OHL Trade Thread 2024-25

[JoeSchmo]

Sudbury mortgaging the future with this roster would be one of the biggest head scratchers I've ever seen

I can see Oshawa being a possible destination for Gibson.

 

[Kristina Hazzard]

I can see Oshawa being a possible destination for Gibson.

I would love to get another Brady smith

 

[Generalsupdates]

I can see Oshawa being a possible destination for Gibson.

Sounds good to me!

I would love to get another Brady smith

He needs to have a huge first half of the season and be on Team Canada if you're going to get a 2008 born 1st rounder back for him. Full years of Rehkopf, Bertucci and Barlow aren't even netting a 2008 born 1st. Half a year of Gibson will? Not the best year to be a seller so far

 

[EvenSteven]

Full years of Rehkopf, Bertucci and Barlow aren't even netting a 2008 born 1st. Half a year of Gibson will? Not the best year to be a seller so far

08 1st rounders cannot be traded until January. So it was impossible to get an 08 1st rounder for full years of Rehkopf, Bertucci or Barlow.

I would imagine, if the selling teams were more interested in an 08 1st rounder than the bundle of picks, they would’ve held off until January to make these trades.

 

[OMG67]

Sounds good to me!


He needs to have a huge first half of the season and be on Team Canada if you're going to get a 2008 born 1st rounder back for him. Full years of Rehkopf, Bertucci and Barlow aren't even netting a 2008 born 1st. Half a year of Gibson will? Not the best year to be a seller so far

I think we will see some 1st rounders traded at the deadline but more likley for package players like OS did last year acquiring McCue and Smith or Sarnia and NB with the Leblanc’s and Vilmanis.

If you see Ottawa move Pinelli at the deadline, I wouldn’t be surprised if Foster or Barlas were moved with him in a package deal. Teams will look to fill more than one hole on those deals.

 

[Generalsupdates]

I think we will see some 1st rounders traded at the deadline but more likley for package players like OS did last year acquiring McCue and Smith or Sarnia and NB with the Leblanc’s and Vilmanis.

If you see Ottawa move Pinelli at the deadline, I wouldn’t be surprised if Foster or Barlas were moved with him in a package deal. Teams will look to fill more than one hole on those deals.

Anything can happen come the deadline but of the likely good teams:
Barrie: 5th overall Parker Vaughan, usually top 5 picks don't get traded.

London: Logan Hawery told every other team he was going NCAA so he'd fall to London, unlikely he accepts a trade 6 months later.

Oshawa: told Brady Smith (who was mulling NCAA offers) that he wouldn't be traded. His family moved to Oshawa and his younger brother is playing 15U Whitby AAA now.

Brampton: already traded Valentini.

Kingston: didn't get Malhotra.

Brantford: O'Donnell could be traded. From Nova Scotia so don't know much about him.

So of the top 6 teams, only 1 is likely shopping it's 1st rounder? Doesn't look like it's shaping up to be a sellers market, which is also likely why Betuccci, Rehkopf, etc. are being sold before the year starts to maximize the pick return

 

[Petes1987]

It has been a different year in regard to trades. Many big names have been traded early in the season and another may be added to that list as Quentin Musty may be on the trade block as he has asked for trade. There is still some big names that could be traded such as Anthony Romani, Luca Pinelli, Cooper Foster and Matthew Andonovski. The issue that is emerging is that many contending teams do not have the draft picks to make a lot of trades. Oshawa only has two, 2nds and two, 3rds all in 2027 and 2028; Erie also only has two, 2nds and two, 3rds but three of those who are in 2025 and 2026; Barrie has the same amount of 2nds and 3rds as Erie and Oshawa does but does have 2nd and 3rd in 2025 and a 3rd in 2026. Flint and London has a few more. Only Brampton and Kingston have a lot of excess draft picks. I think we may see more young players traded than usual in moves at the trade deadline.

