Owen Sound Attack 2024-25 Season, Part I

[cruickshankd]

Great pick up for the short term and an OA candidate moving forward...

 

[Stellar29]

Great pick up for the short term and an OA candidate moving forward...

His NCAA commitment starts next season. I think it's very unlikely he factors into next year's squad. Things can always change but I don't expect to see him next year in an Attack sweater, which is fine as we should have more than enough depth at the position and need the playing time for the young guys that should be on the team next year. Smart bit of business by DeGray to fill a need now for free and not really impact next year at all.

The Attack theoretically should have two OA spots up for grabs next year assuming Petrovski has one spot and Waddick moves on. With some teams having an abundance of OA candidates to sort through over the offseason, the Attack should be well positioned to capitalize on the market.

 

[cruickshankd]

His NCAA commitment starts next season. I think it's very unlikely he factors into next year's squad. Things can always change but I don't expect to see him next year in an Attack sweater, which is fine as we should have more than enough depth at the position and need the playing time for the young guys that should be on the team next year. Smart bit of business by DeGray to fill a need now for free and not really impact next year at all.

The Attack theoretically should have two OA spots up for grabs next year assuming Petrovski has one spot and Waddick moves on. With some teams having an abundance of OA candidates to sort through over the offseason, the Attack should be well positioned to capitalize on the market.

I agree but options are now available for player and team...

 

[Stellar29]

Pretty outstanding week of hockey from the Attack. Really like what we're seeing right now from this group. Nansi has put together a few good games in a row now and hopefully starts finding his stride. Zurawski has started driving a line of his own after Mbuyi was promoted to the top line and really asserting himself. Mbuyi has taken off and been filling the net of late. Lots of positives.

Really liked George this weekend. Koprowski getting two straight seemed to allow George a reset and he looks to have rebounded back into form.

Greenberg looks like a solid add and has given some steady minutes. The blueline has really stepped up with Bedkowski going down with injury.

Overall, impressive stretch of play from this Attack team. Lots of "big Mo" going the Attack's way right now.

 

[PensFan101]

If Saginaw can beat the Soo tonight the boys are 2 points back and right in a playoff race.

They look like a much improved team since the deadline, if for no other reason than they are fighting for each other and every inch of ice in a way we haven't seen before. Willing to scrap after every whistle, jam for every puck, it's the progress they need.

I think Hookey having the C has shifted the room because he drags the whole team into the fight with him, never takes a shift off. Great to see him fulfilling his potential and it seems to be rubbing off on the others.

(Edit: and worth pointing out that guys like Waddick and Petrovski have turned it on of late. I don't think it's a coincidence)

 

[KFawcett]

If Saginaw can beat the Soo tonight the boys are 2 points back and right in a playoff race.

They look like a much improved team since the deadline, if for no other reason than they are fighting for each other and every inch of ice in a way we haven't seen before. Willing to scrap after every whistle, jam for every puck, it's the progress they need.

I think Hookey having the C has shifted the room because he drags the whole team into the fight with him, never takes a shift off. Great to see him fulfilling his potential and it seems to be rubbing off on the others.

(Edit: and worth pointing out that guys like Waddick and Petrovski have turned it on of late. I don't think it's a coincidence)

I've been a Hookey fan since he came here and agree giving him the C was huge. He has the respect of his mates and as you said drags them into the fight. I believe his first words as Captain were we're making the playoffs.

 

[Stellar29]

I agree but options are now available for player and team...

Interestingly enough, in the Bear Tracker pod this option was certainly left open. I think its more than likely he heads off to school but the possibility to him returning for an OA season seems to be more of a possibility than I would have thought.