Oshawa Generals 2024-25 Season Thread, Part 1

[noahblake58]

Sennecke, Marrelli and Barlow don’t even get invited to camp. Knew Marrelli wouldn’t make it but surprised he didn’t even get invited. Shocked Sennecke isn’t on the team let alone invited to camp. Great news for the gens though. Hopefully those 3 play pissed off and stick it to them!

I hate David Cameron and I hate the Ottawa 67s I will die on this hill Oshawa biggest rival is the 67s not the Petes I hope they kill them on Wednesday even more now

 

[marrmoo]

I hate David Cameron and I hate the Ottawa 67s I will die on this hill Oshawa biggest rival is the 67s not the Petes I hope they kill them on Wednesday even more now

If Pinelli makes the team I will refuse to watch

 

[OMG67]

Sennecke, Marrelli and Barlow don’t even get invited to camp. Knew Marrelli wouldn’t make it but surprised he didn’t even get invited. Shocked Sennecke isn’t on the team let alone invited to camp. Great news for the gens though. Hopefully those 3 play pissed off and stick it to them!

I am absolutely shocked. Senneke not being invited is a joke. I can somewhat understand Barlow. Maybe even understand Marrelli to a certain extent. But, Senneke is a shocker.

How about Misa? He’s not there either.

 

[OMG67]

If Pinelli makes the team I will refuse to watch

Pinelli is a one man show in Ottawa. It is not like opposition teams don’t head into every game with the intent of shutting him down. IT is not like there is anyone else to worry about. Int he face of that, Pinelli has done very well. I wouldn’t argue against Pinelli being invited. That said, Senneke not being there is just silly. Pretty deep invite list though.

 

[dino200022]

I miss the days of inviting 40 guys and seeing what they can do on the ice, and have to earn their way on to the team through there play. Senneke strikes me as a player that is able to play on any of the 4 lines and contribute to the game however they would like him to. Very strange to see that omission. Marelli has not history with Hockey Canada and that usually means you get the short end of the stick. Barlow does have a history but was very meh during his time playing for HC.

 

[Generalsupdates]

I am absolutely shocked. Senneke not being invited is a joke. I can somewhat understand Barlow. Maybe even understand Marrelli to a certain extent. But, Senneke is a shocker.

How about Misa? He’s not there either.

Insane. And for Pinelli to be on the roster… I get he won’t make it and that’s just a coach trying to keep his own guy happy. But that shouldn’t happen at the Canada level

 

[Noddy]

Random Thoughts:
Luca D'Amato legacy game??

Gens continue to own Kingston, and more specifically Nolan Lalonde, this season.

I really do think the game changed when Ritchie threw that bad hit on Gage Heyes and nobody on Kingston stepped in and stood up for him. At minimum it's a chance to get to fight Ritchie (he would've had to after that hit) and you get one of the best players in the league off the ice for 7 minutes, but also showing you'll stand up for your guys. Yet they did nothing and KGN very soon after that fell apart. That's one of those little things that quickly becomes a big thing when you don't play the game the right way. On the other side, Burns with a shift where he keeps taking late slashes/hits on guys and O'Tool immediately jumps on the ice and the fight. Does he do it too often? Yes. But the intention is clear and helps form the identity of the team. Couldn't believe nobody on KGN stood up for Heyes, especially with Ritchie of all people throwing the hit.

Gens now just 1 point out of 1st in the conference, and have played 1 fewer game than Kingston.

How are a member of the Canada brass and watch that game, against the 1st place team in the conference, and not say yeah we definitely need Beckett Sennecke on the WJ team?

Keep refreshing your phones tomorrow Gens fans!

Is the news that Richie made the WJR and Sennecke didn't, is why you said keep refreshing phones, or there other news

 

[OMG67]

Insane. And for Pinelli to be on the roster… I get he won’t make it and that’s just a coach trying to keep his own guy happy. But that shouldn’t happen at the Canada level

I’m not so sure about that one. I would have agreed coming into the season but he’s really amped up his game this season. He really is a much better player now than last season.

As I mentioned, his centre is Cooper Foster who isn’t a centre. His right wing has been a hodge-podge of somewhere between crap and average. It really is a situation where the opposition approaches the games as worrying about Pinelli and let everyone else beat you. Even in the face of that, he is still producing. I wouldn’t sell him short considering the jump he’s added to his game. If he were surrounded by the players he was in the past, his production would be deadly but as a solo one man gang, he’s done very well.

That still doesn’t discount some of the omissions. I’m not going to play the “this guy over that guy” game. I’m sure each player is deserving in their own right. But, Senneke should not jsut be there but should be on the team…period. I wouldn’t suggest that Pinelli is there at the expense of Senneke. Gavin McKenna is 16 years old. He’s not eligible until the 2026 draft. HE’s putting up good numbers but if I were to play that game, he’s the first one I would point to question. Luchanko would be another. But, both a good players so it is tough to really cherry pick the selections and cut them down.

Misa plays in a system that promotes offence. That could be a reason why he’s not there. Barlow has been very average overall this season. His production should be significantly higher than it has been.

All this points to a deep Team Canada program right now. The Canada vs USA series last week also proved that.

 

[frontsfan67]

Sennecke, Marrelli and Barlow don’t even get invited to camp. Knew Marrelli wouldn’t make it but surprised he didn’t even get invited. Shocked Sennecke isn’t on the team let alone invited to camp. Great news for the gens though. Hopefully those 3 play pissed off and stick it to them!

I’m not surprised about Barlow, marelli deserves a chance and sennecke has been tearing it up lately. They must’ve had their list already before yesterday’s game or something because after that game I don’t know how he doesn’t even get an invite.

