Who are next years favorite CHL teams?

Who do you think will have the best team next year in the chl?

Rimouski are an early favorite in the Q. Crosby will be one year older, people are already prediction a 200 point season for him.

Everyone's expecting they will go for the mem cup, so they will make trades to acquire dmen and a goalie (which is all they need right now)

There are a few teams that will challenge for the OHL title next year, simply based on the players they lose this year (obviously draftees and trades can change this). London will be strong (they retain most of their roster, losing this year's overagers, and I believe they have four potential overagers for next year); Kitchener, Barrie, and Erie should all be competitive.

Kelowna has 10 players that are 86 or 87 born, if Gorges, Gelech and Weber come back next year they will be very tough again. If Gorges, Gelech and Weber don't come back there 2005/06 will be a great year.

I think halifax will have a killer team next year

Moncton isn't going to loose much, I think Gagne may be gone, but Crawford, Bernier, Karsy, Graham are likely all to stay. So they could be strong again.

I really expect a good year out of Rimouski.... Also London well be damn good.

Kelowna, Gorges is good as gone. Sharks were very impressed with him at training camp last year and Doug Wilson said he was there best defensman in two of the pre season games he played in. Gorges well be a Shark/Baron.

I think halifax will have a killer team next year

Halifax and Rimouski are my top two Q picks. In order.

Lost: George Davis, Bobby Clarke and Randy Upshall

Returning: Sharrow, Sparre, Vrana, Cabana, Steber, Saulnier, Brine, Beaulieu, Sheppard and Lomanno.

Literally returning: Guenette, Bernier and Picard.

Draft trade basically confirmed: McCauley.

Shore up the defense and add a goalie at the draft who can play 15-25 games with Churchill. JF Brault is the tough guy and the team has a lot of pluggers left from last season who can still play a role if needed this season. All of these young players fit perfectly into McKenzie's ideal style of play.

Rimouski is a year older with some holes but they've got a bunch of good trading chips. Which ones are they willing to part with though?

Moncton isn't going to loose much, I think Gagne may be gone, but Crawford, Bernier, Karsy, Graham are likely all to stay. So they could be strong again.

I really expect a good year out of Rimouski.... Also London well be damn good.

Kelowna, Gorges is good as gone. Sharks were very impressed with him at training camp last year and Doug Wilson said he was there best defensman in two of the pre season games he played in. Gorges well be a Shark/Baron.


Moncton will rebuild for the 2006 Mem Cup.

Expect Zakharov, Bernier, Sanford and Gagne to be traded and most likely the rights to Corey Ctawford.

I think Riumouski will put in a hefty offer for Bernier, Crawford and Francois Caron (Duck Property, may or may not sign).

Moncton has some nice 87's on the pipe line coming in as well as 8 picks in the first 5 rds in 2004.

They could be lethal for the 06 Mem cup, which will most likely be hosted in Moncton.

Personally i think if Rimouski gets a goalie they will be tough to beat.

If they do in fact get Crawford, Bernier and Caron from Moncton it will be tough to beat them.

Moncton isn't going to loose much, I think Gagne may be gone, but Crawford, Bernier, Karsy, Graham are likely all to stay. So they could be strong again.

I really expect a good year out of Rimouski.... Also London well be damn good.

Kelowna, Gorges is good as gone. Sharks were very impressed with him at training camp last year and Doug Wilson said he was there best defensman in two of the pre season games he played in. Gorges well be a Shark/Baron.


Plus Moncton gets Pineault, unless they plan on moving him.

Rimouski should be good for sure, Sags showed me a lot could be good with Vicent Lascek Boisclair and if Elayoubi ever lives up to the hype they might surprise a few.

In the OHL I would think Kitchner would be good with those big defensemen they got, Valabik, Heshmatpour, Lashoff, although McGrath will need to step it up and that Franchin kid seems to had a good playoffs.

the thing with Rimouski is that they have Sidney Crosby. A player like that, with a decent team can go very far.. we saw it this year.

Depending on where things stand at Xmas, Hull might have David Tremblay to trade.. so maybe Rimouski would be interested. Who knows.

I'm expecting the Océanic to be VERY busy in trades.. because they know it's their year.

the thing with Rimouski is that they have Sidney Crosby. A player like that, with a decent team can go very far.. we saw it this year.

