Ottawa 67s 2024-25 Season Thread, Part I

[ScoutLife4]

pxp guys should be telling the story of the game not spending the whole time crying about officiating.
It was one of the worst broadcasts I have ever listened to.

Looking forward to seeing Ottawa in Kingston Wednesday!
Haven’t really seen them at all yet this season.

 

[NordiquesForeva]

Some quick thoughts after yesterday's game:

- I thought Gerrior had a really good game. I know Stonehouse is back soon, and we'll have 4 OAs at that point and Boyd will need to deal with that situation (considering market conditions), but if I were Boyd I'd really look to hang on to Gerrior for the remainder of the season. Great motor, terrific shot, and really seems like he's the heart and soul of this team. Liked him alongside Dever and Horner.
- Ekberg is highly skilled and once he adjusts to the OHL he'll be the second-best forward on this team after #20. Would have liked to have seen him get more ice time yesterday.
- If I were a contender (which the 67s are surely not), I'd take a long look at Mayich at the deadline. OA spots are tight for many teams, but I can't imagine Mayich not being an upgrade for some of them. Would be a very solid top-4 d-man on a championship team imo.
- Wasn't really impressed by Barlas or Kelly, but they're capable 3rd liners I guess
- Whitehead is really all over the place, which is mostly good...he has a tendency to force plays and turn the puck over relatively often, and got absolutely nailed behind his own net which seems to happen a lot to him...part of the learning process I guess, but imo there's more good than bad there and at least he's pushing the play up the ice and looking to be creative. DC rewarded him with lots of ice in the 3rd period which is good to see.
- The D was pretty solid overall. Brady is an OK 3rd pairing guy. Dietsch has size and potential. Thought Mews and Marrelli were solid yesterday.
- MacKenzie misplayed the 3rd Kingston goal pretty badly and seemed to misplay the OT winner too (though I didn't see the replay). Not sure if he loses focus, but he was strong for the vast majority of the game.

 

[Larionov]

pxp guys should be telling the story of the game not spending the whole time crying about officiating.
It was one of the worst broadcasts I have ever listened to.

Looking forward to seeing Ottawa in Kingston Wednesday!
Haven’t really seen them at all yet this season.

Honestly, the worst part of the broadcast is always listening to Kenny Walls crying about the officiating. To listen to him you would think that every player around the league is using sharpened sticks to remove the spleens of our kids, with the officials standing over them shouting encouragement. It gets old really fast. Dean and Gord are bad for it sometimes also, but Kenny Walls takes it to a new level. I get it - home town radio guys put a home town spin on the game - but for God's sake dial it back a bit...

 

[OMG67]

With NCAA commits already jumping ship from the USHL to CHL teams, I thought it would be good to take a look at the potential 67’s draft picks that would be candidates for signing in Ottawa:

2008 - C Thomas Vandenberg (Cedar Rapids - USHL) commit to Providence College 2027-28
2008 - D Abe Barnett (USNTDP) no Commitment
2008 - RW Jaxon Williams (Carolina jr Hurricanes) no Commitment
2008 - RW Lucas Zajic (USNTDP) Commit to U of Wisconsin 2026-27

2007 - C Cole McKinney (USNTDP) Commit to U of Michigan 2025-26
2007 - D Asher Barnett (USNTDP) Commit to U of Michigan 2025-26
2007 - D Ryan White (Surrey Eagles - BCHL) Commit to Providence College 2025-26

2006 - LW John McNelis (Sioux Falls - USHL) Commit to Boston U 2025-26

I doubt the USNTDP kids would jump ship to the OHL. Also, there are a lot of players set to start their NCAA term in 2026-27. I think Vandenberg is the only true possibility. Jaxon Williams is also a possibility but I am not sure what his status is. He is pretty small and still playing AAA in Carolina. Worth watching but I am not sold at this point.

So, really, the watch is on for Vandenberg. He’s an Ottawa kid. He does have the 2027-28 commit to Providence but if he delays that a year, he can play out his OHL eligibility. He was a top prospect for this past draft. I think a fair number of scouts had him in the 1st round. I am not too sure he woudl sign for this year after the holiday break but it is always a possibility. I think next year is more likely if it happens.

 

[AGranderson]

ASAP can in fact be the deadline but if a team gives you a deadline offer before the deadline then I think they need to do it.

