Owen Sound Attack 2024-25 Season, Part I

Donnie740

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Hunt is a good general manager, but he has an incredibly hands on owner that wanted this deal.
I agree that Hunt is a very good GM, which is why I was surprised that he would overpay for Barlow and leave the roster with so many glaring holes. Taking direction from a meddling owner would explain that stupidity.

Barlow did not look good last night. Maybe it was first game jitters and being nervous about the pressure of playing for a contender, but he had a rough game. Particularly when he was trying to play the point - - a Niagara player blew past him and walked in on Oster, then a brutal giveaway gave Niagara a short handed breakaway in the dying seconds of the 1st period.

Speaking of being short handed, it’s obvious that Oshawa now has a glaring lack of depth on the blueline. Svozil was God-awful and continues to struggle, while Rodriguez still isn’t ready to be playing at this level. Even D’Amato played poorly in the first two periods, although he was better in the 3rd.

Oshawa is badly lacking a tough physical defenceman who plays a nasty game. Which is exactly what David Bedkowski is.

Another major problem for Oshawa was face offs. Losing 60% of the draws is horrifically bad, and that’s what the Generals were last night - - 29 for 72. Griffin was consistently out muscled on the draw and beyond him there was little to nothing. Getting Ritchie back will help - - as will Roobroeck - - but Oshawa really lacks a dependable face off specialist.

Meanwhile, Delisle was 15 for 21 on face offs in his debut with Owen Sound. Who knew! Not bad for a guy described by a few people here as nothing more than a “4th line C”.
 

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Posting this again because it got deleted for some reason..? I recall people wanting this to be an open and honest discussion about the team like what the heck man lol.

I believe #24 is going to be the odd man out when it comes to the overage situation as I mentioned yesterday based on a couple of conversations I’ve had. The comment he liked under the announcement of Konnor Smith’s captaincy on Instagram says “poor Jordan”. You have to feel for the guy. Onwards and upwards, Im looking forward to tonight’s game.
 

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I agree that Hunt is a very good GM, which is why I was surprised that he would overpay for Barlow and leave the roster with so many glaring holes. Taking direction from a meddling owner would explain that stupidity.

Barlow did not look good last night. Maybe it was first game jitters and being nervous about the pressure of playing for a contender, but he had a rough game. Particularly when he was trying to play the point - - a Niagara player blew past him and walked in on Oster, then a brutal giveaway gave Niagara a short handed breakaway in the dying seconds of the 1st period.

Speaking of being short handed, it’s obvious that Oshawa now has a glaring lack of depth on the blueline. Svozil was God-awful and continues to struggle, while Rodriguez still isn’t ready to be playing at this level. Even D’Amato played poorly in the first two periods, although he was better in the 3rd.

Oshawa is badly lacking a tough physical defenceman who plays a nasty game. Which is exactly what David Bedkowski is.

Another major problem for Oshawa was face offs. Losing 60% of the draws is horrifically bad, and that’s what the Generals were last night - - 29 for 72. Griffin was consistently out muscled on the draw and beyond him there was little to nothing. Getting Ritchie back will help - - as will Roobroeck - - but Oshawa really lacks a dependable face off specialist.

Meanwhile, Delisle was 15 for 21 on face offs in his debut with Owen Sound. Who knew! Not bad for a guy described by a few people here as nothing more than a “4th line C”.

I agree that Hunt is a very good GM, which is why I was surprised that he would overpay for Barlow and leave the roster with so many glaring holes. Taking direction from a meddling owner would explain that stupidity.

Barlow did not look good last night. Maybe it was first game jitters and being nervous about the pressure of playing for a contender, but he had a rough game. Particularly when he was trying to play the point - - a Niagara player blew past him and walked in on Oster, then a brutal giveaway gave Niagara a short handed breakaway in the dying seconds of the 1st period.

Speaking of being short handed, it’s obvious that Oshawa now has a glaring lack of depth on the blueline. Svozil was God-awful and continues to struggle, while Rodriguez still isn’t ready to be playing at this level. Even D’Amato played poorly in the first two periods, although he was better in the 3rd.

Oshawa is badly lacking a tough physical defenceman who plays a nasty game. Which is exactly what David Bedkowski is.

Another major problem for Oshawa was face offs. Losing 60% of the draws is horrifically bad, and that’s what the Generals were last night - - 29 for 72. Griffin was consistently out muscled on the draw and beyond him there was little to nothing. Getting Ritchie back will help - - as will Roobroeck - - but Oshawa really lacks a dependable face off specialist.

Meanwhile, Delisle was 15 for 21 on face offs in his debut with Owen Sound. Who knew! Not bad for a guy described by a few people here as nothing more than a “4th line C”.
why are you posting Gens stuff on the OS page??? Roobroeck won’t be back!! Had great camp and looked good playing with Othman. Hartford is very excited to have them together. Very rarely and OA that’s signed ever comes back.
 
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frontsfan67

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why are you posting Gens stuff on the OS page??? Roobroeck won’t be back!! Had great camp and looked good playing with Othman. Hartford is very excited to have them together. Very rarely and OA that’s signed ever comes back.
Roobroeck has the size too and worked on his skating lots last season. Was dominating in the playoffs too.

I don’t think he’s back. I would give kasper haltunnen better odds of being back over roobroeck
 

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