 

[OMG67]

It has been a different year in regard to trades. Many big names have been traded early in the season and another may be added to that list as Quentin Musty may be on the trade block as he has asked for trade. There is still some big names that could be traded such as Anthony Romani, Luca Pinelli, Cooper Foster and Matthew Andonovski. The issue that is emerging is that many contending teams do not have the draft picks to make a lot of trades. Oshawa only has two, 2nds and two, 3rds all in 2027 and 2028; Erie also only has two, 2nds and two, 3rds but three of those who are in 2025 and 2026; Barrie has the same amount of 2nds and 3rds as Erie and Oshawa does but does have 2nd and 3rd in 2025 and a 3rd in 2026. Flint and London has a few more. Only Brampton and Kingston have a lot of excess draft picks. I think we may see more young players traded than usual in moves at the trade deadline.

I think that Barlow deal with Bedkowski and Delisle will be the blueprint for many of the deals. Either less picks or only one player but still the same sort of packaging.

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

I think that Barlow deal with Bedkowski and Delisle will be the blueprint for many of the deals. Either less picks or only one player but still the same sort of packaging.

I agree, I think the Knights are at a huge advantage in negotiating as they are flooded with 17/18 year old talent that other contenders just don’t have. Bodies are worth more than picks to Sudbury.

I don’t think London needs him but they didn’t need Adam Dennis, Dan Girardi or Dan Fritsche in 2005 either, no thrill like overkill!

I still can’t believe Mark and Dale traded away Rick Steadman (their nephew) in the 05 cup run.

 

[Donnie740]

I think that Barlow deal with Bedkowski and Delisle will be the blueprint for many of the deals. Either less picks or only one player but still the same sort of packaging.

Owen Sound got extremely fortunate that Oshawa made an irrational panic buy.

Other teams aren’t going to make that kind of a foolishly misguided overpay like Oshawa did for Barlow. So unfortunately for Sudbury, they’re not getting anything close to that for Musty, who is almost an identical player to Barlow - - both put up nice point totals, Barlow the better goal scorer and Musty the better playmaker, but neither would be considered a great skater and neither has had any success in the playoffs.

 

[Petes1987]

Owen Sound got extremely fortunate that Oshawa made an irrational panic buy.

Other teams aren’t going to make that kind of a foolishly misguided overpay like Oshawa did for Barlow. So unfortunately for Sudbury, they’re not getting anything close to that for Musty, who is almost an identical player to Barlow - - both put up nice point totals, Barlow the better goal scorer and Musty the better playmaker, but neither would be considered a great skater and neither has had any success in the playoffs.

I think they will get a 17 year old player and a couple of 2nds and 3rds and maybe a couple of 4ths at best. The question is where is the fit for him amongst the contenders and who do they have to offer in return?

 

[Petes1987]

I agree, I think the Knights are at a huge advantage in negotiating as they are flooded with 17/18 year old talent that other contenders just don’t have. Bodies are worth more than picks to Sudbury.

I don’t think London needs him but they didn’t need Adam Dennis, Dan Girardi or Dan Fritsche in 2005 either, no thrill like overkill!

I still can’t believe Mark and Dale traded away Rick Steadman (their nephew) in the 05 cup run.

They actually traded two nephews that season. Logan Hunter was traded earlier to the Petes. He became a fan favourite in Peterborough playing on a line with Jordan Staal.

 

[dirty12]

I think they will get a 17 year old player and a couple of 2nds and 3rds and maybe a couple of 4ths at best. The question is where is the fit for him amongst the contenders and who do they have to offer in return?

The trades for both Barlow and Rehkopf were slight over pays imo, so will the trade for Musty. All of Barrie, Brampton, Erie, Kingston, London should have serious interest.

 

[ohloutsider]

The way it's going there will be nothing interesting left to discuss come Jan 10th.

 

[OMG67]

The way it's going there will be nothing interesting left to discuss come Jan 10th.

Don’t you mean November 10th?

 

[Kingpin794]

The way it's going there will be nothing interesting left to discuss come Jan 10th.

