2025 - 2026 Niagara Icedogs (Off)Season Thread, Part V

[OSAttackFan88]

Reuniting with Czata and trying for a mem cup would make sense

Does Guelph have the assets to get him?

 

[IceDogs report]

Does Guelph have the assets to get him?

Yeah, they got 5 seconds, 3 3rds, a lot of 5ths. Also have Mcnally to deal if they want to. Don’t really know what Roobroeck would fetch though now

 

[frontsfan67]

Does Guelph have the assets to get him?

Just spitballing but I think Niagara would prefer McNally the big LHD selected 7th overall to pair with Lappan a big RHD selected 9th overall so as long as Roobroeck is okay with waiting until deadline(he might not be) that would work out for both teams.

If Roobroeck wants to be traded asap obviously will need a different package because McNally can’t be traded until jan1st

 

[IceDogs report]

Just spitballing but I think Niagara would prefer McNally the big LHD selected 7th overall to pair with Lappan another big RHD selected 9th overall so as long as Roobroeck is okay with waiting until deadline(he might not be) that would work out for both teams.

If Roobroeck wants to be traded asap obviously will need a different package because McNally can’t be traded until jan1st

Mcnally can be traded in august? They just need to have him be treated like a defective pick

 

[frontsfan67]

Mcnally can be traded in august? They just need to have him be treated like a defective pick

Yeah good call never really thought about them not signing him

 

[IceDogs report]

Yeah good call never really thought about them not signing him

Yeah I think with how guelph needing immediate stars they were always planning on just trading him and getting comp picks for him next year and getting a win now player

 

[OHL4Life]

Just like agents did not want their players drafted there....

and that agent didnt have any cleints drafted there

 

[dirty12]

Yeah I think with how guelph needing immediate stars they were always planning on just trading him and getting comp picks for him next year and getting a win now player

McNally and agent are going to tell the league the kid is unwilling to report to Guelph so can be traded to Niagara?

 

[OHL4Life]

McNally and agent are going to tell the league the kid is unwilling to report to Guelph so can be traded to Niagara?

no

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

sounds like there may be movement on a non london trade.

london didnt step up, niagara told them to kick rocks on and sounds like the RR camp is open to another team

So refreshing to have a real GM

 

[dirty12]

no

Yeah, I did not think Burnett and DeGray would compromise the legitimacy of compensation provided by the OHL.

 

[beastintheeast]

It is going to be an interesting few months. I think a lot of teams are trying to figure out what they have. And of course Dogs are trying to figure out who the new handler is.

 

[OHL4Life]

So refreshing to have a real GM

still dont see a high end return, but london offer was poor

 

[Millpond]

Mcnally can be traded in august? They just need to have him be treated like a defective pick

That would be a bad look for Guelph and future recruits.

Messing with a top prospect like that .

 

[OHL4Life]

That would be a bad look for Guelph and future recruits.

Messing with a top prospect like that .

he will be moved for a top end guy in jan

 

[three dog night]

Leafs hire their new coach what is taking the Icedogs this long to name a new coach.

 

[the dog]

Takes time find right coach for this team

 

[Millpond]

he will be moved for a top end guy in jan

I can see that, but no way they declare him defected now to trade him now .

 

[OHL4Life]

I can see that, but no way they declare him defected now to trade him now .

agree

 

[OHL4Life]

Leafs hire their new coach what is taking the Icedogs this long to name a new coach.

dont know if that guy was in the running

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

still dont see a high end return, but london offer was poor

Do you see it being a picks only return, or a roster player included?

 

[OHL4Life]

Do you see it being a picks only return, or a roster player included?

good players and a few picks, not sure what the picks are

 

[DRCeccato]

Do you see it being a picks only return, or a roster player included?

If he stays to play this season, then it'll would most likely be something similar to the Czata trade; at least 1 may 2 bodies and 2-3 early-mid picks with a few conditional mid/late picks.

If we're sure its going to be a team in the West and it ends up being for pure picks:

Erie, Saginaw and Owen Sound have the fullest cupboards. So I'd assume one of those 3 if it a pure picks deal.

Guelph - just cause they're hosting the Memorial cup but they may need to make more moves to get additional picks before I can see them bidding on RR. I'd guess they're waiting until closer to Jan to make an offer, once they see how the team shakes out during the season to see if they need another high scoring guy.

Sarnia and maybe Flint - possible but that would leave their cupboards thinner than they already are.

London, Windsor are all in rebuilds more or less, so they're probably not interested in a here and now player anymore. Unless they surprise us all....

Kitchener and Soo are tapped out so I'm sure we'll be seeing them dumping big names to try and refill their cupboards by January.

If we're looking at the East for a pure picks deal:

Ottawa, Kingston, Brampton, Oshawa and Sudbury have the biggest options ATM.

I think Everyone else in the east would need to make other moves before making a bid so they don't pull a Soo.

I think everyone may be playing the wait and see game with RR. My question is does his late birthday prevent him from being eligible playing in the AHL if he gets drafted in the first round? Since we know they're allowing 19 yr-olds to play if they are first round picks, does his late birthday affect his eligibility like it did for the NHL draft?

I've got a few other thoughts rolling around but that's why I'm just a fan and get to play theoretical GM.

 

[OHL4Life]

If he stays to play this season, then it'll would most likely be something similar to the Czata trade; at least 1 may 2 bodies and 2-3 early-mid picks with a few conditional mid/late picks.

If we're sure its going to be a team in the West and it ends up being for pure picks:

Erie, Saginaw and Owen Sound have the fullest cupboards. So I'd assume one of those 3 if it a pure picks deal.

Guelph - just cause they're hosting the Memorial cup but they may need to make more moves to get additional picks before I can see them bidding on RR. I'd guess they're waiting until closer to Jan to make an offer, once they see how the team shakes out during the season to see if they need another high scoring guy.

Sarnia and maybe Flint - possible but that would leave their cupboards thinner than they already are.

London, Windsor are all in rebuilds more or less, so they're probably not interested in a here and now player anymore. Unless they surprise us all....

Kitchener and Soo are tapped out so I'm sure we'll be seeing them dumping big names to try and refill their cupboards by January.

If we're looking at the East for a pure picks deal:

Ottawa, Kingston, Brampton, Oshawa and Sudbury have the biggest options ATM.

I think Everyone else in the east would need to make other moves before making a bid so they don't pull a Soo.

I think everyone may be playing the wait and see game with RR. My question is does his late birthday prevent him from being eligible playing in the AHL if he gets drafted in the first round? Since we know they're allowing 19 yr-olds to play if they are first round picks, does his late birthday affect his eligibility like it did for the NHL draft?

I've got a few other thoughts rolling around but that's why I'm just a fan and get to play theoretical GM.

hes not ahl ready, and probably not a 1st round pick

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

hes not ahl ready, and probably not a 1st round pick

Agreed. The only 'inside' knowledge I'll ever claim to have is I talk to a lot of scouts. The consensus was Roobroeck had a top 10 NHL level shot in the draft, maybe top 5, and had good size. Aside from that, he's seen as lazy, an average skater at best, and no attention to defense.

Only way he goes late first round is a team with multiple firsts takes a gamble on that size and shot.

It rarely works out. Perlini was a great example.