2008 Born for the 2024 OHL Draft

[OMG67]

Challenger is the odd ball unsigned on that list. I haven’t heard anything about him playing anywhere other than the OHL. Any thoughts on whether it is a defection/trade possibility or just a slow process as of now?

 

[ZinErie]

Challenger is the odd ball unsigned on that list. I haven’t heard anything about him playing anywhere other than the OHL. Any thoughts on whether it is a defection/trade possibility or just a slow process as of now?

He was in Erie's prospect camp this weekend.

 

[HockeyPops]

Cali also attended the Soo's prospect camp. But there is no guarantee that means they will sign.

 

[Kingpin794]

Challenger is the odd ball unsigned on that list. I haven’t heard anything about him playing anywhere other than the OHL. Any thoughts on whether it is a defection/trade possibility or just a slow process as of now?

It would probably be frowned upon, but if Erie wants picks to contend this year, declaring Challenger defected and moving him for like 6 picks wouldn't be the worst move. Idk if you can do that after they show up to your prospect camp though.

 

[HockeyPops]

Yes, of course you still can. If they haven't signed they haven't committed.

 

[leafs4life94]

Have Erie/Soo signed any other '24 picks? If they haven't then I don't think it's worth reading too much into it because they could be waiting as a team - but if there are other picks signed it could mean it's not as straightforward as the team waiting.

 

[HockeyPops]

Soo has not announced any signings.

 

[ArielNederland]

Hawery hasn't signed which is odd. Thought he'd for sure sign. Maybe bchl or U.S?

 

[EvenSteven]

Hawery hasn't signed which is odd. Thought he'd for sure sign. Maybe bchl or U.S?

With the Knights winning the championship and playing in the Memorial Cup, I’d have thought they’d have signed him and brought him along to witness the experience.

 

[Mata]

It would probably be frowned upon, but if Erie wants picks to contend this year, declaring Challenger defected and moving him for like 6 picks wouldn't be the worst move. Idk if you can do that after they show up to your prospect camp though.

He seemed extremely happy to be at camp and can't see why he wouldn't want to be here. He has a great shot at serious minutes and can even make his way into the 3rd line depending on how off season goes.

I'd be very shocked if he doesn't commit to Erie.

 

[Kingpin794]

He seemed extremely happy to be at camp and can't see why he wouldn't want to be here. He has a great shot at serious minutes and can even make his way into the 3rd line depending on how off season goes.

I'd be very shocked if he doesn't commit to Erie.

Oh I would be shocked too. Was just playing devil's advocate for strategy for a moment.

 

[OMG67]

He seemed extremely happy to be at camp and can't see why he wouldn't want to be here. He has a great shot at serious minutes and can even make his way into the 3rd line depending on how off season goes.

I'd be very shocked if he doesn't commit to Erie.

That’s why I mentioned it. Out of all the unsigned players, I thought he is the one most surprising at this point.

 

[OHL4Life]

That’s why I mentioned it. Out of all the unsigned players, I thought he is the one most surprising at this point.

wouldnt shock me if he's already signed and just waiting on the announcement.

only one that i think may be an issue is cali and i would be surprised the soo stepped up and took him a bit high only to have him say no.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Good for Spitfires fans and O fans in general that Ethan Garden signed!

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Good for Spitfires fans and O fans in general that Ethan Garden signed!

Know nothing about him, but stats look impressive, very similar to Beckham Edwards who was a 1st round lock were he to come to the OHL.

Looks a bit on the small side, but that's not as much of an issue on F.

 

[ArielNederland]

Hawery not signing has to be a big suprise at this point. London picked him, needing a first rounder to report and he hasn't signed. If he doesn't end up signing, that will be close to 3 years in a row without a first rounder. ( testa got traded in his first year)

 

[HockeyPops]

They would not be able to get a comp pick this year if Hawery doesn't commit, correct?

 

[ArielNederland]

They would not be able to get a comp pick this year if Hawery doesn't commit, correct?

Not sure. But also not sure why they'd choose someone who might not want to play in the o again for the second straight year

 

[LeProspector]

They would not be able to get a comp pick this year if Hawery doesn't commit, correct?

Correct, you can’t get compensation for a defective player 2 years in a row.

 

[OHL4Life]

Correct, you can’t get compensation for a defective player 2 years in a row.

its interesting, they didnt get a 1st round pick for moore, a second because he was moved in January. wonder if that gives them a pass.

i wouldnt worry about it personally, i think hawrey was making noise about the bchl but didnt get a ton of interest. im sure hell sign if he has not yet, but never know.

 

[Petes1987]

its interesting, they didnt get a 1st round pick for moore, a second because he was moved in January. wonder if that gives them a pass.

i wouldnt worry about it personally, i think hawrey was making noise about the bchl but didnt get a ton of interest. im sure hell sign if he has not yet, but never know.

The most recent scenario is the Peterborough Petes when they drafted Will Cuylle and he did not report. The Petes declared him defected and received a compensatory 1st round draft pick the next draft in which they drafted Mason McTavish with that pick. At the time there was questions if he would report and it was stated they would not be eligible to receive the 1st but would receive a 2nd instead if they declared him defected. I think they would be eligible to get the 1st as they did not receive one last year.

 

[OHL4Life]

The most recent scenario is the Peterborough Petes when they drafted Will Cuylle and he did not report. The Petes declared him defected and received a compensatory 1st round draft pick the next draft in which they drafted Mason McTavish with that pick. At the time there was questions if he would report and it was stated they would not be eligible to receive the 1st but would receive a 2nd instead if they declared him defected. I think they would be eligible to get the 1st as they did not receive one last year.

thats not the same, cuylle was traded in august like every compensation pick, no different then brzustewicz last year. they got a comp pick because he was a top 3 pick. i dont remember any whispers but the compensation rule for 1st round picks was well established at that point.

with will moore, he was taken 18th overall and was traded in january. there was only a 2nd round pick given as compensation. totally different.

what makes you think one has anything to do with the other?

 

[OHL4Life]

i actually looked it up, i dont think that a situation like this has ever happened, the rights to a player traded mid season who didnt sign.

generally its always in august/september like hage, tortora, etc.

 

[LeProspector]

i actually looked it up, i dont think that a situation like this has ever happened, the rights to a player traded mid season who didnt sign.

generally its always in august/september like hage, tortora, etc.

What about Saginaw in 2020 drafting Fantilli #18 overall then trading him a year later to North Bay?

 

[Petes1987]

What about Saginaw in 2020 drafting Fantilli #18 overall then trading him a year later to North Bay?

That was a unique situation. Fantilli was drafted in 2020 but the following season was cancelled because of Covid as a result he was traded the next fall when the OHL resumed play in 2021. Aiden Castle was traded as a defected player in the same timeframe. Both Saginaw and Oshawa got compensatory 1st round draft picks for those players.