Niagara IceDogs 2023-24 Off-Season Thread
- Thread starter nelli27
- Start date
- Status
beastintheeast
Registered User
- Mar 27, 2013
- 3,628
- 738
and when you google easton cowan his name comes up with the saginaw spirit
Saginaw Spirit
chl.ca
cassells was released by the 67s, hes not signed by anyone, i dont know if we truly need more discussion about the kid but if you want, we can.
Icedogs get Matthew Virgilio from the Soo for 4 picks. Represents a need
I think Niagara is now considered a good destination for players, with all the good young prospects. For Virgilio its much closer to home. I think it was a little too much to pay, but helps fill a hole for sure
Their work is not over...they need an overager or another veteran d to solidify the position
Not too much considering he was a highly touted defenseman in his draft year that is a much needed RD and fits in the core ages of the team
Section5Petes
Registered User
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1,433
- 1,558
Great move by the IceDogs! Special young core being built in Niagara
Last edited:
frontsfan67
Registered User
- Dec 3, 2022
- 3,161
- 1,832
From what I recall leading up to this past years trade deadline they were pretty high on him.
Probably asked for a trade to get more ice time. Guy is still young and as an 06 he fits the timeline you guys have with roobroeck assuming he makes jump to pros in his draft year of 2026
Probably asked for a trade to get more ice time. Guy is still young and as an 06 he fits the timeline you guys have with roobroeck assuming he makes jump to pros in his draft year of 2026
he did ask for a trade last year. ill say hes decent but the hype was never fair, he was never that good and calling him a stud ohl defender or a top 5 pick was not in line with his actual skill. i hope he gets a fresh start without the pressure.
Mcnotloilersfan
I'm here, I'm bored
oh i would think so, hes better then alot of what was there last year, keeps frasca who is over rated in jr b for a year. hes got to be better then half the guys there. just not the stud that the soo guys said he was is all.
HockeyPops
Registered User
- Aug 20, 2018
- 7,834
- 6,923
Virgilio is probably not going to step into first line minutes, but he is capable on the second pair. He was probably the best hitter on our team. Likes to step up when he has an opportunity. I don't think he ever blew anybody up with a hit, but he has stopped multiple players in their tracks with a well timed big hit. He is never going to run pp1 for you, but he has decent edgework and can get the puck moving the other way with a good pass. Decision making at times was frustrating, but it should continue to improve. All in all, he was good defensively and ok offensively for us. Wish him well!
Saying same thing
No thank you or anything
hopefully we can pick up a impact defensemen in import draft.
beastintheeast
Registered User
- Mar 27, 2013
- 3,628
- 738
Rumour has Mayich from stoney creek wanting to be closer to home. Would tht fill your need? Ottawa needs a center so it could be an OA for OA trade.
Thoughts
Thoughts
Mcnotloilersfan
I'm here, I'm bored
We definitely need a good OA defenseman. What would classify him as? 1st or 2nd pair?
frontsfan67
Registered User
- Dec 3, 2022
- 3,161
- 1,832
2nd pair, could be first on Niagara
beastintheeast
Registered User
- Mar 27, 2013
- 3,628
- 738
You obviously do not follow outside Niagara. He has been top 3 on the 67 for a couple of years and was drafted by St Louis
plenty of D get drafted and go unsigned. Mayich is a solid overall OA D. Would a tweener #2-3 that has no real weakness or stregnth, but could pair well with most seem fair?
Mcnotloilersfan
I'm here, I'm bored
Why was this necessary? I made it very clear I wasn't aware of the player. I don't need to be an expert on other teams. Chill.
Are there specific traits you would like in an OA D?
Do you know anything about the status of Wycisk?
- Status