You have a point and I can see that. It will be interesting to see what happens with the Oa'S

I still think if you can get someone to make a good deal for Foster, then you have to look at it. Pinelli may be the goal-scorer, but who knows what a team may want? Putting themon on the market is not the same as trading. Let's see what interest is there so Boyd has a better idea of what he is doing.

I think you will see Pinelli, Dever, Mews moved before the deadline, & starting to seem like stonehouse

Pinelli will likely get an 08 1st + 2X 2nd 1X3 1X4
One of the most pure goal scoring wingers in the OHL, probably the best goal scorer in the ohl that’s going to be available.

Mews will likely also get around the same return
Really good offensive D that can likely play on 80% of the leagues top pp unit. He might get a bigger return simply because he will be back next year.

Dever I think gets us a 3rd
I call him Mr reliable he plays every important situation and has always been a + player in his career would be a great 3rd line shut down C on any team, I’ve always said he’s just like Cam Tolnai.

Stonehouse return is likely a 4th &5th
my guess is he plays until the deadline though

Trading Dever sets us up for Foster, Barlas, Horner as our OA’s to start next season

 

[beastintheeast]

I think you will see Pinelli, Dever, Mews moved before the deadline, & starting to seem like stonehouse

Pinelli will likely get an 08 1st + 2X 2nd 1X3 1X4
One of the most pure goal scoring wingers in the OHL, probably the best goal scorer in the ohl that’s going to be available.

Mews will likely also get around the same return
Really good offensive D that can likely play on 80% of the leagues top pp unit. He might get a bigger return simply because he will be back next year.

Dever I think gets us a 3rd
I call him Mr reliable he plays every important situation and has always been a + player in his career would be a great 3rd line shut down C on any team, I’ve always said he’s just like Cam Tolnai.

Stonehouse return is likely a 4th &5th
my guess is he plays until the deadline though

Trading Dever sets us up for Foster, Barlas, Horner as our OA’s to start next season

It will be interesting to see what teams can convince their 08 1st to come here.

 

[AGranderson]

Something to keep an eye on The Mississauga Chargers where Conway plays went out and acquired a goalie today, not sure if there is any meaning to this but could mean one of two things, Mackenzie on his way out Conway coming up? Or DC & Boyd are going to roll 4 OA’s meaning Conway needs to permanently be with Ottawa

 

[OMG67]

I think you will see Pinelli, Dever, Mews moved before the deadline, & starting to seem like stonehouse

Pinelli will likely get an 08 1st + 2X 2nd 1X3 1X4
One of the most pure goal scoring wingers in the OHL, probably the best goal scorer in the ohl that’s going to be available.

Mews will likely also get around the same return
Really good offensive D that can likely play on 80% of the leagues top pp unit. He might get a bigger return simply because he will be back next year.

Dever I think gets us a 3rd
I call him Mr reliable he plays every important situation and has always been a + player in his career would be a great 3rd line shut down C on any team, I’ve always said he’s just like Cam Tolnai.

Stonehouse return is likely a 4th &5th
my guess is he plays until the deadline though

Trading Dever sets us up for Foster, Barlas, Horner as our OA’s to start next season

I don’t think there will be nearly enough ‘08s available that ensures Ottawa even gets one of them. I like Pinelli but I am not sure he will be the top forward available. It will depend on players like Romani, Musty, Luchanko, and Lardis. Clearly Musty is out there but we don’t know about the others. Hopefully, for Ottawa, there is a lack of elite scorers out there at the deadline. If the only elite scorers are Musty and Pinelli, both teams should make out very well.

I think Mews is more valuable than Pinelli because he is a two year player.

I am skeptical of Dever getting moved. Anything can happen and it’s possible that he may request a move but barring him requesting a move, I can’t see Boyd moving him for something like a 3rd round pick.

I also cannot see Stonehouse moves for a 4th and 5th. If that is all he is worth then the contenders aren’t interested. If the contenders aren’t interested then Boyd would simply be moving him for the sake of moving him. I’m not sure that makes much sense. Why go to a team like SSM for example? I think it may be more likely they move MacKenzie out.

 

[ScoutLife4]

I don’t think there will be nearly enough ‘08s available that ensures Ottawa even gets one of them. I like Pinelli but I am not sure he will be the top forward available. It will depend on players like Romani, Musty, Luchanko, and Lardis. Clearly Musty is out there but we don’t know about the others. Hopefully, for Ottawa, there is a lack of elite scorers out there at the deadline. If the only elite scorers are Musty and Pinelli, both teams should make out very well.

