Peterborough Petes 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[User13452]

I thought the PP looked more effective last night as well. Cameron has really improved at walking the line and getting low shots through to the net, which in turn opens up some nice passing opportunities. He also working the "sling shot" zone entry better than most of our D in current memory (by which I mean he's not forcing the drop pass every. single. time. like so many do, if he sees the opportunity to carry it in himself, he's taking it). If he can continue these positive steps in his development, hopefully he can somewhat rebuild his NHL draft stock.

They are still rolling out the 1A/1B power plays so far but I wonder if at some point we see something like:

Unit A
Point - Cameron
Shooters/Side Wall - Taylor, Fitzgerald
Bumper - Young
Net Front - McCallum


Unit B
Point - Matejicek
Shooters/side wall - Melee, Bryant
Bumper - McIntyre
Net Front - Addy

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but maybe that's largely me wanting to see what that Unit A would look like and then also having a safer veteran unit.


I noticed Crombie's celebration as well, I thought he might actually get an unsportsmanlike penalty but in typical OHL fashion, instead of calling the actual penalty, the referee went over to him and told him not to do it again... I thought the officiating was worse than usual in general last night (Reid, so no shocker) but not in either team's direction or any way that impacted the outcome of the game.

Officiating was equal. If they reviewed Parish’s hit he would have got 5 and a game for a clear elbow to the head

 

[Ryan Christensen]

3 oas now lefebver gone too brampton

 

[User13452]

Wonder what the condition is. Interesting for Brampton I thought they’d aim higher for a OA but maybe this is just until the deadline I know they’ve been dealing with a lot of guys in and out of the lineup probably needed a body and will see how he fits first

 

[Generalsupdates]

Wonder what the condition is. Interesting for Brampton I thought they’d aim higher for a OA but maybe this is just until the deadline I know they’ve been dealing with a lot of guys in and out of the lineup probably needed a body and will see how he fits first

Him playing a game for Brampton

 

[User13452]

The problem I have is they made a panic move in a nothing season to bring Bryant in when they could have kept those picks they gave up to get him and kept Lefebvre.

 

[Section7fan]

I guess we’re accepting a loss before the game even starts tonight.

 

[frontsfan67]

I guess we’re accepting a loss before the game even starts tonight.

Bowen kept you guys in the other games we played this year. However it is junior hockey so anything can happen. Realistically Kingston should win by 3-4 minimum

 

[User13452]

I guess we’re accepting a loss before the game even starts tonight.

I’ve basically assumed that for 21 games now hard not too lol

 

[frontsfan67]

I’ve basically assumed that for 21 games now hard not too lol

True lol expect a loss every game. If they win then it’s always nice to get surprised

 

[Section7fan]

I’m sure the starting goalie selection fired the boys right up. Great way to motivate this group. So happy we kept this brick wall over Lee-Stack.

 

[cleodog]

This is one of those games just need a bounce and they will take over.

 

[Section7fan]

Wilson is trolling Petes fans. Chance to win the game and you send out Addy as the 3rd shooter. WTH.

 

[HabsPetes119]

How do you shoot Addy and Cameron before Aiden Young

 

[Section5Petes]

That was a full 60 minutes. Really happy with that game. Johnston had a great start. Love the relationship between Rye and Johnston. Reminded me a bit of Swayman and Ullmarks relationship with Boston. But that was a good effort by the Petes tonight which had some great structure.

But on a different note, why would Addy and Cameron be shootout shooters? Like come on Rob you can’t be serious

 

[Section5Petes]

Carson Cameron when Rob Wilson called on him to shoot in the shootout:

 

[Ryan Christensen]

Great game bad shootout selection

 

[WillardJFredricks]

Watched the 3rd, OT and shootout. Johnston looked good. That breakaway chance in OT he saved was nice. Typical outcome for this season, though. Tonight will be tough. Has North Bay changed up their style, or do they still play Stan Butler hockey? If so, it'll be a dull one to sit through tonight, because we know the Petes play Rob Wilson hockey.

 

[Petes]

Watched the 3rd, OT and shootout. Johnston looked good. That breakaway chance in OT he saved was nice. Typical outcome for this season, though. Tonight will be tough. Has North Bay changed up their style, or do they still play Stan Butler hockey? If so, it'll be a dull one to sit through tonight, because we know the Petes play Rob Wilson hockey.

They don’t play that style anymore.

 

[ptbopete]

Lots been said already about shootout picks last night. Taylor seems like a natural pick but too young and a little too cocky before he's earned it. I would rather they go with older guys in shootout who can score and who are used to that level of pressure. If you're that close to your 2nd win of the season (!) go with Melee and Bryant or even McCallum.

 

[NorthernVoice]

The hand wringing over shootout stuff is dumb IMO. They see these guys practise these all the time, unless you're going to practise every day it's hard to second guess. And this comes from the biggest Wilson hater here.

 

[frontsfan67]

The hand wringing over shootout stuff is dumb IMO. They see these guys practise these all the time, unless you're going to practise every day it's hard to second guess. And this comes from the biggest Wilson hater here.

I agree. Complaining about shooters in the shootout doesn’t make much sense. The coaching staff isn’t just putting the most liked players in- they’re putting the ones in that give them the best chance of winning. Addy and Cameron must do well whenever they practice shootout situations in practice.

 

[three dog night]

Hard earn point nice to see Bryant scored.

 

[dirty12]

They don’t play that style anymore.

very similar actually, the difference is talent after committing to a rebuild.

 

[Section5Petes]

Great win on home ice! That crowd was absolutely electric! Easton Rye is really making the most of this opportunity!

 

[Petesfan8]

Great win on home ice! That crowd was absolutely electric! Easton Rye is really making the most of this opportunity!

3 points out of a possible 6 in the three weekend games. The penalty killing has been lights out. The coaching (Verner) deserves a lot of the credit plus the guys executing it.