Erie Otters 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 2)

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Was just going to post this here. Is this a sign he could be gone next year? I’m not familiar with the ECHL.

My guess is he will not be back to the Otters next season and this is the next step for his career.
 
I’d assume he’s gone. But not sure if he could be called back to us like D’Amato in 2021-22
Nah. He’s signed to the Railers. He’s not part of an NHL organization looking for his best development path. The Railers signed him to help them win. My oldest daughter just graduated from a University in Worcester. It’s a solid org that I believe is still a NY Islanders farm team.
 
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Nah. He’s signed to the Railers. He’s not part of an NHL organization looking for his best development path. The Railers signed him to help them win. My oldest daughter just graduated from a University in Worcester. It’s a solid org that I believe is still a NY Islanders farm team.
Good!! because now it forces Erie to actually use their top import pick or both picks if needed. I’m sure they considered keeping Kulakov, which would be a mistake imo, but this ends that hope. Makes it easier for a franchise that often makes things more complicated than they have to be. It’s nice when the writing is on the wall for them because otherwise they just bungle it
 
Was just going to post this here. Is this a sign he could be gone next year? I’m not familiar with the ECHL.
The ECHL is the league the Erie Panthers were in. Lots of Otters players have played minor league hockey after their age 19 season ended with the Otters then came back as overagers. Rekis and Sydlowski are 2 I can think of besides D'Amato.
 
The ECHL is the league the Erie Panthers were in. Lots of Otters players have played minor league hockey after their age 19 season ended with the Otters then came back as overagers. Rekis and Sydlowski are 2 I can think of besides D'Amato.
You sure? I don’t see that either of those guys played pro until after their OA seasons were done.
 
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Saginaw gets the 2024 Mem cup bid. Could have been Erie if they handled their rebuild much better than they have. If we had a competent GM and system in place the last few years, we could have won a bid in a year like this. Larger city, arena and events in Erie but they can’t even put their name in the hat because of the poor product on the ice. Not a big deal but I just think it’s another example of how much missed opportunity this franchise has had because they refuse to be competent
 
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Saginaw gets the 2024 Mem cup bid. Could have been Erie if they handled their rebuild much better than they have. If we had a competent GM and system in place the last few years, we could have won a bid in a year like this. Larger city, arena and events in Erie but they can’t even put their name in the hat because of the poor product on the ice. Not a big deal but I just think it’s another example of how much missed opportunity this franchise has had because they refuse to be competent
Exactly, but hey let’s keep Dave Brown around! After all he only hired Stan Butler because they’re buddies.

Being friends gets you no where. A missed opportunity for Erie.
 
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Erie is going to have a good roster as soon as next season.

exiting times to be a Otters fan.

Will Roobroeck report or do the Otters go Matthew Schaefer is the question I’d imagine now.
 
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Erie is going to have a good roster as soon as next season.

exiting times to be a Otters fan.

Will Roobroeck report or do the Otters go Matthew Schaefer is the question I’d imagine now.

We will have a 1st. 2nd, and 2nd overall pick heading into next season with Bressette returning and some great maturation.

If they can get a consistent goalie things CAN instantly turn around for the better. On the flip side if this flops man it's gonna sting for a long time.
 
Exactly, but hey let’s keep Dave Brown around! After all he only hired Stan Butler because they’re buddies.

Being friends gets you no where. A missed opportunity for Erie.
At least we just got 1st overall pick so that can’t hurt. Hopefully whoever they want will commit here
 
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And first overall in the import draft too right?
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If they are smart, and if Roobroeck will commit, they take him 1 and then use import on a more polished defender who can step in more easily from day 1 as opposed to a 16 year old dman
 
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Nope:
It goes in order of the league standings. Looks like the worst they will be picking is 6th.
Edit to add that Molnar is NHL draft eligible. Hopefully, the team that drafts him convinces him to come back next season.
Well the first mistake you made was to rely on wiki for this type of info. Last year, Saginaw picked 2nd (1st from the O) and Erie picked 5th (2nd from the O) despite Niagara having the worst record and Erie the 4th worst. Unless the rules changed this year.. which I’m not aware of but someone correct if wrong
 
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Well the first mistake you made was to rely on wiki for this type of info. Last year, Saginaw picked 2nd (1st from the O) and Erie picked 5th (2nd from the O) despite Niagara having the worst record and Erie the 4th worst. Unless the rules changed this year.. which I’m not aware of but someone correct if wrong
This was my recollection.
 
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If they are smart, and if Roobroeck will commit, they take him 1 and then use import on a more polished defender who can step in more easily from day 1 as opposed to a 16 year old dman
No. You get the best player you can who fits Spence and Roobroecks timeline. Likely an 06.
 
No. You get the best player you can who fits Spence and Roobroecks timeline. Likely an 06.
Yes but an 06 is still older, more experienced than an 07. I’m just suggesting they go defense in the import to balance out the roster especially now that they have a defensive first coach. That said, if you have an 06 forward in the import that will for sure commit and is for sure a special talent, I don’t think you ignore that.
 
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