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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 23, 2022 14:59:12 GMT -5
Between all these crazy injuries and guys called up and stuck in Montreal, the Rocket seem to always be fielding a patchwork team. With Niku in Winnipeg temporarily to be with his wife for the birth of their child and all these guys injured, they will have three guys signed to PTOs on D for tonight’s key divisional game against Belleville. They could use a Barron or Schueneman or two 😉.
Schnarr to make his Rocket debut tonight on a line with Ylönen.
The Rocket’s unsung hero this season has to be head coach JF Houle. He has done a great job keeping a constantly undermanned squad competitive and with a winning record. The player who has really taken charge has been RFP who is showing that dogged determination and effort can offset a smaller frame and underwhelming skating. A true heart and soul guy on this team. He has earned that nickname that I have seen thrown about on sites: Lavallagher. #11
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 26, 2022 9:49:15 GMT -5
A few days ago, Rocket are in one heck of a playoff battle. They are currently second in the North, and the top five get in. However, numbers two to six right now are separated by a tiny tiny win percentage, so it really is going to be a heckuva stretch run with every game important.
A few days ago, the Rocket lost a key divisional matchup 2-1 against Belleville in OT, so at least they got a point, but they gave sixth place Sens two points.
They were far more convincing last night, with a solid 5-1 victory over Lehigh Valley (Philly’s farm team) behind a 31 save effort from Poulin. Cedric Paquette is in a nice groove right now as he lead the way with two goals and an assist for the first star. He scored Laval’s only goal in that 2-1 extra time loss. He is “having fun playing hockey again” after a pretty rocky year in Montreal.
No rest for the wicked as the Rocket meet up with the Baby Pens for a matinee game today.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 26, 2022 17:41:57 GMT -5
Rocket win a big one, 5-3 over Baby Pens. Primeau with 29 saves in the win. RHP with a three point game, 1+2. Ylönen with two helpers. Schnarr with his first goal as a Rocket.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 27, 2022 12:58:50 GMT -5
A little sit down with the newest Rocket, Nate Schnarr.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 29, 2022 11:36:10 GMT -5
Some reinforcements for tonight’s game. Much needed.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 29, 2022 14:42:48 GMT -5
Trips-Rivières adding some depth too in the form of an ex-Bulldog/Ice Cap. 3R has been impacted by all the call ups to Laval due to injuries/call ups throughout the two higher levels of the organization.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 29, 2022 23:12:09 GMT -5
Primeau did his bit tonight. Sounds like Brook could be ready to go tomorrow night in the rematch. Just send down Barron too lol!
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 31, 2022 1:49:58 GMT -5
Big win tonight in Winnipeg. 4-2.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 31, 2022 14:51:07 GMT -5
Some Laval help for now. PTO for this season, NHL deal next year.
A little toe dipping into the NCAA market. Not surprisingly from the NE, given the Hughes, Gorton and MSL connections.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 4, 2022 10:54:44 GMT -5
They sign Heineman to his ELC starting next season. He will sign a PTO with the Rocket and play out the season and playoffs with them. A little surprise add this season.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 7, 2022 6:11:16 GMT -5
After dropping two to Abbotsford on the weekend the Rocket won a big one 6-2 against Rochester. RHP led the way with the GWG and three assists. A hot hand. Vejdemo is back from injury and had two apples. Primeau with the win.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 9, 2022 12:11:05 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 9, 2022 12:12:12 GMT -5
Yeah, he has missed so much hockey do they want to get him in game shape. He scored a goal last night in his first game. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 9, 2022 13:12:30 GMT -5
Yeah, he has missed so much hockey do they want to get him in game shape. He scored a goal last night in his first game. Good stuff... one of all these D prospects might help land a 2C prospect |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 10, 2022 8:02:06 GMT -5
Two big wins for the Rocket this weekend. 4-3 in OT on Friday over Rochester led by a goal and assist effort from both RHP and Niku. Dea with two assists and Poulin with the win.
Last night it was a 5-3 over Utica with a pair of goals from Dea and a 1+1 night from Belzile. Primeau made 34 saves for the win.
Laval have ten games left and hold a slim percentage edge for second in the division. It is still tight from second to sixth spot, with only top five getting in. So far so good.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 10, 2022 12:01:40 GMT -5
Da standings
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Post by folatre on Apr 10, 2022 12:33:19 GMT -5
I hope the Primeau call up does not stall the Rocket's playoff push momentum.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 10, 2022 14:11:03 GMT -5
How the hell do we end up in such a strong division? Sheesh. It's actually good from a development standpoint, but sucks from a playoff qualifying standpoint.
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Post by PTH on Apr 10, 2022 19:02:07 GMT -5
I hope the Primeau call up does not stall the Rocket's playoff push momentum. As I understand it, Kevin Poulin has been the go-to guy, and Primeau was the kid they "had to" give starts to because of his potential... |
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Post by seventeen on Apr 11, 2022 0:42:03 GMT -5
Balancing act. Poulin is 32 years old and never going to be a factor for the Habs. He may, however, be a better goalie right now and if you want to win, which is also important, the coach might prefer him. Primeau is still developing, so you can't disregard him, either.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 14, 2022 2:43:37 GMT -5
The Rocket lost 4-3 in OT, but still managed to get a key point on the road and n Rochester. Ylönen had a great return to the lineup, being in on all three Laval goals.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 14, 2022 13:39:11 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 15, 2022 4:29:10 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 15, 2022 4:31:54 GMT -5
Rocket win convincingly 6-0 in Cleveland. Dea with a pair of goals. Schnarr with a goal. RHP with two assists. Ylönen with an assist. Poulin with a 27 save shutout.
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Post by folatre on Apr 24, 2022 16:17:44 GMT -5
It is has been a disastrous week for the Rocket. This appears to be a mixture of injuries, not getting the timely save, and guys holding their sticks a little too tightly. Thankfully, the boys still control their own destiny. But the margin for continued error is rather small now.
Belleville is playing against the Marlies right now. It seems that Laval should hope for a regulation winner. The refs have definitely tilted the ice against the Baby Sens in the second period.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 24, 2022 20:35:25 GMT -5
Laval clinches its playoff spot. Let’s hope the team that existed up to this past week is the one that shows up in the post season.
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Post by folatre on Apr 25, 2022 7:59:27 GMT -5
I forgot how bizarre the playoff format is the AHL (23 of 31 teams qualify). Hopefully Laval can nail down second place in the division in order to get a bye through the first round (3 game series).
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Post by jkr on Apr 25, 2022 15:26:37 GMT -5
Maybe team him up with Riley Kidney.  |
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Post by Tankdriver on Apr 26, 2022 21:15:06 GMT -5
I forgot how bizarre the playoff format is the AHL (23 of 31 teams qualify). Hopefully Laval can nail down second place in the division in order to get a bye through the first round (3 game series). And yet with Lefevre they didn't make it. How sad. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 27, 2022 1:51:25 GMT -5
A fun head to head last night in the Q between Roy #10 and Kidney #12. Sherbrooke won and Roy had a 2+1 game to retake the scoring lead with 113 points. Kidney fired a goal and sits at 99 points and sixth in league points.
Elsewhere, Simoneau had a goal and two helpers in an Islanders come from behind win against Cape Breton.
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