OK. Bloom was still the more prominent prospect considering draft pedigree, contract status and previous production.
He's going to go to Saginaw and score these year. A lot.
North Bay Battalion 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)
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He's going to go to Saginaw and score these year. A lot.
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190 is almost 206
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Do or die for him. All of the postives you mention and he can’t crack an ECHL roster?
11th I believe
The four conditional picks are the Owen Sound Attack’s third-rounder in 2023, the Kingston Frontenacs’ second-rounder in 2024, Saginaw’s fourth-rounder in 2024 and North Bay’s second-round selection in 2025.
Already got the 3rd, may already possess the ‘24-4th, the 2nds will return when rosters freeze in February
Pro hockey is a different challenge. Lots of former Troops have a tough time adjusting in that first year.
Mind you, not really pumping him as an NHL prospect. For a guy that went that high and got signed, his trajectory kind of fell off. Not surprised he got traded.
190 is almost 206
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Covid draft, he didn’t play in his draft year. Lots of players fell into that boat. Check out the many, many duds who went in the NHL draft. One for example is wearing 27 for Ottawa tonight
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Covid wreaked havoc on player development and made a year or two of drafting in the higher leagues beyond random.
The roster freeze in February is something a lot of people forget about or don’t know about.
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So awful... don't tolerate it, send them to Guelph as punishment.
Have to admit, the result of this one caught me just a little bit off guard. Didn't see it, hope to check the recorded version some time Sat. Some observations and questions from the game summary:
How binding is the pre-game Scorer's Sheet? In the version I saw about 4:00pm, Tyson Rismond was listed. But surprise, surprise T-Nelly24 was in the lineup instead, and he notched a goal.
Is Dom partially, or maybe, all the way back? Small sample, just 2 games, but 2 goals allowed in each game on conecutive nights. Last 2 goal game or lower was Oct. 15. I thought Charlie would have this game, DDV back in on Sun. Maybe coach thought this was a winnable game, go with the top goalie and sacrifice Charlie to the KIT juggernaut.
O captain, my captain. Arny with the 2 min. equip. violation (mouth guard?) and roughing minor with 3 to play. Not to mention 0G, 0A, -1 and a somewhat below average 1/14 in faceoffs.
Looks like there were some overnight adjustments to the summary. At 11pm D-Wake was 2G, 2A, this morning 1G, 2A, and Ty was credited with the Battalion's 3rd goal.
How binding is the pre-game Scorer's Sheet? In the version I saw about 4:00pm, Tyson Rismond was listed. But surprise, surprise T-Nelly24 was in the lineup instead, and he notched a goal.
Is Dom partially, or maybe, all the way back? Small sample, just 2 games, but 2 goals allowed in each game on conecutive nights. Last 2 goal game or lower was Oct. 15. I thought Charlie would have this game, DDV back in on Sun. Maybe coach thought this was a winnable game, go with the top goalie and sacrifice Charlie to the KIT juggernaut.
O captain, my captain. Arny with the 2 min. equip. violation (mouth guard?) and roughing minor with 3 to play. Not to mention 0G, 0A, -1 and a somewhat below average 1/14 in faceoffs.
Looks like there were some overnight adjustments to the summary. At 11pm D-Wake was 2G, 2A, this morning 1G, 2A, and Ty was credited with the Battalion's 3rd goal.
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Sting Announce Trade With North Bay Battalion - Sarnia Sting
Sarnia Sting General Manager Dylan Seca announced this morning that the Hockey Club has acquired left wing Carter Kostuch and defencemen Alex Cajkovic along with the following picks in future Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selections; a 2nd round pick (NB) in 2027, 3rd round pick (PBO) in...
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Seems to me Dom is finding his groove again. I’ve really noticed his body language,control and positioning to be a lot more controlled. The tough saves are starting to be look easy again, but that’s only 2 games.
On other news 6 picks going the other way in the sting deal. The teardown to stock up the cupboards (assuming they plan on that) will be some tough hockey to watch
I liked Kostuch.....not sure this is enough to win the east...have not seen the return we got so jury is out.....replacing drafts will be a challenge but with this core one last kick at the can is feasible....will be tough to watch next few seasons...
will have to I think. J.Leblanc played quite a bit of LD, mostly actually for Niagara.
