Saginaw Spirit 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[frontsfan67]

Does anyone know Andrei Loshko a F for Niagara 6’2 190 scoring at over aPPG an OA Import Is he a potential fit. Never seen him play. 4th rder out of Seattle not many teams have room for a OA Import if Niagara levels out they might want to develop some younger prospects which is better in the long run.

The struggle with this is he takes up 2 spots. Usually teams that are going for it may not want those 2 spots taken up. Also may not be worth as much if taking the 2 spots up- he passed through the entire QMJHL waivers I don’t know if he will get a lot of interest here in the O

If he wasn’t an OA I’d say they’d absolutely be in on him. Tough to say. Maybe they try and give it a shot if Niagara’s asking price isn’t too high? Just thinking I don’t believe you have a ton of assets left to spend after the M cup last season

 

[Finster8]

If he wasn’t an OA I’d say they’d absolutely be in on him. Tough to say. Maybe they try and give it a shot if Niagara’s asking price isn’t too high? Just thinking I don’t believe you have a ton of assets left to spend after the your right about assets but they can be created very quickly trade Parekh this year for 07 1st + a strong shut down D leaves you a bundle of picks and conditionals. Misa I doubt makes the NHL next season their is another haul. Epperson, Hay,will fetch a few as well. Don’t want to a chance Zayne is NHL or AHL bound next season. Trade him at max value has to be a couple teams that need his skill set.

 

[Slap Shot Rick]

I don't think Parekh can play in the AHL next season. I don't think he will be eligible to go the AHL based on his age.

 

[frontsfan67]

I don't think Parekh can play in the AHL next season. I don't think he will be eligible to go the AHL based on his age.

He will make the NHL if he puts on some size

 

[Finster8]

If he makes Calgary gets hurt, or not playing well, he can’t rehab or improve his game in the AHL if has played to many NHL games. I get he can’t go and just play AHL and been wrong before it’s a coin flip if he comes back.

 

[frontsfan67]

If he makes Calgary gets hurt, or not playing well, he can’t rehab or improve his game the AHL if has played to many NHL games. I get he can’t go and just play AHL and been wrong before it’s a coin flip if he comes back.

He is more talented than a lot of depth guys in the NHL right now for sure. Only problem is he is pretty frail and needs to work on the defence. If he bulked up 15-20 lbs and worked solely on defence this year and didn’t worry about scoring a single goal I think we could easily see him in the show next year. Will it happen? Time will tell

 

[Kingpin794]

He will make the NHL if he puts on some size

No chance in hell even with size. No need to rush him into the tire fire that will be the flames.

 

[frontsfan67]

No chance in hell even with size. No need to rush him into the tire fire that will be the flames.

So he’s going to be just the 3rd ohl defenceman ever to eclipse 300 points? And first to hit career 100 goals?

 

[Kingpin794]

So he’s going to be just the 3rd ohl defenceman ever to eclipse 300 points? And first to hit career 100 goals?

Idk. Depends on injuries and tourneys.

 

[bcspragu]

Chernyshov has made it to Saginaw. On a positive not no sling or anything so hopefully his rehab is on target

 

[Finster8]

Been waiting for Igor to join the team. He is going to be a beast, last year he spent time in the KHL. I don’t think it will take him to much time to adjust to NA Hockey. Just being with the boys is beneficial and learning Chris Lazary’s systems. Can you imagine Willis Misa Chernyshov.
Will Sag be able to compete with the best? Our F group could use 1 more ideally and 2 D but not enough picks. If we can continue to score and Oke plays like he can it is worth a shot only if we trade Parekh. Team needs assets now and the future. He can provide both. Time is going to tell, DD will have to tighten up the D for any realistic chance JMO.

 

[Kingpin794]

Been waiting for Igor to join the team. He is going to be a beast, last year he spent time in the KHL. I don’t think it will take him to much time to adjust to NA Hockey. Just being with the boys is beneficial and learning Chris Lazary’s systems. Can you imagine Willis Misa Chernyshov.
Will Sag be able to compete with the best? Our F group could use 1 more ideally and 2 D but not enough picks. If we can continue to score and Oke plays like he can it is worth a shot only if we trade Parekh. Team needs assets now and the future. He can provide both. Time is going to tell, DD will have to tighten up the D for any realistic chance JMO.

If you trade Parekh, there is no going for it. Its either keep him for a run or you trade him and write the season off. There's no having it both ways.

 

[Savard18]

If you trade Parekh, there is no going for it. Its either keep him for a run or you trade him and write the season off. There's no having it both ways.

