Sarnia Sting 2023-24 Off-Season Thread

[davewheeler]

40-30-20-10

Interesting... Thanks Savard.

 

[StingUpdates]

Chartier had a strong game, hard to blame him for most of those.

If Wainwright was hurt, it didn’t show IMO, looked electric.

Kostuch IMO showing his great vision and creativeness, feels like a marked improvement watching him now vs his first few games with us. I have both high hopes and expectations for him next season - has really put himself in a position to make a mark on this team.

I like the idea of trying him at C to end the year here. Wainwright-Kostuch 1-2 C punch would be awesome for the next 2 seasons. So much speed, pace & both can score/set up & work hard at both ends.

He really has come along. Just keeps improving. I'd argue he's been our best F for nearly a month now which says a bit haha, but is still impressive.

If nothing else it's been fun seeing Kostuch, Brown, Wainwright, Doherty play well. Ton of speed between the 4. Hopefully add some more high end talent to them & the Fs could be pretty exciting next yr & beyond.

Interesting... Thanks Savard.

Won't be holding my breath as it's Sarnia & it'll take luck to win it but 10% increase would be solid. Even if it's just to move to 2. I've mentioned before there's a clear top 3Fs in this class, apparently. So being T3 would guarantee us one of them

 

[davewheeler]

I like the idea of trying him at C to end the year here. Wainwright-Kostuch 1-2 C punch would be awesome for the next 2 seasons. So much speed, pace & both can score/set up & work hard at both ends.

He really has come along. Just keeps improving. I'd argue he's been our best F for nearly a month now which says a bit haha, but is still impressive.

If nothing else it's been fun seeing Kostuch, Brown, Wainwright, Doherty play well. Ton of speed between the 4. Hopefully add some more high end talent to them & the Fs could be pretty exciting next yr & beyond.


Won't be holding my breath as it's Sarnia & it'll take luck to win it but 10% increase would be solid. Even if it's just to move to 2. I've mentioned before there's a clear top 3Fs in this class, apparently. So being T3 would guarantee us one of them

We're due... However it always concerns me when the Niagara Knights are in the lottery.....On another note Browns output has fallen off a cliff.

 

[Savard18]

We're due... However it always concerns me when the Niagara Knights are in the lottery.....On another note Browns output has fallen off a cliff.

I don’t wanna see any good fortune go Niagara’s way until they get a new owner and I don’t wanna see Windsor get it. Might be best for my team if #1 is in the East but if you guys luck out and win it it won’t break my heart. Well. Not immediately. Check back in 2-3 years.

 

[davewheeler]

I don’t wanna see any good fortune go Niagara’s way until they get a new owner and I don’t wanna see Windsor get it. Might be best for my team if #1 is in the East but if you guys luck out and win it it won’t break my heart. Well. Not immediately. Check back in 2-3 years.

I completely agree... I don't follow the draft much at all but from what I've heard from Updates there is no stand alone guy... Which can be good because Sarnia has been burnt a few times with guys only playing 2 years.... So you wanna draft good but not too good lol.

 

[StingUpdates]

We're due... However it always concerns me when the Niagara Knights are in the lottery.....On another note Browns output has fallen off a cliff.

Definitely went cold. Part because he's been put on L3 with way & tonight Lominac. Asking a 16 yr old to completely carry a line offensively is stupid.

But other part is he just isn't finishing like he was early on. Been robbed a few times, missed the net a bit. Not worried though. Still making some good plays most nights.

 

[davewheeler]

Definitely went cold. Part because he's been put on L3 with way & tonight Lominac. Asking a 16 yr old to completely carry a line offensively is stupid.

But other part is he just isn't finishing like he was early on. Been robbed a few times, missed the net a bit. Not worried though. Still making some good plays most nights.

That's good to know... I haven't watched their last couple game I was just checking the box scores.... Lol Way and Lominac with Brown ... what a joke. He should be playing with Wainwright and maybe Doherty... That line would be pretty dynamic.... I would love to be a fly on the wall when Letang comes up with these lines and ice time decisions.... I'd also like to sit in on one of the coaches meetings and hear what Haley brings to the table. I haven't been impressed with Letang's tenure with Sarnia so far....It's not just on the players to get better and develop in the off-season.. Letang needs to as well. Frustrating.

 

[stingwagoner]

Totally agree, pairing Andersen and Otoole tonight then play them with Hall brown and lominac? We really doing that at anytime in game, Haley needs to go if those were his pairings?

