OMG67
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Mississauga is the better team but they should be concerned with Mancina. He's an average goalie. Mississauga has more speed and offense and should be winning the series. Obviously with the Generals moving out all their top players they were prepared for this but are hoping for good times in the future.
The concerning parts I'm watching is really lack of hustle, finish of checks or any real physical play from the Generals. Another concern in this series is the carelessness with the puck thats happening too often. I have been at every game and there doesn't seem to be any urgency. I'm not sure if there is a disconnect with the coach but the players don't look like they are listening to any direction from the bench.
Total different feel when DJ Smith was here, even the two years before the Memorial cup team.
Just my opinion but this team seems to lack in leadership on the ice. Maybe its because they are young but the players with the letters on their jersey don't seem to be the rally the troops, get in guys faces or lead on the ice. It just seems they are going through the motions.
As a fan I was a little disappointed with crowd last night. I guess being mid week and on same night as Blue Jays home opener didn't help but really same energy there as in Mississauga last night which is embarrassing.
I have a feeling there might be a few changes after the year. This team needs to increase their size, skill, speed and get back to what the Generals were known for in previous years.
Just my opinion
Don't lay too much stock in what the Generals lack this year. Everything that was done was done to gear up for the potential of a Memorial Cup hosting.
Jones was vying to get more talent up front via trade all season. PArt of that is leadership and experience. They were right in on Felhaber but Ottawa "slightly" outbid them with a higher 2nd round pick and two 3rds for two 4ths instead of two 4ths straight up.
I honestly feel they were planing on acquiring that experience and leadership via trade starting in the offseason. Whether they change gears and hold back a bit is the question.
There is nothing wrong with the foundation of the Generals team. They lack speed but they have size and the skating should improve with more experience. McShane was a big addition. He is lights out! You have a marquee player to build around for sure.
I like the coaching staff. They are in it to win and their focus is on that daily. Next year may be another progression year similar to what the 67's will be going through but if they stay a little patient and manage those assets effectively, they should be a force in 2019-2020.
As a 67's fan it should be interesting to watch the battle between Oshawa and Ottawa in 2019-2020. IT will be a fun ride.