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What is Kostuch all about?
U guys will like all 3 guys. Vilmanis is a blast to watch. He does something on a gamely basis that makes u say wow. Sick sick hands. Elite edges for such a big guy. Worst trait is his accuracy. It'll drive ya nuts at times haha.
LeBlanc' have been tremendous this yr. Jacob especially. Big kid, skates well, great outlet passer, great at carrying it up himself & wasn't sacrificing D to create.
Andrew is so strong on the puck. Great on the cycle and down low. Good shooter better playmaker. Almost all his production came 5on5. Managed to be a + player despite our struggles.
Kostuch is gamer, no glaring weakness or outstanding skill. He’s going to be good
A lot of offence on the roster, It might get Procyszyn drafted by round 2.
VanSteensel-Wakely-Romani
Villmanis-Procyszyn-Ertel
Leblanc-Arnsby-Therrien
Cooke-Pazii-Amidovski
Mathurin-Nelson
Leblanc-Christopolous
McDowell/Turley-Kennedy
That’s a contender I think
VanSteensel-Wakely-Romani
Villmanis-Procyszyn-Ertel
Leblanc-Arnsby-Therrien
Cooke-Pazii-Amidovski
Mathurin-Nelson
Leblanc-Christopolous
McDowell/Turley-Kennedy
That’s a contender I think
Defense still a little questionable. Especially if Mathurin isn't back to 100%. They could probably use some insurance there. We're also lighter at the center position this year. Several teams in the East can match up well against us there.
They're deeper than they were a couple days ago, but Dom's probably going to need to win us some games on his own some nights. Hopefully the team meshes well down the stretch.
Also, I would probably run Vilmanis with Arnsby and Therien. I see that being a high energy shutdown line.
They're deeper than they were a couple days ago, but Dom's probably going to need to win us some games on his own some nights. Hopefully the team meshes well down the stretch.
Also, I would probably run Vilmanis with Arnsby and Therien. I see that being a high energy shutdown line.
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DiVincentiis has to return to form, I agree. I think he will be at least close.
A.Leblanc is a pretty darn good defensive forward. If the Battalion don’t want him with Arnsby, insert VanSteensel.
Vilmanis is there to create scoring line II, I believe. Edit: Maybe you’re correct and the Battalion try Vilmanis-Arnsby-Ertel or Therrien.
Centre is loaded. Leblanc is pretty much the ideal 3rd centre.
Losing Lukin hurt, a lot.
But the defence is better than last season. Every one of the top 4 is better than it was a year ago.
Kennedy has improved a lot recently with more exposure due to missed time by Mathurin, Nelson, and Cajkovic. Kennedy is waaay better than Bruzer was. He will be a stud OA, book it.
A.Leblanc is a pretty darn good defensive forward. If the Battalion don’t want him with Arnsby, insert VanSteensel.
Vilmanis is there to create scoring line II, I believe. Edit: Maybe you’re correct and the Battalion try Vilmanis-Arnsby-Ertel or Therrien.
Centre is loaded. Leblanc is pretty much the ideal 3rd centre.
Losing Lukin hurt, a lot.
But the defence is better than last season. Every one of the top 4 is better than it was a year ago.
Kennedy has improved a lot recently with more exposure due to missed time by Mathurin, Nelson, and Cajkovic. Kennedy is waaay better than Bruzer was. He will be a stud OA, book it.
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One of McDowell or Turley will have to do as the 6th D I think.
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Yes I don’t see them bringing in 2 more guys- unlikely. 1 will have to do
The Leblanc twins are in, Sandis Vilmanis, who played for Latvia on Jan. 2, is not. Turley is out, Amidovski is still out. DDV and McIvor are the goalies, the sheet does not identify a starter. Tristan Malboeuf has the KIT net.
Big trade yesterday, one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the league here for their only visit of the season, about 2700 tickets sold as at noon.
Big trade yesterday, one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the league here for their only visit of the season, about 2700 tickets sold as at noon.
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