I'm still really confused with Letang and his goalies don't think he knows what he is doing either coin flip? He ever heard of probability or statistics.
Chartier should have played against Kingston. Surzycia tonight. Again Letang you don't surprise me with doing what others wouldn't
Will say that was some of the worst reffing I ever saw, felt bad they were so bad.

 

[KFawcett]

Was a middle round pick. Had a couple games here & there for us. Wasn't great but wasn't terrible.

Came to camp last year as a pretty clear favorite to be the backup to Gaudreau & In camp he started out well then completely fell apart the final 2 weeks of pre season, lost his spot to surzycia & that was that.

Thanks for the update. That was pretty much the answer I expected

 

[StingUpdates]

If your interested/wanting some info there's a draft thread for this year on here. The consensus top 3 Fs are

Braidy Wassilyn (C) 6'2"
Adam Valentini (C) 5'10"
Ethan Belchetz (LW) 6'4"

Here are some rankings/reports from people who scout for websites or do it for fun.

The draft is on April 12th & 13th.

2024 OHL Mid Season Draft Skater Rankings Top 60 Reports

*Viewings are up until the Marlies Holiday Classic Tournament, they will continue to grow once the season ends. #1 Adam Valentini C Marlies #11 League: GTHL - Viewings: 5 Adam throughout the first half of the season showed his great hockey sense and ability to make plays with the puck in all t...

docs.google.com

OHL Mock Draft 2024 - Elite Prospects

User submitted ranking at Eliteprospects.com - OHL Mock Draft 2024

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[DarkRedxJ]

Sold out game tonight. Can't help but think some people bought tickets a week or 2 ago thinking we mightve still been fighting for a playoff spot.

 

[Kingpin794]

Sold out game tonight. Can't help but think some people bought tickets a week or 2 ago thinking we mightve still been fighting for a playoff spot.

Don't know if sting season ticket holders get a few vouchers to hand out to friends but that could account for some of it too. Only a few games left, still have vouchers left, here's some free tickets. I know my dad gets some for Saginaw so I'm using one on the last home game next week.

 

[StingUpdates]

Looks like the Sting brought all the players mom's into town for the game. Pretty cool gesture.

As for attendance I mean they've averaged 4000 all year. Only takes 500 more for a sellout. The Mom's be a bit of that, vouchers, scouts etc fill the rest.

 

[StingUpdates]

Kostuch & Brown swap lines. Other than that the same which is fine after how they played WED.

Surzycia starts. Guessing we just won't see Maillet. Potentially their last chance at a win this season. See if they can have one of their better outings.

 

[StingUpdates]

Goaltending after one for both teams

Oof.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Goaltending after one for both teams

Oof.

Yeah that was rough from both sides. Jacob Brown weirdly looked better against the higher danger chances and worse against the low danger ones. So time for more shooting from the point LOL. Sim got so close to his first goal again. Really hope he gets one before the season is done

 

[StingUpdates]

Decent period. Young is flying out there. As is Kostuch. Can't believe he doesn't have a point yet. Nice to see Lominac score. Nice shot on his goal. Hurt has been awesome tonight.

 

[StingUpdates]

Have a game, Mitch Young! Hatty for a Dman with the OT winner to end it off. What a game he & Hurt had. Combine for 3G/2A, +5. That's a pair I'd love to see stick next year. Hurt blows me away. Such composure for a rookie.

Can't believe Kostuch didn't get a PT today. He was flying. Liked 12-11-55. Seen to have some chemistry growing. Huge game out of the vets (Sikic/Doucette). Sikic with one of his best games getting 4PT & +4. Doucette has such a nasty release.

Liked Andersen again. Plays simple, aggresive. Nice to get an entertaining win in front of a big crowd & the moms.

 

[DarkRedxJ]

Have a game, Mitch Young! Hatty for a Dman with the OT winner to end it off. What a game he & Hurt had. Combine for 3G/2A, +5. That's a pair I'd love to see stick next year. Hurt blows me away. Such composure for a rookie.

Can't believe Kostuch didn't get a PT today. He was flying. Liked 12-11-55. Seen to have some chemistry growing. Huge game out of the vets (Sikic/Doucette). Sikic with one of his best games getting 4PT & +4. Doucette has such a nasty release.

Liked Andersen again. Plays simple, aggresive. Nice to get an entertaining win in front of a big crowd & the moms.

