Right. So it’s likely Piercey, Deline, Cranley. Panwar, Terry and Mayotte out. Which was one of the major reasons I was upset about the Cranley acquisition. They basically gave up a 3rd and a 5th (which is usually enough to land a solid, proven OA goalie....Cranley is not yet what I’d consider proven) PLUS the spot Terry/Panwar/Mayotte could assume. I HOPE they find a decent landing spot for at least two of them while gaining at least a little something in return but I find it unlikely.
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Mmmm, Aaron Brown was picked in the 3rd. I thought he was a 2nd rounder....still....Branch wasted a 2nd on Power, a 3rd on Brown and a 3rd on Tyler Dunbar. Those picks are just too high up there to repeatedly be blowing it. Once every few years? Ok. You have to take some risks but wasting a pick in the first 3 rounds every year can seriously hinder a franchise. It’s handicapping them now and did so last year too.
Getting quality players to sign since Rolf reacquired control hasn’t been an issue. Really looking forward to watch these kids grow and develop.
barclay was never famous for doing alot of homework, he was pretty famous for not really working that hard.
I’m not sure Rolf and getting quality players to sign belong in the same sentence. Winning teams get players drafted and pro contracts. I think if any one individual is due credit, it’s Othman for reporting when drafted and again last season when some outside the organization were predicting a mass exodus.
Wasting a pick on Power would have been a tough pill to swallow; but if not done, London would have had Stranges and Power both rated within the top 5-6 at picks #21 & #23.
I believe Flint may have been a bit quick to pull the trigger on Cranely as well. But Flint can rotate four OAs since Cranely won’t start every game. There should be significant interest in all of Deline, Panwar, Piercy, Terry, and maybe even Cranely later if the firebirds’ younger goalies prove capable. Either one of Panwar or Piercy seem like a particularly good fit for the Petes; especially Panwar imo.
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If our Import selection reports, Nikita Zozulia, that is another forward we will need to account for. Also, if Simon Slavicek comes back, that is another forward to add to the above list.
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Without a major trade, the firebirds are probably better keeping two OA-D.
Deline-Terry
Kuzmin-D’Amato
Bertucci-Petrovski
There’s still a deep forward group. The 3rd line I have would be very difficult to play against imo.
Othman-Giroux-Hayes
Slavicek-Lombardi-Pitre
Bradshaw-Hay-Kressler
Aspinall-Pitre-Assenawei
Extras: Gee; and Petrou, Pitters, Zozulia, Patterson
Deline-Terry
Kuzmin-D’Amato
Bertucci-Petrovski
There’s still a deep forward group. The 3rd line I have would be very difficult to play against imo.
Othman-Giroux-Hayes
Slavicek-Lombardi-Pitre
Bradshaw-Hay-Kressler
Aspinall-Pitre-Assenawei
Extras: Gee; and Petrou, Pitters, Zozulia, Patterson
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You’re probably right but the old-school player in me still thinks they should go add a D and keep Piercey. It’s 2022 but there are still Xhekaj’s and Mutter’s around and I don’t think many players will want to anger Piercey next year. He struggled a bit late and through the playoffs but I really believe that was due to injury. He had points in like 13 straight during the season and absolutely turned a playoff game with one of his fights. I’d expect a return to form and a 40+ goal season while being one of the most feared players in the league next season. That being said, if they don’t add a D that’s a thin D core in front of a still suspect goaltender and Terry is very reliable and rarely takes an ill-advised penalty. Piercey would also yield more than Terry in a trade if they go that route too.
Kuzmin and I’d expect Slavicek to return and be the imports. Doubt you’ll see Zozulia this year if ever.
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I like Piercy too, a lot! But more for a team like the wolves to play with the two big ‘05 born 1st round picks. With Flint, one of Piercy, Pitre, Hayes, Hay, Kressler would be relegated to the 4th line. Piercy can only play RW imo.
I like Piercy too, a lot! But more for a team like the wolves to play with the two big ‘05 born 1st round picks. With Flint, one of Piercy, Pitre, Hayes, Hay, Kressler would be relegated to the 4th line. Piercy can only play RW imo.
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Forgot about Kuzmin. If Slavicek does come back, I agree we would not see Zozulia.
Looks good with a few changes IMO.
