Erie Otters 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[OttersFan]

Don’t expect them to pull Burns. Erliden is also injured on the bench. He has a groin strain.

 

[frontsfan67]

Terrance gone to team USAs camp. Frasca is also scratched. Hadn't heard he was hurt.

Is there a chance he is included in a deal for some guy?

Based off stat total he probably needs a change in scenery I assume and he still could be a decent 19 year old and a good 20 year old in this league so he has some value still

 

[Mata]

Don’t expect them to pull Burns. Erliden is also injured on the bench. He has a groin strain.

So now our worst fears...

Groin strain on number 1 goalie that COULD potentially nag on for some time and no confidence in the BUG.

Murphy's law this season...if it can go wrong. It will go wrong.

 

[ZinErie]

So now our worst fears...

Groin strain on number 1 goalie that COULD potentially nag on for some time and no confidence in the BUG.

Murphy's law this season...if it can go wrong. It will go wrong.

If it was that bad he wouldn't be the back up. Curran is signed.

 

[OttersFan]

So now our worst fears...

Groin strain on number 1 goalie that COULD potentially nag on for some time and no confidence in the BUG.

Murphy's law this season...if it can go wrong. It will go wrong.

I heard it’s mild for what it’s worth. That doesn’t mean something mild can’t turn into something bigger. Hopefully he’s able to rest and take care of it during the break and be ready to return.

If it was that bad he wouldn't be the back up. Curran is signed.

I’m wondering if he wasn’t able to come up on short notice or billet availability.

 

[LDN]

Interesting. I also thought Erie would be more where Kitchener is. Obviously you have an amazing 06 group so likely next year is the year as long as Schaefer is back. The question is do you do a light sell (eg trade Terrance )…. Or do you add a bit and go for it in the playoffs and take your chances at a huge 2nd half? Your OAs are playing well

 

[NOA]

So now our worst fears...

Groin strain on number 1 goalie that COULD potentially nag on for some time and no confidence in the BUG.

Murphy's law this season...if it can go wrong. It will go wrong.

Bad timing too with Terrance/Schaefer gone..

 

[NOA]

Interesting. I also thought Erie would be more where Kitchener is. Obviously you have an amazing 06 group so likely next year is the year as long as Schaefer is back. The question is do you do a light sell (eg trade Terrance )…. Or do you add a bit and go for it in the playoffs and take your chances at a huge 2nd half? Your OAs are playing well

Many people have come on this thread to suggest that maybe next year is the year… please stop.. because it’s not. They lose Fimis, Alfano, Misiak, and Terrance. They potentially lose Erliden and Schaefer. Even if the two latter names are back, they still are losing 4 of their top 5 forwards. Not to mention some depth pieces like Hughes are also gone. Their cupboards are too dry to make up that amount of production lost and their young forward talent is pretty much non existent. Even in a world where Royston and Challenger become actual top 6 forwards next year, you still aren’t close to as good as the forward group this year. So, even if Schaefer returns they would wise to sell, sell, sell. Spence + Schaefer would both fetch big returns and they can start worrying about the next cycle of players

I’m a bit surprised they haven’t done more with this current roster but we all knew the BUG was a huge question mark. They are 14-5-4 with Erliden so their record should be a bit better with just competent backup goalie play but somehow they are just rocking with Burns still. Bold strategy…
In addition, I never liked the SB hire from the beginning as I think SB is one of the most overrated hockey coaches out there. You don’t have to agree with me but this guy is supposed to be a defensive coach and yet their structure is a mess and the strength of the team is forward group and yet they aren’t consistent or as productive as most thought they would be. A lot of people liked the SB hiring because they thought it was a ‘safe’ move and yeah, I guess that’s true if you just want to be average which I guess is all they want to be now. Bottom line is Hartsburg and BJ were disasters but they also had low talent. SB just happened to join as the team started building up talent again so yes their record is improved over years past but imo they are underperforming across the board. A legit coaching staff would have this team in a better spot.. just my opinion

 

[dino200022]

I think Erie goes as far as Erliden can take him. He has proven he can be a game stealer,

They seem to be at a point where it is either bring a few pieces in and see what happens, or ship a few pieces out and grab some picks. I would not feel overly confident in Schaefer being back next season, but selfishly I hope he is so I can see him play another year!