Ottawa 67's 2021-22 Season Thread

[beastintheeast]

Yes that was Killer's theory and how many championships did he win? I know you will say championships are not everything, but they do show you have lots of the right tools to be a successful manager/coach. Killer was a great coach but not as good in a manager role. He is still part of the team but I am sure that Boyd and Cameron have their own plans for the future.

We could of acquired Emmett Sproule for a 6th round pick and he had 4 points yesterday for the Pete's. He has already contributed 27 points in 17 games. Varga could move on as far as I am concerned and Robinson has to smarten up or get released. Would of been a smart move to acquire Sproule.

I hope they do not trade Tolnai and/or Belanger as they would be decent OAs for next season. We have plenty of young players currently and are not in dire straits as far as draft picks go.

In addition, I see Gerrior, Barlas and other young guys getting a rough ride with no push back. Do not need a goon but could use some muscle.

How many Championships has this team gotten since Killer retired? The one thing that you fail to understand was that Killer made the deals that he could. You also have to remember that the management team of the 67's was not just Killer it was also an ownership pair that did not want to spend money.
Killer was interested in developing players and winning for the long run and that Earl Howard and He was not looking at home run season s but a steady season where the team brought in a viable crowd and was for the most part competitive.

Sproule is a center which center would you get rid of. The problem with this team right now is not forward. That will work itself out. It is the defense and having a stabilizing influence on the back end. We thought that might be Belanger and had to wait until he got better. He has got better but they still need that guy that can get on the ice and control things in the defensive zone.
Tolnai next year as an OA would depend on who they bring back. right now they have a lot of depth at center.
The only players that AI would look at trading are Tonai, Belanger(maybe not sure if there is a market for him) Robinson (although I do not think he is marketable) and Gaidamak if he is not returning next year.

Rookies always get a rough ride until they step up and defend themselves.

 

[analyser]

How many Championships has this team gotten since Killer retired? The one thing that you fail to understand was that Killer made the deals that he could. You also have to remember that the management team of the 67's was not just Killer it was also an ownership pair that did not want to spend money.
Killer was interested in developing players and winning for the long run and that Earl Howard and He was not looking at home run season s but a steady season where the team brought in a viable crowd and was for the most part competitive.

Sproule is a center which center would you get rid of. The problem with this team right now is not forward. That will work itself out. It is the defense and having a stabilizing influence on the back end. We thought that might be Belanger and had to wait until he got better. He has got better but they still need that guy that can get on the ice and control things in the defensive zone.
Tolnai next year as an OA would depend on who they bring back. right now they have a lot of depth at center.
The only players that AI would look at trading are Tonai, Belanger(maybe not sure if there is a market for him) Robinson (although I do not think he is marketable) and Gaidamak if he is not returning next year.

Rookies always get a rough ride until they step up and defend themselves.

You are entitled your opinion and I to mine. Neither one of us know all the answers about what when on behind close doors in Killer's reign. Killer was great at getting every inch of talent out of even marginal players. This was a very strong trait. One deal I remember that was a good move for the 67s was to trade for Ian Turnbull back in 1972-73. Did not win it all but a great addition.

Once Tourigny arrived on the scene at least we went out and picked up Maksimovich Chiodo and Gareffa. At least the team was strengthened when they had a legitimate chance to win. Killer had his chances but they went by the wayside when we were only missing possibly 1 key ingredient.

I still believe they need to improve on both Varga and Johnston. A good OA forward and D would be great replacements. Look we have 6 Cs right now and we are managing. Experience, plus scoring ability of Sproule would have been great assets. It would also be nice for the young rookies to learn without worrying about getting planted into the glass with no reprecussions.

In my opinion keep Tolnai and Belanger as possible OAs next season.