If they were to trade him this year, use those acquired assets to acquire the replacements/upgrades they’d need and then Misa sticks in the NHL next year? They would be in the basement for a full cycle and a half.

 

[Kingpin794]

If they were to trade him this year, use those acquired assets to acquire the replacements/upgrades they’d need and then Misa sticks in the NHL next year? They would be in the basement for a full cycle and a half.

Exactly. If you move Parekh, commit to building assets back up. Willis, Mangone. Keep Misa to have his name called at the draft and to draw people in the second half. I wouldn't it like because I think this team can compete but I'd understand.

 

[Finster8]

Let’s face it, if DD can generate picks, he has a way of getting things done if he wants to go compete, Drinkill has to make that decision or we sell the ranch for the future. What would be the return on Misa Hay Parekh Chernyshov Willis Mangone Oke. We could get back all we lost plus.
How do you explain to your fan base, ticket sales to watch a Jr B team after hosting and winning the MC. Just saying it is a tough sell. But is the safe way to go. DD wants to go for another let’s see in mid Dec what happens where we are in the standings.

 

[dino200022]

Nice to see Papa Hache still doing his thing...

 

[StingUpdates]

Nice to see Papa Hache still doing his thing...

Oh yah man. Bunch of HUGE divers in Saginaw. I mean look at these awful calls on London. I'd write a complaint to the league!

Play one: blatant high stick that draws blood.

Play two: Storch is in a vulnerable spot & Bidgood hits him in the numbers right into the boards. Textbook boarding

Play three: Barkey blatantly spears a guy right in the not so good spot... He should be happy it wasn't a 5. Very fortunate.

Play four: Ablofan jumps Epperson who's an unwilling opponent. At least he realized it & didn't throw punches, but still an obvious penalty.

Play five: Sim realizes his headshot in the mem cup final on Parekh didn't do the job so this time he aims for the lower back!

And finally. Play six: SAG players back is to Spencer for more than enough time to not hit him, instead he does & pretty high to boot.

Dving all over the place those Spirit were. Disgrace to the league!

 

[bcspragu]

Oh yah man. Bunch of HUGE divers in Saginaw. I mean look at these awful calls on London. I'd write a complaint to the league!

Play one: blatant high stick that draws blood.
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Play two: Storch is in a vulnerable spot & Bidgood hits him in the numbers right into the boards. Textbook boarding
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Play three: Barkey blatantly spears a guy right in the not so good spot... He should be happy it wasn't a 5. Very fortunate.
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Play four: Ablofan jumps Epperson who's an unwilling opponent. At least he realized it & didn't throw punches, but still an obvious penalty.
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Play five: Sim realizes his headshot in the mem cup final on Parekh didn't do the job so this time he aims for the lower back!
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And finally. Play six: SAG players back is to Spencer for more than enough time to not hit him, instead he does & pretty high to boot.
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Dving all over the place those Spirit were. Disgrace to the league!

couple London fans going to pull something doing mental gymnastics defending this.

 

[dino200022]

Sima laysbon the ice, traininer comes out and does not miss a shift. Epperson not only lays on the ice but rolls around on it showing that he is in so much pain, goes to the bench and the Jumbotron shows him laughing while skating to the bench ....magically he is ready and missed 5 seconds of the PP haha. Must have the magic soccer spray us Canadians can't obtain.

 

[Kingpin794]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847652457595224355

Still don't know why the NTDP has this kid playing a grinder role

 

[bcspragu]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847652457595224355

Still don't know why the NTDP has this kid playing a grinder role

Walked 13 like a dog.

Shows the fundamental problem with the USDTP. They take the best players from around the US and shoehorn them into roles that don’t fit them. Very few players that make the usdtp should ever be in a bottom 6 role

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Full marks to Epperson last night that was unreal!

Misa and Perekh took noticeable steps in their development over the summer. They were uncontrollable especially against Londons fourth line.

I think London will improve between the next matchup in a few weeks but Saginaw absolutely has the ability to win a few playoff rounds come the spring.

 

[Kingpin794]

Walked 13 like a dog.

Shows the fundamental problem with the USDTP. They take the best players from around the US and shoehorn them into roles that don’t fit them. Very few players that make the usdtp should ever be in a bottom 6 role

The NTDP is great if you can get top 6 minutes at F or top 4 on D. After that, good luck.

 

[frontsfan67]

5 seconds in. WOW

 

[Kingpin794]

5 seconds in. WOW

Wonder where Epperson goes in the draft this year as a re entry? If he keeps it up, could crack round 3?

Edit: that might be a bit optimistic. Romani was a 6th but not sure on what his fall backs are