2025 - 2026 Guelph Storm Season Thread, Part I

[thenumbersguy]

Guelph D depth chart now stands at

LD:
Spada
Skvortsov
Jenken
Frossard

RD:
Beauchesne
Babin
Singh
Topp

Which 2 of the above 8 are the most likely to sit? Topp and Beauchesne where an A, Babin will play, Spada drafted.

Frossard is probably the easiest 1 but not sure of the other.

I’d like to see Booby Orr get traded but for some reason either the coaches or management like him.

 

[Icedogs452]

I’d like to see Booby Orr get traded but for some reason either the coaches or management like him.

No Beauchesne or Skvortsov tonight

 

[Icedogs452]

No Beauchesne or Skvortsov tonight

Same again. I saw Beauchesne is precautionary due to injury. Is Skvortsov just healthy scratch?

 

[Living Vicariously]

I’d like to see Booby Orr get traded but for some reason either the coaches or management like him.

Totally on board with you on this one. I’m tired of this experiment that yields the same results night in and night out. I can’t figure out why he is out on the PP and certainly why he is on the PK. Total liability.

 

[Living Vicariously]

Same again. I saw Beauchesne is precautionary due to injury. Is Skvortsov just healthy scratch?

Hopefully they’re showcasing Bobby Orr…,.

 

[Icedogs452]

Hopefully they’re showcasing Bobby Orr…,.

I’d like to see Booby Orr get traded but for some reason either the coaches or management like him.

I’ve seen 2 people mention Bobby Orr I’m assuming that’s what Guelph fans call Singh cause of number 4? I don’t watch a lot of Guelph being an IceDogs fan but what do fans dislike about him? Saw he was a C rating on the scouting released today. Looks like offensive numbers were good with a terrible +/- last year lol. I’m guessing he sells the defense to jump up?

 

[frontsfan67]

Guelph D depth chart now stands at

LD:
Spada
Skvortsov
Jenken
Frossard

RD:
Beauchesne
Babin
Singh
Topp

Which 2 of the above 8 are the most likely to sit? Topp and Beauchesne where an A, Babin will play, Spada drafted.

Frossard is probably the easiest 1 but not sure of the other.

Wonder if we see a move coming up. I’m sure guys like topp and frossard would want to play somewhere else if not on guelph

Topp definitely has the least amount of value with 11 pts in his last 63 games including 98 Pims being an 06 so the oldest on the team

Frossard may have potential with his height but he isn’t there yet. Could be a good OHL player at 19/20. I see he’s committed to University of Notre Dame and there’s no way he will be ready for college hockey next year

 

[OHL4Life]

Wonder if we see a move coming up. I’m sure guys like topp and frossard would want to play somewhere else if not on guelph

Topp definitely has the least amount of value with 11 pts in his last 63 games including 98 Pims being an 06 so the oldest on the team

Frossard may have potential with his height but he isn’t there yet. Could be a good OHL player at 19/20. I see he’s committed to University of Notre Dame and there’s no way he will be ready for college hockey next year

Skvortsov will be moved out one way or another shortly i think

 

[frontsfan67]

Skvortsov will be moved out one way or another shortly i think

Surprising. Had 18 pts last year as a 17 year old d man that’s 6’4 and over 200. Hasn’t had a great start to the year yet but nobody on the storm D has more than 2 pts

 

[frontsfan67]

@OHL4Life any idea if Slavik is coming over? I see he’s only played 1 game in the Slovak league so far and looks like he struggled.

I know you’re only allowed the 3 imports obviously and Guelph has room for an OA and if they move skvortsov they’ll have room for Slavik to play with Ellsworth while res ik goes down a level for the year.

Damian Slávik - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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[OHL4Life]

@OHL4Life any idea if Slavik is coming over? I see he’s only played 1 game in the Slovak league so far and looks like he struggled.

I know you’re only allowed the 3 imports obviously and Guelph has room for an OA and if they move skvortsov they’ll have room for Slavik to play with Ellsworth while res ik goes down a level for the year.

Damian Slávik - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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www.eliteprospects.com

they cut him years ago, dont think theyve had his rights for at least 2 years?

 

[frontsfan67]

they cut him years ago, dont think theyve had his rights for at least 2 years?

Oh had no clue. Thanks

 

[OHL4Life]

Oh had no clue. Thanks

if they show up and play you can only have 3 on your roster/frozen list at any time.

only time you can hold their rights is if they never play a game.

 

[frontsfan67]

if they show up and play you can only have 3 on your roster/frozen list at any time.

only time you can hold their rights is if they never play a game.

sounds good. Thank you

 

[StormWatcher]

Skvortsov will be moved out one way or another shortly i think

Interesting choice... with both import forwards scratched recently I wonder if there is an upgraded import F on the way in?

 

[OHL4Life]

Interesting choice... with both import forwards scratched recently I wonder if there is an upgraded import F on the way in?

dont know. its interesting this year that guelph went with guys who would show up vs guys who would not like windsor and other teams. dont know that its worth it if your imports are healthy scratched.

 

[StormWatcher]

dont know. its interesting this year that guelph went with guys who would show up vs guys who would not like windsor and other teams. dont know that its worth it if your imports are healthy scratched.

100% They traded down in position in the import draft. One has to think that George has trade targets in mind to flip a bunch of picks, hopefully ownership doesn't interfere. The difficult thing is that there is a short runway (before deadline) since the Mem Cup announcement is slated for a month before. Gotta turn the ship around. Hoping that a Luchanko decision by Philly is made in the next week to speed things up.

 

[OHL4Life]

100% They traded down in position in the import draft. One has to think that George has trade targets in mind to flip a bunch of picks, hopefully ownership doesn't interfere. The difficult thing is that there is a short runway (before deadline) since the Mem Cup announcement is slated for a month before. Gotta turn the ship around. Hoping that a Luchanko decision by Philly is made in the next week to speed things up.

they will move luchanko id think, he will be back shortly

 

[Icedogs452]

Skvortsov will be moved out one way or another shortly i think

Any connection to the IceDogs just cutting Spath of their website roster? IceDogs really need a RHD more than a LHD but Skvortsov would be an upgrade from 2/3rds of the d the IceDogs have.

 

[Stellar29]

 

[frontsfan67]

Officially official

Wonder where he gets traded to. You guys will get a HAUL. May be the best centre up for trade

 

[MidwestStorm]

Officially official

Wonder where he gets traded to. You guys will get a HAUL. May be the best centre up for trade

Let the bidding begin

 

[frontsfan67]

Let the bidding begin

Yep. I assume something happens in the next month

 

[dirty12]

Officially official

Wonder where he gets traded to. You guys will get a HAUL. May be the best centre up for trade

If Guelph is awarded the memorial cup, Burnett probably accepts the best offer for Luchanko. If Guelph is not declared host, I can see Burnett making the price one of Warren, Laus, Murata, Edgar; or, see me in the playoffs.

 

[StormWatcher]

Yep. I assume something happens in the next month

Unless Burnett wants an '09 1st, in which case the window doesn't open until after Christmas. Either way it's a win, he'll either be traded soon to get the recoup now, or make the team more competitive as we close in on Mem Cup decision time and he's traded at the deadline.