Depending on where things stand at Xmas, Hull might have David Tremblay to trade.. so maybe Rimouski would be interested. Who knows.

I'm expecting the Océanic to be VERY busy in trades.. because they know it's their year.

They stilll need a goalie. Desjardins wont be their #1 and i doubt they go with a 17 year old rookie (Roy-Des).

I think Gatineau could 3 peat, unless some of the rumours im hearing are true, one of Labelle, Dupuis and Labreque to Rouyn, and maybe 1 to Victo.

Well we'll have a better idea in another 2 weeks when the Q draft takes place but as of right now Rimouski, Rouyn-Noranda, Moncton, Halifax will be among the top teams in the Q.

Rimouski and Rouyn-Noranda wil be adding players. Moncton will be sellers because of the 06 Mem Cup and Halifax will have a good team but I think they're still 1 or 2 main assets away from being on Rimouski's level and they do not have much to trade to acquire what they need and they will not go all out because Bobby Smith will not want another non-playoff year for 1 shot at a title.

But like I said, we'll have a much better idea in 2 weeks because no doubt at least 1 team will try to build a powerhouse through trades at the draft and a team like Moncton will look a lot different if they start their firesale now rather then at Christmas.

QMJHL: Halifax Mooseheads, Rimouski Oceanic
WHL: Vancouver Giants, Kelowna Rockets, Everett Silvertips
OHL: London Knights, Guelp Storm (Dan Taylor)

QMJHL: Halifax Mooseheads, Rimouski Oceanic
WHL: Vancouver Giants, Kelowna Rockets, Everett Silvertips
OHL: London Knights, Guelp Storm (Dan Taylor)
Guelph will struggle next year - they traded away a few good young players (Haskins, Garlock) to get Klein and Janssen. They are losing their 3 overagers, and they have 11 or 12 1984's (including Paille and Koreis who will be in the AHL) to select 3 overagers for this season. It's all going to come down to the trades they make for the players they don't keep as OA's.

i agree
i think Gatineau can 3peat

i agree
i think Gatineau can 3peat

I thought so too until i heard that they will be losing their whole team pretty much.

One of Labelle, Labreque and Dupuis to Victo and one to Rouyn


I also heard Fugere could be headed to Victo

I was basically relying on those 4 plus Pohl to score next year. Now that Talbot, Daoust, Fournier, Kent and all gone plus 2 or 3 of those above 4 players it will be tough.

Plus add in D'Amour who should be signed, Vagner gone, O'Brien could be signed. Roberts and Ranger are 20. They basically have no defense coming back at worst and at best 2.

Tremblay will be back though.

See you in London!!

Kelowna will lose Guard, Paddock, Ferguson and Valcak for sure.

20 yr olds will be Gorges, Moisenko, Gelech, Palin and Deschamps. If the NHL stays out the CHL might allow teams 4 or 5 overagers, have to wait and see. There is talk the AHL might not allow 20 yr olds up and if they do only a few of them. Talk is Gorges will goto Sharks farm team in Cleveland, and Weber could goto Nashville next year if there isn't a lock out.

Will Yeomans be able to handle the goaltending duties?

There will be alot of changes over the summer in Rocketland, have to wait and see what we get back to predict what will happen in Kelowna.

Never, EVER underestimate Charlie Henry. Never.

The Piques are never rebuilding. Never. Watch this team play like Kelowna did this season. That's what Claude Julien did when he had lousy teams, after the Memorial Cup in 97.

Plus, they have the Bob. Tough to win games in the playoffs at the Bob. The crowd is one of the most intimidating I've seen, even though it has mellowed down since the early 80's. Still, fans at the Bob can litterally jump on one player's case like you wouldn't believe. I've seen eggs, I,ve seen pennies, I've seen practically everything. I've seen refs getting punched by some fans. I've seen...Well, you get the picture.

If Gatineau makes the playoffs, all bets are off.

Why is Moncton going to trade Bernier and all those guys?

Vagner gone.

Is that such a bad thing? Hahaha.

Why is Moncton going to trade Bernier and all those guys?

To bulk up for their Memorial Cup run in 2006. I'm pretty sure they're going to host it that year as well.

London is going to be killer next year. It's true: they're only really losing their O/A's... and they'll all be replaced. Prust will take over Bois' role, Bryan Rodney from the Fronts will likely come over in a trade to step in and take over Wideman's role... and lots of the guys already there can add the scoring touch that Sheppard brought to the table.

