And I re-iterate, get JB18 OFF THE POWERPLAY. On PP1 and pass the puck to no one multiple times… and who’s scored our only goal tonight? Greer. PP2 creating more in 30 seconds than PP1 has all game. JT6 made it 1.5 periods playing good offensive hockey, and is now trying to fight anyone bigger than him. RS20 with a great fight… we’re not making the playoffs.
North Bay Battalion 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I
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The only thing worse than 1 LeBlanc on the PP, is 2 LeBlancs on the PP. CLUELESS !!! We have to have 2 of the worst O/A' in the league.
Maybe even sadder is coach Oulahen marching these guys out there every time. Lots of guys on the bench, some draft eligible, that deserve a shot on the PP. Wake up coach.
I like A.Leblancs luck carrying came because we have a hard time with zone entries and getting to the net, but he’s not PP1 calibre. Carey/Vaughan should be getting PP1 time to grow their game. Greer is the only true offensive Dman on the team and by far the highest hockey IQ on the blue line, he should be there without a question. At this point I’d honestly be running Enright or Manzo over Leblanc on the powerplay. We’ve scored 5 goals in the last 4 games…
Peterborough's team is still currently the 3rd youngest team in the league. Rarely are 17 year old's looked at in the OHL to be the ones that lead there team to the playoffs but the experience they have in those down years - can be valuable- **IF they are coached the right way . Teach the young players how to play the right way for 60 minutes. Teach them discipline, teach them how to protect a lead. As Major Jr team- You're always looking to be successful when the bulk of your team is 18-19 year old seasons. Lets take a look next year at this time and see where Peterborough is sitting & how their 07's are performing.
The young Petes have learned to be good at chipping the puck off the boards and glass without icing. From January ‘24 to acquiring Bryant, the Petes were completely overmatched and played only to limit goals against. Creating goals was pretty much limited to the PP.
Vets keep developing players from being over exposed lowering the chances of injury. Vets help with development.
A team with one drafted player playing a team with thirteen drafted players means the outcome isn't really a surprise but the Battalion pace of one goal per game doesn't give fans much to cheer about. It likely means attendance down the road takes a hit.
I never said Vets do not help with development- My original point was that a team making the playoffs and having 4 games playoff experience is not gonna make a difference especially if they are playing a limited role. You then brought up the Pete's who are still in rebuild mode with the 3rd youngest team in the league & a bulk of 07's who besides the top NHL draft projections rarely make a massive impact on the team. Patience is something that needs to be learned when it comes to a rebuild. North Bay is just over 1/2 a season into theirs, Which has been a major success from a hockey outlook. They now have 3 08 First rounders in Vaughn, Cali & Carey. They have almost a PPG 2007 forward in Moses. 4 07/08 Defenseman. Let the kids play & learn the results will come.
