As the Laval Rocket get set for their season opener against the Belleville Senators on Friday night at Place Bell, they do so coming off of the best season in their short five-year history. They made it all the way to the AHL’s final four with a thrilling playoff run.
This year, expectations are heightened, and while a final four run may not be the ultimate expectation, anything short of a playoff appearance will be a very disappointing season.
There are a lot of changes, especially when it comes to the veterans. Gone are Jean-Sebastien Dea, Cedric Paquette, Louie Belpedio, and Xavier Ouellet, among others.