 

[beastintheeast]

Analyser I do not disagree that Tolnai and Belanger would be good OA but I think when you look at this team they are possibly the only players that other teams might want in a trade. As I said Gaidamak could also be trade bait depending on what he wants to do next year

 

[analyser]

Analyser I do not disagree that Tolnai and Belanger would be good OA but I think when you look at this team they are possibly the only players that other teams might want in a trade. As I said Gaidamak could also be trade bait depending on what he wants to do next year

Yes if they decide to go the trade route we do not have a lot to offer. Gaidamak depending on what he wants to do next season could probably get a decent return for a team that has a good chance to be a successful playoff contender. Time will tell.

 

[beastintheeast]

Just reading on the Fronts thread that they are looking for a D also going to be a seller's market I think for a good D no matter OA or not.

Looking at the 67's what kind of package can they offer it is probably going to have to de players and picks.

 

[PuckStop75]

Just reading on the Fronts thread that they are looking for a D also going to be a seller's market I think for a good D no matter OA or not.

Looking at the 67's what kind of package can they offer it is probably going to have to de players and picks.

I don't think Ottawa is looking for a D, depending on where they are come January they may be looking to sell an 02 D as it is unlikely they will return all of them. If anything they need to add a veteran forward to get them through the most recent injury and suspension issues they are facing.
Second part, Cranley is a good goalie, cherry picking stats doesn't present a complete picture, the 5 games prior to the weekend he allowed 12 goals on 149 shots for a 2.61 GAA/0.919SV%; he's had 2 what I would call tough games the first of the year against KGN and the most recent loss to PTB. The 13 games in between he allowed 35 goals on 355 shots for 2.78GAA/0.910 SV%. If you don't think he had any part in wins against Barrie, Kingston, NB or Hamilton you are watching a different game then I.

 

[beastintheeast]

I don't think Ottawa is looking for a D, depending on where they are come January they may be looking to sell an 02 D as it is unlikely they will return all of them. If anything they need to add a veteran forward to get them through the most recent injury and suspension issues they are facing.
Second part, Cranley is a good goalie, cherry picking stats doesn't present a complete picture, the 5 games prior to the weekend he allowed 12 goals on 149 shots for a 2.61 GAA/0.919SV%; he's had 2 what I would call tough games the first of the year against KGN and the most recent loss to PTB. The 13 games in between he allowed 35 goals on 355 shots for 2.78GAA/0.910 SV%. If you don't think he had any part in wins against Barrie, Kingston, NB or Hamilton you are watching a different game then I.

I think on forward we are going to be ok my feeling is that we need a Defenceman that has the experience with things get tense. That can take some of the pressure off the young D

As to Cranley yes he is a good goalie. What I am saying though I that he is not going to be the goalie that is going to steal games like MDP or Andree

 

[PuckStop75]

I think on forward we are going to be ok my feeling is that we need a Defenceman that has the experience with things get tense. That can take some of the pressure off the young D

As to Cranley yes he is a good goalie. What I am saying though I that he is not going to be the goalie that is going to steal games like MDP or Andree

They have lots of experience on D, and I doubt they are going to pay the price to bring in an OA with more, if there is even one out there. Lets not forget the last year of OHL hockey there were no playoffs and the year before that it was Ottawa and Guelph in the finals, Belanger is one of the few D who actually got experience from those years.
I'll respectfully disagree on your assessment on the goaltending, Cranley is seeing a very different workload then either of those guys did while they were in Ottawa.

 

[analyser]

I will say one thing I think MDP was an elite OHL goaltender. We would of had a much better chance to overtake Guelph if he had been able to continue.

Andree and Cranley I would say are adequate OHL goaltenders but are far from elite in my opinion. I agree, Andree had a much better team in front of him as a starter.

 

[44 95 plus tax]

We do need an OA or at least someone who can stand up for our younger players. Let's get Tyler Boucher on the phone. Maybe we (and the Sens) can get him to leave college and come play for the 67's. Could be a longshot, but you never know. He's not doing much at Boston College.

We are a small team. We are going to have issues playing bigger teams.

Cranley and MacKenzie both have glaring weaknesses, which other teams have definitely picked up on. Hell, even my wife, who is not much of a hockey watcher picked up on that.