Typical Sting win a meaning less game. And shoot yourself in the foot for the lottery.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Well that's about all you can ask for in a meaningless game! It was very entertaining! Awesome night for Young with the hat trick! What I loved most about his game was that he didn't force any of his offence. He took the space when it was available. Hurt continues to impress with 2A while being a +2. He showed a great ability to make a pass quickly when he needed to like on the Doucette goal but also could slow the game down when needed. Fun fact tonight's game makes him a +1 in 2024 despite him being 16 and playing top pairing minutes because of the injuries the Sting have faced. He's going to be such a great player for us! Kostuch was outstanding even though you might not see it on the scoresheet. Set up multiple dangerous chances and had a few chances of his own in the third that he came close to burying. Great to see Sikic have a big night in one his final games with a goal and three assists. Surzycia also deserves some credit for that win. He had a really rough first but then battled and stopped 21/23 from there on out. He made point blank saves on Dann and Peer in the third after we had given up the fifth goal. Those turned out to be game savers. Nights like this where we see the talents of our young guys on display makes me really excited for the next few years

 

[StingUpdates]

Well that's about all you can ask for in a meaningless game! It was very entertaining! Awesome night for Young with the hat trick! What I loved most about his game was that he didn't force any of his offence. He took the space when it was available. Hurt continues to impress with 2A while being a +2. He showed a great ability to make a pass quickly when he needed to like on the Doucette goal but also could slow the game down when needed. Fun fact tonight's game makes him a +1 in 2024 despite him being 16 and playing top pairing minutes because of the injuries the Sting have faced. He's going to be such a great player for us! Kostuch was outstanding even though you might not see it on the scoresheet. Set up multiple dangerous chances and had a few chances of his own in the third that he came close to burying. Great to see Sikic have a big night in one his final games with a goal and three assists. Surzycia also deserves some credit for that win. He had a really rough first but then battled and stopped 21/23 from there on out. He made point blank saves on Dann and Peer in the third after we had given up the fifth goal. Those turned out to be game savers. Nights like this where we see the talents of our young guys on display makes me really excited for the next few years

When Young is on he is such a fun player to watch. Such great skating ability & so good with the puck. Honestly might be one of the teams best guys at attacking off the rush. I could see him having a big year next season & then as an OA.

Think I've made it known x100 my thoughts on Hurt. I think that kids gonna be so good. Such composure, poise for a 16 yr old. He's a great defender & his puck carrying ability & passing has really come along this season. As I said earlier, Hurt-Young could be such a good pairing the next 2 seasons.

I am so bummed we only got half a season of Barr. He was really coming on before his injury. Playing T4 & running PP1 pretty well if not better than anyone else has this year. Look forward to seeing what type of jump he takes.

Been relatively rare I've been so excited about the future on D with this team over the years. Usually it's Fs. Think that's something that's become apparent with Seca. Stacked the Dcore last yr. Went after Ritchie, Romeo yr before. Went D heavy to start the rebuild. Perfectly good with me. That's usually the strength of LDNs best teams. Same can be said even for NHL teams that win.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Lots of changes to the lineup tonight. Back to 5D with O'Toole out of the lineup. Chartier gets the start. Lines two, three, and four were all switched up.

Brown-Sikic-Doucette
Kostuch-Way-Filak
Lominac-Wainwright-Doherty
Sim-Hall-Moses

Fischer-Omeri
Young-Hurt
Andersen

Chartier

 

[NBBFan]

Lots of changes to the lineup tonight. Back to 5D with O'Toole out of the lineup. Chartier gets the start. Lines two, three, and four were all switched up.

Brown-Sikic-Doucette
Kostuch-Way-Filak
Lominac-Wainwright-Doherty
Sim-Hall-Moses

Fischer-Omeri
Young-Hurt
Andersen

Chartier

Letang is all over the place. Way on 2nd while Wainwright is on third. Makes no sense, talk about doing everything possible to limit some players potential. Would rather see Moses on 3rd vs 4th. Kostuch, Sikic and Docuette had good chemistry. Don’t understand that switch up ether the last game unless it’s to give Brown more opportunity to get out of his funk.

 

[StingUpdates]

If there's one reason I want Chartier to pan out it's cause my god does he make some outrageous saves. 2 that period to keep it 2-1. OSH doing whatever they want in our zone. Just way to much size, skill, experience for our Defence.

Offensively we looked good tho. Brown 2 great looks. Kostuch absolutely robbed. Wainwright beauty snipe off a great feed from Doherty & Andersen gets his 1st pt!

Lominac gotta take the most high sticking penalties ever. It's ridiculous at this point.

 

[StingUpdates]

Kostuch has that toe drag shot down. Filthy stuff. Kid is gonna score so many goals in this league. Would love Brown to get one. He's had a good weekend but is getting 0 puck luck.

Chartier doing everything he can. Three 2on1 goals.