Flint Firebirds 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[Wolfman Jack]

Mania -3 see he hasn't changed!

WJ

 

[MJ5]

Why is Collin's wearing a cage

Cut to his face last weekend.

 

[I Loveallsports]

Cut to his face last weekend.

From?

 

[MJ5]

Mania -3 see he hasn't changed!

WJ

How'd he play tonight? You think all of those were his fault?

 

[IceDogs452]

Was Frolov a healthy scratch tonight?

 

[MJ5]

From?

I'm not his mom, I don't have all the details, sorry.

Was Frolov a healthy scratch tonight?

Yeah, its usually him or Fellinger that get the night off when they work D'Arcy into the lineup.

 

[I Loveallsports]

I'm not his mom, I don't have all the details, sorry.


Yeah, its usually him or Fellinger that get the night off when they work D'Arcy into the lineup.

You responded like u knew why he cut his face. If course he cut his face

I'm not his mom, I don't have all the details, sorry.


Yeah, its usually him or Fellinger that get the night off when they work D'Arcy into the lineup.

You offered no insight. Off course he cut his face hence why he's wearing the cage. Then you come with sarcasm

LOL

Good luck the rest of the year.

 

[MJ5]

You responded like u knew why he cut his face. If course he cut his face

You offered no insight. Off course he cut his face hence why he's wearing the cage. Then you come with sarcasm

LOL

Good luck the rest of the year.

He cut his face. So he's wearing a cage.

Just FYI

 

[Wolfman Jack]

How'd he play tonight? You think all of those were his fault?

Just consistent!

WJ

* -4 tonight vs Saginaw.

 

[Savard18]

At what point is McParlan’s job on the line? The Peer deal last year was mind-bogglingly stupid. Acquiring Kostov as the key piece in the Hayes deal was terrible. The Mania/Konyen part of the Sudbury deal currently looks atrocious. That being said, when is Flache’s job on the line? The development of kids like Martin, Lombardi, Kostov, Fellinger seems non-existent. They don’t look any better than last year. I feel for Day, I imagine he’s just getting mentally broke down. He kept them in like 10-12 straight games of 2-1, 3-2 type scores where they lost a bunch. Then they go 3 straight and only score one goal? He had a rough weekend but I’m wondering if he’s just giving up a little at this point. Thibodeau is the only forward that impresses on a nightly basis. If anything happens to him…. You don’t buy from an 8 seed position 1/4 of the way into the season barely hanging onto a playoff spot McParlane. Time to sell.

 

[I Loveallsports]

At what point is McParlan’s job on the line? The Peer deal last year was mind-bogglingly stupid. Acquiring Kostov as the key piece in the Hayes deal was terrible. The Mania/Konyen part of the Sudbury deal currently looks atrocious. That being said, when is Flache’s job on the line? The development of kids like Martin, Lombardi, Kostov, Fellinger seems non-existent. They don’t look any better than last year. I feel for Day, I imagine he’s just getting mentally broke down. He kept them in like 10-12 straight games of 2-1, 3-2 type scores where they lost a bunch. Then they go 3 straight and only score one goal? He had a rough weekend but I’m wondering if he’s just giving up a little at this point. Thibodeau is the only forward that impresses on a nightly basis. If anything happens to him…. You don’t buy from an 8 seed position 1/4 of the way into the season barely hanging onto a playoff spot McParlane. Time to sell.

Was surprised Flint really signed off on that trade. Those players weren't in the Wolves long-term plan, especially Mania. Collins I didn't mind but made it clear he didn't want to be in and out of the lineup as an o/a player. Understandable . 3 years of those guys was enough to form an evaluation. Ewles a decent add. Nothing flashy but gets the job done for the most part. Wish you guys success for the rest of the season.

 

[MJ5]

At what point is McParlan’s job on the line? The Peer deal last year was mind-bogglingly stupid. Acquiring Kostov as the key piece in the Hayes deal was terrible. The Mania/Konyen part of the Sudbury deal currently looks atrocious. That being said, when is Flache’s job on the line? The development of kids like Martin, Lombardi, Kostov, Fellinger seems non-existent. They don’t look any better than last year. I feel for Day, I imagine he’s just getting mentally broke down. He kept them in like 10-12 straight games of 2-1, 3-2 type scores where they lost a bunch. Then they go 3 straight and only score one goal? He had a rough weekend but I’m wondering if he’s just giving up a little at this point. Thibodeau is the only forward that impresses on a nightly basis. If anything happens to him…. You don’t buy from an 8 seed position 1/4 of the way into the season barely hanging onto a playoff spot McParlane. Time to sell.

I don't think selling would do much of anything for the future. With the NCAA ruling, these teams are just buying what they need to fill holes. I think the trade market is drying up fast.

 

[Savard18]

I don't think selling would do much of anything for the future. With the NCAA ruling, these teams are just buying what they need to fill holes. I think the trade market is drying up fast.