As long as big Dale Hunter doesn't get out-coached in the playoffs like he did this year against Shawn Camp, they'll be unstoppable in the O.

The goalie problem in Rimouski could be resolved if the team can make a deal with Cory Schneider. While there was no chance for him to come last year, I read an article that said that there's 50% chances that Schneider come to Rimouski next year.

The Fugere to Victo rumor was just that... a rumor.

Dupuis is off to Rouyn.

The Piques' offense should be fine next year.. but they will need re-enforcement on Defense, with their top 4 leaving. :help:

To bulk up for their Memorial Cup run in 2006. I'm pretty sure they're going to host it that year as well.
Where have you been hearing that? I live in Moncton and haven't heard any news about it at all... :dunno: I certainly hope you're right though...

As long as big Dale Hunter doesn't get out-coached in the playoffs like he did this year against Shawn Camp, they'll be unstoppable in the O.
Seems to me we heard that London was unbeatable all this year.......

They will be a strong team next year, no question..... time will tell whether they are "unstoppable".

The goalie problem in Rimouski could be resolved if the team can make a deal with Cory Schneider. While there was no chance for him to come last year, I read an article that said that there's 50% chances that Schneider come to Rimouski next year.

BC coach said they want him with them next year (a year ahead of schedule). He was amazed by Schneider in international tournements and they want him with BC next year.

I cant see him turning THAT down. But money talks lol

Heres a few words for you to think about: Corey Perry, Robbie Schremp and David Bolland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Knights will again be dominant next year, they may win the "O" and even if they don't they will be a favorite to win the Mem Cup that they are hosting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

think about Bernier, Crosby, Pouliet, Gagne, Zahkarov, and Roussin making up Rimousky's top 2 lines

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

:sharks 4LIFE

think about Bernier, Crosby, Pouliet, Gagne, Zahkarov, and Roussin making up Rimousky's top 2 lines

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

:sharks 4LIFE

As a fan of another contending team, I'd be thinking about their defense a whole lot more. Hahahaha.

The Regina Pats should have a good year next year. Curtis Hunt makes the team just that much better. And I think the only major part of the team leaving is David McDonald.

think about Bernier, Crosby, Pouliet, Gagne, Zahkarov, and Roussin making up Rimousky's top 2 lines

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

:sharks 4LIFE

And think about what insane price Moncton would want for Bernier, Gagne, and Zakharov. Rimouski's not getting all 3 without giving up basically everything but Crosby for 05-06.

The Fugere to Victo rumor was just that... a rumor.

Dupuis is off to Rouyn.

The Piques' offense should be fine next year.. but they will need re-enforcement on Defense, with their top 4 leaving. :help:

Losing Talbot, Daoust, Fournier, Dupuis, Kent. Champagne and Laroche apparently wont be back. That leave Labelle, Labrecque, Fugere, Wathier, Pohl, Brophy, Petit. A lot of work has to be done to the Piques to avoid missing the playoffs right now imo.

And think about what insane price Moncton would want for Bernier, Gagne, and Zakharov. Rimouski's not getting all 3 without giving up basically everything but Crosby for 05-06.

I know the likely hood all of them go to Rimouski is very small but since moncton want sto go for it in 2006 they would probably want 16 and 17 year old plus lots of high picks

And for those wondering,
I am not a Rimouski fan at all.
I was actually on the Moncton and Quebec bandwagon since my two favorite chl players play on those teams ;-)

I would love if some how Bernier found his way to The Remparts so he could play on a line with Josh Hennessy.

CAN YOU SAY SHARK ATTACK

A boy can dream

A lot of work has to be done to the Piques to avoid missing the playoffs right now imo.

i respectfully disagree. Tremblay and Bouthillette are back in nets. Roberts may be back on D, so is Ranger and the 2 guys who played a bit this year (Rousseau and Fréchette). Labelle, Fugere, Pohl, Labrecque, Wathier, Brophy and Petit back on offense. IMO, they will make the playoffs easily and be a middle of the pack team. They need d-men.. but the offense will be decent and the goaltending will be good.

Charlie Henry always has a knack for finding a player out of nowhere.. or bringing a good euro. The Piques only have 1 euro right now.. and the 12th pick overall in the euro draft. Who knows what they'll get. Also, they always invite a few players to the training camp and 1 always seems to make it and become a good player.

