100%. This team GM and coach are misguided if they really think this d group can compete. We need to replace, Lukin, Gauvreau, send Kennedy and Turley back to Junior A.
Gill-Shane or Teddy Sawyer would have helped enormously.
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Head scratcher he only returned an 8th. I feel something else going on there. I would’ve given a 4th at least lol
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Still more than willing to give the young guys in the back end time to adjust to full speed OHL games.
In other news Kyle McDonald will be reporting to senators AHL camp. Would be massive blow to the team if signed. Potential 40+ goals
In other news Kyle McDonald will be reporting to senators AHL camp. Would be massive blow to the team if signed. Potential 40+ goals
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That might be true simply bc their all one year older. But at this point and it's early, the Gauvereau, Lukin and Christopolous all look like they haven't progressed. Clearly the loss of Coe and Russell will be difficult for this team to overcome. It's just not a good team to watch art the moment, no chemistry throughout the line up. I'm not sold on this edition of the NBB.
The B-sens have lots of injuries. I believe he will sign and stay in Belleville. Opens up an O spot but definitely not replacing his goals within. The NBB might need to reconsider and sell off Jackson, Petrov and anyone else who will not be back next year.
I don't know about that. James Richmond is a crafty veteran coach and GM. He'll find a way to improve his group if he needs. I also think they are really strong as is. Once Beck and Del Mastro return that will be a huge upgrade.
Richmond is an excellent coach. Mississauga is probably the best team in the east up until the trade deadline imo. But they will likely not add much as there are just no picks to do that without a long rebuild that franchise cannot afford. A rough count of Miss’ picks are; 3-2nds, 4th, 5th over the next four drafts…2, 5, 7 in ‘23.
A top two seed is probably not in the cards for the battalion this season. So be patient until Mathurin, Winslow & (MacDonald) are back and in the mean time see if Lukin and/or can be good enough 5-6 D with Kennedy. If there is a need for an immediate add, it’s BUG imo.
Two ways you could approach the situation - a.) Go for a good BUG to back up Dom and keep the defence as is; if the goaltending is dependable and strong, it could make up for the mistakes made by the defensive unit (most of the time, anyway!
) b.) Keep the goaltending tandem they have and make major improvements to the defence. It doesn't look like offensive production is going to be an issue with this club - but when it comes time for the playoffs, better teams are always going to find a way to exploit that weakness and make NB pay for it.Questions I have right now:
1.) If NB begins the search for a good BUG, who is available (or who would you attempt to go after) that might be a good fit for NB? The Catch 22 I see in this situation is that the quality at the position may be slim; not too many veteran keepers may want to come into a situation where they're going to back up a 'tender that's only just started his second season in the league. Or do you go after younger goalie of high quality to back Dom up - just as Dom did with Vrbetic?
2.) A lot of veteran defenders have moved recently. That being said, is there anyone of interest still out there (for this board) that North Bay could hit a potential home run with...Would you go for a D similar to Ty Nelson, or would you go for size, sandpaper and shut down ability? For me, North Bay is kind of like the Toronto Maple Leafs - they play that "track meet" style of hockey that looks great in the regular season - but doesn't do as well as it could in the playoffs when things get more gritty and muddy. If I was in Adam Dennis' shoes, my #1 priority would be 1 (or 2!) 19-20 year old shut down defenders with good size that would make life miserable for other teams when crossing the NB blueline.
What do you all think?
I think NB does not play that ‘track meet’ style of game. NB was #3 in GA last season with pretty much the same D a year younger. The D will be look much better once the #2 & #3 Mathurin and Winslow return. The battalion invested significant draft capital on the current D that should return peak value next season. I doubt it would be wise to blow it up for anything less than a bonafide #1 LD. I am guessing the D Denis covets are unavailable right now; and, he is unwilling to use picks and a player card on a stop gap.Two ways you could approach the situation - a.) Go for a good BUG to back up Dom and keep the defence as is; if the goaltending is dependable and strong, it could make up for the mistakes made by the defensive unit (most of the time, anyway!
Questions I have right now:
1.) If NB begins the search for a good BUG, who is available (or who would you attempt to go after) that might be a good fit for NB? The Catch 22 I see in this situation is that the quality at the position may be slim; not too many veteran keepers may want to come into a situation where they're going to back up a 'tender that's only just started his second season in the league. Or do you go after younger goalie of high quality to back Dom up - just as Dom did with Vrbetic?
2.) A lot of veteran defenders have moved recently. That being said, is there anyone of interest still out there (for this board) that North Bay could hit a potential home run with...Would you go for a D similar to Ty Nelson, or would you go for size, sandpaper and shut down ability? For me, North Bay is kind of like the Toronto Maple Leafs - they play that "track meet" style of hockey that looks great in the regular season - but doesn't do as well as it could in the playoffs when things get more gritty and muddy. If I was in Adam Dennis' shoes, my #1 priority would be 1 (or 2!) 19-20 year old shut down defenders with good size that would make life miserable for other teams when crossing the NB blueline.
What do you all think?
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Get a veteran back up for cheap. Warm body for spot duty and play Dom the great majority. Let’s chill on the D until we see what we got. Mathurin and winslow are our 2nd and 3rd best defensemen, and they are both coming back. Why are we surprised that our Defense doesn’t look great without them lol. Even mathurin back will help settle things a bit more.
Not disagreeing but Matherin and Winslow are weeks away. I don't see NBB wining any games this weekend maybe Kingston but wouldn't count on that. Both Peterborough and the 67s play an aggressive forechecking style and NB D will not be able to hold up. I think NB will eventually right the ship to some degree but I don't think they will be as good as I had expected. I had them at 3 in the conference - new prediction 6 behind Mississauga, Barrie, Pete's, Ottawa and Oshawa.
I am going let it play out for 17 games before altering my thoughts where teams might finish from pre-season picks.
3-1 on the road over one of best in league without Mathurin, Winslow and McDonald. Hmmmmm
Dom is a very good goalie
Dom is a very good goalie
Coach said he will use both goalies on this road trip. Dom did very well vs Petes but here's hoping that whenever they use the bug, he won't give the opposition another 3-0 head start.
Yea, another start or two for BUG before panic alarm maybe. Can’t be worse than 3 on 6 shots. Could be a cheap fix though so would rather not let it drag on
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I agree with uncle. Robertson likely starts tonight. He needs a few games under his belt to build some confidence.
From the Detroit Red Wings' website:
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings today released forwards Trenton Bliss, Joel L'Esperance, Cedric Lacroix, Tyler Spezia, Kirill Tyutyayev, and Drew Worrad, defenseman Brian Lashoff and goaltender John Lethemon from their tryout contracts. All eight players will report to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings assigned defenseman Tnias Mathurin to the Ontario Hockey League's North Bay Battalion.
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings today released forwards Trenton Bliss, Joel L'Esperance, Cedric Lacroix, Tyler Spezia, Kirill Tyutyayev, and Drew Worrad, defenseman Brian Lashoff and goaltender John Lethemon from their tryout contracts. All eight players will report to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings assigned defenseman Tnias Mathurin to the Ontario Hockey League's North Bay Battalion.
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