Probably. Next year I assume they do the tear down with guys like Beaudoin. May be a rough year for them next year but this would put them as the big favourite in the east imo. I’ve seen first hand just how good that north bay line was as a fronts fan.
Maybe if they swap Wigle for someone like Newton. Or 2,3 and a few other picks along those lines. Romani alone could return 6 plus picks and a 08
Will be tough to do without a lot of picks and without the ‘08 first rounder
Yeah true
Personally I hope they keep Vaughan as he’s gonna be a good player in this league but Romani and vansteensel would be nice. On that list I know Gardiner is a 3rd round pick but isn’t signed and I doubt he will so I do think he’s got a good chance to come back as a OA.
I don’t know if he does or doesn’t but u could see why he wouldn’t accept a trade to a rebuilding north bay team in his OA season. May have to try and add a 3rd team to the trade to get the deal done if the rumours are true about Vaughan Wigle and picks for Romani and OVS. I like the trade as a colts fan if it happens cause it makes the team better but I definitely hope romani is back as a OA next year or i don’t know how much I like it long term. I’m assuming the deal would have some conditional picks for that reason but we shall see if the trade happens after the break or not.
If Wigle is the hold up would it not make more sense for the trade go through without Wigle and then just cut him afterwards? I can't imagine there's a no-cut clause, so unless it's just about doing right be the player, I wouldn't think he'd have much leverage.
Yeah the more I think about it the more I think it’s Vaughan not wanting the deal to happen. I don’t know why he wouldn’t tho north bay is gonna be better than Barrie in the important years of his career maybe pretty even teams next year but the following 2 years north bay should be a better team while Barrie rebuilds. That would make the trade impossible to happen if he refuses. Your right if Wigle is not willing than u could probably make the trade happen without him included and cut him or trade with a 3rd party to get the deal across the line. For example Wigle is from Oakville and if he gets traded he might want to be moved to a team closer to home not further.
The colts have shooters. Another forward that can pass/shoot on a level approaching Wakely would be ideal imo. I like the Musty or VanSteensel/Romani options myself.
I don’t think u can trade Hrebik I think having 2 great goalies is a huge advantage in a deep playoff run.
I think Marty’s main target will be a top 6 winger options being Pinelli or Romani. I personally would rather Romani is were trading away Vaughan which is inevitable when getting a top end player so Romani is a more intriguing option for me because he does have a chance at coming back next year as a OA. Second target Marty should have is upgrading Wigle that’s why a lot of people were excited about the rumours about the north bay trade with Romani and OVS coming to Barrie in exchange for Wigle Vaughan and picks. Whether that trade happens or not Marty will definitely do something to make this team better. The last target I think they should look for is a 6-7 D man that’s a vet that could fill in if someone on the back end of someone goes down. Handsor is young and isn’t someone I would trust in the playoffs getting a regular shift that’s for sure. Blair Scott or Horner is Ottawa could be options there. Anyways a lot of look forward to with this team down the stretch into the playoffs.