Gibson, Pinelli, Romani, Swick, Andonovski. Probably forgetting a couple. Should be a few big names left by January. Just a little less crazy compared to last deadline.

 

[dirty12]

The way it's going there will be nothing interesting left to discuss come Jan 10th.

The 2025-27 wannabes may appear to be the big buyers, and contenders filling depth positions.

 

[OMG67]

This is starting to look more like a war of attrition on the trade front. It is shaping up to be who can outspend who. How many elite players can all go to one team. Every time a trade like this happens, it opens the door for another. Barrie has acquired four (Bertucci, Wakely, Eliasson and Gardiner). Brampton with two (Rehkopf and Sova) and Oshawa with one (Barlow). Barrie can still acquire two more pieces if they are willing to move Vaughn. Brampton can move picks for at least 2-3 more players. OShawa is likely down to one or maybe two moves if they move Smith which seems unlikely. Then there is Kingston waiting in the weeds. Brampton as well.

 

[Petes1987]

This is starting to look more like a war of attrition on the trade front. It is shaping up to be who can outspend who. How many elite players can all go to one team. Every time a trade like this happens, it opens the door for another. Barrie has acquired four (Bertucci, Wakely, Eliasson and Gardiner). Brampton with two (Rehkopf and Sova) and Oshawa with one (Barlow). Barrie can still acquire two more pieces if they are willing to move Vaughn. Brampton can move picks for at least 2-3 more players. OShawa is likely down to one or maybe two moves if they move Smith which seems unlikely. Then there is Kingston waiting in the weeds. Brampton as well.

I could see Sudbury trading Musty and flipping those assets which likely includes a 2007 born player for a big name as they think they can contend this year.

 

[Donnie740]

What a great trade for Barrie to acquire Dalyn Wakely for a pair of middling picks 4th annd 5th) along with the underachieving Shemar Moses. Now they can offload an OA on someone to recoup at least one of those middling draft picks.

The trade looks even better when compared to the boatload that Oshawa gave up for Colby Barlow. Similarly, Oshawa’s overpay for Barlow is looking even more brutal than it did the day the fleecing was announced.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Gibson, Pinelli, Romani, Swick, Andonovski. Probably forgetting a couple. Should be a few big names left by January. Just a little less crazy compared to last deadline.

I'd add Allard (if he returns), Luchanko (if he returns), Musty, Ride, Konnor Smith, and Van Steensel to the list off players that could be available at the deadline

 

[Kingpin794]

I'd add Allard (if he returns), Luchanko (if he returns), Musty, Ride, Konnor Smith, and Van Steensel to the list off players that could be available at the deadline

Musty will be moved in a week or so. As much as some people want some sort of Don Cherry wet dream. They aren't going to drag this out.

As for the others, no offense to them but outside of Smith, I wouldn't count Van Steensel, Allard, or Ride as big names. And I don't think Luchanko would be moved? Maybe.

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

What does Oshawa do if Calum Ritchie sticks? The Barlow trade would really hurt cause you can’t buy that cat back in the box.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Musty will be moved in a week or so. As much as some people want some sort of Don Cherry wet dream. They aren't going to drag this out.

As for the others, no offense to them but outside of Smith, I wouldn't count Van Steensel, Allard, or Ride as big names. And I don't think Luchanko would be moved? Maybe.

Didn't realiaze you were only mentioning big names. Missed that part. Only reason I put Luchanko on the list is I wonder if Guelph may be scared that he won't return next year after already making the Flyers opening night roster as an 18 year old. I'd imagine they don't want to have another Poitras situation and not get anything back

 

[HUSH10]

What does Oshawa do if Calum Ritchie sticks? The Barlow trade would really hurt cause you can’t buy that cat back in the box.

It's still very unlikely he stays passed 9 games. They have 2 Forwards expected back at the end of the month.

I'd say it's 90/10 he returns to Oshawa for the end of the month.