Oshawa Generals 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[Nerf27]

This team just loves giving up that first goal.

 

[HUSH10]

This team just loves giving up that first goal.

Oster has has definitely had to make some big plays to keep this 2-2.

That goal being called back was the right call, regardless what the Brantford announcers say. You can't kick a goalies stick out of his hands and then score and think it's a good goal lol

 

[Nerf27]

Oster has has definitely had to make some big plays to keep this 2-2.

That goal being called back was the right call, regardless what the Brantford announcers say. You can't kick a goalies stick out of his hands and then score and think it's a good goal lol

As usual they ruin a good hockey game. A power play goal that shouldn’t be a pp if the call is made on slashing the stick out of Torrance’s hands lol. Amazing, and how do you kick a stick away from an opposing player with no call. Leads to a goal. But as usual you have to overcome the bad calls and win hockey games. This is over and finishing first will not happen. I feel Rocco may have waisted this year not getting a coach. We will see.

 

[HUSH10]

As usual they ruin a good hockey game. A power play goal that shouldn’t be a pp if the call is made on slashing the stick out of Torrance’s hands lol. Amazing, and how do you kick a stick away from an opposing player with no call. Leads to a goal. But as usual you have to overcome the bad calls and win hockey games. This is over and finishing first will not happen. I feel Rocco may have waisted this year not getting a coach. We will see.

Both teams played good tough games but that top line from Brantford his the best in the OHL right now.

The kicking D'amatos stick away leading to a 2 on 1 was a ball buster

 

[HUSH10]

Oshawa needs 13 of a potential 18 points in their last 9 games to reach 90 pts and that may not be enough to win first. Looks like realistic goal is the maintain 3rd place and avoid a first round matchup with Brampton

 

[Nerf27]

Oshawa needs 13 of a potential 18 points in their last 9 games to reach 90 pts and that may not be enough to win first. Looks like realistic goal is the maintain 3rd place and avoid a first round matchup with Brampton

That’s the goal. I still feel this team is playoff heavy. And at most points they will be playing stiff competition. A 7 game series is much different than one off games. I’d predict Brantford to win the east. But in a 7 game series you shut down line 1 they are very beatable

 

[HUSH10]

That’s the goal. I still feel this team is playoff heavy. And at most points they will be playing stiff competition. A 7 game series is much different than one off games. I’d predict Brantford to win the east. But in a 7 game series you shut down line 1 they are very beatable

Agreed Oshawa is a balanced Top 9 while Brantford is Elite at Top 3.

After London Sunday and Brampton Wednesday. Their final 7 is very winnable.
Sudbury x3, Soo, Ottawa, NB and Peterborough.

 

[Nerf27]

Agreed Oshawa is a balanced Top 9 while Brantford is Elite at Top 3.

After London Sunday and Brampton Wednesday. Their final 7 is very winnable.
Sudbury x3, Soo, Ottawa, NB and Peterborough.

But they have to solve their road record than in those games. Need to put on a gem against Brampton.

 

[HUSH10]

But they have to solve their road record than in those games. Need to put on a gem against Brampton.

Agreed

 

[HUSH10]

Put aside their record, put aside the standings, put aside their strengths and weaknesses and focus on just tonight.

Tonight is the most important game of the season for Oshawa. Last time London was in their barn they got embarrassed...twice.

Oshawa needs to show tonight they have the tools to meet London again in the playoffs. I expect nothing less than a 110% effort from all players taking the ice tonight.

Put up or shut up time fellas.

 

[Nerf27]

Put aside their record, put aside the standings, put aside their strengths and weaknesses and focus on just tonight.

Tonight is the most important game of the season for Oshawa. Last time London was in their barn they got embarrassed...twice.

Oshawa needs to show tonight they have the tools to meet London again in the playoffs. I expect nothing less than a 110% effort from all players taking the ice tonight.

Put up or shut up time fellas.

I think the effort was there. However the inexperienced coaching will be their downfall. My opinion along with a fair bit of STH in my section. Overall a good hockey game between two good teams. Missed opportunity at one end leads to a goal at the other. Typical hockey. More importantly is the Wednesday game this week. They need to show they can beat Brampton going into the playoffs. Chances are their first round opponent.

 

[HUSH10]

I think the effort was there. However the inexperienced coaching will be their downfall. My opinion along with a fair bit of STH in my section. Overall a good hockey game between two good teams. Missed opportunity at one end leads to a goal at the other. Typical hockey. More importantly is the Wednesday game this week. They need to show they can beat Brampton going into the playoffs. Chances are their first round opponent.

I agree. I said after the 1st period that we will see what kind of coach Malone is. Hunter had his team adjust and come out with a bit of pepper in their step in the 2nd. Oshawa hung around though and didn't cave which was awesome to see.

2 really bad defensive giveaways lead to breakaway goals for Cowan which just cannot happen. Especially Danfords display of the puck in OT which cost the game.

My opinion. Danford has not played great hockey the last couple weeks. Need more from him. Also need more from the big 3 to help win these games.

On a positive, our bottom 6 have actually been playing really well lately, especially Griffin.

Regardless, this season, Oshawa has shown they can hang with London going 1-0-1 this year. They hard part is getting back to London will be no easy feat.

 

[Nerf27]

I agree. I said after the 1st period that we will see what kind of coach Malone is. Hunter had his team adjust and come out with a bit of pepper in their step in the 2nd. Oshawa hung around though and didn't cave which was awesome to see.

2 really bad defensive giveaways lead to breakaway goals for Cowan which just cannot happen. Especially Danfords display of the puck in OT which cost the game.

My opinion. Danford has not played great hockey the last couple weeks. Need more from him. Also need more from the big 3 to help win these games.

On a positive, our bottom 6 have actually been playing really well lately, especially Griffin.

Regardless, this season, Oshawa has shown they can hang with London going 1-0-1 this year. They hard part is getting back to London will be no easy feat.

100% agree with you. Said the exact same thing about Danford and the top guys. Senneke is trying to do things himself a little too much and a coach should be all over this. If this team doesn’t reach the final this is on Rocco.

 

[HUSH10]

100% agree with you. Said the exact same thing about Danford and the top guys. Senneke is trying to do things himself a little too much and a coach should be all over this. If this team doesn’t reach the final this is on Rocco.

Don't think it's on Rocco as much as it's on Hunt but I feel the same but let's not forget, the biggest wrench into this all in season was the unexpected departure of Laxdal that left Oshawa scrambling.

 

[LDN]

Knights and Gens are two evenly matched teams. How do you feel about the last pet of the season and your chances to win the East?