Insane. And for Pinelli to be on the roster… I get he won’t make it and that’s just a coach trying to keep his own guy happy. But that shouldn’t happen at the Canada level

Completely agree he sticks out as the guy who should not be there.

If Cameron isn’t the coach he doesn’t get an invite.

 

[Voice from the North]

The irony of me having a huge Sudbury Wolves scoop but I’m banned from their board because one of them reported me for saying Mike Luck is better

I’m listening

 

[dirty12]

They are constructing a team. Pinelli over Barlow at LW; yes. Martone over Senneke at RW; Idk.

 

[Millpond]

How are a member of the Canada brass and watch that game, against the 1st place team in the conference, and not say yeah we definitely need Beckett Sennecke on the WJ team?

Keep refreshing your phones tomorrow Gens fans!

The roster decisions are made before announcement day.

I'd bet the players all knew a week ago.

 

[Generalsupdates]

They are constructing a team. Pinelli over Barlow at LW; yes. Martone over Senneke at RW; Idk.

Pinelli isn't even the best undersized winger who doesn't play defence in his own division lol. If for some reason they wanted one of those, they should've taken Lardis

I’m listening

Musty update!

 

[dirty12]

Pinelli isn't even the best undersized winger who doesn't play defence in his own division lol. If for some reason they wanted one of those, they should've taken Lardis


Musty update!

Misa, Spence, He, and Lardis are more LW that may have warranted an invite, but like Senneke were not. The one thing Pinelli has that no others do, is familiarity with Cameron; that might help in practice.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Last night Cal Ritchie passed Eric Lindros for the 30th most points in Gens history

 

[frontsfan67]

I’m not so sure about that one. I would have agreed coming into the season but he’s really amped up his game this season. He really is a much better player now than last season.

As I mentioned, his centre is Cooper Foster who isn’t a centre. His right wing has been a hodge-podge of somewhere between crap and average. It really is a situation where the opposition approaches the games as worrying about Pinelli and let everyone else beat you. Even in the face of that, he is still producing. I wouldn’t sell him short considering the jump he’s added to his game. If he were surrounded by the players he was in the past, his production would be deadly but as a solo one man gang, he’s done very well.

That still doesn’t discount some of the omissions. I’m not going to play the “this guy over that guy” game. I’m sure each player is deserving in their own right. But, Senneke should not jsut be there but should be on the team…period. I wouldn’t suggest that Pinelli is there at the expense of Senneke. Gavin McKenna is 16 years old. He’s not eligible until the 2026 draft. HE’s putting up good numbers but if I were to play that game, he’s the first one I would point to question. Luchanko would be another. But, both a good players so it is tough to really cherry pick the selections and cut them down.

Misa plays in a system that promotes offence. That could be a reason why he’s not there. Barlow has been very average overall this season. His production should be significantly higher than it has been.

All this points to a deep Team Canada program right now. The Canada vs USA series last week also proved that.

0 idea how you can possibly question Mckenna. He’s going to be one of the best on the team.

He could be the second person ever after Crosby to lead the chl in points in their dy-1 season

Leading both WHL AND CHL in points.

 

[dirty12]

0 idea how you can possibly question Mckenna. He’s going to be one of the best on the team.

He could be the second person ever after Crosby to lead the chl in points in their dy-1 season

Leading both WHL AND CHL in points.

Maybe at his age not one of the most effective players overall on the team, but I hope to see McKenna-Luchanko on the PP.

 

[frontsfan67]

Maybe at his age not one of the most effective players overall on the team, but I hope to see McKenna-Luchanko on the PP.

when Connor Bedard went to the World Juniors he had 23 pts.

Gavin McKenna has 55.

I think he should be effective. At a 2.03 ppg clip right now. Leading the CHL in points and doesn’t turn 17 until Dec 20th.

At the U18’s Mckenna and Martone had 20 and 17 points respectively in only 7 games. They’re definitely going to try them two again on the same line with potential of both coming back next year.

 

[OMG67]

0 idea how you can possibly question Mckenna. He’s going to be one of the best on the team.

He could be the second person ever after Crosby to lead the chl in points in their dy-1 season

Leading both WHL AND CHL in points.

From an age/experience perspective, I think it can easily be questioned.

Misa is slated to go top 5 in this next draft and has similar numbers. He’s more experienced and played on a Memorial Cup winning team. I think Misa has far superior experience over McKenna. That is not to diminish McKenna and his abilities but I think it is fair to question a 16 year old that will JUST turn 17 prior to the start of the tournament. Maybe if he were more physically mature at his age?

And the u-17’s are played agaisnt the same age cohort, not players 2 years older.

 

[frontsfan67]

From an age/experience perspective, I think it can easily be questioned.

Misa is slated to go top 5 in this next draft and has similar numbers. He’s more experienced and played on a Memorial Cup winning team. I think Misa has far superior experience over McKenna. That is not to diminish McKenna and his abilities but I think it is fair to question a 16 year old that will JUST turn 17 prior to the start of the tournament. Maybe if he were more physically mature at his age?

And the u-17’s are played agaisnt the same age cohort, not players 2 years older.

U18s not 17s and Mckenna is slated as the #1 guy next year by far. Would be top 2 in this years draft with the only one maybe going higher being Hagens

 

[dirty12]

when Connor Bedard went to the World Juniors he had 23 pts.

Gavin McKenna has 55.

I think he should be effective. At a 2.03 ppg clip right now. Leading the CHL in points and doesn’t turn 17 until Dec 20th.

At the U18’s Mckenna and Martone had 20 and 17 points respectively in only 7 games. They’re definitely going to try them two again on the same line with potential of both coming back next year.

Is ‘07 McKenna 2.03 ppg in WHL better than ‘07 Misa 1.96 in OHL? Maybe the cut-off for OHL invites was 50%? Maybe Misa choosing not to participate in U18 was his undoing.