Niagara IceDogs 2022-23 Off-Season Thread

[ktownfan]

Niagara is a joke, Roobreck is now instantly regretting his decision, Kuwabara will be running for the hills

 

[Patricia]

My god what an embarrassment, fans deserve so much better

Definitely an embarrassment. But at 20 years old , don't you think either of them should have known better? For some reason, I don't think this is the end of the discussion - could there be criminal charges on the horizon?

My worry now is how the safety and well being of the players/people victimized in this incident are going to be made a priority. Who's going to make sure that they stay protected? I have two sons myself - an 18 year old (who just finished Army Basic Training ) and a 15 year old. I expect MUCH better than that level of conduct from them both. To my way of thinking, Rosenzweig and Cato shouldn't be the only players facing consequences - *anyone* who participated in it in any way, or had direct knowledge of what was going on - and yet chose not to do/say anything, should be facing sanctions as well. The pedestals that some of these players get put on need to be shortened, if not eliminated entirely. As fans, shouldn't we expect (and demand) better from those who have been chosen to represent our teams and cities?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

They got all their high picks signed as fast as possible before this got out lmao. It just keeps getting worse…

 

[Patricia]

They got all their high picks signed as fast as possible before this got out lmao. It just keeps getting worse…

I think Niagara is forgetting one thing - all those high end picks (legally) are minors. Parents could take one look at what is going on with the Ice Dogs and say, "No way son, you're not going there" on a personal level. But from a hockey point of view? I could see agents meeting with clients and their families long into the night, telling them to get the Hell away from the IceDogs as fast as possible.

 

[HUSH10]

They got all their high picks signed as fast as possible before this got out lmao. It just keeps getting worse…

I wonder if a lawyer got ahold of their contract could find them an out of their contract due to recent events and undisclosed information prior to signing

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I think Niagara is forgetting one thing - all those high end picks (legally) are minors. Parents could take one look at what is going on with the Ice Dogs and say, "No way son, you're not going there" on a personal level. But from a hockey point of view? I could see agents meeting with clients and their families long into the night, telling them to get the Hell away from the IceDogs as fast as possible.

Could definitely see trades being facilitated asap…

 

[mattommy98]

Reslly sucks to be a fan , I’m giving up my seasons tickets , I live watching hockey and Niagara has a great crowd for being awful , but I can’t watch the sadness anymore I feel for the players , sorry dd I want my (raised ) season tickets refunded after 8 years pce

 

[DCruickshank]

Black eye on Branch and the govenors....they approved him

 

[Dog Fan]

Instead of picking a quality owner, they picked the low hanging fruit. Now Kick this plug out and get us a real owner. Can you believe the first thing this owner did was select Landon Cato as Captain...you can't make this sh@t up!

 

[I Loveallsports]

 

[Purple Phart]

Can anyone imagine any player waiving their no-trade clause if Niagara Ice Dogs is their proposed destination ??? Going to be hard for whoever will be acting GM to make any meaningful trades, going forward.

 

[mattommy98]

I feel like each time this happens you throw yourself away from talent for the next 5 years until they do something stupid again

 

[Dog Fan]

The only thing that can save the franchise is for the OHL to force a sale and have a quality new owner save this years draft picks. Otherwise, wrap it up

 

[GermanSpitfire]

The only thing that can save the franchise is for the OHL to force a sale and have a quality new owner save this years draft picks. Otherwise, wrap it up

That’d make the league look bad after doing this exact thing one season prior. It’d be the right thing to do but you think the league pony’s up and admits their mistake? I don’t

 

[OttersFan]

So sorry to the fans for having to go through this. You absolutely don’t deserve this mess as every time we have visited, the fans have been incredible.

Next season I’m not sure if want to give Niagara our money to come up for a game there until they get it together. You deserve better since you’ve been through enough as fans.

 

[Dog Fan]

That’d make the league look bad after doing this exact thing one season prior. It’d be the right thing to do but you think the league pony’s up and admits their mistake? I don’t

They have to do something. They don't have to admit a thing, it's obvious to everyone

 

[windsor7]

They have to do something. They don't have to admit a thing, it's obvious to everyone

Not all teams fess up

 

[Millpond]

I think Niagara is forgetting one thing - all those high end picks (legally) are minors. Parents could take one look at what is going on with the Ice Dogs and say, "No way son, you're not going there" on a personal level. But from a hockey point of view? I could see agents meeting with clients and their families long into the night, telling them to get the Hell away from the IceDogs as fast as possible.

Maybe they should have advised that before they signed ?

Instead of picking a quality owner, they picked the low hanging fruit. Now Kick this plug out and get us a real owner. Can you believe the first thing this owner did was select Landon Cato as Captain...you can't make this sh@t up!

Like....Wayne Gretzky ?

Could definitely see trades being facilitated asap…

Hey, didn't that happen last year ?

 

[Maxxim1]

Ryan Roobroeck to London for picks?

 

[three dog night]

I think Niagara is forgetting one thing - all those high end picks (legally) are minors. Parents could take one look at what is going on with the Ice Dogs and say, "No way son, you're not going there" on a personal level. But from a hockey point of view? I could see agents meeting with clients and their families long into the night, telling them to get the Hell away from the IceDogs as fast as possible.

Don’t think you can de commit

Ryan Roobroeck to London for picks?

Can not happen yet

 

[HUSH10]

Though unlikely at this time, I would not be shocked if Ryan Roobroeck doesn't go to another league until he can be traded. I'm sure his agent will field some calls from the USHL

 

[EvenSteven]

Could definitely see trades being facilitated asap…

Unless there are rule changes made, only the first rounder can be traded this season. Can he be declared defective even after signing if he now refuses to report?

 

[rangersblues]

Unless there are rule changes made, only the first rounder can be traded this season. Can he be declared defective even after signing if he now refuses to report?

I smell court challenges.

This is ridiculous and a lot of this does fall on Branch. What's the sense of forcing a sale like he did last year, not thoroughly investigating and vetting the new owner and coming up with a clown like this. I honestly feel sorry for the players and the fans. Frankly a $100,000 fine isn't enough. It's the equivalent of one sold out gate.

 

[Millpond]

Though unlikely at this time, I would not be shocked if Ryan Roobroeck doesn't go to another league until he can be traded. I'm sure his agent will field some calls from the USHL

Bet there's a few people handwringing tonight LOTS of damage control required .
Maybe Gretz invites them all to his place for the weekend

 

[Petes1987]

Ryan Roobroeck to London for picks?

I don’t think he is eligible to be traded as a defected player in September since he has already signed with Niagara. I think he only can be traded as a 16 year in the January 1st window.