They haven't missed the playoffs in 20+ years, and reconstruction years are never that bad. I don't see this being different in 2004-2005.

A lot of work has to be done to the Piques to avoid missing the playoffs right now imo.

i respectfully disagree. Tremblay and Bouthillette are back in nets. Roberts may be back on D, so is Ranger and the 2 guys who played a bit this year (Rousseau and Fréchette). Labelle, Fugere, Pohl, Labrecque, Wathier, Brophy and Petit back on offense. IMO, they will make the playoffs easily and be a middle of the pack team. They need d-men.. but the offense will be decent and the goaltending will be good.

Charlie Henry always has a knack for finding a player out of nowhere.. or bringing a good euro. The Piques only have 1 euro right now.. and the 12th pick overall in the euro draft. Who knows what they'll get. Also, they always invite a few players to the training camp and 1 always seems to make it and become a good player.

They haven't missed the playoffs in 20+ years, and reconstruction years are never that bad. I don't see this being different in 2004-2005.

I'm not saying they WILL finish bottom 3 but I definitely think they're in danger right now. The forward group is weak. The D is not very good. And the goalies are ok but far from spectacular. A LOT of improvement will have to happen from guys like Pohl, Brophy, Petit, Rousseau, Frechette and the new Euro will have to be great to even be a middle of the pack team barring a trade bringing in more veterans.

I'm aware of the past, but you have to admit that lately the FA's are not as good and neither are the Euro's.

1 plus they'll have is that they'll play Val d'Or and Victo a lot and they're going to be pretty bad.

I'd hardly say their offense is weak. This year's second line (Labrecque-Labelle-Dupuis) could have been a 1st line on some other teams. Pohl is definitely a 2nd liner next season.

In the lineup i mentioned, there was only one 20 year old.. so that's room for 2 more.

As for euros, just a few years ago we had a guy named Ales Hemsky (who could have played last year).. so euros have been decent for us even recently :)

I'd hardly say their offense is weak. This year's second line (Labrecque-Labelle-Dupuis) could have been a 1st line on some other teams. Pohl is definitely a 2nd liner next season.

In the lineup i mentioned, there was only one 20 year old.. so that's room for 2 more.

As for euros, just a few years ago we had a guy named Ales Hemsky (who could have played last year).. so euros have been decent for us even recently :)

And sicne he left you've had Vagner who was over-rated by everyone. A russian who did not show up. And Pohl who your coach loved so much that he did not even dress in the final of the memorial cup.

Pohl was a very good rookie this year. He impressed alot of people and everyone expects him to play on the top 2 lines this coming season. The reason he was left off the team in the Mem cup tournament was his size. Guys like Keven Petit and Christian Laroche were chosen over him because he would not have cracked the top 2 lines.. you want bigger guys on a 4th line in a tournament like this. Hull's offense was VERY deep. A 60 point guy (Champagne) was also left off the team in the tournament.

As for Vagner, yeah, he didn't do as well as expected.. although he was a solid member of the blueline that brought the team TWICE to the mem cup championship game. You said that "Lately the euros aren't as good".. which i disagreed with by mentioning Hemsky (it was just 2 seasons ago). Pohl and Vagner are very respectable euros. Now we have room for another one instead of Vagner.

As a good homer i have to include Québec, specially if Stockov is back. Great offense, good defense (could be the best of the league soon) and a solid Goalie!

As a good homer i have to include Québec, specially if Stockov is back. Great offense, good defense (could be the best of the league soon) and a solid Goalie!

How were Andrew Andricopoulos and Joey Ryan this year? What do you expect of them in the future? Thanks.

How were Andrew Andricopoulos and Joey Ryan this year? What do you expect of them in the future? Thanks.

Very impressive for 16 years old boys, Andricopoulos should be a 2nd or 3rd rounder next year and Ryan possibly a 1st. Andricopoulos is more offensive, he'll be a very good d-men in the Q league. He reminds me Tomas Malec a bit.
Ryan could be a star, we don't see much defensive D-men like that in the Q and he can handle the puck, he still have much time to prove himself before the 2006 draft.