I think you’re mostly right. Blake Smith and Nolan Collins will most likely still have some value at the deadline. Then there’s the 19yo’s. I’d say both Thibodeau and Mania will be back as OA’s…unless they go NCAA. Do you risk that? They need to talk to them about their plans and what they want going forward. Clattenburg? He won’t be going NCAA but what are the odds he’s in the AHL or ECHL next year? They could get decent returns out of Clattenburg and Thibodeau. Mania? Probably not much at this point but if he’s not gonna return, Erie could use a D. See if he want to play a little closer to home.

 

[MJ5]

I think you’re mostly right. Blake Smith and Nolan Collins will most likely still have some value at the deadline. Then there’s the 19yo’s. I’d say both Thibodeau and Mania will be back as OA’s…unless they go NCAA. Do you risk that? They need to talk to them about their plans and what they want going forward. Clattenburg? He won’t be going NCAA but what are the odds he’s in the AHL or ECHL next year? They could get decent returns out of Clattenburg and Thibodeau. Mania? Probably not much at this point but if he’s not gonna return, Erie could use a D. See if he want to play a little closer to home.

Clatty hasn't signed yet, and he hasn't done shit this year to indicate he's taken the next steps and should sign, and with Mania.

The OA market dried up fast. Collins might be an upgrade for someone. I don't know if anyone would take Smith, unless someone has a season ending injury.

McParlan went spending this summer when prices were at their peak.

Maybe Rolf can just open up the wallet, and buy 2 top 6 forwards from some where.

 

[Savard18]

Clatty hasn't signed yet, and he hasn't done shit this year to indicate he's taken the next steps and should sign, and with Mania.

The OA market dried up fast. Collins might be an upgrade for someone. I don't know if anyone would take Smith, unless someone has a season ending injury.

McParlan went spending this summer when prices were at their peak.

Maybe Rolf can just open up the wallet, and buy 2 top 6 forwards from some where.

…..there are NCAA commits out there….

If only they had like 5 more high end picks….oh right, Oliver Peer. McParlan should have skipped Peer and made his play for Thibkdeau last year. Chris Thibodeau is what Oliver Peer dreamed of being when he grew up.

 

[MJ5]

I think you’re mostly right. Blake Smith and Nolan Collins will most likely still have some value at the deadline. Then there’s the 19yo’s. I’d say both Thibodeau and Mania will be back as OA’s…unless they go NCAA. Do you risk that? They need to talk to them about their plans and what they want going forward. Clattenburg? He won’t be going NCAA but what are the odds he’s in the AHL or ECHL next year? They could get decent returns out of Clattenburg and Thibodeau. Mania? Probably not much at this point but if he’s not gonna return, Erie could use a D. See if he want to play a little closer to home.

Maybe Blake Smith does have some value. 6 goals this year, (Previously 3 his entire career), 12 points, 1 off his career high of 13.

Really nice to see him develop a little O.

 

[MJ5]

Solid weekend.

 

[Savard18]

Solid weekend.

A solid couple games for sure. Especially with Aspinall and Collins out. I’m glad to see them improving their play but it also concerns me too. The last thing I want to see is them creep up into 5th-6th spot in the West and then have McParlan do the usual and add a mediocre player that barely improves the team so they can spend assets and still get bounced in the first round. With London getting all their returnees and Montgomery I just cannot possibly see Flint having any realistic chance of getting past the 2nd round. If that’s the case what is the point of spending and negatively affecting the next 2-3 years rosters? For maybe a couple extra games’ playoff gate? If playoff gate is the priority above building a true championship contender why am I even supporting the team? I’m curious to see what they do moving forward.

 

[Hockytwn51419]

Maybe Blake Smith does have some value. 6 goals this year, (Previously 3 his entire career), 12 points, 1 off his career high of 13.

Really nice to see him develop a little O.

He took what Kaden said about him only scoring in his dreams to heart. LOL

 

[the dog]

Are defensemen Dryden Allen or Luke Graziano signing?

 

[MJ5]

Are defensemen Dryden Allen or Luke Graziano signing?

Id doubt it this year.

They have 8 on the roster already, and it's a pretty solid core.

Definitely a possibility for next year with what they will lose.

 

[Savard18]

Id doubt it this year.

They have 8 on the roster already, and it's a pretty solid core.

Definitely a possibility for next year with what they will lose.

I haven’t looked at Graziano but if you can get Dryden Allen signed, you sign him then move somebody else out this year. Or at least moves his rights to a team willing to sign him that he’ll play for. I wouldn’t risk waiting if he’s willing to sign now.

 

[Savard18]

Owen Sound goaltender Carter George has scored more goals this year than Alex Kostov. Alex has been more effective lately and solid on the PK but why does Flache keep putting him on PP1? If he’s trying to get someone rolling by putting them on the PP, place Martin or Flugins out there.