They badly need a win tomorrow against Windsor. Nobody wants to dwell on a losing streak over the break. Take a win into the holidays and have something to feel good about.
Owen Sound Attack 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)
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Watched the replay after I got home from our beating. Wow, That was a listless effort from almost everyone, except the regular few who always work. I think teams are starting to get to George, they've seen him enough now to pick at his weaknesses. Votary wasn't any better and I believe he will ask for a trade. PP looked lifeless, lost almost every puck battle, not sure what the answer is.
ohloutsider
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Both teams coming off a listless game so should be interesting who shows up tonight.
I hope I eat crow but IMO this team is at best an early exit from the first round at the moment. It needs a shake up.
PhlyerPhanatic31
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Probably added motivation for both teams with Windsor losing 12-3 the last time they played and no doubt wanting to avenge the loss and Owen Sound looking to avoid taking a 3 game losing streak into the Christmas break after an 8-2 drubbing in London.Both teams coming off a listless game so should be interesting who shows up tonight.
GoKnightsGo44
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Again, if Dani Goure is available he’d look good in a Knights jersey 
I don't expect them to sell. I would think decisions will be made on moves closer to the deadline and they have a relatively soft schedule to then. The trade movement has been pretty quiet around the league to this point so it would seem time is on their side. Barlow is due back after the Christmas break which will be a big boost to the team.Again, if Dani Goure is available he’d look good in a Knights jersey
Dani Goure is untouchable.Again, if Dani Goure is available he’d look good in a Knights jersey
Deni Goure, hey maybe you've got something there !
Bunk and Diclinson all over again lol.Dani Goure is untouchable.
Deni Goure, hey maybe you've got something there !
We will know by the third minute if period 2 which way this one will go.
Wanted to share a great story highlighting the efforts of a couple familiar faces on our board. Really nice to see some recognition for the work Dave and Pete et all put into the Attack Pack Fan Club. Well done gents. Cheers!
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Meet the Roar: The Attack Pak
Last year, when Ron McLean was in town for Hockey Day in Canada, I vividly recall him commenting on the role the community plays in the success of the Owen Sound Attack “This is a special place to …
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I'd like to think with the events, on and off ice with the team, they may well be exhausted.
A break from the rink for several days will be welcomed .
Wishing them all a relaxing time off with friends and family .
A break from the rink for several days will be welcomed .
Wishing them all a relaxing time off with friends and family .
Millpond If I'm G.M I'll keep Deni Goure but I'll trade Dani Goure to the Knights for Oliver Bonk a 2nd and 2 3rds ROFLMAO!!!!Dani Goure is untouchable.
Deni Goure, hey maybe you've got something there !
OSMike
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You had me at Jelly Beans... Kids favourite stop on our intermission walks.Wanted to share a great story highlighting the efforts of a couple familiar faces on our board. Really nice to see some recognition for the work Dave and Pete et all put into the Attack Pack Fan Club. Well done gents. Cheers!
Meet the Roar: The Attack Pak
Last year, when Ron McLean was in town for Hockey Day in Canada, I vividly recall him commenting on the role the community plays in the success of the Owen Sound Attack “This is a special place to …
Asking for Dani Goure is one thing, but if they call about Calby Barlow or Cartar Gearge, thats just over the line.
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Does anyone really look good in a Knights jersey?Again, if Dani Goure is available he’d look good in a Knights jersey
At the risk of starting a war I'll say the Boulton boys. They play Hunter Hockey to a tee. ROFLMAO!!!!
bobber
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Boulton Boys. Would that be Curly and Larry? Just joshing. Don't attack!
You got it and Moe is standing behind the bench guiding there every move.
I wonder if there is any hesitation with the Attack's deadline approach that was laid out in early December by GM DeGray? He mentioned at the time it wasn't a good time to sell as so many teams were tight together in point standings that a good week or back week could significantly swing things. Since then the top 5 teams have pulled away and now there is a 7 point gap from 5th seed Guelph and 6 seed Owen Sound. 6th place Owen Sound sits 4 points up on 8th place Flint with Erie nipping on their heels a point back in 7th. We're due to get Barlow back after Christmas which is a big piece for the Attack but is it enough to elevate them into that top 5 seed mix? It seems like this team is settling into the 6/7 seed.
6 games left prior to the deadline:
12/28 -Niagara
12/30 - Kitchener
12/31 - Barrie
1/4 - Erie
1/5 - Niagara
1/6 - Guelph
Not much time left to make decisions and the teams above us will likely bring in pieces which makes that 7 point gap harder to overcome. Is it worth moving assets to finish 6th? As much as it seemed this would be a good year for the Attack coming into the season, it hasn't gone as well as we had hoped. I think it's hard to justify buying at this point.
I think the next wave is clearly going to be around the 07 group and the next contention window would seem to be around George's 19 year old season. Would it not make sense to move out some vets and try to acquire picks and 06 players(if possible) to supplement that next window? Create some more opportunity for the younger players and make them more ready for next season and maybe have a chance to do what Mississauga is doing this year where they have a very talented younger roster that's currently tied for first in the East.
Sedley and Goure would both warrant a decent return as OA players. Guindon and Petrovsky would both warrant a decent package though limited market for import players. Maybe Jordan? It would open the door for some more regular ice time for Smith and Ethier and expanded roles for Addy, Crawford and Nansi. Get Tersigni back into the line up on a regular basis. It would be painful without question, but would it not make this team better down the road?
6 games left prior to the deadline:
12/28 -Niagara
12/30 - Kitchener
12/31 - Barrie
1/4 - Erie
1/5 - Niagara
1/6 - Guelph
Not much time left to make decisions and the teams above us will likely bring in pieces which makes that 7 point gap harder to overcome. Is it worth moving assets to finish 6th? As much as it seemed this would be a good year for the Attack coming into the season, it hasn't gone as well as we had hoped. I think it's hard to justify buying at this point.
I think the next wave is clearly going to be around the 07 group and the next contention window would seem to be around George's 19 year old season. Would it not make sense to move out some vets and try to acquire picks and 06 players(if possible) to supplement that next window? Create some more opportunity for the younger players and make them more ready for next season and maybe have a chance to do what Mississauga is doing this year where they have a very talented younger roster that's currently tied for first in the East.
Sedley and Goure would both warrant a decent return as OA players. Guindon and Petrovsky would both warrant a decent package though limited market for import players. Maybe Jordan? It would open the door for some more regular ice time for Smith and Ethier and expanded roles for Addy, Crawford and Nansi. Get Tersigni back into the line up on a regular basis. It would be painful without question, but would it not make this team better down the road?
What do you do with Barlow? Would love to see him play here for another year but he might fetch a bundle at the deadline.
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