I think Mews is more valuable than Pinelli because he is a two year player.

I am skeptical of Dever getting moved. Anything can happen and it’s possible that he may request a move but barring him requesting a move, I can’t see Boyd moving him for something like a 3rd round pick.

I also cannot see Stonehouse moves for a 4th and 5th. If that is all he is worth then the contenders aren’t interested. If the contenders aren’t interested then Boyd would simply be moving him for the sake of moving him. I’m not sure that makes much sense. Why go to a team like SSM for example? I think it may be more likely they move MacKenzie out.

Dever loves it in Ottawa.
Anything west of Toronto and I guarantee he doesn’t report if he is traded.
Can’t see him being moved.

 

[Generalsupdates]

I don’t think there will be nearly enough ‘08s available that ensures Ottawa even gets one of them. I like Pinelli but I am not sure he will be the top forward available. It will depend on players like Romani, Musty, Luchanko, and Lardis. Clearly Musty is out there but we don’t know about the others. Hopefully, for Ottawa, there is a lack of elite scorers out there at the deadline. If the only elite scorers are Musty and Pinelli, both teams should make out very well.

FWIW, Oster said in an interview the other day that Pinelli had ask Marrelli/Oster at CBJ camp to get their GM (Hunt) to get him in Oshawa. I don't see him being a guy the Gens go after, but still an interesting story as OSH/OTT seemed to not like each other much, but then you find out the captain of one is talking to the best D-man and goalie of the other trying to team up

 

[beastintheeast]

Something to keep an eye on The Mississauga Chargers where Conway plays went out and acquired a goalie today, not sure if there is any meaning to this but could mean one of two things, Mackenzie on his way out Conway coming up? Or DC & Boyd are going to roll 4 OA’s meaning Conway needs to permanently be with Ottawa

Could also be Mississauga getting pissed about never knowing when they are going to have Conway. They may push Boyd to crap or get off the pot

 

[beastintheeast]

FWIW, Oster said in an interview the other day that Pinelli had ask Marrelli/Oster at CBJ camp to get their GM (Hunt) to get him in Oshawa. I don't see him being a guy the Gens go after, but still an interesting story as OSH/OTT seemed to not like each other much, but then you find out the captain of one is talking to the best D-man and goalie of the other trying to team up

I think looking at the OHL at the time of NHL rookie camp Pinelli is looking at being with a contender and Oshawa is definitely a contender.

I agree that there is not much of a market for Stonehouse unless he comes in and lights things up.

Dever getting traded will depend on who wants the extra OA next year. I tend to think that Kingston would not be a bad place for him just not sure Kingston has anything to offer.

 

[AGranderson]

I think looking at the OHL at the time of NHL rookie camp Pinelli is looking at being with a contender and Oshawa is definitely a contender.

I agree that there is not much of a market for Stonehouse unless he comes in and lights things up.

Dever getting traded will depend on who wants the extra OA next year. I tend to think that Kingston would not be a bad place for him just not sure Kingston has anything to offer.

Kingston? They have 11 05’s to pick from next year as is

 

[beastintheeast]

Kingston? They have 11 05’s to pick from next year as is

I disagree

Uronen will either do AHL or stay in Europe to make money
Miedema should end up in the AHL
Pieneimi will be AHL
Burns will be AHL
Pickell
McNamara
Soto
McGowan
Uens will be the odd man out
Vaccari

Yes, it is still a lot, but you have to also consider that they are going to be making trades, so that number could go down, as well as they could make deals in the off-season.

Again, all I said was that it might be a good place for him if he is traded. There are other options, but who knows? To be honest I am not sure he gets traded it would leave a hole in the middle and the return is not gong to be huge.


If they are thinking of making a push then Dever would be a cheap option for that 3rd line center

 

[OMG67]

It jsut doesn’t make any sense for Ottawa to move Dever ”cheap.” He is worth more to the 67’s this year and next than a 3rd round pick.

 

[AGranderson]

It jsut doesn’t make any sense for Ottawa to move Dever ”cheap.” He is worth more to the 67’s this year and next than a 3rd round pick.

What is he worth in a trade? What’s Ottawa’s OA’s look like next season

Foster, Barlas, Horner?
Dever, Barlas, Horner?
Forster, Dever, Barlas?
Foster,Dever, Horner?