The boys need to play smarter. Most PIMS in the league. I know Cameron doesn't mind the odd physical stuff, he needs to rein the boys in and play smarter.

And has anyone heard or seen OMG, lately????

 

[sirius67fan]

We do need an OA or at least someone who can stand up for our younger players. Let's get Tyler Boucher on the phone. Maybe we (and the Sens) can get him to leave college and come play for the 67's. Could be a longshot, but you never know. He's not doing much at Boston College.

We are a small team. We are going to have issues playing bigger teams.

Cranley and MacKenzie both have glaring weaknesses, which other teams have definitely picked up on. Hell, even my wife, who is not much of a hockey watcher picked up on that.

The boys need to play smarter. Most PIMS in the league. I know Cameron doesn't mind the odd physical stuff, he needs to rein the boys in and play smarter.

And has anyone heard or seen OMG, lately????

Was actually wondering about OMG the other day. He's kind of the fearless leader of this thread. Hopefully everything is ok and we hear from him soon.

 

[beastintheeast]

Has anyone seen OMG around the rink at the games?
His last post was 2 October. Hard to believe he would be this quiet that long.

Can someone ask around the rink I am sure the booster club would know something?

Might also ask if any of the old-timers have been sick or away

 

[sirius67fan]

Robinson gets 8 game for head shot. So suspended for 13 so far this year...not good. Wonder if second offense of year cost him more games?

 

[mianjo]

Just reading on the Fronts thread that they are looking for a D also going to be a seller's market I think for a good D no matter OA or not.
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Nov 25

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[sirius67fan]

Robinson gets 8 game for head shot. So suspended for 13 so far this year...not good. Wonder if second offense of year cost him more games?

Just saw the play for the first time on ohl website. Suspension fully deserved!

 

[dirty12]

Just reading on the Fronts thread that they are looking for a D also going to be a seller's market I think for a good D no matter OA or not.

Looking at the 67's what kind of package can they offer it is probably going to have to de players and picks.

sellers market; what makes you think that? Seems possible to me that teams wanting to re-tool plus teams that wanted to re-tool in the cancelled season could be competing to sell. Teams have also been comparatively stingy about picks for players this year.

 

[beastintheeast]

sellers market; what makes you think that? Seems possible to me that teams wanting to re-tool plus teams that wanted to re-tool in the cancelled season could be competing to sell. Teams have also been comparatively stingy about picks for players this year.

If you look at teams like Ottawa Kingston and others the main area that they need assistance this year is defence. Therefore IMO teams are going to be looking for the best deal they can get for one. They are not going to give away a good OA defenceman for a late round draft pick.

As we get closer to the trade deadline and or Christmas and the standings start to show some separation we may see that change.

Right now no one is out of it and looking at the way the Petes have been playing lately I would suggest that they may start moving up.

 

[Zookeeper]

With the Robinson suspension do they make any moves?

 

[beastintheeast]

With the Robinson suspension do they make any moves?

No just go with what they have. Eventually Robinson will come back and then you have to figure out who to move

 

[mianjo]

2 New guys in the lineup Cooper Foster and Jack Dever

 

[mianjo]

67's down 2-0 after 6:30 of first

 

[mianjo]

3-2



1ST 11:04 #24 Vinzenz Rohrer (6) scores. Assists: #8 Brenden Sirizzotti, #26 Alec Belanger POWER
1ST 11:25 #22 Matthew Mayich (2) scores. Assists: #11 Adam Varga, #17 Brady Stonehouse
1ST 15:35 #12 Anthony Costantini (2) scores. Assists: #4 Steven Laforme, #18 Jack Dever

 

[mianjo]

67's lose 4-3 in OT

 

[ottsabrefan]

Jack Quinn is now leading the AHL in points.

 

[analyser]

Goaltending??? Goaltending at the present time is not even adequate. Teams have figured Cranley out and they now target his weaknesses. Mackenzie has not been great when called upon.

Patrick Leaver saved the game for the Gens with like 32 saves in a row. A semblance of this and we would of won.

Good to see Foster & Dever they looked okay.