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I will be interested in seeing what kind of head coach Hatcher will be. He was a slow X's and O's type defensmen for amazing coaches in Gainey and Hitchcock. i believe he will run a pro like system that gets the most out of his players.
 

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I expect a number of trades before all is said & done.
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I agree with you, but I think any major trade will happen after the season has started. The team is waiting to find out Zacha's future. That will be a HUGE plus if he is returned to the team. The team has 3 legit top 4 d-men in Chychrun, Jacobs and Spinozzi. Can one of King, Core or Black step up to fill the final top 4 spot or will they trade to acquire that piece (OA d-man)? Goaltending could be an issue. Do they go with Fazio who has played in a total of 32 OHL games in two years or trade for a veteran? There shouldn't be much competition up front. I expect Kyrou to take his game to the next level and be a leader on this team. Looking forward to training camp and the start of the season
 
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StungbySting said:
I agree with you, but I think any major trade will happen after the season has started. The team is waiting to find out Zacha's future. That will be a HUGE plus if he is returned to the team. The team has 3 legit top 4 d-men in Chychrun, Jacobs and Spinozzi. Can one of King, Core or Black step up to fill the final top 4 spot or will they trade to acquire that piece (OA d-man)? Goaltending could be an issue. Do they go with Fazio who has played in a total of 32 OHL games in two years or trade for a veteran? There shouldn't be much competition up front. I expect Kyrou to take his game to the next level and be a leader on this team. Looking forward to training camp and the start of the season
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No way we are contending for the div without experience in net.Also we used a high pick to draft Aidan Hughes who was 1 of the top goalies available.He should be our #2 in net & not moving here to play jr B.
 

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From reading some posts here it sounds like Guelph and Sarnia could match up well as trading partners. You guys need a goalie and some depth on D, well we likely have Nichols and Garcia available.

Needs are younger forwards with top 6 upside, any matches? Picks work as well.
 

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jolly roger: Davis Brown signed with Sollentuna HC located in Stockholm County.
 
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cupcrazyman said:
No way we are contending for the div without experience in net.Also we used a high pick to draft Aidan Hughes who was 1 of the top goalies available.He should be our #2 in net & not moving here to play jr B.
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It would be best for Hughes to play Jr B next year. Also, don't forget, Fazio was also one of the top goalies drafted in his draft year. IMO, Fazio will be fine as a #1 goalie. There is no need to waste young talent or draft picks on a vet goalie when next season is the year this team is built for.
 
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StungbySting said:
I agree with you, but I think any major trade will happen after the season has started. The team is waiting to find out Zacha's future. That will be a HUGE plus if he is returned to the team. The team has 3 legit top 4 d-men in Chychrun, Jacobs and Spinozzi. Can one of King, Core or Black step up to fill the final top 4 spot or will they trade to acquire that piece (OA d-man)? Goaltending could be an issue. Do they go with Fazio who has played in a total of 32 OHL games in two years or trade for a veteran? There shouldn't be much competition up front. I expect Kyrou to take his game to the next level and be a leader on this team. Looking forward to training camp and the start of the season
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Don't forget about Schlichting for that 4th spot if he can get away from the injury bug.
 

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Don't forget about Schlichting for that 4th spot if he can get away from the injury bug.
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It's hard not to forget about Schlichting considering he's only played 63 out of 136 potential games in two years. Last year was a write off considering he only played in 12 games. No way can you start the season thinking he will be in the top 4. I'm not saying he can't be a top 4 d-man, I'm just saying you can't count on a guy who has missed so much hockey to play such an important role. I'd rather see King fill in that top 4 spot if no one else is brought in. King is a right handed shot and could benefit from playing with Spinozzi
 

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StungbySting said:
I agree with you, but I think any major trade will happen after the season has started. The team is waiting to find out Zacha's future. That will be a HUGE plus if he is returned to the team. The team has 3 legit top 4 d-men in Chychrun, Jacobs and Spinozzi. Can one of King, Core or Black step up to fill the final top 4 spot or will they trade to acquire that piece (OA d-man)? Goaltending could be an issue. Do they go with Fazio who has played in a total of 32 OHL games in two years or trade for a veteran? There shouldn't be much competition up front. I expect Kyrou to take his game to the next level and be a leader on this team. Looking forward to training camp and the start of the season
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Hopefully, the new management give Fazio a chance to see what he can do as the main guy. Under the old regime previous management seemed to be incapable of developing a top end goalie in house. It was a never ending cycle of giving up draft picks for veteran goalies that had a year (or less ) remaining in their OHL careers. It would be nice to see that merry go round stop.

It's the age old catch 22 - how can you get experience if you don't get a chance to play ? Both Fazio and Hughes look like they have a lot of potential . If the new management can actually develop a goalie in house it would be a big step in the right direction IMO.
 

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I agree, let them both play. It is a bit of a gamble with Fazio, but let's give him a chance to prove himself. Hughes should be the back-up, let's get him some OHL time in where possible.
 

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StormSurge9 said:
From reading some posts here it sounds like Guelph and Sarnia could match up well as trading partners. You guys need a goalie and some depth on D, well we likely have Nichols and Garcia available.

Needs are younger forwards with top 6 upside, any matches? Picks work as well.
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Hamilton's got the same potential as a trading partner for the Sting -
Bulldogs have a top tier OA goalie to move and they need offense.
 
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road warrior said:
Hamilton's got the same potential as a trading partner for the Sting -
Bulldogs have a top tier OA goalie to move and they need offense.
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I don't think we have much offence to spare... any idea who'd be our likely swap... or who would u like to see head ur way
 
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