Guelph Storm 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[dirty12]

Guelph is flush with picks, you need young bodies. I could see Read (07), Van Bommel (06) and Bidgood (07) for Lushanko but there would be several NTC that would have to be waived as they are high school students.

I know there would be screams of under value but those are three blue chips, maybe not all-stars but solid 3+ year players.

That might work for a roster like Peterborough, Saginaw, or Niagara a year or two ago; but Guelph has too much young talent and likely lottery range picks upcoming to accept a bulk payment.

 

[ohloutsider]

Not trade related but why is the start time in Guelph tonight at 6:37? Is there some significance to that time?

 

[StormWatcher]

Not trade related but why is the start time in Guelph tonight at 6:37? Is there some significance to that time?

The minute part is always random... but usually we don't have Wednesday night home games, so I assume 6:30 instead of 7:30pm is because it's a better weeknight start for families. A lot of kid teams (including ours) in attendance tonight.

 

[thenumbersguy]

So sad to hear of the sudden passing of the gentleman that did the DJing from the loft at the games. He was just present on Sunday. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

 

[frontsfan67]

Karabela and McGuire out tonight. Are they injured or healthy scratched?

 

[Fastpace]

Karabela and McGuire out tonight. Are they injured or healthy scratched?

Could it be Karabela is on the trading block, and McGuire does not appear to be on the Storm's roster

Ontario Hockey League

The OHL consists of 20 member teams, including 17 in the province of Ontario as well as three in the United States, with two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania.

chl.ca

 

[nelli27]

Could it be Karabela is on the trading block, and McGuire does not appear to be on the Storm's roster

Ontario Hockey League

The OHL consists of 20 member teams, including 17 in the province of Ontario as well as three in the United States, with two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania.

chl.ca

McGuire no longer with the Storm. I think he was released and signed with the Corvairs.

 

[frontsfan67]

McGuire no longer with the Storm. I think he was released and signed with the Corvairs.

Oh lol yeah I guess that would be why then

 

[MidwestStorm]

Karabella is injured. Should be back soon. Was supposed be about a month at the time.

 

[Living Vicariously]

Tommy Budnick to Brantford for a 2026 third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in 2027.

 

[StormWatcher]

Budnick the last move, Jett is here to stay. I'm liking the early moves and stocked picks. When healthy we've got a solid vet group in Luchanko, Paquette, Namestnikov and Karabela to mentor the youngins who will get plenty of ice time.

I love seeing Jovo in net, a tough loss last night but I do think this is a team who could still make the playoffs...

 

[MidwestStorm]

I agree we are done as per the masterplan.
Other GM's may not agree, and if not, it will be on our terms.

 

[MidwestStorm]

Welcome back Ryan McGuire. Fills our 3rd OA spot.

 

[Living Vicariously]

Ryan McGuire is slated to be called back and return to the Storm lineup tonight in Flint. I was wondering yesterday if this was a possibility but wasn't sure what the rules were on it. I'm happy to see this - never wanted to see him go in the first place.

 

[MidwestStorm]

Very successful month of transactions with signings and trades.

Out - (4) Budnick Allen, Alriksson and Gillespie

In - (17) Jenken, Bottineau, Katzin, Frossard and McGuire, 4 - 2nds, 6 -3rds, 1- 5th and 1 cond 5th

1 open Import which will be an early pick
1 or 2 open OA spots to be filled at lower prices.
Currently a top entry draft pick along with 2 2nd and 3 3rd round picks. Possibly move 1 or 2 to future. Draft board is well stocked in future years.
Only OA's and perhaps Luchanko not returning.

Even as young as our D and G is we still can make the playoffs this year if we can get and stay healthy.

The future looks much brighter IMO.