Peterborough Petes 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[OMEGARAZER]

This one imo shouldn’t have counted. I have no idea what’s the difference between that one and last nights

The one last year had a pass while the net was off before the shot. Last night was just a shot.

Also London on the other side of the call...

 

[OHLFAN16]

Agreed, look how’s he turned out. He’s on fire and there’s no way he’s the same player if he were still a Pete

 

[Section7fan]

Agreed, look how’s he turned out. He’s on fire and there’s no way he’s the same player if he were still a Pete

I’m not a big Wilson fan but I think Lardis would still be one of the top players if he were here. Let’s not forget Tucker Robertson and JR Avon turned out just fine with their whole OHL career under Wilson.

 

[OHLFAN16]

Don’t get me wrong, I think every player should know how to be defensively responsible but you got to let players play. It’s hard to get momentum or any flow/chemistry when you know your handcuffed as soon as your step on the ice. I say let them play and then make the players accountable for when they make mistakes. Players who don’t compete, or don’t back check, make them sit a period.

 

[OMEGARAZER]

To me, Lardis was a situation of going from mostly third, sometimes second-line minutes to top-line time. He needed the ice time. Even having won the championship that year, in part due to that trade, I still think it was unfortunate at the time because of how much we gave up in one player.

One of my biggest criticisms of Wilson over the years has been his management of playing time for the younger players. Obviously, that's not as much of an issue later in last season forward to this season outside of goaltending. I felt the same way about Alfano, although he hasn't had quite the same pickup in his game as Lardis has.

 

[Section5Petes]

Easton Rye starting in net tonight

 

[Petes1987]

To me, Lardis was a situation of going from mostly third, sometimes second-line minutes to top-line time. He needed the ice time. Even having won the championship that year, in part due to that trade, I still think it was unfortunate at the time because of how much we gave up in one player.

One of my biggest criticisms of Wilson over the years has been his management of playing time for the younger players. Obviously, that's not as much of an issue later in last season forward to this season outside of goaltending. I felt the same way about Alfano, although he hasn't had quite the same pickup in his game as Lardis has.

Also Nick Lardis often played left wing with Peterborough and even though he is a left shot he contributes more offensively when he plays at right wing.

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Easton Rye starting in net tonight

Lines were posted for both teams super early today, not usually before 4 for a 7 pm game.

Same forward lines (one empty spot, missing Melee and Addy)
Some shuffling on defense but the same players.

 

[WillardJFredricks]

Don’t get me wrong, I think every player should know how to be defensively responsible but you got to let players play. It’s hard to get momentum or any flow/chemistry when you know your handcuffed as soon as your step on the ice. I say let them play and then make the players accountable for when they make mistakes. Players who don’t compete, or don’t back check, make them sit a period.

It would be wonderful to see some accountability. Also for needless penalties. Doesn't seem to be Wilson's style, however.

(Edit) PS: It wasn't Hull's style either. Coaches love to talk about accountability but then do nothing about it, it's not just Wilson.

 

[Pucks Deep]

Say what ya want about McCallum brings it every night not afraid of anyone beautiful assist last night had the entire London bench rattled as Wilson stated teams would die to have him on there team lucky we got em

100% agree. Takes a lot of flack on here. Def having an off year production wise. But are you better with or without him?

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Someone should tell Terry Doyle to let the Petes staff know about the goaltending situation 'cause I think they somehow don't think the same

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Parish has no business being on either powerplay lol.

It seems that the word got back to him.

 

[User13452]

Big extra point there. 2 massive games Wednesday Thursday could really decide the season depending who wins

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Great shootout, glad to see the team don't have to rely on just Taylor to score in them. Would rather they didn't end up there in the first place but good to see them push through when they do.

 

[Fastpace]

Pretty good show for their third game in three nights

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Two weeks in a row they performed better in the second two games of the three in three. Team needs to be studied.

 

[ptbopete]

Fitzgerald leading team in points now. Parrish and Ula on PP, this team looks a lot different than it did a month ago. In the next few years Ula and Cameron will make a good blueline pairing on the PP.
Rye is a bona fide starter now and combines good positional goaltending with good mobility. Nice to see Stonehouse get the winner, the guys seem to like him.