A lot of work has to be done to the Piques to avoid missing the playoffs right now imo.

i respectfully disagree. Tremblay and Bouthillette are back in nets. Roberts may be back on D, so is Ranger and the 2 guys who played a bit this year (Rousseau and Fréchette). Labelle, Fugere, Pohl, Labrecque, Wathier, Brophy and Petit back on offense. IMO, they will make the playoffs easily and be a middle of the pack team. They need d-men.. but the offense will be decent and the goaltending will be good.

Charlie Henry always has a knack for finding a player out of nowhere.. or bringing a good euro. The Piques only have 1 euro right now.. and the 12th pick overall in the euro draft. Who knows what they'll get. Also, they always invite a few players to the training camp and 1 always seems to make it and become a good player.

They haven't missed the playoffs in 20+ years, and reconstruction years are never that bad. I don't see this being different in 2004-2005.

You have Obrien, Roberts on D plus Rousseau and Frechette and other kids/FA

You are decimated up frontlosing 4 of your top 6 forwards and no real Offensive prospects in AAA. Roch doesnt count as he is more gritty 3rd liner type.

1 of Bouth or Trem will be back and they arrent the type to carry a team.

Very impressive for 16 years old boys, Andricopoulos should be a 2nd or 3rd rounder next year and Ryan possibly a 1st. Andricopoulos is more offensive, he'll be a very good d-men in the Q league. He reminds me Tomas Malec a bit.
Ryan could be a star, we don't see much defensive D-men like that in the Q and he can handle the puck, he still have much time to prove himself before the 2006 draft.


I like both, but i was expecting more considering all the fan fare that came with them. Especially Andro.

Seems to me we heard that London was unbeatable all this year.......

They will be a strong team next year, no question..... time will tell whether they are "unstoppable".

What can't be underestimated is that Coleman is a hot and cold goalie. He can be unstoppable at times, and others he is just average.

And in the Guelph series they played a rookie netminder in MacDonald who will only get better in his second season in the OHL, this time as the #1.

The Knights lose Wideman, but as another poster said, Rodney wants to come to play his final year in London, and the Frontenacs have already stated that they will do their best to give Rodney the chance. The Knights won't be too wary of giving up a good prospect or draft pick in return as they will be going all out for the Memorial Cup next year.

Their forward core basically stays the same. They lose a good leader in Bois, but he was a dirty little bugger and Prust has the same leadership qualities with less baggage. He can score more than Bois, is more of a defend your teammates smartly guy and he can play both sides of the ice, most importantly he won't get suspended for the toughest series of the OHL playoffs.

While Guelph will have a good team next year, they had a lot of this year players on their team more than a built for next year feel, and the Knights have said from day 1, they are going for next year.

Regardless a good Memorial Cup awaits this year.

Well me being from Halifax and all I think I will have to say the Mooseheads will be damn near unstopable next year.

Well me being from Halifax and all I think I will have to say the Mooseheads will be damn near unstopable next year.

Not quite. We need another dman to be unstopable.

Be warned, the Wolves will have a great team next year, we might even make it to the finals.....

Be warned, the Wolves will have a great team next year, we might even make it to the finals.....
Cape Breton may actually have a solid team next year. I am not saying we will contend for the memorial cup but we should have a powerhouse in a year or 2.

I seen this posted on another board about our possible lines:

Dixon Asselin European (33rd overall)
Beland Demers Sheppard
Lambert Bertrand Theriault
Ouimet Richards *Ouellet
*Gauthier *Gillies

Pardy European (101st overall)
Fontaine Smith
Sawyer Zaore
Gallant

Houle
Proteau

I see us being in the middle of te he pack but what a team for the future.

Cape Breton may actually have a solid team next year. I am not saying we will contend for the memorial cup but we should have a powerhouse in a year or 2.

I seen this posted on another board about our possible lines:

Dixon Asselin European (33rd overall)
Beland Demers Sheppard
Lambert Bertrand Theriault
Ouimet Richards *Ouellet
*Gauthier *Gillies

Pardy European (101st overall)
Fontaine Smith
Sawyer Zaore
Gallant

Houle
Proteau

I see us being in the middle of te he pack but what a team for the future.

The Euro picks are 15th and 33rd overall, not 33 and 101.

And the Eagles are certainly going to be better then everyone thought we were. That team right there i'd put up against any team expect for probably Rimouski right now and they'd have a shot to win. Not saying they're contenders or anything, but certainly a team capable of doing some damage.

The Euro picks are 15th and 33rd overall, not 33 and 101.

