SSM Greyhounds 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 2)

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Soo Greyhounds Home Opener: Friday, Sept. 29 vs. Flint at 7:07pm

Ontario Hockey League

The OHL consists of 20 member teams, including 17 in the province of Ontario as well as three in the United States, with two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania.

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Soo Greyhounds Home Opener: Friday, Sept. 29 vs. Flint at 7:07pm

Ontario Hockey League

The OHL consists of 20 member teams, including 17 in the province of Ontario as well as three in the United States, with two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania.

ontariohockeyleague.com

 

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Andrew Gibson goes in the 2nd round, 46th overall, to the Detroit Red Wings! Congrats, Gibby!

 

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Soo Greyhound import prospect Noel Nordh goes to Arizona in the 3rd round, 72nd overall. Will be something to keep an eye on. If Arizona wants him in North America, he will be a Soo Greyhound.

 

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Owen Allard to Colorado Avalanche camp, as well.

 

[DWI Dale]

we better have 2 imports on the roster this year dammit!!! picking 7th there's no excuses!

 

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Welcome to the Soo! I've been told he's a very strong defender, but I don't know anything about him to give input. Maybe @GermanSpitfire or @HockeyPops does.

Arttu Kärki - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Arttu Kärki, 2004-12-08 Viiala, FIN Finland. Most recently in the undefined with Tappara. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

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[GermanSpitfire]

He’s a good defender, doesn’t really have a standout skill, he is just solid all around, with some work to be done on the defensive side of the puck. He should be able to be very good at this level, and should be ready to step into top-2 minutes for the Soo if he’s asked.

Welcome to the Soo! I've been told he's a very strong defender, but I don't know anything about him to give input. Maybe @GermanSpitfire or @HockeyPops does.

Arttu Kärki - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Arttu Kärki, 2004-12-08 Viiala, FIN Finland. Most recently in the undefined with Tappara. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

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He’s a good defender, doesn’t really have a standout skill, he is just solid all around, with some work to be done on the defensive side of the puck. He should be able to be very good at this level, and should be ready to step into top-2 minutes for the Soo if he’s asked.

Thanks!!

 

[HockeyPops]

Wow, an '04 defenseman. When you draft a 19 year old at 7th overall, you are typically not planning on waiting a year for them to come over or taking a flyer not knowing. I have to believe that this has already been prearranged and he is set to arrive for the start of the season.

 

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Wow, an '04 defenseman. When you draft a 19 year old at 7th overall, you are typically not planning on waiting a year for them to come over or taking a flyer not knowing. I have to believe that this has already been prearranged and he is set to arrive for the start of the season.

I will second this. I expect to see him.

Virgilio
Gibson
Carlisle
Karki *
Kirill

BMB
Evan
Solomon
Toms

Have to think Toms time is ending...

 

[DWI Dale]

that's quite the formidable defensive corps if/when he reports. our top 4 on defense will be incredibly strong.

 

[HockeyPops]

It will be a nice change to have a team built from the back out.

 

[HockeyPops]

I will second this. I expect to see him.

Virgilio
Gibson
Carlisle
Karki *
Kirill

BMB
Evan
Solomon
Toms

Have to think Toms time is ending...

I would be surprised to see Solomon make the roster this season, but you did forget Van De Ven. There is definitely a log jam there.

 

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I would be surprised to see Solomon make the roster this season, but you did forget Van De Ven. There is definitely a log jam there.

I did!

I would think Solomon plays with Thunderbirds, much like BMB did?

It doesn't hurt to have this log jam though, especially when it comes to adding a piece upfront if need be.

 

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Looks like Raftis all but confirms that Kärki will be at training camp

Greyhounds score NHL prospect from Finland in import draft

Arttu Karki was a third-round pick of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights last week; he is expected to report to the Hounds' training camp later this summer

www.sootoday.com

 

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Mark Duarte signs with the Calgary Wranglers

Wranglers Sign Multiple Players | Calgary Flames

The organization has signed five players

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[Fischhaber]

I will second this. I expect to see him.

Virgilio
Gibson
Carlisle
Karki *
Kirill

BMB
Evan
Solomon
Toms

Have to think Toms time is ending...

I haven't really looked into it, but is there a better defensive group in the Conference? That's an absolutely superb top 5 with good depth. You can’t really justify putting any of those guys into the bottom pairing, so maybe we can parlay someone into some forward depth.

 

[pgfan66]

Kärki is one of the more intriguing picks of the draft but if there's one thing I wouldn't call him, it's a strong defender. A very good defenseman in the sense of that's the position he plays. But he absolutely can't defend. His gap control is atrocious, he has zero defensive awareness and worst of all he doesn't even try. But the thing is, he's a big, fast skater with good puck skills and a bomb of a shot. As long as you can make sure he doesn't have to defend, you're going to have a loooot of fun with him.

 

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[LDN]

Your D is gonna be solid. What’s your combos look like?