Oshawa Generals 2023-24 Off-Season Thread (Part 1)

[HUSH10]

let’s see who is right

Let's think "logically" not factually. Remember that.

 

[Donnie740]

Personally, I like Barlow but I don’t see a big gap between any of Barlow, Romani, Pinelli, and Misa from an impact point of view. Some different attributes amongst them but all are productive.

You also have to take into consideration the likelihood of the player returning as an OA.

Winnipeg isn’t going to let their 1st round pick spend another season in junior hockey next year.

Porky Pinelli isn’t nearly as good as Barlow, but as a 4th round pick there’s a much higher chance of him being sent back to junior for his OA season.

Pinelli is also very short at only 5’9” so that also works against him turning pro as a 20yr old.

 

[OMG67]

You also have to take into consideration the likelihood of the player returning as an OA.

Winnipeg isn’t going to let their 1st round pick spend another season in junior hockey next year.

Porky Pinelli isn’t nearly as good as Barlow, but as a 4th round pick there’s a much higher chance of him being sent back to junior for his OA season.

Pinelli is also very short at only 5’9” so that also works against him turning pro as a 20yr old.

It would be rare for 50 goal scores that are signed to NHL contracts to not turn pro and play AHL. Pinelli is signed so it is very unlikely to the point that I don’t think teams could honestly factor that into the equation. IF he were to return, or any other player in similar position, it would have to be considered the exception and probably very lucky.

 

[OMG67]

Delisle is definitely worth more than that

I don’t think Delisle has shown enough to warrant a 2nd round pick. It is probably a little early but at the same time, you have to equate his value now. I think a 3rd and 4th is close. He could very well improve his standing in his 17 year old season but, again, when you talk about players at this age, it reverts back closer to where they were picked unless there was a development jump. He was a 3rd round pick. HE had a decent year but nothing special. He doesn’t have size that jumps out. I’m not sure what the picks package would be but the 3rd and 4th is definitely not far off.

 

[frontsfan67]

I don’t think Delisle has shown enough to warrant a 2nd round pick. It is probably a little early but at the same time, you have to equate his value now. I think a 3rd and 4th is close. He could very well improve his standing in his 17 year old season but, again, when you talk about players at this age, it reverts back closer to where they were picked unless there was a development jump. He was a 3rd round pick. HE had a decent year but nothing special. He doesn’t have size that jumps out. I’m not sure what the picks package would be but the 3rd and 4th is definitely not far off.

He is an 07. He was a 3rd round pick. He had 18 points this season in a middle 6 role.

He is bound to improve upon those numbers this year and every year for the next 3 or 4 more years

Way more valuable than a 3rd and a 4th

 

[Donnie740]

I don’t think Delisle has shown enough to warrant a 2nd round pick. It is probably a little early but at the same time, you have to equate his value now. I think a 3rd and 4th is close. He could very well improve his standing in his 17 year old season but, again, when you talk about players at this age, it reverts back closer to where they were picked unless there was a development jump. He was a 3rd round pick. HE had a decent year but nothing special. He doesn’t have size that jumps out. I’m not sure what the picks package would be but the 3rd and 4th is definitely not far off.

Granted, he doesn’t have the size at only 5’9” but he’s a tenacious on the forecheck and isn’t afraid to drop his gloves.

Right now at age 17, Delisle is an excellent 3rd line forward on a championship level team. On an average team he’s likely a 2nd line guy this year.

You’re forgetting that Delisle still has at least three more years remaining - - and quite possyfour more years.

As a Generals fan, I’d GLADLY give up a 2nd round pick to acquire a guy like that from another team.

 

[lavidaloca89]

PTO for Lleyton Moore with Utah. I’d assume hes a real long shot to make the team but it would be nice to see him do it.

 

[Donnie740]

Delisle is definitely worth more than that

Agree 100% - - not sure why others aren’t able to see the value in a 17yr old middle six forward position who plays a two-way game and will be around for the next three years guaranteed, maybe even four years.

As I explained previously, I’d GLADLY give up a 3rd and a 4th for a player like that.

 

[frontsfan67]

Agree 100% - - not sure why others aren’t able to see the value in a 17yr old middle six forward position who plays a two-way game and will be around for the next three years guaranteed, maybe even four years.

As I explained previously, I’d GLADLY give up a 3rd and a 4th for a player like that.

I agree. I would love him on the Fronts. 3 and a 4 is nothing for a guy like that. If gens don’t win the championship they’ll be regretting that for a few years for sure.

 

[OMG67]

I agree. I would love him on the Fronts. 3 and a 4 is nothing for a guy like that. If gens don’t win the championship they’ll be regretting that for a few years for sure.

I think you can apply that logic to every team that trades a key young player for a half season player. I’m sure Sarnia would love to have Martone back but you gotta pay to play.