And the Eagles are certainly going to be better then everyone thought we were. That team right there i'd put up against any team expect for probably Rimouski right now and they'd have a shot to win. Not saying they're contenders or anything, but certainly a team capable of doing some damage.
OK, I knew we got Rim 33rd overall pick. How did we get the 15th pick?

EDIT: I forgot the Ramparts deal....I hope we draft two 17 year old euro's. Halifax seems to do that every euro draft.

Who are Ouimet and Richards? What kind of players are they? Any idea what europeans the Eagles will take?

Who are Ouimet and Richards? What kind of players are they? Any idea what europeans the Eagles will take?
Richards should be the thoughest player in the Q next year. He was drafted by Brandon in the dub but didn't make their team a couple years ago. He will be there to beat the hell out of anyone in his way. I think he is 6`3 200 right now.
Yan Ouimet is nothing great....he will just be a plugger on the 4th line I would guess.

I don't know who they would be looking for. I wouldn't mind getting Sindel or Hromas to come over :)

Not Yan Ouimet

Its Francois Ouimet. Small offensive player. He is leaning to go NCAA.

In London - it's Robertson Trophy (OHL Champion) or bust!
Winning the Memorial Cup is icing on the cake. Especially if they're going in as only hosts.

If it wasn't for Dale, London truly would be next to unbeatable.

Moncton still has a solid team. I don't think they are going to have a complete firesale. If a right deal falls in place they will take it. Bernier, Sanford and Crawford may all be gone by x-mas. There is speculation that all 3 may end up in Rimouski.
A deal I would make is Crawford, Bernier and Sanford for Charette, Columbe, and Desjardin. The reason id make this deal is because none of these players would be with Moncton Next year for the Mem cup run. Charette was a MAAA standout, almost 100 points in 40 games. He could replace Bernier in terms of scoring. Columbe is the same type of player as Sanford, just a year younger. Desjardin is a 19year old solid back-up goalie and could split the games this year with star potentional goaltender Jean- Christopher Blanchard. Then next year Desjardin wouldn't be around and Blanchard will be ready to become a #1 goalie. This deal makes sense to me anyways. This will be one of the biggest trade id every experienced.

This is how the team looks like now:

1. Corey Crawford
2. Jean-Christophe Blanchard

1. Sanford/ Saunders
2. Caron/ Veilleux
3. Blanchette/ Lacasse
4. Adam/ Tanguay
Spare: Emmanuele

1. Bernier/Pineault/Samson
2. Karsums/Graham/Zakharov
3. Goulet/Salvis or Glode/Welcher
4. Bergeron/Prosper/Lauzon
Spare: Hepditch, Mazerolle, Pelletier, Marchant


It looks pretty solid to me, A couple trades need to be made upfront to make room for some players that will be with the team during the Mem cup run.

Medicine Hat lost Reid, St Jaques and Hollweg.

I think it's going to be a tough season for the Tabbies next year.

Giants:

Bartley-Brule-Kraus
Kolusz-Courchaine-Morris
Grant-Reese-May
Kassian-Appleby-Lamb

Fistric-Marsh
Pulpan-Thompson
Logan-Sharff

Ford
Sorochan

That's a whole load a 20's on the Giants for next year. If I'm not mistaken aren't the following going to be overagers?

Courchaine
Morris
Grant
Appleby
Marsh
Thompson
Sorochan
Ford

As for Ford & Marsh, they are both signed by the Leafs so would imagine they would be gone to the AHL unless there is a logjam in St. John's.

My team, the ICE, should be in a pretty good position to compete in the BC Division next year. They have a good nucleus of guys coming back but need to beef up the D-men. My projected roster would look something like:

Dawes Mahovsky Cracknell
Sagat Schenderling Trade
Sutter Maxwell (R) Russell
Welsh Rookie Boxma / Affleck / Trade

Cherewyk Euro
Featherstone D. Lloyd
Cole Price
Panchyson

Glass
Dakers

My thoughts are Adam Taylor will be out as a 20 year old. We will probably look to fill a gap on the 2nd line from outside the organization as well. Super rookie Ben Maxwell is too good for the 4th line so I will look to him to head up at least the third. If he plays well enough he may be able to supplant Schenderling on the 2nd. We are going to be a small, speedy skilled team so I am hoping we add some toughness. I would gladly give up Featherstone for Grant.

