Niagara Icedogs 2024-25 Season Thread, Part III

[knowescape]

Define what you mean by that. Like I know there has been a lot said in here. But these guys are getting blown out every single night lol. They could lose the rest of em at this point

You define what an owner and management group should be providing to a team. Now ask yourself to what degree the Niagara IceDogs organization is meeting those goals.

 

[beastintheeast]

Denying the fact that there are serious problems with “this” team is not going to make these problems disappear. They can only be resolved if we first get new ownership in Niagara.

The problems are escalating; the situation is unstable; what is known to the general public is only the tip of the Iceberg. This off-season, if still under DD, will be unsettling for this fan base.

Okay besides in your warped mind give examples of all these problems that you see in the organization.

As to Frasca, how much ice time was he getting? As the 8th D and a rookie, that usually means limited ice time. Especially when you are getting ready for the playoffs. Also, if he is related at all to Gabiriel, then, it is a matter of whether he wants more ice time, or does not, like the coach.

As to playing somewhere else at this stage, he can practice and play junior B and get ready for next year when he should be a more important part of the team. If not, then, like any other player, he will be traded for whatever they can get. every team has these players it is part of the I AM ME SEE ME ROAR I KNOW I AM THE BEST AND WANT WHAT I THINK I DESERVE TO HELL WITH ANYONE ELSE.

 

[knowescape]

Okay besides in your warped mind give examples of all these problems that you see in the organization.

Wait... Are you suggesting the team's problems are imaginary? Ha!

 

[IceDogs452]

You define what an owner and management group should be providing to a team. Now ask yourself to what degree the Niagara IceDogs organization is meeting those goals.

Yeah I mean their record in the first half was better than their play. But it’s the same guys, same coach, they held at the deadline which is what most fans wanted. The day of travel, meals etc are noted issues but nothing I know of has changed really to make things dramatically worse that would indicate that the 11 game losing streak isn’t at least somewhat the players fault too. Yes Assadourian and Paris missed time. Yes goalie injuries now. 11 in a row though. It’s pathetic.

Incoming 4 game sweep

 

[Fastpace]

Yeah I mean their record in the first half was better than their play. But it’s the same guys, same coach, they held at the deadline which is what most fans wanted. The day of travel, meals etc are noted issues but nothing I know of has changed really to make things dramatically worse that would indicate that the 11 game losing streak isn’t at least somewhat the players fault too. Yes Assadourian and Paris missed time. Yes goalie injuries now. 11 in a row though. It’s pathetic.

Incoming 4 game sweep

Even though, this is the same team, their plays are no longer recognizable. This may not be for a lack of talent, they have shown how much they have, it must be in their heads, they will figure this out before playoffs begin

 

[dirty12]

Even though, this is the same team, their plays are no longer recognizable. This may not be for a lack of talent, they have shown how much they have, it must be in their heads, they will figure this out before playoffs begin

It’s got to be in the heads of the skaters, goalies, and coaches. Goals scored are down. Shots allowed are down. And in the past 13-14 games; the goalies are stopping 80%, 83%, and 82% of shots faced.

 

[beastintheeast]

Wait... Are you suggesting the team's problems are imaginary? Ha!

No, every team has problems. I am just tired of Sam and his put-downs without any facts to back them up. What are these huge issues that Niagara fans should be upset about.

Even though, this is the same team, their plays are no longer recognizable. This may not be for a lack of talent, they have shown how much they have, it must be in their heads, they will figure this out before playoffs begin

Part of the problem, I think, is that they do not have a goalie they have faith in. With Flores out and to me that is a good and bad thing they do not have that guy who can steal a game.

I think that at this stage they are over their heads in that teams like Branpton and Brantford finally have every one back. Kingston made some deal s that are helping.

Still, if you get Flores back before the last week of the season, you are the team that scares me. You he the parts it is just a case of getting everything back together.

 

[IceDogFan]

Oh, really? and things were so much better under the Burke's. This franchise has been in a downward spiral since the Burke's hired their two sons as coach and GM. I don't believe too much of this happened when Marty was here...I can remember two examples: Lessio and one other. But we also got Dougie Hamilton as a result of him wanting to play with his brother so pretty even.

These bozo's are making the Burke brothers look like Scotty Bowman and Sam Pollock.

 

[IceDogFan]

DE, I can only assure you that what’s post is the truth (and only what fans are willing to share): problems are escalating; situation is unstable; several players, parents, player agents are unhappy; finances are a concern; the off-season will be unsettling for fans; and what is shared is only the half of it.

However, here is some good new: IceDogs end their 10 game losing streak against Owen Sound tonight Unfortunately, for all of us who truly care about this franchise, those problems will still be there tomorrow.

They've already won their last game this season.