 

[Petes]

Fitzgerald is really starting to take off. Hope he continues this momentum throughout the rest of the season. Would be nice to see him get to the 40pt range

 

[Petesfan8]

Pretty good show for their third game in three nights

I agree and nice to see them get the two points. This team is improving and Fitzgerald gets better every game. I hate to point out a negative but in the 3rd period of a very tight game Strohak and McCallum are sitting side by side in the penalty box and Sarnia has a 5 0n 3 power play. Both of these penalties were needless and stupid putting themselves ahead of the team. What doesn't help is for the rest of the game they are getting their regular shifts. Let them sit and pout because the status quo is not working.

 

[Fastpace]

I agree and nice to see them get the two points. This team is improving and Fitzgerald gets better every game. I hate to point out a negative but in the 3rd period of a very tight game Strohak and McCallum are sitting side by side in the penalty box and Sarnia has a 5 0n 3 power play. Both of these penalties were needless and stupid putting themselves ahead of the team. What doesn't help is for the rest of the game they are getting their regular shifts. Let them sit and pout because the status quo is not working.

I was keeping an eye on your local boy, Fitzgerald, I thought his OHL ranking at 14th was so wrong, I am glad the Pete's picked him up early. He's going to be an NHL first rounder next year, he needs some work on his defensive side of the puck, he's going to be complete by his draft day

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Both of these penalties were needless and stupid

Yup, it was pretty stupid McCallum got a penalty for that flop.

 

[frontsfan67]

Pete’s 5pts out of a playoff spot.

North Bay 2-7-1 in last 10.
Ottawa 2-8 in last 10.
Peterborough 4-6

Crazy to say but you may actually land a playoff spot. Would be crazy to see after the horrific start.

Interested to hear your takes on whether you’d rather make the playoffs or get a top 4 pick.

 

[WillardJFredricks]

Fitzgerald leading team in points now. Parrish and Ula on PP, this team looks a lot different than it did a month ago. In the next few years Ula and Cameron will make a good blueline pairing on the PP.
Rye is a bona fide starter now and combines good positional goaltending with good mobility. Nice to see Stonehouse get the winner, the guys seem to like him.

I hope they go with Rye the rest of the way as the starter. No way Bowen is back next year, so get Rye all the experience you can since next season they should be a playoff team.

 

[OMEGARAZER]

Pete’s 5pts out of a playoff spot.

North Bay 2-7-1 in last 10.
Ottawa 2-8 in last 10.
Peterborough 4-6

Crazy to say but you may actually land a playoff spot. Would be crazy to see after the horrific start.

Interested to hear your takes on whether you’d rather make the playoffs or get a top 4 pick.

While I appreciate the "more games, playoff experience" side of things... Let's be fair, they're unlikely to go on a run so it's probably only 5-6 games max. With having gone as deep into the rebuild as the team did I'd rather they get the better draft pick. I'm not advocating tanking, and the team clearly doesn't seem interested in that, but I think the better pick would be the better option if it was a simple choice that had to be made.

I hope they go with Rye the rest of the way as the starter. No way Bowen is back next year, so get Rye all the experience you can since next season they should be a playoff team.

They should have been doing this for a while. Kind of boggles the mind that other teams commentary seems to see that but the team itself doesn't. I'd like to be hopeful that him getting the back to back and not cracking means they put faith in him going forward but only time will tell on that front.

 

[Petes]

While I appreciate the "more games, playoff experience" side of things... Let's be fair, they're unlikely to go on a run so it's probably only 5-6 games max. With having gone as deep into the rebuild as the team did I'd rather they get the better draft pick. I'm not advocating tanking, and the team clearly doesn't seem interested in that, but I think the better pick would be the better option if it was a simple choice that had to be made.

They should have been doing this for a while. Kind of boggles the mind that other teams commentary seems to see that but the team itself doesn't. I'd like to be hopeful that him getting the back to back and not cracking means they put faith in him going forward but only time will tell on that front.

You would think.. but I bet you anything Bowen starts Wednesday in Ottawa.