 

[frontsfan67]

What is he worth in a trade? What’s Ottawa’s OA’s look like next season

Foster, Barlas, Horner?
Dever, Barlas, Horner?
Forster, Dever, Barlas?
Foster,Dever, Horner?

I think it’ll end up being Dever, Barlas, Horner with Foster being traded at some point.

 

[dirty12]

I would hope the '67s get '06 & '07 players if giving up Pinelli, Mews, and Foster. Otherwise, the '67s could be waiting for two consecutive lottery picks to help the '08s be mediocre.
Pretty much what OMG67 said, do not be like the Petes are now.

 

[sirius67fan]

What is he worth in a trade? What’s Ottawa’s OA’s look like next season

Foster, Barlas, Horner?
Dever, Barlas, Horner?
Forster, Dever, Barlas?
Foster,Dever, Horner?

For me you keep Foster and Dever only. Then I would acquire a 20 y.o. D that can munch minutes and shield our young D. Specifically a stay at home Left D we can pair with Esh would be great. No disrespect to Barlas/Horner who both give full effort but I think we can do better.

 

[Vector Calculus]

For me you keep Foster and Dever only. Then I would acquire a 20 y.o. D that can munch minutes and shield our young D. Specifically a stay at home Left D we can pair with Esh would be great. No disrespect to Barlas/Horner who both give full effort but I think we can do better.

Cameron specifically praised Horner the other day as being a coach’s dream - gives 100% all the time, practices hard, listens and does whatever the coaches tell him (he was talking about Houben and comparing that to Horner as they are similar in those ways). I think he is useful and if the coaches like the intangibles and effort I could see him sticking around.

 

[sirius67fan]

Cameron specifically praised Horner the other day as being a coach’s dream - gives 100% all the time, practices hard, listens and does whatever the coaches tell him (he was talking about Houben and comparing that to Horner as they are similar in those ways). I think he is useful and if the coaches like the intangibles and effort I could see him sticking around.

I don't doubt any of this and yes Horner's versatility and willingness has been useful. But you can't keep a guy in an impactful roster slot because of intangibles and that the coach likes him imo. If they keep Horner it means they are not making an effort to ice the best team they can. Sucks because he's clearly a character kid.

 

[Vector Calculus]

I don't doubt any of this and yes Horner's versatility and willingness has been useful. But you can't keep a guy in an impactful roster slot because of intangibles and that the coach likes him imo. If they keep Horner it means they are not making an effort to ice the best team they can. Sucks because he's clearly a character kid.

I agree with that, and to be clear I’m not necessarily advocating for using Horner as an OA…but I think there are decent odds they do. I also don’t think the team looks good enough next year to be spending resources on significant upgrades.

 

[sirius67fan]

I agree with that, and to be clear I’m not necessarily advocating for using Horner as an OA…but I think there are decent odds they do. I also don’t think the team looks good enough next year to be spending resources on significant upgrades.

Agreed but they can probably get a decent OA on the cheap over the summer. I'm not suggesting a top end guy just a steady Eddy D.

 

[beastintheeast]

Agreed but they can probably get a decent OA on the cheap over the summer. I'm not suggesting a top end guy just a steady Eddy D.

The one thing that Boyd needs to do is ONLY bring in 3 OA after camp. We will not need the experience next year as we will have more players who have been here for a little while. We also need to find a leader out of the younger players.

Depending on what happens with the rest of the year, I can see Hornier kept as a utility player and possible leader.

As an aside Inoticed that Ekberg, Nelson and Korbler are the only 67 listed in CSS

 

[OMG67]

I think the one thing that Boyd needs to do is ONLY bring in 3 OA after camp. We will not need the experience next year as we will have more players who have been here for a little while. We also n eed to find a leader out of the younger players.

Depending on what happens with the rest of the year, I can see Hornier kept as a utility player.

Provided no trades are made at the deadline that eliminate this possibility, I think it will be Foster and Dever. I think whomever the 3rd OA is will be replaced with an OA D-Man that we can pick up at an early stage. I agree with Sirius on that.

We don’t know what players will be inserted in trades though. So, this could change. We lose Mayich and obviously Mews if he is traded by the deadline. Bonomo would likely be added. But, I still feel that unless we add an 18 year old D-Man in the Mews deal, that OA D-Man will be needed. There is only so much Marrelli can do.