North Bay Battalion 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)

[SpezzaNoLookDropPass]

I would say lack of opportunity.
Pazii and Therrien playing time has been cut since trade.
They get 5-7 min/game and no PP or PK.
Line 1 and 2 get 17-22min/game plus PP and PK
Pro gets 12-17/game and PP and PK
Cook gets 7 -12 / game and PK
A.Leblanc 10-12 / game and PP

Leblanc lack of opportunity on a team with other top D

Nelson top mins plus PP 1 and PK
Mathurin Top mins plus PK
Christopolis top mins plus PK
Leblanc high mins plus PP2

Is this hand tracked or is there actually some sort of database?

 

[apfsds]

Is this hand tracked or is there actually some sort of database?

Instat Data Base which tracks every player in every game

 

[SeniorJuniorFan]

Traditional 11 / 7 deployment: 12 McDowell remains in, 27 A. Leblanc remains out. I was wondering if coach might put in a bunch of extras to rest some stars, but it looks like business as usual. They have not named a starting goalie as at noon. PBO’s Easton Rye (5.82, .847) has their net. Attendance might nudge the 4000 mark.

 

[Samee987]

The look on Cam Gauvreaus face when he was acknowledged for playing his last OHL game was priceless. He looked totally shocked.

 

[190 is almost 206]

The look on Cam Gauvreaus face when he was acknowledged for playing his last OHL game was priceless. He looked totally shocked.

Very classy organization and so is Cam. Well done by everyone.

 

[barclayplager]

..the scrum at the end with Gauvreaus ex teamates felt good to witness.....warriors to the end then the feelsgoods come out..well done boys.....

 

[Poster man]

 

[JRHockeyBUZZZ]

Happy Opening Play-off Day! First Eastern Conference breakdown we are looking at will be the (2) North Bay Battalion taking on the (7) Kingston Frontenacs.

Battalion come into this series as one of the top teams in the Ontario Hockey League. Lead by Anthony Romani who has been turning Nhl scouts eyes to him with 111 Points. Dalyn Wakely not far behind him with 104 Points. Ty Nelson was once again one of the best dman in the league putting up 52 points in 54 games while also eating significant minutes. In between the pipes for the Battalion is Winnipeg Jets prospect Dom Divincentiis, Dom has seen his stats regress from last season as he has posted a more league average save% of .895 as opposed to his league leading .917 last season. Battalion look to attack early and often and will turn to their Powerplay which is ranked 3rd in the eastern conference at 22.8%.

For Kingston the Fronts turn to their top guns. Paul Ludwinski Blackhawks prospect has put up 69 Points in 60 games. The draft eligible Jacob Battaglia right behind him with 65 Points in 67Gp. on The back end look for Quinton Burns (St Louis Blues) to log signifcant minutes and be tasked with trying to shutdown the troops top guns. Burns who put up 120 PIM (6th). also tallied 35 points for the Black & gold. In Between the pipes for Kingston expect to see the work horse Mason Vaccari. Vaccari played 59 games this season going 27-27-3 with a .880 Save% & 3.55 GAA .

I expect the series to be a fast and physical matchup. the Troops will look to take advantage of the Loud Memorial Gardens & take an early series lead before heading back to K-Town.

The season series finished with both teams winning 2 Games. (North Bay won 9-0, 8-6) Kingston won (4-3 & 4-3OT) .

I think north Bay has too much fire power for Kingston to contain. My prediction North Bay Battalion sweep the Fronts.

 

[SeniorJuniorFan]

New Normal remains: 11F / 7D - 12 T. McDowell is still in, 27 A. LeBlanc is still out. No starter named as yet, presume DDV. M. Vaccari is in net for KGN.

 

[SpezzaNoLookDropPass]

Romani left the ice with 5:49 left in the 1st and did not return for the 2nd

 

[kruezer]

Big win without Romani for 2/3rds of the game. Nice start to the playoffs.

 

[PuckLucker]

Tough loss without Romani but Therrian can bump up and they have so much other offensive depth and weapons.
First 5 minutes were dominant for NB, super physical and Kingston has a lot of softer skill type guys not built for playoff hockey.
Saturday night NB goes up 2-0 in the series no problem.
Great atmosphere in the Gardens tonight

 

[frontsfan67]

Tough loss without Romani but Therrian can bump up and they have so much other offensive depth and weapons.
First 5 minutes were dominant for NB, super physical and Kingston has a lot of softer skill type guys not built for playoff hockey.
Saturday night NB goes up 2-0 in the series no problem.
Great atmosphere in the Gardens tonight

He didn’t play most of the game but you can’t say without him as he opened the scoring lol.

North bay won the 1st period, kingston periods 2 and 3.

Will be interesting to see if romani plays again game 2

 

[PuckLucker]

He didn’t play most of the game but you can’t say without him as he opened the scoring lol.

North bay won the 1st period, kingston periods 2 and 3.

Will be interesting to see if romani plays again game 2

You are correct - I'll work on my punctuation and sentence structure.
My sentiments were, it will be a tough loss for NB to lose #15, if he's out for an extended period of time.
#41 on the Fronts finished his check in the corner after #15 opened the scoring.

 

[scotty171]

Romani left the ice with 5:49 left in the 1st and did not return for the 2nd

What happened?

 

[hardclimate]

Hoping the Romani situation is minor because although Therrien is eager, he's not an equal replacement.

 

[dirty12]

Hoping the Romani situation is minor because although Therrien is eager, he's not an equal replacement.

probably better to move Ertel to RW on line 1 and A.LeBlanc if ready LW line 2 if Romani is out for a while

 

[SpezzaNoLookDropPass]

The city of North Bay holds its breath

 

[frontsfan67]

Hoping the Romani situation is minor because although Therrien is eager, he's not an equal replacement.

Therrien although isn’t one of your huge stars like wakely or Romani has played really well against the fronts this year in the games I’ve watched. Some players play better against certain teams. Maybe that’s why NB coach if giving him a chance- also he’s fast.

 

[SpezzaNoLookDropPass]

Therrien although isn’t one of your huge stars like wakely or Romani has played really well against the fronts this year in the games I’ve watched. Some players play better against certain teams. Maybe that’s why NB coach if giving him a chance- also he’s fast.

Fast and flashy just needs to keep his emotions in check. Seen Oulahen tell him to pump the brakes last night

 

[Samee987]

The obvious choice to me is Vilmanis....but do you break up Arnsby's line. They have been playing so good!!!

 

[SeniorJuniorFan]

Out: Anthony Romani (58+53=111); Andrew LeBlanc (16+35=51). In: Dylan Richter (2+1=3); Nolan Laird (1+1=2). Deployment is back to the now unusual 12 / 6 alignment, Trevor McDowell being the casualty. I have a bad feeling about this one.

 

[Samee987]

Out: Anthony Romani (58+53=111); Andrew LeBlanc (16+35=51). In: Dylan Richter (2+1=3); Nolan Laird (1+1=2). Deployment is back to the now unusual 12 / 6 alignment, Trevor McDowell being the casualty. I have a bad feeling about this one.

With Laird and Richter in (both centres), does Procyszyn take Romani's spot on RW??

 

[190 is almost 206]

Big mistake leaving Forgione out imo.
Hopefully our 4th as currently set to deploy doesn’t play much.

 

[WolvesFanInNorthBay]

Arnsby out for the game... 5 and a game for a head check.