Deline Terry
Kuzmin DAmato
Bertucci Petrovski
Gee
Othmann Kressler Hayes
Slavichek Lombardi C. Pitre
Giroux Hay Bradshaw
Petrou K. Pitre Pitters
Zozulia or Slavicek can only be one especially if Kuzmin returns.
Patterson may wait a year to come.
Aspinal Assinewei
Othmann-Kressler-Piercey
C. Pitre-Lombardi-Hayes
Slavicek-Hay-Giroux
Assinewai-K. Pitre-Pitters
Bradshaw, Petrou, Aspinall
Deline-Petrovski
Kuzmin-D’Amato
Bertucci-MacLean
Terry-Gee
I run 4 OA’s until they can find a landing spot for Terry. I like Petrou a lot but I try to find a good landing spot for him too. Hayes, Assinewai and Pitters are all familiar with each other from Compuware. Pitters is American and I’d think promises were made to get him to sign. He’ll only be 17 and he did have 4pts in just 9 games as a 16yo which is pretty decent. There’s gonna be injuries and Bradshaw and Aspinall with both find their way into the lineup. There’s speed with that F group and size. Piercey, Hayes, Bradshaw, Aspinall are big and Othmann, Pitre, Petrou, Giroux all hit or have an edge. I think I’m actually fine rolling that F group into the playoffs with no additions. I expect huge strides out of Bertucci and Petrovski. James played big minutes through stretches of the playoffs....I mean BIG minutes for a few games and I have no worries about him. MacLean? He’s big. He’s 18. He hits. He looked ok as a forward but we only saw a little of him on D. Can he handle a regular shift back there? I hope but I think Flint needs to use their limited assets to go get a stud D. Then hope they don’t have to use more for a goaltender. So that’s my logic on roster construction there but a bit of that is thinking with my heart and trying to find a spot for Piercey. I just find it hard to move on from someone I expect to be one of the top legit power forwards in the league in an era power forwards barely exist anymore. I think there’s a possibility they could move Panwar for a pick pre-season. Maybe. He’d be really good this year too. Mayotte was good in the playoffs. Really good at times but the OA market is crowded.
C. Pitre-Lombardi-Hayes
Slavicek-Hay-Giroux
Assinewai-K. Pitre-Pitters
Bradshaw, Petrou, Aspinall
Deline-Petrovski
Kuzmin-D’Amato
Bertucci-MacLean
Terry-Gee
I run 4 OA’s until they can find a landing spot for Terry. I like Petrou a lot but I try to find a good landing spot for him too. Hayes, Assinewai and Pitters are all familiar with each other from Compuware. Pitters is American and I’d think promises were made to get him to sign. He’ll only be 17 and he did have 4pts in just 9 games as a 16yo which is pretty decent. There’s gonna be injuries and Bradshaw and Aspinall with both find their way into the lineup. There’s speed with that F group and size. Piercey, Hayes, Bradshaw, Aspinall are big and Othmann, Pitre, Petrou, Giroux all hit or have an edge. I think I’m actually fine rolling that F group into the playoffs with no additions. I expect huge strides out of Bertucci and Petrovski. James played big minutes through stretches of the playoffs....I mean BIG minutes for a few games and I have no worries about him. MacLean? He’s big. He’s 18. He hits. He looked ok as a forward but we only saw a little of him on D. Can he handle a regular shift back there? I hope but I think Flint needs to use their limited assets to go get a stud D. Then hope they don’t have to use more for a goaltender. So that’s my logic on roster construction there but a bit of that is thinking with my heart and trying to find a spot for Piercey. I just find it hard to move on from someone I expect to be one of the top legit power forwards in the league in an era power forwards barely exist anymore. I think there’s a possibility they could move Panwar for a pick pre-season. Maybe. He’d be really good this year too. Mayotte was good in the playoffs. Really good at times but the OA market is crowded.
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Just saw 2021 Flint 15th round pick Dylan Bly was traded to Guelph for a 12th round pick. Apparently Bly is related to part of the Storm ownership group.
hes the son of one of the new owners. guelph could have 3 'sons' on the roster with walker, bly and feldman
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I am sure its a mistake and will be added.
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No Pitters. Thats a little surprising.
Dont believe Dmen Maclean or Mayotte will be back.
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