Any updates on injuries (Carroll, Priamo, Kidd)? We may not know until game time on Friday - just thought I would ask as I am away on business this week.
Wonder if Gordie W. is reconsidering his decision?
Priamo was back in the line-up, but all of the other guys remained out.
It is kind of ironic that for all of the talk last summer about UNB needing more defence they are now playing a forward short. When is the last time they have had to play with less than a full line-up, anyways?? Yeah, Wudrick would be nice to have right about now. This should be more evidence that the the roster cap is going to be ridiculous.
Any updates on injuries (Carroll, Priamo, Kidd)? We may not know until game time on Friday - just thought I would ask as I am away on business this week.
Wonder if Gordie W. is reconsidering his decision?
Priamo was back in the lineup Friday night. Carroll got a "poke in the eye" on the Island and might be back as soon as Saturday. Braes was checked from behind in that PEI game and is day to day. Robertson is still out with an upper body injury, but is improving. Kidd is still dealing with post-concussion symptoms.
They will be losing 6 guys for sure - LaCosta, Fullerton, Pridham, Swan, Campbell, Denny - since they are all 5th years. That's the most 5th year players I can ever remember them having.
They have 24 guys listed on their roster right now so they will need to bring in at least 4 new guys (to get to the cap of 22) + whatever 4th years will need to be replaced. We know Thomas and Lavigne are both in the fold so that means at least 2 recruits. I assume Lynes will be officially off the roster next year so that will free up another spot, but it will be interesting to see what will happen with all of the other 4th year guys and who will decide to come back for their 5th year. I can't imagine all 7 of the other guys (Kidd, Wright, Shutron, Todd, Priamo, Culligan, Fillier) being back though. After losing Gallant/Harty/Stamler last year it looks like the D could be taking another massive hit with 6 guys either being in their 4th (Todd, Kidd, Priamo, Shutron, Wright) or 5th (Denny) year.
Should make for a fun summer...
Last edited by UNB Bruins Fan: 02-03-2013 at 01:26 PM.
They will be losing 6 guys for sure - LaCosta, Fullerton, Pridham, Swan, Campbell, Denny - since they are all 5th years. That's the most 5th year players I can ever remember them having.
They have 24 guys listed on their roster right now so they will need to bring in at least 4 new guys (to get to the cap of 22) + whatever 4th years will need to be replaced. We know Thomas and Lavigne are both in the fold so that means at least 2 recruits. I assume Lynes will be officially off the roster next year so that will free up another spot, but it will be interesting to see what will happen with all of the other 4th year guys and who will decide to come back for their 5th year. I can't imagine all 7 of the other guys (Kidd, Wright, Shutron, Todd, Priamo, Culligan, Fillier) being back though. After losing Gallant/Harty/Stamler last year it looks like the D could be taking another massive hit with 6 guys either being in their 4th (Todd, Kidd, Priamo, Shutron, Wright) or 5th (Denny) year.
Should make for a fun summer...
Here are the 5th year and Done for sure guys as you said
1. Travis Fullarton
2. Dan Lacosta
3. Bryce Swan
4. Colby Pridham
5. Chad Denny
6. Dion Campbell
4th year and questionable
1. Josh Kidd (I Believe is done do to his full year in Pro Hockey)
2. Tim Priamo
3. Daine Todd
4. Ben Wright
5. Matt Fillier
6. Ben Shutron
7. Chris Culligan
8. Luke Lynes (with next seasons Roster Cap UNB will not waste a spot on Luke - Concussion)
That Leaves UNB with the Following Players for sure
F-Antoine Houde Caron
F-Cam Braes
F-Nick MacNeil
F-Taylor Macdougall
F-Cam Critchelow
F-Tyler Carroll
F-Stefan Saluturo
F-Thomas Nesbitt
D-Marc-Antoines Desnoyers
D-Adrian Robertson
By UNB Standards Their will be alot of holes to fill, looks like a Big Overhaul on D, with the exception of Braes, MacNeil, Carroll and Nesbitt in that group, they need some guys that can regularly Score!
Heading into the Post Season, any injury updates, is UNB being precautionary with some guys right now?
Josh Kidd - Is his Concussion an end to his season?
Adrian Robertson - ???
Tyler Carroll - I keep hearing hell play next game but he hasn't (Cause of a eye poke?)
I was surprised to see campbell and critchelow both on Culligans line againts STU, What about Thomas Nesbitt? He leads UNB in shots on goal has great speed has played better lately, but yet seems to get the least of the Ice Time out of all of UNB's Top 3 Line Players. I see him as a good fit for Culligans Line with Tyler Carroll on the Left Side. MacNeil has been a good click with Pridham and Swan, which would leave Cam Braes to Center a very good third line
Heading into the Post Season, any injury updates, is UNB being precautionary with some guys right now?
Josh Kidd - Is his Concussion an end to his season?
Adrian Robertson - ???
Tyler Carroll - I keep hearing hell play next game but he hasn't (Cause of a eye poke?)
I was surprised to see campbell and critchelow both on Culligans line againts STU, What about Thomas Nesbitt? He leads UNB in shots on goal has great speed has played better lately, but yet seems to get the least of the Ice Time out of all of UNB's Top 3 Line Players. I see him as a good fit for Culligans Line with Tyler Carroll on the Left Side. MacNeil has been a good click with Pridham and Swan, which would leave Cam Braes to Center a very good third line
Coach Mac said Kidd is skating and may be available for playoffs. Robertson is close, and probably will be ready. The same with Carroll. I wouldn't be surprised if either of those two play a bit on Friday. As it is, he's easing Braes back into the lineup by having him just play on the power play.
Gardiner is experimenting with his lines a bit, since he has that luxury. Nesbitt played with Culligan and MacNeil two weekends ago. Swan is a bit banged up from practice, so that created another opportunity to juggle the lines Saturday.
Todd switched from business after first year to engineering. I suspect he'll be back. Priamo, unless he gets a pro opportunity, will pursue his MBA...he'll likely return as well, I would think.
With Todd remember that this is his 4th year eligibility-wise, but his 5th year academic-wise after he got a year of eligibility back after missing a season. Although if he switched programs, especially to one as demanding as engineering, I can see it taking 6 years to complete, especially since he would probably only be able to use some of his business classes towards an engineering degree (in the form of electives).
The majority of Engineering students at UNB take five years to get their degree, even though it is now a "four-year" program, so I wouldn't be surprised if Daine Todd and Matt Fillier end up taking five years to graduate (and play hockey). It would be perfectly normal.
On the other hand, most CHL grads only have four years of education packages from the Q, Dub, or OHL, so there is a definite incentive to graduate in four years, if possible, while funded and then head to the minor pros or the working world.
The fifth year of hockey at UNB, and probably most other programs, is an option year. The coach's option. With the roster cap starting next year I can envision it being even harder for players to hang around for their fifth year, unless they make a solid contribution on the ice.
My vote is for Stfx...even though our playoff history with these guys isn't great, UPEI is solid right now and Moncton is very very dangerous if they get solid goaltending (like Friday night).
For some reason I still would rather face the Panthers. X can still smother us with D.
Anyone have an update on Carroll?
Moncton/X/UPEI in that order for me. Moncton likes to play a similar style as UNB so I think that plays in our favour....UPEI matches up well against the V-Reds this year (as evidenced by the 3 one goal games between the two) and they have the best goalie in the league so I am a bit weary of them.
I heard both Carroll and Kidd probably could have played against Moncton...so barring anything unexpected UNB should go into the playoffs with everyone healthy.
