Brantford Bulldogs 2023-24 Off-Season Thread (Part One)

[Rounder8]

Wow, tonights jerseys look amazing!

Favourite alternate jersey by far for me.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Another well coached game by McKee. Just an incredible coach for these past 3 years.

 

[Zoomer]

Possibly one of the best defensive games by this team this year, comes right after possibly one the worst defensive games in Windsor. Not one allowed breakaway today. Even Roberts looked good.
Well, if they can play like this, and not like they played in Windsor, they could make some noise comes the playoffs. To be seen.
Congrats on excellent game today boys.

 

[Jawk]

I don't have a good feeling regarding the streak continuing.

They are playing amazingly well, especially considering the injuries, just seems like the perfect storm today.

 

[PuckLucker]

Does anyone know when #16 is back?

 

[Jawk]

Does anyone know when #16 is back?

Still had his cast on at the game on Friday. Beyond that, I think it's anyone's guess.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

I don't have a good feeling regarding the streak continuing.

They are playing amazingly well, especially considering the injuries, just seems like the perfect storm today.

the streak will never end.

 

[Canadian Game]

Does anyone know when #16 is back?

It’s been sounding like closer to the end of the regular season/start of playoffs.

 

[Zoomer]

the streak will never end.

Let's not put a curse on the game. Streak will eventually end, let's just hope not today.

 

[Jawk]

Nice to see Lloyd get a game today, really thought he was going to be higher on the depth chart when they acquired him.

Seems to be an afterthought now.

 

[three dog night]

Streek continues

 

[Rounder8]

Nice to see Lloyd get a game today, really thought he was going to be higher on the depth chart when they acquired him.

Seems to be an afterthought now.

I thought that Lloyd played well today. Had some really nice stretch passes.

The downside is that he gets pushed around in his own end a bit because of his size.

 

[Zoomer]

Erie came to play, 18 shots in first. Bulldogs sputtering, yet game tied 1:1 after first.
If they end up winning it, I'll be beyond impressed with this team.

 

[Rounder8]

Best game Egorov has played yet.

Impressive week by the team.

Missing Lardis and Hamara and still not losing a step.

Very important to win their division to get an easier matchup in the first round. Not much difference between 1st and 6th.

Incredible coaching job this season.

Very tough weekend ahead...

 

[Babs716]

Just came off of 7 games in 11 days, short in the back end and managed to come up with 6/7 wins. Hope Sobolev, Protz and Moore can sustain the minutes they’ve been putting in. Rest of the team seems to be stepping up and making it happen one way or another.

 

[Jawk]

Best game Egorov has played yet.

Impressive week by the team.

Missing Lardis and Hamara and still not losing a step.

Very important to win their division to get an easier matchup in the first round. Not much difference between 1st and 6th.

Incredible coaching job this season.

Very tough weekend ahead...

Egorov has been really good in almost all of his recent starts. I was really worried about goaltending next year, his development atleast creates some optimism for an increased workload and tougher games.

 

[Rounder8]

Egorov has been really good in almost all of his recent starts. I was really worried about goaltending next year, his development atleast creates some optimism for an increased workload and tougher games.

If he's viable next season it frees up the team to spend all of it's trade collateral on Dmen. They are going to need 2 or 3 at least to be elite.

 

[Jawk]

If he's viable next season it frees up the team to spend all of it's trade collateral on Dmen. They are going to need 2 or 3 at least to be elite.

I'd fully expect the 2 imports next year to be D. Maybe even 1 of them still being Jiricek.

 

[Rounder8]

I'd fully expect the 2 imports next year to be D. Maybe even 1 of them still being Jiricek.

lol, you're going to make us start dreaming again.

That would help A LOT.

I hate to rain on parades, but I think Xhekajs recent play might earn him a ELC with Montreal. I was really hoping to get him back as an OA.

 

[Babs716]

lol, you're going to make us start dreaming again.

That would help A LOT.

I hate to rain on parades, but I think Xhekajs recent play might earn him a ELC with Montreal. I was really hoping to get him back as an OA.

Agreed. He’s shown full package potential this season and has showcased his ability to learn and progress throughout the year.

I wouldn’t want to be the one making the final call on which 3 stick around for next season. Xhekaj and Hamara arguably the most likely to get called up for next year, potentially making the list a little shorter, but time will tell.

Xhekaj
Lavoie
Bujold
Rebelo
Thomas
Hamara
Okitundu

 

[coolhandluc44]

Agreed. He’s shown full package potential this season and has showcased his ability to learn and progress throughout the year.

I wouldn’t want to be the one making the final call on which 3 stick around for next season. Xhekaj and Hamara arguably the most likely to get called up for next year, potentially making the list a little shorter, but time will tell.

Xhekaj
Lavoie
Bujold
Rebelo
Thomas
Hamara
Okitundu

In a perfect world I would say Xhekaj, Lavoie and Hamara. Realistically I would say Lavoie, Thomas and Okitundu over Bujold. If they are able to add a couple D who can play in the top 4 I would choose Bujold over Okitundu in that situation.

 

[HockeyPops]

Niko Krmpotic commits to Bulldogs - Ontario Hockey League

The Brantford Bulldogs have signed ninth round 2023 OHL Priority Selection choice Niko Krmpotic to an OHL scholarship and development agreement.

chl.ca

 

[Rounder8]

Agreed. He’s shown full package potential this season and has showcased his ability to learn and progress throughout the year.

I wouldn’t want to be the one making the final call on which 3 stick around for next season. Xhekaj and Hamara arguably the most likely to get called up for next year, potentially making the list a little shorter, but time will tell.

Xhekaj
Lavoie
Bujold
Rebelo
Thomas
Hamara
Okitundu

Hamara is signed, so he is almost certainly gone.

It will be Xhekaj, Lavoie and Thomas if they aren't signed. That leaves a formidable forward group.

They probably keep Okitundu as a 4th and trade Bujold.

 

[Jawk]

Hamara is signed, so he is almost certainly gone.

It will be Xhekaj, Lavoie and Thomas if they aren't signed. That leaves a formidable forward group.

They probably keep Okitundu as a 4th and trade Bujold.

Should have a much better idea if Okitundu or Bujold quickly commit to U Sport once the year is done.

 

[Jawk]

Well that was a hold on for dear life and hope for a bounce win.

Flint arena was very spacious and lots of parking.

Tomorrow is going to be a real challenge. 10-27 did all they could, but it's obviously a tough ask with 2 young guys. Forwards REALLY need to get the puck out so that they don't get that pair trapped on a long shift.