tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post3746841611757309707..comments2023-11-03T11:55:45.346-04:00Comments on A Shot From The Point: The Road AheadJALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-90677135649138743012009-01-16T10:35:00.000-05:002009-01-16T10:35:00.000-05:00Goal is probably the #1 concern. Will be interest...Goal is probably the #1 concern. Will be interesting to see what the Cleveland Specialists says. If rehab will do it then maybe he goes down to the Cuse and then switches places with LaCosta when he's ready. But I think there is more to the ankle than that and we will have to make a move. The organization over all could probably stand a little more depth in goal. And if Leclair really comes back then he's probably trade bait and we're shopping for a back up anyway. Timing is everything. One domino at a time.roadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428186765576335903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-89586892118703950562009-01-16T09:34:00.000-05:002009-01-16T09:34:00.000-05:00Personally, I think the next domino is in goal. L...Personally, I think the next domino is in goal. Leclaire is on IR, and even when he comes back, he will likely need a rehab assignment in Syracuse to get healthy (and hopefully get his technnique back.)<BR/><BR/>In the business world, we often look for that single point of failure--the one thing that could go wrong that we don't have backup for and would have disasterous results. For the CBJ, that is in goal right now. If Mason were to go down, we would be in a heap of hurt. Nothing against LaCosta, but he is not ready to lead a team in a playoff run.<BR/><BR/>A Curtis Sandford would not cost much, and would provide some insurance. In the meantime, Howson has the patience to wait for a better deal out of Toronto or Ottawa. The play of our youngsters has given him that luxury.<BR/><BR/>Good times. I have a few pieces on personnel that I am working on, so stay tuned!JALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-66452894246330562082009-01-16T08:27:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:27:00.000-05:00Not sure if the next domino is the center. My tho...Not sure if the next domino is the center. My thought is they will wait and see if Williams can perform in the middle (as well the PP). Sort of a bridge till the off season. Brassard is coming back so I think we do have our #1 center. Most #1's are grown from within or else are so expensive as to be prohibitive (Spezza). So maybe Vermette or Andropov is not the next move. Puck moving D? The closer we get to the deadline the better the deals will be for the buyers. And Cbus is buying this year or maybe standing pat if they continue the way it going right now. Lets see what Williams does. I'm sure SH has plan A, Plan B, and plan C.roadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428186765576335903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036891869646909879.post-49491950054528066472009-01-16T07:21:00.000-05:002009-01-16T07:21:00.000-05:00It sure is an exciting time to be a Jackets fan!I ...It sure is an exciting time to be a Jackets fan!<BR/><BR/>I think Vermette is ready for a change of scenery. Not really sure what to do about a backup for Mase. I've really liked all the moves Howson ha made since coming to C-Bus. We are seeing what a level head in management gets us. I tip my hat to Howson/Hitch and of course all the players for Carrying The Flag!!!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758805762301302813noreply@blogger.com