked lineup next year.
kozed
I think they glossed over the skating part, which is what Roy’s future hinges on.
We know about the hockey IQ, which is NHL-level already. That’s how he managed to turn into a lethal defensive player in just a couple of seasons.
Those traits are all projectable at higher levels.
Skating is what will decide how effective and how soon he’ll be able to bring his overall game to the NHL level.
You can make due without good skating if you have great wits, but you usually also need some size (read: longer reach, more strength on the puck) to get to pucks and keep them away.
I think Roy might still be a bit too slow for a regular 5v5 NHL shift. Could do some things on a PP, although ours sucks ass and doesn’t do any good to anyone’s confidence.
A regular spot would require to shelter him and put speedy guys with him to do the transition heavy lifting. He could still make heady moves with the pucks, but those touches would be few and far between.
You can learn a lot without the puck, but you wouldn’t want a guy of his talent to lose his instincts with the puck because he’s not getting it enough.
So the NHL could be a step too high for him. If you want to develop talent, you put them in situations where they’re challenged but still competitive. Laval would be better for him.
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One year in Laval, and I mean a full year.
Even though we shouldn’t be tanking next year, we still shouldn’t be seriously competing so there’s no reason to not see us have a very successful Laval team next season. Would love to see Heineman, Kidney, Roy and Trudeau all play in Laval next year, hopefully even Mailloux if he gets the greenlight.
Edit: And Primeau (because I’m still holding onto hope there)
Insane to think that he is only 19 years old… 119 (51g/68a) points in 66 games in the QMJHL in 2022 and 99 (46g/53a) points in 55 games in the QMJHL this year.
He put insane numbers based on the rank Montreal picked him in (Round 5).. Not only that, but he also has 2 years experience in the World Juniors putting 8 (3g/5a) and 11 (5g/6a) points in 7 games in 2022 and 2023 respectively..
What’s the rush, very few if any roster spots are open next season
Laval for next season would be good for him.
The rocket gonna have a stacked lineup next year.
I think they glossed over the skating part, which is what Roy’s future hinges on.
We know about the hockey IQ, which is NHL-level already. That’s how he managed to turn into a lethal defensive player in just a couple of seasons.
Those traits are all projectable at higher levels.
Skating is what will decide how effective and how soon he’ll be able to bring his overall game to the NHL level.
You can make due without good skating if you have great wits, but you usually also need some size (read: longer reach, more strength on the puck) to get to pucks and keep them away.
I think Roy might still be a bit too slow for a regular 5v5 NHL shift. Could do some things on a PP, although ours sucks ass and doesn’t do any good to anyone’s confidence.
A regular spot would require to shelter him and put speedy guys with him to do the transition heavy lifting. He could still make heady moves with the pucks, but those touches would be few and far between.
You can learn a lot without the puck, but you wouldn’t want a guy of his talent to lose his instincts with the puck because he’s not getting it enough.
So the NHL could be a step too high for him. If you want to develop talent, you put them in situations where they’re challenged but still competitive. Laval would be better for him.