Should be an interesting BC Division this year. Hopefully the unbalanced schedule Kootenay has with the Central Division will be a bit more balanced so we can further the rivalries with Kel, Kam, Van & PG. :)

Be warned, the Wolves will have a great team next year, we might even make it to the finals.....

You wish.

That's a whole load a 20's on the Giants for next year. If I'm not mistaken aren't the following going to be overagers?

Courchaine
Morris
Grant
Appleby
Marsh
Thompson
Sorochan
Ford

As for Ford & Marsh, they are both signed by the Leafs so would imagine they would be gone to the AHL unless there is a logjam in St. John's.

My team, the ICE, should be in a pretty good position to compete in the BC Division next year. They have a good nucleus of guys coming back but need to beef up the D-men. My projected roster would look something like:

Dawes Mahovsky Cracknell
Sagat Schenderling Trade
Sutter Maxwell (R) Russell
Welsh Rookie Boxma / Affleck / Trade

Cherewyk Euro
Featherstone D. Lloyd
Cole Price
Panchyson

Glass
Dakers

My thoughts are Adam Taylor will be out as a 20 year old. We will probably look to fill a gap on the 2nd line from outside the organization as well. Super rookie Ben Maxwell is too good for the 4th line so I will look to him to head up at least the third. If he plays well enough he may be able to supplant Schenderling on the 2nd. We are going to be a small, speedy skilled team so I am hoping we add some toughness. I would gladly give up Featherstone for Grant.

Should be an interesting BC Division this year. Hopefully the unbalanced schedule Kootenay has with the Central Division will be a bit more balanced so we can further the rivalries with Kel, Kam, Van & PG. :)

I'm cousins with Ben Maxwell. Apparently he's contemplating staying in the BCHL.

As his cousin did you know that Maxwell played 3 games at the end of the regular season with the ICE? I believe that would delay his college eligibility. If I am correct, he could play BCHL but would have to sit out the first year when he goes to college.

Because of him playing last year, I think it is a foregone conclusion he will be with the ICE this year.

London should be pretty solid next year. They may not have aas many points as they did this year (most points in OHL history, albeit a few more games played than other teams from the past, but impressive nontheless). They had a solid run battling Guelph for first all year and burnt out by the time they played Guelph I believe. They should have a great team this year, losing only their overagers. Should be a solid contender in the OHL and have a great shot at winning the Cup in London.

Giants:

Bartley-Brule-Kraus
Kolusz-Courchaine-Morris
Grant-Reese-May
Kassian-Appleby-Lamb

Fistric-Marsh
Pulpan-Thompson
Logan-Sharff

Ford
Sorochan

Meszaros and Schwarz would make that a dandy little team imo.

Bartley-Brule-Kraus
Kolusz-Courchaine-Morris
Grant-Reese-May
Kassian-Appleby-Lamb

Fistric-Marsh
Meszaros-Thompson
Logan-Sharff

Schwarz
Sorochan

Kolusz can't play. He's an import.

As his cousin did you know that Maxwell played 3 games at the end of the regular season with the ICE? I believe that would delay his college eligibility. If I am correct, he could play BCHL but would have to sit out the first year when he goes to college.

Because of him playing last year, I think it is a foregone conclusion he will be with the ICE this year.
Actually, since he played in the WHL for those 3 games, he is completely ineligible to play in the NCAA.

Bartley-Brule-Kraus
Kolusz-Courchaine-Morris
Grant-Reese-May
Kassian-Appleby-Lamb

Fistric-Marsh
Meszaros-Thompson
Logan-Sharff

Schwarz
Sorochan

Kolusz can't play. He's an import.

Neither can Pulpan. Oh well, use both of them as trade bait to shore up the blueline.

Pulpan is gone, signed a 3 year deal back in the Czech Republic I think.

That line up will be stacked, considering you still have 7 overagers on it.

Courchaine
Morris
Grant
Appleby
Thompson
Marsh
Sorochan

The addition of Meszaros and Schwarz will be huge but the Giants do have some holes to fill. Regardless, without them, they are a young rebuilding team, with them they can challenge for the BC Division crown.
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Thanks for the clarification Fedz, I thought there was some rule that a player who played in the WHL could play in the NCAA but would have to forfeit a year of college eligibility or something or other, guess that is not the case which I don't mind. Maxwell is a heckuva player and is going to be fun to watch next year.