Brantford Bulldogs 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[sbpointer]

And the Flint Firebirds

The Icedogs and Firebirds are not at all alike.
Rolph Nielsen hasn't shown any signs of nickel and diming in how he has ran the Firebirds. The Hakkon thing was questionable but the team is fully funded and since that point seems to be on the right track.
Niagara is a whole other thing lol. Brantford likely has dodged a bullet here ( one that unfortunately Saint Catherine's took )
I guess time will tell..

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Sounds like Pinelli and Mayach will be Bulldogs.

 

[bigsportsfan]

The Icedogs and Firebirds are not at all alike.
Rolph Nielsen hasn't shown any signs of nickel and diming in how he has ran the Firebirds. The Hakkon thing was questionable but the team is fully funded and since that point seems to be on the right track.
Niagara is a whole other thing lol. Brantford likely has dodged a bullet here ( one that unfortunately Saint Catherine's took )
I guess time will tell..

My hope was that the IceDogs owner would sell the IceDogs to buy the Bulldogs (sorry Bulldogs fans). Still hoping he sells the IceDogs though.

 

[frontsfan67]

Testa and Chen out tonight

 

[Rounder8]

Testa and Chen out tonight

Testa has been out with an injury for over a month. Chen might be a healthy scratch.

I doubt either is trade related. O'Donnell is the one that I was watching.

Rosetto is out. That is significant unless he is hurt.

 

[frontsfan67]

don’t mind me.

Konnor smith already traded. I doubt Chen is getting moved

 

[Rounder8]

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don’t mind me.

Konnor smith already traded. I doubt Chen is getting moved

I would be absolutely shocked if Chen was traded in a deal of significance.

 

[coolhandluc44]

What are peoples thoughts on the Budnick trade? Surprised to see he is a +14 on a young and struggling Guelph team. Did not have to give much assets to get him. Fist impressions to me are a solid trade.

I dont know if this means the rumored Luca Pinelli trade is dead. Maybe they just could not agree on the compensation of the Mayich part of the trade.

 

[Logosarejusttargets]

What are peoples thoughts on the Budnick trade? Surprised to see he is a +14 on a young and struggling Guelph team. Did not have to give much assets to get him. Fist impressions to me are a solid trade.

I dont know if this means the rumored Luca Pinelli trade is dead. Maybe they just could not agree on the compensation of the Mayich part of the trade.

Tommy dives onto the bench just before a sure goal - that's how he keeps the + so high. I'm kidding of course.

 

[HockeyPops]

Why is Rossetto significant? He can't be moved.

 

[Jawk]

Wish Lavoie good luck in the QM.

Having said that, biggest disappointment on the team this year. It's like his heart just wasn't in it.

I like the Budnick move, gives them some size and experience on the back end.

 

[Rounder8]

Why is Rossetto significant? He can't be moved.

You're correct. I didn't realize that.

Wish Lavoie good luck in the QM.

Having said that, biggest disappointment on the team this year. It's like his heart just wasn't in it.

I like the Budnick move, gives them some size and experience on the back end.

100% agree with this.

It was crazy the difference between this year and last year.

They needed one more solid dman and Budnick should be just fine.

They must have refused to give up O'Donnell with Ottawa.

What are peoples thoughts on the Budnick trade? Surprised to see he is a +14 on a young and struggling Guelph team. Did not have to give much assets to get him. Fist impressions to me are a solid trade.

I dont know if this means the rumored Luca Pinelli trade is dead. Maybe they just could not agree on the compensation of the Mayich part of the trade.

If definitely rules out Mayich.

Pinelli hasn't been traded yet, so it's still a possibility.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Just heard on TSN 1200 that Andlauer sold the team to Hyman and his family.

 

[Babs716]

Just heard on TSN 1200 that Andlauer sold the team to Hyman and his family.

Brantford Bulldogs sold

CHCH News has learned the current owner of the Brantford Bulldogs Michael Andlauer, has sold the team to Zach Hyman and his family.

www.chch.com

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

It'll be very difficult to replace an owner like Andlauer. Always kept the Bulldogs competitive in the O and was pretty successful in the AHL.

Last piece of the AHL days

 

[OMG67]

It'll be very difficult to replace an owner like Andlauer. Always kept the Bulldogs competitive in the O and was pretty successful in the AHL.

Last piece of the AHL days

Big loss for this league.

 

[Babs716]

Rumours of Roberts to Sudbury for picks. Could be an interesting 3 hours…

 

[coolhandluc44]

Rumours of Roberts to Sudbury for picks. Could be an interesting 3 hours…

I don’t understand why Bulldogs would do this. Roberts has been good this year, decent 3rd pairing guy and I could see him back as an OA next year.

 

[Logosarejusttargets]

I don’t understand why Bulldogs would do this. Roberts has been good this year, decent 3rd pairing guy and I could see him back as an OA next year.

Having the absolute "joy" of watching the Bulldogs so much as a Kingston fan I'm always amazed at how many unnecessary and at the absolute wrong time his penalties seem to be? He seems like he gets all worked up and takes a silly retaliation or over the top roughing penalty. He plays tough, and is a decent defensive dman, but his penalties could cost an important game or series.

 

[Babs716]

I don’t understand why Bulldogs would do this. Roberts has been good this year, decent 3rd pairing guy and I could see him back as an OA next year.

I’m guessing they don’t see him as one of the OAs they want to keep…if the rumoured trade of 2 2nds and 2 3rds is true, I’d say it’s not a bad return.

 

[coolhandluc44]

Having the absolute "joy" of watching the Bulldogs so much as a Kingston fan I'm always amazed at how many unnecessary and at the absolute wrong time his penalties seem to be? He seems like he gets all worked up and takes a silly retaliation or over the top roughing penalty. He plays tough, and is a decent defensive dman, but his penalties could cost an important game or series.

There is no doubt he has had some disciplinary problems. I feel his puck control has gotten better this year and he is a heart and soul guy wh I would imagine be missed buy the players on the team.

 

[coolhandluc44]

I’m guessing they don’t see him as one of the OAs they want to keep…if the rumoured trade of 2 2nds and 2 3rds is true, I’d say it’s not a bad return.

If that is the return than yes my mind would change. I like Roberts as a decent 3rd pairing guy but I would never imagine a return like that.